St. Mark’s
Catholic Community
Penance and Abstinence from Meat During Lent?
Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast* on Ash
Wednesday and Good Friday. In addition, all Catholics 24 years of
age and older must abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good
Friday and all the Fridays of Lent.
*Fasting, as explained by the U.S. Bishop means partaking of only
one full meal. Some food, not equaling a full meal is permitted one or
two additional times during a day.
February 22, 2015
Pastor ~ Rev. Ben Uhlenkott
Parochial Vicar ~ Rev. Bruno Mgaya
Weekday Liturgy Schedule
Monday~
Tuesday~
Wednesday~
Thursday~
Friday~
Saturday ~
8 am
8 am
8 am
8 am
8:30 am
8 am
Sunday Liturgy Schedule
Saturday ~ 5 pm
Sunday~8:30 am, 11 am, 5 pm
Anointing of Sick/ End of Life
Sacraments
Baptism~ Class held on the second Saturday of each month at 10 am
Reconciliation~ Saturday~ 3:00 pm
Marriage~ Arrangements must be made four months in advance
914-3472
St. Mark’s Catholic Community
7960 Northview
Boise, ID 83704
www.stmarksboise.org
Parish Office Hours
Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Sunday
9: 30 am -11 am, 12 pm - 1 pm
Parish Schools
St. Mark’s Elementary
375-6654
7503 Northview, Boise, 83704
Mark Hopkins, Principal— www.stmarksboise.com
Phone: 375-6651
Bishop Kelly High School Office
375-6010
Mike Caldwell, Principal—www.bk.org
Fax: 375-3211
Anointing of Sick/ End of Life
914-3472
Rosary Devotions
Rosary for Peace and Evening with Mary
Monday at 7 pm (Adoration Chapel)
Prayer Chain
St. Mark’s has a prayer chain that prays for the needs of
all and would like to pray for you. If you need prayer for
any reason please call Janet Clark at 377-4789, or the
parish office at 375-6651, or email
[email protected]
Parish Office Staff
Business Coordinator
Facilities Maintenance
Finance Administrator
Development Director
Pastoral Associate—Ministries
Office Manager
Chuck Nelson
Sergio Gonzalez
Matt Lee
Deb Miller
Amy Wong-Little
Phyllis Sawyer
Marisela Baca
Faith Formation Directors
Sean Forrest
Thomas Bailey
Wendy Sleisher
Debbie Campbell
Catherine Calovich
24 Hour Eucharistic Adoration
Kathy Webster Coordinator
853-5888
Youth Ministry
Jr. High Youth Ministry
Youth Sacramental Preparation
3-5th Grade Faith Formation
Pre–School Faith Formation
E-mail Addresses
Parish Staff -first initial last name @stmarksboise.org
Music Director and Wedding Coordinator
Katie Pape
[email protected]
Bulletin Items
Bulletin items are due on Friday, 9 days before the
Sunday in which they appear. Please email
announcements to Chuck at: [email protected].
Liturgical Ministries
Outreach Extraordinary Ministers
Dcn. Mike Lowe—559~3752, [email protected]
Extraordinary Ministers
Barry & Jeanne Fitzgerald—376-2624, [email protected]
Lectors
Judy Ditter—376-1056
Ushers
Pat Lind—377-4368,
[email protected]
Greeters
Christine Haener —861-7359, [email protected]
Altar Servers
Mary Pasker—376-9122,
[email protected]
Liturgical Ministry Scheduler
Gayle O’Donnell—939-0871, [email protected]
Food Bank
Development Message
All registered parishioners should have received
a letter this week from the Bishop with a
brochure and pledge form inviting participation
in support of this year’s Idaho Catholic Appeal.
Please complete your pledge form and bring it
to Mass to place in the offertory basket next
weekend or you may mail it directly to the
diocese. Your generosity will allow our Catholic
community to continue the many vital programs
and services that touch the lives of our brothers
and sisters in Christ who need your assistance.
