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St. Mark Catholic Church November 5, 2017 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time National Vocation Awareness Week Begins A People Set Apart Established in 1973 St. Mark Catholic Church St.

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1 St. Mark Catholic Church November 5, 2017 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time National Vocation Awareness Week Begins A People Set Apart Established in 1973 St. Mark Catholic Church St. Mark Catholic Church La. Hwy. 621 ~ Gonzales, La Parish Office Hours Monday Thursday 8:00 am 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am 12:00 pm Parish Phone: Parish Fax: stmark@eatel.net Mass Schedule Saturday (Vigil) 4:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am, 9:30 am & 11:00 am Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8:30 am Tuesday 8:30 am Communion Service Sacrament of Reconciliation Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms are held the First Sunday of each month, following 11:00 a.m. Mass. Parents of infants and children under age 7 are to attend 1 Baptism Seminar. (If pregnant, attend as early as possible during the pregnancy.) Baptism Seminars are held on the Tuesday following the first Sunday of the month at 6:30 pm. *Baptism of children 7 years and older must go through the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults adapted for Children. Contact Mary Kruse at Christian Burial Families should contact the parish office, as soon as possible, prior to making other funeral arrangements. Sacrament of Matrimony Couples need to contact the parish office six months prior to their planned wedding date. Monday Friday Before Daily Mass Saturday 3:00 3:30 pm or by appointment Prayer Line Request & Pastoral Care of the Sick: Contact the Parish Office

2 Prayer & Worship Saturday, November 4, :00 p.m. H.J. Kelley, M/M Walter Kelley, M/M Eugene Powers, Harry Boudreaux, Eric Eddy, Oneal Anderson, Sterling Hebert, Edith Neyland and for our Parish Family (living and deceased). Sunday, November 5, :00 a.m. M/M Guy Murphy, M/M Eddie Gautreau Sr., Eddie Gautreau Jr., Jordan Gautreau, Paul Aydell 9:30 a.m. Kirk Ducote 11:00 a.m. For the People of St. Mark Parish Monday, November 6, :30 a.m. Memorial Guild Tuesday, November 7, :30 a.m. Communion Service Wednesday, November 8, :30 a.m. Vivian Bourque, and for our Parish Family (living and deceased). Thursday, November 9, :30 a.m. Isabella Bisesi Friday, November 10, :30 a.m. M/M John Frey fly. Saturday, November 11, :00 p.m. Dorothy Falgoust, Willie & Louise Gautreau, Harry H.J. Cifreo, Corey Gautreaux, Myrtle P. Levet, for our Parish Family (living and deceased). Sunday, November 12, :00 a.m. Mary & Morgan Kenneth Trahant 9:30 a.m. Sophie Chestovich 11:00 a.m. For the People of St. Mark Parish (Year A) Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time TODAY S READINGS First Reading Do we not have one father? Did not the one God create us? (Malachi 1:14b 2:2b, 8-10). Psalm In you, Lord, I have found my peace (Psalm 131). Second Reading You have received not a human word but the word of God (1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13). Gospel Call no one your father on earth; you have but one Father, the one in heaven (Matthew 23:1-12). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. WEEKLY READINGS Monday: Rom 11:29-36; Ps 69:30-31, 33-34, 36; Lk 14:12-14 Tuesday: Rom 12:5-16b; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:15-24 Wednesday: Rom 13:8-10; Ps 112:1b-2, 4-5, 9; Lk 14:25-33 Thursday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 1617; Jn 2:13-22 Friday: Rom 15:14-21; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 16:1-8 Saturday: Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27; Ps 145:2-5, 10-11; Lk 16:9-15 Sunday: Wis 6:12-16; Ps 63:2-8; 1 Thes 4:13-18 [13-14]; Mt 25:113 Memorials The Sanctuary Light will burn this week for : Eli Lambert The Paschal Memorial Candle will burn at all Masses during the Month of November for: Jimmy Sanchez TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION What is the name of the pope s cathedral? If you said the Vatican, or St. Peter s, you were off by a few miles, since the answer is the Basilica of St. John, the Lateran, the Mother Church of all the churches of the world and the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome. It takes its name from the Lateran family, the Trumps of their day, who somehow ran afoul of the Emperor Nero. He seized all their property, including their vast Roman palace and estate. We don t know how Plautius displeased Nero so badly, but eventually all the Lateran property came to Constantine, the first Christian emperor, through his wife, Fausta. Early in the fourth century, when Christianity was at last legalized, Constantine gave the property to the church. Soon the great meeting halls were expanded and adapted. Over the centuries, the church building has been sacked by armies, ruined by fire, torn down, and rebuilt. The oldest and most unchanged part of the Lateran is a vast, separate baptistery with steps leading down to a huge green basalt pool. Imagine what a triumphal moment the dedication of this public church building was for a community that had worshiped in secret for so long! This Thursday s feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica is really about the tradition of consecrating space for worship, and so by extension, a feast for your parish church building and, given the beautiful second reading, for its baptistery as well. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

