15th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME 

Luke 10:25-37 

There are two very important questions in this gospel reading:
1. How do we inherit eternal life?
2. Who is our neighbor? 

A scholar of the law asked these two questions to Jesus. 
Jesus threw back the first question but He went to tell a story in order to answer the second question. 

Indeed we cannot inherit eternal life unless we love.
God is love and we cannot be reunited with Him if we are devoid of love.
Next, we shall love our neighbor as ourselves.
So who is our neighbor?
With the Parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus gives the answer.
It is anyone who is in need.

 

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SAVE THE DATE….SATURDAY,  JULY 26TH 

ST. JAMES FEAST DAY 

Mass at 5:30PM 

Pizza Picnic to follow. 

Watch next bulletin for more details.

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ULTREYA MASS 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM 

There will be an Ultreya Mass with a picnic style meal to follow at St. Mark. 

Bring a dish to share! 

(Because of this mass, there will not be a Wed. Holy Hour. If someone wishes to have confession heard, please contact Fr. Paul @ 486-0569). 

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COMMUNITY ECUMENICAL SUMMER SERVICE 

SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2025  -  11:00 AM 

Community lot - E. 4th Street 

Downtown, Emporium 

Sponsored by: Cameron County Ministerial Association 

Worship music lead by Pastor Andy & Fr. Paul. 

Bring a chair and COOKIES to share! 

Hotdogs and water will be provided following services. 

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ST. MARK/ST. JAMES PARISH PICNIC 

Mark your calendar! 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2025, 

following 4:00 PM Mass. 

The picnic will take place on the church grounds and in O’Connell Hall. 

(There will be no Mass at St. James this day due to the picnic at St. Mark.) 

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Community Vacation Bible School

St Mark Curch

July 21st - 25th. 6 pm to 8 pm

TRUE NORTH




If you would like to volunteer or make any donation, please call Jen Abriatis at 814-335-4871.

Watch the bulletin for further sign-up information.

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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.