October 19, 2014 Msgr. Sean P. Flynn, Pastor Rev. Jose Fernandez-Banqueses, Parochial Vicar Rev. Maynard Nagengast, OSB, and Rev. Bernard N. Mohan (Visiting Priests) Weekend Masses Saturday 4:30 PM, Sunday 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 Noon and 5 PM (in Spanish) Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Fridays after 11 AM Mass with Benediction at 3:45 PM. Daily Masses 7:30 AM and 11 AM (except Saturday) Miraculous Medal Novena after Masses on Wednesdays. 215 Crescent Pkwy, Sea Girt, NJ 08750 Phone 732-449-6364 Fax 732-449-1646 Web www.stmarkseagirt.com #613 10/19/2014 Pg. 2 Mass Intentions Monday, October 20 St. Paul of the Cross 7:30 AM † Maggie Messick Conklin † Linda A. Giannicola † John McMahon 11:00 AM † Nan Gilsenan † Susan Stanley Oberto † Luigi Mazzella Christopher Marvel Maureen and Hugh Jamieson Cae Allgor Myles Gilsenan Family John and Amy Longo Tuesday, October 21 7:30 AM † 2nd Anniversary Joseph Lytle † John Francis Walsifer † Margaret Embon 11:00 AM † Walter Ferguson † Frances McCarthy † Catherine Walsh Wednesday, October 22 Pope St. John Paul II 7:30 AM † Margaret McNulty † Deborah Sisk † Jane and Frank Heilmann 11:00 AM † Very Rev. Thomas R. Peterson, O.P. † Sister Anne Powers Special Intention Charlene Hanson Thursday, October 23 Family Joseph and Georgeann Donatelli Heilmann Family Ertle and Sullivan Families Family Family St. John of Capistrano 7:30 AM † Maureen McSweeney † Special Intention † James McNamara 11:00 AM Special Intention Donna Bailey † Barbara Meyer † Matthew McGuinness Friday, October 24 Mary Lou Lytle Maryann Apostolou Perry Family Ferguson Family Pat McLaughlin Peg Krauss Daniel McSweeney O'Meara Family Ertle and Sullivan Families Friend Hamill Family Kathleen Derella and Mary Dwyer St. Anthony Mary Claret 7:30 AM † Masluk and Hilinski Families † Adelina DiPaolo † Raymond F. DeVoe, Jr. 11:00 AM † Marie Lynch † Dolores Coyne † Martin Dolan Kathleen Santella Family St. Mark's Parish Family William Lynch Tom and Pam Kenah Introcaso Family Saturday, October 25 7:30 AM † Father Richard Messenlehner † Mary Jane Warshaw † Deceased Members Frick Family 4:30 PM † Edward and Kathryn McGuirk † Joan Russell † Faye Lopez Sunday, October 26 William Lynch Family Brown Family McGuirk Family Family Looney Family Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM For the People of the Parish 10:00 AM † Norbert VanBergen † Johanna Siderko † Raymond Armistice Mills 12:00 PM † Bill Pertgen † Latifia Abraham † Rita Regenye 5:00 PM For the Spanish Community VanBergen Family Kathleen and Tom Jappe Richard and Fran Bohacik St. Mark's Choir Family Millie and Sally Abraham Jack Regenye #613 10/19/2014 Pg. 3 Happy 1st Feast Day Pope St. John Paul II The feast day of John Paul II has been decided! Traditionally, the feast of a saint is held on their “arrival in heaven.” John Paul II died on April 2, 2005 but that day usually falls during Holy Week. To guarantee his feast day will be solemnly celebrated every year, the Vatican has decided his day of liturgical memory will be on October 22nd, the Anniversary day of the Mass for the inauguration of his pontificate. "Although I have lived through much darkness, I have seen enough evidence to be unshakably convinced that no difficulty, no fear is so great that it can completely suffocate the hope that springs eternal! Do not let that hope die. Stake your lives on it." Blessed Beads St. Mark’s parishioner, Sally Abraham, admits that her Embarrassed, she explained that no one had cautioned memory is not what it used to be, but she can still recall her. The Pope then handed her a pair of Rosary beads every detail of her meeting which he blessed.