Mission Statement Open to the Holy Spirit, we, the parish family of St. Mark, are a sacramental community with the Eucharist at our center. We exist to love God and one another, to grow in our personal relationships in our Lord, and to share our enthusiasm for our faith with our community. We seek to support one another, reaching out to all, and are committed to spreading the Gospel and practicing our faith in our daily lives to achieve salvation in Christ.

revised September 2015

Church of St. Mark the Evangelist 695 Smithson Avenue

Lawrence Park, Erie, Pennsylvania 16511 Phone: 814-899-3000 Fax: 814-899-5212

website: www.stmarkslp.org e-mail: stmarks@stmarkslp.org

Baptisms: It is the custom at St. Mark to celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism with the parish community at any of the weekend liturgies. Parents are requested to attend a class prior to the baby’s baptism. Godparents are encouraged to attend. Please contact the office to make arrangements.

Marriages: Diocesan Common Policy requests six months advance notification of the priest and attendance at Pre-Cana Instructions or Engagement Encounter. Please contact the rectory to make arrangements.

Anointing of the Sick: Anytime. A person need not be dying, but simply sick from a serious illness or even weak due to old age. Those wishing to be anointed, please contact the rectory.

Communion to the Sick: For visits and/or Communion calls to the sick, shut-ins and those confined to hospitals, please notify the rectory.

Bulletin Deadline: Wednesday afternoon

Parish Membership: Please fill out the form found inside this bulletin and we will mail you a registration form. All those who are out of high school should register individually. Parish membership is required to be a sponsor for Baptism.

Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. Friday: Office Closed

Weekend Eucharistic Liturgy Schedule: Saturday Evening: 5:00 p.m. Sunday Morning: 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m.

Weekday Eucharistic Liturgy Schedule: 7:30 a.m. in Our Lady’s Chapel (Ward Center)

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Every Saturday beginning at 4:00 pm. By appointment (call rectory)

Nursery: During 10:30 a.m. Sunday Liturgy in the nursery off of Hilbert Hall.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word: During 10:30 a.m. Sunday Liturgy 4 year olds through 2nd graders.

To contact us: Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Daniel Arnold, ext. 11 frdan@stmarkslp.org Senior Deacon: Frederick Weaver Deacon Assistant: James Moss Director of Parish Operations: Pat Marshall, ext. 12 Maintenance: Kathy Crotty, ext.15 Music Director: Maripat Grant, ext. 14 Religious Ed. Facilitator, K-5: Geri Hadlock, ext. 17 Religious Ed. Coordinator, 6-12: Pat Marshall, ext.12 Youth Minister: Geri Hadlock, ext. 17 St. Mark Prayerline: Carol (899-6207) jperrotto62@hotmail.com Bereavement Committee: Sandy Jordan (899-0984) Wedding Committee: Kathy Spiegel (866-7263) Eat Alone Dinner: Sandy Jordan (899-0984) Emmaus Ministries: Kathy Spiegel (866-7263)

1st Friday Cakes: Dolly Cagnoli (899-5390) 3rd Wednesday Meat: Mary Beveridge (899-0792)

Finance Council: Gary Miller Knights of Columbus: Jim Smith (899-3581) Legion of Mary: Barbara Gainer (899-7296) Liturgy Committee: Evy Seyboldt (899-8460) Pastoral Council: Susan Grant (899-0083) PAL: Judy Brieger (899-8545)

NOVEMBER

29

2015

ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH

Our Sanctuary Light burns this week

In Loving Memory of

Joseph Breski

Donna Burbules & Family

Family Perspective At this time of the year we are very conscious of our family as we make preparations for Christmas. Today’s gospel warns us not to be consumed by all the consumer activity. This Advent appreciate the gift of people in your life. The best gift this season might be your appreciation of others.

THE WEEK AHEAD November 30 - December 6 Altar Aide: Kathy Lewis Hospital Visitors: Hamot - Margaret Goard St. Vincent - Rita Bidwell

Monday November 30 SCC 7:00 pm Scouts Tuesday December 1 Legion of Mary 8:15 am SCC 10:00 am & 7:30 pm Brownies 6:00 - 7:00 Wednesday December 2 Religious Ed Grades 1-5 3:45 - 5:00 Choir Practice 6:30 pm Thursday December 3 SCC 7:30 pm K of C Christmas Party at Nunzi’s Morrison Class Girl Scouts Friday December 4 EMMAUS Cakes Ultreya 7:00 pm Saturday December 5 Rental—Rooms 1 & 2

2nd Collection: Religious Retirement Sunday December 6 SCC after 8:00 Mass Religious Ed. Grades K-2 9:00 - 10:15 K of C Visit with Santa Rooms 1 & 2

