First Friday - St Mark Catholic Church

St. Mark Catholic Church
(Parroquia de San Marcos)
643 St. Mark Place
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00AM - 4:00PM
Closed Noon - 1:00PM (Lunch)
Daily Mass
8:00AM & 5:00PM
561-734-9330
Fax: 561-735-3463
Morning Prayer (Laudes)
7:40AM
www.stmarkboynton.com
Evening Prayer (Vesperas)
5:30PM
Mass Schedule:
Saturday Vigil: 4:00PM & 5:45PM
Sunday: 8:00AM, 10:00AM & 12:00PM
Misa en Español:
Domingo / Sunday: 4:00PM
Confession
Saturdays:
8:30AM- 9:00AM &
3:00PM - 3:45PM
Tuesdays & Thursdays after the 8:00AM Mass
and by appointment
Friar Priests:
Basic Catholicism with
Father Dan
Wednesdays after the 8:00AM
Mass in the
Saint John Paul Room.
Canceled for 9/14 & 9/21.
Fr. Dan G. Fink, OFM Conv. Pastor
Fr. Germain Kopaczynski, OFM Conv.
Parochial Vicar
Fr. Richard Florek, OFM Conv.
Parochial Vicar
Fr. Gabriel Scasino, OFM Conv.
Parochial Vicar
Novena to St.
Joseph
Every
Wednesday after
the 8:00AM Mass
Novena to St.
Anthony
Every Tuesday
after the 8:00AM
Mass
Fr. Samuel Zebron, OFM Conv.
Priest in Residence
Deacons:
Mark Lizardi & Lee Levenson
Secretary:
Mrs. Janet Eleshewich
Bookkeeper:
Mrs. Patty Schultz
Bereavement Ministry &
Ministry to the Sick:
Sr. Mary Joan Millecan, OSF,
Pastoral Minister
(561) 735-3530
Parish Catechetical Leader
& Family Ministry:
Mrs. Margaret Castor, PCL
(561)734-9330
First Friday
Faith Formation for
Children & Teens:
Please contact Mrs. Margaret
Castor in the Parish Office
Every First Friday of the Month
After the 8:00AM Mass
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
& Quiet Time for Prayer
8:30AM - 7:00PM
7:00PM Holy Hour
Benediction at 8:00PM
Baptism :
Contact Mrs. Margaret Castor
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. Please
do not make travel plans for
your family until your baptism
date is confirmed!
Rite of Christian Initiation
Music Ministry:
Dr. Ronald F. Albano, Director for Adults:
of Music
Anyone who is interested in
becoming a Catholic or
completing his/her Christian
Marriage:
Initiation as a Catholic,
Contact the Parish Office at
least four months in advance. should call the Parish Office.
We Will Say a Special Prayer for these men and women
serving our country - Especially: LCDR David Moore, USN, MC;
Pvt. Trey Castor, Army Ranger; Joshua Cappello, US Marines;
Specialist Joshua Joseph Franklin, US Army; NDI (DSW) James
R. Duffey; Pvt. 1st Lt. Timothy R. Fitzgerald US Navy;
Christopher Gibb; Lt. Geoffrey Davis; Sgt. Jason N. Brown, U.S.
Army; Cpl. Toni Diesel; EMFR Michael D. Katte ENG/EE US
Navy; Lt. Kenneth Doyle, USN; Sr. Airman Michael Marshall,
USAF; AW/SW James Paino; Capt. 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 & Chief Warrant Officer 4 Douglas R.
Sanders.
Are you a registered
parishioner? Please do not
take for granted that you are
registered in the parish just
because you attend mass and/
or had your sacraments here
as a child. If we have no
record of your parish
membership, it could be quite embarrassing to us or to you or
your family, when someone wishes to make wedding plans,
have a baby baptized, or if you have been asked to act as a
sponsor for baptism or confirmation. Please fill out a census
form, located in the narthex, in the Parish office or online at
www.stmarkboynton.com. Once you have filled out the form
please mail or bring it to the Parish Office. THANK YOU!
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Please let us know when your family members have returned home safely.
Dayton Self
William Archer Sr.
Sal Sangi
Theresa Anne Zito Lee
Catherine Bond
Maria Mehr
Teri Goggin Robinson
Martin Klaiss
Sharon White
Brea Duval
Fred Casey
Liz DiCapuas
Sam Kountz
Kathy Severs
Alfred Clougherty
Lily Chapman
Lucy Diaz
June Maldon
Sue O’Neil
Dick Conley
Dennis McCabe
Bart Iannetta Jr.
