St. Mark Catholic Church (Parroquia de San Marcos)
643 St. Mark Place, Boynton Beach FL 33435 Tel. (561) 734 - 9330 Fax. (561) 735 - 3463
www.stmarkboynton.com
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Liturgy Schedule Saturday/Sabado: December 21st Advent Weekday JD 8:00 AM +Norman Lolatte by Ileana Lolatte 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass) DF 3:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT RF 4:00 PM ++Mary & James Niccolai by Ed, Sandra, & Paul DF 5:45 PM ++Tom & Christine Langan Sunday/Domingo: December 22nd RF 8:00 AM +Beverly Winter by Deanna Martin JD 10:00 AM ++Winifred & Thomas Burns, Jr. by Evelyn Burns DF 12:00 PM ++Deceased Members of the Quinones Family by Maria Quinones AH 4:00 PM Misa en Español All Parishioners of St. Mark Parish, Living & ++Deceased
Monday/Lunes: December 23rd Advent Weekday 7:40 AM Morning Prayer / Laudes RF 8:00 AM +Gerald Savitsky by Ann & Lee Nussbaum JD 5:00 PM +Clara Ihle by Maureen Fulop 5:30 PM Evening Prayer / Visperas Tuesday/Martes: December 24th Advent Weekday 7:40 AM Morning Prayer / Laudes DF 8:00 AM +Una Meehan by Ann O’Dwyer 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass) VIGIL OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD JD 4:00 PM +Bob Scarane by His Wife Cathy RF 5:45 PM +Elaine Kreckovsky by Her Daughter Melanie & Son Andrew AH 7:30 PM Misa en Español ++Pietro & Nicolina Montagano by Debra Millspaugh & Family DF 10:00 PM All Parishioners, Living & ++Deceased Wed./Miercoles: December 25th The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) RF 8:00 AM +Neil Brosnan by Peg Brosnan JD 10:00 AM +Nat Scalabrino by His Wife Francine DF 12:00 PM +Walter Princisvalle by His Wife Thursday/Jueves: December 26th Feast of St. Stephen, The First Martyr DF 9:00 AM +Sean Pierrard by Jim & Sheila Kelly Friday/Viernes: December 27th Feast of St. John, Apostle, Evangelist RF 9:00 AM +Juan Perales by Mary Ann Shortley Saturday/Sabado: December 28th Feast of the Holy Innocents, Martyrs RF 8:00 AM +Una Meehan by Rose McGrath 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass) JD 3:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH DF 4:00 PM +Cheryl Dinger by Ed, Stefani, & Erika JD 5:45 PM +Antoinette Hart by Marge Hagan Sunday/Domingo: December 29th DF 8:00 AM +Fr. Terence Pescatore, OFM Conv. by Jim & Connie Vecchione RF 10:00 AM ++Deceased Members of the Hart & Intravartolo Families by the Hart Family DF 12:00 PM +Craig Handwerker by Mom & Dad JD 4:00 PM Misa en Español All Parishioners of St. Mark Parish, Living & ++Deceased
The Altar Bread & Wine For the week of December 21st- December 27th
Are In Memory of The Smith, Moya, & Notaro Families by Eileen Notaro
The Altar Flowers For the week of December 21st - December 27th
Are Donated by St. Mark Council of Catholic Women
Woody Gasperin John Mariani Paula Benton Gina Sue Judy Pyle Mary Ellen Krupa Anthony Prainito Sr. P. Prainito Marie Gilles Mary Ann Isaacs Helen Joe LaViola Ray Vega Mary Rose Scalzo Richard Holder David G Danny Beecher Julie Gillis Jan Beecher Mastrofilippo Family Tenesha & Bruce Joan Kilcoyne Sharette Persad Patricia Lynch Cathiana Vadalabene Delores Capp Ethan Gill Steve Parkman Judy Kay Prainito
Lulu Prainito Susan Banta Danny M John Hinchey Josephine Sanfpillo Rich McMechen John DiBattista Patrick Albano Dalia Kutersmith Jim Vecchione The Kovach Family Ron Philips Joe Rodriguez Lillian Frosch Gerry Murphy Chrissy Miller Dawn Buehler Donna Giraud Ileana Lollate Katherine Davies Stephen Kern Hannah Noto Carolyn Kubetz Matthew Prainito, Sr. Katherine Bond Janet Waller-Woudenberg Carolyn Donohue Andrew Kestler Harriett Silverstein
Friary Masses In thanksgiving for prayers answered
by Carmen and Charlie Jones.
Recent Deaths Our condolences are extended to the families of
those who recently passed away. May the Lord bless them and keep them. May he turn his face toward them and give them peace.
