Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time November 4, 2018 St. Mark The Evangelist Catholic Church Parish Center..317.787.8246 Pastor Ext. 110 Associate Pastor Deacon School..317.786.4013 Principal Ext. 201 Fr. Bill Marks frbill@stmarkindy.org Fr. David Bu Nyar frdavid@stmarkindy.org Deacon Paul Fisherkeller deaconpaul@stmarkindy.org Rusty Albertson ralbertson@stmarkindy.org Parish Center Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday 535 East Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46227 www.stmarkindy.org Sacrament of Baptism Schedule with the Pastor after participation in Parish Preparation Program. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:00-5:00 PM Sacrament of Matrimony Arrange with Pastor at least six months in advance. Participation in all parts of the Marriage preparation program is required. Sacrament of Healing If you are hospitalized or home bound and in need of sacraments, please call the Parish Center. Mass Schedule Saturday/Sunday Anticipation 5:30 PM Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM Monday Communion Service 9:00 AM Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 AM Friday 8:15 AM Holy Day Masses: 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 7:00 PM
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church (214) www.stmarkindy.org Sunday, November 4, 2018 Welcome Welcome to St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church. If you would like to know more about our Parish, please visit the Mary Lynn Cavanaugh Welcome Desk or call the Parish Center. Contacts Mass Intentions Sunday, November 4 Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. Parishioners of St. Mark (Fr. David) 9:30 a.m. Helen Kleemann (Fr. Bill) 11:45 a.m. Rose Richart (Fr. Bill) Monday, November 5 Weekday 9:00 a.m. Danny Panting Tuesday, November 6 Weekday 9:00 a.m. Jo Henn Wednesday, November 7 Weekday 9:00 a.m. Darrell Gossett Thursday, November 8 Weekday 9:00 a.m. Frances Huff Friday, November 9 Dedication of the Lateran Basilica 8:15 a.m. Cyril Des Jean Saturday, November 10 Anticipation Mass 5:30 p.m. Kim Huffman (Fr. Bill) Sunday, November 11 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 a.m. Parishioners of St. Mark (Fr. Bill) 9:30 a.m. Vu Hoang Thai Thy (Fr. Bill) 11:45 a.m. Deceased Members of the Tolentino Family (Fr. Bill) Business Manager Ext. 102 Coordinator of Catechesis and Parish Life Ext. 104 Director of Parish Services Ext. 100 Music Director Ext. 105 Dir. Of Youth Ministry Ext. 101 Facilities Usage/Events Scheduler SMAC Athletic Director School Admin. Asst. Ext. 200 Joe Horan jhoran@stmarkindy.org Angi Swiezy aswiezy@stmarkindy.org Alison Archer aarcher@stmarkindy.org Andy Eagan aeagan@stmarkindy.org Julie Albertson jalbertson@stmarkindy.org Donna Kern dkern@stmarkindy.org Kris Able kable@stmarkindy.org Beth Leszcynski bleszcynski@stmarkindy.org Readings for the Week November 4-11, 2018 Sunday: Dt 6:2-6, Heb 7:23-28, Mk 12:28b-34 (152) Monday: Phil 2:1-4, Lk 14-12-14 (485) Tuesday: Phil 2:5-11, Lk 14:15-24 (486) Wednesday: Phil 2:12-18, Lk 14:25-33 (487) Thursday: Phil 3:3-8a, LK 15: 1-10 (488) Friday: Ez 47:1-2,8-9,12, 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17, Jn 2:13-22 (671) Saturday: Phil 4:10-19, Lk 16:9-15 (490) Next Sunday: 1 Kgs 17: 10-16, Heb 9:24-28, Mk 12:38-44, or 12:41-44 (155)
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church (214) www.stmarkindy.org Sunday, November 4, 2018 Parish Life ST. MARK S MEN S CHOIR THANKSGIVING MASS Our Church has many traditions that shape our liturgies and faith formation. One strong tradition at St. Mark Church is men s choir. All men (high school age and older) are invited to be part of this choir and to help continue the men s choir tradition at St. Mark. There are only two rehearsals! The rehearsals are Tuesday, November 13 th, and Tuesday, November 20 th, at 8:00pm in the Church. We will sing Thanksgiving Morning, November 22 nd, at 9:00am Mass. For more information, call Drew Eagan at 787-8246. You can also send an email to: aeagan@stmarkindy.org GIVE BACK PANCAKE BREAKFAST, Sunday, November 11 After the 7:30 and 9:30 AM masses. This is an opportunity for the school to say thank you to the parishioners who support our school in so many ways. We look forward to seeing you at the Pancake Breakfast! Please plan on attending to let us say THANK YOU! COFFEE AND DONUTS: There will NOT be Coffee and Donuts on Sunday, November 11 th, due to the Pancake Breakfast. If you currently serve on the Coffee and Donuts Ministry, there will be a mandatory meeting on Monday, November 19 th, at 6:30pm in the school Media Center. Please contact Angi Swiezy at aswiezy@stmarkindy.org if you are unable to attend. ST. MARK COAT AND BOOT DRIVE NOVEMBER 4-11, 2018: We will be collecting new and