St. Mark R.C. Parish

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1 St. Mark Masses: Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM Weekdays: 8:30 AM Confessions: Saturday 3:30 to 4:30 PM St. Margaret Mary Masses: Sunday 11:00 AM Weekdays: Wednesday 9:00 AM St. Mark R.C. Parish Pastor: Rev. Robert Mucci Parochial Vicar: Rev. Ebenezer K Abban In Residence: Rev. Joseph P. Quigley Pastor Emeriti: Rev. Msgr. Gerard J. Arella Rev. Walter A. Mitchell St. Mark Church St. Margaret Mary Church 2609 E. 19th Street 2609 E. 19th Street Brooklyn, New York website: Brooklyn, New York (718) (718) St. Mark School: Mrs. Carol Donnelly, Principal (718) Mrs. Lori Ryan, Secretary St. Mark Religious Education: Ms. Jo Ann Pino (718) St. Vincent De Paul Society: Tom Scalese, President (718) Jean Hogan, Vice President Homebound Ministry: Maureen Genoversa, Coordinator (718) Ministers of Hospitality: Tom Scalese (718) Extraordinary Ministries of Holy Communion: Mr. Ronald Brigando, Coordinator (718) Lectors: Ms. Stephanie Rizzo, Coordinator (718) Rosary Society: Kathy Fackovec President (718) Devotions: Miraculous Medal Novena every Wednesday after the 8:30AM Mass Litany of the Sacred Heart every First Friday 8:20AM (Each month before Mass). 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. Please make your music selections with our organist Pat Marvello at (917) Appointment to see a Priest: If you desire an appointment to see a Priest of the Parish please call the Rectory (718) during office hours: Mon. - Fri.: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM. Anointing of the Sick Anointing of the Sick takes place every first Saturday of the month at the 8:30 AM Mass. Confessions: every Saturday 3:30PM to 4:30PM Baptisms: take place on the Fourth Sunday of each month at 2:00PM. Baptism classes take place on the Third Sunday of each month at 9:30AM in the Rectory Conference Room. Call the Rectory two (2) months prior to the Baptism during office hours to make an With God all things are possible

2 Feb 15 Feb 22 Saturday, February 15 5:00PM Maureen Flynn Sunday, February 16 8:00AM Carmela Ferrulli 9:30AM For the people of the Parish 11:00AM Rose Romano 12:30PM Victor Perrotta Monday, February 17 Office will be closed 8:30 AM Lucy Tarangelo Tuesday, February 18 8:30AM Wednesday, February 19 8:30AM John Fritz Patrick served in the battle of Iwogima Thursday, February 20 8:30AM Nicholas Panno (Birthday) Friday, February 21 8:30AM Marie Florexil Bless my Birthday Saturday, February 22 8:30AM For the intentions of Pope Francis St. Margaret Mary Church Sunday, February 16 11:00AM Lillian Clay Wednesday, February 19 9:00AM For the sick of the Parish Sunday, February 23 11:00AM Gerard Gagliardi Miraculous Medal Novena : Wednesday after the 9AM Mass. Homebound in Manhattan Beach: 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 n the Prayer of the Faithful at Sunday Mass. Weekly Offering Sunday Collection St. Mark February 9, st Collection: $ 4,219 2nd Collection:$ 1,266 Education Support Avg. Weekly Expenses: $7,531 Attendance: 656 Envelopes Returned: 184 Envelopes Mailed Out: 763 St Margaret Mary Church 1st Collection: $ 397 2nd Collection:$ 140 Education Support Attendance:19 Envelopes Returned: 2013 Annual Catholic Appeal Thank you for your generous contribution to the Annual Catholic Appeal. St. Mark has now reached and exceeded our goal. St. Mark Pledges:234 St. Margaret Mary 91 Goal:$40,125 Goal:$2,354 Amount Pledged:$52,272 Amount Pledged:$5,210 Amount Paid:$47,157 Amount Paid:$5,190 Available Mass intention for Thursday, February 27 MEMORIALS: Altar Bread Sacramental Wine Purgatorial Society Theresa Quaranta Larry Mc Mahon Joan Bonfante Pray for the Sick Marilynn Heath Lucy Tagliaferro Diane Bridgwood Ronald Brigando Sovik Badalyon Joseph Cumella Anna Maria Vozzo Prudy Gozo St. Mark is now on Facebook. Please visit us and like us. Sixth Sunday in Ordinary time February 16, What eyes had not seen, and ear has not heard, and what has not enter the human heart, what God has prepared for those who love [God], this God has revealed to us through the Spirit. Corinthians 2:9-10

