Beyond Death - Church of Saint Mark

32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time
November 10, 2013
Join Us for Mass:
Mon-Fri 10 am | Sat 8 am & 5 pm |
website: www.saintmark-mn.org
2001 Dayton Ave - Saint Paul, MN 55104
Fr. Humberto Palomino, P.E.S.
Pastor of the Church of St. Mark
Sunday 9:00 & 11 am
| email: [email protected] | 651-645-5717
A Strong Family United in Christ
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Beyond Death
A Strong Family Story…
Thank you to everyone who
The connection between all the readings for today, especially between
participated in the Renewal of Vows
the first reading and the Gospel, is the Resurrection. In this case the
Mass and Celebration on Oct 27th.
focus is not the Resurrection of Jesus, which of course is present in all
teachings, but it is our own resurrection.
It was heartwarming and faithaffirming to see almost 60 couples
The first reading takes place within a context of persecution. At the time, Jews were from our St. Mark’s Church and
brought to the extremes of humiliation, with the sole purpose and intention of making School family recommit themselves to
them reject their laws and their faith. The persecutor, a cruel tyrant and bloodthirsty God and spouse in the renewal of
man, couldn’t achieve this goal when the time came to face a group of youth who were their marriage sacrament.
very firm in their principals. It is then when these young Israelites, forced by the
circumstances, reclaimed the sovereignty of God. In the end, when the torturer Our thanks to the planning committee
accomplished all his plans by taking the lives of the innocent youth, we are left with and everyone who contributed to
making this event such a wonderful
only one possible answer for believers: There is something after this life.
reflection of unity in the Lord as a
Through the example of the youth from the first reading, we are invited to explore a family.
different explanation of the resurrection from the dead other than philosophical
reasoning or the Bible. It is possible that a theoretical argument may help in a
theoretical affirmation or proposal. But in order to bet your very life for a cause, we
need a stronger conviction, and that is precisely what those young people are showing
us with their testimony.
Why couldn't the Sadducees believe in the resurrection? Among the many
Jewish groups in Jesus' time, the most unbelieving (if we can use that term correctly)
were the Sadducees, the priestly caste. They were considered heirs of Sadoq, a high
-- Spiritually Speaking continued on page 2
Upcoming Events
TODAY! Welcome Reception for Fr. Eduardo at Coffee & Donuts
TODAY! Youth Group Meeting - 7-8:30pm in the Community Room
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting - 7-8:30pm in the Community Room
Emmaus - 7-8:30pm
Speaker Archbishop Emeritus Harry Flynn - 10am in Carolyn Hall
Nov 16
Altar Servers Training - 10am - Noon in the Gather Room
Nov 16
Girl Scout Sunday - 9am Mass; Girl Scouts serving Coffee & Donuts
Confirmation Meeting - 6:30pm in Carolyn Hall
Save the Date - First Reconciliation Evening of Reflection
Nov 10
Nov 10
Nov 12
Nov 15
Nov 17
Nov 17
Nov 18
All God’s children are welcome to this sacred place and liturgy. The Catholic understanding of Holy Communion as
the very Body and Blood of Jesus Christ limits the reception of the Holy Eucharist to those who share our faith and are
united in discipleship within the life of the Church. Our brothers and sisters of other faiths are invited to come forward
to receive a blessing at this time. Please indicate the desire to do so by crossing arms over the chest.
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Spiritually Speaking, continued from page 1
priest who was faithful to David the king in times when many were
unfaithful servants.
What is difficult to understand about this group is that it is supposed to
represent purity of the faith and faithfulness to the covenant with God.
However, in practice they became what we would call "a mafia." The
attraction and addiction of a few powerful families, especially the
family of Anás, made the Sadducees known for their skills in politics
rather than what should characterize a spiritual group of people.
Actually "spirituality" became for them an obstacle for the people of
that "religious" group. Their material goods and political influence,
which was growing, depended on "few moves on the chess board" in
which there was no room for the supernatural or religious realms:
angels, miracles, or resurrection of the dead. It came to the point that
their priest became enemies of any manifestation of God that they
couldn't control.
The Mysteries of the Afterlife - Let’s finish these considerations
with a short, more positive reflection about the mystery of the afterlife.
The truth is that there are many things that we ignore. Maybe for us it
is as difficult to anticipate the afterlife as it is for a fetus to anticipate
what he or she can see after their birth: the world that they haven’t seen
yet. I think it is good to know that we don't know; it is good to know
that God has many things to give us, better and more things.
Maybe a deeper comparison and also the more difficult to understand is
the one related to the faithful departed and to angels. Right now we are
not going to solve the theological questions about this topic, but we
will only say that love, in its temporal dimension, has a seed of
eternity: there is love beyond death... But its precise description or its
proper beauty is more than what we can explain, say, or understand...
for now at least.
