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All Are Welcome!
If you are a visitor, we hope you will
find our bulletin to be a reflection of
our vibrant and spirit filled parish,
and that you will consider becoming
part of our family!
To join us, please register online at:
www.stmarktampa.org/join
Once registered, you will be invited to
attend a Welcome Reception hosted
by our pastor, Father David DeJulio
and our Ministry Coordinator,
Mary Strickland so you can learn more
about your new church community.
Our next Welcome Receptions are:
Saturday (English) & Sunday (Spanish)
January 23rd & January 24th
For more information, visit our website
at www.stmarktampa.org
or call us at (813) 907-7746.
Our Mission To invite all on our journey
to:
Learn
Orar (Pray)
GiVe
Evangelize
November 15, 2015 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 5:30 PM
Sunday in Spanish: 12:30 PM
Monday** & Thursday: Noon
**Mondays that fall on a holiday:
8:30 AM
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:30 AM
ReconciliationSaturdays 4 PM - 4:45 PM (or by appt.)
Liturgy of the Hours and RosaryEvery weekday half hour before MassMiraculous Medal Novena & Rosary
Thursday 7:00 PM in ChapelAdoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Mon-Thu: 8 AM - 8:30 PM, Fri: 8 AM - NoonExposition of the Blessed Sacrament
First Wednesday of Month: 9 AM - 7:30 PM Followed by Benediction at 7:30 PM
Parish Office
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9 AM - 9 PM
Friday: 9 AM - NoonPhone: (813) 907-7746 Fax: (813) 907-75569724 Cross Creek BlvdTampa, FL 33647.
Website: www.stmarktampa.org Facebook: Facebook.com/stmarktampa
Email: [email protected]
Bulletin SubmissionsYou can find our bulletin
submission guidelines online:www.stmarktampa.org/bulletin
Weekly deadline: Thursday by 5:00 pm
Clergy
Rev. David DeJulio, [email protected]
Fr. Ed [email protected] Jose Moronta
[email protected] Scott Paine
Ministry Contacts
BaptismPlease call (813) 907-7746 to sign upfor required pre-baptism classes.
Brochures, forms, and sponsor letters canbe found online at: stmarktampa.org/baptism.
MarriageCouples planning their marriage should call(813) 907-7746 ext. 308 at least six months
prior to their wedding date in order to completetheir pre-marital assessment, discernment,and marriage preparation enrichment.
For info go to: stmarktampa.org/marriage.
RCIA Adults, older children, or teens who have not
been baptized, or have been baptized in another Christian Community, who desire to enter into full
communion with the Catholic Church,please call (813) 907-7746 ext. 308. For info go to: stmarktampa.org/RCIA
First Communion & Confirmation Adults who have been baptized, but have not
received their First Communion and/orConfirmation, should call (813) 907-7746 ext. 308.
Children and Teens: Students must attendtwo consecutive years. Preparation in the parish
is necessary for the sacraments (even for those at parochial schools).
Brochures and forms can be picked up at theParish Office or found online at: stmarktampa.org/communion orstmarktampa.org/confirmation-1
Sacramental Preparation
Ministry Leader Email
Adoration & Exposition Terry Bramel [email protected]
Choir John Paul Cappa [email protected]
Altar Servers Nancy Larson [email protected]
Arts & Environment Karen Howell [email protected]
Boy Scouts Bryan Noll [email protected]
Building & Grounds Frank James [email protected]
Columbiettes Terri Rayo [email protected]
Coffee & Doughnuts Lianna Kasza [email protected]
Eucharistic Ministers Bob and Terri Rayo Leader-
Greeters Daniel Mayorga [email protected]
Healing Hearts Deacon Jose [email protected]
Hospitality Jeanne Heintzel [email protected]
Knights of Columbus Joe Moceri [email protected]
K of C - 4th Degree Keith Howell [email protected]
Little Disciples
Christine
Bonatakis
& Karyn Colón
Leader-
Legion of Mary Shirley Rudder [email protected]
Marriage Encounter Terry & Laura
Nursing Home Visits Tom & Ellie Crew [email protected]
Office Angels Yoceline Rincon [email protected]
Parish Stewardship &
Advisory BoardAlan Caron [email protected]
RCIA Josh & Nora Paine [email protected]
Readers Larry Jones [email protected]
