St. Mark Catholic Church 4220 Ripa Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63125 Office: 314-743-8600, Fax: 314-743-8618 www.stmarkstl.com March 17, 2019 Second Sunday in Lent Mass Schedule Sundays—7:00, 9:00, & 11:00 am Monday—Friday—6:30 & 8:00 am Saturdays—8:00 am & 5:00 pm Holy Day—6:30 & 9:00 am, 7:00 pm Confessions Saturday afternoon—3:30 to 4:30 pm Sacraments Call 743-8620 or 743-8600 to make an appointment with one of the Priests. Clergy Rev. Msgr. Patrick K. Hambrough Pastor [email protected]314-743-8609—church 314-743-8620—rectory Rev. Ted Vitali, CP Non-Resident, Associate [email protected]314-729-7572 Deacon Richard Rosenkoetter [email protected]Administrative Staff: Parish 4200 Ripa Ave., St. Louis, MO 63125 Alice Wilcox—Bookkeeper 743-8603 [email protected]Christina Sanders, Ph.D. Parish Secretary 743-8602 [email protected]Rose Masidonski—Music Director 743-8605 [email protected]Loretta Gutting—Webmaster 922-6838 [email protected]Prayer Hotline Dolores Bollwerk @ 631-5108 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday after 8:00 am Mass to 9:00 pm Bulletin Announcements Deadline is Monday at noon BULLETIN—[email protected]WEB—www.stmarkstl.com Administrative Staff: School 4220 Ripa Ave., St. Louis, MO 63125 Fax: 314-743-8690 Julie Bingham—Principal 743-8643 [email protected]Mary Althage—Secretary 743-8640 [email protected]
Second Sunday in Lent March 17, 2019 On this Feast Day of my Patron Saint allow me to share again the words of St. Patrick which I had printed on the holy cards given at the time of my ordination to the priesthood:
Christ, as a light, illumine and guide me! Christ, as a shield overshadow and cover me. Christ, be under me. Christ be over me. Christ beside me, on my left hand and right. Christ, be before me, behind me, about me. Christ, this day be within and without me. Christ, the lowly and meek Christ, the all-powerful. Be in the heart of each to whom I speak — In the mouth of each who speaks to me — In all who draw near to me. or see me, or hear me!
This “speaking” and “hearing” part was very important to St. Patrick, as it was for all throughout history sent by God to proclaim the Gospel, as it should be to us, particularly in this Season of Lent. “This is my chosen
Son, listen to Him,” booms the voice from heaven in today’s Gospel. Peter, James, and John fell silent at that time and didn’t tell anyone what they had seen and heard. Later on, we know, they became quite talkative about the Transfiguration and about all that Jesus Christ had done. St. Patrick obviously was quite the talker, too. He had to have been if he was able to evangelize an entire island and baptize thousands into the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The beauty of his preaching and the depth of his love influence the lives of Christians to this day, including me. Lent is our time to evaluate how talkative we are — to God and about God. Aware of what has been said by the “chosen Son” and confident that Christ, as a light, illumines and guides us, may we be the instrument that places Christ in the hearts of all to whom we speak. St. Patrick, pray for us.
May God bless all of you. Father Hambrough
Lenten Regulations:
Fast: Ages 18–59 fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, limiting themselves to one full meal and two smaller meals each day, with no snacking between meals. Abstinence: Catholics age 14 and older abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all the Fridays of Lent.
Mark you calendars … for a special two-night time of Prayer & Praise
Tuesday & Wednesday, March 26 & 27 at 7 p.m. Each evening there will be a spiritual talk given, a reflection on the Gospel story of the Prodigal Son. Following the talk there will be a time for reflection before Christ present in the Blessed Sacrament followed by Benediction. After Benediction the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered. • Our speaker on Tuesday night will be Fr. Brian Hecktor. Many of you will
remember Fr. Hecktor from when he spent a year with us as a seminarian intern back in 2006. Father currently serves at St. Clare of Assisi Parish.
