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"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.”
Masses: Confessions: Sat. 5PM, Sun 7:30AM, 9:30AM, Wed 6-6:30PM
11:30AM & 1:30PM (en español) Sat 3:30-4:30PM Mon-Fri 8:30AM, Tuesday 6PM or by appointment
Thurs 6:30PM (en español)
Holiday Mass Schedule: Christmas Eve: 4pm Mass with Children in the Church
4pm Mass in Our Lady of Victory Chapel 6:30pm Mass in the Church
6:30pm Spanish Mass in Our Lady of Victory Chapel 11:30pm Choir for Christmas followed by Midnight Mass in the Church
Christmas Day: 9:30am & 11:30am Mass in the Church 6pm Spanish Mass at Christ the King (in Riegelwood)
New Year’s Eve: Daily Mass—8:30am and Vigil Mass 6pm in the Church New Year’s Day: 9:30am in the Church
***No Vespers New Year’s Day***
Parish Offices Will be Closed on Monday Dec. 23, 2019 and Reopen Thursday January 2, 2020
DECEMBER 22, 2019 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Directory of Parish Staff Pastor — Fr. Gregory Spencer (910) 392-0720 Vicar — Fr. Cesar Torres Martinez (910) 392-0720
Pastoral Council, Chair — Bob Shields [email protected]
Finance Council, Chair — Ed Sordellini [email protected]
St. Mark Catholic School, Principal — T. Burton (910) 452-2800 [email protected]
School Admissions — Lisa Erling (910) 398-6532 [email protected]
Church Office Staff: Pastoral Secretary — Mary Byrne (910) 398-6509 [email protected]
Office Secretary — Dawn Wood (910) 398-6508 [email protected]
Special Projects — Deacon Scott Watford [email protected]
Youth Ministry — Melissa Quaranto (910) 398-6510 [email protected]
Children’s Faith Formation — Anne Doyle (910) 398-6511 [email protected]
Music & Liturgy—Angela Daughtry (910) 398-6514 [email protected]
Campus Accountant & HR—Frank DeMonte (910)398-6512 [email protected]
Business Manager —Dennis Ihnat (910) 398-6526 [email protected]
Sacraments & Preparation: Reconciliation (Confession) Wednesday: 6:00PM –6:30PM Saturday: 3:30PM - 4:30PM (or by appointment) Baptism, Matrimony & Funerals Mary Byrne (910) 398-6509 [email protected]
First Holy Communion — Anne Doyle (910) 398-6511 [email protected]
Confirmation — Melissa Quaranto (910) 398-6510 [email protected]
Online Parish: www.stmarkcc.net School: www.smcsnc.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/stmarkwilm Instagram: @stmarkwilm Diocese: www.dioceseofraleigh.org United States Catholic Conference of Bishops: www.usccb.org USA Catholic News: www.cathnewsusa.com Wilmington Catholic Radio www.wilmingtoncatholicradio.com
Calendar of Events Monday, 12/23
Tuesday, 12/24 See Cover Page For Mass Schedule
Wednesday, 12/25 See Cover Page For Mass Schedule
Thursday, 12/26 Friday, 12/27 ∗ NO Eucharistic Adoration
Saturday, 12/28 Sunday, 12/29
Please Join Us For First Saturday
Friday January 3, 2020: •24 Hour Adoration 9am—7am. Please
register in book outside of Chapel. •Confession 8pm—8:30pm
Saturday January 4, 2020: •First Saturday Mass—8:30am
***Parish Offices Are Closed This Week***
If you have an emergency requiring a Priest or if you
need to plan a Funeral, please call (910) 399-1591.
A Message from Our Pastor Fr. Gregory Spencer
Parish Rosary Saturdays 4:25pm Sundays 8:55am and 10:55am Join our Medjugorje Pilgrims in promoting the first of Mary’s Five Stone Message: Prayer. All are invited as participants or leaders.
Perpetual Novena Tuesdays after 8:30am Mass Join us for the Perpetual Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Bring all of your intentions to Mary. Booklets are provided.
