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ST. MARK THE EVANGE-LIST
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDED - SEPTEMBER 5, 2005
MAILING ADDRESS:
7081 SE HWY 42, SUMMERFIELD, FL 34491 PARISH OFFICE # 352-347-9317
FAX # 352-347-9749 WEBSITE: www.stmarkrcc.com
“Where Friends Become Family”
ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
7081 SE HWY 42, SUMMERFIELD, FL 34491
FOUNDED - SEPTEMBER 5, 2005
“Where Friends Become Family”
We, the Roman Catholic Community of St. Mark the Evangelist, seek to know the heart,
see the face and be the hands of Christ, Son of God, Son of Mary.
PARISH CLERGY AND STAFF REV. SEBASTIAN HANKS, OSPPE PASTOR - 352-638-2359 REV. RAFAL KANDORA, OSPPE PASTORAL VICAR - 352-638-2361
REV. LOUIS BIHR, Retired
DEACON CHARLES BUBELLO, Retired DEACON CHARLIE CIMMINO - 352-999-0567 DEACON BOB ESPOSITO DEACON JOHN RUMPLASCH - 352-350-2430 [email protected] BROTHER BERNARD KLUCZKOWSKI, OSPPE OFFICE MANAGER: KATHY WOJNO RECEPTIONIST: CATHERINE NOCERA FINANCE OFFICE: DON CURTIS, MANAGER AND JOAN GOEBEL
MUSIC DIRECTOR: ROGER GRENIER
MAINTENANCE: CHRIS MORGAN, SUPERVISOR AND LARRY WAITE
PARISH OFFICE HOURS: M. - Th. 8 AM - 4 PM Closed for Lunch: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Staffed Fridays: 9 AM - 12 Noon PARISH OFFICE PHONE: 352-347-9317 FAX #: 352-347-9749 EMAIL: [email protected] ONLINE AT: www.stmarkrcc.com
December 11, 2016
MASS SCHEDULE
VIGIL MASS
SATURDAY - 4 PM
SUNDAY
8 AM, 10 AM,
12 NOON
daily mass
MONDAY - FRIDAY
7:30 AM & 8:30 AM
SATURDAY - 8 AM
CONFESSIONS
SATURDAY
FOLLOWING THE
8 am mASS &
FROM 3 pM TO 3:45 pM
and by appointment
Staffed by
THE Pauline Fathers
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Sanctuary Lamp
December 11th - 17th
+ Rev. William Garding
ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST - MAILING ADDRESS
7081 SE HWY 42, SUMMERFIELD FL 34491 PARISH OFFICE # 352-347-9317
FAX# 352-347-9749 EMAIL: [email protected]
ONLINE AT: www.stmarkrcc.com
Please contact the Parish Office if
you wish to register as a parishioner,
arrange an appointment with a priest or deacon,
or for the following sacraments:
ANOINTING OF THE SICK SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
BAPTISM COMMUNION CALLS
Readings for the Week of December 12th
Monday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/ Jdt 13/Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47
Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13/Ps 34/Mt 21:28-32
Wednesday: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25/Ps 85/Lk 7:18b-23
Thursday: Is 54:1-10/Ps 30/Lk 7:24-30 Friday: Is 56:1-3a, 6-8/Ps 67/Jn 5:33-36 Saturday: Gn 49:2, 8-10/Ps 72/Mt 1:1-17
Next Sunday: Is 7:10-14/Ps 24/Rom 1:1-7/Mt 1:18-24
MASS INTENTIONS
December 12th - 18th
Monday, December 12
7:30 AM + Richard A. Harrison 8:30 AM + Robert Boothby
Tuesday, December 13
7:30 AM + Willie Green 8:30 AM + Martin Hockey
Wednesday, December 14
7:30 AM + Terry McNulty 8:30 AM + Henry and Isabel Bassney
Thursday, December 15
7:30 AM + Chuck Grucza 8:30 AM + Anthony J. Catapano
Friday, December 16
7:30 AM + William Schoen 8:30 AM + Carolyn Ferlisi
Saturday, December 17
8 AM + Thomas E. Degnan 4 PM + Ann Yancura
Sunday, December 18
8 AM + Pearl Giambrone 10 AM + Bernard Gudaitis 12 PM St. Mark Parishioners
(+ indicates deceased)
Donations from December 4th
Regular Collection $30,657
Not all offerings are equal, but all sacrifices are.
