St. Mark Catholic Church 643 St. Mark Place ~ Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-734-9330 ~ Fax: 561-735-3463 www.stmarkboynton.com
Secretary: Mrs. Janet Eleshewich Bookkeeper: Mrs. Patty Schultz Bereavement Ministry & Ministry to the Sick: Sr. Mary Joan Millecan, OSF, Pastoral Minister (561) 735-3530 Parish Catechetical Leader/ Youth Minister: Mrs. Margaret Castor, PCL (561)734-9330 Music Ministry: Dr. Ronald F. Albano, Director of Music Marriage: Contact the Parish Office at least four months in advance. Friar Priests: Fr. Dan G. Fink, OFM Conv. Pastor Fr. Germain Kopaczynski, OFM Conv. Parochial Vicar Fr. Richard Florek, OFM Conv. Parochial Vicar Fr. Samuel Zebron, OFM Conv. Priest in Residence Deacon: Mark Lizardi Faith Formation for Children & Teens: Please contact Mrs. Margaret Castor in the Parish Office Baptism : Contact Mrs. Margaret Castor in the Parish Office to register. Parents must be registered parishioners and attend our baptismal instruction. The sooner you call the better, even during your pregnancy. Please do not make travel plans for your family until your baptism date is confirmed! Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: Anyone who is interested in becoming a Catholic or completing his/her Christian Initiation as a Catholic, should call the Parish Office. Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM Closed Noon - 1:00PM (Lunch) Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 4:00PM & 5:45PM Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:15AM, 11:00AM, 12:30PM & 6:00PM Misa en Español: Domingo / Sunday: 4:00PM Daily Mass 8:00AM & 5:00PM Morning Prayer 7:40AM Evening Prayer 5:30PM Confession Saturdays: 8:30AM- 9:00AM & 3:00PM - 3:45PM and by appointment Vocation Chalice Each week at Mass, a family will accept the responsibility of praying for vocations. The family is called up to the altar after communion to receive a Chalice, which has been set aside for this purpose. Perpetual Novena to St. Anthony Every Tuesday after the 8:00AM Mass Perpetual Novena to St. Joseph Every Wednesday after the 8:00AM Mass Are you a registered parishioner? Please do not take for granted that you are registered in the parish just because you attend mass and/or had your sacraments here as a child. If we have no record of your parish membership it could be quite embarrassing to us, or to you or your family, when someone wishes to make wedding plans, have a baby baptized, or if you have been asked to act as a sponsor for baptism or confirmation. Please fill out a census form, located in the narthex, in the Parish office or online at www.stmarkboynton.com. Once you have filled the form out please mail or bring it to the Parish Office. THANK YOU! 2 First Friday Holy Hour Every First Friday of the Month from 7:00PM - 8:00PM Exposition & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament & Quiet Time for Prayer Parish Holy Hour for LIFE Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month 11:00AM Noon in the Chapel. Bring your Rosary Beads
Stephen Cappello & Family Hope O Reilly Fern Trepanier Michelle Carmela & Joe SantaLucia Al Armento Diane Kerski Lillian Grace Piasecki Barbara Coffee Jenny Sciametta David G. Leo Battaglia Lisa Lombardi Priscilla Noonan Eileen Barrett Clay Gilberg Dennis Singleton MaryAnn Shortley MaryRose Scalzo Carol Gallagher Peggy Grealish Barbara Bregoli Tracy F. Eileen Skocik The Mastrofilippo Family Dale Surnick Todd Edward Logan Williams Fran & Maria Welsh Dorothy Morrissey Rita Desnoyers Marie Danielle Leblanc Isabel Suss Lori L. William Denning Dave Schweihofer Mary Theibert Peter Aldridge Ina Woodstein Michael & Vickie Siculiano Clara Faye Sova Names are on the prayer list for approximately one month. Please call the Parish Office to add or delete a name from the list. We Will Say a Special Prayer for these men and women serving our country - Especially: Pvt. 1st Lt. Timothy R. Fitzgerald US Navy; Christopher Gibb; Lt. Geoffrey Davis; Sgt. Jason N. Brown, U.S. Army; Cpl. Toni Diesel; EMFR Michael D. Katte ENG/EE US Navy; Lt. Kenneth Doyle, USN; Sr. Airman Michael Marshall, USAF; Staff Sgt. Anthony Sadolfo; AW/SW James Paino; Capt. David Liberti, USAF; Gy