A Strong Family United in Christ

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1 January 8, 2012 Join Us for Mass: Mon-Fri 10 am Tues. & Thurs. 5:15pm Sat 8 am & 5 pm Sunday 9:00 & 11 am website: saintmark-mn.org stmarkstpaul@yahoo.com Dayton Ave - Saint Paul, MN A Strong Family United in Christ RISE UP IN SPLENDOR This great feast of the Epiphany of the Lord opens with these words: Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you (Isaiah 60:1) Fr. Humberto Palomino, P.E.S. Pastor of the Church of St. Mark As pastor of the Church of St. Mark I would like to thank every one that made the light of St. Mark s shine for Jesus Christ in our community over the Christmas season. I appreciate all the time and effort that was given by Ushers, Lectors, Servers, Sacristans, Eucharistic Ministers, Musicians, Decorators, those involved in the Nativity Tableau on Christmas Eve and all those who attended our liturgies. Your time and generous spirit were a blessing to the Church of St. Mark and all those we touch. I thank you all for helping the transition of the New Roman Missal go so smoothly at the beginning of Advent. I thank Cindy Holupchinski and Rory Cravillion for all their work on the lovely and helpful booklets we are using. Thank you also to the Adoration Committee for all the work they put into getting Perpetual Adoration started on January 1st with our wonderful celebration lead by Bishop Lee Piche. The procession around the block (in ice, wind and cold!) is a memory I will cherish. THANK YOU AND MAY GOD S BLESSINGS BE UPON YOU ALWAYS AS WE SHINE HIS LIGHT

2 Page 2 January 8, 2012 Today s Readings: #784: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12 Psalm #72: Lord, ev ry nation on earth will adore you. Next Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42 Saint of the Week Saint Hilary Feastday: January 13 Mass Intentions for the Week 1/09 10:00am +Mary Tolksdorf 1/09 10:00am +Jack Vetscher 1/10 10:00am +Rira Seitz 1/10 5:15pm +Patty Nichols 1/11 10:00am +Bill & Terry Ryan 1/12 10:00am +Ann Holland 1/12 5:15pm +Michael Nichols 1/13 10:00am +Patricia A. Kittleson 1/14 8:00am +Roberta White Saint Hilary ( ): Hilary was a layman when he was elected bishop of Poitiers around the year 350. A vigorous defender of the divinity of Jesus Christ against the Arians, he suffered four years of exile in the East for his fidelity to the faith as it had been defined in Nicea. Having returned to Poitiers, where he was to die, he encouraged the future Saint Martin to introduce the monastic life in Liguge. PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Spend time with the Lord in quiet and prayer. Perpetual Adoration has begun in the Adoration Chapel at St. Mark s. For more information and to sign up, please call Anne Duffy at Come pray with us! Come CRASH the Wedding! St. Mark s GALA Wacky Wedding Saturday, February 11, :00 to 11:00 p.m. Saint Mark s Gym The Gala is a great night of community building and auction bidding to support our school. It is seriously fun! If you area a newbie, ask an oldie to fill you in on the set-up. The theme this year is a Wacky Wedding theme. At St. Mark s, this means you can rent a tux, get a bridesmaid dress at Ragstock, or come as a wedding guest who likes sweat pants. This is what we love about our community: all are welcome. How Can You Join In The Fun? You can donate goods, services or money to help us build an awesome auction. You can invite your friends, buy tickets, and be ready to bid, and/or you can volunteer to work the night of the auction. If you have any questions about the GALA, do not hesitate to contact Betsy Hand at bjosterhand@gmail.com.

