St. Mark Church 2609 East 19th Street Brooklyn, New York 11235 Mass Schedule: Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday: 8:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Family Mass 12:30 p.m. Weekdays: 8:30 a.m. Holy Days: 7:30 p.m. Vigil Mass 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. St. Margaret Mary Church Ocean Ave. & Oriental Blvd. Manhattan Beach, New York Mass Schedule: Sunday: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. Email: stmarkbrooklyn@gmail.com Website: www.stmarkbrooklyn.org Phone: 718-891-3100 Fax: 718-891-9677 ST. MARK ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Pastor: Very Rev. Robert V. Mucci Parochial Vicar: Rev. Michael Panicali Deacon: Rev. Mr. Paul Morin Devotions: Miraculous Medal Novena every Wednesday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass Litany of the Sacred Heart every First Friday 8:20 a.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every First Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Baptism: Fourth Sunday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Required Baptism classes take place on the third Sunday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the Rectory Conference Room. Call the Rectory during office hours to make an appointment with a priest two (2) months prior to the Baptism. Marriage: Please make arrangements by calling the Rectory at least 6 months in advance. Please log on to www.bqonlineformation.org/precana for complete information about marriage preparation in the diocese, according to diocesan regulations. Anointing of the Sick: First Saturday of the month at the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Confessions: Saturdays, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointment to see a Priest: If you desire an appointment to meet with a priest, please call the parish office. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Parochial Vicar: Rev. Sergiy Emanuel In Residence: Rev. Joseph P. Quigley In Residence: Rev. Joseph Zwosta Parish Office: 718-891-3100 Ms. Jacqueline Biagioni Ms. Teresa Zwosta, Ms. Maureen Aoun St. Mark School: 718-332-9304 Mrs. Carol Donnelly, Principal Mrs. Lori Ryan, Secretary St. Mark Religious Education: 718-769-6311 Ms. Jo Ann Pino Youth Ministry Coordinator: 347-574-1828 Mr. Michael Davis Sports Program Director: 347-401-4288 Mr. Wayne Walker St. Mark Choir: 646-319-0897 Mr. Jim Trainor, Director of Music St. Vincent De Paul Group: 718-891-0443 Mr. Tom Scalese, President Ms. Jean Hogan, Vice President Homebound Ministry: 718-332-2663 Ms. Maureen Genoversa, Coordinator Ministers of Hospitality: 718-891-3100 Mr. Tom Scalese Extraordinary Ministers: 718-769-4514 Mrs. Geraldine Kubat, Coordinator Lectors: 718-743-5338 Ms. Stephanie Rizzo, Coordinator Rosary Society: Ms. Kathy Fackovec, President 917-517-4260 Ms. Marie Sommer, Vice President 718-743-0977 Friendship Club: Ms. Anita Troise, President 718-648-6488 Ms. Josephine Bonnano, Vice President 718-934-2650 With God all things are possible
DECEMBER 2, 2018 First Sunday of advent St. Mark Church Saturday, December 1 5:00 p.m. Mary Kruzykowski Sunday, December 2 8:00 a.m. The People of the Parish 10:15 a.m. Frances Cararo 12:30 p.m. Jhordan Caballero Monday, December 3 St. Francis Xavier 8:30 a.m. James Jelenek Tuesday, December 4 St. John Damascene 8:30 a.m. Antonia Galli (Birthday) Wednesday, December 5 8:30 a.m. Deceased Members of the Regina Family Thursday, December 6 8:30 a.m. Teresa Cafaro (Anniversary) Friday, December 7 St. Ambrose 8:30 a.m. Fr. Robert Mucci 7:30 p.m. Michael Lukacs Saturday, December 8 The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 a.m. Peter V. Warren (Birthday) 10:00 a.m. Liz Ward 5:00 p.m. Joseph & Maryanna Kruzykowski Please join our Pro-Life group as we pray the Rosary after daily Mass. St. Margaret Mary Church Sunday, December 2 11:00 a.m. John R. Vaskis (Birthday) Wednesday, December 5 9:00 a.m. Living & Deceased Members of the Cione & Chille Families Friday, December 7 9:00 a.m. Helen Franznick Sunday, December 9 11:00 a.m. Ronald Danner (Birthday) Miraculous