This Week - St. Mark Catholic Church
ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time—February 15, 2015 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 February 15, 2015 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 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 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 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time—February 15, 2015 Today’s Gospel Special Announcements Eucharistic Adoration Fridays from 9:00am—6:30pm (during Lent) Come, Let Me Love You These are the words Jesus uses to call us into a deeper relationship with Him. During the Christmas season one of the refrains of the songs we sang read, “O come, let us adore Him”. Soon we are entering into the Lenten season and will be reflecting on His Passion. In the Agony in the Garden Jesus said, “Stay here while I go over there to pray” and at the end of His time in the Garden Jesus said to Peter, James and John, “So you had not the strength to keep awake with me one hour?” (Mt26:36-42) A leper came to Jesus and kneeling down begged him and said, “If you wish, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him, “I do will it. Be made clean.” The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean. Then, warning the him sternly, he dismissed him at once. He said to him, “See that you tell no one anything, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses prescribed; that will be proof for them.” The man went away and began to publicize the whole matter. He spread the report abroad so that it was impossible for Jesus to enter a town openly. He remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming to him from everywhere. Mark 1:40-45 En aquel tiempo, se le acercó a Jesús un leproso para suplicarle de rodillas: “Si tú quieres, puedes curarme”. Jesús se compadeció de él, y extendiendo la mano, lo tocó y le dijo: “¡Sí quiero: Sana!” Inmediatamente se le quitó la lepra y quedó limpio. Al despedirlo, Jesús le mandó con severidad: “No se lo cuentes a nadie; pero para que conste, ve a presentarte al sacerdote y ofrece por tu purificación lo prescrito por Moisés”. Pero aquel hombre comenzó a divulgar tanto el hecho, que Jesús no podía ya entrar abiertamente en la ciudad, sino que se quedaba fuera, en lugares solitarios, a donde acudían a él de todas partes. Evangelio según san Marcos 1, 40-45 SAVE THE DATE! Fr. Michael will be leading a parish pilgrimage to Rome and Northern Italy November 8th – 18th. The trip will include visits to the major pilgrimage sites in Rome, a public audience with Pope Francis (subject to availability), Mass at the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi, and the Basilica of St. Mark’s in Venice, among other sites. Registration, cost, and further details will be available at the end of February. Please consider taking advantage of this wonderful opportunity! These words are not singularly for the Apostles. Jesus is calling each one of us to be with Him to “adore” and “wait” with Him. It is in this silence Jesus transforms our hearts and spirits. Allowing Jesus to love us is vital in developing a personal relationship with Him. You are invited to look into your hearts and see if Jesus is calling you to come, adore, wait and be with Him. Here at St. Mark, Adoration is offered every Fri from 9 AM to 9 PM (with very few exceptions during the year). This is the place where we come to “adore” and “wait” and let Jesus love us. If you have any questions please call Bonnie Laurino at: 910508-8820; or Debbie Kotas at 919-656-5785. Bishop’s Annual Appeal Update As of February 10, 2015, St Mark Catholic Church has donations totaling $38,820 towards our parish goal of $181,320 for the 2015 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. Thanks to all who have either mailed their pledges directly to the Diocese or participated in our parish’s initial IN-PEW solicitation February 7-8. We also want to thank parishioners who pledged prayers for the success of the campaign and are counted towards our participation goal. For all those who may have been away last weekend, or who have not yet made a pledge, your participation is greatly needed. Please keep in mind that because St. Mark parish also has a Catholic School, we will receive 100% return on any funds raised over and above our goal this year. You can find pledge envelopes on a table in the Gathering Space or stop by the Church Office any time to pick up your pledge envelope and submit your gift. The Diocesan website is also an alternative for those who prefer an online process for donation or desire more details on the outreach agencies our BAA supports. Blessings to all who are demonstrating one of The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic; generosity. Caleb Strittmatter (910) 398-6515 / administrator@stmarkcatholicchurch.com ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time—February 15, 2015 Time, Talent & Treasure Time and Talent Opportunities TODAY Feb 15 r T d ip Irelan AOH Tickets Raffle e after l on sa ng i n r o m es s s a M St. Mark Calendar of Events 7:30am Mass, Church 9:30am Mass, Church Little Lambs, Rm. 6 10:45am Adult Confirmation, Rm. 7 11:30am Mass, Church 1:00pm Secular Franciscans, Rm. 7 1:30pm Misa en Español, Iglesia 6:00pm Confirmation I & II, Parish Hall For many in the Church in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as parts of Asia, the aftermath of 70 years of Soviet rule is still felt in the form of poverty, infrequent pastoral care, and lack of buildings in which the faithful can worship and cultivate their faith. Your support is needed to fund grants that strengthen the Church in this region and promote ministries for children and families, create affordable housing, and provide a cultural and spiritual education. Please be generous. Monday Feb 16 8:00am 8:30am 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm Temporalities Daily Mass, Church Chorus Angelorum, Church Pack 215 Cub Scouts Adult Scripture Study, Rm. 7 St. Cecilia Chorale, Church Tuesday Feb 17 8:30am 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:45pm 7:00pm Daily Mass, Church Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, Parish Hall Daily Mass, Church Charismatic Prayer, Chapel Finance Council, Rm. 7 7 Secrets of the Eucharist, Rms. 5 & 6 Wednesday Feb 18 7:30am 8:30am 9:00am 12:15pm 6:00pm 6:30pm Thursday Feb 19 6:30am 8:30am 9:00am 9:15am 11:00am 6:00pm 6:30 pm Friday Service of Ashes, Church Daily Mass with Ashes, Church Our Lady’s Rosary Makers, Rms. 5 & 6 Service of Ashes, Church Mass with Ashes, Church Comité de Liderazgo Hispano, Rm. 2 Empty Cradle, Rm. 5 7:30pm Misa con Cenizas en Español, Iglesia Men’s Prayer Group, Rm. 7 Daily Mass, Chapel CENACLE Prayer Group, Church Bible Study, Rms. 5 & 6 Women of the Word, Rm. 7 Gabrieli Schola Cantorum, Music Suite Misa en Español, Capilla Formación en la Fe, después de la Misa 7:00pm BSA 215, Parish Hall Chancel Choir, Church Columbiettes General Mtg., Rm. 7 K of C General Mtg., Rms. 5 & 6 Men’s Basketball Outreach, School GYM Feb 20 8:30am Daily Mass, Church 9:00am Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel During Lent, Adoration Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Atrium will conclude with Secular Franciscans, Rm. 2 Benediction at 6:30pm. 6:00pm Lenten Supper, Parish Hall Confessions 7:00pm Stations of the Cross in English, Church will be available Reconciliation, Confessionals from 7:00-9:00pm. 8:00pm Estaciones de la Cruz en Español, Iglesia Saturday Feb 21 t. Pat’s K of C S nce Da Dinner/ n o ts e k Tic er Sale aft Mass. 10:00am 3:30pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 6:00pm Sunday 7:30am Mass, Church 9:30am Mass, Church Little Lambs, Rm. 6 10:45am Adult Confirmation, Rm. 7 11:30am Mass, Church 1:30pm Misa en Español, Iglesia 6:00pm CROSSWALK , Parish Hall Feb 22 Ash Wednesday Special Collection Confirmation I Retreat, Parish Hall Reconciliation, Confessionals Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Atrium Vigil Mass, Church Single Single Again, Rms. 5 & 6 SMCS Family Bingo, GYM K of C St. Pat’s Dinner/Dance Tickets on Sale after Masses. ALL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE When in doubt, please check with your ministry/group leaders. Stewardship Thought “Brothers and sisters, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 Do a quick check of your priorities. Where does God rank in that list? If He’s not first, you have some work to do. Putting God first in everything helps develop the attitude of “ I am grateful for the gifts God gave me” instead of “I want more”. For most people gratitude leads to generosity. Mass Attendance—Jan 31/Feb 1 Sat 5:00 Sun. 7:30 Sun. 9:30 Sun. 11:30 Sun. 1:30 No Count 186 590 578 No Count Stewardship of Treasure OFFERTORY for the week of Jan 31/Feb 1, 2015 Electronic AUTO DRAFT Identifiable Loose Cash Total Jan 31/Feb 1 YTD as of January 31/Feb 1 Budgeted Actual Difference—Favorable $7,549.00 $19,787.00 $2,420.21 $29,756.21 $745,625.00 $777,580.00 $31,955.00 (Parking, Parish Hall, Activity Ctr. and Columbarium Prev. Bal.) Debt Reduction Received YTD $1,509,697.00 Construction Debt YTD $1,487,703.00 $21,994.00 ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time—February 15, 2015 EMHC / CAMILLUS / A. S. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Camillus Ministry and Altar Server 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, questions about Altar Serving, please contact Shelby Hamilton via email: shamilton4@aol.com 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 Feb 14,—Feb 22, 2015 / Usher Team A—Usher Team B Mass Schedule 2/14 Sat 2/15 Sun Mass Intention 5:00 pm Requested by † Patrick Casey John & Mary Bolger 7:30 am † Mary Lou Stewart John & Mary Corbett 9:30 am Book Club Carmel Duea Larry & Maureen Lambe CTK 6:00 pm Spanish Mass 1:30 pm † Cheryl Sandridge Francis & Dottie Casieri 50th Wedding Anniversary Pro Populo 2/16 Mon 8:30 am † Michael Duea 2/17 Tues 8:30 am † Seamus Boyle 6:00 pm † Eugene McGovern 2/18 Wed 8:30 am 8:30 am 2/19 Thurs 8:30am 2/20 Fri 8:30am 8:30am 2/21 Sat 2/22 Sun Team A 11:30 am 5:00 pm Mia Smithley Howard Veit † Lincoln Weiss Brian & Tyler Anderson Cronier Granados family Candace & Frank Grant PJ Middleton (daughter) and Phyllis McGovern Pierrett Cortner the Fulling family Richard Klaess Lisa & Butch Ramey Denise Cronier † William Fill Andy & Norene Ferko 7:30 am † Joseph Poissant the Nichols family 9:30 am † Maria Hoang Kini Nung Tran CTK 6:00 pm Team A 11:30 am Spanish Mass 1:30 pm Pro Populo † Maria Duong Thi Que Tran 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 February 15—February 22, 2015 THE SANCTUARY CANDLE Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32; 1 Cor 10:31—11:1; Mk 1:40-45 is offered this week in Memory of Dorothy Dinaro by Marie Mallon Our Deceased READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF FEB 16, 2015 Charles ‘Joe’ Carter Hosea ‘Sonny’ Greene Mason James Thorpe We pray always and everywhere for all the souls of the faithful departed family and friends of our St. Mark Parish Community. ALTAR FLOWERS 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 Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50; Mk 8:11-13 Gn 6:5-8, 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29; Mk 8:14-21 Ash Wednesday Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51; 2 Cor 5:20—6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1; Lk 9:22-25 Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51; Mt 9:14-15 Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86; Lk 5:27-32 First Sunday of Lent Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15 ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time—February 15, 2015 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 Olivia Blake Altman Bobby Bailey, Sr. Helen & Nicholas Bak Percy Barbour Evelyn Bass Hood Angela Beal & Baby Chance Paige Bergin Paige Boatwright Scott Braswell Frank & Jeanne Bua John Burton Mayela Cajar Karolyn Campbell Pauline Cannone Andrea Capellan & twin daughters Charles Cassella Mark Cassella Patricia Cassella Lou Celender Alice Choma David Coleman Robert Colon Daniel Conrad Tony Croom Danny Decker Kitty DeMaria Mary Derck Darrell & Sharon Dismukes Michael Dominguez Krystyna & Tony Droz Jeanna Elsisy Brian Ennis Anna and John Evanko the Foreman Family Norene Ferko Christine & Bernard Foppe David Foreman Betsy Frase Mike Gallagher Taresa Gausman Claudia Good Sue Good Bob Gustafson Sue Hack Warren Haines Bill Harrigan Joanne Harrigan Kim Hashim Tulio Hernandez Sandy Hill Bob Huntley Bob Johnson Brynnick Johnson Fred Johnson Patricia Johnson Clint Jones Joseph Kloiber Phyllis Knight Ann Kurtz Ted Lang Darlene Larkins Rosemary Lauro Betty Leddick Stacy Lee Courtney Lenaburg Bob Lord Alison Magnin Trudy Mallon Joan Malloy Tony Manha Rose Martyn Maddie McPherson Kris Milby Alex Monticello Mary Catherine Moore Jane Mruczek Emory Oeser Michael J. Oeser Leigh Oliverie Charlotte O’Neill Marie Paen Mildred Paluch Judi Paschall Ed Pavelko Robin Pestone Billy E. Philips Amelia Quarto Beth Richards Jess Roggina Richard Romano Rich Romanowski Lucille Romeo Phil Rose Gregory Sarajak Frank Schwing Bernadette Secondo Connie Siers Margaret Smith Major Aaron Smithley Marlene Smolinski Rose Sordellini Ed Stapleton Diane Starzee Marjorie Steck Jim Stock Fred Streck Zana Sugg Camille Sweeney Cathy Tamisiea Lonnie Taylor Phillip Thalheimer Lori Tufts Felice Van Eron Jennifer Van Eron Viscosi Babs Vance Carmen Vera Fr. Joe Vetter Joe Wagner Fr. John Walsh Frank Whelan 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) 398-6508 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. Reflection on the Faith Paul V. Abbe, Director of Religious Education, 910 398-6526 / dre@stmarkcatholicchurch.com “If you wish, you can make me clean” Leprosy was a scourge… it literally ate away your very flesh, it took away your identity and purpose, (you were now just “leper” and your only purpose was to cry out “Leper!” to anyone who came near); it made you an outcast – it separated you from your loved ones and friends, from the community at large, and forced you to live like an animal in a cave. It was seen, in Jesus’ day, as a punishment from God – as several stories from the Old Testament seem to indicate. And on top of everything else, (as if all that weren’t bad enough), leprosy made you ritually unclean, and unable to participate in the liturgical and sacrificial life of the people of