Saint Mark Catholic Church

Saint Mark Catholic Church
www.stmarknc.org  14740 Stumptown Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
We, the members of St. Mark Catholic Church, a Faith Community called as one by Christ
to serve and witness in His name, seek to celebrate our Faith through service and evangelization
to each other, our families and our community.
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St. Mark Parish Directory
stmarknc.org14740 Stumptown Rd, Huntersville NC 28078
Parish Office | Mon-Fri, 9 am - 4:30 pm
Phone: 704-948-0231; Fax: 704-948-8018
Pastor
Very Rev. John T. Putnam, JV
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Paul D. McNulty
Pastor Emeritus in Residence
Rev. Msgr. Richard M. Bellow
Deacons
Rev. Mr. Louis Pais
Rev. Mr. Robert Murphy
Rev. Mr. Richard McCarron
Rev. Mr. Thomas McGahey
Rev. Dr. Ronald Sherwood
Sacristan
Daniel Pressley
[email protected]
704-948-0231, Ext. 211
Administrative Assistant
Tricia McCaa
[email protected]
704-948-0231, Ext. 102
Pastoral Associate for HR and
Outreach
Barry McCaa
[email protected]
704-948-0231, Ext. 119
Finance Director
Florence Moore
704-948-0231, Ext. 116
[email protected]
Parish Accountant
Karen Zaleski
[email protected]
704-948-0231, Ext. 121
Calendar Management
Leanne Vaccaro
[email protected]
704-948-0231, Ext. 101
Music Ministry
Laura Maclean, Director
[email protected]
704-948-0231, Ext. 106
Faith Formation
Donna Smith, Director
[email protected]
704-948-1306, Ext. 104
Elementary Faith Formation
and Sacraments of
First Reconciliation and
First Communion
Faye Nye, Coordinator
[email protected]
704-948-1306, Ext. 115
Middle School Ministry and
Sacrament of Confirmation
Mary Grace Alvord, Coordinator
[email protected]
704-948-1306, Ext. 117
Middle School Activities
Coordinator
Open Position
High School Ministry
Coordinator
J. Brian Kaup
[email protected]
704-948-0231, Ext. 105
Preschool
Jane Petriella, Director
[email protected]
704-948-8015
Ministry Coordinator
Beth Zuhosky
[email protected]
704-948-0231, Ext. 136
Deaf Ministry
Mary Sumeracki
[email protected]
704-576-0675 (V/TTY)
Young at Heart Ministry
Open Position
Hispanic Coordinator
Belisario Solorzano
[email protected]
704-948-4239
Wedding Director
Kris Brodof
[email protected]
704-806-4071
Pastoral Associate for Facilities
and Planning
Scott Bruno
[email protected]
704-948-0231, Ext. 118
Evening Attendant
Hank Stiene
980-333-3040
Al-Anon
Lisa
704-651-1065
Alcoholics Anonymous
Tom
704-604-7739
Bulletin Team
[email protected]
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Mass Schedule
Sunday Masses
Saturday: 5 pm
Sunday:
7:30 am, 9 am (signed for the hearing
impaired), 11 am, 1 pm (Spanish),
5 pm (High School Ministry Mass)
Spanish: Misa en Español cada Domingo a la 1 pm y
cada viernes a las 7 pm
Daily Masses
Mon., Tue., Thur., Fri., 7 and 9 am
Wednesday 7 am and 6:30 pm; Saturday 9 am
Holy Days: Vigil 7 pm before feast day, 7 am, 9 am,
7 pm on the feast day
Nursery available during 9 and 11 am Masses
serving children walking through Kindergarten.
Confessions
Wednesday following the evening Mass;
Saturday 3—4:45 pm, or by appointment
Rosary
Tuesdays - Church; 7—7:30 pm
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
In the Monsignor Bellow Adoration Chapel in the
Family Center. For more information email
[email protected]
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Novena
Immediately following the Wednesday 6:30 pm Mass
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Novena and Rosary
Immediately following the Friday 9 am Mass
Hospitalization
If you or your loved one are in an area hospital,
call the Parish Office to reach one of the Priests.
The Priests offer Confession, bring the Holy
Eucharist to you or administer the Sacrament of
Anointing of the Sick.
Baptisms & Weddings
The use of the Church for Baptisms, Weddings and
other Sacramental events is available to active
Parishioners. Contact the Parish Office.
Natural Family Planning
Joe and Kathy Hack
Teaching Couple #1947
704-548-1834; [email protected]
www.ccli.org
Crisis Pregnancy Help
Pregnancy Hotline:1-800-848-LOVE
Catholic Social Services: 704-370-3262
Birthright: 1-800-550-4900
PregnancyCenters.org; 1-800-712-HELP
Post Abortion: 1-800-5-WE CARE
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From the Pastor
Last week, we heard how Jesus was rejected in His native Nazareth. Our Gospel reading for this
week from St. Mark occurs immediately after that incident. Rather than being dejected and
becoming withdrawn, the Lord renewed His efforts to tell the Good News and to minister to people
everywhere.
