2 1 5 Crescent Pkwy, Sea Girt, NJ 08750 Phone 732-449-6364 Web: www.stmarkseagirt.com September 29, 2019 Rev. Msgr. Sean P. Flynn, Pastor Rev. José Fernandez-Bangueses, Parochial Vicar Rev. Bernard N. Mohan ( Wednesday & Friday ) and Rev. William J. Bausch ( weekends ) Deacon Michael Keary Bernie Ricciardi stands near the icon of “Our Lady of Guadalupe” which carries the Apostolic blessing of Pope St. John Paul II. Through his Marian efforts with Knights of Columbus #3231, Bernie arranged for St. Mark’s to receive the image after it completed its tour across the country where 1000s of faithful prayed for Her intercession. Read more on page 3. 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 (No 11 AM Mass on Saturdays) 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 Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays from 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM Thursdays after daily Masses Holy Days of Obligation Mass times vary. Check bulletin and website for details.
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) and Rev. William J. Bausch (weekends)
Deacon Michael Keary
Bernie Ricciardi stands near the icon of “Our Lady of Guadalupe” which carries the Apostolic blessing of Pope St. John Paul II. Through his Marian efforts with Knights of
Columbus #3231, Bernie arranged for St. Mark’s to receive the image after it completed its tour across the country where 1000s of faithful prayed for Her
intercession. Read more on page 3.
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 (No 11 AM Mass on Saturdays)
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
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays from 3:30 PM to
4:15 PM Thursdays after daily Masses Holy Days of Obligation
Mass times vary. Check bulletin and website for details.
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Monday, September 30 St. Jerome
7:30 AM † Anthony Remiszewski Bernie and Dorothy Ricciardi † Donald J. Greene O'Connor-Greene Family 11:00 AM † William Flynn Jerry Flynn † Alan Holsey Family Special Intention June Conville Flo and Al Guippone
Tuesday, October 1 St. Therese of the Child Jesus
7:30 AM Special Intention Henry Family † John Hoblitzell Mrs. and Mrs. Fred Buonocore 11:00 AM † Marie Lupinacci Shirley and Bill Collis † Helen VanBergen Sara Lynch † Stephen, John and Frank McCormack Pat and Paulette McCormack
Wednesday, October 2 The Holy Guardian Angels
7:30 AM † Catherine Morrissey Mary and Jim Power † John MacDonald Annette Sudowsky 11:00 AM † Margaret Mary McDermott and Family Ertle and Sullivan Families † Mary C. Flynn Jerry Flynn † John Brennan Family
Thursday, October 3
7:30 AM † Michael McKeever Bob and Donna Lazzara † Marie Orlando Bohn Dr. Robert and Linda Belott † Ellen Boyle Jane Boyle 11:00 AM † Betty and Jack Geiger Maria and John Checton † Timothy Murphy St. Mark's Parish Family † John Henry Bill and Nancy Chamberlin
Friday, October 4 St. Francis of Assisi
7:30 AM † Agnes "Betty" Morgan Estate † Fred and Helen Hill Kathleen Santella 11:00 AM † John A. Holle, Jr. Family † Damiano Rabbeni Bertucci Family
Saturday, October 5
7:30 AM † 12th Anniversary Bryan Ahern Family † Gretchen Geiger Kelly John and Maria Checton and Family † Anna Moore Jim and Marianne Sheridan 4:30 PM † Harold J. Neilan Family † John M. Malloy Family † Abraham Family Millie Abraham
Sunday, October 6 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 AM † James Michael Ahern Mary Kellenberger and Rose Rotondo † John Henry Amy and Mike Perry † John Andy Henry Denise and Dennis Tonry 10:00 AM Special Intention Dr. and Mrs. Larry Mueller Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buonocore † William McCabe Delores Critchley † Marie Burrows Kathy and Ed Ahern 12:00 PM People of the Parish 5:00 PM † Martin Alvarez Family and Friends
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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26th Sunday in Ordinary Time AMOS 6:1a, 4-7 Woe to those who lie upon beds of ivory, and stretch themselves upon their couches, and eat lambs from the flock, and calves from the midst of the stall. PSALMS 146:7-10 The LORD lifts up those who are bowed down; the LORD loves the righteous. 1 TIMOTHY 6:11-16 Fight the good fight of the faith. LUKE 16:19-31 And he said, “Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house, for I have five brothers, so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.”
