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1 St. Mark Parish Richmond, KYY ST. MARK STAFF Rev. James W. Sichko Pastor x2002 Rev. Mr. Jim Bennett Deacon x2001 Cathy Cornett Parish Secretary x2001 Alanna Sininger Campus & Youth Minister x3201 Michelle Burgmaier Business Manager x3205 Connie Fischer St. Mark School - Lead Teacher connie.fischer@saintmarkcatholicchurch. net prompt 4 Sandy Sullivan St. Mark School - Secretary sandy.sullivan@saintmarkcatholicchurch..net prompt 4 GENERAL INFORMATION Baptism: Baptisms are held the 3rd weekend of each month during Mass. There is a required preparation class. Please contact the parish office to schedule. 1st Holy Communion or Confirmation: Pleasee contact the parish office to register for preparation classes. Marriage: Please arrange an appointment with the priest at least six months before the date you wish to be married. You must be a registered member of the parish. MINISTRIES Altarr Servers Jim Swartz Bereavement Committee Carol Kinelski Boy Scouts Carroll Hale Catholic Daughterss Betty Lamb C.C.D. Cathy Cornett Church Mice Lydia-Akin Carter College Campus Ministry Alanna Sininger Christmas Bazaar Carol Kinelski Extrordinary Ministers of thee Eucharist Mary Lou Remaley Finance Council Nancy Wigand Grounds Crew Mike Putnam High School Youth Group Alanna Sininger Hispanic Ministry Dot Bennett Homee Meals Delivery Dottie Stipes Homebound Ministry Dcn. Jim Bennett Knights of Columbus John Wright Lectors Lois Scott Middle School Youth Group Scotty Biggs Reconciliation: Reconciliation is offered immediately following all weekend Masses. Name or address change: Pleasee contact the parish office. Parish Registration: To register as a member, please visit the Welcome Desk in the gathering space in back of the church. Musicc Ministry Parish Council Praying Hands R.C.I.A. Betty Reister Michael Eubanks Connie Wason Tricia Davis St. Mark School Registration: Please contact the school at , prompt 4. Respect Life Sacred Linens Angie Wright Mary Katherine Barnes Bulletin or Mass Announcements: Please contact the parish office by: 12:00 PM ON TUESDAYS. Sacristans Social Committee Georgetta Swartz Mary Katherine Barnes Mass Intentions: Please contact the parish office. St. Mark School Council Michael Eubanks Sacramental Emergency: Call prompt 3 if you, or someone you know, is facing imminent death or is in need of the Sacrament of the Sick and Holy Communion. Pleasee provide the location and phone number of the person to be visited, and the time that is most convenient to visit. St. Mark School PTO Tablee of Plenty Vacation Bible School Welcome Desk Nikki Stuart Sharon Mitchell Cathy Cornett Cheryl Juhasz

2 34 th Sunday in Ordinary Time November 20, 2011 NOTES FROM THE PASTOR: Thanks so much to Alanna Sininger and our entire YOUTH GROUP for their excellent idea of the "Family Movie Night!" I thoroughly enjoyed seeing all the kiddies and their parents gather together for a fun night of watching TOY STORY 3! The popcorn, sno cones, drinks, etc. were great! We are looking at building upon this idea and as soon as some decisions are made, I will gladly inform you of our next FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT! Please do not forget to RSVP for our Evening Liturgy of Thanksgiving which will be held this upcoming TUESDAY at 7 p.m., November 22nd! This is our 8th time to gather right before Thanksgiving and to celebrate in giving thanks to our God for the many blessings He has bestowed upon us. I hope that we will have a great evening of Worship, Food and Fellowship. All of our Parish, School and Catholic Campus Ministry offices will be closed the Wednesday before Thanksgiving (11/23) and will reopen the Monday after Thanksgiving (11/28). I will fly to Texas the day before Thanksgiving and return the day after Thanksgiving. I will once again, as I have always done, remember each of you, your families and special intentions as I gather with my Mom and sister, giving thanks to God. I hope we are all ready for our TOYS FOR TICKETS exchange on Saturday, November 26th beginning at 10:00 a.m. Thank you in advance for all those who are coming to assist us in what I hope will be a truly MEMORABLE event! There is nothing like people reaching out and giving/receiving with a genuine heart. I wish to also thank many of you for "stepping up" without even being asked and delivering/dropping off toys for no other reason than "it's the right thing to do!" I still have a far way to go in securing some of our sponsorships for this event. The first thing one of our "older parishioners" said to me after I had just celebrated the 8:30 a.m. Mass was: "You are always asking us for money, don't you ever get sick of that..." My response was simple: "Not when it is for Jesus and his Corporal Works of Mercy!" Advent is just around the corner! In fact, this Advent will be a memorable one for all of us as we begin implementation of the Third Edition of the New Roman Missal. I offer you this prayer: "Lord Jesus, Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas. We, who have so much to do, seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day. We, who are anxious over many things, look forward to your coming among us. We, who are blessed in so many ways, long for the complete joy of your kingdom. We, whose hearts are heavy, seek the joy of your presence. We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light. To you we say, "Come, Lord Jesus." AMEN!!!! As usual, let me remind you that I am available to you in my office via at FatherJim.Sichko@SaintMarkCatholicChurch.net or, in cases of an emergency (i.e., death or imminent need of the Sacraments), by phone at , prompt 3. See you in Church, Fr. Jim