In fact, as part of this renewed effort, He took the next step of using His Apostles to expand His
Ministry and Build the Kingdom. “Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by
two…So they went off and preached repentance.” This same summons applies to us today.
Everyone is called to evangelization. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (#849) includes a mandate that we all be
missionaries. “Having been divinely sent to the nations that she might be ‘the universal sacrament of salvation,’ the
Church, in obedience to the command of her founder and because it is demanded by her own essential universality,
strives to preach the Gospel to all men.” Our readings on this Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time examine this
universal call to evangelization.
The First Reading, from the Book of Amos, gives us insights into the prophet Amos. Amos was a shepherd and a
farmer. He is an excellent example of the idea that all are called to evangelization. God can speak through each of
us, in spite of our place in the world. Just as Amos was a farmer prophet, and Jesus included simple fishermen among
His closest followers, we are expected to evangelize in our present situation, representing ourselves as Catholics and
Christians.
It is difficult to think of evangelization without thinking of St. Paul. Everything he did and everything he represented
was a form of evangelization. The key to his success was the fact that he “preached not to please men, but to please
God who tests our hearts.” (1 Thessalonians 2: 4) Today’s Second Reading from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians reminds
those to whom the letter was written, which includes us, that we are blessed “with every spiritual blessing in the
heavens.” It is of great consequence that we understand that Paul speaks of “spiritual” blessings, not “material”
blessings. Sometimes when we try to define stewardship in our lives we look mainly at our temporal or material
blessings. Paul’s point to us is that our spiritual blessings are even greater, and just as Paul translated those blessings
into a lifetime of evangelization, we are expected to do the same.
In preaching redemption, as the Apostles did reflected by our Gospel reading from St. Mark, they were evangelizing,
preaching the Good News. Much has been written about evangelization in recent years. Pope Paul VI in particular
spoke and wrote extensively on it. In his document Evangelii Nuntiandi he stated, “Evangelization means to bring the
Good News to all the straits of humanity, and through its influence transforming humanity from within and making it
new.”
We need to follow Christ’s admonition to proclaim the Good News. That does not mean we need to preach on street
corners, but it does mean we need to recognize that we more or less proclaim the Good News in every conversation
we have with every person with whom we come in contact. If we invite Jesus into our lives, we must be willing to let
others know how that invitation, the inclusion of the Lord in what we do, has had a positive effect on us.
Mass Readings
Today’s Readings
Readings for the Week
First Reading — Amos said, “The LORD took me from
following the flock, and said to me, Go, prophesy to
my people” (Amos 7:12-15).
Monday:
Psalm — Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us
your salvation (Psalm 85).
Second Reading — The God and Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ has blessed us in Christ with every
spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3-14 [3-10]).
Gospel — Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to
send them out two by two (Mark 6:7-13).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969,
1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights
reserved.
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Ex 1:8-14, 22; Ps 124:1b-8;
Mt 10:34 — 11:1
Tuesday:
Ex 2:1-15a; Ps 69:3, 14, 30-31, 33-34;
Mt 11:20-24
Wednesday: Ex 3:1-6, 9-12; Ps 103:1b-4, 6-7; Mt 11:25-27
Thursday: Ex 3:13-20; Ps 105:1, 5, 8-9, 24-27;
Mt 11:28-30
Friday:
Ex 11:10 — 12:14; Ps 116:12-13, 15,
16bc, 17-18; Mt 12:1-8
Saturday:
