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Third Sunday of Lent

March 23, 2025

Gospel: Luke 13:1-9

The owner of the fig tree only cares about whether the tree bears fruit—he has no regard for the tree and its life.
The gardener, on the other hand, cares about the fig tree, sees the life still there, and wants
to give it every chance (“I shall cultivate … and fertilize it”) to produce.
He understands that as long as there’s life, there’s potential to bear fruit.
What wastes away life within us and prevents us from bearing fruit is sin.
Repentance, then, means choosing to nurture new life and all the fullness it can bring.

St. Mark Lenten Lunches
Wednesdays at 12:05 PM in O’Connell Hall
Everyone is welcome!

We always have a great mix from all area churches and faiths. A brief message will be given by local pastors.

The theme will be Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope, based on Luke 4:18-19.

Wed. March 19 Rev. Rusty Horning Liberty to captives
Wed. March 26 Dr. Andrew Spore Recovery of sight to the blind
Wed. April 2 Rev. Rusty Horning Let the oppressed go free
Wed. April 9 Pastor Ken Bailey Proclaim a year acceptable for the Lord

Don’t miss it…it’s a great time!

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

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

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.