Vespers and Holy Hour Wednesdays 5:30pm Join us for weekly Vespers and Holy Hour. Reconciliation is also available after the exposition of the Holy Eucharist. Contact Angela Daughtry for more information [email protected]
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Fridays 9AM - 9PM Jesus asks us to love him by spending one quiet hour with him in the Blessed Sacrament. Increase his divine life within you and deepen your personal relationship and friendship with Him. ***Registration for 24 Hour Adoration
is Requested. Book by Chapel***
December Devotion O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.
December Prayer
O Virgin Immaculate, Mother of God and my Mother, from thy sublime height turn upon me thine eyes of pity. Filled with confidence in thy goodness and knowing full well thy power, I beseech thee to extend to me thine assistance in the journey of life, which is so full of danger for my soul. And in order that I may never be the slave of the devil through sin, but may ever live with my heart humble and pure, I entrust myself wholly to thee. I consecrate my heart to thee for ever, my only desire being to love thy divine Son Jesus. Mary, none of thy devout servants has ever perished; may I too be saved. Amen.
Finally, we come to the end of Advent on this Fourth Sunday of Advent. Up until now, we have not heard much about the birth of Jesus. Today, our Gospel speaks of the mystery of the Incarnation by saying “Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about” (Matthew 1:18).
The Gospel of Matthew tells the story of the birth of Jesus from Joseph's perspective. We must not gloss over too quickly the difficult circumstances described in today's Gospel. The way that Joseph and Mary face these circumstances tells us much about these holy people and their faith in God. Joseph and Mary are betrothed to be married. This is sometimes described as an engagement period, but it is more than that. Betrothal in first century Jewish culture was in fact the first part of the marriage contract. A breach of this contract was considered adultery. Mary is found to be with child. If adultery is proven, the punishment might be death. Joseph has rights under Mosaic law, but chooses to act discreetly in his plans to break the marriage contract, so as to protect Mary. Then God intervenes.
The message of the angel of the Lord given to Joseph in his dream tells us much about the child that Mary bears and his role in God's plan. He is conceived by the Holy Spirit. His name will be Jesus, which in the Hebrew means “Yahweh saves.” He will be the fulfillment of the prophecy heard in today's first reading from Isaiah: “. . . The virgin shall be with child . . . and shall name him Emmanuel which means “God with us.”
Joseph does as the angel of the Lord directs. He takes Mary to be his wife and accepts the child in her womb as his own. Joseph and Mary are both cooperative with God's plan. They are both models for us of what it means to be faithful servants of God.
PS- Please check the bulletin and website carefully as some Christmas Mass times have changed. Christmas is a busy time of year, and parking this year, as in the past, will be assisted by the Knights of Columbus. Please be patient and kind when parking. Safety is important. Merry Christmas!
Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam, Fr. Greg
News & Announcements New Parishioners
We would like to welcome you to St. Mark. If you are
interested in registering and joining our Parish, please complete a registration form (located outside the Church Office), by emailing [email protected] requesting to join or by stopping into the Church Office (M-F from 9AM-4PM). If you decide to join us, we ask that you will consider giving your time, talent and treasure for the Lord’s work. If you have any questions, please call the Church Office Secretary at (910) 398-6508.
Bulletin Submission Deadlines Through The New Year
All bulletin submissions will be due 3 weeks prior to publication date due to printing holiday scheduling. Please remember that all submissions are to be requested via email, fully formatted and with desired graphics. Call Dawn in the office at 910-398-6508 with questions and email submissions to: [email protected]. Thank you. Baptism requires a minimum of 30 days notice to complete the requirements and to schedule. Please contact the Pastoral Secretary at (910) 398-6509 or [email protected]. Engaged couples must contact the office six months prior to their planned wedding date to enter Pre-Wedding preparation. Please contact the Pastoral Secretary at (910) 398-6509 or [email protected].
Curious about the Catholic Faith? Wondering?