I love you my Lord, because you are love itself. I am sorry for whatever is
in me that does not come from your love and does not reflect your love. If
I am to become what you want me to be, it will happen only if I allow you
to act in me.
Lord Jesus Christ, help me to be a true child of the resurrection.
Lord Jesus Christ, suddenly I see that I am more like the Sadducees than
I had previously thought. Help me to have an open heart, alert to your will
and a readiness to adapt to it. Forgive me my rationalism and smallmindedness. I trust in you.
Staffing News
It's Official: We welcomed Bob Collett, St. Marks' new Parish
Administrator on Monday, November 4th. As we indicated earlier,
Bob will be working part-time at St. Mark's, focusing on the financial
management of our parish. His office hours are Mondays and
Thursdays 8-12, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 1-5pm. We are
also in the process of filling the new Parish Life Coordinator position at
St. Mark's. (More information below.) To apply, please email your
letter of application and resume to [email protected] or deop
it off in the parish center office. Great things are happening at St.
Mark's!
The Parish Life Coordinator (PLC) is a new position here at
the Church of St. Mark. The PLC will manage the day to day
administrative functions within the parish office and the general use of
the facilities. The PLC will be responsible for creating a welcoming,
open atmosphere for all parishioners, school parents, visitors and staff.
The PLC is a 35 hour/week position and is eligible for benefits. For a
complete job description and application deadlines, please stop by the
Parish Center or visit the Parish website, http://www.saintmark-mn.org.
Today’s Readings: #960 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14; 2 Thes 2:163:5; Lk 20:27-38 or 20:27, 34-38
Psalm #17: “Lord, when your glory appears, my joy will be
full”
Next Sunday: Mal 3:19-20a; Ps 98; Thes 3:7-12; Lk21:5-19
Mass Intentions for the Week
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
10:00am
10:00am
10:00am
10:00am
10:00am
Isidoro De Leon for healing
+ Anselmo & Anacleta De Leon
+ Ted Olson
+ Patrick Dzieweczynski
Spiritual Welfare of Libby Working
School News
Principally Speaking:
Saint Mark’s students
followed up their trick-or-treating with a food drive called
“We Scare Hunger” this week. With the 7th graders
coordinating the efforts, students in grades K-8 went door to
door soliciting donations for Keystone Community
Zach
Zeckser Services. Please check out our Facebook page to see pictures
of this, as well as other exciting and fun items.
"Give to the Max Day" Is Nov. 14!!! When you make your
year-end gift to Saint Mark's School's Annual Fund Appeal on
national "Give to the Max Day,"November 14, your tax-deductible
online donation makes Saint Mark's School eligible for additional prize
cash contributions.
Organizations are chosen hourly to receive an additional $1,000, and at
the end of the day one lucky winner will get an additional $10,000!
The Saint Mark's School Annual Fund is a special effort at year-end to
invite gifts and contributions aimed at personal tax reduction, for the
school. There are extra online incentives on November 14, "Give to the
Max Day," but you are please give any time you're ready, and you don't
have to go online.
Questions? Contact Jana Hayden-Sofio, (651)644-3380, or jana.hayden
[email protected]. Thank you!
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
“Jesus has made Himself the Bread of Life to give us life.
Night and day, He is there. If you really want to grow in
love, come back to the Eucharist, come back to that
Adoration.” - Mother Teresa
Our goal is to have at least two adorers every hour the
chapel is open. Monday at 11:00 am – Saturday 8:00 am.
Please consider committing to one hour a week. Write your
information on the slips found by the chapel or call the following
coordinators for more information.
12am - 5am Dunia Ruff
651-698-6334 [email protected]
6am – 11am Eileen More 612-721-1198 wemoore@usfamilynet
12pm – 5pm Sue O’Brien 651-353-5310 the4bears@ gmail.com
6pm–11pm Pat Hartshorn 651-231-0965 [email protected]
The following hours have no scheduled adorers:
Tuesday 3am
Friday 9pm
Even if Adoration is not your ministry you are called to please pray for
our adorers and adoration at St. Mark’s.
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32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Parish Ministries
Community News
Welcome Father Eduardo! Please join us TODAY after both
the 9:00 am and 11:00 am masses in Carolyn Hall to officially welcome
our new Associate Pastor, Father Eduardo Mendoza, P.E.S. Father
Eduardo previously served in California for 6 years, and is also
currently serving as spiritual director for Saint John Vianney College
Seminary. Please stop by for a treat, introduce yourself and show
Father Eduardo our St. Mark’s hospitality.
Volunteer Needed: Our Lady of Peace Home (formerly Our
Lady of Good Counsel Home) is seeking volunteers to staff their
reception desk - Time commitment: One day a week, 4:307:30pm (Wednesday, Thursday or Friday) and 1-4 pm Every Other
Sunday. We are located at 2076 St. Anthony Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104.
