St. Mark catholic Church and school
ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Dedication of the Lateran Basilica—November 9, 2014 St. Mark catholic Church and school Wilmington, NC 28403 Church 1011 Eastwood Rd. 910 392-0720 www.stmarkcatholicchurch.com school 1013 eastwood rd. 910 452-2800 www.stmarkcatholicschool.org November 9, 2014 Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Weekend Mass Schedule ~ Horario de Misas Saturday 5:00 pm—nursery available Sunday 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am; nursery available during 9:30 and 11:30 only 1:30pm Spanish (español los domingos a las 1:30, todos los demás en Inglés) Daily Mass Schedule Mon, Wed, Thurs and Friday 8:30am; Tues 8:30am and 6:00pm Holy Days please check the bulletin and website Días Santos por favor revise el boletín y página web Reconciliation ~ Reconciliación Saturdays 3:30pm—4:30pm Sábados 3:30—4:30 Call the office for individual Reconciliation Llame a la oficina para hacer una cita Adoration of the Eucharist Fridays 9:00am until 9:00pm Adoración de la Eucaristía Viernes 9:00am hasta las 9:00pm Baptism ~ Bautismo Parish office 910 398-6509 Marriage ~ Matrimonio Parish office 910 398-6509 Contact the Parish office six months in advance Comuníquese con el sacerdote seis meses antes de la boda Anointing of the Sick or Funerals Unción de los Enfermos o de Funerales Parish office 910 398-6509 "The mission of St. Mark Catholic Church is to invite, inspire, educate, and lead people to know and love Jesus Christ; to understand and live their Catholic faith; to proclaim the Good News of the Gospel through love and service to one another." "La misión de la Iglesia Católica de San Marcos es invitar, inspirar, educar y guiar a la gente para conocer y amar a Jesucristo, entender y vivir la fe católica y proclamar la Buena Nueva del Evangelio a través del amor y el servicio a los otros ". First Reconciliation—First Communion Primera Reconciliación—Primera Comunión Anne Doyle, 910 398-6511 Confirmation for Youth Confirmación de la Jovenes Confirmation for Adults Confirmación para Adultos Parish office 910 398-6509 Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Paul Townend, 910 792-1931 townendp@ymail.com ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Dedication of the Lateran Basilica—November 9, 2014 Special Announcements Today’s Gospel Ministry Announcement—Volunteers Sought Since the Passover of the Jews was near, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. He found in the temple area those who sold oxen, sheep, and doves, as well as the moneychangers seated there. He made a whip out of cords and drove them all out of the temple area, with the sheep and oxen, and spilled the coins of the money-changers and overturned their tables, and to those who sold doves he said, “Take these out of here, and stop making my Father’s house a marketplace.” His disciples recalled the words of Scripture, Zeal for your house will consume me. At this the Jews answered and said to him, “What sign can you show us for doing this?” Jesus answered and said to them, “Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up.” The Jews said, “This temple has been under construction for forty-six years, and you will raise it up in three days?” But he was speaking about the temple of his Body. Therefore, when he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this, and they came to believe the Scripture and the word Jesus had spoken. John 2: 13-22 Spring Fair in Honor of the Feast of St. Mark Cuando se acercaba la Pascua de los juidos, Jesús llegó a Jerusalén y encontró en el templo a los vendedores de bueyes, ovejas y palomas, y a los cambistas con sus mesas. Entonces hizo un látigo de cordeles y los echó del templo, con todo y sus ovejas y bueyes; a los cambistas les volcó las mesas, y les tiro al suelo las monedas; y a los que vendían palomas les dijo: "Quiten todo d aquí y no conviertan en un mercado la casa de mi Padre”. En ese momento, sus discípulos se acordaron de lo que estaba escrito: El celo de tu casa me devora. Despues intervinieron los judios para preguntarle: "¿Qué señal das de que tienes autoridad para actuar así?" Jesús les respondió: "Destruyan este templo y en tres días lo reconstruiré”. Replicaron los judios : "Cuarenta y seis años, se ha llevado la construcción del templo, ¿y tu lo vas a levantar en tres días? " Pero él hablaba del templo de su cuerpo. Por eso, cuando resucitó Jesús de entre los muertos, se acordaron sus discípulos de que había dicho aquello y creyeron en la Escritura y en las palabras que Jesús había dicho. Evangelio según san Juan 2, 13-22 Did you know??? St. Mark’s has a new Facebook Page and Twitter feed. Visit and like our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/stmarkwilm or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/stmarkwilm for updates from the parish, daily readings, and Catholic inspiration. Questions or ideas? Send them to didyouknow@stmarkcatholicchurch.com We will be holding a planning meeting for our First Annual Spring Fair which we will celebrate on the Feast of St. Mark, which is Saturday, April 25, 2015. The planning meeting will be on Thursday, November 13th from 6:00—7:00PM in Room 7. This is a great opportunity to help us build community and have a fun event for our Parish. We desperately need your help and input to make this celebration a great success. Please join us for this planning meeting, especially if you have experience from other parishes with similar events. Fr. Pat The Altar Guild Society Needs You The Altar Guild Society needs the help of you, the parishioners, to enable us to continue our stewardship of the last fourteen years. That stewardship is care of the Altar and care of the linens used during Mass. Cleaning the Altar