Sunday, November 4, 2018 Saint Mark’s Church Diocese of Syracuse Address: St. Mark’s Parish, 440 Keyes Road, Utica, New York 13502-2046 | Email: [email protected] | Phone : 315-724-1645 | Website: https://stmarkschurchutica.weebly.com

PASTORAL MINISTRIES MASS SCHEDULE *Fall runs Labor Pastor: Rev. Fr. Mark A. Pasik, M.A. Day Fall Summer Day through Deacon & Music Director: Rev. Dc. Richard Prusko, 315-527-1710 Memorial Day. Daily M-Th 8:00 am 8:00 am Retired Priest : Rev. Fr. Bernard Keefe Children: Faith Formation Catechetical Leaders: Saturday Vigil 4:00 pm 4:00 pm ‘Growing Room’ ○ PreK -5 : Mary Carville [email protected] is at north (left) ○ Gr.6-10: Teale LaBarbera [email protected] Sunday 9:00 am 9:00 am entrance. Maintenance: Richard DiBouno Morning 11:30 am 11:00 pm Children’s Choir Cantors : Peter Loftus, Jennifer Tebsherany Mass: 9:00 a.m. Children’s Choir Director : Jennifer Tebsherany

Trustees : Dominick Trotta, 315-749-8793 OFFICE HOURS Fred Valenti, 315-733-9701 Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 2:00 P.M. Parish Council: Todd Carville, President Mass requests & bulletin announcements in by Monday Altar-Rosary Society: Jo Ginnity, Pres., 315-735-8253 Email: [email protected] | Phone: 315-724-1645

Altar Servers : Todd Carville, 315-733-1669 Church Decoration : Dominick Trotta: 315-749-8793 SACRAMENTS Extra Ordinary Ministers : Fran Connors, 315-725-4914 Baptism: Arrangements for Baptism can be made at the Parish Lectors : Mary Ellen Durr, 315-826-3275 Office prior or after the baby’s birth. A baptismal session is Men’s Club : Dominick Trotta, Fred Valenti required of new parents. Sponsors must be practicing Catholics. Pastoral Care : Jo Ginnity, 315-735-8253 Certificate of eligibility is required from their Pastor. Ushers / Hospitality : Joe Madeira Marriage: Please make arrangements with the Pastor or Vocations : Ginny Chromczak Deacon at least 6 months in advance. Penance: Confessions Saturday, 3:00 to 3:45pm & also by apt. Holy Scripture Verse to Ponder: Anointing of the Sick : Please inform us if you or a family member of the parish are sick.

“... Love the Lord your God with all your heart…” “...Love your neighbor...” NEWCOMERS & PARISHIONER UPDATES -St. Mark 12: 30-31 St. Mark’s welcomes visitors and new parishioners! Please introduce yourself to the Pastor and Deacon. To register or update information, How do you put your love of God & neighbor into action? including requesting envelopes, use the form in the bulletin, or contact the office by phone or email. Thank You ! Page Two St. Mark’s Church, Utica, New York Sanctuary Lamp Mass Intentions Holy Communion Hosts Saturday, November 3, St. Martin de Porres, Religious 4:00 pm + Joseph & Josephine Juliano - Rose Juliano & Son Altar Wine

+ Carm Ziobro - Jo Ginnity Altar Candles st Sunday, November 4 - 31 Sunday in Ordinary Time Votive Lights in Memory of 9:00 am + John Vivyan - Connors & Bush Families +Josephine & Peter Marasco + Vinny Salerno + Cindy Salerno + Lena & Michael Schavone -Children & Grandchildren + Alex & Irene Jablonski + John F. Ferriter

11:30 am -Pro Populo- For the intention of St. Mark’s parishioners Votive Lights in Prayer for + John F. Tallman, father - Paula Swider & family Special Intention, Barbara S. - a full and speedy recovery, Ella Ray-improved health, Stephen-stay safe, Monday, November 5, Weekday God Bless: Mason, Caden, Brynn, Kayleigh 8:00 am + Francis Humbrecht - Dolores Sharpe Thank you Jesus for a safe trip

