Question
March 1, 2026
2nd Sunday of Lent
Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9
What high mountain must we climb for us to witness Jesus’ transfiguration?
We must climb the high mountain of listening to Jesus, the high mountain of being pleasing to him,
the high mountain of opening ourselves to the touch of his Presence.
When we climb this mountain, we forsake our own agenda of pitching the tent of
satisfaction with our own works to enter into the glory of the Life Jesus offers us.
The mountain is steep; the climb is ours to choose; the vision at the top is divine—
“white as light,” shining “like the sun.”
Can we see him?
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
ST. MARK PARISH MISSION
Our Parish Mission will take place on March 8,10 & 11, 2026 with:
Fr. Michael Scanga , Sunday March 8th at 6:00 PM.
Lenten Penance Service with visiting priests, Tuesday the 10th at 6:00 PM.
Special Closing Mass with Msgr. Charles Kaza, Wednesday, March 11th at 6:30 PM.
Mark your calendars!
SPRING FORWARD
Daylight Savings Time Begins
Sunday, March 8th. Remember to set your clocks
AHEAD ONE HOUR.
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 4th:
Dr. Andrew Spore (Endless Mountains Methodist Church)
Wed. March 11th:
Presbyterian Church
Wed. March 18th:
Rev. Dave Smith (Faith Baptist Church)
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.