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The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
June 7, 2015
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One Strong Family United in Christ
Domine Non Sum Dignus
A Strong Family Story…
Fr. Humberto Palomino, P.E.S.
Pastor of the Church of St. Mark
In a sermon given by Fr Ronald Knox, a
convert from Anglicanism, he has
something very interesting to say to each of us about the Eucharist and
the way we are to receive this great gift. He explains that “there is one
moment during the Mass, just about the Domine non sum dignus (Lord, I am not
worthy…), when the priest, if he is not careful, catches sight of his own features
reflected in the paten…at that sacred moment an alien thing intrudes upon his
thoughts, the sight of his own features…it is the kind of distraction that he can make
good use of. Because he will do well to consider the contrast between what he sees
on the paten, and what he meant (and is meant) to see there. He looked there to
catch sight of a sinless Victim; he caught sight, instead, of a sinful priest. Domine
non sum dignus – how can this be worthy to receive that?”
Today we celebrate the feast of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus
Christi). It’s a day when we remember the institution of the Sacrament of Holy
Communion at the Last Supper. It is a day for us to re-evaluate the way we see the
Holy Eucharist, and to affirm our belief in the True Presence of Christ there – body,
blood, soul and divinity.
“I Am With You Always” Before ascending into heaven, our Lord promised, “Behold, I am with you always,
until the end of the age.” [Mt 28: 20] This was no empty promise! Christ, true God
and true man, transformed bread and wine into His body and blood and gave the
apostles and their successors the power to make Christ present in the Eucharist. His
love makes itself present to us every day, throughout the entire world, in the
Eucharist.
Continued on Page 2
Upcoming Events
Parish Center Closed—Staff Training
Sacred Heart of Jesus, Masses at 10:00am & 7:00pm
Young Adults Half Day Retreat, Adoration Chapel, 9:00am-1:00pm
Men’s Soccer Night, Gymnasium, 7:00-9:00pm
Confirmation Reception, Carolyn Hall, 12:00-2:00
June 8
June 12
June 13
June 13
June 14
Confirmed in the Holy Spirit
Congratulations to
our
St
Mark’s
confirmation
candidates!
After
months
of
preparation, we have arrived at the
big day! They will be anointed with
the holy chrism oil this afternoon at
the Cathedral of Saint Paul. Please
keep them in your prayers:
Reina Balley
Cameron Barrett
Emmett Bell
Grace Dodge
Alice Erickson
Siggy Erickson
Ben Gallaher
Carmen Heimpel
Israel Higuera
Jefferson Howard
Anthony Kieser
Claire Little
Michael Marrone
Elliott McDonough
Joe Mischke
David Nadeau
Continued on Page 3
All God’s children are welcome to this sacred place and liturgy. The Catholic understanding of Holy Communion as the very Body and Blood of
Jesus Christ limits the reception of the Holy Eucharist to those who share our faith and are united in discipleship within the life of the Church.
Our brothers and sisters of other faiths are invited to come forward to receive a blessing at this time. Please indicate the desire to do so by
crossing arms over the chest.
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Spiritually Speaking - continued from page 1
Mass Readings
It is a miracle of God’s grace, but also points to the power of
a “yes” or a “no”. Imagine if Mary had said “no” instead of
“yes”. The Eucharist begins with God’s “yes” to saving
mankind from sin, and He chose to depend on the “yes” of
Mary to fulfill His plan. He asks for our “yes” as well –
never demanding, but always inviting. Like any love story,
Jesus offers His love and asks for ours in return. Our “yes”
is what it takes to bring completion to God’s love in us.
Today’s Readings: (LC #701) Ex 24: 3-8; Heb 9: 11-15;
Mk 14: 12-16, 22-26
That completion will reach its fullness in heaven. In our
gospel for today, Jesus says, “I shall not drink again the fruit
of the vine until the day when I drink it new in the kingdom
of God.” The Eucharist and the Mass are a foretaste and
foreshadowing of that banquet that will be celebrated with
Christ at the end of time, when the Kingdom of God is
established in its fullness. [Eucharisticum Mysterium, n
32] What a privilege it will be for us to participate in that
heavenly banquet with our Lord and all the saints!
Mass Intentions for the Week of June 8
“I Stand at the Door and Knock”
Yet it is important to recognize that the Eucharist is not a
foreshadowing of the body and blood of Christ, but is His
true body and true blood, here on earth. As Jesus said to
the Samaritan woman, “If you knew the gift of God…” [Jn
4: 10] Jesus is right in front of us, loving us and offering
Himself for us each day. But sometimes we don’t see what
is in front of our eyes – perhaps because it is familiar, or
because it is presented in an ordinary form. Or maybe
because we are still learning to see with eyes of faith. Yet
like the priest who is distracted for a moment by his
reflection in the paten, this can be an opportunity to
recognize who we are before God. We are unworthy – and
yet intensely loved!
