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Upcoming Events at St. Mark’s

Ham Loaf Sale: Orders Accepted through March 13, 2026

St. Mark’s is holding its annual Ham Loaf Sale. Ham loaves are sold frozen with basting sauce and instructions for baking. A 2lb. loaf is $17.00. A 1lb. loaf is $9.00

All ham loaves must be preordered. To order call St. Mark’s Episcopal Church at (814) 535-6797. Order deadline: March 13, 2026 at 2:00PM

Preordered Ham loaves may be picked up at the church March 23-27, 2026, from 10:00AM – 2:00PM. Please schedule a time to pick up your ham loaves when you place your order. Proceeds benefit ECW Ministries and St. Mark’s. For additional information, call the church office at (814) 535-6797 or email stmarks@breezelinebiz.net

Worship Service Offered Sunday Mornings at 10:00AM In-person and via Zoom

Join us for our Sunday worship service at 10:00AM in the main sanctuary In-person or via Zoom. We offer Morning Prayer Rites I and II and Holy Eucharist Rite I and ll on a variable schedule. We also offer special Holy Day liturgies. Services include beautiful music provided by our choir, pipe organ and congregation.

Please check our Facebook page to see which type of worship we will be offering on a particular date.

Bulletins for each worship service are available under Worship on our main menu. Coffee hour follows the service. All are welcome. Masks are optional.

If you are not feeling well, please participate via Zoom. To participate via Zoom, please contact stmarks@breezelinebiz.net or (814) 535-6797 in advance of the service to obtain the meeting ID and password. Sign-in will begin ten minutes prior to the beginning of the service. Please be patient as it may take a few moments to get everyone signed in.

If you would like to support the ministries of St. Marks, you can do so online by going to the Donate section of our website’s Main Menu or you can make an annual pledge by going to the Stewardship section.

Children’s Church Meets Weekly at 10:00AM on Sunday

Children’s ministry is essential to welcoming children to the church. It lets them hear the ancient stories in words that are familiar to them, and makes lessons concrete in games and crafts. It provides a foundation for their faith and relationship with God. It helps them feel truly a part of the family of God.

St. Mark’s Children’s Church meets every Sunday in the Children’s Corner of the Fellowship Hall. It starts at the same time as the Worship Service. The children and their teachers later join the congregation in the main sanctuary for Holy Eucharist.

Our Children’s Church needs more volunteers for the program to continue and grow. You can be as active as you like with planning or presenting, or you can just sip coffee and watch to help keep the children safe. All talents and personalities are welcome, and you have no idea the impact you can have. Please reach out to me with any questions or to get started. Thank you, Lyssa Nickle-Madden

St. Mark’s Priest Retiring March 1, 2026

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The Reverend Nancy Threadgill will be retiring from her position as Priest-in-Charge of St. Mark’s, Johnstown, effective following the 10:00AM Holy Eucharist Service on March 1, 2026. Nancy has served St. Mark’s since November 2014 and, in recent months, has served as a regular supply priest for St. Francis in the Fields, Somerset. She has also been active at the diocesan level, wrapping up terms on the Standing Committee and Diocesan Council at the end of 2025. In addition, she has served as Chaplain for numerous Johnstown events. Nancy intends to remain resident in Johnstown following her retirement.

Holy Eucharist Rite II for the Second Sunday in Lent

Mother Nancy’s last Eucharistic Service will be held this Sunday, March 1st at 10:00 am. Please show your love and support as she retires from St. Mark’s by attending this service. Join us in-person or via Zoom. Coffee hour follows the service. All are welcome.

The Worship Service Bulletin is available under Worship on our website https://saintmarksjohnstown.com/

Masks are optional.

If you are not feeling well, please participate via Zoom. To participate via Zoom, please contact The Reverend Nancy Threadgill (revnancy-stmarks@breezelinebiz.net) or (814) 535-6797 in advance of the service to obtain the meeting ID and password. Sign-in will begin fifteen minutes prior to the beginning of the service. Please be patient as it may take a few moments to get everyone signed in.

If you would like to support the ministries of St. Marks, you can do so online by going to the Donate section of our website’s (https://saintmarksjohnstown.com/) Main Menu or you can make an annual pledge by going to the Stewardship section.

Children’s Church Meets Sunday Mornings at 10:00AM

February 2026 at St. Mark’s

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Sunday Worship Service and Children’s Church 10:00AM In-person and via Zoom

Our Sunday Worship Service and Children’s Church begin at 10:00AM. On the first and third Sundays of each month, we offer Holy Eucharist led by our Priest-in-Charge. On the second and fourth Sundays we offer Morning Prayer led by a Lay Worship Leader. When a month has a fifth Sunday, we will announce what type of service will be offered in advance of the event. Both Holy Eucharist and Morning Prayer are available in-person and via Zoom. The worship service bulletin is available under Worship. Coffee hour follows the service. All are welcome.