Sgt. Charles F. Heck IV, USMC; US Navy Seal Michael Fink; Lt. Thomas R. Weadon; Pvt. Chris Rodriguez; Capt. Christopher Seamans, USAF; Captain John D. O Connell USMC; YN2 James Paino (SW/AW); Col. Dr. William Venanzi; Pvt. Joseph Neceda Jr.; Col. Andrew Torelli USAF; Patrick R. Neenan US Navy, Pvt. 1st Class US Army Christopher McCarty, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Douglas R. Sanders; Robbie Josef Army; Ranger/Special Forces Lt. Godney Pulin; Christopher Lester US Army; and Damian Vaudo, Specialist in the US Army. The Altar Bread & Wine For the week of April 4th-April 10th Is In Memory of the Smith, Notaro & Moya Families by Eileen Notaro The Sanctuary Candle For the week of April 4th-April 10th Is For All Our Special Intentions If you would like to offer the altar flowers, bread & wine or the sanctuary candle for the week, please come to the Parish Office to make arrangements. Recent Deaths Our condolences are extended to the families of those who recently passed away, especially Morgan O Connor, Antoinette Calarco, Camille Franzoni, John Stefoff & Carlos Napoleon Ferrufino. May the Lord bless them and keep them. May he turn his face toward them and give them peace. Liturgy Schedule Saturday: April 4th Holy Saturday 9:00 AM Morning Prayer 12:00 PM Blessing of the Easter Foods The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night 8:00 PM Pastors Mass for all Parishioners of St. Mark Parish, Living & +Deceased Sunday: April 5th Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord 6:00 AM +Martin E. Holman III by his wife, Robbin 7:30 AM +Deceased Members of the Raab-Rieder & Mysiuk Families by Lydia Mysiuk 9:15 AM Living & +Deceased Members of the Raimondi Family by Mr. & Mrs. James Bruzzese 11:00 AM +Deceased Members of the Garetano, Tacti & Castor Families 12:30 PM +Thomas P. Kelly by Joan & Maureen 4:00 PM Misa en Español Monday : April 6th Monday Within the Octave of Easter 8:00 AM +Mary Treanor & The Treanor Family by Harry Treanor 5:00 PM Living Franciscan Friars, Sisters, Parents, Relatives & Benefactors 5:30 PM Evening Prayer Tuesday : April 7th Tuesday Within the Octave of Easter 8:00 AM +Mary B. Moran by Joseph Renzo 5:00 PM +Gertrude C. Fay by Don & Maureen Fay 5:30 PM Evening Prayer Wednesday: April 8th Wednesday Within the Octave of Easter 8:00 AM +Claire Doherty by Andrew Doherty 5:00 PM +Deceased Members of the Dermody & Brady Families by J.J. & Mary Ann Brady 5:30PM Evening Prayer Thursday: April 9th Thursday Within the Octave of Easter 8:00 AM +Joseph Doherty by the Doherty Family 5:00 PM +Sis Murphy by Peter & Mary Blum 5:30 PM Evening Prayer Friday: April 10th Friday Within the Octave of Easter 8:00 AM +Bonnie Gallagher by Ed & Gerrie Cook 5:00 PM +Richard Farr by Vincent McIntyre 5:30 PM Evening Prayer Saturday: April 11th Saturday Within the Octave of Easter 8:00 AM +Thomas Conway by Peggie (Conway) Halpin 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation 3:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday of Divine Mercy 4:00 PM +Helen Bartley Dublin, Ireland by Paddy & Beatrice Bourke 4:00 PM Fr. Dan s Intention for +Natalie Marcon by Fred Marcon 5:45 PM +Catherine Tortora by Michael & Kay Donello Sunday: April 12th 7:30 AM +Patrick & Kathleen McGovern by P. J. Corr 9:15 AM +Felix Meehan by Una Meehan 11:00 AM +Theresa Mascaro by her husband, Joseph Mascaro 12:30 PM +Seamus McGrath by John & Bridie McCormack 4:00 PM Misa en Español +Mary Croke by Margaret McMahon 6:00 PM All Parishioners of St. Mark Parish, Living & Deceased
Youth & Young Adult Ministry Knights of Columbus St. Mark Council No. 12414 Grand Knight - Howard Solomon 561-704-3961 Meetings Every First Thursday of the Month at 7:00PM in the St. Francis Center Young Adult Retreat Open to ages 18-35 Married Couples Welcome The St. Mark Council of Catholic Women meets the second Saturday of each month at 10:00AM in the Parish Center cafeteria. New members are always welcome. Please come and try us out! For more information, call Maureen Fulop at 704-8771 or Marge LaViola at 329-4667. The Legion of Mary meets on Wednesday mornings after the 8:00AM Mass in the Chapel where we recite the Rosary and have a short meeting. The