Today the Church wants us to go home with a renewed
consciousness of the presence of Christ in the Eucharist. He
is there for us. Maybe we have been searching for God – for
His mercy and for His love. Maybe we feel our need deeply
and are looking for strength. Do we realize that the King of
kings is patiently waiting for us in the Eucharist? We must
not ignore Him there! We can encounter Him in adoration,
or by receiving Him at Mass. Jesus is waiting in the
tabernacle and the exposed monstrance. Here at St Mark’s,
we are blessed to have an adoration chapel that is open night
and day during the week. Our Lord is always there!
Hear Him speak - “Behold, I stand at the door and knock.
If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, [then] I will
enter his house and dine with him, and he with me.” [Rev
3:20]
Psalm: Ps 116: 12-13, 15-18: “I will take the cup of
salvation, and call on the name of the Lord.”
Next Sunday: Ez 17: 22-24; Ps 92: 2-3, 13-16; 2 Cor 5: 610; Mk 4: 26-34
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
Sat
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10:00am
10:00am
10:00am
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8:00am
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+ Joseph Wind
+ Tom Greer
Br Joe Barron, PES
Onofrea de Leon
+ Sam Chaffee
Fr Jerry Keiser Retirement Party • June 14
St Francis of Assisi Parish in Lake St Croix Beach
will celebrate the pastoral ministry of its retiring
pastor, Fr Jerry Keiser, on Sunday, June 14th.
They will host a retirement and 70th birthday
party from 12:00 to 2:00pm.
Fr Keiser was pastor of the Church of St Mark from 1987
to 2001.
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
“How good it is to stand before a crucifix, or on our knees before
the Blessed Sacrament, and simply to be in his presence! How
much good it does us when he once more touches our lives and
impels us to share his new life! What then happens is that 'we
speak of what we have seen and heard' (1 Jn 1:3)." Pope Francis
Our goal is to have at least two adorers every hour the
chapel is open. Monday at 11am – Saturday at 8am.
Please consider committing to one hour a week. Write your
information on the slips found by the chapel or visit the St
Mark’s web page. Under “Liturgy & Sacraments” you will find a
tab for “Eucharistic Adoration”. You can also call the following
coordinators for more information.
12am-5am Dunia Ruff
651-698-6334 duniaruff@gmail.com
6am-11am Eileen Moore 612-721-1198 wemoore@usfamilynet
12pm-5pm Sue O’Brien
651-353-5310 the4bears@gmail.com
6pm-11pm Pat Hartshorn 651-231-0965 phartshorn@saintmark-mn.org
The following hours have no scheduled adorers:
Tues at 3am & 2pm, Wed at 1am & 3pm, and Thurs at 1am & 9am
Even if Adoration is not your ministry you are called to please
pray for our adorers and adoration at the Church of Saint Mark.
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School News - Principally Speaking
Zach
Zeckser
As we wind down our school year, I would like
to use this medium to acknowledge and thank
the many parishioners who have been so
supportive of the school this year. Your
support has blessed us in many ways: financial,
spiritual and practical.
We are fortunate to have a parish, a pastor and a religious
community that provide us with so much! I am so hopeful
for the future of our school, and the relationship that we
have with our parish. All signs point to promising things!
St Luke’s Youth Guild Summer Sessions
St Lukes Youth Guild will host a classical
art history program at the Church of St
Mark this summer. The program is for ages
7 to 13, and includes the opportunity to
explore art history, engage in literature
circles, make beautiful works for art and
enjoy exciting field trips!
Strong Family Story - continued from page 1
Scott Navin
Adam Niskanen
Isabella Prater
Elena Santos
Adrian Shanahan
Clara Coughlan-Smith
Max Toman
Gina Weber
Project Home @ St Marks
St Mark’s will once again host Project
Home this summer, from July 31 to
August 31. We look forward to the
opportunity to provide hospitality to
families in a difficult transition in their
lives as we host about 20 people each night, mostly women
and children, in our temporary shelter as part of this St
Paul Area Council of Churches program.
Medieval Session • June 15-26
Renaissance Session • July 21-31
Look for upcoming announcements in the bulletin and
website, with information on how you can help by signing
up for a shift or two during the month of August. Consider
taking a shift as a family, or with a friend. Let’s make this a
great year of welcoming Christ in our neighbor!
Each session will run Monday, Wednesday and Friday for
two weeks, from 10:00am to 12:00pm in Carolyn Hall.
Thank You Festival Committee!
The cost is $145 per student (which includes all supplies,
printed materials and field trip costs). Sign up for both
sessions and get 20% off!
We are so
grateful for your
service!
