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. Inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting December 10 and 11 at 7pm.
December 18th Parish Advent Pot Luck — Following the 4:30pm Mass on Thursday. All are welcome!
During our parish Advent Celebration on Thursday, December 18th we will be incorporating our Christmas Service Project in conjunction with the Faith Formation students. We will be decorating Christmas stockings and filling them with a variety of goodies. There will be a shopping cart next to the Giving Tree for items to be placed in. We are in need of: Non-slip socks, non-skid slippers, crackers, small boxes of holiday chocolates, hand sanitizer, Chapstick, small tubes of hand lotion, hand gloves, large print word games, small Christmas decoration, large print deck of cards, adult coloring book with easy designs, colored pencils, hairbrush, combs and other such items.
For our Pot Luck Dinner we ask that families with names:
A-E: dessert F-J: appetizer K-R side dish or vegetable S-Z main dish (protein)
Flower Memorials: The beautiful poinsettias and greenery in our sanctuary are a special part of our Christmas. All flowers are funded through our flower memorial envelope included in your packet and we invite you to be a part of our decor team by making a memorial donation. You can donate online or use an envelope and earmark it Christmas Flower Memorial. Please list the names you would like included in our Christmas insert and please note clearly, living or deceased.
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
Prayer for Advent – Come, Lord Jesus! Bring your peace to our world. Inspire reconciliation, heal divisions, bind wounds, rewrite scripts. You are the Prince of Peace, bring that light into every space. 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 Calendar
2nd Sunday of Advent: December 6 - 7
Holy Day Masses of Immaculate Conception of Mary
Sunday December 7th Vigil Mass: 6pm @ Saint Michael, Emlenton
Monday, December 8th: 8am @ Beloved Disciple
Noon @ Beloved Disciple
Reconciliation Services—Wednesday December 10th at 6pm @ Good Shepherd, West Middlesex
Thursday December 11th at 1:50pm @ Kennedy Catholic High School
3rd Sunday of Advent: December 13-14
Reconciliation Service — Sunday December 14th at 2pm @ Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mercer
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
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 Thursday, December 11 at 7pm following Mass to begin our set up. This session will be to set up the trees. 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.” –
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
DECEMBER
7 + Student Faith Formation Classes + Advent Celebration
18+ Parish Advent Celebration —
6pm Mass & Potluck and activities following
Adult Ed:
DECEMBER
9 + Adult Faith Formation 5:30 to 7 pm
16 + Adult Faith Formation 5:30 to 7 pm
The Tuesday December 2 Adult faith Formation session has been changed to Tuesday December 9 at 5:30 - 7pm due to a conflict in scheduling
Giving Tree: Just a quick reminder that all unwrapped Giving Tree gifts should be placed under the tree by December 14th with the original tag. If your tag was for a gift card to Aldi’s or Bookends, please place the card in an envelope with the tag and slide under my door or place on Mikey’s desk. If you are of a parish family that needs support please reach out so we can add them to our tree. Contact Victoria Wagner if you have any questions.
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.
Online Giving: As we embrace the winter season and its serene beauty, we invite you to consider offering a gift to Beloved Disciple. Your generosity during this time helps us continue our mission and support our community. Use this parish website to make a one-time donation or to set up automated, recurring giving throughout the year. It’s quick, easy, 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.
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
Office Hours
Please call the office for an appointment with the pastor or the appropriate staff member, or with any questions or needs.
Events
- Dec 7 2025 6:00 pm - Secondary Student Faith Formation Classes–Advent Celebration
- Dec 8 2025 8:00 am - Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Mass
- Dec 8 2025 12:00 pm - Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Mass
Upcoming Events
- 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