St. Mark Catholic Church (Parroquia de San Marcos)

643 St. Mark Place Boynton Beach, FL 33435

561-734-9330 Fax: 561-735-3463

www.stmarkboynton.com

Office Hours: Monday - Friday

8:00AM - 4:00PM Closed Noon - 1:00PM (Lunch)

Daily Mass

8:00AM & 5:00PM

Misa en Español: Jueves 7:00PM

Morning Prayer (Laudes) 7:40AM

Evening Prayer (Visperas)

5:30PM

Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil: 4:00PM & 5:45PM

Sunday: 8:00AM, 10:00AM & 12:00PM

Misa en Español: Domingo / Sunday: 4:00PM

Confesiones 3:00-3:40 los domingos

Confession Saturdays:

8:30AM- 9:00AM & 3:00PM - 3:45PM

Tuesdays & Thursdays after the 8:00AM Mass and by appointment

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Secretary: Mrs. Janet Eleshewich Bookkeeper: Mrs. Patty Schultz Bereavement Ministry & Ministry to the Sick: Sr. Mary Joan Millecan, OSF, Pastoral Minister (561) 735-3530 Parish Catechetical Leader & Family Ministry: Mrs. Margaret Castor, PCL (561)734-9330 Music Ministry: Dr. Ronald F. Albano, Director of Music Marriage: Contact the Parish Office at least four months in advance.

Faith Formation for Children & Teens: Please contact Mrs. Margaret Castor in the Parish Office

Baptism : Contact Mrs. Margaret Castor in the Parish Office to register. Parents must be registered parishioners and attend our baptismal instruction. The sooner you call the better, even during your pregnancy. Please do not make travel plans for your family until your baptism date is confirmed!

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: Anyone who is interested in becoming a Catholic or completing his/her Christian Initiation as a Catholic, should call the Parish Office.

Friar Priests: Fr. Dan G. Fink, OFM Conv. Pastor

Fr. Germain Kopaczynski, OFM Conv. Parochial Vicar

Fr. Richard Florek, OFM Conv. Parochial Vicar

Fr. Gabriel Scasino, OFM Conv. Parochial Vicar

Fr. Samuel Zebron, OFM Conv. Priest in Residence

Deacons: Mark Lizardi & Lee Levenson

Are you a registered parishioner? Please do not take for granted that you are registered in the parish just because you attend mass and/or had your sacraments here as a child. If we have no record of your parish

membership, it could be quite embarrassing to us or to you or your family, when someone wishes to make wedding plans, have a baby baptized, or if you have been asked to act as a sponsor for baptism or confirmation. Please fill out a census form, located in the narthex, in the Parish office or online at www.stmarkboynton.com. Once you have filled out the form please mail or bring it to the Parish Office. THANK YOU!

First Friday Every First Friday of the Month

After the 8:00AM Mass Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

& Quiet Time for Prayer 8:30AM - 7:00PM

7:00PM Holy Hour Benediction at 8:00PM

Novena to St. Anthony

Every Tuesday after the 8:00AM

Mass

Novena to St. Joseph Every

Wednesday after the 8:00AM Mass

Novena in Honor of Our

Lady of Victory Every Saturday after the 8:00am

Mass

Basic Catholicism with Father Dan!

We Will Say a Special Prayer for these men and women serving our country - Especially: Daniel Malloy USMAC: Gaitlin Zornes USMC; LCDR David Moore, USN, MC; Trey Castor, Army Ranger; Joshua Cappello, US Marines; Specialist Joshua Joseph Franklin, US Army; NDI (DSW) James R. Duffey; Pvt. 1st Lt. Timothy R. Fitzgerald US Navy; Christopher Gibb; Lt. Geoffrey Davis; Sgt. Jason N. Brown, U.S. Army; EMFR Michael D. Katte ENG/EE US Navy; Lt. Kenneth Doyle, USN; Sr. Airman Michael Marshall, USAF; AW/SW James Paino; Capt. David Liberti, USAF; Gy Sgt. Charles F. Heck IV, USMC; US Navy Seal Michael Fink; Lt. Thomas R. Weadon; Pvt. Chris Rodriguez; Capt. Christopher Seamans, USAF; Captain John D. O’Connell USMC; Col. Dr. William Venanzi; Pvt. Joseph Neceda Jr.; Col. Andrew Torelli USAF; Patrick R. Neenan US Navy; Pvt. 1st Class US Army Christopher McCarty & Chief Warrant Officer 4 Douglas R. Sanders.

