First Friday - St Mark Catholic Church

St. Mark Catholic Church
(Parroquia de San Marcos)
643 St. Mark Place
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
561-734-9330
Fax: 561-735-3463
www.stmarkboynton.com
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00AM - 4:00PM
Closed Noon - 1:00PM (Lunch)
July & August: The Office will be
CLOSED for the day
at 12:00 Noon on Fridays
Daily Mass
8:00AM
Morning Prayer (Laudes)
7:40AM
Mass Schedule:
Saturday Vigil: 4:00PM
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
Fr. Dan G. Fink, OFM Conv. Pastor
Fr. Germain Kopaczynski, OFM Conv.
Parochial Vicar
Wednesdays after the
8:00AM Mass in the
Parish Office
Conference Room.
Fr. Richard Florek, OFM Conv.
Parochial Vicar
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
Faith Formation for
Children & Teens:
Please contact Mrs. Margaret
Castor in the Parish Office
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!
Novena to St.
Joseph
Every
Wednesday after
the 8:00AM Mass
Novena to St.
Anthony
Every Tuesday
after the 8:00AM
Mass
First Friday
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
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.
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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We Will Say a Special Prayer for these men and women
serving our country - Especially: 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
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Please let us know when your family members have returned home safely.
Barbara Ferguson
Ralph Diaz
Mary Bajana
Mastrofillipo Family
Danny Beecher
David G
Linda Baily
Susan Siu Chong
Betty Eisenberger
Ron Floyd
Lizzi Tyler
Ena Chang
Mary Anne McNulty
Susan Allen
Linda Falcone
Kathleen Mellett
Joel Garfield
Bill Rodgers
Gloria Pimenta Fernandez
Al Corscadden
Dayton Self
William Archer Sr.
Sal Sangi
Theresa Anne Zito Lee
Catherine Bond
Maria Mehr
Christopher Josef
Tina Licini
Denise Pena
Teri Goggin Robinson
Debbie Moldavan
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
Peter Sikora Sr.
Fr. Tom Flynn
Saturday/Sabado: July 30th Weekday
8:00 AM +Eileen Sheehan by Vincent Collins
8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass)
3:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
4:00 PM +Robert E. Curtis by Wife, Carmelita
Sunday/Domingo: July 31st
8:00 AM All Parishioners of St. Mark Parish Living & +Deceased
10:00 AM +Wm. Patrick Lynch by Wife, Jeanette Lynch
12:00 PM +Fern Trepanier by Carmella Barbato
4:00 PM Misa en Español +Giuseppe Antonio Denunzio by Maria Dale
Monday/Lunes : August 1st Memorial of St. Alphonsus Liguori,
Bishop, Doctor of the Church
7:40 AM Morning Prayer / Laudes
8:00 AM +Cecile McSween by Fran Steele
Tuesday/Martes : August 2nd Feast of Our Lady of the Angels
of Portiuncula
7:40 AM Morning Prayer / Laudes
8:00 AM +Thomas & +Kathleen Corr by Mary & Alo Conlon
8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass)
5:00 PM Feast of Our Lady of the Angels of Portiuncula
Names are on the prayer list for approximately one month.
Please call the Parish Office to add or delete a name from the list.
Wednesday/Miercoles: August 3rd
Weekday
7:40 AM Morning Prayer / Laudes
8:00 AM +Peggy & +Michael Lydon by Mary & Alo Conlon
Recent Deaths
Our condolences are extended to the families of
those who recently passed away especially
+Olga T. Goyriena. May the Lord bless them
and keep them. May he turn his face toward
them and give them peace.
Thursday/Jueves: August 4th Memorial of St. John Vianney, Priest
7:40 AM Morning Prayer / Laudes
8:00 AM +Patrick Tierney by PJ Corr
8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass)
Friday/Viernes: August 5th
Weekday; The Dedication of the Basilica
of St. Mary Major
7:40 AM Morning Prayer / Laudes
8:00 AM +Patrick Tierney by Mary & Alo Conlon
7:00 PM Holy Hour
Saturday/Sabado: August 6th
Feast of the Transfiguration
of the Lord
8:00 AM Special Intentions for David & Marilyn Firsten
by Delia MacArthur
8:30 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass)
3:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation
NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
4:00 PM +Rose Caporale by Michael R. Caporale Jr.
