August 30, 2015 Twenty-Second 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 web- site 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 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 "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 ". He summoned the crowd again and said to them, “Hear me, all of you, and understand. Nothing that enters one from outside can defile that person; but the things that come out from within are what defile. Mark 7:14-15 Church ~ 910 392-0720 1011 Eastwood Rd. www.stmarkcatholicchurch.com SCHOOL ~ 910 452-2800 1013 Eastwood Rd. www.stmarkcatholicschool.org St. Mark catholic Church and school Wilmington, NC 28403 One who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.
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August 30, 2015 Twenty-Second 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 web-site
Días Santos por favor revise el boletín y página web
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
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
"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 ".
He summoned the crowd again
and said to them,
“Hear me, all of you, and
understand. Nothing that
enters one from outside can defile that
person; but the things that come out
from within are what defile.
Mark 7:14-15
Church ~ 910 392-0720
1011 Eastwood Rd.
www.stmarkcatholicchurch.com
SCHOOL ~ 910 452-2800
1013 Eastwood Rd.
www.stmarkcatholicschool.org
St. Mark catholic Church and school
Wilmington, NC 28403
One who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.
Special Announcements St. Mark Catholic Church August 30, 2015 ~ Twenty-Second in Ordinary Time
The Good News of the Gospel
Perpetual Novena in honor of
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Weekly Eucharistic Adoration
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM with special exceptions
Thank you for the previous response which filled the 3:00PM and 5:00PM hours of adoration with two committed adorers for each hour! It has come to my attention that we are now in need of two committed adorers for the 8:00PM hour….what a blessing it is to see many adorers at that hour, but again, to fulfill the diocesan regulations we need commitment to assure us that Jesus will never be left alone in Eucharistic Adoration…..contact Bonnie Laurino at 910-508-8820 for any questions.
When the Pharisees with some scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus, they observed that some of his disciples ate their meals with unclean, that is, unwashed, hands. —For the Pharisees and, in fact, all Jews, do not eat without carefully washing their hands, keeping the tradition of the elders. And on coming from the marketplace they do not eat without purifying themselves. And there are many other things that they have traditionally observed, the purification of cups and jugs and kettles and beds. —So the Pharisees and scribes questioned him, “Why do your disciples not follow the tradition of the elders but instead eat a meal with unclean hands?” He responded, “Well did Isaiah prophesy about you hypocrites, as it is written: This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me; in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines human precepts. You disregard God’s commandment but cling to human tradition.” He summoned the crowd again and said to them, “Hear me, all of you, and understand. Nothing that enters one from outside can defile that person; but the things that come out from within are what defile. “From within people, from their hearts, come evil thoughts, unchastity, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, licentiousness, envy, blasphemy, arrogance, folly. All these evils come from within and they defile.”
Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Join us for the Perpetual Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal every Tuesday after the 8:30 am Mass. Bring all of your intentions to Mary.
Booklets will be provided.
