St. Mark Catholic Church 643 St. Mark Place ~ Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-734-9330 ~ Fax: 561-735-3463 www.stmarkboynton.com
Friar Priests: Fr. Richard Florek, OFM Conv. Pastor Fr. Samuel Zebron, OFM Conv. Parochial Vicar Fr. Germain Kopaczynski, OFM Conv. - Parochial Vicar Deacon: Mark Lizardi, Permanent Deacon Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM Closed Noon - 1:00PM (Lunch) Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM & 5:45 PM Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:15AM, 11:00AM, 12:30PM & 6:00PM Spanish Mass: Sunday: 4:00PM Secretary: Mrs. Bobbi Pruitt Bookkeeper: Mrs. Patty Schultz Faith Formation for Children & Teens: Please contact Ms. Margaret Garetano in the Parish Office 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 and by appointment Bereavement Ministry & Ministry to the Sick: Sr. Mary Joan Millecan, OSF, Pastoral Minister (561) 735-3530 Parish Catechetical Leader/ Youth Minister: Mrs. 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. 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 Anniversary Celebrations If you are celebrating a wedding anniversary in March and would like to renew your vows Sunday, March 30 at the 12:30PM Mass, please call the parish office to register your names, and we will prepare a certificate for you. 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. 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. Perpetual Novena to St. Anthony Every Tuesday at the 8:00AM Mass Parish Holy Hour for LIFE Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month 11:00AM Noon in the Chapel. 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. 2 Knights of Columbus St. Mark Council No. 12414 Grand Knight - Jerry Taylor 561-734-7940 Meetings Every First Thursday of the Month at 7:00PM in the St. Francis Center The St. Mark Council of Catholic Women meets the second Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM in the cafeteria. 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 St. Clare Room. Please contact Joanne Bock at 561-752-5602 if you wish further information. Bible Study: Tuesdays from 7PM to 8PM, in the St. Francis Center, formerly the Early Childhood Learning Center to the north of the church. We are currently studying the Book of Psalms. All are welcome, no prior Bible Study or knowledge is required. Any questions call Vic Coppola 561 736 7812.
Kathleen Castagnoli MaryAnn Shortley Raymond Lasczak Cathy Roy John DeMara Edward Allen Ida Anzelda Todd Edward Logan Williams Helen Coryer Judy Weaver Marianne McNulty Angeline Jones Rita Wright Gloria Indelicato Donna Labadie Giovanna Franco Theresa O Connor Fran & Maria Welch Ken Darby Madeline Jazcak Patricia Hedges John Merkal Leonard Bartek Allison Pochebit Jennifer Berry Nanette Whittington Jean Cummins Rosario Mignano Bill Kaestner Erica Schwab Mary McIntyre Dale Surnick Diana Tedmann Jane Perez David Murphy Leslie Lang Zenaida Reyes-Pastor Phillip Verdichizzi Theresa Verdichizzi Jack Cuccia Reba K. Marshall Reginald Stewart Agnes Byrne Florence Glidewell Rosemary Peters DJ DePanicis Bernard Quigley Bob Ickes Reba Marshall Reginald Stewart 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: Cpl. Toni Diesel; 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 Second Collection is in support of the ongoing Renovation of St. Mark Church The Altar Bread & Wine For the week of March 15 - March 21 Is in memory of Thomas McGrath Requested by The Family The Sanctuary Candle For the week of March 15 - March 21 Is in memory of Michael Gavala, Jr. Requested by Barbara & John Pacyna 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 ASS CHEDULE Saturday March 15th: 8:00 AM +Deceased Members of the O Dwyer Family by Anne O Dwyer 2nd Sunday of Lent 4:00 PM +Daniel & Mary Shaw by Kathleen Harvey 5:45 PM +Marie Elena Briceno by the Robert Prainito Family Sunday March 16th: 7:30 AM +Michael DiLeo by Phyllis Hale & Dolores Demko 9:15 AM All Parishioners & Benefactors of St. Mark Parish 11:00 AM +John Dougherty by his Sister & Family 12:30 PM +Mike Dowling by Eamonn & Anne Dowling 4:00 PM Spanish Mass 6:00 PM +Michael J. Gavala Jr. by the Winn Family Monday March 17th: 8:00 AM +Betty & James Fennell by Bea O Dea 5:00 PM +Michael & Anne Jordan by Mike & Margaret Jordon Tuesday March 18th: 8:00 AM +Dan Sullivan by Summer Cards 25 5:00 PM +Edwina McDonald by Eleanor Brynes Wednesday March 19th: 8:00 AM +Val Mondesir by Mother & Family 5:00 PM +Henry Patino by Joan Patino & Liz & Bob Gill