Thank you for your generosity.
The 6 PM Vigil Mass will resume on
Saturday, January 7th, 2017.
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WEEKLY PRAYER SERVICES
Recitation of the Rosary: Monday thru Friday after 7:30 AM Mass, Saturday after the 8 AM Mass
Morning Prayers: Monday thru Friday after 8:30 AM Mass, Saturday after the Rosary
Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Every Tuesday after the 8:30 AM Mass until noon
Exposition and Benediction: After the 8:30 AM Mass on the First Friday of the Month
Breath of God Charismatic Prayer Group: Every Monday at 6:30 PM in the Church Hall
If you need someone to pray with you, or for you, please call Deacon Charlie Cimmino at 999-0567
or Lorraine Heffner at 750-4552 for personal prayer.
Cenacle Prayer Group: Every Wednesday at 5 PM in the Chapel (Mario and Helen DeVito at 775-2066)
Divine Mercy Chaplet: Friday after both AM Masses
Perpetual Novena to Our Lady of Czestochowa: Saturday after the 8 AM Mass
John Farr 446-0331
Bob Fountain 812-204-5167
Doris Goodwin 751-3625
Richard Grimes 633-7331
Jed Hayden 775-4279
Mac McClean 775-2912
John McHale 430-1857
Roxann Merino 750-5628
Anita Paul 540-905-3971
Paul Powers 750-0526
Joann Rivers 216-4526
Linsey Sargent 751-6189
Pat Serafino 259-2299
Peggy Serkies 978-5163
Carol Simmons 259-7502
Rita Thompson 750-4315
St. Mark The Evangelist
Pastoral Council Members 2016-2017 UPCOMING EVENTS
Dec. 11 Compassionate Friends Candle Lighting Service
7 PM
Dec. 13 SVdP Truck Collection 8 - 11 AM
Dec. 13 Men’s Grief Support 4 PM
Dec. 14 Hospitality 2 PM
Dec. 15 Nat’l Cremation Seminar/Lunch
in Social Hall 10:30 AM
Dec. 15 Church Tours 1:30 PM
Dec. 19 Dusting Angels After Masses
Dec. 20 Spiritual Book
Discussion Group 2 PM
Dec. 20 Catholic Daughters
of the Americas 6:30 PM
Dec. 21 Come Let Us Adore Him -
Exposition & Reconciliation 5 PM
ONGOING EVENTS
Catholic Daughters of the Americas
3rd Tuesday 6:30 PM Christina McClean
Church Tours 3rd Thursday 1:30 PM Eileen Harburger
Donut Sunday Last Sunday - 8 & 10 AM Mass In the Social Hall
Hospitality 2nd Wednesday 2 PM Carol Simmons
K of C 3rd Wednesday 7 PM John McCollough
K of C 4th Degree 4th Wednesday 7 PM John Perry
Men’s Grief Support 2nd Tuesday 4 PM Bob Harrison
Men’s Guild 1st Wednesday 6 PM John Farr
Music Ministry Rehearsal - Thurs 6 PM Roger Grenier
Prayer Shawl Last Tuesday 1 - 3 PM Ann Esposito
RCIA Class Every Tuesday 7 PM Becky Burkett
Respite Care 1st Wednesday 1 PM Wally Isaacs
Carol Southfield
Rosary Prayer Group Group
Various Mondays 1 - 3 PM Nancy Ellison
Secular Franciscan Order
1st Wednesday following the 8 AM Mass
Ray Baker
Women’s Guild 1st Tuesdays 6:30 PM Maureen Monda
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Reflections on the Sunday Scripture
December 11, 2016
Third Sunday of Advent
Readings: : Isaiah 35:1-6, 10
James 5:7-10 Matthew: 11:2-11
Gospel
When John the Baptist heard in prison of the works of the Christ, he sent his disciples to Jesus with this question, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” Jesus said to them in reply, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them. And blessed is the one who takes no offense at me.”
