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 Parish Office Hours Monday Thursday 8:00 am 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am 12:00 pm Parish Phone: 225-647-8461 Parish Fax: 225-647-5125 Email: 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 225-647-8461 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 225-647-8461
Prayer & Worship (Year B) Saturday, May 19, 2018 4:00 p.m. Pete Sanchez fly., Joseph & Elvire Lesage, Eleman Babin, Casey Babin, Conley Roddy, Percy Thomassie fly., Sherran Delatte, Glen Dickson, Harry & Chris Cifreo, Christine Sheets, Buren & Catherine Gautreau, Iris Landry, Daniel Danny Duplechin, and for our Parish Family (living and deceased). Sunday, May 20, 2018 8:00 a.m. Stella Lambert 9:30 a.m. For the People of St. Mark Parish. 11:00 a.m. Sterling Hebert Monday, May 21, 2018 8:30 a.m. Richard Murphy Tuesday, May 22, 2018 8:30 a.m. Communion Service Wednesday, May 23, 2018 8:30 a.m. Gussie Romero, and for our Parish Family (living and deceased). Thursday, May 24, 2018 8:30 a.m. Memorial Guild Friday, May 25, 2018 8:30 a.m. Cade Poma Saturday, May 26, 2018 4:00 p.m. Holy Souls in Purgatory, The Courville & Manuel flys., Joyce Broussard, Terry Richey, Lloyd Jeansonne, Sheree Braud, and for our Parish Family (living and deceased). Sunday, May 27, 2018 8:00 a.m. For the People of St. Mark Parish 9:30 a.m. Ken Wilson, Jr. 11:00 a.m. Alma Carpenter fly Pentecost Sunday TODAY S READINGS First Reading Filled with the Holy Spirit, the apostles begin to speak in tongues (Acts 2:1-11). Psalm Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth (Psalm 104). Second Reading There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13) or Galatians 5:16-25. Gospel As the Father has sent me, so I send you. Receive the Holy Spirit (John 20:19-23) or John 15:26-27; 16:12-15. 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. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jas 3:13-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10; Ps 55:7-11a, 23; Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: Jas 4:13-17; Ps 49:2-3, 6-11; Mk 9:38-40 Thursday: Jas 5:1-6; Ps 49:14-20; Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Jas 5:9-12; Ps 103:1-4, 8-9, 11-12; Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Jas 5:13-20; Ps 141:1-3, 8; Mk 10:13-16 Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40; Ps 33:4-6, 9, 18-20, 22; Rom 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20 Memorials The Sanctuary Light will burn this week for: Cade Poma, Kenneth Landaiche, Ralph Piper, Sr. The Paschal Memorial Candle will burn at all Masses during the Month of May for: Stephen H. Richardson, Jr. Please pray for the soul of: Mrs. Mabel Hidalgo Who passed away May 11, 2018 We will continue to remember her family, friends and loved ones in our prayers. MISSION STATEMENT Today we celebrate Christ s ascension into heaven and his commissioning of the disciples to carry on his mission in the world. First we hear Luke s description of those events in the opening verses of the Acts of the Apostles. Next we hear words of encouragement and guidance from the Letter to the Ephesians. Finally we hear Mark s account of the Ascension, foretelling the mighty words and acts the Christian community would do in Jesus name. Together these scriptures give us a vision of the mission of the church of Jesus Christ a mission statement of sorts. Like mission statements in our parishes and corporations, this mission statement can help us set priorities and focus our activities. It can guide and support us as we strive to continue Christ s messianic mission on earth. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Weekly Calendar May 19 May 26nd, 2018 Saturday, May 19 Sunday, May 20 Monday, May 21 Tuesday, May 22 3:00pm Reconciliation C 4:00pm Vigil Mass C 1st Communion 8:00am Mass C 9:30am Mass C 10:30am Young Adult 11:00am Mass FDAC 3:30pm Jr. & Sr. Youth PAV 4:00pm Fr. Rubin Pilgrimage Mtg C ACRM 8:30am Mass Chap 8:30am Communion Service Chap 9:00am Blue Army FCCR 10:00am Pray & Play 6:00pm Adult Choir C Wednesday, May 23 Thursday, May 24 Friday, May 25 Saturday, May 26 FDAC 8:30am Mass Chap 8:30am Mass Chap 8:30am Mass Chap 9:15 Sewing for PAV Charity 3:00pm Reconciliation C 4:00pm Vigil Mass C 1st Communion C Chap FDAC ACRM PAV FCCR Church Chapel Fr. DeMaria Activity Center Fr. DeMaria Activity Center/Small Mtg Rm Pavilion Fr. Collins Conference Room ACTIVITY LOCATION KEY LIB PSR PO OC ALL Senior Youth Group Fundraiser All Masses Library (Fr. Waguespack Conference Center) Parish School of Religion Buildings Parish Office Off Campus All Buildings Reminder to all families ~ St. Mark Pictorial Directories are available in the parish office for those who took family pictures. If you took pictures and have not yet picked up your directory, please stop by the office during business hours, 8-5 Monday-Thursday and 8-noon on Fridays. Fiscal Year 2017 18: Stewardship of Treasure 45th Sunday, May 6, 2018 Building Fund Note: Including Renovations St. Mark Blood Drive Sunday, June 10th Fr. DeMaria Activity Center 8:30 am 1:00 pm Weekly Budget - /+ Offertory $ 14,777.90 $ 13,000.00 $ 1,777.90 Maintenance $ 3,165.00 $ 3,200.00 $ 35.00 Pop Coin $ 249.48 $ 249.48 Total $ 18,192.38 $ 16,200.00 $ 1,992.38 May 2018 Monthly Note -/+ $ 4,468.50 $ 6,385.70 $ 1,917.20 Thank you for your generous stewardship contributions. The Senior Youth Group will be having their annual Crawfish Boil Fundraiser to raise money for their trip to the Steubenville Youth Conference. For fifteen dollars you will get 3 pounds of crawfish, corn and potatoes. Tickets will be sold after all masses next weekend, May 26 th - 27th and June 2nd - 3 rd. Dinners will be ready for pickup after 11:00 mass on June 3rd. Please help support the youth of St Mark. Pentecost Celebration Join us for our Baton Rouge Diocese Pentecost Celebration in French Settlement on May 20th! Praise & Worship begins at 1:30 pm and Holy Mass at 2:00 pm. Afterward there will be fellowship and refreshments in the Hall. Father Jason Palermo will be the Celebrant and A Joyful Noise will provide the music ministry.
