Welcome to the Catholic Community of SAINT MARK THE EVANGELIST A Catholic Community of Caring Since 1981 Serving Londonderry, Hudson & Windham - New Hampshire Fr. Mike Zgonc Deacon Tom Lavallee Brandon Sargent Claudia Dominguez Hollis Dunlop Lisa Olsen Artie Carew Richard Dussault Church and Parish Center (603) 432-8711 One South Road, Londonderry, NH 03053 Pastor Permanent Deacon Director of Evangelization Family Faith Formation Youth Minister Office Manager Music Director Custodian MASS SCHEDULE Saturday @ 5:00 PM Sunday @ 8:00 AM 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM Monday through Thursday @ 9:00 AM Welcome Home! We, as a Parish Family, are so glad you are here! As sharers of the one baptism & the one Spirit of the Risen Christ, we come together as the Parish Community of St. Mark the Evangelist to proclaim our identity as the People of God. The Eucharist is the center of our life and work together. Through the one bread, we become the one body of Christ, a living sacrifice of praise. In our worship of God, the Author of life and holiness, we proclaim our hope in the life of Christ s Resurrection; we open our hearts and minds to the Spirit of God dwelling in our midst. In our work, together, we seek to enable our children to grow in the wisdom and knowledge of God; to accompany our young sons and daughters on their journeys of discovery toward adulthood; to deepen our faith commitment through prayer & study; to be present to one another in the joys and sufferings, the victories and struggles of life; to give witness to the Gospel of justice and compassion to our hurting world. We welcome to our parish family all who share our Catholic faith & traditions & our search for God in all things. -Parish Mission Statement Facebook: stmarkslondonderry Twitter: @stmarksnh Website: www.stmarksnh.org
From The Desk of Deacon Tom Finally some summer weather! Living in New England, it s my opinion you either get to complain about the cold of winter or the heat of summer, but not both. If we want 72 F weather year round, that's San Diego. I like the heat! Ever since the Ice Storm of 2008, I've had what I joke about as a fear of cold. Mostly it was because I had no heat in the house and was luckily able to borrow a generator for a week before getting my own. But summer means heat, humidity, cookouts, vacations, etc! In fact this is the first weekend of summer. With all of that, it's also apparent in our gatherings on Sundays at Mass that people are away. Masses are slightly lower in attendance. Activities in Parishes tend to decrease a bit, and hopefully, even our priests, and specifically Fr Mike, find some time away to rest and rejuvenate. However, that doesn't mean we get to leave God behind for the summer. At one parish I used to attend, there were families that took the entire summer "off from church!" I never knew who they were, and perhaps it was just rumor (I hope, but I doubt it). I would have liked to have heard their reasoning for this. Thankfully, God never takes the summer off from us. One area that stands out for me is our Adult Faith Formation sessions every other Monday. Summer weather seems to have affected the attendance, but not the engagement of those who are attending. I never miss it if I'm not traveling for work. This past week I was talking with some folks after the session and they said the same thing I've thought about since learning more about my faith. They said "there is so much going on in scripture beneath the surface that I never knew!" It's true that scripture can be complex, and we've only been covering the Gospel of Mark, which is arguably the simplest and definitely the shortest of the four Gospels. However, the depth of meaning that is uncovered continues to reinforce that it is of divine and not of human origin, even though it was written by human authors. With our transition to Confirmation in 3rd grade, it's more important than ever that we all learn more about our faith. And we are blessed at St Mark to have people willing to lead topics that delve into our faith in a comfortable and informal setting. We exist as a faith community because of those that came before us, and they, because of those that came before them. The scriptures and our faith traditions are more than just symbols and rituals. But they may appear to be only that if we don't avail ourselves of the opportunities to learn more about their meaning. Over the next one or two sessions of our Adult Faith Formation, we are nearing the end of the Gospel of Mark and will be covering the Crucifixion of Jesus. If you've been away, for a session or two, this is the culmination of our faith, so it's the perfect time to re-engage for one or two sessions to uncover all the meaning of Christ's death and resurrection contained in the Gospel of Mark. I may not get to say "Happy Easter" for another year or so, but we are an Easter people and God never takes a vacation from us. May we always be searching more deeply for Him and His presence in our life, through others, the Sacraments and His word. Deacon Tom
