St. Mark catholic Church and school Wilmington, NC 28403

July 5, 2015
Fourteenth
Sunday in
Ordinary Time
St. Mark catholic Church and school
Wilmington, NC 28403
Church ~ 910 392-0720
1011 Eastwood Rd.
www.stmarkcatholicchurch.com
SCHOOL ~ 910 452-2800
1013 Eastwood Rd.
www.stmarkcatholicschool.org
Therefore, I am content with weaknesses, insults,
hardships, persecutions, and constraints,
for the sake of Christ;
for when I am weak, then I am strong.
2 Corinthians 12:10
Jesus said to them,
“A prophet is not
without honor
except in his
native place
and among
his own kin and
in his own house.”
So he was not able
to perform any
mighty deed there,
apart from curing a
few sick people
by laying his hands
on them.
He was amazed at
their lack of faith.
Mark 6:4-6
"The mission of
St. Mark Catholic Church
is to invite, inspire, educate,
and lead people
to know and love Jesus Christ;
to understand and live
their Catholic faith;
to proclaim the Good News
of the Gospel
through love and service
to one another."
Weekend Mass Schedule ~ Horario de Misas
Saturday 5:00 pm—nursery available
Sunday 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am;
nursery available during 9:30 and 11:30 only
1:30pm Spanish
(español los domingos a las 1:30,
todos los demás en Inglés)
Daily Mass Schedule
Mon, Wed, Thurs and Friday 8:30am;
Tues 8:30am and 6:00pm
Holy Days please check the bulletin and website
Días Santos por favor revise el boletín
y página web
Reconciliation ~ Reconciliación
Saturdays 3:30pm—4:30pm
Sábados 3:30—4:30
Call the office for individual Reconciliation
Llame a la oficina para hacer una cita
Adoration of the Eucharist
Fridays 9:00am until 9:00pm
Adoración de la Eucaristía
Viernes 9:00am hasta las 9:00pm
Baptism ~ Bautismo
Parish office 910 398-6509
Marriage ~ Matrimonio
Parish office 910 398-6509
Contact the Parish office six months in advance
Comuníquese con el sacerdote
seis meses antes de la boda
"La misión de la Iglesia Católica
de San Marcos
es invitar, inspirar, educar
y guiar a la gente
para conocer y amar a Jesucristo,
entender y vivir la fe católica
y proclamar la Buena Nueva
del Evangelio
a través del amor y el servicio
a los otros ".
Anointing of the Sick or Funerals
Unción de los Enfermos o de Funerales
Parish office 910 398-6509
First Reconciliation—First Communion
Primera Reconciliación—Primera Comunión
Anne Doyle, 910 398-6511
Confirmation for Youth
Confirmación de Jovenes
Confirmation for Adults
Confirmación para Adultos
Parish office 910 398-6509
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Paul Townend, 910 792-1931
St. Mark Catholic Church
July 5, 2015 ~ Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Good News of the Gospel
Jesus departed from there
and came to his native place, accompanied by his
disciples.
When the sabbath came he began to teach in the
synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished.
They said,
“Where did this man get all this?
What kind of wisdom has been given him?
What mighty deeds are wrought by his hands!
Is he not the carpenter, the son of Mary,
and the brother of James and Joses and Judas and
Simon? And are not his sisters here with us?”
And they took offense at him.
Jesus said to them,
“A prophet is not without honor except in his native place
and among his own kin and in his own house.”
So he was not able to perform any mighty deed there,
apart from curing a few sick people by
laying his hands on them.
He was amazed at their lack of faith.
Mark 6:1—6
Special Announcements
Lest We Forget
Freedom isn’t free. As we celebrate the
birth of our Nation this weekend, let us not
forget those who have served our country,
those who fought and died that we might hold
on to the freedom afforded us as citizens of the
United States of America. Remember those
who still serve today. God Bless our Military.
Of all the gifts you could give a U.S. Soldier,
prayer is one of the very best.
Weekly Eucharistic Adoration
You are invited to look into your
hearts and see if Jesus is calling you
to come, adore, and just be with
Him. Here at St. Mark, Adoration is
offered every Friday from 9 AM to 9
PM. This is the place where we
come to “adore” and let Jesus love
us.
If you have any questions please
call Bonnie Laurino at: 910-5088820.
Perpetual Novena in honor of
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Join us for the Perpetual
Novena in honor of Our Lady of
the Miraculous Medal every
Tuesday after the 8:30 am
Mass. Bring all of your
intentions to Mary.
Booklets will be provided.
En aquel tiempo, Jesús fue a su tierra en compañía de
sus discípulos. Cuando llegó el sábado, se puso a
enseñar en la sinagoga, y la multitud que lo escuchaba se
preguntaba con asombro: “¿Dónde aprendió este hombre
tantas cosas? ¿De dónde le viene esa sabiduría y ese
poder para hacer milagros? ¿Qué no es éste el carpintero,
el hijo de María, el hermano de Santiago, José, Judas y
Simón? ¿No viven aquí, entre nosotros, sus hermanas?”
Y estaban desconcertados.
