St Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church

ST. MARK the EVANGELIST
CATHOLIC CHURCH
A S TEWARDSHIP P ARISH
“United In One Spirit”
Aug. 4, 2013
All Are Welcome!
The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
If you are a visitor, we hope you will find
our bulletin to be a reflection of our vibrant, spirit filled parish, and
that you will consider becoming
a part of our growing family.
God's amazing love for us calls for a great
response, and so we have committed
ourselves to be good stewards of all
God’s many blessings. We offer ourselves in service within this parish and in
our city and world. We invite you to discover and use your talents to serve God
within our community!
New Member Information
You can become a member and learn
about your new church community by attending a free Welcome Reception.
Please RSVP by visiting the welcome desk
in the Narthex, calling Cyndi at 907-7746
x303 or by completing an online form:
www.stmarktampa.org/join
Jesus teaches using parables
Our Mission Statement
The people of God, in the parish of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church,
in union with our Pastor, are centered on the Eucharist and are a welcoming and
diverse community. We are committed to proclaim the Good News of God’s love by
The next Welcome Receptions are:
developing the spiritual growth of our parish family, encouraging active
Sept. 14, 2013 after 5:00PM Mass
participation, personal stewardship and community.
En Español Septiembre 15, 2013
despues de la misa de 12:30 PM
ST. MARK the EVANGELIST
Mass Schedule*
Saturday Vigil*: 5:00 PM
Sunday*: 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 5:30 PM
Sunday in Spanish: 12:30 PM
Monday** & Thursday: 12 noon
**Mondays that fall on a holiday: 8:30 AM
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:30AM
* Christmas & Easter mass schedules are different
Reconciliation
Saturdays 4 PM - 4:45 PM (or by appt.)
Liturgy of the Hours and Rosary
Tues., Wed., and Fri. at 8:00 AM
WWW.STMARKTAMPA.ORG
Next Weekend’s Featured Ministry:
Office Angels
Come and see us at the Welcome desk in the Narthex
The Office Angels are ladies and gentlemen who volunteer a few hours a week in the
parish office as receptionists and with other office needs. They warmly greet visitors,
answer phones and assist with office tasks. Their dedicated support is invaluable to the
parish.
If you want to donate some of your time helping the parish using your talents, please
visit us at the Narthex for more information or contact:
Lorraine Greene at [email protected]
Miraculous Medal Novena & Rosary
Thursday 7:00 PM in Chapel
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Mon-Thu: 9AM- 8:30PM, Fri: 9AM-5PM
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
First Friday of Month: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Followed by Benediction at 5:30 PM
Clergy
Rev. David DeJulio, Pastor
[email protected]
Fr. Ed Lamp
[email protected]
Fr. Carl Last
[email protected]
Deacon Jose Moronta
[email protected]
Deacon Scott Paine
[email protected] 813-421-4103
Parish Office Information
Hours: Weekdays 9 AM - 5 PM
Phone: (813)907-7746 Fax: (813)907-7556
9724 Cross Creek Blvd. Tampa, FL 33647.
Website: www.stmarktampa.org
Facebook: Facebook.com/stmarktampa
Email: [email protected]
Altar Flowers
If you would like to donate flowers for
the altar for Masses, please contact:
Luther 907-7746 x330
[email protected]
Bulletin Submissions
Please read bulletin submission guidelines:
www.stmarktampa.org/bulletin
Next week’s deadline: Noon on Monday
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“Thus will it be for all who store up
treasures for themselves, but
are not rich in what matters to God”
Stewardship on This Sunday’s Reading
“One’s life does not consist of possessions” (Lk 12:15).
With those words, Jesus reaffirmed what He tries to teach throughout His ministry.
You may be aware that more than half of His parables dealt directly with this concept
of “possessions and ownership.” Stewardship, of course, makes it clear that what we
may have, possess, or own is merely a gift for which we are the caretaker, the steward.
Yet, this remains one of the main stumbling blocks to a stewardship way of life. We live
in a society that places great emphasis on possessions — the car we drive, the house
we live in, the latest technological advancements. This attitude has been prevalent to
humankind for thousands of years. The way the Lord addressed it in His time is still
quite applicable today. He cautions us that the measure of our life is not found there,
however. The parable of the rich man with the good harvest makes it all absolutely
clear. The Lord closes the parable by saying, “Thus will it be for all who store up treasures for themselves, but are not rich in what matters to God” (Lk 12:21). Stewardship
challenges us to get our priorities correct and to understand that what may seem important in this life is not important in the next.
Holy Communion to The
Sick/Homebound
If you or a relative needs to receive Holy Communion at home, please call
our parish office to schedule the visit of a member of our team of extraordinary ministers
for the Holy Communion for the sick and homebound.
The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary
Aug. 4, 2013
100% Participation & One Year Pledges...
Look and See what’s new!!
Father David’s Travels...
Greetings to all of you!
