215 Crescent Pkwy, Sea Girt, NJ 08750 Phone 732-449-6364 Web: www.stmarkseagirt.com Rev. Msgr. Sean P. Flynn, Pastor Rev. José Fernandez-Bangueses, Parochial Vicar Rev. Bernard N. Mohan ( Wednesday & Friday ) Deacon Michael Keary Rectory Hours Monday-Friday 8 AM–4 PM (12 Noon-1 PM closed for lunch) Weekend Masses Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 8 AM, 10 AM, and 12 PM 5 PM (in Spanish) Daily Masses 7:30 AM and 11 AM Tuesdays 6 PM (in Spanish) (No 11 AM Mass on Saturdays) Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays from 3:30 PM-4:15 PM Thursdays after daily Masses Devotions and Novenas Miraculous Medal Novena after daily Masses on Wednesdays Eucharistic Adoration on Fridays* after 11 AM Mass. Divine Mercy chaplet at 3 PM and Benediction at 3:45 PM *Extended to 9 PM on 1 st Fridays with Spanish prayers beginning at 6:30 PM March 8, 2020 starts today at 2 AM. Spring ahead!
R e v . M s g r . S e a n P . F l y n n , P a s t o r Rev. José Fernandez-Bangueses, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Bernard N. Mohan (Wednesday & Friday) Deacon Michael Keary
Rectory Hours Monday-Friday 8 AM–4 PM
(12 Noon-1 PM closed for lunch)
Weekend Masses Saturday 4:30 PM
Sunday 8 AM, 10 AM, and 12 PM 5 PM (in Spanish)
Daily Masses 7:30 AM and 11 AM
Tuesdays 6 PM (in Spanish) (No 11 AM Mass on Saturdays)
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays from 3:30 PM-4:15 PM
Thursdays after daily Masses
Devotions and Novenas Miraculous Medal Novena after
daily Masses on Wednesdays Eucharistic Adoration on Fridays*
after 11 AM Mass. Divine Mercy chaplet at 3 PM and Benediction at 3:45 PM
*Extended to 9 PM on 1st Fridays with Spanish prayers
beginning at 6:30 PM
March 8, 2020
starts today at 2 AM.
Spring ahead!
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Monday March 9th
7:30 AM † Loretta Jordan Estate † Richard Gibson Margaret Azzarella 11:00 AM † Domenica Pagnotta The Bertucci Family
Tuesday March 10th
7:30 AM † Anthony Donatelli Family † Anne Macenczak Estate 11:00 AM Living & Deceased Members St. Mark's Social Concerns 6:00 PM Leticia Avila (Special Intention) The Avila Family
Wednesday March 11th
7:30 AM † Dr. Joseph P. Kane Family † John Joseph Byrne Adele Byrne and Family † J. Harry Ertle Ertle and Sullivan Families 11:00 AM † Timothy, Stephan & Michael Dushnick Mom and Dad † Robert Phillips Pat Phillips † Eleanor Mish Buonano Bruther Family
Thursday March 12th
7:30 AM † Dr. Edward Shalhoub Lois and Denis Campbell 11:00 AM † Dennis Sherwood Michele and David Horan
Friday March 13th
7:30 AM † Santella and Petrosino Families Kathleen Santella 11:00 AM † Mary J. Flynn Jerry Flynn
Saturday March 14th
7:30 AM † Jean Falciani Saint Mark's Parish Family 4:30 PM People of the Parish
Sunday March 15th
8:00 AM † James Hyland Dan and Rose Crimmins † Dorothy Buccino The Tages Family † Dona Moriarty Pat and Joe Gallagher 10:00 AM † Madlyn Mahler and Madonna Saake Family † John Tischio Family Seamus (Special Intention) Mom 12:00 PM † Connie Sullivan John and Maria Checton and Family † Joan Doolan Mr. and Mrs. Fred McGrath, Jr. † Alfred Scerbo Family 5:00 PM For the Spanish community
This Week’s Mass Intentions
Parish Mission Statement We, the Parish Family of St. Mark’s in our quest to follow the Gospel of Jesus Christ, are building a faith-based community that
assists all people in life’s journey to be open to God’s love and to share His joy. We are further committed to address the spiritual, physical, emotional and social needs of all people through service to individuals, families, parish and the greater community. As responsible stewards using our individual gifts, we promise to celebrate, renew and strengthen our faith, and to live our lives as a reflection of Christ's love for others.
St. Mark’s is designated as a Center for Hispanic Ministry in the Diocese of Trenton.
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Joanne Gibson, Editor Diana Zuna-Nieves, Associate Editor Bulletin announcements and columns are due on Mondays before 2 PM except before holidays.