Pero Jesús les dijo: “Todos honran a un profeta, menos
los de su tierra, sus parientes y los de su casa”. Y no pudo
hacer allí ningún milagro, sólo curó a algunos enfermos
imponiéndoles las manos. Y estaba extrañado de la
incredulidad de aquella gente. Luego se fue a enseñar en
los pueblos vecinos.
Evangelio según san Marco 6, 1-6
In Memory of Sanders Burney
Dear St. Mark Parish Family,
Many have asked how they might donate in
Memory of Sanders. We have established the
Sanders Burney Memorial Fund so that
Sanders will always remain a part of our St.
Mark Catholic School. All monies donated will
benefit St. Mark Catholic School, as
determined by the family’s wishes.
Donations may be made online via
ACCESS or mailed or delivered to the Parish
Office (Sanders Burney Memorial Fund – St. Mark Catholic
Church – 1011 Eastwood Rd. – Wilmington, NC – 28403) Please
make checks payable to St. Mark Catholic Church with Sanders
Burney in the Memo section. Your tax deductible donation in
Sanders’ memory will honor her and help the students and
families in our parish school.
Dominus vobiscum,
Fr. Pat
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:5
St. Mark Catholic Church
July 5, 2015 ~ Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Time, Talent and Treasure
Time and Talent
Opportunities
St. Mark
Calendar of Events
July 5
Monday
July 6
8:00am Temporalities
8:30am Daily Mass, Church
Tuesday
July 7
8:30am Daily Mass, Church
Perpetual Novena to Our Lady after Mass
9:00am WAWA Directors, Rm. 7
6:00pm Daily Mass, Church
6:45pm Charismatic Prayer, Chapel
Wednesday
July 8
7:30am
9:30am
11:30am
1:30pm
...one nation, under God...
TODAY
8:30am
9:00am
1:00pm
6:00pm
Mass, Church
Mass, Church
Mass, Church
Misa en Español, Iglesia
Daily Mass, Church
Our Lady’s Rosary Makers, Rms. 5 & 6
Prayer Shawl Ministry, Library
Summer Family Movie Night, Parish Hall
Don’t forget to RSVP
by 7/7/15
See Page 8
Thursday
July 9
6:30am
8:30 am
9:00am
11:00am
6:30pm
Men’s Prayer Group, Rm. 7
Daily Mass, Church
CENACLE PRAYER, Church
Women of the Word, Rm. 7
Misa en Español, Capilla
Formación en la Fe, después de la Misa
7:00pm Men’s Outreach Basketball, GYM
Friday
July 10
8:30am Daily Mass, Church
Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel
6:30pm Pray and Play, GYM
See YM Announcements—Page 7
Saturday
July 11
8:00am
9:00am
3:30pm
5:00pm
Sunday
July 12
Meals on Wheels Volunteers, Kitchen
WAWA, Parish Hall
Sacrament of Reconciliation, Confessionals
Vigil Mass, Church
7:30am Mass, Church
9:30am Mass, Church
Summer Little Lambs
11:30am Mass, Church
1:30pm Misa en Español, Iglesia
Second Collection and
Online Giving Opportunities
Our Second Collection on the first weekend
of every month is for Debt Reduction.
Envelopes are available in the Gathering Space for
those who do not normally receive them, or you
may use a pew envelope for this special collection.
You can enter your personal ACCESS account to
set up your giving preference OR select the GIVE
NOW button via our website:
www.stmarkcatholicchurch.com
Also, for your convenience, you
can use your mobile device to scan
our QR Code located at right.
Standard Online Giving Options include:
Offertory / Debt Reduction / Needy Family
Priests’ Retirement and School Tuition Assistance
Special Collections option is available as needed.
Stewardship Thought
“As the Lord spoke to me, the spirit entered
me and set me on my feet, and I heard the
one who was speaking say to me,
‘Son of man, I am sending you…’”
Ezekiel 2:2-3
God asks each of us to do some special work
for Him. He gives us the resources we need
to do His work. However, do we listen to God
when He calls? Do we get up on our feet and
give our talent to do the work He asks of us?
Remember, God doesn’t call the equipped, he
equips the called.
Mass Attendance—June 20/21
Sat 5:00
Sun. 7:30
Sun. 9:30
Sun. 11:30
Sun. 1:30
405
288
696
526
273
Stewardship of Treasure
OFFERTORY for the weekend of June 20/21, 2015
ALL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Reminder to ALL ministries and groups—your calendars/facility
requests for fiscal year 2015-2016 are NOW PAST DUE. Please be
sure to submit your requests in writing and/or place them on the Facility
Scheduler for confirmation. Reservations will be approved and
confirmed as soon as possible. We apologize for any delays.
To make inquiries about availability or to reserve space on the St.
Mark Campus facilities (Church or School), please contact Cathie
Welch in the Parish Office (910) 398-6508 OR email:
[email protected]
Identifiable
Loose Cash
Total for June 20/21
$13,656.00
$2,488.00
$16,144.00
Priests’ Retirement
$5,297.00
YTD as of June 20/21
Budgeted
Actual
Difference—Favorable
$1,199,375.00
$1,272,011.00
$72,636.00
(Parking, Parish Hall, Activity Ctr.
and Columbarium Prev. Bal.)