Denise Caruso
Patricia Kountz
Catherine Kerrigan
Lillian Bell
Lucille Stack
Agnes Buhalo
William White
Kay Brolley
Dominick Ellis
Cheyenne Prevatt
Kim Ellis
Dina Luongo
Fr. Tom Flynn
Theresa O’Connor
Todd Edward
Mike Olivieri
Marie Harned
Louis Guido
Danny Beecher
David G
Barbara Ferguson
Wendy Merandi
Jolanda Gora
Tom Cappello
John Corveleyne
Trudie Dougherty
Ileana
Karen Cliffi
Edgard Barajas
Debbie Moldavan
Christopher Josef
Tina Licini
Barbara O’Shea
Marianne McNulty
Rosemarie Tancredi
Saturday/Sabado: September 10th Weekday; BVM
8:00 AM +Mary B. Moran by Joseph Renzo
8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass)
3:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation
TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
4:00 PM All Parishioners of St. Mark Parish, Living & +Deceased
5:45 PM +M. Claire & +Gerard Drumm by Rod & Judy Drumm
Sunday/Domingo: September 11th
8:00 AM +Joseph Bruzzese by Carmelita Curtis
10:00 AM Living & +Deceased Friends & Members of the Comrie Family
by Veronica Comrie
12:00 PM +Fern Trepanier by Carmelita Curtis
4:00 PM Misa en Español
Monday/Lunes : September 12th The Most Holy Name of Mary
7:40 AM Morning Prayer / Laudes
8:00 AM +Armando Blanco by Mirta Blanco
5:00 PM +Fern Trepanier by Barbara & Joe Schenk
5:30 PM Evening Prayer / Visperas
Names are on the prayer list for approximately one month.
Please call the Parish Office to add or delete a name from the list.
Tuesday/Martes : September 13th
Private Friary Masses:
Edward Boltruczyk by Norman & Madeline Abood
Francis McGinn by His Wife Connie
Dermy Lyons by John Keogh
7:40 AM
8:00 AM
8:30 AM
5:00 PM
5:30 PM
Morning Prayer / Laudes
+Filomena L. Pereira by Maria Cardoso
Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass)
+Ashley Sill by Margaret & Tom English
Evening Prayer / Visperas
Wednesday/Miercoles: September 14th Feast of The Exaltation of the
Holy Cross
7:40 AM Morning Prayer / Laudes
8:00 AM +Elizabeth Shellman by Ann & Ron Albano
5:00 PM +Kenneth Martin by Ruth Besecker
5:30 PM Evening Prayer / Visperas
Recent Deaths
Our condolences are extended to the families of
those who recently passed away especailly
+JoAnn Zuccala, +John Churey & +Irene
Seabridge. May the Lord bless them and keep
them. May he turn his face toward them and
give them peace.
Thursday/Jueves: September 15th Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows
7:40 AM Morning Prayer / Laudes
8:00 AM +Peggy Bogart by her Husband Lou Bogart
8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass)
5:00 PM +Jerry Kujawa by Fran Steele
5:30 PM Evening Prayer / Visperas
Friday/Viernes: September 16th Memorial of Saints Cornelius, Pope,
and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs
7:40 AM Morning Prayer / Laudes
8:00 AM +Mary Gallagher by Madeline Armento
5:00 PM + John Lombardo by his Wife Lillian
5:30 PM Evening Prayer / Visperas
The Altar Flowers
For the week of September 10th-September 16th
Are Donated
by The St. Mark Council of Catholic Women
Saturday/Sabado: September 17th
Feast of The Stigmata of our Holy
Father Francis
8:00 AM +Vita Spaziani by Diane Iandiorio
8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass)
3:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation
TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
4:00 PM +Filomena & +John Valko by Son, John & Joni Valko
5:45 PM All Parishioners of St. Mark Parish, Living & +Deceased
The Altar Bread & Wine
For the week of September 10th-September 16th
Are For Special Intentions of Leo Clougherty
The Sanctuary Candle
For the week of September 10th-September 16th
Is For All Our Special Intentions
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.