Seeking A Welcome? Saint Mark's process 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 Evangelization Room A, or contact Paul Townend (910) 386-6468 or [email protected].
The Bible and the Virgin Mary, Video presentation by Matthew Leonard with contributions by Dr. Scott Hahn.
The Bible and the Virgin Mary, part of the St. Paul Center’s Journey Through Scripture series, unveils the mystery of Our Lady that is woven into the fabric of Sacred Scripture.
Twelve visually stunning lessons convey the beauty of the doctrine and devotions surrounding Mary, bringing them to life in a powerful, new way.
The study is offered Tuesday evenings, 7-8:30, beginning January 7 and ending March 24. The location is Evangelization Room B.
Registration is free and the cost of the self-purchased participant workbook is $25. For more information and to register, contact Wayne Hickerson: 301-471-4482, or email: [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE:
Parish Offices Will be Closed on Monday,
December 23, 2019 and will Reopen Thursday,
January 2, 2020
Please see the front of the Bulletin & the St. Mark
website ( https://
www.stmarkcc.net/ ) For the complete Mass
schedule through New Year’s Day.
Remember a special baby
during Advent – Jesus. St. Mark’sRespect
Life Ministry
St. Mark’s Respect Life ministry thanks all who adopted a baby bottle for Advent. Remember to put your loose change, bills, or more into the bottle during Advent. Bottles should be returned before Mass on the weekend of December 28-29. A basket for this will be in the gathering space.
Faith Formation Families: Just a reminder we do not have class again until January 8th! I hope and pray each of you have a blessed and safe Christmas Season! Love, Ms. Anne
Youth Ministry Families: Junior Youth Ministry will not meet again until January 8th and Senior Youth Ministry will not meet again until January 12th. I wish you all a very Merry and Joyous Christmas! Love, Ms. Melissa
The Knights Korner The four principles of the Knights of Columbus are Charity, Fraternity, Unity and Patriotism. Each of these are expressed and appreciated in different ways, but this Knights Korner will focus on Fraternity and Unity. On December 6, the Knights and Columbiettes joined together in a wonderful Christmas dinner held at the City Club in downtown Wilmington. This beautiful antebellum home (founded in 1841) was a perfect location to celebrate the beginning of the Advent season and the anticipation of the coming of our Lord. It was all decked out with Christmas trees and lots of good food…..but, most importantly, it was full of the spirit of friendship united in the spirit of Christ. Following the event, Adoration continued in the chapel with two Knights Adoring for each hour of the rest of the night. The Holy Spirit was an overwhelming presence throughout the night. Merry Christmas to All!! If you have an interest in learning how to become a Knight, please contact Larry Greer at “[email protected]”.
Melissa Quaranto Director of Young Adult and Youth Ministry Phone (910)398-6510 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
FAITH FORMATION
Young Adult Ministry is for young adults in their 20’s or 30’s, married or single, with or without kids who are interested in exploring a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through fellowship and formation in the Catholic Faith. We host Theology on Tap, a monthly fellowship and lecture series designed to educate and promote discussion on various topics. Next meeting to be announced in January 2020.
We host a Young Adult Disciples Night the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm in the parish hall. Notice we have changed from Thursdays to Tuesdays. We have dinner, drinks, recorded talk and discussion. Our next Disciples Night is Tuesday, January 7!
For more information and/or ways to get involved in community outreach, contact: [email protected] and follow us on Instagram @smccyam
Junior Youth Ministry (JYM) for anyone in grades 6-8 meets on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:45pm. JYM will be on break until we meet again on January 8, 2020!
Senior Youth Ministry (SYM) for anyone in grades 9-12 meets on most Sundays from 5-6:30pm. Confirmation preparation is part of Senior Youth Ministry. SYM will be on break until we meet again on January 12, 2020!
Looking Ahead: We will be attending the John 6:35 Eucharistic Retreat in
Raleigh on Feb 7-9. Information sheets and registration forms are available outside the office of youth ministry!
