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Father Joseph Culotta, Pastor
STAFF:
Pastor: Fr. Joe Culotta 980.1810 Ext. 2 [email protected]
Deacon: David Varner 352-804-1924 [email protected]
Pastoral Associate, Adult Ed: Sr. Madeline Contorno 980-1810 Ext. 3 [email protected]
Secretary: Lindsay Wright 980-1810 Ext. 1 [email protected]
Director Family and Youth Ministry: Mary Beth Crumly 980-1810 Ext. 5 [email protected]
Bulletin: Paola Garza 980-1810 Ext. 6 [email protected]
RCIA, Lectors & EM Phil Boettcher 980-1810 Ext. 7 [email protected]
Bookkeeper: Tana Bisch 980-1810 Ext. 8 [email protected]
Youth – Grade 9-12 JCREW: Kathy Okrongley 980-1810 Ext. 4 [email protected]
Youth – Grade 6-8 EDGE: Chrissie Gardner 980-1810 Ext. 4 [email protected]
Music: Dave and Amy Hains 985-2976 [email protected]
Youth Choir: Raul Gomez 602-9626 [email protected]
Nursery: Nora Donnelly 516-458-9549 [email protected]
Social Hall Rentals: Bonnie Murphy 410-3494 [email protected]
MINISTRIES:
Altar Servers: Gail Sanson 919-4898 [email protected]
Bereavement Ministry: Darlene McCulloch 229-7134 [email protected]
Feast of Saint Mark: Vince Di Chiara Ann Penton
222-2777 903-9073
[email protected] [email protected]
Finance Council: Ken Reimann 229-9812 [email protected]
First Light: Ruth Cook 991-1849 [email protected]
Greene County Food: Peter Bibbo 441-9889 [email protected]
Hospitality Committee: Jeanne Welsh 807-3968 [email protected]
Knights of Columbus: Brandon Moseley 919-7868 [email protected]
Liturgy Committee: Scott Riley Lou Inzinna
266-2882 991-8649
[email protected] [email protected]
Pastoral Council: Paul Albano 991-8008 [email protected]
Prayer Shawl Ministry Linda Townsley 407-461-0265 [email protected]
Property Management: Ann Penton 903-9073 [email protected]
Scouting: Tom Elie 843-345-5775 [email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul Society: Janet Haines 616-5431 [email protected]
Stewardship Committee: Sammy Romano 862-9833 [email protected]
Supper Club: Cathy Johnson 266-9685 [email protected]
Ushers: Kevin Camp 441-1670 [email protected]
Welcome Committee: Cricket Justice 968-3070 [email protected]
Masses:
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 P.M.
Sunday: 7:45 A.M. and 10:30 A.M.
Holy Days: 7:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.
Confession:
Saturday: 2:30–3:30 P.M. or by appointment
Weekday Mass (Chapel):
Wednesday: 6:00 P.M.
Thursday and Friday: 8:30 A.M.
First Saturday: 9:00 A.M.
Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time August 26, 2018
Volume XX #34
7340 Cahaba Valley Road
Birmingham, AL 35242
All mail to P.O. Box 380396
Birmingham, AL 35238
Phone: (205) 980-1810
Email: [email protected]
Fax: (205) 980-9208
Website: www.stmarkrc.org
Office Hours: Tuesday through Friday: 8:30 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. The Church office closed on Monday. After Hours Emergency: Father Culotta: 980-1810 #2 or 408-2766
Chapel Open for Prayer Monday through Thursday: 6:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. Friday: 6:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. Saturday and Sunday: 6:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. First Friday Exposition: 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon
Marriage Requirements at least six months in advance: Meet with Father Culotta @ 980-1810, ext. #2 Visit wedding link on Website prior to meeting
Baptism First Child Preparation Class: Contact Ashley and Nadder Fawaz at 706-3160 or [email protected]
Sunday, September 16
Annual Parish Picnic After the 10:30 mass
More details to follow
Mon. Aug 26 – 10:30 A.M. Somerby - Communion Serv.