Respect Life Ministry Mary Jane Reina [email protected]
St. Vincent De Paul Pam Smith [email protected]
Small Christian
Communities Darlene Fritz [email protected]
S.M.A.R.T.SRosemarie Black
& Steve [email protected]
Sunshine Ministry Carol Paine [email protected]
Welcome Committee Mary Strickland [email protected]
Ushers Joe Moceri [email protected]
More information can be found on our website: www.stmarktampa.org/ministries
Parish Schedule & Mass Intentions
Bob Cabana, Adrien Cabana, John Emanuel, Jim Calandruccio, Kristin Lamare, Stephanie Sheda,
Don Holt, Annette Mungal, Diane St. Cyr, Annie Harris, Reno DePiero, Ollie Davis, Cecilia Lardizabal, Daniel Gamache,
Joseph Cangi, Courtney Holden, Daniel McFarland,
Joseph Peters, Tina Ford, Consuelo Monsalve, Edward Zerbe, Sarah Maratas, Austin Waite
Merle Morrell
Get Well Wishes
Mitchell Adler Brian Artienda Ulio & Francosco ArochoMorgan BorutyTanya Buckley *Ron CaputoNeal Cheramie Ryan Clisset *Jorge Farchakh Christopher A. Garcia*Ian Garia Andrew Gephart Kevin Howell Kyle Howell *Ryan Irwin Mark KiewegHarold La RockJacob MeierYerandy Molina Merridith Morrison
Brandon Nidasio Ismael A. Olivo-AlvarezAnthony Orcajo Christopher ParkesJames PhillipsPaul PitaDaniel Sabarese *Cory Singleton *Justin Singleton Maura Stepanski Nicholas Stiegler Ana Maria VargasCamilo Andres VargasDisney Velez Khiry White Alan WoodardSteven Woodard Robert Woodards* No Photo
Please send your requests to [email protected]
Our Dearly Departed
Our Heros
Merridith
MorrisonAltar Flowers
If you would like to donate flowers for the altar for Masses, please contact: Luther (813) 907-7746 ext. 103
Orar ~ Pray
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Nov 15, 2015 Nov 18, 2015
Readings: Readings:
ON THE PIAZZA 8:30 AM10:00 AM5:00 PM6:30 PM7:00 PM
7:00 AM 7:30 PM8:30 AM 7:30 PM9:00 AM 7:30 PM9:15 AM Nov 19, 2015
10:30 AM Readings:
10:45 AM 12:00 PM11:00 AM 2:00 PM11:00 AM 4:30 PM
12:30 PM 5:00 PM2:00 PM 6:30 PM3:45 PM 6:30 PM4:00 PM 7:00 PM4:00 PM 7:00 PM5:00 PM 7:00 PM5:30 PM 7:00 PM6:30 PM 7:00 PM
Nov 16, 2015 8:00 PMReadings: Nov 20, 2015
9:00 AM Readings:
12:00 PM 8:30 AM5:00 PM 9:30 AM5:15 PM Nov 21, 2015
6:45 PM Readings:
7:00 PM ON THE PIAZZA7:00 PM
Nov 17, 2015
Readings: 6:00 AM8:30 AM 10:00 AM4:00 PM 11:00 AM6:00 PM 1:00 PM7:00 PM 5:00 PM7:00 PM Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Nov 22, 2015
7:30 PM Readings:
ON THE PIAZZA
8:30 AM10:30 AM11:00 AM12:30 PM5:30 PM Mass (Gisele Lissade (d) by Marie Achille-Fields)
To View the Online Calendar: www.stmarktampa.org/schedule
To Make Room Scheduling Requests :
• Experience Bethlehem Ticket Sales
Saturday1 Mc 6:1-13; Lk 20:27-40
Mass (Romeo Dompor (d) by Gerry Dompor)
Wedding (Sts. James & Margaret Chapel)
Wednesday
Spanish Bible Reflections (Mark 1 & 2)
RCIA Sessions (St. Michael the Archangel & Conf. Room)
Mass (Olinda Ulloa (d) by Rafael Ulloa)
Mass (Vocations)SMARTS Game Day (Luke 1 & 2)
2 Mc 7:1,20-31; Lk 19:11-28
Spirituality Group (St. Michael the Archangel)
2 Mc 6:18-31; Lk 19:1-10
Monday
Mass (Shannon Michael (L) by Rose Michael)
1 Mc 2:15-29; Lk 19:41-44
Prayer & Life Workshop (John 2 & Luke 2)
Friday
Liturgical Commission (Conference Room)Novena to the Miraculous Medal (St. Michael the Archangel)
Faith Formation (All Classrooms)
Legion of Mary (Mark 1)
Mass (John Gray (d) by Judy Mason)
1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43; Lk 18:35-43
Spanish Charismatic Prayer Group (Chapel) Spanish Adult Choir (St. Cecilia)
CRHP Men's Team 16 Meeting (Matthew 1 & 2)
Mass (Eileen Matelski (d) by The Russo Family) Faith Formation (All Classrooms)Parents - Faith Formation Opportunity (The Venetian)
Mass (Rosalina Dompor (d) by Gerry Dompor)
Mass (Felicita Sabater (d) by Luz Rivera)
Thursday
Children's Choir Rehearsal (St. Cecilia)
• Knights of Columbus Ornaments/Cards Sales
Parish Stewardship & Advisory Board (Mark 1 & 2)Lion's Share Reception (The Venetian)
Reception Set Up (The Venetian)
• SVDP Food Sorting (Rear Parking Lot)
RCIA Sessions (St. Michael the Archangel & Conf. Room)
• Columbiettes Advent Calendar Sales
• Experience Bethlehem Ticket Sales
