ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST CHURCH GREENCASTLE, PENNSYLVANIA NOVEMBER 19, 2017

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT St. Mark the Evangelist, Greencastle, and our Mission St. Luke the Evangelist, Mercersburg, endeavoring to live the gospel of Jesus Christ as individuals and as a community of participation of all our members in worship, believing, learning and in service. As a Catholic community of faith, hope, and love, we invite others to join us in our goal of renewal—and welcome them into our fellowship.

SATURDAY Nov. 18 Anticipated Mass for the 33rd Sunday in 5:00 PM Ordinary Time For the Parish Family

SUNDAY Nov. 19 Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 AM All Souls

St. Luke Mission 11:00 AM Dwayne Lawrence

MONDAY Nov. 20 Weekday 9:00 AM For the Forgiveness of Sins

TUESDAY Nov. 21 The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 AM Holy Souls

WEDNESDAY Nov. 22 St. Cecilia, Virgin, Martyr 9:00 AM Larry Tempo

THURSDAY Nov. 23 In Thanksgiving to God 9:00 AM William Wittington

FRIDAY Nov. 24 St. Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest & Companions 9:00 AM All Souls

SATURDAY Nov. 25 Vigil for Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of 5:00 PM the Universe Kay Barry

SUNDAY Nov. 26 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 8:30 AM For the Parish Family

St. Luke Mission 11:00 AM Edward Caire

THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME LITURGY OF THE WORD NOVEMBER 19, 2017

Theme: Those who use their gifts and talents in the service of one another, especially the poor and the needy, are blessed indeed. They shall be known as children of the light, and will be ready for the Lord’s return.

Proverbs 31 : 10 - 13 1 Thessalonians 5 : 1 - 6 Matthew 25 : 14 - 30

Next Week – Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Ezekiel 34 : 11 - 12, 15 - 17 1 Corinthians 15 : 20 - 26, 28 Matthew 25 : 31 - 46

THE SANCTUARY CANDLE ~ It reminds us of the presence of Jesus Christ in the Most Blessed Sacrament.

from 11/12-12/9 It burns in Memory of Kay Barry.

20.00 Matthew 25 50.00

55.00 40 Hours 70.00

1,172.00 Capital Improvements 217.00

112.00 Savings 5.00

3,616.00 Offertory 1,218.00

10.00 Children’s Envelopes

3,626.00 Total (Offertory & Children) 1,218.00

$ 4,000.00 Amount Needed Each Week $ 977.00

374.00 Surplus or (Deficit) for the Week 241.00

4,080.10 Surplus or (Deficit) for the Year 3,515.90

St. Mark Nov. 11 & 12, 2017 St. Luke

Dear Parishioners,

Over the past few months, a group of parishioners have been meeting to discuss plans for a parish fundraiser. When we first met over the summer, we had the intention of planning a parish festival, with stands and food inside and outside on the parish property. However, as the planning intensified, it became clear to start off small and build from this first experience. Therefore, we have begun planning for a Parish Bazaar, which we have named the Saint Mark/Saint Luke End of the Summer Bazaar. Included in this week's bulletin is a flyer which details the scope of the bazaar and the ways in which we can help! Please take a few minutes to consider how you can help. I would like to thank Barbara Danowski who has agreed to organize the Bazaar for this coming year! The practice of the First Saturday devotion was requested by Our Lady of Fatima, who appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, multiple times starting in 1917. She said to Lucia, the oldest of the three children: “I shall come to ask . . . that on the First Saturday of every month, Communions of reparation be made in atonement for the sins of the world.” Therefore, beginning in December, First Saturday Mass will be celebrated here at Saint Mark at 9:00 AM, with confessions before Mass from 8:15-8:45 AM. I would also encourage you to bring your family for Eucharistic Sunday adoration (9:30-4:00) and devotions (beginning at 4PM). This is a beautiful way to draw closer to Our Lord and to know of His love and mercy for each one of us!

In Christ,

Fr. Sahd

Private Prayer / Meditation - 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Closing Service / Benediction - 4:00 PM

Homilist Rev. Brian Olkowski

* NOVEMBER 19, 2017 *

Please sign up in the vestibule for a half hour of adoration

EUCHARISTIC SUNDAY

St. Mark / St. Luke

END OF SUMMER BAZAAR

Saturday, August 18, 2018

10 AM – 5 PM

(St. Mark’s Social Hall)

Food

And more!

Do you like growing plants? We need your helping raising small plants to sell. Now is the time to begin

dividing your houseplants or herbs and nurturing them for next year. Please contact Anne Sension

at (301) 790-2111 with any questions.

Used hardcover books, paperback books, audio books, children’s books and puzzles (with all the pieces please)

needed for our Book Sale. We will let you know when and where to drop these off before the festival.

Are you a baker or candy maker? Get your recipe book out over the winter months and decide what to

bake for the festival. Goodies of all kinds will be needed. Contact Chris Ganoe (717) 375-2515

with questions.