Last week I had the opportunity to do a wedding for two of our parishioners at the Basilica
of Notre Dame. It was my first time in this
beautiful Church and I just cannot say enough
about how kind and professional the staff was
in helping me to navigate the inner workings of
the wedding Mass. The aura of the Basilica was
amazing and the guests at the wedding were
moved by the ceremony as well as the wedding couple and myself.
Although it was held at 9 o'clock in the morning, everyone was there on
time ready to go, including the priest which can be a rare feat! We also
were able to tour the Campus of Notre Dame which included the famous football stadium and locker room. We even got to tap the two
signs that the players tap on their way into the stadium. It was a thrill
realizing that we were part of the mystique of all the famous people
who also touched those signs. I was also glad that the signs were low
enough for me to touch since my jumping abilities have thoroughly
diminished through the years. Anyway, I offer congratulations to David
and Jill Parker in their new life together. May the Graces received on
that special day continue to be with you both.
While at Notre Dame, we also got to play their new golf course which
was quite beautiful. I haven't picked up a club since February and
played rather well despite the toughness of the course. Unfortunately,
my bones hurt the next two days afterwards which means I better start
exercising again or I'll turn into a tree. But I digress...
Well, that is all for now. May God continue to bless your Stewardship
as we continue to proclaim the Kingdom to all the world.
Peace,
Fr. David
Capital Campaign Update
$4,969,887 in pledges
$3,669,057 in cash
Get your Tiles Today.
The Cross is filling up fast! The bottom
of our Cross will be dedicated to our
children, and only the children’s tiles
will be placed there. Our children are
the foundation of our faith.
Eric the
St. Mark
Lion
ready to
ship.
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WWW.STMARKTAMPA.ORG
Save Money & Help
St. Mark!
Food Pantry Needs Your Help!
Start your online shopping from our
website and the church earns a commission of up to 6.5%! Just go type in
what you want to buy in the search
box at the bottom of our homepage.
Canned Pasta
Next weekend:
Just look for the Little Red Wagon on the Piazza before all Masses.
Thank you for your continued support of our food pantry!
If you would like to volunteer to help distribute food at the SVDP
food pantry please go to this web page to check the schedule for Vacant dates: www.stmarktampa.org/FoodPantrySchedule. Then send
an email to: [email protected] with the Vacant date(s) you
would like to volunteer on.
FYI...the nearest SVDP Thrift Store is at 12310 N.
Nebraska Ave in Tampa and the phone # is: (813)977-7057.
LABORERS ARE FEW, WE NEED YOU!
"Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his
harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2)
Traveling Chalice
When you
take
the
Traveling
Chalice
home for a
week, you
are not only
praying for
Vocations to
the Priesthood and Religious Life. You are also
praying for your vocation to married
life, as parents or single life. Please
Jesus said to his disciples, "The harvest is abundant,
but laborers are few".
We are blessed with abundant harvest (children in our faith
formation program), but our laborers are few (Catechists).
We are in great need for Catechists. If you feel called to share your gifts with us, please
contact our Faith Formation office at
813-907-7746, ext. 308. When we share our gifts, it becomes a gift back to God.
The blessings and graces that you will receive are P R I C E L E S S ! ! !
St. Mark Children's Choir
Grades 4 - 12
Rehearsals on Thursdays 5:00 pm starting September 5
Contact Children’s Choir director Sandra Lau
[email protected]
sign up to take the Traveling Chalice home with you. You can sign
up online at the
St. Mark web-site under vocations or
by calling Monin Gonzalez at 9293751.
SMCC at Basilica Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, Orlando
Pueri Cantores Florida Festival Saturday, February 23
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The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary
Aug. 4, 2013
Liturgical Dance at St. Mark
We are considering forming a small Liturgical Dance troupe that is led by a qualified
dance teacher and some good stewards of dance here at St. Mark. With the cooperation of a local instructor with liturgical dance experience in a worship environment, we
are looking for young people and young adults who are talented dancers to volunteer
with our instructor. Our group would prepare reverent dance routines that could be
used at Mass 3 or 4 times a year. Some rehearsing would be necessary. If you are interested and able to be a part of this, please see JP Cappa or Nancy Larson or Lianna
Kasza; or email at [email protected] for more information. We are looking for
about 8 dancers. Thanks! - jp
formerly Most Holy Redeemer Elementary School
Why Online
Giving?
E-Giving is a way to financially support the
Parish through automated monthly contributions from your credit or debit card account. It is an alternative to the weekly
envelope system. There is NO cost to participate in the program.
The benefits to you include:
Earn 'points' through your card company!
You do not have to write a check every
week.
You can easily adjust the amount of your
contribution amount
Lets you to plan your giving in the same
way you budget each month.
To sign up or for more info call Joe at
907-7746 x 304 or to sign up go to:
www.stmarktampa.org/donate
Join Our 796
Facebook Fans at:
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Pilgrimage
St. Joseph’s Parish is leading a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land next February.
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
February 4 – 13, 2014. Visit Bethlehem, Galilee, Jerusalem & more.
Daily Mass at the Holy Sites.
Call Cathie or Mike Milano at 1-800-773-2660
For a flyer and more information.
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WWW.STMARKTAMPA.ORG
Lighthouse Opens September 15th!
