Beloved Disciple Parish 100th Anniversary Celebration - To read the story of the parish celebration on the Diocese of Erie website, click here.  To view photos on the website, click here.

 The celebration of our 100th anniversary continues. This year we teamed up with Wendell 
August Forge to offer the Holy Family Christmas ornament. The back is engraved with the 
logo that we used at our celebration. Father David wrote a special message that is printed on the insert card and Gannon University sponsored the printing of the cards. The ironic part of this is that Gannon University is also celebrating their hundredth anniversary and it was Bishop Gannon that was petitioned from our Catholic community to become the Church of the Beloved Disciple. God truly works in miraculous ways.  We have purchased one hundred and twenty-five ornaments. If we run out, we can place an order, but it has to be in groups of fifty.

In keeping with the celebration of Beloved Disciple’s 100th anniversary, we are inviting our parish families to decorate our Christmas Giving Tree. We would love to have you share an ornament and find  a special place for it on our tree. We don’t want you to purchase a new one but share one from your collection. Put your name on the back so we can make sure it is returned  to you when  our tree is packed up for next year. Thanksgiving weekend tags will be on the tree for children in our community, parish and George Junior Republic. Anytime after November 29th, place an ornament on our tree and brighten up the gathering space. 

Parish Evening Prayer (online):  Please join us at 7pm as we return to Evening Prayer in Community via Zoom. We start at 7pm and pray in community for 20 to 25 minutes. If you have questions, or need help getting connect to Zoom, please contact Deacon Owen or Victoria Wagner in the Parish office. No books needed, all is provided on line. Please join us. Inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting November 25 and 26 at 7pm.

The Funeral Dinner Ministry Needs Additional Volunteers 
The Funeral Dinner Ministry is looking for additional volunteers to assist with the luncheon for the families of the parish. The ministry provides a luncheon for the families during a very difficult time. A delicious luncheon is provided for the family and their guests after the funeral Mass. This ministry is very rewarding as it helps the family during a very difficult time and the families are so appreciative of this ministry our church provides. We are in need of additional volunteers to provide the side dishes, desserts and servers for the luncheon. Many hands make for light work!  If you're interested in helping with the funeral dinner min-
istry,  please contact Pam Sansotta at 724-372 -3143 (cell) or e-mail dpsansotta@zoominternet.net  All are welcome. Thank you. 

Ascend Young Adult Ministry - Leadership Team Openings! Ascend, our parish’s young adult ministry, is looking for a few passionate young adults (ages 18–39) to join our leadership team! If you have a heart for building community, deepening faith, and planning meaningful events, we’d love to have you on board. The commitment is just two days a month —  one for a leadership meeting to plan together and one for a gathering or event. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, November 25th, at 7pm in Beloved Disciple's library. There we can decide on a schedule that works best for everyone. Come be part of something uplifting as we help young adults grow closer to Christ and one another through Ascend! For more information or to get involved, please see or text Emily Bucha at 724-510-8392.

St. Monica Prayer Group  — December 9
Saint Monica was the mother of Saint Augustine, known for her unwavering patience, persistent prayers, and deep faith that led to the conversion of her pagan husband, Patricius, and her wayward son, Augustine.  She is the patron saint of mothers and those facing difficulties in family life, especially children who have strayed from their faith. Join us in the Schleigh Library on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 7-8pm to pray for the intercession of St. Monica for our loved ones and also for ourselves.  All are welcome.

Consider Engagement Encounter!
Getting married in 2026? Take time to invest in your future with an Engagement Encounter weekend, February 6-8, 2026 at St. Mark Catholic Center in Erie. This retreat fulfills diocesan marriage preparation requirements and offers couples—Catholic and interfaith alike—a chance to deepen their connection before the big day. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Call the Family Life Office at 814-824-1261. “A wedding is one day, but marriage is for a lifetime.”

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!

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.