Items will also be needed for our Silent Auction and Themed Basket Raffle. Think about new items, handmade

objects or themed baskets you can donate. Do you have a professional service or talent you can offer as a gift

certificate? Donate the kinds of treasures you’d like to bid on yourself! Contact Cathy Gocella (717) 328-0092

or Diane Sturm (717) 491-9291 for more information.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENT AND FUNDRAISER!

To volunteer and help with the bazaar, please call Mary Witmer at (717) 597-7645, by text at (717) 491-5990

or by email at mtwitmer@comcast.net.

THIRTY - THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

VOLLEYBALL - Interested in Volleyball this season. Please contact Arthur Gibson at 301-491-8716 (call or text). Must be 18 years of age or 16 years of age, if accompanied by a parent.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH WHO ARE IN THE MILITARY?

Darren Negley - Navy Son-in-law of Jody Bittner

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

MINISTERS: Sat. Nov. 25 Cecilio Salazar Sun. Nov. 26 Stephen Milback, Dan Signore St. Luke Nov. 26 Bob Fignar

LECTORS: Sat. Nov. 25 Lio Salazar Sun. Nov. 26 Stephen Pellegrino St. Luke Nov. 26 Hope Grady

SERVERS: Sat. Nov. 25 Giana Gibson, Adam Root Sun. Nov. 26 Ella Milback, Sophia Stoner St. Luke Nov. 26 Dale Miller, Thomas Fink

USHERS: Sat. Nov. 25 B. Gailey, D. Landerman, TEAM # 4 Available Ushers

Sun. Nov. 26 T. Parks, A. Gibson, B. Guthrie, Available Usher

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

NOVEMBER

19 Eucharistic Sunday—Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament following Mass. Each class will return to the church for adoration.

26 No CCD - Thanksgiving Break

DYNAMIC CATHOLIC

Dynamic Catholic Institute is providing our parish with free resources every third weekend of each month to distribute. TODAY (Nov. 18 - 19) we are handing out a CD titled “The Most Important Word in Your Marriage”.

Fall Bible Study WISDOM

Please join the Fall Bible Study from Emmaus Road Publishing’s “Come And See” study on Wisdom. Our participants will be guided through the Books of Wisdom and Sirach. The next class is on Tuesda Nov. 21st from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Vaughn Hall. Call or text Julia Zoretich at 717-372-5828.

“All wisdom comes from the Lord and is with Him forever.” Sir. 1:1

St. Mark & St. Luke

Youth Group News

SATURDAY NOV 18TH

following the 5 PM Mass.

Meeting , all 9th to 12

th grade students are welcome to join us.

Sat Nov 18 - regular meeting 6:00 (3rd Sat. due to Thanksgiving)

Sun Dec 10 - regular meeting 6:00 (moved from Sat the 9th)

Fri - Sat Dec 15-16 - Christmas party lock-in with St Andrew in Waynesboro

Thank you to everyone who helped with the New Hope shelter meal prep last weekend. We had lots of enthusiastic teens help prepare a wonderful meal for others who are less fortunate. The residents were very gracious and appreciated it very much. Because of all the great help, it was a huge success!!

ATTENDANCE

November 11 and 12

St. Mark 5:00 PM 165

8:30 AM 283

St. Luke 11:00 AM 87

Total 535

REMINDER - Coffee and Donuts are served in Vaughn Hall after the 8:30 AM Mass during CCD classes. Please join us.

FOR YOUR AWARENESS - The monthly Mass for Persons with Autism at St. Catherine Laboure in Harrisburg is starting back up at 6pm. Below is the Mass schedule for the coming months (all Masses are 6pm): Dec. 9, January 13, February 10, March 17, April 14, May 12

PCCW ~ WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS DINNER Monday, December 18th ~ 6PM

at the Blue Heron Events Center, Greencastle.

Please sign the poster on the bulletin board if you plan to attend. Menu and cost will be forth coming …

Hope to see you there!

Mass Intentions for 2018 We have started to accept requests for 2018 Mass intentions. Please remember they are on a first come basis.. Mass stipends are $10 per Mass. Thank you.

SECOND COLLECTION…

Today - Matthew 25 Collection fights Poverty, Hunger & Homelessness in our Diocese. The Matthew 25 Collection allows the Diocese to address the basic needs of food, shelter and clothing on a local level through food banks, soup kitchens and other parish-supported projects that assist those in need. All of the funds collected benefit local needs. 75% of the monies collected will be distributed to programs within the diocese to address the needs of the poor. 25% of the monies will be returned to parishes for their use in assisting others.

Thank you for your generosity.

“Well done, good and faithful servant....” How are you called to use your talents? If Christ may be inviting you to faithful service as a priest or consecrated religious, call Fr. Brian Wayne at 717-657-4804 or contact him by email at: frbwayne@hbgdiocese.org

FIRST SATURDAY MASSES… We will be starting a First Saturday Mass for each month. Our First Saturday Mass will be on December 2 at 9 AM.

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