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St. Mark Emporium Church




33nd Sunday of Ordinary Time


November 17, 2024



Gospel: Mark 13:24-32 

“Learn a lesson from the fig tree.” What are we to learn?
That the annual greening of the fig tree is a harbinger of new life arising out of seeming deadness.
That the annual gospel prediction of apocalyptic destruction is a harbinger that Jesus “is near.”
Indeed Jesus' promise that he will be near at the end of times is a promise already being fulfilled now.
Life arising from deadness has already happened to Jesus. It is already happening in us. 








The second Sunday of every month is 

Cameron County Food Pantry Collection Sunday

Please bring a nonperishable food item and drop them in the designated location of the church.
If you would prefer a monetary donation, please place an envelope in the collection that is labeled “Food Bank”. 

Thank you so very much for your help to provide food to individuals and families of Cameron County.
Cameron County 
Community Food Pantry is a ministry provided by the Cameron County Ministerial Association. 










ST. MARK GIVING CRIB 

Thursday, November 21st, Gingerbread Tags will be available near the Altar
in our St Mark Christmas Giving Crib,
and also at businesses downtown Emporium. 

Each tag supplies the info & ideas needed for one child. 

Sunday, December 8th, is the deadline for unwrapped gifts (with the Gingerbread Tag securely attached) 
to be returned by the Infant of Prague Statue at St Mark Church. 










ST. MARK HARVEST DINNER

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24th, 3:00 PM 

Turkey, mashed potatoes & drinks will be provided by Parish Council. 

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! 

All are welcome! 






         Christmas in the Wilds Night Parade     

                       Friday, Dec. 6th, starting at 7:00 PM.                        

St. Mark is participating in this fun community event again this year! 

Our float will be LIVING NATIVITY! 

If you’d like to help us create, decorate or be a part of the float, please call Jen Abriatis at 486-7664,
or the rectory at 486-0569. We’d love to have you be a part of this awesome night! 












DIOCESEAN REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFIRMATION 

Confirmation now takes place for candidates when they are in 9th grade. 

The requirements to be confirmed are as follows: 

All previous sacraments, Baptism, Reconciliation, and First Holy Communion must have taken place. 

All Confirmation candidates must have completed two full years of EDGE program (grades 7 and 8). 

If you know of any possible upcoming Confirmation candidates that are in need of fulfilling these requirements,

please contact Jen Abriatis as soon as possible at 486-0784. 












St. James in 
Driftwood PA




St. James Catholic Church, Driftwood, PA has suspended Masses for the season until Spring of 2025.

We thank all those that attended services there this past year and look forward to seeing you all again
in April of 2025 when Masses will resume on Saturday evenings at 5:30 PM.


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