Please let us know when your family members have returned home safely. IF YOU MOVE OR HAVE ANY CHANGES TO YOUR REGISTRATION, PLEASE LET THE OFFICE STAFF KNOW.

Wednesdays after the 8:00AM Mass in the Saint John Paul Room

& Wednesday Evenings, 6:30PM in the Parish Office.

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Names are on the prayer list for approximately one month. Please call the Parish Office to add or delete a name from the list.

Recent Deaths Our condolences are extended to the families of those who recently passed away, especially +Alfio Nicotra, +Teresa Kessler, +Rodrigo Bartolo, +Robert Sands, and +Norma Anderson. May the Lord bless them and keep them. May he turn his face toward them and

Saturday/Sabado: December 3rd Memorial of St. Francis Xavier, Priest 8:00 AM +Jodi Trani by Mary Lou Illsley 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass) 3:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 4:00 PM +Vincent Polizzotto by His Sisters, Jo & Mae 5:45 PM Special Intentions by Peg Brosnan Sunday/Domingo: December 4th 8:00 AM +Morgan O’Connor by The Family 10:00 AM +Bill Shortley & +Aaron McLelland by the McLelland, Stine & Shortley Families 12:00 PM For an Increase of Vocations to the Sisters of St. Joseph, Florida by the Sisters of St. Joseph 4:00 PM Misa en Español All Parishioners of St. Mark Parish, Living & +Deceased Monday/Lunes : December 5th Advent Weekday 7:40 AM Morning Prayer / Laudes 8:00 AM +Margaret Kelly by The Weiland Family 5:00 PM +Anthony Parente by Len & Ann Greene 5:30 PM Evening Prayer / Visperas Tuesday/Martes : December 6th Advent Weekday ; St. Nicholas, Bishop 7:40 AM Morning Prayer / Laudes 8:00 AM +Dorothy Rogan by JJ & MaryAnn Brady 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass) 5:00 PM +Michael Whelan by Mary Jo O’Brien & Family Wednesday/Miercoles: December 7th Memorial of St. Ambrose, Doctor of the Church 7:40 AM Morning Prayer / Laudes 8:00 AM +Morgan O’Connor by Eileen McGrath & Friends VIGIL MASS 7:00 PM +Elizabeth Shellman by John & Mary Scanlon Thursday/Jueves: December 8th Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 7:40 AM Morning Prayer / Laudes 8:00 AM +Mary B. Moran by Joseph Renzo 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass) 12:00 PM +Kevin Grealish by Bridget & James Hassan LIVING ROSARY FOLLOWING 12:00PM MASS 7:00 PM Misa en Español +Ethel Bampton by Joan Kuhn Friday/Viernes: December 9th Advent Weekday; St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin 7:40 AM Morning Prayer / Laudes 8:00 AM +Karen Burkhart by The Weiland Family 5:00 PM +Edward Greene by Eileen O’Connor 5:30 PM Evening Prayer / Visperas Saturday/Sabado: December 10th Advent Weekday 8:00 AM +Morgan O’Connor by Eileen McGrath & Family 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass) 3:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 4:00 PM +Natalie Marcon by Fred Marcon 5:45 PM All Parishioners of St. Mark Parish, Living & +Deceased Sunday/Domingo: December 11th 8:00 AM +John Martin by His Wife, Joan 10:00 AM +Karen BuRkhart by the Weiland Family 12:00 PM +Miles Malone by John & Suzanne Malone 4:00 PM Misa en Español +Will Seton-Harris by His Mom

