The Catholic Community of & Parishes St. Mark Mt. Calvary NOVEMBER 5, 2017 31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Website: www.stmarkmtcalvary.church Email: office@smmc.church St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church 695 Smithson Avenue Lawrence Park Erie, PA 16511 Mount Calvary Catholic Church 2022 East Lake Road Erie, PA 16511 Contact info for Parish Offices 695 Smithson Ave. Erie, PA 16511 Phone: (814)899-3000 or (814)454-0061 WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY 4:00 pm at St. Mark SUNDAY 8:00 am at Mount Calvary 10:30 am at St. Mark DAILY MASS SCHEDULE Mondays & Fridays 12:10pm at Mount Calvary Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30am at St. Mark CONFESSIONS Saturdays 3:00 pm at St. Mark And by appointment
Page 2 THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF ST. MARK & MOUNT CALVARY PARISHES PARISH STAFF Pastor Rev. Mark A. Hoffman, ext. 11 father.hoffman@smmc.church FROM THE PASTOR S DESK.. Deacon Assistant Rev. Mr. James S. Moss Director of Operations and Finance & Religious Ed. 6-12 Pat Marshall, ext.12 pmarshall@smmc.church Director of Maintenance Kathy Crotty, ext.13 kcrotty@smmc.church Coordinator of Religious Ed K-5 & Youth Ministry Geri Hadlock, ext. 17 ghadlock@smmc.church Director of Liturgical Music Maripat C. Grant, ext. 14 mgrant@smmc.church OFFICE HOURS Monday Thursday 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m Administrative Assistant Patti Doss, ext. 10 pdoss@smmc.church BULLETIN DEADLINE In order to meet press deadline, all bulletin submissions must be transmitted in writing to the administrative assistant by no later than Monday at 12:00 p.m. NOON. Parishes of The Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie, Pennsylvania Dear Parish Family, The month of November has had a long tradition of prayer for the dead. As for why this month, I am not certain. However, November seems to be grey, cold, and the gardens and trees all enter the hibernation mode as we prepare for winter snows. When we lose a loved one, the days and years following all seem to reflect that important loss. As a result of this remembrance, please know that every Mass during this month, we will remember our deceased loved ones, especially those you have noted in our book of remembrance at both parishes. I believe our Catholic perspective is very helpful. We pray for our beloved dead because they are still very much a part of our lives, even though they live in eternity with God. Our parents, brothers and sisters, friends and acquaintances remain very much in our hearts. Letting them know we love them is as natural as breathing. Sometimes our prayers can even take on various dispositions such as love, remorse (for harsh words of the past), pride, and the desire to be with them again. Those feelings truly reflect authentic love. Over time, the hurt from a loss may become more manageable, but the ache will always be there. As we miss and mourn our loved ones, may God continue to provide for us His loving consolation. Yours In Christ, Fr. Mark Dear Parish Family, Announcing a Staff Change I wish to share the news that Patti Doss, who served as the business manager at Mt. Calvary Parish and until recently as administrative assistant for our combined office, has decided to leave employment at our parish office and take on a new position elsewhere. Patti tendered her letter of resignation on October 23rd, noting that her last day was last Thursday, November 2 nd. I announced her leaving at the Holy Day Masses a few days ago after first informing the Finance Councils at our last our meeting on Tuesday, October 31 st. I know that her years of service at Mt. Calvary Parish were very happy and fulfilling, and she felt very appreciated by you. Please keep Patti in your prayers as she begins her new job. May the Lord grant her health, happiness and peace. In Christ, Father Mark
