St. Mark the Evangelist 695 Smithson Avenue

Lawrence Park, Erie, Pennsylvania 16511 Phone: 814-899-3000 Fax: 814-899-5212

The Catholic Community of

St. Mark and Mount Calvary Parishes

Mount Calvary 2022 East Lake Road

Erie, Pennsylvania 16511 Phone: 814-454-0061 Fax: 814-454-7177

Mailing Address for Both Parishes: 695 Smithson Ave Erie, PA 16511 website: www.stmarkmtcalvary.church

e-mail: office@smmc.church

Mass Schedule

Saturday 4:00 pm at Mount Calvary

Sunday 8:30 am at Mount Calvary

10:30 am at St. Mark

Mondays & Fridays 12:10 pm at Mount Calvary Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30 am at St. Mark

Confessions: Saturdays 3:00 pm at Mount Calvary

July 23, 2017

Prayerline: Carol (899-6207) jperrotto@roadrunner.com

Altar Aides (SM):

Hospital Visitors: Hamot Robert Titko St. Vincent Gloria Ferritto

Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Bulletin Deadline: Tuesday Afternoon To contact us:

Pastor: Rev. Mark Hoffman, ext. 11 father.hoffman@smmc.church

Deacon: James Moss

Office Manager: Patti Doss, ext. 10 pdoss@smmc.church

Office Support & Religious Ed. 6-12: Pat Marshall, ext.12 pmarshall@smmc.church

Maintenance: Kathy Crotty, ext.13 kcrotty@smmc.church

Religious Ed. K-5 & Youth Minister: Geri Hadlock, ext. 17 ghadlock@smmc.church

Music Director: Maripat Grant, ext. 14 mgrant@smmc.church

The Catholic Community of St. Mark & Mount Calvary Parishes

WEEKDAY MASS INTENTIONS: Mon. July 24 Weekday

12:10 pm Special Intentions - Joseph & Mary Garofalo Tues. July 25 St. James, APOSTLE 7:30 am Sue Chase - Family Wed. July 26 Sts. Joachim and Anne, PARENTS OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

NO MASS Thurs. July 27 Weekday 7:30 am Fred J. Bracalento - Family Fri. July 28 Weekday

12:10 pm Chuck Dietz– Wife & Children

Time of Liturgy

Intention Altar

Servers Lector

Ministers of Holy Communion

Ushers

4:00 p.m.

July 29

MC

For the Living & Deceased

Members of St. Mark &

Mount Calvary Parishes

Jared Anderson

Geri Hadlock

Karen Anderson

Judi Krahe

Rick Hinman

Marycatherine

Major

Robert & Roberta Kowalczyk

Cheryl LaBoda

8:30 a.m.

July 30

MC

Edward Chimenti, Jr

E.J. & Judy Johns

Need 2 Volunteers

Barbara Sauer

Susan Guianen

Kathy Jackson

Lucille Sitzler

Judi Dymski

Nancy Mack

Nicholas Campanelli

Need 1 Volunteer

10:30 a.m.

July 30

SM

For the Living & Deceased

Members of St. Mark &

Mount Calvary Parishes

Brandon

Brieger

Michael

Brieger

Julie Warren

Jim Smith

Mary Shchouchkoff

Judy Brieger

Maggie Santiago

Jonathan Hall

Mark Krahe

Mike Sheridan

Need 2 Volunteers

Family Perspective: Parents plant values in their children anticipating that the tiny seeds of honesty, respect, commitment and fidelity will grow with their child and one day become “a safe haven” to many.

Marriage Moments: "For we do not know how to pray as we ought." (Romans 8: 26) Praying together is one of the most intimate (and scary) deeds a couple can do. Revealing our innermost thoughts and feelings can be a risk. Read Who Me? Pray? With Her? for ideas at http://susanvogt.net

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP – July 15/16, 2017

Offertory collection: St. Mark: $2,942.00 Mount Calvary: $1,210.00

2nd Collection (National Needs): St. Mark: $589.00 Mount Calvary: $159.00

Mass Attendance: 4:00 105 8:30 82 10:30 97

CSA Update: Goal Pledged Paid Saint Mark: $41,919.00 55,385.00 40,380.00 Mount Calvary: $20,494.00 13,900.00 10,403.00

Thank you to all who give of their time, talent, and treasure to support St. Mark and Mount Calvary Parishes.

St. Mark’s Sanctuary Light burns this Week

In Loving Memory of

John E. Yochim, Jr.

Family

Liturgy for July 29/30 (Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time )

Our prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of Frederick Flaherty who has died. May Frederick rest in God’s eternal peace.

