St. Mark Catholic Church 8300 Morganford Road, St. Louis, MO 63123

Office: 314-743-8600, Fax: 314-743-8618

Clergy

Rev. Monsignor Patrick K. Hambrough, Pastor phambrough@archstl.org 314-743-8609—CH 314-743-8629—R

Rev. Eric F. Olsen, Associate Pastor ericolsen@archstl.org 314-743-8601—CH 314-743-8631—R

Rev. Monsignor Charles J. Forst Retired, In Residence cforst@archstl.org 314-743-8632—R

Rev. Ted Vitali, CP, Non-Resident Associate vitalit@slu.edu 314-729-7572

Administrative Staff— Parish

Jane Brown, opa—Pastoral Associate 743-8604 janebrown@archstl.org Diane Little—Secretary 743-8602 dianelittle@archstl.org Alice Wilcox—Bookkeeper 743-8603 alicewilcox@archstl.org Etta Werkmeister—Music Director 636-296-3773 Loretta Gutting —Webmaster 922-6838 lorettagutting@archstl.org

Administrative Staff—School

Jill Burkett—Principal Mary Althage—Secretary 743-8640 743-8643

Mass Schedule

Sundays— 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 am Weekdays—6:30, 7:30 & 8:15 am (chapel) Saturdays— 8:15 am & 5:00 pm Holy days—Eve—7:00 pm Day—6:30, 7:30, 9:00 am, 7:00 pm

Confessions Saturday afternoon— 3:30 to 4:30 pm

Sacraments Call 743-8620 or 743-8600 to make

an appointment with one of the Priests.

Prayer Hotline Cathy Oberbeck @ 894-3738 or Rose Duane @ 631-0202

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Every Tuesday after 7:30 am Mass to 9:00 pm

Bulletin Announcements deadline is Monday at noon

BULLETIN—dianelittle@archstl.org WEB—www.stmarkstl.com

Second Sunday of Easter April 27, 2014

The celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is such a glorious occasion that it cannot be contained to just one 24 hour period. No, it takes eight days, an octave, to adequately celebrate this amazing feast. Today, at St. Mark’s we bring the Octave to a beautiful conclusion as we share with our 2nd graders the Sacrament of Holy Communion.

Undoubtedly, this is a great and exciting day for these youngsters, a day to which they have been looking forward for a long time. Please ask God to instill within them a lifelong hunger and thirst for the Body and Blood of Christ. Sadly, many people will tell these children that they needn’t bother with receiving Holy Communion weekly or that praying at home or walking through a majestic forest or strolling down a beautiful beach is a sufficient substitute for the Bread of Life. Our First Communicants need our prayers to assist them as they respond to Christ’s command to “Take this, all of you, and eat it. Take this, all of you, and drink it.”

Another word of thanks to all who made our celebration of Easter so wonderful. Our parish is blessed to have so many dedicated and talented people and I know I speak for many when I say we appreciate very much what you do to make our church and our worship so pleasing to God.

Fr. Carl Kemme of the Springfield, Illinois Diocese has been a friend for more than 30 years. We were a year apart going through the seminary. Now, he has been named by Pope Francis as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Wichita and Bishop-elect Kemme has invited me to come to his Episcopal Ordination Mass. So, I will be leaving Wednesday for Wichita and returning home Friday. Please pray for a safe journey. I will be praying for you.

God bless our First Communicants and God bless all of you.

Father Hambrough

Remember all the special women in your life with a special Mass. Mother’s Day Mass Offering cards are available now through Mother’s Day. You will find them at the end of each pew in church and they are available through the school and church offices during the week. A $5.00 donation per card is requested.

The Steubenville Youth Conference will be held the weekend of July 18th—20th at Missouri State University in Springfield MO. This is an incredible event, with thousands of teenagers from across the Midwest and

beyond gathering to grow in their faith, encounter Christ’s love, and have a great time. Space is limited so please let Father Olsen know as soon as possible at ericolsen@archstl.org or 743-8601 if you are interested in going on this retreat.

