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Roman Catholic Church of St. Mark105 Randall Road • Shoreham, NY 11786 • 744-2800 • Fax 821-1628 • [email protected]
stmarksrcc-shoreham.org
WE ARE GLAD TO HAVE YOU WORSHIP GOD WITH US! PLEASE FEEL AT HOME.IF YOU ARE NEW TO OUR AREA, PLEASE REGISTER AFTER MASS WITH AN USHER
OR COME TO THE RECTORY DURING THE WEEK. WELCOME TO ST. MARK’S PARISH.
THE PASTORAL STAFFREV. MSGR. JEFFREYMADLEY, PastorREV. THOMAS TUITE, Associate PastorPermanent Deacons 744-2800Rev. Mr. Patrick GeraceRev. Mr. Gino Aceto, [email protected] Manager: 744-2800Mrs. Susan SchenaParish Outreach: 744-2800Mrs. Jane Fagan, Coordinator,[email protected] Formation: 821-0550Mrs. Lynn Fein, Director, [email protected] Director: 821-8497Mrs. Carrie Logan, [email protected] Ministry for 7th-12th graders: 631-821-0550Mrs. Lynn Fein, [email protected]. John McNamara, [email protected] 744-2800Mrs. Jane Fagan
December 16, 2018 - The Third Sunday of theSeason of Advent
MASSES:SATURDAY EVENING: 5:00 P.M.SUNDAYS: 8:00, 9:30, 11:30 A.M.WEEKDAYS: Monday-Friday 9:00 A.M.HOLY DAYS: Vigil 7:30 P.M. (Day) 8:45, 10:00 A.M.
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS:Monday thru Friday: 9:30A.M. - 5:00 P.M.Closed for lunch from 12:00 Noon till 1:00 P.M.Saturday: by appointment onlySunday: closedEmergency - Anytime 744-2800
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:Confessions celebrated Saturday from 4:00-4:45 P.M., oryou may schedule another time with a priest at the rectory.
MARRIAGE: Please call the rectory at least 7 months priorto your wedding, and before a date is finalized with thereception hall.
WEDDING TIMES:Saturday: 1:30 and 3:00Sunday: 2:00 and 3:00 (Ceremonies only)
PRO-LIFE COORDINATOR:John McNamara - 744-2800
BAPTISMS: The parish community celebrates thissacrament at 1:00 P.M. on the third Saturday of each month.Please contact the rectory before your child is born to makearrangements for the Pre-Baptism program.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Periodically we have aparish celebration. However if you or someone in yourfamily is seriously ill or going to the hospital for a seriousoperation, then call the rectory. Anyone going to a hospitalor who may be sick at home should inform the rectory sothe parish can pray for you.
R.C.I.A.: Adults seeking to become Catholic; or adultswishing to receive First Communion or Confirmationplease call Mr. John McNamara at 744-9525.
A.A.:Meetings held every Sunday Evening at 7:00 P.M. inthe Parish Center.PRAY WITH THE PARISH:Rosary daily before the 9:00 A.M. MassEucharistic Devotion & Benediction - First Friday1:00 P.M. to 4 P.M.Miraculous Medal - Mondays after 9:00 A.M. MassFatima Devotions - First Saturday after 9:00 A.M. Mass
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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
Thanks to your generosity over 400 gifts were
given to St. Mark’s families who are less
fortunate than we are during this time of year.
Jane Fagan and her volunteers handed them
out last Wednesday. Thanks to them and you,
people will have a nice Christmas.
If you want to get to confession this week, there
are special times: Monday, December 17th
from 7-9PM; Saturday, December 22nd from
3-4:45PM
Fr. Jeff
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
Monday, December 17, 2018
9:00 AM Susan A. Campbell - Michele (Mickey) Handel
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
9:00 AM Nicanor Sales, Josefa, Valentin & Ricardo Ascuncion - Elvira Sales
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
9:00 AM John Garcia - Lisa & Gerard Kneisel Martin Schena - Frank & Carol Goett Martin King - Mr. & Mrs. James Murphy Thursday, December 20, 2018
9:00 AM Marion Trudnak - Alice & Luke Morgan The Assenza & Orsomarso Families - Daughter, Gina Jane Lerhinan - Judy & Billy Veltri Marian Bunce - Frank & Carol Goett Friday, December 21, 2018
9:00 AM Sanctity of Life - St. Mark’s Respect Life Committee Saturday, December 22, 2018
5:00 PM Carmine Mannara - wife, Millie
Sunday, December 23, 2018
8:00 AM Marion Byer - sister, Alicia
9:30 AM For the People of the Parish
11:30 AM Florence Sharts - Ron & Peg D’Amico
CHRISTMAS MASS
SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve:
4:00 pm, 8:00pm & 12 midnight
Christmas Day:
8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am
Hospitality Sunday
Please join us for HOSPITALITY next Sunday, December 16th, after the 9:30
AM Mass. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and
goodies as you meet and mingle with fellow
parishioners.
