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Bristol Borough
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St. Mark Parish Site
St. Mark Parish
St. Mark Parish Site
1025 Radcliffe Street
Bristol, PA 19007
St. Ann Worship Site
Dorrance & Pond Streets
Bristol, PA 19007
St. Mark Rectory:
215-788-2493
St. Mark Parish Office: 215-788-2319
St. Mark School:
215-785-0973
St. Ann Worship Site
St. Mark Parish Staff
Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe
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November 23, 2014
Rev. Dennis M. Mooney – Pastor
Rev. Samuel A. Verruni – Parochial Vicar
Mary Leonhauser - C.R.E.
Fred Perazzelli - Business Manager
Joy Walker - Music Director
Maria Sanson - School Principal
Erin Melling - School Secretary
Mary Walker - Parish Secretary
Sue Duffy - Gift Card Program Coordinator
Gianina Arriaga-Sagolla - Spanish Ministry
Maria Berrocal - RCIA (Spanish)
Christmas Concert at Immaculata
Immaculata presents its annual Christmas concert on
Sunday, December 7, at 3:00 p.m. in Alumnae Hall
on the campus of Immaculata University. The
Immaculata University Chorale, conducted by Regina
Gordon, Ed.D., joins the Symphony in performing
festive music and classic holiday carols by John
Rutter, George Frideric Handel, Mark Hayes, and
many others. The concert concludes with a sing-along
of the Hallelujah Chorus. Gehring, music director and
conductor for the Immaculata Symphony, Chester
County Pops Orchestra, West Chester Band, and the
Immaculata University Concert Band, is an active
conductor, pianist, and educator. He is a frequent
guest conductor of various honor/festival bands and
orchestras throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware. He
recently earned a Master of Music Performance
degree in orchestral conductingCost for the concert is
$10 and free for children under the age of 12. Seating
is available on a first come, first served basis. More
information and tickets are available by calling 610647-4400, ext. 3473. Tickets are also available by
mail to Immaculata Symphony, 1145 King Road,
Immaculata, PA, 19345-0703, with checks made
payable to Immaculata Symphony. Immaculata
University
is
a
Catholic,
comprehensive,
coeducational institution of higher education, located
on the Main Line between Malvern and Exton, 20
miles west of Philadelphia.
www.saintmarkchurch.net
Baptism - In English, fourth Sunday of the month at 12:00 noon.
In Spanish, first Sunday of the month. To register for Pre-Jordan
class, call 215.788.8948 (English) or 215.788.3367 (Spanish).
Catholic Daughters, St. Mark Court - Meetings are held the
second Thursday of the month in the School Hall at 6:30 pm.
CCD for grades K through 6 - Monday 6:25 pm to 7:45 pm, St.
Mark School, September through May. 215.964.7761.
Devotions - Peace Rosary, Monday to Friday before 8:00 am
Mass. Blessed Mother Novena, Tuesday after 8:00 am Mass.
Divine Mercy Chaplet – Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.
Gift Card Line - Call 215.788.7266.
Hospitality Sunday - First Sunday of each month from
September through June in the School Hall following Sunday
morning Masses. Not held in July and August.
Mass Schedule
Church: Saturday Vigil - 5:00 pm
Sunday - 7:30 am, 9:00 am (Spanish), 1045 am
Weekdays, Monday through Friday - 8:00 am
Holy Days - 8:00 am, 12:00 pm, 6:30 pm
Holy Day Vigil - 6:30 pm (Spanish)
Worship Site: Sunday - 10:30 am
Tuesday - 7:00 pm Mass and Devotion
Holy Days – 9:00 am
Matrimony - To make arrangements, call the Rectory at 215.
788.2493 at least nine months prior to your intended date. No
Friday weddings.
Parish Office - Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. Call
215.788.2319.
Parish Christmas Cards
This year, St Mark Parish is offering Christmas Cards
for sale. There is a beautiful picture of the St. Mark
Church Altar taken last Christmas with a religious
inscription inside.
The cards are boxed in quantities of 25 with envelopes
included. And they are available with the Christmas
message in English or in Spanish. A box of 25 cards and
envelopes sells for $10. The cards will be sold after all
Masses and may also be purchased at the parish office.