Weekly Calendar November 4, 2017 November 11, 2017 Saturday, November 4 Sunday, November 5 Monday November 6 Tuesday, November 7 3:00pm Reconciliation C 4:00pm Vigil Mass C 8:00am Sunday Mass C

3 Weekly Calendar November 4, 2017 November 11, 2017 Saturday, November 4 Sunday, November 5 Monday November 6 Tuesday, November 7 3:00pm Reconciliation C 4:00pm Vigil Mass C 8:00am Sunday Mass C 9:30am Sunday Mass C 11:00am Sunday Mass C 6:00pm Senior Youth Grp PAV 8:30am Mass Chap 8:30am Communion Service Chap 9:00am Blue Army LIB 10:00am Pray & Play 6:00pm Adult Choir C 6:30pm FDAC Baptism Sem FDAC 6:30pm KC Officers FCCR 2:00pm 9:00pm Lifetouch Photos for Parish Directory PAV Wednesday, November 8 Thursday, November 9 Friday, November 10 Saturday, November 11 8:30am Mass Chap 8:30 am Mass Chap 6:00pm RCIA ACRM 9:15am Altar Society FDAC 6:30pm Fair Meeting PO 6:30pm Bible Study FDAC C Chap FDAC ACRM PAV FCCR Building Fund Note: Including Renovations Church Chapel Fr. DeMaria Activity Center Fr. DeMaria Activity Center/Small Mtg Rm Pavilion Fr. Collins Conference Room Parish News 2:00pm 9:00pm Lifetouch Photos for Parish Directory PAV Fiscal Year : Stewardship of Treasure 17th Sunday, October 22, 2017 Weekly Budget - /+ Offertory $ 11, $ 13, $ 1, Maintenance $ 2, $ 3, $ 1, Pop Coin $ $ Total $ 13, $ 16, $ 2, October 2017 ACTIVITY LOCATION KEY Monthly Note -/+ $ 7, $ 6, $ Thank you for your generous stewardship contributions. 8:30 am Mass Chap LIB PSR PO OC ALL 3:00pm Reconciliation 4:00pm Vigil Mass Library (Fr. Waguespack Conference Center) Parish School of Religion Buildings Parish Office Off Campus All Buildings For those making their First Reconciliation in January of 2018, the first Prep Day will be next Saturday, November 11th. Sign in will be at 8:45 in the Activit Center with class to begin at 9:00 am. The child and, at least, one parent are to attend. Congratulations Please join in congratulating Leonard Joseph Parent, Jr. and Amber Lynn Simoneaux, who were united in Christ on September 8, 2017 through the sacrament of marriage. Congratulations also goes to William Walter Addison, II and Courtney Paige Aucoin who were united through the Sacrament of Marriage on September 8, Prayers for many years of happiness to both of these couples. We Pray Expectantly, Knowing God Is Sovereign In the coming weeks, we will initiate the Stewardship of Prayer portion of our annual Total Stewardship effort. Committed to be a Total Stewardship parish, we invite everyone s involvement each individual and every family certain each parishioner can share in the privilege of praying for God s blessing, each other, and the opportunity to serve through the ministries of this Catholic parish. In gratitude, we commit to pray, sharing that purposeful love on behalf of all who need the Lord and the love he offers. We Serve the needs of All. C C Stewardship of Prayer Weekend 10:00am 5:00pm Lifetouch Photos for Parish Dir - PAV

Parish and Area News St. Mark Clean-Up Day The St. Mark Men s Club will be hosting a Clean-Up day to prepare our campus for the upcoming Lenten and Christmas season.

This workday is open to all parishioners, and All ages are welcome. What a great way for our youth to earn Confirmation service hours while giving of themselves. Meet Mr.

4 Parish and Area News St. Mark Clean-Up Day The St. Mark Men s Club will be hosting a Clean-Up day to prepare our campus for the upcoming Lenten and Christmas season. The workday will be on Saturday, November 18th from 8:00 12:00 noon. Please bring your work gloves, rakes, shovels and wheel barrels and give us a hand. Breakfast and lunch will be served. This workday is open to all parishioners, and All ages are welcome. What a great way for our youth to earn Confirmation service hours while giving of themselves. Meet Mr. Keith Beaucoudray outside of the Activity Center and he will assign work activities. Family Photo Directories Our photography dates for our upcoming directory event is fast approaching. With a goal of 100%, we need all families to sign up. Our directory will allow us to connect names and faces and stay connected. Photography times are still available visit our website to sign up now. Every participating family receives a free 8X10 portrait and a printed and electronic copy of our directory. Be a part of it. Sign up Today!!! Monday Friday Nov 6th 10th 2:00 9:00 pm Saturday Nov 11th 10:00 am 5:00 pm Monday Friday Nov 13th 17th 2:00 9:00 pm Saturday Sunday Nov 18th 19th 10:00 am 5:00 pm Monday Tuesday Nov 20th 21st 2:00 9:00 pm To schedule your appointment, visit our website at Then click on the booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/y6vbnsm2/ link on our website home page and follow the prompts. You may also contact the parish office at and schedule your appointment time. Our directory won t be complete without you. We are also looking for volunteers to help contact families and schedule photo appointments. This is a great opportunity for those needing confirmation service hours for this year or upcoming years. The Senior citizen Ministry will sponsor a Prayer Breakfast & Service to give thanks to God for all His many blessings: Thursday, November 16 th 9:00 11:00 am Activity Center Robin Richardson will lead us through the Prayer service after breakfast. This is a wonderful way to start our Thanksgiving & Advent season. Come to the breakfast table and give thanks To the God who provides our sustenance. Open to all, but, for food planning, you will need to RSVP by Monday, November 13. Please call Ann or Lucy Counseling Services Available at St. Mark St. Mark Catholic Church along with Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Donaldsonville, will be offering counseling services for all parishes in the Southwest Deanery. These counseling services will be provided by Albert Steib, LCSW, and are available at St. Mark on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00-6:00pm. Services are available at Ascension of Our Lord parishioners during the same hours on Tuesday afternoons. To make an appointment or inquiries, call the main office of Catholic Charities at All services are confidential.

