Mission Statement Open to the Holy Spirit, we, the parish family of St. Mark, are a sacramental community with the Eucharist at our center. We exist to love God and one another, to grow in our personal relationships in our Lord, and to share our enthusiasm for our faith with our community. We seek to support one another, reaching out to all, and are committed to spreading the Gospel and practicing our faith in our daily lives to achieve salvation in Christ. revised September 2015 Church of St. Mark the Evangelist 695 Smithson Avenue Lawrence Park, Erie, Pennsylvania 16511 Phone: 814-899-3000 Fax: 814-899-5212 website: www.stmarkslp.org e-mail: [email protected]Baptisms: It is the custom at St. Mark to celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism with the parish community at any of the weekend liturgies. Parents are requested to attend a class prior to the baby’s baptism. Godparents are encouraged to attend. Please contact the office to make arrangements. Marriages: Diocesan Common Policy requests six months advance notification of the priest and attendance at Pre-Cana Instructions or Engagement Encounter. Please contact the rectory to make arrangements. Anointing of the Sick: Anytime. A person need not be dying, but simply sick from a serious illness or even weak due to old age. Those wishing to be anointed, please contact the rectory. Communion to the Sick: For visits and/or Communion calls to the sick, shut-ins and those confined to hospitals, please notify the rectory. Bulletin Deadline: Wednesday afternoon Parish Membership: Please fill out the form found inside this bulletin and we will mail you a registration form. All those who are out of high school should register individually. Parish membership is required to be a sponsor for Baptism. Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. Friday: Office Closed Weekend Eucharistic Liturgy Schedule: Saturday Evening: 5:00 p.m. Sunday Morning: 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Weekday Eucharistic Liturgy Schedule: 7:30 a.m. in Our Lady’s Chapel (Ward Center) Sacrament of Reconciliation: Every Saturday beginning at 4:00 pm. By appointment (call rectory) Nursery: During 10:30 a.m. Sunday Liturgy in the nursery off of Hilbert Hall. Children’s Liturgy of the Word: During 10:30 a.m. Sunday Liturgy 4 year olds through 2 nd graders. To contact us: Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Daniel Arnold, ext. 11 [email protected]Senior Deacon: Frederick Weaver Deacon Assistant: James Moss Director of Parish Operations: Pat Marshall, ext. 12 Maintenance: Kathy Crotty, ext.15 Music Director: Maripat Grant, ext. 14 Religious Ed. Facilitator, K-5: Geri Hadlock, ext. 17 Religious Ed. Coordinator, 6-12: Pat Marshall, ext.12 Youth Minister: Geri Hadlock, ext. 17 St. Mark Prayerline: Carol (899-6207) [email protected]Bereavement Committee: Sandy Jordan (899-0984) Wedding Committee: Kathy Spiegel (866-7263) Eat Alone Dinner: Sandy Jordan (899-0984) Emmaus Ministries: Kathy Spiegel (866-7263) 1st Friday Cakes: Dolly Cagnoli (899-5390) 3rd Wednesday Meat: Mary Beveridge (899-0792) Finance Council: Gary Miller Knights of Columbus: Jim Smith (899-3581) Legion of Mary: Barbara Gainer (899-7296) Liturgy Committee: Evy Seyboldt (899-8460) Pastoral Council: Susan Grant (899-0083) PAL: Judy Brieger (899-8545) THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 8, 2015
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Mission Statement Open to the Holy Spirit, we, the parish family of St. Mark, are a sacramental community with the Eucharist at our center. We exist to love God and one another, to grow in our personal relationships in our Lord, and to share our enthusiasm for our faith with our community. We seek to support one another, reaching out to all, and are committed to spreading the Gospel and practicing our faith in our daily lives to achieve salvation in Christ.
revised September 2015
Church of St. Mark the Evangelist 695 Smithson Avenue
Lawrence Park, Erie, Pennsylvania 16511 Phone: 814-899-3000 Fax: 814-899-5212
Baptisms: It is the custom at St. Mark to celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism with the parish community at any of the weekend liturgies. Parents are requested to attend a class prior to the baby’s baptism. Godparents are encouraged to attend. Please contact the office to make arrangements.
Marriages: Diocesan Common Policy requests six months advance notification of the priest and attendance at Pre-Cana Instructions or Engagement Encounter. Please contact the rectory to make arrangements.
Anointing of the Sick: Anytime. A person need not be dying, but simply sick from a serious illness or even weak due to old age. Those wishing to be anointed, please contact the rectory.
Communion to the Sick: For visits and/or Communion calls to the sick, shut-ins and those confined to hospitals, please notify the rectory.