God. Leprosy destroyed your life, little by little, and left you nothing to hope for but the sleep of death. It is no wonder that the curing of leprosy was seen as one of the blessings that would mark the arrival of the Messiah. (See Isaiah 35:3-8) So it is not surprising when the leper – hearing of Jesus of Nazareth and of His deep teachings and mighty power, knowing that only He can provide the healing and hope the leper needs – goes and falls on his knees before Jesus, and beseeches Him: “If you will, you can make me clean.” “And Jesus, moved with pity, stretched out His hand and touched him…” Here is a healing that takes place both physically and emotionally. The leper, because of his disease, suffered not only the pain and hopelessness of his disease, but also the absolute lack of any human touch of comfort. Jesus, (who could have just as easily healed the leper from a distance), intentionally stretches out His hand to TOUCH THE LEPER, and proclaim to him: “I will; be clean.” We, likewise, suffer from a disease that afflicts us, both body and soul, and seeks to rob us of our identity and purpose.. T his “disease” makes us unclean, and seeks to separate us from the life of the community at large, from the love of family and friends, and even from God. And apart from a miracle of healing, we would be completely without hope. But we, like the leper, can fall to our knees, in the confessional, and cry out to Jesus, “If You will, You can make me clean”, knowing that H is most Sacred Heart is full of mercy, and is moved with pity for us. We can go to Him, assured that He will always respond, “I will; be clean.” ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time—February 15, 2015 Spiritual Growth & Support New Studies THIS Month Support Ministries ANNOUNCING ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES 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 Jacque Ennis 910 686-3659. Paul Abbe, our Director of Religious Education, will be holding classes for all those desiring Adult Confirmation. These classes will begin TODAY, Feb. 15th, (the Sunday BEFORE Ash Wednesday), and will meet in the Conference Room (Rm 7) at 10:45am, immediately after the 9:30am Mass. They will dismiss at 11:25am, in time for the 11:30 Mass. All those interested should contact him BY EMAIL (dre@stmarkcatholicchurch.com) and provide name and phone number. A certificate of Baptism will also need to be provided to begin the course. Students will also need to purchase a copy of “The Compendium of the Catechism.” (see www.inhisname.com) The date for the Adult Confirmation for the Diocese of Raleigh is Holy Trinity Sunday, May 31st. (The exact parish and time of Mass are yet to be announced). Do YOU know the ‘7 Secrets of the Eucharist’? Fr. Michael and Paul Abbe want to share the secrets with you! Join us for this Adult Ed Lenten Series, Tuesdays at 7pm, beginning Shrove Tuesday, February 17th. Our Boy Scouts will be holding their annual Pancake Supper that evening if you would like to take part before class begins in Rooms 5 & 6. All other sessions will be held in the Parish Hall and a light supper will precede the lesson. Please register via ACCESS (link can be found on our parish website). Participants will need to purchase the book 7 Secrets of the Eucharist by Vinny Flynn. You may purchase this book from your favorite bookseller or order from In His Name Catholic Book Store at www.inhisname.com . We hope to see you there. Biblical/Scriptural Learning for Adults 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. The Monday Evening Adult Scripture Study of Mary – Virgin, Mother and Queen for Spring is FULL. Watch the bulletin over the Summer for information on the next study. For more information contact Greg Decker at 910 622-0250 or deckerga@gmail.com. Courageous Women now meets (every other week) on Monday mornings 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 9:30. 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. New series began Feb 5 Women of the Word Thursdays 11am - 12: 30pm. For more information please contact Cheryl W hitaker cwhitaker1027@gmail.com or 910-371-0724. For more information about Studies and Activities here at St. Mark Parish—including contact information, please visit our website: www.stmarkcatholicchurch.com Empty Cradle Empty Cradle support group meets at St. Mark Church on the third Wednesday 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 Room 7—Cana/Conference 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 Marie Mallon at (910) 799-8737. 