Wed. Aug. 29 – 6:00 P.M. – The Hamburger Family
Thu. Aug. 30 – 8:30 A.M. – Anthony Romano Jr.
Fri. Aug. 31– 8:30 A.M. – Daniel Raymond Bowes
Sat. Sep. 1 – 9:00 A.M. – James W. McKeon
Sat. Sep. 1 - 4:00 P.M. – Evelyn Francis O’Bryne
Sun. Sep. 2 - 7:45 A.M. – Joyce Bucher
Sun. Sep. 2 – 10:30 A.M. – People of the Parish
27 Mon - 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12/Mt 23:13-22 28 Tue - 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17/Mt 23:23-26 29 Wed - 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18 (427)/Mk 6:17-29 30 Thu - 1 Cor 1:1-9/Mt 24:42-51 31 Fri - 1 Cor 1:17-25/Mt 25:1-13 1 Sat - 1 Cor 1:26-31/Mt 25:14-30 2 SUN -Dt 4:1-2, 6-8/Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Weekly Readings
Larry Angell Susann Kircher Shannon Price
Howard Bayless William Allen Langdale Cecilia Ragusa
Jennifer Bayless Mary Grace LaRussa Elena Sain
Virginia Bayless Rose LeBlanc Sue Schumacher
Emerson K. Boyken Kathy Lupenski Myrna Scotch
Mike Breipohl Lisa Lupenski Gertrude Sgroi
Brian Cameron Gregory Mann Vita Stamba
Sam Culotta Sal Marino Don St. Denis
Hope DeFalco Kathy Matuszak Ernie Stump
Penny Downes Jim Meggs Jackie Tevendale
Joseph Guenther Bobbie Mitchim Sharon Varano
Sammie Howell Marietta Molay Deacon David Varner
George James Georgeann Moseley Santo Vizzina
Barbara Jones Elizabeth Anne Murphy Jeanne Welsh
Sally Kelley Eileen Newton Barbara Woodard
Prayer List
Mass and Intentions
It is with thankful hearts that we announce the retirement of Judy Jones from her role as
Wedding Director on September 1st. Thank you Judy for the 15 years of guidance!
We are also pleased to announce that Chris Rickey will replace Judy in this role.
Welcome Chris!
Prayer Shawl Ministry There will be a meeting of the prayer shawl ministry,
Shawls For Hope, on Tuesday, August 28, at 10:30 in the
Parish Center. This ministry provides shawls that are
lovingly made by our members for anyone who may be
facing a difficult time due to illness, grief or other
challenging circumstances. The recipient does not have to
be a member of St. Mark’s. A special prayer and rosary is
included with each shawl. New members are always
welcome and we will be happy to provide lessons in
knitting or crocheting to beginners. If you have questions
about this ministry or would like to request a shawl please
contact Linda Townsley at 407 461-0265 or
HEALING MASS at OLS WEDNESDAY 9/3 6:30PM
Wednesday, September 3rd, Healing Mass at
Our Lady of Sorrows Church at 6:30pm. We welcome Frank Kelly, the guest speaker who will give a presentation and pray over
each individual. Everyone is welcome!