End of School Year Celebration @ MEL S in Litchfield TONIGHT!! In place of our regularly scheduled youth group (aka NO 6PM youth group on the 24th)- we will take a trip over to Mel s for some go-karts, mini golf, laser tag and batting cages! Meet Hollis there at 6PM- if you need a ride please reach out. (There will still be pizza!) The cost is $27.50 per person but bring some extra for ice cream too! Mission Appeal - Thank You On behalf of Brother Donald who spoke last week, thank you all for your generous contributions towards the Brothers of the Sacred Heart s Mission in Africa! Please continue to pray for the success of their mission to educate and form young people to help them succeed! SAVE THE DATE Parish Picnic - Sunday, July 29th The planning has started pull out your blankets and chairs Please join us for hot dogs, hamburgers and all the fixings! Lots of hands make light work.if you would like to be on the Picnic Planning Committee, please call the office at 432-8711. Wine Tasting - Friday, November 2nd We are looking for sponsors for our 2nd Annual Wine Tasting could this be you? Specifically, we are looking for: Monetary donations: $600 - Glassware Sponsor: This sponsor will enable us to cover the cost of Riedel wine glasses to be used that evening and sent home with attendees as a memento. $100 - Event Sponsor: These sponsors will be listed (or logo displayed) on our Sponsor Board and recognized on the parish website. Gift Certificates/Gift Cards and Items to be used in the silent auction. Questions? Please contact Diana LaMothe at fun.stmarks@gmail.com or call/text 603-204-4500. Are You Called to Be a Catechist? Come to our meeting this Sunday morning, the 24th, at 9AM to learn more about ECHO, Evangelizing Catechists for Heroic Opportunities! We want to offer catechists time for spiritual renewal and chances to deepen their faith and relationship with Christ. Time commitments vary. We are recruiting Sunday School teachers, teachers aids, youth ministry witnesses, Adult Formation researchers and presenters, and more! If you are considering participating in this mission, we are looking a few more adults to take part in our Summer Session from July 9-13! Our program is ready to go and very student active - this would be a great way to get your feet wet with witnessing the Faith to others! We d love to have you join us! Vacation Bible School THIS Week!! The voyage sets sail TOMORROW!! Are you registered?? Come Aboard!! VBS is a daycamp for children Pre-K through 5th Grade. If you are interested in attending, visit stmarksnh.org to register! All are welcome! This Week @ St. Mark s!!! Sunday, June 24: 9:00 AM Catechist Info Session (Lounge) 10:30 AM Sacramental Prep Overview for Summer Catechists. (Lounge) 6:00 PM Youth Group Trip to Mel s Monday, June 25: Tuesday, June 26: 6AM-11PM Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel) 7:00 PM St. Gianna s Place Mtg (Room 201) Wednesday, June 27: 10:00 AM Care for Creation Mtg (Lounge) Thursday, June 28: 7:00 PM K of C Business Meeting (Room 206) Friday, June 22: Saturday, June 30: 9:30 AM Al Anon (Parish Hall)
2018 Sacramental Preparation Registration All eligible youth enrolled in the 3rd through 9th grades in the 2018/2019 school year, will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, November 17 at St. Joseph Cathedral, 145 Lowell St., Manchester. To accommodate all St. Mark s families, there are three sessions now open for enrollment to choose from. Session 1: Mon July 9 - Fri July 13 (9AM - Noon) Session 2: Mon Aug 6 - Fri Aug 10 (6PM - 8PM) Session 3: Tue Evenings in Oct (6PM - 8PM) Confirmation Day Details The Most Reverend Peter Libasci, Tenth Bishop of Manchester will confer the Sacrament of Confirmation. Date - Saturday, November 17, 2018 Place - St Joseph Cathedral, 145 Lowell St, Manchester The following three liturgical services will be celebrated: 11:00AM, 1:30PM and 7:00PM. ALL forms can be found at our website stmarksnh.org, the Welcome Center or the Parish Office for your convenience. They can also be dropped off at the Parish Office, the Welcome Center or mailed to 1 South Road, Londonderry, NH. 03053. Children's Liturgy of the Word We are SO excited that Children s Liturgy of the Word will continue during the summer. Please join us at the 9:30 AM mass where children ages 4-8 years of age will be dismissed to hear the inspiring Gospel message at an age appropriate level. The Poor Box for June, July & August Donations to the Poor Box for the summer months will benefit our local food pantries. The hungry in our community, especially those with children, have an increased need for food during the summer months when