Ash Wednesday Liturgy and Ashes to Go February 18

On Ash Wednesday February 18 St. Mark’s is offering an Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist service with Imposition of Ashes in-person and via Zoom and Ashes to Go. The worship service and Ashes to Go are free. Everyone is welcome.

The Ash Wednesday Liturgy with Imposition of Ashes will be offered in the church sanctuary at 7:30PM in-person and via Zoom. Masks are optional. If you wish to participate via Zoom, please contact The Reverend Nancy Threadgill at revnancy-stmarks@atlanticbbn.net or (814) 535-6797 in advance of the service to obtain the login information.

If you do not have time to participate in an Ash Wednesday worship service, but would like to have ashes imposed on you, try our Ashes to Go at Statue of Morley’s Dog Park across from City Hall in downtown Johnstown. The Reverend Nancy Threadgill will be on hand to impose ashes from 8:00AM-10:00AM and 2:00PM-4:00PM.

Ashes are imposed (laid) on the heads of participants on Ash Wednesday as a sign of mortality and penitence. The ashes are imposed with the words, “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 265). Ashes are typically imposed by inscribing a cross on the forehead. The imposition of ashes has been practiced on Ash Wednesday since the ninth century. Anyone who desires to receive them is welcome to do so.

Lenten Resources for Worship and Study

Chicken & Biscuit Take-out Dinner Saturday February 21 11:00AM-1:00PM

Menu: Chicken & Biscuits, Mashed Potatoes, Strawberry-Spinach Salad with poppy seed dressing, and Cake Price per meal: $10.00 Take-out only. All meals must be ordered in advance. To order, call (814) 535-6797 or email stmarks@breezelinebiz.net

Compline via Zoom Wednesday February 25 at 8:00PM

Please join us Wednesday evening February 25 for Compline which will be on Zoom at 8:00 PM. The service of Compline is the “goodnight prayer of the church.” The date varies each month. If you would like to join us via Zoom, please send an email or call the church by noon on Wednesday (2/25).

November 2025 at St. Mark’s

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Sunday Worship Service and Children’s Church

To join us via Zoom, please contact The Reverend Nancy Threadgill at revnancy-stmarks@atlanticbbn.net or (814) 535-6797 in advance of the service to obtain the login information. Sign-in will begin 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the event. Please be patient as it may take a few minutes to admit everyone.

Halupki Harvest: Stuffed Cabbage Take-out Dinner Saturday November 22, 2025 11:00AM – 1:00PM

St. Mark’s is holding our Halupki Harvest: Stuffed Cabbage Take-out Dinner on Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Dinner consists of 1 Halupki, 2 Pierogies, a serving of Halushki, and 2 cookies. Plate price: $10.00 Meals must be ordered in advance. Take-out Only: Call (814) 535-6797 or email stmarks@atlanticbbn.net to order. Proceeds benefit St. Mark’s Digital Ministries.

Annual Christmas Stocking Stuffer Project

Each year for several decades, we have joined with other religious groups to provide stuffed stockings for the 335 patients of Torrance State Hospital. The stockings/gift bags are stuffed with toiletries (no pumps or cans), ankle or crew socks, card games, activity books, coloring books, blank greeting cards, packs of

cookies, crackers, or snack cakes, small bags of chips, Doritos, or cheese curls, non-refrigerated pudding, apple sauce or fruit cups, and soft candies. For the safety of the patients, no nuts, hard candy, gum, staples, wire, or long strings are allowed. If you would like to donate, please hand-deliver or ship your donated items to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 335 Locust Street, Johnstown PA 15901 on or before Sunday November 23.

October 2025 at St. Mark’s

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Sunday Worship Service and Children’s Church Changes

Starting Sunday October 5, 2025 our Sunday Worship Service and Children’s Church will begin at 10:00AM. On the first and third Sundays of each month, we will offer Holy Eucharist led by our Priest-in-Charge. On the second and fourth Sundays we will offer Morning Prayer led by a Lay Worship Leader. When a month has a fifth Sunday, we will announce what type of service will be offered in advance of the event. Both Holy Eucharist and Morning Prayer will be available in-person and via Zoom. The worship service bulletin will be available under Worship. Coffee hour will follow the service. All are welcome

Blessing of the Animals and Bake Sale Saturday October 4 10:00AM-1:00PM

In honor of the Feast of St. Francis, St. Mark’s is holding its annual Blessing of the Animals and Bake Sale on Saturday October 4, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the church courtyard. Rain or shine. Everyone is invited to bring their beloved pet of any species for a special personalized blessing by St. Mark’s priest The Reverend Nancy L. Threadgill. Please keep dogs on leashes and other pets gently restrained as appropriate for their species.

