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St. Mark The Evangelist Fourth Sunday of Advent | December 20, 2020 Cuarto Domingo de Adviento | 20 de Diciembre, 2020

W E L C O M E ! ~ B I E N V E N I D O S ! HOLY MASS ● SANTA MISA Church Information (*Streaming times) PASTORAL STAFF Monday - Friday: 7:00 am & 8:30 am* Pastor: Rev. Jaime H. Acevedo English - Parish Center Parochial Vicar: Rev. Paul VI Karenga Saturday: 8:30 am Deacons: Rev. Mr. Vincent Farinato, English - Parish Center Rev. Mr. John Lorenzo, Rev. Mr. Jose Escudero, Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm* English - Church Rev. Mr. José M. Gordillo, This is a temporary Vigilia: 7:00 pm Español - Iglesia schedule of Masses

Rev. Mr. Jesús Tosco Sunday: 8:00 am & 10:30 am* † Este es un horario English - Church temporal de misas PARISH OFFICE HOURS 1:00 pm* Español - Iglesia Mon - Thurs: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm (Closed 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm) HOLY MASS INTENTIONS †

Friday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Saturday: Closed Sunday, December 20 Sunday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 8:00 am & 10:30 am: † Nani Perez, † Louis Gomez, † People of St. Mark, † Torlone † Jimmy Maguddatu ST. MARK SCHOOL 1:00 pm: † Haydee Rojas De Franco, † Virgilio Rafael Gonzalez

School Principal: Teresita Wardlow Monday, December 21 Tel: 954-434-3777 7:00 am: † Hernando Matiz & Fam, † Anna & Devasia Ouseph Web: school.stmarkparish.org 8:30 am: † Rose Fontana, Poor Souls in Purgatory

† Tuesday, December 22 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 7:00 am: † Juana Valle, † Anna & Devasia Ouseph 8:30 am: † Sabina Roach, † Fouad & Rahme Abourizk Director of Religious Education: Donna Villavisanis Wednesday, December 23 Tel: 954-252-9899 7:00 am: (L) Luis Iglesias, Poor Souls in Purgatory Web: faithformation.stmarkparish.org 8:30 am: † Leon Lathrop, † Boleslaw Tokarz

† Thursday, December 24 3:00 pm: † Edward , † Jean & Charles Pariseau ADORATION ● ADORACION 5:00 pm: † Julia Brickman Gillen, † Teresa & Perera Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 10:00 am 7:00 pm: People of St. Mark Adoration is in the Parish Center 12:00am: † Edward Lisowski Temporary schedule Friday, December 25 8:00 am: † Bogden Zakierski, Amanda Schmidt-Rowe † 10:30 am: † Gene Simpson, † Delores Malley 1:00 pm: † Bertha Mesa, † Maria Leticia Mesa GIFT SHOP Saturday, December 26 Email: [email protected] 8:30 am: † Esmelesinda Maguddatu, (L) Stephen Mathew Temporally Suspended 5:00 pm: † Ed Santos, † Raul Chua Suspendido Temporalmente 7:00 pm: † Louis Gomez

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Merry Christmas from Fr. Jimmy, Fr. Paul, Fr. Luis, Fr. Celsius and all the St. Mark Parish staff!

CHRISTMAS CONFESSIONS Please Pray for the Sick

December 22 & 23: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Adriana Alarcon, Eduardo Almodovar, & December 24th: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ana Carolina Alvarenga, Christopher in the Church Arnold, Conchita Beltran, Gladys Boluda, Raquel Boluda, Dolly Burke, Margarita Cervantes, Ann Clark, Rick Collins, Jane Colombo, Lourdes Del Calvo, Yvonne DeMarco, Carol Faver, CONFESIONES DE NAVIDAD Maribel Ferrer, Tyler Fidalgo, Suzanne Foley, Mercy Diciembre 22 & 23 : 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Hermida, Maureen Hopkins, Harvey Kovac, Roberto Martinez, Sara Mendez, Pam Moreland, George De & Diciembre 24: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Mott, Patricia De Mott, Albina Munoz, Numa Osuna, en la Iglesia Humberto Pacini, Oscar Pereira, Cony Perez, Domingo Chris Perez, Price, Cordelia Sunday Offering ● Ofrenda Puntervold, Crystal Richmond, Liz Roque, Ana

