St. Mark catholic Church and school
ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time—October 19, 2014 St. Mark catholic Church and school Wilmington, NC 28403 Church 1011 Eastwood Rd. 910 392-0720 www.stmarkcatholicchurch.com school 1013 eastwood rd. 910 452-2800 www.stmarkcatholicschool.org October 19, 2014 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Weekend Mass Schedule ~ Horario de Misas Saturday 5:00 pm—nursery available Sunday 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am; nursery available during 9:30 and 11:30 only 1:30pm Spanish (español los domingos a las 1:30, todos los demás en Inglés) Daily Mass Schedule Mon, Wed, Thurs and Friday 8:30am; Tues 8:30am and 6:00pm Holy Days please check the bulletin and website Días Santos por favor revise el boletín y página web Reconciliation ~ Reconciliación Saturdays 3:30pm—4:30pm Sábados 3:30—4:30 Call the office for individual Reconciliation Llame a la oficina para hacer una cita Adoration of the Eucharist Fridays 9:00am until 9:00pm Adoración de la Eucaristía Viernes 9:00am hasta las 9:00pm Baptism ~ Bautismo Parish office 910 398-6509 Marriage ~ Matrimonio Parish office 910 398-6509 Contact the Parish office six months in advance Comuníquese con el sacerdote seis meses antes de la boda Anointing of the Sick or Funerals Unción de los Enfermos o de Funerales Parish office 910 398-6509 "The mission of St. Mark Catholic Church is to invite, inspire, educate, and lead people to know and love Jesus Christ; to understand and live their Catholic faith; to proclaim the Good News of the Gospel through love and service to one another." "La misión de la Iglesia Católica de San Marcos es invitar, inspirar, educar y guiar a la gente para conocer y amar a Jesucristo, entender y vivir la fe católica y proclamar la Buena Nueva del Evangelio a través del amor y el servicio a los otros ". First Reconciliation—First Communion Primera Reconciliación—Primera Comunión Anne Doyle, 910 398-6511 Confirmation for Youth Confirmación de la Jovenes Confirmation for Adults Confirmación para Adultos Parish office 910 398-6509 Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Paul Townend, 910 792-1931 [email protected] ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time—October 19, 2014 Special Announcements Ministry Announcements Volunteers Needed You have spoken and we were listening. In our recent parish survey you indicated that you would like to see more parish wide functions. In order to make that happen we need an active Social Committee. If you enjoy planning get-togethers, this opportunity might be just right for you. Ask your friends to join you—the more the merrier. We are looking for volunteers who would be interested in serving on St. Mark’s Social Committee to help organize our upcoming Spring Parish Festival and other social events. Interested parishioners should contact the parish office for more information (910 398-6509). Please prayerfully consider donating your time and talent to add fun and fellowship to our parish events! Announcements for October GREETERS We would like to thank Jim and Rosemarie Stock for their years of dedicated service to St. Mark Parish as Greeters for the 5:00pm Saturday evening Mass. Jim and Rosemarie are taking a much deserved retirement from this Ministry and we wish them well and ask God to bless them richly. Greeters come early to Mass and stand in the Gathering Space to welcome members and visitors alike with a warm smile and a gentle handshake. If you’ve been looking for a way to get involved here at St. Mark and a way to meet new people, too, please consider becoming a Greeter. We can use volunteers at all Mass times, but we are especially in need for the 11:30am Mass on Sunday. Greeters work on a rotating basis—how often you serve would depend on how many are on your Greeting Team. If you are interested in becoming a Greeter, please contact Cathie Welch (910 398-6508) for more info. Eucharistic Adoration Fridays from 9:00am—9:00pm (with exceptions) October is Rosary Month The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary. To further promote praying the rosary within the St. Mark community, the Thursday Morning Mens Prayer Group will lead the recitation before each weekend Mass throughout the month. Rather than only reciting the standard mysteries for Sunday, the Glorious, we will introduce the beautiful Luminous as well. Rosaries made by St. Mark’s Rosary Makers ministry will be available in the vestibule prior to each Mass as will be prayer sheets. The rosary will begin thirty minutes before the start of Mass. As Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI said, “this prayer helps to put Christ at the center, as the Virgin did, who meditated within all that was said about her Son, and also what He did and said.” Please join us. October 4th was our one year anniversary of Eucharistic Adoration extended hours from 9am to 9pm. This is amazing…..We know Our Lord is so pleased. Although He does not need our Praise and Worship, we need to do it. Thank you Lord, for the grace you have given us to be faithful throughout this year. For the past year we have had 42 committed adorers every Friday for an hour and an average of 15 walk-ins. We thank you and hope you all continue as we start the next year…..Praise His Holy name for He is worthy to be praised. Let us close with a quote from the book of Divine Mercy… “Were you weak or ill in body surely you would find time to see a doctor who would cure you?....Come, then to One who is able to give both strength and health to your soul, and bestow the alms of love on the Divine Prisoner who watches for you, calls for you and longs to see you at His side.” If you would like to know more about Eucharistic Adoration call Bonnie Laurino at 910-508-8822 or Debbie Kotas at 919-656-5785. Important Announcement for