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.
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.
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.”
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
Office Hours
Please call the office for an appointment with the pastor or the appropriate staff member, or with any questions or needs.
Prayer for Advent – Dear God, You are in the miracle business. I still believe that You can move mountains and separate seas. Break into every unknown and astound us with Your goodness and grace. Amen.
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.
Advent - New Year's Calendar
Fourth Sunday of Advent: December 20-21
Reconciliation Service — Thursday December 18th at 6pm @ St. Joseph, Sharon
Christmas Masses: Vigil, December 24th at 4:30pm @ Beloved Disciple 8 pm @ St. Michael
Midnight Mass @ Beloved Disciple
Christmas Day, December 25 at 10am @ Beloved Disciple
New Year's Masses - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God December 31 -- Vigil Mass at 6pm @ BD Jan 1 -- 9 am @ St. Michael, 11am @ BD
Help Needed for Decorating! We’re getting ready to make our space beautiful for the Christmas season, and we’d love your help! Join us on Monday, December 22 at 7pm, Tuesday & Wednesday, December 23 & 24 at 9am. All ages and skill levels welcome—many hands make light work! We are also seeking a family to coordinate the Nativity setup and take down. If this sounds like a meaningful way to serve, please let us know! For questions or to volunteer, contact Nelsa. “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.” –Mark 1:3
Giving Tree: Don’t forget we would love to have our tree adorned with ornaments from our parish family. If you have an ornament you would like to share, please bring it in and hang it on our tree. If it is an ornament you would like back, please place a tag on it with your name.
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
JANUARY
11 + Student Faith Formation Classes
18 + Faith Formation Service Project and
Parish Social after 11 am Mass
25 + Student Faith Formation Classes
Adult Ed:
JANUARY
6 + Adult Faith Formation 5:30 to 7 pm
20 + Adult Faith Formation 5:30 to 7 pm
Change in Online Giving: This is a reminder that Beloved Disciple Parish is no longer using Vanco as our online giving platform. Instead, we are using MP eGiving to provide you with easier and more convenient ways to give. This was a decision made by the Diocese of Erie for all parishes to convert to MP eGiving. The conversion took place on Tuesday, December 2nd. All Vanco donors were transferred into the new eGiving site. All your recurring donations will remain the same; however, if you do wish to change anything you will need to go into the new URL (below) and set up a new account. I understand this may cause some initial confusion but please be patience and if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call Mikey Bancroft at 724-748-6700, ext. 100.
The NEW website url for online giving is:
Please pray for our deceased parishioners
- Mary Ann Reiss, born July 26, 1950, died November 10, 2025
- Joanne L. Ferrazzano, born April 1, 1936, died October 25, 2025
- Julia G. "Judy" Urey, born August 25, 1925, died June 30, 2025
Events
- Dec 20 2025 4:30 pm - 4:30pm Vigil of the Fourth Sunday of Advent Mass
- Dec 21 2025 11:00 am - 11am Fourth Sunday of Advent Mass
- Dec 22 2025 8:00 am - 8am Daily Mass
Upcoming Events
- Vitalant Community Blood Drive at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Monday, December 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