The Sanctuary Candle
For the week of December 21st - December 27th Is For All Our Special Intentions
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women serving our country - Especially: Corporal John P. Tarman, US Marine Corp.; Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeremy C. Tavares, US Navy; Petty Officer 3rd Class David A. Cuadra, US Navy; SSG. Jephte Guillaume (Staff Sargent Army), Brian Blickle, U.S. Air Force; Lance Cpl. Justin R. Kania, USMC; Daniel Malloy USMAC; Sgt. Trey Castor, US Army; Specialist Joshua Joseph Franklin, US Army; Pvt. 1st Lt. Timothy R. Fitzgerald US Navy; Master at Arms Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Gibb US Navy; Lt. Geoffrey Davis; Sgt. Jason N. Brown, U.S. Army; EMFR Michael D. Katte ENG/EE US Navy; Lt. Kenneth Doyle, USN; Staff Sgt. Michael Marshall, USAF; AW/SW James Paino; Major 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 and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Douglas R. Sanders. Please let us know when we can offer a prayer of Thanksgiving for a safe return of your loved one.
When we need prayers we usually reach out to the people we know people in our own community.
The Prayer Warriors Ministry in our parish is a way to reach out to a larger community of people who pray daily for all of us. To contact “The Prayer Warriors” all you have to do is send an email to the email address below. Only first names are used and your email is kept private. The answer to your prayers may very well be the St. Mark Prayer Warriors who are committed to praying for all those who ask for prayers. Barbara Schenk [email protected]
"She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means "God is with us." When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home." (From today's Gospel)
Challenge Ques on: Mary was very much, a woman in a crisis pregnancy. How does Joseph's fidelity to Mary serve as a model for compassion to women in crisis pregnancies today? What public policies could I support, that would enable women to choose life?
Basic Catholicism with Fr. Dan will not meet Wed. Dec. 25, 2019 or Wed. Jan. 1, 2020. Classes will resume Wed. Jan. 8, 2020.
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Leave a Legacy to
St. Mark Parish Gather information about your assets, including retirement funds, bank accounts and real property.
• Choose the type of bequest you’d like to make. A.) Unrestricted bequest – This is a donation to be used for St. Mark Parish general funds. This donation would be used where most needed. B.) Restricted bequest – This donation specifies how the money is to be used. (This could be restricted to go into an endowment, a specific use, or renovation fund.)
• A bequest can be made in a number of ways: A.) Specific dollar amount B.) Specific assets such as securities, real estate or tangible property.
• Retirement account assets consisting of any benefits remaining in your retirement plan.
• A residuary bequest – St. Mark Parish receives all or a percentage of your estate after all other obligations are met.
• An existing will or trust can be easily amended to include a gift to St. Mark Parish without rewriting the entire document, called a codicil, which adds a new bequest while reaffirming the terms of your will. Your attorney can prepare an amendment to a revocable trust to add St. Mark Parish.
• Meet with your estate planning attorney. An attorney can best advise you.
• All bequests to St. Mark Parish are fully deductible for estate tax purposes.
Spiritual Giving!
Reminder: For Checks in the
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INK ONLY! Thank You!!
During Advent we prepare our minds and hearts for the real meaning of Christmas, the birth of our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ.
As we reflect on the upcoming Christmas season, it is likely that we will be busy with parties and family gatherings. Perhaps even a trip out of town to visit friends. With all of those joyous celebrations, we might miss Mass. That’s where eGiving with Faith Direct can help simplify your life. By supporting St. Mark, both you and our parish can save some time and peace of mind this holiday season. Signing up is easy! Visit faith.direct/FL738.
Already using Faith Direct? Log in to add your Christmas or End-of-Year contributions to your account, or text a dollar amount to (Text-to-Give Phone Number) to make a one-time gift today! Thank you for your continued support of our parish family. God Bless You, Fr. Dan
There is Only One Collection This
Weekend.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
If you have not received your
church envelopes,
please call or see
Janet in the Parish Office.
