SAINT MARK THE EVANGELIST. Welcome Home! We, as a Parish Family, are so glad you are here! The Baptism of the Lord January 13, 2019

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1 Welcome to the Catholic Community of SAINT MARK THE EVANGELIST A Catholic Community of Caring Since 1981 Serving Londonderry, Hudson & Windham - New Hampshire Fr. Mike Zgonc Deacon Tom Lavallee Brandon Sargent Claudia Dominguez Hollis Cornelissen Lisa Olsen Artie Carew Amanda Morgan Richard Dussault Church and Parish Center (603) One South Road, Londonderry, NH Pastor Permanent Deacon Director of Evangelization Family Faith Formation Youth Minister Office Manager Music Director Music Ministry Custodian MASS SCHEDULE 5:00 PM 8:00 AM 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM Monday through 9:00 AM Welcome Home! We, as a Parish Family, are so glad you are here! As sharers of the one baptism & the one Spirit of the Risen Christ, we come together as the Parish Community of St. Mark the Evangelist to proclaim our identity as the People of God. The Eucharist is the center of our life and work together. Through the one bread, we become the one body of Christ, a living sacrifice of praise. In our worship of God, the Author of life and holiness, we proclaim our hope in the life of Christ s Resurrection; we open our hearts and minds to the Spirit of God dwelling in our midst. In our work, together, we seek to enable our children to grow in the wisdom and knowledge of God; to accompany our young sons and daughters on their journeys of discovery toward adulthood; to deepen our faith commitment through prayer & study; to be present to one another in the joys and sufferings, the victories and struggles of life; to give witness to the Gospel of justice and compassion to our hurting world. We welcome to our parish family all who share our Catholic faith & traditions & our search for God in all things. -Parish Mission Statement Website: Facebook: stmarkslondonderry Flocknote: flocknote.com/smecnh

2 From Your Pastor Brothers and Sisters- Today we celebrate The Baptism of the Lord, which officially marks the end of our Christmas Season! Jesus Christ, Emmanuel, God With Us, came to the world in such a small and simple way...as a baby. We know that so many were awaiting the Messiah, the Great King, that would finally bring order to the messy world. Saint Luke writes, The people were filled with expectation, and all were asking in their hearts whether John might be the Messiah. John answered them all, saying, I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. This Messiah who was to come had many great expectations!! Even John the Baptist made the comment that one mightier is coming. I think that many of us can share in that stereotype of what it means to be a great leader, king, or ruler: someone who is stern, confident, in control, makes their authority felt. In our dog-eat-dog type of world, this type of leadership is expected, and even encouraged. The Person of Jesus Christ shattered these expectations...and shows us what it means to be a Servant Leader. He chose to be baptized by John with the baptism of repentance (and thus entered into our human reality and story) and then lead us towards the Kingdom of God as one of us. The prophet Isaiah writes, Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased, upon whom I have put my spirit; he shall bring forth justice to the nations, not crying out, not shouting, not making his voice heard in the street. A bruised reed he shall not break, and a smoldering wick he shall not quench, until he establishes justice on the earth; the coastlands will wait for his teaching. May our leadership in our work, and in our families gently lead others closer to LOVE and the Truth of the Gospel. By the way we serve God, and the way we serve each other be the words we use to show all what relationship with Jesus Christ is all about. Always in Christ, Fr Mike

