Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Closed Noon - 1:00PM (Lunch) Friar Priests: Fr. Richard Florek, OFM Conv. Pastor Fr. Samuel Zebron, OFM Conv. Parochial Vicar Fr. Germain Kopaczynski, OFM Conv. - Parochial Vicar Parish Secretaries: Mrs. Patty Gillis Schultz & Mrs. Bobbi Pruitt St. Mark Catholic Church 643 St. Mark Place Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-734-9330 Fax: 561-735-3463 www.stmarkboynton.com Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM & 5:45 PM Sunday: 8:00AM, 10:00AM & 12:00PM Spanish Mass Sunday: 4:00PM Daily Mass 8:00 AM & 5:00PM Morning Prayer 7:40 AM Evening Prayer 5:30 PM Confession Saturdays: 8:30 AM- 9:00AM & 3:00 PM - 3:45PM
Deacons: Mark Lizardi, Permanent Deacon Bryan Holtz, Transitional Deacon Bereavement Ministry & Ministry to the Sick: Sr. Mary Joan Millecan, OSF, Pastoral Minister (561) 735-3530 Parish Catechetical Leader/ Youth Minister: Ms. Margaret Garetano, PCL (561) 734-9330 Music Ministry: Dr. Ronald F. Albano, Director of Music Marriage: Contact the Parish Office at least four months in advance. Baptism : Contact Ms. Margaret Garetano 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. Faith Formation for Children & Teens: Please contact Ms. Margaret Garetano in the Parish Office 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 Father Richard in the Parish Office. 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 Every Tuesday at the 8:00 AM Mass Anniversary Celebrations in September If you are celebrating a wedding anniversary in September and would like to renew your vows Sunday, September 29, at the 12:00PM Mass please call the parish office to register your names, and we will prepare a certificate for you. 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. If you would like to sign up for the Vocation Chalice program, contact the Vocation Chalice program coordinator, Jeannie Taylor at 736-6435. 2 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 22, 2013 God... wills everyone to be saved and to come to knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:4 This weekend s second collection will help us make up the debit for the Diocesan Services Appeal Knights of Columbus St. Mark Council No. 12414 Grand Knight - Jerry Taylor 561-734-7940 Meetings Every First Thursday of the Month at 7:30PM in the School Cafeteria The St. Mark Council of Catholic Women meets the second Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM in the cafeteria. The next meeting will be held on October 12. New members are needed and always welcome. Feel free to come and try us out! Snowbirds who can't commit year-round are encouraged to join us whenever you can. For more information, call Maureen Fulop at 965-8935 or Marie Capasso at 737-3272. The Legion of Mary meets on Wednesday mornings after the 8:00AM Mass in the Pope John Paul room 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. For information please call Dorothy 561-876-5236. Women s Prayer Group The Women s Prayer Group calls the women of St. Mark parish who wish to deepen their relationship with the Lord and one another to prayerful discussions of scripture and Church teaching on a variety of themes. It seeks to support, befriend, and bond the women of the parish as they seek to integrate faith with their vocations as married, single and religious Catholic women of the twenty first century. The giving and receiving of spiritual support is the fruit of the women s gathering which takes place in the prayerful setting of our parish every third Friday evening of the month at 7:30PM in the Pope John Paul II Room. Please contact Joanne Bock at 561-752-5602 if you wish further information. Bible Study: Starting Tuesday September 24 th from 7PM to 8PM, we will meet in the Ministry Room of the Narthex at the entrance to the church. All are welcome, no prior Bible Study or knowledge is required. Any questions call Vic Coppola 561 736 7812.
