The Church of Saint Mark

CHURCH OF SAINT MARK
Reverend Paul Spellman, Pastor
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Deacon Joseph Girard
September 7, 2014
940 Coeur d’Alene Ave., Venice, CA 90291 Phone: (310) 821-5058
E-mail:[email protected] · E-mail:[email protected] · website:www.st-mark.net
Parish Staff
Maintenance
Rectory Care
Church Care
Secretary
Secretary
Bookkeeper
Liturgy
Altar Servers
Altar Society
Eucharistic Ministry:
To the Sick (Eng)
To the Sick (Sp)
In Church
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Closed 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sunday Masses:
Saturday: (Vigil) 5:30pm
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am
12 noon (Spanish) & 5:30pm
Daily Masses:
Monday - Saturday 8:00am
Holy Day Masses: 8:00am, 12:15pm and
7:00pm (Bilingual)
Eucharistic
Adoration :
First Monday of each month
8:30am to 8:30pm
Confessions:
Saturday 4:30 - 5:15pm
Baptism:
3rd weekend of each month.
Please contact the rectory office.
Marriage:
6 months notice is required.
Please contact the rectory office.
Anointing of
The Sick:
Sacrament for the sick is celebrated
upon request. Please contact the
rectory office.
Holy Eucharistic
for the Sick:
Communion is given upon request.
Please contact the rectory office.
Ministry of the Word
English
Spanish
Wedding Coord.
Quinceañera Coord.
Music
Music Director
Adult Choir
Spanish Choir
Organist/Pianist
Greeter
Ushers
Parish School
Principal
Secretary
Secretary
Religious Education
Director
Office Secretary
Confirmation
R.C.I.A.
Parish Organization
Bereavement Ministry
Guadalupanas
Knights of Columbus
Power House of Prayer
Prayer Group (Esp)
Legion of Mary
Cursillo Group
Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry (Eng)
Youth Ministry (Sp)
Antonio Rodriguez ...... 821-5058
Sandra Perez .............. 821-5058
Catalina Blasi .............. 821-5058
Gabriela Bravo ............ 821-5058
Blanca Meza ............... 821-5058
Joe Stockemer….…….821-5058
Joan Horne.................. 463-9017
Chris Putziger.............. 396-3265
Fr. Paul Spellman ....... 821-5058
Romeo Santos ............ 973-4129
Yvonne Frontera……..902-1234
Terri Ong ..................... 560-0979
Erick Yela .................... 463-9080
Gabriela Bravo ............ 821-5058
Gabriela Bravo ............ 821-5058
Maeve Cummings ....... 902-0109
Valerie Vinnard ... 323-804-7720
Alex Venegas ...... 213-675-0564
Mark Balling……………478-8836
David Lang .................. 384-3036
Steve Gunning (Eng) .. 906-9035
Mary Ann McQueen .... 821-6612
Mary Ann Welchhance 821-6612
Maria Donaldson……...821-6612
Judy Girard…..822-1201 ext 249
Maria Acosta...822-1201 ext 250
Edwin Ambrosio822-1201ext 248
Susan Lewis…822-1201 ext 247
Fritz Hirt....................... 827-1585
Isaias Flores ................ 391-5085
Harry Williams ..... 323-542-8511
Barbara Kennedy ........ 823-9387
Javier Hernandez ........ 735-7013
Lorene Ross……...…..306-2796
George & Frances Martin...........
.................................... 572-1242
…………………………822-1201
Fabiola Andrade……...945-6044
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saint Mark Church
September 7, 2014
FROM OUR PASTOR
Pastor’s Corner
La Esquina del Párroco
When the current issue of FORTUNE magazine arrived at the rectory, I was surprised to see who
was on the cover. It was none other than Pope Francis! It is no secret that he has done an amazing job
sharing the Good News of the Gospel and the teachings
of the Church in his seventeen months as Pope. He has
reached out to countless numbers of people who are
suffering or feeling lost or isolated. He is truly the
"people's Pope."
What FORTUNE magazine is bringing to our
attention is the work that Pope Francis is doing to reform the Vatican's troubled finances. Pope Francis
gathered together a group of Catholic business leaders
and declared that sound financial management was a
pillar of his greatest mission: aiding the poor and underprivileged. And changes are being instituted on a
daily basis! The article goes into great detail, but the
key is that accurate financial reports and reliable financial reporting systems are critical to the operations of
the Holy See.
Here at Saint Mark Church and School we generate monthly financial reports that are reviewed
promptly by myself and our Principal, Mrs. McQueen.
