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.”

1011 Eastwood Road Wilmington, NC 28403 Tel: (910) 392-0720 Fax: (910) 392-6777 www.stmarkcc.net

Daily Mass Schedule Monday—Friday: 8:30 am Church & Live Stream—English

10 am Church & Live Stream Spanish (Mon—Thurs Only—Not On Fridays)

Sunday Mass Schedule: 8:30am Church Mass English (By Signup Genius—Pre-Registration Required) 11:30am Church Mass Spanish (By Signup Genius—Pre-Registration Required)

Confession: Saturday 3:30—4:30 pm (By Signup Genius—Pre-Registration Required)

St. Mark Chapel Will Be Open For Personal Prayer :

Monday—Thursday 12 noon—4 pm

Adoration: Friday 9am—4pm (By Signup Genius—Pre-Registration Required)

Parish Offices Remain Closed—Staff Available By Phone & Email

Directory of Parish Staff 

Pastor — Fr. Gregory Spencer (910) 392-0720 Vicar — Fr. Cesar Torres Martinez (910) 392-0720 Deacon Tyler Sparrow (910) 398-6507 deacon@stmarkcc.net Pastoral Council, Chair — Bob Shields pastoralcouncil@stmarkcc.net Finance Council, Chair — Ed Sordellini financecouncil@stmarkcc.net St. Mark Catholic School, Principal — T. Burton (910) 452-2800 tburton@smcsnc.org School Admissions — Lisa Erling (910) 398-6532 lerling@smcsnc.org Church Office Staff: Campus Business Manager —Denise Leuci (910) 398-6526 businessmanager@stmarkcc.net Pastoral Secretary — Mary Byrne (910) 398-6509 pastoral@stmarkcc.net Parish Office Coordinator — Dawn Wood (910) 398-6508 office@stmarkcc.net Youth Ministry — Melissa Quaranto (910) 398-6510 youth@stmarkcc.net Children’s Faith Formation — Anne Doyle (910) 398-6511 children@stmarkcc.net Music & Liturgy—Angela Daughtry (910) 398-6514 music@stmarkcc.net Campus Accountant & HR—Frank DeMonte (910)398-6512 accounting@stmarkcc.net Realm Project Manager—Mike Krawczyk (910)398-6517 RealmPM@stmarkcc.net 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 pastoral@stmarkcc.net First Holy Communion — Anne Doyle (910) 398-6511 children@stmarkcc.net Confirmation — Melissa Quaranto (910) 398-6510 youth@stmarkcc.net For Sacramental Emergencies/ Anointing of the Sick Call—Leave A Message: (910)399-1591 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

Monday, 6/15 8:30 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in English 10 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in Spanish Tuesday, 6/16 8:30 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in English 10 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in Spanish Wednesday 6/17 8:30 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in English 10 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in Spanish Thursday 6/18 8:30 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in English 10 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in Spanish Friday 6/19 8:30 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in English Saturday 6/20 3:30pm—Confession, Must Sign Up In Advance Sunday 6/21 10:30 AM—Live Stream Mass in English 12 Noon—Live Stream Mass in Spanish Sunday Mass Require Signup Genius & You

Must Be On Time—Doors Will Be Locked When Mass Begins

Out of Respect To Our Parishioners Privacy And In Compliance with HIPAA Laws, Anointing Requests and Bulletin Prayer List Requests Must Come From THE INDIVIDUAL OR A FAMILY MEMBER ONLY.

For Anointing of the Sick please call Mary at 910-398-6509 during business hours. After Hours Call The Emergency Phone Number 910-399-1591. LEAVE A MESSAGE. Messages Are Checked Regularly.

For Bulletin Prayer List Requests call Dawn at 910-398-6508 or email bulletin@stmarkcc.net. Names will remain on the prayer list for one month unless otherwise requested.

Calendar of Events

A Message from Our Pastor Fr. Gregory Spencer

Today is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, sometimes refer red to as Corpus Christi Sunday, taken from the Latin “Corpus Christi” which means Body of Christ (I like the newer name after Vatican II because it reflects more completely the fullness of Jesus in both his body and blood). This Sunday, we celebrate the second solemnity during this period of Ordinary Time in the liturgical calendar (last week, it was Holy Trinity).

Today’s Gospel is taken from the Gospel according to John. The reading is part of the Bread of Life discourse between Jesus and a crowd who witnessed the miracle of Jesus’ multiplication of the loaves and fishes. In John’s Gospel, miracles such as this are identified as “signs” through which people come to believe that Jesus is the Son of God. These signs are followed by a dialogue, or discourse that interprets and explains the miracle. In John’s Gospel, Jesus’ multiplication of the loaves is said to have occurred near Passover, thus linking it to the Exodus story and God’s saving action toward the Israelites.