For more information, contact Our Lady of Sorrows Church at (205) 871-8121 or visit his
website www.frankkelly.org
Financial Information
Weekend of 8/1918
Weekly Offertory $ 10,391
Building Fund $ 12,083
Holy Days $ 580
$ 23,054
Year to Date
Weekly Offertory $ 509,759
Building Fund $ 551,650
Holy Days $ 10,540
Total Collected $ 1,071,948
Budgeted $ 1,026,663
Diocese of Birmingham Council of Catholic Nurses
Nurses are welcomed to join the Dicese of
Birmingham in Alabama Council of Catholic
Nurses (DBACCN). The Council is a member of
the National and International Catholic Nursesall
of whom support and promote the Catholic ethic
in nursing care, provide educational programs
and promote spiritual growth. Contact
The Birmingham Lay Dominican Chapter is sponsoring a
Come and See” informational meeting. We are men and
women, singles and couples living a Catholic life with a
Dominican spirituality. The meeting will be at Saint rose
Academy, 1401 22nd street S, Birmingham 35205 on
September 9th at 2:00 pm. First Saturday Mass: Sept. 1st at 9:00
am
Liturgical Schedule Saturday,
September 1, 2018 4:00 PM
Sunday, September 2, 2018
7:45 AM
Sunday September 2, 2018
10:30 AM
Extraordinary Minister of
Communion
Rebecca Blythe, Tom Huddleston, Beverly Huddleston, Suzy Gray,
Sr. Madeline
Phillip Boettcher, Sammy Romano, Theresa Romano, Jose Marrero,
Lou Inzinna
Leonard Mueninghoff, Heidi Swanson, Steve Shoemaker, Ana Hall, Keri Eitzen,
Sarah Hebert, Janet Haines
Ushers Mike Burns, Thom Berry, Pat Kantaris Greg Cleary, Kurt Friend,
Michael Rall George Juneman, Paul Jones, Josh Wakefield, Paul Roche
Lector Barbara Varner – 1
Fred Bisch - 2 Michael Matlock – 1 Nancy Ladshaw - 2
Mary Beth Crumly – 1 Pat Krauser - 2
Mass Coordinator Mike and Pat Kantaris Phillip Boettcher Randy and Janet Haines
Altar Server Samantha Gagliano,
Emma Zaiontz, Denisse Perez, Nicholas Gagliano
Laura Valderrama, Delaine Coleman, Kim Pham, Anna Fagan, Kyle Heberlein
Dolan Wilson, Kathryn Lynch, Tanner Gray, Brock Shields, Jared Schaffer
Greeters Rae Sarver, Karen Kapp Anthony and Diane Cuicchi Paul Roche, Laura Hughes, Al Lupenski
Altar Linens Terry Lupenski
Cantors Cynthia Brown Allison Creel Anna Vaughn
For membership info please
contact Tom Heberlein [email protected]
OLV NEWS Thank You for a Fantastic Start to the School Year!
A very special thank you to our parish community for supporting Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School as we begin our 2018-19 school year. School started on Wednesday, August 8th and our OLV Parent Teacher Organization had a wonderful Back to School
Bash on Satruday, August 11th for our School to celebrate—see pictures below. Thanks also to parents and students who participated in our annual clean-up day. Both our school and athletic fields look great for use by both our school and church
community. OLV School students are settling into their school routine, enjoying their academic classes and getting ready to start the many extracurricular activities offered at OLV. With the support of our parish, OLV students have a firm foundation of faith and a close-knit caring community in which they are growing in their relationship with Jesus Christ. More information about the school
is available on the web at OLVBirmingham.com. __________________________________________________
OLV Preschool Admissions
If you have a Preschool-aged child, then OLV Preschool still has a few spots available for your child’s early childhood education. There are programs for three and four year olds with convenient hours and the option for extended care as well. For over 30 years,
OLV preschool has offered an excellent curriculum combined with lots of fun, developmentally appropriate activities in a caring, faith-filled environment. Children who begin their education by attending the OLV Preschool grow in their love of Jesus, discover a love for learning and form a foundation that helps them to transition with ease to kindergarten. There are still openings available in
both 3K and 4K, so call 205-991-5963 now for admission materials! Discover more about the OLV preschool program at www.olvbirmingham.com.
TRAVELING VOCATION CHALICE
This weekend we resume the Vocation Chalice at Saint Mark. This is a wonderful program which allows families to host the
Vocation Chalice in their home for one week while praying for vocations. To begin the year, we thank the Elie Family for hosting
the chalice this week. They will receive the chalice at the 10:30 a.m. Mass Sunday.
“Wherever God has put you, that is your vocation. It is not what we do but how much love we put into it.” ~ Mother Teresa
If you would like more information on the Vocations Chalice Program,
please contact Kristin Sessions (205)529-6356 or [email protected]
TRAVEL PLANNING
Experienced agent.
No fees.
Call Patty George, St. Mark’s parishioner
205-901-1303
Several spaces are now available!