Tuesday, November 6, Weekday Veterans Tribute 8:00 am -Vocations to the Priesthood, Deaconate, & Religious life We are blessed by our Veterans and we invite you to please join us at the 9:00am Mass on November Wednesday, November 7, Weekday 11th for a Veterans Day Tribute. Also, any Veteran 8:00 am + Francis Pfisterer - Ed and Pat Carroll is invited to be part of the procession. Thursday, November 8, Weekday 8:00 am + Eric King - Mother, Ursula Upcoming Events: + Susan Zaccari-Winick - Mother, Patricia Zaccari Notre Dame - O pen House Friday, November 9, Weekday Sunday, November 4th, Notre Dame Jr/Sr High School 8:00 am No Mass We welcome all families to consider the gift of a Catholic education. Catholic schools provide a strong foundation for our young people. Tour the building, talk with staff & Saturday, November 10, Saint Leo the Great, Pope and coaches, learn about clubs and enjoy refreshments. Doctor of the Church More information: 315-749-7060 4:00 pm + Anna Prendergast - Godson + Carolynn Diven - Mother, Pat Diven Basket & Turkey Bingo

Sunday, November 11- 32 nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, November 4th, 3PM -Holy Trinity Church, Utica 9:00 am + Mr. & Mrs. Walter B. Skrzek, A fun, family event, winners can choose Turkeys or Prize Daughters Louise & Joan Baskets. Proceeds benefit parish community projects. +Tim Carville - Wife, Diane & family Great Polish and American dinners and snacks available. Come for dinner, Bingo or both! $5/adult 11:30 am + Stanley Haka - Wife, Joyce - Pro Populo- For the intention of St. Mark’s parishioners Family Style Ham Dinner Sunday, November 4th Noon-4pm, Sacred Heart - St. Mary’s School Cafeteria, New York Mills Stewardship Take out available. Donation: Adults: $11 Children 6-12: $5

Regular Collection ……….. $ 2527 Special Collections…...…… $ 716 Surviving the Holidays- Grief Survivors Tuesday, November 13th, 5 :30-7:30, Good News Center, Cash…... ………………….. $ 536 Candles……………………...$ 9 Utica Total……………….………. $ 3788 This seminar helps participants navigate through traditions, emotions, social events and find hope in the future! Please Budget need per week is approximately: $4,197 Thank you for your generous donation and commitment to join us for this free and encouraging seminar. St. Mark’s Parish. More information: 315-735-6210

Lay Minister Schedule: Nov. 10-11 Altar Server Groups 9:00 am Mass Extra Ordinary Ministers Lector Altar Servers 4:00 PM Carol Griffith Noah Herron, Group 1 : Saturday Fran Manfredo Gloria Kasprowicz Jenna Herron Gianna Bushey; Eric, Patrick, Timothy & Thomas Carville; Andrew Doolittle; Richard 9:00 AM Wendy Seeger Elinskas; Maggie, Erin & Ella Trinkaus Sunday Paul Seeger Religious Ed. Group #1 Group 2 : Robert & Paige Wallace, Morgan & Quintin 11:30 AM Siociana Merz, Weigand; Annette LaBarbera Sunday Rebecca Madeira Jessica Moorehead

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Faith Formation: Pre K-Grade 10 Altar Rosary Society Nov. 4 - Grade 6 Hosts 9:00 Mass 10:00-12:30 Regular Classes - We will be hosting a Veteran’s Day bake Sacrament of Confirmation Class sale on November 11th. We appreciate Nov. 11 - Veteran’s Day Mass - your support of this delicious sale! Please Grade 5 Hosts 9:00 Mass be sure to stop by our table. Thank you!