DECEMBER 12 & 13 | 12 & 13 DE DICIEMBRE Sandoval, Pascual Sandoval, Christobal Somoza,

Maria Eterna de Souza, Michael Stefanelli, Joana Due to the early bulletin submission, in observance of Tando, Joanne Tando, Jo Ann Tozzi, Liana Vazquez, Christmas & New Year , there will be no Sunday Mary Vega, Connor Wells, Katie Wicks Tom Collections posted in this bulletin.

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Thank you for your generosity. May God bless you!

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THE ETERNAL GOD • EL DIOS ETERNO The child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. —:35 El Santo, que va a nacer de ti, será llamado Hijo de Dios.—Lucas 1:35 TODAY’S READINGS • LECTURAS DE HOY

First Reading | 2 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 Primera lectura | 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 I will fix a place for my people. El Señor promete a David que su casa permanecerá para siempre Psalm | 89 For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord Salmo | 89 Cantaré eternamente las misericordias del Señor

Second Reading | Romans 16:25-27 To the only wise God, through , be glory forever Segunda lectura | Romanos 16:25-27 Pablo ora para que Dios sea glorificado mediante Jesucristo and ever

Gospel | Luke 1:26-38 Evangelio | Lucas 1:26-38 Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be El ángel Gabriel anuncia a María que ella concebirá done to me according to your word al hijo de Dios

READINGS FOR THE WEEK • LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Monday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, Lunes: Cant 2:8-14 o Sof 3:14-18a; Sal 33 (32):2-3, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 11-12, 20-21; Lc 1:39-45 Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Martes: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lc 1:46-56 Wednesday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Miércoles: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Lc 1:57-66 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Jueves: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, Lk 1:67-79 29; Lc 1:67-79 Friday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Viernes: Vigilia: Is 62:1-5; Sal 89 (99):4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Hch 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14;Lk 2:1-14 Noche: Is 9:1-6; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 11-13;Ti 2:11-14; Lc 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12;Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Aurora: Is 62:11-12; Sal 97 (96):1, 6, 11-12;Ti 3:4-7; Lc 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6;Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Día: Is 52:7-10; Sal 98 (97):1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Saturday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, Sábado: Hch 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Sal 31 (30):3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 128:1-5 Domingo: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 o Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Sal 128 (127): or Ps 105:1-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or 1-5 o Sal 105 (104):1-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] o Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 [22, 39-40] Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lc 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]

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Christmas & New Year Mass Schedule!

!Horario de Misas de Navidad y Nuevo Año!

December 24 / Diciembre 24 Christmas Eve:3:00pm*, 5:00pm* and 7:00pm (English) 12:00 midnight* (Bilingual / Bilingüe) December 25 / Diciembre 25 Christmas: 8:00am* & 10:30am* (English) 1:00pm* (Español) December 31st / Diciembre 31 Solemnity of Mary Vigil: 5:00pm (English) January 1st / Enero 1 Solemnity of Mary: 8:00am* & 10:30am* (English) Solemnidad de Maria 1:00pm* (Español)

* Mass will be live streamed

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MINISTRIES ● MINISTERIOS Stewardship is the grateful response of a Christian who recognizes and receives God’s gifts and shares these gifts in love of God and neighbor.