Lighthouse will kick off on Sunday, September 15, 2013. If you have not
registered, please do so as soon as possible. CLASSES ARE FILLING UP!
Please bring your Bible and Journal to each Lighthouse session!
We ask that teens leave ALL electronic devices home
Phones are available if teens need to make a call
Parents are welcome to join us for the opening of each session
Important Dates:
Lighthouse News
Registration for 2013 - 2014 has begun!
All forms can be found online. Teens
must register each year.
Lighthouse is closed for the summer
Leader Workshop: Saturday, August 17
at 9 AM- 3 PM
Retreats:
Bethany Coed Retreat : August 30-31.
Please see our web site for a complete
listing of Retreats we will offer this year.
Coffee House Leader: open to all High
School Teens. Receive Service Hours
while assisting at Coffee House each
Wednesday at 6:30 -8:00 PM! This is a
great Leadership Opportunity. Call or email Youth Office to sign up.
Thank You
Thank you to those who visited Fairway Oaks
Nursing Home on Saturday, July 20th: Larry
Timp, Marilyn Dangelo, Margaret Menke, Sharon Leto, Frances Santiago, Marilyn and Ron
Brown, Carol Hammond, Art Hughes and Ellie
Crew. If any Parishioner would like to join us,
for a couple of hours, on our next visit on August 10th please contact the Church Office for
information.
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Lighthouse calendars available online
High School YM Parent Meeting, Thursday, Sept 19 at 7 PM
Adult Leaders Needed!
Do you have a passion for our Catholic faith and want to share that faith with
the young people of our parish? If so, then you are most likely hearing a “call”
to work in Youth Ministry! We pray that you will listen to that message from
our loving Father, and contact the Youth Office today. Your rewards will be immeasurable!
Our Team Needs You! Call today!
“National Catholic Youth Conference”
Help Us Get There!
Thank you to those of you who have sponsored our teens. Youth Ministry
appreciates your love and support. Please see our Prayer Book on Youth
Table, and let us know what your personal prayer request is!
“Each person will gain something. When people give God their time in gathering, God will grace them with what they need in those moments.”
Bishop Timothy Doherty
For more information on sponsorship please contact MaryAnn in the Youth
Office
Documentary on Medjugorje
"The Triumph" is a new documentary style film about the report of apparitions in
Medjugorje, a tiny village in Bosnia-Herzegovina . As screening of the file is being
held on Sunday 8/11/2013 @ 5 PM at IMAX Theater at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida with a special guest presenter.
You can purchase tickets online at www.thetriumphjax.eventbrite.com
Contact for group sales – DeborahChapin, [email protected]; 904-434-5531
First Friday of every Month: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
9 AM to 5 PM
with Benediction at 5:30 PM.
The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary
Aug. 4, 2013
Year of Faith 2012-2013
By: Kevin Fritz
We continue to examine the story of Abraham in the Book of Genesis
(chapters 12-22) in order to consider how his journey of faith can
serve as a model and inspiration for our own journey of faith. This
week we reflect on Genesis chapter 14.
Living with faith and trust in God is not always easy. The world
around us is filled with evil and discord. This reality touches Abraham. He had suggested that he and Lot separate not because of
differences between them but because there was not enough land to support both of
them. Abraham wants to avoid any possible strife between them.
As time goes on, Abraham learns that there is a battle between several kings in the
area. Lot was living in the area of Sodom and we learn that the king of Sodom was
defeated. "The victors seized all the possessions and food supplies of Sodom and
Gomorrah and then went their way, taking with them Abram's nephew Lot, who had
been living in Sodom, as well as his possessions." (Genesis 14:11-12)
When Abraham hears the news, he gathers 318 men and goes out in pursuit succeeding
in recovering "all the possessions, besides bringing back his kinsman Lot and his possessions, along with the women and the other captives." (Genesis 14:16)
The defeated king of Sodom comes out to meet Abraham after his victory and begs him:
"Give me the people; the goods you may keep." (Genesis 14:21) This certainly must
sound very tempting to Abraham but he tells the king of Sodom that he will not take
any of the goods for himself. Abraham's purpose was to rescue his nephew Lot and his
family not to enrich himself with material goods. As Abraham tells the king of Sodom:
"I have sworn to the LORD, God Most High, the creator of heaven and earth, that I
would not take so much as a thread or a sandal strap from anything that is yours, lest
you should say, 'I made Abram rich.'" (Genesis 14:22-23)
How Catholics Can Live
the Year of Faith
(October 11, 2012 through
November 24, 2013)
Suggestions from Bishop David Ricken of
Green Bay, Wisconsin, chairman of the
Committee on Evangelization and
Catechesis of the U.S. Conference
of Catholic Bishops
Invite a friend to Mass. The Year of Faith
may be global in its scope, focusing on a
renewal of faith and evangelization for the
whole Church, but real change occurs at
the local level. A personal invitation can
make all the difference to someone who
has drifted from the faith or feels alienated
from the Church. Everyone knows people
like this, so everyone can extend a
loving welcome.
