St. Mark Catholic Church 643 St. Mark Place Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM Closed Noon - 1:00PM (Lunch) 561-734-9330 Fax: 561-735-3463 Daily Mass 8:00AM & 5:00PM www.stmarkboynton.com Evening Prayer 5:30PM Morning Prayer 7:40AM Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 4:00PM & 5:45PM Sunday: 8:00AM, 10:00AM & 12:00PM Misa en Español: Domingo / Sunday: 4:00PM Confession Saturdays: 8:30AM- 9:00AM & 3:00PM - 3:45PM and by appointment
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 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 Deacons: Mark Lizardi & Jonathan Stephanz 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! Novena to St. Anthony Every Tuesday after the 8:00AM Mass Basic Catholicism with Father Dan Wednesdays after the 8:00AM Mass in the St. Anthony Room and 6:30PM in the Madonna Room (Cafeteria) First Friday Every First Friday of the Month After the 8:00AM Mass Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Quiet Time for Prayer 8:30AM - 7:00PM 7:00PM Holy Hour Benediction at 8:00PM Novena to St. Joseph Every Wednesday after the 8:00AM Mass Music Ministry: Dr. Ronald F. Albano, Director of Music Marriage: Contact the Parish Office at least four months in advance. 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. 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 We Will Say a Special Prayer for these men and women serving our country - Especially: Specialist Joshua Joseph Franklin, US Army; NDI (DSW) James R. Duffey; 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; 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; 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. Please let us know when your family members have returned home safely.
Liturgy Schedule Carol Gallagher James Gleason Jr. Lillian Grace Piasecki Shirley Zimmerman Gerald Morgan Ginette Lacey Leslie Lange June Mercadante Frank Self Joanne Lizardi Liz Shellman Ros Pinkston William Reap LeeAnn Ingram Christopher Josef Denise Pena John Ollweiler John Dimara Ina & Malcolm Woodstein Mastrofillipo Family Tina Licini Carol Rogers Kelly Hopkins Marianne McNulty Lillian Bell Lucille Stack William White Loretta McKenzie Agnes Buhalo Tom Cappello Danny Beecher Names are on the prayer list for approximately one month. Please call the Parish Office to add or delete a name from the list. Recent Deaths Our condolences are extended to the families of those who recently passed away especially, Kitty Crawford, Sr. Eugenia Calabrese, Ethel Fulop, Diane Niemczyk & Frances Gilbert. May the Lord bless them and keep them. May he turn his face toward them and give them peace. David G Pat Pomponio Al & Marie Corscadden Justin Brown Todd Edward Skin O Neal Dorothy Morrissey Rita Desnoyers Fern Trepanier Joyce Hull Alma Kountz Anthony McLelland Christine Langan Joan Kelly Ryan Clark The Altar Flowers For the week of November 7th-November 13th Are In Memory of Eileen Skocik by Her Husband, Emil The Altar Bread & Wine For the week of November 7th-November 13th Are For All Our Special Intentions The Sanctuary Candle For the week of November 7th-November 13th Is In Memory of Karen Baxter By Pat & Bob Biehl 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. 3 Saturday: November 7th Weekday; BVM 8:00 AM +Michael Clarke by Mary & Joe Lynch 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass) 3:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 PM +All Souls Novena 5:45 PM +Karen F. Drumm-Lombardi by Rod & Judy Drumm Sunday: November 8th 8:00 AM +All Souls Novena 10:00 AM +Thomas Isaacs by MaryAnn Isaacs 12:00 PM +Kathleen Curry by Dominick & Peggy Sharkey 4:00 PM Misa en Español All Parishioners of St. Mark Parish, Living & +Deceased Monday : November 9th Feast of The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 7:40 AM Morning Prayer 8:00 AM +Patrick J. Honan by John & Kathleen Jennings 5:00 PM +All Souls Novena 5:30 PM Evening Prayer Tuesday : November 10th Memorial of St. Leo the Great, Pope, Doctor of the Church 7:40 AM Morning Prayer 8:00 AM +All Souls Novena 5:00 PM +Leonard Corscadden by Al & Marie Corscadden 5:30 PM Evening Prayer Wednesday: November 11th Memorial of St. Martin of Tours, Bishop 9:00 AM +Deceased Members of the Gill Family by Liz & Bob Gill NO 5:00 PM MASS Thursday: November 12th Memorial of St. Josaphat, Bishop, Martyr 7:40 AM Morning Prayer 8:00 AM +Lillian Menk by her daughter, Wendy Sarkkinen 5:00 PM +Donald Slack by Eileen O Riordan 5:30 PM Evening Prayer Friday: November 13th Memorial of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin (USA) 7:40 AM Morning Prayer 8:00 AM +Dennis Singleton by Sterling Village 25 Cards 5:00 PM +P.J. Honan by Sterling Village 25 Cards 5:30 PM Evening Prayer Saturday: November 14th Memorial of St. Nicholas Tavelic, Priest, & His Companions, I Order, Martyrs 8:00 AM +Maureen Gallagher by John & Margaret Sullivan 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass) 3:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 PM +Natalie Marcon by Fred Marcon 5:45 PM +Joan & Ron McCann by Linda, Shawn, Nick & Lilly Sunday: November 15th 8:00 AM +Bernard Doherty by The Doherty Family 10:00 AM +Michael Harten by Tom & Peggy Grealish 12:00 PM +All Deceased St. Mark Parishioners & Franciscans by The Secular Franciscans 4:00 PM Misa en Español
