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November 2025 at St. Mark’s

Sunday Worship Service and Children’s Church

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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 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

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 13th 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.

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.

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