Dn 12:1-3; Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mk 13:24-32
Sunday
Altar Server Training (St. Joseph Sacristy)
Year of Study - Letters (Mark 2)Spirituality Group (Matthew 1)
Boy Scouts (John 1 & 2)
Faith Formation (All Classrooms)Parents - Faith Formation Opportunity (The Venetian)
1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; Lk 19:45-48
Lighthouse Set Up (The Venetian) Lighthouse Set Up (All Classrooms)
Mass (Kimberly Utech (d) by Francis & Nancy Mitchell)
Cursillo Apostolic Hour (Chapel)Faith Formation (All Classrooms)Parents - Faith Formation Opportunity (The Venetian)
Mass (David Beeler (d) by Tony & Susie Benchina)
Knights of Columbus Officers Meeting (Conference Room)
Healing Hearts (John 1)
Baptism (Worship Area)
Year of Study - Letters (Mark 1)
Lighthouse Night (All Classrooms)
Columbiettes Meeting (The Venetian)
Tuesday
Mass (Parishioners of St. Mark)
Year of Study - Letters (Mark 2)
Parents - Faith Formation Opportunity (The Venetian)
Mass (Bernie Lavin (d) by Parrata Family)
Mass (Deceased Members of Knights of Columbus by K of C)
SundayDn 7:13-14; Rv 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37
• Experience Bethlehem Ticket Sales
• Christmas Party Ticket Sales
• Christmas Party Ticket Sales
• Christmas Party Ticket Sales
RCIA - Thanksgiving Drive Breakout (John 1 & 2)
• SVDP Food Delivery (Main & Rear Parking Lot)
RCIA Inquiry (Conference Room)
Cherub Choir Practice (St. Cecilia)SVDP Pot Luck (John 1 & 2)CRHP Women's Team 16 Meeting (Matthew 1)Adult Choir Practice (St. Cecilia)
Annual Offertory Renewal Awareness Message St. Mark Mission Statement: To invite all on our journey to L.O.V.E. - Learn, Orar (pray), GiVe, Evangelize“As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples,
if you love one another.” John 13: 34-35
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As we near Thanksgiving it is time once again for our Annual Offertory Renewal which enables us to come together as a parish to prayerfully reflect on how we are living out our call to discipleship in our weekly offertory giving and to adjust accordingly for the coming year. It is also the time for presenting to the parish the Annual Financial Report which shows how our offerings are being used to live out the Mission of St. Mark and build God’s Kingdom.
The Offertory, or Collection, at Mass is an integral part of the Sunday liturgy, not just because it is the primary means by which the parish re-ceives financial support from the parishioners for its ministries, programs and maintenance, but because it is also an expression of our gratitude to God for the blessings He has given us to return a portion of them back to Him for use by His Church to further His work in the world.
By our baptism as Catholics we are called to be stewards of God’s gifts to us, to use them in ways that build up our families, our parish, our community, and our world. In that stewardship, we are encouraged to be deliberate and intentional in weighing our various obligations against our limited resources as we decide where we spend those resources of time and money and effort. When we give to our parish offertory and to the greater Church, we are witnessing to our children and to the world about our values and about what is important to us as well as express-ing our love for God and one another.
As you think about what St. Mark, its ministries and its future mean to you, the chart below is provided to help you in your discernment. If you have not been contributing to the offertory, please consider doing so this year. If you have been contributing, please consider moving up a level. The Annual Financial Report is being published in this bulletin. Father David will give his report in his homily at all Masses this weekend.
In gratitude for your generosity, we wish you Peace and Many Blessings,
Sandra SilecchiaStewardship Renewal Committee
PRAYER FOR RENEWAL
Dear Lord, You have given us life through Baptism.
You invite us to share the gift of our lives and resources in service to others.
Be with us as we choose each day to show Your Presence in our world.
Give us the courage and generosity to respond to Your call.