Our 2015 Confirmation Class
Samantha Francis Abrams Anna Catherine Ager Brian Francis Anderson Nicole Maria Anderson George Raymond Austria Alyssa Joan Baginski Jack Patrick Balland James George Barnes Morgan Cecilia Barrett Thomas Sebastian Buren Anna Jude Cameron Luke William Chauvin Abby Juliana Coderre Ryan Sebastian Daborowski Timothy Michael Daley Jack Patrick Dunne Lauren Catherine Eyster Evan John Gray Ian Michael Green Katharine Kateri Tekakwitha Gregory Sydnee Rose Grill Eduardo Andres John Herrera Smith Jude Hunt Brianna Bernadette Hamilton Dominic Iannucci Andrew Keely Grace Rita Kenworthy Mary Grace Catherine Kiernan Hunter Francis Knab
Erica Monica Kramer Sophia Rose Kunz Elizabeth Angela Looney Lily Therese March Samantha Francis Abrams Gabrielle Victoria Marushack Kathleen Rose McCarroll Mary Agnes Bridget McCullough Ian Patrick McIntyre Samantha Faustina Meisel Riley Gregory Merritt Chloe Catherine Messineo Anna Agatha Morgan Karina Maria de Guadalupe Nunez Ugochi Catherine Onuh Luis Maria Perez Ellen Genevieve Phillips Nora Elizabeth Quinn Jose Michael Rios Cortes Jake Paul Robinson Anna Catherine Sawyer Liam Anthony Shelton Linnane Francis Shelton Rachel Cecilia Smith Zachary Francis Smithley Anne Cecilia Turner Madison Cecilia Vass Lauren Paul Wells Wesley Michael Yeung
Please pray for the following Confirmation Candidates who will receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit during Confirmation at St. Mark next month. [chosen Saint name in Italics]
Special Farewell
This Sunday, after the 11:30am Mass we will have a reception for long-time parishioner, Carl Rilling. Carl has been a member of St. Mark since 1988. He and his wife, Betty (deceased), were instrumental in beginning our Charismatic Prayer group. Carl has served on numerous committees, most recently our Columbarium Committee. He was a longtime, faithful Sacristan. He was also active with Children’s Faith Formation during many years of VBS. Carl is moving to South Carolina to be closer to one of his daughters, and although we will miss him here at St. Mark, we want to wish him well in his new home. We ask all who know and remember Carl to stop by and say farewell on his last regular Sunday with us before his move. May God bless you abundantly Carl. We thank Him for your presence here in our St. Mark Community. You will always be a part of our St. Mark family whether near or far away.
St. Mark Catholic Church August 30, 2015 ~ Twenty-Second in Ordinary Time
Time, Talent and Treasure
Time and Talent St. Mark
Opportunities Calendar of Events
TODAY Aug 30 7:30am 9:30am
11:30am 1:30pm
Mass, Church Mass, Church Summer Little Lambs Mass, Church Misa en Español, Iglesia Pequeños corderos y la Liturgia de los Niños durante la Misa
Monday
Aug 31 8:00am 8:30am 6:00pm 6:30pm
Temporalities Daily Mass, Church Pack 215 Cub Scout Parents, Rm. 7 Safe Environment Trng., School
Tuesday
Sept 1 8:15am 8:30am
2:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm
SMCS New Parent Orientation, Parish Hall Daily Mass, Church Perpetual Novena to Our Lady after Mass Directory Photo Sessions, Rms. 5 & 6 Daily Mass, Church Pastoral Council, Rm. 7
Wednesday
Sept 2 8:30am 9:00am 5:15pm 6:00pm 7:00pm
Daily Mass, Church Our Lady’s Rosary Makers, Rms. 5 & 6 Wednesday Vespers and Holy Hour, Church RCIA Inquiry, Rm. 7 Knights of Columbus, Rms. 5 & 6 LAOH Board, Rm. 2 Laudate Choir, Church
Thursday
Sept 3 6:30am 8:30 am 9:00am 11:00am 6:00pm 6:30pm
7:00pm
Men’s Prayer Group, Rm. 7 Daily Mass, Church CENACLE PRAYER, Church Women of the Word, Rm. 7 Gabrieli Schola Cantorum, Music Suite Misa en Español, Capilla Formación en la Fe, después de la Misa BSA 215, Parish Hall / Rm. 2 Chancel Choir, Rms. 5 & 6 Men’s Outreach Basketball, GYM
Friday
Sept 4 8:30am
Daily Mass, Church Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel
Saturday
Sept 5 8:00am 9:30am 3:30pm 5:00pm
Meals on Wheels Volunteers, Kitchen Preparación Bautismal en español, Rm. 7 Sacrament of Reconciliation, Confessionals Vigil Mass, Church
Sunday
Sept 6 7:30am 9:30am
11:30am 1:30pm
Mass, Church Mass, Church Little Lambs, Rm. 2 Mass, Church Misa en Español, Iglesia Pequeños corderos y la Liturgia de los Niños durante la Misa
Stewardship Thought
Mass Attendance—August 15/16
OFFERTORY for the weekend of Aug 15/16, 2015
Identifiable Loose Cash Total for Aug 15/16
(Parking, Parish Hall, Activity Ctr. and Columbarium Prev. Bal.)
