St. Mark Catholic Church 643 St. Mark Place Boynton Beach, FL 33435

561-734-9330 Fax: 561-735-3463 www.stmarkboynton.com

Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM

& 5:45 PM Sunday: 8:00AM, 10:00AM,

12:00PM & 6:00PM Spanish Mass

Sunday: 4:00PM

Daily Mass

8:00 AM & 5:00PM

Morning Prayer 7:40 AM

Evening Prayer 5:30 PM

Confession

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

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Office Hours: Monday - Friday

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Closed Noon - 1:00PM (Lunch)

Friar Priests: Fr. Richard Florek, OFM Conv. Pastor

Fr. Samuel Zebron, OFM Conv. Parochial Vicar

Fr. Germain Kopaczynski, OFM Conv. - Parochial Vicar

Parish Secretaries:

Mrs. Patty Gillis Schultz & Mrs. Bobbi Pruitt

Each week at Mass, a family will accept the responsibility of praying for vocations. The family is called up to the altar after communion to

receive a Chalice, which has been set aside for this purpose. If you would like to sign up for the Vocation Chalice program, contact the Vocation Chalice program coordinator, Jeannie Taylor at 736-6435.

First Friday Holy Hour Every First Friday of the Month

from 7:00PM - 8:00PM Exposition & Benediction of the Blessed

Sacrament & Quiet Time for Prayer

Every Tuesday at theEvery Tuesday at theEvery Tuesday at the

8:00 AM Mass 8:00 AM Mass 8:00 AM Mass

Knights of Columbus St. Mark Council No. 12414 Grand Knight - Jerry Taylor

561-734-7940 Meetings Every First Thursday of the Month

at 7:30PM in the School Cafeteria

Bible Study: Starting Tuesday September 24th from 7PM to 8PM, we will meet in the Ministry Room of the Narthex at the entrance to the church. All are welcome, no prior Bible Study or knowledge is required. Any questions call Vic Coppola 561 736 7812.

The Legion of Mary meets on Wednesday mornings after the 8:00AM Mass in the Pope John Paul room 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. For information please call Dorothy 561-876-5236.

The St. Mark Council of Catholic Women meets the second Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM in the cafeteria. The next meeting will be held on October 12. New members are needed and always welcome. Feel free to come and try us out! Snowbirds who can't commit year-round are encouraged to join us whenever you can. For more information, call Maureen Fulop at 965-8935 or Marie Capasso at 737-3272.

Women’s Prayer Group The Women’s Prayer Group calls the women of St. Mark parish who wish to deepen their relationship with the Lord and one another to prayerful discussions of scripture and Church teaching on a variety of themes. It seeks to support, befriend, and bond the women of the parish as they seek to integrate faith with their vocations as married, single and religious Catholic women of the twenty first century. The giving and receiving of spiritual support is the fruit of the women’s gathering which takes place in the prayerful setting of our parish every third Friday evening of the month at 7:30PM in the Pope John Paul II Room. Please contact Joanne Bock at 561-752-5602 if you wish further information.

Anniversary Celebrations in October If you are celebrating a wedding anniversary in October and would like to renew your vows Sunday, October 27, at the 12:00PM Mass please call the parish office to register your names, and we will prepare a certificate for you.

Deacons: Mark Lizardi, Permanent Deacon Bryan Holtz, Transitional Deacon

Bereavement Ministry & Ministry to the Sick: Sr. Mary Joan Millecan, OSF, Pastoral Minister (561) 735-3530

Parish Catechetical Leader/ Youth Minister: Ms. Margaret Garetano, PCL (561) 734-9330

Music Ministry: Dr. Ronald F. Albano, Director of Music

Marriage: Contact the Parish Office at least four months in advance.

Baptism : Contact Ms. Margaret Garetano 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.

Faith Formation for Children & Teens: Please contact Ms. Margaret Garetano in the Parish Office

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 Father Richard 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 form the list.