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Caregivers & Bereavement Support Groups
Many caregivers and bereaved have difficulty committing to a specific day and time for a weekly group meeting. Therefore,
until further notice, there will not be a set meeting at St. Mark Parish. Instead, Sally will be available to meet individually or with a small group when it is convenient for you. You choose the place, day and time. Remember, Sally is only a phone call away for support, assistance and encouragement. Sally Moore 561-215-8732
Knights of Columbus-Trinity Council #4839 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. Meetings are every First Thursday of the Month at 7:00PM in the St. Francis Center. For more information, please contact: Grand Knight: Tom McLaughlin Tel. (860) 384-0153
ADVANCED BIBLE STUDY The Advanced Bible Study, led by Dr. Emilio G. Chavez, meets every Thursday in the Madonna Room from 6:00-7:30pm (unless otherwise announced). We will continue our study of Mark’s Gospel which is still in its early stage, as we often discuss other relevant topics of interest as suggested by those in attendance. ALL ARE WELCOME!! REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR BIBLE!! Any questions, contact Dr. Emilio G. Chavez Email: [email protected]
St. Mark’s Council of Catholic Women meets the second Saturday of each month from September to May.
Membership is open to all women of the parish, and new members are always welcome.
For more information call: Robbin Holman at 561-436-4251 or Marge LaViola at 561-329-4667.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Do you enjoy knitting or crocheting? If so, this ministry can use your talents. We make all kinds of items, from shawls and fingerless gloves for shut ins and nursing home residents to baby items for Birthline. All the materials, yarn and needles, are
donated so all we need are your hands. Another way to help us is to donate yarn or needles. As the projects are completed each one is prayed over by the group. Please join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from Sept 2019 until April 2020 in the St. Clare room behind the church. You will be doing something useful and you will meet some nice ladies. Contact: Madelline Hanney at (561) 736-8358
A post-abortive / miscarriage
support and healing program from Catholic Charities.
For women, men and couples. “You are not alone.”
For further information, questions, or concerns please contact
the confidential line: 561-360-3325.
THE LEGION OF MARY Meets on Monday 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.
BIBLE STUDY ATST. MARK’S PARISH EVERY TUESDAY FROM 7 PM to 8 PM
in the St. Clare Room, St. Francis Center. There will be a $10.00 good faith offering for study materials if your means allow. Any questions please call Vic or Caryl Coppola Tel. 561 736 7812.
In 2019/2020 we will study the Books of Wisdom “Wisdom” is a convenient umbrella term to designate the Books of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes (Qoheleth), Wisdom, and Sirach (Ecclesiasticus). Two other books are often associated with them: Psalms (a collection of mostly devotional lyrics) and the Song of Songs (a collection of love poems.)
Birthline/Lifeline Hotline: (561) 278-0880 The Birthline/Lifeline Pregnancy Care
Program promotes the sanctity of life and offers pregnancy care services at its pregnancy care center locations. Services are offered free of charge to all clients who meet basic criteria. At the pregnancy care centers, women coping with an unplanned preg-nancy can access compassionate counseling regarding adoption, alter-natives to pregnancy terminations and more. When a client who is abortion-minded sees her baby with an ultrasound, she has a change of heart and chooses life!
Vocation Chalice Ministry The Vocation Chalice Ministry here at St. Mark is running smoothly.
Many of you have volunteered to take the chalice into your homes for one week to pray for vocations. We appreciate the commitment of so
many and ask that all parishioners of St. Mark include prayers for vocations in their daily prayers.
Contact me at: [email protected] God bless you. Joe Schenk
December 22, 2019-December 28, 2019: John and Marie Cash
December 29, 2019-January 4, 2020: Bill Freeman January 5, 2020-January 11, 2020: Bob and Liz Gill
January 12, 2020-January 18, 2020: John and Suzanne Malone
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Min is ter io : E l L lamado A Serv i r !
GRUPO SAGRADA FAMILIA Los invitamos a compartir con nosotros la
Palabra de Dios meditándola en nuestras vidas y crecer espiritualmente.
Los esperamos todos los Miércoles de 8pm a 10pm en el Parish Center.
GRUPO DE ORACIÓN Están cordialmente invitados a participar en Comunidad
ofreciendo a Dios nuestras alabanzas y oraciones. Todos los Sábados de 8pm a 10pm nos reunimos en el
Templo Parroquial.
Un programa de sanación post-aborto provocado o espontáneo.
“No estás solo.” Para más informacion, preguntas o
asuntos relacionados favor de contactar: la linea confidencial: 561-360-3325
Ven a compartir con nosotros un tiempo para Dios con canciones y meditaciones.
Te esperamos todos los Viernes en el Salón San Antonio de 8pm a 10pm.
Para Jóvenes Adultos a partir de los 18 años. Te esperamos!!!
Para más información por favor llame al (561) 734 9330
Si desean inscribirse con anticipacion para la primera Comunion, Confirmation y para los clases de adultos (RICA) ahora pueden
registrarse en linea (www.stmarkboynton.com) o en la oficina de la parroquia.