3 CGS & TT Pick up Time Change!! Time Travelers and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd will now end at 11:45 AM. We will still start on the designated Sundays after the 9:30 Family Mass. The extra 15 minutes will allow the teachers a little more time with the students! Pizza before the Pats! Noon Not part of LifeTeen? That's ok! All high school students are invited to hang out and eat some pizza THIS Sunday (Jan 13) at noon before the kick off of the Patriots game!! Super Bowl Subs - Order Yours Today!! With the support of the Knights of Columbus, our Just5Days! missionaries and Steubenville East participants are asking for your help!! Please support their opportunities to be courageous witnesses of the Christian faith by purchasing subs during the weekend of the Super Bowl. Subs will be made to order and whatever is left will be sold after the Masses from February 2-3. Pick up an order form today! All forms are due by Sunday January 27th. Prayer for Vocations Lord Jesus, as You once called the first disciples to make them fishers of men, let your sweet invitation continue to resound: Come, follow me! Give young men and women the grace of responding quickly to Your voice. Support our bishops, priests, and consecrated people in their apostolic labor.grant perseverance to our seminarians and to all those who are carrying out the ideal of a life totally consecrated to Your service. mary, Mother of the Church, the model of every vocation, help us to say Yes to the Lord Who calls us to cooperate in the divine plan of salvation. Amen. L.O.V.E Launch We re looking forward to our first gathering with those who have signed up to participate in small groups for 2019! We will be meeting on Saturday January 19 th at 7pm in the lounge. We ask that each couple brings something to share: if your last name begins with A-G, please bring an appetizer; if H-R, please bring a dessert, and if S-Z, please bring beverages to share. Good Shepherd Today our 3-6 year old children learn about the mustard seed parable. Parents are welcome and socialize in the parish hall or the lounge during the class times. The next class will be in two weeks January 27 after the 9:30 AM Mass. Time Travelers Today our explorers witness The Israelites Enter the Promise Land. Parents are welcome and socialize in the parish hall or the lounge during the class times. The next class will be in two weeks January 27 after the 9:30AM Mass. We are delighted in having so many explorers among us! Time Travelers Catechist Meeting It is not too soon to plan for Lent! Teachers for grades 2-5 please come for a planning meeting on Sunday, January 27 at noon in room 101. Please contact Claudia if you have any questions at claudia@stmarksnh.org or call the office. This St. Mark s!! Sunday, January 13: 9:30 AM Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Time Travelers, LifeTeen 7:00 PM Scout Leaders Meeting Monday, January 14: 7:00 PM Community Outreach Meeting (Lounge) Tuesday, January 15: 6AM-10PM Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel) Wednesday, January 16: 9:30 AM Wednesday Witness 6:00 PM K of C Financial & Estate Planning Mtg 6:30 PM Core Team Gathering Thursday, January 17: 6:30 PM Worship Team Choir Rehearsal Friday, January 18: 6:00 PM Scouts / Pack Meeting (Parish Center) Saturday, January 19: 7:00 AM Men of St. Joseph (Church / Hall) 9:30 AM Al Anon (Room 209) 7:00 PM Marriage Ministry (Lounge)

4 St. Andrew Dinners An invitation to young men, ages 14-18, who are considering a vocation to the priesthood or would simply like help hearing the Lord s call for their life, to an evening of prayer, conversation with the Vocations Team, and dinner on February 8, 6:00-8:00 pm at the Joseph House (279 Cartier Street) in Manchester. RSVP to rvinson@rcbm.org or if you would like to attend: February 15: Young Men: Age or February 22: Older Men: Age K of C Scholarship St. Mark s Knights of Columbus, Council 10488, intends to award a $500 scholarship to a 2019 high school senior from this parish pursuing higher education following graduation. All seniors associated with St. Mark s Parish will soon be sent letter advising them of this scholarship opportunity along with the general guidelines to apply for this scholarship. Respect Life, Day of Fasting, Rosary & Benediction Please join with members of our neighboring parishes in penance for the sins of our nation against the Culture of Life. The type of fast can be selected by each individual, but it is suggested to abstain from solid foods for 24 hours starting 7 PM, Monday evening, January 21, Adoration and rosary also begin Sunday 7 PM at St. Mark Church. Please sign up for adoration by calling John ( ), or send to matu19@comcast.net, or sign up in the Welcome Center. Our fasting concludes with a Benediction at St. Mark starting 7 PM Tuesday evening January 22, Light refreshments will be available after the service. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. If you cannot attend at the church, please participate in the fast and prayer at home, each of us can do something. In Remembrance Please join us in praying for the repose of the soul of Jane T. Blake, wife of James G. Blake, Daniel Malonson, grandson of Rosalie & Michael Malonson, Carol McAllister, Don Morin and Gil Jandreau. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen. Community Outreach The first Community Outreach meeting of 2019 will take place on Monday, January 14 at 7 PM in room 104. We will discuss projects and ideas for helping those in need during the coming year. Please consider joining us ALL are welcome! Men of St. Joseph Celebrates 23 Years! All men are invited to join us on Saturday morning, January 19, as we celebrate 23 years here at St. Mark. As is our tradition, we ll have a pot luck breakfast as part of our gathering, so bring your favorite breakfast dish to share. We'll begin in the church at 7:00am with the Holy Rosary and follow with a short prayer service. Then it s downstairs for food and fellowship with a great group of guys, plus a short talk and plenty of time for discussion. As always, we guarantee you'll headed home by 9:00 sharp. Our commitment is to follow the example of St. Joseph as a husband, father, and brother and to lead our families closer to Christ. In return we ask St. Joseph to grant each of us the heart of a father and the soul of a warrior, so that we may fulfill our mission as men of God. So set the alarm and join us - we promise you won t be disappointed. For more information contact Bill Donroe at Restore, Renew & Proclaim the Hope that is Christ! Following Bishop Libasci s Restore, Renew & Proclaim initiative, St. Mark s preparation process of sacramental preparation is a two year process. Children are now required to actively participate for two years in Time Travelers faith formation program before they will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Time Travelers is for our children entering into grades 2-5 that starts immediately after the 9:30 mass. In the first year, (ideally 2nd grade) students will receive the sacrament of reconciliation. The following year (ideally 3rd grade) students will be prepared for the sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist.

