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: January 4th Memorial of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious (USA)

JD 8:00 AM ++Fred Roth & Olga Rexford by Delfina da Silva 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass) GK 3:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD RF 4:00 PM +John Procaccino by The Procaccino Family DF 5:45 PM +Leticia Ayala by Noreen Connell

Sunday/Domingo: January 5th RF 8:00 AM Healing Intentions for Stephen Kern by Mom & Dad JD 10:00 AM +Antoinette Hart by Marian Ortiz RF 12:00 PM ++Hans & Clara Ihle by Phil & Ursula DelVecchio DF 4:00 PM Misa en Español All Parishioners of St. Mark Parish, Living & ++Deceased

Monday/Lunes: January 6th Christmas Weekday; St. Andre Bessette, Religious (USA) 7:40 AM Morning Prayer / Laudes DF 8:00 AM +George Salomon by Maureen & Gene Bianco RF 5:00 PM +Fern Trepanier by Her Daughter Fran Steele 5:30 PM Evening Prayer / Visperas

Tuesday/Martes: January 7th Christmas Weekday; St Raymond of Penyafort, Priest 7:40 AM Morning Prayer / Laudes JD 8:00 AM +Joe Phelan by The Shamrock Club 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass) DF 5:00 PM +Genoveva Vega by Ray & Claudia Vega 5:30 PM Evening Prayer / Visperas

Wed./Miercoles: January 8th Christmas Weekday 7:40 AM Morning Prayer / Laudes DF 8:00 AM +Annie Robinson by Patricia Baker JD 5:00 PM +Aurora Torres by Deacon Mark & Joanne 5:30 PM Evening Prayer / Visperas

Thursday/Jueves: January 9th Christmas Weekday 7:40 AM Morning Prayer / Laudes RF 8:00 AM +James Horohoe by Shelia Horohoe 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass) DF 5:00 PM +Edward J. Maher by Andrew & Diane Corvey 5:30 PM Evening Prayer / Visperas Friday/Viernes: January 10th Christmas Weekday 7:40 AM Morning Prayer / Laudes JD 8:00 AM +Cissie Marx by Ray & Claudia Vega RF 5:00 PM +Edward Ryan by Fr. Dan 5:30 PM Evening Prayer / Visperas

Saturday/Sabado: January 11th Christmas Weekday DF 8:00 AM +Sabato Santoro by MaryAnn & Mel Hoffman 8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass) RF 3:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD JD 4:00 PM +Cheryl Dinger by Eddy, Sandra & Paul RF 5:45 PM +Martha Ficarra by Dominick Intagliato Sunday/Domingo: January 12th JD 8:00 AM +PJ Honan by The Honan Family DF 10:00 AM +Antoinette Hart by Karen Hart RF 12:00 PM +Rhoda Cappello by Her Husband Dick AH 4:00 PM Misa en Español All Parishioners of St. Mark Parish, Living & ++Deceased

The Altar Bread & Wine For the week of January 4th-January 10th

Are In Memory Jack Smith by Eileen Notaro

The Altar Flowers For the week of January 4th-January 10th

Are Donated by The St. Mark Council of Catholic Women

Gina Sue Judy Pyle Mary Ellen Krupa Anthony Prainito Sr. P. Prainito Marie Gilles Mary Ann Isaacs Helen Cathiana Vadalabene Delores Capp 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 Tammy Morris 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 Lolatte Katherine Davies Stephen Kern Hannah Noto Carolyn Kubetz Matthew Prainito, Sr. Katherine Bond Janet Waller-Woudenberg Carolyn Donohue Andrew Kestler Harriett Silverstein Lillian Lombardo Virginia Vaidulas Kelly McTeague Nigro

Friary Masses +Mitchel McMurray by Anita McSharry

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 January 4th-January 10th Is In Memory of Ducoeur by His Family

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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 BBPrayerWarriors@gmail.com

For nearly 50 years the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates National Migration Week to coincide with the Feast of the Epiphany. The theme for this year’s celebration (Jan. 5th-11th), is “Promoting a Church and a World for All,” reflecting the need for Catholics to be inclusive and welcoming to all our brothers and sisters.

Challenge question: What policies can we promote that will affirm the dignity of migrants and better secure the common good? How do we work more fully to promote a Church for all? (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops – National Migration Week 2020 )

Basic Catholicism Classes with Fr. Dan will resume Wed. Jan. 8, 2020 following the

8:00 AM Mass in the John Paul II Room.

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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

Collection, please use BLUE OR BLACK

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

The Second Collection this weekend is for

“OUTREACH” 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: emiliochavez@yahoo.com

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.

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: vocationchalicestmark@gmail.com God bless you. Joe Schenk

January 5, 2020-January 11, 2020: Bob and Liz Gill

January 12, 2020-January 18, 2020: John and Suzanne Malone January 19, 2020-January 25, 2020: John Doherty

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. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from Sept until April in the St. Clare room. You will be doing something useful and you will meet some nice ladies. Contact: Madelline Hanney at (561) 736-8358

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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

01/05/2020 La Familia Mares

¿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 - January 5, 2020 Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord

On this first Sunday of the New Decade, I would like to wish all a very Happy Epiphany. This Solemnity sometimes called “Little Christmas” is one of the earliest celebrations in the Church calendar. In fact, the Solemnity of Epiphany ranks as third after Easter and Christmas. The word, “epiphany”, comes from the Greek. It means “manifestation”. Symbols like the Star in the East, the visit of the Magi, presentation of the gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh are all suggestions of manifestation. Christ Jesus wants all to know Him. He does not hide His presence from us, but He is right here. In the words of the Vatican Council II Document, Sacrosanctum Concilium, He is present under the Eucharistic Species. He is present as the Word of God and its Proclamation. He is present in the person of the Priest. He is present when the People of God gather in His Name. Recently, an opinion poll was published. It stated that 33% of Catholics do not believe that Christ is essentially present in the Eucharist. They believe that the presence is merely symbolic. Nothing could be further from the truth! It is the belief of the Church that at the Words of Institution, Consecration, the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ. The dogma is called transubstantiation. As Catholics we believe that the only thing that remains of the bread and wine are the appearances, but the substance is changed. Why? Christ said so. Since He said so, it is true. Because He cannot be anything but True. Remember what is presented to Him this day. Gold is a symbol of Christ’s Kingship. Frankincense is a reminder that He is God. Myrrh is a reminder that He will be anointed in His suffering and Death. Set your calendars now. . . Next Sunday, following the 4:00 p.m. Sunday Spanish Mass, we will dismantle the Christmas decorations. If you can help, it would be greatly appreciated. The Weekend of January 18 & 19th – Fr. Jobe Abbass, OFM Conv. will be joining us. He is the Delegate for the Militia of the Immaculate. He will be speaking at all Masses encouraging all of us to become Members of the Militia. Brothers and Sisters, while we have time, let us do good. Fr. Dan

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