St. Mark Catholic Church (Parroquia de San Marcos) 643 St. Mark Place Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM Closed Noon - 1:00PM (Lunch) Daily Mass 8:00AM & 5:00PM 561-734-9330 Fax: 561-735-3463 Morning Prayer (Laudes) 7:40AM www.stmarkboynton.com Evening Prayer (Vesperas) 5:30PM 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 Tuesdays & Thursdays after the 8:00AM Mass and by appointment
Friar Priests: Fr. Dan G. Fink, OFM Conv. Pastor Fr. Germain Kopaczynski, OFM Conv. Parochial Vicar Fr. Richard Florek, OFM Conv. Parochial Vicar Fr. Gabriel Scasino, OFM Conv. Parochial Vicar Fr. Samuel Zebron, OFM Conv. Priest in Residence Novena to St. Anthony Every Tuesday after the 8:00AM Mass Basic Catholicism with Father Dan Wednesdays after the 8:00AM Mass in the Saint John Paul Room. Novena to St. Joseph Every Wednesday after the 8:00AM Mass 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 & Family Ministry: Mrs. Margaret Castor, PCL (561)734-9330 Deacons: Mark Lizardi & Lee Levenson Music Ministry: Dr. Ronald F. Albano, Director of Music Marriage: Contact the Parish Office at least four months in advance. 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. 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 out the form please mail or bring it to the Parish Office. THANK YOU! 2 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 We Will Say a Special Prayer for these men and women serving our country - Especially: LCDR David Moore, USN, MC; Pvt. Trey Castor, Army Ranger; Joshua Cappello, US Marines; 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.
Sharon White Brea Duval Fred Casey Liz DiCapuas Sam Kountz Kathy Severs Alfred Clougherty Lily Chapman Lucy Diaz June Maldon Sue O Neil Dick Conley Dennis McCabe Bart Iannetta Jr. Denise Caruso Patricia Kountz Catherine Kerrigan Lillian Bell Lucille Stack Agnes Buhalo William White Kay Brolley Dominick Ellis Cheyenne Prevatt Kim Ellis Dina Luongo Fr. Tom Flynn Theresa O Connor Todd Edward Mike Olivieri Marie Harned Louis Guido Danny Beecher David G Barbara Ferguson Wendy Merandi Jolanda Gora Tom Cappello John Corveleyne Trudie Dougherty Ileana Karen Cliffi 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 +Joseph R. Porcelli. May the Lord bless them and keep them. May he turn his face toward them and give them peace. Edgard Barajas Debbie Moldavan Christopher Josef Tina Licini Barbara O Shea Marianne McNulty Rosemarie Tancredi Rhoda Cappello Lily Chapman Josephine Iannetta Beatrice Conte Dr. Mark Brown Virginia Richardson Giovanna Franco Kerri Lempko Martin Klaiss Theresa O Connell Dante DePanicis Alice Rivera Marylou McWilliams Josephine & Dane The Altar Flowers For the week of September 24th-September 30th Are Donated by The St. Mark Council of Catholic Women The Altar Bread & Wine For the week of September 24th-September 30th Are In Memory of William Bucaria By His Wife & Daughter The Sanctuary Candle For the week of September 24th-September 30th 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. 3 Saturday/Sabado: September 24th BVM on Saturday 8:00 AM +Ray Calafell by the Slugocki Family 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass) 3:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 4:00 PM +Jennie & +Louis Longhitano by Janet & Bob Prainito 5:45 PM +Mary Anne O Donnell by Dorothy Barbaccia Sunday/Domingo: September 25th 8:00 AM All Parishioners of St. Mark Parish, Living & +Deceased 10:00 AM +Florianne Bazinet by Huguette Conway 12:00 PM +Gail Kammerer by the Weiland Family 4:00 PM Misa en Español Monday/Lunes : September 26th Saints Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs 8:00 AM +Guy DiBattista by Joe & Barbara Schenk 5:00 PM +Mary Gallagher by Pauline Dolan Tuesday/Martes : September 27th Memorial of St. Vincent de Paul, Priest 8:00 AM +Mary Gallagher by Bernadette Brosnahan 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass) 5:00 PM +Filomena L. Pereira by Maria Cardoso Wednesday/Miercoles: September 28th St. Wenceslaus, Martyr; Saint Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, Martyrs 8:00 AM +Cornelius Galvin by Mary Fuller 5:00 PM +Dorothy Rogan by Doris Schum Thursday/Jueves: September 29th Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Rafael, Archangels 8:00 AM +Deceased Members of the Campasano & +Sibula Familes by Bill & Beth Shortley 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass) 5:00 PM +Doris Carter-Rowe by Albert Iannuzzi Friday/Viernes: September 30th Memorial of St. Jerome, Priest, Doctor of the Church 8:00 AM +Nora Fuller by Mary Fuller 5:00 PM +Deceased Members of the Mazzella Family by Jim, Ann & Lois Saturday/Sabado: October 1st Memorial of St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Virgin, Doctor of the Church 8:00 AM +Dave & +Babe Roberts by Bill & Beth Shortley 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass) 3:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 4:00 PM +Rosemary Beiderbecke by Henry, Ann, & Fred 5:45 PM +Angelo Luongo by Christine Marzo Sunday/Domingo: October 2nd 8:00 AM All Parishioners of St. Mark Parish, Living & +Deceased 10:00 AM +Joseph Bruzzese by Mary Cucinotta & Daughter 12:00 PM +Alice M. Kennedy by John & Suzanne Malone 4:00 PM Misa en Español