Ex 12:37-42; Ps 136:1, 23-24, 10-15;
Mt 12:14-21
Sunday:
Jer 23:1-6; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 2:13-18;
Mk 6:30-34
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Remember In Your Prayers
Mass Intentions
Please Pray For
Mon. July 13 - St. Henry
7 am +Leslie Smelser (Melanie Liebert)
9 am The Rosamond family (Michelle Cannon)
Tues. July 14 - St. Kateri Tekakwitha
7 am +Leroy Havarill
(Berenice Weber & the Mrzlak family)
9 am Michelle Fisher (Tom & Leanne Vaccaro)
Weds. July 15 - St. Bonaventure
7 am +Helen Virginia Grace
(Mary Jane Zimmerman)
6:30 pm +Agnes Dodski (Jeanne Burner)
Thurs. July 16 - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
7 am +Keith Blynn (Faye Nye)
9 am Jorge Gonzalez (Gonzalez family)
Fri. July 17
7 am +Alexander C. Reyes
(Reyes & Cruz families)
9 am Caroline Hashemi (Rosie & Bill Fountain)
7 pm Catherine Gillard
(Dr. & Mrs. James Hallock)
Sat. July 18 - St. Camillus de Lellis
9 am Jorge Beltran (Doug & Caroly Cashman)
5 pm Nancy McGahey
(Mary Louise & Dexter Koehl)
Sun. July 19 - 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 am St. Mark parishioners
9 am +Anthony Ditje (Joe & Ida Puma)
11 am +Alistair Thomas Francis Scouler
(Tom & Phyllis Vonderhaas)
1 pm +Digna Rodriguez (Reyes & Cruz families)
5 pm All members of the Reyes & Cruz families
(Cruz family)
+ deceased; (requested by)
Michelle Westbrook
Accetta
Joanne Anthony
Roberto Argente
Sam Bastianelli
Steve Blaock
Renee Branem
Katherine Cipriano
Torie Costa
Dottie Dambrauskas
Kristina Dontino
Jean Fox
Linda Gebelein
Dr. Dennis Golden
Patrick Golden
Theresa Gribschaw
Sarah Elizabeth Hauser
Deborah Jeffcoat
Baby Katherine
Elizabeth Jousma
Janina Kawa
Phyllis Kiebler
Robb Lamont
Cecilia Leary
Loretta Matarese
Dale McCaa
Bill Othling
Nicole Pellitteri
Kyle Poling
Guillermo Rojas
Alex Sabo
Alexandra Schaney
Lea Scorza
Ron Seabacher
Jefferson Sims
Christine Talbert
April Troy
Robin Warner
Karen Zaleski
...and all our parishioners who are homebound or reside
in area nursing homes and are unable to attend Mass.
Recently Baptized
Please welcome our newly Baptized into our Faith
Community.
Ryan Joseph Farrice
Avery Jayne Fogler
Daniella Sophia Francisco Rodriguez
Riley Ann Wunderlin
Members In the Service
PFC Jacob Alexander; LCPL Jon C.
Atkinson, USMC;
Lt. Colonel Scott Michael
Breece, USAF; AM1 John Caldwell, (VFA
32); 2nd Lt. Sam Camut, USMC; Capt. Dan
Crum, USAF; Lt. Colonel Peter Dargle, U.S.
Army; Veronica Dominguez; Spc. Frank Christopher Dunning;
PFC Albert Hadley, Infantry/Scout; Ensign Matthew Hartung
USN; MSgt. Patrick Heffernan; LT. Jenna Hehn, USN; 1st Lt.
Trevor Hehn, U.S. Army; Capt. Laura Hehn M.D. U.S. Army;
MM3 Christopher Heim; Sgt. Christopher Holden; Lt. Colonel
Matthew Holloway, Air National Guard; Michael Huddle, U.S.
Army; CWO4 Christopher Joyce, Army Airborne; Corporal
Edward Keller III; PFC NCARNG Derek Koontz; Lt. Patrick
McFarland; SPC Michael Quinn, Jr., U.S. Army; USMC; Lt.
Matthew Santoli, USMC; Lt. Carter Stapleton; LT JG Ryan P.
Veatch, USN; LT Robert Vendley, U.S. Army; LT William Vey III;
Staff Sgt. Andrew Vranek, USAF Army Airborne; CTT2 Zachary
Wortham, USN; PFC Ryan Wilson, Army National Guard
...and for all service members not listed here.
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Mass for U.S. Military
His Excellency, Bishop Peter J. Jugis, will
celebrate a Mass for U.S. military personnel
on Sunday, July 19 at 3:30 pm at the
Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Charlotte. The
Mass and Rosary (to be recited at 3 pm) will
be offered for all military personnel who have
died and for those who are now serving. All
military personnel are invited and encouraged
to come in uniform.
Photos of those who have died or who are now
serving in the military will be displayed in the
Cathedral. To include your service member,
preferably in uniform, please mail a color or
black and white photo of them with their
name and military rank on the back of the
photo to Nancy Weber, Office of the Bishop,
1123 South Church Street, Charlotte, NC
28203 to be received no later than July 13.
(Please do not send original photographs as
they will not be returned.)