Debt Reduction Received YTD
$1,359,550.00
Construction Debt YTD
$1,322,4 11.07
$37,038.93
St. Mark Catholic Church
July 5, 2015 ~ Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
EMHC / CAMILLUS / A. S.
Extraordinary Ministers of
Holy Communion, Camillus
Ministry and Altar Server
Training Sessions will be
held during the year as needed.
Times and dates will be
published in the bulletin one
month prior to each training. If
you have questions regarding
EMHC’s please call Ron
Probst
at
910-620-2717,
questions regarding Camillus
please call David Powell at 910
350-8936, questions about Altar
Serving,
please
contact
Shelby Hamilton via email:
[email protected]
Baptism
“You have put
on Christ, in Him you
have been baptized.
Alleluia, alleluia!”
Baptism Preparation classes
in English are held on the
second Tuesday of each month
at 7:00pm.
Clases
de
preparación
Bautismal en español se
celebra el primer sábado de
cada
mes
y
comenzará
puntualmente a las 9:30 am.
For more
information
please call (910) 398-6509.
Marriage
Couples must contact the
office six months prior to their
planned wedding date to enter
Pre-Cana preparation.
For
information
about
wedding preparation contact
the office of the Pastoral
Secretary, at 910 398-6509.
Liturgy and Worship
Intentions for July 4—July 12, 2015 / Usher Team C—Usher Team A
Mass Schedule
7/4
Sat
Mass Intention
5:00 pm
7/5
7:30 am
Team C
9:30 am
Spanish Mass
7/6
Mon
7/7
Tues
7/8
Wed
7/9
Thurs
7/10
Fri
†
CTK 6:00 pm
Madeline Mahan
Requested by
John & Mary Bolger
Pro Populo
Jonathan Pratt
Lisa & Butch Ramey
†
Joseph Manning
Mary Manning
11:30 am
1:30 pm
†
Ed Murphy
Angela Murphy
8:30 am
†
Pierrette Cortner
8:30 am
Michael Londa (20th Birthday)
Paul Campagna
6:00 pm
Life, Marriage and Religious
Freedom
8:30 am
Msgr. David Brockman
8:30 am
†
8:30 am
†
8:30 am
(25th Anniversary of Ordination)
Betty Ann Lanantia
James Bouvier
Kimberly Welch Rhodes
(29th Birthday)
Phil & Cathie Welch
8:30 am
the Campagna family
St. Mark Respect Life
Micki Foreman
Catherine Lafferty
family
Elizabeth Consi
the Welch family
(39th Wedding Anniversary)
5:00 pm
†
Violet Rose Squillante
John & Mary Bolger
CTK 6:00 pm
†
Mildren Carroll
Patricia Carroll
7/12
7:30 am
†
Frank Murphy, Jr.
Celeste & Gary Russ
Team A
9:30 am
†
John Lauer
his loving wife, Evelyn
7/11
Sat
11:30 am
Spanish Mass
Pro Populo
1:30 pm
For a Mass Intention for a loved one, living or deceased (†), please contact Cathie Welch
in the Church Office—Room #10 or call (910) 398-6508. Please *NOTE:
Every effort is made to honor requested dates, but some Masses may be required to move.
Sanctuary Candle
& Flowers
Scripture Readings
July 5—July 12, 2015
THE SANCTUARY CANDLE
is offered this week
for the special intentions of
Carrie & Len Thompson
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Ez 2:2-5; Ps 123; 2 Cor 12:7-10; Mk 6:1-6a
Our Deceased
“Our eyes are fixed on the Lord,
pleading for his mercy.”
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 6, 2015
ALTAR FLOWERS
We pray always and
everywhere for the souls of
the faithful departed
family and friends of our
St. Mark Parish
Community.
&
this week, are provided by
our St. Mark Parish
Community
To make donations for altar
flowers or the sanctuary candle
in honor or in memory of a loved
one, please come by or call the
parish office (910) 398-6508.
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Gn 28:10-22a; Ps 91; Mt 9:18-26
Gn 32:23-33; Ps 17; Mt 9:32-38
Gn 41:55-57, 42:5-7a, 17-24a; Ps 33; Mt 10:1-7
Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29, 45:1-5; Ps 105;
Mt 10:7-15
Gn 46:1-7, 28-30; Ps 37; Mt 10:16-23
Gn 49:29-32, 50:15-26a; Ps 105; Mt 10:24-33
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Am 7:12-15; Ps 85; Eph 1:3-14 or 1:3-10; Mk 6:7-13
St. Mark Catholic Church
July 5, 2015 ~ Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Liturgy and Worship
The Power of Prayer—Please Pray for Our Sick
May They and Their Caretakers Know God’s Peace
Laurie Adams
Bill Allen
Olivia Blake Altman
Bobby Bailey, Sr.
