Our Mission To invite all on our journey to: Learn Orar (Pray) GiVe Evangelize

All Are Welcome! If you are a visitor, we hope you will find our bulletin to be a reflection of our vibrant and spirit filled parish, and that you will consider becoming part of our family! To join us, please register online at www.stmarktampa.org/join or call Valerie at 813-907-7746 x 333. Once registered, you will be invited to attend a Welcome Reception hosted by our pastor, Father DeJulio to learn more about your new church community. Our next Welcome Receptions are: English: Sat, May 19th at 5:00pm (St. the Room). Spanish: Sun., May 20th after the Spanish (St. Michael the Archangel Room). For more information, visit our website at www.stmarktampa.org or call Mary at 813-907-7746 x 329.

May 13th, 2018 The Ascension of the Lord Mass Schedule Pastor Parish Hours Rev. David DeJulio, Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM [email protected] Monday & Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 5:30 PM Assisting Clergy Wednesday & Thursday: 9 AM - 9 PM Sunday in Spanish: 12:30 PM Father Jacinto Vera Friday: 9 AM - Noon Monday* & Thursday: Noon [email protected] Phone: (813) 907-7746 Fr. Ed Lamp (retired) Fax: (813) 907-7556 *Mondays that fall on a holiday: 8:30 AM [email protected] 9724 Cross Creek Blvd Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:30 AM Fr. Carl Last (retired) Tampa, FL 33647. Reconciliation [email protected] Website: www.stmarktampa.org Saturdays 3 PM - 3:45 PM (or by appt.) Moises Gutierrez Facebook: Facebook.com/stmarktampa Sundays 11:30 AM -12:15 PM (Spanish) [email protected] Email: [email protected] Deacon Jose Moronta Liturgy of the Hours and Rosary [email protected] Events Calendar and Tickets Every weekday half hour before Mass Deacon Scott Paine www.stmarktampa.org/events Miraculous Medal Novena & Rosary [email protected] Thursday 7:00 PM in Chapel Bulletin Submissions [email protected] Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Weekly deadline: Thursday by 5 PM Mon-Thu: 8 AM - 8:30 PM, Fri: 8 AM - Noon the week prior to publication, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament earlier holiday deadlines TBA First Wednesday of Month: 9 AM - 7:30 PM Followed by Benediction at 7:30 PM Big Screen Submissions Hearing Assist Receivers Available [email protected] Sign-Out Required in AV Room Per Ministry Guidelines

Ministry Contacts Sacramental Preparation

To find our more information about our many ministries or to contact the ministry leader visit our website: Please call (813) 907-7746 to sign up www.stmarktampa.org/ministries for required pre-baptism classes. Or contact our Ministry Coordinator at Brochures, forms, and sponsor letters can [email protected] be found online at: stmarktampa.org/baptism. Sign Up Now! www.FORMED.org Marriage Couples planning their marriage should call Enjoy Catholic content (like Netflix!) all in one place! (813) 907-7746 ext. 317 at least six months Enter our Parish Code 93G688 on the homepage. prior to their wedding date in order to complete Create a personal account with your their pre-marital assessment, discernment, username/email & password. and marriage preparation enrichment. For info go to: stmarktampa.org/marriage.

RCIA Adults, older children, or teens who have not 1118`:HVGQQ@8HQIL I:`@ :I]: been baptized, or have been baptized in another Christian Community, who desire to enter into full communion with the , please call (813) 907-7746 ext. 317. For info go to: stmarktampa.org/RCIA 11181J :$`:I8HQIL :`@ & Adults who have been baptized, but have not received their First Communion and/or Confirmation, should call (813) 907-7746 ext. 317. 1118]1J V`V 8HQIL :`@ Children and Teens: Students must attend two consecutive years. Preparation in the parish is necessary for the sacraments (even for those at parochial schools). Brochures and forms can be picked up at the 1118 11 V`8HQIL :`@:I]: Parish Office or found online at: stmarktampa.org/communion or stmarktampa.org/confirmation-1 Together...WE have Ensured a Home For God’s L.O.V.E Good Work St. Mark! On May 1st, the building loan we have been paying for the last 3 years was converting from an interest-only construction loan (with the freedom of paying down the principal) to a standard 5 year balloon mortgage. We put out an all-call to the parish to help us get the principal down low enough (at least $2.5M) so that our new monthly (P/I) payments would be affordable over the next 5 years.

We were so incredibly blessed!!

You all came through and... not only did we make our goal...we SURPASSED it!!!

Our new 5 year balloon mortgage is $2.3M and our affordable monthly mortgage payment will be $15K. God Bless You All!

