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1 400 West St. Pittsfield Massachusetts Fax: Visit Our Website! Please remember the Parish Charities of St. Mark and St. Mark s Memorial Fund when making funeral arrangements and estate planning. May 27, 2018 Pastor ~ Fr. David Aufiero...frdave13@gmail.com Director of Music ~ Jeff Hunt......Jeffcomusic1@aol.com Pastoral Minister ~ Ellen Conlon Administrative Assistant ~ Robin Sabellico...robin.st.marks@gmail.com HOLY MASS SCHEDULE Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays ~ 3:30-4:00pm and by appointment Saturday ~ 4:00pm Misa en Espanol Sabado a las 6:00 En la parroquia St. Mark s Sunday ~ 7:00am, 10am, 12pm (West African Liturgy) Weekday Masses Monday-Thursday ~ 8:00am Holy Day of Obligation ~ 5:30 Vigil Mass, 8:00am Mass PARISH OFFICE ~ 400 West St. ~ Monday-Thursday ~ 9:00am-2:00pm If you would like to join the Choir contact the director of music Jeff Hunt, all are welcome! Jeffcomusic1@aol.com RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE ~ 400 West St. in Father Leonard Hall ~ or SaintMark400@gmail.com; also, check our church s website for further information. BAPTISMS ~ held the last weekend of each month. Instructional classes held on the second Thursday of the month-register 2 weeks in advance by calling NEW PARISHIONERS We are pleased to welcome you into our parish family. Please introduce yourself after Mass and arrange to enroll as a member. PLEASE TAKE A BULLETIN HOME FOR READY REFERENCE.

2 ST. MARK S PARISH A Special Prayer on Memorial Day As we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy every day, we think of how they have followed in the footsteps of your son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Please hold our servicemen and women in your strong arms. Cover them with your sheltering grace and your presence as they stand in the gap for our protection. We also remember the families of our troops. We ask for your unique blessings to fill their homes, and we pray your peace, provision, and strength will fill their lives. May the members of our armed forces be supplied with courage to face each day and may they trust in the Lord's mighty power to accomplish each task. Let our military brothers and sisters feel our love and support. In the name of Jesus. Amen. PITTSFIELD READINGS FOR THE MASS: p. 573 Year B Heritage Missal: p. 192 MUSIC Entrance: #281 ~ Holy, Holy, Holy Responsorial: Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own. Gospel: Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; To God who is, who was and who is to come. Offertory: HM370 ~ Gather Us Together Communion: HM491 ~ Dwelling Place Recessional: #279 ~ O God, Almighty Father Sat. 26 4:00 Robert Fitch from Gene & Eileen Maselli 6:00 The Deceased Members of the Meunier Family from Margaret & Martyn Sun. 27 7:00 Tom Conry (6th Anniv.) from his Family 10:00 Bea & Richard Murphy from Dick & Linda Murphy 12:00 The Living & Deceased Members of our Parish Mon. 28 8:00 The James T. Powers Family Tues. 29 8:00 The Mahon Family Weds. 30 8:00 Patricia Soldato from Barb & Steve Garrity Thurs. 31 8:00 The Deceased Members of the McMahon Family from Martyn & Margaret Fri. 1 No Mass Sat. 2 4:00 Rick Petricca from Gene & Eileen Maselli 6:00 The Living & Deceased Members of Our Parish Sun. 3 7:00 Mario Cimini from Susan Archey 10:00 Doris Chitarra from her Family Sixteenth Annual Diocesan-Wide Eucharistic Rosary Procession Date: Sunday June 3, 2018 (rain or shine) Time: 1 4pm Where: Church of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish 99 King Street, Northampton, MA Special presentation ~ A Call to Holiness for the Family by Fr. Chris Alar. Confessions, Family Consecration, Adoration & Benediction, Reception to Follow For info ~ George & Brenda D Astous ARE YOU BEING CALLED? The Secular Franciscan Order If you are interested in exploring life as a Secular Franciscan, join us on Wednesday June 13 at 1:30pm at St. Patrick s Parish Center on Albany Road, West Stockbridge. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. The Fraternity members will run a discussion about The Prayers of St. Francis. Info? Call Fred Conforti at or at fpcon@verizon.net The Sanctuary Candle will burn this week for the repose of the soul of Gregor Young from his Wife, Ceil