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 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, their activities, and the charities they support, please contact: Maureen and Jim Quinn 910 686-5151. Faith Formation and School News ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time—February 15, 2015 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 There will be no class on 2/18—Ash Wednesday. Public School families please attend Mass at 6:00pm FAMILY CORNER Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time The Word: Others see our joy in Jesus Knowing what we know about leprosy and how people back in Jesus’ time looked upon anyone with that affliction, one might be surprised by the unusual behavior of the person with leprosy in today’s Gospel. He captures our attention and we appreciate what he teaches us about the power of faith. He teaches us not to let anything keep us from Jesus, so things like soccer practice, a sleepover, or a week at the beach will not keep us from Mass each week. This person also lets others see his faith. He shows us to let others see our faith in Jesus. Finally, the person who is healed of leprosy is as faithful in wellness as he is in illness; he proclaims Jesus’ loving power while he is ill and after he is healed. He teaches us to turn to Jesus with our needs and the needs of others, and to praise Jesus in every life situation. Living the Word—A Prayer Moment Gentle Jesus, may everything we do in our daily lives draw us closer to you in faith and love. Questions of the Week (Please reread this week’s Gospel, Mark 1: 40-45 ) Children: What can you do this week to be an example to others? Adults: Would you have the courage to tell others to do as you do in order to be a Christian? Why or why not? Parents: Lent is right around the corner! Here are some ideas for your family for this Lenten Season. Talk as a family about WHAT your family will be doing for their Lenten journey this year! Prayer ~ Fasting ~ Almsgiving Come as a family to one of our masses or service of Ashes on Ash Wednesday (see bulletin for times) Participate in Operation Rice Bowl. The children will be coming home with Rice Bowls from their Faith Formation classes. If your child attends SMCS or is homeschooled and you would like a Rice Bowl, please stop by the Children's Faith Formation office to pick one up. Lenten Soup Dinners will be held every Friday in Lent - plan on attending as a family (Mom, it's a meal you don't have to make!) and then go to Stations of the Cross Attend Station of the Cross at 7 PM on Fridays during Lent Reconciliation - receive this sacrament of forgiveness during the Lenten Season. There will be additional times during Lent to go to Reconciliation. Receive God's grace in this sacrament is something we all need! God's grace helps us make it through our daily life! Talk as a family what you can do to increase your family's prayer life - will you pray a Rosary as a family, reading the Sunday readings ahead of time, or offer up prayers for others ? Perhaps attending the Tuesday 6 PM mass as a family besides attending Sunday liturgy. The more we receive Eucharist, the more grace we can get! Receive the Sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation often! Unplug from televisions, video games, etc. during Lent and spend that time as a family; talk about each others' day, go outside and take a walk looking at all God made around you, spend that time in prayer! Talk about what each member will be giving up for Lent support each other and perhaps try and continue that practice even after Lent is over! Ms. Mary Myers, Principal In Pre-K, we are working on practicing the virtue of SelfControl. We wore the color blue to represent the virtue during Catholic Schools Week, and we give positive reinforcement when we see our students demonstrate self-control. We are also working on expanding our prayer intentions at Circle Time to include our community and other relevant issues. Additionally, we are expanding our alphabet knowledge to include signing the alphabet in American Sign Language. SMCS is currently accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year. We proudly provide a meaningful Catholic education and promote academic excellence enhanced by opportunities to explore the arts, music, foreign languages, and athletics. Tours are available by appointment. We have a limited number of spots available in most grades. Please call 910-398-6532 to schedule a tour today! Youth Ministry Melissa Quaranto 910 398-6510 / youth-ministry@stmarkcatholicchurch.com STS (for anyone in grades 6-8) will NOT meet for class this Wednesday. Instead we will be meeting for Ash Wednesday Mass at 6:00pm. We look forward to seeing you and your families then! Next week we will resume our study of the Paschal Mystery. FaithLife (Confirmation I and II) Confirmation classes will meet again TONIGHT. High School students are strongly encouraged to join us for CROSSWALK – our high school youth group which meets again next Sunday. Confirmation I students will have an all-day retreat at St. Mark on Saturday, February 21 beginning at 