Legion offers an opportunity for both spiritual and active enrichment. We invite our auxiliary members to join us and always welcome new members. Caregivers, Christ and Chocolate (A Support Group for Adult Caregivers ) You are invited to be an integral part of this ministry which meets Wednesdays from 2:00PM - 3:30PM in the St. Clare Room. Contact Sister Mary Joan (561-735-3530) to register or for further information. July 10-12, 2015 Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center Please call Margaret in the Parish Office to register and for prices Sponsorships Available! Calling All High School Teens! SAVE THE DATE!! September 11-13 2015 $125 per person Disney s Annual Youth Ministry Gathering Saint Mark Orchestra meets Sundays at 1:30PM in the St. Francis Center. For information call Suzanne Knox 561-267-1884 or Ron Albano 561-274-9553. All Ages Invited!! Bible Study All Parishioners and their guests are invited to join us on Tuesday evenings from 7-8 PM in the St. Clare Room of the St. Francis Center. We will be studying the Book of Acts which tells the story of the spread of the Gospel and the growth of the early church from its beginnings at Pentecost, following the Ascension of Jesus. We will learn how the Holy Spirit empowered the preaching of Peter, Paul, and the other disciples to take the faith from Jerusalem, to Judea, throughout Samaria and ultimately to the ends of the earth. Please call Vic Coppola, 561-736-7812. A free will offering of $15.00 is requested for the study guides. 4 For the First time we will be joining other Youth of The Diocese for a fun weekend! Friday 4:00 Gathering Lock in Dinner - Games - Midnight Mass & Adoration Saturday - boarding a Charter Bus to go up to Orlando and Night of Joy Sunday - Mass at Mary Queen of the Universe Shrine in Orlando then Home. Please Call Margaret in the Parish Office if you are interested asap! Tickets go quick!! Families invited
FYI: April 5, 2015 Easter Sunday Christ is Risen, He is Risen Indeed! With these joyful words, I, along with Friars Germain, Richard, Sam, Deacon Mark, Sr. Mary Joan and the entire staff, wish you a Blessed and Happy Easter Season. I guess the best word that fits this joyful season is ALLELUIA. Alleluia is a Hebrew word which means, Praise the Lord. We as Christians are called to Praise the Lord for all the good God has done for us. During these upcoming fifty days we concentrate on the Resurrection of the Lord and His appearances to those early followers of his, not in a historical sense, but the spiritual sense of the importance of the Resurrection event. The Resurrection of Jesus is the fundamental tenet of the Christian Faith. St. Paul sums it up quite well when he says: unless Christ is risen from the dead, than our faith is foolishness and we are the deadest of the dead. The Resurrection of Jesus answers the question Who are you? once and for all Jesus is GOD. He is the great I AM. Due to this, everything He teaches is true and just. Jesus Resurrection is not only the direct proof of His godliness, but also the promise that we, His followers, are offered a resurrection and eternal life. So, let us rejoice, let us be glad. The Lord is risen. Alleluia! Dear Brothers and Sisters, while we have time, let us do good. Fr. Dan Calling All Children!! Don t forget after our 9:15 Mass - we will have our Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the West Lawn! PLEASE wait for Father Dan to come out to start the Egg Hunt!! Line up on the sidewalk all around the Lawn after Mass! Take the time to follow along with the Development of A BABY in the Womb from Conception to Birth!! WEEK #2 My body now has hundreds of cells inside a protective covering called the "zona pellucida", which begins to attach, or implant, in my mother's womb. After I attach myself to the inside of my mother's womb, I won't be a "blastocyst" any more. I will be called an "embryo". My body is making a protective hormone so that my body and my mother's body can live together, even though our bodies have different chromosomes and genes! The collection for March 15th was $15, 570.50 The Collection for March 22nd was $16,235.50 5 There is only one collection this weekend.