THE WEEK AHEAD July 24 – 30

Monday July 24 12:10 pm Mass at Mount Calvary SCC 7:00 pm Scouts (SM) Tuesday July 25 7:30 am Mass at St. Mark Legion of Mary 8:15 am SCC 10 am & 7:30 pm Wednesday July 26 EHCA 10:00 Hilbert Hall Thursday July 27 7:30 am Mass at St. Mark NCYC Meeting 6:00 room #7 (SM) Eat Alone Dinner (SM) Friday July 28 12:10 pm Mass at Mount Calvary Saturday July 29 3:00 Confessions at Mount Calvary 4:00 pm Mass at Mount Calvary Sunday July 30 8:30 am Mass at Mount Calvary 10:30 Mass at St. Mark

Readings for the week

July 24-30

Monday: Exodus 14:5-18; Matthew 12:38-42

Tuesday: 2 Corinthians 4:7-15; Matthew 20:20-28

Wednesday: Exodus 16:1-5, 9-15; Matthew 13:1-9

Thursday: Exodus 19:1-2, 9-11,16-20b; Matthew 13:10-17

Friday: Exodus 20:1-17; Matthew 13:18-23

Saturday: Exodus 24:3-8; John 11:19-27 or Luke 10:38-42 Sunday: 1 Kings 3:5,7-12; Romans 8:28-30; Matthew 13:44-52 or 13:44-46

Dear Beloved Family,

When those old enough to understand hear the words “Natural Family Planning,” there are varied reactions:

Some people wince and think that a couple has to birth as many children as they can possibly bear.

Some people smile and think NFP is the flawed science and technique of decades ago.

And yet other people see something very positive and life-giving. They see deep affection, natural purpose, extremely low divorce rates, and family closeness.

You see, Natural Family Planning (NFP) is the general title for the scientific, natural and moral methods of family planning that can help married couples either achieve or postpone pregnancies. NFP methods are based on the observation of the naturally occurring signs and symptoms of the fertile and infertile phases of a woman's menstrual cycle. No drugs, devices, or surgical procedures are used to avoid pregnancy. Since the methods of NFP respect the love-giving (unitive) and life-giving (procreative) nature of the conjugal act, they support God's design for married love! Remember, pharmaceutical manufacturers make untold millions of dollars every year from contraceptives – only to leave couples weary of the artificial life they embrace. Intimacy becomes a thing to do while they prevent life from happening, whereas NFP becomes a lifestyle of natural love and respect, which will never harm you with chemicals and sterile attitudes.

With my being a single, celibate priest, you may find it odd that my brother priests and I so fully embrace such a process of family planning. In my journey of priesthood, having come in close contact with many families who practice this method, I have seen happy couples who, while not spared of the normal aches and pains of marriage, are extremely committed to making their love TOTAL, FAITHFUL, FRUITFUL, and FREE. They are conscientious parents and friends. They love gathering together with other like-minded families and form communities who really care for one another. If I were married, I would not hesitate for one moment to learn and live the NFP method of family planning because it corresponds to the good of the couple, not the “fear” of a baby. I am very impressed with the quality of marriages which embrace Natural Family Planning. Really, there is a big difference!

If you are interested in learning more about Natural Family Planning, please visit: http://www.eriercd.org/chastity.htm. The diocesan staff will be wonderful to interact with and address your questions. Don’t REACT to NFP; RESPOND to it. Your marriage and family will be blessed!

In Christ’s love,

Father Mark Thought for the week…

“Do not walk through time without leaving worthy evidence of your passage.”

St. Pope John XXIII

NFP Awareness Week set for July 23-29 Bishop Lawrence Persico, in conjunction with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, has designated July 23-29 Natural Family Planning Awareness Week. NFP is a way of life that incorporates fertility awareness, responsible parenthood and self-mastery into married love. To learn more about this church teaching, pick up literature from your parish, attend a class, visitwww.ErieRCD.org/chastity.htm, or contact the Diocesan Chastity Education Office at 814-824-1259 or 1-800-374-3723, ext. 259. Calling all Home School Families Are you a family who practices home schooling for your children? If so, please contact Father Mark and let him know. He would like to invite the students into greater participation in the ministries of Server and Lector. Ministry Opportunities: Both parishes can use parishioners who are true disciples to serve in the following ministries. Please contact Father Mark at the Parish Office.

· Change the Road Sign at Mt. Calvary Church · Youth Altar Server · Lector · Minister of Holy Communion · Greeter/Usher

Transitions: A Peer Support Group: Are you widowed, separated or divorced? Consider attending Transitions, a peer support group that meets monthly at St. Mark Catholic Center. The next meeting is Sunday, July 30, 2017 from 2 – 4 pm. when we will host our annual summer picnic (rain or shine) at St. Mark Catholic Center, 429 E. Grandview Blvd. Please bring a dish to share, meat and beverages are provided. Please RSVP by June 25, 2017 at 814-824-1265. For more information, Visit our website at: www.eriercd.org/transitions.htm.

2017 Diocesan Anniversary Celebrations: The 2017 Diocesan Anniversary Celebration Liturgies for couples celebrating 25, 50, 60, or more years of marriage will be held at two locations in the diocese: Sunday, August 6, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Leo Magnus in Ridgway and Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Jude the Apostle, Erie. To register, please go online to http://www.eriercd.org/anniv.htm or contact your parish office or the Family Life Office at Catholic Charities (814) 824-1250 or (800) 374-3723 ext. 250.

