February 10, 2019 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time A People Set Apart Established in 1973 St. Mark Catholic Church St. Mark Catholic Church 42021 La. Hwy. 621 ~ Gonzales, La. 70737 www.stmarkgonzales.org www.facebook.com/stmarkgonzales Parish Office Hours Monday Thursday 8:00 am 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am 12:00 pm Parish Phone: 225-647-8461 Parish Fax: 225-647-5125 Email: stmark@eatel.net Mass Schedule Saturday (Vigil) 4:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am, 9:30 am & 11:00 am Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8:30 am Tuesday 8:30 am Communion Service Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday Friday - Before Daily Mass Saturday - 3:00 3:30 pm or by appointment Sacrament of Baptism Baptisms are held the First Sunday of each month, following 11:00 a.m. Mass. Parents of infants and children under age 7 are to attend 1 Baptism Seminar. (If pregnant, attend as early as possible during the pregnancy.) Baptism Seminars are held on the Tuesday following the first Sunday of the month at 6:30 pm. *Baptism of children 7 years and older must go through the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults adapted for Children. Call Mary Kruse at 225-647-8461 Christian Burial Families should contact the parish office, as soon as possible, prior to making other funeral arrangements. Sacrament of Matrimony Couples need to contact the parish office six months prior to their planned wedding date. Emergency Assistance Food Pantry St. Mark Food Pantry is open Tuesdays and Friday 9:30 am to 11:30 am Call the Parish Office for details Prayer Line Request & Pastoral Care of the Sick: Contact the Parish Office 225-647-8461
Prayer & Worship (Year C) Saturday, February 9, 2019 4:00 p.m. Elvire & Joseph Lesage, Glen Dickson, M/M Eli Lambert, Emile & Wilma Medine, Nathan Bercegeay fly., Carolyn Bercegeay, M/M Lionel Gautreaux, Allen Bourgeois fly., Darren Loupe, Special Intention, Daniel Duplechin, and for our Parish Family (living and deceased). Sunday, February 10, 2019 8:00 a.m. For the People of St. Mark Parish 9:30 a.m. Ralph Daigle, Sr. 11:00 a.m. M/M Louis Rouillier Monday, February 11, 2019 8:30 p.m. Jeffrey McAlpine Tuesday, February 12, 2019 8:30 a.m. Communion Service Wednesday, February 13, 2019 8:30 a.m. Special Intentions, and for our Parish Family (living and deceased), Memorial Guild. Thursday, February 14, 2019 8:30 a.m. Jeffrey McAlpine Friday, February 15, 2019 8:30 a.m. Clifford Decoteau fly. Saturday, February 16, 2019 4:00 p.m. M/M Gerald J. Falgoust, Sr., Kirk Ducote, George Probst, Special Intention, Jackie R. Fellows, Holy Souls in Purgatory, Ancil & Erelene Otts, and for our Parish Family (living and deceased). Sunday, February 17, 2019 8:00 a.m. For the People of St. Mark Parish 9:30 a.m. Robert Henry 11:00 a.m. Curtis Decoteau SERVE THE POOR Be diligent in serving the poor. Love the poor, honor them as you would Christ himself. St. Louise de Marillac TODAY S READINGS First Reading Isaiah is called to be a messenger for the Lord and responds, Send me! (Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8) Psalm In the sight of the angels I will sing your praises, Lord (Psalm 138). Second Reading Paul reminds us of the gospel he preached through which we are saved, if we believe it (1 Corinthians 15:1-11 [3-8, 11]). Gospel Jesus directs Simon to take his boat into deep water for a miraculous catch of fish. (Luke 5:1-11). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: Gn 1:20 2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30; Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30 Friday: Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-4abc, 5-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday: Jer 17:5-8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20; Lk 6:17, 20-26 Memorials The Sanctuary Light will burn this week for: Cade Poma, Rosemary Parker, Nathan Bercegeay fly., Carolyn Bercegeay, Harry Cross Sr. fly., M/M Aubert Millet The Memorial Candle will burn at all Masses during the Month of February for: Jim Sanchez CHOOSING SIDES My great concern is not whether God is on our side; my great concern is to be on God s side. Abraham Lincoln GOD S SUMMONS Confronted with God s power and majesty, the first response of the prophet Isaiah was to acknowledge his sinfulness. Woe is me, I am doomed! For I am a man of unclean lips, he said aloud. Likewise, with his empty fishing nets dramatically filled at Jesus instruction, Peter fell to his knees and cried out, Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man. Next, Peter got up. He docked his boats then left to follow Jesus. Isaiah also had a dramatic change of heart. When he heard the Lord say, Whom shall I send? Who will go for us? Isaiah answered, Here I am, send me. We are summoned daily by the Risen Lord. We are reminded of the saving power of the gospel and know in our heart of hearts that, as St. Paul wrote, believing in anything else won t lead to anything. What will it take for you to move past your sinfulness? What will it take for you to get off your knees? What will it take for you to bring to dock what is unimportant and to accept your call to be God s messenger? Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.