Teresa Taylor
Raoul Johnson
327-0345
Knights of Columbus
[email protected]
Council of Catholic Women
Mary Glenn—345-2723, [email protected]
Funeral Information
Dcn Mike Lowe—559~3752, [email protected]
Megan Heying
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Young Adult Ministry
[email protected]
The St. Mark’s Story
Eucharistic Outreach Ministers
“To be able to bring the Body of Christ to another
person is a humbling and overwhelming experience
and one that can’t truly be described; it must be
lived. “ —Audrey Weiss
Audrey and other St. Mark’s extraordinary ministers
of Holy Communion literally carry Jesus to those
who are not able to travel to the church to attend
Mass. Ministers are provided a brief training with
Deacon Mike Lowe and are then given the beautiful
opportunity to bring the Eucharist to an individual or
multiple recipients in a care facility. The experiences
shared by several Eucharistic ministers are moving
and honest.
I became an Outreach Minister at a local retirement center because I wanted to serve God's people and
the Church … a Communion service once a month started out as a way that I could serve, I learned very
early that I was getting way more out of this than the people that I was serving! The people at the
retirement center are so grateful to have someone come to bring them Holy Communion and for the
fellowship the service provides. I wanted to do something in service for people and have gotten far more
from them than I could possibly bring to them. It has been such a rewarding experience to bring Jesus to
people that can't get to church on a regular basis. —Judy Ditter
I became an Outreach Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion because I saw a need for it posted in
the bulletin for several weeks (maybe even months) in a row. It wasn’t something I looked forward to
doing. But, to provoke my spiritual awareness and growth, I decided to volunteer and make it one of my
“sacrifices”. It has evolved into anything but a sacrifice. I look forward to my Sunday at Morningstar every
month. I enjoy being able to share commentary on the Scripture readings and enjoy the time spent with
my outreach partner. Mostly though – I enjoy the people I have the privilege of serving. They show and
genuinely feel gratitude unlike anything else I have witnessed. —Audrey Weiss
My role in offering Holy Communion to patients and their families at St Al's Hospital is both a highly
emotional and a very rewarding experience. I leave the hospital with an inner peace and thank God for the
opportunity to help do his work. I sometimes wonder if I'm there
for me or for the patients. During my almost three years tenure
in that capacity I have been thanked, kissed, hugged. Smiles
are abundant. As are tears of joy and gratitude. I am frequently
called Sister. Though unworthy of the title, I accept it -hopefully graciously -- with a smile. I have been followed out of
patient rooms by family members who whispered to me how
much they appreciate the comfort I have just given to their
father or mother or sister or brother or child. I've been chased
down the halls by doctors and nurses on Ash Wednesdays
asking if I have the ashes. I am grateful to have the opportunity
to share God's love in such a small way. Pat Rodriguez
To read more stories from St. Mark’s Eucharistic Outreach
ministers, visit our website, www.stmarksboise.org, Ministries
Tab / More / Eucharistic Outreach.
If you are interested in becoming a Eucharistic Outreach
Minister, contact Deacon Mike Lowe,
[email protected], or 208 559 3572.
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Parish Calendar and Upcoming Events
Parish Weekly Calendar
Sunday, February 22, 2015
 8:30 AM Sunday Mass
 8:30 am RCIA Rite of Sending
 9:30 am Photography for Directory
 9:30 am Wellness Fair
 9:30 am Adult Education
 11:00 am Sunday Mass
 11:00 am RCIA Dismissal
 12:30 pm St. Vincent d'Paul
 2:30 pm Youth Ministry
 5:00 pm Sunday Mass
Monday, February 23, 2015
 6:00 am Monday Morning Men's Prayer Group
 8:00 am Daily Mass
 9:00 am Quilters
 10:00 am Daniel Plan
 10:00 am Library Ministry
 1:45 pm Living Stations of the Cross Rehearsal
 6:00 pm Evangelization Music Practice
 6:00 pm Pneuma Dancers
 6:30 pm Walking Towards Eternity - Bible Study
 7:00 pm Evangelization Retreat meeting
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
 8:00 am Daily Mass
 9:00 am Revelation Bible Study
 9:30 am Genesis to Jesus
 1:45 pm Living Stations of the Cross Rehearsal
 6:00 pm Cursillo 4th Day Group
 6:30 pm 11 am Choir Rehearsal
 7:00 pm Legion of Mary