• On Wednesday night the reflection will be delivered by Alex Hernandez, a
seminarian currently assigned to St. Mark’s (he’s the one with the beard). Alex is a third-year theologian due to be ordained deacon in a few months and priest in 2020.
Volunteers Needed The Liturgical Environment group decorates our liturgical space - - sanctuary and larger vestibule (School Cafeteria) - - to enhance our worship for special celebrations. This group is seeking new members. There are no regular
meetings, we gather in Church when needed. For more information and/or to join the group, contact Christina Sanders 743.8602 or [email protected].
March 23 & 24
5:00 Lectors: P. Garland, J. White Ministers: B. Schmidt, M. Schmidt, E. Schneider, B. Terry, M. White Hospitality: A. Cafferata, M. Cafferata. C. Hamilton 7:00 Lectors: C. Oberbeck Ministers: C. Fleming, J. Johnson, C. Oberbeck, D. Stanger, L. Wells Hospitality: D. Webb, T. Wright 9:00 Lectors: F. Stephens, T. Ade Ministers: M. Boehm, C. Cashel, J. Eveker, L. Malone Hospitality: H. Bast, J. Bast, S. Bast, T. Bast 11:00 Lectors: B. Armentrout Ministers: G. Snodderley, M. Snodderley, F. Steinmeyer, K. Gillman Hospitality: J. Snethen, C. Snethen, J. Heaman, J. Hanak
March 17-21
Sunday 7:00 People of the Parish 9:00 Margaret Barrett 11:00 Dodie Gillman Monday 6:30 Mark Johnston 8:00 Harold Mall 5:30 Jan Schneider Tuesday 6:30 Marilynn Austermann 8:00 Lou Fuchs 5:30 John Stockman Wednesday 6:30 Genevieve Carroll 8:00 Bud Boquillon 5:30 Edward Schnorbus Thursday 6:30 Lee Sweeney 8:00 Jacqueline Gemmer- Hitchcock 5:30 Frank Homa Friday 6:30 Betty Deters 8:00 Richard Krus Saturday 8:00 Sheila Summers 5:00 Peggy VonDerHaar Sunday 7:00 Michael Barrett 9:00 People of the Parish 11:00 Charles & Marie Schneider
Dear Parishioners, At the conclusion of each lunch period, the students say a prayer of thanks for their meal and their blessings. We call forward class prayer leaders to help lead us in prayer. This past week, we invited
preschool prayer leaders to join us in leading prayer. While this may not sound like a big deal, it certainly was! To watch the joy and pride of my preschool friends is exactly why we embrace Catholic education. Even our youngest students are learning the importance of giving thanks to God for all we are given. I enjoyed visiting with so many of you at the Fish Fry on Ash Wednesday. Thank you for your sweet words, many hugs, and continue support. During the Lenten Season, I invite you to join the students for Stations of the Cross every Friday at 2:05. We have scheduled Kindergarten testing for incoming Kindergarteners on March 26th and 27th. If you know of anyone interested in Kindergarten, please have them call Mrs. Althage (743-8641) to schedule a time.
St. Mark, pray for us. Julie Bingham
Ministry Schedule
Fridays in Lent 7:00 p.m.
in the Church
This Sunday, March 17th immediately following 11:00 a.m. Mass
Experience Healing Grace, Anointing Oil, and Forgiveness and Peace
“May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up.”
Monday 6:30 Server needed 5:30 G. Shoger Tuesday 6:30 Server needed 5:30 K. Goersch
March 18—24 Saturday 8:00 L. Grebing 5:00 N. Nguyen, A. Rowe Sunday 7:00 Servers needed 9:00 M. & H. Lotspeich 11:00 J. Bono, B. Stocking
Wednesday 6:30 Server needed 5:30 Server needed Thursday 6:30 Server needed 5:30 J. & H. Bast Friday 6:30 J. Bono
Lectors, Hospitality, & Eucharistic Ministers
The next ministry schedule that ends in November is being created. Please email or call Ed Schneider ([email protected] or 894-6079) any dates you cannot serve.