New Altar Server
Training
Once again Abraham remains faithful despite the evil and discord in the world around
Registered parishioners who have children
him. Abraham remains faithful even in the face of the temptation to enrich himself
who are nine years old or older and who
further with material goods and earthly power. He went into battle with the purpose
have received their First Communion, may
of rescuing his nephew Lot and his family and he remains true to this purpose.
attend a training for new altar servers.
It will be held in the church.
Date: Wednesday, August 21st.
What happens if I die without a valid will? Some 60% of Ameri- Time: 6 pm until 8:30 pm.
Anyone who would like to have the opporcans die without a valid will.
tunity to be trained for this ministry must
This is unfortunate in most cases, because State laws will take contact Nancy Larson at:
over and will distribute your probate estate in accordance to a [email protected].
prescribed formula-possibly in a way that you would not choose. Deadline for registration will be:
August 12th.
Any charitable interests you wanted to benefit will not occur.
What Happens If I Die Without a Will?
For more information call Cyndi at 907-7746.
Find Peace
There are times when we think our ability to reconcile our burdens seem so meager that we cannot make a
difference. When we come to the end of ourselves, Jesus is waiting to fill us with His love and wisdom. When
we share our burdens with Jesus, great things can happen. Jesus can and will make a difference in us. Jesus is
inviting you to share with Him all of your concerns, no matter what they are. Personal, family, employment,
relationships and/or finances. Jesus is anxious to help you. All that we need to do is to share and ask Him. Jesus
is in the Chapel inviting you to come visit. Visit Jesus and find peace. “Satisfaction Guaranteed”.
Go to the website www.stmarktampa.org/Adoration or the chart in the Chapel and indicate a time one hour
each week you will visit Jesus.
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Parish Schedule & Mass Intentions
Sunday
Readings:
12:00 AM
7:30 AM
8:30 AM
10:30 AM
12:30 PM
4:00 PM
5:30 PM
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Aug 4, 2013
Eccl 1:2-2, 2:21-23; Col 3:1-5, 9-11; Lk 12:13-21
Men's CRHP Weekend (All Classrooms, Music Rm, Youth Rm)
RCIA Session (Office Conference room)
Mass (Chmura Anniversary (L) by Stan & Fran Chmura )
Mass (Miguel Gonzalez (d) by Lucy Gonzalez)
Mass (Carlos Fonseca (d) by Sara Fonseca)
Men's CRHP Weekend Ceremony (Worship Area)
Mass (Angela Chekan (d) by Ted Chekan)
Monday
Readings:
9:00 AM
11:30 AM
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major
Nm 11:4b-15/Mt 14:13-21
Legion of Mary (Mark 1)
Family Ministry Chaplet Prayer (Worship Area)
Mass (Frank Monte (L) by Leslie St. John)
Family Ministry - Back to School Blessing (Mark 1 & 2)
Knights of Columbus (Music Room)
Knights of Columbus Rosary (Chapel)
Tuesday
Readings:
8:30 AM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
The Transfiguration of the Lord
Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; 2 Pt 1:16-19/Lk 9:28b-36
Mass (Gary Grom (d) by Pat Curtin)
RCIA Inquiry (John 1)
Boy Scouts (Music Room)
Welcome Committee Meeting (Office Conference Room)
Contemporary Music Rehearsal (Worship Area)
Thursday
Readings:
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
6:45 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
St. Dominic
Nm 20:1-13; Mt 16:13-23
Spanish Bible Reflections (Mark 1)
Mass - (Soobit-Nolan Familes (d) by Denize Soobit-Nolan)
Spanish Children's Choir (Music Room)
Men's CRHP ( Matt 1 & 2)
Novena to the Miraculous Medal (Chapel)
Spanish Charismatic Prayer Group (Chapel)
Friday
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
Aug 5, 2013 Readings: Dt 4:32-40; Mt 16:24-28
8:30 AM Mass (Parishioners of St. Mark)
Aug 8, 2013
Aug 9, 2013
Saturday
Readings:
6:30 AM
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
5:00 PM
Aug 6, 2013
6:00 PM
St. Lawrence
2 Cor 9:6-10; Jn 12:24-26
Crossing the Goal (Luke 1 & 2)
Baptism Class (John 1 & 2)
Pastoral Council (Mark 1 & 2)
Mass (Aida Ayson (d) by Montunot-Corrales Families)
English Welcome Reception (Worship Area)
Aug 10, 2013
Sunday
Readings:
7:30 AM
8:30 AM
10:30 AM
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Wis 18:6-9; Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 or 11:1-2, 8-12
RCIA Session (John 1 & 2)
Mass (Polly Moran (d) by Gembarowski Family)
Mass (Mary Jeanne Sisson (d) by Jim & Lynn Thomas)
Aug 11, 2013
11:30 AM Spanish Choir (Music Room)
Wednesday
St. Sixtus, II, St. Cajetan
Readings: Nm 13:1-2, 25 - 14:1, 26-29a, 34-35; Mt 15:21-28
8:30 AM Mass ( Vocations)
9:30 AM Sacramental Records Project (Office Conference Room)