The Altar Flowers
For the week of July 30th-August 5th
Are Donated by
St. Mark Council of Catholic Women
The Altar Bread & Wine
Sunday/Domingo: August 7th
8:00 AM All Parishioners of St. Mark Parish Living & +Deceased
10:00 AM +Nicholas Cassandra by Blanche Cassandra & Family
12:00 PM +Fern Trepanier by the St. Mark Council of Catholic Women
Sister Mary Joan’s 60th Jubilee
4:00 PM Misa en Español
For the week of July 30th-August 5th
Are In Memory of John Tree & Neil Cash
by John & Marie Cash
The Sanctuary Candle
For the week of July 30th-August 5th
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.
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Knights of Columbus
Trinity Council No. 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. As a Catholic men’s
organization, Knights do God’s work by raising money for
Parish programs and reaching out to support the needs of the
parish and community. From our wheelchair drive to our
Christmas Card sale and so much more, the Knights make a
difference in people’s lives here and all over the world. Please
contact Grand Knight - Victor Coppola at 561-736-7812.
Meetings are Every First Thursday of the Month at 7:00PM in
the St. Francis Center.
The St. Mark Council of Catholic Women is
currently on Summer Break! They normally meet
the second Saturday of each month from September
to May. Meetings are held from 10:00 am to 12:00
noon in The Madonna Room. Membership is open to
all women of the parish, and new members are
always welcome. For more information, call Marge
LaViola at 329-4667 or Robbin Holman at 436-4251.
The Legion of Mary meets on Wednesday
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.
Trinity 4839 Columbiettes are now
meeting at St. Mark’s in support of our
brother Knights. We meet the First
Thursday of the month at 6:30PM in
the Madonna Room. We are a charitable group of
Women serving God, Church and Community. New
Members are welcome. For further information call
Brenda Faulkner 561-495-6127
Centering Prayer
(Christian Meditation)
A method of prayer which prepares us to
receive the gift of God’s presence,
traditionally called contemplative prayer. It
consists of responding to the Spirit of Christ by
consenting to God’s presence within. If you are interested
please call Bob Heffernan at 561-737-9127 or 561-9095085 for days and times.
St. Mark Young Adults!!
Ages 18 - 35
Come meet the
Young Adults in your parish
and share what you would like
to see in St. Mark Parish!
The adult Bible Study group completed its examination
of the Book of John in June and will resume its study in
October 2016. Our focus going forward will be on Mary,
the mother of Jesus, Old Testament Prophets, and the
practice of scripture and meditations. Please look for
future announcements regarding start date, location and
time. Have a great summer.
Contact Sandi Howard at
561-908-1215
Grief Support Group & Caregivers Group
During the summer months,
there will be no structured weekly meeting at St. Mark.
Sally is available by phone, and willing to meet
privately at your convenience.
Phone number: 561-215-8732
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The church linen group is in need of volunteers. It
involves laundering the smaller linens about once a
month. The more people we have, the more space
between assignments. Liz Gill will provide you with
instructions and a schedule and take your place
when necessary. Her phone is 561-732-2181.
Thank you for your consideration.
It is that time once again to register
for the 2016
2016--2017 Year of Faith Formation.
Forms are now available on-line and in the Parish Office.
If you have any questions please contact Margaret in the Parish office.
Grades K - 6 meet on Wednesday evenings from September - April.
Grades 7 - 9 meet in the mornings on the second and fourth
Sunday of the month from September - April.
Registration is available until August 1st, 2016.
We also have a Family Ministry with both Teen, Youth and Family events throughout the year.
Thank you for being a part of our St. Mark Church family. I appreciate all that you do for our
parish and community by sharing your God-given gifts of time, talent and treasure. Your active
participation in the life of our parish helps us to fulfill our vision and mission.
This summer, I pray that you will have some quiet and restful time that includes the love, joy
and peace of being with family and friends. Please consider that St. Mark continues to be open
for Mass, numerous activities and the Sacraments. During these summer months your generosity
through Faith Direct can help provide the consistent resources we need to operate our parish and
ministries.
Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: FL738
Thank you for your continued support of our parish family!
Please remember
St. Mark Parish
in your will!
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 July 24th was
$6,847.00
This weekend’s second collection
is for the Students of St. Mark Parish
that go to Catholic Schools.