Readings for the week

November 30 - December 6

Mon. Romans 10:9-18; Matthew 4:18-23

Tues. Isaiah 11:1-10; Luke 10:21-24

Wed. Isaiah 25:6-10a; Matthew 15:29-37

Thurs. Isaiah 26:1-6; Matthew 7:21,24-27

Fri. Isaiah 29:17-24; Matthew 9:27-31

Sat. Isaiah 30:19-21,23-26; Matthew 9:35—10:1,5a,6-8

Sun. Baruch 5:1-9;Philippians 1:4-6,8-11; Luke 3:1-6

Happy Birthday

November 30: Earl Brieger, Allison Freer, Evelyn Oatman, Fred Sitzler, Ed Zamorski

December 1: Shane O’Neal, Julie Wegelin December 2: Grace Abele, Julie Briggs, Maripat Grant, Jerry Kruszewski,

Cynthia Lasky December 3: Jeff Badach, Monica Curtis, Beth Dylewski, Gabriella Poeta

December 4: Rich Ragen, Emily Sanford, Amber Seymour December 5: Nick Gainer, Jayden Hadlock, Kari Seymour

December 6: Paul Groucutt, Julia Morris, Chris Nowacinski, Ben Pamula

Happy Anniversary

December 2: John & Suzanne Selleny

MASS INTENTIONS: (Daily Masses are in Our Lady’s Chapel - Ward Center) Mon. Nov. 30 Feast of St. Andrew, APOSTLE

7:30 a.m. NO MASS

Tues. Dec. 1 Advent Weekday 7:30 a.m. NO MASS Wed. Dec. 2 Advent Weekday

7:30 a.m. NO MASS Thurs. Dec. 3 Memorial of St. Francis Xavier, PRIEST 7:30 a.m. NO MASS Fri. Dec. 4 Advent Weekday 7:30 a.m. NO MASS

Liturgies for the weekend of December 5/6 (Second Sunday of Advent)

Time of Liturgy

Intention Altar Servers Lector Cantor

Eucharistic Ministers

Ushers Offertory CLW

Nursery

5:00 p.m.

December 5

Stan Miodus DEATH ANNIVERSARY 12/4

Helen Miodus

Morgan Bradley

Marrien Bradley

Joe Hohman

Stephanie Phillips

Gary Miller

Linda Etter

Eric E. Bujnowski C Tom Kennedy Cheryl LaBoda

Need 1 Volunteer

8:00 a.m.

December 6

Pat Cagnoli

Family

Barbara Gainer

Terri Michael

Joe Kohler

Rick Hinman

Pat Kalie Greg Konkol

Cas Szymanowicz C Jim Veshecco

Dolly Cagnoli

10:30 a.m.

December 6

Vern Zaksheske

Theresa DiNicola

Andrew Kightlinger

Quincy Bidwell

Jonathan Hall

Geri Hadlock

Maggie Santiago

Mary Shchouchkoff

Michael Jaskiewicz

Jim Crotty C Tim Gunter

Ed Peszel Jeff Pierce

Need 2 Volunteers

Kassandra Thomas

Thought for the week… “The joy of men and women who love God attracts others to him.” ― Pope Francis

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP November 21/22, 2015

Offertory collection: $2,763.00 Budget Needs: $4,800.00 Campaign for Human Development: $708.00 Last week: 427 envelopes issued 96 envelopes returned 1067 parishioners 250 attended Mass

Thank you to all who give of their time, talent, and treasure to St. Mark’s.

SAINT MARK CARING NOTES If you know someone who could benefit from this ministry please call the

office at 899-3000 or e-mail their name and address to stmarks@stmarkslp.org.

Florence Modzelewski Saint Mary’s East C2304 607 East 26th Street . Erie, PA 16504 Greg Badach Sr. Mary Daniel Meahl 2661 Dobbins Road is now back at the Mount and doing well. She is Erie, PA 16511 grateful for all of the cards and get well wishes.

Annie Bool Mary Ann Anderson 322 Washington Place Apt. #301 502 Nobel Ave Erie, PA 16505 Erie, PA 16511

Ann DePlatchett Diane Conti Saint Mary’s East 3311 5416 East Lake Rd BP A8 607 East 26th Street Erie, PA 16504 Erie, PA 16511

Mary Ann Catherine Martha Patrick Sarah Reed Senior Living Room #57B Twinbrook Rm. 928 B 227 West 22nd Street 3805 Field St Erie, PA 16502 Erie, PA 16511

Florence Whipple Eric Smith (son of Denny & Janet ) 636 Burkhart Ave 1235 West Gore Rd Erie, PA 16511 Erie, PA 16509

ST MARK EVANGELIST MEMBERSHIP FORM 695 Smithson Ave., Erie, PA 16511 – phone: 899-3000

Family Name: __________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________

Address _______________________________________________________ City/Zip: ___________________

CHECK ONE: New Registration_____ Change of Address_____ Moving out of Parish_____ Want Envelopes_____ Place in offertory basket, give to an usher or send to church office.

