question of the week
October 18, 2026
29th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME
Gospel: Matthew 22:15-21
We are made in the “image and likeness of God.”
So you, O Christian, because you are a human being,
are God’s tribute made in the likeness of God, the REAL emperor!
Therefore whose likeness and inscription is this? Your answer is, God’s.
Thenwhy not give God what belongs to him?
If we really want to be God’s image, we must be like Christ,
for his is the image of God’s goodness and “the perfect copy of his nature.”
Those therefore who resemble Christ in their lives, conduct, and practice of the virtues,
they are the ones who truly manifest the divine image; for the way to recover this image is by being absolutely just .
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.
TODAY SUNDAY OCT. 18th the 9:00 AM Mass will be our
FAMILY DAY MASS
SACRAMENTAL ENROLLMENT
for 2nd & 3rd Grade as well as for Confirmation candidates will take place at this mass.
2ND GRADE - FIRST RECONCILIATION STUDENTS:
MADYSON SPAETH and EVRA SONGER
3RD GRADE - FIRST COMMUNION STUDENTS:
ZAKARY GRALAK and TANNER REID
CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES:
ELLIE BURNSIDE, LEO CUMMINGS, BARRETT DIXON,
DANE ERSKINE, GABRIELLA MARSHALL, JACK MACKEY and MAZIE MACKEY
Candidates are presented to the community; their parents testify
that they are willing and able to undergo formation for their
specific sacrament.
The candidates then are accepted by the Pastor.
The congregation affirms by consent and applause.
We are proud of our Confirmandi, our Catechists and our children.
Please keep these students and their families in your daily
prayers as they begin their Sacramental journeys.
Following the Mission Sunday Rosary prayer service, 
Family session will begin following morning mass in O’Connell Hall.
All are invited!
INQUIRY SESSION
On Tuesday, October 20th 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.
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)
Clothes/Coats can be dropped off in O’Connell Hall
Oct. 19th through Oct. 23rd.
Eucharistic Minister Meeting,
Monday, October 19th at 6:30 PM in the church.
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).
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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