May 3 & 4

5:00 Lectors: Joan White Ministers: P. O’Rourke, B. & M. Schmidt, M. Adlersfluegel Hospitality: A., A., M. & W. Kolnik

7:00 Lectors: Cathy Oberbeck & Ed Schneider Ministers: J. & P. Moore, C. Kothe, D. Stanger Hospitality: F. Homa, M. Masidonski, D. Tullman, L. Weber

8:30 Lectors: Ed Schneider & Jean Kertz Ministers: T. Reilly, C. Cashel, L. Malone, N. Matteuzzi Hospitality: M. & B. Fischer, R. & T. Mantych

10:00 Lectors: Tom & Amanda Bast Ministers: J. & W. Gemmer, J. Langevin, L. Wells Hospitality: C. & M. Hayden, A. Miller, J. Russo

11:30 Lectors: Kim Gillman Ministers: F. Steinmeyer, B. Terry, V. Kelly, C. Coerver Hospitality: K. Coerver, C. & J. Cox, J. Fox

Monday 6:30 M. Long-Sanchez, M. Schindler 7:30 R. Hamilton, M. Hayden 8:15 M. Oldani, C. Joseph Tuesday 6:30 R. McCloskey, C. McCune 7:30 A. Linkogel, N. Meyer

April 28—May 4 Wednesday 6:30 T. Flickinger, D. Richard 7:30 C. Schelling, Z. Brinkley Thursday 6:30 R. Smith, W. Risk 7:30 J. Lewis, D. Askew Friday 6:30 J. Pangelinan, V. Semar 7:30 A. Bennett, A. Pesek

Saturday 8:15 N. & L. Fisher 5:00 P. Branca, J. Steinger Sunday 7:00 K. McLeod, J. Rowden 8:30 B. Burgoon, C. Emanuel 10:00 T. & H. Bast 11:30 L. Llewellyn, B. Moreno

April 27—May 4 Sunday 7:00 June Clodius 8:30 Helen Volpo 10:00 Marie Patania 11:30 People of the Parish Monday 6:30 Sr. Teresa Haug 7:30 Ethel Bene 8:15 (chapel) Floyd Lahay Tuesday 6:30 Marilyn Winterton 7:30 Tom Wilson 8:15 (chapel) Gerald Ringe Wednesday 6:30 Steve Serafin 7:30 Mary Ellen Reilly 8:15 (chapel) Arlene Post Thursday 6:30 Julius & Barbara Seiler 7:30 Karen Galanos 8:15 (chapel) Dorothy Harness Friday 6:30 Special Intention —Lynda Prebil 7:30 Art & Maude La Rose 8:15 (chapel) Rosa Stefan Saturday 8:15 Susie Pinski 5:00 Judie Flotron Sunday 7:00 Anthony & Jenny Scotino 8:30 Blanche & Fred Brandl 10:00 Rose Mana 11:30 People of the Parish

There is a promise of marriage between Ross Michael Waltenberger and Lisa Marie Vaughn.

The Petition writers for May are Jim Moore, Becky Gamble, Rachelle Reeg and Carole King. We appreciate all you do!

The Altar Angels for May are:

May 5 & 9—Kathy Kraus & Mary Snodderley May 12 & 16—Connie Berkbigler & Dot Sims May 19 & 23—Mary Boehm & Mary Ann Kroener May 26 & 30—Trish Blood & Camilla McDermott

Please pray for the repose of the souls of our parishioners who died last week, Ethel Bene and Karen Galanos. Also, for Rosa Stefan, grandmother of Ed Bulliner. May they, and all the faithful departed, rest in peace.

The Living Rosary will be presented on Wednesday, May 7th at 6:30 pm at Church. Come join us to honor the Blessed Mother.

There will NOT be Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesday, April 29th. Adoration will resume on Tuesday, May 5th.

April 28—May 4

Monday Canasta—St. Martha—10 am PSR—school—6:30 pm HS Youth Grp.—Hanlon Rm.—7 pm Athletic Assoc.—HH—7:30 pm

Tuesday No Adoration Bingo—Bandwagon Hall—6:30 pm Crafters—St. Martha—8:30 am SCSM—Hamb. Hall—9 am Brownie Troop—Hanlon—3 pm RCIA—St. Paul—7 pm BSA Troop mtg.—cafeteria—7 pm

Wednesday Quilters—8 am Bible Study—St. Paul—9 am Women of Faith—St. Martha —6:30 pm

Thursday SCSM—Hamb. Hall—9 am Choir—St. Cecelia—6:30 pm Boys Club—Hamb. Hall—7 pm Cub Scout Comm. mtg.— St. Martha—7 pm

Saturday Ladies Guild Bake Sale—Church —5 pm Private Party—Hamb. Hall—4 pm

Sunday Ladies Guild Bake Sale—Church —after all Masses High School Graduates Mass— Church & HH—11:30 am Baptisms—Church—12:30 pm

Bingo is played every Tuesday at Bandwagon Hall, on Reavis Barracks and Lemay Ferry Road.