We pray especially for those throughout our parish who give of themselves
in ministry and their resources to serve You.
Dear Lord, keep us close to You.
Open our minds and hearts that we may always endeavor to imitate Jesus
and though our love and charity and continue to build Your Kingdom.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Growing in Faith TogetherThis week we conclude our consideration of the role of the laity within the structure of the Church. The laity shares in the three-fold office of Christ as priest, prophet, and king. Last week we considered our participation in the priestly and prophetic office of Christ. This week we turn to our participation in the kingly role of Christ.
We share in the kingly office of Christ by working for his kingdom here on earth by "Gseeking to build the common good of society on the basis of moral principles" (United States Catholic Catechism for Adults: 134). We are called to overcome sin in our own lives and in the world.
The kingly mission of Christ is "to lead others through loving service to them" (United States Catholic Catechism for Adults: 118). As a kingly people, we are called to be leaders but this is a leadership of service not domination. We follow the example of Jesus who came to serve rather than be served. As he tells us: "Gwhoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave. Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many" (Matthew 20: 26-28). Giving ourselves in love and service can help transform our society. There are many charitable organizations where we can volunteer our time and treasure to serve others. As Jesus has taught us: "I say to you, what-ever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me" (Matthew 25:40).
This idea of being a servant leader is found in all those laity who generously give their gifts and talents as volunteers in the many ministries in the Church in which we can be involved. Many of the laity serve as well as paid staff in the Church when they could often have a greater income by pursuing employment outside the Church. We must always remember that involvement in ministry within the Church should be "Greflected in a greater penetration of Christian values in the social, political, and economic sectors" with "Ga real commitment to applying the Gospel to the transformation of society" (Francis, Evangelii Guadium: #102).
Pope Francis tells us: "Lay people are, put simply, the vast majority of the people of God. The minority - ordained ministers - are at their service" (Francis, Evangelii Guadium: #102). Next week we will begin an examination of the hierarchy and their role of service to the people of God.
-Kevin J. Fritz
Give ~ Ofrecer
Parish Advisory Board
Father David DeJulio’sAdvisory Board
Kristin Bain Tom Bosso
Alan R. CaronJohn Caesar Mary Dietz Warren Dietz Juliet Doromal
Rehnee Doromal Rashmi FerrisKaitlin Howell Rolando LopezJohn McCall Ana MercedDaniel MercedNoel Negron Soble SadiqCindy Wood
You are the eyes,
ears and voice
of our parish too!
Please send your
concerns or suggestions to: www.stmarktampa.org/contact-suggestions
or
simply click on the tabon our St. Mark website homepage:
www.stmarktampa.org
OFFERTORYGIVING...the Stewardship of Treasure
Sacrificial Giving Summary For October 25, 2015
In gratitude for the gifts we receive from God,
the people of St. Mark have made a joyful
return to the Lord for our mission and ministries
Offertory: $21,094 Online (Included in Offertory): $4,706 St. Vincent de Paul: $422 Building Fund (2nd collection): $5,548 Children’s Rock: $79
2015 APA Goal: $270,905 Collected: $109,506 Remaining Balance to Goal: $161,399
You are helping to continueto carry out Christ’s mission and ministry in our parish.
Thanks for Giving First Fruits and Taking a Step in Faith!!
SAINT VINCENT de PAULOur Food Pantry Needs Your Help!
Next weekend’s Little Red Wagon Need:
Canned PastaDrop off by our new church entrance before all Masses.
Thank you for your continued support! If you would like to volunteer to help distribute
food at our food pantry please go to: www.stmarktampa.org/FoodPantrySchedule
to check the schedule for vacant dates and send an email to: [email protected]
with the vacant date(s) you would like to volunteer.
FYI...the nearest SVDP Thrift Store is located12310 N. Nebraska Ave in Tampa. (813) 977-7057.
ALL CHURCH CAPITAL CAMPAIGN REQUEST
In order to be Debt Free in 5 Years we need ALL parishionersto participate with a pledge of a minimum of $2 per day
toward paying off our building loan.The interest alone from our building loan costsour parish approximately $25K per month. We need to rid ourselves of this debt ASAP.
Please prayerfully consider a Lion’s Share Pledgeand fill out the form on the opposite page and returnin a sealed envelope marked “Capital Campaign” via:
mail, 2nd collection basket, or bring in to the parish office.
$2 per day per family for 5 years equals:
$60 per month per family x 60 months $720 per year per family x 5 years or a one time pledge payment of $3,600
Contact Val to pledge, donate or discuss memorial options(813) 907-7746 ext. 333 or [email protected]
Parish Faith Sharing, News & Events
Please return your completed pledge card to the Parish Office, mail in or drop in the second collection.
