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23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time

September 8, 2024

Gospel: Mark 7:31-37

“Be opened!” Jesus commands the deaf-mute man as he heals him.
This encounter, however, is more than a matter of physical healing.
It is a sign of salvation: God's superabundant life breaking open the closed human condition.
When we encounter Jesus, he commands, "Be opened!" and we too are healed:
our ears are opened to hear the Good News and our tongues are loosened to proclaim it.

WE’RE READY TO CELEBRATE!!

SUNDAY, SEPT. 8th 6PM-8PM

“WE’VE GOT FR. PAUL BACK”

COFFEEHOUSE CELEBRATION

Join us for great music, food and FUN!

BYOB a bring a snack or hors d’oeuvre to share!

FIRST RESPONDERS MASS:

We will hold a special mass on

SUNDAY, SEPT. 15TH AT 9:00 AM

for our local first responders in thanks and gratitude for their

unwavering and dedicated service to our community and our nation.

Please join us for this special mass.
If you know a first responder, please invite them.
They do not have to be a Catholic to attend.

ST. MARK CLOTHING/COAT DRIVE

Getting ready to clean out your closets!!

St. Mark will be having a CLOTHING/COAT DRIVE, SEPT. 13th-20th in O’Connell Hall.
This event has proven to be very helpful in the past for those who have a need.
It’s a win-win for all!
All TYPES & STYLES OF CLOTHING AND COATS for Men, Women, and especially children will be accepted.

(Please no undergarments) CLOTHES/COATS DONATIONS CAN BE DROPPED OFF

BEGINNING MON. SEPT. 9TH IN O’CONNELL HALL.

From our Sister Parish, St Anthony, Tinum, Yucatan

Dear Fr. Paul and St. Mark’s Parish community,

We hope that you all are doing well and enjoying the summer!

We are pleased to share with you the photos of the Tinum Parish’s pick-up truck. The purchase of this was finally completed on our Patron Saint’s Day—Saint Anthony, which made this extra special for us as our community celebrate our Patron’s Day with much devotion. The total cost of the truck was $170.000 MX pesos.

Please know that we are more than grateful for your support in this project, it was a long but, rewarding process to raise the money for this very need vehicle. Be assured of our continue prayers for you all.

May God bless you always,

Your Sister Parish,
St. Anthony, Tinum, Yucatán

St. James in
Driftwood PA

Saturday evening mass every Saturday at 5:30 pm until mid-November.