Bulletin drafts are submitted to Msgr. Flynn for review. Email submissions to [email protected]. Email photos of St. Mark’s events to [email protected].
2nd Sunday of Lent GENESIS 12:1-4a Now the LORD said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you.” PSALMS 33:4-5, 18-20, 22 Our soul waits for the LORD; he is our help and shield. 2 TIMOTHY 1:8b-10 Beloved: Bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that comes from God. MATTHEW 17:1-9 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his garments became white as light.
The Catholic Churches of Cohort 19 invite you and your family, on Holy Thursday after the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, to spend time in adoration, meditating on Christ’s sacrifice of love for the salvation of souls in preparation for the joy of Easter. Holy Thursday is the feast that marks the end of Lent and the beginning of the Holy Triduum, which also includes Good Friday, Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday. At the end of the Holy Thursday Mass, the Eucharist is placed on a temporary “altar of repose” away from the sanctuary. It is customary for the faithful to spend time in quiet prayer and Adoration.
In the Roman Missal, it states: “The faithful are invited to continue adoration before the Blessed
Sacrament for a suitable length of time during the night, according to circumstance.”
The Seven Churches Visitation is a tradition that grew out of this time of prayer and Adoration. Catholics remember when Jesus asked his disciples to stay and watch with Him while they were in the garden. This tradition of mindful watching is a sort of pilgrimage to various altars of repose, in different churches as we wait and pray, preparing ourselves during the time between the Last Supper in the Upper Room to His Crucifixion on the cross.
Holy Innocents Church, 3455 W. Bangs Ave, Neptune. Mass begins 7 PM, open until 10 PM
St. Teresa of Calcutta at either the Church of the Ascension, 501 Brinley Ave, Bradley Beach, or at St. Elizabeth, 424 Lincoln Ave, Avon-By-The-Sea. Masses at both locations begin 7 PM, open until 10 PM
St. Rose of Lima, 603 Seventh Ave, Belmar. Mass begins 7 PM, open until 10 PM.
St. Margaret Church, 300 Ludlow Ave, Spring Lake, will open at 8 PM and remain open until 10 PM.
St. Catharine, 215 Essex Ave, Spring Lake. Mass begins 7 PM, open until 10 PM.
St. Mark’s, 215 Crescent Pkwy, Sea Girt. Bilingual Mass begins 7:30 PM, open until 11 PM.
St. Patrick’s Day Treats for the Homebound St. Mark’s Social Concerns would like your help to make St. Patrick’s Day treats for the homebound. Irish treats including Irish soda bread and decorated cookies should be delivered to our Church basement this Friday, March 13th, at 9 AM. Any questions, call Pat Bini @ 732-857-4153. Thank you!
Seven Churches Visitation
After the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday
Diocese of Trenton Annulment Information Sessions Diocese of Trenton’s Marriage Annulment Information sessions are being offered around the Diocese starting this week to help dispel misconception about the process. For Monmouth County, St. Thomas More in Manalapan will host a session on Monday, March 30th, from 7:30 PM to 9 PM.
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March 14/15 Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 8 AM Sunday 10 AM Sunday 12 PM Sunday 5 PM
Readers Lori Savino Marie Behnken Adele Byrne Dan Finn Julia Alvarado Martha Rojas
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Colleen Rivera Joan Wypler
Rose Crimmins Dan Crimmins
Robert Cavazini Richard Norris
Barbara DeGroote Helen Hopkins
Elmer Arias Sirenia García María Sánchez
Altar Servers Chloe Rivera Kelly Rivera
Edgar Garcia Brian Garcia
Luke Giegerich Shane Ludwig Chris Accurso
Denise Galindo Lily Kurack
Elena Roman Mariana Ortiz
Jonathan Luengas Monserrat Martinez
Jesus Martinez
Presentation of the Gifts
Hector Jimenez and family
Altar Ladies Nancy Introcaso and Delores Critchley
Music Ministry Jillian Ludwig Néstor Román Tess Rempel Jillian Ludwig Rita Saracco
Meghan Gallagher
Prayers for Healing This list of parishioners, relatives, and friends are in need of your prayers for healing. Note that to ensure the consent of the person whose name appears here, the pastor’s policy requires that only they or a family member may request a name be added to this list. Also, if you or a loved one are unable to attend Mass and would like to receive Holy Communion in your home or assisted living, please notify Donna at 732-449-6364 ext. 100.
Benjamin Ohlweiler Sarah Gallagher Patricia Cavanaugh
If you require a low-gluten Host, please go to the priest celebrant for Holy Communion.
We are so grateful to all those who financially sacrifice every week to support our parish and its ministries! We would especially like to thank all of those who faithfully use their weekly parish contribution envelopes and those who give online through the Parish Giving Program.
