ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH

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1 St. Mark Church 2609 East 19th Street Brooklyn, New York Mass Schedule: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday: 8:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Family Mass 12:30 p.m. Weekdays: 8:30 a.m. Holy Days: 7:30 p.m. Vigil Mass 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. St. Margaret Mary Church Ocean Ave. & Oriental Blvd. Manhattan Beach, New York Mass Schedule: Sunday: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. Website: Phone: Fax: ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Pastor: Very Rev. Robert V. Mucci Parochial Vicar: Rev. Michael Panicali Deacon: Rev. Mr. Paul Morin Devotions: Miraculous Medal Novena every Wednesday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass Litany of the Sacred Heart every First Friday 8:20 a.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every First Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Baptism: Fourth Sunday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Required Baptism classes take place on the third Sunday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the Rectory Conference Room. Call the Rectory during office hours to make an appointment with a priest two (2) months prior to the Baptism. Marriage: Please make arrangements by calling the Rectory at least 6 months in advance. Please log on to for complete information about marriage preparation in the diocese, according to diocesan regulations. Anointing of the Sick: First Saturday of the month at the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Confessions: Saturdays, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointment to see a Priest: If you desire an appointment to meet with a priest, please call the parish office. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Parochial Vicar: Rev. Sergiy Emanuel In Residence: Rev. Joseph P. Quigley In Residence: Rev. Joseph Zwosta Parish Office: Ms. Jacqueline Biagioni Ms. Teresa Zwosta, Ms. Maureen Aoun St. Mark School: Mrs. Carol Donnelly, Principal Mrs. Lori Ryan, Secretary St. Mark Religious Education: Ms. Jo Ann Pino Youth Ministry Coordinator: Mr. Michael Davis Sports Program Director: Mr. Wayne Walker St. Mark Choir: Mr. Jim Trainor, Director of Music St. Vincent De Paul Group: Mr. Tom Scalese, President Ms. Jean Hogan, Vice President Homebound Ministry: Ms. Maureen Genoversa, Coordinator Ministers of Hospitality: Mr. Tom Scalese Extraordinary Ministers: Mrs. Geraldine Kubat, Coordinator Lectors: Ms. Stephanie Rizzo, Coordinator Rosary Society: Ms. Kathy Fackovec, President Ms. Marie Sommer, Vice President Friendship Club: Ms. Anita Troise, President Ms. Josephine Bonnano, Vice President With God all things are possible

2 NOVEMBER 25, 2018 OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE St. Mark Church Saturday, November 24 Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions 5:00 p.m. Luigi Libretti Sunday, November 25 8:00 a.m. The People of the Parish 10:15 a.m. Mark Bolus (Ann.) 12:30 p.m. Purgatorial Society Monday, November 26 8:30 a.m. Frank Mercurio Tuesday, November 27 8:30 a.m. Cathrine & Robert Gross Wednesday, November 28 8:30 a.m. Adam R. Rosatti (Birthday) Thursday, November 29 8:30 a.m. Sandy Cassidy & family Friday, November 30 Saint Andrew 8:30 a.m. Rosalie Lanzisera Saturday, December 1 8:30 a.m. John Edward Strzelecki (Ann.) 5:00 p.m. Mary Kruzykowski Please join our Pro-Life group as we pray the Rosary after daily Mass. St. Margaret Mary Church Sunday, November 25 11:00 a.m. John R. Vaskis Wednesday, November 28 9:00 a.m. Emma Alba Gloria Sunday, December 2 11:00 a.m. John R. Vaskis (Birthday) Miraculous Medal Novena Wednesday after the 9:00 AM Mass Homebound in Manhattan Beach: If you or someone you know would like to have a Eucharistic Minister visit and administer Holy Communion; please call Gilda at Also, please advise Gilda of any sick parishioner who wishes to be included in the Prayer of the Faithful at Sunday Mass. We live in a shifting time, when people are replacing what is true with what they believe is true. In Christ, we know what a true king is, though it may not match up with what others believe a king to be. Today s Readings: Daniel 7:13-14 Psalm 93:1a Revelation 1:5-8 John 18:33b-37 Please pray for the sick: Jack Shanker, Tina Cook, Daniel Paluszek, Jimmy Grillo, Lisa Lovbosco, Laura Durant, Hope Schwartz, Al Comodo, Georgette Scalese, Steven Lentini, Marie Giannotti, Carissa D Alba, Kimberly Palmo, Alfred DeMola, Walter Brady, Catherine Staren, Jennifer Costa, Romilda Zambelli, John Angelo Buccheri, Raymond Fazio, Mark Aragona, Olivia LaSpina, Saul Godinez, Maria Calise, Rachel Marin, Linda DeFrancesco, Joseph John Buccheri, Sally Frances Buccheri, Barbara Harris, Kathleen Marshall, Sal Comodo, Tony Inferrara, Lisa Montalto, Andrea Montalto, Christopher Walker, Alfred DiGrazia & Diane Camacho who is in need of a kidney donor: Week of November 24 December 1 The Bread & Wine are offered in loving memory of Lorenzo & Marianna Farina & family Requested by Stephanie Rizzo The Main Altar Candles are offered in memory of Frank Mercurio Requested by Frank Mercurio St. Marks welcomes our Ukrainian & Russian speaking parishioners at 19:00 (7:00 p.m.) Mass in Ukrainian 1st Sunday of the Month Mass in Russian 3rd Sunday of the Month Fr. Sergiy Gifts are available to honor a loved one, bread & wine, candles, flowers. Please call the rectory for details. There are open dates for Mass intentions at St. Mark: January 16, 19, 21, 22, 24, 25, 28, 30, 31