As they were going off, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John, “What did you go out to the desert to see? A reed swayed by the wind? Then what did you go out to see? Someone dressed in fine clothing? Those who wear fine clothing are in royal palaces. Then why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is the one about whom it is written: Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way before you. Amen, I say to you, among those born of women there has been none greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.”
1. What do you expect to happen this Advent, and how does this expectation affect your experiences of this season?
2. How did you come to know Christ? Did someone else like John the Baptist prepare His way and announce Christ to you? Do you think you could be a John the Baptist and perhaps prepare the way and announce Christ to someone else who is lost?
3. It’s now a new beginning, a time to plant and sow a new seed and new birth. How will you cultivate that seed over the next six months or year?
4. Do you fully recognize Christ in your life, and if so where and when?
5. How are you practicing patience during the holiday crush to get it all done?
Memorial Christmas Candles
During the Christmas season, we will have candles
on the window sills of the Church. We offer the
opportunity to memorialize the candles in
honor of or in memory of, a loved one.
The suggested offering is $25 each.
Requests must be received by December 21st.
Drop off your check at the Parish Office or
put in an envelope and place in collection basket.
Donor(s) Name(s):_______________________________
In Honor/
Memory Of: _________________________________
Please Check One: ( ) Living or ( ) Deceased
Christmas Holiday Schedule:
December 24th -
Christmas Eve Daily Mass: 8 AM
Christmas Eve Masses: 4 PM & 9 PM
December 25th -
Christmas Day Masses: 8 & 10 AM
(Note: there is no 12 noon Mass)
December 31st -
New Year’s Eve Daily Mass: 8 AM
New Year’s Eve Mass: 4 PM
January 1st -
Solemnity of Mary Masses:
8 AM, 10 AM, & 12 PM (Note: addition of the 12 noon Mass)
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RESPECT
Ken Lineman Memorial 20/20 Club Winners
22nd Session / Week 14 for the week of December 11th
1795 Edward Matulevich 439 Ward Parkin
5145 Rick Deeley 2287 Mike Seidel
Checks will be mailed to the winners.
Congratulations to all, and thanks to Deacon Bob for drawing our winners.
Calling All Dusting Angels
A special cleaning of the Church in preparation for Christmas will be done Monday, December 19th,
after morning Masses.
Many thanks to all who help make the Church beautiful for Christmas!
Any questions, call Mani Wells at 347-4358.
RESPECT
Are you looking to deepen your faith experience during Advent? One way might be in reading
and reflecting on the Infancy Narratives of Jesus.
St. Mark’s Spiritual Book Group has chosen a book called —Advent of the Savior—
a commentary on the Infancy Narratives of Jesus—by Stephen J. Binz.
Our next meeting is Tuesday,
December 20th, from 2 to 3:30 PM.
We meet on the 2nd floor in the
conference room by the library.
Come and join us for a very faith-filled
experience including music and time for
contemplation followed by a discussion
of this book.
Contact Lorraine Tinkler at 259-8893 or [email protected].
St. Mark Spiritual Book Discussion Group
St. Mark
Welcomes You
Many of St. Mark parishioners are part-time/winter residents.
Are you one? If you’d like to become part of our parish
family, maybe it’s time to register.
Did you know that you can maintain your status in your current parish while becoming a member of St. Mark’s?
Also, registering at St. Mark assures that should a priest be needed, all the
necessary information is already on file. This is also true should funeral plans be required. And did you know that
only registered parishioners may use the social hall after a funeral?
Registration forms can be found in the Narthex, at the parish office, or on line at
our web site: www.stmarkrcc.com.
We look forward to welcoming you!
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St. Mark 2017 Calendars
are available
in the Narthex .
We are journeying through the darkness of Advent so we
can experience the deeper joy of Christmas.