3 St. Mark Parish MASS INTENTIONS Saturday November 19, :00pm For The Parish Sunday November 20, :30am Erman Wirtz 11:00am Jean Ellen Kuhn 5:00pm Bert Thomas, Sr. Tuesday November 22, :00pm For The Parish Wednes. November 23, :00pm No Mass Thursday November 24, :00pm Thanksgiving No Mass Friday November 25, :15am No Mass Saturday November 26, :00pm Cheryl Geiger Sunday November 27, :30am For The Parish 11:00am Teresa Townsley 5:00pm No Mass DAILY READINGS Week of November 20, 2011 Sunday: Our Lord Jesus Christ the King Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Ps 23; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Monday: Mt 25:31-46 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Saint Cecilia Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Saint Clement I, Saint Columban, Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro Dt 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3:62-67; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Friday: Saint Andrew Dung-Lac Dn 6:12-28; Dn 3:68-74; Lk 21:20-28 Saint Catherine of Alexandria Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Dn 7:15-27; Dn 3:82-87; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: First Sunday of Advent Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7; Ps 80; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37 REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS OUR ILL & HOMEBOUND Sammye Tierney Mary Lewis Michael O Connor Virginia Sykora Judy Costello Robert Simkins George Davis Milt Nichols Gene Muncy Colleen Hornsby Virginia Yeager Frank Carey Mary Powell Julia Hinkle Ann M. Hill Marie Sichko Steven Sichko Harriet Stipes Meredith Zellers Dave Bonn OUR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS SPC Randy Shacreaw LCPL Phillip Shacreaw SFC Chris Ramsey PFC Garret Potts LCPL Jim West PVT Nathan Jennings SN Adam Williams SPC John Iasiello 2LT Bradley Obergfell CW5 Bill Wason CPL Michael Mullins 2LT J. T. Hess THOSE WHO PASSED AWAY THIS PAST YEAR Bill Hillenbrand Bruce Holland Erman Wirtz Walter Front David Watson John & Margaret Huff Elizabeth DeSloover Richard Shuntich Leonard Leszczynski Tom Keefe Teri Kleusner Timmy Cahill Lee David OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CANDLE IN MEMORY OF Erman Wirtz Richmond, KY MINISTRY MEETINGS C.C.D. Confraternity of Christian Doctrine November 20 November 27 December 4 December 11 December 18 CCD NO CCD CCD CCD NO CCD 9:30 10:40am on Sunday mornings H. S. YOUTH GROUP November 20 November 27 December 4 December 11 December 18 Youth Group No Youth Group Youth Group Youth Group No Youth Group 9:30 10:40am on Sunday mornings C.C.M. Catholic Campus Ministry Mondays Eucharistic Adoration 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays Bible Study 8-9 p.m. Wednesdays Catholicism p.m. Thursdays Game Night 8-9 p.m R.C.I.A. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Meets each Sunday from 9:30am 10:40am. RCIA will NOT meet next Sunday, Nov. 27 th. If you are interested in joining RCIA, please call Tricia Davis CHOIR Choir practice is held in the church every Wednesday evening from 7:00 8:30pm. Please come and join us! Contact Betty Reister at for more information. ULTREYA ULTREYA meets the 1 st Tuesday of every month. There will be a social from 6:30-7:00 and the meeting will take place from 7:00 8:00pm. ROSARY The Rosary will be recited each Saturday at 3:30pm before the 4:00 Mass and each Sunday at 8:10am before the 8:30 Mass.