St. Mark’s Prayer Shawl Ministry, a part of Social Concerns, is offering beautiful handmade shawls blessed by our priests. If you, a family member, or neighbor, are sick, lonely, grieving, or would appreciate the embrace of a warm shawl, please call Donna at the Rectory at 732-449-6364 ext. 100.
Wrap Yourself or Your Loved One in a Prayer Shawl
Eternal Rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Please remember in your prayers those of our diocese, parish, friends, and family members who have recently died.
Robert Giunco Gloria Sabatini “May the angels lead you into paradise...”
Weekend Mass collection Total for 3.1.2020: $9,780.00.
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Week at a Glance Weekend, March 7/8 Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday! Spring your clocks ahead one hour! Second collection is for the Black & Indian Mission. Thanks for your help! Make TMIY a part of your Lenten experience on Saturdays at 6:30 AM. Our 13th Annual Irish Night will be held Saturday after the 4:30 PM Mass. Come at 4 PM for an Irish music prelude. Tuesday, March 10 Social Concerns luncheon and meeting will be held in the downstairs Church after the 11 AM Mass and Rosary. Wednesday, March 11 Soup & Scripture from 12 Noon to 1 PM at the Manasquan Presbyterian Church. Friday, March 13 Rosary will be recited before the 11 AM Mass. Stations of the Cross and Benediction after the Mass.
St. Jude’s Powerful Intercession We all know that with God Nothing is impossible! But with our prayers through the powerful intercession of St. Jude, we can ask for the solutions to the impossible! If you’re struggling with an unsolvable problem or having difficulties with family, friends or co-workers, please join us on Monday, March 16th and 30th, from 7:00 to 7:30 PM, for Benediction and prayer petitions to St. Jude.
“I will give thanks to you, Lord with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.”
Psalm 9:1 I would like to thank everyone
who worked to make St. Mark’s Ash Wednesday Soup and Bread Supper a wonderful time of gathering and community.
From the always generous bagel donation provided by The Corner Bagelry, to the many volunteers who selflessly gave of their time to set up, clean up, serve and make soup (over 17 in all!) and mac & cheese for our young people, it was a wonderful community event.
I am humbled and thankful for your help and support. May you all have a blessed Lent.
Blessings & Peace, Lori Savino
Pro-Life Place Movie Night Mary’s Child Pro Life Ministry
LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL SAVE THE DATE
Tuesday, MARCH 24, 6:30 PM St. Margaret’s Duffy Hall
Love and Mercy: FAUSTINA The incredible true story of
St. Faustina and the message of Divine Mercy.
Cover photo: CCD presents The Way of the Cross on Ash Wednesday. Inside photos: 1st Reconciliation for our 1st Holy Communion candidates.
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Sacrament of Reconciliation Photos
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Juniors bring desserts in March, and Sophomores in April. Thx. Saturday, March 7: Service event. 5:30-8:30 PM: Serve dinner at Irish Night at St. Mark’s. No Sunday meeting. Sunday, March 15: 7:30-8:45 PM. CYO St. Patrick’s celebration. “St. Patrick and other favorite saints.” Catholic Art Night. Monday, March 16: 7:30-7:55 PM: Speak to 8th graders about CYO program. (Volunteers needed.) Sunday, March 22: 7:30-8:45 PM: Rehearse for Stations of the Cross. Cast and crew only in upstairs
Church. Saturday, March 28: 9:30 AM- 2 PM. Service Day at Soup Kitchen in Asbury Park. Must wear hat and bring permission slip. Sunday, March 29: 9:15-9:35 AM and 6:45-7:10 PM. Speak to 8th
graders about our CYO program. (volunteers needed.) 7:30-8:45 PM. Stuff the Eggs Night. CYO confessions. Rehearsal for Stations of the Cross. Monday, March 30: 7:30-7:55 PM. Speak to 8th graders about our CYO program. (Volunteers needed.)
Palm Sunday, April 5: Easter Egg Hunt after 10 AM Mass. 7:30-9:00 PM: Dress rehearsal for Stations of the Cross. Holy Thursday, April 9: Washing of the Feet at evening Mass. Volunteers needed. Good Friday, April 10: Present the Stations of the Cross at 7:30 PM. Arrive by 6:30 PM. Easter Sunday, April 12: Happy Easter! No CYO. Sunday, April 19: 6-7 PM. Senior Supper with Monsignor Sean in Rectory.
Updated CYO Winter/Spring Calendar by Mary Reilly, CYO Director
OLMC Alumni Gathering
Graduates from Our Lady of Mount Carmel classes of 1930-2011 are invited to attend this celebration on March, 22nd, 4-7 PM, in the OLMC’s cafeteria. There is no cost! Come munch, mingle, imbibe, celebrate and renew friendships and have some fun. Please, when responding state your graduation year. RSVP by March 14th by email to [email protected] or text/phone 732-513-4496. Please share this news with other alumni!
