Evening Prayer: Communal Evening Prayer began again this fall. If you are interested in joining other Parish members each Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7pm for online prayer, please contact Deacon Owen in the Parish Office at ext. 110. You have to have an email address so a message can be sent on how to connect to the Zoom session. So please call. If you are already part of our Evening Prayer Community, I already have your email address. Please join us, all are welcome. It generally is only a 20-to-25-minute prayer session.
Inviting you to scheduled Zoom meetings on Nov 4, 6 and 7 at 7pm
Parish Book Club Update: Our next book is "All Good People Here" by Ashley Flowers. The book concerns a small town in the MidWest and asks the questions, What are your neighbors capable of when they think no one is watching? And everyone seems to be hiding something. Could the killer still be out there? A mystery that looks interesting and calls us to think about judging people. Our next meeting will be Wednesday November 14th at 11am in the Parish Library. Please join us. If you have questions or concerns contact Deacon Owen in the Parish Office at ext. 110.
Guess What's Back? SOUP FEST! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 12! Serving 11:00am—1:30pm & 4:00pm—6:30pm
All you can eat… Over 30 Varieties
Only $5 (Max. $25 per family)
Soup is needed… Set up Help is needed…. Clean up Help is Needed…. Refilling crock pots is Needed…. Look for Sign up Sheets in the gathering area.
November Social: Our next social will be the weekend of November 16th & 17th. We will have a planning meeting on Tuesday, October 29th at 1pm. If you can not make the planning meeting and would like to be involved, contact Victoria Wagner at ext. 116.
Mark Your Calendar for a Cloud of Witnesses: Saturday December 21 (Weather Permitting) we are planning a trip to St. Anthony's Chapel in Pittsburgh. We are using the Parish Van which seats 15 people plus driver. Seating is limited. We will leave from the parking lot of Beloved Disciple at 9:45am, stop for breakfast at Eat'n Park in Grove City, visit the Chapel with lots and lots of saintly relics, join a guided tour at 1:00pm, visit the gift shop and return to Beloved Disciple in time for 4:30 Mass. A great way to add to your Advent Prayer life. A sign up sheet will be in the Gathering Area starting November 9th. There is a charge of $5.00 to be collected on the day of the trip. Any questions, contact Deacon Owen in the Parish Office at ext. 110.
Parent Caregiver Survey: The Mercer County suicide prevention network is working to reduce the risk of youth suicide (ages 10 through 24), improve care and reduce stigma in Mercer County. Just as everyone has physical health, everyone has mental health. Asking for and receiving help is just one way people take care of their mental health. Your input is important and is needed to help improve the mental health care of our youth. Please take a few minutes to fill out the anonymous survey @ https://forms.office.com
Survivors of Suicide Bereavement Support Group Are you grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide? Held the THIRD Tuesday of the month from 5pm-6pm in the Mercer Area Library, 110 E Venango St, Mercer, PA 16137. You must be at least 18 years old to attend. Facilitators are peers who have been trained to help those with a loss by suicide and want to help others cope with the loss of loved ones. For more information contact Anna at Mercer County Behavioral Health 724-662-1550 ext 190.
Staff
- Very Rev. V. David Foradori, E.V., Pastor, ext 111, 4adori@gmail.com
- 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
- 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
- Tony Bancroft, Custodian
- Alison Shuey, Little Disciples Aide
- Sue Shultz, Little Disciples Aide
Office Hours
Otherwise, please call the office for an appointment with the pastor or the appropriate staff member, or with any questions or needs.
There will be Communion services on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, November 5, 6, and 8, at 8am, instead of Mass, and on Thursday, November 7 at 6pm.
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.
Faith Formation Schedule:
Sunday, November 3rd: K-5th; 9:15am
9th; 6-8pm — Library
Wednesday, November 6th: 6th, 7th & 8th– EDGE
6-8pm—Knights Hall
Sunday, November 17th: K-5th; 9:15am
9th; 6-8pm — Library
Wednesday, November 20th: 6th, 7th & 8th– EDGE
6-8pm—Knights Hall
Adult Ed: Old Testament Prophets: Tuesday, November 5th at 5:30pm
Adult Faith Formation: Old Testament Prophets: Tuesday, November 5th at 5:30pm, we will review who the Old Testament Prophets were and how they impact us in our Faith Journey. Dinner is served at 5:30pm in the Faith Formation building. We start the "Learning" session at 6pm via video, lecture and activities. We will meet two Tuesday's each month throughout the year. A lot of information and good food. Join us and all are welcome.
Adult Catechism: Join us Sunday Nov.10 at 9:30am as we continue our journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC). Our topics will be Angels, Purgatory and Indulgences. We will read and discuss what the CCC teaches us concerning these topics. Join us, no reservation needed and no cost. Just some interesting discussion, coffee and possibly a doughnut or two. Contact Deacon Owen in the Parish Office at ext. 110 with any questions or concerns
Order of Christian Initiation for Adult: All members of the Parish and those interested in learning more about the Catholic Chruch are invited to learn more about the Catholic Church, what we believe and why we believe. We will study the Liturgy, Tradition, Sacraments and other topic of interest for new members and those that would like to refresh their understanding of the Catholic Church. The first session is Sunday Oct. 6 at 9:30am in the Parish Library. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Deacon Owen in Parish Office at ext. 110.
Engagement Encounter: Give your loved ones the gift of Engagement Encounter: What better way to show your support of an upcoming marriage than with a gift that lasts a lifetime: Engagement Encounter. The next EE will be held at St. Mark Catholic Center, Erie on January 17-19, 2025. Space is limited and early registrations are encouraged. Call the Family Life Office at 814-824-1261 or email familylife@erieRCD.org. Visit https://www.eriercd.org/familylifeoffice/ for more details and to register. Remember, “A wedding is one day, but marriage is for a lifetime.”
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
- Helena M. Valenza, born July 30, 1933, died October 26, 2024
- Frank L. Lapa, born February 2, 1948, died August 2, 2024
- Frances E. Pretko, born September 27, 1931, died June 26, 2024
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
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.
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