* Reflecting with Pope John Paul II. back on that moment, she Back in the late 1990s, feels rather honored. She can she accompanied a retired even laugh about it now. bishop, who was a “I got hollered at by a saint!” personal friend of the late Those Rosary beads are a Holy Father’s, for a private cherished possession which Mass in the Vatican’s she prays on daily. That his papal chapel. She received feast day would be held during Communion in the hand the month of the Rosary by the saint himself! makes this gift from a saint all After Mass, the small the more special. group of about 30 were received by the Holy *Peire of bedes” was an old Father in a nearby English expression meaning a set reception area. When he of Rosary beads but in America, greeted Sally, he gently the phrase was translated to a Sally Abraham holds the white Rosary beads with the scolded her for not receiving “pair of Rosary beads.” pouch which were given to her by St. John Paul II. Communion on the tongue, The photo in the picture frame captured the moment that “You from America, huh!” he handed them to her. What’s Inside? Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 I am the LORD, and there is no other, besides me there is no God; I gird you, though you do not know me... Psalm 96:1, 3-5, 7-10 O sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth! 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5 We give thanks to God always for all of you, remembering you in our prayers, unceasingly. Matthew 22:15-21 And Jesus said to them, “Whose likeness and inscription is this?” Treats for the Homebound ..................................... 5 It’s Almost Turkey Time ......................................... 5 ENCOMPASS ......................................................... 6 Regular Features ■ Liturgical Minister Schedule 4 ■ Pray for Military 4 ■ Prayers for Healing 5 ■ Week at a Glance 5 ■ Community Activities 7 ■ CYO News 7 Bulletin deadline: Monday at 2:00 PM (except before holidays) Joanne Gibson, Editor Diana Zuna, Associate Editor Email submissions to: [email protected] #613 10/19/2014 Pg. 4 Next Weekend’s Liturgical Minister Schedule Oct. 25/26 Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 8:00 AM Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday 12:00 Noon Sunday 5:00 PM Ushers Glenn Skola John Kemper Anthony Granato Jerry Zoufaly Joe Walsh Tom Hayes Bob O’Neill Richard Siderko Harry Dunne Ed Robinson James Revel Jim Mulvihill Brendan Heslin Carlos Solis Readers Bill Hannon Matthew Grogan Joseph Stillo Jim Mulvihill María Valdez Julia Alvarado Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Joan Murphy Mary Murphy Peter Warshaw Dan Crimmins Rose Crimmins Pam Zusi Joan Wypler Don McLaughlin Mary McLaughlin Marianne Sheridan Mike Malia Jim Mulvihill Florence Guippone Jim Revel Carlos Zuna Brígida García Carlos Medina Altar Servers Casey Campbell Tucker Farrell Olivia Castello Ryan Castello Connor Prior Casey Prior Michael Anthony Sally Tamayo Lessly Sanchez Brianna Alvarado Cristian Gonzalez Lessly Lazaro Pam Pergen Organ/camtor Margaret Price Organ/cantor Victoria Napolitano Victoria Gathmann Ava Abrahamson Children’s Choir Breath of Life Mary Bogan Organ/cantor Néstor Román Espíritu de Vida Cantors/ Choirs Nancee McManus and Doris Wilson Altar Ladies Readings for the Week Please Pray for Our Military on Active Duty Cpl. Ian Michael Rivera, USMC, Staff Sgt. Carmen Maffucci, USAF, IS Second Class Brian Maffucci, USCG, Lt. Nicholas Guariglia, USMC, Specialist (SPC) Colin P. Marvel, US Army, Lt. Commander Brenden Piccolo, USN, Major Sean P. Cox, USMC, Major Kevin Ward, US Army, Lt. Robert J. Bennett, USN Monday: Eph 2:1-10; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Eph 2:12-22; Ps 85:9ab-14; Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Eph 3:14-21; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19; Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 13:1-9 th 2015 Massbook Opens November 4 Our 2015 Massbook will open on Tuesday, November 4th at 8 AM. Please note at this printing, there were still openings in 2014, including Christmas Eve and Day Masses. In Loving Remembrance We ask your prayers for our beloved parishioners, family members and