Every three months she and I prepare quarterly reports
that are presented to the parish Finance Council and
reviewed by those who have a financial background
and an understanding of the parish operations. Each
summer the Church and the School must file an annual
report with the Archdiocese documenting all of the income and expenses for the year ended June 30th, and
we must reconcile all of the bank account balances so
that every dollar is accounted for. This can be a tedious
process, but I am working with both the bookkeepers of
the Church and the School so that we are following exactly what Pope Francis is doing in the Vatican. We
must have accuracy and transparency! Once these reports are finalized I will present them to the Parish Finance Council and I will then prepare summaries that
will be distributed to you, our parishioners. And I will
be happy to answer any questions that you may have.
We are blessed to have the theme of Stewardship as a pillar of our faith community. And, as parish
leaders, we are accountable to each of you to be good
stewards of the funds that you so generously donate to
our parish ministries or pay in school tuition.
Cuando llegó a la rectoría la actual edición de la
revista FORTUNE, me sorprendió ver lo que estaba en la
portada. No fue otro que papa Francisco No es ningún
secreto que él ha hecho un trabajo increíble compartiendo
las buenas noticias del Evangelio y las enseñanzas de la
iglesia en sus diecisiete meses como Papa. Ha alcanzado a
innumerables personas que están sufriendo o se siente
perdidas o aisladas. Él es el realmente “el Papa de la gente”.
Lo que la revista FORTUNE trae a nuestra
atención es el trabajo que está haciendo el Papa Francisco
para reformar las finanzas y problemas del Vaticano. El
Papa Francico reunió a un grupo de empresarios católicos
y declaró que la buena gestión financiera era un pilar de
su mayor misión: ayudar a los pobres y los desfavorecidos. Y los cambios están siendo instituidos sobre una base
diaria. El artículo entra en gran detalle, pero la clave es
que los informes financieros precisos y confiables sistemas de reportar financieros son fundamentales para las
operaciones de la Santa Sede.
Aquí en la iglesia de San marcos y en la escuela
generamos informes financieros mensuales que son repasados con prontitud por mí y por nuestra Directora, la
Sra. McQueen. Cada tres meses, ella y yo preparamos
informes trimestrales se presentan a al Consejo Parroquial
de Finanzas y es revisado por aquellos que tienen un
fondo financiero y una comprensión de las operaciones de
la parroquia. Cada verano la iglesia y la escuela debe
presentar un informe anual con la Arquidiócesis documentar todos los ingresos y gastos para el año finalizado el 30
de junio y nosotros debemos conciliar todos los saldos de
cuenta bancaria para que cada dólar se contabiliza. Esto
puede ser un proceso tedioso, pero estoy trabajando con
ambos los contables de la iglesia y la escuela de modo que
estamos siguiendo exactamente lo que el Papa Francis está
haciendo en el Vaticano. Debemos tener precisión y transparencia. Una vez finalizados estos informes los voy a
presentar al Consejo de Finanzas de la Parroquia y luego
voy a preparar resúmenes que se distribuirán a ustedes,
nuestros feligreses. Y yo estaré encantado de responder a
cualquier pregunta que tengan.
Nos sentimos bendecidos de tener el tema de corresponsabilidad como un pilar de nuestra comunidad de
fe. Y, como líderes de la parroquia, somos responsables de
cada uno de ustedes para ser buenos administradores de
los fondos que tan generosamente donan a los ministerios
de nuestra parroquia o pagando la matrícula escolar.Que
el Señor nos siga bendiciendo siempre y en todo,
Father Paul
Padre Paul
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saint Mark Church
SPIRITUAL LIFE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
September 7, 2014
SPIRITUAL LIFE
SPEAKING OUT IN LOVE
In the final verses of today’s Gospel reading Jesus says that
when two or three are gathered in his name, “there am I in the
midst of them” (Matthew 18:20). So we understand that fraternal correction is always undertaken in the presence of Jesus Christ. Likewise, encouraging the good in others is not
only the right thing for us to do, it is a necessity. The LORD
tells the prophet Ezekiel that if he does not speak out to dissuade a person from evil, then he too will be held responsible.
We live in a “do your own thing” age where moral objectivity
is often ignored. Clearly when the message we share with
others is rooted in love, our motives cannot ever be misinterpreted. As Saint Paul writes, “Love does no evil to the neighbor; hence, love is the fulfillment of the law” (Romans
13:10).
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
The Knights of Columbus is honored to facilitate the St. Mark
Parish Annual Picnic. We welcome and invite all parish
family's to join us today September 7, 2014 from 12pm - 4pm
at Chevron Park in El Segundo. Come enjoy the food, fun
games and parish fellowship!