Weekly Calendar February 9 February 16, 2019 Saturday, February 9 Sunday, February 10 Monday, February 11 Tuesday, February 12 3:00pm Reconciliation 4:00pm Vigil Mass Honor Marriage Mass & Reception C C C & 8:00am Mass C 9:30am Mass C 11:00am Mass C 12:00pm Primary Youth ACRM 6:00pm High School PSR ALL 8:30am Mass 7:00pm Healing Hearts Chap PAV 7:00am Men s Pray Grp ACRM 8:30am Communion Svc Chap 9:00am Blue Army FCCR 10:00am Senior Citizen Mtg FCCR 10:00am Pray & Play 6:00pm Adult Choir C 6:30pm Usher s Mtg ACRM Wednesday, February 13 Thursday, February 14 Friday, February 15 Saturday, February 16 8:30am Mass Chap 6:00pm RCIA ACRM 6:30pm Fair Mtg PAV 8:30am Mass 9:15am Ladies Altar Society 6:00pm Bible Study Chap 8:30am Mass Chap 9:00am 2nd Grade 1st Communion Prep Day 3:00pm Reconciliation 4:00pm Vigil Mass KC Quarterly Communion C C & C Chap ACRM PAV FCCR Church Chapel Fr. DeMaria Activity Center Fr. DeMaria Activity Center/Small Mtg Rm Pavilion Fr. Collins Conference Room ACTIVITY LOCATION KEY LIB PSR PO OC ALL Library (Fr. Waguespack Conference Center) Parish School of Religion Buildings Parish Office Off Campus All Buildings St. Mark Parish Mission ~ with Abbot Justin Brown March 18th, 19th, and 20th Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday ~ 7:00 p.m. nightly Make plans to attend Fiscal Year 2018 19: Stewardship of Treasure 31st Sunday, January 27, 2018 Building Fund Weekly Budget - /+ Offertory $ 9,017.21 $ 13,000.00 $ 3,982.79 Maintenance $ 2,418.00 $ 3,200.00 $ 782.00 Pop Coin $ 46.69 $ 46.69 Total $ 11,481.90 $ 16,200.00 $ 4,718.10 January 2019 Monthly Note Note: Including Renovations $ 12,083.00 $ 6,385.70 $ 5,697.30 Thank you for your generous stewardship contributions. -/+ The St. Mark Men s Club Lenten meal tickets will go on sale Saturday, February 23rd through Friday April 12th. Tickets can be purchased before and after weekend and daily masses, or in the parish office during the Lenten season. Tickets are $10.00 per plate. Date A special six-meal ticket packet will be available from February 23 through March 7 for $50.00. Ask for the RAINBOW PACKET during this 2 week special.proceeds Benefit the Seminarian Program Ticket Color Menu March 8th Orange Shrimp poboy, shoe string fries & dessert March 15th Cream Fish & shrimp dinner, potato salad & dessert March 22nd Yellow Shrimp & corn soup, coleslaw & dessert March 29th Blue Shrimp Fettuccine, salad & dessert April 5th Green Fish poboy, shoe string fries & dessert April 12th White Fish & Shrimp dinner, potato salad & dessert
St. Mark Position Opening Elementary PSR Principal & PSR Support Secretary Please contact Heather Melancon at the Parish office 225-647-8461 if you are interested or have any questions. Sunday, February 10, 2019 PSR Class All High School 6-8:30pm Activity Center The Senior Citizen s Ministry will have a Valentine and Mardi Gras Party On Thursday, February 28, 2019 10:00 a.m. Fr. DeMaria Activity Center There will be food, music, and games Please RSVP to Evelyn Rousseau at 225-647-5731 by Friday, February 22nd Wear your Mardi Gras beads and come join the fun. Fr. Rubin Reynolds will be hosting a pilgrimage Life Changing Journey In the Holy Land October 21 October 30, 2019 $ 3690.00 (from New Orleans) Package Price Includes: Roundtrip Airfare All nights accommodations in double luxury hotels Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily Nine days sightseeing in modern air conditioned travel bus English speaking government licensed Christian tour guide (Rami) Mass Daily For those interested, please call the parish office @ 225-647-8461 or you can pick up a registration form. (A few seats are still available)
MAY 10 TH, 11 TH, 12 TH Volunteer! Sign up for your favorite booth now. Contact Robin at bourquedr@eatel.net or call (225)715-1867 Donate! Soon we will be accepting Silent Auction and Fair Store items. Contact Vicki (225)910-3656 or Wendy (225)324-2972 with questions. Become a Sponsor! We have many different sponsorship levels to fit everyone: Mega Festival Sponsor: $5000 Band Sponsor: $2500 Platinum Sponsor: $1000 Gold Sponsor: $750 Silver Sponsor: $500 Bronze Sponsor: $350 Copper Sponsor: $150 Parishioner Sponsorship: (Contact Vicki for more information or stop by the parish office for a sponsorship form) Enter one of our Events: Tots & Toddlers Parade Super Sweet Competition Mini-Pot Competition Car & Motorcycle Show Talent Competition Jambalaya Cook-Off