Next Month Did you know??? The Feast of All Saints falls on a Saturday this year. This Feast is normally a Holy Day of Obligation when it falls on a weekday. Though there is no obligation, there will be a celebration of the Mass on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 9:00am for the Feast of All Saints. The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed which we call All Souls’ Day is celebrated on November 2nd with the Vigil being held on Saturday November 1st at the normal 5:00pm Mass. Multiple intentions may be offered on this day so if you would like to offer Mass for a departed loved one please use the special envelopes for All Souls Day. Suggested donation per intention is $10. Envelopes will be available [in the Gathering Space] for you to remember your deceased loved ones. Please place one name per envelope and put in the offertory basket anytime between now and the end of October. Names of the departed will be on the altar every day during November, along with the intention of the day. There has been much back and forth about the proper posture following communion, and for good reason: this is a place in the liturgy where there is legitimate room for diversity. The norms in the Diocese of Raleigh are: “Following the reception of Holy Communion, individual communicants return to their place in the Assembly and remain standing. However, this uniformity of posture does not prohibit individual communicants from choosing to kneel or sit,” and after Communion (usually described as once the Tabernacle is closed), “the assembly may kneel or sit [for a period of quiet prayer].” So one may always kneel or sit (especially if old age or discomfort are an issue), but the preference is to stand until after all have received. WOW! Questions or ideas? Send them to [email protected] Stewardship of Time, Talent & Treasure Time and Talent Opportunities Sunday TODAY ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time—October 19, 2014 St. Mark Calendar of Events Oct 19 7:30am 9:30am 11:30am 1:00pm 1:30pm Welcome Committee will be in the Gathering Space after AM Masses K of C Candy Sales for LAMB, Sidewalk after AM Masses Mass, Sanctuary Mass, Sanctuary Little Lambs during Mass, Rm. 2 this week Mass, Sanctuary Secular Franciscans, Rm. 7 Misa en Español Monday Oct 20 8:00am 8:30am 2:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm Temporalities Daily Mass, Chapel Assistance League Rehearsal, Rms. 5 & 6 Pack 215 Cub Scouts, Parish Hall Adult Scripture Study, Room 7 Tuesday Oct 21 8:30am 6:00pm 6:45pm 7:00pm Daily Mass, Chapel Daily Mass, Chapel Charismatic Prayer, Chapel Catholicism Adult Formation, Parish Hall Wednesday Oct 22 8:30am 9:00am 1:00pm 3:00pm 4:15pm Daily Mass, Sanctuary Our Lady’s Rosary Makers, Rms. 5 & 6 Prayer Shawl Ministry, Church Library Train the Trainer, Rm. 7 Children’s Faith Formation (Gr. 1-5), School Sacrament Prep Parents, Parish Hall 6:00pm RCIA Inquiry, Library 6:30pm RCIC/Children’s Faith Formation (Gr. 1-5), School Sacrament Prep Parents, Parish Hall / en Español, 5 & 6 STS Middle School Faith Formation, School 7:00pm Contemporary Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 6:30am 8:30am 9:00am 9:15am 11:00am 6:00pm 7:00pm Men’s Prayer Group, Rm. 7 Daily Mass, Chapel CENACLE Prayer Group, Sanctuary Bible Study, Rms. 5 & 6 Women of the Word, Rm. 7 Gabrieli Schola Cantorum Rehearsal, Sanctuary BSA 215, Parish Hall Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 7:00pm Men’s Basketball Outreach, School GYM Thursday Oct 23 Friday Oct 24 8:30am Daily Mass, Chapel 9:00am Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Atrium Rm. 3 Saturday Oct 25 3:30pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 6:00pm Sunday Oct 26 7:30am 9:30am 11:30am 1:00pm 1:30pm 5:00pm 6:00pm Reconciliation, Confessionals Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Atrium Rm. 3 Vigil Mass, Sanctuary International Seamen’s Center in the Gathering Space after Mass International Seamen’s Center in the Gathering Space after AM Masses Mass, Sanctuary Mass, Sanctuary Little Lambs during Mass, Rm. 6 Mass, Sanctuary Secular Franciscans, Rm. 7 Misa en Español Trunk or Treat, Rear Parking Lot CROSSWALK , (Post Confirmation), Parish Hall ALL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE To reserve parish facilities (church or school), contact Cathie Welch at: [email protected] Second Collection Today World Mission Sunday October 19, 2014 is World Mission Sunday, a day when we not only pray for those most in need in our world, but also assist them by our annual special collection, which assists missionaries throughout the world in providing direct service as they spread the Good News of Jesus Christ to all people. While we may not serve as missionaries, we do participate in their work in attending to those who are poor, the sick, and the downtrodden of the world, as we support missionary efforts through our prayers and financial support. Thank you for your great generosity. Stewardship Thought “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s.” Matthew 22:21 Everything we are and everything we have belongs to God. We aren’t “owners” of anything, we are merely “stewards” of the gifts God has given each of us. All God is asking is that we give back a portion of what He gave us. This is the essence of Stewardship. God should be our first priority in everything. All else comes second. Mass Attendance—Oct 4/5 Sat 5:00 Sun. 7:30 Sun. 9:30 Sun. 11:30 Sun. 1:30 570 246 unavailable 474 312 Stewardship of Treasure OFFERTORY for the week of Oct 4/5, 2014 Electronic-AUTO DRAFT Identifiable Loose Cash Total for Oct 4/5 YTD as of October 4/5 Budgeted Actual Difference—Favorable $7,239.30 $20,958.50 $2,580.00 $30,777.80 $323,000.00 $326,197.00 + $3,197.00 (Parking, Parish Hall, Activity Ctr. and Columbarium Prev. Bal.) Debt