gently used coats and boots in Men s and Women s sizes. Smaller sizes of both are preferred. Please be sure used coats and boots are clean and in good condition. No other clothing will be accepted. Please drop off your donations at the Parish Center or in the Church Narthex. Questions? Please contact Angi Swiezy at aswiezy@stmarkindy.org or 787-8246. Youth CONFIRMATION Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation for high school students in grades 10-12 continues Sunday, November 18th, at 10:45 in the school's media center. Registration forms are available in the parish office or at that meeting. Questions? Email Julie Albertson at jalbertson@stmarkindy.org or call the parish office. CANDLE LIGHT MEMORIAL SERVICE Sunday, November 4th, 6:00 PM in the Church Parish Life Christ has offered us a share in his Divine Life. As Christians we have hope in the Resurrection and Eternal Life. Please join us for a Candlelight Memorial Service sponsored by the Bereavement Committee to honor those in our parish or our families who have died. We will call the names of our loved ones who have gone before us, offer prayers and blessings for them and for ourselves, and receive the consolation of hope as we celebrate the lives that have inspired our own. A reception will follow to share our remembrances and to find comfort and fellowship with one another. This is a wonderful way to remember and honor our family and friends who have died, and to find Christ s comfort and strength within our loving community of Faith. Hope to see you there. Vocations Awareness Week VOCATION MASS - Monday, November 12th, St. Barnabas, at 7:00 p.m., Father Joe Rautenberg will celebrate a Mass for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. We will pray for current vocations, those discerning a vocation, and those ignoring God's call. With the current shortage, if at all possible, please attend this Mass. Thank you. NATIONAL VOCATIONS AWARENESS WEEK As Catholics, we firmly believe that God has a plan for our lives. He calls some to marriage, some as generous single people, some to the priesthood, and others to religious life. During National Vocation Awareness Week, please pray about how God is calling you to live your vocation more deeply. Encourage the young people in your life, children, grandchildren, students, and friends to be open if God calls them to the priesthood, diaconate or consecrated life.
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church (214) www.stmarkindy.org Dine Out Night Sunday, November 4, 2018 School Indy Pocket Pass Discount Cards! Our 8th grade students will begin selling the best discount card ever! The Indy Pocket Pass will be available starting in November! See an 8th grader to purchase your cards! LIMITED NUMBER AVAILABLE. ST MARK SPIRIT WEAR SALE: Our Pre-Christmas St. Mark Catholic Spirit Wear and Apparel online-only sale is going on now! Click on the below link and order your St. Mark Catholic wear just in time for Christmas. What a great idea for gifts for the Holidays! SUPPORT ST. MARK CATHOLIC SCHOOL ON NOVEMBER 8TH AT CITY BBQ! Canned Food Drive This is a great time to purchase OFFICIAL SCHOOL UNIFORM SWEATSHIRTS. Sale ends on November 12th and all items will be delivered to school (sent home with oldest child) by December 14th. You can pay online or choose to pay at school with a check (payment must be received by November 12). Questions about Spirit wear or Apparel, contact Cassie at (317) 781-9701.www.eliteprintingindy.com/stmarkspiritwear RECEIVE 50% OF YOUR DONATION TO SAINT MARK BACK TO YOU! The word is out. More people are donating to the Indiana State Tax Credit Scholarship Program and taking advantage of this unique tax opportunity. Your gift to St. Mark Catholic School, through the Institute of Quality Education (IQE), will help our students afford a high quality Catholic education. ST. MARK CATHOLIC SCHOOL FOOD DRIVE to end hunger will be November 5th thru November 16th! There will be containers in the narthex of church for your food donations. If you would prefer to donate monetarily, please bring to the parish or school office. The school will then purchase items for the Food Drive. Thank you for your generosity! IQE began accepting donations for tax credit scholarships on July 1, 2018. The cap for the 2018-2019 fiscal year is $12.5 million, but these credits are expected to run out early. Donate early to take advantage of the 50% state tax credit opportunity. This program is a win-win for donors and our St. Mark Catholic School students. Please contact Steve Helmich, Team Leader (stevehelmich50@gmail.com) or Rusty Albertson, Principal, (ralbertson@stmarkindy.org) for more information. You can also donate online at http://www.i4ged.org/sgo/donors. Make sure you designate St. Mark Catholic School for your donation!