friends who have recently died, especially Joyce and John Sheridan and Lawrence V. Fitzgerald. Our parish family extends its sympathy and assurance of prayer to their family, friends, and to all those mourning the death of a loved one. May the Lord Jesus sustain them with His peace. Please send an email to [email protected] if you would like to add a name or change a rank. If you do not have email, please call the Rectory at 732-449-6364 x100. Day of Prayer The members of the St. Mark’s Holy Name Society will participate in a Day of Prayer at the San Alfonso Retreat House in Long Branch on Monday, November 10th. If you are interested in attending, the activities begin at 9:30 AM and conclude at 3:00 PM. The cost is $25.00 to be paid the day of the event at the Retreat House. Cover photo: A waterfall during fall of the year is available at 123rf.com. Last Weekend’s Collection $11,541.00 #613 10/19/2014 Pg. 5 Parish News and Upcoming Events It’s Almost Turkey Time St. Mark’s Social Concerns Committee will begin this week to collect the necessary food items to provide Thanksgiving Dinners for those in need in our area, as well as the Mercy Center Food Pantry and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Asbury Park. We are in need of turkeys and frozen pies, which can be placed in the freezer located in the church basement kitchen. Nonperishable items: stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, yams, peas, corn, string beans, instant coffee bags and tea bags along with sugar packets, can be put in the container bins located at the entrances to the church. In the past our parishioners have been most generous in response to this drive and we hope for the same this year! Please consider asking your neighbors if they have an extra turkey to donate and we will arrange for pickup. Thank you in advance for your support and generosity. For information, please contact Pat Cademartori at 732-449-4043, Linda Zoufaly at 732-9748879 or Jill Violette at 732-449-2305. Is God Calling You? Vocational discernment groups meet to assist young men who are discerning the possibility that God may be calling them to a life of priestly ministry. There groups are designed to explore a priestly vocation with other like-minded men through prayer and sharing vocation stories and experiences. The group meetings aren’t meant to convince anyone that the priesthood is their vocation. They are designed to assist you in discovering if the priesthood is your true vocation and build your relationship with Christ along the way. If you are a faithful, single, Roman Catholic man, between the ages of 18 and 40, and are asking yourself whether God is calling you to be a priest, you are encouraged to attend the discernment meeting and join Rev. Michael McClane and Rev. Tom Vala, as they share their experiences of the priesthood, followed by prayer and concluding with a great meal. Gathering will be held next Sunday, October 26th from 4 PM-6 PM at St. Gregory the Great, 4620 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square. Register with the Vocation Office at [email protected] or call 609-406-7449. It’s an exciting time as you discover and respond to His invitation. Prayers for Healing Patrick Wypler Virginia Barnes Anne Fleming Richard McCarthy Ken Hauck George Lister Charlene Hanson Michael Sheridan Enedina Marquez Maralyn McKeon Victor Bini Efraín Montoya This list of parishioners, relatives, and friends are in need of your prayers for healing. Please note that the pastor’s policy to ensure the consent of the person whose name appears here requires that only they or a family member may request a name be added to this list. Also, call 732-449-6364 ext. 100 if you would like a Communion visit or anointing of the sick. Treats for the Homebound On Tuesday, October 30th before 9 AM, all parishioners are invited to bring candy and cookies to the church basement for our All Hallows’ Eve giŌ baskets. Each year, St. Mark’s