10:00-12:30 Regular Classes, Meet our new Saints Sacrament of Confirmation Class Nov. 18 - Grade 4 Hosts 9:00 Mass On October 14, 2018, Pope Francis canonized seven new 10:00-12:30 Regular Classes - Sacrament of Confirmation Class saints. These new saints are Pope Paul VI, Archbishop Oscar Romero, Father Vincenzo Romano, Sister Nazaria Ignacia de Learning our Catholic Faith Santa Teresa de Jesús March Mesa, Father Francesco Spinelli, Angelus Sister Maria Katharina Kasper, and Nunzio Sulprizio. Let’s take a look at two of these new saints! The Angelus is a beautiful devotion in honor of the Incarnation, commemorating the angel Gabriel’s annunciation to the St. Maria Katharina Kasper Blessed Virgin. Traditionally recited at 6AM, noon, and 6 PM. Maria Kasper was born in Dernbach, Germany in The morning recital began as a prayer for peace. The noon 1820. She wanted to join religious life but was Angelus was first said only on Friday. The evening Angelus unable to join for many years because of her probably owes its origin to the curfew bell, which would signal family’s economic situation. However, in 1851, evening prayer. she was finally able to establish the Poor Handmaids of Jesus The Angelus Christ to care for the poor, especially children and those The Angel of the Lord declared to Mary: suffering illness. The sisters made their way to the United And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. States in 1868 and came to Indiana. There are now Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women and blessed is the congregation houses in the United States, Europe, Mexico, fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of India, Brazil, Kenya, and Nigeria. God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. From 1977 until his St. Oscar Romero Behold the handmaid of the Lord: Be it done unto death, Oscar Romero was archbishop of San me according to Thy word. Salvador, El Salvador. In a time of political unrest Hail Mary . . . & injustice in his country, Romero was an out- And the Word was made Flesh: And dwelt among us. spoken opponent. He was not a proponent of Hail Mary . . . liberation theology, which was condemned by Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we Pope St. John Paul II. On March 24, 1980, while saying may be made worthy of the promises of Christ Mass, Oscar Romero was shot and killed by assassins. Pope Let us pray: Francis declared him a martyr in 2015 and beatified him in El Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts; Salvador in front of a crowd of over 250,000 people. that we, to whom the incarnation of Christ, Thy Son, was made The violence we preach is not known by the message of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His Resurrection; the violence of the sword, through the same Christ our Lord. the violence of hatred. Amen It is the violence of love, of brotherhood, Men’s Club News the violence that wills to beat weapons Help out our Local Veterans… into sickles for work. – Saint Oscar Romero So many Veteran’s were helped last year with the generosity of St. Mark’s parishioners. Parishioner Registration & Updates However, sadly, we know that many still struggle - so we (Please email info, mail to Rectory, or put in collection.) Name: Mr. / Mrs. / Ms . /______would like to help again! The Men’s Club is collecting items to donate to the Utica Veteran’s Outreach Center. Address: ______Needed items include: non-perishable foods (soups, City & Zip: ______cereal, canned veggies, bottled water, juices) as well as personal care items (soap, shampoo, toilet paper, etc.). Telephone: ______Donations can be placed in the boxes by the Church’s Email: ______entrances until Friday, Nov. 16th. Thank you! Please check the following: Francis says… ____I’m new in the Parish & wish to register and... WARNING : Exposure to the SON may I (wish) (do not wish) to receive offering envelopes. ____I’m registered & now request offering envelopes. prevent burning! ____I’m registered; update address/phone/email as shown. Quality Work WITTE PLUMBING At A Reasonable Price! LICHTMAN’S WINE Call us for all your: Heintz Funera> Servic-, InB. AND LIQUOR & HEATING INC. Home Improvement Needs STORE, INC. Celebrating th- li.es o1 th- ones A Family Dedicated to Service Since 1895 • Kitchens • Additions • NORTH UTICA Licensed • Fully Insured Bathrooms • Siding • yo3 lo.-. Sinc- 1909 SHOPPING CENTER Residential • Commercial New Homes 1517 Whitesboro St • Utica, NY • 797-5550 Utica, New York 13502 Anson’s Construction Co., Inc. Open 9 A.M. – 9 P.M. Mon. – Sat . Maintenance & Repairs 408 Herkimer Road • Utica, NY • 797-5552 FREE Estimates • Fully Insured Sunday 12 P.M. - 5 P.M. Water Heaters & New Installations 865-4931 www.heintzfuneralservice.net Michael Anson • Owner (315) 732–8915 732-7417

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