Percy Barbour
Evelyn Bass Hood
Angela Beal & Baby Chance
Paige Bergin
John Blasko
Paige Boatwright
Scott Braswell
Frank & Jeanne Bua
Karolyn Campbell
Lou Celender
Alice Choma
William Howard Coleman, III
Vincent Collette
Robert Colon
Daniel Conrad
Danny Decker
Greg Decker
Kitty DeMaria
Michael Dominguez
Jason Doyle
Brendan Duffy
Linay Dunn
Brian Ennis
Anna and John Evanko
Norene Ferko
Christine, Ben and Greg Foppe
David Foreman
the Foreman family
Betsy Frase
Taresa Gausman
Imrich Gombar
Sue Good
Bill Harrigan
Joanne Harrigan
Kim Hashim
Infant Will Hickman
Sandy Hill
Bob Huntley
Jamie Ingram
Len & Nancy Johannsen
Brynnick & Siena Johnson
Fred Johnson
Patricia Johnson
Erin Joost
Vittorio Komaromi (preemie)
Mary Keenan
James King
Carole Katz
Ann Kurtz
Ted Lang
Rosemary Lauro
Ed Lazor
Betty Leddick
Claudette Lee
Stacy Lee
Pat Lindsey
Kathy Lyon
Alison Magnin
Trudy Mallon
Joan Malloy
Tony Manha
Maddie McPherson
Kris Milby
Dee Odom
Emory Oeser
Michael J. Oeser
Charlotte O’Neill
Marie Paen
Mildred Paluch
Judi Paschall
Joshua Perez
Zak Pittman
Alice Preville
Amelia Quarto
Carissa & Jaclyn Reisser
Pierrette Reyes
Beth Richards
Jess Roggina
Richard Romano
Rich Romanowski
Lucille Romeo
Caroline Rutledge
Thomas Ryan
Gregory Sarajak
John Sauverain
Frank Schwing
Bernadette Secondo
Connie Siers
Darlene Smith
Major Aaron Smithley
Rose Sordellini
Ed Stapleton
Marjorie Steck
Gordon Stevens
Jim Stock
Matt Stromberg
Zena Sugg
Cathy Tamisiea
Mary Anne Tatum
Lonnie Taylor
Amanda Thomas
Robert Thomas, Jr.
Felice Van Eron
Jennifer & Ali Viscosi
Babs Vance
Fr. Joe Vetter
Joan Von Rekowsky
Joe Wagner
Fr. John Walsh
Frank Whelan
Anna Wiegand
Robin Williams
Lorraine Yosh
Helen Zawisza
If your name or that of a loved one has been removed, it is because it appeared for six weeks or more and you did not request an
extension. If prayers are still needed, you may request that a name be placed back on the list at any time.
To request that a name be added to the list of Prayers for the Sick, please call Cathie Welch at (910) 392-0720, ext. 249 or you can
email your request to: [email protected]
Sacramental Emergencies After Hours: In the event of TRUE LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCIES ONLY
Those needing the Anointing of the Sick after regular office hours or weekends, please call (910) 399-1591.
Spirit of the Liturgy
Alex Hill, Director of Music and Liturgy (910) 398-6514 / [email protected]
The Nature of Freedom
This weekend our nation celebrates its “birthday” on Saturday, July 4 th. In 1776 our forefathers declared independence from an
oppressive foreign power and asserted the right to form a nation out of the American colonies, a nation free to enjoy “life, liberty, and
the pursuit of happiness.” But as we know, those colonists didn’t become a nation by simply “declaring” they were free from British
authority. In fact, the nature of freedom requires that, “to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men.” In other words,
freedom can only found within the confines of just law. For this reason, our founders followed that Declaration a few years later with a
Constitution, to outline and articulate how those freedoms would be administered.
Living an authentic Catholic life requires that we understand the nature of freedom. Imagine for a moment that Jesus Christ, after
securing our eternal freedom by his death and resurrection, ascended into heaven and said, “Good luck, see you in eternity!” No,
Jesus left something in his place to secure and administer the freedom gained by his blood. If Christ’s death, resurrection, and
ascension are a “Declaration of Independence,” the Catholic Church – with authority given to St. Peter and the apostles and
guaranteed by the Holy Spirit – is the “Constitution.”
Now to some outside of it, the Catholic Church may appear a little “juridical,” and in fact, we are governed in the faith by a “Code of
Canon Law.” Our Bishop Michael Burbidge, as a successor to the apostles, is entrusted with the task of guiding us according to that
law. And our Bishop is bound by the same law, as are all in authority up to the Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis.
But what appears juridical or formal on the surface points to a deep human truth. For example, our civil law states that when
making an arrest, authorities MUST explain to the accused their rights. The words (“you have the right to remain silent…”) are formal,
but not simply a “formality.” They guarantee the authenticity of the rights they articulate which are written in the original Constitution.
Similarly the Trinitarian formula spoken at Baptism, the words of absolution in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and the prayers of
consecration at Mass, are formal and required by Church law because they point to truths established by Jesus Christ and guaranteed
by his Holy Church. We ARE incorporated into the Triune God at Baptism, we ARE forgiven of all sin when we make a valid
Confession, and we TRULY receive Jesus Christ in the Eucharist at every Mass.
