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First Sunday of Lent

March 9, 2025

Gospel: Luke 4:1-13

Twice the devil entices Jesus to give into temptation by saying, “If you are the Son of God ... ”
True, Jesus is divine, but he is also fully human.
Jesus resists the devil's temptation to put aside his humanity and act like God,
thus remaining true to himself and to why he came.
But Jesus' resisting the temptations has implications for us, too.
By fully embracing his humanity Jesus lifts us up to be who we are in our relationship with God.
Only from this relationship do we have the inner strength and conviction
to make right choices in face of the temptations that are an inevitable part of being human.

St. Mark Lenten Lunches
Wednesdays at 12:05 PM in O’Connell Hall
Everyone is welcome!

We always have a great mix from all area churches and faiths. A brief message will be given by local pastors.

The theme will be Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope, based on Luke 4:18-19.

Wed. March 12 Fr. Paul Siebert Glad tidings to the poor
Wed. March 19 Rev. Rusty Horning Liberty to captives
Wed. March 26 Dr. Andrew Spore Recovery of sight to the blind
Wed. April 2 Rev. Rusty Horning Let the oppressed go free
Wed. April 9 Pastor Ken Bailey Proclaim a year acceptable for the Lord

Don’t miss it…it’s a great time!

To view Bishop Persico's video on the 2025 CSA Appeal
please click on this link:
https://youtu.be/Fd3CNedjLP0

1:38 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

Saturday, April 5, 2025

ALL FAITHS WELCOME!

8:00 AM — 12:30 PM Speakers: Danielle Bean &

Sister Mary Gabriel, SV

Virtual meeting via Livestream at St. Mark Parish, O’Connell Hall.

For more information, to register or for more details, log into www.138women.com

or call Jen Abriatis at 814-486-0784

JUBILEE 2025

The Holy See has designated various Jubilee Days throughout 2025 to welcome and celebrate
different groups of people and various ministries in the Church.

JUBILEE OF ARMED FORCES, POLICE & SECURITY: Feb. 8

JUBILEE OF THE ARTISTS: Feb. 16-18

JUBILEE OF VOLUNTEERS: March 8-9

JUBILEE OF DEACONS: Feb. 21-23

JUBILEE OF VOLUNTEERS: March 8-9

JUBILEE OF THE MISSIONARIES OF MERCY: March 28-30

JUBILEE OF SICK & HEALTH CARE WORKERS: April 5-6

For more information visit: usccb.org/jubilee-2025 calendar

ATTENTION ALL WOMEN….

There is an amazing opportunity to attend Cursillo the weekend of

June 13, 14 & 15, 2025.

For many it’s an experience of a lifetime.

Please contact Gina Smith at 814-594-6282 or
Fr. Paul at the rectory 814-486-0569 for registration or information.

-THE CHOSEN- SEASON 4

Saturday’s following 4:00 PM Mass.

Episode viewing dates:

Jan. 25, Feb. 8, 15, 22, March 1 & March 15.

We’ll have great food; bring a dish to pass if you’d like, and join us for

wonderful Fellowship...bring a friend!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Our Parish Mission will take place on March 23, 24 & 25, 2025 with

Fr Ben Daghir: Sun. March 23rd,

Fr. Jonathan Schmolt: Mon. March 24th

Msgr. Charles Kaza: Tues. March 25th.

Mark your calendar…..plan ahead!