 7:00 pm Stewardship Council
 7:00 pm RCIA
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
 8:00 am Daily Mass
 9:00 am Centering Prayer
 9:00 am Rosary Makers
 10:00 am Jesus With Us Prayer Group
 1:00 pm Foot Clinic
 1:45 pm Living Stations of the Cross Rehearsal
 6:30 pm Photography for Pictorial Directory
 7:00 pm 8:30 am Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, February 26, 2015
 6:00 am Reel Men
 8:00 am Daily Mass
 9:00 am Cursillo - 4th Day Women
 9:02 am St. Mark's Playgroup
 1:45 pm Living Stations of the Cross Rehearsal
 5:30 pm Yoga
 6:00 pm Knights of Columbus
 7:00 pm Jake's Music Ministry
 7:00 pm Great Adventure Bible Study
 7:00 pm Reel Men
Friday, February 27, 2015
 8:30 am St. Mark's School Mass
 9:00 am Creed Sacramental Bible Study
 11:00 am Library Ministry
 1:45 pm Living Stations of the Cross Rehearsal
Saturday, February 28, 2015
 8:00 am Daily Mass
 8:30 am Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
 9:30 am CCW Meetings
 4:00 pm Sat. Eve. Choir Rehearsal
 5:00 pm Sunday Mass
Upcoming Events
WELLNESS FAIR
Sunday, February
9:30 AM – 1 PM
THURSDAY NOON PRAYER REFLECTIONS ON
THE CROSS
Thursday, February 26
12 noon
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Friday, February 27
9:30 AM and 6:30 PM
THURSDAY NOON PRAYER REFLECTIONS ON
THE CROSS
Thursday, March 5
12 noon
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Friday, March 6
9:30 AM and 6:30 PM
THURSDAY NOON PRAYER REFLECTIONS ON
THE CROSS
Thursday, March 12
12 noon
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Friday, March 13
9:30 AM & 6:30 PM
We want to see your
smiling face!
There will be a final opportunity
to have your family
photographed for the pictorial
directory.
Parishioner and photographer,
Bart Cepek has generously
volunteered his time to take a
photo of any families not yet
photographed for the directory.
February 22nd from 9:30 am-2
pm, February 25 from 6:30-8 pm.
th
Lifetouch will charge a $10 fee for submission of the
photo, which will also cover the cost for you to
receive a directory. Please call Amy in the parish
office to schedule your appointment. 375 6651 ext
102
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Parish News and Information
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
Thank you for your response! Only one hour
remains open. Please call Kathy at 853-5888 if you
can fill the Holy Hour of Tuesday midnight – 1 am or
if you can join another Adorer who is now praying
alone. See the full schedule at
http//:stmarksboise.org/adoration.
"The best, the surest and the most effective way of
establishing everlasting peace on the face of the
earth is through the great power of Perpetual
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament."
—St. Pope John Paul II
Lenten Gathering Rite
Beginning this weekend, and for the next 4 weekends, we will be
singing a "Lenten Gathering Rite" instead of an opening hymn. The
congregational parts echo the cantor. The words are: "Gather us in
mercy Lord" and "From the depths we cry to you". The rite
concludes with the Kyrie Eleison which is a slightly different melody.
Follow the cantor.
Renewal…
Recommitment…
On-going Conversion…
ST. MARK’S
EVANGELIZATION RETREAT
MARCH 20, 21, 22
Registrations are now being accepted.
Call Val Allen at 938-3594 or the Parish
Office
Thursday 12:00 Noon Lenten Reflections
with Father Ray Donaldson
Plan to join us in the church at 12:00 noon on all Thursdays of Lent for
Ignatian Contemplation of a Gospel passage describing Jesus' passion
and death; bible study of the passage. Call Phyllis in the parish office
if you have questions, 375-6651.
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Fasting and Prayer
On Friday
Please join us this Wednesday
for fasting and prayer for
end of abortion.
(fasting = one full meal
and two snacks)
(prayer= Mass,
Adoration, Rosary, etc)
Readings for March 1,
2015,
2nd Sunday of Lent
1st Rd.: Gn 22: 1-2, 9a, 10-13,
15-18
R. Ps: Ps 116:10, 15-19
2nd Rd. Rom 8:31b-34
Gospel: Mark 9:2-10
Christian Persecution
Sunday evening, March 1st, we
will be having an evening
discussion about Christian
Persecution. The outline for the
evening will be a short history of
Christian Persecution from the
time of Christ, and then two short
presentations; one by Sr. Pamela,
who works in China with single
mothers and Awfeed, whose
family recently moved from Iraq
because of persecutions. We'll
end the evening with questions
and answers for the presenters
from the audience. The evening
begins immediately following the
Sunday 5 pm Mass. All are
invited, with our youth.