4 34 th Sunday in Ordinary Time November 20, 2011 $10, $8, $6, $4, $2, STEWARDSHIP $0.00 Offering Weekly Goal Weekly Actual WEEKLY COLLECTION OUR WEEKLY GOAL: $ 8, ENVELOPES $ 6, LOOSE CASH $ LOOSE COIN $ 5.87 LOOSE CHECKS $ TOTAL $ 7, UNDER FOR THE WEEK $ SECOND COLLECTION DEBT REDUCTION GOAL: $70, YTD: $23, July $4, August $5, September $4, October $6, November $2, ST MARK SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND July $1, August $1, September $ October $1, November $1, BISHOPS ANNUAL APPEAL PLEDGED TO DATE: $20, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! REMEMBER, IT S NOT WHAT YOU GIVE, BUT THAT YOU GIVE! LITURGICAL MINISTRIES Sacred Linens for November: Terry Culross Mass Lectors Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion 4:00pm Saturday Nov. 26 8:30am Sunday Nov :00am Sunday Nov. 27 Angie Currier Mary Fox Angie Wright Jack Culross Michelle Huybers Brian Huybers Patti Baker Dot Bennett Robert Jackowski Joanne McCrary Phil VonMann Sidney Sebastian Bob Fox Carroll Hale Pat Reister Kathy Hall Emma Esker Charlie Chaplin Barbara Cain Linda Clark Neil DiTeresa Ingrid Gautreaux Marlene Flincem Chuck Marz Mike Schwendeman Altar Servers Jim Swartz Jim Morrison Anne Morrison Ben Shacreaw Joseph Abney Michael Price Mark Davis KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Jack of Spades Raffle is nearing $38,500!!!! Only 10 numbers left. Some lucky person is going to win VERY soon. Get your tickets from any Knight or contact Mike Parker at BINGO every Friday night at the Galaxy Bowling Center. Bring a friend and join us for a great evening of fun - Early birds starting at 6:30 pm. We will be giving away a country ham every week as a door prize until Christmas. THIRD DEGREE: Meets the 1 ST Thursday of each month at the CCM. FOURTH DEGREE: Meets the 3 rd each Sunday of each month at 5:00 pm at St. Clare Catholic Church meeting room in Berea. FYI: The Third & Fourth Degree meeting times & dates never change, they are in each and every bulletin announcement. We change all other copy each week. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS Volunteers are needed to lead the recitation of the Rosary before the 4:00pm Mass on Saturday evenings. Call Betty Lamb ( ) if interested. Thanks to all Daughters who assisted the Table of Plenty on Saturday, for their Thanksgiving Meal. Many were recipients of the wonderful food that was prepared and served by so many of you. Thank you for your generosity! Liane Hinch s address: 4270 Calinda Ln. Apt. 316, Niceville, FL Her address: lhinch1mk@yahoo.com December meeting will be held Tuesday, December 20th, after the 6:00pm Mass.