3 Guest Column November 24 25, 2018 Let Christ Reign as our King and Lord, Now and Forever! Their rallying cry was Viva Cristo Rey! -- Long live Christ the King! The martyrs of the Cristero War throughout Mexico took this proclamation of the Kingship of Jesus Christ, celebrated today, to their graves, and onto eternity. The war from 1926 to 1929 was waged by the populace against the secularist powers of a Mexican government determined to rout the practice of Catholicism and the power of the Church from the country. Perhaps most famous of these martyrs is Blessed Miguel Pro, beatified by Pope St. John Paul II in Mexico on September 25, Killed by a firing squad on November 23, 1927, the image of this Jesuit priest s assassination spurred the people of Mexico to fight even harder for their right to practice their faith. Peacefully defying the virtual outlawing of Catholicism in Mexico, Blessed Miguel s last request before his execution was to kneel and pray. As he walked from his cell to the courtyard where the firing squad awaited him, he blessed the soldiers, knelt, and briefly prayed quietly. Refusing a blindfold, he stood before the firing squad holding a Crucifix in one hand and Rosary beads in the other, with his arms outstretched, as Christ s on the Cross. He cried, "May God have mercy on you! May God bless you! Lord, You know that I am innocent! With all my heart I forgive my enemies!" Before the fatal shots were fired, he raised his arms in imitation of Christ and shouted "Viva Cristo Rey!" Under orders from the government, his execution was meticulously photographed and widely shown in newspapers across the country, with the hope of frightening the populace and deterring further rebellion. In fact, the opposite took place. 40,000 people lined Pro's funeral procession, with another 20,000 waiting at the cemetery where he was buried. The Cristero fighters fought with renewed vigor, the image of Blessed Miguel s execution emboldening them. Many of them carried the newspaper photo as they fought on with renewed determination. Pope St. John Paul II said at Blessed Miguel s beautification Mass, Neither suffering nor serious illness, nor the exhausting ministerial activity, frequently carried out in difficult and dangerous circumstances, could stifle the radiating and contagious joy which he brought to his life for Christ and which nothing could take away. Indeed, the deepest root of self-sacrificing surrender for the lowly was his passionate love for Jesus Christ and his ardent desire to be conformed to him, even unto death. The beautiful feast we celebrate today was established two years prior to Blessed Miguel s death, in 1925 by Pope Pius XI, to combat the rise of secularism in the society of the day a way of life that excludes the recognition and acknowledgment of God and His principles in one s everyday existence. Today we continue to face an insidious secularism that threatens our acknowledgement of God and His plan for our salvation, that looks to eliminate God from the public square, and that constructs a moral compass based on what is popular and self-gratifying, but not what is true and Godly. Our response on this day, and every day, to misguided secularism and the oppression of the exercise of religion, should be the same as that of the Cristero martyrs: Viva Cristo Rey! Long live Jesus Christ! - Fr. Michael Panicali