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Parish Calendar
Sunday, July 12
1 pm Maximilian Kolbe Fraternity OFS
(SMS Library)
2 pm Welcome Event after Mass - Hispanic
(Parish Hall, Kitchen)
2:30 pm Baptisms - Spanish (Church)
3:15 pm Baptisms (Church)
7 pm Organ Practice (Church)
Monday, July 13
10 am Finance - Meeting (Room 204)
10:30 am Staff Meeting (Room 200)
1:30 pm YaHM -SilverSneakers Fitness Program
(Parish Hall)
6:30 pm Troop 97 Meeting (Parish Hall)
7:30 pm Liturgical Training (Church)
Tuesday, July 14
8 am SLAM (Parish Hall)
10 am Prayer Shawl Ministry (Parish Hall)
10 am YaHM - Tai Chi (24 movement Form)
(Parish Hall)
12:30 pm YaHM - The Shufflers (Room 202)
7 pm Rosary (All are Welcome) (Church)
7:30 pm AOH - Meeting (Room 200, 201, Kitchen)
Wednesday, July 15
10 am Cenacle of Divine Mercy (Room 204)
10 am Staff Meeting (Room 200)
1:30 pm YaHM -SilverSneakers Fitness Program
(Parish Hall)
7 pm FFHSM-CAC (Parish Hall, Kitchen)
7 pm FOCCUS (Room 200, 201)
7:30 pm Psalm 150 Practice (Church)
Thursday, July 16
8 am SLAM (Parish Hall)
6:30 pm SMHSM - Enrichment Class (Room 204)
7 pm Be a Man - Men's Fellowship (Room 202)
7 pm Stewardship Meeting (Room 200, 201)
7:30 pm Hispanic Ministry Meeting (Room 203)
Friday, July 17
2 pm Organ Practice (Church)
5 pm Reheasal (Wykoff/Terbilcox wedding)
(Church)
6:30 pm FF- Stop Hunger Now
(SMS Cafeteria, Gym, Field, Room 259)
Saturday, July 18
9 am FF- Stop Hunger Now (Parish Hall,
Kitchen, Preschool Rooms)
10 am YaHM - Tai Chi (24 movement Form)
(SMS Cafeteria)
12:30 pm Bridal Room - Temporary Location
(Room 200, 201)
12:30 pm Wedding set-up (Church)
2 pm Wedding (Rachel Wykoff/David Terbilcox)
(Church)
7 pm Hispanic Music Practice (Room 204)
Sunday, July 19
2:30 pm Baptisms (Church)
3:15 pm Baptisms (Church)
6 pm FF- HSM (Parish Hall, Kitchen)
7 pm Organ Practice (Church)
Illness Support Ministry
Have you been diagnosed with a serious, nonreversible illness? Would you like to meet with
others who are facing similar difficulties to
support each other, to reaffirm your faith and to
see your hope for the future? Then consider
joining our Illness Support Ministry. To register for
our group, or to find out more information, call
Ron Haley at 704-439-2402.
WORD OF LIFE
Intercessions for Life
For couples considering adoption;
May the Lord guide their journey
and grant them peace along the way.
We pray to the Lord.
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Parish Life
Women Newcomers,
“After the Boxes” Session
When: Wednesdays,
Sept. 16 through Nov. 18;
Daytime, 10—11:30 am;
Nighttime, 7—8:30 pm
New to our parish or still feel new? This class
is based on Susan Miller’s book After the
Boxes Are
Unpacked,
dealing
with the
spiritual,
emotional
and
practical
needs when
making a
move. It is a great way to meet fellow
parishioners and make new friends. We are
looking forward to meeting you!
Contact: (Daytime) Cathy, 704-895-9879 or
Maxine, 704-274-5453; (Nighttime)– Paula,
704-877-1456 or Valerie, 704-997-5296
Feed Our Priests
When: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
As our first year of our Feed Our Priest
Ministry comes to a close, I want to say
Thank You to the many St. Mark families that
helped with providing meals. This year was a
wonderful success, and we couldn't have
done it without all the love and support of
the parish. As a result of the success, we
have added new dates to the calendar.
If you would like to sign up to bring a meal,
please go to the link below or contact me
directly. Thank you again for all your
support! We couldn't have done it without
you!
Information: www.signupgenius.com/
go/9040D44A9A92B0-meals/
Contact: Josie Pressley, 704-975-7992,
[email protected]
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Protecting God’s Children – Training Classes
St. Mark will hold three classes to train volunteers who require the
Protecting God’s Children certification. This class is required for all
volunteers who will come in contact with children or older adults
while doing any activity for St. Mark parish. This class is based on
the Safe Environment Policy mandated by the Diocese. If you are a
volunteer that meets the above criteria and have not yet taken the
online class or the live training, this class is mandatory.
The classes will be held on
• 7/23 from 6—9 pm in the Parish Hall
• 8/1 from 9—12 noon in room 200/201
• 8/22 from 10 am—1 pm in room 200/201
Please see instructions on how to register for this class at
http://www.stmarknc.org.
Questions: Barry McCaa at 704-948-0231, [email protected]
Welcome!