Joy comes to us in many ways; it can rise out of aches and ashes. Those that come to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Mark the Evangelist are filled with fear and uncertainty and seeking help. Oftentimes, when the task seems impossible, we are able to offer individuals and families joy that is routed in faith and a peace that is combined with hope. This is truly the message of Christmas! When the task seems impossible, we do our best to help them escape the darkness of the world where they live. The collection next week will be for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. As you and your families celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmastime, remember that your gifts have helped to extinguish the darkness for so many of our neighbors in need all during the year. Rejoice! Take heart! The light of Christ will shine brightly on Christmas morning for you and your loved ones, but also for many families who have been helped by your generosity. Thank you and God bless you and those you love at Christmas!
The St. Vincent de Paul Truck will be at St. Mark’s in front of the Church Hall on
Tuesday, December 13th, from 8 AM to 11 AM.
Bring your household items, clothing, etc. (We do not accept bulky TV’s.)
For large appliances or furniture,
please call 888-986-4483 for pickup.
You may also call our office with any questions at 245-4700.
Thank you for your
generosity!
This Sunday evening, Dec. 11th, the Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting will unite family and friends around the globe in lighting candles for one hour to honor the memories of the sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, and grandchildren who left too soon. As candles are lit at 7 PM local time, hundreds of thousands of persons will commemorate and honor the memory of all the children gone too soon. This lighting service started in the United States in 1997 as a small internet observance. It has since swelled in numbers going around the world through 7 time zones over the 24-hour period. Join with others throughout the world in the remembrance of children who have died, but will never be forgotten.
Candle Lighting at St. Mark Sunday evening, Dec. 11th, at 7 PM ~ Doors open at 6:30 PM ~
For questions contact Rosemary DeRosa @ 259-4809.
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Parishioners of St. Mark’s,
I wish I could thank each one of you personally and tell you how much the Alpha Center appreciates all you do to make it possible for us to assist in saving lives.
This year was more overwhelming than usual, even for this great parish. Your contributions total over $20,000 and will provide much help for us to work with women who chose life for their babies.
I know that someday you will meet in Heaven the babies whose lives you saved, and they will tell you how grateful they are for your love and support.
God bless you all and thank you once again for your generosity.
Lori Chamblin
Director of the Alpha Center
Community Center Construction Progress Report * Exterior Brick Masonry * Soffit and Fascia Work in Progress Veneer Complete * Metal Roofing to Start * Exterior Siding Complete * HVAC and Electrical Rough-In Complete * Roof Insulation Complete * Fire Sprinkler Rough-In Complete * City Water Service Complete * Drywall Work In Progress * Sanitary Sewer Tie-ins Complete
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Tour St. Mark’s December 15th at 1:30 PM
See our Church in a whole new way after this tour! Discover the history of our stained glass windows, or learn about the amazing material from which the
Stations of the Cross were created, and the little miracle of how we acquired our beautiful Black Madonna ICON!
Our team is excited to share the surprising stories about the beautiful artworks within St. Mark the Evangelist Church.
You need no reservation to attend.
We most cordially invite you to join a tour and increase your pride in our lovely church — even if you have toured in the past.
You may be surprised at what you missed! Meet us in the Narthex!
Men’s Grief Support
The Men’s Grief Support will meet this coming Tuesday, December 13th,
at 4 PM, in the Social Hall.
ALL ARE WELCOME
Please contact Bob Harrison at 753-7047 for further information.
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A True Servant of Faith – A Meaning of Advent
Dear St. Mark Parishioners,
In addition to serving here at St. Mark’s, I am also the Associate Director of the Permanent Diaconate Office - for Diaconate Formation. (The training of men to become deacons.)
The following is the wording of an email that I received from a very special faithful man who was studying and waiting to be ordained as a Deacon on June 10, 2017.
Email Letter (from Elias Coll):
“Blessings to you all and thanks a lot for all your love and prayers. I could never have imagined having people as especial as you guys walking this journey of faith with me!
Thanks’ to the holy men of my class and to their wives, thanks to the holy men of the other classes, thank you Deacons Joe and Joe, and a special thank you to Deacon John and Deacon David. The mercy of God is in all of you.
I would like to share an experience that I had last week when I was at Florida Hospital. Last Wednesday morning I was invited to a meeting with a group of young doctors. They are in the residency program of Internal Medicine. I was transported in a wheelchair to a conference room where I meet a doctor, who was the coordinator of the reunion, and another doctor who was an Internal Medicine Specialist, and about 25 young “resident” doctors. The chaplain of the Hospital was also there.