Centering Prayer (Christian Meditation) Knights of Columbus St. Mark Council No. 12414 Men of the Parish - If you are looking for a way to give back for all the blessings Our Lord has given you, please consider joining the Knights of Columbus. As a Catholic men s organization, Knights do God s work by raising money for Parish programs and reaching out to support the needs of the parish and community. From our wheelchair drive to our Christmas Card sale and so much more, the Knights make a difference in people s lives here and all over the world. Please contact Grand Knight - Victor Coppola at 561-736-7812. Meetings are Every First Thursday of the Month at 7:00PM in the St. Francis Center. The St. Mark Council of Catholic Women meets the second Saturday of each month from September to May. Meetings are held from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon in the cafeteria. Membership is open to all women of the parish, and new members are always welcome. For more information, call Maureen Fulop at 704-8771 or Marge LaViola at 329-4667. We need to listen to God because it is not what we say but what He says to us and through us that matters. - Mother Teresa We will meet on Saturday November 14th in the St. Anthony Room after the 8:00am Mass. Bible Study All Parishioners and their guests are invited to join us on Tuesday evenings from 7:00PM 8:00PM now through Tuesday May 31 st, 2016. Meeting in the St. Clare Room of the St Francis Center. Please call Vic Coppola 561-736-7812 for additional information or answers to questions you have. A free will offering of $10.00 is requested for the study guides, if possible. 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 Family Caregivers ) You are invited to be an integral part of this ministry which meets Wednesdays from 2:00PM -3:30PM & Thursdays from 10:00AM - 11:30AM in the St. Clare Room. Contact Sister Mary Joan (561-735-3530) to register or for further information. 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!! Mark Your Calendar Semi-annual Anointing Mass Wednesday November 18th, 2015 11:00 AM Welcome to Our Visitors!! We would like you to know how much we appreciate and depend on your added support during your visit. For your convenience, envelopes are available in the Narthex. 4
I asked Father Dan if I could take over the FYI this weekend, and he was happy (almost too happy) to oblige! The pastor surely needs a break too! I write this note with great joy in my heart to share with you some things I have recently observed! It is the presence of Family & Young Adults! I have been the Faith Formation leader for 22 years now and recently have been trying with all my might to re-start a Youth Ministry. It is obvious a larger portion of our Parish Family are those of a retirement age. However it was still very important to me to build up the Youth Young Adults and thus the Families of our parish. What we also have to realize is that we as a Parish are indeed Family!! I recently met with a few Parishioners who expressed an interest to build up this Youth Ministry and as we sat over coffee and began to really talk - we all seemed to realize more than just the importance of Teen based activities, were family based activities welcoming to young and old alike. But for the younger couples with their hands full to be able to find and know there are others here that can go on to continue St. Mark parish long into the future. We had taken for granted all those child like events that the school had provided and lost sight of that when the school closed its doors three years ago. We spoke of trying a Trunk or Treat an easy event to bring in small children and letting those young parents and even some grandparents know we were ready to try something new! And I am happy to report it was a success!! You can see some highlights on page nine of the bulletin. The next adventure is raising the funds for the Youth/Young Adult Ministry and we came up with the Vendor Event that will be November 22 in the Parish Center. Tables have been sold to 40 vendors and the income from that will help kick off a new ministry. Please show your support by coming out that day and shopping and noticing/recognizing the teens that will be baking for you and helping around the event! We find that when the family is involved, the teens love doing service that much more. The third phase discussed, was to begin a Youth/Young Adult ministry welcoming Parishioners and/or want to be Parishioners ages 18-35. Married or Single, we will be hosting a social event on January 6th to begin this new Ministry. Soon you will hear talks about this ministry by Sandra Howard one of our lectors who is spearheading this committee. This is what our Pope talks about, I have seen it taking root and now growing! There have been reaffirmations indicating how important and desired it is to welcome our young families back into the church. There is an overwhelming desire by these families and Young Adults and I know St. Mark is just the place to make them feel at home. Won t you join me no matter what age you may be, in praying for and sharing in the joy and the events of this new beginning? Margaret Garetano-Castor - Faith Formation & Family Ministry Next week s 2nd collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) needs your help! Your contribution will help defend the human dignity of those in poverty by helping the individual help themselves. It helps by improving education, housing and makes a huge impact on communities nationwide. Please be generous. BANNS OF MARRIAGE Are Being Announced for: Scott Fisher & Melanie Hensley DSA report: We currently have $116,194.53 collected and in pledges toward or Goal of $130,000.00. This leaves us with $13,805.47 still due. Please contribute to the Diocesan Services Appeal if you have not done so already. If your child is interested in being an Altar Server, please register with the Parish Office to be notified of training. Father Dan will be offering a training session in the near future. The collection for November 1st was $13,381.01 Thank you for your generosity. Remember God can not be outdone in generosity. 5 The second collection this weekend is for The Poor Clare Nuns.