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.

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.

ASS CHEDULE

The second collection is for Birthline/Lifeline

The Altar Bread & Wine For the week of October 5th - October 11th

Is For All Our Intentions

The Sanctuary Candle For the week of October 5th - October 11th

Is For All Our Intentions

The Altar Flowers Are Donated by The St. Mark Council

Of Catholic Women

Saturday October 5th: 8:00 AM +John O’Reilly by Sean & Anne Ryan

27th Sunday In Ordinary Time 4:00 PM +Natalie Marcon by her husband, Fred & Family 5:45 PM All Parishioners & Benefactors of St. Mark Parish Sunday October 6th: 8:00 AM +Grace Grosso by Mr. & Mrs. Carlo Caccia 10:00 AM Special Intentions for St. Mark by Fernande Salomon & Family 12:00 PM +Jack Healy by Kathleen Mellett 4:00 PM Spanish Mass 6:00 PM +Leon Treutle by Anthony & Vicenza Mignano Monday October 7th: 8:00 AM +Vincent Croglio by his wife, Joanne 5:00 PM +Michael Peyton by Sean & Anne Ryan Tuesday October 8th: 8:00 AM +Ryan Gill by Eddie Solar 5:00 PM +Gloria Jean Roberts by her sister, Helen Fults Wednesday October 9th: 8:00 AM +Dan Sullivan by Sean & Grace McDermott 5:00 PM +William Wiess by Geri Wiess Thursday October 10th: 8:00 AM +Winifred & Thomas Burns Sr. by Evelyn Burns 5:00 PM +Sean Michael Ryan by Mom & Dad Friday October 11th: 8:00 AM +Dan Sullivan by Mike McCafferty 5:00 PM +Charles Voehringer by Claudette Voehringer Saturday October 12th: 8:00 AM +Salvatore Sciametta by Carmine & Ginger 28th Sunday In Ordinary Time 4:00 PM +Delia Morrel by Maria Quinones 5:45 PM +Eileen “Honey” Duffy by Rod & Judy Drumm Sunday October 13th: 8:00 AM +Grace Grosso by Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Silvestro 10:00 AM +Rita Carbone by the Capasso Family 12:00 PM +Bill Shortley by the Shortley Family 4:00 PM Spanish Mass 6:00 PM All Parishioners & Benefactors of St. Mark Parish