5 St. Mark Parish Richmond, KY CHRISTMAS BAZAAR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 th 8:00 A.M. UNTIL 2:00 P.M. ST. MARK SCHOOL NEWS ONLY 3 WEEKS AWAY! St. Mark s 49 th Annual Christmas Bazaar is only 4 weeks away! Calling all Volunteers, Crafters, Jam and Jelly Makers, Bakers, Bakers, and more Bakers, Cookie Elves and Strong-backed set-up Helpers! Volunteer sheets will be sent out shortly and we need all of you to make this our best ever Christmas Bazaar! Then note your calendars for Saturday, December 10, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 11 after the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. masses. Tell all your friends, neighbors and relatives that St. Mark s has the best in cookie trays, breads, candies, Christmas items and there ll be something for everyone well in time for Christmas! Not only will we have our Raffle for a $200 yes, $200 gift card to Meijer s, but we ll be auctioning off a gorgeous hand-made quilt, thanks to Liane & Mark Hinch, who s mother toiled and labored to create this masterpiece just for us! St. Mark family has always made this event one of the best. So whether you can volunteer, make crafts, donate gently used items (both Christmas and household), bake, bake and bake some more can we count on you? Please contact Carol Kinelski at or Mary Deltry at with any questions, to arrange for pickup or delivery of items, or to let us know how you can help. And as always, we thank you! 2 Child Care Workers Needed for St. Mark Catholic School s After School Program Hours: 3:00 6:00 pm Monday Friday Beginning January 3, 2012 Contact: Connie Fischer option 4 MISSION STATEMENT St. Mark Catholic School finds its validity in the mission of the Roman Catholic Church; it is based on an educational philosophy in which faith, culture, and life are brought into harmony. Our mission is to give each student an education which embraces the total person, forming students with good mental, moral, ethical, physical and spiritual habits. ST. MARK SCHOOL COUNCIL The school council attends Mass as a group once a month at 6:00pm, followed by their regularly scheduled meeting at 6:30pm. Upcoming meeting dates are as follows: November 16, January 18, February 16, March 21, April 19 CHRISTMAS PROGRAM St. Mark School would like to cordially invite you to attend their annual Christmas Program to be held on Wednesday, December 14, at 6:30pm in the Church. Please mark your calendars now! SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR November 29-December 4 Tues. 11/29 7:45-10:00 Wed. 11/30 11:00-1:00 Thur. 12/1 8:30-11:00 Thur. 12/1 3:00-6:00pm Fri 12/2 7:45-10:00 Sat. 12/3 4:30-6:00pm *after Mass* Sun. 12/4 9:30-11:00 *after Mass* Sun. 12/4 12:00-1:00 *after Mass* There will be children's book, holiday selections and cook books as well. Questions? Please contact Sarah Johnson sarah.johnson@saintmarkcatholicchurch.net ZUMBA! Please join us for Zumba on Mondays from 6:45-7:45pm in St. Mark gym. Our new 8 week session started Monday, November 14th. Let us know if you have any questions or you can contact Martha directly if you want to talk about the class or fees: Martha or yapri04@aol.com