5 Parish Snapshots Kevin and Michelle Rowell shared some pictures from their recent Pilgrimage trip with Fr. Rubin. If you have pictures you would like to share, please to Sandy Dardeau at

6 Parish Contacts Parish Staff Pastor......Rev. Rubin Reynolds Administrative Assistant.....Sandy Dardeau Administrative Assistant.....Lynn Dodge Bookkeeper/Director MDO....Renae Schexnaydre Business Manager...Heather Melancon Consultant on Call...Sammy Chestovich Director of Christian Formation...Mary Kruse Liturgical Coordinator......Cecile Haley Maintenance Supervisor Ron Duhon PSR Secretary....Sharon Buquoi Asst. Director MDO.. Vicki Poché Lay Director....Clay Stafford Lay Director.. Keith Beaucoudray Sacramental Preparation Baptisms Baptisms take place after 11 am Mass on the first Sunday of each month. Contact Mary Kruse at the parish office to sign up for a date and begin the preparation process. Confirmation Confirmation is celebrated for 11th graders in January. High School Parish School of Religion Classes begin in August. Marriage Please contact a priest at least 6 months before the wedding and before making any arrangements. Anointing of the Sick Upon request for the seriously ill, infirmed, and those undergoing major surgery. Please contact the parish office when someone is home bound or hospitalized and in need of the sacrament. Funerals Please contact a priest before making arrangements with the funeral home. Joining our Parish Welcome to St. Mark Parish! Anyone interested in joining the parish, please complete a Parish Registration form located in the main vestibule of the church or online at stmarkgonzales.org/ parishpublications, and return it to the parish office. Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time November 5, 2017 The greatest among you must be your servant. Matthew 23:11 MINISTRY CONTACT PHONE Administration Heather Melancon Adoration / Homebound Lynn Dodge Adult Confirmation & RCIA Donna Chestovich Adult Education/Bible Study Robin Richardson Altar Society Pam McKnight Announcements Cecile Haley Art & Environment Charline LeBlanc Banquets Gail Ketchum Baptism & Seminar Mary Kruse Blue Army Marcell Woosley Boy Scouts Lorie Hebert Building & Maintenance Ron Duhon Bulletin Editor Sandy Dardeau Charismatic Prayer Group Susan Duhon Childrens Church Lesley Frazier Consultant on Call Sammy Chestovich Emergency Asst/Food Pantry Sharon Buquoi Fair Committee Vicki Mahan Finance Committee Clay Stafford Funeral Meals Francis Hooper / Funeral Preparation Sandy Dardeau Healing Hearts Rhonda Porta / Jr. Youth (4 th 7 th grades) Dana Millet KC Ladies Aux Irene Nicholas / KC Officers & 1st Degree Dale Savoy Marian Moms Jessica Kehn Marriage Preparations Sandy Dardeau Men s Club Keith Beaucoudray New Parishioner Registration Sandy Dardeau Parish Council Randy Malbrough Pray & Play Rebecca Parks Primary Youth (2 nd & 3 rd grades ) Cydney Gautreau Pro Life Dale/Judy Tureau / PSR & R.C.I.C Mary Kruse PSR Principal High School Pat Sanchez / PSR Principal Elem Flory Reynolds / Sacristan Mary Gaudin / Sewing for Charity Annette Lanoux Small Faith Group Vivian Villenurve Sr. Citizen Evelyn Rousseau Sr. Youth (8 th 12 th grades) Garrett Tregre Ushers Greg Brignac / Vacation Bible School Sharon Buquoi Youth Choir Tina Johnson Young Adult Ministry Jayme Chabarria / Bulletin Deadline ~ All bulletin notices must be received in the parish office at least 14 days before the bulletin date. Please contact Sandy Dardeau at to notify of your bulletin requests, and your article to stmarkoff@eatel.net. If we do not receive bulletin announcements at least days in advance, we cannot guarantee that they will be published.

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May 20, 2018 PENTECOST SUNDAY A People Set Apart Established in 1973 St. Mark Catholic Church St. Mark Catholic Church 42021 La. Hwy. 621 ~ Gonzales, La. 70737 www.stmarkgonzales.org www.facebook.com/stmarkgonzales