The Sanctuary Candle For the week of December 3rd-December 9th

Is In Memory of Neil Brosnan By His Family

The Altar Flowers For the week of December 3rd-December 9th

Are Donated By The St. Mark Council of Catholic Women

The Altar Bread & Wine For the week of December 3rd-December 9th

Are In Memory of Mary Gallagher By Pat & Kathleen Murphy

Dominick Ellis Cheyenne Prevatt

Kim Ellis Fr. Tom Flynn

Theresa O’Connor Todd Castor

Marie Harned Louis Guido

Danny Beecher David G

Barbara Ferguson Wendy Merandi

Jolanda Gora Tom Cappello

John Corveleyne Ileana

Karen Cliffi Edgard Barajas Barbara O’Shea

Marianne McNulty

Rosemarie Tancredi Lily Chapman

Josephine Iannetta Beatrice Conte

Dr. Mark Brown Virginia Richardson

Giovanna Franco Kerri Lempko Martin Klaiss

Theresa O’Connell Dante DePanicis

Alice Rivera Marylou McWilliams

Josephine & Dane Dina Luongo

Theresa Anne Zito Lee Sam Lountz Marie Mahr

Alfred Clougherty Edward Clougherty

Joyce Hull Christopher Longhitano

Christian Romero Millie & Virginia Santoro

Larry Tebescchi Dolores Taylor

Debbie Moldavan Christopher Josef

Tina Licini Mike Olivieri

Debbie Druzack Michael Emme

Michael D. John Cotellese

Diana Elias-Cureno Brea Duval Kelly Nigro Phil DiCicco

Judy Kay Prainito Roger Sloan

Friary Masses: +Antonio Capone by Connie

+Frederick Ducelus by Guerline Delva +Patricia Gettings by Karen Leckey

+George Crane by Ann O’Dwyer +Will Seton-Harris by his mom

If you would like to offer the altar flowers, bread & wine or the sanctuary candle for the week, please come to the

Parish Office to make arrangements. Each donation is $50

The Legion of Mary meets on Wednesday mornings after the 8:00AM Mass in the Chapel where we recite the Rosary and have a short meeting. The Legion offers an opportunity for both spiritual and active enrichment. We invite our auxiliary members to join us and always welcome new members.

Men of the Parish - If you are looking for a way to give back for all the blessings Our Lord has given you, please consider joining the Knights of Columbus. As a Catholic men’s organization, Knights do God’s work by raising money for Parish programs and reaching out to support the needs of the parish and community. From our wheelchair drive to our Christmas Card sale and so much more, the Knights make a difference in people’s lives here and all over the world. Please contact Grand Knight - Victor Coppola at 561-736-7812. Meetings are Every First Thursday of the Month at 7:00PM in the St. Francis Center.

Knights of Columbus Trinity Council No. 4839

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Caregivers, Christ and Chocolate

(A Support Group for Family Caregivers ) You are invited to be an integral part of this ministry which meets Wednesdays from 2:30PM -3:30PM in the St. Anthony Room. Contact Sister Mary Joan (561-735-3530) or Sally Moore (561-215-8732) to register or for further information.

Grief Support Group for those undergoing

the loss of a loved one. You are cordially invited to be a part of our Bereavement Support Group; an informal gathering to find Support, Peace & Fellowship.

Thursdays from 2:30PM - 3:30PM In The St. Anthony Room

For more information and to register, please call Sister Mary Joan (561-735-3530) or Sally Moore (561-215-8732)

Wednesdays

Thursdays

The St. Mark Council of Catholic Women meets on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM in the Parish Center Madonna Room. New members are always welcome. Please come and try us out! For more information, call Marge LaViola at 561-329-4667 or Robbin Holman 561-436-4251.

Trinity 4839 Columbiettes are now meeting at St. Mark’s in support of our brother Knights. We meet the First Thursday of the month at 6:30PM in

the Madonna Room. We are a charitable group of Women serving God, Church and Community. New Members are welcome. For further information call Brenda Faulkner 561-495-6127

Relaxation ~Prayer ~ Meditation

Come give it a try! Try light stretching or just sit and pray with us!

Renew your body & your soul! Men & Women of all exercise levels welcome!

Participants are encouraged to bring a floor mat and optional hand weights.

The classes are free but donations are accepted.

In the St. Clare Room Wednesday Evening 6:30pm - 7:30pm & Thursday Morning 8:30am - 9:30am

St. Mark Bible Study, Tuesday evenings from 7:00PM - 8:00PM in the St. Francis Center, St. Clare Room. All are welcome regardless of your familiarity with Scripture. We are on the study of the Book of Isaiah. We will utilize a Study Guide for a nominal fee or a free will offering.

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FYI: December 4, 2016 -2nd Sunday of Advent

Normally, at this time of year, many of us are preparing for the wonderful Christmas season. Some are shopping. Others are sending out greeting cards. Many of us are busy decorating for the holidays. There is a feeling of excitement and expectation in the air.

Yet for others, there is no shopping or sending out greeting cards or decorations because for some, they are too poor, elderly or sick to manage. I am very happy that so many parishioners take the time to help out those less fortunate. Among these parishioners are those involved with the CCW and the Back to Basics endeavor. The K of C and their endeavors to raise funding for wheelchairs and contributions to the poor through Habitat for Humanity. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Sr. Mary Joan and members of the Bereavement Ministry who bring Holy Communion to the sick, visit the homebound and provide holiday meals and communication. WONDERFUL!!!

