St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church 695 Smithson Avenue Lawrence Park • Erie, PA 16511 Mount Calvary Catholic Church 2022 East Lake Road • Erie, PA 16511 Contact info for Parish Offices 695 Smithson Ave. • Erie, PA 16511 Phone: (814)-899-3000 or (814)-454-0061 WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY 4:00 pm at St. Mark SUNDAY 8:00 am at Mount Calvary 10:30 am at St. Mark DAILY MASS SCHEDULE Mondays & Fridays 12:10pm at Mount Calvary Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30am at St. Mark CONFESSIONS Saturdays 3:00 pm at St. Mark And by appointment Website: www.StMarkMtCalvary.Church Email: offi[email protected]OCTOBER 8, 2017• THE 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME The Catholic Community of & Parishes St. Mark Mt. Calvary St. Mark Mt. Calvary
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St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church 695 Smithson Avenue
Lawrence Park • Erie, PA 16511
Mount Calvary Catholic Church
2022 East Lake Road • Erie, PA 16511
Contact info for Parish Offices 695 Smithson Ave. • Erie, PA 16511 Phone: (814)-899-3000 or (814)-454-0061
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY
4:00 pm at St. Mark
SUNDAY 8:00 am at Mount Calvary
10:30 am at St. Mark
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE Mondays & Fridays 12:10pm at Mount Calvary
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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK…..
Dear Parish Families, Mercyhurst University has as its motto: “Carpe Diem!” It is usually translated to mean: “Seize the day!” It refers to having a disposition which urges someone to make the most of the present time and to give a little thought to the future. These next few days, I encourage you to take hold of this beautiful opportunity to attend the Mission talks by Father Bill Garrott, O.P., our mission presenter. I know Father Bill personally, as he delivered three powerful talks last year at this time at St. Elizabeth Church in Corry when I was their pastor. He spoke to FULL CHURCHES of very engaged listeners. He was especially helpful as he was with me when the parish was told it was going to merge into St. Thomas Church on February in 2017. His message of hope and consolation was extremely effective. We really needed him at that time in our parish history. I also believe we need his message at this time in history at St. Mark and Mt. Calvary parishes. We are in the beginning of our relationship of partnership. We are only now unfolding the opportunities to promote more vitality for each parish. Yet, there is so much work to do to get there. We need to move away from “We have always done it this way” to “We can do an even better job!” But the only way we can become more vital is to begin with prayer and interior conversion – which I hope can be encouraged by our Parish Mission. Please make it your business to attend the Mission. It begins tonight at St. Mark’s Church. Check the itinerary in today’s bulletin. You won’t regret it one bit! Carpe Diem! Please know you are in my daily prayers!
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“SIGN, SIGN, EVERYWHERE A SIGN” Due to special circumstances, the parishioner who was our “sign lady” had to resign from her ministry of changing the Mt. Calvary road sign. We are now looking for a generous-hearted parishioner (teen through adult) who will take on the responsibility of changing the outdoor sign at Mt. Calvary. Would you consider this ministry? You can even enlist a “buddy” to work with! Father will train you—and he will email you the “content” of the message. To offer your stewardship of time, please contact Father Mark at the parish office: 899-3000 or email him at: [email protected]. Hope this simple invitation is your SIGN to volunteer!!
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TOGETHER WE PRAY
SACRAMENTAL INFO
BAPTISMS It is our policy to celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism with the parish community at any of the weekend liturgies. Parents are requested to attend a class prior to the baby’s baptism. Godparents are encouraged to attend. Please contact the office to make arrangements.
MARRIAGES Diocesan Common Policy requests six months advance notification of the priest and attendance at Pre-Cana Instructions or Engagement Encounter. Please contact the office to make arrangements.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK This sacrament may be administered at any time. A person need not be dying, but simply sick from a serious illness or even weak due to old age. Those wishing to be anointed, especially if you are entering the hospital, please contact the parish office.
COMMUNION TO THE SICK For visits and/or Communion calls to the sick, shut-ins and those confined to hospitals, please notify the parish office.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP Please fill out the form found inside this bulletin and we will mail you a registration form. All those who are out of high school should register individually. ACTIVE parish membership is required to be a sponsor for Baptism.