Please contact Kim Perez, 651-7895025, [email protected] for more information.
Council of Catholic Women Meeting: Saturday, November
16, 2013 10:00 AM Carolyn Hall. Please join us as we welcome
Archbishop Emeritus Harry Flynn who will talk about "Daughters of
the Church." Following his presentation, we invite you to a delicious
lunch prepared by Vickey Hobza and register for a $25.00 gift card to a
local merchant. Everyone (and that includes you gentlemen) is
WELCOME!
Thank You: Thanks to all who participated in the Fall "40 Days for
Life" campaign, which ended with a prayer service in front of Planned
Parenthood last Sunday. Parishioners prayed individually throughout
the event and as a Catholic community (with Nativity and Lumen
Christi) throughout the day on October 14th. Due to the excellent
response to this call to prayer we plan to add another community day of
prayer next time. Look for information in 2014 to sign up to participate
in the Lenten 40 Days for Life campaign.
CCW Deanery Meeting: The 2nd quarterly meeting of the St.
Paul Deanery Council of Catholic Women will be held on Thurs, Nov
21 at The Church of the Holy Family, 1900 Lexington Ave S, Mendota,
MN. Coffee and registration at 8:15am. Business meeting at 9am. The
speaker will be the pastor of the (Maronite rite) Church of the Holy
Family, Fr. Rodrigue Constatin. He will explain the Maronite rite and
give a tour of the church. Mass at noon followed by lunch. St. Mark’s
CCW will cover the cost for all St. Mark’s women attending. Phone
reservations to Nance at 651-644-2260 by noon on Mon, Nov 18.
Girl Scout Sunday: is coming up on November 17th at the 9
AM Mass.
All Girl Scouts and their leaders are invited to
participate. This event includes those in the school troops and those
parishioners in other troops.
We will walk in together as part of the procession and sit
together. Please wear your sash or vest and meet in the lower church
no later than 8:45 AM. We will also display information about our
troops in Carolyn Hall and serve coffee and donuts following both
Masses. Please contact Karen Shrake ([email protected]) with
any questions.
RCIA Volunteer Opportunity: St. Mark's RCIA Ministry has
an ongoing need for child care support and is seeking several people to
help two families come into the fullness of the Catholic faith. St Paul
in his Letter to the Romans asks us to "contribute to the needs of the
holy ones, exercise hospitality."
(Rom12:13)
This volunteer
opportunity is an sincere way of welcoming our newest members into
the
Catholic
Church.
The
commitment
would
be
each Wednesday evening from about 6:30 until 9:30 starting now and
ending in May 2014.
If enough people volunteer, then
this could be a shared rotation. To volunteer, please contact Elisa Cady
@ 612-810-5316 or [email protected]
Young Adults Group (YAG): Do you feel that you are just
following rules? Find out what the real essence of being Catholic is!
Come and bring friends to a talk, sharing and discussion.
Join us in the Carolyn Hall at 6:30 pm on November 24th.
Saint Agnes School Open House: Located in the heart of
St. Paul, Saint Agnes has been named one of the top 50 Catholic high
schools in the nation. With a clear mission and an uncompromising
love for Christ and His Church, Saint Agnes attracts students from 75
different zip codes. Enrollment over the last five years has grown
35%. With 17 honors and AP courses, our graduates averaged 26.8 on
their ACT and 95% of our graduates last year continued on to further
education. The remainder enrolled in the armed services. Over 90% of
our student body participate in at least one of our 25 sports and
activities, making our student resumes very impressive when applying
to colleges. Come and see for yourself why Catholic Education Works
at Saint Agnes at our Open House on Thursday, November 14th at
6:30pm. Visit SaintAgnesSchool.org to learn more or contact Joseph
Olson at 651-925-8803 or [email protected].
Project Rachel Morning of Reflection Nov 16: Are you
post abortive and have experienced reconciliation, yet still doubt God’s
love for you? Are you looking for ongoing support for your healing
journey? Consider attending this new ministry outreach the Project
Rachel Morning of Reflection. This special day is especially designed
for men and women who may have confessed their abortion, have
attended a retreat or worked through a healing program but are looking
for an opportunity for deeper healing, spiritual growth and an
opportunity to ask questions and share in a safe environment.
This day is sponsored by Project Rachel – a ministry sponsored by
the Archdiocesan Office of Marriage Family and Life. The morning of
reflection will be held on November 16 from 8:30 until noon. Speakers,
Mass and confessions will be offered. Registration is required. All
communication is confidential. Please contact Sharon Wilson for more
information at 651-291-4506 or [email protected]
Archdiocesan Mass in Celebration of Adoption: Are
you adopted? Have you placed a child for adoption? Are you an
adoptive family who have your child already or perhaps are just
starting the process? Are you open to adopting a child but don’t know
where to start? Whatever your connection to adoption, we warmly
invite you to the Annual Archdiocesan Mass in Celebration of
Adoption. Parents, birth parents, grandparents, children, other family
members and friends are welcome. The Mass is sponsored by the
Archdiocesan Office for Marriage, Family & Life. For more
information or to volunteer, please call the participating parish or the
Marriage Family and Life Office 651-291-4506.