6 34 th Sunday in Ordinary Time November 20, 2011 HOME MEALS DELIVERY SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER November For Home Meals Delivery Thanksgiving Day Dinner signups call , Madison County Fire Department or , Berea Fire Department November Volunteers are needed for cooking and preparing Home Meals Delivery Thanksgiving Dinner Menu from 1:00 4:00pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday prior to Thanksgiving Day. November 24 Volunteers for Home Meals Delivery are needed to deliver 300 Thanksgiving Meals on Thursday morning starting at 10:30am. You will need to bring two coolers with you (one for hot items and one for cold items). MAGNIFICAT WOMEN S BREAKFAST Join us for a Magnificat breakfast on Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 9AM to Noon at Hehman Hall, Christ the King, 299 Colony Blvd., Lexington, KY. Moira Plaisance, mother of three, who was urged by doctors to abort her third child, will be the speaker. Come hear her story about the modern-day miracle of the child she and her husband Ben, a physician, did not abort. There will be a Mass at 8:00 a.m. Child care is available (make reservations by 11/30/11). Transportation is available. Bring a dish per your last name: A-I: fruit cut up and ready to serve; J-P: casseroles and meats: and Q-Z: coffeecakes/muffins/doughnuts/breads/mini-bagels. To register, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope with a $10.00 check by November 30 (payable to Magnificat) to Deedee Simon, 1641 Linstead Dr., Lexington, KY Call Sue at (859) or Pat at pwhunt27@aol.com. LEXINGTON CATHOLIC BOY S SOCCER Lexington Catholic Boys Soccer presents CASINO NIGHT Join us Saturday, December 3, from 7 pm til MidKnight. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door and includes entry to the Casino and Silent Auction, beer, wine, soft drinks, appetizers and lots of FUN! For tickets, call Same night - TEXAS HOLD'EM TOURNAMENT!! Entry fee is $80 with Re-buys until First Break. Payout to top 4 places. For more info or to pre-register, call Ben at or lexcathholdem@insightbb.com. Hope to see you at Lexington Catholic High School on December 3rd!! Must be 21. License #org MADISON SINGERS The Madison Singers invite the St. Mark community to their Winter Concert to be held at the First Christian Church, Monday, November 28th, at 7 PM. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Adults - $10, children - free. The Madison Youth Chorus and the Madison Community Band will also perform with the Singers. Get into the true spirit of the season with a lovely evening of Christmas music that honors the Christ Child and His mother, Mary. Linda Hensley is the accompanist and there are a number of St. Mark parishioners in the choir. CHRISTMAS EVE CHILDREN S CHOIR Once again there will be a Children s Choir at the 4:00pm Mass on Christmas Eve. Any child grade 2 through 5 is invited to participate. The child MUST be able to attend the following practices: December 3 December 10 December 17 December 23 The first 3 practices will be held at the Catholic Campus Ministry building located on the EKU campus. The practice time will be 10:00-11:15am. The last practice will be held here at St. Mark Church. Sign-ups will take place the weekends of November 19/20 and November 26/27. For more information, please contact Betty Reister at WOMEN S CURSILLO WEEKEND In a nutshell, Cursillo is a short course in Christianity. Have you wanted something more in your spiritual life? Have you been seeking to have a closer relation with God the Father? Do you want to have a better understanding of your Catholic Faith? Then you might want to consider making a Cursillo weekend. Our next Women s weekend is Dec We have information that you can pick up in the back of church after this Mass and we would be happy to talk to you about what we feel is an exciting, and renewing weekend. Please contact Mary Rose Bauer at for further information. HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Catholic Diocese of Lexington - Ministry for the Bereaved is offering a program for those who mourn. It will include words of faith, support and acts of kindness to aid you through the holidays. Date: Sunday, December 4, 2011 Time: 2:30-5:30pm followed by Mass at 5:30pm Place: Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church 601 Hill n Dale Rd. Lexington, KY For more information, please contact Deacon Bob or Connie CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY LITURGY December 24th, at 4:00 pm SOLEMN MASS AT MIDNIGHT December 25 th, at Midnight MASS AT DAWN December 25 th, at 10:00am PLEASE NOTE: There will NOT be an 8:30 am or 11:00 am Mass on this weekend.

7 St. Mark Parish Richmond, KY ADVENT bible SCHOOL Saturday, December 3 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Ages 4-12 $10 per child $20 per family Lunch and afternoon snack will be provided When you pick up your child at 3:00 p.m., you can drop off packages to be wrapped while you attend the 4:00 p.m. Mass. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and will take place after each Mass. The deadline to register is Thursday, December 1 st. VIRTUS certified volunteers are also needed. If you have any questions, please contact Alanna Sininger, or alanna.sininger@saintmarkcatholicchurch.net Turn this registration form in after any of the masses. Deadline for registration is December 1. REGISTRATION PARENT / GUARDIAN: NAME OF CHILDREN: PHONE NUMBER EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER

8 34 th h Sunday in Ordinary Time November 20, 2011 Step 1: Clip Clip and save boxtops and UPCs from participating General Mills and Campb bell s products. Step 2: Give Drop the UPCs in the box located in the gathering space or in the school office. When our school and our parish participate together, the points can really add up! Step 3: Earn FREE Stuff for Our School! Our school can redeem Box Tops and Labels for Education points for FREE educational resources! Step 4: Keep Connecting & Collecting Online, be sure to sign up for ST. MARK SCHOOL to get connected with our school community and coordinator Lisa Tackett ( )

9 St. Mark Parish Richmond, KY AN EVENING LITURGY OF THANKSGIVING NOVEMBER 22, 2011 MASS - 7:00 PM CATERED DINNER TO FOLLOW MENU Turkey and Ham Cornbread Dressing Mashed Sour Cream Potatoes Italian Green Beans with Almonds Oriental Salad with Homemade Dressing Cranberry Salad Homemade Rolls Coon Hunter s Cake Pumpkin Pie DEADLINE TO RSVP IS TODAY Complete the form below and drop in the collection basket at Mass or in the cornucopia in the back of church, or RSVP by calling Mary Katherine Barnes at HOUSEHOLD NAME: NUMBER ATTENDING:

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