New Parishioners
May and June
Shad and Amanda Ansah
Robert and Elena Beauregard
Chris and Kimberly Bennett
Peter and Erin Biqham
Marilyn Birchak
Charles and Renee Blanchard
Gretchen Brinkman
Laurel Broom
Thomas and Heather Bryant
Eduard and Pamela Bueno
Emily Burch
Martha Casorso
Pedro and Maria Chavez
Joseph and Jane Colucci
Peter Connick
Jeremy Cunningaham
Berna De la Cruz
David and Maria Diefenbach
Darlene Drag
Gregory and Evelyn Dreyer
Neil and Kathleen Eibeler
Cesar Flores and Guadalupe
Ramirez
Fred and Michelle Freda
Jan and Barbara Fredericks
Kevin and Meredith Gillis
Steven and Pamela Goode
Veronica and Danny Helms
Lizeth Hernandez
Jared and Shanel Hine
Michael Koenigs and Mara
Casanova
Emily Looby
Patricia Lorio
Jason and Laura Mahoney
Marcellin and Francoise Mangbau
Dr. David and Susan McMurry
Heriberto and Elba Millan
Gustavo and Efigenio Morales
Sean and Karina Mulholland
Charles and Kim Murphy
Samuel and Nicole Occhiato
Sacramento Padilla and Teresita
Garcia
Janet Palazzolo
Judith Petendree
Donna Peterson
John and Clara Pilkington
Brad and Emily Pozniak
Donald and Michelle Quarles
Brad and Amanda Rametta
Ryan and Lisa Slaton
Johnathon and Claudia Soto
Jacquie Spearman
Robin Stone
Luis and Melissa Suarez
Edgard and Marcela Tenorio
Blanca Torres
David and Wendy Tumey
Andrew and Jennifer Tuschong
Darwin and Aracely Urquia-Torres
Steven and Ashley Wolfe
Greg and Marisa Wooten
Alan and Diane Wunderlin
Richard Zagari
Mireya Zapata
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Parish Life
St. Mark Home School
Ministry Open House
When: July 23; 7 pm
Where: Family Center, Room 200
“Parents are the first and most
important educators of their own
children, and they also possess a
fundamental competence in this
area: they are educators because
they are parents.”
— St. Pope John Paul II’s Letter to
Families (1994)
Have you ever thought about home
schooling your kids?? Perhaps you’ve
wondered about the following:
• “Home schooling would be too
hard for me; I could never do
THAT!”
• “Home schooling seems nice in
theory, but would my kids be
‘socialized’?”
• “Home school!?! How would my
kids get into college?”
If you would like to meet families
who are successfully home
schooling and find out more about
this wonderful opportunity, please
join your St. Mark Home School
Ministry for this Open House.
We can’t wait to meet you!
Contact: Betsy Hoyt, 336-425-6313,
[email protected]
SOCIAL COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS WANTED
We are excited to revive our social committee at St. Mark. Our new leaders, Mary Ann
Marrero and Melissa Donohue have excellent experience in event planning and are
excited to lead this fun committee. Please consider joining them organize events
that create an opportunity to socialize with fellow parishioners of all ages.
The committee will be planning the first event for September, 2015. We
will be having our first meeting as soon as the committee is formed. Please
consider helping organize events for the 2015/2016 year.
If interested please contact: Melissa Donahue [email protected] or
Mary Ann Marrero [email protected]
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Religious Formation
Many thanks for all the prayers, supplies and donations that were given to our St. Mark Mission Team as we traveled
to Cap-Haitien, Haiti to work with the Missionaries of the Poor. Twenty two of our finest (ages 16-65) served over 250
men, women and children many of which who suffer from severe physical and mental challenges.
Special thanks to our Mission Team: Kristin Tacy, Yessenia Garcia-Cervantes, Allie Grainda, Lizzie Grainda, Molly
Leiker, Erin Norton, Mary Rose Caprara, Fabrizio Campoverde, Jessica and Jasmine Perez, Karen Bonghanoy,
Modzelewski Family (Ed, Lisa, Paul and Luke), Elizabeth and Mark Spytkowski, Jacquie and Chloe Eater, Eliana Ramia,
Andrea Tritico and Donna Smith.
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Religious Formation
Totus Tuus
During the week of June 21, our parish hosted a Totus Tuus camp
during the day for rising 1st-6th grade students and an evening
camp for rising 7th grade and up. The Totus Tuus team, consisting
of four college-aged students, helped our participants explore
their faith through daily celebration of the Mass, music, games,
skits and lots of fun activities like a water balloon fight! We wish
to thank the awesome Totus Tuus team and all the volunteers
who made this event such a great success.
Stop Hunger Now
Many thanks to all who have already registered
and donated to the Stop Hunger Now event.
