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St. Mark Emporium Church




First Week of Advent


December 1, 2024


Gospel: Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 

This Gospel is not really about the end of the world; it is about the completion of the kingdom.
The Second Coming is not a deadline; it is an invitation and incentive to live in a certain way in the present time.
The Gospel calls us to be vigilant not about a future event but about a present way of living
shaped by the Jesus before whom we stand.
Our destiny is to share in the Son of Man’s “great glory." 









The second Sunday of every month is 

Cameron County Food Pantry Collection Sunday

Please bring a nonperishable food item and drop them in the designated location of the church.
If you would prefer a monetary donation, please place an envelope in the collection that is labeled “Food Bank”. 

Thank you so very much for your help to provide food to individuals and families of Cameron County.
Cameron County 
Community Food Pantry is a ministry provided by the Cameron County Ministerial Association. 










ST. MARK GIVING CRIB 

Gingerbread Tags will be available near the Altar
in our St Mark Christmas Giving Crib,
and also at businesses downtown Emporium. 

Each tag supplies the info & ideas needed for one child. 

Sunday, December 8th, is the deadline for unwrapped gifts (with the Gingerbread Tag securely attached) 
to be returned by the Infant of Prague Statue at St Mark Church. 







         Christmas in the Wilds Night Parade     

                       Friday, Dec. 6th, starting at 7:00 PM.                        

St. Mark is participating in this fun community event again this year! 

Our float will be LIVING NATIVITY! 

If you’d like to help us create, decorate or be a part of the float, please call Jen Abriatis at 486-7664,
or the rectory at 486-0569. We’d love to have you be a part of this awesome night! 








COMMUNITY HOLIDAY WORSHIP SERVICE

SUNDAY, DEC. 8th, 6:00 PM at St. Mark Catholic Church.

This Community Service will celebrate Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas!

Join us for the Methodist Church Bell Choir,

special music by our local Pastors and St. Mark Music Ministry.

There will be a special message from Pastor Ken Bailey and a special children’s message from Pastor Lionel Owen.

There will also be a special collection to help the needy of Cameron County. 

A reception with goodies will take place in O’Connell Hall following the service.

This event is open to the public…all are invited to attend! 

Please join us for this wonderful occasion!










DIOCESEAN REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFIRMATION 

Confirmation now takes place for candidates when they are in 9th grade. 

The requirements to be confirmed are as follows: 

All previous sacraments, Baptism, Reconciliation, and First Holy Communion must have taken place. 

All Confirmation candidates must have completed two full years of EDGE program (grades 7 and 8). 

If you know of any possible upcoming Confirmation candidates that are in need of fulfilling these requirements,

please contact Jen Abriatis as soon as possible at 486-0784. 












St. James in 
Driftwood PA




St. James Catholic Church, Driftwood, PA has suspended Masses for the season until Spring of 2025.

We thank all those that attended services there this past year and look forward to seeing you all again
in April of 2025 when Masses will resume on Saturday evenings at 5:30 PM.


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