St. Mark Catholic Church 643 St. Mark Place Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-734-9330 Fax: 561-735-3463 www.stmarkboynton.com Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM Closed Noon - 1:00PM (Lunch) Daily Mass 8:00AM & 5:00PM Morning Prayer 7:40AM Evening Prayer 5:30PM Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 4:00PM & 5:45PM Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:15AM, 11:00AM & 12:30PM Misa en Español: Domingo / Sunday: 4:00PM Confession Saturdays: 8:30AM- 9:00AM & 3:00PM - 3:45PM Tuesdays & Thursdays after the 8:00AM Mass and by appointment
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 Deacons: Mark Lizardi & Jonathan Stephanz 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. Novena to St. Anthony Every Tuesday after the 8:00AM Mass Basic Catholicism with Father Dan Wednesdays after the 8:00AM Mass in the St. Anthony Room and 6:30PM in the Madonna Room (Cafeteria) First Friday Every First Friday of the Month After the 8:00AM Mass Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Quiet Time for Prayer 8:30AM - 7:00PM 7:00PM Holy Hour Benediction at 8:00PM 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 We Will Say a Special Prayer for these men and women serving our country - Especially: Specialist Joshua Joseph Franklin, US Army; 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; 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. Please let us know when your family members have returned home safely.
Susan Banta Larry Fioretti James Santiago Theresa O Connor Anthony McLelland Leslie Lange June Mercadante Frank Self Diane Kireski Martin Klaiss III Joe Bruzzese Rita Desnoyers Fern Trepanier William Archer III Sioban Dillon Dick Conley Lucille Holloway Muriel Badalucco Sydney Chang Grace Murray Julian Snow Christopher Josef Tina Licini Denise Pena Don Clyne Fay Sova Rob Maher Mastrofillipo Family Lillian Bell Lucille Stack Peggy Ferguson William White Paul Barbato Names are on the prayer list for approximately one month. Please call the Parish Office to add or delete a name from the list. Recent Deaths Our condolences are extended to the families of those who recently passed away especially Marie Stolfi, Oscar Garcia & Bishop Emeritus Raymond Lassard. May the Lord bless them and keep them. May he turn his face toward them and give them peace. Loretta McKenzie Agnes Buhalo Tom Cappello Danny Beecher David G Pat Pomponio Al & Marie Corscadden Justin Brown Todd Edward Skin O Neal Bob Scarane Anna Mistretta Emily Dresback Allena Rivera January Friary Mass: For Frances Waters The Altar Flowers For the week of January 9th-January 15th Are Donated by The Council of Catholic Women The Altar Bread & Wine For the week of January 9th-January 15th Are In Memory of Jack & Katherine Smith By Their Daughter, Eileen The Sanctuary Candle For the week of January 9th-January 15th Is In Memory of Bernard Moran By Richard & Sue Berkery 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 Saturday: January 9th Christmas Weekday 8:00 AM Special Intentions for Brendan Ryan by Denis & Mary Begley 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass) 1:00 PM Joya & Martinez Wedding 3:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation Feast of the Baptism of the Lord 4:00 PM +Natalie Marcon by Fred Marcon 5:45 PM +Margaret McLaughlin by Mary & Peter Flaherty Sunday: January 10th 7:30 AM +Eleanor DiRocco by Dominick & Joan Passaro 9:15 AM +Morgan O Connor by Eileen McGrath 11:00 AM +Gerald Chernak by Delia MacArthur 12:30 PM +Mr. & Mrs. George Burns Jr. by Dr. & Mrs. Julius Stolfi 4:00 PM Misa en Español All Parishioners of St. Mark Parish Living & +Deceased Monday : January 11th Weekday 8:00 AM +Benjamin Barbato by St. Mark Council of Catholic Women 5:00 PM +Jill Reed by Agnes Buhalo & Friends 5:30 PM Evening Prayer Tuesday : January 12th Weekday 8:00 AM +Felix Meehan by Una Meehan 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass) 5:00 PM +Jack O Hara by Kathleen Mellett 5:30 PM Evening Prayer Wednesday: January 13th Weekday; St. Hilary, Bishop, Doctor of the Church 8:00 AM +Rosemary Farrell by the Weiland Family 5:00 PM +Jack O Hara by Una Meehan 5:30PM Evening Prayer Thursday: January 14th Weekday; Blessed Odoric of Pordenone, priest, I Order 8:00 AM +Vincent, Pauric & Michael Peyton by Pat & Maureen McAree 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass) 5:00 PM +Salvatore C. Crimi by his wife, Marie 5:30 PM Evening Prayer Friday: January 15th Weekday 8:00 AM +James Egan by Gene & his son, John 5:00 PM +Dolores Ruocco by Joseph & Charlene Raygada 5:30 PM Evening Prayer Saturday: January 16th Memorial of St. Bernard and Companions, protomartyrs, I Order 8:00 AM +Louis Amato by his daughter, Theresa 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass) 3:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation Second Sunday In Ordinary Time 4:00 PM +Jean Murphy by Janet & Bob Prainito 5:45 PM +Deceased Members of the Christ Family by Christine & Christina Marzo Sunday: January 17th 7:30 AM +Edward Galliers by Regina Galliers 9:15 AM +Louis Nobile by Ken & Donna Langer 11:00 AM +Louis Amato by St. Mark Council of Catholic Women 12:30 PM All Parishioners of St. Mark Parish Living & +Deceased 4:00 PM Misa en Español
Grief Support Group for those undergoing the loss of a loved one. Knights of Columbus St. Mark Council No. 4839 Men of the Parish - If you are looking for a way to give back for all the blessings Our Lord has given you, please consider joining the Knights of Columbus. As a Catholic men s organization, Knights do God s work by raising money for Parish programs and reaching out to support the needs of the parish and community. From our wheelchair drive to our Christmas Card sale and so much more, the Knights make a difference in people s lives here and all over the world. Please contact Grand Knight - Victor Coppola at 561-736-7812. Meetings are 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 from September to May. Meetings are held from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon in the cafeteria. 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. 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!! Welcome to Our Visitors!! We would like you to know how much we appreciate and depend on your added support during your visit. For your convenience, envelopes are available in the Narthex. 4 You are cordially invited to be a part of our Bereavement Support Group; an informal gathering to find Support, Peace & Fellowship. TUESDAYS 2:00PM - 3:30PM WEDNESDAYS 10:00AM - 11:30AM In The St. Clare Room For more information and to register, please call Sister Mary Joan (561-735-3530) OR Sally Moore (561-215-8732) Centering Prayer (Christian Meditation) We need to listen to God because it is not what we say but what He says to us and through us that matters. - Mother Teresa Saturday Mornings after the 8:00am Mass in the St. Anthony Room. Bible Study: All Parishioners and their guests are invited to join us on Tuesday evenings from 7:00PM 8:00PM now through Tuesday May 31 st, 2016. Meeting in the St. Clare Room of the St Francis Center. Please call Vic Coppola 561-736-7812 for additional information or answers to questions you have. A free will offering of $10.00 is requested for the study guides, if possible. Men s Retreat: Men, would you like to focus your life and relationships on God s plan for you? Would you like to direct your life using the guidance God provides? If you answered yes to either of these questions then we hope you will join us on Friday evening January 22, until Noon Sunday January 24, 2016 at Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center, located just south of PGA Blvd and Federal Hwy. in North Palm Beach. We begin on Friday evening January 22. Check-in is 5:00PM to 7:45PM. Buffet supper served from 6:00PM to 7:45PM. Passionist Priests will begin the program at 8:00PM. Give yourself the gift of a retreat. Invite a family member, ask a friend. This is the moment- the opportunity- to be renewed - to come and rest in God s love. The facility is very comfortable and the food is ample and good. Most importantly, the opportunity to give God some dedicated time and attention and renew your spirit is priceless! The registration fee of $50 is due at the time you submit your application. A free will offering can be made for the difference between the $50, and the total cost of the retreat $190, or $140, at your discretion. For further information or to have any of your questions answered please call John Doherty 561-249 -9609 or Vic Coppola at 561-736-7812. Sign up forms will be available in the Narthex.