is a one to two hour weekly commitment for ONE month a year. We have openings in all months. Also, we have openings in all months for care of the linens, the machine washing and ironing of the small cloths used to serve Communion. Your commitment here is also ONE month. Training is provided; support is available during your month of service. Many of our recent retirees from the Altar Society have been with us since our founding. We regret their leaving; we honor their service. We ask that you help continue their service and commitment to St Mark. Please call Carol Russo at 256-0723 to volunteer for this most important and fulfilling Stewardship. Eucharistic Adoration Fridays from 9:00am—9:00pm (with exceptions) Why would I spend one hour with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament? There are many reasons to spend time with Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration. At St. Mark you have that opportunity every Friday from 9:00AM to 9:00PM. If you would like to be a committed adorer please contact: Bonnie Laurino at 910-508-8820 or Debbie Kotas at 919-656-5785 ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Dedication of the Lateran Basilica—November 9, 2014 Time, Talent & Treasure Time and Talent Opportunities Sunday TODAY St. Mark Calendar of Events Nov 9 7:30am 9:30am 11:30am 1:30pm 6:00pm Andrew’s Toy Box in the Gathering Space after all morning Masses Children’s Faith Formation Catechists, Room 2 after 9:30 and 11:30 Masses Mass, Sanctuary Mass, Sanctuary Little Lambs during Mass, Rm. 6 Mass, Sanctuary Misa en Español, Sanctuary CROSSWALK , (Post Confirmation), Parish Hall Monday Nov 10 8:00am 8:30am 2:00pm 7:00pm Temporalities Daily Mass, Chapel Assistance League Rehearsal, Rms. 5 & 6 Adult Scripture Study, Room 7 St. Cecilia Chorale, Sanctuary Tuesday Nov 11 8:30am 6:00pm 6:45pm 7:00pm Daily Mass, Chapel Daily Mass, Chapel Charismatic Prayer, Chapel Baptism Preparation in English, Room 7 Catholicism Adult Formation, Parish Hall Wednesday Nov 12 8:30am 9:00am 9:30am 1:00pm 4:15pm 6:00pm 6:30pm Daily Mass, Sanctuary Our Lady’s Rosary Makers, Rms. 5 & 6 Courageous Women, Room 7 Prayer Shawl Ministry, Church Library Children’s Faith Formation (Gr. 1-5), School RCIA Inquiry, Library RCIC/Children’s Faith Formation (Gr. 1-5), School STS Middle School Faith Formation, School 7:00pm Contemporary Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary RCIA Class, Rm. 7 6:30am 8:30am 9:00am 9:15am 11:00am 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm Men’s Prayer Group, Rm. 7 Daily Mass, Chapel CENACLE Prayer Group, Sanctuary Bible Study, Rms. 5 & 6 Women of the Word, Rm. 7 Gabrieli Schola Cantorum Rehearsal, Sanctuary Intro to Christian Morality, Rm. 2 BSA 215, Parish Hall Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary K of C Planning Mtg., Rms. 5 & 6 Men’s Basketball Outreach, School GYM St. Mark Feast Day Planning, Room 7 Thursday Nov 13 Friday Nov 14 8:30am Daily Mass, Chapel 9:00am Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Atrium Rm. 3 Saturday Nov 15 8:00am 3:30pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 6:00pm Sunday Nov 16 7:30am 9:30am 11:30am 1:00pm 1:30pm 6:00pm BSA 215 Adult Training Day, Rms. 5 & 6 Reconciliation, Confessionals Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Atrium Rm. 3 Vigil Mass, Sanctuary “Bread for Life . . . “ in the Gathering Space after Mass “Bread for Life . . . “ in the Gathering Space after all morning Masses Mass, Sanctuary Mass, Sanctuary Little Lambs during Mass, Rm. 6 Mass, Sanctuary The Secular Franciscan Order, Room 7 Misa en Español, Sanctuary Confirmation I & II, School Confirmation Parents (English), Parish Hall Confirmation Parents (Español), Rms. 5 & 6 ALL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE When in doubt, please check with your ministry/group leaders. Parish Membership Are you new to St. Mark Parish? We are anxious to WELCOME you to our parish family. Registration is available via our website, or hard copies of our registration form are available in the literature rack outside of the chapel or outside room 10 in the education wing of the church. Please complete a form INCLUDING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IF YOU HAVE ONE and drop it in the offertory or return it to the office so that we can WELCOME you. If you have questions, or if you have completed a registration, but have not received a response, please call 910 398-6508 or email: office-secretary@stmarkcatholicchurch.com Stewardship Thought “For we are God’s fellow workers…” 1 Corinthians 3:9 We are called to help God build His kingdom on earth. We are His eyes, ears, hands and voice on Earth. By giving of our “first fruits” of our time, talent and treasure we help fulfill God’s call. Are you doing all you can to help? Do you spend time in prayer every day? Do you participate in one of the many parish ministries? Do you give generously in the offertory collection each week? Mass Attendance—Oct 25/26 Sat 5:00 Sun. 7:30 Sun. 9:30 Sun. 11:30 291 223 636 572 Sun. 1:30 Stewardship of Treasure OFFERTORY for the week of Oct 25/26, 2014 Identifiable Loose Cash Total for Oct 25/26 YTD as of October 25/26 Budgeted Actual Difference—Unfavorable $17,517.00 $2,228.00 $19,745.00 $388,000.00 $386,197.18 - $1,803.82 (Parking, Parish Hall, Activity Ctr. and Columbarium Prev. Bal.) Debt Reduction Received YTD $2,027,668.00 Construction Debt YTD $2,021,088.00 $6,580.00 ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Dedication of the Lateran Basilica—November 9, 2014 EMHC / CAMILLUS Extraordinary Ministers of Holy C o m mu n i o n and Camillus Ministry Training Sessions will be held during the year as needed. Times and dates will be published in the bulletin one month prior to each training. If