Registrations are due June 8th. Call 352-400-0112 or
email stlukesyouthguild@gmail.com.
Please Pray for New IGNITE Youth Group
Lord, we entrust this new project to Your Sacred
Heart. You have a great plan for the youth of
our St Mark’s family. May their hearts be set
on fire for love of You. May they respond to this
call to grow in their faith and to share it with
each other, the parish and the world.
Holy Spirit, guide us as this new project is beginning. Lead us
down the path that the Lord has planned for us. Inspire each
parishioner to support this effort in whatever way you are
calling them to be involved.
Mary, we ask for your intercession. May you, who raised Jesus,
direct the Ignite programs, which seek to foster authentic faith,
hope and love in the hearts of our youth. Be our model and our
guide. Lead us all closer to your Son. Amen.
The smiles on these
faces are the fruits
of your labor and a
reflection of the joy
you share!
Thank you for
giving of yourselves
with such
generosity and for
bringing the love of
Christ to so many.
May God bless you
one hundred fold!
~ Your St Mark’s
Family
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Parish Staff:
Father Humberto Palomino, PES
[frhumberto@saintmark-mn.org]
Father Alvaro Perez, PES
[fralvaro@saintmark-mn.org]
Deacon Adam Tokashiki, PES
[dcnadam@saintmark-mn.org]
Brother Yamato Icochea, PES
Judy Miske
Patricia Hartshorn
Cindy Holupchinski
Cara Stuchlik
Sr Leann Lueke, PES
Bob Collett
Zach Zeckser
Pastor
Associate Pastor
Deacon
Master of Ceremonies
Pastoral Care Coordinator
Liturgy Coordinator
Director of Music
Director of Religious Ed
Youth Minister
Parish Administrator
School Principal
Parish Center
Fax No.
[parishcenter@saintmark-mn.org]
Alison Kaardal
Kathy Omann
651-645-5717
651-644-0011
Parish Life Coordinator
Finance & Database Coordinator
Parish Center Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Parish Trustees:
Mark Manderfeld
Pat Shrake
651-644-6538
651-649-1198
Parish Pastoral Council:
Paul Ruff
Brian Bergson
Robert Blackstone
Faith Carlson
Kathryn-Ann Geis
Dee Gengler
Kevin Lewis
Cindy Morrissey
Andrew Nowak
651-698-6334
651-260-0002
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St. Mark’s School
Brigid Kostka
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651-644-3380
Office Coordinator
Preschool & Extended Day Care
Sharon Johnson, Director
651-644-5030
Men’s Soccer Night • June 13
Join us for our next Men’s Soccer Night on
Saturday, June 13th, from 7:00 to 9:00pm in
the school gymnasium.
It’s a great opportunity to meet up with
friends and try your skill against the Peruvian powerhouse!
Come join us and spread the word.
Ignite Your Life!
MISSIO (High School) and graduating 8th
graders will gather for a barbeque in the
rectory garden on Tuesday, June 16th, from
6:00 to 8:00pm. Be sure to RSVP to Sr
Kathya at pes.sisters@saintmark-mn.org.
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Schedule of Celebrations
Saturday Evening Mass:
Sunday Masses:
5 pm
9 am & 11 am
Weekday Masses
Monday - Friday
Saturday
10 am
8 am
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 10:45 am Mon to 8:00 am Sat in
St. Mary’s Adoration Chapel
Confession:
For Baptisms:
Baptism Enrichment:
Prayer Requests:
Saturdays 3:30-4:30 pm
Sundays 8:30-9:00 am & 10:30-11:00 am
Call the Parish Center to arrange.
Please call Alison at the Parish Center.
Call the Parish Center.
For Weddings: W edding arrangements must be made at least six
months in advance with Fr. Palomino.
Rosary:
6:30 pm Mondays (except Holidays)
and daily after 10 am Mass (except when
School or Funeral Masses)
Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Friday, June 12 • Masses at 10am & 7pm
Devotion to the Sacred Heart is based in the Incarnation
and the climactic moment of Christ’s mission here on
earth when blood and water poured from his heart. It is
a devotion that is particularly close to St Mark’s, with
our ongoing Family First Fridays apostolate.
Each of us is striving for holiness. We are striving to be
saints of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - saints for the Church
and for the world. Come join us!
Young Adults Half Day Retreat • June 13th
Join us for a morning of reflection and
an opportunity to deepen your faith!
We’ll gather from 9:00am to 1:00pm
on Saturday, June 13th. Our day will
begin in the adoration chapel with
Mass and conclude with a picnic lunch together.
Check out our Facebook page for more details - search for
St Mark’s Young Adults Group. Please register and share
the post to invite your friends. Contact Sammie at
slane0321@gmail.com with questions.
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