Help support St Mark Parish and send out a lovely
Christmas greeting by purchasing your cards this year
from our parish. Get yours now as they are going fast.
Penance-Confession - Saturdays, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) - Tuesday, 7:30
pm to 8:30 pm, Parish Center, September through May. For
information, call 215.964.7761.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) in Spanish Thursdays, 6:45 pm to 8:15 pm, Parish Center.
Sacrament of Anointing - Available to anyone of advanced age
or serious illness. Please call the Rectory at 215.788.2493.
Sodality - Third Saturday of each month, meeting in Parish
Center following 8:00 am Prayer Service and Communion.
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Please Pray for the Sick of Our Parish
November 30 through December 6
Sanctuary Light
Leighton Westerman Martin Llobrera Emily
Dougherty John Fuoco Luke O’Brien Paul Sanko
Mrs. James Risley Mary McDermott Nicholas Mela
Rose Rago John Finley Nelson Rivera Rumita
Rivera Sue Whyno Alvardo Melendez Tom Corvin
Frank Iskra Lorraine Cullen Linda Dugack Tim
Leah Emma Alullo Bonnie Marshall Charles Zak
Patrick Haney Karen Leah Jim Coles Minion
Ramirez Fred Melendles F. Carrozel Rosado Kati
Melendes Sharon Beck Rosemary Kelley Eleanor
Connelly Anthony Riffert Frank Morales Mittie
Moore
In Memory of Vince Nocito
Requested by Dot and Bill Wallick
Bread and Wine Offering
Gift Card News
We now have the following gift cards in $10.00
increments. These are available from our vendor for
a limited time only: Barnes & Noble $5.00, Movies
$10.00 and Target $10.00.
King George gift
certificates are not available. We are waiting for the
new owners to take over to find out if they are
interested in participating in our gift card program.
Gift cards are available on Monday through Friday
during the hours of 9:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the parish
office, and during weekend masses at the parish site.
Plan on doing your Christmas shopping through our
gift card program.
Celebrate Christmas with the Seminarians
Join the Seminarians of Saint Charles to celebrate the
Advent and Christmas seasons! The entire day is free!
This year, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary is
combining its annual Open House and Christmas.
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BERMUDA CRUISE NEWS FLASH!! Celebrity
Cruise Lines is offering a "123 GO “promotion
through DECEMBER 30. For our June 7-14, 2015,
cruise, you can choose between a FREE CLASSIC
BEVERAGE PACKAGE (incl. wine & spirits),
PREPAID
GRATUITIES,
or
ONBOARD
CREDIT when booking an ocean-view or higher
category. Contact Helen Younglove at 215-788-9408
or Grand American Tours at 1-800-423-0247 (or
website www.grandamericantours.com).
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Weekly Food Collection
Thank you for supporting the Bristol Borough
Community Food Bank. Your weekly donations have
helped to feed many families in need. Please leave
donated items in the sacristy or the parish office.
Personal hygiene items are greatly needed such as
soap, laundry soap, dish soap, shampoo, shower gels,
toothpaste and other personal items, for questions,
please call Carl White at 215.788.7128 or Michele
Wade at 215.788.6429.
Tours of the Seminary begin at 1:00 pm with
the last available tour at 3:00
pm. Seminarians will guide visitors through
the historic buildings to view sacred art,
common areas and more. Included will be the
Christmas crèches on display in the Ryan
Memorial Library featuring dozens of Nativity
scenes from around the world.
Refreshments are provided after the tours.
The Christmas concert begins at 4:00 pm and
will feature the musicians and choir of Saint
Catholic Daughters - St. Mark Sodality
Christmas Luncheon
To be held on Sunday, December 7 from Noon to
3:00 pm at the King George II Inn in Bristol. Entrée
Choices are:
London Broil
Chicken Marsala
Salmon
Tickets are $25 per person. For reservations, call
Helen Raymond at 215.788.1206 or Lorraine
Hoffman at 215-788-7022. All are cordially invited.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Televised Mass
Every Sunday Morning at 5:30AM WPVI-TV Ch. 6
It will be rebroadcast each Sunday at the following
times: 9AM DT-2 Channel 6 digital
10AM La Salle University 56
5PM DT –2 Channel 6 digital
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Mass Intentions
Preparing for the World Meeting of Families!