you have questions regarding EMHC’s please call Ron Probst at 910-620-2717, questions regarding Camillus please call David Powell at 910 350-8936. Baptism “You have put on Christ, in Him you have been baptized. Alleluia, alleluia!” Baptism Preparation classes in English are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm. Clases de preparación Bautismal en español se celebra el primer sábado de cada mes y comenzará puntualmente a las 9:30 am. For more information please call (910) 398-6509. Marriage Couples must contact the office six months prior to their planned wedding date to enter Pre-Cana preparation. For information about wedding preparation contact the office of the Pastoral Secretary, at 910 398-6509. Liturgy and Worship Intentions for Nov 8—Nov 16, 2014 / Usher Team C—Usher Team A Mass Schedule 11/8 Sat 11/9 Sun Mass Intention 5:00 pm Requested by † Kenneth Bush Helen Bush and family † Helen Mulroney St. Mark Parish 7:30 am † Peter Cusack loving sister, Catherine Frost 9:30 am CTK 6:00 pm † Megan Paye the Paye family 11:30 am † Michael Skurski his loving family Spanish Mass 1:30 pm Pro Populo 11/10 Mon 8:30 am † Mary Roback her loving family 11/11 Tues 8:30 am † Dominic Sendi Bernie & Eileen Karam 6:00 pm † John Timofai Irene & Eugene DaSilva 11/12 Wed 8:30 am † Jean Nollienger in thanksgiving Sue Hayes Grace Hubbard 11/13 Thurs 8:30 am † Bro. Cletus Reiderer Jim Klein † Dorothy Caterino her loving family Team C 11/14 Fri 11/15 Sat 11/16 Sun Team A Spanish Mass 8:30 am Kimberly & Michael Rhodes (5th Wed. Ann.) 5:00 pm Pro Populo Phil & Cathie Welch CTK 6:00 pm 7:30 am 9:30 am 11:30 am † Hob Hartman † Michael Catts † John Swanson Ellie Hartman and family Joanne & Jerry Catts Florence Swanson 1:30 pm † Manuel Alvarez Mary Katherine Turner Additional intentions are now available, with two Masses on Tuesdays and concelebrated Masses on Wednesdays and Fridays. You will be notified if intentions should have to be moved to different dates. For a Mass Intention for a loved one, living or deceased (†), please contact Cathie Welch in the church office—Room #10 or call (910) 398-6508. Sanctuary Candle & Flowers Scripture Readings November 9—November 16, 2014 THE SANCTUARY CANDLE The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 is offered this week in Memory of Mary & Ernest Welch by their loving family Our Deceased READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 10, 2014 ALTAR FLOWERS We pray always and everywhere for all the souls of the faithful departed family and friends of our St. Mark Parish Community. this week are provided by our St. Mark Parish Community To make donations for altar flowers or the sanctuary candle in honor or in memory of a loved one, please come by or call the parish office (910) 398-6508. Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Ti 1:1-9; Ps 24; Lk 17:1-6 Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37; Lk 17:7-10 Ti 3:1-7; Ps 23; Lk 17:11-19 Phlm 7-20; Ps 146; Lk 17:20-25 2 Jn 4-9; Ps 119; Lk 17:26-37 3 Jn 5-8; Ps 112; Lk 18:1-8 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21 ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Dedication of the Lateran Basilica—November 9, 2014 Liturgy and Worship The Power of Prayer—Please Pray for Our Sick May They and Their Caretakers Know God’s Peace Please make your prayer requests by emailing: bulletin@stmarkcatholicchurch.com or by calling the church office (910) 392-0720. Laurie Adams Rose Arato Bobby Bailey, Sr. Helen & Nicholas Bak Evelyn Bass Hood Angela Beal & Baby Chance Scott Braswell Dawn Brown Frank & Jeanne Bua John Burton Joyce Bussewitz Mayela Cajar Karolyn Campbell Pauline Cannone Charles Cassella Mark Cassella Lou Celender Alice Choma David Coleman Robert Colon Tony Croom Danny Decker Kitty DeMaria Mary Derck Darrell & Sharon Dismukes Krystyna & Tony Droz Margie Duke Jeanna Elsisy Brian Ennis Anna and John Evanko the Foreman Family Christine & Bernard Foppe David Foreman Betsy Frase Taresa Gausman Infant Ryleigh George Claudia Good Sue Good Susan Goodlow & Infant Twins Bob Gustafson Sue Hack Bill Harrigan Joanne Harrigan Kim Hashim Sandy Hill Anne Hirchak Bob Huntley Bob Johnson Janet Philips Johnson Patricia Johnson Clint Jones Sean Karl Joseph Kloiber Phyllis Knight Ann Kurtz Ted Lang Doug Langan Darlene Larkins Michael & Rosemary Lauro Betty Leddick Courtney Lenaburg Bob Lord Ira Lowe Alison Magnin Trudy Mallon Joan Malloy Tony Manha Rose Martyn Maddie McPherson Alex Monticello Mary Catherine Moore Jane Mruczek Emory Oeser Michael J. Oeser Leigh Oliverie Charlotte O’Neill John O’Neill Mildred Paluch Judi Paschall Robin Pestone Billy E. Philips Amelia Quarto Beth Richards Jess Roggina Rich Romanowski Lucille Romeo Phil Rose Gregory Sarajak Bernadette Secondo Connie Siers Margaret Smith Major Aaron Smithley Rose Sordellini Ed Stapleton Diane Starzee Marjorie Steck Jim Stock Lonnie Taylor Phillip Thalheimer Lori Tufts Felice Van Eron Jennifer Van Eron Viscosi Carmen Vera Fr. Joe Vetter Joe Wagner Fr. John Walsh Helen Zawisza If your name or that of a loved one has been removed, it is because it appeared for six weeks or more and you did not request an extension. If prayers are still needed, you may request that a name be placed back on the list at any time. To request that a name be added to the list of Prayers for the Sick, please call Cathie Welch at (910) 392-0720, ext. 249 or you can email your request to: bulletin@stmarkcatholicchurch.com Sacramental Emergencies After Hours: In the event of TRUE LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCIES ONLY Those needing the Anointing of the Sick after regular office hours or weekends please call (910) 399-1591. The Spirit of the Liturgy Alex Hill, Director of Music and Liturgy, 910 398-6514 / music@stmarkcatholicchurch.com