Faith Formation
Pray, Fast, Give
Be conformed to the image of Christ.
Junior High Youth
MANY THANKS to all of our youth and parents who participated in our Mystery Service: Food Bank
Night. Rice, beans and oats were bagged, labeled and sealed at record speed. We filled three times more
than what we had initially planned for our brothers and sisters in need!
Please join us this Wed, Feb 25th from 6:30-8 pm in Donoghue Hall for a Mystery Game Social. We are
looking forward to seeing you and pray that your Lent is a time of growing closer to Jesus!
On the Ride Home
It is the first Sunday in Lent and already we have had almost a week to work on
deepening our faith in God and becoming transformed into His true children! We
look to Jesus and attempt to be more like Him. Talk with your family about what
they know about Jesus and discuss ways in which they can grow to be more like
Him. The Gospel reading from Mark recounts the time when Jesus is driven by
the Holy Spirit into the desert for forty days. After this time, Jesus goes to Galilee
proclaiming “the Kingdom of God is at hand.” Like Jesus, we have forty days to
become better subjects of God’s Kingdom. The first reading from Genesis recounts the covenant God makes
with Noah. God promises never again to devastate the earth with a flood. Who can remember what the sign
of this covenant is? It is the rainbow! We are reminded of this whenever we see the rainbow. When the Flood
happened the Earth was washed clean of the sinfulness which had filled the Earth. By the waters of Baptism
our sins are washed away.
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St. Mark’s Ministries
Council of Catholic Women
 March 2 - Next CCW meeting.
Soup dinner provided by the
board. 6:30 social, 7:00 meeting
and dinner.
 SAVE the DATE - April 11th -
CCW's 35th Annual Fashion
Show, the "No Fashion, Fashion
Show - Wear Your Best
Western" - Ticket sales will start
February 15.
Knights of Columbus Fish Dinner
Spend an evening at St. Mark’s on
Friday, March 13th, starting with a
delicious fish dinner prepared by the
Knights of Columbus from 5:00 to
6:30 followed by a Stations of the
Cross presentation by St. Mark’s
School at 6:30. The cost of the Fish
Dinner is $7.00 for adults, $3.00 for
children (12 and under), or $10.00
at the door. Tickets can be
purchased from the Parish Office, St. Mark’s School Office, after coffee
hour on March 1st, or by calling Ray Forshey at 863-0050. Beer and
wine will be available.
Morning of Reflection at Nazareth April 29
Please join the Interfaith Centering Prayer Ministry for a Morning of
Reflection on the life of Saint Catherine of Siena at Nazareth Retreat
Center. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to
noon. RSVP Ann Marie by Wednesday, April 22 at 323-9251 or email
[email protected].
Annulment Advocate Training
Knights of
Columbus
This is a most rewarding experience for those interested in working with
other Catholics seeking an annulment of a former marriage. To register,
contact Mark Raper at the Office of Canonical Affairs at 344-1344.
Council Meetings
†
Next Business Meeting:
Mar 12th, St. Mark’s @ 7 pm.
†
Next Social:
Feb. 26th, Pinnacle Grill.
Upcoming Degree Ceremonies
Upcoming Events
† Annual Knight’s of Columbus
Fish Dinner on Friday, March
13 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
Knights’ Medical Equipment
Call Dale at 888-3782
Wanted: Lectors
Are you interested in becoming a lector? If you are
please contact Judy Ditter at 376-1056 or email me
at [email protected]
Story Link Prison Ministry Needs Your Help
The Story Link Prison Ministry is in need of
SPIRITUAL BOOKS for the prisoners to read to their
children. We can always use Dr. Seuss books.
Books can be new or gently used and for children
ages 2-10 years. Please place the books in the BOX
that is on the table in the hall near the church office.
Thank You and God Bless.
For more information contact: Kathy McGinley
[email protected] or Mary Ann Kojis [email protected]
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Parish News and Information
Northview READY! Spring parent class!
April 18--Saturday morning--9:30 to 11:00 at St. Mark's Church
ALL NEW:
reading and language experiences
 math activities
 emotional development targets
 classes for ages 0 to 1 or 1 to 2
 child care provided
 cost--$25
Give your child the head start needed for success!