SANCTUARY LIGHT BURNS THIS WEEK
At St. Mark Church
In Loving Memory of Joseph Breski
By Julie & Family
MASSES CELEBRATED THIS WEEK Monday, Oct. 9 St. Denis & Companions, St. John Leonardi 12:10 pm (MC) Josephine Klein (Klein & VanSlyke Families) Followed by Mission Talk
Tuesday, Oct. 10 Weekday in Ordinary Time *12:10 pm (MC) Michael & Veronica Kuzilla & Sons Followed by Mission Talk (Mary, Agnes, & Veronica)
Wednesday, Oct. 11 St. John XXIII NO MASS
Thursday, Oct. 12 Weekday in Ordinary Time 7:30 am (SM) Special Intention-Our Lady of Fatima
Friday, Oct. 13 Weekday in Ordinary Time 12:10 pm (MC) No Mass Intention
Saturday, Oct. 14 Vigil of 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 pm (SM) Chester Badach (Wife, Peggy)
Sunday, Oct. 15 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 am (MC) For the People 10:30 am (SM) Ivan Etter (Linda Etter)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 9 12:10 pm Mass (MC) Mission Talk immediately following Mass 6:40 pm Rosary 7:00 pm Mission Talk 8:00 pm Confessions Offered 7:00 pm SCC 5:00-8:00pm Scouts 5:00-8:00pm Cub Scouts
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10 7:30 am Mass (SM) Mission Talk immediately following Mass 8:15 am Legion of Mary 10 am & 7:30 pm SCC 6:40 pm Rosary 7:00 pm Mission Talk 8:00 pm Confessions Offered
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11 NO MASS 10: 00 pm EHCA (Hilbert Hall) 1:30 pm SCC 3:45-5:00 pm Gr. Kdg-5 5:30-8:00 pm Girl Scouts
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 7:30 am Mass (SM) 6:30 pm Choir Practice at OLM
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 (OFFICE CLOSED) 12:10 pm Mass (MC)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 3:00 pm Confessions (SM) 4:00 pm Mass (SM)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 8:00 am Mass (MC) Coffee & Donuts After Mass 10:30 am Mass (SM) 11:00 am Confirmation at OLM EMMAUS Cookies (MC) 6:00-8:00 pm Gr. 6-8 Class Gr. 9-10 Home Sessions
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OCT. 9– 15, 2017
Monday: Jon 1:1—2:2, 11/Jon 2:3-5, 8/Lk 10:25-37
Tuesday: Jon 3:1-10/Ps 130:1b-4ab, 7-8/Lk 10:38-42
Wednesday: Jon 4:1-11/Ps 86:3-6, 9-10/Lk 11:1-4 Thursday: Mal 3:13-20b/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 11:5-13
Next Sunday: Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-6/Phil 4:12-14,19-20/Mt 22:1-14 or 22: 1-10
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NEWS BITS FROM
AROUND OUR PARISHES & OUR DIOCESE
SAINT MARK / MOUNT CALVARY CARING NOTES If you know someone who could benefit from this ministry please
call the office at 899-3000 or e-mail their name and address to [email protected].
Helen Fasenmyer John Kaus Steven Curtis Independence Court Rm #128 406 Andrews Park Blvd 8221 Buffalo Rd 41 Gore Rd Erie, PA 16511 Harborcreek, PA 16421 Erie, PA 16509
Don Woods Margie Hammers Florence Whipple 413 Chautauqua Blvd. 3737 Emmett Dr.. Saint Mary’s East 115 Erie, PA 16511 Erie, PA 16511 607 East 26th Street Erie, PA 16504 Keep in touch with friends who have moved away… Deacon Fred & Kathy Weaver Florence Bannister 259 Indigo Lane 1750 152nd Ave NE C-213 Somerset, PA 15501 Bellevue, WA 98007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Oct. 9: Domenica Babo,
Anthony Barry, Carrie Kuhn, Joseph McCoy, Nicholas Barbero,
April Williams Oct. 10: Michael Krahe, John O’Hern,
Melissa Wargo Oct. 11: Diana Mullen,
Lillian Kwitowski Oct. 12: Robert Habursky,
Brandie Bernatowicz, Michael Rodland, Kevin Gunter,
Nate Joslin-Schmale, Kevin Miller Oct. 13: Peg Kowalski, Jason Bartlett
Oct. 15: Paige Renshaw, Rita Bidwel
Mary Ann Delaney, Harry Carpenter, Joshua Steen
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY October 10: John & Lisa Pearson
October 12: Tom & Karen Dworakowski October 13: Chuck & Kathy Lewis, Corry
& Megan Taraski October 14: Ron & Marilyn Intrieri
COOKIE SUNDAY Next Sunday, October 14-15, is Cookie Sunday. Please treat the patrons at Emmaus Soup Kitchen to two dozen of your favorite cookies, cakes, or brownies. Bring your desserts to church next Sunday at either Mt. Calvary or St. Mark, and we will get them delivered. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED A reminder that volunteers are needed from both Mt. Calvary and St. Mark to open and operate a community food pantry created by Second Harvest Food Bank at Edison School on East Lake Road in our neighborhood. The first of the volunteers are needed by October 12. Please contact Tom Chandley at [email protected] or by calling 455-9871 as soon as possible.
PAL
Card Party
Sunday, October 22, 2017 Begins at 3 pm in Hilbert Hall
Tickets—$5
Tickets and Table Reservations from Nina Butine 899-6943
or at the church office
All parishioners are invited. Bring a friend!
