Listening Sessions for the USCCB’s Pastoral Letter on the Laity
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is requesting input from laity throughout the nation in preparation for a pastoral document on the laity. Parishes are asked to hold listening sessions in September. Schedule will be as follows:
Sunday September 14th after 9:00am Mass at St Michael's
Sunday September 14th after 11:00am Mass at Beloved Disciple Church
Saturday September 20th after 4:30pm Mass at Beloved Disciple Church
This an opportunity to let your voice be heard as we as a community meet and discuss our Catholic Faith and Church. Each session will last about an hour after Mass and ALL are invited. We want to hear especially from those whose voice feel are overlooked. Join us.
Book Club Meeting: After a summer of intense reading, we will meet for our Book Club meeting to discuss, have a few snacks and discuss the coming year. We will meet Tuesday, September 16 in the Parish Library at 6pm. Please join us to discus the books assigned or any book that was read over the summer. If you have questions or comments, please feel free to contact Deacon Owen in the Parish Office
Parish Evening Prayer (online): Please join us on Tuesday, September 9th 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 connected to Zoom, please contact Deacon Owen or Victoria Wagner in the Parish office. No books needed, all is provided on line. Please join us.
In Need of Furniture? We have at our disposal furniture that is available for anyone who would need or want to update. Couches, chairs and more… Call Victoria Wagner at 724- 748-6700, ext. 116.
NCYC 2025: Registration is available! NCYC 2025: Register today!! Don't Miss Out!
NCYC is back this November 20–22 in Indianapolis! It’s an epic 3-day event where Catholic teens encounter Christ, build friendships, and discover how they’re called to lead in today’s world. Tickets are on sale now until September 30. Teens and chaperones are responsible for costs, but our sponsorship program makes it easy for family and parishioners to help. Give your teen a life-changing experience! More information on the Young Adult and Youth Ministry webpage https://www.eriercd.org/youth/ncyc.html
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
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
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, Little Disciples Aide
Mass on Wednesday, September 10, will be celebrated at 9am.
Welcome back, Grove City College Students! Please join us for weekly Mass. Van schedule for pickup at the GCC Physical Learning Center/Alumni Hall (on campus map, located between buildings 7 & 9):
Saturday 4:30pm Mass —Van Arrives 3:45pm; Departs 4:15pm
Sunday 11:00am Mass — Van Arrives 9:45am; Departs 10:20am
2nd run: Van Arrives10:35am; Departs 10:45am
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.
Save the Date! October 5th, 2025
Join us in celebrating the 100-year anniversary of our beloved church at an 11am Mass with Bishop Persico ~~reception to follow. Pull out your best cookie recipes as we will be having an open house following the 4:30pm Mass with cookies and drinks. Invitations have been mailed out and RSVP’s are very, very important so we can plan accordingly for food and SEATING! If you have any memorabilia at your home from the old church and would like to share, please contact the parish office.
Youth and Young Adult Mass and Lunch in celebration of the canonization of Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, on September 21 at the 11am Mass with spaghetti lunch to follow at the Beloved Disciple Church in Grove City.
FAITH FORMATION 2025/26 CALENDAR
Grades K-5 meet Sunday 9:15-10:45 am; Grades 6,7,8 (EDGE) meets Sunday 6-8 pm
Grade 9 (Purpose) meets Sunday 6-8 pm; Grades 10,11,12 Meet Sunday 6-8 pm
SEPTEMBER 21st - First Day of Classes for Students
Parent meeting 9:15-9:30 am for K-5
Parent meeting 7:45 -8:00 pm for 6-12
Interested in joining or learning more about the Catholic Church? OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) is a great place to start. Learning about the Catholic Faith Tradition in prayerful sessions with a team of parishioners that practice and live their beliefs is a great way to learn more and help decide if you want to become a Catholic. If you are interested for yourself or just curious, please contact Deacon Owen or Marialyce Garvis in the Parish Office. Someone will get back to you to register and begin the process with you.
A Message from Bishop Persico
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza prompts concern from all people of goodwill. As Catholics, we especially are called by Christ to care for the suffering and the needy.
Pastoral concern has prompted the bishops of the United States to take up a collection for the assistance of Christians and other innocent victims of violence in Gaza and surrounding areas. Many are struggling to survive, protect their children, and live with dignity in dire conditions.
I ask you to give generously to this special collection, held in our parishes on the weekend of September 6-7, 2025. Funds received will be passed on to Catholic Relief Services. This group has a long-standing relationship with the Catholic Church in the region, which allows them to provide humanitarian relief and medical assistance quickly and efficiently.
Thank you for doing what you can to support our suffering brothers and sisters in Gaza and surrounding areas. I join with you in praying for peace.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
+Lawrence T. Persico
The Most Reverend Lawrence T. Persico, JCL Bishop of Erie
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 newd your recurring donation(s) in the new Vanco Online giving platform. VANCO ONLINE
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, September 29, 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