Questions? Please contact Val at [email protected] or (813) 907-7746 ext. 333
To give online, go to www.stmarktampa.org & click “ONLINE GIVING” on the homepage
and then go to “Give Capital Campaign Online” and sign in or up for an account.
Be sure to choose St. Mark the Evangelist Capital Campaign. Thank you!
Learn ~ AprenderNational Bible Week is Nov. 15-21 Deacon José Moronta - [email protected]
Datos interesantes acerca de la Biblia y la Iglesia Católica
La Iglesia Católica es la única responsable de la composición de la Biblia, los libros que la forman, y también de cómo se han ordenado los capítulos y los versículos de la misma. Todo esto ha sido hecho por miembros de la Iglesia Católica. Recordemos que los libros manuscritos originales no fueron compuestos de manera que se indicara el comienzo de cada capítulo y mucho menos de los versículos. La forma en que podemos leer la Biblia ahora no es como nació originalmente, pues a lo largo del tiempo clérigos católicos dieron su aporte para que resultara más fácil y práctica su lectura.En la antigüedad los textos hebreos eran divididos en párrafos de los que se podía identificar su comienzo por medio de la letra hebrea “Pe”, mientras que “Samekh” indicaba que un párrafo se había cerrado en una misma línea tras un breve espacio. Entre los pergaminos descubiertos en una cuevas del Mar Muerto hace unos 70 años se encuentra el Libro del Profeta Isaías en el cual se puede comprobar esta tácnica de separación de párrafos. Un primer intento para crear capítulos, con títulos, en la Biblia se encuentran en el Manuscrito de Tours,
del siglo siglo IX en la llamada Biblia de Rorigo. Sin embargo, Monseñor Stephen Langton y el Cardenal Hugo de Sancto Caro desarrollaron diferentes esquemas de división sistemática de la Biblia en los comienzos del siglo 13, por medio de capítulos. El sistema del arzobispo Langton ha sido el más adoptado en las modernas divisiones de capítulos bíblicos.La primera persona en dividir los textos del Nuevo Testamento en versículos fue el biblista Dominico italiano Anti Pagnini (1470-1541), pero su sistema nunca fue adoptado de manera universal, pero Robert Estienne creó una numeración alternativa en su edición de 1551 del Nuevo Testamento griego que también se utilizó en su publicación de la Biblia en francés en 1553. El sistema de división de Estienne fue adoptado ampliamente, y es este sistema, el que se encuentra en casi todas las Biblias modernas.Así pues, la Iglesia Católica ha sido la única responsable de recopilar, preservar y poner juntos todos los manuscritos y cartas en un solo libro, la Biblia. La Iglesia Católica también es responsable por la creación del formato según el cual todas las biblias están organizadas e impresas, por capítulos y versículos. Además de eso, Johannes Gutenberg, el inventor de la imprenta, era católico y el primer libro impreso en la historia de la humanidad fue una Biblia Católica.
¿Por qué las Biblias Católicas y las Biblia Protestantes son diferentes?
Los protestantes han eliminado algunos libros de la Biblia, porque algunos de los versos eran incompatibles con la teología inspirada por Martín Lutero, quien fue el principal culpable en este sentido, eliminando los libros de Tobías, Judith, 1 y 2 Macabeos, Sabiduría, Sirácides (o Eclesiástico) y Baruc. También quiso eliminar del Nuevo Testamento la Carta de Santiago y el Libro del Apocalípsis, aunque sus seguidores se opusieron y de esa forma el Nuevo Testamento de los Católicos es idéntico al de los Protestantes. A veces se acusa a los Católicos de "añadir" los 7 libros que las biblias protestantes no tienen, lo cual es absolutamente falso. Esos siete libros siempre han estado dentro de la Biblia de la Iglesia primitiva, que era solamente Católica.Muchos predicadores protestantes que basaban sus sermones en la versión inglesa de la Biblia de “King James” rechazaron estos siete libros simplemente para distanciarse de la Teología Católica. Esos siete libros estaban en las primeras versiones de la Biblia “King James”, pues así había sido desde el siglo I del cristianismo.Los siete libros llamados por los protestantes “apócrifos" fueron eliminados por la mayoría de las empresas de impresión de biblias protestantes para ahorrar el papel que representaban sus páginas, y al mismo tiempo para que los costos de envío a las sociedades misioneras resultara menor. Las sociedades bíblicas protestante se han caracterizado por producir y distribuir biblias a precios muy económicos, de lo cual nos hemos visto beneficiados también los católicos ya que en épocas recientes “nuestros” siete libros deuterocanónicos están siendo incluidos en sus biblias, como una sección de “libros apócrifos”, cuyo contenido, han descubierto enriquece la espiritualidad de lector, al estar en sintonia con el resto de los libros tradicionalmente incluidos en la Biblia.