Thursday March 20th: 8:00 AM +Edwina McDonald by Eleanor Brynes 5:00 PM +Sean Walker by his wife Mary Friday March 21st: 8:00 AM +George Holey by Anne O Dwyer 5:00 PM +Brendon Vesey by P.J. & Nancy Lyons Saturday March 22nd: 8:00 AM +Catherine Ambrosio by her husband Joe 3rd Sunday of Lent 4:00 PM +Natalie Marcon by Fred Marcon 5:45 PM +Deceased Members of the McMahon Family by the Family Sunday March 23rd: 7:30 AM +Mary Treanor by her husband Harry 9:15 AM Living & Deceased Members of the Raymond Family by Lillian & Joseph Byuzzese 11:00 AM +E. Alma Wise by Toni, Janice & Michael Colarusso 12:30 PM +Jeanne Kilcullen by Gerald Kilcullen 4:00 PM Spanish Mass 6:00 PM All Parishioners & Benefactors of St. Mark Parish Recent Deaths Our condolences are extended to the families of those who recently passed away, especially Jennifer Anne Isaacs, Edward Abramczyk, Carol McCarthy, & Patricia L. McKinzie. May the Lord bless them and keep them. May he turn his face toward them and give them peace.
A note from Father Richard: THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT: The readings for the Second Sunday of Lent raise the importance of trust in our relationship with God. The spiritual journey of faith demands a level of trust and dependency that is modeled for us by Abraham and by Jesus disciples. This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him. When they heard this divine declaration, Peter, James, and John fell on the ground, trembling in fear. The gleaming vision of Jesus miraculously transfigured before them, and the appearance of the two prophets who had been dead for ages didn t knock them over. Rather, the clear voice of God that followed this apparition struck fear into their hearts. Perhaps part of the fear that shook these men was the solemn realization that Christ s divinity demands more than our respect. It demands our response. Knowing that Jesus is God is only part one. We are also called to follow him, by heeding his teachings and imitating his example. Lent is a special time to examine just how well we are listening to Christ. May we respond wholeheartedly to God s command to listen to his Son. COMMUNITY CARING CENTER HUNGER WALK: The Hunger Walk for the Community Caring Center of Boynton Beach was held on Saturday, March 8. Again this year, St. Mark Church was the top team in this walk. Thank you to the many who contributed and to those who walked. This is truly a good way to begin the season of Lent. STATIONS OF THE CROSS: WE SHALL HAVE STATIONS OF THE CROSS EVERY FRIDAY AT 7:00PM DURING THE SEASON OF LENT. DATES TO REMEMBER: MARCH 25 AT 11:00 AM MASS OF ANOINTING & APRIL 7 AT 7:00 PM LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE WHAT IS THE CHURCH'S OFFICIAL POSITION CONCERNING PENANCE AND ABSTINENCE FROM MEAT DURING LENT? In 1966 Pope Paul VI reorganized the Church's practice of public penance in his "Apostolic Constitution on Penance" (Poenitemini). The 1983 revision of the Code of Canon Law incorporated the changes made by Pope Paul. Not long after that, the U.S. bishops applied the canonical requirements to the practice of public penance in our country. To sum up those requirements, Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. In addition, all Catholics 14 years old and older must abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent. Fasting as explained by the U.S. bishops means partaking of only one full meal. Some food (not equaling another full meal) is permitted at breakfast and around midday or in the evening depending on when a person chooses to eat the main or full meal. Abstinence forbids the use of meat, but not of eggs, milk products or condiments made of animal fat. EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LENTEN FAST: Besides those outside the age limits, those of unsound mind, the sick, the frail, pregnant or nursing women according to need for meat or nourishment, manual laborers according to need, guests at a meal who cannot excuse themselves without giving great offense or causing enmity and other situations of moral or physical impossibility to observe the penitential discipline. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS RCIA: This past Sunday at our 11:00 AM Mass we celebrated the Rite of sending our catechumens and candidates for recognition by Bishop Barbarito. After our Mass they went to the Cathedral in Palm Beach Gardens to meet with our Bishop. Our catechumens are: Candelaria F. Juan and Jose Francisco Mateo Tomas. Our candidates are: Rosa, Tomas, and Tammy Truiolo, Jessica Aguirre, Veronica Barradas, Vickie Conway, Huber Diaz, Juan Francisco-Domingo, Edgar Gonzalez Mendez, Gladys Leggieri, Pascual F. Marroquin, Cliff-Jules Mayard, Tara Pleasanton, Diego Julian Pablo, & Vanessa Sanchez. They will be brought into full communion in the Catholic Church on Holy Saturday. Let us remember them in our prayers. 4
