St. Mark Parish February 2, 2014

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1 St. Mark Parish February 2, 2014 Mass intentions Sun. Feb. 2 Mass for the People Mon. Feb. 3 No Morning Mass Tues. Feb. 4 Jerry Schneider Wed. Feb. 5 Georgia Stevenson+ Thurs. Feb. 6 Reynaldo Reyes+ Fri. Feb. 7 Lorraine Schneider Sat. Feb. 8 Dean Ingram+ Sun. Feb. 9 Mass for the People Mon. Feb. 10 No Morning Mass Tues. Feb. 11 The Trainer Family Wed. Feb. 12 Raymond Millner+ Thurs. Feb. 13 Bob Fieser+ Fri. Feb. 14 Lela Carroll Sat. Feb. 15 Lynne Chapman+ HOSPITALITY IN SULLIVAN HALL February 2 Can you believe that it is February? The School will be serving again. February 9 Repeat after me,...on my honor I will thank the Scouts for serving me today. FREQUENTLY REQUESTED NUMBERS Boy Scouts: Dennis Halpin (206) Cub Scouts: Sean Monahan (608) Knights of Columbus: Michael Gray ( ) mgray7503@gmail.com St. Vincent de Paul: Mary Kay Snedden (206) Heaven Guild: Barbara Arnesen (206) Ladies Guild: Lynn Waterson (206) Funeral Committee: Gini Harmon (206) Marriage Help: Retrouvaille (206) Seniors & Friends: Judy Parsons (206) Holyrood Cemetery: (206) Beck s Funeral Home: (425) Harvey Funeral Home:(206) Weekly Amount Needed STEWARDSHIP The Sunday Collection through 1/26/2014 Last Week's Collection Needed Year to Date Actual Given Year to Date Sun. 2/2/14 Rel Ed Gr. 1-8, 9 am, School Mon. 2/3/14 Cub Scouts, 6 pm, Gym Boy Scouts, 6 pm, Pastoral Center Chapel Family Rosary, 6:30 pm Church Boy Scouts, 7 pm, Cafeteria Tues. 2/4/14 Confirmation, 7 pm, Sullivan Hall Wed. 2/5/14 Heaven Guild, 11:30 am, Sullivan Hall First Communion Meeting, 7 pm, Sullivan Hall Thurs. 2/6/14 Bible Study on Matthew, 7 pm, Sullivan Hall RCIA, 7 pm, Parish Center Chapel Sat. 2/8/14 Annual Fund Dinner, 6pm, Gym Sun. 2/9/14 Rel Ed Gr. 1-8, 9 am, School Third Order of Mary, 1:30 pm, Pastoral Center Chapel Mon. 2/10/14 Cub Scouts, 6 pm, Gym Family Rosary, 6:30 pm Church Boy Scouts, 7 pm, Cafeteria Tues. 2/11/14 Gabriel Project, 6:30 pm, Sullivan Hall Dead Theologian s Society, 7 pm, Pastoral Center Chapel K of C General Meeting, 7 pm St. Vincent de Paul, 7:30 pm, Library Wed. 2/12/14 School Registration, 7 pm, Gym Surplus Year to Date $ 14,560 $ 11,261 $ 436,800 $ 466,025 $ 29,225 Online Giving # Online Givers All Funds: 20 Online Giving is included in the above totals. Amount Collected Online: $ Thurs. 2/15/14 Bible Study on Matthew, 7 pm, Sullivan Hall

2 PRESENTATION OF THE LORD Presentation of Jesus at the Temple by Giovanni Bellini, 1460 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This week, we have the rare occasion to celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple on a Sunday. Like the Feast of the Epiphany, it s yet another example from the scriptures of the manifestation of who the Lord Jesus really is; the anointed savior. Today, he is manifested to us as the Light of the World. This carries over the theme from last Sunday s readings as well. This feast is also known as Candlemass as the light of Christ dwells in the Church in part through the use of candles in our liturgical celebrations. At the 9:00 Mass, we will bless the candles we use throughout the Church year. To give you a little background on this, I have taken the following description of Candlemass from Sharefaith: Of the various Christian holy days that take place throughout the year, Candlemass (or Candelaria), on February 2nd, may be one of the least well-known ceremonies in the Christian world. Evangelical Protestants do not count it as a major observance, while Anglican, Roman Catholic, and Greek Orthodox churches hold it in high esteem. History of Candlemass The celebration of Candlemass originated in the late fifth century as a tribute to the light of God's glory that was manifested in Christ Jesus. The earliest known observance within the Church was in the year AD 496, during the time of Pope Gelasius. In AD 542 the Emperor Justinian ordered that the Eastern Church celebrate the festival, which he called Hypapante, or "Meeting". The name was derived from the Gospel of Luke 2:22-40, wherein Simeon the priest and Anna the prophetess met the infant Jesus in the temple at the time of his presentation. Simeon's prophecy declared Jesus to be the Lord's salvation and "a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel." This passage