During the meeting they asked me about my feelings after receiving the last news of the progression of the disease and the short time of living that I have left (six months), according to the doctors. They asked me how I would like to be remembered and what I want to do in the time that I have left.
God gave me the opportunity to talk to a group of young doctors and explain to them how important is to see the patient as a human being and not only as a clinical case or a name in a list of day responsibilities. God gave me the chance to talked to them about Jesus and his mother, our Virgin Mary; about the Holy Trinity and how they have strengthen me during this almost four years after my diagnosis. God gave me the blessing of talking about him to a diverse group of ethnicities and religions; to tell them that I have been preparing for my encounter with him (God) and how beautiful is to have him, and to live very close with him and the Virgin Mary in my heart.
How do I want to be remembered? By my faith! What do I want to do? Just exactly the same things that I have being doing, preparing my soul, growing my spirit and giving to God my life, because God is my creator and I am not the one who lives, but it is Christ who lives in me.”
I had the pleasure of serving with Bishop John Noonan on Saturday, November 26, 2016, when now, Deacon Elias Coll received the Sacrament of Holy Orders by being ordained a Deacon. His true faith has been an inspiration not only to me, but to everyone he has encountered.
Blessings to all of you and many prayers for Deacon Elias, Deacon John
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LITURGY/WORSHIP - SACRAMENTAL LIFE
Altar Linens Maureen Clooney 259-4215 Altar Servers Catherine Miller 233-3106 Extraordinary Ministers Joan Andre 430-0674 Multi-Media Ministry Judy & Mark Devaney 245-6878 Music Ministry Roger Grenier (Ext. 228) 347-9317 Readers Peggy Serkles 259-1027 Sacristans John Clooney 259-4215 Ushers Gerry Becker 259-8359 SPIRITUALITY
Cenacle Prayer Group Mario & Helen DiVito 775-2066 Charismatic Prayer Group Jack & Lorraine Heffner 750-4552 Emmaus for Men Paul Powers 750-0526 Bruce Gintoft 414-418-0368 Emmaus for Women Michele Rumplasch 350-2429 Marriage Encounter Judy & Gerry Becker 259-8359 Prayer Shawl Ministry Ann Esposito 259-1560 Rosary Prayer Group Nancy Ellison 431-8935 Secular Order of Franciscans Ray Baker 750-2536 PASTORAL CARE / SERVICES
Communion Service Paul Powers 750-0526 Grief Support Doris Goodwin 751-3625 Love Thy Neighbor Bill Skory 552-4194 Men’s Grief Support Bob Harrison 753-7047 Ministry of Consolation Joan Andre 430-0674 Ministry of the Sick Mary Sceppa 751-1327 Mary Jean Rueck 753-6174 Respite Care Wally Isaacs 404-718-9466 Carol Southfield 750-4259 Right to Life Anne Russell 205-7083 St. Vincent de Paul Dick Finlin 615-714-4205
MINISTRY CONTACTS
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Adult Religious Education Deacon John Rumplasch 350-2430 Bible Study Elena Cimmino 999-0593 R.C.I.A. Becky Burkett 584-3500 Small Christian Communities Ken & Antoinette Kelly 259-8672 PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
Catholic Daughters Christina McClean 775-2912 Hospitality Carol Simmons 259-7502 Knights of Columbus Grand Knight, John McCollough 678-432-9423 K of C 4th Degree John Perry 350-6786 Men’s Guild John Farr 446-0331 Women’s Guild Maureen Monda 751-4769 ADDITIONAL MINISTRIES
Church Tours Eileen Harburger 750-6577 Dusting Angels Mani Wells 347-4358 Garden Club Chris Morgan (Ext. 250) 347-9317 Webmaster Janet Lockhart 412-480-2652 Angela & Jim Lucas 504-2407 Bulletin Preparation Jeane Scherr 753-4276 Kathy Dolence 753-4577 Aggie Taylor 753-0761
Bulletin Announcements should be sent to the Office
for approval 3 WEEKS in advance of publication date.
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