Evening Prayer: Communal Evening Prayer will begin again on Monday September 16, at 7pm. If you are interested in joining other Parish members each Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 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.
Lector/Reader Training: Tuesday September 24 at 6:30 PM Training for Lectors/Readers, both experienced and those interested in serving at our Liturgies, is being held in the Church. This a great opportunity to share your faith in our communal worship. If you have any questions, call Deacon Owen in the Parish Office at ext. 110.
Altar Server Training: On Sunday September 29 at 9:30 in the Gathering Space we will begin training for all experienced and those qualified to be Altar Servers. A new altar server must have received their First Communion to qualify. Please contact Deacon Owen in the Parish Office at ext. 110 with questions or concerns. Parents of new Altar Servers are encouraged to attend the first training session.
Parish Book Club Update: Our next meeting is Wednesday, October 16 at 11:00 AM in the Parish Library. Next month's selection is "Churchill's Secret Messenger" by Alan Hlad. A WW2 historical fiction about the Special Operations Executive and the role played in defeating the Nazi's. It is at times thrilling and other times very poignant. All are welcome to purchase and join us at the Book Club meeting. Have a question, contact Deacon Owen in the Parish Office at ext. 110.
Socials are back! It’s that time of year and our monthly socials are back. Our September Social is after Masses September 21st and September 22nd. If you aren’t able to attend the meeting but would like to help, please call Victoria Wagner.
Coming Soon: Fall Fest: Sunday, October 6 Noon—4pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall. We have planned for lots of good food, music, dancing, children’s activities and more….Reservation sheets can be found in the church pews (so we plan accordingly for food). Helpers are needed for set up, serving, clean up and helping with children’s activities.
You've Got Mail! Do you have a son/daughter that is off at school? We would love to send them notes of encouragement and let them know that their church family is thinking of them. Please provide Victoria Wagner with the student's name, email adddress and address by filling out the form in the bulletin and putting it in the collection basket. Receiving a card is always a great surprise!
The Grove City Beloved Disciple Knights of Columbus BIG project again this summer was mowing trimming and sustaining the property at the catholic cemetery that is owned by Beloved Disciple and is located on Gill Road just off Route208 (Barkeyville Road). We also added taking over maintaining the beauty of the Rectory property and also redesigning and cleaning up the picnic area behind the Knights of Columbus Hall. As you drive by the properties or as you are leaving church from the Knights of Columbus parking lot take a look. For more information, please contact Our Grand Knight Ed Hartle at 724-992-2597. We are still maintaining a fund through the Beloved Disciple Church and if you would like to contribute to this for the upkeep and maintaining of the properties (including the soon to be redesigned Beloved Disciple picnic and family area at the back of the parking lot by the storage shed at the KofC.) Please send your check to Beloved Disciple Parish at 1310 South Center Street Ext. Grove City PA 16127 or drop it in the collection Basket. Please make it out to Beloved Disciple Parish and PLEASE MARK ON THE NOTE OF THE CHECK, "Cemetery/
Property Fund" so it may go directly to the fund as you intended, and if you see our Grand Knight, you may mention that you have done so. Thank you and God Bless you !
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.
Please pray for our deceased parishioners
- Frank L. Lapa, born February 2, 1948, died August 2, 2024
- Frances E. Pretko, born September 27, 1931, died June 26, 2024
- Sylvester K. Parenti, born October 2, 1930, died April 8, 2024
- Virginia M. Lucas, born February 24, 1935, died March 17, 2024
- Marcel P. Ferrere, born December 8, 1936, died March 16, 2024
Staff
- Very Rev. V. David Foradori, E.V., Pastor, ext 111, 4adori@beloveddiscipleparish.org
- 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
- Allison Shuey, Little Disciples Aide
- Sue Schulz, 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.
LIVE STREAM OUR MASSES
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*** Please note that these Masses can be watched at anytime by clicking the above link.
Faith Formation Schedule
Sunday, September 29th: K– 5th; 9:15am 9th; 6-8pm
Wednesday, October 2nd: 6th, 7th & 8th; 6-8pm Knights Hall
Sunday, October 6th: K-5th; 9:15am
Wednesday, October 9th: 6th, 7th & 8th; 6-8pm Knights Hall
Sunday, October 20th: K-5th; 9:15am 9th; 6-8
Adult Faith Formation: There are various opportunities to update your Adult Faith Formation this year. Feel free to join in as we keep our Catholic Faith informed. The following is a list of opportunities available to all adults of the Parish:
Old Testament Prophets: Starting Tuesday October 8 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 6:00pm via video, lecture and activities. We will meet two Tuesdays each month throughout the year. A lot of information and good food. Join us and all are welcome.
Adult Catechism: We will meet once a month on Sunday mornings starting October 13 at 9:30am, in the Faith Formation wing, to discuss various sections of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. If you have a copy, please bring with you. You pick the topics and we will "break open" the CCC read and discuss. It's great Faith Formation, plus thought provoking. Join us.
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.
Little Disciples’ Thank You! Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who donated items from Little Disciples' back-to-school needs board. Your generosity makes our school possible! This is our 14th year in operation! May God richly bless each and every one of you. Lorie
The Secular Franciscans’ Holy Spirit Fraternity are collecting items for their annual baby shower in September, for New Beginnings, Slippery Rock. The following items are needed: new fall and/or winter clothes (toddler sizes for boys and girls are especially needed), disposable diapers (esp. sizes 6&7), sippy cups, utensils, plates, gripe water, sensitive skin lotion. There will be a box in the foyer until September 14th.
The Catholic Men's Fellowship of Western PA presents The 16th Gathering of Catholic Men on Saturday, September 21, at the Union Ballroom of Duquesne University, 1000 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15282. The theme of the Gathering is The Eucharist - Source of Our Healing & Hope.
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and giving it to his disciples said, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Matthew 26:26
Speakers include Fr. Larry Richards, founder and president of The Reason for our Hope Foundation; Kevin Colbert, General Manager of Pittsburgh Steelers from 2000 to 2021; Tim Glemkowski,Chief Executive Officer of the National Eucharistic Congress; and Most Reverend William Waltersheid, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh where he serves as Vicar of General/Episcopal Vicar for Faith Initiatives. To find out more information or to register for the Gathering, go to https://www.cmfwpa.org
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.”
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
Confessions:
Saturday at 3:30 pm
Adoration:
Fridays before first Saturdays after the 8 am Mass
Events
- Sep 21 2024 4:30 pm - 4:30 pm Vigil Mass
- Sep 22 2024 9:30 am - Come and See
- Sep 22 2024 11:00 am - 11 am Sunday Mass
Upcoming Events
- Vitalant Community Blood Drive at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Monday, September 30 from 1pm — 7pm
- The Kindred Spirit Thursday Morning Bible Study has resumed meeting 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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