If you have favorite cookies or a cake you would
like to share, feel free to bring them to our gathering.
Preview of next Sunday’s Readings
Reading I: Micah 5:1-4a (12C)
Psalm: Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19
Reading II: Hebrews 10:5-10
Gospel: Luke 1:39-45
PRAY FOR THE SICK
AND THEIR CAREGIVERS
Susan McFee, Edward Heinssen, Frank
Mordola, Susan Quinn, Santa Inguanta, Steve
McCune, Keri Lynn Stromski, Ruth Bradley,
Joan Mueller, Ryan Brady, Roberta Gerish,
Rosemary Fleming, Bernadette Salvador, John Schlauraff,
Christine Lopiccolo, Frank Henn, Dana Jendrzejewski,
William Watson, Jennifer Tomforde, James K. Glennon,
Olga Camero, Joseph Olivo, Kristie Cleary, Ralph Lopez,
Louise Knepple, Frances Roman, Samantha King, Melissa
Black, Pasquale Cervini, Frank Lumia, Dana Hertzovitz,
Kathleen Hynes, Luz Cadena, Diane Guarnieri, Fran
Alvino, Donna Byrnes, Jeanne Hughes, Donna Mirasola,
Rene Macadaeg, Helen Klopfer, Blanche Simonsen, Joe
Durran, Suzanne Hallock, Carol Rougas, Doreen Farell,
Roger Casey, Mary Sherlock, Joseph Inguanta, Peggy
Molinaro, Caleb Couto, Oliver Camero, Chris Balos, Al
Cuccinello, John Sigismondi, Madeline Gillespie, Thomas
Mahon, Anthony Estrema, Josephine Filangeri, Lynne
Carlin, Loretta Marshall, Paola Percibali, Kate Bruno,
Barbara Minerva, Isabel Campoamor, Kaden Villa, Gisella
Cottone, Matthew Cordaro, Albert Gonzalez, Karen
Molano, Zachary Molano, The Koziarz Family, Margaret
Bennet, Jodi Ruggio, Dawn Vogel, Alice Maggio, Marie
Bilbao, Gary Duryee, Theresa Delli Bovi, Avery Cintron,
Ronald Blum, Joseph Robert Morrison, Michael Houlihan,
John Fiscina, Sean Lynch, Marissa Factora, Steve Gaita,
Grace Mary McDonagh, Kyle Giovannelli, George Wilson,
Annmarie Cottone.
If you know of any of the above names that should be removed from the list due to a return to good health, please inform the rectory office at 744-2800.
Names will be removed on the first of each month, unless we are notified. Kindly call the rectory with any updates. Thank you.
December 16, 2018 The Roman Catholic Church of Saint Mark Page 3
FINANCIAL CORNER
By: Susan Schena
SUNDAY COLLECTION OF:
December 8th - December 9th, 2018
1st Collection:
$8,593.00 Envelopes: 404
RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS
COLLECTION:
$$2,484.00 Envelopes: 167
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION COLLECTION:
$1,919.00 Envelopes: 142
Average Weekly Expenses:
$15,336.35
Catholic Ministries Appeal 2018
Parish Totals - As of 12/4/18
Parish Goal: $55,100.00
Pledges: $58,233.00
Over (Under): $3,133.00
Donors: 287
Payments: $57,678.00
Avg/Gifts: $202.90
Percentage of Goal: 105.7%
50/50 CLUB WINNERS
* Weekend of Dec. 8th & Dec. 9th, 2018*
1st Prize 906698 $6.50
2nd Prize 906716 $3.90
3rd Prize 906721 $2.60
When you next update your estate
plan, would you please consider
continuing your lifelong support
of your parish by remembering
St. Mark’s with a bequest?
Altar Servers
We welcome any children in the third grade or older who've received their First Holy Communion to join St. Mark's Altar Servers. It's a special way to serve God, be part of our parish community, and fulfill church volunteer requirements for Confirmation.