Mass – the beginning and the end of all things During these last weeks of Ordinary Time which form the end of the liturgical year, our Mass readings and prayers begin to focus on “the four last things” – Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell. The Church throughout history has asked her members to think on these four realities, not to instill an unhealthy fear of death but rather a healthy regard for life, and to ensure that we live that life with faith and secure hope. Jesus Christ suffered and died, and has promised that we too shall suffer and die with him, but that we shall also rise with him. His Resurrection is our promise of eternal life. The Mass we celebrate each Sunday is our foretaste of the “end of all things” when Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, makes all things new in his glorified Body, the Eucharist. We should look forward to Sunday Mass as the “apotheosis” of the week, the culmination or climax where we finally become who God intended us to be. But isn’t Sunday the first day of the week, not the last? Should we instead look at our Sunday Mass as the origin of our week, not the end? After all, Jesus rose from the dead on the first day of the week. The Holy Spirit descended on the apostles on the first day of the week at Pentecost. We should depart Mass on Sunday as if we are being “sent out” (Latin “missa”) into the world, ready to begin the task of evangelization. Mass is our new beginning. The truth is, Sunday Mass is both the beginning and the end of all things. As the Second Vatican Council so beautifully stated, the Eucharist is the SOURCE and SUMMIT of our Christian life. Receiving Christ in the Eucharist is our foretaste of Heaven at the end of time and our renewal in his Resurrection. It is our re-creation by the Spirit, as when God brought the world forth from nothing and brought One Church forth from discord. Instead of squeezing in Sunday Mass as an end-of-the-week “obligation,” or getting it out of the way as a beginning-of-the-week chore, consider it as the center of your week, the place from which everything else radiates. As Paul Inwood’s setting of Psalm 16 says, “O Lord, you are the center of my life.” Here is another (much older) hymn which can help you understand the preeminence of the Lord’s Day: On this day, the first of days, God the Father’s name we praise; Who creation’s Lord and Spring, Did the world from darkness bring. On this day, th’ eternal Son Over death his triumph won; On this day the Spirit came With his gifts of living flame. God, the blessed Three in One May thy holy will be done; In thy word our souls are free, And we rest this day with thee. Words from the Le Mans Breviary, 1748, Translated by Henry W. Baker (1821-1877) Save the Date for the “St. Cecilia Celebration!” On Sunday November 23rd at 4:00 pm, all are invited to St. Mark parish for the Diocese of Raleigh's “St. Cecilia Celebration,” in honor of the patroness of music whose feast day is November 22 nd. Sponsored by the music ministers of the Cape Fear Deanery, the event features beautiful sacred choral and organ music, congregational hymns, and a reception afterward with seasonal foods in the Parish Hall. Join us for an afternoon of inspirational music and fellowship in honor of the patron saint of church musicians! For additional information, please contact Alex Hill, Director of Music and Liturgy: music@stmarkcatholicchurch.com ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Dedication of the Lateran Basilica—November 9, 2014 Spiritual Growth Opportunities & Support Biblical/Scriptural Learning for Adults Support Ministries Weekly Bible/Scripture studies are a staple of St. Mark Parish Life. For more information, please see descriptions of our groups via ACCESS under Available Activities or contact the leadership of our Study Groups. Prayer Shawl Ministry Ladies from the parish meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 1:00pm in the library to knit or crochet shawls for those in need of consolation for loss or illness. If you would like more information or you would like to participate, please contact Jackie Ennis 910 686-3659. Monday Evening Adults meet at 7:00pm in the Cana/ Conference Room #7 during the school year. “The current group is full for The Lamb’s Supper study. The next study will begin in January.” Courageous Women now meets on Wednesday mornings (every other week) in the Cana/Conference Room #7 at 9:30 AM. For more information or to join this group, please contact Carolyn Landenberg (910) 679-4048 or email csgnc3@gmail.com . Thursday Morning Bible Study is held in Rooms 5 & 6 beginning with social time at 9:00am and class begins promptly at 9:15. Nursery is available during this weekly study Contacts are: Mike Hession at 910-232-3676 or chj24392@aol.com or Sue Hack at 910-512-2380. Women of the Word Thursdays 11am - 12: 30pm. For more information please contact Cheryl W hitaker cwhitaker1027@gmail.com or 910-371-0724. See inside the front cover of the bulletin today for a special announcement. Prayer Groups St. Mark Respect Life Mary (910) 319-7911 Deacon Orlando Perez deacon@stmarkcatholicchurch.com CENACLE OF LIFE - Every Thursday after morning Mass. We will pray two rosaries for life after the 8:30 AM Mass. Please come and join us in praying with Our Blessed Mother before Her Son in the tabernacle for an increased respect for the dignity of all human life. Natural Family Planning (NFP) For information, contact Allison Lamporte at (910) 279-6860 or alamporte@bizec.rr.com Charismatic Prayer Group The Blessed Trinity Charismatic Prayer Group meets for prayer, praise, sharing and intercession on Tuesday evenings following the 6 PM evening Mass in the Chapel. The first Tuesday Mass intention is always for Life, Marriage