3 Page 3 FAITH FORMATION Baptism Enrichment Nights (BEN) will take place on January 9, 19 and 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. If you plan on baptizing a baby here at St. Mark s in the next few months, these classes are for you! Please call Keely at the Parish Center at to register. YOUTH GROUP NEWS If you want to be a part of Middle School Youth Group, contact Paeter Wait at petra.espera@gmail.com or Maria Willkom at mcwillkom@gmail.com. The plan for Middle School Youth Group for the New Year is: NET Lifeline Mass the first Saturday of the Month. Youth Group, 6:30-8:00 p.m. the 2nd Sunday of the Month. Youth Group Meeting or Event the 4th Sunday of the Month. So...Middle School Youth Group will go to NET Mass on Saturday, January 7. Meet in the parking lot at 5:00 p.m. Permission slips are on the Youth Ministry bulletin board. AND PLEASE NOTE THE CORRECTION: Middle School will meet Sunday, January 15th (NOT THE 8TH) from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Carolyn Hall. High School Winter Retreat: It s almost time! High School Winter Retreat is Sunday-Monday, January 15-16! Registration was due on January 4. If you would like to go, call Keely at or at kwojda@saintmark-mn.org. UPCOMING EVENTS Finance, 6:30pm January 9, 2012 BEN, 6:30 pm January 9, 2012 Bible Study January 11, 2012 Stewardship, 7pm January 12, 2012 Open House for Katie Pennig January 15, 2012 (1-3pm) Prayer Shawl Knitting Ministry We will be meeting again on February 15 and March 14 from 1-3 p.m. in the Parish Center. We will not be meeting in December. If you know of someone who is ill or suffered a loss and would receive comfort from a Prayer Shawl or Prayer Scarf, call the Parish Center. A one day Growing in Christian Faith Seminar and Hands-on-Workshop will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 9 AM-3PM at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 3200 E 29th Street in Minneapolis. (Handicap Accessible) All participants will receive a Faith Guide Booklet. There is NO CHARGE for the day or for the lunch, however a free will offering will be taken Space is limited. Register at 612/ or 612/ , Vince. St. Mark s 7th Grade Chore Group St. Mark s 7th Grade Chore Group workers are anxious for opportunities to start earning money for their trip to Washington, D.C. in the Fall of Get one of those 7th graders to do light housework/cleaning, babysit, walk the dog., rake leaves, and yes, eventually shovel snow!! Please contact Cynthia Eicher at or Gina Labey at to get a student lined up for the work you need done. The minimum hourly wage is $7/hr. MEN S BREAKFAST St. Mark s men have a weekly meeting to read scripture and share a breakfast. Come join other men of the parish at 7:00am on Saturday mornings at Trotter s, on the corner of Cleveland and Marshall. Call John Shrake at 651/ for more information. Bring a Bible. See you there! December 31, 2011 Henry David Tigan, son of Paul and Carla

4 Page 4 January 8, 2012 Parish Staff: Father Humberto Palomino, P.E.S. frhumberto@saintmark-mn.org Father Carlos Farfan, P.E.S. Judy Miske Patricia Hartshorn Keely Wojda Education Cindy Holupchinski Sharon Suess Molly Whinnery Pastor Associate Pastor Pastoral Care Coordinator Liturgy Coordinator Director of Religious Director of Music Parish Administrator School Principal Parish Center Fax No Brigid Kostka, Secretary LuAnn Hanrahan, Secretary Parish Center Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Tuesday & Thursday 8:00a.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturday CLOSED Sunday 8:45a.m.-12:30p.m. Parish Pastoral Council: Craig Anderson Faith Carlson Don Kieffer Steve Magnuson John Mayhew Glenn Norstrem Manny Palomo Faith Pawl Robert Tibesar St. Mark s School Barb Sonntag, Secretary/Notary Public Cherry Lundgren, Secretary Child Care Center Cassie Schwingle, Director School Advisory Committee: Marybeth Casement, Chairperson This week! Making Abortion Unthinkable by Josh Brahm, director of education and public relations for Right to Life of Central California, 7pm Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Nativity of Our Lord, St. Paul. Josh Brahm produces YouTube videos and hosts Life Report: Pro-Life Talk. Real World Answers, youth-oriented weekly netcast at Josh is passionate about reaching young people through new media and about helping people explain the pro-life position in smart, effective ways, while also dialoguing respectfully with people who disagree. He is a young man who has a gift for reaching young audiences. He is well informed yet is able to make his case with kindness, humility, and gentle humor. High school and college students are especially welcome. Free admission. Sponsored by Nativity and the archdiocesan Office of Marriage, Family and Life.

5 Page 5 Schedule of Celebrations Saturday Evening Mass: Upper Church, 5:00 p.m. (Sign Language Interpretation at this mass) Sunday Masses: Upper Church 9:00 a.m. Upper Church 11:00 a.m. Weekday Masses* Monday through Friday Adoration Chapel 10:00 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday Adoration Chapel 5:15p.m. Saturday Adoration Chapel 8:00 a.m. *(Adoration Chapel is located at N.E. Corner of church) Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament : 10:45 am Mondays to 8:00am Saturdays Adoration Chapel Friday Confessions Saturday Confessions: For Baptisms: Baptism Enrichment: Center. 7:00-8:00 p.m. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Call the Parish Center to arrange. Please call Sharon at the Parish For Weddings: The bride or groom, or their parents must be a registered Parishioner of St. Mark s. Wedding arrangements must be made at least 6 months in advance with Fr. Palomino. Rosary: 6:45 p.m. Monday, May through October except Holidays) and daily after 10:00 a.m. Mass (except School and Funeral Masses) Prayer Chain: For prayer requests, call the Parish Center at Katie Pennig, our Parish Center secretary for over twenty years, has retired as of December 31, We are having: Open House Sunday, January 15, pm - 3pm in Carolyn Hall. If you would like to stop in and wish her well, please feel free to join us. We will miss you Katie!