We choose to live according to the doctrines of the Catholic Church not out of obligation, but out of respect and in thanksgiving for
the truths those doctrines ensure. In the same way, we honor the founders of the United States of America, and the thousands who
have died defending her, when we live according to the laws of our nation.
That is the nature, and the responsibility, of true freedom.
St. Mark Catholic Church
June 28, 2015 ~ Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Biblical/Scriptural Learning for Adults
Weekly Bible/Scripture studies are a staple of St. Mark Parish
Life. For more information, please see descriptions of our
groups via ACCESS under Available Activities or contact the
leadership of our Study Groups.
The Monday Evening Adult Scripture is on hiatus for the
summer. Watch the bulletin for information on the next study. For
more information contact Greg Decker at 910 622-0250 or
[email protected].
Courageous Women now on a break for the Summer, will
resume this fall, (every other week) on Monday mornings in
the Cana/Conference Room #7 at 9:30 AM.
For more
information or to join this group, please contact Carolyn
Landenberg (910) 679-4048 or email [email protected] .
Thursday Morning Bible Study is out for the summer.
Watch the bulletin for information on the next study. Contacts
are: Mike Hession at 910-232-3676 or [email protected] or
Sue Hack at 910-512-2380.
Women of the Word Thursdays 11am - 12: 30pm will meet
through the summer. For more information please contact Cheryl
Whitaker [email protected] or 910-371-0724.
Prayer Groups
St. Mark Respect Life
Mary (910) 319-7911
Deacon Orlando Perez [email protected]
CENACLE OF LIFE - Every Thursday after morning
Mass. We will pray two rosaries for life after the 8:30 AM Mass.
Please come and join us in praying with Our Blessed Mother
before Her Son in the tabernacle for an increased respect for the
dignity of all human life.
Natural Family Planning (NFP)
For information, contact Allison Lamporte at (910) 279-6860
or [email protected]
Charismatic Prayer Group
The Blessed Trinity Charismatic Prayer Group meets for
prayer, praise, sharing and intercession on Tuesday evenings
following the 6 PM evening Mass in the Chapel.
The first
Tuesday Mass intention is always for Life, Marriage and
Religious Freedom. All are welcome to attend any prayer
meeting. If you want to know more about the prayer group or the
Catholic Charismatic Renewal, please contact Mary Jo
Harrington at [email protected].
Men’s Morning Prayer Group
We’re looking for a few good Catholic men to engage in spiritual
combat. Every Thursday morning before the break of dawn, men
meet for an hour or more to pray the rosary and study the Mass
reading for the upcoming Sunday. Once fortified, you’ll be able to
more actively participate on Sunday through better
understanding of the scriptures. No experience necessary. We
provide everything. All that’s missing is you. Join us Thursday
mornings in Conference Room 7 at 6:30 am.
Spiritual Growth and Support
Support Ministries
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Ladies from the parish meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday
of the month at 1:00pm in the library to knit or crochet shawls for
those in need of consolation for loss or illness. If you would like
more information or you would like to participate, please contact
Jacque Ennis 910 686-3659.
Empty Cradle
Empty Cradle support group meets at St. Mark Church on the
third Wednesday of each month except December, at 6:30 pm.
We are a support group for parents that have experienced
ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, still birth and infant loss. For
more information, please contact Nora Golden at:
[email protected]
Faith Development & Fraternities for Adults
CURIOUS ABOUT THE CATHOLIC FAITH?
Wondering? Seeking a welcome? Saint Mark's program of
Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) can help you. If you have
questions about the Catholic faith, please drop by for Inquiry any
Wednesday evening at 6:00pm in the Room 7 or contact Sandy
at 910 686-9056 or Paul at 910-792-1931 or you can send
an email to Paul at: [email protected]
THE SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER
The local fraternity meets at 1:00pm on the third
Sunday of the month in the Cana Conference
Room (7) in the education wing of St. Mark
Church. For information on the Secular
Franciscan Order, please contact Brenda Wells
at (910) 256-8765 or Marie Mallon at (910) 7998737.
Knights of Columbus 12017
St. Mark Catholic Church
Dedicated to charity, unity, fraternity, patriotism,
fund-raising programs and social events. Meets
the 3rd Thursday of each month. (See
www.kofc12017.org) Contact: James Laraia, 937609-1753, [email protected]
Fr. James E. Waters Columbiettes Auxiliary
The Columbiettes is an auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus
committed to Marian devotion and extensive community
social outreach. Members are Catholic women in good
standing. Being married to a Knight is not a requirement of
membership. (temp contact) Barbara Colling 910 799-0796.
St. Patrick’s Day . . . everyone is Irish for a least a day. Are
you proud to be an Irish (by descent or birth) Catholic? Does
being Irish mean more to you than the wearing of the green once
a year? The Ancient Order of Hibernians will enrich your Irish
heritage while promoting Christian charity all year. We support
more than a dozen local charities and have a wee bit of fun
along the way.
For more information on the Ancient Order of Hibernians and
the Ladies AOH, their activities, and the charities they support,
please contact: Steve or Connie McEnaney 910 686-5498.