Parish Contacts Parish Staff Pastor......Rev. Rubin Reynolds Deacon Assistant Dcn. Steven Gonzales Spiritual Director...Sammy Chestovich Director of Administration....Keith Beaucoudray Administrative Assistant.....Sandy Dardeau Administrative Assistant.....Sharon Lavigne Bookkeeper/Director MDO....Renae Schexnaydre Business Manager...Heather Melancon Director of Christian Formation...Mary Kruse Liturgical Coordinator......Cecile Haley Maintenance Supervisor......... Paul Braud Asst. Director MDO... Vicki Poché Lay Director.......Clay Stafford Lay Director.. Keith Beaucoudray Sacramental Preparation Baptisms Baptisms take place after 11 am Mass on the first Sunday of each month. Contact Mary Kruse at the parish office to sign up for a date and begin the preparation process. Confirmation Confirmation is celebrated for 11th graders in January. High School Parish School of Religion Classes begin in August. Marriage Please contact a priest at least 6 months before the wedding and before making any arrangements. Anointing of the Sick Upon request for the seriously ill, infirmed, and those undergoing major surgery. Please contact the parish office when someone is home bound or hospitalized and in need of the sacrament. Funerals Please contact a priest before making arrangements with the funeral home. Joining our Parish Welcome to St. Mark Parish! Anyone interested in joining the parish, please complete a Parish Registration form located in the main vestibule of the church or online at stmarkgonzales.org/ parishpublications and return it to the parish office. Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 10, 2019 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, Whom shall I send? Who will go for us? Here I am, I said, send me! Isaiah 6:8 MINISTRY CONTACT PHONE Administration Heather Melancon 225-450-9461 Adoration / Homebound Sharon Lavigne 225-450-9463 Adult Choir Tina Johnson 225-571-8035 Adult Confirmation & RCIA Donna Chestovich 225-938-0985 Adult Education/Bible Study Robin Richardson 225-324-9445 Altar Society Tonia Galatas 225-202-8616 Announcements Cecile Haley 504-256-3443 Art & Environment Charline LeBlanc 225-202-0802 Banquets Gail Ketchum 985-290-5858 Baptism & Seminar Mary Kruse 225-450-9466 Blue Army Marcell Woosley 225-644-7861 Boy Scouts Angela Poche 225-931-9472 Building & Maintenance Paul Braud 225-450-9464 Bulletin Editor Sandy Dardeau 225-647-8461 Charismatic Prayer Group Susan Duhon 504-442-0132 Childrens Church Lesley Frazier 225-788-1480 Consultant on Call Sammy Chestovich 225-772-2010 Emergency Asst/Food Pantry Parish Office 225-647-8461 EPIC Committee (Emergency Preparedness) Rebecca Parks 225-252-6567 Fair Committee Vicki Mahan 225-910-3656 Finance Committee Clay Stafford 225-571-8643 Funeral Meals Francis Hooper 225-644-5741/505-4329 Funeral Preparation Sandy Dardeau 225-647-8461 Healing Hearts Rhonda Porta 225-644-5339/571-2485 Jr. Youth (4 th 7 th grades) Dana Millet 225-402-8727 KC Ladies Aux Vickie Gautreau 225-229-3630 KC Officers & 1st Degree Tim Gautreau 225-313-9833 Marriage Preparations Sandy Dardeau 225-647-8461 Men s Club Keith Beaucoudray 225-241-6288 New Parishioner Registration Sandy Dardeau 225-647-8461 Pastoral Council Randy Malbrough 225-445-7721 Pray & Play Rebecca Parks 225-252-6567 Primary Youth (2 nd & 3 rd grades ) Cydney Gautreau 225-610-5098 Pro Life Dale/Judy Tureau 225-647-8101/715-9926 PSR & R.C.I.C Mary Kruse 225-450-9466 PSR Principal High School Pat Sanchez 225-644-0380/715-8383 PSR Principal Elem Flory Reynolds 225-744-3773/933-1925 Sacristan Mary Gaudin 225-975-3472/622-1062 Sewing for Charity Annette Lanoux 225-622-2147 Small Faith Group Vivian Villenurve 225-647-3434 Sr. Citizen Evelyn Rousseau 225-647-5731 Sr. Youth (8 th 12 th grades) Garrett Tregre 225-223-4848 Ushers Greg Brignac 225-324-7403/673-8130 Vacation Bible School Parish Office 225-647-8461 Young Adult Ministry Jared Chabarria 225-313-7386/715-2664 Bulletin Deadline ~ All bulletin notices must be received in the parish office at least 14 days before the bulletin date. Please contact Sandy Dardeau at 225-647-8461 to notify of your bulletin requests, and email your article to stmarkoff@eatel.net. If we do not receive bulletin announcements at least 10-14 days in advance, we cannot guarantee they will be published.
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