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December 7, 2014
Catholic Church
Tomorrow, Monday,
Dec. 8th is a Holy Day
of Obligation for the
Immaculate Conception
of the Blessed Virgin
Mary, the Patroness of
the United States.
No Vigil Mass.
Masses at
7:30 AM & 11 AM.
Coat drive
photos inside!
Msgr. Sean P. Flynn, Pastor
Rev. Jose Fernandez-Banqueses,
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Maynard Nagengast, OSB,
and Rev. Bernard N. Mohan
(Visiting Priests)
Deacon Michael Keary
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
Our rectory hours
Monday thru Friday 8 AM-12:00 PM
1 PM-3 PM (Tuesdays until 6 PM)
215 Crescent Pkwy, Sea Girt, NJ 08750
Phone 732-449-6364 Fax 732-449-1646
Web www.stmarkseagirt.com
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Mass Intentions
Monday, December 8
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
7:30 AM † Michael Oates, Jr.
† White Babies
† John and Joyce Sheridan
11:00 AM † 3rd Anniv. John F. Burke, Sr.
† Emory C. and Elizabeth A. Smith
† Dr. Lisa Marie Calderone Stuart
Tuesday, December 9
Family
Family
Stan and Lorraine Ciemniecki
Janet Holsey
Betsy Smith
Introcaso Family
St. Juan Diego
7:30 AM † Mary McCluskey
† Florence Colford
† George Edward Meehan, Jr.
11:00 AM Living & Deceased Social Concerns
Estate
Ertle and Sullivan Families
Betsy Smith
Wednesday, December 10
7:30 AM † Rita Venezia
† Jane Rainis
† Victor Bini
11:00 AM † Sister Anne Powers
Special Intention Charlene Hanson
† Martin Brennan
Carley and Reuel Stanley
Elmer and Peggy Matthews
Mary Lenihan
Family
Family
Ernie and Ginny Westphal
Thursday, December 11
7:30 AM † Agnes and May O'Brien
† David Krako
† Anne Marie Middleton
11:00 AM † Stephan and Michael Dushnick
† Christopher O'Sullivan
† Mary Collinson
Friday, December 12
Our Lady of Guadalupe
7:30 AM † Josephine and Tom Santella
† Jack Jones
† Jack Weir
11:00 AM † Mary and Vincent J. Brennan, Sr.
† Helen G. Malloy
† Timothy J. Sweeney
Saturday, December 13
Kathleen Santella
Margaret Azzarella
Mark and Connie Duffy
Marilyn and Bob Healey
Family
Kathleen and Brian Fitzpatrick
St. Lucy
7:30 AM Special Intention Joseph and Taylor White
† John Gildea
† Msgr. William J. Carton
4:30 PM † Gerald Healey
† “Jackie” Connors
† Thomas J. Kitrick
Sunday, December 14
Ellin O'Brien
Pat and Ron Langell
Family
Family
Mary Frickenhaus
Pat McLaughlin
Family
Family
Family
Family
Hamell Family
Brian and Mary Reilly
Third Sunday in Advent
8:00 AM For the People of the Parish
10:00 AM † Norbert VanBergen
† Robert A. Zampieri, Sr.
† Judie Langan
12:00 PM † Maroon Abraham
† Margaret Murray
† Robert Francis Rossiter, Sr.
5:00 PM † Cervando Garnica
† Delfina Martinez
VanBergen Family
Heilmann Family
Rissy and Catherine
Millie and Sally Abraham
Family
Jim and Ginny Mulvihill
Nieces and Nephews
Diego Angel
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It’s Time to Rediscover
Michael Kelly is a well-known
author and speaker who
challenges all of us in his
book, “Rediscover
Catholicism” to be the “best
versions of ourselves” as
Catholic men and women.
Kelly highlights the essence
of authentic Catholic
spirituality while addressing
some of the most important
questions we face today as
individuals and as a Church.
What are we here for? What is the meaning and
purpose of life? What is your essential purpose?
Christianity is the moral foundation upon which
America and many other nations were built. Catholicism
was responsible for many wonderful things including the
development of both health care and educational systems
that were previously only available to the wealthiest
people.
Today, the Catholic Church operates over 200
colleges and universities and over 600 hospitals in the
United States alone and many more worldwide.
Our Church has consistently been the most visible
defender of human rights across the globe. Although we
have much to be proud of within our Church and its
long history, there have been many challenges and
Second Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Behold, the Lord GOD comes with
might, and his arm rules for him.
Psalm 85:9-14 Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet;
righteousness and peace will kiss each other.
2 Peter 3:8-14 The Lord is not slow about his promise as
some count slowness, but is forbearing toward you, not
wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach
repentance.
Mark 1:1-8 Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths
straight.
difficulties over the years. We see there is considerable
disillusionment and doubt in the minds of many
Catholics with attendance at Sunday Mass at an all-time
low.
It is the responsibility of all good Catholics like you
and me to come together, embrace our faith and
recapture the Catholic spirit that Jesus created and his
disciples introduced to the rest of the world.