Debt Reduction Received YTD
Construction Debt YTD
$1,291,871.00
$19,036.00
$1,272,735.00
YTD as of Aug 15/16 Budgeted Actual Difference—Favorable
$170,080.00 $171,092.00
$1,012.00
Stewardship of Treasure
$16,898.00
$2,661.00 $19,559.00
ALL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
To make inquiries about availability or to reserve space on the St. Mark Campus facilities (Church or School), please contact Cathie Welch in the Parish Office (910) 398-6508 OR email:
What do you do to live God’s word? Do you share your time in prayer with God? Do you use your talent to help those in need? Are you generous with your financial resources? If not, what are you waiting for?
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You can enter your personal ACCESS account to set up your giving preference OR select the GIVE NOW button via our website:
www.stmarkcatholicchurch.com
Standard Online Giving Options include: Offertory / Debt Reduction / Needy Family Priests’ Retirement and School Tuition Assistance Special Collections option is available as needed.
Also, for your convenience, you can use your mobile device to scan our QR Code located at right.
Second Collection and
Online Giving Opportunities
Parents’ Meeting for Faith Formation
Families after 9:30 and 11:30
Masses TODAY in Rooms 5 & 6
International Seamen’s Center
in our Gathering Space TODAY
Our Second Collection on the first weekend of every month (Sept 6) is for Debt Reduction. Envelopes are available in the Gathering Space for those who do not normally receive them, or you may use a pew envelope for this special collection.
Fotografías de directorio para la
comunidad hispana, en las salas 5 y 6 de 24:30 hasta las 6:00
Liturgy and Worship St. Mark Catholic Church August 30, 2015 ~ Twenty-Second in Ordinary Time
Baptism
EMHC / CAMILLUS / A. S.
Our Deceased
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
“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.
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.
Intentions for Aug 29—Sept 6, 2015 / Usher Team B—Usher Team C
Sanctuary Candle & Flowers
Scripture Readings August 30—September 6, 2015
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. Please *NOTE: Every effort is made to honor requested dates, but some Masses may be required to move.
Mass Schedule Mass Intention Requested by
8/29 Sat 5:00 pm
CTK 6:00 pm
†
Ersilia Romanin
Pro Populo
her loving daughter, Nabi Sullivan
8/30 7:30 am † John Dubbs Michael & Joanne Quill
Team B 9:30 am † Dolores Hicks Celia Rudd
11:30 am † Charles Wm. McFarland Eleanor & Tom McGann
Spanish Mass 1:30 pm
8/31 Mon 8:30 am † Thomas Jackson Sherri Pickard and Kathleen Schlichting
9/1 Tues
8:30 am
6:00 pm
†
Alma Barlmany
Life, Marriage and Religious Freedom
Barbara & Ralph Russo
St. Mark Respect Life
9/2 Wed
8:30 am
8:30 am
†
†
Joe Poissant
Jack, Steven & Jim Whitesell
his loving wife and family
Katherine Whitesell
9/3
Spanish
Thurs
Mass
8:30 am
6:30 pm
†
Kay Garland
the Stewart family
9/4 Fri 8:30 am
8:30 am
†
†
Michael Basilio
Angelo Toscano
his loving family
JoAnn Toscano
9/5 Sat 5:00 pm
CTK 6:00 pm
†
Ruth & Vincent Grilli
special intention
Marty & Vivian DeSanto
Phil & Cathie Welch
9/6 7:30 am Pro Populo
Team C 9:30 am Hunter Black Katie Marino
11:30 am Msgr. Brockman, 25th Ann. Micki Foreman
Spanish Mass 1:30 pm
We pray always and everywhere for the souls of
the faithful departed family and friends of our
St. Mark Parish Community.