7:00 PM Women's CRHP (Matt 1 & 2)
7:30 PM Parish Choir (Music Room)
7:30 PM Spanish Bible Study (Mark 1 & 2)
9:30 PM Cantor Practice (Music Room)
Aug 7, 2013 12:30 PM
1:30 PM
1:30 PM
2:00 PM
5:30 PM
Mass (Elizabeth Behrens (d) by Elliany Behrens)
Spanish Baptisms (Worship Area)
Spanish Welcome Reception (Mark 1 & 2)
Cursillo Ultreya (Music Room)
Mass (Aida Ayson (d) by Marnie Gostkowski )
To View the Online Calendar: www.stmarktampa.org/schedule
To Make Room Scheduling Requests : [email protected]
Join the Movement: stmarktampa.org/Adoration
Ministry Contacts
Ministry
Leader
Email
Adoration & Exposition
Choir
Altar Servers
Arts & Environment
Boy Scouts
Building & Grounds
Columbiettes
Marilyn Horne
John Paul Cappa
Nancy Larson
Karen Howell
Bryan Noll
Bill Pettit
Katie Regan
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Eucharistic Ministers
Bob and Terri Rayo
[email protected]
Greeters
Hospitality
Knights of Columbus
K of C - 4th Degree
Laura Blank
[email protected]
Jeanne Heintzel
[email protected]
Tim Donovan
[email protected]
Bob Letzeisen
[email protected]
Christine Bonatakis
Liturgy of the Word
[email protected]
&
for Children
Karyn Colón
Legion of Mary
Shirley Rudder
[email protected]
Terry & Laura
Marriage Encounter
[email protected]
Lewis
[email protected]
Nursing Home Visits
Tom & Ellie Crew
Office Angels
Lorraine Greene
[email protected]
various
[email protected]
Pastoral Council
Prison/Jail Ministry
Elsie Foley
[email protected]
RCIA
Mary Strickland
[email protected]
Readers
Norma Kleer
[email protected]
Respect Life Ministry
Mary Jane Reina
[email protected]
St. Vincent De Paul
Pam Smith
[email protected]
Karen & Tony
[email protected]
Small Christian Communities
Marsella
Carolyn Stuedli &
S.M.A.R.T.S
[email protected]
Gerry Hammill
Sunshine Ministry
Lorraine Greene
[email protected]
Stewardship Commission
Laniece Drackett
[email protected]
Tiny Treasures
Janeen Schuh
[email protected]
Welcome Committee
Cyndi Letzeisen
[email protected]
Ushers
Joe Moceri
[email protected]
A complete list of ministries can be found online at: www.stmarktampa.org/ministries
Sacramental Preparation
Baptism
Brochures, forms, and sponsor letters can be found online
at:stmarktampa.org\baptism. Please call 907-7746 x310
prior to attending required pre-baptism classes.
Marriage
Couples planning their marriage should call 813-907-7746
ext. 308 at least six months prior to their wedding date in
order to complete their pre-marital assessment, discernment, and marriage preparation enrichment.
For info go to: stmarktampa.org/marriage.
RCIA
Adults, older children, or teens who have not been baptized, or have been baptized in another Christian community, who desire to enter into full communion with the
Catholic Church, should please contact the Faith Formation office at ext. 308. More info is available at:
stmarktampa.org/RCIA
First Communion & Confirmation
Adults who have been baptized, but have not received
their First Communion and/or Confirmation, should call
Faith Formation at ext. 308.
Children and Teens: Students must attend two consecutive years. Preparation in the parish is necessary for
the sacraments (even for those at parochial schools).
Brochures and forms can be picked up at the Faith Formation Office, or downloaded from the web site.
Please Pray for Our Heroes
“Lord, hold our troops in your loving
hands. Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and Their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in time of
need. I ask this in the name Of JESUS our
Lord and Savior. Amen.”
If you have a family member or friend that
is serving in the military, please send an
email with a photo to
[email protected]
Please Pray For...
Get Well Wishes:
Madison and J.E. Giarrizzo, Bill & Jason,
Thomas Stanhouse, John Dieffenbacher,
Maria DePiero, Lou Zulli, Joy Sweeney,
Marlene Malinoski, Sam Svalina,
Phyllis Timp, MaryAnn Tracy,
Eleanor De Leon, Angela Rivera and
Margaret Wolkowicz
To request prayers please send an email to
[email protected]
Brandon S. Nidasio
* No Picture
(pictured above)
Mitchell Adler
Julio & Francisco Arocho
Tanya Buckley
Ryan Clisset
Jorge Farchakh
Andrew Gephart
* Ryan Irwin
* Bryan Koehler
Nicholas Lardizabal
* Zach Lenners
*Ayman Mageed
Brandon S. Nidasio
Christopher Parkes
Nicholas Stiegler
Brian Artienda
Neal Cheramie
Jonathan James A. Cruz
Amanda Garia
Kyle Howell
Mark Kieweg
Jeff Lardizabal
Harold La Rock II
Yerandy Molina
Anthony Orcajo
Maura Stepanski
Ana Maria Vargas
Alan Woodard
Khiry White
WWW.STMARKTAMPA.ORG
ST. MARK the EVANGELIST
Wed., Aug. 7, 2013
Bowling at Royal Lanes at 11:00AM Contact:
Steve Cerrito at 997-4748 or
[email protected]
Tues., Aug. 13, 2013
Card Social at St. Mark's Noon -3 PM.
