St. Mark Catholic Church (Parroquia de San Marcos) 643 St. Mark Place Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-734-9330 Fax: 561-735-3463 www.stmarkboynton.com Office Hours: Mass Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 12:00PM 1:00PM - 4:00PM 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 Confession Morning Prayer (Laudes) 7:40AM Evening Prayer (Visperas) 5:30PM 8:30AM- 9:00AM & 3:00PM - 3:45PM Tuesdays & Thursdays after the 8:00AM Mass and by appointment Saturdays:
Secretary: Mrs. Janet Eleshewich Bookkeeper: Mrs. Patty Schultz Pastoral Associate: Sr. Mary Joan Millecan, OSF, Pastoral Minister (561) 735-3530 Parish Catechetical Leader & Family Ministry: 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 Deacons: Mark Lizardi, Jose Antonio Mares & Lee Levenson 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. 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 out the form please mail or bring it to the Parish Office. To receive a letter of Sponsorship for Baptism or Confirmation from the Pastor, one has to be an active parishioner of this parish for at least three months, received the Sacraments of initiation, and (if married) be in a Catholic Church recognized marriage. The Parish of St. Mark defines an active/participating parishioner as one who is registered and worshipping at this parish on a regular ( weekly ) basis; and who commits to a stewardship of time, talent and financial resources to help support the parish and the Church of the Palm Beach Diocese. THANK YOU! IF YOU MOVE OR HAVE ANY CHANGES TO YOUR REGISTRATION, PLEASE LET THE OFFICE STAFF KNOW. 2 Novena to St. Anthony Every Tuesday after the 8:00AM Mass Basic Catholicism with Father Dan......is back in session! Wednesdays, following the 8:00am Mass. Novena to St. Joseph Every Wednesday after the 8:00AM Mass Novena in Honor of Our Lady of Victory Every Saturday after the 8:00AM Mass 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 We Will Say a Special Prayer for these men and women serving our country - Especially: Brian Blickle, U.S. Air Force; Lance Cpl. Justin R. Kania, USMC; Daniel Malloy USMAC: Gaitlin Zornes USMC; Sgt. Trey Castor, US Army; Specialist Joshua Joseph Franklin, US Army; NDI (DSW) James R. Duffey; Pvt. 1st Lt. Timothy R. Fitzgerald US Navy; Master at Arms Petty Officer 3 rd Class Christopher Gibb US Navy; Lt. Geoffrey Davis; Sgt. Jason N. Brown, U.S. Army; EMFR Michael D. Katte ENG/ EE US Navy; Lt. Kenneth Doyle, USN; Staff Sgt. 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 we can offer a prayer of Thanksgiving for a safe return of your loved one.
Mary Ann McNulty Gwendolyn Frederic Martha Astocondor Jose Rivera John Terzuoli Nancy Liebman Pat Quinn Michael D. Antoinette Barbara Carmichael Carmella Barbato Georgina Morales Mary-Rose Scalzo Josie Long John Hinshaw David G Tom Musumeci Joan & Bill Archer Lenny Lauterman Sonny Golinello Harvey Joress Josephine & Duke SanFelippo Karen Cleffi Jo-Anna Steele Deborah Weitzen Ann Albano Lilly Chapman John Merkal Patricia Kountz Catherine Flaherty Dorothy Gleason Nicholas Torelli Lizza Galeano Steve Wastler Eileen Dietz Recent Deaths Joan Ludwig Danny Beecher Doris Holland Steven Roth Jack Brockman Christopher Reeves Robert Narducci Christopher Longhitano Margaret Walsh Colleen McLaughlin Delfina DaSilva Carmelita Curtis Debbie Sabarra Cheryl Levulis Bob Kenny Sandy Connors Kerri Lempko Theresa O Connor Our condolences are extended to the families of those who recently passed away especially +Desmond Kelly. May the Lord bless them and keep them. May he turn his face toward them and give them peace. Friary Masses +Will Seton-Harris +Frederick Ducelus by Guerline Delva +Margaret Newbold by Ed & Doris Rooney ++John Doolan & Euphemia DiTuro by Joseph & Maureen DiTuro +Angelo Lizardi by Tony & Modene Piccolino Special Intentions for Sandra Gilles Special Intentions for Christine Langan by Ron & Eva The Altar Flowers For the week of December 2nd - December 8th Are Donated by St. Mark Council of Catholic Women The Altar Bread & Wine For the week of December 2nd - December 8th Are For All Our Special Intentions The Sanctuary Candle For the week of December 2nd - December 8th Is For All Our Special Intentions 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. Each