Page 3 NOVEMBER 5, 2017 31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME TOGETHER WE PRAY MASSES CELEBRATED THIS WEEK Monday, Nov. 6 12:10 pm (MC) Weekday in Ordinary Time Marie Kowalczyk (Husband, Steve) Tuesday, Nov. 7 7:30 am (SM) Weekday in Ordinary Time Margaret Serpa (Family) Wednesday, Nov. 8 NO MASS Thursday, Nov. 9 7:30 am (MC) The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Rosemary Corzilius (Family) Friday, Nov. 10 12:10 pm (MC) St. Leo the Great Bill Hughes (Patrick J. Hughes) Saturday, Nov. 11 4:00 pm (SM) Vigil of 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Chester Badach (Family) Sunday, Nov. 12 8:00 am (MC) 10:30 am (SM) Altar Aide: Kathy Lewis 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Living & Deceased Members of Our Parishes Lindy DiNovo (Family) Hospital Visitors: Nancy Samick (H) Michael Goetz (SV) East Erie Area Advent Penance Service Schedule 2017 Sunday December 10 Monday December 11 Tuesday December 12 3:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm Mount Calvary Erie St. Gregory - Northeast Saint James Wesleyville East Erie Area Christmas Mass Schedule 2017 Saint James Wesleyville 4:00pm (Mt. Calvary Church), 9:00pm (St. Mark Church) 10:30am (St. Mark Church) Our Lady of Mercy Harborcreek 6:00pm, 10:00pm 10:00am St. Gregory Thaumaturgus North East BAPTISM It is our policy to celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism with the parish community at any of the weekend liturgies. Parents are requested to attend a class prior to the baby s baptism. Godparents are encouraged to attend. Please contact the office to make arrangements. MARRIAGE Diocesan Common Policy requests six months advance notification of the priest and attendance at Pre-Cana Instructions or Engagement Encounter. Please contact the office to make arrangements. ANOINTING OF THE SICK This sacrament may be administered at any time. A person need not be dying, but simply sick from a serious illness or even weak due to old age. Those wishing to be anointed, especially if you are entering the hospital, please contact the parish office. COMMUNION TO THE SICK For visits and/or Communion calls to the sick, shut-ins and those confined to hospitals, please notify the parish office. PARISH MEMBERSHIP Please fill out the form found on the back page of this bulletin and deposit it in the weekend collection basket. We will mail you a registration form. All those who are out of high school should register individually. ACTIVE parish membership is required to be a sponsor for Baptism. 5:00pm, 9:30pm 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am St. Mark the Evangelist Lawrence Park / Mt. Calvary - Erie SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION 5:00pm, 11:00pm 8:00am, 10:00am SANCTUARY LIGHT BURNS THIS WEEK At St. Mark Church In Loving Memory of Donna Titko By Great Grandson, Nathan Ondich
Page 4 THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF ST. MARK & MOUNT CALVARY PARISHES TIME TALENT TREASURE THE WEEK AHEAD NOV. 6-12 WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6 12:10 pm 7:00 pm 5:00-8:00pm 5:00-8:00pm OCT. 28-29, 2017 OFFERTORY COLLECTION Saint Mark... $2,701.00 Mount Calvary... $962.00 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 7:30 am 8:15 am 10 am & 7:30 pm 5:00-8:00 pm 5:00-8:00 MASS ATTENDANCE 4:00 pm 83 8:00 am 65 10:30 am..130 Mass (MC) SCC Scouts Cub Scouts Legion of Mary SCC Brownies Girl Scouts WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8-NO MASS 10:00 am 1:30 pm 3:45-5:00 pm 5:30-8:00 pm CSA UPDATE SAINT MARK GOAL: $41,919.00 PLEDGED: $56,985.00 PAID: $48,370.00 EHCA-Hilbert Hall SCC Gr. Kdg-5 Girl Scouts THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9 7:30 am 6:30 pm Choir Practice FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 (OFFICE CLOSED) 12:10 pm MOUNT CALVARY Mass (MC) SATURDAY,NOVEMBER 11 GOAL: $20,494.00 PLEDGED: $14,221.00 PAID: $12,558.00 SHORT OF GOAL: -$6,273.00 3:00 pm 4:00 pm Confessions (SM) SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12 8:00 am 10:30 am 11:00-4:30 pm Mass (MC) Gr. 10 Retreat at OLM