Senior Citizen Prom
On Sunday, March 22nd, from 1 PM to 4 PM, the Donovan Catholic National Honor Society invites you to “THE ROARING 20’,” a 2020 Senior Citizen Prom in the Donovan Catholic HS Café. The afternoon will feature a DJ, dancing, door prizes, raffles, food, all for the low price of $7 per ticket or 8 seats at a table for $50. Get your tickets now. Call 732-349-8801 x2447.
40 Days for Life Vigil
Mary’s Child Pro-Life Ministry is conducting a 40 Days for Life Vigil during Lent. On the Fridays of Lent, volunteers are asked to sign up for one hour of prayer between 8 AM and 5 PM. Sign up by contacting St. Mark’s parish rep Maria Checton at [email protected].
Victory in Christ Workshop
Next Saturday, March 14th, from 9 AM to 3:30 PM, the Diocese of Trenton Catholic Charismatic Renewal invites you to the Victory in Christ Workshop at Saint Mary School, Middletown, NJ. The workshop is based on the five keys to the Unbound Prayer Ministry. Examples of situations where Unbound prayer can be an effective help for individuals include: habitual sin, marital/family discord, inability to forgive, relationship struggles, persistently negative view of God or self, chronic fear, anxiety or sadness, stalled spiritual life, anywhere in your life where you feel “stuck” and desire greater
freedom. Register for the Workshop at www.DOTCCR.org or call 732-671-0071, ext.221. Suggested donation of $25 includes lunch.
Bingo for Ocean Habitat
On Sunday, March 22nd, from 2 PM to 5 PM (1 PM check-in), Ocean Habitat for Humanity presents a Day of bingo, fellowship, food & FUN! Featuring a 50/50, snacks, gift auction and prizes. Event will be held at Brick Pal, 60 Drum Point Rd., Brick NJ 08723. Cost of $30 includes 6 rounds of bingo, dessert and coffee, and raffle tickets. Tickets available by visiting nohfh.com/annual-bingo-night or send a check payable to: “Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity” Attn: Cristina Keresztes,1214 Route 37 East, Toms River NJ 08753. Proudly sponsored by: Brick PAL, Donovan Catholic HS, Toms River HS South, Manchester HS and Georgian Court University.
Community Activities
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Msgr. Sean P. Flynn, Pastor Rev. José Fernandez-Bangueses,
Segundo Domingo de Cuaresma PRIMERA LECTURA: Génesis 12, 1–4a. El Señor le ordenó a Abram dejar su país, su raza y su familia. Abram obedeció y Dios hizo de él una nación grande. SALMO RESPONSORIAL: Salmo 32, 4–5. 18–19. 20 y 22. Que tu misericordia, Señor, venga sobre nosotros, como lo esperamos de ti. SEGUNDA LECTURA: 2 Timoteo 1, 8b–10. El Señor nos llama a una vida nueva y santa, no por nuestros propios méritos, sino porque así lo dispuso. La muerte ya no tiene poder, pues Cristo ha ganado la vida eterna para todos. EVANGELIO: Mateo 17, 1–9. Jesús fue a lo alto de una montaña; allí, delante de sus discípulos Pedro, Santiago y Juan, se transfiguró. Los discípulos vieron a Moisés y Elías hablando con Jesús.
9 Lunes: Memoria opcional de santa Francisca Romana, religiosa. Dn 9:4-10; Sal 78:8, 9, 11, 13; Lc 6:36-38. 10 Martes: Is 1:10, 16-20; Sal 49: 8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12.
11 Miércoles: Jer 18:18-20; Sal 30:5-6, 14, 15-16; Mt 20:17-28. 12 Jueves: Aniversario de la Niñas Exploradoras. Jer 17:5-10; Sal 1:1-2, 3, 4, 6; Lc 16:19-31.
13 Viernes: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13; 17-28a; Sal 104:16-17, 18-19, 20-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46. 14 Sábado: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Sal 102:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12; Lc 15:1-3, 11-32.
Informacion Sobre Anulacion Matrimonial Lunes, 23 de Marzo, 7:30 PM-9 PM
Location: Parroquia Cristo Rey, Long Branch ¿Eres una persona divorciada que quiere casarse por la Iglesia Católica? ¿O busca información sobre el proceso de anulación matrimonial a través de la Iglesia Católica? Venga y encuentre dirección en esta sesión preparada especialmente para Usted. Todos están bienvenidos. No hay inscripciones ni costo. Para más información, contacte a la Oficina de Servicios Canónicos y el Tribuno, Roseimelda Moore & Evelyn Aguiar, 609-406-7411.
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