Snacks provided. Questions contact Maria
at 994-8927 or [email protected] or Adele
at 545-0286 or [email protected]
Wed., Aug. 14, 2013
SMARTS Monthly Meeting - 11:00 AM
At the Back 9 Café - Heritage Isles
Please arrive by 10:30AM for sign in and
sign up for events. Lunch available for
those who wish to stay after the meeting.
Contacts: Carolyn Stuedli at 907-1374 or
[email protected] or Gerry Hammill at 949-3344 or [email protected]
Fri., Aug. 16, 2013
Tour of Floridan Palace Hotel (Newly renovated Landmark). No fee for speaker, tour,
or parking. $4 carpool fee. Lunch is extra.
Leave St. Mark's at 11:30AM. Signup at
meeting. Contact: Bonnie Hammill 9493344 or [email protected]
Tues., Aug. 20, 2013
Pool at Peabody's on Amberly Drive at
10:00 AM. Pool is free if you buy lunch.
Contact Steve Cerrito, 997-4748
[email protected]
Wed., Aug. 21, 2013
Game Day - 11:00AM - 3:00PM
St. Mark's - John 1 & 2. Contact: Judy
Zyskowski at 973-7367 or
[email protected]
—9:00 to 3:00—Opening
the Special Gift That is
You— “Each person is required first to have a knowledge and discernment of his or her own
Charisms [gifts] and those of others.” (Pastores Dabo Vobis) You are way more than your talents. Come celebrate and discover your God-Given Gifts and let others celebrate with you
through faith sharing and worship!! This workshop is designed to help you identify your Gifts
and reflect on the barriers that keep you from using your Gifts. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Brian Butterly
—9:00 to 1:00—
—The Body of
Christ is only complete when all members are using their Gifts. When you know your Gifts and
Passion, then you will know all you need to be both fruitful and fulfilled in your life and ministry.
This workshop will help you to discover your Passions and to connect them with ministry to belong more deeply to Christ and to his Church and to the World. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Mary
Strickland
For More Information and To Register
E-Mail: [email protected] or [email protected], or
Go to St. Mark Website: www.stmarktampa.org, or
Pick up Registration Forms in the Narthex
The Workshops are FREE, but space is limited so registration is required.
The workshops are meant to be taken together, but you may take only one.
YEAH! WOW!!
God is GREAT ALL THE TIME!
I would like to thank you for coming to visit the
"Christmas in July" event and giving your support to
Be-Cos. We did not have a lot of nativities, but some
of you got great prices and some were very generous with their donations. One of the donations
made was for $100. We do not know who it was,
but we are very sure that HE/SHE is an angel. One of
the songs in the Spanish Mass says: “Hay angeles en
este lugar, subiendo y bajando en todas direcciones", (There are angels in this place, rising and falling in all directions), and I am sure
he/she was one of these.
Well, thanks to all of you, and for the generosity of Jim and Connie Messina. Be-Cos
collected $520 dollars for our brothers and sisters in need.
Thank you very much. May God continue blessing you and your family.
Tues., Aug. 27, 2013
Familia Rios (Hectorin, Anapaula, Hector and Paty)
Card Social at St. Mark's 11:30 -3 PM. Cards
start at 11:30 Sharp - No sooner.
I Am There With You
Snacks provided. Questions contact Maria
You
are
invited
to commit to 30 or 60 minutes per week in the
at 994-8927 or [email protected] or Adele
present
of
Our
Lord
in Eucharistic Adoration. There is an online
at 545-0286 or [email protected]
schedule where you can sign up at
www.stmarktampa.org/Adoration and also a clipboard in the
Blessed Sacrament Chapel. It is inspiring to see the response we are already
seeing in such a short time.
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The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary
Giving: Stewardship of Treasure
Aug. 4, 2013
Fostering Stewardship as a way of life
Sacrificial Giving Summary For 7/21
In gratitude for the gifts we receive from God,
the people of St. Mark have made a joyful
return to the Lord for our mission and ministries
Offertory: $20,745
Children’s Rock: $128
APA: $2,824
Building Fund (2nd collection): $4,551
St. Vincent de Paul: $525
Online (Included in Offertory): $3,262
You are helping to continue to carry out Christ’s mission
and ministry in our parish.
Thanks for Giving First Fruits and Taking a Step in Faith!!
