02-15-15 - St. Mark RC Church
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02-15-15 - St. Mark RC Church
St. Mark Church, Cranston, Rhode Island Requiescat in Pace Please pray for the repose of the soul of Saturday, February 14, 2015 Vigil 4:00pm ~ Dcd. Mbrs. of the DiPari Family ~ Memorial Sunday, February 15, 2015 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30am ~ The People of St. Mark ~ Pro Populo 9:30am ~ Thomas & Melba Bengaff ~ 4th Anniversary 11:00am ~ Jeannie Iascone ~ Memorial Monday, February 16, 2015 Weekday 8:00am ~ Manuel & Helena Estacio ~ Memorial Brianna Irene Houle who was recently buried from our church. May she rest in the peace of our Lord. “Let the little children come to me and do not prevent them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” ~ Matthew 19:14 “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.” ~ John 11: 25-26 Tuesday, February 17, 2015 The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order 8:00am ~ Joseph DeMonti ~Memorial Wednesday, February 18, 2015 Ash Wednesday 8:00am ~ Sr. Carmelina Preziosi, M.P.F. ~ Memorial 12:00 noon ~ Word Service ~ No Mass 6:00pm ~Frank DeClemente ~ Birthday Memorial Thursday, February 19, 2015 Thursday after Ash Wednesday 8:00am ~ Marion Cuiccio ~ Memorial Friday, February 20, 2015 Friday after Ash Wednesday 8:00am ~ Antonio Rebusini ~ Memorial Saturday, February 21, 2015 Vigil 4:00pm ~ Dcd. Mbrs. of the Ferriere Family ~ Memorial Sunday, February 22, 2015 First Sunday of Lent 7:30am ~ The People of St. Mark ~ Pro Populo 9:30am ~ Susan Tardio ~ Memorial ~ Brianna Irene Houle ~ Month’s Mind 11:00am ~ Joseph Rotella ~ 57th Anniversary Contribution Statements Due to the high costs of bulk mailings, contribution statements for tax filing purposes for 2014 will be mailed upon request. If you would like to receive a statement of your charitable contributions, you may call the parish office anytime day or night, to leave your information on the automated system. The altar candles burn in memory of Wallace Tasca The sanctuary lamp burns in memory of Catherine P. Cabral Altar Bread and Wine Memorials The gifts of Altar Bread and Altar Wine can be offered in memory of your deceased loved ones for a donation of $25.00 each. The name of the individual will be published in the parish bulletin. If you would like to book one of these or other memorials such as altar candles, sanctuary lamps, or memorial Masses, call Michelle Ferri at the Parish Office. Stewardship Collections for the weekend of February 1, 2015 Offertory $5,648.00 Monthly Maintenance $1,607.00 Poor Box $145.00 Collections for the weekend of February 8, 2015 Offertory $5,500.00 Poor Box $28.00 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ February 15, 2015 If you did not receive an invitation to join the private Religious Education Facebook group please email me at [email protected]. Did you know that only 17% of Catholics actually go to Mass each weekend and that this number has been on the decline for many years? Did you also know that 32% of people who attend Christmas and Easter Masses only come to church once or twice a year? As your pastor, I believe that this is an opportunity our parish cannot afford to turn away from any longer, and that the time has come to do something to help re-engage those who have fallen away from the practice of the Catholic Faith. During the upcoming Easter season I am implementing a bold and innovative program that will help evangelize both engaged and disengaged Catholics in our parish. In coordination with an organization called “Dynamic Catholic,” a free Catholic book will be given to each and every parishioner who attends Mass on the weekend of Easter Sunday. Recent studies have shown that parishioners who read Catholic books on a regular basis are three times more likely to volunteer their time at their parish. These parishioners also financially contribute four times more than those who are less engaged with their faith. To make this program a reality, I am asking for your help. Would you be interested in being an integral part of this innovative parish evangelization program? Please fill out the form below and place your contribution into next weekend’s collection or mail it to the parish. A list of the names of donors who give $100.00 or more to this program will be inserted into each book we give out and the names will also be published in the bulletin, unless you would like to remain anonymous. Donations in memory of a deceased loved one are also encouraged. Thank you for taking the time to consider helping me make this bold and ambitious program a reality and a success. God Bless, Reneé Brissette Religious Education Coordinator In Christ, Fr. Verdelotti FEBRUARY CLASS SCHEDULE Sunday, February 22 (Grades 8-10) Tuesday, February 24 (Grades 1-3) Thursday, February 26 (Grades 4-7) FEAST DAYS TO REMEMBER Feb. 18 ~ Ash Wednesday February 15th - 21st - No Classes (Do not forget to go to church on Ash Wednesday) Please be sure to take care of any outstanding issues with the Religious Education Office including: Outstanding Balances Missing Baptism, First Communion, and Sponsor Certificates Saint Name and Report Community Service Project Forms and Report Also, please remember that excessive absences from Religious Education Classes and Mass may result in having to repeat a grade. Forms and updates are being posted to the parish website at www.stmarkri.org and the Religious Education Facebook Page. Visit the Religious Education News page on the website for information. Winter Weather Advisory Please keep in mind that if there is a cancelation of Mass, Religious Education classes, or a change in office hours it will be announced on the Rhode Island Broadcasters Association Cancelation System. Go to www.stmarkri.org for a link to the system. Updates will also be recorded on the parish phone system. Name: _____________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________ City: __________________________ State: ____ Zip: _______ Phone #: ______________________ In Memory of: _______________________________________ Amount Donated: _____________ Check #: _______ Cash: ___ St. Mark Church, Cranston, Rhode Island The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, February 16th in honor of President’s Day. Cenacle Prayer Group Please join us on Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:30pm in the Mother Cabrini Parish Center. The prayer group prays the Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and engages in faith sharing discussions. For information call Joan Sanzi at 943-2449. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Rev. Richard A. Donnelly Council #322 Due to the recent inclement weather, the Offertory Collection was significantly low, as can be seen in the Stewardship Report. We ask all those who did not attend Mass to please remember to make-up your weekly contribution. Your generous donations enable the parish to function on a day-to-day basis and are crucial, especially at this time of year. We thank you for your continued support of St. Mark Church. Sponsor certificate requests If you are 18 years of age or older, you must be registered with the Parish as an adult and be Confirmed in the Roman Catholic Church. If you are married, your marriage must be recognized by the Roman Catholic Church. This is especially important if you are asked to be a Godparent for Baptism or a Sponsor for Confirmation. It takes 6 months of attending Mass regularly to be eligible. NORTHEAST CATHOLIC COLLEGE You are invited to attend an Open House at Northeast Catholic College on February 22-23, 2015. All high school students and recent graduates are invited to attend our Winter Open House. Visitors will have the opportunity to attend classes, meet one on one with faculty and admissions representatives, stay in the student residences, attend Mass and participate in spiritual life on campus, and tour our campus which is located in Warner, New Hampshire. Please call the Admissions Office at 1-603-456-2656 or toll free: 1-877-498-1723 or you may email us at [email protected]. Consider joining our Knights of Columbus council. Meetings are at 7:00 pm on the third Wednesday of each month in the Mother Cabrini Parish Center. Contact Paul Gebhart, Grand Knight, at 943-8241 or [email protected] or Kevin Reall, Membership Director, at 585-8205 or [email protected]. 3rd Annual Day of Recollection The Rhode Island State Knights of Columbus Council is holding a Day of Recollection on Saturday, March 28th at St. Maria Goretti Church located at 155 Power Road in Pawtucket, RI from 9:30am to 5:30pm, with lunch included. This day will be hosted by State Chaplain Fr. Joseph Paquette and will be focused on "Living Your Faith Fully Every Day." All Knights and their families, and indeed all Catholics are invited to attend this special day that will include themed talks and discussions, recitation of the Rosary, Benediction, and concludes with Mass at 4:30pm. Please call the State Council office to RSVP no later than March 21st, 2015: 943-7836. Help is Available No Rhode Islander should be forced to endure frigid temperatures during the winter months. If you know of someone who could benefit from “Keep the Heat On,” please encourage them to call 421-7833, email [email protected], or visit www.heatri.com. Neil Sadaka at Mohegan Sun Join us on Tuesday, April 21st for a trip to Mohegan Sun to see Neil Sadaka! The trip includes: bus fare, buffet, show, etc. For more information call Dolly at 942-2137. Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ February 15, 2015 Wednesday, February 18th 8:00am Mass w/Ashes 12:00 noon Word Service w/Ashes 6:00pm Mass w/Ashes Suggested Lenten Actions Operation Rice Bowl Consider fasting and giving the money to the poor. Rice bowls are available at the doors of the church. Stations of the Cross Every Friday of Lent at 6:00pm Daily Mass Monday-Friday at 8:00am Confessions Every Saturday from 3:00pm to 3:30pm Sacraments for the Homebound When someone who has attended Mass their entire lives can no longer participate in Sunday worship, it is very important that we as the Church bring the Eucharist to them. Sr. Angelina and our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion visit the sick and homebound members of our parish. If you, or someone you know, who is a member of our parish needs to be ministered to, please contact Sr. Angelina at 942-1616. The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and all members of the Catholic Church should be aware of the following: Abstinence from meat every Friday of Lent, for those 14 and older, is required by Church law. Good Friday is a fast day: those between the ages of 18 and 59 should eat less; that is, taking no solid food between meals and only one full meal that day. Serious health conditions excuse a person from these regulations. Following the implementation of the revised Code of Canon Law on Nov. 27, 1983, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops determined that the rules of fast and abstinence which have existed for the last several years in this country be maintained; namely, that the faithful observe suitable penitential practices on all Fridays throughout the year. These penitential practices need not include abstaining from meat. However, as indicated above, the faithful must not eat meat on all the Fridays of Lent as well as Ash Wednesday. They must also observe faithfully the fast regulations as they have been stated above in accord with the universal law of the Church. (Cf. Code of Canon Law, Canons 1250-1252) Every Friday of Lent at 6:00pm
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