May 17, 2026

SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

 

Gospel Jn 17:1-11 

The disciples obey Jesus’ instructions to stay in Jerusalem and wait for the Holy Spirit’s power.
The eleven are there (minus Judas), along with Jesus’ mother Mary, Jesus’ brothers and “some women,”a group that likely includes Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and other women disciples who witnessed the empty tomb.
Although Jesus is facing his death, he is already looking toward his resurrection and glory with confidence.
Surrounded by his friends, looking back at his ministry and forward to his final destination,
Jesus seems to be looking at a bigger picture in which the suffering that awaits him
is less important than the magnitude of his mission. 
“Father, the hour has come, Glorify your Son” Jn 17:1 

PENTECOST SUNDAY:     SUNDAY, MAY 24th 

GRADUATION MASS at St. Mark: SUNDAY, MAY 24th at 9:00 AM Mass 

MEMORIAL DAY MASS: MONDAY, MAY 25th at 9:00 AM 

FIRST FRIDAY MASS: FRIDAY, JUNE 5th at 8:15 AM and 4:00 PM 

GRADUATION at CCHS: Friday, June 5th 

CORPUS CHRISTI: JUNE 6-7th 

ROSARY DURING MAY

The Rosary will be prayed each weekday at 4:15 PM during May,
led by a different group, except Wednesdays, when it will be at 6:30 PM. 

ST. MARK ROSARY SOCIETY ANNUAL YARD SALE 

SATURDAY, JULY 4th, 9 AM-1 PM in St. Mark's parking lot. 

Be sure to save your ‘treasures’ as you begin your spring cleaning!
As always, we cannot accept computers, TV’s, calculators, clothes or undergarments. 

Donations can be dropped of Tuesdays and/or Thursdays beginning May 5th & 7th
through June 30th from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. 

Please bring all items to the back of the Faith Formation building...room 6 (nearest to Fr. Paul’s driveway).
If you need your donations to be picked up, please call Josie DeSio at 814-486-1968
or Art May at 814-486-0787 to arrange date and time for pick up. 

2026 Catholic Service Appeal



Click on the link below to see
Bishop Persico's message:
Link to watch the CSA video on YouTube

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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.