THE SANCTUARY CANDLE is offered this week for a
special intention requested by
Phil & Cathie Welch
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.
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Dt 4:1-2, 6-8; Ps 15; Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27;
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 9:13-18b; Ps 90; Phlm 9-10, 12-17; Lk 14:25-33
St. Mark Catholic Church August 30, 2015 ~ Twenty-Second in Ordinary Time
Liturgy and Worship
The Power of Prayer—Please Pray for Our Sick
May They and Their Caretakers Know God’s Peace
If your name or that of a loved one has been removed, it is because it appeared for six weeks or more and you did not request an extension. If prayers are still needed, you may request that a name be placed back on the list at any time. To request that a name be added to the list of Prayers for the Sick, please call Cathie Welch at (910) 392-0720, ext. 249 or you can email your request to: [email protected]
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.
Bill Allen Bobby Bailey, Sr. Percy Barbour Angela Beal & Baby Chance Paige Bergin Scott Braswell Julian Braxton Frank & Jeanne Bua Charles Buckland Karolyn Campbell Lou Celender Alice Choma Robert Colon Danny Decker Kitty DeMaria June DeMonte Michael Dominguez Jason Doyle Linay Dunn and baby Nolan Brian Ennis Anna and John Evanko Norene Ferko David Foreman the Foreman family
Betsy Frase Cathy Gallagher Oliver & Bernadette Gilligan Imrich Gombar Bill Harrigan Joanne Harrigan Kim Hashim Infant Will Hickman Bob Huntley Jamie Ingram Len & Nancy Johannsen Brynnick & Siena Johnson Fred Johnson Patricia Johnson Vittorio Komaromi (preemie) Mary Keenan James King Elena Krawczyk Ann Kurtz Ted Lang Betty Leddick Pat Lindsey Kathy Lyon
Alison Magnin Judy Mallindine Trudy Mallon Joan Malloy Tony Manha Rose Martyn Maddie McPherson Tim Morgan Dolores Moro Emory Oeser Michael J. Oeser Michael O’Neal Charlotte O’Neill Marie Paen
Mildred Paluch Judi Paschall Joshua Perez Zak Pittman Anita Powell Melissa Purdy Amelia Quarto Carissa & Jaclyn Reisser Pierrette Reyes Beth Richards Richard Romano Rich Romanowski Donald & Carol Ruch Caroline Rutledge Thomas Ryan Gregory Sarajak John Sauverain Karen Savage Frank Schwing Bernadette Secondo Connie Siers Major Aaron Smithley Darlene Smith
Rose Sordellini Ed Stapleton Marjorie Steck Jim Stock Matt Stromberg Zena Sugg Robert Sziemkiewicz Cathy Tamisiea Mary Anne Tatum Lonnie Taylor Amanda Thomas Robert Thomas, Jr. Felice Van Eron Jennifer & Ali Viscosi Bea Velandia Fr. Joe Vetter Joan Von Rekowsky Joe Wagner Fr. John Walsh Myrna & Owen Wexler Frank Whelan Anna Wiegand Helen Zawisza
Spirit of the Liturgy Alex Hill, Director of Music and Liturgy (910) 398-6514 / [email protected]
How can I participate in the music ministry? Despite rumors to the contrary, most Catholics enjoy a vibrant worship tradition with enthusiastic singing. In fact, virtually all of Western music, sacred and secular, has its origin in the Catholic Church…but that’s a topic for another column. Every person attending Mass is called to “full, conscious, and active participation in liturgical celebrations…” (Vatican II, “Sacrosanctum Concilium,” #14). What does that mean? When called to listen to the Scriptures or liturgical prayers proclaimed, we listen “fully, consciously, and actively.” When called to recite, respond, or pray aloud, we do the same. What about when called to sing? And what if I have a horrible voice, or if I “can’t carry a tune in a paper bag?” Obviously there are music ministers who need trained voices like cantors and psalmists, with good pitch and projection. Other music ministers like choir members need good voices that blend well and a little music reading ability. Organists and instrumentalists need skills specific to their instrument, and conductors must have a wide range of many skills. But the average parishioner in the pews, yes even those who are sure they have “horrible” voices, are called to lift those voices in song to the best of their ability. In the Catechism (#1156) St. Augustine is quoted as saying “He who sings, prays twice.” This suggests that, by raising our voices in sung worship (without regard to quality, good training, being in tune, etc.), we raise our hearts and minds more completely to God. Late summer and fall is when our choirs come back together after a summer hiatus. This is the perfect time to commit to a more “full, conscious, and active participation” in the music liturgy: by singing what is proper to the congregation (hymns, psalm responses, Mass parts, etc.); by joining one of our excellent choirs; or by volunteering to serve as a cantor or instrumentalist. God has given us hearts and voices for song, and being a loving Father, he accepts our offerings at Mass without conditions. If you’ve been holding back from singing for fear of human judgment, it may be time to remember the Source of all music, and to “give to God what is God’s”: your voice raised in song at every liturgy!