Medal Novena Wednesday after the 9:00 AM Mass Homebound in Manhattan Beach: If you or someone you know would like to have a Eucharistic Minister visit and administer Holy Communion; please call Gilda at 718-769-1312. Also, please advise Gilda of any sick parishioner who wishes to be included in the Prayer of the Faithful at Sunday Mass. Though the followers of Jesus were told at his ascension not to stare uselessly up at the sky, faithful disciples will keep focused with their hearts on the power of heaven for guidance and comfort. Today s Readings: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalm 25:1b 1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2 Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 Please pray for the sick: Jack Shanker, Tina Cook, Daniel Paluszek, Jimmy Grillo, Lisa Lovbosco, Laura Durant, Hope Schwartz, Al Comodo, Georgette Scalese, Steven Lentini, Marie Giannotti, Carissa D Alba, Kimberly Palmo, Alfred DeMola, Walter Brady, Catherine Staren, Jennifer Costa, Romilda Zambelli, John Angelo Buccheri, Raymond Fazio, Mark Aragona, Olivia LaSpina, Saul Godinez, Maria Calise, Rachel Marin, Linda DeFrancesco, Joseph John Buccheri, Sally Frances Buccheri, Barbara Harris, Kathleen Marshall, Sal Comodo, Tony Inferrara, Lisa Montalto, Andrea Montalto, Christopher Walker, Alfred DiGrazia & Diane Camacho who is in need of a kidney donor: 718-284-0704. Week of December 1 December 8 The Bread & Wine are offered in loving memory of Sammarco Family COME SPEND TIME WITH JESUS FIRST FRIDAY December 7 Holy Hour: after 9 am Mass at St. Margaret Mary EXPOSITION: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at St. Mark Today we light the first purple candle of the Advent wreath. It is called The Prophecy Candle or Candle of Hope. We have hope because God is faithful and will keep the promises made to us. Our hope comes from God. Gifts are available to honor a loved one, bread & wine, candles, flowers. Please call the rectory for details. There are open dates for Mass intentions at St. Mark: January 19, 24, 25, 28, 30, 31
Pastor s Column December 1 2, 2018 They will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. With the invention of the GPS, reading a paper road map, the kind you used to be able to pick up at gas stations or order through Triple A, is becoming a lost art. These days people don t even want directions, preferring instead a street address they can plug into their smart phone or computer. Like telling time by the hands of a clock or dialing a number on a rotary phone, preparing for a trip using a map has been relegated to the scrap heap of history. To plan a journey using a roadmap, you would first have to find your intended destination, and then trace back your route to your starting point knowing the different symbols for US Interstates, State Highways, and local roads, and taking note of the towns along the way where you might have to stop to refuel, have a meal, use the bathroom, or rest during your trip. The GPS works in much the same way, all be it automatically, using satellites to determine location and computer algorithms with real time data to find the shortest, quickest, or least expensive options. When I enter an address into my car s GPS, it first finds that point and works backwards to connect it to wherever my vehicle currently happens to be. This weekend we begin a new liturgical year with the First Sunday of Advent. Our Old Testament reading from the Book of the Prophet Jeremiah hints at the birth of Our Savior which we are preparing to celebrate by proclaiming the prophecy: The days are coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and Judah. In those days, in that time, I will raise up for David a just shoot; he shall do what is right and just in the land. Our Gospel, however, focuses not on that event from the past we are getting ready to celebrate, but rather points to the future towards which all of human history is heading, the end of the world and the Second Coming of Jesus. Amid some scary signs Jesus says, People will die of fright in anticipation of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. But