Having seen Jesus multiply the loaves and fishes, the crowd pursues him, perhaps seeking more food but also looking for another sign. Jesus tells the crowd that he is the bread of life. The crowd also has trouble understanding how Jesus could give them his flesh to eat. Jesus tells them that when they eat his flesh and drink his blood, they will remain forever connected to him. These are difficult words to hear, but they are important because they seek to show us our intimate connection with Jesus.

This mystery is at the heart of our Eucharistic theology. In the elements of bread and wine, Jesus’ Body and Blood are truly present (called Real Presence). When we share in the Body and Blood of Christ, Jesus himself comes to dwell within us. This communion with the Lord makes us one body, brings us eternal life, and sends us forth to be Christ’s Body in the world.

Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam, Fr. Greg

THE FOLLOWING PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES ARE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED UNITL FURTHER NOTICE Parish Rosary Join our Medjugorje Pilgrims in promoting the first of Mary’s Five Stone Message: Prayer. All are invited as participants or leaders.

Perpetual Novena 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 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 music@stmarkcc.net

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.

June Is the Month of the Sacred Heart

June Devotion O Heart of love, I put all my trust in Thee; for I fear all things from my own weakness, but I hope for all things from Thy goodness.

June Prayer Almighty and everlasting God, look upon the Heart of Thy well-beloved Son and upon the acts of praise and satisfaction which He renders unto Thee in the name of sinners; and do Thou, in Thy great goodness, grant pardon to them who seek Thy mercy, in the name of the same Thy Son, Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with Thee, world without end. Amen

June 10, 2020 -COVID UPDATE LETTER

Dearest Parishioners, I pray I find you all healthy and in good spirits. I have good news for all of you today! We will be having indoor Mass in our beloved Church (the outdoor Mass will no longer take place due to the heat of the summer). As with anything these days, there are protocols to which we must all adhere for the safety of all parishioners and priests. We know the desire to return to our parish, participate in the liturgy, and receive the Eucharist is incredibly strong, but we ask that everyone approach this time with a patient, loving and charitable mindset. While these protocols and guidelines are subject to change as we learn and adapt, please CAREFULLY read the following things everyone should be prepared for:

The general dispensation from the Sunday obligation from our Bishop Luis Rafael will remain in effect. Please NOTE: you are NOT obligated to attend Sunday Mass (but you can still participate in the LiveStreaming of the Mass or attend one of the daily Masses). 

Attendance will be limited to approx. 200 individuals for those who sign up in advance. 

Please arrive before Mass time. Once Mass begins, the doors will be shut and no one will be permitted to enter, even with signing up. 

Social distancing, mask wearing, and personal sanitizer will be required. 

Temporary liturgical changes will be in place (see below under Temporary liturgical changes #4).  Please understand there is a health risk for anyone who attends a public liturgy during this time.  With the understanding that these dates could change in the future as we re-evaluate and gather new information, our present steps for reopening are as follows with tentative scheduling:

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will begin this Friday, immediately following the livestream 8:30 Mass. Must use sign-up genius to register selected times. Adoration is from 9AM until 4 pm. Personal Prayer in the Chapel will continue Monday - Thursday, Noon - 4pm (no sign up needed) 3:30—4:30 pm Saturday Confessions will continue outside of the Parish Hall. Must use the sign-up genius to select a time. 5PM Saturday Mass Indoors at St. Mark will be celebrated by the newly-ordained Fr. Matthew Nwafor on June 13th, limited to 200 individuals. Must use the signup genius if you wish to attend. (This Mass will be Livestreamed Saturday only so that those who cannot attend, can watch). 6:30PM Saturday Mass Outdoors at Christ the King Church will begin soon, date to be posted, limited to 50 people. Fr. Cesar will be the celebrant. (no sign up is needed). If it rains, it will be moved indoors. 8:30AM Sunday Mass Indoors at St. Mark will begin this weekend with our traditional Graduating Seniors Mass. Must use the signup genius if you wish to attend, limited to 200 individuals. 11:30AM Sunday Spanish Indoors Mass at St. Mark will begin this weekend. Must use the signup genius, limited to 200 individuals. 8:30AM Daily Mass at St. Mark will resume Monday –Friday beginning on Monday, June 15th (no sign up needed)

10AM Daily Spanish Mass at St. Mark will resume Monday-Thursday beginning on Monday, June 15th. Please NOTE: no longer at 9:30AM but 10AM for Spanish Mass. (No sign up is needed). There will be no Spanish Mass on Fridays due to Adoration in the chapel. All Sunday Masses and Daily Masses will be LiveStreamed for those unable to attend.