10am and ending after 5pm Mass. Registration forms are available outside the Office of Youth Ministry and were due February 13th. CROSSWALK (for ANYONE in High School) Meets Sunday, February 22. Please consider joining us! THANK YOU Thank you to all who participated in our Parents’ Night Out fundraiser. A special thanks to all our many babysitters! Mark Your Calendars: Feb. 21: Confirmation I Retreat (for students in their first year of Confirmation preparation) at St. Mark March 22: Our next youth-led Mass World Youth Day update: Please consider this amazing opportunity! We will be collecting applications (available outside the Youth Ministry Office) throughout the month of February. World Youth Day will take place in July 2016 in Krakow, Poland! ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time—February 15, 2015 Parish Life and Community News TODAY Single Single Again—NEXT WEEKEND LOOKIN’ FOR A LITTLE LUCK O’ THE IRISH? . . . . . Better Hurry! Are you a widow, widower, single or divorced? The Single Single Again Ministry of Wilmington is a community for you. No membership required. Just come and join good company in a comfortable and safe environment. This month we start our second year as a branch of the original Single Single Again group of Raleigh still ministering in its twentieth year. For more info see: www.dioceseofraleigh.org/how/single Bring a friend and join us at the thirteenth gathering of the Single Single Again Ministry of Wilmington on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at St. Mark Roman Catholic Church, (Rooms 5&6) 1011 Eastwood Road, Wilmington, NC. We begin with a potluck setup at 4:00pm, Mass at 5:00pm, Dinner at 6:30pm, Discussion and Social until 8:00pm. (Potluck: A-G, Main course; H-M, Salad; N-Z. Dessert) So come on by. Good fellowship awaits you. Questions: Joe Silva, jls8091@aol.com, 203-921-5978 The AOH will be selling raffle tickets for a 7 day/6 night trip for four to Ireland. Don’t miss out on your chance to win this exciting trip. Only 150 tickets will be sold ($100/each). Drawing to be held March 14th after the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Meet the Secular Franciscan Order We are a canonically established 800-year old order of the Catholic Church founded by St. Francis of Assisi for lay men and women, married or single, who try to live their lives as did St. Francis. To learn more about us, come to an informational meeting on Sunday, February 15 at 1:00 in Room 7 at St. Mark Catholic Church. For more information call Brenda Wells 910 256-8765 or Mary Hellmann 910-399-5215. THIS WEEK IT’S A ST. MARK TRADITION ANNUAL SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER Please join the Boy Scouts of BSA Troop 215 for this event on Tuesday, February 17th from 5:00—7:30 PM in the Parish Hall. This is an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage supper. St. Mark Montessori Preschool Enrollment Info Open enrollment for any new students began Monday, Feb. 2 nd and continues through Feb. 26th. If we receive more applications than we have spaces available, we will have a lottery on Feb. 27 th. All students will be notified of their enrollment the second week in March. There will be 5 priority levels of admission to the school, with the first openings being available to children of registered, active and/or contributing parishioners of St. Mark. A detailed list of the levels of admission, as well as applications to the preschool, may be picked up outside Melissa Porter’s office throughout the coming months. Support Youth Ministry at St. Mark Buy a Bag of coffee to support our Youth. Adults $5.00 Seniors $4.00 Children (under 10) $4.00 This is a wonderful time for our parishioners to come together in fellowship to support the boys of our Troop 215. This year’s SUPPER will take the place of our monthly Parish Breakfast and the Knights of Columbus would like to invite and encourage all to help support our boys and their leaders at this yearly event. This year’s proceeds will benefit Meals on Wheels, Inc. Ash Wednesday Schedule 7:30am 8:30am 12:15pm 6:00pm 7:30pm Service of Ashes Mass with Ashes Service of Ashes Mass with Ashes Misa con Cenizas en Español LENTEN FRIDAYS Our First Friday of Lent is this week, February 20th. A meatless Lenten Supper will be served at 6:00pm in the Parish Hall followed by Stations of the Cross in the church at 7:00pm in English. Reconciliation will be available from 7:00-9:00pm. Nuestro Primer Viernes de Cuaresma es esta semana, 20 de febrero. Estaciones de la Cruz en español comenzarán a las 8:00 pm. Reconciliación estará disponible desde las 7:00-9:00 pm. WYD 2016 Krakow, Poland You can support the youth’s pilgrimage to World Youth Day by purchasing a 16oz bag of Gourmet Coffee for $10. You can purchase a bag at any of the Parish Breakfasts or stop by the