FYI: January 10, 2016 Feast of the Baptism of the Lord This weekend the Church celebrates the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. With the conclusion of Evening Prayer on Sunday, the Christmas season officially comes to a close. Hopefully, the meaning and message of the Christmas season won t be put away like Christmas ornaments, but acted upon each and every day of 2016. We read in the First Reading taken from the Prophecy of Isaiah: Comfort, give comfort to my people, says your God. The comfort that all of us need is that we are loved, saved and set free from scourge of sin and death by the redemptive action of Christ. The Second Reading admonishes us to live temperately, justly and devoutly and to be filled with hope! We do this because the Lord is filling us with his grace. The Gospel finds Jesus searching out his cousin, John, who is calling sinners to repent and to enter into the baptism of repentance. Jesus presents Himself for baptism. He does this not because He has anything to repent, but to give us all an example. He who is the Author of life gives dignity to baptism because of His presence. The Church teaches that Baptism is the first of all the Sacraments. It has been called the gateway. Through Baptism the stain of original sin is wiped away and fills the soul with grace. If a person is older, it also removes all personal sin. The Sacrament of Baptism also makes us children of God. Finally, it makes us heirs to the kingdom of heaven. As the ritual for Baptism eloquently states, we can call God Father in the midst of the Church and thereby allows us to call Jesus, Lord and Brother. (Talk about family connections!) The Church has taught from earliest times there are three forms of Baptism. They are Baptism of Water and the Spirit. This is where water is poured on the head of the person to be baptized or the person s body is immersed in water, and the person baptizing says while pouring the water or immersing the person, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. The second kind of Baptism is called the Baptism of Blood. This is where a person witnesses to the Faith by the shedding of his/her blood. The blood takes the place of the water. The third kind of Baptism is called the Baptism of Desire. This is a type of Baptism which basically means that a person through no fault of his/her own could not be Baptized with water. This could apply to say a baby who died before baptism. Or an older person who was preparing for Baptism, but died before they could be baptized. In other words, all things being equal, the intent was there. Finally, I think the most moving part of the Gospel proclamation for this weekend is the last line of the Gospel. You are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Any time you or I do the will of God. The Father says to us You are my beloved child, in whom I am well pleased! Brothers and Sisters, while we have time, let us do good. ~ Fr. Dan P.S. Sunday afternoon (January 10 th ) following the 4:00 p.m. Mass, we will be taking down the Christmas decorations in Church. Please come and help!!!! Thanks Fr. Dan The Banns of Marriage are being announced for: Carmine Rende & Claire Berger-Perry. January 17th!! Give the gift of life!! Thank you for your generosity. Remember God can not be outdone in generosity. Christmas Collection was $34,841.00 5 The collections for the past weeks: Dec. 20, 2015 - $12,689.00 Dec. 27, 2015 - $8596.00 Jan. 1, 2016 - $16,810.00
The Respect Life Committee is proud to announce that through the efforts of the 40 Days For Life Campaign, since 2007, over 11,600 babies have been saved from abortion! There were 607 cities in 32 countries involved and 675,000 participants in prayer vigils. 127 abortion clinic workers have left that job and 64 abortion mills closed! On Jan. 22 at 11a.m. at the Old West Palm Beach Courthouse we will stand beside Bishop Barbarito and pray the Rosary for an end to abortion. Our next campaign will be Feb. 10 through March 20. More on that later. We need more support from our parish, please contact the DiBattista's at 561-734-6637 or the Gill's at 561-732-2181 for further information. In 2003, the Knights of Columbus began participating in the Global Wheelchair Mission and sponsored 2,000 wheelchairs to be distributed in Afghanistan. Since then, Knights in the U.S. and Canada have sponsored the distribution of some 53,000 wheelchairs in Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Oman, Panama, the Philippines, Poland, the United States and Vietnam. For every donation of $150 received by the Global Wheelchair Mission, it can deliver a brand new wheelchair which would cost over $500 in a medical supply store. They are shipped in containers of 100 to 280 wheelchairs each direct from the factory to the destination countries at no cost to the recipients. Councils, assemblies, and circles are encouraged to promote this program to their membership, inviting personal consideration, as well as implementing this as an ongoing charitable event. This weekend our Second Collection will be to help support this worthy cause. Please give generously. 40 Days for Life is a community-based campaign that takes a determined, peaceful approach to showing local communities the consequences of abortion in their own neighborhoods, for their own friends and families. It puts into action a desire to cooperate with God in the carrying out of His plan for the end of abortion. It draws attention to the evil of abortion through the use of a three-point program: Prayer and fasting Constant vigil Community outreach The 40-day campaign tracks Biblical history, where God used 40-day periods to transform individuals, communities and the entire world. From Noah in the flood to Moses on the mountain to the disciples after Christ s resurrection, it is clear that God sees the transformative value of His people accepting and meeting a 40-day challenge. Watch next week s bulletin for information on how you can take part!! The Pilgrim Virgin Statue of OUR LADY OF FATIMA Will be presented at the South Florida Fair, January 15 January 31, 2016 While you are enjoying time at the South Florida Fair we invite you to stop and pay homage to Our Lady of Fatima, Building 3, Space 31. A beautiful hand carved statue made in Fatima and blessed by Bishop John Venancio of Fatima will be on display. Volunteers are needed to help staff the booth as an effort to evangelize our Catholic faith and to spread devotion to Our Blessed Mother. Please call Tom and Charlene Sherry: 561-308-7426 or email: pgachar@bellsouth.net 6