Harry Williams, Grand Knight
Knights of Columbus, Marina Council 4834
323-542-8511
VISITS TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND
If you or anyone you know is in need of receiving the sacrament of the anointing of the sick or is homebound and would
like to receive Holy Communion please call the rectory at
310-821-5058 to arrange a time for a visit.
LEGION OF MARY
Are you striving towards holiness and spiritual growth? Join
the Legion of Mary on Tuesdays at 7:00pm in the school. For
information call: Lorene Ross at 310-306-2796
TURNING POINT SHELTER
Calling all students in need of service hours. Turning Point
Shelter needs help Monday - Thursday between 3:30pm 6:30pm preparing and serving dinner for their clients. Please
call Donna Miller at 310-264-6646 ext 235.
Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6;
Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23]
Tuesday:
1 Cor 6:1-11; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 6:12-19
Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31; Ps 45:11-12, 14-17;
Lk 6:20-26
Thursday: 1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab,
23-24; Lk 6:27-38
Friday:
1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27; Ps 84:3-6, 12;
Lk 6:39-42
Saturday:
1 Cor 10:14-22; Ps 116:12-13, 17-18;
Lk 6:43-49
Sunday:
Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11;
Jn 3:13-17
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes:
Martes:
Miércoles:
Jueves:
Viernes:
Sábado:
Domingo:
Mi 5:1-4a o Rom 8:28-30; Sal 13 (13):6;
Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23]
1 Cor 6:1-11; Sal 149 (148):1b-6a, 9b;
Lc 6:12-19
1 Cor 7:25-31; Sal 45 (44):11-12, 14-17;
Lc 6:20-26
1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13; Sal 139 (138):1b-3,
13-14ab, 23-24; Lc 6:27-38
1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27; Sal 84 (83):3-6, 12;
Lc 6:39-42
1 Cor 10:14-22; Sal 116 (115):12-13, 17-18;
Lc 6:43-49
Nm 21:4b-9; Sal 78 (77):1-2, 34-38;
Fil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saint Mark Church
September 7, 2014
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRADES 1-6
Classes for elementary students who attend public or nonCatholic private schools begins on Saturday Sept. 6 at 9am.
Registration is required.
Sat. Sept 13
Sun. Sept 14
EARLY CHILDHOOD
The St. Mark Early Childhood religion readiness program
begins next Sunday Sept 7 during out 9am mass. We welcome children who are 4 and 5 (or in kindergarten). Through
experiences, music, movement and prayer the program helps
our children grow in their awareness of God – the Creator, the
Loving Parent, the Friend - and the wonderful world he has
made for us to enjoy. Early Childhood is not an occasional
“drop in” program nor is it “babysitting.” However, there is
an understanding that illness and an occasionally family commitment may necessitate absence. Registration is required
and will close when the maximum class size has been
reached.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
Children’s Liturgy of the Word resumes on Sunday Sept 7
during the 9am mass. Children who are in grades 1 – 5 are
invited to join the catechists when they are dismissed after the
Opening Prayer. The group returns at the Offertory Procession. During their time together they will be reading, discussing and praying the Sunday readings, using the Lectionary for
Children version. If you are unfamiliar with Children’s Liturgy, or if your child wishes, you may accompany him/her and
observe the session. We are also in need of adults who would
like to help about once a month. Please consider volunteering
for this exciting ministry.
This Week at St. Mark’s Sept 7, - Sept 14, 2014
Mon. 8:00am Daily Mass - Church
Bible Study 7:00pm - School
Tues. 8:00am Daily Mass - Church
Legion of Mary 7:00pm - School
Knights of Columbus 7:00pm - Hall
Wed. 8:00am Daily Mass - Church
Inquiry meeting 6:30pm - School
Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm - Church
Thurs. 8:00am Daily Mass - Church
Spanish Prayer Group 7:00pm - Church
Spanish Youth Group 7:00pm - School
Fri.
8:00am School Mass - Church
Sat.
8:00am Mass - Church
Confessions 4:30pm - 5:15pm - Church
5:30pm Mass - Church
Sun.
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Mass Times: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am,
12:00pm (Spanish), 5:30pm
Children’s Liturgy 9:00am - Church & School
Early Childhood 9:00am - School
5:30pm Fr. Paul
7:30am Fr. Paul
9:00am Fr. Paul
10:30am Fr. Tom King
12:00pm Fr. Paul
5:30pm Fr. Paul
Sat.
Sun.
Sept 6
Sept 7
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
Sat.
