Mission Statement Open to the Holy Spirit, we, the parish family of St. Mark, are a sacramental community with the Eucharist at our center. We exist to love God and one another, to grow in our personal relationships in our Lord, and to share our enthusiasm for our faith with our community. We seek to support one another, reaching out to all, and are committed to spreading the Gospel and practicing our faith in our daily lives to achieve salvation in Christ.
revised September 2015
Church of St. Mark the Evangelist 695 Smithson Avenue
Lawrence Park, Erie, Pennsylvania 16511 Phone: 814-899-3000 Fax: 814-899-5212
website: www.stmarkslp.org e-mail: [email protected]
Baptisms: It is the custom at St. Mark 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.
Marriages: Diocesan Common Policy requests six months advance notification of the priest and attendance at Pre-Cana Instructions or Engagement Encounter. Please contact the rectory to make arrangements.
Anointing of the Sick: Anytime. 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, please contact the rectory.
Communion to the Sick: For visits and/or Communion calls to the sick, shut-ins and those confined to hospitals, please notify the rectory.
Bulletin Deadline: Wednesday afternoon
Parish Membership: Please fill out the form found inside this bulletin and we will mail you a registration form. All those who are out of high school should register individually. Parish membership is required to be a sponsor for Baptism.
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. Friday: Office Closed
Weekend Eucharistic Liturgy Schedule: Saturday Evening: 5:00 p.m. Sunday Morning: 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m.
Weekday Eucharistic Liturgy Schedule: 7:30 a.m. in Our Lady’s Chapel (Ward Center)
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Every Saturday beginning at 4:00 pm. By appointment (call rectory)
Nursery: During 10:30 a.m. Sunday Liturgy in the nursery off of Hilbert Hall.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word: During 10:30 a.m. Sunday Liturgy 4 year olds through 2nd graders.
To contact us: Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Daniel Arnold, ext. 11 [email protected] Senior Deacon: Frederick Weaver Deacon Assistant: James Moss Director of Parish Operations: Pat Marshall, ext. 12 Maintenance: Kathy Crotty, ext.15 Music Director: Maripat Grant, ext. 14 Religious Ed. Facilitator, K-5: Geri Hadlock, ext. 17 Religious Ed. Coordinator, 6-12: Pat Marshall, ext.12 Youth Minister: Geri Hadlock, ext. 17 St. Mark Prayerline: Carol (899-6207) [email protected] Bereavement Committee: Sandy Jordan (899-0984) Wedding Committee: Kathy Spiegel (866-7263) Eat Alone Dinner: Sandy Jordan (899-0984) Emmaus Ministries: Kathy Spiegel (866-7263)
1st Friday Cakes: Dolly Cagnoli (899-5390) 3rd Wednesday Meat: Mary Beveridge (899-0792)
Finance Council: Gary Miller Knights of Columbus: Jim Smith (899-3581) Legion of Mary: Barbara Gainer (899-7296) Liturgy Committee: Evy Seyboldt (899-8460) Pastoral Council: Susan Grant (899-0083) PAL: Judy Brieger (899-8545)
NOVEMBER
29
2015
ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH
Our Sanctuary Light burns this week
In Loving Memory of
Joseph Breski
Donna Burbules & Family
Family Perspective At this time of the year we are very conscious of our family as we make preparations for Christmas. Today’s gospel warns us not to be consumed by all the consumer activity. This Advent appreciate the gift of people in your life. The best gift this season might be your appreciation of others.