Special Advent Mass
Join us Sunday evening as Archbishop Charles J.
Chaput, OFM Cap. blesses and distributes small replicas
of the official World Meeting of Families Holy Family
iconic painting to every household in attendance. Mass
begins at 6:30PM and will be preceded by a Holy Hour
for the Family and Confessions at 5:30PM.
Saturday, November 29th , 2014
1st Sunday of Advent
5:00 pm
7:30 am
Joseph &Anna Pollack requested by Theresa
& Tom Keuper
Charles & Mary McGrath requested by the
Corrigan Family
Sunday, November 30th , 2014
James Brannigan requested by Mary Ann
Krumm
Joseph Pollock requested by Kim & Kate
Joseph Diamond and Gloria Molina requested
by Ida and Victor Rivera o
Mike Riccio requested by Fran Riccio
DiLissio Brothers requested by Carmella
Stephen & Jennie Wisinski requested by
Daughter, Maryann and Family
Carol McLaughlin requested by Natalie and
Dave Marucci
Lawrence Delaney, Jr. requested by Family
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH
We offer opportunities for people seeking more 9:00 am
information about the Catholic Faith, the Sacraments 10:30am
and living a Christian Life. These opportunities are for
adults who would like to inquire about following Jesus
and becoming a member of the Catholic Church, or, if
10:45am
you are already a baptized Christian, would like to
become a Catholic, or if you are already baptized
Catholic, and would like to receive Confirmation and
Holy Communion. There are many people like yourself
Monday, December 1st 2014
inquiring and we are ready to answer your questions.
8:00 am
Dorothy Camisa requested by Dave Follin
Mary Kowal requested thTom & Laura Wallick
Please contact the rectory at 215-788-2493 or Mary
Leonhauser at 215-964-7761.
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2014
November 30, 2014
8:00 am
Wm. Gross requested by Dave Follin
Dear Friends in Christ,
7:00 pm
Violet Sagolla requested by Mrs. Eugene Fields
Our Holy Fatheer, Pope Francis, reminds all of us that
Vincent Nocita requested by George Pirollo
the call to live out the Gospel message involves
Wednesday, December 3rd 2014
dedication, commitment and sacrifice. Of course,
8:00 am
Claire Mooney requested by Mooney Family
such evangelical witness is actualized as we
unselfishly meet the needs of our brothers and sisters
Thursday, December 4th 2014
8:00 am
Madeline Farruggio requested by George &
in common human endeavors. Whether it is in
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educatio, caring for the sick, comforting the
abandoned or just uplifting one another with a sense
Friday, December 5th . 2014
of help. All this makes Jesus’ challenge a reality.
8:00 am
Matthew and Richard Farrell requested by
Complementing the active apostolate, God’s saving
Joan David
grace is powerfully demonstrated by religious living
Saturday, December 6th , 2014
in several forms of consecrated life. Each year the
2nd Sunday of Advent
Retirement Fund for Religious Collection offers the
5:00 pm
Ann Riley requested by Noreen
faithful an opportunity both of appreciation for
Ferry Family, Joe Jack ,Florence and Rita
service rendered over the years by our religious, and
requested by Mary Ann Budd
also of assistance for their present needs. Considering
Sunday, December 7th , 2014
the median age of religious in many communities and
acknowledging the limitations of their financial
7:30 am
AOH requested by AOH
Rose Tosti requested by Kip and Kate McCue
resources, this yearly collection has become
9:00 am
Gloria Molina requested by Hector & Evelin
increasingly important and necessary. We recognize
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that our American Catholic Church owes a debt of
10:30am
Grandson, Evann Gupta requested by Locko
sincere gratitude to our religious men and woman for
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their manifold labors and success. As Archbishop, I
Francena & Harry Sutterley requested by Fran
Riccio
commend all of our consecrated religious to your
Madeline Farruggio requested by Emma
prayerful rmemberance, and urge that you support
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generously to the Retirement Fund for Religious
10:45am
Carolyn Pizzullo requested by Debbie Moran
Collection, scheduled for December 6-7, 20114. May
and Tim
the Lord’s loving grace astain us and grant us peach.
Madeline Farruggio requested by Margaret
Scordia
Gratefully in the Lord Jesus Christ,
Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.
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