St. Mark Catholic Church 643 St. Mark Place ~ Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-734-9330 ~ Fax: 561-735-3463 www.stmarkboynton.com
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/ Youth Minister: Mrs. Margaret Castor, PCL (561)734-9330 Music Ministry: Dr. Ronald F. Albano, Director of Music Marriage: Contact the Parish Office at least four months in advance. Friar Priests: Fr. Dan G. Fink, OFM Conv. Pastor Fr. Germain Kopaczynski, OFM Conv. Parochial Vicar Fr. Richard Florek, OFM Conv. Parochial Vicar Fr. Samuel Zebron, OFM Conv. Priest in Residence Deacon: Mark Lizardi 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. Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM Closed Noon - 1:00PM (Lunch) Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 4:00PM & 5:45PM Sunday: 8:00AM, 10:00AM & 12:00PM Misa en Español: Domingo / Sunday: 4:00PM Daily Mass 8:00AM & 5:00PM Morning Prayer 7:40AM Evening Prayer 5:30PM Confession Saturdays: 8:30AM- 9:00AM & 3:00PM - 3:45PM and by appointment Vocation Chalice 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. Perpetual Novena to St. Anthony Every Tuesday after the 8:00AM Mass Perpetual Novena to St. Joseph Every Wednesday after the 8:00AM Mass 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 the form out please mail or bring it to the Parish Office. THANK YOU! 2 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 Parish Holy Hour for LIFE Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month 11:00AM Noon in the Chapel. Bring your Rosary Beads
MaryAnn Shortley Peggy Grealish Eileen Barrett Dale Surnick Todd Edward Logan Williams Fran & Maria Welsh Dorothy Morrissey Rita Desnoyers Richard Marini Theresa O Connor Regina Kelly Alessandro Armento Scarlett Mae Duffey Al Corscadden Angelo Luongo Bill Rau Janet Prainito Tina DiMare Alma Kountz Jonathan Dougman Danny Beecher Carmela & Joe SantaLucia The Mastrofilippo Family Anthony Mignano Fern Trepanier Dave Schweihofer Mary Theibert Peter Aldridge Leslie Lange Candy Pridauka Christopher Josef Russ Forster Cherayne Sebro Marie Danielle LeBlanc Tom Cappello Marianne McNulty Kelly Hopkins Andre Rivera Ivana Rivera Diane Kirski Lillian Grace Piasecki Harry Olsen Names are on the prayer list for approximately one month. Please call the Parish Office to add or delete a name from the list. We Will Say a Special Prayer for these men and women serving our country - Especially: 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; Staff Sgt. Anthony Sadolfo; 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; Ranger/Special Forces Lt. Godney Pulin; Christopher Lester US Army; and Damian Vaudo, Specialist in the US Army. The Altar Flowers For the week of June 27th July 3rd Are In Memory of Pietro Montagano By His Friend, Jorge Zilveti The Altar Bread & Wine For the week of June 27th July 3rd Are For All Our Special Intentions The Sanctuary Candle For the week of June 27th July 3rd Is In Memory of Gaetano Lograsso By Elsie & Sandy 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. Recent Deaths Our condolences are extended to the families of those who recently passed away. Especially +Maria Giordano & +Fr. Henry Ferrazoli. May the Lord bless them and keep them. May he turn his face toward them and give them peace. Liturgy Schedule Saturday: June 27th Ordinary Time St. Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop, Doctor of the Church; Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday 8:00 AM +Bill Haigh by The DiBattista & Callaway Families 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation 3:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 PM +William LaVorgna by Leisureville Golfing Friends 5:45 PM +Jennie & Louis Longhitano by Janet & Bob Prainito Sunday: June 28th 8:00 AM +Lena Madison by Mary & Dominic Costa 10:00 AM +Thomas Langan by His Wife, Christina 12:00 PM All Parishioners of St. Mark Parish, Living & +Deceased 4:00 PM Misa en Español Monday : June 29th Solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul, Apostles 8:00 AM Special Intentions for Guy Pizzi by a