st. mark the evangelist catholic church · classes resume on sunday, january 27th. holiday hours...

Parish Center………..317.787.8246

Pastor Fr. Bill Marks Ext. 110 [email protected]

Associate Pastor Fr. David Bu Nyar [email protected] Deacon Deacon Paul Fisherkeller [email protected]

School…………………………..317.786.4013

Principal Rusty Albertson Ext. 201 [email protected]

Parish Center Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

535 East Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46227

www.stmarkindy.org

Sacrament of Baptism Schedule with the Pastor after participation in Parish Preparation Program. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:00-5:00 PM Sacrament of Matrimony Arrange with Pastor at least six months in advance. Participation in all parts of the Marriage preparation program is required. Sacrament of Healing If you are hospitalized or home bound and in need of sacraments, please call the Parish Center. Mass Schedule Saturday/Sunday Anticipation 5:30 PM Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM Monday Communion Service 9:00 AM Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 AM Friday 8:15 AM Holy Day Masses: 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 7:00 PM

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time January 20, 2019

St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church

St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church (214) One Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Church www.stmarkindy.org Sunday, January 20, 2019

Welcome to St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church.

If you would like to know more about our Parish, please visit the

Mary Lynn Cavanaugh Welcome Desk or call the Parish Center.

Business Manager Joe Horan Ext. 102 [email protected] Coordinator of Catechesis Angi Swiezy and Parish Life [email protected] Ext. 104 Director of Parish Services Alison Archer Ext. 100 [email protected] Music Director Andy Eagan Ext. 105 [email protected] Dir. Of Youth Ministry Julie Albertson Ext. 101 [email protected] Facilities Usage/Events Donna Kern Scheduler [email protected] SMAC Athletic Director Kris Able [email protected] School Admin. Asst. Beth Leszcynski Ext. 200 [email protected]

Contacts

Mass Intentions Welcome Sunday, January 20—2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM—Intentions of Santina Gallamore (Fr. Bill) 9:30 AM—Parishioners of St. Mark (Fr. Bill) 11:45 AM— Neal Bauer (Fr. Bill) Monday, January 21-St. Agnes Virgin & Martyr 9:00 AM—Communion Service Tuesday, January 22—Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children 9:00 AM — Wednesday, January 23—Weekday 9:00 AM — Thursday, January 24—Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop

and Doctor of Church 9:00 AM — Friday, January 25—The Conversion of Saint Paul,

Apostle 8:15 AM — Saturday, January 26—Anticipation Mass 5:30 PM —Jerry Obergfell (Fr. Bill) Sunday, January 27—3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM—John Higgins (Fr. David) 9:30 AM— John Noone (Fr. Bill) 11:45 AM—Parishioners of St. Mark (Fr. Bill)

Sunday: Is 62:1-5/Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10 [3]/1 Cor 12:4-11/Jn 2:1-11 Monday: Heb 5:1-10/Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 [4b]/Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20/Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9 and 10c [5]/Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17/Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 [4b]/Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: Heb 7:25—8:6/Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17 [8a and 9a]/Mk 3:7-12 Friday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Mk 16:15-18 Saturday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5/Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10 [3]/Mk 3:20-21 Next Sunday: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [cf. Jn 6:63c]/1 Cor 12:12-30 or 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27/Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21

Readings for the Week January 20-27, 2019


Faith Wisdom Service

Marriage Day Celebration

Weekly Collection January 13, 2019

Envelopes/Loose Money $11,674.00

Online Giving $5,814.00

Total $17,488.00

Weekly Budgeted Amount $18,685.00

Weekly Surplus or Deficit $(1,197.00)

Other Collections

Coffee and Donuts $49.00

St. Vincent de Paul $265.00

Capitol Improvements $488.00

Tuition Assistance $245.00

Holy Day $70.00

Below is the summary for the past week. Thank you for your generous support of St. Mark.

Catechesis

Weekly Stewardship Report

First Communion Preparation begins on Sunday, January 20th from 1:30-3pm. We will meet in Schafer

Hall. Questions? Please contact Angi Swiezy at [email protected] or 787-8246 x104.

