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
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. The Council of Catholic Women will resume in September. For more information, please call Maureen Fulop 561-965-8935. 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. 2 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 21, 2013 It is Christ whom we proclaim, admonishing everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. Colossians 1:28b This weekend s second collection is for St. Mark Outreach. 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 Wednesday at the 8:00 AM Mass Anniversary Celebrations in July If you are celebrating a wedding anniversary in July and would like to renew your vows Sunday, July 28th, 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. THE MEN S & WOMEN S Bible Study is on recess until the Fall. Please watch the bulletin for details on when we will resume. Thank you! Call Vic Coppola at 561-736-7812 if you have any questions. 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
Peter SanPaolo Peter Barbato Logan Williams Helen Coryer Lucy Manfredonia Debbie & Kate Slattery Nanette Whittington Roger Benett Malcolm Woodstein Todd Edward Rob Barry Lillian Gonzalez Robert J. Silva Grace Colloca Claire Cerrato Joan Archer Alma & Sam Kountz Allison Pochebit Leonard Bartek Molli Serrano Anne Simmons Jane Griffin Joyce Hull Padraig Breheny Viola Brothers Helen Salzman Edna Constance Mary MacDougall Denise Chamberlain David Murphy Donna Labadie Charles Rogan Jaime Zapata John Di Mare Lillian Bruzzese The Leuken Family Rita Desnoyers Darrin Mandy Fran & Maria Welch Donna Labadie Tom Holahan Bill Kaestner Alice Riviera Mary Dale Surnick Millie Oriti Debbie Kick Elaine Belliveau Donato Romano Witold Grygo Bartt Flynn 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, PFC John Corsi 3rd.USMC; Matthew Scott USMC; and Sr. Airman Sgt. Mario Aochoa. ASS CHEDULE Saturday July 20th: 8:00 AM +Val Mondesir by his Mother & Family 16th Sunday In Ordinary Time 4:00 PM +Mary Louise Bell by her sister, Dorothy 5:45 PM +Ryan Gill & David Endruschat by the Endruschat Family Sunday July 21st: 8:00 AM +Raymond Mayer by the Doherty Family 10:00 AM All Parishioners & Benefactors of St. Mark Parish 12:00 PM +Deceased Members of the Berry Family by Jim & Barb Berry 4:00 PM Spanish Mass Monday July 22nd: 8:00 AM +Thomas Colucci by Evelyn Burns 5:00 PM +Pino Plaza by Maria Gagliola Tuesday July 23rd: 8:00 AM +Mary Arendas by Bob & Chris Churey & Family 5:00 PM +Mary McCarthy by John & Mary Kehoe Wednesday July 24th: 8:00 AM +George Mysiuk by Lydia Mysiuk 5:00 PM +Ryan Gill by Ken & Donna Langer & Michael Katte Thursday July 25th: 8:00 AM +Marie Warren by her Children & Grandchildren 5:00 PM +Marie Warren by her Children & Grandchildren Friday July 26th: 8:00 AM +David M. Kennedy by Caroline Kennedy 5:00 PM +Joan Guyette by Fran Steele & Fern Trepanier Saturday July 27th: 8:00 AM +Catharine Nash by Peggy & Mike Burke 17th Sunday In Ordinary Time 4:00 PM +Robert Curtis by his Wife & Daughter 5:45 PM +Leon Treutle by Sarah & Benny Mignano Sunday July 28th: 8:00 AM +Anthony Cantelmi by the Taylor Family 10:00 AM All Parishioners & Benefactors of St. Mark Parish 12:00 PM +Peter Kerchinski by his daughter, Helen Fults 4:00 PM Spanish Mass The Altar Flowers Are Donated by St. Mark Council Of Catholic Women The Altar Bread & Wine For the week of July 20th - July 26th Is For All Our Intentions The Sanctuary Candle For the week of July 20th - July 26th Is In Memory of Ryan Gill Requested by John & Laura Kay 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 the altar flowers, bread & wine or the sanctuary candle for the week please come in to the Parish Office to make arrangements. 3
A note from Father Richard: SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: The readings for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time teach us the importance of hospitality. In the kind act of welcoming another into your home, one can often encounter the presence of the divine. The rivalry of Martha and Mary described in Saint Luke s Gospel has played out in a variety of ways over the centuries. The story is often cited as indicative of the tension between the active and contemplative life in the church. But there is more at work in the Gospel than a first glance might suggest. Hospitality is one of the great social mores in the Middle East. Jesus is in some ways overturning that convention, inviting us to not only consider what we do for someone, but also what the other person offers to us. When we meet the beggar, what does he teach us? THE MASS: It has gone by many names over the centuries: the Breaking of the Bread, the Eucharist, the Divine Liturgy, the Un-bloody Sacrifice, the