BeLoved Mercy Ministries Please support BMM on May 22nd by dining out at Hoss's Steak House in Grove City. Present our card and we will receive between 20%-25% off pretax sales. You can get a card from either Marsha Peck, Victoria Wagner, BD office, or cut the card from the bulletin. Nothing beats having a night off from cooking and Wednesdays are Kid's Day and all kids' meals are $3.99 with the purchase of an adult meal. Enjoy a meal while supporting BeLoved Mercy Ministries.
Volunteer drivers are needed to assist parishioners getting back and forth to Mass. We are in need of a volunteer to help transport a parishioner to confession and 4:30 Mass on Saturdays. BeLoved Mercy Ministries has a family living at The Hartle House, and they are in need of transportation back and forth to the Grove City Outlets where they both work. If you are able to assist in any way, please give Victoria Wagner a call at extension 116.
A Message from Bishop Persico
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ:
Ever since our Lord’s admonition to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and shelter the homeless, wherever and whomever they may be, the Church has been reaching out to those in need. Today I would like to ask you to join me, as members of the worldwide Catholic family, in helping the Church to continue to provide for our needy brothers and sisters throughout the world by giving generously to the International Needs Collection to be taken up in the Diocese of Erie the weekend of May 18-19. This annual collection offers a concrete way for us to reach out to those who live in lands and cultures far from our own. It is a combination of three collections:
The Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe which helps build churches; train and educate seminarians, clergy, and lay leaders; publish Catholic newspapers; support orphanages; and support evangelization among children, youth, and adults;
The Catholic Relief Services Collection which helps all people, regardless of race, creed, or nation, providing for the victims of war and natural disasters, aiding the Church suffering under persecution, alleviating poverty, and educating the poor; and
The Support for the Church in Africa collection, which provides for the rapidly growing and vibrant Church on that continent. Please give generously to the International Needs Collection on May 18-19 and, just as importantly, please include those in need in your prayers. Be assured of my prayers for you and your families and parishes.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
+Lawrence T. Persico The Most Reverend Lawrence T. Persico, JC
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. Topic: Evening Prayer
May 6 at 7pm
May 8 at 7pm
May 9 at 7pm
Join Zoom Meeting
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Book Club Update: Our next meeting is Wednesday May 22 at 11am in the Parish Library. The book this month is Coal River by Ellen Marie Wiseman. There is still time to purchase, read and join in our discussion. At our next meeting we will finalize the Summer reading list, so join us. Call with questions or concerns Deacon Owen in the Parish Office.
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
Liturgical Schedule
Daily Mass:
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
There will be no morning Mass on Monday or Tuesday morning, May 13 or 14.
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.
Ever thought about joining the Catholic Church? There is no better time than the present to put your thoughts into action. A Question-and-Answer session will be held Sunday June 2 at 12 noon, in the Parish Library, to discuss what OICA/RCIA is all about. Need to update your Sacraments or need to discuss having your marriage blessed by the Chruch or want to join the Catholic Church...we will discuss any and all questions you may have or for someone you know. All are welcome to join the discussion. Please feel free to contact Deacon Owen in the Parish Office at ext. 110 for additional information.
Please keep our 3rd grade students in your prayers as they prepare to receive First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 18th at the 4:30pm Mass: Joseph Duda, Evelyn Madison, Hayden Hetzel and Lucas Veloso.
Calling all volunteers! We are looking for amazing people from our parish to "Dive into Friendship with God" and share in an exciting SCUBA adventure! Please join us for a very important meeting to prepare for our VBS in June. We will be sharing new aspects of this year's program, and we need you to help us plan and get organized so that we can have a great experience for everyone who participates. We are counting on your unique gifts and talents! Our meeting will be on Thursday, May 23rd at 7pm in the library, we look forward to seeing you there. There will be a sign-up sheet for volunteers in the Gathering area.
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 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!
Parish Events! All are Welcome!
May 14th Continuing Education Opportunity, 10:00
Catholic Social Justice Teacher: Secret Identity or Superhero? Elizabeth Slaby
May 18th First Holy Communion 4:30pm Mass
No social
May 19th Monthly Social after 11:00 Mass
May 22nd Book Club- Coal River
Hoss's fundraiser for BeLoved Mercy Ministries, more information to come
Knights of Columbus News
Strawberry Days are Back: The Grove City Beloved Disciple Knights of Columbus 3658 council is having their famous Sausage Sandwich stand at Strawberry Days in the Grove City Memorial Park on Friday June 7th, Saturday June 8th and Sunday June 10th. The Knights of Columbus has a lot of worthwhile projects that they support by their donations within our parish and local community. That is not possible without this fund raiser. There will be a sign-up sheet on the table with the KofC emblem on the post in the gathering area of the church for anyone willing to help for a few hours on any of the given days during strawberry days. Please print clearly in each section so we may call and remind you of the time you signed up. Thank you in advance and God Bless you and your families.
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
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
Office Hours
Otherwise, please call the office for an appointment with the pastor or the appropriate staff member, or with any questions or needs.
Upcoming Events
- 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.
Submit a Prayer Request