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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] Retired Deacon: Frederick Weaver Deacon: 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)
APRIL 17, 2016
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Family Perspective: Today’s gospel reminds us to be shepherds for our children who depend on us to be their guides and role models. Where are we leading them? When they “hear our voice” what message do they hear?
Marriage Moments: After the last child leaves home, Mom and Dad may wake up and wonder who they are looking at. Somewhere over the years, they've gotten so involved in their children's lives that they forgot about each other. Prepare for an empty nest by paying attention to your honey today. Plan a date for this week.
Happy Birthday
April 18: Kim Graham, Debbie Humphreys, John Otto, Evan Vrenna April 19: Julie Breski, Robert Main
April 20: Brooklyn Maas, Evelyn Moyer, Kelsey Steen, Jim Veshecco April 21: Adam Leone, Amy Luce, Norma Mack
April 22: Joe Hohman April 23: Lora Gasiewski, Darcie Goetz, Elizabeth Groucutt
April 24: Eleanor Conaway, Caitlin Daley, Adriana Russo, Laura Sanford
Happy Anniversary
April 19: Bruce & Darcy Maloney, Bob & Evelyn Polatas April 22: Harold & Christine Boutwell
April 24: Dave & Annette Hale
ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH
Readings for the week April 18—24
Mon. Acts of the Apostles 11:1-18; John 10:1-10
Tues. Acts of the Apostles 11:19-26; John 10:22-30
Wed. Acts of the Apostles 12:24-13:5a; John 12:44-50
Thurs. Acts of the Apostles 13:13-25; John 13:16-20
Fri. Acts of the Apostles 13:26-33; John 14:1-6
Sat. Acts of the Apostles 13:44-52; John 14:7-14
Sun. Acts of the Apostles 14:21-27; Revelation 21:1-5a; John 13:31-33a,34-35
MASS INTENTIONS: (Daily Masses are in Our Lady’s Chapel - Ward Center) Mon. April 18 Easter Weekday 7:30 a.m. Dorothy Divany - Marge Bleil Tues. April 19 Easter Weekday 7:30 a.m. Fran Krahe - Family Wed. April 20 Easter Weekday
7:30 a.m. Mark Lewandowski - Fr. Dan Thurs. April 21 Easter Weekday
7:30 a.m. John Krisch - Mike & Marlene Lucas Fri. April 22 Easter Weekday
7:30 a.m. Henry J. Krasinski – family of Max Krasinski
Our Sanctuary Light burns this Week
In Loving Memory of
John Krisch
Family
Liturgies for the weekend of April 23/24 (Fifth Sunday of Easter)
Time of Liturgy
Intention Altar Servers Lector Cantor
Eucharistic Ministers Ushers Offertory CLW
Nursery
5:00 p.m.
April 23
Tom Renshaw
Greg & Ann Badach
Morgan Bradley
Marrien Bradley
1st Eucharist Students
Matt Clark
Evy & Dave Seyboldt
Jeff Badach C John Butine Charles Lewis
Need 1 Volunteer
1st Eucharist Students
8:00 a.m.
April 24
Pat Cagnoli BIRTH ANNIVERSARY 4/20
Family
Mark DiVecchio
Gail Warren Al & Char Renshaw
C Pat Kalie Greg Konkol
Cas Szymanowicz Jim Veshecco
Dolly Cagnoli
10:30 a.m.
April 24
Forbes Bannister
St. Mark PAL
Maikayla Fisher
Brandon Brieger
1st Eucharist Students
Fr. Bill Sutherland
Msgr. Bernard Urbaniak
Eileen Gunter
Judy Brieger
John Armstrong Jonathan Hall Mark Krahe
Bill Lutz C Mike Sheridan Need 1 Volunteer
1st Eucharist Students
Debbie Reilly
THE WEEK AHEAD April 18 - 24
Altar Aide: Kathy Lewis
Hospital Visitors: Hamot - Margaret Goard St. Vincent - Rita Bidwell
Monday April 18 SCC 7:00 pm Scouts Tuesday April 19 Legion of Mary 8:15 am SCC 10:00 am & 7:30 pm Brownies Wednesday April 20 EMMAUS Ground Beef Religious Ed. Gr. 1-5 3:45 - 5:00 Choir Practice 6:30 Doll Club Thursday April 21 1st Eucharist Practice 4:30—6:00 SCC 7:00 pm
Saturday April 23 1ST EUCHARIST 5:00 MASS Rental - Rooms 1 & 2 Sunday April 24 SCC after 8:00 Mass
1ST EUCHARIST 10:30 MASS Gr. 10 Home Session
WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP – April 9/10, 2016 Offertory collection: $3,299.00
Budget Needs: $4,800.00 Last week: 427 envelopes issued 104 envelopes returned
1067 parishioners 236 attended Mass Thank you to all who give of their time, talent, and treasure to St. Mark’s.
