Interested in a Pirate Game? If you might be interested in attending a Pittsburgh Pirates baseball game this season, please sign up on the sheet in the Gathering Space at Church. Once there are enough people signed up, we will make arrangements for a game in Pittsburgh. Ensure we have your information so we can plan accordingly. If there are questions, please contact Deacon Owen in the Parish Office ext. 110.
Year of Prayer: In preparation for the 2025 Jubilee Year 'Pilgrims of Hope', 2024 has been designated a Year of Prayer by Pope Francis. There is a particular focus on the Our Father, and this presents us with a great opportunity to go back to the basics of prayer. The Year of Prayer, the Holy Father explained is dedicated "to rediscovering the great value and absolute need for prayer, prayer in personal life, in the life of the Church; prayer in the world." Starting Sunday May 5 from 10:00 to 10:45am we will explore the Year of Prayer. Sessions will be held in the Chapel. There will be sign-up sheet in the Gathering area. Please contact Deacon Owen with any questions. All are welcome to learn and explore the Year of Prayer..
Parish Evening Prayer: Please join fellow parishioner on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday Evenings at 7pm as we say our Evening Prayers. If you are interested, please contact Deacon Owen in the Parish Office, for these online sessions. We can teach you how to join in prayer from your computer, phone or iPad. We look forward to hearing from you. Come join us.
Owen Wagner is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. There won't be any Evening Prayer sessions the week of April 29 - May 2.
Topic: Evening Prayer
May 6 at 7pm
May 8 at 7pm
May 9 at 7pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86722329775?pwd=dWxnUlZIVnY3TGRTVHZoeVZzbzl6dz09
Meeting ID: 867 2232 9775 Passcode: 920328
Book Club Update: Our selection for May is "Coal River" by Ellen Marie Wiseman. It is a story about coal mining in Pennsylvania in the early 1900's. As an orphan forced to live with her Uncle and Aunt, Emma struggles to understand the cruelty and suffering of miners in a coal town. Our meeting to discuss the book is on Wednesday May 22 at 11am in the Parish Library. If you have questions or concerns, contact Deacon Owen in the Parish Office (ext. 110). The Book Club Summer reading list will be coming out soon; If you have a book to recommend, please let me know soon. Join us.
THANK YOU FROM PRIESTS: Last weekend, our parish took a special collection to support our retired diocesan priest fund. We appreciate your generous response to share in the care of those faithful priests who have ministered to your spiritual needs. Your priests truly appreciate your support and thank you for contributing, $2657.00 to the 2024 Good Shepherd Collection for Erie Diocesan Retired Priests. If you would like to add your support to this collection, you may still return the special collection envelope for Good Shepherd in upcoming collections or mail to the Parish Office. The Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Erie also has an Endowment for Clergy Health and Welfare if you would like to remember a special priest with a gift or bequest to this Diocesan Endowment to benefit our priests.
Erie March for Life — Saturday, May 4, 2024
Begins at Perry Square in Downtown Erie. Will conclude by 12:30 p.m. following a brief program. Please arrive by 10:45am. Be a Voice for the Voiceless! We march in gratitude for the priceless gift of life, thankful for our own lives and the lives of those around us. We march in gratitude for our nation, founded on the conviction that life is a human right that belongs to all individuals simply by virtue of their humanity and regardless of social status, age, state of dependency, physical or intellectual abilities, or any other artificial criteria. We march in particular for those human beings yet to born and for their mothers, who truly deserve the full measure of our love and the highest respect.
• Another, separate program will take place after the March at nearby Gannon University (Zurn 104). PA Pro-Life Federation Education Director Remil Teny will present a more thorough discussion, with Q&A, about the state of the pro-life cause here in Pennsylvania and how each of us can help move it forward.
PEOPLE FOR LIFE www.peopleforlife.org (814) 882-1333 facebook.com/peopleforlife or instagram.com/peopleforlife
The BLue Army of Mercer County invites everyone to gather on Monday May 13, 2024 for the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. Our gathering will take place at the Our Lady of Fatima Church in Farrell, PA. We will begin around 12:00 pm with prayerful events including the Crowning of Our Holy Mother of God, Rosary Prayer, and community intentions. The Our Lady of Fatima traveling Pilgrim Statue will be present with First Class Relics. A special thanks given in advance to the Knights of Columbus, Knights of the Blue Army, and the many Blue Army members praying with us. Through the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary ~ God Bless You, Tina Scoccia, President World Apostolate of Fatima ~ Blue Army Mercer County PA (724) 877-0987
Office Hours
Otherwise, please call the office for an appointment with the pastor or the appropriate staff member, or with any questions or needs.
LIVE STREAM OUR MASSES
To watch our 4:30 pm or 11:00 am Masses on Facebook click here.
*** Please note that these Masses can be watched at anytime by clicking the above link.
SCUBA: It’s that time of year again! We are beginning to plan for this summer’s Vacation Bible School, June 24th-28th. Our theme this year is - SCUBA – Diving into friendship with God! As in years past we will be counting on volunteers of all ages to make this an amazing experience for our young parishioners and friends. We have always been blessed by the many people who give of their time and creative talents to make VBS possible. Please consider joining us for this adventure. We will have our first planning meeting on Thursday, April 25th at 7pm in the Library. Contact: Kathy Whittaker or Greg Cummings if you have any questions.