Office of Youth Ministry. Thank you for your support! NEXT MONTH St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Luncheon Join us on Sat., March 14, at 11AM for the Annual Friends of the Hibernians St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Following the parade there will be a full corned beef and cabbage luncheon at the Hilton Riverside where we will honor the marines who marched in the parade. Tickets (which must be purchased in advance) are $25 each ($5 for children age 12 and under. Under 4 no charge). The winning ticket for the trip to Ireland will be drawn at the luncheon. Call Steve (910-686-5498) or Jim (910-686-5151) for raffle and/or luncheon tickets. Annual St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance with Live Music by the Imitations Saturday, March 14th 6:00-11:00PM St. Mark Activity Center sponsored by Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes Your $30/person includes Corned Beef & Cabbage, Shepherd’s Pie, Potatoes & Carrots, Irish Soda Bread, Irish Draft Beer, Wine, Soda, Coffee & Dessert Join us as we celebrate one of the Church’s Greatest Missionaries and Ireland’s Patron Saint Contact: Steve Shelton at 910 604-1263 or sthebruce@ec.rr.com TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AFTER MASS NEXT WEEKEND ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time—February 15, 2015 News & Staff Directory CHURCH OFFICE Special Request for Help High School Student Requests Our Help with Important Project! Thomas Coleman is a Senior in the Lyceum program at New Hanover High School. He is working on his Senior Project which is on drop-out prevention. His research shows that the sooner students get books in their hands, the better they will do in school down the road. He is collecting books for Snipes Academy, (the most highly impoverished school in the state), and is asking for donations of books, such as Dr. Seuss, etc. (All books would be greatly appreciated, but books without religious content would be preferred.) Please leave your donations in the box marked “Snipes Academy” which is located in the Gathering Space, near the couch and chairs. Thank you for assisting with this project to help young children gain a love of reading and learning. Parish Receptionist/Secretary Position St. Stanislaus Parish is interviewing for the position of parttime Receptionist/Secretary. Applicant needs to be Catholic, with good people skills and multi-tasking abilities. Knowledge of computer programs including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and MS Publisher is desirable. Capability and willingness to learn most important of all. We are accepting applications through February 16, 2015. MAIL resume and references to: St. Stanislaus Parish, Attn: Search Committee & Father Roger, 4849 Castle Hayne Rd. Castle Hayne, N.C. 28429 The Knights of Columbus Council 11817 will host a Lenten Fish Dinner on Friday, February 27th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the St. Stanislaus Parish Hall, 4849 Castle Hayne Road in Castle Hayne. The $8.50 plate includes: North Atlantic Battered Cod, homemade macaroni & cheese, homemade coleslaw, hush puppies, dessert, tea or coffee. Dine in or take out. We have $5.00 child’s plates, too. If you’re up in this end of town on February 27th, please stop by and let us serve you a good meal. Sincere thanks to our advertiser of the week: Rev. Patrick A. Keane fr.patrick.keane2@raldioc.org PAROCHIAL VICAR Rev. Michael J. Burbeck fr.michael.burbeck@raldioc.org DEACON Pastoral Secretaries Deacon Orlando Perez 910 398-6507 deacon@stmarkcatholicchurch.com Sandy Ellsworth / Denise Morrison 910 398-6509 pastoral-secretary@stmarkcatholicchurch.com Church Office Secretary Cathie Welch 910 398-6508 office-secretary@stmarkcatholicchurch.com ST. MARK MONTESSORI Melissa Porter 910 398-6517 PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR montessori@stmarkcatholicchurch.com OPERATIONS MANAGER Caleb Strittmatter 910 398-6515 administrator@stmarkcatholicchurch.com ACCOUNTING/ HR MANAGER Frank DeMonte 910 398-6512 accounting@stmarkcatholicchurch.com DIRECTOR OF MUSIC AND LITURGY MINISTRY Alex Hill 910 398-6514 music@stmarkcatholicchurch.com DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Paul V. Abbe 910 398-6526 dre@stmarkcatholicchurch.com 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 HISPANIC LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE Terrazzo Trattoria Fine Italian Food ~ Gourmet Pizza 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 Parish Life/Community Special Announcements Spiritual Growth Stewardship PASTOR Wilmington Catholic Radio Lenten Fish Dinner at St. Stanislaus p. 10 p. 7 p. 4 & 5 p. 4 p. 9 PARISH STAFF ST. MARK CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mary Myers 910 452-2800 PRINCIPAL principal@stmarkcatholicschool.org At Our Sister Parish Deanery & Diocesan News Faith Formation/School News Liturgy & Worship Mass & Sacraments News & Parish Directory HOURS 9:00AM-4:00PM, Mon.