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The mission of St. Mark Catholic Church is to invite, inspire, educate, and lead people to know and love Jesus Christ; to understand and live
their Catholic faith; to proclaim the Good News of the Gospel through love and service to one another.”
1011 Eastwood Road Wilmington, NC 28403 Tel: (910) 392-0720 Fax: (910) 392-6777 www.stmarkcc.net
Daily Mass Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:30 am Church & Live Stream—English
10 am Church & Live Stream Spanish (Mon—Thurs Only—Not On Fridays) **Wednesday Daily Mass will now be at 8:10am
Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday 5pm English (By Signup Genius—Pre-Registration Required)
Sunday 8:30am English (By Signup Genius—Pre-Registration Required) Sunday 11:30am Spanish (By Signup Genius—Pre-Registration Required)
Signups open Monday and Close 9am Saturday of each week.
Confession: Saturday 3:30—4:30 pm (By Signup Genius—Pre-Registration Required)
St. Mark Chapel Is Open For Personal Prayer: Monda y —Thursday 12 noon—4 pm
Adoration: Friday 9am—4pm (By Signup Genius—Pre-Registration Required)
Parish Offices Remain Closed—Staff Available By Phone & Email
Directory of Parish Staff
Pastor — Fr. Gregory Spencer (910) 392-0720 Vicar — Fr. Cesar Torres Martinez (910) 392-0720 Pastoral Council, Chair — Bob Shields [email protected] Finance Council, Chair — Ed Sordellini [email protected] St. Mark Catholic School, Principal — T. Burton (910) 452-2800 [email protected] School Admissions — Lisa Erling (910) 398-6532 [email protected] Church Office Staff: Campus Business Manager —Denise Leuci (910) 398-6526 [email protected] Pastoral Secretary — (910) 398-6509 [email protected] Parish Office Coordinator — Dawn Wood (910) 398-6508 [email protected] Youth Ministry — Melissa Quaranto (910) 398-6510 [email protected] Children’s Faith Formation — Anne Doyle (910) 398-6511 [email protected] Music & Liturgy—Angela Daughtry (910) 398-6514 [email protected] Campus Accountant & HR—Frank DeMonte (910)398-6512 [email protected] Realm Project Manager—Mike Krawczyk (910)398-6517 [email protected] Sacraments & Preparation: Reconciliation (Confession) Saturday: 3:30PM - 4:30PM(by Signup) Baptism, Matrimony & Funerals [email protected] (910) 398-6509 First Holy Communion — Anne Doyle (910) 398-6511 [email protected] Confirmation — Melissa Quaranto (910) 398-6510 [email protected] For Sacramental Emergencies/ Anointing of the Sick After Hours Call—Leave A Message: (910) 399-1591 Parish: www.stmarkcc.net School: www.smcsnc.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/stmarkwilm Instagram: @stmarkwilm Diocese: www.dioceseofraleigh.org United States Catholic Conference of Bishops: www.usccb.org USA Catholic News: www.cathnewsusa.com Wilmington Catholic Radio www.wilmingtoncatholicradio.com
Monday, 8/31 8:30 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in English 10 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in Spanish
Tuesday, 9/1 8:30 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in English 10 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in Spanish
Wednesday 9/2 8:10 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in English 10 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in Spanish
Thursday 9/3 8:30 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in English 10 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in Spanish
Friday 9/4 8:30 AM— Church & Live Stream Mass in English 9 AM—4 PM—Adoration by Signup Genius
Saturday 9/5 3:30 PM —Confession, Must Sign Up In Advance 5:00 PM — Church & Live Stream Mass in English 6:00 PM—Christ the King Mass in Riegelwood, NC
Sunday 9/6 8:30 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in English 11:30 AM —Church & Live Stream Mass in Spanish
Saturday & Sunday Church Masses Require Signup Genius.
You Must Be On Time— Doors Will Be Locked When Mass Begins.