and Religious Freedom. All are welcome to attend any prayer meeting. If you want to know more about the prayer group or the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, contact any member of the leadership team: Carl Rilling at 910 392-6064, or Mary Jo Harrington at wmphwmph@yahoo.com. Men’s Morning Prayer Group We’re looking for a few good Catholic men to engage in spiritual combat. Every Thursday morning before the break of dawn, men meet for an hour or more to pray the rosary and study the Mass reading for the upcoming Sunday. Once fortified, you’ll be able to more actively participate on Sunday through better understanding of the scriptures. No experience necessary. We provide everything. All that’s missing is you. Join us Thursday mornings in Conference Room 7 at 6:30 am. Empty Cradle Empty Cradle support group meets at St. Mark Church on the third Wednesday (Nov 19) of each month except December, at 6:30 pm. We are a support group for parents that have experienced ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, still birth and infant loss. For more information, please contact Nora Golden at: ngolden28@yahoo.com Faith Development & Fraternities for Adults CURIOUS ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH? Wondering? Seeking a welcome? Saint Mark's program of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) can help you. If you have questions about the Catholic faith, please drop by for Inquiry any Wednesday evening at 6:00pm in the church library or contact Sandy at 910 686-9056 or Paul at 910-792-1931 or you can send an email to Paul at: townendp@ymail.com THE SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER The local fraternity meets at 1:00pm on the third Sunday of the month in the Cana Conference Room (7) in the education wing of St. Mark Church. For information on the Secular Franciscan Order, please contact Brenda Wells at (910) 256-8765 or Margaret Horan at (910) 579-3212. Knights of Columbus 12017 St. Mark Catholic Church Dedicated to charity, unity, fraternity, patriotism, fund-raising programs and social events. Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month. (See www.kofc12017.org) Contact: James Laraia, 937 -609-1753, jtlaraia@aol.com Fr. James E. Waters Columbiettes Auxiliary The Columbiettes is an auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus committed to Marian devotion and extensive community social outreach. Members are Catholic women in good standing. Being married to a Knight is not a requirement of membership. The Columbiettes are currently selling 2015 ATTRACTION BOOKS To order yours contact: Pat Conlon, 910 790-3751, or email: patcon@ec.rr.com The Ancient Order of Hibernians is a fraternal group for men of Irish descent and is complimented by the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians. For more information on these groups, and the charities they support, please contact: Maureen and Jim Quinn 910 686-5151. Faith Formation and School News ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Dedication of the Lateran Basilica—November 9, 2014 Pre-K thru Gr. 5 St. Mark Catholic School News Anne Doyle, (910) 398-6511 children-ministry@stmarkcatholicchurch.com 910 452-2800 principal@stmarkcatholicschool.org ATTENTION PARENTS OF SACRAMENT PREP STUDENTS Our next 2nd grade/Year 2 RCIC Parent Meeting will be Feb. 4th, 2015 First Reconciliation 2014 Please pray for our children as they are preparing to receive First Reconciliation in November. Our SMCS 2nd graders will receive First Reconciliation Tuesday, Nov. 18th and our Children's Faith Formation 2nd graders/Year 2 students will receive First Reconciliation on Wednesday, Nov. 19th. We pray for the children and their parents as they deepen their relationship with God and experience God's grace and forgiveness. November Service Project Some of the Children's Faith Formation classes are helping fill Thanksgiving baskets for the Outreach Program that Sr. Isaac does at the Basilica Shrine of St. Mary and for a few of our families here at St. Mark. The children enjoy making cards for the families and passing on their prayers and good wishes. Advent Angel Tree will be up December 8th Each year the Children's Faith Formation office helps our families at our mission church, Christ The King in Riegelwood, NC, filling needs to make Christmas morning a little brighter for the children and their parents. We do this by putting Angels on the Christmas tree which will be located in the Gathering Space, and parishioners pick angels, and bring back the item unwrapped. Then we have some great volunteers that fill the wish list of the needy families. Mark your calendars - our Angel Gifting Tree - will be in the Gathering Space with angels on it starting Monday, December 8th. Unwrapped gifts can be placed under the tree OR dropped off at the Children's Faith Formation office. All gifts need to be dropped off by Saturday, December 20th! Annual Gifting Masses Scheduled Each year, here at St. Mark, we designate a special weekend in December to remember those children who, without help, will not have a Christmas gift to play with. Catholic Charities will be distributing toys to needy boys and girls again this year. We invite every parishioner, at ALL of our weekend Masses on December 6/7, to bring a new unwrapped gift item, (appropriate for a boy or girl up to preteen). Our Christmas Tree will be up in the Gathering Space that weekend. Please place your unwrapped toys for the girls and boys there. Given these continuing hard times and unemployment circumstances, please think of those who are less fortunate, and if you are able, bring a gift for a child. How wonderful to teach our own families about sharing blessings—especially at Christmas time, when we remember the greatest