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Easter Sunday


April 20, 2025

Gospel: Mark 14:1-15:47 

Mary arose “early in the morning” to go to Jesus’ tomb.
This image of a new day speaks to us of a new beginning, new opportunities.
Early morning speaks to us of the freshness of new life.
By contrast, this gospel uses the word “tomb” seven times, speaking to us about the seeming finality of Jesus’ death.
By even greater contrast, the gospel ends with the Scripture certainty that Jesus “had to rise from the dead.”
Death is overcome.
Death has no victory.
God is the Lord of life.
Easter celebrates a new beginning, our certainty of new life.
May we choose that Life. 

 





A statement from the Most Rev. Lawrence T. Persico on the passing of
Pope Francis


                                                  


Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

With deep sorrow, we join the universal Church in mourning the passing of our beloved Holy Father, Pope Francis. His Holiness has now entered eternal rest, leaving a profound legacy of faith, love and service to God’s people. And for that, we are grateful.

Pope Francis was a beacon of hope in troubled times, a voice for the voiceless and a tireless advocate for the dignity of every human person. He proclaimed 2025 a Holy Year of Jubilee, aptly themed “Pilgrims of Hope.” He shared with us his ideas for this year, saying, “For all of us, may the Jubilee be an opportunity to be renewed in hope. God’s word helps us find reasons for that hope.”

Through his teachings, writings and personal witness, Pope Francis demonstrated this hope by showing us the path of discipleship—one that is rooted in prayer and nourished by the sacraments. He constantly reminded us of our call to be instruments of peace and mercy.

In the coming days and weeks, we will share opportunities to come together to pray for the repose of his soul. And as we prepare to welcome our next Holy Father, let us also commit ourselves to living out Pope Francis’ vision of a Catholic Church that goes forth, reaching out to all with the tender love of Christ.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.

 

Visit the diocesan website to learn more about the life and legacy of Pope Francis.





      PLAN AHEAD!     

ST. MARK BRUNCH! 

SUNDAY, APRIL 27TH 

CELEBRATING ST. MARK FEAST DAY 

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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 

This event is open to everyone in the parish! Please join us! 

Please keep these children in your prayers as they continue their faith journey: 

ALANA BARNES, BENTLEE DIXON,

DOMINIC FRAGALE, ELIZABETH KANE, 

ARCHANGELO VIOLETTE & CARTER WALKER. 

 








COMING SOON! 

ST. MARK 

— FREE CLOTHING — 

Free Clothing drive begins MAY 15 - MAY 22 2025. 

Clean, gently used clothes (no undergarments please) can be dropped off in 

O’Connell Hall beginning 

SATURDAY, MAY 10TH. 





 






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. 

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. 

 







Weekly Mass will take place every Saturday at St. James at 5:30 pm from April 5, 2025 until mid-October 2025. 

Mass at St. Mark, Emporium remains the same on Saturdays at 4:00 PM and Sunday at 9:00 AM.

Please join us for the Eucharistic Liturgy at the little church in Driftwood.







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