(The Old DeBasio Furniture Store). Doors open at 3:30 pm and games begin at 6:30 pm.

Team 3 will work Tuesday, April 29

Terri Narzinski Dan Moretti Eileen Haubrich Paul Mori Donna Jercinovic April Pinckard Sharon Rapisardo Megan Kirchoff Jackie Carretero Brenda Bingel Ken Griebenow Shelly Biermann Brian Stefo

If you cannot work when scheduled, or have questions, please call Loretta @ 922-6838, or Linda Meier @ 631-2914.

April 28—May 4, 2014

Monday: Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1-9; Jn 3:1-8 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36, or, for the memorial, Gn 1:26 — 2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Ps 90:2-4, 12-14, 16; Mt 13:54-58 Friday: Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15 Saturday: 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14 Sunday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; 1 Pt 1:17-21; Lk 24:13-35

At the Easter Vigil of Holy Saturday night we were pleased to welcome to our faith and to our parish several people. We are grateful to God for their presence among us and, now, with us and we are thankful for the R.C.I.A. team for instructing and guiding these people in matters of faith.

Receiving the Sacrament of Baptism:

Megan Ann Bono Andrew Christopher Bono Sidney Nolan Sellers Evelyn Maeve Sellers Making a Profession of Faith and receiving the Sacrament of the Eucharist and Confirmation:

Megan Ann Bono Rebecca Suzanne Aguayo Douglas Scott Baker Gary Matthew Sellers Kelly Nicole Sellers Receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation:

Samantha K. Walker Shaun Michael Reis

We are looking for youths in grades 7—12 and adults to assist with Vacation Bible School this summer. VBS will be held June 23—27 from 9:00 am—noon

each day. The theme is “Wilderness Escape”, where we’ll explore what life was like for the ancient Israelites. Our first “Workers Meeting” will be on Sunday, May 18th at 1:30 pm in St. Martha’s Room. If you’d like to help out please call Jane Brown, opa at 743-8604.

Potluck—Game Night

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 24th for our annual Memorial Day Family Potluck/Game Night in Hambrough Hall at 6:00 pm. All in the parish are welcome to join us for food, fellowship and fun. We will grill hot dogs, brats and burgers. Please bring a side dish to share, your own soda (no alcohol please), a game to play and a couple of dollars to help pay for the meat. Please RSVP to Jane Brown, opa at 743-8604. Bring your family and friends and join us for a fun evening!

Derek Abeln Stephanie Ayers Suzanne Ayers Ellie Bisher Karen Blatchford Bob Bloemker Mike Boehm Susan Borosh Mary Jane Brasier Dorothy Bugel Pat Buschmann Bob Carty Sr. Carol Capkovic Linda Cardenas Debbie Catanzaro Dorothy Cherry Michael Cox James Crenshaw Scott Drennan Meredith Earley Brenda Edleson Ed Erschen Chris Farrell Barbara Finan Ann May Freise Rita Gebelein Stacy Gianfrancesco Ginny Goersch Marie Gorczyca

Helen Grill Judi Growe Eileen Happold Richard Hegger Karen Henson Lisa Hincklin Grace Hoeflinger Ann Holdman Lea Huckabee Mary Ingram Lorraine Jacobs Lawrence Jenneman Mary Jensen Rose Kastel Barbara Kerber Dolores Kertz Ted Klages Syl/Dottie Knittel Matthew Kraus Bob Lally Dorothy Lambrich Joan Langevin Emma Lauer Margie Leonneke James Lewis Louise Linsin Betty Lloyd Becky Lopez Darlene Mahar Terri/Chuck Malen

April 20, 2014 Envelopes $12,161.00 Priest’s Retirement 2,540.00 Online Giving 1,487.00 Loose 1,247.40 Holy Land 1,202.00 School Support 430.00

We appreciate your support!

