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Sixth Week of Ordinary Time

February 16, 2025

Gospel: Luke 6:17, 20-26

Luke seems in this Gospel to be exalting the downtrodden simply because they are downtrodden, and cursing the comfortable simply because they are comfortable. What really is at the heart of this Gospel is the manner of life that makes present the kingdom and assures us that our “reward will be great in heaven.” The model of this manner of life and the source of the blessedness it brings is Jesus himself.

To view Bishop Persico's video on the 2025 CSA Appeal
please click on this link:
https://youtu.be/Fd3CNedjLP0

22:32 MEN’S CONFERENCE

MARCH 1, 2025

Meet in O’Connell Hall. Livestream from Erie PA.

Dynamic national known speakers:

Fr. Larry Richards, Mr. Dan DeMatte, Mr. Jeff Joaquin and Bishop Lawernce Persico

To register to attend, you MUST go to www.2232men.com . On the

registration page you will choose “Live-streamed to St. Mark Emporium”

Choose “Group” to attend even if signing up as a single person.

Please pass this information along to your friends!!

This event is for men of all faiths! We will accept walk-in guests.

Contact Dan Martuccio @ 814-335-7008 for more information.

1:38 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

Saturday, April 5, 2025

ALL FAITHS WELCOME!

8:00 AM — 12:30 PM Speakers: Danielle Bean &

Sister Mary Gabriel, SV

Virtual meeting via Livestream at St. Mark Parish, O’Connell Hall.

For more information, to register or for more details, log into www.138women.com

or call Jen Abriatis at 814-486-0784

JUBILEE 2025

The Holy See has designated various Jubilee Days throughout 2025 to welcome and celebrate
different groups of people and various ministries in the Church.

JUBILEE OF ARMED FORCES, POLICE & SECURITY: Feb. 8

JUBILEE OF THE ARTISTS: Feb. 16-18

JUBILEE OF VOLUNTEERS: March 8-9

JUBILEE OF DEACONS: Feb. 21-23

JUBILEE OF VOLUNTEERS: March 8-9

JUBILEE OF THE MISSIONARIES OF MERCY: March 28-30

JUBILEE OF SICK & HEALTH CARE WORKERS: April 5-6

For more information visit: usccb.org/jubilee-2025 calendar

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASS

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025

6:30 PM,

O’CONNELL HALL,

ST. MARK CHURCH

Please call the rectory at 486-0569 if you are in need of classes for an upcoming baptism.

ATTENTION ALL WOMEN….

There is an amazing opportunity to attend Cursillo the weekend of

June 13, 14 & 15, 2025.

For many it’s an experience of a lifetime.

Please contact Gina Smith at 814-594-6282 or
Fr. Paul at the rectory 814-486-0569 for registration or information.

-THE CHOSEN- SEASON 4

Saturday’s following 4:00 PM Mass.

Episode viewing dates:

Jan. 25, Feb. 8, 15, 22, March 1 & March 15.

We’ll have great food; bring a dish to pass if you’d like, and join us for

wonderful Fellowship...bring a friend!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Our Parish Mission will take place on March 23, 24 & 25, 2025 with

Fr Ben Daghir: Sun. March 23rd,

Fr. Jonathan Schmolt: Mon. March 24th

Msgr. Charles Kaza: Tues. March 25th.

Mark your calendar…..plan ahead!