Blessing ever given—God’s own Son in the person of the Baby Jesus. Ms. Mary Myers, Principal Second Graders are preparing to meet Jesus in the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. We are learning the value of a daily examination of conscience and how important it is to feel remorse for the bad choices we make. We understand that God reaches out to us in mercy, and trust that His love will strengthen us on our way. In other news, we are expecting lots of mail from our Flat Stanley project! Stanley will be sent to places far and wide with friendly letters from Second Graders! This fun, interactive Social Studies and Language Arts activity puts our letter writing skills to the test, as well as helping us learn about different places in our country! Youth Ministry Melissa Quaranto 910 398-6510 / youth-ministry@stmarkcatholicchurch.com “Faith is a flame that grows stronger the more it is shared and passed on, so that everyone may know, love and confess Jesus Christ.” Youth Ministry 2014-2015 Join us tonight at 5:30pm for our first ever Glow Run! Come find out what it means to be the Light of the World and bring your running shoes! All youth are welcome to participate in our first ever Glow Run at St. Mark’s! Glow sticks, a custom bandana, music, food, and fun … all this in exchange for a $2 donation and a non-perishable food item. STS (for Middle Schoolers) will meet this Wednesday, November 12 from 6:30-7:45pm. FaithLife (Confirmation I and II) meets again next Sunday, November 16. There will be a parent meeting at 6pm. Upcoming Service Opportunities: Saturday, November 22 (10am-3pm) – Volunteer an hour at the Youth Table at the St. Mark Craft Fair. Consider putting your talents to work and creating a product for sale to help support our youth programs. Sunday, November 23 at 4pm – Come help us put together care packages for our brothers and sisters away at college. Consider donating homemade cookies or brownies! We are still accepting names! The first 20 we receive will be sent one of our care packages. Mark your Calendars! Christmas trees are scheduled to arrive on Friday, Dec 5 ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Dedication of the Lateran Basilica—November 9, 2014 Parish Life and Community News Happening TODAY What’s New? PICK UP THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFTS AND SUPPORT ANDREW'S TOY BOX Thanksgiving Day Dinner at St. Mark Andrew's Toy Box provides toys and gifts to precious sick children from infancy through age 18 on a year round basis throughout the diocese of Raleigh. This ministry was featured as the cover story of "NC Catholics" in the December, 2013 issue. To keep the giving going, Andrew's Toy Box relies on toy drives, donations, and the sales of inspiring Christmas storybooks written by our parishioner, Mary Fimbel, and her sister, Michelle Boggiano. "The Amazing Giving Tree Secret" and "Jesus' Birthday Gift" beautifully convey the real meaning of Christmas and are the perfect gifts for children ages 3 and up. Signed copies are available for sale after all Masses next week-end, Nov. 8 and 9 at the Andrew's Toy Box ministry table. All proceeds benefit Andrew's Toy Box. Please stop by next weekend to find out more about this ministry and see if there is some way that you can help make a sick child’s life a little brighter. This Week Volunteers Needed We need an active Social Committee. If you enjoy planning get-togethers, this opportunity might be just right for you. Ask your friends to join you—the more the merrier. We are looking for volunteers who would be interested in serving on St. Mark’s Social Committee to help organize our upcoming Spring Parish Festival and other social events. Please prayerfully consider donating your time and talent to add fun and fellowship to all of our parish events! We will be holding a planning meeting for our First Annual Spring Fair which we will celebrate on the Feast of St. Mark, Saturday, April 25, 2015. The planning meeting will be Thursday, November 13th from 6:00—7:00PM in Room 7. Looking Ahead 15th Annual LAOH Craft Fair - November 22nd 10-4 at St. Mark Catholic Church. There will be something for everyone! 50+ vendors & artisans showcasing their unique wares. Crafts, homemade gifts, handcrafted jewelry, doll clothing, artwork, Irish gifts/jewelry, holiday items and much more! Start . . . or finish up your Christmas shopping with us! For more information, contact Cathy Lynch via email cathy@timelessirishtreasures.com Get ready for some Great Goodies! Columbiettes Bake Sale after all Masses November 22 & 23 Homemade breads, cookies, cakes and desserts for sale. Come and get some delicious baked goods for your Thanksgiving dinner. All proceeds benefit Columbiette charities. On Thanksgiving Day, from 1:00-3:00pm, Thanksgiving Dinner will be available in our Parish Hall. We are reaching out to those in our community who may not have family in the area and would like to share this meal with our Parish Family. If you know a neighbor who does not have a place to go for this holiday, please invite them to come along with you. There is no charge for this meal. In order to know the amount of food to prepare, it would be helpful to let me know if you plan on attending and whether or not you will be bringing a guest. If you are in need of a ride or can share a ride, please let me know that also. If you have a special "side dish" or “favorite dessert” you would like to share please feel free to bring it with you Thursday, November 27th for our community Thanksgiving Day Dinner. Ron Probst (910)620-2717 probstronald@gmail.com At our Sister Parish this Month Widows, widowers, single and divorced are invited to get acquainted at the tenth meeting of Single, Single Again Ministry of Wilmington. Take the opportunity