donation is $50 3 Saturday/Sabado: December 2nd Weekday: BVM on Saturday 8:00 AM +Frank Walsh by Joan & Patrick Breheny 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass) 3:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 4:00 PM ++Natalie & Fred Marcon 5:45 PM +Walter Fay, Sr. by Don & Maureen Fay Sunday/Domingo: December 3rd 8:00 AM Special Intentions for George D. Morris by Dr. Linda Griffith 10:00 AM All Parishioners of St. Mark Parish, Living & +Deceased 12:00 PM +Mary Rose Moriarity by Susan Engle & Robert Cann 4:00 PM Misa en Español +Fr. Sam Monday/Lunes : December 4th Advent Weekday; St. John Damascene, Priest, Doctor of the Church 7:40 AM Morning Prayer / Laudes 8:00 AM +Linda Bailey by The Castor & Levy Families 5:00 PM +Sr. Mary Rachel, R.S.M. by Fr. Dan 5:30 PM Evening Prayer / Visperas Tuesday/Martes : December 5th Advent Weekday 7:40 AM Morning Prayer / Laudes 8:00 AM +Kevin Davitt by Peg Brosnan 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass) 5:00 PM +William Peterson by Pete & Betty McManus 5:30 PM Evening Prayer / Visperas Wednesday/Miercoles: December 6th Advent Weekday; St. Nicholas, Bishop 7:40 AM Morning Prayer / Laudes 8:00 AM +Martha Barragan by Her Daughter, Abigail 5:00 PM +Teresa Prado by Fran Steele 5:30 PM Evening Prayer / Visperas Thursday/Jueves: December 7th Memorial of St. Ambrose, Bishop, Doctor of the Church 7:40 AM Morning Prayer / Laudes 8:00 AM +Thomas Jr., Catherine, & Doreen Burns by Evelyn Burns 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass) Vigil of the Immaculate Conception 7:30 PM Ethel Bampton by Joan Kuhn Friday/Viernes: December 8th Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the BVM, Patroness and Queen of the Seraphic Order 8:00 AM +Mary B. Moran by Joseph Renzo 12:00 PM +Neil Brosnan by Peg Brosnan 5:30 PM +Martin Ronan by MaryJo O Brien 7:30 PM Misa en Español Heidi Schmidt Sorkness Saturday/Sabado: December 9th Advent Weekday; St. Juan Diego, Cuauhtlatoatzin 5:30 AM MAÑANITAS 8:00 AM +Joseph DelPrete by Nicolina Montagano 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass) 3:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 4:00 PM ++Natalie & Fred Marcon 5:45 PM +Thomas Langan, Jr. by Christine Langan Sunday/Domingo: December 10th 8:00 AM +Eileen Cronogue by Pat & Eileen Traynor 10:00 AM ++Unborn Adam Twins by Rick & Lorraine Adam 12:00 PM ++Peter, Lena, & Dominick Pecorano by Armando & Marie Capasso 4:00 PM Misa en Español All Parishioners of St. Mark Parish, Living & +Deceased
The St. Mark s 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 Madonna Room. Membership is open to all women of the parish, and new members are always welcome. For more information, call Marge LaViola at 561-329- 4667 or Robbin Holman at 561-436-4251. 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. St. Mark Prayer Warrior Ministry More Prayer Warriors Needed! St. Mark has had a Prayer Ministry for many years and it is thriving. We have well over 100 people who have committed to taking the time to pray for people who ask for our prayers. The way our Warriors pray is up to each person; it's between you and God. There is no list kept of petitions; I send the petitions out as soon as possible from the time I get an e-mail or other notification. Please contact me if you need prayers. When I receive a petition your last name is not included in the emails that are sent to our Prayer Warriors. If you sign up to be a PW your information is kept confidential and is only on the master list that I keep. So, what is keeping you from becoming a part of this wonderful ministry? You pray every day, for sure, so why not have some intentions outside your circle to include in your daily prayers? Advent is upon us. We are in the season of awaiting the Lord. How about honoring His coming with a commitment to pray for someone who asks for prayers. I am eager to hear from some new people to add to our growing list. God bless you for your time and commitment. Email me : Barbara.schenk58@gmail.com St. Mark Bible Study Are you seeking an appreciation of the Bible and its relevance to your daily life? You are invited to come and join fellow parishioners starting on Tuesdays from 7PM to 8 PM in the St. Clare room of the St. Francis