4 Sunday Collection: November 11, 2018 St. Mark Church 1st Collection: $2, nd Collection: $ Attendance: 441 Envelopes Returned: 119 St Margaret Mary Church 1st Collection: $ nd Collection: $63.00 Attendance: 25 Envelopes Returned: 9 Generations of Faith: # Donors Pledged Paid St. Mark 171 $627,147 $368,647 St. Margaret 17 $69,530 $36,209 Mary Final Annual Catholic Appeal 2017: THANK YOU! St. Mark St. Margaret Mary Goal: $40,125 $2,354 Received: $55,040 $6,655 Annual Catholic Appeal 2018: THANK YOU!! Goal: $40,125 $2,354 Pledged: $76,158 $9,438 Received: $61,510 $8,863 NEXT MEETING: DECEMBER 7 6:30 9:00 p.m. Meet In the Lion s Den Ages Welcome Contact Michael Davis Adult Volunteers 18+ Needed Meets Thursday nights 7:00 in the Upper Room St. Mark Catholic Academy WE NEED VOLUNTEERS As Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Ushers, Choir Members & Altar Servers. Pray about where God may be calling you to serve. YOUTH CHOIR Rehearsals Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. Meet in the Church Ages 8-16 Our Annual Christmas Dinner will be held on December 10th at 7:00 p.m. at Gargiulos. The cost is $55. For reservations, please call Kathy Fackovec Marie Sommer Please join us for fine food, great music and a fabulous time with friends. FRIENDSHIP CLUB CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON Wednesday, December 19th From 1:00 p.m. 4:00 Anthony s Place For Further Information Please contact Anita It s time to Light the Bay for Christmas! Letters have gone out to those who have previously sponsored a tree. If you have not done so in the past, but would like to participate, please call the rectory. Please Note: There are a limited number of trees available, so please make your pledge early. Key dates: Journey to the Inn & Tree Lighting Dec. 9 If you would like to participate, please call the rectory, Gift levels are $2000 (Gold), $1000 (Silver), $750 (Red), $500 (Green) and $200 (White) A personal message (5-10 words) will be placed on an individual sign near your tree. Attention: All You Singers Out There! Come join us for Choir Rehearsals Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Our choir sings at 12:30 p.m. Sunday Mass New members are always welcome! Blue Lights for Our Lady Will be placed around the outdoor shrine as part of Light the Bay for Christmas Donation is $10.00 per name, which will be listed In the bulletin the week after Christmas. Call the rectory for details.

5 Office of Faith Formation The Student Council under the direction of Ms. Daly held a U.N.I.C.E.F. Campaign. The students have donated $ for this yearly campaign. Fifth Grader, Aidan Duffy, was the winner of the Halloween Basket of Goodies. COME CELEBRATE THE JOURNEY TO THE INN AT ST. MARK CHURCH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9TH AT 4:00 P.M. FOLLOWED BY THE OUTDOOR CEREMONY LIGHT THE BAY FOR CHRISTMAS BLESSING OF THE TREES, MUSIC, LIGHT SHOW, HOT CHOCOLATE & MORE ADULT & CHILDREN VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE JOURNEY TO THE INN. PLEASE CONTACT THE RECTORY. CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE Sat. Dec. 1st: 9 a.m. 6 p.m. & Sun. Dec. 2nd: 9 a.m. 5 p.m. For info: Michael Davis THE GOLD RUSH St. Mark Catholic Church will be hosting a Cash for Gold & Silver Event at our Christmas Boutique on Dec. 1 & 2 at St. Mark Catholic Academy. The gold buyers will test your gold and silver and determine its value. You will be paid in cash based on that days market value of the precious metal you are selling. While you the customer are being paid full price, the gold buyers give 50% of their profits to the church. Please spread the word to your family and friends. Sun. 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Mon. 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Wed., Thurs. 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Advent begins December 2. Advent is a time to slow down and give of ourselves and be present to others. To prepare not only our homes for Christmas, but to prepare our hearts to encounter Jesus. ****************************************** Calling all Angels, Shepherds & Kings! All children of St. Mark Parish, Religious Education & Academy are invited to participate in the portrayal of the Christmas Living Gospel at the Christmas Eve Family Mass on Monday, December 24 at 4:30 p.m. A participation flyer will be in the bulletin and around the church for children of the parish or visiting. Also, flyers will be given out to the Religious Education and Academy children. Please return the flyer either to your teacher or Ms. Pino, no later than December 20 or put in the church s collection basket no later than December 16. Practice will be in the church on Saturday, December 22 at 1:00 p.m. If you were unable to fill out a flyer, just show up for practice. Don t be nervous; there aren t any speaking parts. For further information, call Ms. Pino at ************************************** THE GIVING TREE It is that time of year again! Once again we will be helping less fortunate children & adults during Christmas. The Advent Giving Trees will be displayed in the church beginning Sat., Nov. 24 through Sun., Dec. 16. The tags are prepared by some of our candidates preparing for Confirmation and St. Vincent de Paul members. PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON THE TAG AND TAPE THE TAG SECURELY TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE GIFT. Your gifts will be donated to Sisters of Life, Hour Children, Catholic Charities & St. Mark s St. Vincent de Paul Society. God Bless Your Giving Heart! ************************************************ If there is anyone in the parish community who speaks Urdu, please contact either Fr. Mike or Ms. Pino. ADULT CONFIRMATION: If you, or if you know someone who has never completed his/her Sacrament of Confirmation. Please contact Ms. Pino at to register. In order to be a Sponsor you must have received your Confirmation. PARISH SERVICE HOURS FOR CONFIRMATION: Please contact Mr. Davis or Ms. Pino for information. Must sign up with Ms. Pino.