Reduction Received YTD $2,058,295.00 Construction Debt YTD $2,052,553.00 $5,742.00 ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time—October 19, 2014 EMHC / CAMILLUS Extraordinary Ministers of Holy C o m mu n i o n and Camillus Ministry Training Sessions will be held during the year as needed. Times and dates will be published in the bulletin one month prior to each training. If you have questions regarding EMHC’s please call Ron Probst at 910-620-2717, questions regarding Camillus please call David Powell at 910 350-8936. Baptism “You have put on Christ, in Him you have been baptized. Alleluia, alleluia!” Baptism Preparation classes in English are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm. Clases de preparación Bautismal en español se celebra el primer sábado de cada mes y comenzará puntualmente a las 9:30 am. For more information please call (910) 398-6509. Marriage Couples must contact the office six months prior to their planned wedding date to enter Pre-Cana preparation. For information about wedding preparation contact the office of the Pastoral Secretary, at 910 398-6509. Liturgy and Worship Intentions for Oct 18—Oct 26, 2014 / Usher Team C—Usher Team A Mass Schedule 5:00 pm Sat CTK 6:00 pm Sun 7:30 am 10/18 10/19 9:30 am Team C 11:30 am Mass Intention Cameron Walsh (living) Requested by John & Caryn Walsh Pro Populo † Mr. & Mrs. A. McHale the Paye family † Theresa Rice William & Barbara Carshaw Spanish Mass 1:30 pm † Alfred Ladouceur the Welch family 10/20 Mon 8:30 am † Michael Winkler Brenda & Joe Wells 10/21 Tues 8:30 am † William Tease Jackie Wilson 6:00pm † Edmond Hoelzer Marion Hoelzer and family 10/22 Wed 8:30 am † Steve Must † Ed Karam Pat & Clancy Must Charles & Dianne Cadden 10/23 Thurs 8:30 am 8:30 am † William G. Pope Joe & Brenda Wells † Eleanore Clark Bob & Judy Perry † Bill Williams † Stephen Marano Norma Williams the Perniciaro family 10/24 Fri 10/25 Sat 10/26 Sun Team A celebrated away by Fr. Michael 5:00 pm CTK 6:00 pm 7:30 am 9:30 am 11:30 am Spanish Mass † Thomas & Elizabeth Harrigan Pro Populo † Linda Riesmeyer Anne Doyle William & Barbara Carshaw 1:30 pm Additional intentions are now available, with two Masses on Tuesdays and concelebrated Masses on Wednesdays and Fridays. You will be notified if intentions should have to be moved to different dates. For a Mass Intention for a loved one, living or deceased (†), please contact Cathie Welch in the church office—Room #10 or call (910) 398-6508. Sanctuary Candle & Flowers Scripture Readings October 19—October 26, 2014 THE SANCTUARY CANDLE Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 45:1, 4-6; Ps 96; 1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21 is offered this week in Memory of Russell Welch by the Welch family Our Deceased ALTAR FLOWERS We pray always and everywhere for all the souls of the faithful departed family and friends of our St. Mark Parish Community. this week are provided by our St. Mark Parish Community To make donations for altar flowers or the sanctuary candle in honor or in memory of a loved one, please come by or call the parish office (910) 398-6508. READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 20, 2014 Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Eph 2:1-10; Ps 100; Lk 12:13-21 Eph 2:12-22; Ps 85; Lk 12:35-38 Eph 3:2-12; Is 12; Lk 12:39-48 Eph 3:14-21; Ps 33; Lk 12:49-53 Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24; Lk 12:54-59 Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122; Lk 13:1-9 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18; 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40 ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time—October 19, 2014 Liturgy and Worship The Power of Prayer—Please Pray for Our Sick May They and Their Caretakers Know God’s Peace Please make your prayer requests by emailing: [email protected] or by calling the church office (910) 392-0720. Rose Arato Bobby Bailey, Sr. Helen & Nicholas Bak Evelyn Bass Hood Angela Beal & Baby Chance Scott Braswell Dawn Brown Frank & Jeanne Bua John Burton Joyce Bussewitz Mayela Cajar Elvira Carrera Charles Cassella Mark Cassella Lou Celender Alice Choma David Coleman Robert Colon Tony Croom Kitty DeMaria Mary Derck Darrell & Sharon Dismukes Krystyna & Tony Droz Margie Duke Brian Ennis Anna and John Evanko the Foreman Family Christine & Bernard Foppe David Foreman Betsy Frase Taresa Gausman Infant Ryleigh George Claudia Good Sue Good Susan Goodlow & Infant Twins Bob Gustafson Sue Hack Kim Hashim Sandy Hill Anne Hirchak Bob Huntley Bob Johnson Janet Philips Johnson Patricia Johnson Clint Jones Joseph Kloiber Phyllis Knight Ann Kurtz Ted Lang Doug Langan Darlene Larkins Michael Lauro Betty Leddick Courtney Lenaburg Bob Lord Alison Magnin Trudy Mallon Joan Malloy Tony Manha Rose Martyn Maddie McPherson Alex Monticello Mary Catherine Moore Jane Mruczek Emory Oeser Michael J. Oeser Leigh Oliverie Charlotte O’Neill John O’Neill Mildred Paluch Judi Paschall Robin Pestone Billy E. Philips Amelia Quarto Beth Richards Jess Roggina Rich Romanowski Phil Rose Gregory Sarajak Bernadette Secondo Connie Siers Margaret Smith Major Aaron Smithley Rose Sordellini Ed Stapleton Diane Starzee Marjorie Steck Jim Stock Lonnie Taylor Phillip Thalheimer Lori Tufts Felice Van Eron Jennifer Van Eron Viscosi Carmen Vera Fr. Joe Vetter Joe Wagner Fr. John Walsh Helen Zawisza If your name or that of a loved one has been removed, it is because it appeared for six weeks or more and you did not request an extension. If prayers are still needed, you may request that a name be placed back on the list at any time. To request that a name be added to the list of Prayers for the Sick, please call Cathie Welch at (910) 392-0720, ext. 249 or you can email your request to: [email protected] Sacramental Emergencies After Hours: In the event of TRUE LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCIES ONLY Those needing the Anointing of the Sick after regular office hours or weekends please call (910) 399-1591. Reflection on the Faith Paul V. Abbe, Director of Religious Education, 910 398-6526 / [email protected] LIVING and SHARING the Faith, in a neo-pagan, post-modern culture. In the last words of the Gospel according to St. Matthew, we read the charge which our risen Lord gave to the eleven Apostles, and through them to the Church: All authority, in heaven and on earth, has been given to Me. Go, therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you… But, just like Peter and Paul and all other apostles and evangelists and teachers, we need to understand the culture in which we live, and the audience we are attempting to reach. We must recognize that we live in a neo-pagan culture, made up of men and women who have been immersed in, and have swallowed whole, the postmodern world-view – the intellectual trend of our age which proclaims: the certainty of uncertainty; a suspicion of authority, (especially religious authority); the rejection of universal truth, (aka, “the dictatorship of relativism”); disdain for all rules; self-generated meaning; and, the deification of the individual, (among other things… but this list should be recognizable…) Sadly, that culture includes many Catholics who accept whole-heartedly the tenets of postmodernism, but only accept the tenets of the Faith which do not violate their postmodern “faith.” Which brings us to the current cultural crisis to affect us as Catholics who live in the state of North Carolina. The attempt to affirm the sanctity of marriage as a union between a man and a women, (GOD’S definition, not Man’s), through the use of civil law has been declared null and void by the action (or inaction) of nine individuals – despite the voice of the people heard clearly at the polls in many states. And now we are surrounded by cheers for “marriage equality”, and are witnes sing the oxymoron of “gay marriage.” What is our response as those who hold to the teachings of the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church? We PRAY. We pray FIRST for our bishops and priests, that they be strengthened for the battle ahead, given the faith and fortitude necessary to uphold the Faith in the midst of culture that denies even the most clear witness of Natural Law, of anatomy and biology, let alone the special revelation of God’s Word. SECOND, we pray for all the mothers and fathers, (and catechists), who must help our sons and daughters understand that marriage can only EVER be a sacred union between a man and a woman, and that no agency of Man will ever have the authority to redefine what the Lord God ALONE has authority to define. And, to teach them that this position is not one of hate, but of a LOVE that must speak the TRUTH, and which can not and will not ever affirm the LIE which has poisoned the minds of so many. LAST, but certainly NOT LEAST, we pray for all those men and women, who find themselves suffering from same-sex attraction – pray that we will be faithful in sharing with them the life-changing love of God, and His life-fulfilling call to holiness, and that they will be given the grace and faith and COURAGE to choose the path which alone can bring true happiness and fulfillment in this life, and the promise of eternal life in the world to come. “For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his soul.” Browse the global website for Courage/Encourage an apostolate of the Roman Catholic Church : http://www.couragerc.net Courage for those with same-sex attraction and Encourage for their families—both are endorsed by the Pontifical Council for the Family. ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time—October 19, 2014 Spiritual Growth Opportunities & Support Biblical/Scriptural Learning for Adults Support Ministries Weekly Bible/Scripture studies are a staple of St. Mark Parish Life. For more information, please see descriptions of our groups via ACCESS under Available Activities or contact the leadership of our Study Groups. Prayer Shawl Ministry Ladies from the parish meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 1:00pm in the library to knit or crochet shawls for those in need of consolation for loss or illness. If you would like more information or you would like to participate, please contact Jackie Ennis 910 686-3659. Monday Evening Adults meet at 7:00pm in the Cana/ Conference Room #7 during the school year. “The current group is full for The Lamb’s Supper study. The next study will begin in January.” Courageous Women now meets on Wednesday mornings (every other week) in the Cana/Conference Room #7 at 9:30 AM. For more information or to join this group, please contact Carolyn Landenberg (910) 679-4048 or email [email protected] . Thursday Morning Bible Study is held in Rooms 5 & 6 beginning with social time at 9:00am and class begins promptly at 9:15. Nursery is available during this weekly study Contacts are: Mike Hession at 910-232-3676 or [email protected] or Sue Hack at 910-512-2380. Women of the Word Thursdays 11am - 12: 30pm. For more information please contact Cheryl W hitaker [email protected] or 910-371-0724. See inside the front cover of the bulletin today for a special announcement. Prayer Groups St. Mark Respect Life Mary (910) 319-7911 Deacon Orlando Perez [email protected] CENACLE OF LIFE - Every Thursday after morning Mass. We will pray two rosaries for life after the 8:30 AM Mass. Please come and join us in praying with Our Blessed Mother before Her Son in the tabernacle for an increased respect for the dignity of all human life. Natural Family Planning (NFP) For information, contact Allison Lamporte at (910) 279-6860 or [email protected] Charismatic Prayer Group The Blessed Trinity Charismatic Prayer Group meets for