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 With God all things are possible 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
February 24, 2019 SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Saturday, February 23 Saint Polycarp 5:00 p.m. Arturo Smith Sunday, February 24 8:00 a.m. People of the Parish 10:15 a.m. Mark Bolus 12:30 p.m. Purgatorial Society Monday, February 25 8:30 a.m. Raffaele Cusello (1st Anniversary) Tuesday, February 26 8:30 a.m. Antonia Galli (1st Anniversary) Wednesday, February 27 8:30 a.m. Josephine Iacullo (Anniversary) Thursday, February 28 8:30 a.m. Fr. Joseph Quigley Friday, March 1 World Day of Prayer 8:30 a.m. Denise Naassana Saturday, March 2 8:30 a.m. Andrew D Angelo 5:00 p.m. Catherine Cinquemani Please join our Pro-Life group as we pray the Rosary after daily Mass. St. Margaret Mary Church Sunday, February 24 11:00 a.m. Girolama Pizzo Wednesday, February 27 9:00 a.m. Julie Chuchla (Birthday) Friday, March 1 9:00 a.m. James & Steven Swenson (Birthday Blessings) Sunday, March 3 11:00 a.m. Julia & Joseph Connell 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. The expectations and commandments of Jesus especially to love one s enemies made people suspicious about him and his early followers as well. Following Jesus, we should not be surprised if others think we also might be a bit unbalanced! Today s Readings: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 Psalm 103:8a 1 Corinthians 15:45-49 Luke 6:27-38 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, Catherine Guillamon, Joanne Newlin & Diane Camacho who is in need of a kidney donor 718-284-0704. Week of February 23 March 2 The Flowers at the Main Altar are offered in loving memory of Timothy Costanza Requested by Grandma Nina Pionegro PURGATORIAL SOCIETY Carl Messina Michael Scarpitta COME SPEND TIME WITH JESUS FIRST FRIDAY March 1 Holy Hour: after 9 am Mass at St. Margaret Mary EXPOSITION: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at St. Mark Gifts are available to honor a loved one, bread & wine, candles, lowers. Please call the rectory for details. There are open dates for Mass intentions at St. Mark: April 3, 4, 10, 11, 13, 17, 18, 25, 26, 29, 30
Pastor s Column February 23 24, 2019 Give, and gifts will be given to you For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you. Our Gospel reading this weekend is a continuation of Our Lord s Sermon on the Mount according to St. Luke. Jesus teachings are counter-cultural. His more benign sayings have made their way into our vocabulary as examples of the highest standards by which to live. For instance, there is the Golden Rule, Do to others as you would have them do to you. Others have become phrases that represent what most would consider to be going above and beyond, such as, To the person who strikes you on one cheek, offer the other one as well, and from the person who takes your cloak, do not withhold even your tunic, which in our everyday language have become, Turn the other cheek, and give someone the shirt off your back. Some are dismissed out of hand as impossible to follow even by many who would consider themselves to be good Catholics. Who in their right mind would love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, or give to everyone who asks of you, and from the one who takes what is yours not demand it back? The key to understanding this difficult teaching is that we are called to be like God. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Mercy is something which goes beyond justice and fairness. Mercy is giving someone what they need, not what they deserve. In St. Matthew s version of the Sermon on the Mount Jesus says, Be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect. And the perfection that Jesus is talking about is the perfection of love, which is holiness. Jesus is not talking about romantic love or familial love but rather that love which is an act of the will, to choose to want and to work for the good of the other, for the sake of the other, no strings attached. If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do the same. Instead we must be like God who is kind to the unjust and the wicked. Our Christian ethic is something positive. It does not consist in not doing things (all those thou shalt nots ), but in doing the right thing, and on doing the extra thing. Our Gospel passage ends with Jesus talking about the importance of giving. Give, and gifts will be given to you For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you. This weekend is Announcement Weekend for the 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal. Every Sunday throughout the Diocese of Brooklyn, in 186 parishes similar to St. Mark and St. Margaret Mary, the faithful come together to renew their relationship with the Lord. But 365 days out of the year, members of our diocesan family and our own parish family continue to answer God s call to love one another in ways that continuously respond to this renewal. Last year both St. Mark and St. Margaret Mary were among the top 10 parishes in the percentage of donations exceeding our respective goals, providing support to Catholic Education which benefits St. Mark Catholic Academy, to Faith Formation which benefits our Religious Education program, to Youth Ministry which enables our own Youth Ministry program, to Catholic Charities and Migration Services which supports our St. Vincent DePaul group and our Ukrainian and Russian language Masses, to Vocations for the formation of our future priests, Care for Retired Priests, and many other worthy endeavors. And the monies in excess of our goals come back to us directly to help pay for things like our new security cameras and votive candles and for greatly needed repairs. The theme for this year s Appeal is Faith and Good Works. As missionary disciples, we are encouraged to share our faith with the world by giving love and compassion. The Annual Catholic Appeal is the primary vehicle for raising the necessary funds that will allow our community to share our gifts with others. I hope that you will join me in continuing our tradition of grateful sacrifice by praying for and participating in the 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal. Fr. Bob