Spiritual Growth and Support St. Mark Catholic Church August 30, 2015 ~ Twenty-Second in Ordinary Time
CURIOUS ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH? Wondering? Seeking a welcome? Saint Mark's program of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) can help you. If you have questions about the Catholic faith, please drop by for Inquiry any Wednesday evening at 6:00pm in the Room 7 or contact Sandy at 910 686-9056 or Paul at 910-792-1931 or you can send an email to Paul at: [email protected]
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.
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: [email protected]
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.
Support Ministries
Faith Development & Fraternities for Adults
Knights of Columbus 12017
St. Mark Catholic Church
Dedicated to charity, unity, fraternity, patriotism, fund-raising programs and social events. Meets the 4th Wednesday of each month. (See www.kofc12017.org) Contact: Ken Dieppa, Grand Knight: 832-534-3772
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. Marilyn Godshall, Pres. 910-616-0621
St. Patrick’s Day . . . everyone is Irish for a least a day. Are you proud to be an Irish (by descent or birth) Catholic? Does being Irish mean more to you than the wearing of the green once a year? The Ancient Order of Hibernians will enrich your Irish heritage while promoting Christian charity all year. We support more than a dozen local charities and have a wee bit of fun along the way.
For more information on the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Ladies AOH, their activities, and the charities they support, please contact: Steve or Connie McEnaney 910-686-5498.
The Monday Evening Adult Scripture Study will resume on September 14. We will go through a thorough examination of the history of salvation as presented in Sacred Scripture, which finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ. We’ll use the Didache Series book “Understanding the Scriptures” to study Divine Revelation through its sources in Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. The class size is limited and there will be a cost for materials. Registration is $15 per person, payable in advance. To register or for more information, contact Greg Decker ([email protected] or 910-622-0250).
Courageous Women now on a break for the Summer, will resume this fall, (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 [email protected] .
Thursday Morning Bible Study Great Adventure Bible Timeline begins September 17th, 9:00am in Rooms 5 & 6. For more info or to register, contact Mike Hession at 910-232-3676 or [email protected]
Women of the Word Thursdays 11am - 12: 30pm will meet through the summer. For more information please contact Cheryl Whitaker [email protected] or 910-371-0724.
Biblical/Scriptural Learning for Adults
Prayer Groups
St. Mark Respect Life Mary (910) 319-7911
CENACLE OF LIFE - Every Thursday after morning Mass. We will pray two rosaries for life after the 8:30 AM Mass. Please come and join us in praying with Our Blessed Mother before Her Son in the tabernacle for an increased respect for the dignity of all human life.
Natural Family Planning (NFP) For information, contact Allison Lamporte at (910) 279-6860 or [email protected]
Charismatic Prayer Group As of August 18th the Charismatic Prayer Group that meets on Tuesday evening is taking a Sabbatical until further notice. If you would like more information, please contact Mary Jo Harrington at [email protected].