when these signs begin to happen, stand erect and raise your heads because your redemption is at hand. As we begin our Advent journey, we too should keep our focus on our final destination, our eternal happiness to be with God face to face one day in heaven, and not allow ourselves to get overly distracted by the busyness and anxiety of this time of year. We have as our roadmap our deposit of faith contained in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition, safeguarded by our Bishops through their Apostolic Succession over the centuries. We also have within us a built in GPS, the gift of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us and leads us and guides towards our heavenly goal. If we need to ask directions, rest or refuel, we have the Sacraments, most notably Confirmation to affirm our route and the Eucharist to nourish and strengthen us along the way. And if we make a wrong turn and find ourselves lost because of our sins, we have the Sacrament of Reconciliation to help us recalculate and get back on the right path. Like any trip by car, there can be many dangers along our spiritual journey. We must listen to Jesus who tells us, Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man. Safe travels this Advent, and speaking of journeys, please be sure to join us next Sunday, December 9 th at 4:00 PM for our Journey to the Inn and Tree Lighting as we Light the Bay for Christmas. Fr. Bob
Sunday Collection: November 25, 2018 St. Mark Church 1st Collection: $3,072.00 2nd Collection: $394.00 Attendance: 436 Envelopes Returned: 133 St Margaret Mary Church 1st Collection: $272.00 2nd Collection: $77.00 Attendance: 35 Envelopes Returned: 10 Generations of Faith: # Donors Pledged Paid St. Mark 171 $627,147 $368,647 St. Margaret 17 $69,530 $36,209 Mary Final Annual Catholic Appeal 2017: THANK YOU! St. Mark St. Margaret Mary Goal: $40,125 $2,354 Received: $55,040 $6,655 Annual Catholic Appeal 2018: THANK YOU!! Goal: $40,125 $2,354 Pledged: $76,158 $9,438 Received: $61,510 $8,863 NEXT MEETING: DECEMBER 7 6:30 9:00 p.m. Meet In the Lion s Den Ages 11-18 Welcome Contact Michael Davis 347-574-1828 Adult Volunteers 18+ Needed Meets Thursday nights 7:00 in the Upper Room St. Mark Catholic Academy ADVENT PRAYER SERVICE WITH DEACON PAUL WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE CHURCH ALL OUR LITURGICAL MINISTERS ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. Our Annual Christmas Dinner will be held on December 10th at 7:00 p.m. at Gargiulos. The cost is $55. For reservations, please call Kathy Fackovec 917-517-4260 Marie Sommer 718-743-0977 Please join us for fine food, great music and a fabulous time with friends. FRIENDSHIP CLUB CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON Wednesday, December 19th From 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. @ Anthony s Place For Further Information Please contact Anita Troise @ 718-648-6488 Vigil Mass: Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Masses Dec. 8 at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Blue Lights for Our Lady Will be placed around the outdoor shrine as part of Light the Bay for Christmas Donation is $10.00 per name, which will be listed In the bulletin the week after Christmas. Call the rectory for details. COME CELEBRATE THE JOURNEY TO THE INN AT ST. MARK CHURCH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9TH AT 4:00 P.M. FOLLOWED BY THE OUTDOOR CEREMONY LIGHT THE BAY FOR CHRISTMAS BLESSING OF THE TREES, MUSIC, LIGHT SHOW, HOT CHOCOLATE & MORE ADULT & CHILDREN VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PAGEANT. PLEASE CONTACT THE RECTORY OFFICE. St. Mark Roman Catholic Church Presents A Christmas Concert Featuring Director of Music & Baritone, Jim Trainor December 19, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Light refreshments to follow Congratulations to the winner of the St. Margaret Mary Thanksgiving basket: Fidas Valera Thank you to all who participated. God Bless You! St. Marks welcomes our Ukrainian & Russian speaking parishioners at 19:00 (7:00 p.m.) Mass in Ukrainian 1st Sunday of the Month Mass in Russian 3rd Sunday of the Month Fr. Sergiy 718-569-9455