Herbert Castor Logan Williams Michelle Braun Helen Coryer

Andree Chardain Grace Zito

Millie Santoro Virginia Santoro Viola Brothers Ben Feddeck

George Baldino Geri Straus

Frank Stanzone Baby Amelia

Jean Cummins Jose Montenegro

Ken Daube

Jason Fesel Malcolm Woodstein

Patricia Hedges LeRoy Coffee

William Archer Sr. Leonard Bartek Vanessa Lord Alma Kountz

Shenequa Holder David Murphy Susie Sandidge Reba Marshall Jackie Gates Mary Bull

Donald Rubsam Theresa &

Philip Verdichizzi

Carolyn LaRocca Theresa LiPuma

Joyce Hull Jane Griffin

Kathleen Sugui Dorothy Gelling

Thomas Cordovano Andrea Mattson Rich McMechen

Todd Edward Allison Pochebit

Dominick Careccia Sayem Sadet

Dougals Rudy Josephine Buononato The Buckley Sisters

Dale Surnick

We Will Say a Special Prayer for those men and women serving our Country - Especially: EMFR Michael D. Katte ENG/EE US Navy; Lt. Kenneth Doyle, USN; A1st C Michael Marshall, USAF; Staff Sgt. Anthony Sadolfo; AW/SW James Paino; Capt. David Liberti, USAF; Gy Sgt. Charles F. Heck IV, USMC; Warrant Officer, Stanley Masnica; US Navy Seal Michael Fink; Lt. Thomas R. Weadon; Pvt. Chris Rodriguez; Capt. Christopher Seamans, USAF; Captain John D. O’Connell USMC; YN2 James Paino (SW/AW); Cpt. Robert Carter US Army; 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; Robbie Josef Army Ranger/Special Forces Lt. Godney Pulin, Christopher Lester US Army; Damian Vaudo Specialist in the US Army, Ryan Bishop, Sgt. Joe Salesky, US Army; Col. Carol Zieres, Medical Reserve Army, Master Sgt. William M. Cook, Army Special Forces, Pfc. James M. Serafina, USM, Capt. David Lucas, Capt. Sean Lucas, Lt. Michael P. Sullivan, Lt. Bradley Gilliatt, Cpt. Kristian Kjesbu, T/Sgt. Brian Bautz USAF, Benjamin Rader USMC, Matthew Scott USMC; and Sr. Airman Sgt. Mario Aochoa.

A note from Father Richard:

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We are recruiting new choir members of all ages to be part of our music program at Saint Mark. Our Adult Festival Choir, our Spirit Group and our newly formed Children’s Choir are looking for individuals to join us and make a joyful noise. If you have questions, see me after Mass. Dr. Ron Albano

Come Join Us!!

Don’t be shy. We want you and we need you!

Don’t say you can’t sing. We

have heard you!

Adult Choir Rehearsal Tuesdays at 7:00PM in the Church.

Spirit Group Rehearses 5:00PM

before the 6:00PM Mass.

St. Mark Catholic Church

Boynton Beach Leave your name and

number with Dr. Ronald Albano

Director of Sacred Music

Open Recruiting For Choirs

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time: The readings for the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time speak about faith. We learn that patience, humility, and fortitude are fundamental elements needed to assist in the growth and development of our faith. When Paul writes to Timothy in the second reading today, he is encouraging him in the life of faith. The section we hear today concludes with Paul admonishing Timothy to guard the rich trust of faith and love that is his in Christ Jesus. Paul bids Timothy to do so with the help of the Holy Spirit that dwells within us. For the Catholic community in the United States, the first Sunday of October is designated “Respect Life Sunday.” As Catholics, our respect for all life is rooted in the Bible and in our Trinitarian faith. We hold that each person is sacred because we have been made in the image of our creator God. We believe that each person is sacred because we have been redeemed by the Son who gave his life on the cross. And we believe in the sanctity of the human person because of the gift of the Spirit that dwells within us. Our respect for life is not limited to the unborn and the elderly. It extends to every person—something that can be difficult to do at times. But that is the vision to which we are called. WORDS FROM POPE FRANCIS: During his morning homily on Sept. 24 at Casa Sanctae Marthae, Pope Francis reflected on the humility and love of God, who always awaits us. The Sacrament of the Eucharist he said is “not a magic rite but an encounter with Jesus, who accompanies us in life.” The Holy Father quoted the psalm of the day, “Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord” to confirm the presence of the Lord in our lives. “In the history of the People of God, there are beautiful moments that give us joy and there are also ugly moments of pain, of martyrdom, of sin,” the Pope said. “Be it in ugly times, be it in beautiful times, one thing remains the same: the Lord is there, He never abandons His people,” he continued. “Because the Lord, in the day of sin, of the first sin, made a decision, He made a choice: to make History with his people. And God, who does not have a History because he is eternal, wished to make history, to walk close to His people. Even more so: to become one of us and like one of us, to walk with us, in Jesus.” DSA: We thank you for your generosity for the second collection that we had two weeks ago for the DSA. We collected $1570.50 towards our goal. We still owe $23,052.35 on this year’s DSA. Thank you for your generosity. BIRTHLINE WALK-A THON: Thank you to all who donated to this walk-a-thon. We collected over $3,000.00. A more detailed report will be in next week’s bulletin.