Social Concerns delivers these goodie baskets to our parishioners who are homebound. Several recipients have commented that it means so much to them to receive this giŌ from their parish community. This Week at a Glance Weekend, October 18/19 Second collection is for World Mission Sunday. Thank you for your generosity! Champion for Life dinner honoring Mary Reilly, our CYO Director, will be held at Doolans at 5 PM. (Reservations only.) Tuesday, October 21 Virtus training at 6:30 PM in the church basement for all volunteers of St. Mark’s who are working with youth or vulnerable adults here. For details, please call Donna O’Meara in the Rectory at 732-449-6364 ext. 100. Next Weekend, October 25/26 Right to Life Raffle tickets on sale outside after all weekend Masses. Rite of Welcoming Mass at 10 AM for all our Confirmation candidates. There will be a Parent/Child meeting after Mass to answer any questions regarding Sponsors, saint names, and service for preparation for Confirmation. Refreshments will be served. #613 10/19/2014 Pg. 6 All and Souls’ Mass Parish News Upcoming Events All Souls’ Mass falls on a Sunday this year. Msgr. Flynn will celebrate the 12 Noon Mass on Sunday, November 2nd in commemoration of the faithful of the parish who died over the past year. Yes, this Mass fulfills your Sunday obligation. Our Bereavement Committee is sending out invitations to families of all those whose loved ones from St. Mark’s died this past year. All are invited to this beautiful celebration where the names of the deceased are read and a chime is rung in their memory. May God's mercy illuminate the darkness and give meaning to life's trauma and burdens. Yes, death is real, and pain is real. But so are hope and mercy. Let’s join the families at this Mass as they celebrate the lives of their departed love ones. “It is a holy and a wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from sins.” 2 Macabees 12:46 All Souls’ Novena Say once a day for nine days, starting this Friday, October 24th and ending on Saturday, November 1st, All Saints Day (the eve All Souls Day). God our loving Father, your power brings us to birth. Your providence guides our lives, and by your command we return to dust. We pray for our dead loved one’s, especially for N……. May all those who have been dear to me in life find a place with you in heaven. We pray for all the souls yet in purgatory. Lord, those who die sƟll live in your presence, their lives changed, but not ended. We pray in hope for our families, relaƟves and friends, and for all the dead whose faith is known to you alone. In company with Christ who died and resurrected may they rejoice in your kingdom where all tears are wiped away. Unite us together again as one family to sing your praise: Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches, wisdom and strength, honor and glory and praise. To the One seated on the throne, and to the Lamb, be praise and honor, glory and might, forever and ever! (Rev.) Amen. A Catholic Men’s Group for a New Spiritual Direction 1% of Catholics Can Change the Direction of the World! We are a group of about 22 men who have started meeting once a week on Wednesday before 7:30 AM Mass from 6:30 AM to 7:20 AM. Our focus is on spiritual reading and sharing. Free books and free coffee! We are eager to build on our success! *This is not a fundraising group. Open to all Catholic men. For daily inspiration, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGnEuGwvXqU Starts with your investment of 1 Hour, 1 Wednesday a Week! Interested? Just join us! For details, email Jim Sheridan at [email protected] or contact Stan Ciemniecki, Thomas Albin or Rich Sudowsky. #613 10/19/2014 Pg. 7 CYO Fall 2014 Schedule by Mary Reilly Many thanks to St. Mark's Holy Name Society and all those who are sponsoring our participation this weekend at the Champion for Life dinner. We extend our heartfelt gratitude! St. Mark's CYO N.B. Sophomores bring refreshments