prayer, praise, sharing and intercession on Tuesday evenings following the 6 PM evening Mass in the Chapel. The first Tuesday Mass intention is always for Life, Marriage and Religious Freedom. All are welcome to attend any prayer meeting. If you want to know more about the prayer group or the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, contact any member of the leadership team: Carl Rilling at 910 392-6064, or Mary Jo Harrington at [email protected]. Men’s Morning Prayer Group We’re looking for a few good Catholic men to engage in spiritual combat. Every Thursday morning before the break of dawn, men meet for an hour or more to pray the rosary and study the Mass reading for the upcoming Sunday. Once fortified, you’ll be able to more actively participate on Sunday through better understanding of the scriptures. No experience necessary. We provide everything. All that’s missing is you. Join us Thursday mornings in Conference Room 7 at 6:30 am. Empty Cradle Empty Cradle support group meets at St. Mark Church on the third Wednesday (Nov 19) of each month except December, at 6:30 pm. We are a support group for parents that have experienced ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, still birth and infant loss. For more information, please contact Nora Golden at: [email protected] Faith Development & Fraternities for Adults CURIOUS ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH? Wondering? Seeking a welcome? Saint Mark's program of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) can help you. If you have questions about the Catholic faith, please drop by for Inquiry any Wednesday evening at 6:00pm in the church library or contact Sandy at 910 686-9056 or Paul at 910-792-1931 or you can send an email to Paul at: [email protected] THE SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER The local fraternity meets at 1:00pm on the third Sunday of the month (TODAY— Oct. 19) in the Cana Conference Room (7) in the education wing of St. Mark Church. For information on the Secular Franciscan Order, please contact Brenda Wells at (910) 2568765 or Margaret Horan at (910) 579-3212. Knights of Columbus 12017 St. Mark Catholic Church Dedicated to charity, unity, fraternity, patriotism, fund-raising programs and social events. Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month. (See www.kofc12017.org) Contact: James Laraia, 937 -609-1753, [email protected] Fr. James E. Waters Columbiettes Auxiliary The Columbiettes is an auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus committed to Marian devotion and extensive community social outreach. Members are Catholic women in good standing. Being married to a Knight is not a requirement of membership. The Columbiettes are currently selling 2015 ATTRACTION BOOKS To order yours contact: Pat Conlon, 910 790-3751, or email: [email protected] The Ancient Order of Hibernians is a fraternal group for men of Irish descent and is complimented by the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians. For more information on these groups, and the charities they support, please contact: Maureen and Jim Quinn 910 686-5151. Faith Formation and School News ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time—October 19, 2014 Pre-K thru Gr. 5 St. Mark Catholic School News Anne Doyle, (910) 398-6511 [email protected] 910 452-2800 [email protected] Children's Faith Formation Service Projects for October The children are busy collecting loose change in baby bottles during this month of Respect Life. All money will go to our local Respect Life Group. We will also be having a guest speaker to speak to the children about respecting life and what we can do! Our students are praying each month for our priests and seminarians, especially on their birthdays! Stop by the Children's Faith Formation bulletin board in the hallway to pick up a prayer card and pray along each day with our children! Let us continue to support our priests and seminarians! Our 5th graders are busy learning about the Rosary and praying it! During this month of October we are encouraging our families to gather together and start praying a family rosary. If you need rosaries, please stop by the Children's Faith Formation office and get a rosary. What a wonderful way to honor Mary during this month of October! Ms. Mary Myers, Principal 7th & 8th Science at St. Mark Atoms, mixtures, pressure changes, oh my! Just some of the exciting topics the 7th and 8th graders are focusing on this first quarter in science. The 7th graders are exploring the everchanging part of the earth known as our atmosphere, while learning a more detailed version of the water cycle, understanding the relationship with our sun’s energy particularly how all molecules react to her radiation, and are trying their luck at predicting the weather. The 8th graders are enjoying the many fun “labs” they have that encompass units on matter and chemical changes. They have “built” model atoms, made compounds learning about ionic and covalent bonding, made ice cream and learned what type of mixture it is and why, explored chemical reactions with “elephant toothpaste” and will be creating their own non-Newtonian fluids when they make their version of “gluep”. It has been a busy first quarter! In addition to our studies, we have tackled the big SCIENCE FAIR research/experiment project where each student, 6th-8th, designs and facilitates a science experiment from beginning to end. In collaboration with our very own research expert, our media specialist, Mrs. Patricia Burns, we have been fortunate to spend some quality time in the library with her guidance with relearning the Big 6 research model. This model will help our students tackle any project where research is involved. It helps them learn how to be more efficient with their searching so that they are able to narrow down and