BOYNTON VETERAN’S COUNCIL: On October 23, 2013 at 11:00 AM there will be the unveiling of the United States Navy Monument at the Veterans Memorial Park, 411 North Federal Highway.

Our Annual International Festival Will be held on Sunday, October 27th 2013 1:00pm - 5:00pm

$10 adults $5 children under 10yrs. (Under 5yrs Free) Tickets will be sold in the Parish Office and in the Narthex

Welcomes Members of St. Mark Church

Wednesday October 30

6:00 PM

2258 N Congress Ave. NE Corner Congress and

Gateway (adjacent to Chili’s)

561-509 6486

$25.00 per person including tax and gratuity. Cash Bar

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CCW NEWS WOMEN OF THE PARISH JOIN US ON OCTOBER 13 AT THE 10:00AM MASS

Our St. Mark Council of Catholic Women will celebrate CCW Sunday on October 13 at the 10:00AM Mass. Members will attend the 10:00AM Mass, will process into church and sit as a group in the front. Our members will serve as lector and Eucharistic Ministers and bring up the gifts at the Offertory. A donation from the CCW will be given to the parish at the end of Mass. After Mass a continental breakfast will be served in the cafeteria for members, family, and friends. Prospective members and retired members are welcome to join us at Mass and afterwards. Present members are also encouraged to bring a guest from the parish. Hope to see many of you on October 13!

Take the time to follow along with the Development of A BABY in the Womb

from Conception to Birth!!

Week 29: Not so long ago, my brain was flat and smooth, but now it has grown lots of grooves. Different parts of my brain are getting more and more specialized, so they can help me better to hear, to see, to smell and keep my balance when I learn to walk!

Prayer for Protection from Storms God our Father, Creator of the Universe and Lord over all creation, we humbly stand before you as your children in thanksgiving for your loving care and protection. We ask that you keep us safe from all hurricanes which may threaten us. Protect us from all fear and anxiety of storms and give us an ardent trust and hope in Your love and mercy. You alone have the power to command the sea, the wind and the rain. You alone bring peace, calm, and safety. Father, we thank you in advance, for you are our only Refuge. We ask this through Christ Your Son, Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. Mary, Queen of the Apostles, and Patroness of our Diocese, pray for us.

G o s p e l C o n c e r t

October 17, 2013 7:00PM

Saint Mark Catholic Church

Prepare to join us for an evening of spirited gospel music! Watch the bulletin for more information. 6

Enjoy the City! Coupon Books Available The Saint Mark Council of Catholic Women will be selling ENJOY THE CITY! Coupon Books during the month of October. Books will be available for purchase in the narthex before and after all the masses. Books may also be purchased in the Parish Office during the week. Cost of the books is $20, but you are sure to get your money back just using the first several pages! The ENJOY THE CITY! books also make great gifts! Cash or checks made to St. Mark CCW will be accepted. Please help the CCW help our church by participating! Thank you!

GRANDPARENTS CELEBRATED AT CATHEDRAL ON OCTOBER 12

The fifth annual Grandparents Pilgrimage will take place at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius on Saturday, October 12, at the 4:30PM Vigil Mass. Come early at 3:30PM to join in a Rosary. The Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of The Diocese of Palm Beach, will be the Mass celebrant. Grandparents are the bridge between the generations. Let us celebrate grandparents with prayer, song and Holy Mass. Grandparents alone or with other grandparent friends, grandparents and their grandchildren, or whole families are encouraged to “Pilgrim” to the Cathedral to celebrate. For more information, please contact Cathy Loh in the Diocesan Office of Marriage and Family. Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Palm Beach Gardens 9999 North Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 cloh@diocesepb.org 561-775-0557

St. Matthew’s Church in Lake Worth will have its Annual Giant Craft & Tag Sale November 9th, 2013. Spaces are limited and each space costs $25. This is an opportunity to sell your crafts or gently used items. For information or to be a vendor contact St. Matthew’s at 561-966-8878.