October 25, 2026

30th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME

Matthew 22:34-40

The Greatest Commandment

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Anointing Masses 

SATURDAY, OCT. 24th at the  4:00 PM mass

SUNDAY, OCT. 25th at the 9:00 AM mass

Please spread the word and invite anyone who has a seriousor chronic illness, physical,
mental, spirtual need or who maybe preparing for surgery.

The effects of an anointing are spiritual, healing and peace, courage, strength,
forgivness of sins, restoration of health and preparing for eternal life.

Confessions will be heard prior to Mass both days:

Saturday beginning @ 3:15 PM and

Sunday beginning @ 8:30 AM

Please continue to pray for healing of those to be anointed.

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INQUIRY SESSION

On Tuesday, October 27th at 6:30 PM
a gathering will occur at Faith FormationCenter, for adults 18 yrs. of age or older,
who have not been raised in a faith or who are not Catholic.
If you know of anyone who has questions about our faith,
or who is seeking information regarding Catholic Faith,
please encourage them to come to St. Mark.

No religious affiliation is required.

Refreshments will be served following inquiry session.
For more information call Jen Abriatis at 486-0569.

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CLOTHING/COAT DRIVE

 Getting ready to clean out your closets?
St. Mark is having a
                       CLOTHING/COAT DRIVE,                      

         OCT. 23-30  in O’Connell Hall.       

This event has proven to be very helpful in the past for those who have a need.

All TYPES & STYLES OF CLOTHING AND COATS
for Men, Women, and especially children will be accepted.

 (Please no undergarments)

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TRUNK-OR-TREAT

Saturday, Oct. 31st  from 2 - 4 PM

St. Mark is accepting donations for this community event;
we have a donationtable set up in the back of the church if you’d like to donate.

Also anyone who would like to help with a Catholic presence at Trunk-Or-Treat,
please call Jen Abriatis (814-486-0569) or Diane Reed (814-601-0764).

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ANOINTING MASSES

Saturday, October 24th at 4:00 p.m. mass and Sunday, October 25th at 9:00 a.m. mass 

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ALL SAINTS DAY

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1st at 9:00 AM

Reading of the recently deceased names will take place at Saturday, October 31st

and Sunday, November 1st Masses.

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ALL SOULS DAY

Monday, November 2nd

Morning Mass at 8:15 AM

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ST. MARK HARVEST DINNER

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15th at 4:00 PM

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PARISH THANKSGIVING & CHILDREN'S THANKSGIVING MASS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd at 9:00 AM

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Jen Abriatis & Sr. Frances Therese
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesdays
11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m
Fridays as needed.

 

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The rosary will be recited every weekday afternoon in October at 4:15 in church.

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Rosary Society Meetings

Every 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1:00 PM

New members welcome!

  Rosary said in church, then a short meeting to follow.

Next meeting,

Tuesday, November 10, at 1:00 PM

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HOLY HOUR & ADORATION 

Please come if you’re able!
Can you adjust your schedule to spend a little time in prayer and devotion?
We hope that the summer Adoration has inspired people to grow in their devotion to the Blessed Sacrament.

Also, remember, Confession occurs on Wednesday nights shortly after 6:00 PM as well.

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There is an 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.

  

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Saturday 5:30 pm Masses will resume in the Spring of 2027.

St. James Church, Driftwood PA
from April to mid-October.

Come and visit this beautiful little church.
Originally established in 1874.