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]Retired Deacon: Frederick Weaver Deacon: 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) MAY 1, 2016 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
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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] Retired Deacon: Frederick Weaver Deacon: 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)
MAY 1, 2016
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Family Perspective: Today Jesus gives this advice: “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” Worry and anxiety can consume our lives preventing us from seeing the love which surrounds us and binds us to one another.
Marriage Moments: Trip down Memory Lane #14 - Remember your first long trip together - either for fun, to meet each other's family, or even a funeral. What did you like about making travel plans together? What was a stress because of your differences? What have you learned?
Happy Birthday
May 2: Cathy Bricker, David Crotty, Kathleen Pierce, Linda Roach, Tim Wolbert
May 3: Karen Anderson, Kirstin Fisher, Morgan Habursky, Judi Krahe, Curtis Rodgers
May 4: Andy Gottschling, Joe Noonan May 5: Brent Bricker, Benjamin Poeta
May 7: James Mullaney May 8: Riley Chilcott, Lorraine Zacherl
Happy Anniversary
May 3: Stanley & Dorothy Krawczyk May 4: Ed & Rita Kaliszewski
May 6: Kevin & Susan Grant, Dan & Julia Morris May 7: Jeffrey & Kathleen Hazen
May 8: Robert & Anita Klein, John & Marcia Palmer
ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH
Readings for the week May 2 - 8
Mon. Acts of the Apostles 16:11-15; John 15:26-16:4a
Tues. 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; John 14:6-14
Wed. Acts of the Apostles 17:15,22-18:1; John 16:12-15
Thurs. Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:17-23 or
Hebrews 9:24-28,10:19-23; Luke 24:46-53
Fri. Acts of the Apostles 18:9-18; John 16:20-23
Sat. Acts of the Apostles 18:23-28; John 16:23b-28-21
Sun. Acts of the Apostles 7:55-60; Revelation 22:12-14,16-17,20; John 17:20-26
MASS INTENTIONS: (Daily Masses are in Our Lady’s Chapel - Ward Center) Mon. May 2 Memorial of St. Athanasius, BISHOP & DR. OF THE CHURCH 7:30 a.m. John Krisch - John & Irene Abbate
Tues. May 3 Feast of Sts. Philip and James, APOSTLES 7:30 a.m. NO Mass Wed. May 4 Easter Weekday
7:30 a.m. NO MASS Thurs. May 5 Ascension Thursday (Mass in the Church)
7:00 p.m. MaryAnn Anderson - Maureen & Michael Fri. May 6 Easter Weekday 7:30 a.m. NO MASS
Our Sanctuary Light burns this Week
In Loving Memory of
Steve & Genny Rusnak
Susan & Kevin Grant
Thought for the week… “It is useful to not confuse optimism with hope. Optimism is a psychological attitude towards life. Hope goes beyond. It is the anchor that you throw into the future and lets you pull the rope to get to what you crave.”
Pope Francis
Liturgies for the weekend of May 7/8 (Seventh Sunday of Easter)
Time of Liturgy
Intention Altar Servers Lector Cantor Eucharistic Ministers Ushers Offertory
5:00 p.m.
May 7
Kelly & Ruth Kern
Cindy & Gary Miller
Lizzie Hohman
Marrien Bradley
Joe Hohman
Terri Michael Judi Krahe
Judy Brieger
C Tom May John Mulligan Rich Pottorf
Need 1 Volunteer
Cindy & Gary Miller
8:00 a.m.
May 8
Ed Noyer
Margie & Carolyn Hammers
Ryan Srnka Terri Michael Rita Kaliszewski
Cindy Srnka
C Mark DiVecchio Mike Krahe Al Renshaw
Need 1 Volunteer
Noyer Family
10:30 a.m.
May 8
Rose Lachowski
Nesselhauf Family
Caitlin Daley
Ellie Reilly
Jonathan Hall
Joann Collins
Loretta Nesselhauf
Kathy Thornton
Dorothy Pamula
Cathy Baker John Baker
C Noreen Brown Thomas Podskalny
Frank Wargo Need 1 Volunteer
Nesselhauf Family
THE WEEK AHEAD May 2 - 8
Altar Aides: Darcie Vargo & Emily Sanford
Hospital Visitors: Hamot - Robert Titko St. Vincent - Gloria Ferritto
Monday May 2 SCC 7:00 pm Scouts Tuesday May 3 Legion of Mary 8:15 am SCC 10:00 am & 7:30 pm Brownies Wednesday May 4 Building Committee 5:15 Choir Practice 6:30
Thursday May 5 ASCENSION THURSDAY Mass at 7:00 pm
SCC 7:00 pm Knights of Columbus Rooms 1 & 2 7:00 pm Girl Scouts Friday May 6 EMMAUS Cakes Ultreya 7:00 pm Saturday May 7 Girl Scout Mother’s Day Tea Sunday May 8 Happy Mother’s Day! SCC after 8:00 Mass
New Schedules are now available online and in the Sacristy for
Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors.
Our prayers and sympathy to Fr. John Santor on the death of his sister, Rita Sulecki. May Rita rest in God’s eternal peace.
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.
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].