3 Pastor s Column February 15 16, 2014 Mardi Gras: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! Let The Good Times Roll! The Mardi Gras season, also known as Carnevale, or the Carnival season in English, refers to the celebrations which begin after the Feast of the Epiphany and culminate on the day before Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday, referring to the practice of the last day of eating lots of rich and fatty foods before beginning Lent, the penitential season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving in preparation for Easter. Back in the days prior to refrigeration, all rich food and drink had to be disposed of before the 40 days (47 if you count the Sundays) of Lent started, which gave rise to a giant community party of consumption. The Italian term Carnevale is said to have come from the Latin phrase carne vale which means farewell to meat, another reference to the beginning of Lent. Some of the best known traditions, including carnival parades and masquerade balls were first recorded in medieval Italy. The Carnevale of Venice was for a long time the most famous Carnival celebration. The Carnival of Venice ends when the Svolo del Leon or large canvas flag with the Lion of St. Mark which is the symbol of that city, is raised up to the bell tower to fly over the Piazza San Marco. From Italy, the Carnival tradition spread to the Catholic nations of Spain, Portugal and France. It was French settlers led by the brothers Iberville and Bienville LeMoyne who brought Mardi Gras to North America. Sent by King Louis XIV of France to the New World to defend their territories in what are now Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi, the brothers sailed a few miles upstream from the mouth of the Mississippi River and on March 3, 1699 set up camp on its West Bank. Since that day was the very one on which Mardi Gras was being celebrated back in France, they named the site Point du Mardi Gras in honor of the festival. The oldest annual Mardi Gras celebration in America belongs to Mobile, Alabama, having started in The best known, however, are the Mardi Gras celebrations of New Orleans. Since Mardi Gras is a time for excess, why not help us celebrate it twice! Our Parish Mardi Gras Party will be held on Saturday, March 1 from 6:30 10:00 PM in the school. It will feature a Pot Luck Supper to help keep the cost down so that more people, especially families, can attend. Tickets are $10 per adult, $5 per school age child, plus a main dish for our Pot Luck Buffet Table. There will be a live band, a DJ, entertainment and fun for the children, a prize for best costume (costumes optional), and other surprises. Two of my best priest friends from Rome are from the Archdioceses of New Orleans and Mobile respectively, and they have sent me some authentic Mardi Gras party supplies to enhance our celebration. Tickets are available at the weekend Masses. The second celebration is Carnevale for the Area Churches hosted by Gargiulo s Restaurant on Sunday, March 2 beginning at 3:00 PM. A little more upscale at $80 per person, it includes hot hors d oeuvres, a four course meal, an open bar, and entertainment by Classie Sounds Entertainment. Gargiulo s will also make a donation back to the parish for each parishioner attending, so everyone wins. For reservations, please leave your name at the rectory office. I plan on enjoying both parties, so why not join me. Let s get all our feasting and partying out of our system before Lent begins. But until then, Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! that is, Let The Good Times Roll! Fr. Bob Rosary Society: Westchester Broadway Theatre Bus Trip - "Ragtime The Musical". Thursday, March 20, $85 includes the show, lunch and transportation. We have 3 seats available. If you would like to join us please call Kathy Lenten Day of Reflection and Prayer - Sponsored by the Rosary Society and Golden Age Society - Saturday, March 29, Our guest speaker will be Fr. Danny Champoli. Our day of prayer will begin at 9 am and will include a light breakfast, lunch and will end in Church with Confession and Mass. The cost for the day is $20. Please join us for this beautiful day of prayer. If you like to join us call Joan or Kathy