the schools (providing subsidized lunch programs) are not in session. This is often the time when the food supplies at the Food Pantries are the lowest. Please consider helping those in need by donating to the Poor Box this summer!! Thank you for your generosity. Mass Intention Book for 2019 Our Mass Intention Book for 2019 is now OPEN. Please call the Parish Office at 432-8711 or stop by our Welcome Center to schedule your masses today. Homeless Care Package Collection Continues The Outreach Committee and Youth Group are teaming up to do a collection for Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter for our homeless brothers and sisters in the area now until the second weekend of July. We are asking for any NEW washcloths, tubes of toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, hair brushes, combs, travel size shampoos & conditioners, bars of soap, men s and women s socks, feminine products, winter hats and fleece or wool blankets. The items will be sorted and prepared by our Session I Sacramental Prep students. Promise to Protect If you or a loved one has experienced abuse by someone representing the Catholic Church, we urge you to contact the diocesan Office for Healing and Pastoral Care at (603) 669-3100, Ext. 110. Help is available. Quiet Moments in His Presence Did you know that Eucharistic Adoration is a weekly practice here at St. Mark s? Every Tuesday, from 6 AM until 11 PM, the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is present in the Chapel. Please come and spend an hour, or even just a few minutes. The Author of all Creation is truly here among us, and He patiently waits for you to Come and see (John 1:39). Support for Separated & Divorced Divorce and separation can be painful experiences. Support groups are available to those who are seeking healing and comfort. Visit www.catholicnh.org/support for a listing of groups. Do you know someone who is going through a separation or divorce? Please consider passing this information along to them. How Do You Give? Your giving makes a difference! It s a joy to receive the blessings God has placed in our hands. The joy only grows when we give and receive together. Our online giving service, ParishPay, has now become WeShare! To administer your account, visit our website stmarksnh.org and click on the WeShare icon! If you have questions, please call the office at 432-8711.
Sacrificial Giving (June 16 & 17) Parish Contact Information Operating Funds Offertory Envelopes (158) $4,502.00 Loose Cash & Checks $2,571.00 Electronic Giving (2) $120.00 WeShare $2,118.00 Social - Coffee & Donuts $51.00 Mass Donations $110.00 Religious Education $195.00 Total $9,667.00 Designated Funds Capital Development $185.00 Special Holy Day - Easter $135.00 Diocesan - Peter s Pence $75.00 Mission Co-op $2,340.00 Total $2,735.00 Grand Total $12,402.00 Mass Intentions for June 23 - July 1 6/23 Saturday, 5 PM: Russell Kelley by the Kelley family 6/24 Sunday, 8 AM: People of the Parish 6/24 Sunday, 9:30 AM: Ruth Callahan by Angeline Lemere 6/24 Sunday, 11 AM: Mary Perkins by Sam & Mary Ann Boldeia 6/25 Monday, 9 AM: Caterine Savastano by her brother Angelo & family 6/26 Tuesday, 9 AM: Rocco Ciervo by his brother Angelo & family 6/27 Wednesday, 9 AM: Elise Patenaude by John & Suzanne Patenaude 6/28 Thursday, 9 AM: Joseph F. Stokes by Knights of Columbus 6/30 Saturday, 5 PM: Ricky Flemings by Sam & Mary Ann Boldeia 7/1 Sunday, 8 AM: Mary K. Kelleher by Jane & Joe Corda 7/1 Sunday, 9:30 AM: People of the Parish 7/1 Sunday, 11 AM: Intentions of Msgr. Paul Ryan by Sam & Mary Ann Boldeia Parish Office (603) 432-8711 Parish Email info@stmarksnh.org Web Page stmarksnh.org Office Hours Mon-Thurs 9:30AM- 4 PM Fr. Mike Deacon Tom Claudia Dominguez Hollis Dunlop Lisa Olsen Brandon Sargent Artie Carew frmike@stmarksnh.org dctom@stmarksnh.org claudia@stmarksnh.org hollis@stmarksnh.org info@stmarksnh.org brandon@stmarksnh.org artie@stmarksnh.org Pastoral Council Justin Paré Finance Council Kevin Cronin Music Artie Carew (603) 546-5503 Outreach Dianne Zdankiewicz (603) 434-7991 Knights of Columbus Brian Roche (603) 889-3284 Men of St Joseph Bill Donroe (603) 432-6066 Prayer Line (603) 432-7425 Safe Environment Claudia Dominguez (603) 432-8711 Al-Anon Saturdays, 9:30-11 AM Birthright (603) 434-3000 NH Catholic Charities, Windham (603) 893-1971 Sacrament of Baptism Parents are asked to participate in the baptismal catechesis program prior to their child s baptism. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:30 PM or by appointment Sacrament of Marriage Couples should contact the parish office at least six months in advance and before making any other wedding arrangements. Sacrament of the Sick Please call us to request the Sacrament of the Sick or to receive communion in the home. Eucharistic Adoration Tuesdays, 6:00 AM-11PM / First Fridays 8 PM-12 AM