Keep Praying for St. Mark and our Parish Family! Together, We Can Accomplish God’s Good Works!! Parish Schedule & Mass Intentions

Sunday THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD May 13, 2018 Thursday May 17, 2018 Readings: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; 1 Jn 4:7-10; Jn 15:9-17 Readings: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Jn 17:20-26 On the Piazza 7:30 AM Freedom High School AP Testing (Matthew 1 & 2, Venetian) Knights of Columbus Ticket Sales 9:30 AM Be My Witness Journey 2 (St. Michael the Archangel) 8:30 AM Mass (Gina Crocker (d) Denny & Amy Whitaker) 12:00 PM Mass (Henry Ledesma (d) Josie Ledesma) 10:30 AM Mass (June Schwindler (L) Tina Kipp) 4:30 PM Children's Choir (St. Cecilia) 12:30 PM Mass (Maria Domitila Araoz (d) Leonor Berob) 7:00 PM Liturgical Commission (Conference Room) 5:30 PM Mass (Nicolas Felix Pratico (d) Mr & Mrs Thomas Putscher) 7:00 PM Novena (St. Michael) Monday Matthias May 14, 2018 7:00 PM RADIATE (Youth Room) Readings: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Jn 15: 9-17 7:00 PM Spanish Charismatic Prayer Group (Chapel) 7:30 AM Freedom High School AP Testing (The Venetian) 7:00 PM Spanish Choir (St. Cecilia) 9:00 AM Legion of Mary (Mark 1 & 2) Friday Saint John I May 18, 2018 12:00 PM Mass (Julie Perrin (d) The Cancer Support Ministry) Readings: Acts 25:13b-21; Jn 21:15-19 7:00 PM Knights of Columbus Officers (Mark 1 & 2) 7:30 AM Freedom High School AP Testing (Matthew 1 & 2, Venetian) Tuesday Saint Isidore May 15, 2018 8:30 AM Mass (Hilario Dorval (d) Therese Dorval) Readings: Acts 20:17-27; Jn17: 1-11a Saturday May 19, 2018 7:30 AM Freedom High School AP Testing (The Venetian) Readings: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31: Jn 21: 20-25 8:30 AM Mass (Toshi Suzuki (d) Rowena & Nino Mendoza) 9:00 AM Ministry Leader Meeting 6:00 PM Eagle Scout Court of Honor (The Venetian) 9:30 AM Spanish Contemporary Group Rehearsal (St. Cecilia) 6:30 PM Boy Scouts (John 1 & 2) 1:00 PM Rosary Making event (Mark 1 & 2) 7:00 PM Be My Witness Journey 2 (San Giorgio) 3:00 PM Natenie Sookra Site Visit (The Venetian) 7:00 PM Columbiettes Board Meeting (Luke 2) 4:00 PM Mass (Robert Roeder (d) Lydia & Nick Pisitelli) 7:00 PM Filipino Choir (St. Cecilia) 5:00 PM Welcome Reception (St. Michael) 7:00 PM Liturgical Training (Mark 1 & 2) Sunday Pentecost Sunday May 20, 2018 7:00 PM Spanish Children's Choir (Matthew 2) Readings: Acts 2:1-11/1, Cor12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15 7:00 PM Venezuelan Choir (Matthew 1) 8:30 AM Mass (Thomas Callaghan (d) Christine & Patrick Grady) Wednesday May 16, 2018 10:30 AM Mass (Maria & Michele Cacace (L) Larry & Shari Burkhardt) Readings: Acts 20:28-38; Jn 17: 11b-19 12:30 PM Prayer & Life Event (Mark 1 & 2) 7:30 AM FreedomFreedom High High School School AP AP Testing Testing (The (The Venetian Venetian) 12:30 PM Mass (Felix Moreno (d) Eva Silva de Moreno) 8:30 AM Mass (Vocations) 1:30 PM Spanish Welcome Reception (St. Michael) 9:30 AM Be My Witness Journey 2 (St. Michael the Archangel) 2:00 PM Cursillo Apostolic Hour (Blessed Sacrament Chapel) 10:00 AM SMARTS Game Day (John 1 & 2) 5:30 PM Mass - Graduation (Parishioners of St. Mark) 12:00 PM Freedom High School AP Testing (The Venetian) 6:30 PM Graduation Reception (The Venetian) 3:45 PM Youth Brass Group Rehearsal (St. Cecilia) 6:30 PM St. Vincent De Paul (John 1 & 2) To View the Online Calendar: www.stmarktampa.org/schedule 7:00 PM 70 Questions (Luke 2) To Make Room Scheduling Requests: 7:00 PM Adult Confirmation Preparation (Luke 1) [email protected] 7:00 PM Be My Witness Journey 2 (St. Michael) 7:30 PM Spanish Bible Reflection (Mark 1 & 2)

