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Prayer with St. John the Baptist - Third Week of Advent
Through the intercession of St. John the Baptist, help us to remember the least fortunate, and how caring for them shares in the caring of the beloved Christ-child. Bring Your generosity into our community. Amen.
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 a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Dec 16, 18, and 19 at 7pm
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.
Annual Christmas Giving Tree: We are asking that all gifts be returned by December 16th so we can distribute on December 19th. Thank you for helping the children in our community wake up on Christmas morning with a smile on their face. Please contact Victoria Wagner at ext. 116, if you have any questions. For safety issues please place gift card and tag in an envelope and place under Victoria Wagner's offce door.
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 14 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.
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.”
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
Parish offices will be closed after Christmas on Thursday, December 26th and Friday, December 27th and will reopen on Tuesday, December 30th. Offices will be closed from Tuesday, December 31st through Friday, January 3rd.
LIVE STREAM OUR MASSES
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*** Please note that these Masses can be watched at anytime by clicking the above link.
Advent Penance Offerings
Friday, December 20, 6-7pm, Immaculate Heart
Wednesday, December 18, 7pm - Epiphany of the Lord
Thursday, December 19, 7pm - St. Joseph
Friday, December 20; & Monday, December 23, 4-6pm - St. Joseph
Faith Formation Schedule:
Sunday, January 5th: K-5th; 9:15am
9th; 6-8pm Library
Wednesday, January 8th: 6th, 7th & 8th— EDGE 6-8pm
Sunday, January 19th: K-5th; 9:15am
9th; 6-8pm Library
Wednesday, January 22nd: 6th, 7th & 8th— EDGE 6-8pm
Adult Faith: Old Testament Prophets: Tuesday, January 7th 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 Session: The next session Sunday December 8 at 9:30am in the Parish Library. We will read and discuss the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick and Prayer in the form of Petitions. In these sessions we use the Catechism of the Catholic Church as the "text book" that we read and learn from what the Church teaches. Questions and discussion are encouraged. The session will last about an hour and 15 minutes, plenty of time to attend 11am Mass. Join us. Questions or concerns contact Deacon Owen in the Parish Office at ext. 110.
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 next session is Sunday Dec. 22 at 9:30am in the Parish Library. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Deacon Owen in Parish Office at ext. 110.
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
Christmas Eve, December 24: Beloved Disciple —4:00pm
St. Michael, Emlenton —7:00pm
Christmas Day, December 25: St. Michael, Emlenton— 9:00am
Beloved Disciple —11:00am
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
Office Hours
Our parish offices are open Tuesdays - Thursdays.
Please call the office for an appointment with the pastor or the appropriate staff member, or with any questions or needs.
Events
- Dec 21 2024 9:45 am - Cloud of Witnesses
- Dec 21 2024 4:30 pm - 4:30 pm Vigil Mass
- Dec 22 2024 9:30 am - OCIA
Upcoming Events
- 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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