READINGS FOR THE WEEK NOVEMBER 6 12, 2017 Mon., Nov. 6: Tues., Nov. 7: Wed., Nov. 8: Thurs., Nov. 9: Fri., Nov. 10: Sat., Nov. 11: Sun., Nov. 12: Rom 11:29-36/Ps 69:30-31, 33-34, 36/Lk 14:12-14 Rom 12:5-16b/Ps 131:1bcde-3/Lk 14:15-24 Wednesday: Rom 13:8-10/Ps 112:1b-2, 4-5, 9/Lk 14:25-33 Thursday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12/Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9/1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17/Jn 2:13-22 Friday: Rom 15:14-21/Ps 98:1-4/Lk 16:1-8 Saturday: Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27/Ps 145:2-5, 10-11/Lk 16:9-15 Wis 6:12-16/Ps 63:2-8/1 Thes 4:13-18 or 4:13-14/Mt 25:1-13
Page 5 NOVEMBER 5, 2017 31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NEWS BITS FROM AROUND OUR PARISHES & DIOCESE A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who worked so hard to make our PAL Card Party a success. Our numbers were down, but those who attended seemed to enjoy themselves. Our PAL Chinese Auction, as usual, was full of wonderful and varied Card Party baskets, our centerpieces beautiful and the food tasty. Reservations, fudge and pop and door prizes were handled by able PAL members who do a great job. Members also donated baskets and gave monetary donations to make the Chinese Auction successful. A special shout out to the young people who helped serve the food and deliver the prizes to winners and some stayed to help with clean up~~ along with PAL ladies cleaning up the kitchen. Without all your help, this card party could never have taken place. Thank you also to those who came and supported PAL in this fund raiser to provide funeral luncheons for parish families. SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES SCC s meet: SUNDAYS Time TBA MONDAYS AT 7 PM TUESDAYS AT 10 AM & 7:30 PM WEDNESDAYS AT 1:30 PM For information about a particular group contact: Monday (7 pm) - Joe Kohler 897-9502 Tuesday (10 am) - Elaine Brady 899-3667 (7:30 pm) - Greg & Ann Badach 899-5698 Wednesday (1:30 pm) - Geri Hadlock 323-4188 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Nov. 6: Emily Widomski, Dale Soder, Ray Rusnak Nov. 7: Amy Tabatcher, Adam Seymour, Connie Farabaugh, Ashley Lindsay Nov. 8: Susan Feige, Mary Jane Pochatko, Aric Young, Jonathan Hall, Nora Lombardozzi, Evan Drahushak Nov. 9: Bella Taraski, Brian Veshecco, Marie Matlak, Karen Chandley Nov. 10: Lawrence Gainer, Allison Wargo, Edward Wisniewski, Rebecca Pohl, Terri Joslin Nov. 11: Heidi Noyes, Nadia Zboyovski, Marcella Aloiz, Rich Michael, Vincent Kennah, Florence Whipple Nov. 12: Julie Vrenna, Michael Jaskiewicz, Jammi Gunter HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Nov. 8: Charles & Janet Peters Nov. 12: Bart & Mary Downing, Eric & Kathy Bujnowski
Page 6 THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF ST. MARK & MOUNT CALVARY PARISHES AROUND THE PARISH AND OUR DIOCESE SAINT MARK / MOUNT CALVARY CARING NOTES If you know someone who could benefit from this ministry please call the office at 899-3000 or e-mail their name and address to office@smmc.church. Helen Fasenmyer John Kaus Independence Court Rm #128 406 Andrews Park Blvd 41 West Gore Rd Erie, PA 16511 Erie, PA 16509 Steven Curtis 8221 Buffalo Rd Harborcreek, PA 16421 Don Woods 413 Chautauqua Blvd Erie, PA 16511 Florence Whipple Saint Mary s East #115 607 East 26th Street Erie, PA 16504 Adam Seydlorsky (son of Edie Testa) 3859 Roxanna Dr Erie, PA 16510 Annie Bool Mary Ann Catherine 322 Washington Pl. #301 Sarah Reed Senior Living Rm 57B Erie, PA 16505 227 West 22nd Street Erie, PA 16502 Msgr. Richard Stack St. Mary s Room 3325 607 East 26th Street Erie, PA 16511 Sr. Mary Kay McNelis, SSJ Sisters of St. Joseph 5031 W. Ridge Road Erie, PA 16509 Ann DePlatchett Saint Mary s East 3311 607 East 26th Street Erie, PA 16504 JoAnne Warren Sarah Reed Senior Living Rm 139 227 West 22nd Street Erie, PA 16502 Our prayers and condolences to the Beveridge Family on the death of Clarence s brother Larry. May Larry rest in God s eternal peace.