Congratulations to the November Students of the Month. These students have been chosen because they have been caring to their fellow man and have shown generosity for those in need: Nursery A: Mark Kahuwati Nursery B: Diana Cicerello Pre-K A: Justin Nicolas; Pre-K B: Jordan Yeung Pre-K C: Payton Imarhiagbe Kindergarten A: Davir Adeem Kindergarten B: Andrew Galperin Grade 1: Rosalia Waterman Grade 2: Gianna Cuesta Grade 3: Maleah Williams Grade 4: Alexander Gomez Grade 5: Talia Brown Grade 6: Ani Hovhannisyan Grade 7: Brikena Kukaj Grade 8: Gabriella Rukaj This weekend our Home Academy Association is holding the Annual Christmas Fair. We hope you have a chance to shop with us. Save the Date: Thursday, December 20th is our Christmas Show. Please try to join us. Tickets are $5.00 each. Please call Mrs. Ryan, School Secretary for more info. 718-332-9304. CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE Sat. Dec. 1st: 9 a.m. 6 p.m. & Sun. Dec. 2nd: 9 a.m. 5 p.m. THE GOLD RUSH St. Mark Catholic Church will be hosting a Cash for Gold & Silver Event at our Christmas Boutique on Dec. 1 & 2 at St. Mark Catholic Academy. The gold buyers will test your gold and silver and determine its value. You will be paid in cash based on that days market value of the precious metal you are selling. While you the customer are being paid full price, the gold buyers give 50% of their profits to the church. Please spread the word to your family and friends. Office of Faith Formation 718-769-6311 religiouseducation1@verizon.net Sun. 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Mon. 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Wed., Thurs. 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Advent begins December 2. Advent is a time to slow down and give of ourselves and be present to others. To prepare not only our homes for Christmas, but to prepare our hearts to encounter Jesus. ****************************************** Calling all Angels, Shepherds & Kings! All children of St. Mark Parish, Religious Education & Academy are invited to participate in the portrayal of the Christmas Living Gospel at the Christmas Eve Family Mass on Monday, December 24 at 4:30 p.m. Please return the flyer either to your teacher or Ms. Pino by December 21. Practice will be in the church on Saturday, December 22 at 1:00 p.m. For further information, see the flyer or call Ms. Pino at 718-769-6311. **********THE GIVING TREE********** It is that time of year again! Once again we will be helping less fortunate children & adults during Christmas. The Advent Giving Trees will be displayed in the church beginning Sat., Nov. 24 through Sun., Dec. 16. The tags are prepared by some of our candidates preparing for Confirmation and St. Vincent de Paul members. PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON THE TAG AND TAPE THE TAG SECURELY TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE GIFT. Your gifts will benefit the following: 1. Sisters of Life who serve and house pregnant women and their families. At Christmas we celebrate the gift of the Christ Child and every birth of a child is a renewal of this greatest gift. 2. Hour Children has been home to over 1500 mothers and children who have successfully transitioned form prison to their new life. 3. St. Mark s St. Vincent DePaul Society who help clothe and feed the needy of our parish community. 4. Catholic Charities who help all needy. We are very grateful for all that our parishioners do. Let us make this another joyous Christmas for others in need. God Bless Your Giving Heart! If there is anyone in the parish community who speaks Urdu, please contact either Fr. Mike or Ms. Pino. ADULT CONFIRMATION: If you, or if you know someone who has never completed his/her Sacrament of Confirmation. Please contact Ms. Pino at 718-769-6311 to register. In order to be a Sponsor you must have received your Confirmation. PARISH SERVICE HOURS FOR CONFIRMATION: Please contact Mr. Davis or Ms. Pino for information. Must sign up with Ms. Pino.