in October. Juniors bring them in November. Seniors bring them in December. Thanks! Sunday, Oct. 19: 4:15-8:15 PM. Champion for Life dinner at Doolan’s Shore Club. Service night, senior awards, and dinner. Permission slips required. Tuesday, Oct. 21: 6:30 PM. Virtus training for CYO volunteer parents at Church. Sunday, Oct. 26: 7:30-9 PM. Improv Jam. Tons of fun!!! Sophomores bring Halloween refreshments. Sunday, Nov. 3: 7-8:30 PM. CYO Fall Bowling Night at Lanes at Sea Girt. Permission slip required. Saturday, Nov. 15: 9:30 AM to 2 PM. Service Day at soup kitchen at Trinity Episcopal Church in Asbury Park. Permission slip required. Sunday, Nov. 16: 7:30-9 PM. Operation Christmas Child. Bring a shoe box, toys, and wrapping paper. Sunday, Nov. 23: 7:45-8:45 PM. Thanksgiving with our families. Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7: CYO Christmas Wreath sale at all Masses. Sunday, Dec. 7: 7:30-9 PM. CYO Christmas Party with gift exchange. Also Operation Christmas Socks. Sunday, Dec. 14: 6-7:30 PM. Christmas Caroling at Care One at Wall. Permission slip required. This calendar is subject to change. God bless you all! Mrs. Mary Reilly Email: [email protected] Sunday, Nov. 9: NJEA convention weekend. No meeting. Community Activities Journey on Your Path to Healing Broadway Retreat at Sacred Heart in Bay Head Experiencing the loss of a loved one brings changes into our lives on multiple levels. It is with these changes in mind that you are invited to attend a series of unique workshops to aid you as you journey on your path to healing. Area experts will cover topics such as emotional well-being, financial decision making, tips on reducing stress and more. There is no charge for any of the programs and they will be held at the Manasquan Recreation Annex, 67 Atlantic Ave., Manasquan. Programs begin on Wednesday, October 15th. Call Linda Conroy from O’Brien Funeral Home at 732-449-6900 for information about the programs and registration. All are welcome. Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 751 Main Ave., Bay Head, presents a Broadway Retreat on Thursday, November 6th, from 7 PM-9 PM. Enjoy a Broadway performance of faith-inspired songs, personal testimony and faith-sharing with Broadway performer Kathy Deitch. She performed on Broadway in Wicked and Footloose. She has also appeared in other productions including Hair, The Maiden's Prayer, A Girl Named Dusty, A Midsummer Night's Dream and Rent. Her TV/Film credits include, The Big C, Raising Hope, Law and Order, Cupid and Going the Distance. Admission is $10 per person. For information, contact Dawn Rusinko at [email protected] or call the Parish office at 732-899-1398. Mass with Fr. Pio Mandato This Monday, October 20th, St. Dominic’s Church, 250 Old Squan Rd., Brick, will host Fr. Pio Mandato, who is the Godson of St. Padre Pio, as he celebrates Mass at 7 PM. After Mass, Fr. Pio will offer an individual blessing with the glove of the saint. Holy Innocents Church Eucharistic Adoration Holy Innocents Church, Neptune, has Eucharistic Adoration every Thursday (except Holy Days and holidays) from 9:30 AM to 9 PM. They schedule two people each hour and need help. Please call Carol at 732-904-0305 if you can assist. Invitation from The Knights of the Holy Eucharist Attention, single Catholic men, ages 18-30: The Knights of the Holy Eucharist, a community of consecrated brothers dedicated to fostering reverent devotion to Our Eucharistic Lord, invite you to discern your vocation at their House of Formation, located at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, AL. Learn more at knights.org. Also, the Knights (who have members from around the country) offer hospitality to priests. Any priest who would like to make a private retreat at the Shrine (totally free of charge) can visit priestretreat.com for information or to make reservations. #613 10/19/2014 Pg. 8 Iglesia de “San Marcos” Apostolado Hispano Msgr. Sean P. Flynn, Pastor