Happily Married Couples
APA Goal 2013
Pledged to date
Cash collected
$264,228
$122,997
$105,851
PLEASE Let’s try to make Our
Worship Area an Atmosphere of
Reflection and Prayer
“We had a good marriage. There was nothing Tom wouldn’t do for
In the Worship Area our goal is to have
me. But still something was missing. We wanted to get back to the
an atmosphere of prayer and reflection.
way we were when we were newlyweds. We went on a Worldwide
Marriage Encounter Weekend and got that back and MORE! We are
"When in the
closer than ever before”! Check out
Worship area
http://www.wwmetampabay.org/ or call 813-270-7832. The next
before Mass,
available WorldWide Marriage Encounter weekends in this diocese
speak
only to
are Sept 13-15 and Nov. 8-10 at the Franciscan Retreat Center in Tampa.
God and let God
speak to you."
Lord, tell me
how I can be
of service to
you today?
Get answers to this and other important
questions by spending time with our Lord
in Adoration. Learn more at:
www.stmarktampa.org/Adoration
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Bienvenido a tu Sección en Español
Misa en Español
Domingos a las 12:30pm
Horario de la Oficina Parroquial:
Lunes a Viernes: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Para información en español,
llama al (813) 907-7746 o
puedes pasar por la oficina.
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*** NUEVOS MIEMBROS ***
Para recibir servicios religiosos es
necesario que estés inscrito en la
parroquia. El Próximo Evento de
Bienvenida es el Domingo
11 de Agosto del 2013
(después de la misa en Español)
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El Grupo De Oración Carismática
“La Divina Misericordia”
Jueves de 7:30pm a 9:00pm.
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Domingo 4 de Agosto 2013
XVIII Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
En esta parábola del joven rico, Jesús explicaba que la vida verdadera no consiste en
acumular posesiones o dinero, sino en ser rico en bienes espirituales. San Pablo decía lo
mismo cuando afirmó: “Pongan todo el corazón en los bienes del cielo, no en los de la
tierra” (Colosenses 3,2).
A la larga, el amor a los bienes materiales y el interminable deseo de acumular riquezas no
hacen otra cosa que perjudicarnos. Jesús sabía que mientras entendiéramos más
claramente quiénes somos y por qué estamos aquí, buscaríamos con más ahínco los
tesoros celestiales de la vida del espíritu. El rico de la parábola de Jesús no supo
comprender que los bienes materiales son incapaces de comunicar la vida verdadera.
Claro que el dinero y las posesiones son cosas buenas y útiles que el Señor pone en
nuestras manos para que las administremos bien. De modo que si el Señor bendice a
alguien con dinero o posesiones, esa persona debe darle gracias a Dios y proponerse
usarlos según la voluntad divina y para beneficio de los demás. Pero si aprendemos a ser
“ricos de lo que vale ante Dios” (Lucas 12,21), o sea los bienes espirituales, estaremos en
mejores condiciones de recibir el amor de Jesús y las riquezas de su Reino.
El tesoro más espléndido al que podemos aspirar es el don del Espíritu Santo, porque el
Espíritu es quien nos colma de los bienes del Reino. Pero no solo los ricos pueden compartir
Reflexión Bíblica:
con los necesitados; los que no somos ricos también podemos compartir de lo que
Miércoles: 7:30pm.
Jueves:
10:30am. tenemos, ya sea dinero, bienes, tiempo o talentos con quienes los necesiten. De esta forma
estaremos acumulado riquezas en el cielo porque el que más da, más recibe, y los bienes
espirituales son los más valiosos de todos. Y cuando se comparte algo con el pobre, el
desamparado, el marginado o el enfermo, uno mismo resulta edificado.
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La exposición del
Santísimo es el primer
Viernes de cada mes,
comenzando después de
la misa de 8:30am y
terminando a las 5:30pm
con la Bendición.
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El Movimiento de
Cursillos de Cristiandad te invita a la Ultreya Parroquial, la
cual se lleva a cabo el
segundo domingo de
cada mes después de la misa en Español.
¡Recuerda que Cristo cuenta contigo!
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La Despensa de San
Vicente de Paúl:
solicita de tu
generosidad para dar de
comer al necesitado.
¡Dios te bendiga por tu
generosidad!
“Atun, Pollo o Jamon en
latados”.
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TIENDA DE ARTÍCULOS RELIGIOSOS
Visita la tienda de regalos religiosos ST.
MARK: tenemos regalos y artículos
religiosos para toda ocasión y a precios
razonables.
PILDORAS DE NUESTRA FE
POR: DIACONO JOSÉ MORONTA
¿Es verdad que existe el diablo?
En estos tiempos hay mucha gente que está llegando a pensar que eso del diablo es un cuento, muchos piensan que el malo no
existe. Por eso quiero compartir una entrevista interesantísima con un sacerdote con experiencia como exorcista, el padre
Gabriel Amorth, que nos ayudará a entender mejor este tema..
El diablo, explicó el padre Amorth es, antes que nada, un espíritu creado por Dios como ángel. Como los hombres, también los
ángeles fueron sometidos a una prueba de obediencia en la que Lucifer, que era el más bello entre los espíritus celestes, se
rebeló.