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church (214) www.stmarkindy.org Community Sunday, November 4, 2018 Community Please Pray For... PLEASE PRAY FOR: Elaine Alexander, Jerry Obergfell, Ethel Spaeke, Mike Schwartz, Mary Fortress, Sherry Brett, Carolyn Walters, Karen Firkins, Sherrie Blomberg, Linda and Jerry Gaydos, Pat Henn, Joe Pierle, Shirley Martin, Hunter Moore, Betty Mouser, Joanne Burkert, Debbie O Neal, Rosemary Delph, Bill Mahlman, and Pat Taylor. MILITARY: Please pray for our women and men in the Armed Forces and their families To add a name to our Prayer List, or the St. Mark Prayer Chain please contact Alison Archer, aarcher@stmarkindy.org
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church (214) www.stmarkindy.org Sunday, November 4, 2018 THIRTEENTH ANNUAL INDIANA CATHOLIC MEN S CONFERENCE Walking with Christ & the Cross which will be held Saturday, November 10th at the Indiana Convention \Center. Join men from across Indiana and nationally known Catholic speakers, Rev. Dwight Longenecker, Fr. Ben Luedke, and Tom Peterson. Holy Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist by Rev. Todd Riebe. Invite your son, father, and/or a friend for this wonderful, spirit filled day. For more information or to register, go to www.indianacatholicmen.com. THE RONCALLI SPIRIT STORE will hold its annual Holiday Sale on Saturday, November 10, 2018, in the Roncalli cafeteria from 9 AM to 1 PM. We will have fantastic new merchandise updated with the latest trends and styles for everyone on your Christmas shopping list: Moms and Dads, Grandparents, students, future students little siblings and even your pets. We have non-apparel gift ideas you won t want to miss. Eighth grade parents, shop with us while your student takes the Roncalli placement exam. Below is the summary for the week. Thank you for your generous support of St. Mark. Weekly Stewardship Offering Sunday, October 28, 2018 Weekly Collection Envelopes/ Loose Money: $12,012.00 Online Giving: $3,889.00 Total: $15,901.00 Weekly Budgeted Amount: $18,685.00 Weekly Deficit: ($2784.00) Other Collections Community Weekly Stewardship Offering Coffee and Donuts: $45.00 St. Vincent de Paul: $150.00 Capitol Improvement: $90.00 Tuition Assistance: $151.00 World Missions: $85.00 Calendar of Events Sunday, November 4, 2018 MASS - Church (7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM) CC - 3yrs - K, - Atrium (9:30am - 10:30am) CC - 1st - 6th Grade - Atrium (10:40am) CC - 7th and 8th Grade - Atrium (6:30pm - 8:00pm) MYANMAR MASS Church (2:00 PM) Memorial Service & Reception Church (6:00 PM) Monday, November 5, 2018 MASS Communion Services- 9:00 AM Citizenship Class Cenacle (8:00-9:30 AM) And Parish Center Resource Room (6:30-8:00 PM) ESL Class - Parish Center Board Room (6:30-8:00 PM) Quilters Cenacle (12:30-2:30 PM) Spiritual Life Bible Study School Media Center (6:30-8:00 PM) Tuesday, November 6, 2018 MASS - Church - 9:00 AM ESL Class - Cenacle (8:00-9:30 AM) Wednesday, November 7, 2018 MASS - Church - 9:00 AM ESL Class - Cenacle (8:00-9:30 AM) Citizenship Class Church Courtesy Room (6:30-8:00PM) Quilters Cenacle (12:30-2:30 PM) RCIA School Media Center (7:00 PM) Thursday, November 8, 2018 MASS - Church 9:00 AM Friday, November 9, 2018 MASS - Church - 8:15 AM Citizenship Class - Cenacle (10-11:30 AM & 1:00-2:30 PM) Saturday, November 10, 2018 Reconciliation - Church Courtesy Room (4:00pm) MASS - CHURCH- 5:30 PM Bingo Bash Schafer Hall (6:30-10:30 PM) Sunday, November 11, 2018 United Catholic Appeal Intention Weekend MASS - Church (7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM) CC - 3yrs - K, - Atrium (9:30am - 10:30am) CC - 1st - 6th Grade - Atrium (10:40am) CC - 7th and 8th Grade - Atrium (6:30pm - 8:00pm) For more information regarding events on our campus, check out the Calendar online on at our website, stmarkindy.org