Faith Formation and School News
Pre-K thru Gr. 5
Anne Doyle, (910) 398-6511
[email protected]
St. Mark Catholic Church
July 5, 2015 ~ Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Mark Catholic School
Ms. Mary Myers, Principal
910 452-2800 [email protected]
Sign up NOW for Elementary Faith Formation for Fall 2015.
We have registration forms for our classes beginning
Wednesday, Sept. 9th, 2015. Please stop by the Children's
Faith Formation office to fill out a registration form. Class space
is limited!
Please remember how important it is
to take your children to Mass
every weekend.
If you are traveling this summer,
you can still find a
Catholic Church to attend.
www.masstimes.org
This website will help you locate a Catholic Church anywhere in
the U.S. and find out when Mass times are.
Don’t leave Jesus behind when you go on vacation.
St. Mark Catholic school is looking for a Division 2
soccer coach and a Division 1 Girls’ basketball coach
next year. You must be at least 19 years old.
If you are interested please contact Dennis Fleck
at 910 452-2800 Ext. 255 or email Mr. Fleck at:
[email protected]
Youth Ministry
Melissa Quaranto
FAMILY CORNER
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Word:
We listen always for the wisdom of Jesus.
Jesus is not recognized in his hometown area. In
today’s Gospel, he teaches in the synagogue and
although people are astonished, they cannot honor who
Jesus is. He does not meet their expectations of a
prophet or the Messiah. Faithful Christians are alert to
meeting Jesus in others. They listen for the wisdom of
Jesus in all people.
Living the Word
Pay attention to a person you seldom consider wise. That
person may offer you great insight.
Questions of the Week
(Please reread this week’s Gospel, Mark 6:1-6)
Children:
What have you wished would be different
or better about you?
Adults:
What unavoidable weakness in yourself
do you struggle to accept?
910 398-6510 / [email protected]
Happy 4th of July!
Eat at Zaxby’s today
(and every first Sunday of the month)
to support Youth Ministry!
STS (for anyone in grades 6-8)
will resume on Wednesday, September 16.
We meet every Wednesday from 6:30-7:45pm.
FaithLife (Confirmation I and II)
classes will resume on Sunday, September 20. Classes
will be from 5-6:30pm. We will have a parent meeting that
first night as well.
CROSSWALK (Youth Group for anyone in High School)
will resume on Sunday, September 27. We will meet on
the second and fourth Sunday of each month
from 6-7:30pm.
Confirmation Announcements
Confirmation II students, please mark your calendars:
 Confirmation II Retreat – Saturday, August 29 (Please
reserve the entire day. Details to follow.)
 Rehearsal for Confirmation – Tuesday, September 8
(following 6pm Mass)
 Confirmation – September 12, 2015 at 11am
What’s going on this summer?
Montessori Preschool NEWS
Enrollment is now open for the upcoming school year 2015-16.
We offer a 2 day, 3 day or 5 day program.
A detailed list of the levels of admission, as well as applications
to the preschool, may be picked up outside Melissa Porter’s
office throughout the coming months.
For more information, contact: Melissa Porter, Director
910 398-6517 or email: [email protected]
Summer Family Movie Nights - The Faith Formation Offices
will be offering “Family Movie Night” each Wednesday at 6pm
during the summer.
“Pray and Play” Open Gym nights - Every Friday at
6:30pm. We meet in the gathering space of the church and
then head to the gym!
Please continue to check the bulletin over the summer
for events and information!
St. Mark Catholic Church
July 5, 2015 ~ Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Summer Family Movie Night”
Don’t forget, the Youth Ministry department is offering “Family
Movie Night” each Wednesday during the summer. The
movies will feature the stories of the saints, and will offer a great
“spiritual formation” time for families. Movies begin at 6pm.
To help with the “head-count” for refreshments, PLEASE
RSVP to Anne Doyle 910 398-6511 or reach her by email at:
[email protected] . You can also
register online via ACCESS. Please let us know you are coming
by the Tuesday before the Movie.
Next Weekend
Summer Choir—You’re Invited
Next weekend, Sunday
July 12th, our “Summer Choir”
will serve at the 9:30am Mass.
Join us an hour before in
Rooms 5-6 for a brief
rehearsal as we prepare to
add beauty and dignity to the
sacred liturgy through singing.
All are welcome – adults and
children,
current
choir
members and choir members
“for a day!”
WE NEED YOU THIS MONTH
St. Mark Community Blood Drive
Monday, July 20, 2015
2:00—6:30 PM
Sign-up forms are located by the Chapel on weekends.
You can also call the Parish Office, (910) 398-6508,
during the week to be placed on the donor list.
Please give the gift of life this summer—Give Blood.
Parish Life and Community News
New Outreach Ministry Seeks Volunteers
Cape Fear Hospice Meals of Love
The Cape Fear Hospice Center has volunteer
opportunities to prepare a meal either breakfast,
lunch or dinner for the family and/or friends who are
visiting a patient at the Center. This enables them to be
able to stay with their loved one without concern for
leaving for a meal. If this is something
that would interest you, please contact
Jacque Ennis for more details: 910 6863659 or email [email protected] .