Bulletin Deadline: Wednesday afternoon
Parish Membership: Please fill out the form found inside this bulletin and we will mail you a registration form. All those who are out of high school should register individually. Parish membership is required to be a sponsor for Baptism.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Every Saturday beginning at 4:00 pm. By appointment (call rectory)
Nursery: During 10:30 a.m. Sunday Liturgy in the nursery off of Hilbert Hall.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: During 10:30 a.m. Sunday Liturgy 4 year olds through 2nd graders.
To contact us: Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Daniel Arnold, ext. 11 [email protected] Senior Deacon: Frederick Weaver Deacon Assistant: James Moss Director of Parish Operations: Pat Marshall, ext. 12 Maintenance: Kathy Crotty, ext.15 Music Director: Maripat Grant, ext. 14 Religious Ed. Facilitator, K-5: Geri Hadlock, ext. 17 Religious Ed. Coordinator, 6-12: Pat Marshall, ext.12 Youth Minister: Geri Hadlock, ext. 17 St. Mark Prayerline: Carol (899-6207) [email protected] Bereavement Committee: Sandy Jordan (899-0984) Wedding Committee: Kathy Spiegel (866-7263) Eat Alone Dinner: Sandy Jordan (899-0984) Emmaus Ministries: Kathy Spiegel (866-7263)
Finance Council: Gary Miller Knights of Columbus: Jim Smith (899-3581) Legion of Mary: Barbara Gainer (899-7296) Liturgy Committee: Evy Seyboldt (899-8460) Pastoral Council: Susan Grant (899-0083) PAL: Judy Brieger (899-8545)
THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
NOVEMBER 8, 2015
ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH
Our Sanctuary Light burns this week
In Loving Memory of
Anna Aloiz
Marcella Aloiz
Family Perspective The widow in today’s gospel gave only a little, but it counted for a lot. In our homes there are many LITTLE MOMENTS which can have great significance and glue the family together. Seize these moments.
THE WEEK AHEAD November 9 - 15
Altar Aides: Darcie Vargo & Emily Sanford
Hospital Visitors: Hamot - Nancy Samick St. Vincent - Michael Goetz
Monday November 9 SCC 7:00 pm Scouts Tuesday November 10 Legion of Mary 8:15 am SCC 10:00 am & 7:30 pm Brownies 6:00 - 7:00 Wednesday November 11 Religious Ed Grades 1-5 3:45 - 5:00 Choir Practice 6:30 pm Thursday November 12 SCC 7:00 pm Sunday November 15 SCC after 8:00 Mass Religious Ed. Grades K-5 9:00 - 10:15 Gr. 10 Retreat @ OLM 11:00 - 4:30
Readings for the week
November 9 - 15
Mon. Ezekiel 47:1-2,8-9,12; 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11,16-17; John 2:13-22
Tues. Wisdom 2:23-3:9; Luke 17:7-10
Wed. Wisdom 6:1-11, ; Luke 17:11-19
Thurs. Wisdom 7:22b-8:1; Luke 17:20-25
Fri. Wisdom 13:1-9; Luke 17:26-37
Sat. Wisdom 18:14-16,19:6-9; Luke 18:1-8
Sun. Daniel 12:1-3; Hebrews 10:11-14; Mark 13:24-32
Happy Birthday
November 9: Marie Matlak, Bella Taraski, Brian Veshecco November 10: Lawrence Gainer, Terri Joslin, Rebecca Pohl,
Allison Wargo, Edward Wisniewski November 11: Marcella Aloiz, Vincent Kennah, Rich Michael,
Heidi Noyes, Florence Whipple, Nadia Zboyovski November 12: Jammi Gunter, Michael Jaskiewicz, Julie Vrenna
November 13: Brandon Hime, Peter Hohman, John Jelinek, Connor Pierce, Matthew Walker
November 14: Mark Mikolajczak, Margaret Newara, Sue Ortallono, Evelyn Polatas, Matthew Rose
November 15: Samantha Briggs, Gloria Metzgar, Javier Rivera
Happy Anniversary
November 12: Eric & Kathy Bujnowski November 13: Forbes & Florence Bannister, Jon & Angel Krahe
November 14: John & Judy Nadzam
MASS INTENTIONS: (Daily Masses are in Our Lady’s Chapel - Ward Center) Mon. Nov. 9 Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
7:30 a.m. NO MASS
Tues. Nov. 10 Memorial of St. Leo the Great, POPE & DR. OF THE CHURCH 7:30 a.m. NO MASS Wed. Nov. 11 Memorial of St. Martin of Tours, BISHOP
7:30 a.m. NO MASS Thurs. Nov. 12 Memorial of St. Josaphat, BISHOP & MARTYR 7:30 a.m. NO MASS Fri. Nov. 13 Memorial of Frances Xavier Cabrini, VIRGIN 7:30 a.m. NO MASS
Liturgies for the weekend of November 14/15 (Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Time of Liturgy
Intention Altar Servers Lector Cantor
Eucharistic Ministers
Ushers Offertory CLW
Nursery
5:00 p.m.
