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.
Prayer to Respect Life
Dear God, Help us to hear Your voice, especially when You speak on behalf of the voiceless, the overlooked, and the forgotten. Keep our ears attuned, and work through us in a way that loves, blesses, assures, supports, and strengthens LIFE. Amen. ©LPi
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 Oct 22 and 23 at 7pm
Parish Book Club News: Our next book is "Dead Lawyers Tell No Yales" by Randy Singer. Our meeting is Wednesday, November 12 at 12:00 Noon in the Parish Library. The book is story of "be careful what you ask for" for a convicted former quarterback that is pursuing a new life of a lawyer. Many ethical situations that will be fun to discuss. If you have questions, please contact Deacon Owen in the Parish Office, ext. 110. Join us.
St. Monica Prayer Group starting on October 14th...
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.”
7th Annual Pittsburgh Catholic Women's Conference Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Seton La Salle High School
Our team is planning a beautiful day filled with prayer and fellowship, wonderful speakers, some good Catholic shopping (woohoo!) and of course opportunities for Confession, Adoration and Mass. We will have Katie McGrady as our keynote speaker as well as many other local women who will be giving their powerful witnesses. The Early Bird rate is only until September 1st. Please feel free to share this information. We would LOVE to see you there!
Please pray for our deceased parishioners
- Julia G. "Judy" Urey, born August 25, 1925, died June 30, 2025
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Patricia A. Myers, born July 28, 1948, died May 21, 2025
- Leon A. Duda, born November 11, 1927, died May 18, 2025
- Raymond Frank DiCola, born January 23, 1946, died April 24, 2025
Office Hours
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
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.
Holy Hour Adoration - National Eucharistic Revival - Mercer County
Thursday, October 23, 2025: 7pm at Notre Dame, Hermitage
Friday, March 27, 2026: 7pm at Immaculate Heart, Mercer
Sunday, April 12, 2026: 3pm at Immaculate Heart, Mercer
Thursday, May 7, 2026: 7pm at Notre Dame, Hermitage
Coping with Grief during the Holidays: On Monday, November 3 from 1-3pm, we will meet to discuss Understanding Grief during the Holidays. A second session is scheduled for Monday, November 10th from 1-3pm centered on Grief Coping Strategies for the Holidays. Through prayer, discussions, journaling participants will honor and remember their loved ones. Everyone is encouraged to provide a photo of their loved ones. If interested, please call Mary Jo Palmer at 724-301-3112 or Deacon Owen in the Parish Office.
FAITH FORMATION 2025/26 CALENDAR
Grades K-5 meet Sunday 9:15-10:45am; Grades 6,7,8 (EDGE) meets Sunday 6-8pm
Grade 9 (Purpose) meets Sunday 6-8pm; Grades 10,11,12 Meet Sunday 6-8pm
Class Schedule
OCTOBER
26 + Student Faith Formation Classes
NOVEMBER
1 + All Saints Day
9 + Student Faith Formation Classes
16 + Faith Formation Service Project and Parish Social after 11am Mass
23 +Student Faith Formation Classes
27 + THANKSGIVING
30 + First Sunday of Advent
Adult Ed:
NOVEMBER
4 + Adult Faith Formation 5:30 to 7pm
18 + Adult Faith Formation 5:30 to 7pm
VANCO Online Giving! As autumn settles in and our schedules get busier, we understand that you might not be able to join us every Sunday. However, your generous donations can still be here! Simply visit our online giving page at VANCO. We hope you’ll find the experience quick and convenient. Thank you so much for your generosity and support. Your contributions are a true blessing, and we are deeply grateful for your kindness. VANCO ONLINE
Staff
- Very Rev. V. David Foradori, E.V., Pastor, ext 111, 4adori@gmail.com
- Deacon Owen Wagner, Deacon Assistant, 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
- Marialyce Garvis, Director of Faith Formation, ext 112, mgarvis@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, Part-time Custodian
- Kathy Whittaker, Preschool Aide
- Beverly Walter, Preschool Aide
Liturgical Schedule
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
Events
- Oct 23 2025 10:00 am - Kindred Spirits Bible Study
- Oct 23 2025 6:00 pm - 6pm Daily Mass
- Oct 24 2025 8:00 am - 8am Daily Mass
Upcoming Events
- Community Blood Drive at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Monday, October 27, from 1-6pm
- The Kindred Spirits 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 7pm. Join us to see what we are about!
- Many members of our parish meet every Tuesday at 6pm at the church to pray the Holy Rosary! Please join us! No strings attached, just blessings!
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.
Submit a Prayer Request