Holy Week Schedule:
Holy Saturday Blessing of Food Baskets 11am
Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mass 8:30pm
No Confession on Holy Saturday
Easter Sunday Mass 9am St. Michael, Emlenton 11am Beloved Disciple
Please join us for the singing of the Divine Mercy Chaplet Sunday, April 27th at 3 pm
Parish Evening Prayer: Join us 3 days a week for Evening Prayer. If you're not sure how to connect to this ON Line, please contact Deacon Owen in the Parish Office at ext. 110. Join other Parishioners as we pray together in this New and Holy Year.
Inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Evening Prayer
Time: Apr 21, 23, and 24 at 7pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84891022119?pwd=UBAbmfTaJ1FDuzeMjfcSacyEvgSTdd.1
Meeting ID: 848 9102 2119 Passcode: 755844
Parish Book Club: Our book for April is " The Magician" by Colm Toibin. It reveals the story of Thomas Mann and his complicated/complex relationship with his homeland, Germany. Our meeting is April 30 at 11am in the Parish Library. Join us. If there are questions please contact Deacon Owen in the Parish Office.
Seminary Discernment Weekend: Considering the Priesthood? Young men in high school, college or beyond who are open to exploring the call to priesthood are invited to a Seminary Discernment Retreat over Palm Sunday weekend, April 12-13, at St. Mark Seminary, 429 E. Grandview Blvd., Erie. This retreat offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of seminary life, discernment and the priesthood in a supportive and prayerful environment. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. To participate, contact Fr. Scott Jabo, Vocation Director, at 814-824-1198 or SWJabo@eriercd.org
Softball anyone? If you would be interested in playing for the Beloved Disciple Church softball team, please leave your name and phone number on the form located in the gathering area. Larry Wizorek will contact you with details. The Grove City area softball league is a local Church sponsored league and is a great way to have fun, fellowship and competition! Participants must be at least 14 years old.
Food Pantry Notice: Each month we will focus on specific items that the food pantry is in need of. For the month of April, items needed are: canned goods. Please place items in the wicker trunk by the front door.
THANK YOU !!THANK YOU !! THANK YOU!! On behalf of the Grove City Beloved Disciple Knights of Columbus Council, we would like to give a BIG THANK YOU to Beloved Disciple Parish for all their great help and to those of you who patron ized us during the 7 weeks of the Fish Dinners. For without you coming together, it would have not been possible to have had such a successful fundraiser. We are now able to continue to contribute to worthy projects for our parish community and the Grove City area and at the state and Supreme Knights of Columbus level! It truly takes a team and every week we had the good help to make this year surpass 2024! May God continue to bless all of you and all of your good works!
Annual Kid's Stuff Sale: Little Disciples Preschool and Prekindergarten will be holding their annual Kid's Stuff Sale on Friday, May 2nd and Saturday May, 3rd from 8am - 12 noon. We are accepting donations of gently used children's clothing, toys, baby gear, etc. from April 22nd through April 30th during school hours. If you need another time to drop off donations, please contact Lorie (814) 786-8835 to make those arrangements. Thank you!
Please pray for our deceased parishioners
- Edith M. Bell, born November 22, 1923, died January 31, 2025
- James Snyder, born April 23, 1942, died January 21, 2025
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Helen M. Driscoll Freeman, born December 4, 1932, died November 7, 2024
- Helena M. Valenza, born July 30, 1933, died October 26, 2024
Staff
- Very Rev. V. David Foradori, E.V., Pastor, ext 111, 4adori@gmail.com
- Deacon Owen Wagner, Deacon Assistant, ext 110, owenwagner@hotmail.com
- Deacon Nick Cirell, Deacon Assistant
- Mikey Bancroft, Parish Secretary, Outreach Contact, ext 100, secretary@beloveddiscipleparish.org
- Victoria Wagner, Outreach, Beloved Mercy Ministry Coordinator, ext 116, vwagner@beloveddiscipleparish.org
- Kathy Whittaker, Faith Formation Leader, ext 112, kwhittaker@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, Custodian
- Alison Shuey, Little Disciples Aide
- Sue Shultz, Little Disciples Aide
Office Hours
Please call the office for an appointment with the pastor or the appropriate staff member, or with any questions or needs.