Catholic Heart WorkCamp Summer Mission Trip: We have 8 spots available! We are going to Charleston, SC Jun 21-27
Our youth had a great time at the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis! Thank you for your prayers! We hope you’ll join us in 2021!
@smccyouth
4th Sunday of Advent Welcoming Light - Matthew 1: 18-24 When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took Mary as his wife. (Matthew 1:24)
Living the Word: Today we hear the central message of the Advent Season: God is with us! Mary was afraid when the angel announced to her the message and that she had been chosen and called by God, but her faith was great and strong. So too, we are chosen and called to make the light of Christ shine throughout our day and the world! Talk to your family about how Mary and Joseph must have felt. How has each family member been chosen to live as a light of Christ?
Questions of the Week: Child: What could you do this week to make someone feel welcome, as Joseph welcomed Mary? Adult: Whom do you find it difficult to welcome in your life? What can you do to overcome it?
Fun Facts: December 27th is the feast of the youngest apostle, St. John. He was one of Jesus’ special friends, and the only apostle who was with Jesus as the Crucifixion. Sometime when you are young, you don’t feel very important or powerful ---- but you are! You have the power to make someone else smile or feel happy or feel loved! Use your important power today!
Anne Doyle Director of Children’s Faith Formation Phone (910)398-6511 Email: [email protected]
*** Weekly Gifts will be as current as possible but may be behind due to holiday printing requirements for early submission.***
To Set Up or Edit Recurring On Line Giving or to receive a Realm invite, please contact the parish office. We will be happy to help you with the process.
One Time Gifts may be set up on line by going to St. Mark’s website https://
www.stmarkcc.net/ and clicking on “Donate” or going
to the link https://onrealm.org/stmarkcc/Give
SPECIAL & SECOND COLLECTIONS
December 25th is for our Retired Priests.
January 5, 2020 is for Capital Improvements.
Your contributions are appreciated.
Weekly Gifts Dec. 7 & 8
Identifiable Gifts $ 21,840 Unidentifiable Gifts 2,725 Weekly $ 24,565
Budget YTD $749,800 Actual YTD $682,766 Unfavorable ($ 67,034)
Building Fund Budget YTD $ 50,000 Actual YTD $ 99,554 Favorable $ 49,554
Combined Total Budget YTD $799,800 Actual YTD $782,320 Unfavorable ($17,480)
Pray for our Sick Lord our God, you give us strength and support
Our Camillus Ministers would be happy to visit and bring Communion to those who are unable to attend Mass regularly. If you or someone you know is homebound, or residing in one of our local assisted living or nursing facilities, please be sure to let the parish office know (910) 398-6508. Please do not make requests on behalf of others without their knowledge and permission.
Divine Mercy Prayer Team Support—If you have a loved one who is gravely ill and in danger of death (in hospice, the hospital, at home or in a nursing home) and would like the Divine Mercy Prayer Team to come to their bedside to pray for them, please contact Amanda Gandolf at (704) 574-5678. The Divine Mercy Prayer Team will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for your loved one at your request.
The Flowers are provided in Loving Memory of Domenica Bertetto.
Sanctuary Candles are provided in Loving MemoryOf Mary DeSisto.
We pray for our deceased. Especially Jorge Prado & Sylvia Fratti. May all who have died, rest in peace.
Mass Intentions December 23— December 29
Mon 8:30 AM The Children & Grandchildren of Tom & Carol Trabold Tue 4:00 PM † Joseph Poissant 4:00 PM OLV The Grilli & DeSanto Families 6:30 PM Noreen Ferko (Healing) 6:30 PM OLV † Eric Willis Midnight † Estrella Polo Wed 9:30 AM † George Lerose 11:30 AM † Mary DeMark 6:00 PM CTK † Ed Basso Thurs 6:30 PM † Bill Snodgrass Fri 8:30 AM † William Aylward Sat 5:00 PM † Michael & Catherine Janovetz 6:00 PM † Ed Basso Sun 7:30 AM † Josephine Mazzella 9:30 AM Pro Populo 11:30 AM † Virginia Hetherington 1:30 PM † William F. Grimes
The 6:00 pm Mass on Saturday is celebrated at Christ the King Catholic Church, our Mission Parish in Riegelwood, NC.