Our prayers and sympathy to the Matlak family on the death of Marie’s mother, Hilda Giulianelli and the Smith family on the death of Denny’s brother-in-law, Clarence (Chub) Tarr. May Hilda and Clarence rest in God’s eternal peace.
Visit the Families Always Matter Website!: Looking for resources for your family? Visit the Diocese of Erie Family website at: http://www.eriercd.org/fam.htm and discover why families always matter!
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.
Thought for the week…
“Life is a journey, along different roads,
different paths, which leave their mark on us.
We know in faith that Jesus seeks us out. He
wants to heal our wounds, to soothe our feet
which hurt from traveling alone, to wash each
of us clean of the dust from our journey.”
Pope Francis
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].
Mia Lubak Florence Whipple 3752 Ridge Parkway Saint Mary’s East Room 115 Erie, PA 16510 607 East 26th Street Erie, PA 16504
Florence Modzelewski Annie Bool Saint Mary’s East C2304 322 Washington 607 East 26th Street Place Apt. #301 Erie, PA 16504 Erie, PA 16505
Greg Badach Diane Conti 2661 Dobbins Road 5416 East Lake Rd BP A8 Erie, PA 16511 Erie, PA 16511
Mary Ann Catherine Ann DePlatchett
Sarah Reed Senior Living Room #57B Saint Mary’s East 3311 227 West 22nd Street 607 East 26th Street Erie, PA 16502 Erie, PA 16504
Eric Smith (son of Denny & Janet ) Martha Patrick
1235 West Gore Rd Twinbrook Rm. 928 B Erie, PA 16509 3805 Field St Erie, PA 16511
Good Shepherd Collection: This weekend all parishes and missions in the Diocese of Erie are taking a special collection to support the needs of our retired Diocesan priests. This special collection on Good Shepherd Sunday will assist those dedicated priests who are elderly, seriously ill or incapacitated and in need of supplementary assistance for expenses such as non-insured medical costs, nursing home and long-term care assistance. As the number of retired priests increases in the upcoming years the Priest Retirement Plan will need to be adequately funded to meet their future needs. Your generosity will make a difference in the lives of priests who have served faithfully and serve now as a "thank you" for their many years of faithful service. Help provide them the same love and generosity they provided for us for generations. Our diocesan website www.ErieRCD.org/goodshepherd.htm contains lists with the residence of our retired priests. May we suggest sending a priest who has touched your life a note or card sometime this year letting him know you still remember him? Consider adopting one of our priests as a prayer partner and pray for them and send an occasional note.
Child Protection and Creating Safe Environments Child Abuse Prevention Month: Child abuse remains a national problem. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services there were 742,000 instances of confirmed child abuse. Through scripture and Catholic teachings we are called to protect the life and dignity of all human persons, no matter how young or old. Working to prevent child abuse is an important response to what we are called to do as Church. To see what the Diocese of Erie is doing to help create safe environments, check out http://www.eriercd.org/protectyouth.htm A Grief Support Group meets the third Monday of each month at Our Lady of Mercy Church. The next meeting is on Monday, April 18 at 7pm in the parish parlor. Each session includes prayer and discussion around topics that pertains to the grief process. For more information contact Donna Clark in the parish office at 899-5342.
St. Mark’s Hats for the Homeless Spring is here but we continue to collect for when winter
returns. 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.