Hunger Doesn’t Take a Vacation
During the school year we rely on our St. Mark School
students/families to bring in non-perishable food items each
week for those in need. They do a wonderful job of helping us fill
local pantries. School’s out for the summer and we need YOU
(our parishioners) to do your part to help those who are hungry
and have come to rely on St. Mark. Please bring items with you
to Mass on the weekends and drop off in the baskets in the
Gathering Space or the bins by the Parish Hall. God bless you
for sharing His blessings to you with those less fortunate.
Wilmington Catholic Radio 93.1 FM and 91.7 FM
For their first July show, Carolina Catholic chats with Mother
Dolores Hart, O.S.B., a religious sister who first came to fame costarring in the movie, "Loving You," with Elvis Presley. As
Dolores Hart, she went on to star in another Elvis movie, "King
Creole" and other films including "Where the Boys Are," and she
co-starred with actors like Anthony Quinn, George Hamilton,
Robert Wagner, and Montgomery Clift until she felt a call to
monastic life and left Hollywood at the pinnacle of her career. In
celebrating 50+ years at the Abbey of Regina Laudis in
Connecticut, Mother wrote her best selling autobiography, The
Ear of the Heart, An Actress' Journey from Hollywood to Holy
Vows, reflecting on her life, her career, her calling, and her
illness. In addition to Mother, we will chat with her assistant,
Judith Pinco, former manager for Donna Summer. Judith's
conversion to the Catholic faith is a remarkable witness to
listening to the same call that Mother heard and couldn't ignore.
This exciting show will air on Wilmington Catholic Radio heard
on 93.1 FM and 91.7 FM Saturday, July 11th at 11:00 AM and
Sundays, July 5th and 12th at 6:00 PM. This show can also be
heard on their website at www.wilmingtoncatholicradio.com by
clicking on the Carolina Catholic tab. Thank you for listening to
Wilmington Catholic Radio.
Looking Ahead . . .
Employment Opportunity at our Sister Parish
Coming Soon!
GREAT ADVENTURE BIBLE TIMELINE
All Saints Catholic Church, Hampstead – Experienced
Parish Secretary full time to support all administrative
functions and communication efforts. Must be proficient in
Microsoft office, ACS or related data management
software, and scheduling and social media tools. Submit
cover
letter/resume
in
PDF
format
to
[email protected] by July 15.
Author Jeff Cavins will walk you through the entire Bible in 24
sessions, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 15th at 7:00pm. (We will do
12 sessions before Christmas, and 12 sessions after Christmas.)
Registration can take place via ACCESS or by calling the Parish
Office (910) 398-6508. Cost of the materials will be $25.00 per
person (couples may share).
St. Mark Catholic Church
July 5, 2015 ~ Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
News and Directory
CHURCH OFFICE
Community Announcements
HOURS 9:00AM-4:00PM, Mon.—Fri.
PHONE 910 392-0720 ~ FAX 910 392-6777
WEB SITE www.stmarkcatholicchurch.com
PARISH STAFF
PASTOR
Rev. Patrick A. Keane
[email protected]
PAROCHIAL
VICAR
Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity is seeking members of the
local Catholic community to come together and build a Habitat
home in honor of Pope Francis! Parishioners of St. Mark are
being asked to support this build financially, through in-kind
services, with volunteer labor, and with prayers. An anonymous
donor has given $60,000 toward this build, and has tasked the
area Catholic community to raise a remaining $40,000. Help us
meet this goal and honor Pope Francis with this special home!
To donate, go to www.capefearhabitat.org (and include “POPE
FRANCIS” in the comment field).
To donate materials or in-kind services, such as plumbing,
electrical, drywall, brick masonry, HVAC, or roofing, contact Josh
Rammel at [email protected] or 910-762-4744 ext. 106.
To volunteer for this Habitat build, which breaks ground on July
11, go to Habitat’s Volunteer Spot webpage at
http://vols.pt/hNdiDe
Rev. Michael J. Burbeck
[email protected]
Pastoral
Sandy Ellsworth / Denise Morrison 910 398-6509
Secretaries
[email protected]
Church Office
Secretary
Cathie Welch 910 398-6508
[email protected]
ST. MARK CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mary Myers 910 452-2800
PRINCIPAL
[email protected]
ST. MARK MONTESSORI
Melissa Porter 910 398-6517
PRESCHOOL
[email protected]
DIRECTOR
OPERATIONS
MANAGER
Caleb Strittmatter 910 398-6515
[email protected]
ACCOUNTING/
HR MANAGER
Marriage Help – Do you feel lost, alone, or bored in your
marriage?
Retrouvaille can help, as it has helped
thousands of couples at all stages of disillusionment in
their marriage. For confidential information or to apply for
the next program beginning with a weekend September
25, 2015, call 800-470-2230 or 434-793-0242, e-mail us at
[email protected], or visit the web site at
www.retrouvaille.org.
Terrazzo Trattoria
Lunch ~ Dinner ~ Fine Italian Food ~ Gourmet Pizza
They make this bulletin possible.