Thank you for your service to our Parish.
March 18-24
Monday: Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Sunday: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15; Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 11; 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12; Lk 13:1-9 Alternate readings (Year A): Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]
Bingo is played every Tuesday at Bandwagon Hall, on Reavis Barracks and Lemay Ferry Road.
Doors open at 3:30 pm and games begin at 6:30 pm.
Team 1 will work Tuesday, March 19
If you cannot work when scheduled or have questions, please call Loretta @ 922-6838
or Megan Bono @ 261-3570.
Joanne Schneider Teresa Davis Zaida Rivas
Jill/Peter Soderquist Maureen Missimore
Karen Chinnici J/L Gaddy
Ken Griebenow Laura Hoeing
Joan Terry Jane Johnson
Kevin Bradshaw Annie Beckerle Denise Plumley
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Lawrence Folk, brother of Gerri Gauvain. May he, and all the faithful departed, rest in peace.
Ginny Barbeau, Terese Mall, & Ruth Schaper
NEWS FROM THE FISH FRY NEXT FISH FRY IS FRIDAY, THE 29TH
CALLING ALL BAKERS We are asking all bakers (men and women) to bake cakes, pies, cookies, cupcakes, etc. for our Fish Fry dinners. Desserts can be dropped off at the table in the Church vestibule the day before or the morning of a Fish Fry.
Thank you for helping to make our Fish Fries a success.
March 18-24 Monday 10 am—Pinochle—Parish Office 7:30 pm—Athletic Association mtg. —Parish Office 8 pm—Basketball—Parish Center
NO PSR - Spring Break ——————————————————————————- Tuesday 9 am—Prayer Shawl Ministry—Parish Office 5:30 pm—Basketball—Parish Center ——————————————————————————- Wednesday 9 am—Bible Study—Parish Office 5:30 pm—Basketball—Parish Center 6 pm—Athletic Assoc. Basketball Team Auction—Cafeteria 7 pm—RCIA—Parish Office 7 pm—Christ’s Journeymen—Parish Office ——————————————————————————- Thursday 5:30 pm—Basketball—Parish Center 6:30 pm—Ladies Guild mtg.—Cafeteria ——————————————————————————- Friday 5:30 pm—Basketball—Parish Center 7 pm—Stations of the Cross—Church ——————————————————————————- Saturday 5 pm—Poker Tournament—Parish Center ——————————————————————————-Sunday 12 pm—Cub Scout Pinewood Derby —Parish Center
Mark Your Calendar
Monday, April 1st: Board Meeting at 1:30 p.m. in Parish Office.
Monday, April 8th: Membership Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in School Cafeteria. Entertainment by fiddlers from Sperreng School.
We are going to open membership to other parishes. If you have friends or relatives that would like to join the Club, tell them to come to a meeting and check us out.
If you are going to the house races on May 21st, we need to know at the meeting on April 8th.
Friends, do not be afraid of silence or
stillness. Listen to God.
Adore Him in the Eucharist. ~~ Pope Benedict XVI
Eucharistic Adoration Hours:
Tuesdays following 8 a.m. Mass until 9 p.m.
March 10, 2019
Envelopes $ 13,075.00 Online Giving 1,673.00 Loose 617.85 School Support 725.00 Total $ 16,090.85 —Avg. Weekly Expenses 15,000.00 Final Total $ 1,090.85
Black & Indian Collection $ 1,015.00
We appreciate your generosity!
Texas Hold’Em Tournament $$$ Cash Prizes $$$ Next Saturday, March 23rd
7:00 p.m. with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. Parish Center
Sponsored by St. Mark Athletic Association.
Donation is $50 and includes roast beef, fried chicken, beverages and one seat in the tournament. For reservations or questions, call Joe Pudlowski at 814-9046.
Ladies' Guild News Ladies’ Guild Salad Supper. Break out your favorite salad recipes and get your ingredients to mix up the most outstanding and delicious salad creations you have in your repertoire. Desserts, drinks, and small sandwiches will be provided.
