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March 15, 2026
4th Sunday of Lent
Gospel: John 9:1-41
In making clay from his own saliva and smearing it on the blind man’s eyes,
Jesus re-creates the man by transferring something of his own being to the man.
The man is anointed by Jesus as “I am” and comes to be a committed, believing disciple.
Not even the powerful Pharisees can sway him from his testimony to the work of Jesus in him.
In baptism we, too, encounter Jesus and become a new creation in him.
Are we as committed and believing as the blind man?
GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3rd, 7:00 pm
TENEBRAE SERVICE
This year we will be hosting the Ministerial Assoc. and the whole county for a special service.
Tenebrae means “darkness”.
This is an extended meditation of the Passion of Christ.
Before the service, candles are lit. With each reading, a candle is extinguished until there is total darkness.
Mark your calendar and plan on joining us for this unique event.
COME TO EASTER VIGIL ~ PLAN AHEAD!
World wide, we keep in mind all the adults about to be baptized, receive Holy Communion or Confirmation.
At our own parish, we will offer all our love and support at the confirmation and First Holy Communion of:
DUSTIN BURGOON, PAULINE GAVLOCK & TASHA SONGER
HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 2nd at 6:30 PM ~ EVENING MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
A most memorable parish family experience!
PROCESSION with HOLY OILS.
Volunteer to have your feet washed on Holy Thursday!
BRING YOUR BELLS and a non-perishable food item; Collection for Rice Bowl!
Spend time at night before the Blessed Sacrament at the Altar of Repose in O’Connell Hall.
Adoration concludes at 10:00 PM with night prayer.
2026 Catholic Service Appeal
Click on the link below to see
Bishop Persico's message:
Link to watch the CSA video on YouTube
LENTEN LUNCHES
Beginning Wednesday, February 25th Lenten Lunches will start at12:05 PM in O’Connell Hall.
Lunches will take place every Wednesday throughout Lent.
Our speakers for the upcoming Lenten Lunches will be:
Wed. March 25th:
Pastor Ken Bailey
END-OF-YEAR GIVING STATEMENTS
All parishioners are encouraged to print their own end-of-year giving statements.
Parishioners can access their giving history through the Diocese of Erie website using the Ministry Platform portal.
These self-service statements are secure, easy to use, and help reduce printing and mailing costs for the parish.
To link directly to the diocese portal, use:
If you’ve not already used this portal, it’s easy to sign up and view your information. As always, if you do not have access to the internet, we will happily print your giving report for you. If you have any questions, please call Kim at the rectory, 814-486-0569.
~GRATEFUL STEWARDS~
We will be praying how to give of our Time, Talent and Treasure.
A commitment sheet will be available to place as an offering by the tabernacle for the next year.
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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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.
Masses at St James 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.
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