Children's Catechesis will NOT meet on Sunday,

January 20th due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. Classes resume on Sunday, January 27th.

Holiday Hours The Parish Center and St. Mark Catholic School will be closed on Monday, January 21st, in observation

of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

There will not be coffee and donuts on Sunday, January 20th, due to the MLK Jr. Holiday.

Marriage Day Celebration: The Office of Marriage and Family Life

invites all married couples (whether married 75 years or only 2 months) of the Archdiocese of

Indianapolis to a special celebration to honor the sanctity

of marriage on February 10, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Ss. Peter

and Paul Cathedral. Archbishop Charles Thompson will celebrate the Mass. A reception will follow

at the Catholic Center in Assembly Hall. The event is free of charge, but registration is

required.

For more information about the event or to register, please visit www.archindy.org/weddingcelebrations. Registration

deadline is January 31, 2019. If you have questions, please contact Keri Carroll at [email protected] or (317) 236-1521.


Please Pray For: Thea Scott, Evelyn Karozos, Ann Unversaw, Marcie and

Steve Swayze, Cliff Edgemon, Fred Engelking, Lisa Engelking, Dick Bowling, Mickey Lentz, Mike Murphy,

Puring De La Alas, Jo Ellen Forestal, Chris A. Williams, Elaine Alexander, Mike Schwartz, Mary Fortress, Sherry Brett, Carolyn Walters, Karen Firkins, Sherrie Blomberg, Linda and Jerry Gaydos, Pat Henn, Joe Pierle, Shirley Martin, Hunter Moore, Betty Mouser, Joanne Burkert,

Debbie O’Neal, Rosemary Delph, Bill Mahlman, and Pat Taylor.

To add or update a name to our Prayer List, or the St.

Mark Prayer Chain, please contact Alison Archer, [email protected]

Wanted: English Teacher There is an opening for an additional facilitator for the weekly English Practice Class on Tuesdays from 8:00 am to 9:30 am. This class is one of three classes held at St. Mark Parish for any non-English speaking persons. Classes begin January 8. Please contact Ginny O’Brien with any questions and to volunteer for this rewarding ministry. [email protected] or text 317-306-5263 THANK YOU, THANK YOU The HOOP and the Families In Need Outreach Ministries of the parish wish to thank all of the parishioners who, once again, generously responded to the Advent Giving Tree Project. Your care for the homeless and for our own parish families and families in our neighborhood who sometimes need a helping hand is amazing!! One of our former pastors always said, "we can never out due the generosity of God.” So, knowing that, we know that our parishioners will surely be generously blessed by God for the love they have shown to those less fortunate this Advent season.

Please Pray For

Outreach Ministry

Save the Date! St. Mark Dinner Dance

Friday, February 22 Come Sail Away!

The annual Dinner Dance will take place on Friday, February 22, 2019, and will be held at Valle Vista Golf

and Conference Center (755 East Main Street, Greenwood). Doors will open at 6 p.m. for the silent auction with dinner served at 7 p.m. Tickets will be

sold after all weekend masses January 26th - February 3rd for $35 per person. After February 3rd tickets will be sold for $40 each. Third Generation will provide the music

for the evening. A silent auction, raffle, and other entertainment will also be provided. Please contact Sarah or Eugene Vivo (317-862-8486) if you have any questions.

The Dinner Dance committee is also seeking donations

for the silent auction and raffle to be held during the Dinner Dance. Suggested items include gift cards, bottles of beer, wine, and/or liquor, cash to purchase items, and

any new items that someone would like to win. Also, if you know a business owner who would like to donate a

service or item, those are appreciated also. You can drop items off at the Parish Center or contact Molly Burns at 317-440-6071 or [email protected] to schedule

pick up. Thank you for your assistance! IN Gaming License 149215


Indiana March for Life MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH RALLY:

We would love for your middle school student to join us for this year's Jr. High Youth Rally: Holy, Holy, Holy. The Jr. High Youth Rally is a one-day event for all students in grades 6-8 to explore their faith and grow deeper in relationship with Christ through music, prayer, and talks prepared by our keynote speaker and high

school breakout presenters. This event is presented by the youth ministers of the South Deanery and will have attendees from across the Archdiocese. Date: Saturday, February 2, 2019 Time: 1 p.m. dropoff - 8:30 p.m. pickup Where: Roncalli High School Register at https://nativityindy.org/jr-high-youth-rally by January 18 for the reduced rate of $30 which includes a t-shirt, sling bag, and dinner along with many fun activities. On the left side of the webpage look for the St. Mark button. After January 18, the price increases to $40. If cost is a problem for your child, please let me know and we will make other arrangements. We want all who wish to attend to be able to do so. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions. Cookie Drop Bakers, we need your help for our annual St. Mark Cookie Drop for the seminarians at Bishop Simon Brute Seminary. Please bring a dozen cookies (or more) to the parish office by Friday, February 8. They will be packaged and delivered to the seminarians the following week in time for Valentine's Day. Contact Julie Albertson ([email protected]) with any questions.

January 22, 2019 Indiana March for Life Schedule 11:00 am Indoor LIFE Rally: Indiana Convention Center

100 S. Capitol Indianapolis, IN

12:00 pm Mass celebrated by Archbishop Thompson and Bishop Doherty at St. John the Evangelist

12:00pm Right to Life of Indianapolis Memorial Service for the Unborn – INDIANA CONVENTION CENTER 100 S.

Capitol Indianapolis, IN

1:30pm March from Georgia Street to the Capitol Building

2:00pm Rally at the South Steps of Indiana State House Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, Lafayette

Diocese -in- Indiana, and Right to Life Indianapolis

Vigil for Life with Audrey Assad Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, Diocese of Lafayette - in - Indiana, and Right to Life Indianapolis Come join us for a night of

worship, Eucharistic Adoration, confessions, and a Eucharistic procession, as we pray for the respect of ALL life !

Monday, January 21, 2019

7:00 - 9:00 PM St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

126 West Georgia Street Indianapolis, IN 46225

Event is free.

Donations will be accepted at the door.

Vigil for Life

Youth


IMPORTANT ENROLLMENT DATES FOR 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR


Letters of Intent for the 2019-2020 school year will be sent home with the oldest child of current St. Mark Catholic School Families for the purpose of securing spots for the 2019-2020

school year. Friday, January 18, 2019

The Letter of Intent and $100 family registration fee is due back to the school office by Friday, January 18, 2019 by 3:30pm


St. Mark Parishioner Families that do not currently (2018-2019 school year) have children at St. Mark Catholic School may

begin registering students for the 2019-2020 school year to be considered for any available spots.

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Open House- Open Enrollment for any families seeking enrollment for any available classroom spots.

Monday, May 6, 2019

All parents using FACTS Tuition Management to pay their tuition monthly must be enrolled online with their information

current.

Friday, May 31, 2019 All parents paying their entire tuition upfront and receiving a discount must have full tuition payment to the school office.

Friday, May 31, 2019

All upfront partial tuition payments are due to the school office. (no discount given)

Early Bird Pre-Kindergarten Registration is Now Open!

Registration for St. Mark Catholic School 2019-2020 Pre-Kindergarten program is now open for those children age 4 by August 1, 2019. Our Pre-K program is a full day, 5

days a week program, and follows our normal school schedule.

The registration fee for Pre-K is $200. You may register in the school office or by emailing Mr. Albertson at

[email protected]. Please call the school office at (317) 786-4013 with any

questions you may have.

St. Mark Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, January 26th, 5-7:30

The St. Mark PTG Spaghetti Dinner is quickly approaching! The Spaghetti Dinner is a great social event that brings our St. Mark

families together for a great meal while raising money. Meal includes spaghetti and

meatballs, ziti, garlic bread, salad, and dessert!