We can still use additional volunteers on July
18 from 9-1 pm and need for 15 strong men at
7:30 am to help setup. Please join us to make
sure that we can meet our goal of packaging
50,000 meals for Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso is
the third poorest country in the world.
If you want to get involved, go to
www.stmarknc.org (scroll down) and register
for one of two shifts in the day. This is an
intergenerational event (age three and up!).
We are asking for a minimum donation of
$25.00 per family. Get the entire family out,
as together we combat global hunger one meal
at a time! Sign up and Donate today!
We encourage employees who have a donation
matching program at their company to please
consider making a donation towards this
worthy cause. We hope to have all of our
funds and volunteers in place by ASAP.
Questions: contact Donna Smith
[email protected] 704-948-1306 or
Fay Nye [email protected]
$25,000
$25,000
$22,500
$25,000
$20,000
$17,500
$15,000
$12,500
$10,000
$7,500
$5,000
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Knights of Columbus
What is Pastapaloosa?
Coming to St. Mark Family Center in October!
Congratulations, St. Mark Council Brother Knight:
•
•
James Copio – St. Mark Council #12654 Knight of the Month
Edward Kenny - St. Mark Council #12654 Family of the Month
Reverse Raffle - A Smashing Success!
On Saturday, June 27, the St. Mark Knights of Columbus held its first ever
“Reverse Raffle - Super Cash Giveaway." All attendees enjoyed a delicious
ribeye steak dinner with salad, baked potato and rolls. A fun time was had
by all at this new fundraising event. Cash prizes were awarded to several
lucky winners, BUT THE BIG WINNER WAS CHARITY, which will receive over
$1,000 from this event.
All profits go toward the many charities that the Knights of Columbus
support. Many thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Ed Kenny, Ray Marr, Joe Scallan and all
of the Knights who helped to make this new fundraiser a success.
Knights Summer 2015 Family Picnic
When: Saturday, July 25; 3 pm – 8 pm
Where: North Mecklenburg Park; 16131 Old Statesville Rd., Huntersville
St Mark Knight’s council members, KofC family members and friends of the
KofC – please join us for fun, food and fellowship.
Questions or RSVP: Anthony Baio, [email protected], 704-574-2657 or
Jim Copio,[email protected], 703-901-5004
Quo Vadis at St. Mark
The Knights of Columbus Council 12654 arranged and served a BBQ dinner
with all the "fixins" to approximately 125 current and prospective
Seminarians and their Priest mentors as a part of the Diocesan "Quo Vadis"
retreat. The young men spent Thursday afternoon in prayer and fellowship
at St. Mark after a week at Belmont Abbey. The BBQ was prepared by
Brother Knight David Barnes of Waiter's Choice at a greatly reduced cost
and the food and setup were extraordinary. A good time was had by all,
including the Knights who served.
Next Officers Meeting
Knights of Columbus – Mon., July 27, 7 pm, Family Center, Room 200
Business Meeting
Knights of Columbus
When: Mon., August 3 - 7 pm
Where: Family Center, Room 200
All Knights, please attend. All Catholic gentlemen may attend as a guest by
contacting the Grand Knight, Tom Battle, at [email protected] . Want
more information? Want to suggest an event? Send us an email at [email protected] or visit our website - http://www.kofcncstmark.org.
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Monday Night Football
Books Are Now Available
Football Season is right around the
corner so get your football books
now before they're all gone! Last
year's prize money was $4,000; this
year it will be $5,000. The St. Mark
Knights of Columbus Council raised
$3,600 last year from the sale of
these football books and helped
many who really needed
assistance*. It will be more this
year.
To purchase your book(s) this year
or if you have any questions, just
send an email to Ray Marr at
[email protected] or call Ray
at 704-904-3839.
Monday Night Football Books are
the perfect gift for everyone. For
$20 you get 20 chances to win $50.
One winner for each 100 books
means 5 winners per week - that’s
$5,000! Knights of Columbus
charities also receive almost
$5,000. YOU WIN! CHARITIES WIN!
You don’t have to know anything
about football. Winners receive
their checks each week. For 20
weeks, opening day (Sept. 10th)
thru the SUPERBOWL, you will have
a chance to win $50 each week.
This is the perfect gift and it fits
right in a birthday card envelope or
you can have us mail it free.
*Thank you for helping the Knights
support local organizations that
assist persons with intellectual
disabilities, the aging and Hospice
Care, local children and many other
local organizations.
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Young Adult Ministry
Join Our Social Media Groups on Facebook and Meetup.com
The Young Adult Ministry of St. Mark is open to all
Catholics in their 20s and 30s. We have an active group
and are always looking to reach more members of our
parish community. We meet as a group for a variety of
spiritual and social gatherings, including scripture study,
community service, outdoor concerts and at local
restaurants. To learn more about upcoming events, join
our social media groups on Facebook (“The Young Adult
Ministry of St. Mark Catholic Church”) and on
Meetup.com.