Orar ~ Pray

Pray for Our Heroes Get Well Prayers Brian Artienda Meier Ulio & Francosco Arocho Yerandy Molina Jerry McGinty, Louise Menta Morgan Boruty Merridith Morrison Tanya Buckley Brandon Nidasio Dearly Departed *Ron Caputo Ismael A. Olivo-Alvarez Freddy Siu Neal Cheramie Anthony Orcajo Ryan Clisset Christopher Parkes Josefa Ossa Tyler Emerick James Phillips *Jorge Farchakh Paul Pita Please send your requests to [email protected] Christopher A. Garcia Daniel Sabarese *Ian Garia *Cory Singleton Andrew Gephart *Justin Singleton Sanctuary Candle Kevin Howell Maura Stepanski Kyle Howell Nicholas Stiegler Burns the week of May 13th Daniel & *Bryan Hunt Ana Maria Vargas *Ryan Irwin *Camilo Andres Vargas in Memory of Ana Guzman Steven Mark Kieweg Disney Velez by Xiomara Diaz Woodard Harold La Rock Khiry White Jason Larson Daniel Woodard *Antonio Lopez Steven Woodard Altar Flowers *Marc Mainguy Robert Woodards * No Photo Jack Manning Flowers given by Reina and Al Carcifi in gratitude for their sons Alex and Dean, and all the children who are receiving their First Communion this weekend. Mass Intentions You are God’s blessings to your parents. Contact the Parish Office at 813-907-7746 Flowers also given in memory of Gilbert Flores, whose 73rd birthday would have been this week. Learn ~ Aprender Teachings from this Week’s Liturgy - Deacon Jose Moronta

What can we learn from the celebration of the Ascension of the Lord?

Today we celebrate a solemnity that has been “moved” from last Thursday, The Ascension of our Lord to Heaven. It has a huge significance, and we will try briefly to summarize the most important meaning of what we celebrate today!

After spending 40 more days among his friends, following his resurrection, Jesus Christ disappeared from their sight while he “ascended” to Heaven. In those 40 days, He appeared several times to his apostles and disciples. Those appearances were more than their seeing a vision or acknowledging that death could not destroy the Lord. In His appearances Jesus told His disciples that the faithful would con- tinue to experience His presence even though they could no longer see Him.

Jesus of Nazareth continues to be experienced when the Body of Christ, the Church, gathers in witness, love and mission. Experiencing Christ, was not to cease with the death of Jesus or with the last of His resurrection appearances. The experience would continue among the faithful. The power and presence of Christ are eternal experiences, not limited to time and space.

Our gospel reading for today is the final six verses of the Gospel of Mark.

«!He said to them, “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature!»

This is the mission of the entire Church, to preach the Good News. And the Good News is that God is closer than what many may think, that He became man, dwelt among us, got for us salvation, showed us a better way to relate with God, left for us the sacraments, which are channels of His grace, and opened the gates of Heaven for those who believe in Him and accept his salvation and the gift of eternal life.

«! Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned!»

Faith and baptism are prerequisites to salvation, but not the only ones. If we are to be “saved,” if we are to have eternal life, we must have a total and absolute commitment to Jesus and give Him total submis- sion of our will and total obedience to His teachings.

This means that in order to be saved we must (and this is by no means an exhaustive list):

• Believe (John 3:15-16; Acts 16:31) • Be baptized (1 Peter 3:21) • Believe and obey (John 3:36) • Keep His word (John 8:51) • Keep the commandments (Matthew 19:17) • Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, visit the sick and imprisoned (Matthew 25:46) • Leave old life for His name’s sake (Matthew 19:29; Mark 10:21-30; Luke 18:26-30; John 12:25) • Endure to the end (Matthew 10:22; 24:13) • Love God with all your heart, soul, strength & mind, and neighbor as self (Luke 10:25-28) • Eat His body and drink His blood (John 6:51, 53-58)

In short, and in the last recorded words of the Blessed , one must “Do whatever He tells you”.