Interesting Facts about the Catholic Church and the Bible
The Catholic Church is entirely responsible for the com-
position of the Bible, which books are included, as well
as the breakup of the chapters and verses. The original
manuscripts did not contain the chapter and verse divi-
sions in the numbered form familiar to modern readers.
These were done, at different moments, by Catholic
clergymen.
In antiquity Hebrew texts were divided into paragraphs
that were identified by two letters of the Hebrew alpha-
bet. “Pe” indicated an "open" paragraph that began on a
new line, while “Samekh” indicated a "closed" paragraph
that began on the same line after a small space. The
earliest known copies of the Book of Isaiah from
the Dead Sea Scrolls use these two Hebrew letters for
their paragraph divisions. Those copies were discovered
about 70 years ago, almost 1900 years The earliest
known copies of the Book of Isaiah from the Dead Sea
Scrolls use these two Hebrew letters for their paragraph
divisions being written.
A first attempt to create chapter divisions, with titles, are found in the 9th century Tours
manuscript, the so-called Bible of Rorigo. However, Archbishop Stephen Langton and
Cardinal Hugo de Sancto Caro developed different schemas for systematic division of
the Bible in the early 13th century. It is the system of Archbishop Langton on which the
modern chapter divisions are based.
The first person to divide New Testament chapters into verses was Italian Dominican
biblical scholar Anti Pagnini (1470–1541), but his system was never widely adopted.
Robert Estienne created an alternate numbering in his 1551 edition of the Greek New
Testament which was also used in his 1553 publication of the Bible in French. Estienne's
system of division was widely adopted, and it is this system which is found in almost all
modern Bibles.
So, the Catholic Church was responsible to collect, preserve and putting together all the
loose books and letters into a one single book, the Bible. The Catholic Church is also
responsible for creating the form all bibles are organized and printed, by chapters and
verses. On top of that, Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press, was
Catholic and the first book ever printed was the Catholic Bible.
Why are Catholic Bibles and Protestant Bibles different?
Protestants have removed some books of the Bible because some of the verses were
inconsistent with their theology. Martin Luther was a prime offender in this regard,
removing Tobit, Judith, 1 and 2 Maccabees, Wisdom, Sirach and Baruch. He also made
an effort to remove from the New Testament the books of James and Revelations, but
this was rejected by his followers and those two books were kept. Catholics are often
accused of "adding" the 7 books that Protestant bibles don’t have, but despite this
common belief, it is false. Older, pre-Protestant, Catholic translations of the Bible include
them. These seven books are still in Catholic Bibles, and were in the Bible of the early
Church.
Many KJV-only preachers reject them because of their preservation by Catholic, but
they were also included in the original 1611 King James Bible.
The "Apocrypha" section of seven books were later removed by most Protestant bible
printing companies because the "extra" pages caused costs of printing and shipping to
be higher and missionary societies were looking for a way to send as many Bibles as
cheaply as possibly, so they just discarded these scriptures since their churches did not
preach from them authoritatively. In recent years, we have seen several editions of
Protestant bibles including the seven “deuterocanonical” books as a separate section.
Parking and Golf Cart Ministry StewardsDescription:
Facilitates parking by managing anddirecting parishioner parking and traffic flow during weekend Masses and Special Events. Before and After Mass pickups from back parking lots in our NEW Golf Cart! Pick the Mass of your choice.
Commitment: There will be a rotation of stewards
depending on the number of stewards we have. Mass attendance will be impactedas parking assistance will be needed until
10 minutes after masses begin. Needs:
A minimum of 6 stewards per Mass Contact:
Val Mainguy at [email protected]
or Luther Ferris at [email protected]
Give ~ OfrecerCapital Campaign Stewards
Description: Support and assist our Capital Campaign Team to achieve fundraising goals through-out the year: assist in fundraising events, staff before and after Mass tables in the Event Center, facilitate mailings, organize files, make parishioner calls (reception invi-
tation only), database updates, etc. Commitment:
1 year or more. Times vary according to need but usually can be flexible with your
schedule. Qualifications:
Must be passionate about helping facilitate good stewardship within our parish in order to pay off our debt ASAP ultimately saving parishioners hundreds of thousands ofdollars in unnecessary interest payments.
Contact: Val Mainguy, Director of Development at:
Welcome Angels NeededHelp greet and provide
information to visitors coming to our new church on a daily basis.