Learn about the Seven Pillars of Catholic
Spirituality. Longing for more out of life? Struggling to
see what faith has to do with everyday life?
Get energized, educated and inspired. We will be
distributing this gift to parishioners during our
upcoming Christmas Masses and celebrations.
Central to the beauty and richness of the Faith
is that it is constantly in need of being
rediscovered.
Not because it changes, because we
change. Who we are and the
circumstances of our lives are
constantly evolving and so a
truth that we passed over a
year ago may prove to be
completely transformaƟve
today.
What’s Inside?
Christmas Wreath Sale ...........................................
CCD Bake Sale Next Weekend ..............................
Advent Penance Services .........................................
Coat & Toy Drive Photos .......................................
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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]
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Next Weekend’s Liturgical Minister Schedule
Dec. 13/14
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
Patrick Ahern
Usher needed
Richard Siderko
Harry Dunne
Ed Robinson
Usher needed
James Revel
Jim Mulvihill
Brendan Heslin
Usher needed
Juan Carlos
Gilberto Ávila
Anastasio Paz
José L. Hernández
Readers
Dennis Lynch
Matt Grogan
Todd Leonhardt
Ann Carville
Martha Rojas
Julia Alvarado
Extraordinary
Ministers of
the Eucharist
Lynn Jelliff
Ken Jelliff
Kathy Kokes
Margaret Azzarella
Anna Nuzzi
Marianne Sheridan
Maria Checton
MaryEllen McNamara
Cirenia Garcia
Olga Astorga
Carlos Medina
Altar Servers
James Mele
Ellen Gallagher
Jack Ramina
Ian Leonhardt
Thomas Leonhardt
Ellie Moonan
Lessly Lazaro
Christian Gonzalez
Kelly Medina
Brianana Alvarado
Sally Tamayo
Sandra Jiménez
Cynthia Louro
Organ/cantor
Margaret Price
Organ/cantor
Victoria Gathmann
Breath of Life
Pam Pertgen
Organ/cantor
Néstor Román
Espíritu de Vida
Cantors/
Choirs
Jean Cain and Marianne Sheridan
Altar Ladies
Readings for the Week
Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12;
Lk 1:26-38
Tuesday: Is 40:1-11; Ps 96:1-3, 10ac, 11-13; Mt 18:12-14
Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30
Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9, 10-13ab; Mt 11:11-15
Friday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab;
Jdt 13:18b-e, 19: Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings
from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712
Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19;
Mt 17:9a, 10-13
In Loving Remembrance
We ask your prayers for our beloved parishioners,
family members and friends who have recently died,
especially Carlos Vicente Zuna, Stephen Bohacik
and Edward Gaffney Sr. 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 Pray for Our Military on Active Duty
Cpl. Ian Michael Rivera, USMC, Staff Sgt. Carmen
Maffucci, USAF, IS First 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
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.
NoƟce of Upcoming Second CollecƟon: On the
weekend of December 13th and 14th, the annual
collecƟon for the ReƟrement Fund for Religious will
take place in all the churches of the Trenton Diocese.
Cover photo: Christmas Tree illustraƟon is available at
123rf.com.
Notice of Early Bulletin deadlines: As we enter the
holiday season, bulletin submissions are due early.
Please submit all columns and announcements as early
as possible. Some are due two or three weeks in advance
during December.
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Parish News and Upcoming Events
Advent Penance Services
There are two upcoming Advent Penance Services in
our area on Wednesday, December 17th:
The Ascension Church in Bradley Beach at 3 PM
St. Elizabeth’s in Avon at 7 PM
Prayers for Healing
Patrick Wypler
Charlene Hanson
Virginia Barnes
Michael Sheridan
Anne Fleming
Enedina Marquez
Richard McCarthy
Maralyn McKeon
Ken Hauck
Don Healy
George Lister
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.
Order at St. Nick’s Celebration!
This Week at a Glance
CCD Bake Sale Next Weekend
Maureen Machirella has been a CCD teacher at
St. Mark’s for many years, a sponsor of our website,
and reless missionary to the poor in Peru. All
proceeds of next weekend’s bake sale go to
Maureen’s mission. But before you take a tasty treat
home, come downstairs and meet Maureen while she
shares her experiences
helping others. She will
also have a table of cra s
made by Peruvian women.
Buy a beau ful and realis c
alpaca stuffed animal for
your na vity scene or
purchase handmade
ornaments and stocking
stuffers.
Weekend, December 6/7
CYO Christmas wreath sale helps many worthy
charities–Madonna House, Good Counsel Homes, etc.
$25 donation for a fresh evergreen wreath.
Second collection is for our Diocesan assessment.
Thank you for your generosity!
Holy Name Sunday. Join members for coffee and
breakfast treats downstairs after 8 AM Mass.
Nursing ministry will conduct blood pressure
screenings after all weekend Masses except 12 noon.
St. Nick celebration after 10 AM Mass. Children
should leave a shoe downstairs before Mass.