3 continues to be the focus of the celebration. During Candelaria, candles are blessed, lit, and borne in procession in celebration to Jesus being the light of the world. In AD 638, Sophronius, Patriarch of Jerusalem, proclaimed the importance of the celebration in his sermon to the Church, stating: "Our bright shining candles are a sign of divine splendor of the one who comes to expel the dark shadows of evil and to make the whole universe radiant with the brilliance of his eternal light. Our candles also show how bright our souls should be when we go to meet Christ." The candles are considered to represent the inner light of Christ, which he brought to share with the world. The timing for Candlemass is also in accordance with the Mosaic Law, which required that a woman purify herself for forty days after giving birth, and at the end of her purification, should present herself to the priest at the temple and offer a sacrifice (Leviticus 12:6-7). Candelaria on February 2nd The date of February 2nd places the Candelaria celebration forty days after Christmas and continues the religious cycle that leads up to Easter Sunday. For the Church, Candelaria remains a day of hope and light. It is a time to honor the Lord as the Light of the World and to remind us that we too have that light within us. May the light of Christ truly shine within our hearts on the Presentation of the Lord, and may His light shine in our lives so that others may see that Jesus is Lord! God bless you in the week ahead! Fr David Mulholland

4 A time to heal physically, emotionally, or spiritually Holly and Maya Weller, daughter-in-law and granddaughter of Dennis and Joanne Weller Doug McCoy; George Bunce; Dale Klein & family; Peter Ansberry, friend of Candyce Ochoa Betty San Diego, mother of Thelma Sevilla; Nicolas Soriano; Father William Hammelman, brother of Marylee Schaeffer Maria Shafer; Linda Gimness-Prata; Brad and Rex Desgroseillier, brothers of Jean Hunter Elvin Dick, father of Sidd Dick; Dan Hines, relative of Karen Favero Solar Seeklander, infant great-nephew of Diane & Lee Lutovsky; Robert Glancy, Sr. Todd Munger and Lourdes Martin, friends of Julie Bandoy Charlene Loback; Wanda Morken, friend of Linda Prata; Laurel Quinn, niece of Mildred Stevens Shannon Northrup, niece of Lee and Diane Lutovsky; Genevieve Shelton; Noah Amundsen, grandson of Mary and Bob Danilo Taliman, Kayleen McDonald, Roger Carassco, and Myra Manlandit, friends of Julie Bandoy All Those Affected by Typhoon Haiyan; Abraham and Lilda Jimenez, parents of Amelia Yapjoco Greg McBride; Alexis Heisel, niece of Janet Abele; David Dato; David Brancale, son of Ann Brancale Jennifer Osburn; Jeanne Connell; Rhonda Stegall-Webb, friend of Paul Jensen; Vicki Russell Patrick and Nicole Shepard & their newborn son, granddaughter and family of Ted & Harriet Miller Richard Ronald, brother of James Ronald; Dale Cramer, friend of Cornelia Miller; Bill Clark, son-in-law of Cornelia Miller Gloria Abiang, mother of Pauline Cruz; Dorothy Scholze; Marie Dunlap; Tom Friedel Cindy Stendera Gould, daughter of Bertha Stendera; Ruben Gonzalez; Elmer Dalisky, friend of Cheryl Keiffer Bob and Betty Robeson; Marcy Teichman, friend of Cheryl Keiffer; Kim Moss, niece of Lee & Diane Lutovsky Virginia Helbling, sister of John Favero; Maria Gabrielle Bongalon, daughter of Fidel Bongalon; Bob Amundsen Kim Menzer, friend of Rebecca Anderson; Sam and Don Glasnovich, nephews of Cherie and Todd Chapman Walker Chapman, nephew of Cherie and Todd Chapman; Hugo Draye; Marty Liwag, friend of Maria Arntson Isidro Bandoy; Dorothy Holm, sister of Veronica Rains; Randy Rains, son of Veronica Rains: Ann Gordon Maribel Santos; Riliegh McConaughy, teenage great granddaughter of Betty and Bob Robeson Suzy Fearn, friend of Janet Abele; Helen Coghlan; Carol Coghlan; Jan Zambrano; Rena Britz; Joaquin Naputi Carol Monahan, mother of Hugh Monahan; Lynn Waterson; Robert Schultz, father of Lynn Schultz; Cherie Chapman Mary Olson; Darlene English; Consuelo Frodsham A time to remember those who serve our country in the military Alex Keiffer, SFC, son of Nigel and Cheryl Keiffer Zachary Sharp, USAR, grandson of Nigel and Cheryl Keiffer Aaron Collins, Sgt, grandson of Bernard and Joyce Koslosky Christopher Abele, IT1 (SW/IDW) USN, son of Steven and Janet Abele Raynor Wales, US Army, friend of Bob and Mary Amundsen Matthew Johnson, US Air Force, grandson of Helen Bradley Mark Anthony Silang, USMC Michael Angelo Silang, USN Richard Johnson, PFC, US Army, Afghanistan, family friend of Todd and Cherie Chapman Bryant McDaniel, Air Force, Iraq, nephew of James and Lynn Ronald John E. Eaton, S/Sgt USMC, grandson of Evelyn Combe Taylor Amundsen, US Air Force, grandson of Bob and Mary Amundsen Annika Jensen, USN, daughter of Paul and Maryjane Jensen Darryl W. Bradshaw, US Coast Guard, nephew of Paul and Maryjane Jensen Nathan Keiffer - Airman 1st Class, USAF, son of Nigel and Cheryl Keiffer A time to mourn Lori Rowley