THE WEEK AHEAD November 30 - December 6 Altar Aide: Kathy Lewis Hospital Visitors: Hamot - Margaret Goard St. Vincent - Rita Bidwell
Monday November 30 SCC 7:00 pm Scouts Tuesday December 1 Legion of Mary 8:15 am SCC 10:00 am & 7:30 pm Brownies 6:00 - 7:00 Wednesday December 2 Religious Ed Grades 1-5 3:45 - 5:00 Choir Practice 6:30 pm Thursday December 3 SCC 7:30 pm K of C Christmas Party at Nunzi’s Morrison Class Girl Scouts Friday December 4 EMMAUS Cakes Ultreya 7:00 pm Saturday December 5 Rental—Rooms 1 & 2
2nd Collection: Religious Retirement Sunday December 6 SCC after 8:00 Mass Religious Ed. Grades K-2 9:00 - 10:15 K of C Visit with Santa Rooms 1 & 2
Readings for the week
November 30 - December 6
Mon. Romans 10:9-18; Matthew 4:18-23
Tues. Isaiah 11:1-10; Luke 10:21-24
Wed. Isaiah 25:6-10a; Matthew 15:29-37
Thurs. Isaiah 26:1-6; Matthew 7:21,24-27
Fri. Isaiah 29:17-24; Matthew 9:27-31
Sat. Isaiah 30:19-21,23-26; Matthew 9:35—10:1,5a,6-8
Sun. Baruch 5:1-9;Philippians 1:4-6,8-11; Luke 3:1-6
Happy Birthday
November 30: Earl Brieger, Allison Freer, Evelyn Oatman, Fred Sitzler, Ed Zamorski
December 1: Shane O’Neal, Julie Wegelin December 2: Grace Abele, Julie Briggs, Maripat Grant, Jerry Kruszewski,
Cynthia Lasky December 3: Jeff Badach, Monica Curtis, Beth Dylewski, Gabriella Poeta
December 4: Rich Ragen, Emily Sanford, Amber Seymour December 5: Nick Gainer, Jayden Hadlock, Kari Seymour
December 6: Paul Groucutt, Julia Morris, Chris Nowacinski, Ben Pamula
Happy Anniversary
December 2: John & Suzanne Selleny
MASS INTENTIONS: (Daily Masses are in Our Lady’s Chapel - Ward Center) Mon. Nov. 30 Feast of St. Andrew, APOSTLE
7:30 a.m. NO MASS
Tues. Dec. 1 Advent Weekday 7:30 a.m. NO MASS Wed. Dec. 2 Advent Weekday
7:30 a.m. NO MASS Thurs. Dec. 3 Memorial of St. Francis Xavier, PRIEST 7:30 a.m. NO MASS Fri. Dec. 4 Advent Weekday 7:30 a.m. NO MASS
Liturgies for the weekend of December 5/6 (Second Sunday of Advent)
Time of Liturgy
Intention Altar Servers Lector Cantor
Eucharistic Ministers
Ushers Offertory CLW
Nursery
5:00 p.m.
December 5
Stan Miodus DEATH ANNIVERSARY 12/4
Helen Miodus
Morgan Bradley
Marrien Bradley
Joe Hohman
Stephanie Phillips
Gary Miller
Linda Etter
Eric E. Bujnowski C Tom Kennedy Cheryl LaBoda
Need 1 Volunteer
8:00 a.m.
December 6
Pat Cagnoli
Family
Barbara Gainer
Terri Michael
Joe Kohler
Rick Hinman
Pat Kalie Greg Konkol
Cas Szymanowicz C Jim Veshecco
Dolly Cagnoli
10:30 a.m.
December 6
Vern Zaksheske
Theresa DiNicola
Andrew Kightlinger
Quincy Bidwell
Jonathan Hall
Geri Hadlock
Maggie Santiago
Mary Shchouchkoff
Michael Jaskiewicz
Jim Crotty C Tim Gunter
Ed Peszel Jeff Pierce
Need 2 Volunteers
Kassandra Thomas
Thought for the week… “The joy of men and women who love God attracts others to him.” ― Pope Francis
WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP November 21/22, 2015
Offertory collection: $2,763.00 Budget Needs: $4,800.00 Campaign for Human Development: $708.00 Last week: 427 envelopes issued 96 envelopes returned 1067 parishioners 250 attended Mass
Thank you to all who give of their time, talent, and treasure to St. Mark’s.
SAINT MARK 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 [email protected].
Florence Modzelewski Saint Mary’s East C2304 607 East 26th Street . Erie, PA 16504 Greg Badach Sr. Mary Daniel Meahl 2661 Dobbins Road is now back at the Mount and doing well. She is Erie, PA 16511 grateful for all of the cards and get well wishes.
Annie Bool Mary Ann Anderson 322 Washington Place Apt. #301 502 Nobel Ave Erie, PA 16505 Erie, PA 16511
Ann DePlatchett Diane Conti Saint Mary’s East 3311 5416 East Lake Rd BP A8 607 East 26th Street Erie, PA 16504 Erie, PA 16511
Mary Ann Catherine Martha Patrick Sarah Reed Senior Living Room #57B Twinbrook Rm. 928 B 227 West 22nd Street 3805 Field St Erie, PA 16502 Erie, PA 16511
Florence Whipple Eric Smith (son of Denny & Janet ) 636 Burkhart Ave 1235 West Gore Rd Erie, PA 16511 Erie, PA 16509
ST MARK EVANGELIST MEMBERSHIP FORM 695 Smithson Ave., Erie, PA 16511 – phone: 899-3000
Family Name: __________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________
Address _______________________________________________________ City/Zip: ___________________
CHECK ONE: New Registration_____ Change of Address_____ Moving out of Parish_____ Want Envelopes_____ Place in offertory basket, give to an usher or send to church office.
Our prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of John Krisch who has died. May John rest in God’s eternal peace.