THE
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
OF ST. MARK
Information: http://meetup.com/St-Mark-Catholic-Church-Young-Adult -Ministry
Contact: Heather Moeller, 704-491-7554, [email protected]
Other Opportunities
Men at Prayer (MAP)
When: July 15 ; 7—8:30 pm
(Third Wed. of each month)
Where: Charlotte Catholic High School
Chapel, 7702 Pineville-Matthews Rd.,
Charlotte
Come and hear the inspiring message
from Deacon Dr. Ron Sherwood and get
recharged!
Additional upcoming dates:
Aug. 19, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18,
Dec. 16, Jan. 20, Feb. 17, March 16
Information: http://
www.catholicmenofthecarolinas.org/
Carowinds Catholic Family Day
Join hundreds of other Catholic
Families on Sunday, July 26, 2015 (park
hours 10 am – 10 pm). Come and enjoy
a day of fun and fellowship at Carowinds
with your family and friends! $48 per
person (Ages 3 and up. Parking Included)
Package includes Admission to
Carowinds, Mass in the theater from
10:30 – 11:45 and an all you can eat
picnic lunch 12 – 1 the meal will have an
abundance of Southern Fried Chicken,
All American Hot Dogs, Vegetarian
Beans, Chips, Drinks and Cookies.
Register: http://ev.rcdoc.org/event/
carolina-catholic-family-daycarowinds/ For more information, call
Paul 828-228-1692.
www.stmarknc.org  704-948-0231
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Anuncios Semanales del Ministerio Hispano
14 de julio Fiesta de Santa Kateri Tekakwitha
Kateri nació en un pueblo cerca de Auriesville, Nueva York en el año 1656 y
era hija de un luchador de la tribu Mohawk. Ella tenía cuatro años cuando su
madre murió de rubéola. Esta enfermedad también atacó a Kateri y
desfiguró su rostro. Luego fue adoptada por sus dos tías y su tío.
Kateri se convirtió al catolicismo durante su adolescencia. Fue bautizada a
los veinte años y esto ocasionó una gran hostilidad hacia ella por parte de su
tribu.
Después de un tiempo Kateri se fue a una nueva colonia indígena en Canadá.
Allí, ella vivió una vida dedicada a la oración, a la penitencia y al cuidado de
los enfermos y ancianos. Cada mañana, aun durante los inviernos más
fuertes, ella se instalaba frente a la puerta de la capilla hasta que la
abriesen, a las cuatro de la mañana, y se mantenía ahí hasta la última misa
del día.
Kateri era muy devota a la Eucaristía y a Jesús Crucificado. Murió el 7 de
Abril de 1680 a la edad de 24 años y es conocida como la Flor de Pascua de
los Mohawks. A la devoción de Kateri se le atribuye el establecimiento de
ministerios para las tribus indígenas en las Iglesias católicas de los Estados
Unidos. Kateri fue declarada venerable por la Iglesia Católica en 1943, fue
beatificada el 22 de junio de 1980 por el papa Juan Pablo II y fue canonizada
el 21 de Octubre del 2012 por el papa Benedicto XVI.
Ella es considerada patrona de la naturaleza y de la ecología tal como San
Francisco de Asís.
Protegiendo a los Hijos de Dios en Español
El próximo Sábado 1 de Agosto, a las 10am, en la Parroquia San Gabriel
(3016 Providence Rd., Charlotte, NC 28211) tendremos una sesión de
Protegiendo a los Hijos de Dios en Español. Invitamos a todos los padres y
adultos responsables de las familias hispanas en todas las parroquias a
participar, así como recordar a todos los voluntarios que éste es un requisito
que la diócesis promueve con el fin de proteger a nuestros niños y adultos
vulnerables. La sesión no está restringida sólo para catequistas que trabajen
con niños, sino para todo adulto responsable que quiera comprometerse en
promover ambientes seguros para nuestros pequeños. Si desea participar,
por favor regístrese en www.virtus.org (busque en el lado izquierdo:
“Español/Inscripción”) e ingrese su información. Puede también comunicarse
al 704.320.3454, con Carlos Castañeda Los esperamos!
Celebracion Del Divino Niño Jesus
“Todo lo que quieras pedir, pidelo por los meritos de mi infancia y tu
oracion sera escuchada” Les invitamos a celebrar la Novena y Misa en honor
al Divino Niño Jesus
Dia: 20 de Julio 2015 Hora: 6:30pm Lugar: Iglesia San Marcos
Al finalizar la misa, El Divino Niño Jesus les invita a compartir en el salon
familiar donde pueden degustar unos bacadillos tipicos de Colombia. Todos
los niños estan bienvenidos con sus familias, no faltes.