Men’s Morning Prayer Group
A Decade of the Rosary -The Men’s Thursday Morning Prayer Group has been going strong for ten years this September. The group, an inspiration of Fr. Pat, continues one day a week in prayer followed by unpacking the Sunday readings so we're better prepared to participate in the Mass. What better witness is there than for prior attendees of the prayer group to come back again, and for interested men of any age to join us in this long-standing ministry. We meet every Thursday beginning at 6:30 am in the Cana Conference Room. Bring your rosary.
Please register for Youth Ministry 2015-2016 if you have not already done so!
STS (for anyone in grades 6-8)
will resume on Wednesday, September 16. We meet every Wednesday from 6:30-7:45pm. Parents should plan to attend a parent meeting that first night (September 16) from 7-9pm.
FaithLife (Confirmation I and II)
classes will resume on Sunday, September 20. Classes will be from 5-6:30pm. We will have a parent meeting
that first night as well.
CROSSWALK (Youth Group for anyone in High School)
will resume on Sunday, September 27. We will meet on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from 6-7:30pm.
Confirmation II Announcements (for those getting Confirmed THIS September)
Rehearsal for Confirmation – Tuesday, September 8
(following 6pm Mass)
Confirmation – September 12, 2015 at 11am
World Youth Day We will be selling coffee
after the 9:30 and 11:30am Masses on Sunday, September 6th.
Please consider purchasing a pound of gourmet coffee for $10
to support our pilgrimage!
Please continue to check the bulletin for events and information!
St. Mark Catholic School sports program for the fall kicks off with volleyball, soccer, cross country and girl’s tennis. Over 60 percent of the students participate in a sport. There are two volleyball teams and they play in the Activity Center. The volleyball program at St. Mark has won the middle school championship the past two years. The soccer team has a strong group of 8th graders returning, cross country has been strong every year, and a new coach is bringing excitement to girl’s tennis. Come out and support all our teams. For schedules go to this link: http://teacherweb.com/NC/SaintMarkCatholicSchoolWilmington/
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Montessori Preschool NEWS
Enrollment is now open for the upcoming school year 2015-16.
We offer a 2 day, 3 day or 5 day program.
A detailed list of the levels of admission, as well as applications may be picked up outside Melissa Porter’s office.
For more information, contact: Melissa Porter, Director 910 398-6517 or email: [email protected]
Children's Liturgy of the Word We have taken a short break but Children's Liturgy of the Word is BACK at the 9:30am Sunday Mass. Children between the ages
of 4 - 10 are invited to come out to hear the Sunday readings from the Lectionary for Children. Each week, after the Opening Prayer, the choir will sing a dismissal song and the children come forward and follow the adult catechist out to listen to the Word of God. The children go to Room 5 to listen to the Scripture. The children return after the Creed and Prayer Intentions. Sign up is not required; all are welcome!
MORE CLOW HELP NEEDED— Adults or Youth
We are in need of a few more adults or youth (who have been Confirmed already) to help assist or lead with Children's Liturgy of the Word. If interested, please contact Anne Doyle, Director of Children's Ministry at the phone number or email above.
FAMILY CORNER
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Word: In your name, Spirit of God, I call forth the goodness in others.
In today’s Gospel, Jesus says that the real evils of our daily lives – such as greed and deceit – come from within a person’s heart. The Gospel points us towards our starting point; to recognize the goodness, the very image of God, in everyone we meet in our lives, at work or play. Our goal is to call forth that goodness in all and to celebrate! The whole community and the world will benefit.
Living the Word During the General Intercessions at Mass today, pray for yourself, your children, and all you will encounter in the
upcoming week.
(Please reread this week’s Gospel, Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23) Children
How do you welcome the words of Jesus into your heart?
Adults Which words of Jesus provide the most inspiration for the
Christian work you do?
Faith Formation Parents’ Meetings All parents of children in Faith Formation for the 2015-2016 year, please make plans to attend a meeting after Mass THIS WEEKEND. We will meet in Rooms 5 & 6 after the 9:30 and 11:30 am Masses. Please attend after one of these Masses. Questions? Contact Anne at the email or phone number above.