Meghan Schmitt Rita Schnorbus Jim Schultz Juanita Scotino Marian Serra Carolyn Smith Kerry Staats Bert Stanger Cathy Staten Kelly Stewart Pat Stock Kelli Stout Marcella Taylor Amy Terhaar Karen Thaman Edna Tirre Chris Trower Alan Veninga Marie Venezia Joyce Vierling Ann Ward Nathan Weber Ellen Werner Jeanette Werstein Mary Wilhelm Marie Williams Mary Winkler Karen Wright Dolores Zerbarini

Terese Mall Patrice Martin Grace Martise Bud Mashowski Jane Matoushek Rose Mayer Connie McDermott Joe Meis Steve Michalski Josh Miller Ruth Mintner Pat Nappier Angelo & Glenda Nebuloni Marie Neuf Liam Niemira Judy O’Hare Jeannette Ortmann Evelyn Ottenad Jack Overturf Jacquelin Parson David Passell Tom Patania Mary Phillips John Pierce Michael Pieri Francis Polasky Joshua Rubel Rosetta Saputo Joann Schaub

50+ Club News

Any member needing a ride to the meetings may call Leo Malone @ 544-3572, Ann Michalski @ 638-7952, or Mike Fischer @ 276-5767.

Monday, May 5th—Board meeting in Patrons room at 9:00 am.

Monday, May 12th—Membership meeting in Hambrough Hall at 7:00 pm. Muny kids will be our entertainment.

Day at Fairmount—Tuesday, May 13th, cost is $35.00; $20.00 for bus, $15.00 for buffet. Meet at St. Mark at 10:15 am, bus will leave at 10:30 am. Arrive back by 4:00 pm to St. Mark church parking lot. All parishioners are welcome to join us. Sign up at April meeting or call Mike at 276-5767 or Fran at 892-1779. Cut off date is April 28th.

Monday, June 9th—Bar-b-que; more info later. Pay at the May meeting or call Mike at 276-5767.

Trips planned for the year include: Ball Park Village; Amish in Arcola, Illinois; Warm Springs Ranch; see Clydesdale horses; Our Lady of the Snows (in fall & to see Christmas lights).

Notre Dame High School News

7th & 8th Graders—We would love for you to shadow at Notre Dame High School! Students may shadow until May 2nd. Call 314-544-1015 x 1071 or visit www.ndhs.net/shadow to set up your shadow visit today. It’s time to Be a Rebel! Grade School Students—Summer Camps are also available. Athletics! Music and Dance! Sewing and Cooking! Check out www.ndhs.net/camps2014 for our camp schedule.

St. Mark Parish congratulates our 8th grade boys basketball team and their coaches for winning the Archdiocesan Championship. The team defeated the boys from Immaculate Conception Parish in Old Monroe—the defending champions—in the title game. Teams from St. Mark’s have won championships in baseball, softball, and soccer but this is our first basketball championship. Well done, players and coaches!

Ladies Guild

Calling all super bakers! Our Bake Sale is coming up on May 3rd and 4th. Please bring your items to church on Saturday before the 5:00 pm Mass. Just bake, wrap and bring your goodies to church—no pricing is necessary. You can also bring items on Sunday morning before Mass. Let’s go out with a bang and make this event a big success..

This year our Communion Breakfast will be held on Saturday, May 18th immediately following the 8:30 am Mass. If you were unable to make your reservation at the April Guild meeting you may call Betty Hummert at 631-5695. All reservations must be made and paid for by May 11th. The cost is $10.00 per person.

Has the Holy Spirit been whispering in your ear? Listen carefully, He might be telling you that you can fill an important position in the Ladies’ Guild. As Jean Malone mentioned the other night perhaps you and a friend would like to share the presidency.

Thank you all for a wonderful year!

Meskwaki Bingo Casino—St. Matthias Golden Achievers welcomes parishioners of St. Mark’s to join us from June 10—12 for our trip to Meskwaki Bingo Casino and a day in Amana Colonies. Payment due by May 3rd. Prices--Single: $179.00, Double: $155.00, Triple: $139.00. This includes hotel, transportation, & driver’s tip. You will also receive a couple of coupons for food and play money. If interested, please call Paula Kunz at 314-487-7393.

Recycling Extravaganza: REX!

TODAY—Sunday, April 27th, 2014, 10 am—4 pm, St. Louis Community College-Forest Park Campus, off Oakland Avenue—Free— Open to the public. As part of the St. Louis Earth Day Festival, the Recycling Extravaganza, or REX!, will once again be accepting your hard-to-recycle items. All are invited to load up their cars, trucks or bicycle baskets with any (or all) of the items that will be collected by one of a dozen partnering non-profit organizations or recycling companies. Visit www.stlouisearthday.org/events/festival/rex/ for more information and a list of acceptable items.

Vianney Hockey Seeking Cheerleaders

Vianney Hockey is now accepting cheerleaders for the 2014—15 season. If you attend or will be attending a high school this fall that does not have a hockey cheer squad, then you are eligible to try out. (Note: most public schools have their own squads, so Vianney cheerleaders typically attend Catholic or other private schools.)