For more information, contact Carla Silva or Marianne Minarik. E-mail: [email protected]
Thought for the Week
Today we celebrate Gaudete Sunday. We light the pink candle on our advent wreath,
and we prepare ourselves for the joyful coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
What a great day! What hope we have in our Savior!
A Prayer as We Receive The Eucharist
Lord, as we approach You at Communion time— as we receive You in the Holy Eucharist—
help us to be more aware of Your actual Presence. It is You we receive!
As we receive You worthily, we will become just a little more like you.
(Thank you for changing us— little bit by little bit.)
Words from Pope Francis
“The joy of the Christian comes from faith and from the encounter with Jesus Christ,
the reason for our happiness……
The more we are rooted in Christ, the more we find inner serenity,
even in the midst of everyday contradictions.”
Respect Life
In this third week of Advent we meditate on the third Joyful Mystery—the birth of our Lord.
What perfect timing on this celebration of Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete means, “Rejoice”!
We ask Jesus to bless each Mom and Dad—and give them His joy—
as they await the birth of their precious little one.
A Scripture to Ponder……
“The joy of the LORD is my strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10)
Christmas Gifts!
There have never been so many Christmas gifts as there are this year! There are so many that we had to set up
another table to accommodate all of your thoughtful gifts!
A few weeks ago when we placed the tags on the ”Giving Tree”, we had a hard time fitting them on the tree.
We kept saying, “Make them fit!”—and so they all made it onto the tree. Within a week, they were all gone!
Thank you to all of our loving parishioners for making Christmas so special for so many families!
God bless you all!
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Just a Thought…….
FORMED
Mary of Nazareth is an epic motion picture on
the life of Mary., Mother of Christ, from her childhood
through the Resurrection of Jesus. The film vividly
captures the essence of Mary’s profound faith and trust
in God amidst the great mysteries that she lived with as
the Mother of the Messiah, as well as her compassionate
humanity and concern for others, and the deep love that
she and Jesus shared for one another. The movie under-
scores her special role in God’s plan for our redemption,
her unique relationship with Christ, and the tremendous
suffering that she endured in union with his Passion and
Death, as well as her serene joy at his Resurrection.
A Little Humor…...
Special Thanks
Thanks to all who helped pack the
Christmas gifts last Wednesday.
You made fast work packing all
those gifts !
And an extra special thanks to our Outreach volunteers who sorted the gifts as they came in, spending the whole day on Wednesday
in the Parish Center organizing and distributing your gifts!
A special thanks to our ushers who have
transported so many gifts from the lobby to
the parish center.
(Continued from Page 4)
It has been said that “JOY” is the flag that
flies over the castle to indicate that the king is in
residence.
That flag should fly over each of our heads
to show others that our KING is in residence in our
hearts!
FORMED is free! To register:
1. Go to stmarksrcc-shoreham.formed.org
2. Click “Register”
3. Enter your name
4. Enter your e-mail address
5. Enter your desired password
For assistance, call Theresa @ 631-848-7612
December 16, 2018 The Roman Catholic Church of Saint Mark Page 6
FAITH FORMATION 631 821-0550
Lynn Fein, Director
Registration for our 2018-19 Catechetical Year continues. It is certainly not too late and we are always happy to welcome you back or to welcome any newcomers. Please contact the Faith Formation Office to register your child. We are also always happy to take registrations following our Sunday’s 9:30 Mass. Upon registering, families will be provided with details concern-ing our new online registration fee payment. Children who are currently in First Grade should be registered now to begin the two year preparation for the reception of the sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist. Children then continue with each level, growing in their faith and love of the Lord. The schedule for our Faith Formation classes is very family friendly, offering both afternoon and evening times for each level. We are always happy to hear from any families who would like to find out more about our parish offerings which enable the children, teens, parents and grandparents opportunities to increase their faith and grow closer to the Lord. We offer weekly formation for children and teens, a Liturgy of the Word for children at our 9:30 Sunday Mass year round, preparation for the sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation, a summer Vacation Bible Camp, a Youth Group and Youth Masses followed by get-togethers for seventh through twelfth graders, service opportunities for our young people, discussion and sharing for parents and grand-parents and seasonal events for the entire parish. If your child has any special needs at all we will work with you to provide the very best learning environment. We are also happy to wel-come any families with children who may have been delayed in receiving the sacraments. You are invited to call or e-mail the Faith Formation Office to discover the many ways your family can be involved, or to register your children for our classes.