Mary Dale Surnick Millie Oriti Debbie Kick Donato Romano Bartt Flynn Angela Fitzpatrick Jackie Gates Todd Edward Herbert Castor Logan Williams Michelle Braun Helen Coryer Andree Chardain Grace Zito Millie Santoro Virginia Santoro Viola Brothers Ben Feddeck Allison Pochebit George Baldino Geri Straus Frank Stanzone Baby Amelia Jean Cummins Jose Montenegro Ken Daube Jason Fesel Malcolm Woodstein Patricia Hedges LeRoy Coffee William Archer Sr. Leonard Bartek Vanessa Lord Alma Kountz Shenequa Holder David Murphy Susie Sandidge Reba Marshall Jackie Gates Mary Bull Donald Rubsam Theresa & Philip Verdichizzi Carolyn LaRocca Theresa LiPuma Joyce Hull Jane Griffin Kathleen Sugui Dorothy Gelling Thomas Cordovano Names are on the prayer list for approximately one month. Please call the Parish Office to add or delete a name form the list. We Will Say a Special Prayer for those men and women serving our Country - Especially: EMFR Michael D. Katte ENG/EE US Navy; Lt. Kenneth Doyle, USN; A1st C Michael Marshall, USAF; Staff Sgt. Anthony Sadolfo; AW/SW James Paino; Capt. David Liberti, USAF; Gy Sgt. Charles F. Heck IV, USMC; Warrant Officer, Stanley Masnica; 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); Cpt. Robert Carter US Army; 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; Damian Vaudo Specialist in the US Army, Ryan Bishop, Sgt. Joe Salesky, US Army; Col. Carol Zieres, Medical Reserve Army, Master Sgt. William M. Cook, Army Special Forces, Pfc. James M. Serafina, USM, Capt. David Lucas, Capt. Sean Lucas, Lt. Michael P. Sullivan, Lt. Bradley Gilliatt, Cpt. Kristian Kjesbu, T/Sgt. Brian Bautz USAF, Benjamin Rader USMC, Matthew Scott USMC; and Sr. Airman Sgt. Mario Aochoa. The Altar Flowers Are Donated by St. Mark Council Of Catholic Women ASS CHEDULE Saturday September 21st: 8:00 AM +Janet Pence by Agnes Fitzmaurice 25th Sunday In Ordinary Time 4:00 PM +Mary Nancy Caporale by Michael Caporale Jr. 5:45 PM +John Walder by his aunt, Joanne Croglio Sunday September 22nd: 8:00 AM All Parishioners & Benefactors of St. Mark Parish 10:00 AM +Flora E. Langan by Tom & Christine Langan 12:00 PM +William Hatton by John & Katherine Davies 4:00 PM Spanish Mass Monday September 23rd: 8:00 AM +Jon Passini by Joan Candy 5:00 PM +Michael Fitzmaurice by Agnes Fitzmaurice Tuesday September 24th: 8:00 AM +Elizabeth Leonhardt by the Leonhardt Family 5:00 PM +William Bucaria & daughter, Jacqueline by wife Joan & daughter Camille Wednesday September 25th: 8:00 AM +Marie Norys by Pat Quinn 5:00 PM +Jean Franczkiewicz by Eileen & Ed Schlechting Thursday September 26th: 8:00 AM +Marvin Konen by Betsy Bond 5:00 PM +Deceased Members of the Barny Family by Charlie Taylor Friday September 27th: 8:00 AM +Edward Brzezinski by Dorothy Brzezinski 5:00 PM +Rose Marie DiDonato by Elaine & Joe Messina Saturday September 28th: 8:00 AM +Dan Sullivan by Vincent McIntyre 26th Sunday In Ordinary Time 4:00 PM +Theresa Iannelli by Kathleen Harvey 5:45 PM +Melissa Dorsey by Rod & Judy Drumm Sunday September 29th: 8:00 AM All Parishioners & Benefactors of St. Mark Parish 10:00 AM +Florianne Bazinet by Huguette Conway 12:00 PM +Deceased Members of the Campasano & Sibula Families by the Shortley Family 4:00 PM Spanish Mass The Altar Bread & Wine For the week of September 21st - September 27th Is For All Our Intentions The Sanctuary Candle For the week of September 21st - September 27th In Memory of Dolores Erickman By Lucille Holloway Recent Deaths Our condolences are extended to the families of those who recently passed away. May the Lord bless them and keep them. May he turn his face toward them and give them peace. 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
A note from Father Richard: TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: For the next two Sundays, we hear about the prophet Amos and his denouncements of those in power who abuse the poor coupled with Jesus parables that focus on the perils of greed. The readings for the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time address the misconduct of those who are called to be good stewards. The prophet Amos emerged during Israel s classic period of prophecy, between the fall of the united Monarchy in 922 BC when the Promised Land was divided between the north and the south, and the return of the captives from Babylonian Exile in 538 BC. Over the course of these four centuries, the prophets revealed certain basic truths about the God of Israel: God alone is the only God of the universe; God calls his people to be faithful to the covenants that he established with their ancestors; God cares deeply about the poor and the socially marginalized. Many of Amos prophetic oracles were directed against the social elites living in the northern kingdom of Israel in the mideighth century BC and focused on God s concern for the poor and socially marginalized living there. As a poor shepherd from Tekoa in the southern kingdom of Judah, Amos certainly knew from direct experience the plight of the poor in ancient Israel. Conniving, unjust, irresponsible, underhanded, thieving, and untrustworthy all words that could apply to the steward in this weekend s Gospel. Yet in the parable, the master gives him credit for his enterprising attitude, because even as he was losing his job, he was managing to look out for himself. Jesus does not recommend this sort of behavior, but he does point out what a believer must contend with in this world. Remaining just and true in modern society is not always easy, but it is the calling we have received, and we must strive to do it with all our hearts. ST. MARK PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL: The nature and purpose of the council as stated in the Guidelines: The Parish Pastoral