access the most relevant and reliable sources available to them. We are looking forward to another amazing showing of these projects at our school fair on Thursday, January 22nd! Youth Ministry Next Sacrament Preparation Parent Meeting (for all Grade 2/RCIC Year 2 parents) will be held THIS WEEK on Wednesday, October 22nd during our Faith Formation time. The meetings will be held in the Parish Hall - 4:15 - 5:30 and 6:30 - 7:45. Please plan on attending one of these session times if your child is in 2nd grade or Year 2 Out of Sequence classes. SMCS 2nd grade parents are also expected to attend one (1) of these meeting times. The meeting will also be offered in Spanish during the 6:30 time frame in Rooms 5 and 6 with Deacon Orlando Perez. Melissa Quaranto 910 398-6510 / [email protected] “Faith is a flame that grows stronger the more it is shared and passed on, so that everyone may know, love and confess Jesus Christ.” Youth Ministry 2014-2015 STS (“Search the Scripture – See the Savior”) will meet again this Wednesday, October 22. We will continue our in depth study of the Old Testament. FaithLife (Confirmation I and II) meets TONIGHT. Classes meet every 1st and 3rd Sunday from 6-7:30pm. CROSSWALK will meet again next Sunday, October 26. Join us M a r k y o u r calendars! This year we will have our Can you guess which Saint? activity on the weekend of Nov. 1/2 after all the Masses outs ide t he Fa ith Formation office. More info to follow but mark this date on your calendar kids to stop by for games, food, and a very special guest speaker. CROSSWALK is open to High School students (and their friends!). We meet every 2nd and 4th Sunday from 6-7:30pm. T-shirts are available to registered CROSSWALK group members! Sunday, November 9 (in place of typical CROSSWALK gathering) We will have an evening Glow Run (time TBD) and speaker on what it means to be the Light of the World. Follow us on Instagram to hear about all the great things we have going on! @smccyouth ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time—October 19, 2014 Happening TODAY Our Welcome Committee will be in the Gathering Space after Masses THIS weekend. If you are new to the Parish or if you are interested in helping to welcome our New Members, please stop by and talk to the Welcome Committee leaders this weekend. Knights of Columbus 12017 Lamb Drive THIS WEEKEND Our St. Mark Knights will be accepting donations for the Least Among My Brethren project—assisting those with intellectual disabilities. Please see the Knights after Masses to contribute. This Week Thursday Morning Bible Study Parables of the Kingdom—Part Two starting October 23 Social begins at 9:15, class at 9:30. Meet us in Rooms 5 & 6 (Babysitting will be available in the Nursery.) Some of the most memorable teachings of Jesus were delivered as parables and are found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (the Synoptic Gospels). This study focuses on the parables unique to Matthew, and those developed by Luke. The study explores different ways the parables can be interpreted while allowing participants to use their own judgment. The parables offer a glimpse into the kingdom of God and invite us to think in new and fresh ways. This study has 6 sessions, incorporating an introductory session and 5 lessons, and includes interesting and informative videos and group discussions. For additional information: contact Mike Hession at 910-232-3676 or via email at: [email protected]. Materials cost $15.00 per participant. If you already have the Commentary from Parables 1 the cost is $8.00. Donations to cover this cost are greatly appreciated. Ministry Update “Bread for Life . . .” A Gleaning Ministry Claudette Fiskin, M.S.W., Director “Bread for Life . . .” was recently approved by the local branch of the Food Bank to provide pantry services to the Robert Taylor Senior Homes near the downtown area. Currently an additional 55 aging in place low income seniors are receiving partial pantry services, and that data base is expected to exceed 75 in the near future. As a reminder, the mission of “Bread for Life . . .” is very simple: “ . . .feed the hungry”. (Matthew 25) By implication, often the hungry are also the poor, so our Ministry strives to do this work of the Church by delivering services to the often overlooked elderly in our area. Administrative level volunteers are needed for the vital work BFL engages in. In addition to managerial, this Ministry is looking for the volunteer with the “servant” heart; the desire and ability to become a team player; and a friendly and positive demeanor when carrying out the volunteer assignment. Please call me at (910) 343-5276 if you are interested in further information regarding the volunteer opportunities with “Bread for Life . . .”. St. Anthony of Padua . . . . . Pray for us. St. Mark Parishioners . . . . . Pray for us. Parish Life and Community News What’s New? Men’s Outreach Basketball Men’s pick-up games — Thursdays 7:30am-9:30pm in the School GYM. Come out for fun and fellowship and get in shape at the same time. Watch the bulletin for any cancellations. Contact: Jack Ellsworth— jellsworth.ec.rr.com RCIA CLASSES SET TO BEGIN If you are curious about the Catholic Faith or interested in entering the Catholic Church, now is a great time to come to an Inquiry. Inquiry sessions are each Wednesday evening at 6:00pm in the church library. Our RCIA classes for this year will begin on October 29th at 7:00pm. We meet in the Cana/Conference Room [#7]. For more information, contact Paul Townend at 910792-1931 or email Paul at: [email protected] . Coming in November . . . FOR ADULT FORMATION Do you struggle with trying to explain what it means to live a moral life? Would you like to learn more about life in Christ? Deacon Orlando Perez is pleased to present a new course for adults entitled “Introduction