November 14
Crystal Leone
St. Mark PAL
Tucker Fabin
Kylie Humphreys
Joe Kohler
Terri Michael
Cheryl LaBoda
Wendy Fabin
Tom May C John Mulligan
Rich Pottorf Need 1 Volunteer
8:00 a.m.
November 15
John Yochim, Jr. BIRTH ANNIVERSARY
Ann & Greg Badach
Elaine Brady
Gail Warren Joe & Rene McCoy
Dennis L. Smith C Janet Smith Sue Wolbert Tim Wolbert
10:30 a.m.
November 15
Tom Baumann 15TH YEAR
DEATH ANNIVERSARY
Family
Leo Nicolussi
Max Nicolussi
Joann Collins
Joann Collins
Loretta Nesselhauf
Kathy Thornton
Dorothy Pamula
C Cathy Baker John Baker
Noreen Brown Thomas Podskalny
Frank Wargo Need 1 Volunteer
Peggy Morrison
Thought for the week… “Perfect families do not exist. This must not discourage
us. Quite the opposite. Love is something we learn; love is
something we live; love grows as it is ‘forged’ by the
concrete situations which each particular family
experiences. Love is born and constantly develops amid
SAINT MARK CARING NOTES If you know someone who could benefit from this ministry please call the
office at 899-3000 or e-mail their name and address to [email protected].
Florence Whipple Health South Room #107 143 East 2nd St. Erie PA 16507 Greg Badach Sr. Mary Daniel Meahl 2661 Dobbins Road Saint Mary’s East 3301 Erie, PA 16511 607 East 26th Street Erie, PA 16504
Annie Bool Mary Ann Anderson 322 Washington Place Apt. #301 502 Nobel Ave Erie, PA 16505 Erie, PA 16511
Ann DePlatchett Diane Conti Saint Mary’s East 3311 5416 East Lake Rd BP A8 607 East 26th Street Erie, PA 16504 Erie, PA 16511
Mary Ann Catherine Martha Patrick Sarah Reed Senior Living Room #57B Twinbrook Rm. 928 B 227 West 22nd Street 3805 Field St Erie, PA 16502 Erie, PA 16511
Florence Modzelewski Eric Smith (son of Denny & Janet ) Saint Mary’s East C2304 1235 West Gore Rd 607 East 26th Street Erie, PA 16509 Erie, PA 16504
ST MARK EVANGELIST MEMBERSHIP FORM
695 Smithson Ave., Erie, PA 16511 – phone: 899-3000
Family Name: _____________________________ Phone: ________
CHECK ONE: New Registration___ Change of Address___
Moving out of Parish___ Want Envelopes___
Place in offertory basket, give to an usher or send to church office.
MARRIAGE MOMENTS: Trip down Memory Lane - With Thanksgiving and Christmas approaching, remember the first time you met your beloved's family. Our family of origin greatly influences our behavior - for good or for ill. Honor the good in
your beloved's family of origin and let go of harping on the bad.
Notice from Erie Diocesan Cemeteries: Artificial wreaths and decorations are permitted on gravesites November 1st until March 31st. Potted flowers (10 inch
plastic) should be removed now.
Struggling With Issues of Grief and Loss?: Hope and Healing: A Retreat for Men and Women Struggling With Issues of Grief and Loss. Sooner or later grief comes to all of us. We find ourselves unprepared for the wide range of emotions and reactions we feel as we undertake the mourning journey. Each person grieves differently. Brother Andre offers hope and encouragement by gently demonstrating the importance of dealing with grief in a healthy way, both emotionally and spiritually. This retreat will offer a prayerful and nurturing environment to reflect on the dynamics of grief and loss in the context of Christian spirituality. Biography: We are happy to welcome back to the Retreat Center Brother Andre Mathieu, C.P. Brother Andre has a rich background in ministry that includes religious formation and education, work in administration, and the preaching of retreats. With expertise in the areas of gerontology and bereavement ministry, and a background in the study of issues related to death and dying, Brother Andre offers a deeply prayerful and reflective approach to these important topics St Paul of the Cross Retreat Center 148 Monastery Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15203 412-381-7676 Date: Friday - December 11 to Sunday - December 13, 2015 Time: 6:00 PM Friday (Dinner) thru 12:00 PM Sunday
Sign Interpreted Mass – Erie, PA: A Sign Interpreted Mass for the Deaf is held every Sunday at 9:00AM at Our Lady of Peace Church, 2401 West 38 St. For more information, call 814/824-1257 or email [email protected] . information, call 800-
Italian American Women’s Association plans fundraiser: The Italian American Women’s Association will host “A Romantic Evening in Venice II” at St. Paul Center, 453 W. 16th St., Erie, Nov. 14 from 7 to 11 p.m. Proceeds from the event will be used to help the needy in the area and to provide scholarships. BYOB and snacks. A tax-deductible donation of $20 per person is requested. Entertainment will be provided by the Ruby Port Band, in addition to singing by Daniel Cabanillas. For more
information, contact Pat Rossi at 814-881-1975.