This THURSDAY, March 21st at 6:30 p.m.
Since it is St. Patrick month, as a bonus you can break out the favorite color of spring, GREEN, and dress as a leprechaun to brighten up the celebration.
We will play Bingo after supper. See you there!!
Need a ride to our meetings? Call our “Lifts for Ladies” coordinator, Patty Ebel, at 540-5431.
No reptiles are found there [in Ireland], and no snake can live there; for, though often carried thither out of Britain, as soon as the ship comes near the shore, and the scent of the air reaches them, they die.
—Venerable Bede
Happy St. Patrick’s Day March 17th
Jesus said: “Let the little children come to me.”
(Mark 10:14)
St. Mark’s St. Vincent de Paul mission is to help our neighbors in need. The majority of the families we help are single parents with children who find themselves in an unexpected or temporary crisis situation, like job loss, car broke
down or illness of themselves or a family member and they miss work and their paycheck is docked. Over the last 3 months, SVDP has helped 40 families within St. Mark’s parish boundary. These 40 families have 75 children. By helping families in need, we are helping a lot of children too. To accomplish SVDP’s mission (to help our neighbors in need) and at the same time help children, we ask for your support for St. Mark’s SVDP in the form of donations to our poor box (located near the back of church). Please give generously.
Thank you, St. Mark’s SVDP Members
News Around Town
A T T E N T I O N
BUSINESS OWNERS & GENEROUS
PARISHIONERS!
Mary Ottenberg from JS Paluch will be working on setting up the advertising sponsorships for our bulletin. Advertisements can be purchased for a business, family or a sponsor ad.
Please support our sponsors! Their generosity helps us to enjoy our FREE bulletin publication every week throughout the year!
If you would like to have your business card handed out on a weekly basis, please call Mary Ottenberg at 757.7598, or email [email protected]
Permanent Diaconate Information Night This Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
at Cardinal Rigali Center
The Office of the Permanent Diaconate will hold informational meetings for men who are interested in exploring the possibility of a vocation to the Permanent Diaconate. Interested men are invited to
attend. Wives of interested men are strongly encouraged to attend.
For more information or to reserve a spot at the meeting, please contact the Office of the Permanent Diaconate at 314.792.7431.
Spring begins this Wednesday, March 20th
Came the Spring with all its splendor All its birds and all its blossoms
All its flowers, and leaves, and grasses. —Longfellow, Hiawatha
Will you #standwithsisters?
During March, in honor of National Catholic Sisters Week, 14 congregations of St. Louis Catholic Sisters are promoting a campaign celebrating the ways women religious and their supporters stand up for social justice issues in our community, such as immigration, poverty, human trafficking, racism, homelessness and more. How can you stand with the sisters? Visit standwithsisters.org for our stories and follow #standwithsisters on social media.
The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis needs you! Would you like to come to the most beautiful building in St. Louis and volunteer one morning or afternoon a week? There are opportunities waiting for you as a Greeter or Tour Guide. You will receive training if interested in becoming a Tour Guide or a Greeter. Please contact Sr. Pat Donnelly at 373-8241.
Mercy Hospice South Seeks Volunteers … .. to offer support and comfort to patients and families in our community. Volunteer opportunities include: caregiver relief, emotional support, etc. For more information, please contact Cathy Sandy: 525-7368 or [email protected].
CBC Summer Academy Registration open for boys entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Enjoy experiences held in CBC’s theater, classrooms, science labs, art studios, and sports facilities. Register at www.cbcsummeracademy.org, take advantage of our 20% early bird discount until March 17.
Hot Coffee, Warm Welcome. We realize people have thoughtful questions about life at a retirement community. Come for a Coffee Q&A on Wednesday, March 27, 2:00 p.m. at Abbey Assisted Living Entrance of Sherbrooke Village (4005 Ripa Ave. / 63125). RSVP by calling 763-7212.