Names will remain on the list for one month from the time of request. Please call the office or email [email protected] if you wish to renew.
Daniel Agnelli
Bernice Barnes
Toni Bellingrath
Ed Boso
Scott Buchanon
Bryan Burrows
Teresa Carney
Patricia Carroll
Abby Coderre
Tom Crafton
June DeMonte
Katie Doyle
James (Jim) Fagan
Greg Foppe
Rose Giambalzo
Lynn Gorman
Alicia Greenberg
Peter Harrigan
Florence (Flo) Hough
Gary Hough
KellyAnn Hough Holz
Warren Johnson
Francis Keenan
Cheryl Marek
Tom McGann
Grace McQuillan
Dorothy Montori
Nicole Moore
Jacob Newcomer
William (Bill) Orth
Sheryl Pacelli
Riley Piner
Larry D. Puckett
Carol Ruch
Juan Rueda
Patricia Rykaczewski
Monica Schindler
Bernadette Secondo
Jim Sevrence
Bob Thomas
Annelies Todd
Richard Tuzzolo
Felice Van Eron
Dean Walker
Mary Fran Watson
Joseph Wells
Eileen Wehinger Emerson
Edwin Wehinger
John Weisenreider
Richard Weisenreider
Joseph Wells
Jeffrey Werner
Susan Wiggs
Linda Williams
Santos Wright
Helen & John Zawisza
If You Need To Speak With Someone Regarding A Funeral, Or For Those With
Sacramental Emergencies, Such As Anointing Of The Sick, During After Hours Or While Offices Are Closed
For The Holidays, Please Call (910) 399-1591.
St. Mark Stewardship & Volunteer Opportunities Check Area(s) of Interest and Fill In Your Information Below
________ Usher ________ Greeter ________ Reader ________ Kiosk Sales
________ Evangelization Table (Provide info to new parishioners or visitors) Name:_______________________________ Phone:___________________________ Email:_______________________________ Preferred Mass:____________________
Completed Forms May Be Placed In Offertory Baskets, Given To An Usher Or You May Bring It To The Parish Office
Retrouvaille Program “We were the couple who never fought. We don't like conflict so we just didn't talk. Never. Discussed. Issues. He lived his married single lifestyle, and I lived mine.” Sound familiar? Retrouvaille is a marriage help program that teaches effective communication. The presenting team, three couples and a priest, presents practical tools to enable you to take a good look at many areas of your relationship. They have been there and done that. They will tell you what worked for them. For confidential information or to apply to attend the program beginning with the weekend of February 14, 2020 call 800-470-2230 or email: [email protected] or visit the web site at www.helpourmarriage.org.
Carolina Catholic chats again with Charles Fraune For our second December show, my guest again is an old friend to many in Wilmington, Charles Fraune. Charles is married with three children, teaches Catholic high school theology, and is a Catholic author with three books to his credit. We will chat about his current book, Slaying Dragons: What Exorcists See & What We Should Know. This book teaches the reader the truth about spiritual warfare and is a must read for every Catholic. This show will air on Wilmington Catholic Radio's four stations, 91.7 FM, 93.1 FM, and 103.1 FM in Wilmington and 100.7 FM in Southport the third and fourth weekends of December, Saturdays at 11 a.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m. That’s Saturday, December 21st and 28th, at 11 a.m. and Sunday, December 22nd and 29th, at 6 p.m. This show can also be heard on our website at www.wilmingtoncatholicradio.com, and from all of us at Wilmington Catholic Radio, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year.
Please Join Us For First Saturday Friday January 3, 2020:
•24 Hour Adoration 9am—7am. Please register in book outside of Chapel. •Confession 8pm—8:30pm
Saturday January 4, 2020: •First Saturday Mass—8:30am
St. Mark Catholic School News