to meet others in the single state and make friends in a welcoming and safe environment. We are a branch of the original Single Single Again group of Raleigh still ministering in its twentieth year. Bring a friend and join us at the tenth gathering of the Single Single Again Ministry of Wilmington on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at All Saints Catholic Church (formerly St. Jude the Apostle), 18737 US Highway 17 North, Hampstead NC 28443. We begin with potluck setup at 3:45pm, Mass at 5pm, Dinner at 6pm, Discussion/Social hour until 8pm. Contact: Joe Silva, jls8091@aol.com, 203-921-5978. Wilmington Catholic Radio—93.1 FM Carolina Catholic chats with Catholic Apologist Tim Staples! For their November show, CC will chat with Tim Staples, Director of Apologetics and Evangelization at Catholic Answers, a radio program which airs on Wilmington Catholic Radio. Tim just spoke here in Wilmington at the fourth radio conference on the topic of evangelization. As director of apologetics, Tim is called to present a rational basis for the defense of one’s faith against objections. In this show, you will hear about Tim's conversion to the Catholic faith and his newest book, Behold Your Mother: A Biblical & Historical Defense of Marian Doctrines, which is due out this month. This show can be heard on 93.1 FM the second and third weekends of November on Saturday 15th at 11:00 AM, or Sundays Nov 9th and 16th at 6:00 PM. This show can also be heard on the web at wilmingtoncatholicradio.com by clicking on the Carolina Catholic tab. ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Dedication of the Lateran Basilica—November 9, 2014 More News & Staff Directory CHURCH OFFICE Coming the First Week of Advent Does your family currently use At Home with the Word? We hope that you do and that you enjoy being able to review the upcoming weekend readings. Many of you may bring your copy to Mass so that you can follow along during the Liturgy of the Word. The 2015 issue will be available for St. Mark parishioners (one per family) on the weekend of December 6/7. Please pick up your copy then. Helping the Homeless HOURS 9:00AM-4:00PM, Mon.—Fri. PHONE 910 392-0720 ~ FAX 910 392-6777 WEB SITE www.stmarkcatholicchurch.com PARISH STAFF PASTOR Rev. Patrick A. Keane fr.patrick.keane2@raldioc.org PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Michael J. Burbeck fr.michael.burbeck@raldioc.org DEACON Rev. Mr. Orlando Perez 910 398-6507 deacon@stmarkcatholicchurch.com Pastoral Sandy Ellsworth / Denise Morrison 910 398-6509 Secretaries pastoral-secretary@stmarkcatholicchurch.com Become an Inspiration Join Circles of Support Mentors Needed. As a program of the 10 Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness and Reduce Homelessness in the Cape Fear Area, Circles of Support strives to help individuals and families that have been homeless achieve housing stability. Mentors provide support with the tasks necessary to get and stay housed. Mentoring is done in teams, and mentors will have weekly contact with the “neighbors.” On average, being a mentor takes about 2-4 hours per month. Mentor Training will be held on Thursday, November 13th , from 5-7 pm. Training is free and refreshments will be provided. To become an inspiration to someone emerging from homelessness, or for other ways to volunteer, contact Teresa Cheney at teresa.cheney@uwcfa.org or call (910) 798-3900 ext. 121. Website: WWW.CAPEFEARHOMELESS.ORG Church Office Secretary Cathie Welch 910 398-6508 office-secretary@stmarkcatholicchurch.com ST. MARK CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mary Myers 910 452-2800 PRINCIPAL principal@stmarkcatholicschool.org ST. MARK MONTESSORI Melissa Porter 910 398-6517 PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR preschool@stmarkcatholicchurch.com OPERATIONS MANAGER Caleb Strittmatter 910 398-6515 administrator@stmarkcatholicchurch.com ACCOUNTING/ HR MANAGER Frank DeMonte 910 398-6512 accounting@stmarkcatholicchurch.com News from the Good Shepherd Center DIRECTOR OF MUSIC AND LITURGY MINISTRY Alex Hill 910 398-6514 music@stmarkcatholicchurch.com On November 15th from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Good Shepherd Center will host the first annual “Downtown Holiday Arts & Crafts Market” at St. James Parish. Artists and crafters from New Hanover and surrounding counties will represent a wide range of original art, photography, jewelry, soaps, textiles, fresh baked goods and more – all available for purchase, just in time for the holidays. Admission is $5, and includes the opportunity to win original pieces donated by the artists in drawings held throughout the day. Proceeds from the artists’ booth fees will benefit Good Shepherd Center and will help to fund their mission to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless and foster transition to housing for those in need in the tri-county area. DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Paul V. Abbe 910 398-6526 dre@stmarkcatholicchurch.com Sincere thanks to our advertiser of the week: www.johningrahamllc.com Please support our advertisers. They make this bulletin possible. Bulletin Deadline is Wednesday, 11 days prior to publication. For information, contact Cathie Welch 910 398-6508. email submissions to: bulletin@stmarkcatholicchurch.com you may Cc to: office-secretary@stmarkcatholicchurch.com Deanery & Diocesan News Faith Formation/School News Liturgy & Worship Mass & Sacraments Parish Directory p. 10 p. 7 p. 4 & 5 p. 4 p. 9 Parish Life/Community Special Announcements Spiritual Growth Stewardship CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION Anne Doyle 910 398-6511 Pre-K thru Grade 5 children-ministry@stmarkcatholicchurch.com YOUTH MINISTRY Grades 6-12 Melissa Quaranto 910 398-6510 youth-ministry@stmarkcatholicchurch.com COUNCILS & MINISTRIES PASTORAL COUNCIL FINANCE COUNCIL JOHN INGRAHAM, LLC jingraham@ec.rr.com Wilmington Catholic Radio p. 8 p. 2 p. 6 p. 3 COUNCIL 12017 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FR. JAMES E. WATERS COLUMBIETTES RESPECT LIFE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS TEMPORALITIES MINISTRY Ken Dieppa, Chair 832 534-3772 kenneth_dieppa@hotmail.com Melissa Dupuis, Chair 910 619-6609 md@mdupuiscpa.com James Laraia, Sr.