Center. No prior Bible Study experience is required. So if you are a beginner or a student of scripture you will be welcomed and hopefully edified. We plan to utilize a book authored by Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. a frequent and popular host of EWTN Catholic television as guide for the sessions. A donation of $8.00 is suggested, but not required. Fr. Pacwa s book will help whether you read the Bible frequently or rarely. Please call Vic Coppola 561-736- 7812 if you have any questions. Knights of Columbus Trinity Council #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. Meetings are Every First Thursday of the Month at 7:00PM in the St. Francis Center. For more information, please contact Grand Knight Jerry Liparito at (740) 412-7432 Trinity 4839 Columbiettes meet at St. Mark s in support of our brother Knights. We meet the First Thursday of the month at 6:30PM in the Madonna Room. We are a charitable group of Women serving God, Church and Community. New Members are welcome. For further information, call Debbie Washington at 561-251-7798. 4 Vocation Chalice As you know the church is in great need of men who commit themselves to the vocation of the priesthood. We are often asked to pray for that intention so that men will heed the inner call to become a priest. Here at St. Mark Parish, we have the Vocation Chalice. The chalice remains in one household for a week and the family is asked to pray for Vocations. Many people are needed for this; as you know, there are 52 weeks in a year. Please consider this prayerful service, which is done in the privacy of your own home for just one week. Contact Joe Schenk for more information to sign up to have the Chalice in your home for a week: 561-364-0312. Relaxation ~Prayer ~ Meditation Men & Women of all exercise levels welcome! Call or Text Dawn for more info: 561-707-5616 In the St. Clare Room Wednesdays 4:30pm - 5:30pm Caregivers & Bereavement Support Groups Many caregivers and bereaved have difficulty committing to a specific day and time for a weekly group meeting. Therefore, until further notice, there will not be a set meeting at St. Mark Parish. Instead, Sally will be available to meet individually or as a small group when it is convenient for you. You choose the place, day and time. Remember, Sally is only a phone call away for support, assistance and encouragement. Sally Moore 561-215-8732
Reminder: For Checks in the Collection, please use BLUE OR BLACK INK ONLY! Thank You!! As we enter the season of Advent, enrolling in Faith Direct is a great way to ensure your gifts to St. Mark are received even while you are traveling for the holidays. Already using Faith Direct? Don't forget to add your Christmas and/or End-of-Year contributions to your account. Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: FL738. Thank you for your continued support of our parish family! The Collection for November 19th was: Mail $ 2,064.00 Sunday 8:00am $1,849.00 Saturday 10:00am $2,424.00 4:00pm $2,196.00 12:00pm $1,659.00 5:45 pm $713.00 4:00pm $815.00 Mail: $522.00 Total: $11,720.00 The Collection for November 26th was: Saturday 4:00pm $2,398.00 5:45 pm $591.00 Sunday 8:00am $1,632.00 10:00am $2,184.00 12:00pm $2,120.00 4:00pm $840.00 Total: $10,287.00 A PASTORAL REMINDER TO THOSE CONFINED TO THEIR HOMES... Our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are available to bring the Blessed Sacrament to your home on a weekly basis. This may be for as long as you are homebound or for a temporary time. Contact Sister Mary Joan (561-735-3530) who will arrange for one of our ministers to have the privilege of bringing Jesus to you. This weekend s second collection is for: Retirement Fund for Religious. Friday, December 8 is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Respect Life Week 37: (The ninth month) - I am still growing bigger and adding fat to keep me warm after I am born. I m getting heavy for Mom to carry me. I m pretty much full grown now, that is, full grown for an unborn baby! I ll grow a lot more after I am born!! Watch the bulletin every week for 40 weeks as our special Child of God grows in his mother s womb. 5 Vigil Mass Thursday December 7th 7:30pm Masses on the Day 8:00am, 12 Noon; 5:30pm, and 7:30pm Misa en español.