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Our Lady of the Angels – Portiuncula Indulgence
The year was 1216. A little man called Francis went to Pope Honorius III, and asked for a special dispensation to help
people in their search for salvation. This is the origin of the Portiuncula Indulgence, also called the “Pardon of Assisi.”
Pope Francis will visit The Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels in Assisi on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of the
“Pardon of Assisi,” the plenary indulgence.
On August 2 we will celebrate The Feast of Our Lady of the Angels of Portiuncula.
The following is an excerpt from “The Major Life of St. Francis by St. Bonaventure:”
“The Portiuncula was an old church dedicated to the Virgin Mother of God which was abandoned. Francis had great
devotion to the Queen of the world and when he saw that the church was deserted, he began to live there constantly in
order to repair it. He heard that the Angels often visited it, so that it was called Saint Mary of the Angels, and he decided
to stay there permanently out of reverence for the angels and love for the Mother of Christ.
He loved this spot more than any other in the world. It was here he began his religious life in a very small way; it is here
he came to a happy end. When he was dying, he commended this spot above all others to the friars, because it was most
dear to the Blessed Virgin.
This was the place where Saint Francis founded his Order by divine inspiration and it was divine providence which led
him to repair three churches before he founded the Order and began to preach the Gospel.
This meant that he progressed from material things to more spiritual achievements, from lesser to greater, in due order,
and it gave a prophetic indication of what he would accomplish later.
As he was living there by the church of Our Lady, Francis prayed to her who had conceived the Word, full of grace and
truth, begging her insistently and with tears to become his advocate. Then he was granted the true spirit of the Gospel by
the intercession of the Mother of mercy and he brought it to fruition.
He embraced the Mother of Our Lord Jesus with indescribable love because, as he said, it was she who made the Lord
of majesty our brother, and through her we found mercy. After Christ, he put all his trust in her and took her as his
patroness for himself and his friars."
On this day we can receive the Portiuncula Indulgence. The Portiuncula Indulgence is the first plenary indulgence that
was ever granted in the Church. The person who gains the Portiuncula Indulgence is freed from all temporal
punishments due to sin and becomes as pure as after holy baptism. This can be offered for oneself or for someone
deceased.
A plenary indulgence is available to anyone who will:
1. Receive sacramental confession (8 days before or after)
2. Receive the Holy Eucharist at Holy Mass on August 2nd
3. Enter church with a contrite heart, pray the Our Father, Apostles Creed, and a prayer of his/her own choosing
for the intentions of the Pope.
To help us celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Angels, our Secular Franciscan Fraternity will have Mass
celebrated on August 2 at 5:00 PM in our Church. We welcome and encourage all to attend this Mass and take
the opportunity to receive the Portiuncula Indulgence.
Living Rosary:
August 15 is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Since it falls on a Monday this year, it is
not a holy day of obligation. To help us celebrate the Assumption, the Columbiettes will be praying the Living Rosary at
7:00 PM in church. Those participating in the living Rosary will stand in the church in the form of a rosary. As each
recites the Our Father, Hail Mary or Glory Be a candle will be lit. We encourage all to attend and participate in the
Living Rosary. We will need individuals to say one of the prayers. As you enter church that night, one of the
Columbiettes will instruct you which prayer to say and where to stand.
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Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles – La Indulgencia de la Porciúncula
Era el año 1216. Un hombre pequeño llamado Francisco fue a ver al Papa Honorio III y le pidió una dispensa especial
para ayudar a las personas en su búsqueda de la salvación. Así se originó la Indulgencia de la Porciúncula, también llamada el “Perdón de Asís.” El Papa Francisco visitará la Basílica de Santa María de los Ángeles en la ocasión de los 800
años la indulgencia plenaria del “Perdón de Asís.”
El 2 de agosto celebrará la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles de la Porciúncula.
El siguiente pasaje está tomado de la Leyenda Mayor de San Francisco (Legenda Maior), por San Buenaventura.
“La Porciúncula era una antigua iglesia dedicada a la Virgen Madre de Dios, que fue abandonada. Francisco tenía
gran devoción a la reina del mundo y cuando vio que la iglesia estaba desierta, empezó a vivir allí constantemente con
el fin de repararla. Escuchó que los Ángeles visitaban a menudo, por lo que se llamaba Santa María de los Ángeles, y
decidió quedarse allí permanentemente en reverencia a los ángeles y por amor a la madre de Cristo.