Contact Pat Smith at
298-1855 or [email protected]
Our Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a fundraiser
to benefit the Youth Programs!
Specifically, your purchase of Labor Day meals form their
BBQ sale will help make it possible to offer a week-long
summer retreat to Lifeteen’s Covecrest Camp.
All orders must be submitted
by Sunday, August 26th
Edge is a Catholic middle school youth ministry program. It
provides a safe fun place for youth to find solid Catholic
community, to get answers to their questions about faith, and, most importantly, to experience Jesus in a profound
and personal way. present Catholic teaching in a way that
young people can understand.
Thank you to all families for attending our first edition of Whole
Family Catechesis. Our next session will be Sunday, October 28.
PSR Children will report to their classrooms this Sunday, August 26. If you have not yet
registered for PSR, please do so immediately. Forms found online and in church office. Late fee of $20 applies.
ULTRASOUNDS TO SAVE LIVES CAMPAIGN
Looks can be deceiving. Parishioner Brian Cameron needs a living donor kidney transplant, although looking
at him you would never know this to be true. Recently he has been diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease. Please
contact UAB at 1-888-822-7892 – option 4 or uabmedicine.org/kidneytransplant or Daagye Hendricks at 205-975-0643 for more information. Let them know you are calling on behalf of Brian Cameron, DOB 3/12/1949. You might also conact Brian or Mary Rose at 205-862-
0199 or at [email protected]. Please pray for Brian and for a potential donor to come forward.
The Knights of Columbus established its Ultrasound Initiative to
equip medically certified prolife pregnancy care centers (PCCs) with
modern technology that will enable expectant mothers to see and
hear their babies in utero. The Knights of Columbus works together
as an organization to purchase ultrasound machines for qualifying
pregnancy centers. Alabama Ultrasound Initiative Chairman Lee
John Bruno, one of our parishioners, recently reported that 25
ultrasound machines have been placed in Alabama since the start of
the program. The machines, like all technology do age, so there is a
cost involved in replacing machines as they suffer wear and become
obsolete.
After the state and/or local council raises 50% of the cost, the
Knights of Columbus Supreme Council will provide the other 50%
to complete funding for purchase of an ultrasound. Or, if the council
raises 100% of the cost of a vehicle outfitted to serve as a mobile
medical unit for a pregnancy center, the Supreme Council will
provide 100% of the funds for an ultrasound machine to be used in
that vehicle. On the weekend of August 25 and 26 the Knights will
be collecting contributions for the Ultrasound Initiative in the back
of the Church. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated; this
initiative literally saves lives - 85 percent of the women who elect to
have an ultrasound ultimately decided to have the child.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is
offering an educational program for family members of
people living with mental illness. The class will teach
coping skills and problem-solving of the people closest to
an individual living with a mental illness. Class is FREE and
is a 11 week commitment. The class will be offered at St.
Vincent’s 119, 7191 Cahaba Valley Rd., on the main
floor, conference room A beginning September 10 to
November 26, 2018. Time 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. For more
information or to register contact Laura at 205-267-2986;
or email [email protected].
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SAVE THIS DATE! September 23, 2018
Capture the Flag! More information about our upcoming EDGE
Night will be provided in the following
weeks. If you have questions about the
program or would like to learn more about
ways to be involved, contact Chrissie
Gardner at [email protected].
$10.00 per pound for pulled pork $30.00 for Boston Butt (approx. 5 lbs) $20.00 per slab of ribs $10.00 for smoked chicken
Place your order at [email protected] or 866-622-7865. Leave a message – name, best contact number and/or email address, and exact order, and be sure to receive a confirmation email in return.
Saint Mark Celebrates
15th Anniversary of the Dedication
• Picnic Lunch
• Hamburgers and Hotdogs
• Cake and Ice Cream
• Tickets sold for Beer and Wine
• Kid’s Entertainment
• Bouncy House
• Outdoor Games
• Bingo
PARISH PICNIC
Sunday, September 16
Immediately following 10:30 Mass
In the Parish Life Center