Various shifts available.Qualifications:BIG Smileand
welcoming personality needed!Contact: Yoceline Rincon at [email protected]
Coffee and Donut Ministry Leader
-coordinate scheduling-share responsibility of pick-up when needed
-share responsibility of setting updoughnuts before 8:30 Mass if needed-serve as needed after the 8:30, 10:30
and 12:30 Masses-clean up and restock supplies as needed
after 10:30 and 12:30 Masses
Contact [email protected] more information
AV Ministry StewardsNeed help for this exciting new ministry!
Pick the Mass of your choice! Must be 18 years of age
Need help at all of them - training provided!!!Contact Mary Strickland
Ushers and Greeters NeededFor all Masses
Ushers: Joe Moceri at [email protected]: Daniel Mayorga at
Faith Formation & Youth Ministry
National Bible Week 11/15 -11/21We will be blessing bibles during faith formation sessions on 11/15 & 11/16. Please allow your child to bring in your family Bible for the blessing. We will also teach the child how to enthrone the Bible at home. Please visit St. Mark website for more information on National Bible Week.
11/22 & 11/29 NO Faith Formation SessionsEnjoy your Thanksgiving break!
Experience BethlehemDecember 5th
This year we will be "erecting" the Town of Bethlehem for an all age day of fun. We are in need of supplies to help us to create the Marketplace in Bethlehem.
Please bring all items to the faith formation office.
Sheets, fabric, curtains, valances (in neutral or dark colors)
Large cardboard tubes (inside of rolls of paper, carpet)
Pillows (large and medium)
Large floor vases (ceramic)
Baskets (side handles)
Large wooden bowls
Canopies (used at sporting events) 14
Any item you would like to be returned we will mark and make sure to have it ready for pick up on 12/6.
Youth Ministry CollectingTravel-Sized Toiletries
The toiletries will be taken to the homeless at Pinellas Hope. Donations can be dropped off at Lighthouse or given to Barbara in the Faith
Formation Office.
AttentionMiddle
Schoolers!
Want a chance to have fun with friendsAND grow deeper in your faith?
Come to BEACON, our middle-school Youth Ministry!!
Join us for Scripture, games,discussion, snacks, and more!
Select Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 PM in the Youth Room.
Please see the parish website forthe full schedule and participant packet.Questions? Contact Abby Kostielneyat [email protected].
Adult Faith & Spirituality PresentsThe Manger, Magi and Mary
All are welcome to join us in preparation for the Christmas Season, where you will reflect on the Christmas Story through child-eyes and connect the unique joys and chal-lenges of the holiday season with ways to enhance your personal & family experience.
Come experience a meaningful encounter with The Manger, Magi and Mary
One hour presentations onSunday, December 13th
9:00am10:45am3:45pm
and Monday, December 14th5:00pmin
The Ventian Event Center
Our presenter is Sandra Chmielewski, Sandra began her professional career in Minneapolis as a Parent and Family Educator. Wanting to join together education and spirituality, Sandra pursued graduate education in theology and served as Director of Faith Formation for a large suburban Roman Catholic parish. Eventually, she found a home as a CPE Supervisor, where she teaches professional spiritual care to heal a hurting world. Currently, Sandra manages and super-vises the education program for chaplaincy at Florida Hospital Tampa - West Florida Region.
Parish Faith Sharing, News & Events
Join our FUN! Stay CONNECTED!
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It’s a great way to keep up with happenings in and around our new church and with our parish family!
It’s easy...go to www.stmarktampa.org/facebookDaily Mass Record Book
Mass intentions are now availablefor 2016.
For more information and assistance, please contact the parish office at
(813) 907-7746.
Online Offertory Giving = ConvenienceIt’s a great alternative to the weekly envelope system!
Easy to use - Credit Card, Debit Card or Transfer of FundsNo cost to participate
* We save $40/year per family by not printing and mailing monthly envelope packets.
Step 1: Go to our www.stmarktampa.org homepage and click this tab.
Step 2: Choose from this menu on the left side of the online giving page and follow the instructions.
Legion of Mary
“The family that prays together stays together. A world at prayer is a world at peace.”
Fr. Patrick Peyton C.S.C.
Do you want the icon of the Virgin Marybrought to your home for a week?
We will pray the Rosary & other prayers with you.
Please email [email protected] call St. Mark at 813-907-7746.
Boy Scouts Open HouseBoy Scout Troop 148 invites boys ages 11-17 interested in joining or learning more about Boy Scouts to an open house on
Tuesday, Nov. 177:00-8:30pmRoom: John 1
Childcare is AvailableSunday mornings for the 8:30 & 10:30 Masses
Event Center Building Mary 2, Faith Formation Wing. No sign up in advance is needed.