Información en Español
Andrea Solórzano (704-948-4239)
Rosalba Rojas (704-895-8866)
Horario De Misas
Misa Diaria:
Lunes, Martes, Jueves y
Viernes: 7am y 9 am
Miércoles: 7 am y 6:30 pm
Sábados: 9 am
Sábado: 5 pm
Domingo: 7:30, 9, 11 am
1 pm Español
5 pm Misa de
jóvenes
Sacramentos
Bautizos: Clases todos los
segundos sábados de cada mes de
10 am a 12 pm Celebración del
Bautismo todos los segundos
domingos de cada mes a las 2:30
pm. Por favor contacte a Caridad
Masson al 704-948-2839 para
registrarse en las clases.
Matrimonios: Clases PreMatrimoniales, favor avisar con
seis meses de anticipación.
Exposición Perpetua del
Santísimo Sacramento
Nuestro Señor Jesucristo está
expuesto en la Capilla 24 horas al
día, 7 días a la semana. Ven a
visitarlo y a pasar un momento en
la presencia de Jesús
Sacramentado. El Señor ha
reservado gracias especiales para
los que le visitan. En el altar el
Señor es puro amor, y distribuye sus
gracias a manos llenas a los que le
visitan.
Grupo de Oración Carismático
Todos los viernes a las 7:45 pm
Iglesia San Marcos
Jesucristo siempre nos está buscando y nos habla de muchas maneras. Sólo
tenemos que saber escuchar su voz. El grupo carismatico Esperanza y Vida te
invita y te espera todos los viernes a las 7:45 pm para participar y juntos
alabemos a Dios. Para mas información puedes llamar al hermano William
Veliz al 704-634-8302
www.stmarknc.org  704-948-0231
“El primero en pedir disculpas es el
más valiente. El primero en
perdonar es el más fuerte. El
primero en olvidar es el más feliz.”
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[email protected]
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secluded setting that includes the only consecrated Catholic grounds in the Lake Norman area.
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Feel free to call 704.584.9004 for more information.
Owner & Parishioner
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Jason Horton Owner/Parishioner
Ph. 704.777.0100
961424 St Mark Church (C)
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per couple which includes all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass and Rosary
offered. Deposit of only $100 per person will reserve your cabin.
Space is limited. Thanks and God Bless,
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Cornelius, NC 28031
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Simple Solutions for Complex Problems • Trusts & Estates
Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney,
Martin M. Brennan, Jr., Probate, Estate Administration
• Tax/Benefit Plans
JD, CPA
Tax Planning, IRS Representation
St. Mark Parishioner
Employee Benefit Plans
Licensed in North Carolina & Virginia • Corporations & LLCs
Business Formations
Mergers & Acquisitions
Business Succession Planning
704-896-6441
• Interior & Exterior
• Residential &
Commercial
• Fence & Deck Staining
• Pressure Washing
• Repaints
• Free Estimates
• Licensed & Insured
704-400-3111
[email protected]
*Aim High * Exceed Expectations *
Mike Hege, Realtor®
13801 Reese Boulevard West, Suite 110 • Huntersville, NC 28078
[email protected]
Paint Corporation
Deacon
Carlos Medina
President
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ABR, GRI, GREEN, RCC, CRS
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Owner/St. Mark Parishioner Sunday Missal
St. Mark,Parishioner
704.491.9445 (c)
[email protected]
An ideal companion
for personal prayer.
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Plantation Shutters, Blinds & Shades
Custom closet organization system
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Tires
Brakes
Alignment
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Mufflers
A/C Service
Batteries
NC Inspections
JIM NEITZKE, Parishioner
411 South Old Statesville Rd.
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 875-1095
Daniel Skotzko, DDS
20816 N. Main Street, Suite 202 ~ Cornelius, NC 28031
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961424 St Mark Church (B)
Cesidio Castricone
704-299-5023
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Office: 704-895-8952
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[email protected]
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(704) 896-9535
Parishioner
Brad S. Haines, DDS, PA
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Cremation, Irrevocable Pre Need and Veterans Services Available
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• Drug-Free Plumbing Specialists
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3014 Baucom Rd., #200
Charlotte 28269
704-596-3186
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704-766-0049
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Gentle Dentistry with a Caring Touch
New Patients Welcome
Alina M. Bohn - Parishioner
DIAMONDS: EGL AND GIA. Certified
14kt-18kt - Platinum Quality Jewelry
All Repairs Done on Site
980.292.1017 / [email protected]
• Accounting Solutions / Advice
• Personal & Small Business Accounting
• Tax Professional
¡Hablo Español!
704-892-7343
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20035 Jetton Rd. A
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