St. Mark’s Hats for the Homeless Winter will be here before you know it and once again there
will be a need for winter gear. You can help!
Knit or Crochet hats or scarves
Donate new or gently used hats, gloves and scarves
Make a monetary donation to be used toward the purchase of
gloves
Boxes for donations located at the doors of the Church
??Questions?? Call Janet Smith @ 899-5495 or Pat Marshall @ 899-3000
All donations will be distributed through EMMAUS Ministries.
Saturday, December 12, 2015 the youth of St. Marks will hold a day of babysitting
for children age 4– 10 in the
Ward Center from 9:00 am—4:00 pm
Children must be potty trained.
Lunch will be provided.
Permission slips (on our website:www.stmarkslp.org or in the office) due Dec. 9th so that supplies can be purchased.
Any questions
contact Geri Hadlock 899-3000 ext 17 or 323-4188
or email [email protected]
Attention Ushers! The roster for the first rotation of 2016 will be issued in December. If you have a need to change your schedule times or your
commitment to this ministry, please let the office or Walt LaPrice know before December 15, 2015. Also, the sign-up sheets for the Christmas and New Year Day masses will be available the first Sunday in December. If you are not going out of town for these Holydays, please consider helping out.
LOCAL ADVENT PENANCE CELEBRATIONS
Monday, December 14 St. Mark 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 15 St. James 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 16 Our Lady of Mercy 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 17 St. Gregory 7:00 p.m.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PENANCE SERVICES
Grades 3-5(all)
Wednesday, December 9 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Grades 6-11
Sunday, December 20
6:00 p.m.
Visit the Families Always Matter Website!: Families Always Matter, a website created to educate and affirm families of all ages and stages, is available at http://www.eriercd.org/fam.htm . The Family Life Office is happy to offer resources for traditional, blended, single-parent, military, and adoptive/foster families. Pictures and reflections from the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia from September 2015 are also included. Please use this website and email [email protected] if you have suggestions to enrich it. GO FAMILIES!
MARRIAGE MOMENTS: As we enter the holy season of Advent, the rest of the world often knows this as the holiday and party season. Who does most of the decorating, buying, cooking, and cleaning up around your home? Is it shared? Is it hectic? Is it too much? Simplify.
Enliven your spirit for Christmas: The annual “Presence for Christmas” program will be held Dec. 2 and Dec. 16 at St. George Church, 5145 Peach St., Erie. The event begins both days at 7 p.m., with confessions available beginning at 6:30 p.m. Journey to the heart of Christmas with uplifting stories, song and Eucharistic Adoration by candlelight. Families are welcome and encouraged to attend. Fellowship follows each event. A prayer team will be available to minister to those with specific prayer requests. Music provided by Daniel Cabanillas and the Made2Worship Band. A free will offering will be taken both days to benefit Maria House Project, Erie. Questions?Contact [email protected] or at 814-490-3160. Mercyhurst University to present holiday concert: The Mercyhurst University Concert Choir and Carpe Diem Women, under the direction of Rebecca Ryan, will present their annual holiday concert Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. at Walker Recital Hall on Mercyhurst’s Erie campus. Featured will be Pergolesi’s “Magnificat” with strings and soloists, as well as early carols and selections from Rachmaninoff’s “All-Night Vigil.” General admission is $5; Mercyhurst students and employees will be admitted for $2. Tickets will be available at the door, or call in advance at 814-824-3000. Follow the Star Christmas Tour 2015: The Follow the Star Christmas Tour 2015, featuring Tennessee Backporch, will be held at St. Jude the Apostle Church, 2801 W. 6th St., Erie, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. The program will include the talents of students from Our Lady’s Christian School, Erie, and the Villa Maria High School show choir, The Treblemakers. Proceeds will benefit St. Jude the Apostle and Our Lady’s Christian School Youth Ministry. For more information, go to www.stjudeapos.org or call 814-833-0927. Tickets will be sold at the door, or in advance at the school and parish offices. The cost is $15 for adults and $5 for students.
Questions for the week: The people of Israel, to whom the prophet Baruch is speaking today, were in need of an injection of hope. They needed to hear that God would carry them to a better day. They were told to “take off [their] robes of mourning and misery” and be “secure in the glory of God.” Followers of John the Baptist were in need of a similar injection. He tells them that “every mountain and hill shall be made low,” that hope will sustain them till a better day arrives. The Scriptures of the entire Advent season are filled with messages of hope. They tell us that no matter how bad things are, there’s reason to “keep on keeping on.” What do you see as hopeful signs in these days when darkness seems to occupy so many of the headlines? A favorite Christmas carol contains the verse: “The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight!” How was hope born in the person of
Jesus Christ? Can you share some ways in which hope has been a positive force in your life?
For Next Week