Parish Evening Prayer: As we start a New Year, join us 3 days a week for Evening Prayer. If you're not sure how to connect to this ON Line, please contact Deacon Owen in the Parish Office at ext. 110. Join other Parishioners as we pray together in this New and Holy Year.
Inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Evening Prayer
Jan 20, 22, and 23 at 7pm
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 882 6516 9553 Passcode: 500413
Book Study with Paul Kengor:
Beginning on Sunday, January12th, we will be starting a four-week book study with Dr. Paul Kengor. We will be reading and discussing his newest book entitled The Stigmatists. We will
meet in the church library from 9:15-10:45am for each of the four Sundays. This event is open to everyone, please come and bring a friend! Paul’s book is available through TAN books, EWTN Religious Catalog, and Amazon.
Parish Book Club News: Our next book is The Lonely-Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore. Our next meeting is on Wednesday January 22 at 11am in the Parish Library. Contact Deacon Owen with questions in the Parish Office at ext. 110.
Grove City Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest: The Grove City Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a basketball free throw shooting contest on Sunday, January 26, for all boys and girls ages of 9-14 years of age. Age eligibility is determined by the age of the contestant as of January 1. The contest will be held at the Grove City YMCA starting at 1:00pm. Participants must bring with them a birth certificate for proof of age. Winners in each age group will then be eligible to participate in the next level of competition at the regional level in Erie sometime in February. Should anyone need further information on this event, please contact Dave Telesz at (724)372-9069 or Dennis Sansotta at (724)372-3545.
Dear Bakers of The Church of the Beloved Disciple:
Thank you for the delicious baked goods you provided throughout the year for the Seniors in our Community. Our clients at Grove City Area Meals On Wheels enjoy and look forward to home made treats. We continue to be Blessed by the sharing of your talents and your generosity. Wishing all of you a Prosperous and Happy New Year. Grove City Area Meals on Wheels
Please pray for our deceased parishioners
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Helen M. Driscoll Freeman, born December 4, 1932, died November 7, 2024
- Helena M. Valenza, born July 30, 1933, died October 26, 2024
- Frank L. Lapa, born February 2, 1948, died August 2, 2024
Staff
- Very Rev. V. David Foradori, E.V., Pastor, ext 111, 4adori@gmail.com
- Deacon Owen Wagner, Deacon Assistant, ext 110, owenwagner@hotmail.com
- Deacon Nick Cirell, Deacon Assistant
- 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
- James Shuey, Custodian
- Alison Shuey, Little Disciples Aide
- Sue Shultz, Little Disciples Aide
Office Hours
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.
*** January Social: Our next social will be the weekend of January 18th & 19th. ***
Faith Formation Schedule:
Sunday, January 19th: K-5th Grades: 9:15am
Confirmation: 9th Grade 6-8pm Library
Wednesday, January 22nd 6th—8th Grades: EDGE 6- 8pm
Adult Ed:
Tuesday, January 21st: 5:30pm Triple Classroom
Adult Faith: Old Testament Prophets: Tuesday, January 21st 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.
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 updated schedule through February is listed below; the complete schedule is listed below. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Deacon Owen in Parish Office at ext. 110.
| 19-Jan | 9:30am | Church and Chapel | Sacraments of Initiation |
| 2-Feb | 9:30am | Church and Chapel | Sacraments of Healing |
| 16-Feb | 9:30am | Library | Sacraments of Service |
NATIONAL MARCH FOR LIFE! Join us on Friday, January 24, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Together, we gather to celebrate life! We celebrate life from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death, and every moment in between. The bus will leave from Beloved Disciple’s parking lot late evening Thursday, January 23rd and will return on Friday, January 24th in the evening. The bus for the March for Life is full so please do not send reservation to Church of the Epiphany in Meadville.
Thank you! Thank You! Thank You! A generous thank you to Cunningham Funeral Home for the donation of our yearly calendars. If you see Mike, tell him thank you!
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
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
St. Michael, Emlenton, PA Sunday at 9am
Holy Day Masses: As scheduled in the bulletin
Confessions:
Saturday from 3:30-4:15pm or by appointment
Adoration:
Fridays before first Saturdays after the 8 am Mass
Events
- Jan 21 2025 5:30 pm - Adult Ed - Old Testament Prophets
- Jan 22 2025 8:00 am - 8am Daily Mass
- Jan 22 2025 6:00 pm - EDGE - grade 6 - 8
Upcoming Events
- Vitalant Community Blood Drive at the Knights of Columbus Hall Monday, January 27, from 1 — 7pm.
- The Kindred Spirit Thursday Morning Bible Study has resumed m1eeting 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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