Would you like to see your business featured here?
Please contact our NEW J. S. Paluch Sales Representative
Patrick Falco 910 200-8383
[email protected]
Find out how advertising with us can help your business grow.
Bulletin Deadline is Wednesday, 11 days prior to publication.
For information, contact Cathie Welch 910 398-6508.
email submissions to: [email protected]
you may Cc to: [email protected]
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Parish Life/Community
Special Announcements
Spiritual Growth
Stewardship
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
Alex Hill 910 398-6514
AND LITURGY MINISTRY [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Paul V. Abbe 910 398-6526
[email protected]
CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION Anne Doyle 910 398-6511
Pre-K thru Gr. 5 [email protected]
YOUTH MINISTRY
Grades 6-12
Melissa Quaranto 910 398-6510
[email protected]
COUNCILS & MINISTRIES
Please support our Advertisers
Deanery & Diocesan News
Faith Formation/School News
Liturgy & Worship
Mass & Sacraments
News & Parish Directory
Frank DeMonte 910 398-6512
[email protected]
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PASTORAL COUNCIL
Chuck Scanlon, Chair 910 616-6196
[email protected]
FINANCE COUNCIL
Melissa Dupuis, Chair 910 619-6609
[email protected]
HISPANIC LEADERSHIP
COMMITTEE
KNIGHTS OF
COLUMBUS
COUNCIL 12017
FR. JAMES E. WATERS
COLUMBIETTES
Pat Conlon, Pres.
RESPECT LIFE
Edwin Marin 786 267-3166
[email protected]
Ken Dieppa, Grand Knight
832 534-3772
www.kofc12017.org
Temp contact: Barbara Colling
910-799-0796
[email protected]
Mary Fimbel 910 319-7911
RITE OF CHRISTIAN
INITIATION FOR ADULTS
Paul Townend 910 792-1931
[email protected]
TEMPORALITIES
MINISTRY
Joseph Damitz 910 686-4279
[email protected]
St. Mark Catholic Church
July 5, 2015 ~ Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Diocese launches new video series, "Raleigh to Rome" - a
weekly Catholic news brief of local and global Catholic news
hosted by Billy Atwell, Director of Communications. Watch
and subscribe to the Raleigh to Rome You Tube channel.
Special Announcement
Bishop Burbidge invites the Faithful to participate in the
fourth annual Fortnight for Freedom, a 14-day celebration of
our Freedom to Bear Witness to the values of our faith with
respect to the gift of life, conscience rights, immigration,
adoption, marriage, health care and many humanitarian
concerns. As part of our observance of the Fortnight, you are
invited to join with Bishop Burbidge for the celebration of Mass
on Thursday, June 25 at 6:30 pm at Saint Joseph Catholic
Church in Raleigh. A reception and picnic sponsored by the
Knights of Columbus will follow the Mass. For more information
and educational resources on the Fortnight for Freedom, access
our website at www.dioceseofraleigh.org/fortnight-for-freedom .
Pope Francis is coming to the U.S.
Pope Francis in Philly!!
The World Awaits You and so
does the Pope!
It’s official…Pope
Francis is coming to the 8th World
Meeting of Families! Plan your trip to Philadelphia, PA for
September 22-27, 2015. The city will come alive with
multicultural family-centered activities, a congress for youth
and for adults and a Papal Mass. Register NOW!
For more information see:
http://www.dioceseofraleigh.org/worldmeeting
Deanery and Diocesan News
Catholic Campaign for Human Development
Local Grants
Applications for the Diocesan
Catholic Campaign for Human
Development Local Grants are
now available on the diocesan
web-site
www.dioceseofraleigh.org
by clicking on the Stewardship
and Advancement Office and
then grants in the left side panel.
Deadline for applications is
August 14, 2015. Please note
the criteria for grants on the
application. For more information
please
contact
Melissa
DuCharme in the Office of
Human Life and Dignity at 919821-9751.
Project Rachel Support Group
Abortion is one of the most common procedures in
the US, experienced by millions of women, many of
whom are Catholic. Abortion creates a wound in
post-abortive women, (and men) resulting
in spiritual and emotional problems. The Project
Rachel ministry assists women and men who have
been wounded by abortion to find truth and healing. There is a
support group beginning in the Triangle area in late July. If you
have experienced an abortion and would like more information
about the support group, contact Project Rachel at (919) 8521021 or email [email protected].
For more information go to http://projectrachelnc.org/
Calls and appointments are kept strictly confidential.
For Married Couples
The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter
weekends are Jul 31-Aug 2, 2015 in Chapel
Hill, NC and Nov 6-8, 2015 in Atlantic Beach,
NC . Early sign up is highly recommended.
For more information visit our website at:
http://NCMarriageDiscovery.org or contact us at
[email protected] or 704-315-2144.
Courage / Encourage
Courage, an apostolate of the Roman Catholic Church and
the Diocese of Raleigh, ministers to those with same-sex
attractions (Courage) and their loved ones (Encourage).
Courage and Encourage have been endorsed by the
Pontifical Council for the Family. Browse the global website:
http://www.couragerc.net