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 11, 13 and 14 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: Join us for our Monthly Social: November 16th & 17th following Mass. Spend some time chatting with your fellow parishioners… as its said: make new friends, but keep the old.
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.
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
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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
- Frances E. Pretko, born September 27, 1931, died June 26, 2024
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
- James Shuey, 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 Monday through Thursday, November 11 - 14, at 9am, and Friday, November 15 at 8am, instead of Mass.
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 17th K-5th; 9:15am
9th; 6-8pm — Library
Wednesday, November 20th: 6th, 7th & 8th– EDGE
6-8pm FF Building
OCIA: Sunday, November 17th 9:30am — Library
Adult Ed: Old Testament Prophets: Tuesday, November 19th, 5:30pm FF Building
Adult Faith Formation: Old Testament Prophets: Tuesday, November 19th 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.
A Message from Bishop Persico
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
On the weekend of November 16-17, a second collection will be taken up in our parishes for the national Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD).
Your support for this collection brings change to communities across the country and empowers those living in poverty to transform their communities into reflections of the Kingdom of God. One of the principles that has made CCHD successful at reaching people on the margins for more than 50 years is its support for community-based solutions rather than uniform, top-down programs that do not account for local needs or include local voices.
All CCHD grants, national and local, are approved by the bishop in the diocese where the funded groups operate. When you give to CCHD, 50% of your contribution stays in the Diocese of Erie to help your own community.
This work is not possible without the support of dedicated Catholics like you. Your contributions are helping to build more merciful and just communities in the Diocese of Erie and throughout the country. Please prayerfully consider helping us to uphold human dignity and alleviate poverty by giving generously to the second collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. If you would like more information about the collection and the people it supports, visit www.usccb.org/cchd.
Thank you for contributing to CCHD’s outreach to those on the margins.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
+Lawrence T. Persico The Most Reverend Lawrence T. Persico, JCL Bishop of Erie
What is CCHD? The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is the domestic antipoverty program of the U.S. Catholic Church. It was founded in 1969 and established in 1970 to respond to both systemic poverty and racial injustice occurring throughout the country. Since beginning its work in 1970, CCHD has awarded over $462 million in grants supporting more than 12,000 community-based, grassroots-led organizations. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development provides grants to more than 200 low-income, community-led organizations each year, which is made possible thanks to the generous contributions of Catholics to the annual collection every November on the World Day of the Poor.
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.”
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
Events
- Nov 16 2024 4:30 pm - 4:30 pm Vigil Mass
- Nov 17 2024 11:00 am - 11 am Sunday Mass
- Nov 18 2024 8:00 am - 8 am Daily Mass
Upcoming Events
- Community Blood Drive at the Knights of Columbus Hall Monday, November 25 from 1:00pm — 7:00pm
- 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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