Satanás es, por tanto, el primer diablo de la historia sagrada, además de ser el más poderoso de todos. Como en el paraíso, con
los beatos y los ángeles, en sus distintas categorías, también en el infierno hay una jerarquía. Mientras que el Reino de Dios está
gobernado por el amor, el reino de Satanás está dominado por el odio. Los demonios se odian entre ellos y su jerarquía se basa
en el terror, dijo el padre Amorth.
Un día, prosiguió el exorcista, pretendía liberar a una persona poseída por un demonio que ni siquiera estaba entre los más
poderosos. ¿Por qué no te vas?, le pregunté. Y recibí por respuesta “Porque si me voy Satanás me castiga”. El objetivo de la
existencia de los demonios es hacer caer al hombre en el pecado y llevarlo al infierno, explicó el padre Amorth.
La verdadera carta vencedora del demonio es estar siempre escondido y la cosa que más desea es que se dude o no se crea que
existe. Él maligno nos estudia a cada uno y nuestras tendencias al bien y al mal, y después suscita la tentación, aprovechándose
de nuestras debilidades.
La época actual se caracteriza por el olvido parcial o total de la figura del diablo que, de esta manera, obtiene sus éxitos más
importantes. Si la humanidad pierde el sentido del pecado, es casi automático que aparezca la idea de que el aborto y el divorcio
sean una conquista de la civilización y no un pecado mortal, observó el padre Gabriele Amorth, el exorcista italiano más famoso.
Quien reza y se confía constantemente a Dios no debe tener miedo del demonio. Por lo demás el padre Amorth declaró que no
había tenido nunca miedo del demonio en los exorcismos. A veces, precisó, he tenido miedo de hacer daño físico; por ejemplo
es un riesgo exorcizar a una persona enferma del corazón.
El padre Gabriele Amorth dice que el diablo se esconde detrás de prácticas como el ocultismo y la magia, aprovechándose de
nuestra curiosidad. Quien quiera conocer su futuro, consultar un vidente o hablar con los muertos, por ejemplo, se encuentra
con el demonio sin quererlo.
Peligrosas y dudosas, para Amorth, son también las tentaciones a explorar cultos orientales ya que todas las religiones orientales
se basan en la falsa creencia de la reencarnación, lo cual es falso y va en contradicción con lo que creemos, que es en la
resurrección, algo muy distinto, y superior.
A la pregunta de si Satanás atormenta más las almas de los ateos o de los creyentes, el padre Amorth respondió que el mundo
pagano es más vulnerable al demonio que el cristiano o creyente, sin embargo es más difícil que un ateo vaya a un sacerdote.
Amorth, que contó que había exorcizado también a musulmanes e hindúes, puntualizó: Si se presentase ante mí un ateo le diría
que yo actúo en nombre de Jesucristo y le recomendaría que se informase de quien es Jesucristo.
Un aspecto curioso de la actividad del exorcista está ligado al nombre de los demonios. “La primera cosa que pregunto al
poseído es cual es su nombre --explicó el padre Amorth--. Si me responde con el verdadero nombre, para el demonio ya es una
derrota: ha sido obligado a decir la verdad, a descubrirse”, a actuar en contra de lo que siempre hace, la mentira..
El padre Amorth precisó que la persona poseída no está necesariamente en pecado mortal, porque Satanás puede poseer el
cuerpo pero no el alma. Amorth concluyó la entrevista confirmando que muchas personas, efectivamente, venden su alma al
demonio, pero, añadió, con ironía, “yo he quemado muchos contratos”.
¿Qué relación hay entre el Credo y las herejías?
Primero que nada quiero aclarar que el Credo NO es una oración, pues no se plantea como un diálogo con Dios. En el Credo no
hay acción de gracias, alabanzas a Dios, expresiones de arrepentimiento solicitando perdón y misericordia de Dios ni tampoco
peticiones.
El Credo sin embargo, sí sirve para ponernos en presencia mental ante Dios, y por eso se recita al comenzar el Rosario. Pero no
se trata de una oración propiamente dicha, sino de una DECLARACION de las cosas en las que creemos.
En el Credo declaramos que creemos en Dios Padre, Hijo y Espíritu Santo. Que Jesucristo es Dios encarnado y que lo hizo a través
de la Virgen María. Que fue verdaderamente humano pues murió, fue sepultado, pero que también resucitó. También confesamos que creemos en el perdón de los pecados, en la eficacia del bautismo, en la Iglesia constituida por Jesucristo y en la
salvación y la vida eternal.
Una herejía es la negación de cualquiera de las verdades resumidas en el Credo. Por ejemplo, creer en la reencarnación podría
ser considerada una herejía porque se opone a la verdad de la resurrección. No creer que Jesucristo existió o que no es
verdaderamente Dios hecho hombre es también una herejía. Hablar mal de un sacerdote no sería una herejía, sino un pecado
muy feo. Asistir a la misa con distracción no es una herejía sino una tontería y una falta de respeto a Dios.
El Papa Francisco en
Twitter:
“Dejemos que nuestra
vida se identifique con la de Jesús,
para tener sus sentimientos y sus
pensamientos.”
5:38 AM - 28 Jul 13
Siguelo en Twitter @Pontifex_es
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