Faith Formation
The start time on CLASS days is 9:15 and on FAMILY days is 9:30. All sessions will run until 10:45. Grades 6-7-8 who are in the EDGE program will meet in the triple classroom. The calendar for all of 2024 can be found on the Faith Formation page.
Faith Formation Calendar
Sunday, May 5: Class Pre-K—8th, 9:15am-10:45am
Adult Ed– Jesus and the Eucharist
Sunday, May 12: No Classes (Mother’s Day)
Sunday, May 19: Class Pre-K—8th, 9:15am-10:45am
Adult Ed– Jesus and the Eucharist Last Class!
Kid's Stuff Sale: Little Disciples is holding their annual Kid's Stuff Sale on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 from 8am - 12pm. We need your gently used kids items for our sale! We will be accepting donations now from 8:30am - 12:00pm Monday through Friday and also Thursday, May 2 from 6pm - 8pm. If this time does not work for you please call Lorie to set up another time. (724) 967-4733. Thank you!
Help Wanted: Part Time Job Opening: Little Disciples Preschool and PreKindergarten is looking for a teacher's aide. Do you enjoy working with kids? This part time job is Monday- Friday, 8:30 am -12 pm. September through May. Weekends and holidays off!! If you cannot commit to 5 days a week, this position could be shared with one person covering Monday, Wednesday and Friday and another person covering Tuesdays and Thursdays. You do not need to have a college degree in education to apply for this position. For more information please contact Lorie at (724) 967-4733. Call or text.
VANCO Online Giving! We are excited to announce an important update to giving at Beloved Disciple! We value our church family and want to make sure everyone at Beloved Disciple is aware of this exciting new giving platform, which allows for simple, secure giving through a variety of ways, including mobile and online. This will replace our previous giving platform.
Please use this link to set up your account and your recurring donation(s) in the new Vanco Online giving platform. VANCO ONLINE
Please pray for our deceased parishioners
- Sylvester K. Parenti, born October 2, 1930, died April 8, 2024
- Virginia M. Lucas, born February 24, 1935, died March 17, 2024
- Marcel P. Ferrere, born December 8, 1936, died March 16, 2024
- Anna Maria Saglio, born September 19, 1935, died February 27, 2024
- Larry Wayne Gargasz, born August 23, 1952, died December 20, 2023
- James Michael-Quinn Harrison, born August 11, 2005, died October 5, 2023
- Evelyn Ann McGinty, born May 27, 1926, died October 3, 2023
Liturgical Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday at 8 am
Thursday at 6 pm
First Saturdays at 8 am
Weekend Masses:
Saturday at 4:30 pm
Sunday at 11:00 am
Confessions:
Saturday at 3:30 pm
Adoration:
Fridays before first Saturdays after the 8 am Mass
Staff
- Very Rev. V. David Foradori, E.V., Pastor, ext 111, 4adori@beloveddiscipleparish.org
- Rev. Mr. Owen Wagner, Deacon, ext 110, owenwagner@hotmail.com
- Mikey Bancroft, Parish Secretary, Outreach Contact, ext 100, secretary@beloveddiscipleparish.org
- Victoria Wagner, Outreach, Beloved Mercy Ministry Coordinator, ext 116, vwagner@beloveddiscipleparish.org
- Kathy Whittaker, Faith Formation Leader, ext 112, kwhittaker@beloveddiscipleparish.org
- Greg Cummings, Faith Formation Director, ext 113, gcummings@beloveddiscipleparish.org
- Lisa Bablak, Faith Formation Secretary, ext 115, lbablak@beloveddiscipleparish.org
- Christine Guarnieri, Music Director, ext 117, cowcraniums@gmail.com
- Lorie Wizorek, Little Disciples Preschool Director, 724-748-6868
- Nelsa Armour, Environment
- Michael Bancroft, Little Disciples Preschool Aide
- Tony Bancroft, Custodian
Events
- Apr 27 2024 4:30 pm - 4:30 pm Vigil Mass
- Apr 28 2024 11:00 am - 11 am Sunday Mass
- Apr 29 2024 8:00 am - 8 am Daily Mass
Upcoming Events
- Community Blood Drive at the Knights of Columbus Hall Monday, April 29 from 2 — 7pm
- The Kindred Spirit Thursday Morning Bible Study has resumed meeting at 10am in the Schleigh Library. PLEASE COME AND JOIN US. (Please enter through the Faith Formation Entrance.)
- The Legion of Mary meets in the library every Monday at 7:00pm. Join us to see what we are about!
- You are welcome to join the parshioners who meet every Tuesday at the church at 6:00pm to pray the rosary for our priests, our Church, our country, the unborn, those who are ill, souls in Purgatory and many other intentions.
New to our Community? Join our Parish!
Welcome to our parish! Please contact the parish office for an appointment to register or print a copy of the Parish Registration Form to fill out at home. You can mail or deliver your completed form or place it in the collection basket. If your printer permits, you may print it on both sides of the paper. We hope you will become a part of our parish family!
Sacramental Preparation
For all Sacraments: Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Penance, Marriage and Holy Orders, or the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), please call the parish office for information and assistance.
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