Prices: Family $20 Adult $8 Youth (5-12) $5 Senior Citizen $5 Children 4 and under eat free

Catholic Business Network Annual Kickoff Social will be held on Thursday, January 24th from 5:30pm-8pm at: Mashcraft Brewing 2205 N. Delaware Street Indianapolis, IN 46205 RSVP- [email protected] The St. Barnabas Mission Information Night is Monday, January 21, 2019 at 7:00 pm in the parish hall. June 11-19 St. Bonaventure Indian Mission, Thoreau, New Mexico & St. Joseph Mission, Keams Canyon, Arizona. June 29 - July 13 Duran, Ecuador July 13-20 Tijuana, Mexico Please come to the St. Barnabas Mission Information Night on Monday, January 21, at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall to hear more details of each trip from previous attendees! The Spiritual benefits are out of this world! Contact Bob Hoereth at [email protected] or 317.881.8382 or Deacon Jerry Matthews at [email protected] or 317.441.3471, if any questions prior to the meeting.

ST. MARK CARD PARTY: The St. Mark Monthly Card Party will be held in the Narthex on Thursday, January 24th,

starting at 1:00 pm. We play progressive euchre and the cost is $1.00 to play, which includes refreshments. You are always

encouraged to bring a friend. See you there!

School School

Community

St. Mark Card Party


Busy Moms retreat with Sisters of Providence All busy mothers are

invited to join the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods,

Indiana, for the upcoming “Retreat for Busy Catholic Moms,”

scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8, to 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 10, in the Providence Hall Community Room. The time together will include

presentations, prayer, learning from others,

Mass, and more. Cost is $220, which includes lodging and meals, or $130 without lodging. Lodging must be arranged

by Jan. 24, and the final registration deadline is Feb. 1. Register online at Events.SistersofProvidence.org or by

calling 812-535-2952 or emailing [email protected].

SOUTH DEANERY BAND SALUTE NIGHT

Who: 7th and 8th Grade South Deanery Band Members

What: Roncalli High School Band’s South deanery Band Salute Night

Where: Roncalli High School, Bandroom (room 117 first). We will be

playing on the gym stage. When: Friday, January 25th, 6:00 PM

Dress: A tee shirt, polo, or sweatshirt with your school’s name, and jeans, no shorts

RSVP to Miss Peach, [email protected]. We need to know how many people are coming for set up. We will not

turn anyone away. We can’t wait to see you! You will get to sit in with the band during the game. We sit

on the stage, so our seats are great! You will get third quarter off, just like the high school band kids, and you

can get up to $5.00 in free food at the concession stand. Games are usually over between 8:50 and 9:30 PM. It

depends on the pace of the game, overtime, etc. Come and join the Roncalli band and make some noise at

the basketball game!

Sunday, January 20, 2019 • MASS - Church (7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM) • First Communion Prep—Schaffer Hall (1:30 to 3:00

PM) Monday, January 21, 2019 • Communion Service—Church (9:00 AM) • Parish Office Closed • St. Mark Catholic School Closed Tuesday, January 22, 2019 • MASS - Church - (9:00 AM) • ESL Class - Cenacle (8:00-9:30 AM) Wednesday, January 23, 2019 • MASS - Church - (9:00 AM) • ESL—Cenacle (1:30– 3:00 PM) • Citizenship Class—Narthex (6:30-8:00 PM) Thursday, January 24, 2019 • MASS - Church—(9:00 AM) • Card Party—Narthex (1:00-3:30 PM) Friday, January 25, 2019 • MASS—Church (8:15 AM) • Citizenship Class—Cenacle (10-11:30 AM & 1:00-2:30 PM) Saturday, January 26, 2019 • Reconciliation - Church Courtesy Room (4:00 PM) • MASS - CHURCH- (5:30 PM) • PTG Spaghetti Dinner—Schafer Hall (5:00 PM) Sunday, January 27, 2019 • MASS - Church (7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM) • CC 3 yrs.-K —Atrium (9:30 to 10:30 AM) • CC 1st-8th grade —Atrium (10:30 AM) • Confirmation Prep— School Media Center (10:45 AM) • Myanmar Mass—Church (2:00 PM) For more information regarding events on our campus, check out the Calendar online on School at our website, stmarkindy.org

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