TICKETS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE
In honor of RESPECT LIFE month St. Mark’s Religion Education Program
is sponsoring the Catholic Charities “Diaper Drive” at Mount Calvary & St. Mark Parishes
Every Sunday in October we will be collecting the following items:
diapers blankets wipes formula new bottles and pacifiers baby lotion shampoo infant clothing
other baby accessories gently used maternity clothes
Collection boxes are located at the entrances of both churches
Thank you for your support! One of the many programs Catholic Charities Counseling and Adoption Services offer is free counseling and material assistance to pregnant women, or parents of very young children. Because of their continued commitment to help these families in need, their agency is holding a "diaper drive" to collect much needed baby supplies. The need to replenish these supplies is great because of the ongoing demand for these items.
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AROUND THE PARISH
AND OUR DIOCESE
A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE Every family is visited by difficult times which can unite or divide. These hardships, which we would quickly reject, hold the potential to be the unifying “cornerstone” where we drop our pettiness and defenses and pull together, linked by a common bond and love for one another.
MARRIAGE MOMENTS "Have no anxiety at all, but...make your requests known to God." (Philippians 4:6) We all have anxieties in life - money, health, our kids, safety, etc.) My spouse cannot solve all my problems, but sharing our needs in prayer together can lessen the anxiety.
OCTOBER IS MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS MONTH
Every year about 1 in 4 people are diagnosed with a mental disorder, such as depression, bi-polar disease, or schizophrenia. Mental illness encompasses biological, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions of the individuals affected. It impacts the person’s family. Mental illness raises questions of faith: “Why me?” As a faith community, we can support individuals and families during their illness, from first occurrence to ongoing recovery. We can offer comfort through our prayerful presence in people’s lives by acknowledging their pain and supporting them through the recovery process.
Spaghetti Dinner Planned in North East St. Gregory Parish in North East will hold a spaghetti Dinner on Oct. 21 from 4-7 pm at the school gym, located at 140 West Main St., North East. Come to Cathedral Prep’s Open House Cathedral Preparatory School, 225 W. 9th St, will host its open house Oct. 22 from noon to 3 pm. Guided tours will include classroom demonstrations, a look at science labs and classrooms featuring STEM, robotics, 3-D printing and technology programs. Applications will be available; there is no fee to apply. Students in attendance will be entered in a drawing for tuition dis-counts. For more information, call 453-7737, ext. 3.
Villa Maria Academy to Host Open House
Villa Maria Academy, 2403 W. 8th St., will have an open house on Oct. 29 from noon to 3 pm. Guided tours of the school will include classroom demonstrations, a look at classrooms and science labs, and information on college-credit opportunities and many other activities. Appli-cations will be available; there is no fee to apply. Students in attendance will be entered in a drawing for discounts on tuition. For more Information, call 838-2061, ext. 3239.
October 2, 2017 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, This year, World Mission Sunday will be acknowledged and celebrated in parishes and dioceses around the world on the weekend of October 21-22.
Our Holy Father Pope Francis continues to call our attention to the mis-sionary heart of the Christian community by inviting our response to the vast and pressing needs of others throughout the world. Mission is at the heart of our Christian faith, and we can be witnesses to that faith by ac-knowledging Jesus Christ in every neighbor we meet.
I invite all of us in the diocese of Erie, therefore, to view World Mission Sunday as a special moment of encounter with our neighbors throughout the world. As we continue to see and learn about the daily struggles of peo-ple in other countries, let us remember, also, those clergy, religious and lay leaders who give so generously of their lives by bringing Christ to our neigh-bors throughout the world.
Today, I ask you to support their efforts through your prayers and finan-cial generosity as you are able. I thank you and assure you of my prayers as we all work together to serve Our Lord as we serve one another. Sincerely yours in Christ, +Lawrence T. Persico
The Most Reverend Lawrence T. Persico, JCL Bishop of Erie
Knights of Columbus
Christmas Cheer
The Knights of Columbus have been blessed with an opportunity to offer a special wine package design just for Mt. Calvary and St. Mark’s in time for the Christmas Gift Season. We encourage you to share these gifts with family and friends during Christmas, Easter and all other festive occasions!
We are partnering with our friends at Mazza Winery to offer a 3-bottle package of wine. The box contains three varieties of wines which are beautifully decorated with pictures of Mount Calvary Church (RISLING), Saint Mark Church (CONCORD), and pictures of stained glass windows (ROSE) from each church: “The Crucifixion of Our Lord” and “The Baptism of Saint Mark by Saint Peter.”
Orders will be taken at each church and must be pre-paid at the time of the order. Questions may be directed to Rich Main at (814)-392-2687.
This is an excellent idea for gift-giving and a fantastic way to support your parish and our local Knights of Columbus Council #13826. Proceeds remain at our parishes for the needs of our local community. Orders may be picked up at either church November 18/19.
Christmas Cheer
$30 X QTY ______ = $_____________
Name: ______________________________
Address: ______________________________
Phone: ______________________________
(Must be 21 years of age to order or consume alcohol)
Please make check out to “Knights of Columbus Council #13826
You may also drop your order off at the parish office