Continued from last week... LENTEN MESSAGE OF OUR HOLY FATHER FRANCIS 2014 He became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich (cf. 2 Cor 8:9) 2. Our witness We might think that this "way" of poverty was Jesus way, whereas we who come after him can save the world with the right kind of human resources. This is not the case. In every time and place God continues to save mankind and the world through the poverty of Christ, who makes himself poor in the sacraments, in his word and in his Church, which is a people of the poor. God s wealth passes not through our wealth, but invariably and exclusively through our personal and communal poverty, enlivened by the Spirit of Christ. In imitation of our Master, we Christians are called to confront the poverty of our brothers and sisters, to touch it, to make it our own and to take practical steps to alleviate it. Destitution is not the same as poverty: destitution is poverty without faith, without support, without hope. There are three types of destitution: material, moral and spiritual. Material destitution is what is normally called poverty, and affects those living in conditions opposed to human dignity: those who lack basic rights and needs such as food, water, hygiene, work and the opportunity to develop and grow culturally. In response to this destitution, the Church offers her help, her diakonia, in meeting these needs and binding these wounds which disfigure the face of humanity. In the poor and outcast we see Christ s face; by loving and helping the poor, we love and serve Christ. Our efforts are also directed to ending violations of human dignity, discrimination and abuse in the world, for these are so often the cause of destitution. When power, luxury and money become idols, they take priority over the need for a fair distribution of wealth. Our consciences thus need to be converted to justice, equality, simplicity and sharing. No less a concern is moral destitution, which consists in slavery to vice and sin. How much pain is caused in families because one of their members often a young person - is in thrall to alcohol, drugs, gambling or pornography! How many people no longer see meaning in life or prospects for the future, how many have lost hope! And how many are plunged into this destitution by unjust social conditions, by unemployment, which takes away their dignity as breadwinners, and by lack of equal access to education and health care. In such cases, moral destitution can be considered impending suicide. This type of destitution, which also causes financial ruin, is invariably linked to the spiritual destitution which we experience when we turn away from God and reject his love. If we think we don t need God who reaches out to us through Christ, because we believe we can make do on our own, we are headed for a fall. God alone can truly save and free us. The Gospel is the real antidote to spiritual destitution: wherever we go, we are called as Christians to proclaim the liberating news that forgiveness for sins committed is possible, that God is greater than our sinfulness, that he freely loves us at all times and that we were made for communion and eternal life. The Lord asks us to be joyous heralds of this message of mercy and hope! It is thrilling to experience the joy of spreading this good news, sharing the treasure entrusted to us, consoling broken hearts and offering hope to our brothers and sisters experiencing darkness. It means following and imitating Jesus, who sought out the poor and sinners as a shepherd lovingly seeks his lost sheep. In union with Jesus, we can courageously open up new paths of evangelization and human promotion. Dear brothers and sisters, may this Lenten season find the whole Church ready to bear witness to all those who live in material, moral and spiritual destitution the Gospel message of the merciful love of God our Father, who is ready to embrace everyone in Christ. We can do this to the extent that we imitate Christ who became poor and enriched us by his poverty. Lent is a fitting time for self-denial; we would do well to ask ourselves what we can give up in order to help and enrich others by