Out of Respect To Our Parishioners Privacy And In Compliance with HIPAA Laws, Anointing Requests and Bulletin Prayer List Requests Must Come From THE INDIVIDUAL OR A FAMILY MEMBER ONLY. For Anointing of the Sick please call Mary at 910-398-6509 during business hours. After Hours Call The Emergency Phone Number 910-399-1591.
LEAVE A MESSAGE. Messages Are Checked Regularly.
For Bulletin Prayer List Requests call Dawn at 910-398-6508 or email [email protected]. Names will remain on the prayer list for one month unless otherwise requested.
Calendar of Events
A Message from Our Pastor Fr. Gregory Spencer
For this Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, we continue where we left off in last week’s Gospel. If you recall, Simon Peter was called the “rock” upon which Jesus would build his Church, and yet Peter continues to show the limitations of his understanding of Jesus’ identity. Now that the disciples have acknowledged that Jesus is the Messiah, Jesus confides in them by letting them know that he must suffer and die in Jerusalem to be raised on the third day. Peter rejects this prediction, and Jesus rebukes him by calling him “Satan.” In opposing this aspect of Jesus’ mission, Peter shows that he is no longer speaking based on the revelation from God but as a human being. Jesus then teaches all of the disciples about the difficult path of discipleship: to be Christ’s disciple is to follow in his way of the cross.
Peter could not yet understand all of what it means to call Jesus the Messiah. It is unlikely that the other disciples understood any better. Under Roman occupation, many in Israel hoped and prayed that God would send a Messiah to free the Jews from Roman oppression. The common view was that the Messiah would be a king with an army that would free Israel from Roman rule. This is perhaps what Peter envisioned when he was led to recognize Jesus as the Messiah. In this passage, however, Jesus is beginning to teach his disciples that he would be the Messiah in a very different way.
Jesus would be more like the suffering servant described by the prophet Isaiah than the political liberator. Those who would be Jesus' disciples would be called to a similar life of service. Perhaps Peter finally was able to grasp that being called the “rock” by Jesus that he would also be called upon to offer himself in sacrifice and service to others. If you want to be a disciple of Jesus, one must take up the cross.
Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam, Fr. Greg
THE FOLLOWING PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES ARE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED UNITL FURTHER NOTICE Parish Rosary Join our Medjugorje Pilgrims in promoting the first of Mary’s Five Stone Message: Prayer. All are invited as participants or leaders.
Perpetual Novena Join us for the Perpetual Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Bring all of your intentions to Mary. Booklets are provided.
Vespers and Holy Hour Join us for weekly Vespers and Holy Hour. Reconciliation is also available after the exposition of the Holy Eucharist. Contact Angela Daughtry for more information [email protected]
Jesus asks us to love him by spending one quiet hour with him in the Blessed Sacrament. Increase his divine life within you and deepen your personal relationship and friendship with Him.
September Honors Our Lady of Sorrows.
September Devotion Mary most sorrowful, Mother of Christians, pray for us. Virgin most sorrowful, pray for us.
September Prayer Most holy Virgin and Mother, whose soul was pierced by a sword of sorrow in the Passion of thy divine Son, and who in His glorious Resurrection was filled with never ending joy at His triumph; obtain for us who call upon thee, so to be partakers in the adversities of Holy Church and the sorrows of the Sovereign Pontiff, as to be found worthy to rejoice with them in the consolations for which we pray, in the charity and peace of the same Christ our Lord. Amen
Employment Opportunity
St. Mark Catholic Church is seeking an experienced candidate to serve as part-time Pastoral Secretary. The secretary will have responsibility for assisting the Pastor in his administrative and sacramental role.
Responsibilities include:
Creating a welcoming, caring environment that aligns with the mission of St. Mark Catholic Church. Familiarity with sacramental requirements, Canon law, Mass, sacramental rites. Handling of incoming calls for the pastor, record keeping, scheduling appointments, follow-ups, managing priests’ calendar. Thorough, professional process management for all funerals, baptisms, and weddings, notifications to other parishes, liturgical purchasing. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Software and Google. Prepare bulletin submissions, pre-Mass announcements, welcome letter for new parishioners, letters and memos for the pastor. Dependable, collaborative, team player, and loyal to the parish. Other duties as assigned by the Pastor and Business Manager. Bilingual preferred.