Assorted baked goods and other edible items will be available for sale.

A Prayer for Animals and Those Who Care for Them

Dear God, You have given us care over all living things; protect and bless the animals who give us companionship and delight and make us their true friends and worthy companions. Amen.

Bishop Ketlen Solak’s Annual Visitation and Potluck Lunch Sunday October 5 at 10:00AM In-person and via Zoom

Join us for a special Holy Eucharist Rite II followed by a potluck lunch honoring Bishop Ketlen. The Bishop will be the Principal Celebrant at the Lord’s Table and preach the Gospel. All are welcome. The worship service bulletin will be available under Worship.

If you are not feeling well, please participate via Zoom. To join us via Zoom, please contact The Reverend Nancy Threadgill (revnancy-stmarks@atlanticbbn.net) or (814) 535-6797 in advance of the service to obtain the login information. Sign-in will begin 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the event. Please be patient as it may take a few minutes to admit everyone.

September 2025 at St. Mark’s

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Sunday Worship Services at 9:00AM In-person & via Zoom

Services start at 9:00AM. All services are available in-person and via Zoom. Coffee hour follows the service.

We offer Holy Eucharist Rite II most Sundays. On the fourth Sunday of each month we offer Holy Eucharist Rite I. If our Priest is unavailable, we offer Morning Prayer. Masks are optional. All are welcome. The worship service bulletin is available under Worship.

To join us via Zoom, please contact The Reverend Nancy Threadgill at revnancy-stmarks@atlanticbbn.net or (814) 535-6797 in advance of the service to obtain the login information.

St. Mark’s Children’s Church Meets Every Sunday Morning

When I was about five years old, my Sunday school teacher taught that “Jesus is with us all the time.” I was a restless and inattentive child, but for some reason, that sentence stuck. From that moment on, I took Jesus with me wherever I went. We climbed trees together and had picnics. He was even brave enough to ride on the back of my tricycle! In that lesson, Jesus transformed from a vague bearded figure in a bathrobe into my First Friend.

That Friendship was foundational to my faith and has seen me through the hardest times of my life. Oddly, I have no memory of the teacher, not even her face. She may have considered her lesson trite or even silly. She may have thought of herself as a ‘cat-herder’ or babysitter. But I consider her one of the most
impactful people of my life.

Our Children’s Church has started, but it needs more volunteers to continue. You can be as active as you like with planning or presenting, or you can just sip coffee and watch to help keep the children safe. All talents and personalities are welcome, and you have no idea the impact you can have. Please reach out to me or Mother Nancy with any questions or to get started. Thank you, Lyssa Nickle-Madden

Saturday’s Kitchen September 6

St. Mark’s will be serving at Saturday’s Kitchen September 6 from 10:30 to 12:30. We need at least 6 volunteers to help assemble dinners and serve. Please call Kitty Batrus at 814-288-1848 or email kittyb2666@gmail.com to volunteer.

Fall Cleanup and Cook Out in the Courtyard Saturday September 13 9:00AM-12Noon (Rain Date: September 27)

Come join us as we work in the Courtyard and surrounding church premises to ready our gardens for fall and winter. Bring your favorite garden tools along. We will provide trash bags. After our work is done, stay to enjoy a “Cook Out” with hot dogs, etc.

Annual Parish Meeting and Potluck Brunch Sunday September 28 after the 9:00AM Worship Service

Please plan to attend our Annual Parish Meeting and Potluck Brunch on Sunday September 28 at 10:00AM in the Fellowship Hall During the meeting, we will nominate and elect new Vestry Members and hear a “Report on the State of the Parish.” A potluck brunch will follow the meeting. Please bring a dish to share.

Pet Food Pantry Rescheduled to February 13, 2025

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The Pet Food Pantry that was scheduled for February 6th has been cancelled due to inclement weather. The Pantry will re-open on Thursday February 13^th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Sunday Worship Service 9:00AM In-person & via Zoom

Our Sunday worship service starts at 9:00AM throughout February and March 2025. Our service returns to an 11:30AM start in April. All services are available in-person and via Zoom. Coffee hour follows the service.

To join us via Zoom, please contact The Reverend Nancy Threadgill at revnancy-stmarks@atlanticbbn.net or (814) 535-6797 in advance of the service to obtain the login information.

Chicken & Biscuit Take-Out Dinner Saturday February 22, 2025 11:30AM – 1:30PM

Menu: Chicken & Biscuits, Mashed Potatoes, Strawberry-Spinach Salad, and Cake Price per meal: $10.00 Take-out only. All meals must be ordered in advance. To order, call (814) 535-6797 or email stmarks@atlanticbbn.net