our own poverty. Let us not forget that real poverty hurts: no self-denial is real without this dimension of penance. I distrust a charity that costs nothing and does not hurt. May the Holy Spirit, through whom we are "as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything" (2 Cor 6:10), sustain us in our resolutions and increase our concern and responsibility for human destitution, so that we can become merciful and act with mercy. In expressing this hope, I likewise pray that each individual member of the faithful and every Church community will undertake a fruitful Lenten journey. I ask all of you to pray for me. May the Lord bless you and Our Lady keep you safe. From the Vatican, 26 December 2013 Feast of Saint Stephen, Deacon and First Martyr FRANCISCUS
Please reserve the date ~ You are invited to attend The 40th Anniversary of Father Germain Kopaczynski s Ordination to the Priesthood 1974~2014 Ruby Anniversary An Evening of Faith, Food & Fun! Music and 50/50 drawing! Saturday April 5th, 2014 ~ 4:00PM to 10:00PM 4:00PM Mass of Thanksgiving - St. Mark Church 6:30 PM Reception to follow at Quail Ridge Country Club 3715 Golf Road Boynton Beach 33436 $40 per person Tickets will be sold in the Narthex and in the Parish Office in March Or for Reservations Call John Doherty: 561-249-9609 Everyone is Invited! Please complete the information and tickets will be mailed/given to you prior to the event. If you book together you will sit together Please reserve tickets (tables are tables of 10 only) Please write additional guest names and orders on a sheet of paper and include with this form Name: Name: Address: Phone#: Flat Iron Steak Menu - Select 1 Entrée & 1 Dessert per person Apple Pie A la Mode Tilapia Piccata Fruit Cup
Fish Dinner & Dessert $10 per person in the Parish Center March 21 & 28 April 4 & 11 St. Mark CCW Scholarship Award The St. Mark Council of Catholic Women announces a $1000 Scholarship Award available to an 8 th grade girl from the parish who will be attending a Catholic High School in the diocese. Applications will be available from the Parish Office or from Maureen Fulop, President of the St. Mark CCW. Deadline for applications will be April 15 th. Please call 561-704-8771 for more information. COACHING THE MATURE DRIVER, a 6-hour course designed for insurance reduction, is being offered in the St. Anthony Room. Attend on Thursday, April 24, (1 PM to 4 PM) and on Friday, April 25 (1 PM to 4 PM). $15 check payable to DOTS. To register, call Barbara Zengage, instructor, at 561-732-1416. STATIONS OF THE CROSS EVERY FRIDAY DURING LENT 7:00 PM IN THE CHURCH THANK YOU to Panera Bread at Sunshine Square on Woolbright and Federal Highway. They provide bread and items from their menu to certain members of our Parish who are in need of a helping hand. Panera s generosity is very appreciated and we hope you will visit their store! We want to let them know we appreciate them and are happy they are here in Boynton Beach! APRIL 7TH 7:00 PM LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE 5 St. Mark Raffle $1,000 Winning Numbers March 5, 2014 5-7-2 No Winner This Sunday s Coffee & Donuts are sponsored by: A. Cremation Services of the Palm Beaches
Once again we offer you a FREE service as part of our Parish Bereavement Ministry. To prepare your final proclamation of faith by selecting the readings and hymns for your Funeral Mass. To relieve the burden of uncertainty from family members regarding your final wishes. To comfort your loved ones by their knowing that your wishes are followed. To provide exactly what you want in accordance with the mind of the church. For more information and/or an appointment, please contact: Sister Mary Joan, OSF 561-735-3530 Workshop for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Have you thought about being a Minister of The Eucharist for the Altar or to bring Communion to the Homebound? Please contact Sister Mary Joan 561-735-3530 If you would like to attend a Diocesan Workshop on: Saturday April 12, 2014 (new date) At: Ascension Church, Boca Raton 7250 N. Federal Hwy. 9:15 AM - 11:45 AM (Registration starts at 8:45 AM) RESCHEDULED YOU ARE REMINDED OF OUR SEMI-ANNUAL ANOINTING MASS Day: Tuesday, March 25 Time: During the special 11:00AM Mass Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church, and they should pray over him and anoint him 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 commi ed 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! Registration fee paid by St. Mark Parish 6