There is still another way to help. I would like to suggest donations to the Diocesan Service Appeal. Every year, the Diocesan Service Appeal seeks out those in need. This need may be met through Catholic Charities. It may be met through the Office of Vocations, Hispanic Ministry, Youth Department and Faith Formation. Through Birthline/Lifeline, it serves women who are pregnant. It may aide in couples preparing for Marriage or may aide in others trying to rectify a marriage question through counseling or the work of the Diocesan Tribunal.

All of these ministries are vital to the welfare of the Diocese and the people of the Diocese. This past year, St. Mark’s Parish Goal was set at $160,000.00. To date, St. Mark’s Parishioners have contributed $108,824.08 to that goal. I wish to thank all who have contributed to this goal. Your generosity is truly appreciated. Our Parish has benefited very much through the Diocesan Service Appeal. As this FYI goes to press, we need to raise $51,175.92 to meet our goal.

This year instead of sending Uncle George another necktie, make a donation in his name to the Diocesan Service Appeal. Instead of sending your favorite priest another rosary, make a donation in his name to the Diocesan Service Appeal. (By the way, I haven’t finished the first one yet.) Instead of sending that fruitcake to your cousin Phyllis in Cincinnati, help those in need by your contribution to the Diocesan Service Appeal. Remember, a little help can go a long way. Remember we are called to be people of hope. We are called to proclaim the Kingdom is at hand. Let us do so with all the skill at our command. Brothers and sisters, while we have time, let us do good. Fr. Dan

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Generalmente, en esta época del año muchos nos preparamos para el tiempo maravilloso que es la Navidad. Algunos van de compras. Otros escriben tarjetas de Navidad. Muchos estamos decorando para las celebraciones. Nos sentimos entusiasmados y llenos de esperanza. Otros, sin embargo, no pueden comprar nada ni mandar tarjetas de felicitación ni decorar porque algunos son muy pobres, son muy mayores o están muy enfermos. Me alegra mucho que tantos de nuestros parroquianos se tomen el tiempo para ayudar a los desafortunados. Entre estos parroquianos están los miembros del grupo de mujeres católicas, CCW (por sus siglas en inglés) y el proyecto Back to Basics, los Caballeros de Colón y sus esfuerzos por recaudar fondos para donar sillas de ruedas y conseguir contribuciones a los pobres a través de Habitat for Humanity. Sería una injusticia no mencionar a la Hermana Mary Joan y los miembros del Ministerio de Duelo que llevan la Sagrada Comunión a los enfermos y les proveen comidas y saludos festivos. ¡MARAVILLOSO! Hay una manera más de ayudar. Quisiera pedirles que hagan donaciones a la Colecta para los Servicios Diocesanos. Todos los años la Colecta para los Servicios Diocesanos busca ayudar a los necesitados. Estas personas necesitadas pueden acudir a Caridades Católicas (Catholic Charities). O pueden acudir a la Oficina de Vocaciones, al Ministerio Hispano, al Ministerio de Jóvenes o de Formación en la Fe. Puede ayudar a mujeres embarazadas en Birthline/Lifeline. Puede ayudar a parejas en vía al matrimonio o puede ayudar a parejas que desean rectificar su estado matrimonial o necesitan consejería o apelar al Tribunal Diocesano. Todos estos ministerios prestan un servicio vital a la Diócesis y a los miembros de la diócesis. Este año se le pidió a San Marco recaudar $160,000.00. Hasta esta fecha los parroquianos de San Marco han contribuido $108,824.08. Quiero darle las gracias a todos los que han contribuido. Se aprecia mucho su generosidad. La Colecta para los Servicios Diocesanos ha ayudado mucho a nuestra parroquia. Al momento de llevar esto a la imprenta necesitamos recaudar $51,175.00 más para cumplir con nuestra meta. Este año en vez de enviarle una corbata al Tío Jorge, hagan una donación a la Colecta para los Servicios Diocesanos. En vez de enviarle un rosario a su sacerdote favorito, hagan una donación a la Colecta para los Servicios Diocesanos. (Yo no he terminado el primero todavía.) En vez de enviarle un pastel a su primo Felipe en Cincinnati, ayuden a los necesitados haciendo una contribución a la Colecta para los Servicios Diocesanos. Recuerden, poco a poco se llega a mucho. Recuerden que somos llamados a ser un pueblo lleno de esperanza. Somos llamado a proclamar el reino que está aquí con nosotros. Hagámoslo con todos los talentos que tengamos. Hermanos y hermanas, mientras tengamos tiempo, hagamos el bien – Padre Dan

St. Mark’s Men’s Retreat at Our Lady of Florida

Spiritual Center Friday January 20th to Sunday 22nd

Check-in time is from 5:00pm - 7:45pm on Friday

with a pick-up supper from 6:00pm until 7:30pm.

