One Faith, One Family: The Diocese of Erie 2025 Catholic Services Appeal Commitment Weekend was March 1 and 2. "That they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you." John 17:21
A sincere thank you to all who made a pledge and or gift to the Catholic Services Appeal. united as One Faith, One Family, your faithful commitment allows us to live out the mission of the church. As your pastor, I am inspired and grateful for your support. If you have not yet made a commitment, it is not too late. Just drop your pledge card or envelope in the collection basket or turn it into the parish office. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Parish Evening Prayer: 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.
Time: Mar 10, 12, and13 at 7pm
Join Zoom Meeting
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Book Club for March: Our next book is The Keeper of Happy Ending by Barbara Davis. It's a story of fate and second chances. Our meeting will be Wed. March 26 at 11am in the Parish Library. Join us for this novel of historical fiction. If there are questions, contact Deacon Owen in the Parish Office at ext 110.
Parish Social: Mark your calendar for our March Social on the 15th and 16th. We will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and the Feast of St. Joseph. Please join us. You are always welcome to donate an item to add to our table. Appetizers and desserts are always welcome. Have a special recipe you would love to share….. yummy food is always welcome. Please contact Victoria Wagner.
March Menu….. pasta with breadcrumbs (St. Joseph) and other Italian/Irish foods.
Hospitality Notice: Door Greeters Wanted: Ed and Vivian Hartle, the door greeters at the 11am Mass. If anyone is interested in sharing your smile and maybe a handshake with our parish family and would like to be a greeter at 4:30pm or 11am Masses, we would love to have your help! Please call us at 724-458-7239 or 724-922-2597 if you're interested. Thank You and God Bless.
Announcing THE 10TH ANNUAL 1:38 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
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Maintenance Person: Beloved Disciple Church is seeking a part time maintenance person to perform various maintenance duties and responsibilities in and around the Parish buildings and grounds.. Those interested can get an application and job description in the Parish Office during normal working hours Monday through Thursday. Phone inquiries are discouraged.
Lenten Friday Fish Fries
Sponsored by Grove City Knights of Columbus – Council #3658
Knights of Columbus Hall – 1342 S. Center St. Ext. (Route 208) Grove City, PA Fridays During Lent from 4:00pm to 6:30pm
March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18 (We are serving on Good Friday!)
All You Can Eat Fried Fish or One Piece of Baked Fish
Meal includes: Mac and Cheese or Herbed New Potatoes, Green Beans, Apple Sauce, Salad or Coleslaw, Bread and Butter, Dessert and Beverage
Adult: $13, Child (5-10): $6, Under 5: Free (Cash or Check Only)
Eat In or Take Out
We need a diaper drive!
New Beginnings, a branch of the Promise of Life Network is in need of diapers, all sizes but
especially size 1, 4 and 5. The New Beginnings store in Mercer currently serves 45 parents from the entire area. They assist struggling parents by providing diapers, wipes, clothes and other baby items. The parents earn Mommy or Daddy dollars by viewing parenting videos, donating used clothes, and attending church services. The Mommy or Daddy dollars are then used to "purchase" items. Thank you for your support for this prolife group
Please pray for our deceased parishioners
- Edith M. Bell, born November 22, 1923, died January 31, 2025
- James Snyder, born April 23, 1942, died January 21, 2025
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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
Daily Mass on Wednesday, March 12, will be celebrated at 7am rather than 8am.
LIVE STREAM OUR MASSES
To watch our 4:30pm or 11:00am Masses on Facebook click here.
*** Please note that these Masses can be watched at anytime by clicking the above link.
Lenten Penance Services
Sunday, March 16 / 2pm Immaculate Heart
wednesday, March 20 / 1:30pm Epiphany of the Lord
Sunday, March 23 / 1:30pm Beloved Disciple
Wednesday, April 2 / 6:30pm Good Shepherd
Sunday, April 6 / 2pm Notre Dame
Thursday, April 10 / 6:30pm St. Joseph
Thursday, April 10 / 6:30pm Epiphany of the Lord
Fridays of Lent / 6pm-7pm Immaculate Heart
Sundays of Lent / After 10:30am Mass Our Lady Queen of the Americas
Saturdays of Lent / 3:15pm St. Philip
Theses times are in addition to the regular scheduled times. Check your parish bulletin for more information and other times.
Lenten Practices: ASH WEDNESDAY, ALL FRIDAYS IN LENT, and GOOD FRIDAY are days of abstinence from eating meat for those 14 years of age and older.
ASH WEDNESDAY AND GOOD FRIDAY are also days of fasting for those ages 18 to 58 inclusive. (On these days, those bound by the law of fasting may take one full meal. Two smaller meals, sufficient to maintain strength according to one’s needs, are also permitted. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids including milk and fruit juices are allowed. When health or work is seriously affected, the law does not oblige.)
Faith Formation Schedule:
Sunday, March 16th & March 30th: K-5th Grades: 9:15am
Sunday, March 30th: Confirmation: 9th Grade 6-8pm Library
Wednesday, March 5th & March 19th: 6th—8th Grades: EDGE 6 - 8pm
Saturday, March 29 2nd grade First Reconciliation Retreat 9:30am-12:30pm
Adult Ed:
Tuesday, March 11th & 25th: 5:30pm Triple Classroom
Adult Faith: Old Testament Prophets: Tuesday, March 11th 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.
| 16-March | 9:30am | Library | Saints and Sacramentals |
| 23-March | 9:30am | Library | Mary & Sacramental Prep |
| 6-April | 9:30am | Library | Catholic Topics |
| 13-April | 9:30am | Library | Easter Vigil Prep |
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
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
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
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.
Upcoming Events
- Vitalant Community Blood Drive at the Knights of Columbus Hall Monday, March 31 from 1pm — 6:30pm.
- 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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