Fall Boutique Vendor & Craft Show St. Mark Catholic Church ~ Parish Center 643 St. Mark Place ~ Boynton Beach, FL ~ 561-734-9330 Sunday November 22, 2015 9:00AM - 2:00PM Free Tote Bag to the First 100 Shoppers!! Who needs the Mall!! This is the place to do your Christmas Shopping all under one roof! From Kids Gifts - To Candles - Christmas Shirts - Wood Carved Home Decor Avon ~ Pampered Chef ~ Tastefully Simple ~ Mary K Tupperware ~ Origami Owl ~ Scentsy ~ Perfectly Posh Wreaths - Purses - Jewelry - Hand painted Ornaments - Wine Glasses 31 ~ Pink Zebra ~ Salt Water Jewelry ~ Angels and so much more. Dye Tastic Kid Activity Outside the Parish Center. Each Child Can Tie Dye their own shirt. $10 Youth Ministry Bake Sale / Snack Bar ~ Free Coffee Free Admission & a chance for a Door Prize Rummage Sale Outside on Patio for Pastoral Ministry Contact Sister Mary Joan if you have items to donate 561-735-3530 6
The St. Mark Council of Catholic Women meets the second Saturday of each month at 10:00 am in the Madonna Room (previously the cafeteria.) The next meeting will be held on November 14. New members are always welcome. Snowbirds who can't commit year-round are encouraged to join us whenever you can. For more information, call Maureen Fulop at 704-8771 or Marge LaViola at 329-4667. Reminders for the next meeting include: *CCW Bake Sale: Sat/Sun, Nov 14-15. Bring baked goods to meeting or to church EM room. Volunteer to help set up and sell call Marie Capasso 737-3272. Men s Retreat: Men, would you like to focus your life and relationships on God s plan for you? Would you like to direct your life using the guidance God provides? If you answered yes to either of these questions then we hope you will join us on Friday evening January 22, until Noon Sunday January 24, 2015 at Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center, located just south of PGA Blvd and Federal Hwy. in North Palm Beach. We begin on Friday evening January 22. Check-in is 5:00 PM to 7:45 PM. Buffet supper served from 6 to 7:45 PM. Passionist Priests will begin the program at 8 PM. Give yourself the gift of a retreat. Invite a family member, ask a friend. This is the moment- the opportunityto be renewed - to come and rest in God s love. The facility is very comfortable and the food is ample and good. Most importantly, the opportunity to give God some dedicated time and attention and renew your spirit is priceless! The registration fee of $50 is due at the time you submit your application. A free will offering can be made for the difference between the $50, and the total cost of the retreat $190, or $140, at your discretion. For further information or to have any of your questions answered please call John Doherty 561-249 -9609 or Vic Coppola at 561-736-7812. Sign up forms will be available in the Narthex. 7
SAVE THE DATE Week 33: I used to swim and do somersaults in here, but I can t anymore. I'm too big!! I weigh four and a half pounds and I am 18 inches long! St. Mark Catholic Church Annual Christmas Party Quail Ridge ~ 3715 Golf Road Boynton Beach Friday, December 11th, 2015 6:00PM - 9:30PM $45 per person A Beautiful Hand Made Doll House was donated to us by Nicholas & Joan Torelli It may be viewed in the Narthex after Mass & will be raffled on December 11, 2015 Get your raffle tickets now in The Narthex after Mass or in the Parish Office during office hours. 1 Ticket for $2 ~ 3 Tickets for $5 ~ 7 Tickets for $10 Tickets on Sale this Weekend in the Narthex and during the week in the parish office. As we are approaching the Thanksgiving Holiday, the Community Caring Center would like to once again invite all of the Churches and congregations to come together and provide a Thanksgiving Basket for families in need. St. Mark s Parish has been asked to donate canned yams. Donations are needed no later than Sunday November 15th. Please place your canned goods in the boxes marked in the Narthex. COACHING THE MATURE DRIVER, a 6-hour course developed for insurance reduction, is being offered in the St. Anthony Room on Thursday, December 3rd, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. $15 check payable to DOTS. Bring your lunch and beverage. Information and registration, call Barbara Zengage, instructor, at 561-732- 1416; cell 561-512- 6407.
What a wonderful success!! Saint Mark Parish had its First Ever Trunk or Treat last Friday the 30th!! If you missed it this year we hope to double in size next year THANK YOU to all the parishioners and families that made it such a big success!! 9