Amaba este lugar más que cualquier otro en el mundo. Fue aquí que él comenzó su vida religiosa de forma muy pequeña; es aquí que vino a un final feliz. Cuando se estaba muriendo, le recomendó este lugar sobre todos otros a los frailes,
porque era el más querido por la Santísima Virgen.
Este fue el lugar donde San Francisco fundó su orden por inspiración divina y fue la Divina Providencia la que lo llevó
a reparar tres iglesias antes de fundar su orden y de comenzar a predicar el Evangelio.
Esto nos demuestra que él progresó de cosas materiales a logros más espirituales, de menor a mayor, en debido orden y
dio una indicación profética de lo que él lograría más adelante.
Como vivía cerca de la iglesia de Nuestra Señora, Francisco le rezó a ella, la que había concebido al Verbo, lleno de
gracia y de verdad, rogándole con insistencia y con lágrimas para que se convirtiera en su defensor. Luego se le concedió el verdadero espíritu del Evangelio por la intercesión de la madre de la misericordia y él lo hizo dar fruto.
Abrazó a la madre de nuestro Señor Jesús con un amor indescriptible porque, como dijo, fue ella la que hizo al Señor de
la majestad nuestro hermano, y a través de ella encontramos misericordia. Después de Cristo, él puso toda su confianza
en ella y la tomó como su patrona para él y sus frailes."
Ese día podemos recibir la Indulgencia de la Porciúncula. La Indulgencia de la Porciúncula fue la primera indulgencia
concedida por la iglesia. La persona que recibe la Indulgencia de la Porciúncula queda liberada de todo castigo temporal
por sus pecados y queda tan pura como después del bautismo. Esto se puede ofrecer por uno mismo o por un ser querido.
La indulgencia plenaria se le concede a todo el que:
Recibe el sacramento de la confesión (8 días antes o después.
Recibe la Eucaristía durante la misa el 2 de agosto.
Entra en la iglesia con un corazón arrepentido, reza un Padre Nuestro, el Credo de los Apóstoles, y dice una oración
por las intenciones del Papa.
Para ayudarnos a celebrar la fiesta de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles, nuestra Fraternidad de Franciscanos laicos
tendré una misa a las 5 p.m. el día 2 de agosto en nuestra iglesia. Invitamos a todos a asistir a esta misa y aprovechar la oportunidad de recibir la Indulgencia de la Porciúncula.
Rosario Viviente:
El 15 de agosto celebramos la Solemnidad de la Asunción de la Santa Virgen María. Como que este año cae en un día
lunes no hay obligación de asistir a Misa. Para celebrar la Asunción, las Columbiettes rezarán un rosario viviente a las
7:00 p.m. en la Iglesia. Los que participen en el rosario viviente se pararán en la iglesia formando un rosario. A medida
que recitan un Padre Nuestro o un Ave María o el Gloria, encenderán una vela. Animamos a todos a asistir y participar
en el Rosario Viviente. Necesitamos voluntarios para decir las oraciones. Al entrar en la iglesia esa noche, una de las
Columbiettes les dirán que oración debe decir y dónde se debe de parar.
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Join us to Celebrate
Sister Mary Joan on her
60th Jubilee
Next Sunday, August 7th at the
12:00 noon Mass
Reception Immediately
Following
In the Parish Center
Sponsored by the
Special Events Committee
At St. Patrick Catholic Church
13591 Prosperity Farms Road
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
To register Email:
[email protected]
A Free Event!
8:00AM - 8:00PM
How we can grow in Faith
Talks ~ Praise and Worship
Lectio Divina ~ Media Resources
Mass, Confession & Adoration
A Light Breakfast
Catered Lunch
BBQ Dinner at the Beach
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We Need your Recipes!
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.
The FUN-D COMMITTEE is sponsoring a
Saint Mark Caribbean Cruise
February 4 -11, 2017
on board The MSC DIVINA
visiting Nassau, Puerto Rico, & Turks and Caicos.
Ask for Special offer – Balcony Room at $790.58.
Taxes and port fees included, insurance is extra.
For further information
and to make your reservation, call
MARIE TIPPETT TRAVEL at 561-434-2880
tell them you are with Saint Mark’s group.
Ask about possible upgrades that might
still be available!
$200 deposit will hold your room.
Transportation to and from the ship and
Saint Mark’s Church included.