Our prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of John Krisch who has died. May John rest in God’s eternal peace.

St. Mark’s Hats for the Homeless Winter will be here before you know it and once again there

will be a need for winter gear. You can help!

Knit or Crochet hats or scarves

Donate new or gently used hats, gloves and scarves

Make a monetary donation to be used toward the purchase of

gloves

Boxes for donations located at the doors of the Church

??Questions?? Call Janet Smith @ 899-5495 or Pat Marshall @ 899-3000

All donations will be distributed through EMMAUS Ministries.

Saturday, December 12, 2015 the youth of St. Marks will hold a day of babysitting

for children age 4– 10 in the

Ward Center from 9:00 am—4:00 pm

Children must be potty trained.

Lunch will be provided.

Permission slips (on our website:www.stmarkslp.org or in the office) due Dec. 9th so that supplies can be purchased.

Any questions

contact Geri Hadlock 899-3000 ext 17 or 323-4188

or email ghadlock@stmarkslp.org

Attention Ushers! The roster for the first rotation of 2016 will be issued in December. If you have a need to change your schedule times or your

commitment to this ministry, please let the office or Walt LaPrice know before December 15, 2015. Also, the sign-up sheets for the Christmas and New Year Day masses will be available the first Sunday in December. If you are not going out of town for these Holydays, please consider helping out.

LOCAL ADVENT PENANCE CELEBRATIONS

Monday, December 14 St. Mark 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 15 St. James 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 16 Our Lady of Mercy 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 17 St. Gregory 7:00 p.m.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PENANCE SERVICES

Grades 3-5(all)

Wednesday, December 9 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Grades 6-11

Sunday, December 20

6:00 p.m.

Visit the Families Always Matter Website!: Families Always Matter, a website created to educate and affirm families of all ages and stages, is available at http://www.eriercd.org/fam.htm . The Family Life Office is happy to offer resources for traditional, blended, single-parent, military, and adoptive/foster families. Pictures and reflections from the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia from September 2015 are also included. Please use this website and email familylife@eriercd.org if you have suggestions to enrich it. GO FAMILIES!

MARRIAGE MOMENTS: As we enter the holy season of Advent, the rest of the world often knows this as the holiday and party season. Who does most of the decorating, buying, cooking, and cleaning up around your home? Is it shared? Is it hectic? Is it too much? Simplify.

Enliven your spirit for Christmas: The annual “Presence for Christmas” program will be held Dec. 2 and Dec. 16 at St. George Church, 5145 Peach St., Erie. The event begins both days at 7 p.m., with confessions available beginning at 6:30 p.m. Journey to the heart of Christmas with uplifting stories, song and Eucharistic Adoration by candlelight. Families are welcome and encouraged to attend. Fellowship follows each event. A prayer team will be available to minister to those with specific prayer requests. Music provided by Daniel Cabanillas and the Made2Worship Band. A free will offering will be taken both days to benefit Maria House Project, Erie. Questions?Contact Linda@ImageTrinity.com or at 814-490-3160. Mercyhurst University to present holiday concert: The Mercyhurst University Concert Choir and Carpe Diem Women, under the direction of Rebecca Ryan, will present their annual holiday concert Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. at Walker Recital Hall on Mercyhurst’s Erie campus. Featured will be Pergolesi’s “Magnificat” with strings and soloists, as well as early carols and selections from Rachmaninoff’s “All-Night Vigil.” General admission is $5; Mercyhurst students and employees will be admitted for $2. Tickets will be available at the door, or call in advance at 814-824-3000. Follow the Star Christmas Tour 2015: The Follow the Star Christmas Tour 2015, featuring Tennessee Backporch, will be held at St. Jude the Apostle Church, 2801 W. 6th St., Erie, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. The program will include the talents of students from Our Lady’s Christian School, Erie, and the Villa Maria High School show choir, The Treblemakers. Proceeds will benefit St. Jude the Apostle and Our Lady’s Christian School Youth Ministry. For more information, go to www.stjudeapos.org or call 814-833-0927. Tickets will be sold at the door, or in advance at the school and parish offices. The cost is $15 for adults and $5 for students.

Questions for the week: The people of Israel, to whom the prophet Baruch is speaking today, were in need of an injection of hope. They needed to hear that God would carry them to a better day. They were told to “take off [their] robes of mourning and misery” and be “secure in the glory of God.” Followers of John the Baptist were in need of a similar injection. He tells them that “every mountain and hill shall be made low,” that hope will sustain them till a better day arrives. The Scriptures of the entire Advent season are filled with messages of hope. They tell us that no matter how bad things are, there’s reason to “keep on keeping on.” What do you see as hopeful signs in these days when darkness seems to occupy so many of the headlines? A favorite Christmas carol contains the verse: “The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight!” How was hope born in the person of

Jesus Christ? Can you share some ways in which hope has been a positive force in your life?

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