Retreat ends on Sunday after the 11:00am Mass.

Our Lady of Florida is a non-smoking facility. Please contact John Doherty 561-410-3041 or Vic Coppola at 561-352-5859 for further information. Registration forms for the retreat are available on the tables at the sides of the church and in the narthex. Car pools will be arranged for those needing transportation.

The St. Mark Council of Catholic Women will hold its annual Christmas Meeting / Party / Pot Luck Luncheon at 10:00 AM in the Madonna Room on Saturday, December 10. Members are asked to bring a dish to share, and are encouraged to bring a new gift for the Gift Exchange (suggested value $10.) Please call Marie Capasso (737-3272) for Pot Luck info. We wish all our members and their families, as well as all parishioners, a blessed Christmas!

COME JOIN FR. DAN AND THE COLUMBIETTES

DECEMBER 8TH AS WE HONOR OUR LADY WITH A LIVING ROSARY

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 12:00PM MASS ON THE

FEAST OF HER IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO DELIVER CHRISTMAS DINNERS to our homebound and their care-givers on Christmas Day. Deliveries will start about 12:00 PM and take no longer than a couple of hours. If able to assist in this rewarding outreach, please contact Sister Mary Joan at 561-735-3530 as soon as possible.

All who volunteer for Our Various Ministries are

invited Dec. 4th to the

12:00 NOON Mass

Ministry Re-commissioning

THIS SUNDAY

December 4th at the

12:00NOON Mass

Refreshments after Mass

Gifts will

be

given to all

Volunteers!

For the anonymous contributors who provided 75 delicious Thanksgiving Dinners (prepared at Scully’s Restaurant) for many of our homebound and their caregivers...and for the sixteen volunteers who delivered those meals on Thanksgiving Day: Vic & Caryl Coppola, Eva Fabo, Charles Harrington, Sean & Kathy Kelly, Daniel Marchante, Colleen McLaughlin, Bob & Pat Nemes, John & Mary Scanlon, Matt & Magda Shramko, Bill & Resti Stio, Bruce Portmore and Phyllis Trainor.

For our “Keeping In Touch” ministers: Phylis Hefferman, Carolyn Donohue, and Louise O’Keefe who folded and addressed the Thanksgiving cards created by the Pastoral Office. They will do the same for the purchased Christmas cards being sent to the homebound, as well as to those in twelve residences and Bethesda Hospital.

For our “Arts and Crafts” members who have been creating wonderful gifts to be used all year around. And for the “Delivery” ministers who deliver our gifts on the birthdays and holidays.

For our “Celebrations” minister, Anne Smith, who sends our created personalized birthday cards to the homebound/those in our residences and embellishes with her grandchildren the wrappings/bags for the birthday gifts.

For our 41 Core Bereavement Ministers and the dozens involved in the various facets of Bereavement Ministry.

For our sixteen “Prayer Shawl” ministers who have created hundreds of prayer shawls for those undergoing challenging times.

For our Extraordinary Ministers to the Homebound/those in our residences/hospital and/or Altar Ministers. These ministers are now among the 100+ of our “Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist”.

God has blessed our Pastoral Ministries this year God has blessed our Pastoral Ministries this year by allowing us to flourish with so many parishioners by allowing us to flourish with so many parishioners

who are responding to the needs of our parish.who are responding to the needs of our parish. We thank you and bless you!We thank you and bless you!

Christmas Pageant Sunday, December 18th

7:00PM - In the Church

Gifts Due Gifts Due THIS Week in the THIS Week in the

Parish Center!!Parish Center!! Please have your new gifts wrapped,

tagged and ready to go!! These children are dependent

on your gift for a happy Christmas!

Calling all Young Adults!Calling all Young Adults!

Cookbooks with all of your Favorite Recipes, submitted

by our own Parishioners, will be available over the

next few weeks!

What a Great What a Great Christmas Present!!Christmas Present!!

$15 $15 Checks made payable to Checks made payable to

The Knights of Columbus.The Knights of Columbus.

FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH THE PURCHASE OF A COOKBOOK!THE PURCHASE OF A COOKBOOK!THE PURCHASE OF A COOKBOOK!

For Sale in the Parish Office

during normal business hours and in the Narthex on the weekends of December 10 & 11 and 17 & 18.