Monday, December 8 Immaculate Conception
Holy Day of Obligation. Masses at 7:30 AM and
11 AM. There is no vigil Mass.
Next Weekend, December 13/14
CCD Bake Sale after Sunday 10 AM and 12 Noon
Masses supports Peruvian mission. See details on left.
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CYO News by Mary Reilly, CYO Director
Many thanks to all who donated so generously to
Operation Christmas Socks. The Missionaries of Charity
sisters will be delivering these socks and hard candies to
local prisons on Christmas Day. A special thanks to
Patrick and Desirae Walsh who spearhead this project
every year.
Sunday, Dec. 6-7. Christmas Wreath sale after all
Masses. Donation for each wreath is $25. This annual
fundraiser supports many wonderful charities.
Sunday, Dec. 7: 7:30-9 PM. CYO Christmas party.
Please bring a $5 wrapped gift to exchange with another
CYO member. Seniors bring refreshments.
Sunday, Dec. 14: 5 PM to 6:15 PM. Christmas Caroling
at Care One at Wall, Highway 138. Please dress
“Christmas-y.” Permission slip required.
A Blessed Advent to all!!!
Photo caption: CYO members help prepare
meals at the soup kitchen at Trinity Church on
Asbury Avenue. Their help was so much
appreciated that they were asked to come back
over the busy Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Community Activities
An Irish Christmas: A Musical Celebration
On Thursday, December 18th, departing from Spring
Lake train station at 3:30 PM, join a bus trip to the
upper west side of NYC to Symphony Space, for a
mirthful evening of storytelling, dancing and seasonal
music of the Christmas season. Tickets are $95 for rear
orchestra concert seats. Dinner is on your own at
suggested restaurants. A list will be provided when you
call or register. Call Catherine Branch at Sherry Callahan
Travel, Sea Girt, at 732-449-9155. Ireland at Christmas.
Nothing quite like it!
Spring Lake Theater: Scrooge
A family Christmas tradition in Spring Lake for over
30 years, the Spring Lake theater is once again presenting
“Scrooge.” Beginning Friday, December 5th , there are
matinees and evening performances through Saturday,
December 20th. A lavish production, filled with beautiful
moments, the show has been selling out for over thirty
years. It is a perfect way to get “into the spirit” of the true
meaning of Christmas. The Spring Lake Community
House is never more beautiful than at Christmastime.
There are evening and matinee performances. Tickets are
available by visiting www.springlaketheatre.com or by
calling 732-449-4530. The Spring Lake Community
House is handicap accessible.
Recycling Computers and Electronics
If you receive new computers or electronics this
Christmas, consider donating your old ones to a local,
veteran-owned small business, LogTech Inc., 2271
Landmark Place, Wall (located near Atlantic Ave and
Rt. 34). This company recycles computers and electronics
for distribution to the Wounded Warriors and Purple
Heart. Computer hard drives undergo a certified secure
data destruction process so you do not need to run
programs or remove the drives before donating. Cell
phones are donated to battered women’s shelters.
LogTech follows the R2 standard and their e-waste
solutions meet the highest standards.
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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 Diciembre 7
Sofía Lazo y familia
Segundo Domingo de Adviento
Lecturas y Calendario para esta Semana
Primera Lectura: Isaías 40, 1-5; 9-11. Hablando de
parte de Dios, Isaías dijo: “Consuelen consuelen a mi
pueblo, dice nuestro Dios, Hablen al corazón de
Jerusalén y dígale…”
Salmo Responsorial: Salmo 84, 9ab. 11-14. Muéstranos,
Señor, tu misericordia y danos tu salvación.
Segunda Lectura: 2 Pedro 3, 8-14. El Señor no quiere
que todos perezcan, sino que se arrepientan y se salven.
Llegara, sin embargo, el día del Señor, como un ladrón.
Por eso, esfuércense para que del Dios los halle sin
mancha ni culpa.
Evangelio: Marcos 1, 1-8. Haciendo cumplir la profecía,
Juan apareció en el desierto como mensajero,
preparando el camino del Señor y proclamando el
bautismo de conversión.
8 Lunes: Solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción de la
Santísima Virgen María. Gn 3:9-15, 20; Sal 98 (97):1-4;
Ef 1:3-6, 11-12; Lc 1:26-38.
9 Martes: Memoria opcional de san Juan Diego
Cuauhtlatoatzin. Is 40:1-11; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 10ac, 11-13;
Mt 18:12-14.
10 Miércoles: Is 40:25-31; Sal 103 (102):1-4, 8, 10;
Mt 11:28-30.
11 Jueves: Memoria opcional de san Dámaso I.
Is 41:13-20; Sal 145 (144):1, 9, 10-13ab; Mt 11:11-15.
12 Viernes: Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.
Zec 2:14-17 o Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18b-e, 19:
Lc 1:26-38 o Lc 1:39-47.
13 Sábado: Memoria de santa Lucía. Sir 48:1-4, 9-11;
Sal 80 (79):2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13.
Estudio de las Lecturas del Domingo con el Padre José
Miércoles, de 7:00-8:30 PM
en clases del sótano
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