January 4, 2026

The Epiphany of the Lord 

Today, January 4th, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Epiphany.
The Epiphany takes its name from a Greek word meaning: an appearance or a revelation.
This feast day celebrates the revelation of the Son of God as a human being.
The Epiphany represents three themes: divine manifestation, royal kingship, and light.
What the Church reveals today is the manifestation of our Lord to the whole world;
after being made known to the shepherds of Bethlehem,
He is revealed to the Magi who have come from the East to adore Him.
Like the wise men, all Christians should have the courage to follow the light of our faith;
recognize our Lord as Ruler, in whatever unexpected way He may present Himself to us;
and bow down and adore Him, offering Him our total loyalty.
This feast day is an affirmation of universal salvation. 

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~ LECTOR MEETING ~ 

TUES. JAN. 6th at 6:30 PM 

Rescheduling of November meeting. 
The annual get-together for prayer and instruction. Fr. Paul will give an inspirational
special message for our new lectors.
Please come, welcome them to feel a part of our amazing Lector Team! 

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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:

www.eriercd.org/portal.html.

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.

 

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ST. MARK ANNUAL 

CHILI & MAC-N-CHEESE COOK OFF 

We are planning our upcoming
Chili & Mac-n-Cheese Cook-off  Sat. Feb. 7, 2026. 

We need your help. 

If you could help us with organizing and assisting on the day of or help in any way, please let us know, a.s.a.p.
….it’ll be here before you know it!
Please call the rectory at 486-0569 to let us know how you can help. 

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~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. 

 

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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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Please return your child’s registration form if you haven’t already done so.
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.

  

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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.