St. Mark Council of Catholic Women Annual Membership Apprecia on Tea Party Saturday, April 11 Meeting 10:00 am Parish Center Tea 11:00 am Cafeteria Please remember to dress in your finest spring attire, bring teacups, and wear your Easter bonnets. Prizes for outstanding hats! This year we are also having a Baby Shower for Birthline at the same time. Bring unwrapped gifts for some special babies and their mothers! All CCW Members are invited, but are asked to RSVP. The event will be open to all women of the parish who would like to join us. $15 donation for nonmembers. Please call Maureen Fulop (561-704-8771) or Marie Capasso (561-737-3272) to RSVP and for reservations. Snowbirds, be sure to join us before you fly home! Blood Drive St. Mark Church Sunday April 12, 2015 10:00AM - 1:30PM All donors receive a T-shirt and a wellness checkup including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening! March 25, 2015 Winning Number 4-5-1 No Winner 6 Contact Marissa at 954-592-3212 Help us serve you! Make an appointment online at: www.oneblooddonor.org and use sponsor code #497
FRIDAY ~ April 10th St. Mark Parish Center Doors Open at 6:00PM Races Start at 7:00PM $10 Entry Includes 2 hot dogs and 1 Race Cash Bar $10 Adults $5 Children 7
Women s Circle Concert Series Presents Music from Les Misérables Broadway Review by St. Mark Choir & Dinner St. Mark Catholic Church ~ Parish Center Friday, April 24, 2015 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tickets will be on sale in the Narthex in April and currently are on sale in the Parish Office and at the Women s Circle 912 SE 4th Street Boynton Beach 561-244-7627 Public Welcome $30 per person Please complete the information and tickets will be mailed/given to you prior to the event. $30 Per Ticket If you book together, you will sit together Please reserve tickets (tables are tables of 10 only) Please write additional guest names and orders on a sheet of paper and include with this form Name: Name: Address: Phone#: Menu - Select 1 Entrée & 1 Dessert per person Chicken Fish Cake Fruit Cup 8
WE CONGRATULATE and THANK Jack Kilcoyne, Joan Kilcoyne, Joanne Lizardi, Christine Benton Marzo, Liz Gill and Bob Gill For the past twelve weeks these 6 parishioners have been involved in an intensive training program for Bereavement Ministry. These people have committed themselves to refining their listening skills, developing the art of presence, and heightening their sensitivity for being able to be present to those who will be sustaining the loss of a loved one. During these recent weeks they came together to study, discuss, share insights, as well as do role-plays of possible situations in which they may be involved. We are grateful for their commitment to this privileged ministry. Please keep them and all our ministers in your prayers. CCC OFFICE BURGLARIZED On March 19 the social service offices of the Community Caring Center were burglarized. All of the computers, printers, and telephones were stolen and there was considerable damage to the doors and windows. CCC now needs emergency assistance itself to con nue helping families, the elderly, and the homeless in our community with food, shelter, financial assistance, online applica ons for Supplemental Security Income benefits for the elderly and disabled, food stamps, health benefits, resumes, job searches, etc. The cost to repair the building and replace the equipment is es mated to be $10,000. A Go Fund Me website has been set up on the CCC Website to help raise these funds. This link will take you to the CCC website: www.cccgbb-org.webs.com/ Once on the website you will see a link to the Go Fund Me site. Any dona on would be greatly appreciated. 9