September 20, 2026

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

This week's gospel raises the question of who is first and who is last in the kingdom of heaven.
Those laborers are last who shift their focus from doing the work of the landowner to grumbling
about the amount of wages the others are receiving.
Those are first who do not labor in the vineyard because of the amount of wages, but simply because
they are priviledged to share in the work of the landowner.
Indeed, simply being called to the priviledge of sharing in Jesus' work of salvation is its own recompense.
The kingdom of heaven is revealed by those who choose the work.
Do we choose it?

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Jen Abriatis & Sr. Frances Therese
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesdays
11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m
Fridays as needed.

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We are signing up parishioners for our upcoming Church Photo Directory.
We have not had once since 2013 and we're asking all parishioners to sugn up for the photo shoot taking place here October 7 - 10.
If you are not able to sit for a photo, you can send one of you and your family to us and we will submit it for you.
(Send photos to:  stmarkcatholiceemp@gmail.com )
We want everyone included in this directory!

Please sign up prior to mass in the back of the church or following mass.  If you'd prefer to sign up online, go to
www.ucdir.com and click Photograhy Session Sign Up, enter code 'pa1287' with password: smile1287.

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FAITH FORMATION KICK-OFF:

SUNDAY, SEPT. 20th  at 9:00 AM with a Family Mass,

followed by Outdoor Activities & Food FOR THE ENTIRE PARISH, youth and adults alike!

CONFIRMATION: Grade 9 - Catechists: Audra Reid & Laure Richnafskyand

EDGE SESSIONS: Grades 6-8 - Catechist Jen Dixon

will be held on Sundays from

10:00 AM–11:15 AM begining Sunday Sept. 27th.

FAITH FORMATION:

Grade 1: Catechist - Mary Gelnet
Grade 2: Catechist - Lea Purcell
Grade 3: Catechist - Joe DeBello
Grades 4 & 5: Catechist - Sr Frances Therese
begins Wednesday,September 30th, 3:30-5:00 PM

Children's 9 a.m. Sunday Liturgy: Catechist - Elizabeth Vicic

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

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Rosary Society Meeting

Every 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1:00 PM

New members welcome!

  Rosary said in church, then a short meeting to follow.

Next meeting,

Tuesday, October 13 at 1:00 PM

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HOLY HOUR & ADORATION 

Holy Hours will return to Wednesdays at 6:00 PM beginning September 9th.

Please come if you’re able!
Can you adjust your schedule to spend a little time in prayer and devotion?
We hope that the summer Adoration has inspired people to grow in their devotion to the Blessed Sacrament.

Also, remember, Confession occurs on Wednesday nights shortly after 6:00 PM as well.

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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.

  

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THERE WILL BE NO MASS AT ST JAMES ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2026

Masses at St James - Saturdays at 5:30 pm

The last Mass of 2026 will take place on October 17th at 5:30 pm

Masses will resume in the Spring of 2027.

St. James Church, Driftwood PA
from April to mid-October.

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