Knights of Columbus Trinity Council No. 4839 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. Trinity 4839 Columbiettes are now meeting at St. Mark s in support of our brother Knights. We meet the First Thursday of the month at 6:30PM in the Madonna Room. We are a charitable group of Women serving God, Church and Community. New Members are welcome. For further information call Brenda Faulkner 561-495-6127 Starting Wednesday October 5th! 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 2:30PM - 3:30PM in the St. Anthony Room. Contact Sister Mary Joan (561-735-3530) or Sally Moore (561-215-8732) to register or for further information. Starting Thursday October 6th! Grief Support Group for those undergoing the loss of a loved one. You are cordially invited to be a part of our Bereavement Support Group; an informal gathering to find Support, Peace & Fellowship. Thursdays from 2:30PM - 3:30PM In The St. Anthony Room For more information and to register, please call Sister Mary Joan (561-735-3530) or Sally Moore (561-215-8732) 4 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. Centering Prayer (Christian Meditation) A method of prayer which prepares us to receive the gift of God s presence, traditionally called contemplative prayer. It consists of responding to the Spirit of Christ by consenting to God s presence within. If you are interested please call Bob Heffernan at 561-737 -9127 or 561-909-5085 for days and times. The St. Mark Council of Catholic Women meets on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM in the Parish Center Madonna Room. New members are always welcome. Please come and try us out! For more information, call Marge LaViola at 561-329-4667 or Robbin Holman 561-436-4251. Young Adults Meet The Second and Fourth Wednesday of Every Month 6:30pm - 7:30pm In the Parish Center Madonna Room! Call Sandi for more info! 561-908-1215 Ages 18-35 Come meet the Young Adults of your parish and share!
Continuing pastoral need: Yes, we continually have need for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to serve the patients at Bethesda Hospital. Would you please prayerfully consider serving the church in this privileged capacity? Consider: This involves about two/three hours of ministry only once or twice a month. The Diocese is offering an Extraordinary Minister Workshop at Ascension Parish, Boca Raton on Saturday OCTOBER 15th from 9:15am - 11:45am. This Workshop prepares for all facets of this Ministry: Altar, Homebound, Hospital, and those who minister in our various residences. Please contact Sister Mary Joan (561-735-3530) to make arrangements. Must be a Registered Parishioner The Banns of Marriage are being announced for: Paul Anthony Perez & Dawn Formica Maycol Jimenez Pascual & Maria Francisco Thank you for your generosity. Remember God can not be outdone in generosity. The Collection for September 18th was $8,618.00 5 The second collection is for Students of St. Mark Parish that attend Catholic Schools.
Sunday October 23rd, 2016 1:00PM - 4:00PM St. Mark Parish Center Public Welcome / Open Seating Featuring Matthew Farmer, Alicia Stafford and other members of The Old School Square Theatre $25 per person Cash Bar Raffles 50/50 drawing 1 for $5 3 for $10 7 for $20 Tickets on sale now in the Parish Office and will be on sale in the Narthex Sept. 24th thru Oct. 17th Please complete the information and tickets will be mailed/given to you prior to the event. $25 Per Ticket / Open Seating / Checks made to: St. Mark Parish Name: Name: Address: Phone#: Email: Menu - Select 1 Entrée & 1 Dessert per person Chicken Marsala Shrimp Scampi Cake Fruit Cup (Both served with Pasta)
Fall Boutique Vendor & Craft Show St. Mark Catholic Church ~ Parish Center ~ Indoor Event 643 St. Mark Place (NE 4th Ave.) ~ Boynton Beach, FL ~ 561-734-9330 Sunday November 20, 2016 9:00AM - 4:00PM ~ FREE EVENT 7 COACHING THE MATURE DRIVER, a 6-hour class designed for insurance reduction, is being offered on Tuesday, October 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the St. Anthony Room at St. Mark Church. $15 check payable to DOTS. Bring lunch and beverage. Information and registration, call Barbara Zengage, instructor, at 561-732-1416; cell 561-512-6407.
ST. MARK PARISH HALLOWEEN HOP SPOOKAMANIA CELEBRATION TIME IS HERE HOSTED BY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #4339 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2016 Parish Center 7:00 PM 11:00 PM $25.00 per person open bar included Dinner: Chicken, Fish, Beef Spooky Music 50 s, 60 s, & 70 s Rock n Roll Tickets available in the Narthex after all Masses the weekend of: 9/24 & 9/25 thru 10/22 & 10/23 Tickets also available in the Parish office Prizes for the Most Clever Costumes Save the Date for our Second Annual Trunk or Treat!! October 30th In the Church Parking Lot 5:30PM - 7:00PM Decorating starts at 4:30PM.