FYI: The First Sunday of Advent December 3, 2017 This weekend we begin a new Church Year. The Readings will be taken from the B Cycle for Sunday Readings and Weekday Readings will be taken from Year 2. During this time of expectation and excitement all of us are reminded that the Lord has promised that He will come again. May He find all of us eager at His coming. This weekend we ponder the Second Commandment: You shall not take the Lord your God in vain. In ancient times to know someone s name gave one a certain power and prestige. Often times, the name suggested a hope or dream of what the person would be or become. Throughout Scripture we read about certain names, Emmanuel, God-with-us ; Jesus, He will save the people from their sins. Michael, He who is like God. In Judaism, the most Sacred Name of God, Yahweh or Jehovah was so important that it was only pronounced once a year by the high priest on Yom Kippur, The Day of Atonement. In fact, we don t even know the exact pronunciation of the Name, so sacred was its meaning and power. We do know that the most Sacred of God s Names means I Am, Who I Am. In the Second Commandment we read that the Name of God should not be taken in vain. This word means unnecessarily, or as we might define it, it should not be taken in disrespect or for a purpose that does not give honor and praise to God. Often times we use the word, swearing, to acknowledge a violation of the Second Commandment. Swearing is basically calling on God to do something that is against His nature. The most obvious is the phrase calling upon God to condemn someone or something to the power of hell. God is the Author of Life. It is through our stubbornness and pride that sin and death came into the world. Another violation against the Second Commandment is the use of profanity. Profanity is language that is base and crass. It is used to shock or scandalize another. There is an old story that is told about Harry Truman. It seems that during one interview, Harry referred to someone s opinion as full of manure. A grande dame of the Daughters of the American Revolution complained to the President s wife that the President should watch his language. Mrs. Truman supposedly reported that it took her forty years to calm Harry down to that! Other violations of the Second Commandment are taking false oaths, e.g. I swear by my children. or perjury, lying under oath. Often the Second Commandment is violated when someone is under duress, anger or frustration. In those moments, it is best if we can step back, get our thoughts together and ask the Lord to give us the patience to deal with the situation or person that has evoked our response. If all else fails, if you want to use someone s name in vain, use your own! On to other matters, December 8, 2017 is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is the Patronal Feast Day of the United States and a holyday of obligation. Masses will be celebrated at the following times: 7:30 p.m. Vigil Mass (Dec. 7 th ) Masses on the Day: 8:00 a.m.; 12 Noon; 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Misa en espanol. The Parish Christmas Party is scheduled for next Sunday, December 10 th. Ticket sales in Church end this weekend. Limited sales at the door will be taken at the Parish Center the day of the event. Brothers and Sisters while we have time, let us do good. ~ Fr. Dan
Are you Called to Won t you join us and take an active part in the weekend Masses? Even better than just sitting in the congregation BE AN ALTAR SERVER!! Training will be in the Church, This Wednesday Evening, December 6th 5:30pm - 6:30pm. Please call the Parish Office to sign up: 561-734-9330 Open to any age - as long as you have received your First Holy Communion. Wednesday, December 20th ~ 7:00PM ~ In the Church. 7
St. Mark Catholic Church 10th Annual Christmas Party Normally hosted at a Local Country Club, This year it will be held right here at St. Mark s!! Sunday, December 10, 2017 St. Mark Parish Center 12:00PM - 5:00PM This is the last weekend to purchase tickets. Ticket sales at the door will be very limited! Please purchase tickets in advance as this is a catered event! Dining - KOC Cash Bar - Entertainment Raffles & 50/50 $15 per person $10 for Children Please come and let s celebrate Christmas Together! 12-1 Social Hour 1-5 Dining, Entertainment, Raffles, Invocations
Please don t forget to have your new gift ready, wrapped and returned by December 3rd. For those who had their pictures taken in 2015 & 2016 for the family directory, they are finally here! Please come by the Parish Office to get your copy. If you had a photo taken, your directory is FREE!! If you did not have one taken, but would like a directory, they are $10. 11
COACHING THE MATURE DRIVER, a 6-hour course designed for insurance reduction, is being offered on Thursday, December 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the St. Clare Room at St. Mark Church. $15 check payable to DOTS. Bring lunch and beverage. Information and registration, call Barbara Zengage, instructor, at 561-732-1416; cell 561-512-6407. SAVE THE DATE January 26, 2018 CCW Annual Prime Rib Dinner Music by Vinnie and the Doo Wop Kids Catering by Ellie s Dinner Watch the bulletin for more Information St. Mark s Men s Retreat at Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center Friday January 19th to Sunday January 21st Check-in time is from 5:00pm - 7:45pm on Friday with a pick-up supper from 6:00pm until 7:30pm. Retreat ends on Sunday after the 11:00am Mass. Our Lady of Florida is a non-smoking facility. Please contact John Doherty 561-410-3041 or Vic Coppola at 561-352-5859 for further information. Registration forms for the retreat are available on the tables at the sides of the church and in the narthex. Car pools will be arranged for those needing transportation. Fred & Rita Bowie, Jack & Carolyn Donohue, Eva Fabo, Bob & Liz Gill, Linda Griffith, Charles Harrington, Glen, Olivia, Adrianna, & Marina Herman, Susan Pell, Linda Riddell, Mort & Carmel Roche, John & Mary Scanlon, Bill & Resti Stio! AND - Thank you to all who donated and made this year s Thanksgiving Outreach so successful!