There will be no Confession on Holy Saturday and no morning Mass on Monday, April 21.
Please join us for the singing of the Divine Mercy Chaplet Sunday, April 27th at 3 pm.
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.
Baptism Preparation: If you are planning a Baptism, contact the Parish Office. We are conducting a Baptism Preparation session Saturday May 3 in the Parish Library from 10:30am to 12 noon for Parents. We will discuss the Sacrament of Baptism and the meaning of the Sacrament for our Faith Journey. Please plan on attending by contacting the Parish Office so we can have enough materials available.
Lenten Practices: ASH WEDNESDAY, ALL FRIDAYS IN LENT, and GOOD FRIDAY are days of abstinence from eating meat for those 14 years of age and older.
ASH WEDNESDAY AND GOOD FRIDAY are also days of fasting for those ages 18 to 58 inclusive. (On these days, those bound by the law of fasting may take one full meal. Two smaller meals, sufficient to maintain strength according to one’s needs, are also permitted. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids including milk and fruit juices are allowed. When health or work is seriously affected, the law does not oblige.)
Liturgical Décor News: Get Ready to Transform!
Our liturgical team is excited to announce the schedule for our upcoming decorating days for Easter! Join us as we spruce up the space and bring our creative visions to life. Whether you're an expert decorator or simply looking to lend a helping hand, we’d love for you to be part of the process. Together, we’ll create something extraordinary. Thank you for your enthusiasm and support! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or ideas to share. Who’s ready to decorate?
For Easter Sunday: Saturday, April 19 at 10am
Faith Formation Schedule:
Wednesday, April 23rd: 6th - 8th Grades: EDGE 6 - 8pm
Sunday, April 27th: K-5th Grades: 9:15am Confirmation: 9th Grade 6 - 8pm Library
Sunday, April 20th Easter Sunday---NO CLASSES
Sunday, May 4th: K-5th Grades: 9:15am Last Class Day Confirmation: 9th Grade 6-8pm Library Last Class Day
Wednesday, May 7th: 6th - 8th Grades: EDGE 6 - 8pm Last Class Day
Saturday, May 3: 3rd grade First Holy Communion Retreat 9:30am - 12:30pm
Saturday, May 10th: 3rd grade First Holy Communion at 4:30pm Mass
Sunday May 18th: 9th Grade rehearsal for Confirmation at 1pm at Beloved Disciple
Tuesday May 20th: 9th Grade Confirmation at 7pm at Beloved Disciple
Adult Ed:
Tuesday, April 22nd: 5:30pm Triple Classroom
Adult Faith: Old Testament Prophets: Tuesday, April 22nd at 5:30pm, we will review who the Old Testament Prophets were and how they impact us in our Faith Journey. Dinner is served at 5:30pm in the Faith Formation building. We start the "Learning" session at 6pm via video, lecture and activities. We will meet two Tuesday's each month throughout the year. A lot of information and good food. Join us and all are welcome.
Order of Christian Initiation for Adult: All members of the Parish and those interested in learning more about the Catholic Chruch are invited to learn more about the Catholic Church, what we believe and why we believe. We will study the Liturgy, Tradition, Sacraments and other topic of interest for new members and those that would like to refresh their understanding of the Catholic Church. The updated schedule through February is listed below; the complete schedule is listed below. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Deacon Owen in Parish Office at ext. 110.
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 new giving platform, which allows for simple, secure giving through a variety of ways, including mobile and online. This will replace our previous giving platform.
Please use this link to set up your account and your recurring donation(s) in the new Vanco Online giving platform. VANCO ONLINE
Liturgical Schedule
Please join us for the singing of the Divine Mercy Chaplet Sunday, April 27th at 3 pm.
Daily Mass: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday at 8 am
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
- Apr 19 2025 8:30 pm - Easter Vigil Mass
- Apr 20 2025 11:00 am - Easter Sunday Mass
- Apr 21 2025 8:00 am - 8am Daily Mass
Upcoming Events
- Community Blood Drive at the Knights of Columbus Hall Monday, April 28 from 1 — 6:30pm.
- The Kindred Spirit Thursday Morning Bible Study has resumed m1eeting 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.
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