Mount Calvary to host pancake breakfast: Mount Calvary Church in Erie will host a pancake breakfast in memory of Terry Skarupski, who was the church’s “pancake chef” for a number of years. The breakfast will be held in Feeny Hall at Mount Calvary Church, 2022 East Lake Road, on Nov. 15 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Besides the breakfast, there will be a gift auction. For more information, call the parish office at
814-454-0061.
Evening of prayer, music in DuBois: An evening of prayer and music will be held Nov. 15 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 15 Robinson St., DuBois. The evening will include a homily, Scripture reading, Benediction, and prayers for healing with Father Mark Mastrian. For more information, contact Judy
Smart at 814-637-5930 or Rich Kenawell at 814-771-7932.
St. Peter Cathedral continues concert series: The St. Peter Cathedral Concert Series continues Nov. 22 at 4 p.m. with Allan Slovenkay, organist and choirmaster emeritus of Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church, Warren. He held a faculty appointment and the post of college organist at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford for 25 years. He was harpsichord soloist with the Erie Chamber Orchestra
and the Erie Renaissance Singers. The concert is free and open to the public.
Clothes, toys to be distributed to needy: A men’s Cursillo group will continue the tradition of giving away clothes and toys at Christmas during the Community Outreach Group’s clothing distribution party on Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, W. 22nd and Peach streets, Erie. Patrons will receive free clothes and a free hot lunch. Santa and his helpers will be present. For information on how to assist with this project, visit the Community Outreach Group’s
Johnstown priest to speak at Advent event: Father Anthony Francis Spilka, OFM Conv., will be the guest speaker at the Advent Day of Recollection at St. Stanislaus Kostka-Holy Trinity Church, 370 Spruce Ave., Sharon, Dec. 6 from noon to 4 p.m. Father Spilka is the pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Johnstown, and is vicar for religious for the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. The cost is $15. The event will include a catered lunch, two talks, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Benediction, confessions and a 3:15 p.m. Mass. To register, call 724-342-7391 or mail [email protected].
“Getting through the Holidays after losing a loved one” : On Monday November 16 at 7pm Our Lady of Mercy Church Grief Ministry will host a special session on getting through the holiday season while in the midst of grief. Sometimes the holidays can be a challenge when our family members are not there to celebrate with us. Learn what you can do to make your loved ones remembered and present. For more information contact Donna Clark in the parish office at 899-5342. The support group meets monthly please call the parish office for a schedule. (note: the original advertised date was Nov 9. This is a date change.)
Child Protection and Creating Safe Environments Online Safety Tips for Parents & Kids: CyberTipline Fights Internet Crimes against Children - The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other government agencies all work together to fight Internet crimes against children. They’ve established a “CyberTipline,” a reporting mechanism for cases of child sexual exploitation including child pornography, online enticement of children for sex acts, child victims of prostitution, and unsolicited obscene material sent to a child. Reports may be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week - online at www.cybertipline.com or by calling (800) 843-5678. To see what the Diocese of Erie is doing to help create safe environments, check out http://www.eriercd.org/protectyouth.htm
Questions for the week: A great change is coming. We have been told in many ways that the event is inevitable; and in some accounts, we have seen previews of what that change will look like. Besides living an obedient life, loving God and our neighbor, we are told to be watchful and ready. Does our experience of change hold hope for the way we will accept the change of God’s plans? How do we face change in our lives? Do we try to control things to keep them as they are, or are we open to the new growth that often comes with change? These readings today call and challenge us to be open to the promise of the new life God offers us today and in the end time. Who are some people you have known who have experienced overwhelming pain? How have they met that pain? How does their response
correspond with the words of today’s Scriptures? Who are the people in your life who have helped you accept change? What have they said or done to help you? How can their example lead you
to help others? What changes will you make in your life to be sure that each day you are ready for Jesus’ return?