to Christian Morality: Life in Christ.” This course will help participants to grasp the foundations of moral principles and convictions in the Roman Catholic tradition. Catechists are encouraged to register as this course is part of the Basic Certification process for our Diocese. We begin on Thursday, November 6th. Classes will be held on Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm, Nov 6, 13, 20 and Dec 4, 11 and 18. The fee for this class is $20. Space is limited, please use this link to register on the Diocesan website: http://www.dioceseofraleigh.org/ Once on the Diocesan website select OFFICES and then Doorways to Formation in the Faith. Look for and select Introduction to Christian Morality beginning November 6th and follow the prompts to the registration page. Questions about the class can be addressed to Deacon Orlando by calling his office line (910) 398-6507 or emailing him at: [email protected] . Community Outreach Annual Collections for Domestic Violence Victims set for the first weekends of Nov (1/2) and Dec (6/7) For seven years now I have been making cheerful, hand-picked, personal gift bags for the Domestic Violence Shelter Christmas event for the ladies, teen girls and teen boys (all ages 15 up). I make over 100 bags each year and I am in need of your help to have enough items to put in these many bags. Listed below are items needed, for male and female, but are not limited to: Perfume (Samples, small bottles or testers are fine), Cologne Lotions, Body spray, Body soap, Hand soap, Body sponges Shampoo and Conditioner, Hair accessories, Deodorant, Candles, Fragrance Oil, Diaries, Small Note Pads, Stationary, Small photo albums Decorative writing pens, Small picture frames, Watches, Jewelry (necklaces, earrings, bracelets, etc.) Makeup, Lip gloss, Chap Stick, Nail Clipper sets, Nail polish Wallet for him or her, Purses, Belts Socks, Gloves, Scarves, Slippers Tissue paper (any color) and Ribbon Any help you can offer for these deserving victims would be greatly appreciated. Contact: Sonya Leonard 910 232-0396, [email protected] ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time—October 19, 2014 Sister Parishes & Staff Directory CHURCH OFFICE At our Sister Parish St. Stanislaus Church Celebrates 17th Annual Polish Festival St. Stanislaus Church in Castle Hayne, NC will celebrate their 17th Annual Polish Festival on Saturday, November 1, 2014 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the church grounds in Castle Hayne. Admission is free and there is plenty of parking on the church property. Festival patrons can look forward to genuine Polish foods including kielbasa, stuffed cabbage, pierogi, potato pancakes, Polish beer, brewed by the Front Street Brewery, and desserts. We also offer a variety of hand crafted items and Polish souvenirs for sale. The Chardon Polka Band from Ohio will delight everyone with crowd favorite music that is sure to have you toe-tapping and dancing non-stop. For the young folks, there are always lots of games and activities. Festival goers are invited to try their luck on the raffle, the grand prize is $2,000 cash with a second prize of $1,000 and a third prize of $500. There is something for everyone! St. Stanislaus Church is located at 4849 Castle Hayne Road (Hwy 133) in Castle Hayne. The parking lot entrance is on Marathon Ave. For more information, please call 910 675-2336 or visit their website: ststanislauscatholic.org Next weekend, representatives from the International Seamen’s Center will be in the Gathering Space after Masses to share information about their Christian ministry to the over 7000 seamen who come through the Wilmington Port each year. Please stop by to find out how this group tries to serve the temporal and spiritual needs of these men who are so far away from home. On October 30th, St. Mark Parish Hall will be the site of the ISC 2014 Homecoming Dinner from 6:30-8:30pm. There will be a presentation by the Mayor’s Office and Cpt. Henry Helgeson, USCG retired and Fr. Len Williams, Director of the Charleston Port & Seafarers Society will speak. ISC is a 501(c)3 organization. There is NO charge to attend, but space is limited and those attending are asked to PLEASE bring an Open Heart. RSVP is required by 10/24/14 to: [email protected] Rev. Patrick A. Keane [email protected] PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Michael J. Burbeck [email protected] DEACON Rev. Mr. Orlando Perez 910 398-6507 [email protected] Pastoral Sandy Ellsworth / Denise Morrison 910 398-6509 Secretaries [email protected] Church Office Secretary Cathie Welch 910 398-6508 [email protected] ST. MARK CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mary Myers 910 452-2800 PRINCIPAL [email protected] ST. MARK MONTESSORI Melissa Porter 910 398-6517 PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR [email protected] Caleb Strittmatter 910 398-6515 [email protected] ACCOUNTING/ HR MANAGER Frank DeMonte 910 398-6512 [email protected] DIRECTOR OF MUSIC AND LITURGY MINISTRY Alex Hill 910 398-6514 [email protected] DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Paul V. Abbe 910 398-6526 [email protected] Wilmington Catholic Radio CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION Anne Doyle 910 398-6511 Pre-K thru Grade 5 [email protected] YOUTH MINISTRY Grades 6-12 Melissa Quaranto 910 398-6510 [email protected] PASTORAL COUNCIL Sincere thanks to our advertiser of the week: FINANCE COUNCIL GIERIE ORTHODONTICS William V. Gierie, DDS, MS, PA ~ parishioner Please support our advertisers. They make this bulletin possible. Bulletin Deadline is Wednesday, 11 days prior to publication. For information, contact Cathie Welch 910 398-6508. email submissions to: [email protected] you may Cc to: [email protected] Parish Life/Community Special Announcements Spiritual Growth Stewardship PASTOR COUNCILS & MINISTRIES For further information on this organization, please visit their website: www.ISCWilmington.org p. 10 p. 7 p. 4 & 5 p. 4 p. 9 PARISH STAFF PARISH ADMINISTRATOR Making You More Aware Deanery & Diocesan News Faith Formation/School News Liturgy & Worship Mass & Sacraments Parish Directory HOURS 9:00AM-4:00PM, Mon.