Sunday Collection: February 17, 2019 1st Collection: $3,611.00 2nd Collection: $960.00 Attendance: 536 Envelopes Returned: 130 St Margaret Mary Church 1st Collection: $354.00 2nd Collection: $0.00 Attendance: 27 Envelopes Returned: 8 Generations of Faith: # Donors Pledged Paid St. Mark 186 $626,587 $421,356 St. Margaret 22 $66,680 $45,397 Mary Annual Catholic Appeal 2018: THANK YOU!! St. Mark St. Margaret Mary Goal: $40,125 $2,354 Pledged: $79,211 $9,488 Received: $72,177 $8,913 The 2018 ACA is winding down. Please pay off your pledges! This week begins the 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal. We thank all who have participated with a gift to the 2018 Appeal and ask that everyone prayerfully consider making a gift to the 2019 Appeal. The work and services made possible through your donation to the Annual Catholic Appeal help people in Brooklyn and Queens in ways that no one parish can alone. Please remain assured that your gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal cannot be used in the settlement of abuse claims or for anything other than their intended purpose. We encourage all to watch the brief 2019 ACA Video online at: CFBQ.org/ACA Video Meets Thursday nights 7:00 in the Upper Room St. Mark Catholic Academy St. Marks welcomes our Ukrainian & Russian speaking parishioners at 19:00 (7:00 p.m.) Mass in Ukrainian - 1st Saturday of the Month Mass in Russian - 3rd Saturday of the Month Contact: Fr. Sergiy 718-569-9455 LAST CHANCE FOR RESERVATIONS!! PARISH MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2019 6:30 10:00 p.m. St. Mark Catholic Academy Auditorium Adults - $15.00 Children (ages 11-17) $10.00 Children (ages 3-10) $5.00 Plus bring a hot, cold or dessert dish for our pot luck buffet table. Tickets available at the Rectory. St. Mark Friendship Club For those 55 and older, we meet every Wednesday 1:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Please join us on March 19 for our St. Joseph Italian Feast at The Staaten. Contact: Anita Troise at 718-648-6488 Lenten Day of Reflection & Prayer Saturday, March 16th at St. Mark Catholic Academy Sponsored by the Friendship Club & Rosary Society Guest Speaker - Fr. Peter Purpura 8:45 Registration & Light Breakfast 9:30 Fr. Purpura Prayer to Strengthen our Lenten Journey 11:15 Lunch 12:15 Reflection time in church 12:45 Recitation of the Rosary & Opportunity for Confession 1:30 Celebration of the Eucharist Donation $20.00 Contact -Anita Troise 718-648-6499 ST. MARK CATHOLIC ACADEMY ANNUAL CARD PARTY 25TH SILVER ANNIVERSARY Saturday, March 23, 2019 Doors Open 11:00 a.m. Tickets are $25 which includes full lunch, desert & coffee available for purchase in the school. Contact: Michael Davis 347-574-1828
What the World Needs Now is Love Special congratulations to the members of the Academy s children choir and Teacher, Ms. Alicia Jones on their Valentine s Day performance at the St. Joachim and Anne Residence in Coney Island. Their songs centered on the Valentine s Day theme. At a recent assembly, four members of the Academy were honored for their years of service to St. Mark students: Ms. Marie Eppolito 39 years Ms. Patricia Daly 34 years Ms. Jane Kane 26 years Ms. Carol Donnelly 25 years Congratulations! The Academy s winter recess ends this Sunday. Classes resume on Monday, February 25th! ******************************************** REGISTRATION FOR 2019-20 IS NOW OPEN AT ST. MARK CATHOLIC ACADEMY Don t miss out on scholarship opportunities! Received a scholarship last year? Re-apply by March 29, 2019 First time scholarship applicant? Apply by April 29, 2019 www.futuresineducation.org To learn about the benefits of a Catholic education, please contact Principal Carol Donnelly at 718-332-9304 We re Saving a Seat for You! 2602 East 19th Street Brooklyn, NY 11235 smcaonthebay.org 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. Confirmation Retreat on March 30 Brooklyn Youth Day All candidates must attend. Permission slips must be turned in by end of February to your teacher. LENTEN ACTIVITIES Save the Dates: Friday, March 8 Vocation talk soup and bread to follow. Open to all ages. Friday, March 15 Friday, March 29 More information to follow. Confirmation Candidates When choosing a sponsor, remember they must be 16 years old and must have received the Sacrament of Confirmation. If you are having difficulty finding a sponsor, please contact Ms. Pino. There are people in the parish who would be honored to be a sponsor for you. A sponsor is someone who will guide you on your way as you prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation. NEXT MEETING: MARCH 1st 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 Upcoming Events - Youth Day at Bishop Ford High School March 30, 2019 Ages 11-18 Diocese of Brooklyn Bilingual Parent Retreat March 30, 2019 BACK AND BETTER! THE ST. MARK ROARING LION 50/50 RAFFLE Tickets are $100.00 each with a maximum of 300 tickets to be sold. 1st Prize Winner gets $5,000 with a chance to win up to $10,000 If ticket sales exceed 200, a second prize of up to $2,500 will be offered If ticket sales exceed 250, a third prize of up to $2,500 will be offered. Drawing will be held April 27, 2019 at the St. Mark Parish Picnic Contact the Rectory to reserve your tickets!