All signups are sent through Realm - you must be a registered parishioner to receive these. All updates and schedules will be published on the St. Mark website There will no doubt be challenges and frustrations. Your household might not be able to attend liturgy the first few weeks it resumes. We might have a sign-up blunder and things will not go according to plan. But we believe following these protocols and guidelines is a reasonable sacrifice for the dignity of every human life and respect of the liturgy. For the interest of the common good, and ultimately to best serve our own community, we do not want to contribute to a rebound effect.

Protocols and Guidelines for the Celebration of Liturgies at St. Mark Catholic Church

1. A general dispensation from the Sunday obligation will remain in effect

As stated by Bishop Luis Rafael, all the faithful continue to be dispensed from their Sunday   obligation. While this dispensation is applicable to all, the elderly, those sick, those with pre- existing health conditions, or other vulnerable people should especially continue to stay at home. 

Charity and understanding are asked of all the faithful as parishes begin to reopen liturgies. Some parishes may not be able to offer the same opportunities as a neighboring parish due to size, space limitations, or other circumstances. Please use common sense and do not put your health and others at risk. 

2. Attendance will be limited

To meet safety standards and guidelines, we have limited our capacity to 200 people per liturgy. 

You must register with Signup Genius. A link will be emailed a few days before each event. 

Each week a new link will be emailed for that weekend’s liturgies. Parishioners can sign up for a liturgy while seating is available. You will be given an arrival time to prevent congestion at the entrance. 

Because of our limitations, only those Signed up will be permitted. Attendance will be taken. 

No one should expect to be able to attend liturgy with regularity during this time. 

Once Mass begins, the doors will be shut and no one will be permitted to enter, even if showing up late and have signed-up. 

3. Social distancing, mask wearing, and personal sanitizer will be required

Masks for anyone 2-years and older and personal sanitizer are required. 

Only the front doors of the Church will be used for entering and exiting, and the doors will be locked for entry when the liturgies begin. 

No one is permitted to gather in the Gathering Space before, during, or after the liturgy. 

Rows of chairs have been moved and taped off, and seating will be facilitated by Ushers, You will not be permitted to choose your seat. Due to limited space and social distancing, no one should expect to sit in their usual seat.

4. Temporary liturgical changes will be in place

Any variation from normal liturgical practice will be temporary. 

Offertory baskets for the first and any second collections will be placed in front of the altar. You will be invited to place your envelopes in them when you come forward for Communion. There is one basket per aisle, which means both regular and special collections go in one basket. Please make sure your envelopes are marked for which otherwise it will be assigned to general parish funds. 

Ushers will seat you – you may not enter the sanctuary without being escorted by an usher  Worship aids will be available on St. Mark website. 

A head nod, bow, or similar non-contact gestures will be used at the Sign of Peace for individuals not in the same household. 

Ushers will facilitate social distancing between individuals not in the same household for the   Communion Processional. We will use a single file line to come forward. 

Distribution of the Precious Blood has been suspended during this time. 

Sanitize your hands with your personal sanitizer before receiving the Eucharist. 

Reception of Communion in the hand is encouraged. 

Those distributing and receiving the Eucharist are not permitted to wear gloves. Eucharist will not be distributed to anyone wearing gloves. 

Remove your mask only when consuming the host, and promptly replace it and finally re-sanitize your hands immediately after touching your mask. 

Ushers will facilitate dismissal from the liturgy by rows to avoid congestion. 

5. There will be a risk for anyone who attends a public liturgy or devotion.

Anyone who enters a public space should recognize there is a risk of contracting the corona   virus. Improved cleaning will occur at our church, but no one should expect that they will be any   safer from germs or viruses than other public spaces. 

Doors will be propped open upon leaving so no one touches door-handles.  Restrooms are located next to the choir area and will be limited by social distancing. Please use only in emergencies. Please make sure you go before coming to Church, keeping usage to a minimum. 

Regular cleaning and sanitizing will take place between all liturgies. 

6. Office Hours- The Parish Offices will remain closed to the public until further notice. The staff will be in the office from 9AM -4PM, Monday -Friday. You can make an appointment if

needed by calling or emailing the parish office. If you are scheduled for an appointment, you will need to wear a mask and will be assigned a place

to meet. Upon arrival for an appointment, someone will greet you at the door by the Parish Hall to let you in.