St. Paul's Italian Festival: celebrating the “Feast of the Assumption” August 11th, 12th and 13th West 16th & Walnut Streets, Erie, PA Daily—Games, Prizes, Entertainment, Bingo, Food, Beverage and Friends! Special Feature is the FESTIVAL OF FOODS & LIVE MUSIC

Take Me to Worship comes to Our Diocese: Parishioners, please be aware that the Diocese of Erie is in support of the Take Me to Worship Campaign that will be running in the community from August 15 – October 30, 2017. The Bishop believes that the data about the positive impact that regular, weekly participation at Mass has on children of all ages is a good reason for our parishes in Erie County to jump aboard and promote this initiative. It is the hope of the diocese that more and more families will come back to their Catholic faith and/or bring about the conversion to Catholicism for those without a faith community. Please visit www.takemetoworship.org or contact the Family Life Office with additional questions at 814-824-1261 or familylife@eriercd.org.

Baptisms: It is our policy 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 office to make arrangements.

Anointing of the Sick: Any time. 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 office.

Communion to the Sick: For visits and/or Communion calls to the sick, shut-ins and those confined to hospitals, please notify the rectory.

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.

(please circle which parish) ST. MARK the EVANGELIST / MOUNT CALVARY PARISHIONER REGISTRATION FORM

Family Name: _____________________________________________________ email: ___________________________

Address _______________________________________________ City/Zip: ________________ Phone: ______________ Please Check: □New Registration □Change of Address □Change of Telephone Number □Change e-mail □Moving out of Parish □Want Envelopes

Place in offertory basket, give to an usher, or send to church office.

Happy Birthday

July 24: Luigi Narducci July 25: Kaylee Azevedo, Elysia Bujnowski, Stacy Kitchener, Hank Miller

July 26: Carol Chilcott, Joe Kohler, David Mack July 27: Peggy Badach, Karey Bartlett, Kevin Grant, Patrick Kalie,

Janet Westcott July 28: Greg Osborne, David Stetson, Nancy Wilczynski, Margie Zatko

July 29: Peggy Bonniger, Kristi Johnson July 30: Nicholas Campanelli, John Palmer, Lori Thomas

Happy Anniversary

July 25: Ricky & Christine Mitchell, Luigi & Barbara Narducci, Dennis & Judy Nowacinski,

July 27: Robert & Angela Mitkowski July 29: Kevin & Amber Miller

Mount Calvary / St. Mark Outreach

Peanut Butter & Jelly for EMMAUS

With more people than ever receiving meals this summer, EMMAUS

is asking for your help.

Needed: Large Jars of Creamy Peanut Butter

Grape Jelly, Strawberry Jelly and Cans of Coffee. Containers for your donations are located at

the doors of both churches and will be

collected and delivered weekly throughout the

summer. Thank you for your generosity!

**Please, only creamy peanut butter!**

Sponsored by Mount Calvary Care & Concern

Annual Garage Sale August 10, 11 & 12

Items for our Annual Garage Sale may be dropped off in the Ward Center Room 5

Please—NO ELECTRONICS.

SAINT MARK / MOUNT CALVARY CARING NOTES If you know someone who could benefit from this ministry please

call the office at 899-3000 or e-mail the name and address to stmarks@stmarkslp.org.

Margie Hammers Steven Curtis 3737 Emmett Dr 8221 Buffalo Rd Erie, PA 16511 Harborcreek, PA 16421

Annette & Dave Hale Judy Kaliszewski Frances & John Otto 1106 Boyer Road 2840 Morehouse Rd 5436 East Lake Rd Erie, PA 16511 Erie, PA 16509 Erie, PA 16511

Adam Seydlorsky Msgr. Richard Stack Sr. Mary Kay McNelis (son of Edie Testa) St. Mary’s Room 3325 Sisters of St. Joseph 3859 Roxanna Dr 607 East 26th Street 5031 W. Ridge Rd Erie, PA 16510 Erie, PA 16504 Erie, PA 16505

Annie Bool Florence Whipple 322 Washington Place Apt. #301 Saint Mary’s East Room 115 Erie, PA 16505 607 East 26th Street Erie, PA 16504

Kathy Spiegel Ann DePlatchett 908 Raspberry St Saint Mary’s East 3311 Erie, PA 16502 607 East 26th Street Erie, PA 16504

Mary Ann Catherine Martha Patrick Sarah Reed Senior Living Room #57B Twinbrook Rm. S3-C 227 West 22nd Street Erie 16502 3805 Field St. Erie 16511

Eric Smith (son of Denny & Janet ) 1235 West Gore Rd Erie, PA 16509

Keep in touch with friends who have moved away...

Deacon Fred & Kathy Weaver 259 Indigo Lane Somerset, PA 15501

Child Protection and Creating Safe Environments Online Safety Tips for Parents & Kids: Parents should consider having internet accounts in their name with parents having the primary screen name, controlling passwords and using blocking and/or filtering devices. Children should not complete a profile for a service provider and children’s screen names should be nondescript so as not to identify that the user is a child. To see what the Diocese of Erie is doing to help create safe environments, check out http://www.eriercd.org/protectyouth.htm