Memorial of St. John Chrysostom,
Bishop, Doctor of the Church
Sunday/Domingo: September 18th
8:00 AM +Gerard Jean by Daughter, Celine Jean
10:00 AM +Fern Trepanier by Helaine & Walter Reed
12:00 PM +Thomas E. Kelly by Maureen Fulop & Joan Kelly
4:00 PM Misa en Español
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Help Needed for Louisiana Flood Victims
The Diocese of Palm Beach and other dioceses around
the country are helping its brothers, sisters and Catholic
Charities in Louisiana that have been impacted by the
recent severe flooding in that state. Multiple Catholic
Charities in the affected regions as well as Catholic
Charities USA are providing disaster assistance to the
thousands of people in their communities. As many as
60,000 homes have been damaged and thousands of
people have been displaced. The Catholic Church in the
U.S. is asking those who are able to donate to support
the work of Catholic Charities in Louisiana. Donations
can be made online at www.catholiccharitiesdpb.org/
floods or https://catholiccharitiesusa.org or by calling
Catholic Charities USA’s toll free number at 1-800-9199338. Information is also on the diocesan website at
www.diocesepb.org. Your financial generosity as well as
your ongoing prayers for the people of Louisiana are so
very much needed and appreciated.
Continuing pastoral need:
The Banns of Marriage
are being announced for:
Yes, we continually have need for Extraordinary
Ministers of Holy Communion to serve the patients
at Bethesda Hospital. Would you please prayerfully
consider serving the church in this privileged
capacity?
Danny Malloy
& Megan Avogardo
Consider: This involves about two/three hours of
ministry only once or twice a month.
The diocese is offering an Extraordinary
Minister Workshop at Ascension Parish, Boca
Raton on Saturday OCTOBER 15th from
9:15am - 11:45am. This Workshop prepares
for all facets of this Ministry:
Altar,
Homebound, Hospital, and those who minister
in our various residences. Please contact Sister
Mary
Joan
(561-735-3530)
to
make
arrangements.
COACHING THE MATURE DRIVER, a 6-hour
class designed for insurance reduction, is being
offered on Tuesday, October 18, from 9:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. in the St. Anthony Room at St. Mark
Church. $15 check payable to DOTS. Bring lunch
and beverage. Information and registration, call
Barbara Zengage, instructor, at 561-732-1416; cell
561-512-6407.
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LAST CALL!!!
Be a part of
OUR CHURCH COOKBOOK!
Join us in this fun event as we create a book with all of
our best recipes!
You can find all the information you need when you
pick up recipe contribution forms in the Narthex.
DUE BY SEPTEMBER 18!!
The Community Caring Center is in need of our
NON-PERISHABLE, new & sealed
food donations!
Please place all donations in the
Narthex at this time.
Welcome to Our Visitors!!
We would like you to know how much we appreciate and depend on your added support during your visit. For your
convenience, envelopes are available in the Narthex.
Thank you for your generosity.
Remember God can not be outdone in generosity.
The Collection for September 4th was
$8978.00
The second collection is for Respect Life
& The Migrants.
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FYI: September 11, 2016 – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today we mark the 15th Anniversary of the Terrorist Attacks on the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, the plane crash into the
Pentagon and the plane crash in Shanksville, Pa. How appropriate are the words of the Entrance Antiphon for today’s Mass, “Give
peace, O Lord, to those who wait for you.”
We live in a day and time where violence and terrorism seem to be second nature. We truly need justice and peace to take the place
of violence and terror!
Justice and peace begin with an attitude and a behavior which is consistent. In the First Reading from Today’s Mass, the people of
Israel have given in to their own devices and turned away from God. They have quickly forgotten the promises they made to God in
the Covenant and have made for themselves a god who caters to their willfulness and wantonness. It sounds like a lot of people in
the world today! If we want justice and peace, the first thing to do is to turn to God in a spirit of humility and penance. We need
people of holiness like Moses to intercede for us for God’s forgiveness. We need to radically change our attitude and behavior and
fully embrace the promises we have made to God.
The second Reading taken from St. Paul’s Letter to Timothy again addresses the need to change attitude and behavior. St. Paul
describes himself as formerly being a blasphemer, a persecutor and arrogant. Yet the grace of God has mercifully lifted him up to
grace and redemption. St. Paul turns away from arrogance and pride and in turn is filled with gratitude and humility.
The Gospel for today’s Mass is perhaps one of the most beautiful illustrations of God’s compassion and forgiveness. The story of
the Prodigal Son is known amongst Christians and non-Christians alike. I personally believe that at various times in our lives, we
live out the principal roles. There are times we are the ‘father’ who waits for the younger son to come to his senses. There are times
we are the ‘older’ son who can’t quite understand the ‘father’s’ compassion. And there are times we adopt the attitude of the
‘younger’ son.
