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 18th, 20th, and 21st at 7pm

Parish Book Club Update:  Next Book Club meeting is Wednesday, December 4th at 11am in the Parish Library. Our book is an Agatha Christie novel Hercule Poirot Christmas, a mystery to start the Advent Seasons.  Please join us.  If you have questions or concerns contact Deacon Owen in the Parish Office at ext. 110.

Holiday Food Drive: Please support our community in our Holiday Food Drive. All donations should be turned in by November 21st. Items collected will be distriuted for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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.

Annual Rada Fundraiser:  Little Disciples Preschool and Prekindergarten is holding their  annual Rada Cutlery fundraiser. The sale runs from November 11 thru December 4th. Orders can be placed online by going to http://bit.ly/2D4mZFr which will be shipped directly to you. If your order is over $35 you can receive $5 off by using the code SHIPDEAL at checkout. If you prefer to order on paper, catalogs and order forms will be in the gathering area. Please make your check out to Beloved Disciple Preschool and remember to include the shipping fee. Thank you in advance for your support!  If you have any questions, contact Lorie at (724) 967-4733.  

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.