Rev. Jose Fernandez-Banqueses, Vicario Parroquial [email protected] Teléfono: 732 449-6364 ext. 122 Misa Dominical: Domingo 5:00 PM CONFESIONES: Todos los domingos de 4:00 PM-4:45PM. También pueden llamar a la rectoría en caso de emergencia ext. 122. SACRAMENTO DEL BAUTISMO: Los padres de familia que deseen celebrar el sacramento del Bautismo. Para más información llamar a la oficina ext. 100. CLASES DE RELIGION: Se ofrecen clases de Religión todos los domingos antes y después de la Santa Eucaristía desde los grados: (Pre-k, K hasta el 8th grado). Para los adultos se ofrece RICA en Español. Las inscripciones se llevan a cabo cada año entre los meses Mayo a Septiembre. Para más información llamar a la oficina ext. 100. SACRAMENTO DEL MATRIMONIO: Las parejas que deseen celebrar el Sacramento del Matrimonio, Para más información llamar a la oficina ext. 100. Horario de oficina en Español: Lunes, Martes & Miércoles 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Diana Zuna, Apostolado Hispano [email protected] Teléfono: 732 449-6364 ext. 100 Fax: 732 449-1646 MINISTERIO DE MUSICA: Les invita a las personas que deseen cantar otocar cualquier instrumento musical, les invitamos a que se integren al coro en español de San Marcos, la persona Néstor Román. Vengan a cantar al Señor Jesús. CIRCULO DE ORACION: La Renovación Carismática en el Espíritu Santo "Al Encuentro con Jesús" te invita a que vengas a encontrarte con El Señor Jesús a través de oraciones y alabanzas, ven y gózate en la presencia del Señor, ahora con el Ministerio de Música Carismática: "Sembrando Esperanza." Te esperamos todos los días viernes a las 6:30 PM. No faltes, Cristo te espera Salmo 150! Alabe al Señor todo ser que respire! TRANSPORTACION: Ofrecemos transportación a las personas que viven en Pt Pleasant, Brielle, Manasquan, Sea Girt, Bradley Beach & Belmar durante todo el año. Mandar un texto o llamar los domingos a Diana Zuna al 908-783-4221 antes de las 2:00 PM si necesitas este servicio. Presentación de las Ofrendas para 19 Octubre Evelia García y familia Vigésimo Noveno Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Primera Lectura: Isaías 45, 1. 4-6. El Señor llamó a Ciro, su ungido, para que sometiera a las naciones y desbarataba la potencia de los reyes. “Yo soy el Señor y no hay otro; fuera de mí no hay Dios”. Salmo Responsorial: Salmo 95, 1-10. Aclamen la gloria y el poder del Señor. Segunda Lectura: 1 Tesalonicenses 1, 1-5. Con acciones de amor, fe y esperanza, los tesalonicenses reflejaron la aceptación del evangelio. Pablo dio gracias a Dios por la fe de los tesalonicenses y oró por ellos. Evangelio: Mateo 22, 15-21. Los fariseos buscaron la manera de acusar a Jesús. Le preguntaron si estaba permitido pagar el impuesto al Cesar. Pero Jesús tomó la moneda romana y les dijo: “Den, pues, al César lo que es del César, y a Dios lo que es de Dios”. Lecturas y Calendario para esta Semana 20 Lunes: Memoria opcional de san Pablo de la Cruz. Ef 2:1-10; Sal 100 (99):1b-5; Lc 12:13-21. 21 Martes: Ef 2:12-22; Sal 85 (84):9ab-14; Lc 12:35-38. 22 Miércoles: Memoria opcional de san Juan Pablo II. Ef 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lc 12:39-48. 23 Jueves: Memoria opcional de san Juan Capistrano. Ef 3:14-21; Sal 33 (32):1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19; Lc 12:49-53. 24 Viernes: Memoria opcional de san Antonio María Claret, obispo. Ef 4:1-6; Sal 24 (23):1-4ab, 5-6; Lc 12:54-59. 25 Sábado: Memoria opcional de santa María Virgen. Ef 4:7-16; Sal 122 (121):1-5; Lc 13:1-9. Virtus “Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios” Octubre 21, 2014 La Diócesis de Trenton estará conduciendo un taller de VIRTUS llamado “Protegiendo a los Niños de Dios” el día martes Octubre 21, 6:00 PM en el sótano de la Iglesia. Este taller es solo para catequistas o voluntarios que trabajan con niños y todavía no han asistido. El taller será bilingüe y es solamente para adultos. #613 10/19/2014 Pg. 9