Cheer experience is not necessary, but a dance background is helpful. Hockey cheerleaders do not perform stunts or building. Important dates: Wednesday, April 30th from 6—7 pm at Vianney High School—Information/Meet the Squad Night (encouraged, but optional), Saturday, May 17 from 3—5 pm at St. Matthias Gym upper level room, 796 Buckley Rd., 63125—Clinic (required), Sunday, May 18 from 6—7:30 pm at St. Matthias Gym upper level room—Tryouts (required). To register or for more information contact Lisa at 314-609-7061 or lisa.shea@sbcglobal.net. Please register for clinic/tryouts by May 12th.

Bishop DuBourg Council 4099 Night at the Races & Chicken Wing Cook--off

Saturday, May 3rd, 2014

Fundraiser supporting seminarian student and the council donations fund

St. George Parish Center, 4980 Heege Rd. 63123 Doors open at 6:30 pm

Racing begins at 7:15 pm $12.00 per person includes: food, snacks, beer,

wine, soda, dessert, set-ups Bring your favorite chicken wings (BBQ, Hot,

Boneless, etc…) for the tasting contests. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place

Attendance prizes, 50-50, other surprises For questions, contact Grand Knight

Joe Emanuel at 314-255-3366.

Woman’s Place—Accepting Change: A free workshop for women; learn strategies for dealing with change in our lives and increasing our resiliency. Thursday, May 15th from 6:30—9:30 pm., 8300 Morganford Rd., St. Louis, Mo 63123. Pre-registration is required. Call 314-645-4848 by May 12th. Donations are greatly appreciated. Woman’s Place works to end violence against women by providing compassionate crisis intervention, facilitating women’s transition to safety and healing, and educating the community.

Traits of a Healthy Spirituality—A Quiet Spring Retreat led by Melannie Svoboda, SND at Mercy Center, Frontenac, May 18—24, 2014. Sister Melannie’s retreat focuses on some of the signs of a healthy adult spirituality such as: friendship, love and respect for nature, the balancing of work and leisure, prayer, laughter, compassion, and the ability to live with adversity and ambiguity. Non-refundable registration: $25 due April 28th. Total cost, including registration: Overnight—$390.00; Commuters—$275. Contact: Bonnie Green at 314-909-4677 or bgreen@mercycenterstl.org.

Looking for Someone to Housesit?—With springtime and vacations fast-approaching, as you are making plans for your upcoming travels, remember your four-legged, finned and feathered family members who need company while you’re gone. My name is Annie and I sing in the choir at 8:30 & 10:00 a.m. Masses at St. Mark’s. I housesit for people and watch your animals while you are away. I’m very reasonable and references are available upon request. You are welcome to see me after Mass, you can email me at abundantly_blessed123@yahoo.com, or my cell is 314-502-8148 which can also receive texts. Please share this information with family, friends or co-workers. Thank you so much for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you.

Visit St. John Vianney High School

7th Graders can now schedule shadow visits at Vianney for this spring. Get paired up with a “Griffin Guide”, attend three classes and get a free lunch in the world-famous Griffin Café. Our online calendar has been updated with available dates in May. We hope you find a date to come see why it’s always a Great Day to be a Griffin! To sign up, go to vianney.com/admissions, and click on “Schedule a Visit”.

Buy TWB gift cards by May 4th for your purchases to apply towards your goal for this year!

Department Stores/Retailers

Bass Pro Shop Bath & Body Works Bed Bath & Beyond Best Buy Claire’s Boutique CVS Dick’s Sporting Goods GAP/Old Navy

Home Depot iTunes JC Penney Kmart Kohl’s Lowe’s Macy’s Marshalls

Michaels Sports Authority TJ Maxx Target Toys R Us Walgreens Walmart

Restaurants

Applebee’s Arby’s Bob Evans Buffalo Wild Wings Burger King Chili’s Cracker Barrel

Jack in the Box KFC Longhorn Macaroni Grill Noodles & Co. O’Charley’s Olive Garden Outback Steakhouse Pasta House Pizza Hut

Red Lobster Red Robin Starbucks St. Louis Bread Co. Steak ‘n Shake Subway TGIFriday’s Taco Bell Texas Roadhouse Wendy’s Orders can be placed after all weekend Masses, or

at the parish office, room 108 between 8:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.

For questions, contact Alice Wilcox @ 743-8603

or Diane Little @ 743-8602.