Para mas Información por favor llame a Mary A. Mares al teléfono (561) 734-9330
CHARLAS PRE-BAUTISMALES 2019
Las Charlas se realizan cada mes en el Salón St. Anthony, es necesario asistir los Domingos de 1:45pm - 3:45pm. Habrá cuidado de niños. Las registraciones para
bautismos serán con el Diácono, Antonio Mares.
Para mas Información por favor llame a Mary A. Mares al teléfono (561) 734-9330
Rosario por las Vocaciones El Ministerio aquí en San Marcos para Vocaciones es rezar el Rosario este ministerio está funcionando con mucho éxito. Muchos de ustedes han ofrecido llevar la Virgen para sus hogares cada semana. Apreciamos el compromiso de tantos.
Necesitamos más familias que se inscriban. Para más información llame Alberto Mar nez o Rosa Margarito al teléfono (561) 252-3224. Que Dios los bendiga
12/22/2019 Familia Gu errez 12/29/2019 Jimenes y Familia
¿ES UN FELIGRES REGISTRADO? Por favor, no den por seguro que están registrados en la parroquia sólo porque asisten a misa y/o tuvieron sacramentos aquí cuando era niños. Si no tenemos registro de su membresía parroquial (Ejemplo: usando sus sobres de la iglesia o Faith Direct regularmente), podría ser una pena para nosotros o para usted o su familia. Cuando alguien desee hacer planes de boda, tenga un niño bautizado o si le ha pedido ser padrinos como para el bautismo o la confirmación. Por favor llene un formulario de censo / registro, ubicado en la parte posterior, en la Oficina Parroquial o en línea en: www.stmarkboynton.com Una vez que haya rellenado el formulario, envíelo por correo o tráigas a la Oficina Parroquial. ¡GRACIAS!
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Fr. Dan’s FYI - Fourth Sunday of Advent December 22, 2019
The Virgin will be with child and give birth to a Son.
He will be called Emmanuel, God-with-us -Isaiah
On this fourth Sunday of Advent, the Gospel features St. Joseph and Our Lady as the central characters. Mary not only gives flesh to the Son of God, she gives Him her heart. St. Joseph, becomes the protector and the guardian of the Word Incarnate. We are called as Catholic Christians to honor and venerate both the Blessed Virgin and St. Joseph for their role in our salvation. Our Lady has been called the First Disciple of Our Lord. God thought so much of her that He asked her to cooperate in His plan for our salvation. Imagine she was a young girl, probably no more than 14 years of age. At the time she was engaged to Joseph. With her consent, her entire life changed in the twinkling of an eye. She would become the Mother of the Savior and at the foot of the cross, the Mother of us all! With Our Lady’s consent to become the Mother of Jesus, Joseph’s life changed as well. We know from reading the Scriptures that Joseph is quite worried with Mary’s news that she is pregnant. He even considers divorcing her quietly to save her honor and life. He receives a vision of an angel in a dream assuring him that what Mary has told him is the truth. All hesitation evaporates and the two are united as husband and wife. I have tremendous awe and veneration for both Our Lady and St. Joseph. Imagine what it must have been like raising Jesus. Like any parent, I’m sure they were thrilled when He took His first steps, started talking, getting his first tooth. But all the more so, knowing that within their home, within their arms was Incarnate Son of God. On behalf of Fathers Richard, Germain, Joe, Alfredo, Ray, Deacons Mark, Lee, Antonio and Sr. Mary Joan may you have a Blessed and Merry Christmas. Brothers and sisters, while we have time, let us do good. Fr. Dan
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Saint Mark’s Council of Catholic Women wants to express their
sincere thanks to St. Mark’s parish and each of the parishioners who made Christmas special for a disadvantaged youngster in our Back to Basics Outreach Program!
We want everyone to know how much we appreciate your commitment to bringing back your gifts in a timely manner. Our return rate this year was higher than ever! This truly facilitated the transfer of the gifts to our two elementary schools.
Their staff was extremely appreciative and sends their thanks also to those who were unable to shop but instead donated funds towards the purchase of gifts. “Kudos” for an act of kindness and a job well done!
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Combined with “A Complimentary German Fest”.
Enjoy: Bratwurst, Liederkase, Sauerkraut
Sunday,
January 5th, 2020
After All Masses
those in our parish who are responsible for our many ministries. The presentations are going to be festive, informative and fun!
as you visit our exhibits, you will see stewardship in action reaching out to many parishioners. We believe you will be encouraged and edified as to how much support and care is being extended.
the ministries which touch the lives of those served AND those who serve.
is extended to you to become aware of opportunities as well as offer an invitation to become a greater part of your vibrant and enthusiastic family here at St. Mark Parish.
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