Parish & Area News I sincerely thank all those who, in any way, helped with the Parish Work Day on Saturday, May 12th. From the people who donated the equipment and the operators, to those who donated the use of their trailers, the pressure washers, chain saws and dirt. Most importantly, Thank You to the men and women who showed up to do the work. Also thank you to the wives who allowed their husbands to take a day away from those honey do lists, and of course, the cooks who took care of our dietary needs. Having only been involved with St. Mark Parish for a short time, it was a great experience to see those who came out to work like a well-oiled machine. Every one asked what needed to be done, and then split in groups and got it done without supervision. It is truly wonderful working with a group of people who take such pride in their church, and work to make it the best it can be. If all work days in the future run as smoothly as this one, it will be a pleasure. Again thanks to all who helped. ~ Paul Braud
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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......... Paul Braud PSR Secretary.... Jayme Millet 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. Pentecost Sunday May 20, 2018 There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:4 MINISTRY CONTACT PHONE Administration Heather Melancon 225-450-9461 Adoration / Homebound Lynn Dodge 225-450-9463 Adult Choir Tina Johnson 225-571-8035 Adult Confirmation & RCIA Donna Chestovich 225-938-0985 Adult Education/Bible Study Robin Richardson 225-324-9445 Altar Society Pam McKnight 225-773-9227 Announcements Cecile Haley 504-256-3443 Art & Environment Charline LeBlanc 225-202-0802 Banquets Gail Ketchum 985-290-5858 Baptism & Seminar Mary Kruse 225-450-9466 Blue Army Marcell Woosley 225-644-7861 Boy Scouts Lorie Hebert 225-274-5129 Building & Maintenance Paul Braud 225-450-9464 Bulletin Editor Sandy Dardeau 225-647-8461 Charismatic Prayer Group Susan Duhon 504-442-0132 Childrens Church Lesley Frazier 225-788-1480 Consultant on Call Sammy Chestovich 225-772-2010 Emergency Asst/Food Pantry Jayme Millet 225-450-9465 Fair Committee Vicki Mahan 225-910-3656 Finance Committee Clay Stafford 225-571-8643 Funeral Meals Francis Hooper 225-644-5741/505-4329 Funeral Preparation Sandy Dardeau 225-647-8461 Healing Hearts Rhonda Porta 225-644-5339/571-2485 Jr. Youth (4 th 7 th grades) Dana Millet 225-402-8727 KC Ladies Aux Irene Nicholas 225-278-0804/622-4780 KC Officers & 1st Degree Dale Savoy 225-290-0354 Marian Moms Jessica Kehn 225 290-3417 Marriage Preparations Sandy Dardeau 225-647-8461 Men s Club Keith Beaucoudray 225-241-6288 New Parishioner Registration Sandy Dardeau 225-647-8461 Parish Council Randy Malbrough 225-445-7721 Pray & Play Rebecca Parks 225-252-6567 Primary Youth (2 nd & 3 rd grades ) Cydney Gautreau 225-610-5098 Pro Life Dale/Judy Tureau 225-647-8101/715-9926 PSR & R.C.I.C Mary Kruse 225-450-9466 PSR Principal High School Pat Sanchez 225-644-0380/715-8383 PSR Principal Elem Flory Reynolds 225-744-3773/933-1925 Sacristan Mary Gaudin 225-975-3472/622-1062 Sewing for Charity Annette Lanoux 225-622-2147 Small Faith Group Vivian Villenurve 225-647-3434 Sr. Citizen Evelyn Rousseau 225-647-5731 Sr. Youth (8 th 12 th grades) Garrett Tregre 225-223-4848 Ushers Greg Brignac 225-324-7403/673-8130 Vacation Bible School Jayme Millet 225-450-9465 Youth Choir Tina Johnson 225-571-8035 Young Adult Ministry Jayme Chabarria 225-715-2664/313-7386 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 225-647-8461 to notify of your bulletin requests, and email your article to stmarkoff@eatel.net. If we do not receive bulletin announcements at least 10-14 days in advance, we cannot guarantee that they will be published.
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