ADORERS OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT HOMEBOUND MINISTRY STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE Prayer Group-Deacon John ● 954-438-0417 Juliana Carew ● 954-558-6703 Juan Jimenez ● 954-205-1765

ALTAR SERVERS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SUBSTANCE ABUSE Marilyn Rosa ● 954-434-3777 Craig Bookwalter ● 786-376-6511 or Bill ● 954-448-3909 Donna V. (training) ● 954-434-3777 [email protected] TALLERES DE ORACION Y VIDA CATHOLIC SCRIPTURE STUDY LECTORS Diana Lasprilla ● 954-684-3207

Michele Chinault ● 954-434-3777 Adriana Perez ● 954-326-2055 (English) USHERS [email protected] Garcia ● 954-662-7815 (Español) Craig Bookwalter ● 786-376-6511 (English) CARNIVAL OF MARY Jesus Collantes ● 954-812-3165 (Español) Ann Haeflinger ● 954-434-3777 Chris Prusak ● 954-434-4096 WELCOME TABLE MINISTRY CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP MAILING COMMITTEE Gail J. Coniglio ● 954-434-3777 or Michelle Dohring ● 954-434-3777 Connie Middleton ● 954-452-3993 [email protected]

CHOIR AND MUSIC MINISTRY MARRIAGE MINISTRY WOMEN OF GRACE Ivan Rioz, Director Adolfo/Lizette Lantigua ● 954-649-6088 Olgamarie Tañon ● 954-793-0135

Mary Lou Corbiere MARY’S LITTLE LAMBS Gail Coniglio ● 954-434-3777 Michael Rowe www.StMarkWomenOfGrace.com Special Needs support group COMPASS FINANCE MINISTRY Christine Olmeda WOMEN OF ST. MARK Peter/Angela Vargas ● 954-558-0006 954-253-3768 Donna Rizzo ● 954-205-1836 [email protected] [email protected] YOUTH GROUP COMMUNITIES OF FAITH MEN OF ST. MARK Gustavo De La Fe ● 954-434-3777 Dana Rodriguez ● 954-200-9926 John Bailey ● 954-336-2080 Ext 4005 Steve Gersack ● 954-401-2785 COMUNIDADES DE FE YOUNG WOMEN OF GRACE Jorge Roa 954-263-2759 MOTHER’S MINISTRY Laura Patron ● 305 613 6710 Christy Bookwalter ● 786-376-3945 [email protected] CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD Sharon Conklin ● 954-649-5565 Roxane Molina ● 786-859-6815

Sharon Khadaran ● 704-488-8192 or MUJERES DE GRACIA [email protected] (estudio para mujeres) Sandra ● 954-668-1094 CURSILLOS Belkys ● 787-948-4473 Edward Caraballo ● 754-423-1014

EMAUS-SPANISH MINISTERIO FINANCIERO CATOLICO Tony Garcia ● 954-558-6588 (Men) M/M Amezquita ● 954-668-5200

Sara Salom Guzman ● 954-649-8072 (Women) NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING

EMMAUS - ENGLISH Vanessa & Dr. Garcia ● 954-646-7708 Babi Plasencia ● 954-558-0061 (Women) [email protected]

Dr. Carlos Plasencia ● 954-436-3880 (Men) OUTREACH

ESTUDIO BIBLICO Pat Santos ● 954-434-3777

Roland Ramirez ● 954-849-4905 PADRES Y MADRES ORANTES

Victor y Alexandra Martinez ● 954 668 8513 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS [email protected] OF HOLY COMMUNION Henry Hernandez - Edgard Acuna PARISH LIFE [email protected] Caitlin De La Fe ● 954-434-3777 Ext 4004 [email protected] EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Mari Green ● 305-664-1234 RESPECT LIFE Laurie Harris: ● 954-931-9641 Katherine Lantigua ● 954-649-6089

GRUPO DE ORACION CARISMATICO [email protected]

Patricia Reinhart ● 305-621-1044

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**REMINDER: We have requested 500 copies for print and delivery for all our bulletins until we recover from the COVID-19 crisis**. Thanks Diana