We provide a loving & safe environment for children ages 6 mo-6 yrs.
Tues., Nov. 17, 2015Pool at Peabody's on Amberly Drive at 11:00 AM. Pool is free if you buy lunch. Contact Roger or Margaret Menke @ 866-1434 or
Wed., Nov. 18, 2015Game Day - 11:00AM - 3:00PM at
St. Mark's - John 1 & 2. Contact: JudyZyskowski at 973-7363 or
[email protected] or Marlene Lawson at 991-4445
Tues., Nov. 24, 2015 Card Social at St. Mark's 11:30 -3 PM. Cards start at 11:30 Sharp - No sooner. Snacks pro-vided. Questions contact: Maryann Powanda at 727-687-9674 or [email protected] or
Marie Miller at 843-0049 or [email protected]
Tues., Dec. 1, 2015Pool at Peabody's on Amberly Drive at 11:00 AM. Pool is free if you buy lunch. Contact Roger or Margaret Menke @ 866-1434 or
Wed., Dec. 2, 2015Bowling at Royal Lanes at 11:00AM. Con-
tacts: Roger or Margaret Menke @ 866-1434 or [email protected]
Fri., Dec. 4, 2015First Friday Mass at 8:30 AM - Breakfast fol-lows at First Watch (Optional). Contact Fred Hendel 782-1687 or [email protected]
Tues., Dec. 8, 2015Card Social at St. Mark's 11:30 -3 PM. Cards start at 11:30 Sharp - No sooner. Snacks pro-vided. Questions contact: Maryann Powanda at 727-687-9674 or [email protected] or
Marie Miller at 843-0049 or [email protected]
Wed., Dec. 9, 2015SMARTS CHRISTMAS PARTY
Hunters Green Country Club at 11:30amCost: $35 - Payment due by Nov. 27th.
Contact: Roe Black at 383-8369 [email protected]
Fri., Dec. 11, 2015Christmas Presentation at Idlewild Baptist
Church "The Perfect Christmas" - 6:45pm to 9:00pm Cost: $10 Payment is due at Meeting
Nov. 11th. No carpool. Contact: Gerry or Bonnie Hammill by Friday, Nov. 6th as tickets go fast. 813- 949-3344 or [email protected].
Parish Faith Sharing, News & EventsThe Knights Of Columbus will be sellingWhite House Christmas Ornamentsand Religious Christmas Cards
The ornament this year actually LIGHTS UP,and is still at the same great price of $20.00!! Continue your collection or buy as a gift! Christmas Cards are all discounted!
All proceeds will benefitSaint Vincent DePaul Thanksgiving baskets!
Shopping for Gifts?... Please support our church by doing all your online shopping
from the Amazon link box located on the homepage of our website:
www.stmarktampa.org St. Mark gets 2-6% of all sales purchased through our site!
Come visit our new gift shop!The prices are reasonable and the proceeds stay in our parish.Stop in and visit Louise and all of our Gift Shop Stewards!
Box Tops Needed for Morning Star Catholic School
Please drop your Box Tops in the gold box in our lobby.Please spread the word to your family and friends.
Misa en EspañolDomingos a las 12:30 p.m.
Santo Rosario a las 12:00 mReconciliaciones en Español
Desde las 11:30
La Tiendita de St. MarkTenemos el regalo perfecto para Primera Comunión,
Confirmación, Graduación.
Precios razonables y de esta manera
contribuyes con la Iglesia.
Bienvenido a tu Sección en Español
Horario de la OficinaParroquial
Lunes a Jueves 9:00 am a 9:00 pmViernes 9:00 am a 12:00 m
Para información en Español llamar a: Yoceline Rincón
(813) 907-7746, Ext. 310
Nuevos MiembrosPróximo Evento
de Bienvenida será el:Sabádo 23 y
Domingo 24 de Enero.Después de la Misa en Español
Grupo de OraciónCarismática
¨La Divina Misericordia¨Jueves 7:00 a 9:30 pm
Reflexión BiblícaMiércoles 7:30 pm
Encuentra la reflexion biblica en el website:
http:www.stmarktampa.org/reflexion-biblica
Exposición del Santísimo:El primer Miércoles
de cada mes, comenzando después de la misa de 8:30 am
y terminando a las 7:30 pm con la Bendición.
Los Cursillistas deSan Marcos te invitan a la:
Ultreya Parroquialel segundo Domingo del mes.
¡Cristo cuenta contigo!
La Despensa de San Vicente de Paúl:
solicita de tu generosidad para dar de comer al necesitado.
Pasta en Latas¡Dios te bendiga
por tu generosidad!
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