May is the month of Mary In honor of Mary, we begin the month with a
special celebration:
Sunday, May 1 10:10 Procession, prayer & blessing of rosaries
10:30 Mass Refreshments in Hilbert Hall following Mass
Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors: It is time for the new schedules. The schedules will begin April 30 and cover through August 28. Please let the office know: 1. if you wish to continue in your present ministry; 2. continue at the Mass at which you are currently scheduled; 3. if you have any
conflicts. We are also accepting new volunteers. 3 ways to respond: call the office 899-3000 or e-mail [email protected] or text 440-4890 (please be sure to identify yourself). Please respond ASAP! The new schedules will be posted next week. Thank you!!
Join us as we celebrate
the Feast of St. Mark
Monday, April 25
7:00 Evening Prayer
followed by an
Ice Cream Social
PARTNERED!
I was pleased to hear (but not too surprised) that St. Mark and Mt. Calvary Parishes are being partnered. That means that two independent parishes share one pastor, pastoral council, office and staff. Each parish would have its own parish church, finances and finance council. Please keep in mind that the plan that the Bishop announced last Tuesday is a draft and is not final. It is intended to give the Catholics of our diocese an idea of the way the restructuring is conceived at this time. On Friday, the diocese opened the diocesan website for feedback from people. I urge the St. Mark parishioners who wish to give input to the Diocesan Planning Committee to go to http://www.eriercd.org/planning.asp. This site will be available until May 20th. The recommendations that are received will be reviewed by the diocesan planning committee including the Bishop and a final plan will be drawn from them. That will be finished in mid-September. The
For Next Week’s Readings Reflecting on the Word:
We don’t think up things out of the blue, though they seem to come out of the blue. The insight that set the Evangelist’s quill to papyrus came up out of the earth, right up out of the Church’s early experience. The early community already knew how love renews, wipes away tears, opens one to new worlds. They had seen it in Jesus. They had seen it in his relationship with the beggar, the blind man, the embarrassed couple at Cana, the weary sinner. They had known his love themselves. They knew the shape of love Jesus talked about; they’d had a brush with heaven.
And they would soon know the cost as well as the rewards of choosing to respond with humble love. The first disciples gathered around the table at the Last Supper would soon be appalled by the forces of evil that would be unleashed and would break entirely over the earth. And they would see that the love that is stronger than death would reign in the end.
implementation of the restructuring plan will take effect in February of 2017.
Bishop Persico and members of his Planning Team said (as reported in the Erie Times News) that merging and partnering parishes would help create vibrant parishes with enhanced opportunities for worship, pool resources for more effective evangelizat ion and outreach, ensure optimum utilization of clergy and create efficiencies in op e ra t i o n . B i sh o p Per s i co continued: “Planning needs to be part of our mindset… Change shows we are alive and responding to the needs of our time.” The same Holy Spirit that guided our diocese through the post WWII years with its rapid increase in the number of newly founded parishes and the growth of parochial schools will lead us through these changes as well.
In his letter to the diocesan priests dated April 6, 2016, Bishop Persico explained that restructuring is not new. In part he wrote: “In the
course of our diocese’s 163-year history, nearly 150 parishes, missions or “church stations” have been restructured in some manner – through merger, partnering, and in some instances, through closing. April, however, marks the first time that parish restructuring will involve so many of our parishes at one time.” Since 1975, the year I was ordained, very few parishes have been restructured or closed. Even so, those changes involved a grieving period for those who lived through them. It is only afterward that the benefits of restructuring are understood and accepted as necessary and beneficial.
In this Easter season, we are celebrating the rebirth that Jesus’ resurrection brought about. We are a Church, ever new, ever vital. Like all the chapters of salvation history that have preceded this one, the current chapter will have a happy ending.
Fr. Dan
Questions for the week:
Jesus knew full well the power of example. The “washing of the feet” that we commemorate every Holy Thursday was one way that he exercised that power. It was thanks to that example that the disciples never got caught up in the trappings of their leadership positions and persisted in their service to others.
In today’s Gospel, we find Jesus promoting the use of example. He tells his disciples to “love one another” because he knew that, if they did so, they would be exercising the single most effective means of winning others to the faith. They’d be providing good example.
Discuss the different ways in which example has helped or hindered conversion to the Christian faith.
What are some other ways in which the power of example has worked a blessing?
Discuss incidences in your life in which example proved a powerful force.
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