What are the lessons for each of us? The answers are varied and unique for each of us. However, I believe that the purpose of this
story is that God (‘father’) is One who waits for us. He doesn’t give up on us even when we are the furthest distance from him. God
doesn’t wring his hands and say ‘enough’ even though if you and I were in His place, we might do just that! He is always there
because He loves unconditionally. The ‘older’ son is the one who accepts and fulfills to the best of his ability the promises he has
made to God. Perhaps he is the one who cannot understand why evil is allowed to exist in our world, or perhaps he can’t fully grasp
the idea that God is compassionate and just. The beautiful dialogue between the ‘father’ and ‘older’ son tried to address the ‘older’
son’s indignation. The ‘father’ acknowledges that the ‘older’ son has been dutiful and good, but still the father asks him to consider
the tremendous event which has taken place: “He was dead, but now alive, He was blind and now can see.”
Finally, the ‘younger’ son is like so many in the world today. He has been brought up with values and morals and yet chooses to
reject them in a spirit of selfishness and entitlement. But a catharsis takes place, everything he places such value in is taken away.
He is lost and adrift. He comes to his senses as the story progresses. Recognizing how he has disrespected his father, he hopes for
minimal benefits. You and I might think that is all he deserves. Yet the ‘father’ surpasses all expectation and welcome this son back
into his life with compassion and love.
As Catholics we are called to a life of love and compassion. Love surpasses hate every day of the week.
Let us truly strive to be all God wants us to be: happy, loved, forgiven and lifted up.
Brothers and sisters, while we have time, let us do good. ~Fr. Dan
Message from “40 Days for Life”:
“If you know these things, you shall be blessed if you do
them” John 13:17
After washing the feet of the apostles, Jesus told them to go
and be servants in HIS home. All of us need to be Christ-like
and servants in our efforts to end abortion. If... you know that
abortion kills more lives than anything else on earth;... you
have seen & heard about the evils of Planned Parenthood on
T.V. We need your prayers, fasting, and visible public
presence at the Presidential Women's Center (abortion
facility) off 45th St and Village Blvd. (Behind Pollo Tropical
and Wendy's). during the “40 Days for Life.” sponsored by FACE Life Inc, starting Sept 28 and ending on November 6;
Monday-Saturday: 7am-6pm and Sunday: 3pm-5pm. Sign up NEXT WEEKEND after all Masses!
www.40daysforlife.com/westpalmbeach Call Susan at 255-1534
11 de septiembre 2016 – XXIV Domingo Ordinario
Hoy hace 15 años del ataque terrorista de las Torres Gemelas del World Trade Center, la caída del avión en el Pentágono y la caída
del avión en Shanksville, Pa. ¡Cuán apropiadas son las palabras de la Antífona de Entrada de la misa de hoy, “Dale paz, O Señor a
aquellos que esperan por Ti”!
En nuestro mundo de hoy el terrorismo y la violencia parecen como una naturaleza. ¡Realmente necesitamos que la paz y la justicia
prevalezcan por arriba de la violencia y el terror! La justicia y la paz comienzan con una actitud y un comportamiento consistente.
En la primera lectura de la misa de hoy, el pueblo de Israel se ha entregado a sus propios engaños y se ha alejado de Dios. Se les ha
olvidado rápidamente las promesas que hicieron en su alianza con dios y han inventado un dios que les hace juego a sus caprichos e
inmoralidades. Se parecen a muchos de hoy. Si deseamos justicia y paz, lo primero que tenemos que hacer es tornar hacia Dios en
espíritu de humildad y penitencia. Necesitamos muchas personas santas como Moisés que intercedan por nosotros para obtener el
perdón de Dios. Tenemos que cambiar radicalmente nuestra actitud y conducta y ser plenamente fieles a las promesas que le hemos
hecho al Señor.
La segunda lectura tomada de la carta de San Pablo a Timoteo también trata sobre la necesidad de cambiar la actitud y la conducta.
San Pablo se describe a sí mismo en el pasado como un blasfemo, un perseguidor y un arrogante. Sin embargo la gracia de Dios lo
ha llevado misericordiosamente a la gracia y la salvación. San Pablo se destierra de la arrogancia y el orgullo y se llena de gratitud y
de humildad.
El evangelio de hoy es tal vez uno de las ilustraciones más bellas de la compasión y el perdón de Dios. Tanto creyentes como no
creyentes conocen la historia del hijo pródigo. Yo creo que cada uno de nosotros durante nuestra vida pasamos de un rol a otro de
esta parábola. Ha veces somos el “padre” que espera que el hijo menor recapacite. Otras veces somos el hijo “mayor” que no puede
comprender la compasión del “padre”. Y otras veces tomamos la actitud del hijo “menor”.
