March 15, 2026

4th Sunday of Lent

Gospel: John 9:1-41 

In making clay from his own saliva and smearing it on the blind man’s eyes,
Jesus re-creates the man by transferring something of his own being to the man.
The man is anointed by Jesus as “I am” and comes to be a committed, believing disciple.
Not even the powerful Pharisees can sway him from his testimony to the work of Jesus in him.
In baptism we, too, encounter Jesus and become a new creation in him.
Are we as committed and believing as the blind man? 

2026 Catholic Service Appeal



Click on the link below to see
Bishop Persico's message:
Link to watch the CSA video on YouTube

Beginning Wednesday, February 25th Lenten Lunches will start at12:05 PM in O’Connell Hall.
Lunches will take place every Wednesday throughout Lent. 

Our speakers for the upcoming Lenten Lunches will be: 

Wed. March 18th: 
Rev. Dave Smith  (Faith Baptist Church) 

Wed. March 25th: 
Pastor Ken Bailey 

END-OF-YEAR GIVING STATEMENTS

All parishioners are encouraged to print their own end-of-year giving statements.
Parishioners can access their giving history through the Diocese of Erie website using the Ministry Platform portal. 

These self-service statements are secure, easy to use, and help reduce printing and mailing costs for the parish.

To link directly to the diocese portal, use:

www.eriercd.org/portal.html.

If you’ve not already used this portal, it’s easy to sign up and view your information.  As always, if you do not have access to the internet, we will happily print your giving report for you. If you have any questions, please call Kim at the rectory, 814-486-0569.

~GRATEFUL STEWARDS~ 

We will be praying how to give of our Time, Talent and Treasure. 

A commitment sheet will be available to place as an offering by the tabernacle for the next year. 

CONFIRMATION for Grade 9 and EDGE SESSIONS for Grades 6-8 
will be held on Sundays from 10:00 AM –11:15 AM 

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FAITH FORMATION for Grades 1-5 on Wednesdays, starting Oct 1st, 3:30-5:00 PM 

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If you have any questions, or need to register a child, please contact: 
Mrs. Jen Abriatis at the Faith Formation office: 814-486-0569 

There is a new on-line giving platform from which to make your regular weekly / monthly donations
to St. Mark Church, or for any "special" donation, such as holydays, etc.  
Follow this link to sign in and make your donation - https://onrealm.org/StMarkParish/give/now

If you have any questions, you may call the rectory at 814-486-0569.