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].
In 1999, Pope John Paul II proclaimed Our Lady of Guadalupe the Protectress of unborn children as well as the patroness of the Americas and empress of Latin America. So it was two decades ago that the Knights of Columbus adopted Her as the fraternal order’s patroness. As a way to honor their new patroness, the Knights commissioned the production of multiple replica paintings of the relic located in the basilica in Mexico with the intention of having them travel across their jurisdictions. Each copy was painted in Mexico and signed by the rector of the basilica before Pope John Paul II blessed them.
According to the Knights, the role of Mary as Our Lady of Guadalupe in this century is to crush the serpent and end our
own era’s resumption of human sacrifice through approved abortion.
St. Mark’s parishioner, Bernard “Bernie” Ricciardi, was instrumental in bringing the icon to St. Mark’s for our vibrant Spanish community. His life-long devotion to helping the parish community and raising funds for the most vulnerable in our midst are the reasons why Bernie has been named Mary’s Child Pro-Life
Ministry’s 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award winner. Bernie will be honored, along with Msgr. Flynn who was voted the 2019 Champion for Life, at a dinner on Sunday, October 27th, at Doolan’s Shore Club, Spring Lake Heights.
Reservations are coming in and tables are filling up so please complete the form on page 9 and submit today!
Honoring a Lifetime of Devotion
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Oct. 5/6 Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 8 AM Sunday 10 AM Sunday 12 PM Sunday 5 PM
Ushers John Kemper Anthony Granato
Joe Walsh Walter Henry
Bob O’Neill Patrick Ahern
Leo Hurley Glenn Skola
Richard Siderko Ushers needed
Jim Mulvihill Howard Flood
Ushers needed
Paulina Sanchez Hermelinda Hernandez
Martha Maldonado Irene Garnica
Readers Sue Hannon Barbara King Adele Byrne Jim Mullvihill Josefina Baltazar Felipe Oseguera
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
Anthony Granato Joan Wypler
Colleen Rivera Lynn Jelliff
Rose Crimmins Barbara King
Dan Crimmins Pam Zusi
Michele McCarthy Kelly Mulroy
Michael Malia Richard Norris
Maria Checton Marge Loenser
Lori Savino Helen Hopkins
Elmer Arias Sirenia García
Carlos Zuna
Altar Servers Chloe Rivera Kelly Rivera
Edgar Garcia Brian Garcia
James Doster Chris Doster
Michael Malia
Denise Galindo Jose Hernandez
Edgar Garcia Brian Garcia
Yesenia Villegas Sara Gonzalez
Ingrid Gonzalez
Cantors Amanda Mechlinski Breana Rehak Néstor Román Espíritu de Vida
Presentation of the Gifts
Aurora Hernandez and family
Altar Ladies Barbara Peter and Kerry Serzan
Marjorie Zaccaro Jillian Ludwig Rita Saracco
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. St. Mark’s Prayer Shawl Ministry is offering beautiful handmade shawls. Call the Rectory to pick one up!
Benjamin Ohlweiler Sarah Gallagher Patricia Cavanaugh
St. Mark’s has obtained an attachment to the ciborium for low-gluten Hosts which will be consecrated at every Mass. If you require a low-gluten Host, please go to the priest celebrant for Holy Communion. You no longer need to provide your own.
Please Pray for Our Military on Active Duty
Lt. JG Matthew Orgill, USCG
Staff Sgt. Carmen Maffucci, USAF
Major Sean P. Cox USMC
Major Kevin Ward US Army
Ensign Brian Maffucci USCG
Lance Cpl. Timothy Randazzo, USMC
Brig General Thomas Crimmins, USAF
SPC Colin P. Marvel US Army
Cpt. Dan Markovich, USMC
Please let us know when your loved one returns home, is no longer on active duty or has received a promotion in rank!
Last Weekend’s Collection $10,204.00
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.
Leonard Gibson
Bette Gibson
“May the angels lead you into paradise...”