We don’t get to pick and choose from the list like a Chinese menu, taking what we like and leaving what we don’t, we must endeavor throughout our lives to do everything which He commands. Learn ~ Aprender Year of Prayer - Kevin Fritz, Director of Liturgy

The Liturgy of the Word concludes with the Universal Prayer also known as the Prayer of the Faithful or General Inter- cessions. Thomas Richstatter explains the purpose of the Universal Prayer. He notes that we often look in the mirror in the morning to comb our hair, put on makeup, or adjust our tie. We look to see if we are presenting ourselves to the world the way we want to have others see us. We often find we need to make some adjustments to our hair, makeup, or tie. He suggests that “...we look into the readings as we would look into a mirror to see if the Christ presented there resembles the Body of Christ here in this assembly.” (Eucharist Jesus With Us June 2005) We realize that adjust- ments are needed and we pray that God will open all of us throughout the world to be changed. The intentions we pray for “help us to become who God is calling us to be.” (Richstatter, Catholic Update September 2011).

Pope Francis notes: “The intentions for which the faithful people are invited to pray must give voice to the concrete needs of the ecclesial community and of the world”(Francis, General Audience, February 14, 2018). In the Universal Prayer we look beyond just the needs of the local community and are united with the local Church of the diocese and the universal Church. We begin with an Invitation to prayer by the . A series of Intentions are offered and we are asked to pray in a spirit of petition (for example: “Lord hear our prayer.”).

Intentions are offered for the church, public authorities and the salvation of the world, those who experience particular needs, and the local community. If there is not deacon these intentions are offered by a reader, cantor, or other mem- ber of the assembly. The priest concludes with a prayer to God the Father asking for our petitions to be heard.

This prayer does not need to include everything. God already knows what we need. “We are not setting God’s agen- da, nor are we here to tell God what to do. Intercessions serve as a means of lifting up our needs and those of others in prayer to remind us that we depend on God’s goodness. They help us bring our neighbors to mind so that we might not forget our obligation to each other” (Janiga, p. 10).

Year of Prayer

One form of prayer is the Rosary. Learn about the Rosary, pray the Rosary, and make a Rosary to be donated to someone who needs one, to a missionary priest, to a hospital, or given as a gift or to be used for yourself.

Anyone can participate (individuals and families of all ages) in making a Rosary.

All materials will be supplied.

Saturday May 19 - 1:30 to 3:30 pm - Meeting Room Mark 1 and 2

"Pray the Rosary daily in order to obtain peace for the world" (message of Mary at Fatima, May 13, 1917)

You are Invited to Explore Spiritual Direction - In the midst of a busy life, many people find it difficult to notice God’s presence in their daily affairs… Prayerful Meditation for the week: Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day. It is a choice based on the knowledge that we belong to God and have found in God our refuge and our safety and that nothing, not even death, can take God away from us. Joy is the experience of knowing that you are unconditionally loved and that nothing, sickness, failure, emotional distress, oppression, war, or even death-can take that love away.... Henri Nouwen To make an appointment for spiritual direction contact: Claudia Garcia at: [email protected] This month’s showcase will be held May 20th and will feature: St. Mark’s Outreach Ministries

Nursing Home Ministry (Visitation) St. Vincent de Paul Cancer Support Healing Hearts (Bereavement) Communion to the Homebound Divorce Support Jail/Prison Ministry Seekers

We will be featuring an umbrella of ministries each month during coffee & donuts in The Venetian. Join your fellow parishioners in learning more about these ministries & the wonderful works being done within our community.

May 13 - Ascension of Our Lord “Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.” – 1 JOHN 4:15 How strong is your faith? When you have an opportunity to either defend or clarify a question about our Catholic faith, do you do it? Or, do you remain silent so that others don’t think you are weird? Pray for the courage to be strong in all circumstances and to share your witness with others. 13 de mayo - Ascensión de Nuestro Señor "Quien confiesa que Jesús es el Hijo de Dios, Dios permanece en él y él en Dios". - 1 JUAN 4:15 ¿Qué tan fuerte es tu fe? Cuando tienes la oportunidad de defender o aclarar una pregunta sobre nuestra fe católica, ¿lo haces? O permaneces en silencio para que los demás no piensen que eres raro? Ora por el valor de ser fuerte en todas las circunstancias y compartir tu testimonio con los demás.