Sign up today at [email protected] or call the church office--375-6651.
Students and Schools
NOTES FROM THE COUNSELOR—2nd Internet safety rule: "Supervise use of all internet
enabled devices" Keep your child's computer in an open area of your home. Monitor other
points of internet access including your child's cell phone, portable music device, gaming
device, and PDA. The Girl Scouts have the rule that "If you would not do that or go there with
your mom looking over your shoulder at it; don't go there or don't do that." It is a good basic
guideline to keep your kids safe and healthy on line. If you want more information you can
call Phyllis at St. Mark's Church and get the entire rules and tools book for $5. Call 3756651. Or you can get the full program, book, DVD from "Enough is Enough" at
www.enough.org or www.internetsafety101.org.
—Joe Lipetzky Psy.D.
St. Mark’s School Calendar
March 20 (Fri.)
March 23-27 (Mon.-Fri.)
April 3 (Fri.)
April 6 (Mon.)
April 24 (Fri.)
May 25 (Mon.)
End of Third Quarter - (12:00 dismissal)
Spring Break - No School
Good Friday – No School
Easter Monday – No School
Progress Reports – Full Day of School
Memorial Day - No School
Bishop Kelly High School Calendar
Mar. 5 (Thu)
Mar. 6 (Fri)
Mar 12 (Thu)
Mar. 13 (Fri)
End of Third Quarter
Service Learning Day
Noon Dismissal – Parent/Teacher Conf. 4-6, 6:30-8:00
No School – Faculty Retreat
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MT. 9:9
As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post.
He said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him.
2015
...in serving those most in need.
As we begin the 2015 Idaho Catholic
Appeal, prayerfully consider the Lord’s
call to Follow Me, participate, and
make a difference in the lives of those
we serve.
Now, more than ever, your support is
critical to more than 20 centralized
diocesan ministries and programs that
serve our parishes and schools throughout Idaho.
Imagine what we can accomplish if
everyone gives – imagine what we can
accomplish if YOU give!
Imagine what we can accomplish if everyone gives.
Imagine what we can accomplish if YOU give!
Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise
1501 S. Federal Way, Suite 400
Boise, Idaho 83705
208-342-1311
For more information or to donate online, go to www.CatholicIdaho.org
Around the Valley
Sacred Heart Parish Mission
Pope Francis is shaking and waking up the Catholic Church from top to bottom. He is calling us back to that
original simplicity, joy, boldness, passion and compassion that marked the first followers of Jesus. Join us on
March 2, 3, & 4 at 7:00 pm at Sacred Heart (811 S. Latah St.) in Faith Hall as Thomas Smith presents an
exploration of The Joy of the Gospel. All Treasure Valley parishes are welcome to attend.
Jesuit Speaker Series
On Monday, February 23 at 7 pm, Fr. Gary Smith, S.J. the author of Street Journal, Radical Compassion and
They Come Back Singing and currently working on the streets of Portland, Oregon, will be leading a
discussion titled "Walking With the Poor." It will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Student Center at Boise State
University. Free and all are welcome. Reception to follow. For more information call 343-2128 or email
[email protected].
Monthly All Abilities Mass
Msgr. Andy Schumacher’s People with Special Abilities Mass. It is time again for our monthly all abilities
Mass with MSGR Schumacher. The Mass will be on Sunday March 1, 2015, at 1:00 pm at St. Paul’s BSU
Newman Center (1915 University Drive). If you have any questions please feel free to contact Debbie
Snodgrass at (208) 867-4130 or email at [email protected].
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
You are invited to the 58th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Sunday, March 15th, 2015 at Our Lady of
Good Counsel Hall, Mountain Home from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm. Join us for fellowship, entertainment and
raffles. Dinner and raffle tickets will be available at the door. For more information please contact Helen
Lindsey at 208-598-1317. Hope to see you there!
BK Irish Dinner Theater
Bishop Kelly High School music department is putting on an Irish Dinner Theater. Feb. 28th at 6:30 pm at Our
Lady of the Rosary. Win a trip to Paris. Pre-sale tickets are $10 / Adults and $5 / Kids. At the door $12 /
Adults and $7 / Kids. For questions email Lisa Cooper at [email protected]
Advertiser of the week
James P. Kaufman
342-4591
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