30th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME

Gospel: Luke 18:9-14 

Pharisees were held in high esteem in Jewish culture. Tax collectors, on the other hand, were collaborators with the Romans.
They also cheated people to increase their earnings.  So they were despised.
So for Jesus to tell this story where the Pharisee is the “villain” and the tax collector is the “hero”
is a complete reversal of how these roles were perceived.
Jesus is showing us that it is not social status which matters in the eyes of God.
He cares about how our hearts are oriented.
We must remember that everything we are and have comes from God.
And we are all in need of God’s mercy.
When we start thinking that praying and following the rules somehow earn us a special place in the Kingdom of God,
then we are relying on our own efforts instead of trusting in God. 

 

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ALL SAINTS’ DAY MASS 

SATURDAY, NOV. 1st at 9:00 AM 

ALL SOULS’ DAY MASSES 

VIGIL MASS FOR ALL SOULS DAY 

SATURDAY, NOV. 1st at 4:00 PM 

ALL SOULS DAY MASS 

SUNDAY, NOV. 2nd at 9:00 AM 

Reading of deceased loved ones names will be at 4:00 PM Mass on SATURDAY NOV. 1st., and 9:00 AM MASS ON SUNDAY NOV. 2nd 

Also, the All Souls Remembrance book is in the back of the church.
There is still time to add the names of your departed loved ones.
The book will be placed on the altar Nov. 1st. 

May they rest in peace. 

 

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          ST. MARK HARVEST DINNER      

SUNDAY NOV. 9th at 3:00PM 

Sign up today to let us know what dish you’re bringing. 

(Sign-up sheets are in the back of the church.) 

Turkey, mashed potatoes & drinks will be provided. 

In the spirit of being grateful and sharing the bounty, please bring a 

person in need or someone who lives alone, or who may not attend church. 

If you haven’t come before, it’s always a great time with great food! 

Invite a friend.

Don’t miss getting together to share the banquet and thanking God for the harvest! 

 

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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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Please return your child’s registration form if you haven’t already done so.
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.

  

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The last mass for 2025 will be October 18th.
Masses resume in Spring of 2026.


St. James Church, Driftwood PA
Saturday evening mass at 5:30 pm
from April to mid-October.

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