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Week at a Glance Weekend, September 28/29 NJ Right to Life raffle tickets on sale after Mass. See page 6 for prize list. Monday, September 30 Rosary Makers meet at 1 PM in Church basement. New members are always welcome! Friday, October 4 Feast of St. Francis of Assisi Blessing of Pets will be held at 3:30 PM sharp (wedding at 4:30 PM) in the front of the Church. Benediction for Adoration will be moved up to 3 PM.
Walking with Purpose (WWP) is a Catholic Faith study for women that aims to bring women to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ by offering personal study and small group discussion that link our everyday challenges with the solutions given to us through the teachings of Christ and the Catholic Church. WWP will have 2 study opportunities: Tuesday evenings (7:30-9 PM) at St. Denis beginning October 1st, or Wednesday afternoons (12:15-2:00 PM) at St. Mark’s beginning October 2nd. (Childcare available at St. Mark’s) Please visit www.wwpnjshore.com for study descriptions, details, and to register. Questions? Call Michele McCarthy at 732-996-4929.
Social Concerns: Outreach Call to Parishioners Within the mission of St. Mark’s Social Concerns is one in which its
members visit an often lonely set of people. They may be described as wonderful human beings but eager to have someone visit and chat with them from time to time. They would be most grateful for a friendly visit to erase the monotony of the day and to exchange thoughts and interests.
Parishioners of St. Mark's! If you know of friends, neighbors, or family who would appreciate this outreach service, free and flexible, please call Donna at the Rectory at 732-449-6364 or Peggie O'Brien at 732-282-0562.
Living Rosary On Monday, October 7th,
after the 11 AM Mass, the Altar Rosary Society will be crowning the statue of our Blessed Mother as Queen of the Most Holy Rosary. They will then be reciting the living Rosary with Msgr. Flynn reading the meditations and Dawne Mechlinski leading in song.
Winners Announced of 50/50 Summer Raffle Keeping the legacy of St. Mark’s former Holy Name Society, volunteers ran a summer-long 50/50 raffle to continue to raise funds to support local charities. Thank you to all who donated! The three winners of the raffle are: 1st prize: Robert Paradine 2nd prize: William Loughran 3rd prize: Kathleen O’Neill.
2019 Champion for Life On Sunday, October 27th,
Mary’s Child Pro-Life Ministry is honoring Msgr. Sean P. Flynn, the 2019 Champion for Life, and Bernie Ricciardi, this year’s Lifetime Achievement recipient. Buy dinner tickets, sponsor a table for CYO teens or congratulate Msgr. Flynn and Bernie with an ad in the dinner program! See page 9!
More Ushers Needed The usher’s role is one of many different vital roles in the parish. Ushers are the initial greeters to a first-time Church visitor or long-time parishioner. The specific duties of St. Mark’s ushers vary but often include: Watching for the safety of the congregation and acting as the line of first response to medical emergencies. Collecting and perhaps secure the offering. Distributing the bulletins. Checking after Mass for articles left behind. Msgr. Flynn is asking anyone who can join the usher team on Sundays at the 10 AM or the 12 Noon Mass to please contact him after Mass or call the Rectory at 732-449-6364. Training will be provided.
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St. Denis Poem Discussion
This Monday, September 30th, at 11 AM or 7 PM, in the Church of St. Denis, 90 Union Ave., Manasquan, join Fr. Bill for an opportunity to listen to the poem, “As Kingfishers Catch Fire,” written by the Catholic poet, Gerard Manly Hopkins. He will ask you to discuss the inspiration it gives, along with a reflection on the theology behind this beautiful piece of literature and scriptural passages that are associated with its themes. Fr. Bill ≠Poetry tis true, but trust him, this is as accessible as it is awesome.
NJ Right to Life Raffle
This weekend, September 28th/29th, New Jersey Right to Life (RTL) will be selling raffle tickets after all Masses. The prizes are: 1st Prize: 2019 Volvo XC40 AWD SUV valued at $41,215, 2nd Prize: $1,000 ShopRite gift card, 3rd Prize: $750 ShopRite gift card, 4th Prize: $500 ShopRite gift card. Proceeds will benefit New Jersey Right to Life, the state’s oldest and largest pro-life organization, dedicated to protecting all human life from conception to natural death. Please show your support for LIFE by buying a raffle ticket! The cost is $10 per ticket. Thank you.