Kindly submit a resume and cover letter to Mrs. Denise Leuci, email: [email protected]
Labor Day—Monday September 7, 2020
Daily Mass will remain the same (English 8:30am & Spanish 10am) Office Staff will be off that day in observance of the Holiday
We have started filming weekly Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) for our children. This is where Ms. Anne reads the readings for the following Sunday and offers a brief reflection, often giving the children some ‘homework’ to do! You can find the link on our website or on the St. Mark Facebook page. In the future, we hope to have the link right here in the bulletin for easier access. God Bless!
Alternate way to Signup Genius for Realm Account Holders To register for Adoration, Confession or Mass:
https://onrealm.org/stmarkcc/SignIn On the left white vertical banner, click “Events” tab Click “All Events” or “View All Upcoming Events”
Click the event you wish to Signup for Scroll down to “Details” Click “View Meeting” and the Signup Genius page will appear
If you are currently Not a Realm account user, please send an email to our Realm Project Manager, Mike Krawczyk, at [email protected] for assistance and account setup.
We have begun the registration process for the 2020-2021 Youth Ministry year! Thank you for your patience as we navigate these waters along with you. We miss your children and look forward to working with them this year!
We offer the following youth programs: Junior Youth Ministry (JYM) for grades 6-8. We use the LifeTeen “Edge” program. We plan to kick off the year virtually on Wednesday, September 9! Senior Youth Ministry (SYM) for grades 9-12. Senior Youth Ministry is comprised of Confirmation preparation (typically a two year process beginning in 9th grade) and our post-Confirmation youth group called CrossWalk. We plan to kick off the year in September and will offer a combination of in-person and virtual meetings.
Confirmation Updates
Introduction to Confirmation Parent Meeting will be held via Google Meet THIS Sunday, Aug. 30 at 5pm
We are so excited for our teens to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 19. Please continue to pray for them during these weeks leading up to their special day.
Be safe and well. We are praying for you! Melissa and Kelly
Confirmation 2020
Sept. 12 @ 8:30am Sept. 12 @ 11:30am Sept. 19 @ 8:30am Sept. 19 @ 11:30am
Arynn Baginski Gavin Cazeault Andrea Aguilar Brady Ellis Katelyn Carapezza Sawyer Kohman Sophia Caparelli Jesus Gonzalez Regino
Audrey Chauvin Hogan Meiser Justin Cruz Caleb Harker
Simone Cronier Devyn Neale Jenna Grill Tyler Hill
Olga Cruz David Neale Lexi Steward William McConnell
Emily Gamez-Garcia Christopher Rodriguez Audrey Mae Kramer Ryan Neuherz
Gianna Holden Grayson Sepich Maggie Mae Stephens Carter Osborn
Claire Pasulka Seth Sblendorio Emma Messineo Cristian Pacheco
Ellen Phillips Grace Trimpey Audrey Monahan Cristo Josep Parada Paz
Nayeli Reyes Ariana Pacheco Dalia Ortega Angeles Carlos Salas Bejar
Sarah Smith Katie Rhyne Alex Rodriguez Mark Smith
Brooke Sommer Mary Lamporte George Galvez Thomas Stoneman
Mary Scott Madigan Samantha Delallo Noah Sudduth
Baylee Allen Dulce Avalos Robles Kevin Joseph Kernan
YOUNG ADULT & YOUTH MINISTRY Melissa Quaranto Director of Young Adult and Youth Ministry Phone (910)398-6510 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 16:21-27 Come Follow Me Then Jesus told his disciples, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Living the Word: To take up our cross is very hard for many people. Have a discussion with your children about what that might mean to them. What cross do they have right now? Do they turn to Jesus in prayer asking for strength to help them with their cross? Put a cross or crucifix on your prayer table (if you don’t have one there yet). Perhaps get a cross for each family member to wear to remind them how God is there with them; He is our Hope and our Salvation! Questions of the Week: Child: When has it been hard to be a follower of Jesus? Adult: What has it meant to you to take up your cross and follow Jesus?