Friend 5:00 PM +Michael Burke by Jim Roddy 5:30 PM Evening Prayer Tuesday : June 30th First Martyrs of the Church of Rome 8:00 AM +Bob Tierney by MaryAnn & Don Sarka 5:00 PM +Michael Clarke by Jon & Jane Coester 5:30 PM Evening Prayer Wednesday: July 1st Memorial of Blessed Junipero Serra, Franciscan Priest 8:00 AM +Carmella Scordo by Henry & Ellen Fisler 5:00 PM +Ida Anzelde by Armando & Marie Capasso 5:30PM Evening Prayer Thursday: July 2nd Weekday 8:00 AM +Victor Calabrese by Michael & Lillian Mangialino 5:00 PM +Ida Anzelde by the Core Bereavement Ministers 5:30 PM Evening Prayer Friday: July 3rd Feast of Saint Thomas, Apostle 8:00 AM +Daniel Lane by John & Kathleen Jennings 5:00 PM +Vince Garetano by His Wife & Daughter 5:30 PM Evening Prayer Saturday: July 4th Independence Day 9:00 AM +Rose Unger by Charles & Theresa Lappe Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass) 3:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 PM +William LaVorgna by Don & Peg Rocheleau 5:45 PM +Thomas Milord by the Eleshewich Family Special Time Sunday: July 5th 8:00 AM +Joe Glennon by Joyce Gaulin 10:00 AM All Parishioners of St. Mark Parish, Living & +Deceased 12:00 PM +Tony Quinones by Maria Quinones 4:00 PM Misa en Español
Knights of Columbus St. Mark Council No. 12414 Grand Knight - Victor Coppola 561-736-7812 Meetings Every First Thursday of the Month at 7:00PM in the St. Francis Center July 2nd Meeting will be moved to July 9th The St. Mark Council of Catholic Women meets the second Saturday of each month from September to May. Meetings are held from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon in the cafeteria. The next meeting will be held on September 12. Membership is open to all women of the parish, and new members are always welcome. For more information, call Maureen Fulop at 704-8771 or Marge LaViola at 329-4667. 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. Knights of Columbus St. Mark Council No. 12414 has joined with Trinity Council No. 4839 to serve St. Thomas More, St. Mark Church and the Diocese of Palm Beach. We are looking for members to join the Knights of Columbus Council. Imagine being part of an organization that helps by being an advocate for worldwide causes, as well as helping closer to home with volunteer activities! Also, benefiting from a top-rated insurance program that protects those close to you. The Knights of Columbus makes the most of its brotherhood. Being a Knight is more than camaraderie; it is being involved with your community; it is supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your own faith: it is about protecting and enhancing your family life. If you would like to become a brother Knight please contact Richard Castagnoli at 561-654-5453 or Victor Coppola at 561-736-7812 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 2:00PM - 3:30PM & Thursdays from 10:00AM - 11:30AM in the St. Clare Room. Contact Sister Mary Joan (561-735-3530) to register or for further information. Saint Mark Orchestra meets Sundays at 1:30PM in the St. Francis Center. For information call Suzanne Knox 561-267-1884 or Ron Albano 561-274-9553. All Ages Invited!! Bible Study Bible Study update. During the past years our parishioners completed their study of the Book of Acts, and the Book of Ecclesiastes. We were honored to have several sessions on special topics conducted by our Friars and a Messianic Jewish Pastor. Participants learned about the Bible and deepened their understanding of the history of the traditions, customs and symbols of our Catholic and other faiths. We are taking the summer off and will commence our study in October 2015. Please look for future announcements. Have a restful and safe summer! 4 Youth Ministry & Faith Formation We are currently taking registration for Faith Formation and Youth Ministry for the 2015 2016 School Year! Please come in to the Parish Office at this time to register. Forms are also available on our website! Classes will begin in Mid-September and are for students Kindergarten - 9th grade. Our Youth Ministry is open to youth 7th 12th grade.