Office areas will be closed off during all Mass times. (No one will be permitted to wander through the hallways to the office areas, meeting rooms and classrooms).

If we all work together, we can ease back into this and continue to incrementally add more people and options. However, if we look for ways to get around the regulations, we will likely create situations that force us to take steps back. Let us remain prudent, and get through this unique time in our history with each other. Thank you for taking the time to read this and we appreciate your cooperation. May God keep us all safe and loving. Pax Christi,

Fr. Gregory Spencer, Pastor

Thank You To Our Fabulous Sponsors! We Have Already Helped Multiple Families!

Hello Families! Junior Youth Ministry (JYM) Parents & Youth:

Come join us Wednesday, June 17th for a Zoom to meet Deacon Tyler Sparrow at 7:00pm who will be with us this summer! We will play games and there will be a pizza prize for one lucky winner! Join our Zoom Meeting with Meeting ID: 950 5519 2778 and Password: Pizza! Senior Youth Ministry (SYM) Parents & Youth:

Congratulations to all our graduating seniors this year! We are praying for you and you always have a home at St. Mark’s! We will be honoring our seniors at Mass 8:30 am June 14th. Email Kelly at junioryouth@stmarkcc.net for more information. Come join us Wednesday, June 17th for a Zoom to meet Deacon Tyler Sparrow at 7:00pm who will be with us this summer! We will play games and there will be a pizza prize for one lucky winner! Join our Zoom Meeting with Meeting ID: 950 5519 2778 and Password: Pizza!

As we continue our Global Life Night series this Sunday, and we hope you can once again join our global community at 5:00 p.m. EST! This Life Night series, Downside Up, will continue throughout June. This week’s night is called Day Before Tomorrow. Link to all the videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeYPzNQ7pEh--FXFH3IpwtNjSjcw4_1fE

Be sure to mark your calendar for the following Global Life Nights: 6/14: Day Before Tomorrow 6/21: Hurry Up and Wait Be safe and well, Kelly Thomas Assistant Youth Minister junioryouth@stmarkcc.net

Melissa Quaranto Director of Young Adult and Youth Ministry Phone (910)398-6510 Email: yam@stmarkcc.net or youth@stmarkcc.net

YOUNG ADULT & YOUTH MINISTRY

Please Pray For Our Diocese Of Raleigh Seminarians:

John de Guzman, John Lewis, Ross Williams, and Adam Galetti (pictured here with Fr. Greg and Deacon Tyler) as they head to their summer assignments. May God bless them as they continue on their journey to priesthood!

12th Sunday in Ordinary Time The Reassurance of Faith Matthew 10: 26-33 Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. (Matthew 10:28) Living the World: In today’s Gospel, we hear Jesus telling the Apostles to live in God’s love. We have to remember to place our trust in God. Have you ever heard the saying, “the family that prays together, stays together?” Well, this is a great week to bring prayer to your home as a family (if you haven’t already). Our children WATCH everything we do! If they see Mom and Dad, praying for a sick friend or relative, praying for a tough decision, praying in thanksgiving for the many blessings they have, etc., the children will notice that. And include your children in the prayer experience! If there is something your child is struggling with, encourage them to pray to God, ask Him for guidance and protection. Teach your child to trust in God’s care! Make gathering around your prayer space a daily occurrence in your family’s lives! Questions of the Week: Child: What could you do to encourage someone who is feeling hurt? Adult: When has your faith in Jesus been most seriously tested?

Fun Facts for Catholic Kids: Did you ever realize that the Bible is a family album? When you look at YOUR family pictures, your parents can tell you what it was like “way back when” you were a baby – and maybe even when y our parents and grandparents were babies! Well, “way back when” Jesus was born, there were no cameras, but the Bible has stories that are like “word pictures” that tell you what it was like when the family of the Church began! Aren’t you

glad you belong to TWO families --- your own and God’s? Take some time to look through and read some of the Bible stories to get to know God’s family better and your place in it!

I have been encouraging our families to participate in different activities during the month of June devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Here is a picture Luke’s mom sent in of his hearts with prayer intentions on them in his Sacred Heart of Jesus prayer space.

Anne Doyle Director of Children’s Faith Formation Phone (910)398-6511 Email: children@stmarkcc.net

CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION

Sharing Tree Branches are on the Move to Help! The Sharing Tree Ministry was on the move last Thursday delivering your wonderful donations to families in need throughout Pender County and beyond. Here is just a glimpse at the charitable curbside service of our “Hearts and Hands” Ministry.