CBA Open House
Next Sunday, October 6th, Christian Brothers Academy will host its annual Open House from
12 PM to 3 PM. For anyone who is unable to make the Open House, there will be an Information Night on Tuesday, October 22nd, at 7 PM. Please come to learn more about what the academy has to offer. For information, contact Jennifer Maccarella at [email protected].
Rainbows for All Children
RAINBOWS FOR ALL CHILDREN is a structured support group for children, ages 5-14, who are suffering loss (death, separation, divorce, deployment,
deportation, incarceration, and special situations). This 8-week program includes a separate session (same day) for Parent/Guardian and is no cost to the family. The program is run with trained facilitators at St. Rose. For details, call Maryann at 732-245-2390 or email [email protected]. Pre-registration is required.
Community Activities
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To be human is to suffer—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In addition to our own suffering, we also encounter the suffering of those around us. While the world of medicine attempts to relieve suffering and the media tries to sell us on a life without pain, only the Church offers the perspective that suffering has meaning.
St. John Paul II said that suffering without meaning can lead to despair, but if we can attach meaning to our suffering, we are capable of going through anything. Come join us as Jeff Cavins will helps us discover the Biblical Keys for Hope and Understanding in times of suffering.
Thursday, Oct 17th St. Isaac Jogues Parish, 349 Evesboro-Medford Rd, Marlton, NJ 08053
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM - Check-in starts at 4 PM
Cost $20
To Register by Mail: Print out the flyer from https://dioceseoftrenton.org/documents/2019/7/Jeff%20Cavins%20Suffer%20Flyer-4.jpg. Fill out the form on the bottom of the flyer and mail with check to:
Jesus Bread of Life Cemetery & Mausoleum, 3055 Fostertown Rd, Mt Laurel, NJ 08054. Make check payable to: Jesus Bread of Life Cemetery & Mausoleum or
To Register Online with Credit Card: https://dioceseoftrenton.org/catholic-cemeteries
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Sept. 29, 2019: CYO school year is off to a great start!!! Lots and lots of new members and every one of them is awesome!
This past Sunday, my sister Adele, who had been visiting me for a few days, asked me if she could attend our CYO meeting. She just wanted to see what we did and why it is such a joy for me to work with our CYO youth. I asked her if she would share her adoption story.
Adele is the second oldest of my parents’ eight children. She was the dream big sister—always giving so much love, affection, and great advice and support. Generous to a fault, once she began her teaching career, she actually took me on a vacation to Puerto Rico and paid for the whole trip!!! We had a blast! She also joined me when I was “backpacking” through Europe for three months. She had a suitcase.
Adele always dreamed of marriage and family but for many years this did not happen. She dedicated herself to teaching, got a doctorate degree, became an author of many ESL text books, and was a long-time professor at CUNY.
She finally married Ed in her mid-40s and was hoping they could have children but a medical condition prevented it. So they sought to adopt. This was difficult to do because adoption agencies prefer younger couples. It’s a long story (filled with Holy Spirit-guided miraculous moments) but eventually they went to Russia and adopted two girls—ages 9 and 12. These girls had been separated as young children but were biological sisters. One had cerebral palsy.
Both had been severely abused. While in Russia, another girl with facial deformities begged them to adopt her, too. It took almost two years but eventually they were able to adopt her as well . She was 16. Once they were all here, Adele was able to get her girls the corrective surgeries they required so that they could live happy, healthy lives. My three nieces are now all beautiful and thriving!!!
Adele freely admitted that she had not planned to adopt for any humanitarian reason. She merely wanted to have her own children. Little did she know that she had rescued three girls that had been severely abused, and eventually, when put out of the orphanage, would have been targeted by human traffickers. Statistically speaking, these orphans die within ten years.
The CYO teens were very moved by Adele’s story. Many of our CYO members at the end of the meeting went up to her and gave her a huge hug. She was so moved by this. It was as if Jesus was hugging her through our CYO angels for all that she and Ed had done to give these three girls a beautiful life here in the US.
