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March 29, 2026
Palm Sunday
Gospel: Matthew 26:14–27:66
Jesus warns the disciples at the Last Supper that their faith would be shaken,
but the disciples deny that this will ever happen.
Nonetheless, faith is greatly threatened when there is great cost, and we instinctively protect ourselves:
the disciples flee; the Jewish leaders are adamant about destroying Jesus.
Jesus alone remains unshaken in his faith: in the Garden he says yes to his Father’s will,
he is silent before his accusers’ false accusations, he willingly gives up his spirit on the cross.
Instead of protecting himself, Jesus embraces the cost of his suffering and death—the great sign of his own faithfulness.
An even greater sign is yet to come.
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!
(see the bulletin for complete details of The Triduum)
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
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.
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 April 11, 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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