4 Office of Faith Formation Office Hours: School News: Our Science Fair was amazing. Our students worked hard on their projects and also presented their findings to classmates, teachers and judges. Congratulations to the Winners of our Upper Middle School Science Fair: Grade 6: 1st Place - Renzo Caballero, 2nd Place - Mishelle Titova and 3rd Place - Jenna Sachs. Grade 7: 1st Place - Josue Lenis; 2nd Place - Jolina Langaman and 3rd Place - Eric Peterson. Grade 8: 1st Place - Brianna Kane, 2nd Place - Jennifer Falco and 3rd Place Ronald Charles. The following students have been recognized by their teachers as Students of the Month of January. These students have given service to their classroom, to the school and community. Congratulations to all!!! Nursery: Thomas Perez; Pre-K: Heavenly Smith; Kindergarten: John Enriquez; Grade 1A: Dylan Vidal; Grade 1B: Dominick Vidal; Grade 2: Isoken Olu-Obazee; Grade 3: Angelina Hernandez; Grade 4: Emaan Malhi; Grade 5:Tiyana Randeniya, Grade 6: Mia Charles; Grade 7: Giselle Machin; and Grade 8: Michael Frasca. More good news to report: JULIE PHAM of the Eighth Grade has made it to the Diocesan Finals for the Upper Middle School Math Bee. Congratulations Julie! Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers as she will be competing in the Finals on February 25th at the Immaculate Conception School in Jamaica, Queens. Phone: Sunday 9AM - 2PM Monday 1PM - 5PM Wed. & Thurs. 9AM - 2PM Aloha! Aloha! Aloha! St. Mark School 20th Annual Card Party Saturday, April 5th 2014 Doors open: 11:00AM Price: $22.00 Lots of prizes to be won Lunch will be served Tickets are now available at St. Mark School. Vocations to the Priesthood and to Consecrated Life. Fr. James Rodriguez will be giving a presentation about the importance of all the church's vocations with special emphasis on priesthood and consecrated life. To be held on Sunday, March 2 from 10-10:30 am in the school. All children in grades 5-8 are welcomed. Please call Ms. Pino at for further information. WISDOM A wise old owl lived in an oak. The more he saw the less he spoke. The less he spoke the more he heard. Why can t we all be like that wise old bird?

5 St. Mark R. C. Church Rectory: PH: (718) FAX: (718) website: Our address: Parish Secretary: Ms. Anselma Lopez Mardi Gras! Mardi Gras! Living Christ s Suffering, Death and Resurrection Parish Mission Renewal With Fr. Richard Hart, OFM March at 7:00PM Sunday, March 16, 7 PM Why do I have to Suffer? Monday, March 17, 7 PM Why is it hard to let go? A time for excess, So why not celebrate twice? 1. St Mark-- St. Margaret Mary Parish Party Saturday, March 1st at 6:30PM in the school Pot Luck Supper, Live Band, DJ Cost: $10 per adults, $5 per child, plus an entrée Ticket available at the weekend Masses. Tuesday, March 18, 7 PM What are the obstacles to hope? Wednesday, March 19, 7 PM Why do we need to confess? Followed by the Sacrament of Reconciliation Thursday, March 20, 7 PM. Mass Needed to Strengthen Us Closing Mass followed by fellowship and refreshments Vocation Corner Third Sunday in Ordinary Time February 16, 201 It is loyalty to do his will. Are you considering following the will of God in the consecrated life or priesthood? Contact the Vocation Office at (718) or vocations@diobrook.org 2. Gargiulo s Restaurant Carnevale for the Churches Sunday, March 2nd at 3:00PM Music and Entertainment by Classie Sounds Entertainment Hors d oeuvres, Four Course Meal, Open Bar, Wine and Soda Cost:$80per person Donation to the parish for each parishioner attending For reservations, contact the Rectory office Opportunities for young Men to learn more about the Priesthood Bishop s Vocation Retreat--March 7th --9th See Fr. Bob for more information.