5 RESPECT LIFE Links for Life 1050AM Sacred Heart Radio - Great local and national Catholic programming Healing the Culture organization dedicated to helping spread the message of life Easy Peasy Way to Donate Now it s even easier to donate to the church. Go to stmarkshoreline.org and sign up for online giving. Simply click on create an account. Then, enter the needed information and submit. You will get an with a verification link to finish setting up your account. If you do not see the , check your spam folder. It s that simple to give anytime and from anywhere using a computer, smart phone, or tablet. Easy for you easy for the parish office. LifeNews.com online source for current events pertaining to life Rachel s Corner - Hope and Healing After Abortion At least 70% of women having abortions say they believe it is immoral. It is because so many women who abort are acting against their consciences and maternal instincts out of fear, pressure or misinformation that the psychological impact of abortion can be so profound. We can help. A Rachel s Vineyard retreat can be where that impact is transformed into hope and healing. The next local retreats are Feb 28-March 2, 2014 and March 14-16, For more information contact Valerie at HOPE (4673). Remember, you are loved with an everlasting Love! Year round Prayer Vigils Abortions happen every day in our community. Striving to serve the unborn and their mothers, the local chapter of Helpers of God's Precious Infants prayerful pray at local Planned Parenthood mills most Saturdays all year long. Their next local vigil is Saturday, February 8, in Seattle. Join them for 8:00 am Mass at Knights of Columbus Hall, 722 East Union, Seattle. Before praying at the Planned Parenthood in Seattle 2001 Madison, Seattle. Helpers of God's Precious Infants Gabriel project Please continue to pray for our parish's Gabriel Project. This nearly three year old apostolate ministers to women facing crisis pregnancies. We are all called to be Christ to others. Pregnant women can request assistance by calling Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist Dr. Brant Pitre uses the Hebrew Scriptures and Jewish tradition to frame the actions of Jesus at the Last Supper, and to provide a fresh look at the heart of Catholic practice the Eucharist. By taking us back to the Jewish roots of our faith, Dr. Pitre gives us a powerful lens through which to see anew the bread of the presence, the manna, the Last Supper, and ultimately the meaning of the Eucharist. CD available in the vestibule Contribution Statements The contribution statements for 2013 have been ed to all parishioners who have an listed with the parish office. Those statements that are being postal mailed are in process. Please hold on to your statement; you will need it at tax time. If you have an and have not received a statement, please write to the parish office at stmarkoffice@gmail.com and have your address added to our parish records. A warm welcome to the newest members of our St Mark Parish Community Timothy, Nora Luz, and Dominic Kriegel Joshua Okada, Josette Sanchez, Leila-Jade Sanchez, Taelor Sanchez, and Maddux Okada Laura Reed Alice Brown Chris, Denise, Ava, Blaise, Gianna, Cecilia, and Jude Bollig

6 Gala Auction Saturday, May 3, 2014 Family Night Auction Wednesday, April 30, 2014 Needed: Someone with experience handling money, bankers, tellers, accountants, etc. to help run the bank for both the Family Night and Gala Auctions. If you haven t found some way to help with this year s auction and the above describes you and you have a few friends who can also help, please contact Irene Foz at (206) or irenevelasco@comcast.net, or Cathy Bellande at simoncathyv@yahoo.com.

7 St. Mark Parish Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Faith in Christ begins with your questions Do you have questions about the God, Jesus, and the Catholic Church? Are you thinking about becoming Catholic? Then the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is for you! RCIA is for people who want to know more about Jesus Christ and His Church. It is also for those who desire to become Catholic and be received into full communion in the Catholic Church. Winter Sessions begin Thursday, January 30 th at 7:00 p.m. in the Pastoral Center Chapel Please call the Parish Office at to sign up!

8 Fr. Theodore P. Sullivan Council th Pl. N.E. Shoreline WA Join us! in an All You Can Eat *Dungeness Crab Feast * With: Ivar s Clam Chowder, Salad, Pasta, Rolls,Rice & Dessert. For a minimum donation you can also have Wine and Beer on Tap. Saturday, February 22, 2014 St. Mark Church - Parish Gym th Pl. N.E Shoreline, WA Doors Open at 6:00 pm 50/50 Raffle & Door Prizes Proceeds to benefit their Council Charity Programs (Pro Life, Seminarians, Youth and etc) Tickets: General Admission: $35.00 For Information and Ticket Reservation Contact: Michael Gray (206) mgray7503@gmail.com