I am so proud of Adele. She has worked hard all her life, been very active in the pro-life movement, and gave three orphaned girls the love and joy of a family. Most importantly, she lives her Catholic faith. She currently runs the Legal Center for Defense of Life in Morristown, NJ. Reminder: CYO meets today, Sunday, Sept. 29th, at Lanes at Sea Girt from 2-3:30 PM. Bring $12.50 and a permission slip!!!
CYO News by Mrs. Reilly, CYO Director
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Msgr. Sean P. Flynn, Pastor Rev. José Fernandez-Bangueses,
30 Lunes: Memoria de san Jerónimo, presbítero y doctor de la Iglesia. Zac 8:1-8; Sal 101:16-18, 19-21, 29 y 22-23; Lc 9:46-50. 1 Martes: Memoria de santa Teresa del Niño Jesús, virgen y doctora de la Iglesia. Zac 8:20-23; Sal 86:1-3, 4-5, 6-7; Lc 9:51-56.
2 Miércoles: Memoria de los Santos Ángeles Custodios. Neh 2:1-8; Sal 136:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6; Mt 18:1-5, 10. 3 Jueves: Neh 8:1-4, 5-6, 8-12; Sal 18:8, 9, 10, 11; Lc 10:1-12. 4 Viernes: Memoria de san Francisco de Asís. Primer vierne.
Bar 1:15-22; Sal 78:1-2, 3-5, 8, 9; Lc 10:13-16. 5 Sábado: Memoria opcional del beato Francisco Javier Seelos, presbítero. Memoria opcional de la Bienaventurada Virgen María. Primer sábado. Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Sal 68:33-35, 36-37; Lc 10:17-24.
Vigésimo Sexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario PRIMERA LECTURA: Amós 6, 1. 4–7. Amós, el profeta de Dios, anunció el destino de aquellos que llevan una vida ociosa y no se afligen por la suerte de los pobres. SALMO RESPONSORIAL: Salmo 145, 7. 8–9a. 9bc–10. Alaba, alma mía, al Señor. SEGUNDA LECTURA: 1 Timoteo 6, 11–16. Pablo exhortó a Timoteo a buscar la rectitud, la piedad, la fe, el amor, la paciencia y la mansedumbre. EVANGELIO: Lucas 16, 19–31. Jesús relató la historia del rico y Lázaro para que los que escuchaban se arrepintieran y pusieran su fe en Dios. Así, ellos, como Lázaro, podrían gozar del consuelo eterno.
Gran Venta de Ropa
La Iglesia Holy Trinity Lutheran en Manasquan le invita a una “Gran Venta Ropa” ligeramente usada para niños, hombres, damas, zapatos, bolsas y artículos para el hogar. Jueves, Octubre 3 de 4-8:00 PM Viernes, Octubre 4 de 9-12:00 PM
Día de Bolsa: Sábado, Octubre 5 de 9 AM-12:00 PM.
Lugar: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 6 Osborn Ave, Manasquan, NJ 08736 (Localizada en la esquina de Osborn Ave & Main St.) Todos los ingresos serán donados a organizaciones benéficas locales.
VOY A LOGRAR VOY A LOGRAR es un programa dirigido a niños y padres de niños en los grados 1º a 8º que están interesados en recibir ayuda adicional en la tarea, en proyectos escolares o que necesitan tutoría en Lenguaje o Matemáticas. Únase a nosotros dos veces cada mes para recibir ayuda académica y apoyo sobre cualquier tema en la escuela.
• Cuándo: Domingo 13 de Octubre
• Hora: 3:30 PM
• Donde: Iglesia de San Marcos (sótano)
• Qué: 1. Tutoría y apoyo académico para niños. 2. Apoyo a los padres que quieren ayudar a sus hijos con tareas y proyectos escolares.
• Tutor: Christian Wall, estudiante de primer año en la Academia Marina de Ciencia y Tecnología.
Servicios Bilingües Disponibles. Para registración e información por favor hablar con Mercedes Wall 732-492-1226.
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Reserven la fecha! La Antorcha Guadalupana nos visita San Marco
Octubre 27 a Noviembre 3
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