Due to low participation, the Parish Directory has not been published yet. Life Touch has offered to come out for one more weekend to allow us to try to fill up our directory! This is a great opportunity if you missed the Free photo shoot the first time around. This is for all parishioners, full time and seasonal. THIS is absolutely free and with no obligation. You will receive 1 free 8x10 portrait and a copy of the directory. Father Dan requests all parishioners to take this seriously as a directory is a wonderful and helpful book to have in a parish! The dates will be February 18, 19 & 20. Call the Parish Office at this time to schedule your appointment! 561-734-9330. In Memory of: The O Donnell & Mc Dyer Families Patricia Ann Stoechel Edward & Christine Kern Howard Hale Michael DiLeo Edward Beckhans Ralph Wingberg The Dougherty & Gill Families Jeffrey C. Engle Jeffrey D. Engle Carlton A. Tretwell Alex & Anna Cann Jim & Maxine Engle The Biehl & Burke Families Bill & Donna Franzen John & Marguerite Butler The Flynn & Cook Families The Breheny & Moriarty Families Barbara M. Reilly The O Dwyer Family Florianne Bazinet Raymond Martin Jack Leahy Frank & Mary Kaczmarczyk Doug Stewart Walter & Josephine Ludwig Margaret & John Biggio Joseph Buono The Drumm & Tortora Families The Mabrowski Familiy The Schiller & Soden Families The Taylor & Flannery Families The Trombone Family The Braunlinger & Caprio Families The P. Puleo Family The Scarpulla & Vecchione Families The Taromina, Colavito & Damico Families Henry Szymkowski Michael P. Oliveri Ann & Jack Cipriano The Murphy, Neville & Fogarty Families The Ezeilo Family In Thanksgiving for: Our Friars & Sister Mary Joan Suzanna, Laurie, Paige & Kaitlyn Broadway Review by St. Mark Choir & Dinner Presented by the Woman s Circle Friday January 22, 2016 6:00pm - 9:30pm $40 per person Ascension Catholic Church 7250 N. Federal Hwy, Boca Raton Tickets on Sale in the Narthex and in the Parish Office. 7
Come Dine With Us! Wednesday January 13th 2016 6:00PM Dean Anthony Pizzeria & Restaurant 357 Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426 $25 per person all inclusive Dinner & Live Entertainment You will get all of these items! Tossed Salad, Garlic Knots Fountain Beverage ~Chicken Marsala ~ Stuffed Shells ~ Shrimp Scampi ~ Coffee/Tea/ Dessert The Famous Cannoli Pizza! Cash Bar w/ Discount Drink Prices Beer $2.50 & Wine $4.00 Limited to 50 seating Sign Up in the Parish Office FRIDAY JANUARY 29, 2016 St. Mark Parish Center 6:00pm - 8:00pm Dinner 6:00pm - 9:00pm Dancing $25.00 Per Person Tickets will be Available after Masses January 16th & 17th and January 23rd & 24th & In The Parish Office Or Call Ann Albano 561-274-9553 Delicious Homemade Desserts & Coffee Cash Bar: Wine, Beer & Soda Coffee & Donuts have begun! If you would like to sponsor Coffee & Donuts for a weekend please call Patty in the Parish Office 561-734-9330 This weekend is sponsored by: Parishioner Sally P. Moore An Anchor of HOPE for CAREGIVERS www.perksnmoore.com BINGO - Starting January 23rd Doors Open at 11:00AM Games Begin at 12:00PM Refreshments Available for purchase 8
The Knights of Columbus Council# 4839 will host a Valentine Dinner Dance at 7 PM on Saturday February 13 th featuring the music of Sinatra and Friends, Come Listen and Dance along to great songs from: Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and many others! Dinner Selection of: Chicken Francese Roast Beef with Gravy or Penne Pomodoro Cost $25.00 pp includes dinner, drinks and lots of opportunity to strut your stuff. Doors will open at 7 PM in the St. Mark Parish Center. Tickets on sale in the parish office. Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a... Basketball Free-throw Competition! Sunday January 31, 2016 In the Parish Center 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM All boys and girls ages 9 14 The winners will move on to regional and possibly state and national competition. Boys and girls will compete by gender and age groups from 9-14 years old. Please call the Parish office to register. Looking forward to seeing one and all. Are you at Risk for Stroke, Heart Disease or Diabetes? Did you know that a 10% decrease in cholesterol can reduce your risk for heart disease 30%? Diabetes is the 5 th leading cause of death in the US Elevated CRP levels in the blood are indicators of risk for heart disease and high blood pressure Stroke is the 4th leading cause of death Life Line Screening offers finger-stick blood tests with results in 10 minutes. Protect your health by finding out your risk of diabetes and vascular disease by participating in the Life Line Screening that will be at ST. MARK CATHOLIC CHURCH on Monday, January 11, 2016, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. CALL TODAY!!!!! Register for the lipid panel (HDL, LDL, total cholesterol and triglycerides), glucose and CRP blood tests for only $129. Call 1-888-653-6441 or visitwww.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners to schedule your appointment. Ask about our other stroke and heart tests. Taking control of your health doesn t have to be hard. 9