3 RESERVE YOUR SEATS SOON!!!! FRIDAY, JUNE 8TH, :10PM THE BOSTON RED SOX VS THE CHICAGO WHITE SOX AT FENWAY PARK ~ $80 per person for tickets and bus ~ ~ departing church parking lot at 230pm ~ Call the office today ! Liturgy of Healing and Evangelization Sunday, June 24, 2018 Our Lady of Sacred Heart 407 Boston Rd, Springfield MA 2pm Presented by The Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the Diocese of Springfield Fr. Ryan Rooney, celebrant Rosa and Joseph Lamothe leading praise and worship. St. Mark s Dinner Club Sunday June 10th ~ 4pm Tito s Mexican Grill 34 Depot Street Order off the menu/pay your own bill Sign up in the church! St. Mark s Sacrificial Giving Increased Weekly Giving Program Weekend of May 19 & 20: $6, Please note that $6,500 is needed weekly to cover operating costs of the parish. Thank you very much and God bless you. Our Increased Weekly Giving Program is Coming to a Close. Our Increased Weekly Giving Program is very important to our financial stability. It is also important to show our gratitude to God for our many gifts by responding to the needs of our parish. If you have not returned your response envelope, please do so at the first opportunity. Thank you. ST. MARK S EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS & LECTORS ~ GROUP B for JUNE :00pm Lector: Beverly Shea Eucharistic Minister: Chico Martin, Patty Martin, Joseph Maffuccio, Tina Maffuccio, Debra Vigna 7:00am Lector: Ann Brennan, Jean Haywood Eucharistic Minister: Joseph Anlimah, Richard Lysonski 10:00am Lector: Terry Holland Eucharistic Minister: Margaret Loehr, William Loehr, Susan Maaia, Linda Murphy, Richard Murphy FOOD PANTRY Coordinator: Mary Kerwood ~ (leave a message) WEEKEND MEALS-ON-WHEELS Call parish office at FAMILY SPONSORSHIP MINISTRY Call Fr. David Aufiero at the office or Theresa Bianchi ~ MINISTRY TO SICK & SHUTINS Pastoral Minister: Ellen Conlon ~ Hospital Visits ~ weekly and by request Anointing of the Sick ~ after Mass or upon request PARISH NURSE MINISTRY Linda Murphy ~ Patricia Brien ~

4 St. Mark s Instant Choirs looking for Singers. Please consider joining one of our choirs. Simply join the Choir for whichever Mass you attend. Great people ~ great view! Help us support the congregational singing. 4pm and 10am in Choir Loft; 6pm Spanish Mass and 12 noon West African Mass,down front. St. Martha's Funeral Choir could use some more folks on our list to call for funerals. All ages welcome! ~ Come when you can! All we need is You! You ll be glad you did. Chat with Jeff Hunt with any questions. Adult Continuing Education Opportunity St. Mark s Parish Hosting SYMBOLON: THE CATHOLIC FAITH EXPLAINED This is a video series hosted by Dr. Edward Sri. Whether you have questions about the Catholic faith, want to deepen your understanding of it, or learn how to better live it, this is the video series for you. Join us in Father Leonard Hall from 6:00-7:30pm on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Come to as many as you are able. Snacks will be provided and there will be a short discussion period following the video. All events are free and do not require registration. Monthly Topics: June 21: The Last Things "Great presentation, easy to understand. It takes the basics of our Catholic faith and gets right to the point. It talks to everyone at any level of faith." Knight s of Columbus Father s Day Breakfast Fundraiser Sunday, June 17, St. Joseph Parish Center 8am 11am $10 for Adults, $5 children 5 to 12 ~~purchase tickets in advance at St. Joseph Rectory or from a member of Knights of Columbus. Info? call Treat your dad and raise money for scholarships and charities~~ ST. MARK S FOOD PANTRY Especially needed: Non-refrigerated SHELF MILK, Cereal, hot & cold, Pasta Sauce, Soup, Baked Beans, Canned Vegetables, and Canned Meals. Monetary contributions are always welcomed & appreciated. ~~ Thank you for your continuing support! ~~ PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE FOOD DONATIONS OUTSIDE AT CHURCH/OFFICE ENTRANCE(S).

5 The Most Holy Trinity This weekend, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity which explains God. God is a communion of three persons and God is love. God s love is total, fruitful, sacrificial, sacramental, faithful and forever. God the Father, the Creator has the attribute to create to share His love. Christ, God the Son, is our mediator. He came and repaid the debt of our sin. Christ is the Father s beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. (Mt 17:5) Their love is so intense it produces the Holy Spirit. The Spirit is the love of the Father for the Son and the love of the Son for the Father. God loves us and calls us to relationship with Him through the Spirit. The three persons in one God are equal. We cannot come to this realization that God is a communion of three persons who loves and or even wants a relationship with us on our own. Some would say it s all about the Heart but it s not. It s all about grace, which is God s help to us. We have a relationship with God because we are baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Through the sacraments, and prayer we continue to develop our relationship with God. The takeaway? God is awesome, God is love, we believe in order that we may understand, and there is always more. God bless you and happy Memorial Day! Sincerely Yours, Fr. David Aufiero Feast of the Most Holy Trinity God, the Father, Creator. God the Son, Redeemer. God the Holy Spirit, Sanctifier. When we go out to make disciples of all nations, we have a lot to tell! God is present everywhere. Would you be willing to proclaim the truth of God s love and presence in your life as a priest or religious? If so, Fr. Matt or Fr. Michael: vocations@diospringfield.org and/or visit our website:

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