5 Sacrificial Giving (Jan 05 - Jan 06) Parish Contact Information Operating Funds Offertory Envelopes (161) $6, Loose Cash & Checks $2, Special/Holy Day - Solemnity of Mary $1, ElectronicGiving $ WeShare $5, Social/Coffee&Donuts/General Donations $1, Religious Ed $ Mass Donations/Fuel $ Total $17, Capital Development $ Charitable $ Diocesan/Poor Box $38.00 Total $ Grand Total $18, Grand Total for 12/29-12/30 $8, Mass Intentions for Jan Jan. 20 1/12 Saturday, 5 PM: Helen Szmyt by the Karthas family 1/13 Sunday, 8 AM: Joan Bompastore by the family 1/13 Sunday, 9:30 AM: Maureen Davidson by the Davidson & Holahan families 1/13 Sunday, 11 AM: Robert George Valway by Mary Y. Lynch 1/14 Monday, 9 AM: Don Morin by St. Mark s Knights of Columbus 1/15 Tuesday, 9 AM: Gil Jandreau by Rod & Bernice Granese 1/16 Wednesday, 9 AM: Lorraine & Don Connelly by Mary Y. Lynch & family 1/17 Thursday, 9 AM: Connie Zeiller by Jane Leonard 1/19 Saturday, 5 PM: Pauline Haney by Rita & Ed Gorman 1/20 Sunday, 8 AM: John Kelly by his children 1/20 Sunday, 9:30 AM: Catherine Dichirico by her children 1/20 Sunday, 11 AM: Abraham Maalouli & deceased family by Nouhad Soueidan Parish Office (603) Parish info@stmarksnh.org Web Page stmarksnh.org Office Hours Mon-Thurs 9:30AM- 4 PM Fr. Mike Deacon Tom Claudia Dominguez Vicky Wood Hollis Cornelissen Lisa Olsen Brandon Sargent Artie Carew frmike@stmarksnh.org dctom@stmarksnh.org claudia@stmarksnh.org vicky@stmarksnh.org hollis@stmarksnh.org info@stmarksnh.org brandon@stmarksnh.org artie@stmarksnh.org Pastoral Council Justin Paré Finance Council Kevin Cronin Music Artie Carew (603) Outreach Dianne Zdankiewicz (603) Knights of Columbus Brian Roche (603) Men of St Joseph Bill Donroe (603) Prayer Line (603) Safe Environment Claudia Dominguez (603) Al-Anon Saturdays, 9:30-11 AM Birthright (603) NH Catholic Charities, Windham (603) Sacrament of Baptism Parents are asked to participate in the baptismal catechesis program prior to their child s baptism. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:30 PM or by appointment Sacrament of Marriage Couples should contact the parish office at least six months in advance and before making any other wedding arrangements. Sacrament of the Sick Please call us to request the Sacrament of the Sick or to receive communion in the home. Eucharistic Adoration Tuesdays, 6:00 AM-11PM / First Fridays 8 PM-12 AM