Fun Facts for Catholic Kids: Have you ever thought about that only God can make a tree? But did you know that you could DRAW a Family Tree? Talk to your parents about who your ancestors were. You know your parents, and probably your grandparents. But you might not know who your great grandparents were, and so forth. Draw a family tree and have your parents’ help you fill in as many spaces as you can. Put your name at the top, and then your brothers and sisters (if you have them); then Mom and Dad, grandparents, great grandparents, etc. And if you want to get really involved; include aunts and uncles too! Then look at your family tree and say a prayer, thanking God for your family and all families!
Anne Doyle, Director of Children’s Faith Formation Phone (910)398-6511 Email: [email protected]
CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION
Elementary Faith Formation Registration - Register NOW! You can go to the parish website to fill out a form. (Registration) . Remember our Sacrament Preparation program is a 2 year program so children must be enrolled in 1st grade/Year 1 in order to receive First Reconciliation and First Eucharist in 2nd grade.
Questions? Contact Anne Doyle at [email protected] or (910) 398-6511
Youth Ministry Registration - Register NOW! A link to our fillable registration form is here: (Registration).Form also included on back pages of this bulletin.We offer Junior Youth Ministry (JYM) for grades 6-8 and Senior Youth Ministry (SYM) for grades 9-12. Confirmation preparation is part of Senior Youth Ministry and is a two year process. Questions? Contact Melissa Quaranto at [email protected] or (910) 398-6510.
School Is Back in Session
Beginning August 20, the back entrance off Bretonshire and Barrington Road will be closed every school day from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The school will be using the back parking lot for its Physical Education classes and part of the front parking lot for recess.
During the week, Parishioners are asked to park in the front part of the
parking lot near the Church and Parish Hall. Wednesday Daily Mass will now begin at 8:10am to accommodate our students schedule.
If you need assistance with TEXT GIVING or any Realm issue, please email Mike Krawczyk, Project Manager [email protected]
Parish Directory/ Lifetouch Photo Update: We have decided to postpone the church directory and the photo sessions until spring or fall of next year. Due to the current Covid situation, we felt we couldn’t get the participation we hoped for, and we wouldn’t want to exclude anyone. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to updating the directory next year!
Respect Life News— A Tragic Decision On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court on a 5-4 vote in "June Med. Services v. Russo" overturned a Louisiana law that required abortion clinics to meet the same standards as every other ambulatory surgical center in the state. Katrina Jackson, who authored the legislation and who is pro-life, noted that the Court in this tragic decision continued to put the interests of the for-profit abortion industry ahead of the health and safety of women. Her legislation was not an attack on the legality of abortion but an attempt to require abortion clinics to meet the same health standards as the rest of the medical profession. As Ms. Jackson asks-why should we settle for lower standards for women, especially when many women are coerced or abandoned to the trauma of abortion? Response to yet another capitul ation to the abortion industry was quick and direct by those who value all life. Among the respondents was Archbishop Joseph Naumann (KS). The archbishop's comments called attention to the fact that abortion "violently ends the life of a child , and often severely harms women. Abortion becomes even more destructive when basic health and safety standards are ignored, and profit margins are prioritized over women's health." He also stated "The Court's failure to recognize the legitimacy of laws prioritizing women's health and safety over abortion business interests continues a cruel precedent." He went on to say we will not rest until the Supreme Court corrects the grave injustice over the Roe decision and recognizes the Constitutional right to life for unborn human beings. He concluded "And we continue to ask all people of faith to pray for women seeking abortion, often under enormous pressure, that they will find alternatives that truly value them and the lives of their children." (Sources: Numerous). Please visit www.prolifealliance.com and sign the petition for the Life at Conception Act. This Act follows the Court's own instructions that leave it to Congress to define exactly when Human life--and constitutionally-protected "personhood"--actually begins. This legislation would declare unborn children to be persons as defined by the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, thus entitling them to legal protection. Thank you so much for your strong support for the precious unborn babies.