The Sharing Tree Banner will be flying on June 22nd as a reminder that the truck will be at St. Mark’s Catholic Church on Saturday, June 27th from noon until 2:00PM and Sunday, June 28th from 7:00AM until 2:00PM. The items being collected in June are: � New, Unused, reusable grocery bags � Toilet Paper � Shampoo & Conditioner � Deodorant � Body Lotion � Mouthwash � Toothbrush & toothpaste Thank you so much for your kindness and support. God bless you! If you want additional information, please feel free to contact Sabina Newman at Sabina@thesharingtree.net

Every Thursday at 8:00 PM EST the Rosary Warriors pray with Christ! Join over a hundred rosary warriors “VIRTUALLY” every week to pray the rosary together for our Church, the Nation, and all of Christ’s Children during this Coronavirus Pandemic. We will continue to pray together every Thursday until all of our Churches are reopened... From the East coast to the West coast... You are invited to be a part of this virtual, dynamic rosary. Dial: 712-775-7031 Access Code: 693689 If the line is busy: TEXT the word HELP on your cell phone to: 712-775-7031 and you will be re-routed. All callers can dial in as early as 7:30 PM EST to join and avoid a busy signal. If you only are able to dial via a landline, please call before 7:45 PM EST.

Pray for our Sick Lord our God, you give us strength and support

**Updated Mass Intentions For Saturday June 13th & Sunday June 14th As The Mass Schedule

Has Changed

Sat 5:00 PM Elaine Tedesco (Healing) 6:00 PM (CTK) Sun 8:30 AM † Judy Perry 11:30 AM † John Lewis

Intention for Martha Gregory Moved From Friday 6/12 to Monday 6/15—10am Mass

Mass Intentions June 15 — June 21

Mon 8:30 AM † Elbert Ross Thomas 10:00 AM † Martha Gregory Tue 8:30 AM † Frances Baker 10:00 AM † Jacquelin Preston Wed 8:30 AM † Araceli Cabeiro McShane 10:00 AM † Gabino Aguilar Vallalon Thurs 8:30 AM Elaine Tedesco (Healing) 10:00 AM † Joseph Poissant Fri 8:30 AM † Lisa Champigny Sat 5:00 PM † Byna Jaffe 6:00 PM (CTK) Sun 8:30 AM † John Kane 11:30 AM † Adelaid Capriotti Amidio

Names will remain on the list for a month. Please email bulletin@stmarkcc.net with requests.

Daniel Agnelli

Steven Agnelli

Andrea Baker

Marie Basciano

Toni Bellingrath

Julie Boardman

Michelle Boggiano

Jo Ann Branson

Lloyd Calkins

Teresa Carney

Patricia Carroll

Abby Coderre

Michael Doyle

James (Jim) Fagan

Hank Feith

Norine Ferko

Trish Fletcher

Greg Foppe

Amanda Grimm

Stephen Grimm

Eduardo Gonzalez

Mary Harrington

Monica Henderson

Florence (Flo) Hough

KellyAnn Hough Holz

Mary Ellen Humphrey

Warren Johnson

Sharon Kane

Francis Keenan

Betsy King

Hazel Lanier

Cheryl Marek

Grace McQuillan

Bob Milstead

Steve Mitchell

Max Morin

George Pietraszko

Omaira Reid

Val & Don Roberts

Patricia Ryaczewski

Bernadette Secondo

Maryann Skrapits

Henry Smith

Lenny Szlarski

Elaine Tedesco

Bob Thomas

Annelies Todd

Magdi & Jim Turner

Felice Van Eron

Geraldine Vasquez

Mary Fran Watson

Madelyne (Lyne) Welch

Joseph Wells

Linda Williams

We offer a special prayer for those suffering from this Pandemic, whether

from illness or financially. We pray for those working to care for our sick, medical staff, custodial staff,

support staff. We pray for those who are keeping our

grocery stores clean and stocked. May God Bless You.

SPECIAL & SECOND COLLECTIONS

The Second Collection

On June 14th is for Capital Improvements &

June 21st is for the Priest Retirement Fund.

Your contributions are appreciated.

Flowers and Sanctuary Candles are provided by The St. Mark Parish.

We pray for our deceased. May all who have died, rest in peace.

Offertory For Sunday June 7, 2020

Envelopes & Cash $15,337 Online Giving $ 7,059 Auto Draft $ 9,894 Total $32,290

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