THE LORD OF LIFE At this bountiful time of year, our Sunday readings teem with life and abundance. Both the first reading, from the book of Wisdom, and the Gospel passage from Mark assure us that God did not make death or even will us to be ill. Illness and death entered the world through the presence of evil, the Wisdom author tells us. Mark s stories of Jesus healing a hemorrhaging woman and resuscitating a dead little girl make it clear that Jesus is from God. As the Son of God he does not will that anyone suffer illness or death. In the face of such power, the second reading, from Paul s Second Letter to the Corinthians, provides a stark contrast. Jesus could raise the dead to new life. Though he was rich, for your sake he became poor (2 Corinthians 8:9). Our gift of new life from Christ demands our response in charity. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Hearing devices are available for those who need them. Please see an usher and sit in the center of the church. That is where the devices work the best. June 14th collection was $10,044.00 June 21st collection was $9,638.00 The second collection is for students from St. Mark Parish who attend Catholic Schools. 5
The Parish Office will be Closed this Friday July 3rd in Observance of Independence Day! The Knights of Columbus meeting will be moved from July 2nd to July 9th for this month only. Currently Enrolling Students Grades K - High School for Faith Formation! Please Call the Parish Office to register or Print out a registration form from the website and mail in at this time! www.stmarkboynton.com Blood Drive July 19th, 2015 After all Masses. DO YOU WANT TO BE COMPLETE.....? DO YOU WANT TO BE ENRICHED.....? DO YOU WANT TO DEEPEN YOUR FAITH.....? Do you want to become a Catholic or are you maybe just curious? Do you want to complete your sacraments? (you know - the ones you might have missed as a kid, such as First Holy Communion and / or Confirmation)? St Mark Parish is happy to offer you the Rite of Christian Initiation process. This process is set up for those who are interested in becoming Catholic or wish to receive the sacraments they might have missed. The first few weeks of this process will give participants the opportunity to inquire into the Catholic faith and help them discern their readiness to enter the Catholic Church and receive the greatest gifts the Catholic faith has to offer, union with Jesus Christ through the Sacraments of Initiation. Please call the Parish Office (561) 734-9330 if you are interested in The R.C.I.A. process. Take the time to follow along with the Development of A BABY in the Womb from Conception to Birth!! Week 14: Except for the back and top of my head, all my skin is sensitive to pain!
St. Mark Alumni & Teacher Reunion July 11, 2015 5:45PM Mass of Celebration Reception to follow in the Parish Center. We must have all interested RSVP to the Parish Office 561-734-9330 July 10 ~ 21 & over Social At the Backyard Boynton Beach 511 NE 4th Street (Across from St. Mark) 5:30PM - 7:30PM Join us for Food, Fun, Music & Fellowship July 19th in the Parish Center $15 Adults / $7.50 Children 10 & Under Choice of 2 meats + all your sides Hot Dogs - Hamburgers - Chicken Tickets will be sold after all Masses July 4 & 5 July 11 & 12 For Info call Ann Albano 561-274-9553 Don t miss out on. THE FT. LAUDERDALE CHRISTMAS PAGEANT! Sunday November 29, 2015 $89 per person includes Round-Trip Motor coach Transportation Show Tickets for 2:00 PM Show Dinner at Bobby Rubino s (Choice of Ribs, Chicken, Prime Rib or Tilapia) For more information please call Marilyn McTeague 561-737-8510 or Terri Narducci 561-317-3108 Reservations can be made in the Parish Office at this time. All reservations & payments must be made by July 20th!
Stress Prevention Messages An Interactive Presentation Explore The effects of stress on your body and mind With goodies from Sally s Mary Poppins Bag! Learn Simple Practical Methods To reduce stress and restore balance in your daily life! Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 Time: 10:00AM - 11:30AM Place: The St. Clare Room To Register and for Moore information - Contact Sally Moore at 561-215-8732
A Four Week Course ~ Open to All Robert s Rules of Order Parliamentary Procedures on How to Conduct a Meeting Classes will be held for 4 weeks in August Thursdays: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20 & 8/27 6:00PM - 7:30PM In the St. Mark Cafeteria (Madonna Room) Cost: $20 includes study guide book Registration: St. Mark Parish Office Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM Instructor: Veronica Comrie Upon completion of this course, participants will be eligible to take the National Association of Parliamentarians Exam at St. Mark Parish. The cost to take this optional exam is approximately $57. If successful you will be admitted as a member of this National Organization. Please come and join us! Let s make a difference! BINGO ~ Every Thursday Evening At St. Matthew s Catholic Church 6090 Hypoluxo Road Lake Worth 561-966-8878 (Between Military Trail & Jog Road) Doors open at 5:30pm. Games start at 6:30pm. Different packages available Light Refreshments for sale