Carolina Catholic meets Father James Altman, one of the three priests leading the 40 day novena, Let Freedom Ring, online this summer.
For our second August show, we will meet one of the three priests hosting Let Freedom Ring, 40 Days to Freedom from the devil, a 40 day novena which began July 7th and ends August 15th when a new novena will commence. We will meet Father James Altman, who along with Fr. Bill Peckman and Fr. Rick Heilman, has led this novena by providing thoughtful reflections, prayers of reparation and exorcism, and litanies to the faithful in order to inspire us all to call out to God to bless and heal our land. The next novena, the 54 day Novena for Our Nation, begins August 15th and runs to October 7th.
This beautiful show will air on Wilmington Catholic Radio on stations 91.7 FM, 93.1 FM, and 103.1 FM in Wilmington and 100.5 FM in Southport the last two weekends of August, Saturdays at 11 a.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m. That's Saturday, August 22nd and 29th, at 11 a.m. and Sunday, August 23rd and 30th, at 6 p.m. These shows can also be heard on our website at www.wilmingtoncatholicradio.com, and we thank you for your prayers and support of Catholic radio.
Pray for our Sick Lord our God, you give us strength and support
Mass Intentions Aug 31—Sept 6
Mon 8:30 AM † Lara Alicia West Saldana 10:00 AM Marie Basciano (Healing)
Tue 8:30 AM Steve Tabor (Healing) 10:00 AM † John Hughes
Wed 8:10 AM † Ed Scarpa 10:00 AM
Thurs 8:30 AM † Arthur Edward Nelson 10:00 AM † David Fedora
Fri 8:30 AM † Peter John Sheehan
Sat 5:00 PM † Vincent & Ruth Grilli 6:00 PM
Sun 8:30 AM † Angelo Toscano 11:30 AM † Joan Merseles
The 6:00 pm Mass on Saturday is celebrated at Christ the King Catholic Church, our Mission Parish in
Riegelwood, NC.
Names will remain on the list for a month. Please email [email protected] with requests.
Daniel Agnelli
Steven Agnelli
Andrea Baker
Dave & Mary Ballow
Marie Basciano
Toni Bellingrath
Julie Boardman
Michelle Boggiano
Jo Ann Branson
Lloyd Calkins
Richard E Canizaro
Teresa Carney
Patricia Carroll
Abby Coderre
Michael Doyle
James (Jim) Fagan
Hank Feith
Norine Ferko
Trish Fletcher
Greg Foppe
Amanda & Stephen Grimm
Eduardo Gonzalez
Mary Harrington
Monica Henderson
Al Hinn
Florence (Flo) Hough
KellyAnn Hough Holz
Mary Ellen Humphrey
Warren Johnson
Sharon Kane
Betsy King
Easton Knight
Hazel Lanier
Cheryl Marek
Grace McQuillan
Bob Milstead
Steve Mitchell
Max Morin
Tim Niggel
George Pietraszko
Omaira Reid
Val & Don Roberts
Patricia Ryaczewski
Bernadette Secondo
Joe Siccone
Henry Smith
Lenny Szlarski
Elaine Tedesco
Annelies Todd
Magdi & Jim Turner
Felice Van Eron
Geraldine Vasquez
Mary Fran Watson
Madelyne (Lyne) Welch
Joseph Wells
Linda Williams
Results for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2020
Budget $ 1,750,000 Actual $ 1,426,971 Unfavorable ( $323,029)
SPECIAL & SECOND COLLECTIONS
On September 6th is for Capital
Improvements.
Your contributions are appreciated.
Flowers are provided in Loving Memory of
Joan Merseles. Sanctuary Candles are provided by
The St. Mark Parish.
We pray for our deceased. May all who have died, rest in peace.
Offertory Sunday Aug. 22/23:
Identifiable Gifts $ 19,938
Year to Date:
Budget YTD $189,000 Actual YTD $180,692
Unfavorable $ ( 8,308 )
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