¿Qué podemos aprender de todo esto? Las respuestas son variadas y especiales para cada uno de nosotros. Sin embargo, creo que el
mensaje de esta historia es que Dios (“padre”) espera por nosotros. No deja de esperar por nosotros aún cuando estamos muy
alejados de él. Dios no se da por vencido y nunca dice “basta” aún cuando nosotros lo haríamos. Siempre está presente porque ama
incondicionalmente. El hijo “mayor” es aquél que acepta y cumple de la mejor manera que puede las promesas que le ha hecho a
Dios. Tal vez es aquél que no puede comprender por qué el mal existe en el mundo, o tal vez no puede comprender el que Dios sea
compasivo y justo. El bello diálogo entre el “padre” y el hijo “mayor” tratan de dirigirse a la indignación del hijo “mayor”. El
“padre” reconoce que el hijo “mayor” ha cumplido con sus deberes y ha sido bueno, pero el padre le pide que considere el gran
hecho que ha tenido lugar, “tu hermano estaba muerto y ha vuelto a la vida, estaba perdido y ha sido encontrado.”
Finalmente, el hijo “menor” se parece a tantos en el mundo de hoy. A pesar de haber sido educado con buenos valores morales
escoge rechazarlos en espíritu de egoísmo y con pretensión de estar en su derecho. Pero tiene lugar una crisis y pierde todo lo que
estima valioso. Está perdido y sin rumbo. Recapacita a medida que la historia se desenvuelve. Al reconocer que le ha faltado el
respeto a su padre, espera que por lo menos le den unos beneficios mínimos. Nosotros podemos pensar que eso es todo lo que se
merece. El “padre” va más allá de toda expectativa y le da la bienvenida a su hijo con compasión y amor.
Como católicos estamos llamados a una vida de amor y compasión. El amor le gana al odio cada día de la semana.
Tratemos de ser todo lo que Dios quiere que seamos: felices, amados, perdonados y enaltecidos.
Hermanos y hermanas, mientras tengamos tiempo, hagamos el bien – Padre Dan
Mensaje de “40 Dias Por la Vida“:
"Si saben estas cosas, serás bendecido si las hacen " Juan 13:17
Después de lavar los pies de los apóstoles, Jesús les dijo que fueran a ser siervos en SU casa. Todos necesitamos ser
como Cristo y ser siervos en nuestros esfuerzos para acabar con el aborto. Si ... usted sabe que el aborto mata a más vidas
que cualquier otra cosa en la tierra... Ha visto y oído acerca de los hechos malos de Planned Parenthood en la T.V.
Ayudanos a hacer esto a través de nuestras oraciones, el ayuno y la presencia pública visible en el Presidential Women’s
Center (100 Northpoint Parkway en West Palm Beach) durante los “40 Días por la Vida” (Miércoles, Septiembre 28
hasta Domingo, Noviembre 6) Dias y Horas: Lunes - Sábado 7:00 am - 6 : 00 pm y Domingos 3:00-5:00pm. Ven y únete
a la Iglesia que se levanta para el fin del aborto en este país. Inscríbete el PROXIMO FIN DE SEMANA aquí en la
iglesia después de las misas! www.40daysforlife.com/westpalmbeach llamar a Susan al (561) 255-1534
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FUN-D COMMITTEE
INVITES YOU TO
COME DINE WITH US
Sunday October 23rd, 2016
1:00PM - 4:00PM
St. Mark Parish Center
Public Welcome / Open Seating

Featuring Matthew Farmer, Alicia Stafford
Avanti’s Italian
Restaurant
and other members of
The Old School Square Theatre
at Winston Trails Country Club
6101 Winston Trails Blvd, Lake Worth, FL 33463
(Off of Jog Road - North of Hypoluxo Road)
Thursday September 22, 2016
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Soup -Entrée -Side PastaDessert – Coffee
Live Entertainment by Vinny
Entrée Choices:
Chicken or Eggplant Parmigiana
Tilapia Oreganata
Chicken Marsala
$25 per person
Sausage and Peppers
Cash Bar ~ Raffles ~ 50/50 drawing
Side Pasta - Linguini or Ziti
Marinara or Garlic and Oil
Dessert: Cheesecake, Tiramisu,
or Ice Cream
Tickets on sale now in the
Parish Office
and will be on sale in the Narthex
Sept. 24th - Oct. 17th
Price $25 per person Tickets available
at Parish Office
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Save the Date
for our Second Annual Trunk or Treat!!
October 30th
In the Church Parking Lot
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Decorating starts at 4:30PM.