July 26, 2026

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Gospel of Matthew 13:44-52 

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure which a man found and covered up.
Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.”
The point here is not that the kingdom is bought, but that if it costs you everything you have, it’s worth it.
Notice two things: The man sold everything he had, and he did it with joy.
“In his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.”
The kingdom of God is so valuable that losing everything on earth, but getting the kingdom, is a happy trade-off. 

Our dear Sr. Frances Therese's brother and sister,

John Matia and Agnes Legrand,

   both passed away recently.  Their viewing will be Monday, July 27 from 4pm to 7 pm
 at Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Ramey, PA 

Mass of Christian Burial for both will be Tuesday at 11am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church,(Clearfield County ). 
Lunch reception to follow at Christ The King Parish Hall Houtzdale, PA.

May they rest in peace.

FR. PAUL’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION 

YOU’RE INVITED!! 

The Anniversary Celebration is Sunday Aug. 30th beginning with a 12:00 PM Mass.
Immediately following mass, there will be a receiving line for the general public in O’Connell Hall then a reception dinner will follow at the Emporium Fire Hall.
If you’d like to join in the celebration at the receiving line or the Fire Hall, please take an RSVP card, found in the back of the church.
Please fill it out, mail it to the address on the pre-addressed envelope, drop it in the collection basket or leave it at the rectory.
 RSPV’s need to be returned by Aug. 1st.

Anyone interested in helping with the preparations, please reach out to Sister Therese @ 814-594-0511, Jen Abriatis 814-335-4871 or the rectory 486-0569.

ULTREYA MASS 

THURDAY, JULY 30, at 6:15 PM
at ST. MARK CHURCH 

Enthusiasm and good showing! There will be large group of musicians 

coming! Great food & time together to follow. 

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASS 

THURS., AUG. 20, 2026     6:30 PM 

Please call the rectory @ 486-0569 if you’re in need of classes for an upcoming baptism. 

HOLY HOUR & ADORATION 

Adoration will take place every Sunday after 9:00 AM with 

Benediction at 11:00 AM. Please join us all summer. 

There is an 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.