Mystical Supper of the Lamb, and many more. Any title falls short of capturing what is the source and summit of Christian faith. And yet, every title contributes to deepening our entry into this greatest Mystery of our faith. The Mass: this simplest title most likely derives from the sending forth in Latin: Ite MISSA est ( Go forth, the Mass is ended ; or, more literally, Go, She (the Church) has been sent ). The Mass is our greatest prayer because it is the prayer of Christ in his Paschal Mystery, in his supreme response to the Father, which includes his own going forth to the right hand of God. The ritual that clothes the Mass both invites and disposes the baptized to join in Christ s response of offering, sacrifice, blessing and praise. From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops LITURGICAL YEAR: The liturgical year is made up of six seasons: Advent - four weeks of preparation before the celebration of Jesus' birth; Christmas Time - recalling the Nativity of Jesus Christ and his manifestation to the peoples of the world; Lent - a six-week period of penance before Easter; Sacred Paschal Triduum - the holiest "Three Days" of the Church's year, where the Christian people recall the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus; Easter Time - 50 days of joyful celebration of the Lord's resurrection from the dead and his sending forth of the Holy Spirit; Ordinary Time - divided into two sections (one span of 4-8 weeks after Christmas Time and another lasting about six months after Easter Time), wherein the faithful consider the fullness of Jesus' teachings and works among his people. The mystery of Christ, unfolded through the cycle of the year, calls us to live his mystery in our own lives. This call is best illustrated in the lives of Mary and the Saints, celebrated by the Church throughout the year. There is no tension between the mystery of Christ and the celebration of the saints, but rather a marvelous harmony. The Blessed Virgin Mary is joined by an inseparable bond to the saving work of her Son, and the feasts of all the Saints proclaim the wonderful works of Christ in his servants and offer the faithful fitting examples for their imitation. In the feasts of the Saints the Paschal Mystery of Christ is proclaimed and renewed. From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops SCHOOL BUILDINGS: We are in the process of moving the Parish Offices to the school buildings. We are now working on the phone and computer systems. We will keep you informed on when the move will take place. Next Sunday s second collection envelopes: for St. Mark School. We shall continue to have a collection for St. Mark School this collection will help St. Mark Parish Students who are attending other Catholic Schools. DIOCESAN SERVICES APPEAL: The DSA supports the many ministries in our Dioceses. Some of the areas that the DSA supports are: Catholic Charities, Catholic Education, Communication, Cultural Offices, Diaconate and Religious Formation, Family Life, Vocations and Priestly Life. Our goal this year is $126,500. We have raised $98,379.65. Please help us reach our goal. As we see the reports from the other Parishes of the Diocese, many have reached their goal or are very close. Help St. Mark reach its goal. 4
THE BLESSING OF OUR PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Since the beginning of this ministry in our parish about four years ago, our gifts of love have been given in times of great sorrow and loss, comforting recipients undergoing surgery and medical treatments, and wrapping them in a warm hug, giving them a sacred space in their turbulent lives. The recipient realizes she or he is not alone, but enfolded in the prayers and good intentions of the givers, who, in turn, are blessed by each shawl given away. Our ministers have created hundreds of prayer shawls to enrich the lives of our community. In the process the ministers experience a peaceful, prayerful, social interaction. We invite YOU to join this vibrant group... The members meet twice a month: on the second and fourth THURSDAYS from 1:00PM 3:00PM in our Pope John Paul Room. For further information contact Helen Fults (737-5723) Coordinator or Sister Mary Joan (735-3530) We also welcome monetary or yarn donations to support our outreach. Take the time to follow along with the Development of A BABY in the Womb from Conception to Birth!! Week 18 ~ I have eyelashes! And my vocal cords work now! If there was air in my mother s womb, she might hear me cry. We are now accepting registration for next Fall s Faith Formation Classes. Please contact Ms. Margaret Garetano in the Parish Office. Classes are already filling up so please don t wait! 561-734-9330 5
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