—Fri. PHONE 910 392-0720 ~ FAX 910 392-6777 WEB SITE www.stmarkcatholicchurch.com p. 8 p. 2 p. 6 p. 3 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 12017 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 Edwin Marin 786 267-3166 veritonika2009@hotmail.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 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time—February 15, 2015 Deanery and Diocesan News Worship Adoración Boletín de Adoración Diaconate This past June, Bishop Burbidge ordained a record number of 14 men, from Parishes across the entire Diocese to the Permanent Diaconate in a Mass at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Cary. The Diaconate, which is funded through the BAA, includes five years of preparation in order to serve this ministry. Through ordination, a Deacon becomes the sacramental presence of Jesus in the everyday world and his liturgical duties include preaching at Mass, performing baptisms, witnessing marriages, leading funeral and burial services and presiding at benediction and communion services. The Diaconate allows these men to realize their call of service to the Church and share the message of Jesus Christ within their communities, all through the help of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. College Campus Ministry The BAA helps to support the seven Catholic Campus Ministry Centers that are located at universities throughout Eastern North Carolina. These Campus Ministries are located at UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC-Wilmington, NC State, NC Central, Duke, Elon and East Carolina. With tens of thousands of Catholic college students throughout our Diocese, participation at these Catholic Campus Ministries Centers is at an all-time high. This is particularly true at Duke University where, since 2010, the Duke Catholic Center has seen a 67% increase in Sunday Mass attendance while students are on campus. This past fall, Catholic Campus Ministry at Elon University celebrated their “Silver Jubilee”, or 25th anniversary. Elon student, Samantha Murray, understands the important role of Catholic Campus Ministry during her time as an undergraduate: “As I approach my senior year and reflect on my past three years, I fully recognize that I am blessed to have CCM in my life. CCM is a support system, a friend group and a healthy environment for reflection and prayer.” Este pasado Junio, el Obispo Burbidge ordenó a 14 hombres, pertenecientes de diferentes parroquias de la Diócesis, al Diaconado Permanente en una Misa celebrada en la Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel en Cary. El Diaconado, cuyo financiamiento proviene del BAA, incluye cinco años de formación para poder servir en este ministerio. Mediante la ordenación de un Diácono, éste se convierte en la presencia sacramental de Jesús en el mundo cotidiano. Sus deberes litúrgicos incluyen, predicar en la Misa, realizar bautizos, matrimonios, servicios fúnebres y presidir en servicios de bendición y comunión. El Diaconado permite que estos hombres realicen su llamado al servicio de la Iglesia y compartan el mensaje de Jesucristo dentro de sus comunidades, todo esto con la ayuda de la Campaña Anual del Obispo. Minisiterio Universitario El BAA apoya los siete Centros de Ministerio Universitario Católico (CCM) que se encuentran en las universidades a lo largo del Este de Carolina del Norte. Este Ministerio de Campus se encuentra en UNC-Chapell Hill, UNCWilmington, NC State, NC Central, Duke, Elon y la Universidad del Este de Carolina. Con docenas de miles de estudiantes universitarios católicos a lo largo de nuestra diócesis, la participación en estos Centros de Ministerio Católico Universitario está en un nivel más alto. Esto es particularmente cierto en la Universidad de Elon donde la Pastoral Universitaria Católica celebra su “Aniversario de Plata” o el 25 aniversario este pasado otoño. Samantha Murray, alumna de Elon, comprendió el importante rol del Ministerio Universitario Católico durante su tiempo allí antes de graduarse: “Mientras me acercaba a mi último año escolar hice una reflexión de los últimos tres años, reconozco completamente que estoy bendecida al tener CCM, por sus siglas en inglés, en mi vida. CCM es un sistema de apoyo, un grupo de amigos y un medio ambiente sano para reflexionar y orar”. 2015 Bishop’s Annual Appeal In the Name of 2015 Campaña Annual del Obispo Jesus En el Nombre de Diocese of Raleigh BAA.DioceseofRaleigh.org Jesus ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time—February 15, 2015 ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time—February 15, 2015
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