Information about adoption will be available at the reception following
Mass. The Mass and reception will be held at three locations this year
on November 23. This Mass fulfills your Sunday obligation. Divine
Mercy Catholic Church ~ Faribault – 4:00 pm; St. John Neumann ~
Eagan – 5:00 pm; St. Peter Claver ~ St. Paul – 4:00 pm.
Little Sisters of the Poor - Christmas Boutique: Gifts
to Go, Santa visits, French Market Bean Soup, ham dinner, silent
auction, crafts, gift baskets, gourmet foods, bake sale and
more...November 23 & 24, 11am to 5pm at 330 Exchange St. So, St.
Paul, MN 55102.
Turkey & Ham Raffle: Sponsored by St. Boniface Council,
Tues, Nov 26 at 7:30pm at St. Boniface Parish Hall, 7th Ave and
Second St, NE Minneapolis. Admission $2 - Adults Only.
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Parish Staff:
Staff
Father Humberto Palomino, P.E.S.
[[email protected]]
Father Eduardo Mendoza, P.E.S.
[[email protected]]
Judy Miske
Patricia Hartshorn
Cara Hubly
Cindy Holupchinski
Bob Collett
Zach Zeckser
Pastor
Associate Pastor
Pastoral Care Coordinator
Liturgy Coordinator
Director of Religious Ed.
Director of Music
Parish Administrator
School Principal
Parish Center
651-645-5717
Fax No.
651-644-0011
[[email protected]]
Brigid Kostka, Secretary
LuAnn Hanrahan, Secretary
Parish Center Hours:
Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
8:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday
8:00a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Saturday
CLOSED
Sunday
8:45a.m.-12:30p.m.
Parish Pastoral Council:
Council
Brian Bergson
260-0002
Faith Carlson
324-1883
Kevin Lewis
699-8262
Rob Blackstone
917-0421
Cindy Morrissey
592-8980
Paul Ruff
698-6334
Dee Gengler
261-7703
St. Mark’s School
651-644-3380
Brigid Kostka, Office Coordinator
[[email protected]]
Child Care Center
651-644-5030
Veronica Campion, Director
School Advisory Committee:
Committee
Kevin Brennan, Co-Chair
651-647-9309
Keelin Hurley-Gaughan Co-Chair 651-644-7812
Bulletin Content Welcomed
Please submit bulletin content to [email protected]
by 10am Thursday (or earlier) for the bulletin available 10 days
later. We’re looking for Strong Family Stories, Parishioner
Spotlights, Q & A’s, as well as events. You may also drop off
your article at the Parish Center.
Please note that our publisher requires accelerated deadlines
as we approach the holiday season. The upcoming dates are:
Nov 14, 2013
Content due for Nov 24th Bulletin
Nov 15, 2013
Content due for Dec 1st Bulletin
Nov 21, 2013
Content due for Dec 8th Bulletin
Dec 3, 2013
Content due for Dec 15th Bulletin
Dec 4, 2013
Content due for Dec 22nd Bulletin
Dec 9, 2013
Content due for Dec 29th Bulletin
Dec 16, 2013
Content due for Jan 5th 2014 Bulletin
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32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Schedule of Celebrations
Saturday Evening Mass:
Sunday Masses:
5 pm (Sign Language Interpretation)
9 am & 11 am
Weekday Masses
Monday - Friday
Saturday
10 am
8 am
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: 10:45 am Mon to 8:00am Sat in
St. Mary’s Adoration Chapel
(St. Mary’s Adoration Chapel is located at N.E. Corner of church)
Confession:
For Baptisms:
Baptism Enrichment:
Saturdays 3:30-4:30 pm
Sundays 8:30-9:00am & 10:30-11:00am
Call the Parish Center to arrange.
Please call Sharon at the Parish Center.
For Weddings: The bride or groom, or their parents must be a
registered Parishioner of St. Mark’s. Wedding arrangements must be
made at least 6 months in advance with Fr. Palomino.
Rosary:
6:30 pm Monday, May through October
(except Holidays) and daily after 10 am
Mass (except School and Funeral Masses)
Divine Mercy Chaplet: Daily at 3pm in St. Mary’s Adoration Chapel
Prayer Chain:
For prayer requests, call the Parish Center at 645-5717
Signs of Our Faith
Renewal of Vows
Mass & Celebration
Oct 27, 2013
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