Although our Catechists are faith-filled and dedicated, some-times the occasion arises when they cannot be present due to illness or a family emergency. I am currently seeking volunteers to serve as substitute Catechists for our Levels 2 through 8. We have both afternoon and evening classes with the earliest class beginning at 4:15 and the latest classes beginning at 7:00. All volunteers need to complete the VIRTUS child protection training offered by the diocese, as well as submit to a background check. If you feel called to share your own love of our Catholic faith with the children and teens of our parish, please contact me to discuss the possibility.
SAINT MARK’S YOUTH MINISTRY
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN
7TH THROUGH 12TH GRADES
FAITH FORMATION
DIRECTOR MRS. LYNN FEIN
631 821-0550 OR [email protected]
Our last Youth Ministry gathering for 2018 will be on December 17 from 7 to 8:30 in the parish center. We will be making cookies for the young people to distribute to anyone they may feel could use a little cheering up or comfort at this particular time of year. In January we will meet on the 7th, 14th and 28th. We invite all young people from seventh through twelfth grades to join us and to bring a friend, as we share about our faith through discussions, activities and service projects. Numerous opportunities for the youth of our parish to engage in service exist. How blessed we were to have a number of young people assisting at our recently held Advent Family Night. Their enthusiasm for helping not only impressed the adults who were with us, but also served as an example for the younger children. We are so grateful to Chayse Carpino, Cara Kluepfel, Allison Lamitie, Joe Menno, Ryan Menno, Brandon Miller, James Minetti, Daniel Murphy, Carter Rubin, Alexandra Ruggero,Reegan Shea, Bella Sweet, and Steven Thaxter. A special thank you also to the parents and Catechists-Gretchen Alessi, Jeff Faragasso, Mary Keefer, Michael Keefer, Michelle Kluepful, Maria and Joe Minetti, Alice Murphy, Alonna Rubin and Mike Shea- who shared their time with us, pitched in with clean-up and helped to gently guide our volunteers.
(Faith Formation Continued)
All classes continue to engage in discussions and activities to celebrate the season of Advent, and to prepare for the coming of our Lord on Christmas. This upcoming week before the Christmas break, prayer services are held during class times, providing opportunities for all to join together in celebration of the birth of Jesus. Due to the school break, our Faith Forma-tion classes will not be meeting from December 24 through January 1. We come back together on Wednesday, January 2. We wish everyone a Joyous Christmas, forming precious memories with family and friends.
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Ministry News by John J. McNamara
Adult Faith Formation
Caritas----Wednesday, January 2nd, 10 to 11:30am, in Room #3 at the Msgr. Margiotta Religious Education Center at St. Anthony's in Rocky Point: prayer and discussion about racism and justice issues. Ecumenical Bible Study---Wednesday, January 9th, 9:30 to 11:30am, in the Meting Room at St. Mark's Parish Center: Jewish and Catholic look at the Book of Psalms. Young Adult/Adult Bible Study----Monday, December 17th, 8 to 9pm, in the Meeting Room at St. Mark's Parish Center: the Second Letter of St. Peter. A Trip to the Holy Land (via DVD)---Tuesday, January 15th, 10 to 11:30am, in the Music Room at the Msgr. Margiotta Religious Education Center at St. Anthony's in Rocky Point: a look at the Holy Land and its relationship to the teachings of Jesus. The Book of Psalms----Tuesday, January 8th, 10 to 11:30am, in the Music Room at the Msgr. Margiotta Religious Education Center at St. Anthony's in Rocky Point. Join us as we discuss and pray these beautiful poems and songs! Roundtable----Thursday, January 3rd, 10 to 11:30am, in the Joseph Mcdonnell Room at St. Louis de Montfort Church in Sound Beach. Join this amazing group of dedicated adults as they study the spirituality of death and dying in the Franciscan tradition!!! To Register for any of these classes or for more information, contact our Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation, Mr. John J. McNamara, at (631) 744-2609 ext 2. Lectors to Meet---Sunday, March 3rd, at 10:30am in the Meeting Room in the Parish Center Respect Life Committee to Meet----Monday, Dec. 17th, at 9:30am in the Parish Center Would you like to become a Lector?---contact Mr. McNamara at (631) 744-2800 or by e-mail at [email protected]. VIRTUS Workshop----this is required of ALL CHURCH VOLUNTEERS along with the Criminal Background Check and Code of Conduct. Our next local VIRTUS session will be held on Thursday, March 21st, at either 10am or 7:30pm at the All Saints Room at St. Anthony's in Rocky Point. You must register online for this session or for another session that fits into your schedule at drvc.org. Go to the VIRTUS tab and create a username and password and you can register.
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