Kathy Spiegel Florence Whipple 1012 W Bayfront Pkwy Saint Mary’s East Room 115 Sunrise Suite 310 607 East 26th Street Erie, PA 16507 Erie, PA 16504
Florence Modzelewski Annie Bool Saint Mary’s East C2304 322 Washington 607 East 26th Street Place Apt. #301 Erie, PA 16504 Erie, PA 16505
Greg Badach Diane Conti 2661 Dobbins Road 5416 East Lake Rd BP A8 Erie, PA 16511 Erie, PA 16511
Mary Ann Catherine Ann DePlatchett
Sarah Reed Senior Living Room #57B Saint Mary’s East 3311 227 West 22nd Street 607 East 26th Street Erie, PA 16502 Erie, PA 16504
Eric Smith (son of Denny & Janet ) Martha Patrick
1235 West Gore Rd Twinbrook Rm. 928 B Erie, PA 16509 3805 Field St Erie, PA 16511
First Friday and First Saturday Devotions: Erie Apostolate of Divine Mercy of St. Ann's (Our Mother of Sorrows Parish) invite you to: First Friday May 6th.Adoration 11 am - 11:45am, and Confessions Mass 12:05 pm,
followed by the Rosary Celebrant Rev. Jerry Priscaro First Saturday May 7th. Confessions, Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet starting at 8:15
am Mass at 9am, with Procession of our Blessed Mother of Fatima Celebrant: Rev. Msgr. John Swoger - Marian hymns and songs. Please join us, and bring your family!
St. Peter Cathedral to host special concert: More than 70 voices from Mercyhurst University, the Erie Symphonic Singers, Chautauqua Chamber Singers, the choir of New York’s Church of Christ Savior and elsewhere will come together to sing Vespers by Sergei Rachmaninoff, titled, “All-Night Vigil”—Opus 37, on May 15 at 7 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public.
Are you a person with a disability and looking for more in your Faith Life?: Are you someone with a disability or do you know someone with a disability who wants more out of their Faith Life? The Office of Disabilities and Deaf Ministry has a number of groups that will provide the faith-filled social interaction you’re looking for. Call Michael Adamus at 814-824-1257 or email him at [email protected] for more details. You can also learn more about our ministry on the diocesan website www.ErieRCD.org under Catholic Charities Disability Ministries.
Transitions: A Monthly Peer Support Group — Are you Widowed, Separated or divorced? Consider attending Transitions, a peer support group offered monthly at St. Mark Catholic Center, 429 E. Grandview Blvd. The next gathering is scheduled for Sunday, May 22, 2016 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. This month’s topic is: “Developing and Maintaining Relationships.” Call 814-824-1265 or email: [email protected] for more information. Visit us at: www.eriercd.org/transitions.htm
Learn about being an associate of the SSJ’s: The Sisters of St. Joseph will offer an informal information session for anyone interested in becoming an associate of the religious community. The session will be held May 24 at 7 p.m. at the Sisters of St. Joseph Community Living Center, 5031 West Ridge Road, Millcreek. SSJ associates are women and men committed to living the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph within the context of their lives and responsibilities. Associates make an annual, written commitment of their desire to live the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Associates participate in a variety of spiritual, ministerial and social events. Associate membership is open to all men and women, regardless of age, marital status, spiritual tradition or vocation. For more information, contact Linda Kuhn or Nancy Donnelly at 814-836-4134 or email [email protected].
St. Mark’s Hats for the Homeless Many thanks to all who have donated this season.
Your donations were greatly appreciated. There
will be a box in the front vestibule of the church for
those of you who continue to knit and crochet
during the summer months or for anyone who finds a great
winter clearance sale.
Now that the Preliminary Plan for Parish Restructuring in the
Diocese of Erie has been announced, it’s time for individuals
and parishes to share their feedback. Join us Thursday
evening, May 12, at 7:00 pm as we meet to discuss what the
restructuring plan means for us as a parish. Also, please go
online at (http://www.eriercd.org/planning.asp) or use the form
included in last week’s bulletin (forms are also available in the
office) to offer your individual insights. Your opinion matters!
MONTHLY STEWARDSHIP – April 2016 / Year-to-date
April 2016 YTD 10 mo. Offertory collection $15,679.00 $180,513.00
Budget Needs $19,200.00 $206,400.00
(Deficit)/Surplus ($3,521.00) ($25,887.00)
Good Shepherd Collection April 17 & 24: $1,625.00
Last week: 427 envelopes issued 84 envelopes returned 1067 parishioners 458 attended Mass
Thank you to all who give of their time, talent, and treasure to St. Mark’s.
Michael Brieger
Colton Carpenter
Jack Drahushak
Jacob Dylewski
Nicholas Fisher
Caden Folmar
Lillian Kwitowski
Gabriella Licata
Ava Lubak
Congratulations to our First Communicants
Joshua Majczyk
Carson Merritt
Lily Peters
Gabriel Rivera
Brianna Sullivan
Elizabeth Surovick
Grace Sweet
Phoenix Thomas
Makayla Walker
Questions for the week: In the Gospel today, Jesus offers a prayer for unity. He prays that we may be one as “you, Father, are in me and I in you!” Jesus was praying not for the abandonment of differences, but for those with differences to get along. His prayer was for new connections, new ways of dismantling the barriers between us, new ways of promoting harmony amid diversity. What would be some examples of personal contact playing a vital role in bringing “enemies” together? What would you list as some of the main feeders of disunity, some main barriers to unity? Besides personal contact, what would be some other means of promoting our getting along?