WYD 2016
Krakow, Poland
Praying for all of our students, families, faculty and staff that 2015-2016 is another wonderful year at St.
Parish Life and Community News St. Mark Catholic Church August 30, 2015 ~ Twenty-Second in Ordinary Time
Volunteer/Outreach Opportunities
THIS WEEKEND DIRECTORY photo sessions start TUESDAY
It’s time to update our church directory and we need your smile!
It’s been five years since we published our last pictorial directory, so we are due for a new one. We would love to have every church member/family participate!
Go to the church website and schedule your appointment today. Appointments are available for photo sessions September 1 through September 19. Everyone who registers online will receive a $10 coupon if you decide to purchase additional photos.
Go to www.stmarkcatholicchurch.com and click on the “portrait sign-up” link.
Here are some advantages to participating:
Receive a complimentary 8x10 photo and church directory.
Have the option to purchase additional photos.
Lifetouch Portrait Studios will contribute $5 to our church for
every directory photo.
Become a part of St. Mark’s history.
If you are unable to schedule your appointment online, please call Jennifer Choate at 910-620-0677.
The Children’s Faith Formation Office is always seeking volunteers—those who can serve as Catechists or assistants in the classrooms are especially needed. For more information contact Anne Doyle: 910 398-6511—or via email at
Cary Newman will be with us from the Seamen’s Center next weekend. Stop by and see him in the Gathering Space after Mass for more info about the Center and its activities.
COMING SOON A Food Pantry at St. Mark Church
Parishioners are asked to donate non-perishable cans/packages of goods such as: canned meats,
tuna in pouches, fruits, soups or vegetables that do not require the use of a can opener (pop tops); microwavable meals that do not require refrigeration; cereal bars / power bars, hot cereal/instant grits in individual packets; juice boxes, instant coffee or cocoa. These items will be collected in addition to our current Bread for Life and Tileston assistance, and will be pre-bagged
by volunteers and available for distribution to the poor and needy who come by the parish office during the week. We ask you to be generous as the number of those homeless or in need is growing. There will be a large bin marked for this purpose near the Parish Hall. Please give as you are able. If you would like to volunteer with this ministry, contact Peter Kotas at (919) 434-8731.
THE GREAT ADVENTURE BIBLE TIMELINE provides the easiest
way to understand the Bible and experience the life-changing power of God’s Word. Hundreds of thousands of people have found new meaning in their lives through this program.
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It Divides the Story into twelve time periods that act like
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It ties all of Scripture together by following God’s “family
plan” from Adam and Eve to Christ and the Church.
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time periods. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS TUESDAY, SEP. 8TH! Please register via ACCESS, or call the office. Please provide name, phone #, email, AND indicate how many workbooks you desire. ($25 cost, subsidized by St. Mark)
ST. MARK CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mary Myers, Principal FAX 910 332-6505 PHONE 910 452-2800 [email protected] ST. MARK MONTESSORI Melissa Porter, Director PRESCHOOL 910 398-6517 [email protected]
PASTORAL COUNCIL Chuck Scanlon, Chair 910 616-6196 [email protected]
FINANCE COUNCIL Melissa Dupuis, Chair 910 619-6609 [email protected]
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RESPECT LIFE Mary Fimbel 910 319-7911
RITE OF CHRISTIAN Paul Townend 910 792-1931 INITIATION FOR ADULTS [email protected] TEMPORALITIES Joseph Damitz 910 686-4279 MINISTRY [email protected]
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At Our Sister Parish
The Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite The Extraordinary Form of the Mass (also known as the Traditional Latin Mass) is offered on the 4th Sunday of each month at 5pm at the Basilica Shrine of St. Mary - 412 Ann St, Wilmington, NC 28401. All are welcome to attend.
St. Mark parishioners seeking more information about this Mass should contact Fr. Michael.