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Tea Party Committee Columbiette President Rena Woodley Tea Party Co-Chairwomen Mary Dietz, Teresa Hernandez Committee Chairs 50/50 Raffle Kathleen Regan Decorations Barbara Delman, Nancy Larson Event Ticket Sales Darlene Fritz Entertainment Barbara Delman Fashion Show Elvea Kelly, Mary Dietz Guest Food Teresa Hernandez Hospitality/Worker Food Susan Lark, Mona Charbonneau Publicity Sandra Silecchia Raffle Baskets Susie Benchina, Julia Rosenberg Table Hostesses Terri Rayo Tea Room Mary Jo MacAulay Special Thanks Food Service St. Mark Youth, Knights of Columbus Escorts, Set Up/Tear Down Knights of Columbus Mistress of Ceremonies Barbara Delman Models Norma Kleer, Jean Langlois, Debra Gaus, Lucilla Lopez Larson, Missy Lopez Gary, Marielle Fields, Jussara Smyth, Audrey Smyth, Theresa Cracciola Performers: Fr. David DeJulio, Deacon Scott Paine, Marty Angiulli, Frank Burgess, Don Kropp, Mike Delman, Bob Hofmann, Bob Rayo, Warren Dietz, Keith Howell, Kevin Fritz, Pat Fahey, Jana Gordy, Victoria Angiulli, Evelyn Hofmann, Linda Fox, Bob Heintzel, Luis Barker, Bob Thomas Pianist and Soloist Dr. John Paul Cappa, Maureen Hartung Photographers Carlos Rincon, Tony Marsella Sound & Projection Bob Rayo Video Jonathan Garcia And a Big Thank You to all of the Columbiettes who worked so hard and generously shared their time, talent and treasure to make this Tea Party a success!! Special Thank You to Our Sponsors and Donors Gold Sponsors The Zehnder Family Foundation Gentle Care Dentistry Silver Sponsor Loyless Funeral Home Business Donations B & D Wholesaler Jewelry BJ’s Wholesale Warehouse Pilot Bank Publix Supermarkets Sam’s Club Talbot’s at The Shops at Wiregrass Wright’s Gourmet House Vendors B & D Wholesaler Jewelry by Ginny Brewer & Pam Palaveda Mary Kay Products by Mary Jane Reina Herbalife by Linnette Parkes Designs by Char by Char Lanius Vom Fass Gourmet Vinegar, Oil and more by Paula Ayala Pampered Chef by Linda Temples Doterra Essential Oils by Molly Clement Finance Council Weekly Report

MARCH 2018 Faith Formation & Youth Ministry

Ask Jared: Do we really have Faith Formation Spotlight: to talk about Jesus? Is just Calling All Graduates living like him enough to Congratulations, Class of 2018! bring people close to God? We are hosting a Graduation Mass and Reception on May 20th for you. It is true that imitating Jesus is an RSVP to Jaclyn at essential part of being a Christian, and [email protected] Blessed Paul VI wrote about the importance of this in a document Registration Now Open called Evangelii nuntiandi. He explained how just Registration now open for all programs in Faith Formation and setting an example can open people up to an en- Youth Ministry. Visit us in the Faith Formation Office to register counter with Jesus Christ. But he also said that today! "even the finest witness will prove ineffective in the long run if it is not explained, justified... and made explicit by a clear and unequivocal proclamation of Stewards Wanted the Lord Jesus" (Evangelii nuntiandi 22). Thanks to everyone who came out for our Stewardship Showcase event last weekend! If Even Jesus didn't just show everyone how to be a you missed it, call, email or visit us in our office nice person through his example. He actually for more information on how to be a Catechist preached, teaching people how they could live bet- or Youth Leader. ter lives and grow closer to God. He used stories and quoted Scripture to make his point. He healed people and trained his disciples to do the same. He Going To Mass Card gave up his life for us. Sometimes we think "living Do you have a child who finds it hard to sit still through Mass? like Jesus" can be simplified as being a nice person Try the Going To Mass card. It's a colorful and laminated se- and going to church once in a while, but that's not quence of pictures that your child can follow along to again and how Jesus actually lived! He was committed to again while in Mass. Come to the Faith Formation office to buy a sharing the Good News out loud as well as through Going To Mass card today for only $2! being an example. Good Shepherd For more questions and answers in video format, visit our YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/2To8Xy. Summer Camp Have a 3-9 year old? Join us for our "Summer with the Shepherd"! Camp dates are July 16-19 from 9am-12pm for only $50 a child. There's a limited number of spots so be sure to visit us in the Faith Formation Office to register today!

Summer Program for Art, Religion, and Culture (SPARC) Do you have trouble getting your child to Faith Formation every week during the school year? We have some great School Supplies Needed news for you! SPARC, the Summer About to end one year and start another and we Program for Art, Religion, and Culture, need your help restocking our school supplies! will be back this summer for 3rd-8th Examples of supplies we need include: grade! Interested? More information is Double-sided tape available at stmarktampa.org/sparc. Ticonderoga pencils Bic Round Stic pens Come out to a fun family event that is FREE!!! May 19- 1pm in the Venetian Building Sharpie markers we will be having a rosary making workshop. Expo markers Parents and Children are welcome to this fun White Board Erasers afternoon of learning how to make Construction Paper your very own rosaries. Laminating Sheets Bienvenido a tu Sección en Español

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