Sept 8
Sept 9
Sept 10
Sept 11
Sept 12
Sept 13
5:30pm Joseph Bravo †
7:30am Maria Luisa Montes †
9:00am Maria Luisa Robles †
10:30am People of the Parish
12:00pm Guadalupanas
5:30pm Angela Martinez †
8:00am Stanley Clint †
8:00am Thomas Wilson †
8:00am Scott Wilson
8:00am Luisa Esparza †
8:00am Norman Legacki †
8:00am Maurice DuBois †
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Warn the wicked and try to turn them from
their ways (Ezekiel 33:7-9).
Psalm — If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts
(Psalm 95).
Second Reading — Owe nothing to anyone, except mutual
love (Romans 13:8-10).
Gospel — If two agree about anything for which they pray, it
shall be granted to them (Matthew 18:15-20).
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Somos responsables unos de otros y debemos guiarnos mutuamente por el buen camino (Ezequiel
33:7-9).
Salmo — Si hoy escuchas su voz, no endurezcas tu corazón
(Salmo 95 [94]).
Segunda lectura — La ley del amor nos obliga (Romanos
13:8-10).
Evangelio — Jesús está presente entre nosotros siempre que
haya dos o tres reunidos en su nombre (Mateo 18:15-20).
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saint Mark Church
SAFE GUARD THE CHILDREN
IT IS RECOMMENDED TO MAKE SURE YOUR
CHILDREN’S SCHOOL IS A SAFE PLACE
Every teacher, coach, and volunteer who works with children
in the Archdiocese’s parishes and schools must have a background check before he or she is permitted to work in any
school or parish related job or activity that involves contact
with children. But what about the children who attend nonCatholic private or public schools? Talk with school administrators and find out what steps they take to protect children
from harm. Suggest that they review other abuse prevention
programs to ensure that their policies and practices are up to
date. And demand that all employees and volunteers who
work in the school be properly screened, including background checks, before they are allowed to be near your children.
For particular help you may call Suzanne Healy, director of
Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650 or Helene Hickey at
310-821-6612.
PROTEGIENDO A LOS NINOS
SE RECOMIENDA ASEGURAR QUE LA ESCUELA
DE SUS HIJOS ES UN LUAR SEGURO
Todo maestro, entrenador, y voluntario que trabaje con niños
en parroquias y escuelas de la Arquidiócesis de Los Angeles
tendrá que pasar por una investigación de huellas digitales
antes de que se les permita trabajar en cualquier trabajo que
involucre contacto con niños. Pero muchos de nuestros niños
asisten escuelas públicas. Qué pasos toman estas escuelas?
Hable con los administradores de la escuela y averigüe que
medidas toman para proteger a los niños contra cualquier peligro. Sugiérales que se informen sobre otros programas de
prevención para garantizar que sus propias pólizas y prácticas
estén actualizadas. Y exija que todos los empleados y voluntarios que trabajan en la escuela hayan pasado por una investigación de huellas digitales antes de que se les permita estar
cerca de sus hijos.
Para obtener ayuda puede llamar a Suzanne Healy, directora
del Ministerio de Ayuda al (213) 637-7650 o llame a Helene
Hickey 310-821-6612.
Joseph & Deborah Alvey
September 7, 2014
SPIRITUAL LIFE
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
We know for certain that the sacrament of penance was a fairly rare event in the life of a Christian in the early centuries,
but that everyone had a duty to admit their sins and ask forgiveness before giving thanks in the Sunday Eucharist and
receiving Christ’s Body and Blood at the table. Everyone today is familiar with this same ancient pattern. We also know
about Lent and its journey of renewal, and even those who are
returning from summer vacations may speak of a fresh perspective on life and a resolve to do better. Saint Augustine
spoke of a third kind of penance, beyond the turning of the
catechumens to a different life, beyond the normal everyday
fresh starts, to a form that is severe and serious. Certain sins
broke faith with the community: the sinners were obliged to
give their names to the bishop and were barred from participation in the Eucharist. Augustine mentioned sacrilege, adultery,
and murder as the culprits, great wounds for the perpetrator,
wounds that were serious, deadly, mortal. Penance was such a
frightening prospect that many people delayed their baptism
for fear that they would sin, a practice with which Augustine
was well acquainted. Pastoral need would eventually call the
church to reconsider its practice.
SAINT MARK YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
The Saint Mark Young Adult Ministry works to meet the pastoral needs of singles and couples in their 20’s and 30’s in the
parish and meet each month for prayer and fellowship as we
encourage one another to live out the gospel in every day life.
The next meeting will be on Sunday September 14 at 6:30pm
in the school’s faculty room. Please enter the school through
the front entrance on Coeur d’Alene Avenue. For more information or to be added to our mailing list, contact us at
[email protected].