Council acts in a consultative capacity to the pastor, the pastoral staff, and the ministries serving the Parish. This includes all matters relating to, but limited to, liturgy, worship, education, finance, parish life, community service, and administrative affairs. Its members form a community of prayer, leadership, and service. Guided by the pastor, the members of the council work together to plan, coordinate, and evaluate the pastoral work of the parish. They seek to listen to the Holy Spirit in discerning what is best for the parish in light of the Gospel, the Church s teaching and the experience and needs of the parishioners and the surrounding community. The members of the Council are (in alphabetical order): Chai, Stanley (Chairperson); Decker, Carol Ann (Secretary); DiBattista, John; Eleshewich, Janet; Florek, Fr. Richard (Pastor); Kopaczynski, Fr. Germain (Parochial Vicar); Lizardi, Deacon Mark (Permanent Deacon); Millecan, Sr. Mary Joan; McTeague, Robert; Sebro, Lloyd; Smith, Marc; Solomon, Howard (Vice Chairman); Tringali, John; Vega Claudia; Zebron, Fr. Sam (Parochial Vicar). If any parishioner has a suggestion or a concern, please contact one of the members. RCIA: Classes will start at the end of September. If you know of anyone who would like to become Catholic or in need of Baptism, Reconciliation, Holy Communion, or Confirmation, please have them call the Parish Office. PARISH OFFICES: We have moved all the offices to the former school building. Therefore, all Parish business will be conducted at the new location. Thank you for your patience. PEOPLE ON CHURCH PROPERTY ASKING FOR MONEY: From time to time there are people in the church parking lot asking for money. They have good stories, sometimes some very sad stories. Some of the stories may be true and some may not. We would ask that you do not give them any money. Tell them to see one of the Friars we do have funds that can be used for this purpose. The outreach collection that we have a few times a year is for this purpose. Again, please do not give them any money. Some of these people are known to us, some go from parish to parish. Thank you. BLESSING OF ANIMALS: In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, we shall have the blessing of animals on Saturday, October 5 at 10:00 AM at the statue of St. Francis which is outside in front of the church. Bring your pets for a special blessing. 4
The 2014 Mass Book Will Open Thursday October 3rd. Please see next weekends bulletin for a request form. Mass requests for 2014 will not be taken before October 3rd, at 9:00AM. Please see Bobbi in the parish office on or after the 3rd. DAY: Tuesday, October 15th TIME: 11:00 AM Our Annual International Festival Will be held on October 27th 2013 1:00pm - 5:00pm $10 adults $5 children under 10yrs. (Under 5yrs Free) Tickets will be sold in the Parish Office & in the Narthex in October Prayer for Protection from Storms God our Father, Creator of the Universe and Lord over all creation, we humbly stand before you as your children in thanksgiving for your loving care and protection. We ask that you keep us safe from all hurricanes which may threaten us. Protect us from all fear and anxiety of storms and give us an ardent trust and hope in Your love and mercy. You alone have the power to command the sea, the wind and the rain. You alone bring peace, calm, and safety. Father, we thank you in advance, for you are our only Refuge. We ask this through Christ Your Son, Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. Mary, Queen of the Apostles, and Patroness of our Diocese, pray for us. $1,000 Winning Numbers St. Mark Raffle $1,000 September 11, 2013 5-5-6 No Winner 5 Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church, and they should pray over him and anoint with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven. Being anointed truly means encountering Jesus. It is the Good News of God s loving care for us here and now as we are, body and soul. Anointing benefits the whole person. It helps the person to overcome those obstacles to grace and salvation which are a direct result of illness. It gives us a way of coping with whatever problems we may have: spiritual, physical and/or psychological. As we receive this sacrament, our priests will anoint our forehead and hands with blessed oil using the beautiful and powerful words: MAY YOUR BLESSING COME UPON ALL WHO ARE ANOINTED WITH THIS OIL, THAT THEY MAY BE FREED FROM PAIN AND ILLNESS AND MADE WELL AGAIN IN BODY, MIND AND SOUL. Our Refreshment Committee will provide a delicious snack at the main entrance immediately after Mass
Please join us as we commemorate with Franciscan communities around the world The Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi Thursday, October 3, 2007 7:00 P.M. TRANSITUS refers to the death or passing to eternal life of St. Francis of Assisi. All are welcome to come and participate in the prayer service. Father Richard Pagano will be coming for a visit Saturday September 28th! Join us at the 4:00PM Mass as Father Pagano celebrates a Mass of Thanksgiving. The Birthline Walkathon at Emmanuel Church in Delray will be Saturday evening, October 5th, with Bishop Barbarito s Mass at 5:30PM followed by a walking rosary, light supper, music and singing. There are seats for those who cannot do the walking. Sign up today in the Narthex to walk and or to sponsor Sister Mary Joan or one of our Friars in this ongoing pledge competition! 6 Take the time to follow along with the Development of A BABY in the Womb from Conception to Birth!! Week 27: My nervous system is continuing to develop so I can breath and swallow better. It also helps keep my body the right temperature so I won t get too hot or too cold.