Are you new to St. Mark Parish? We are anxious to WELCOME you to our parish family. Inquiry is currently available via our website, or hard copies of our registration form are available in the literature rack outside of the chapel or outside room 10 in the education wing of the church. Please complete a form INCLUDING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IF YOU HAVE ONE and drop it in the offertory or return it to the office so that we can WELCOME you.
If you have questions, or if you have completed a registration, but have not received a response, please
St. Mark Catholic Church August 30, 2015 ~ Twenty-Second in Ordinary Time
Deanery and Diocesan News
A Message from our Bishop—August 30, 2015
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
In our Second Reading today we hear the exhortation of Saint James: “Be doers of the word and not hearers only.” From the earliest days of the Church, each person in whom the Good News has been planted has also been encouraged to share the message that Jesus proclaimed with his teachings and his very life.
Indeed, we are all called to be evangelizers. This is not the role of any one group of Catholics. In fact, in an address this June to bishops visiting the Vatican for their ad limina meetings, Pope Francis reminded them that “the involvement of the laity is also indispensable for the evangelizing mission.”
As we mark our seventh annual Diocesan celebration of Lay Ministry Sunday, I commend each of you for the many ways you serve as doers of the word, sharing with your neighbors the gifts you have been given. In particular, I convey my gratitude to our dedicated lay ministers, whether you serve as leaders in any parish ministry, as liturgical or catechetical ministers, in outreach to the neediest among us, or in countless other ways. I offer profound thanks to you on behalf of your pastors, pastoral administrators, and all those you serve.
May our Blessed Mother, who gave birth to the Word among us, support all your efforts to share the message of her son, and may Our Lord continue to bless you, those you love and all those you serve.
Sincerely in Christ,
Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge Bishop of Raleigh
Queridos Hermanos & Hermanas en Cristo:
En la Segunda Lectura hemos escuchado la exhortación de Santiago: “Pongan por obra lo que dice la Palabra y no se conformen con oírla”. Desde los primeros tiempos de la Iglesia, también se ha hecho la invitación a cada persona en quien se ha plantado l Buena Nueva, a compartir el mensaje que Jesus proclama con sus enseñanzas y con sue misma vida.
Diertamente, todos somos llamados a ser evangelizadores. Este no es el papel de solo un grupo de católicos. De hecho, en las palabras dirigidas este junio a los obispos que visitaban el Vaticano para asisti a las reunions de ad limina, el Papa Francisco les recordó que “la participación de los laicos es también indispensable para la misión evangelizadora”.
Al marcar la séptima celebración annual Diocesana del Domingo Ministerio de Laico, felicito a cada uno por las muchas maneras de server como hacedores de la Palabra y compartir con sus hermanos los dones que han recibido. En particular, agradezco a los laicos dedicados, ya sea que sirvan como líderes en un ministerio parroquial, ayudando a los más necesitados entre nosotros o sirviendo en innumerables nameras. En nombre de sus párrocos, administradores pastorals y aquellos que han servido les ofrezco un profundo agradecimiento.
Que nuestra Santísima Madre, quien dio a lus la Palabra entre nosotros, apoye todos nuestros esfuerzos para compartir el mensaje de su hijo, y que Neustro Señor continúe bendiciéndole a ustedes, a los que aman y a los que sirven.
Sinceramente en Cristo,
Reverendísimo Michael F. Burbidge Obispo de Raleigh
Hoping to see the Pope?
Information for Washington and New York will be posted to: http://www.usccb.org/about/leadership/holy-see/francis/papal-visit-2015/index.cfm/holy_father_life.htm Information for Philly can be found at: http://www.worldmeeting2015.org/plan-your-visit/ **IMPORTANT OPPORTUNITY** Although this is not an official Pilgrimage, the Diocese is encouraging participation at this historical event at the parish and personal level. If you will be at the World Meeting of Families Congress or a Papal Mass and would like to share your experience via social media or video journaling, email your contact information to [email protected] We are planning an informational session with our Diocesan Department of Communications that can make you an “amateur communications specialist”!