—Grand Knight 937 609-1753 www.kofc12017.org Pat Conlon 910 790-3751 patcon@ec.rr.com Mary Fimbel 910 319-7911 Paul Townend 910 792-1931 townendp@ymail.com Joseph Damitz 910 686-4279 joseph_damitz@msn.com ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Dedication of the Lateran Basilica—November 9, 2014 Connect with the Diocese You will find the Diocese, your favorite ministries, parishes and schools on our Diocesan Facebook page! Like us here: https://www.facebook.com/dioceseofraleigh You are invited to follow the Diocese and Bishop Michael F. Burbidge on twitter @RaleighDiocese and @BishopBurbidge. Diocesan tweets include current news items. Bishop Burbidge’s tweets include daily reflections and reports from events he is attending. If you are not on Twitter, you can still receive the Bishop’s messages by simply texting follow bishopburbidge to phone number: 40404. Diocese launches new video series, "Raleigh to Rome" - a weekly Catholic news brief of local and global Catholic news hosted by Billy Atwell. Watch and subscribe to the Raleigh to Rome You Tube channel. Celebrating a Special Anniversary As we prepare to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the establishment of the Diocese of Raleigh…Did You Know? At the establishment of the Diocese of Raleigh in December of 1924, there were 6,000 Catholics registered in parishes that were spread across the 100 counties that comprise the State of North Carolina. Now, the Diocese of Raleigh is the eastern 54 counties of North Carolina. In 2014, the Diocese of Raleigh has nine parishes that have over 6,000 registered members. Mass for Deceased Clergy Bishop Burbidge will celebrate the annual Mass for the Deceased Bishops, Priests and Deacons of the Diocese of Raleigh on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Newton Grove at 11:00 am at the altar in the parish cemetery. The faithful are most welcome to attend the Mass, as we pray for those Bishops, Priests and Deacons who so faithfully served the mission of Christ and His Church throughout North Carolina. The Mass will then conclude with the blessing of the graves of the deceased clergy buried in throughout the parish cemetery. In the event of inclement weather, the Mass will be celebrated in the parish church. Looking at the Year Ahead World Meeting of Families and Evangelization Don’t miss the fall registration for the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, Sept. 22-27, 2015! Text “world” to 51555 for up to the minute updates and visit: http://www.worldmeeting2015.org/plan-your-visit/register/ All families will need to register individually through their website according to the WMF organizers. Hotel rooms will be available to those who register first. Weekend rates will surely climb if there is an official announcement of the Pope’s visit. Deanery and Diocesan News Available Support Project Rachel Support Group Abortion is one of the most common procedures in the US, experienced by millions of women; many of the women suffering from a n a b o r t i o n a r e Catholic. Abortion creates a wound in a post-abortive woman (or man) often resulting in spiritual and emotional problems. The Project Rachel ministry assists women and men who have been touched by abortion to find healing. There is a support group beginning in the Raleigh/ Triangle area in November. If you have experienced an abortion and would like more information about the support group, contact Project Rachel at (919) 852-1021 or email projectrachel@nc.rr.com. For more information go to http://projectrachelnc.org/ (website) Note: all calls and appointments are kept strictly confidential. The purpose of life is to get to Heaven, and to bring everyone with me that I can. What have I done to help bring me and my spouse to Heaven? Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are Nov 7-9, 2014 in Atlantic Beach, NC and Feb 6-8, 2015 in Asheville, NC . Early sign up is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: http://NCMarriageDiscovery.org or contact us at applications@NCMarriageDiscovery.org or phone us at 704-315-2144 Divorced? Remarried? Planning to marry someone who is divorced? Do you have questions about freedom to marry in the Catholic Church? Did you know that the Tribunal is available to answer these and any other questions you may have about remarriage in the Church? Please contact Mrs. Vikki Newell (919-821-9759) with your questions, or you may wish to visit our website for further information. http://www.dioceseofraleigh.org/how/tribunal We welcome the opportunity to help you. For questions about divorce, here at St. Mark you may contact: Deacon Orlando Perez 910 398-6507 deacon@stmarkcatholicchurch.com Courage, an apostolate of the Roman Catholic Church and the Diocese of Raleigh, ministers to those with samesex attractions (Courage) and their loved ones (Encourage). Courage and Encourage have been endorsed by the Pontifical Council for the Family. Browse the global website: http://www.couragerc.net for more information and resources. ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Dedication of the Lateran Basilica—November 9, 2014 ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Dedication of the Lateran Basilica—November 9, 2014
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