—Fri. PHONE 910 392-0720 ~ FAX 910 392-6777 WEB SITE www.stmarkcatholicchurch.com p. 8 p. 2 p. 6 p. 3 COUNCIL 12017 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FR. JAMES E. WATERS COLUMBIETTES RESPECT LIFE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS TEMPORALITIES MINISTRY Ken Dieppa, Chair 832 534-3772 [email protected] Melissa Dupuis, Chair 910 619-6609 [email protected] James Laraia, Sr.—Grand Knight 937 609-1753 www.kofc12017.org Pat Conlon 910 790-3751 [email protected] Mary Fimbel 910 319-7911 Paul Townend 910 792-1931 [email protected] Joseph Damitz 910 686-4279 [email protected] ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time—October 19, 2014 Connect with the Diocese You will find the Diocese, your favorite ministries, parishes and schools on our Diocesan Facebook page! Like us here: https://www.facebook.com/dioceseofraleigh You are invited to follow the Diocese and Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on twitter @RaleighDiocese and @BishopBurbidge. Diocesan tweets include current news items. Bishop Burbidge’s tweets include daily reflections and reports from events he is attending. If you are not on Twitter, you can still receive the Bishop’s messages by simply texting follow bishopburbidge to phone number: 40404. Diocese launches new video series, "Raleigh to Rome" - a weekly Catholic news brief of local and global Catholic news hosted by Billy Atwell. Watch and subscribe to the Raleigh to Rome You Tube channel. You are invited to take part in the national 40 Days for Life prayer vigil. The campaign of focused prayer will continue through November 2 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. each day. Contact [email protected] for more information or to sign up for a time to pray. Looking to the Year Ahead World Meeting of Families and Evangelization Visit the World Meeting of Families website: http://www.worldmeeting2015.org to see how the Family is the “School of the Gospel”. Text “NEW” to 84576 to receive our monthly new evangelization newsletter! IMPORTANT: Watch daily for online registration this fall at: http://www.worldmeeting2015.org/plan-your-visit/register/ to secure your space at WMOF! All families will need to register individually through their website according to the WMF organizers. Hotel rooms will be available to those who register first. Weekend rates will surely climb if there is an official announcement of the Pope’s visit. Deanery and Diocesan News Word of Life “God’s infinite love for each one of us helps us to grasp our identity and our worth. The recognition of this dignity leads us to respect and protect each person’s life…” 2014 Respect Life Program pamphlet, Advance Medical Directives: Planning for Your Future, USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “El infinito amor de Dios para cada uno de nosotros nos ayuda a comprender nuestra identidad y nuestro valor. Reconocer esta dignidad nos lleva a respetar y proteger la vida de cada persona…”. Folleto del Programa Respetemos la Vida 2014, Directivas anticipadas para el cuidado médico: planes para el futuro, USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities Available Support If you are suffering from an abortion, experience the love of Jesus Christ at a Project Rachel weekend retreat November 7-9. The weekend retreat, for both women and men, will combine discussions, spiritual exercises, and the sacrament of Reconciliation, a Memorial Service, and a Mass of the Resurrection. Participation is strictly confidential and offers a beautiful opportunity to experience God’s love, forgiveness, and compassion. For more information or to register for the retreat, contact Project Rachel at [email protected] or call (919) 852-1021. The cost is $125 for lodging, meals and all retreat materials. If you have a financial burden, some assistance is available. Registration deadline is October 31, 2014. "Then repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God." Have we worked to make our marriage of God, or is it of the worldly things? Come and learn how to bring God into your marriage. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are Nov 7-9, 2014 in Atlantic Beach, NC and Feb 6-8, 2015 in Asheville, NC . Early sign up is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: http://NCMarriageDiscovery.org or contact us at [email protected] or phone us at 704-315-2144 Divorced? Remarried? Planning to marry someone who is divorced? Do you have questions about freedom to marry in the Catholic Church? Did you know that the Tribunal is available to answer these and any other questions you may have about remarriage in the Church? Please contact Mrs. Vikki Newell (919-821-9759) with your questions, or you may wish to visit our website http:// www.dioceseofraleigh.org/how/tribunal for further information. We welcome the opportunity to help you. For questions about divorce, here at St. Mark you may contact: Deacon Orlando Perez 910 398-6507 [email protected] Courage, an apostolate of the Roman Catholic Church and the Diocese of Raleigh, ministers to those with same-sex attractions (Courage) and their loved ones (Encourage). Courage and Encourage have been endorsed by the Pontifical Council for the Family. Browse the global website: http://www.couragerc.net for more information and resources. ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time—October 19, 2014 ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time—October 19, 2014
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