CHARLAS PRE-BAUTISMALES 2017-2018 Las Charlas se realizan cada mes en el Salón St. Clara, es necesario asistir a los 2 días (domingo y miércoles). Habrá cuidado de niños. Las registraciones para Bautismos serán al término de la Misa (4pm) los Domingos, o en la Oficina Parroquial. Para más información por favor llame al 561.734.9331 ext. 208 o al e-mail: volunteer@gostmark.com. DICIEMBRE 2017 En este mes no tendremos Charlas. Feliz y Santa Navidad!! Bendecido 2018!! ENERO 2018 Domingo 21 (De 2pm a 7pm) y Miércoles 24 (De 7pm a 8:30pm) FEBRERO 2018 Domingo 25 (De 2pm a 7pm) y Miércoles 28 (De 7pm a 8:30pm) MARZO 2018 Domingo 18 (De 2pm a 7pm) y Miércoles 21 (De 7pm a 8:30pm) ABRIL 2018 Domingo 22 (De 2pm a 7pm) y Miércoles 25 (De 7pm a 8:30pm) MAYO 2018 Domingo 20 (De 2pm a 7pm) y Miércoles 23 (De 7pm a 8:30pm) Rosario por las Vocaciones Como Uds. Saben, la Iglesia necesita mucho de hombres que se comprometan a la vocación del Sacerdocio. Se nos pide con frecuencia orar por esta intención, para que haya hombres que escuchen la llamada interior de ser Sacerdotes. En la Parroquia de San Marcos, la Virgen Peregrina permanece en una casa por una semana y se la devuelve el domingo de la siguiente semana para ser entregado a otra familia voluntaria. Se necesitan muchas familias para llevar a cabo este proyecto; como sabemos, el año tiene 52 semanas. Por favor, consideren ser parte de este servicio de oración, que tiene lugar en la privacidad de su hogar por solo una semana. Pueden anotarse para llevar la Virgen Peregrina a su hogar al término de la Misa con Alberto Martínez y Rosa Margarito (561.252.3224). GRUPO DE JÓVENES ADULTOS Ven a compartir con nosotros un tiempo para Dios con canciones y meditaciones. Te esperamos todos los Viernes en el Salón San Antonio de 8pm a 10pm. Para Jóvenes Adultos a partir de los 18 años. Te esperamos!!! MISA EN ESPAÑOL Domingos a las 4:00pm, todos están cordialmente invitados. GRUPO DE ORACIÓN Están cordialmente invitados a participar en Comunidad ofreciendo a Dios nuestras alabanzas y oraciones. Todos los Sábados de 8pm a 10pm nos reunimos en el Templo Parroquial. GRUPO SAGRADA FAMILIA Te invitamos a compartir con nosotros la Palabra de Dios meditándola en nuestras vidas y crecer espiritualmente. Te esperamos todos los Miércoles de 8pm a 10pm en el Parish Center. Invitamos a los niños y niñas de 4 a 14 años, y a todos los que deseen participar en el rezo del Santo Rosario, todos los Sábados tendremos el Nido de Oración de la ARMADA BLANCA de la Virgen María. Los esperamos a las 4:15pm, en el Salón St Claire. A Jesús por María. Hemos iniciado con la Registración para la Catequesis, los que deseen registrar a sus hijos para la Catequesis, tenemos información que les puede interesar con relación a las clases. Al término de la Misa se harán las inscripciones. Para cualquier ayuda o información por favor contactar Flavia Margarito llame al 561.734.9330 Extensión 208, o antes y después de las Misas de los días Jueves y/o Domingo. E-mail: volunteer@gostmark.com Estaré en la oficina cada viernes alas 9:00am - 1:00pm.