Mark Roman Catholic 1251 North Avenue • Burlington, VT 05408 Nov. 8, 2020

PARISH STAFF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Rev. Dallas St. Peter ------Pastor Grades K-6 meet Sunday, 11:30 A.M.- 12:30 P.M. Rev. Tim Sullivan ------Priest in Residence Grades 7-10 (Confirmation) meet Sunday, 6:00 - 7:30 P.M. Rev. Mr. Tim Gibbo ------Deacon/DRE Please contact the parish office for meeting dates & info. Mr. Simeon Lewis ------Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL

Mrs. Diana Charboneau ------Secretary/Bookkeeper Located in Family Center - Temporarily Closed Wednesday, Exposition/Benediction in Church TELEPHONE LISTINGS 6:30-7:30 P.M. Rectory ...... 864-7686 Visitors always welcome Family Center ...... 864-7877 BAPTISM

Religious Education Office ...... 864-3584 Parish Website ...... www.stmarksvt.com By appointment. Please contact the rectory well in Parish Email ...... [email protected] advance to allow time for preparation.

SCHEDULE OF MASSES ORESTES BROWNSON LIBRARY

Daily ...... Please consult current bulletin Sunday: 9:15 - 11:30 A.M. All year. Vigil for Sunday ...... 4:00 P.M. Saturday Sunday ...... 8:30 & 10:30 A.M. ANOINTING OF THE SICK & COMMUNION CALLS

RECONCILIATION/CONFESSION Please call the rectory to inform us of people Wednesday------6:30 - 7:30 P.M. who are in need. Saturday ...... 3:00 - 3:45 P.M. CHITTENDEN EMERGENCY FOOD SHELF and by appointment First Sunday of the month. MARRIAGE NORTH END FOOD SHELF Please contact the rectory six months in advance. Third Sunday of the month.

NEW PARISHIONERS Please call the rectory or come in to visit and register.

ST. MARK PARISH BURLINGTON, VT Dear parishioners and friends:

We are living in challenging times and also much uncertainty, all of which can lead to further anxiety and con- cern. It is in times such as these that our faith and reliance on the providential guidance of God is that much more needed and welcomed. Prayer is essential for our lives and encouraging each other to pray, praying for each other, and praying for our world are the greatest gifts we can offer to one another.

With this in mind, we have recently acquired votive candle racks for our devotional altars. I invite you to please take time to light a candle as an offering of prayer for your intentions. There are two candle racks up against the walls with smaller candles, which burn for several hours, and then larger candle racks directly in front of the Blessed Mother and St. Joseph altars, which are 6-day candles. Also, there are three 8-day candles - one on the shelf next to the Blessed Mother statue, another on the shelf next to St. Joseph, and another on the window sill next to the Divine Mercy image. Finally the tabernacle lamp is a 14-day candle. We are offering all of these can- dles as votive lights to burn for your special intentions. These lighted candles remind us that prayers are being offered up for special intentions and they serve to encourage each of us to a more intentional commitment to prayer.

Votive candles are a beautiful tradition of our Catholic faith. To help defray the cost of the candles we ask for the following recommended donations:

• For the candle racks please simply place a donation of your choice in the receptacle at the rack • Suggested offering for the 6-day candles is $4, 8-day is $5, and 14-day is $8 • Please email or call the parish with your intention and your offering can be mailed, dropped off, or placed in the collection at mass

Once we receive your intentions for the larger 6-day, 8-day and 14-day candles we will place it and light it ac- cording to the devotional altar you specify. Each week the bulletin will list the multiple day candles that have been lit and the intentions for each. I hope that the return of this beautiful Catholic tradition to St. Mark Church will deepen each of our prayer lives and encourage us to reach out in prayer for one another. Be assured always of my prayer for all of you! ~Fr. Dallas

THEOLOGY NIGHT- SACRAMENT OF INITIATION

On Monday, Nov. 9th, the parish continues its “Theology Nov. 8 Outdoor Retreat Adventure - Confirmation Night” series. Sister Barbara Cline, FSE, will present on students at Oakledge Park 12:30-3:00 p.m. the Sacraments of Initiation, with a focus on Baptism, the Nov. 9 Theology Night 7:00-8:00 pm Family Center gateway to the Christian life. Please join us in the Family Center from 7:00-8:00 p.m. for this evening of faith forma- tion and discussion. All are welcome! THEOLOGY NIGHTS In order to grow in the knowledge and love of our Catholic PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK Faith, we are hosting a monthly Theology Night (Adult Meetings), open to everyone. The topics follow our family Please pray for the safety of our service men and women faith formation curriculum, which this year focuses on the throughout the world, and for the sick: Clifton Gordon, Sacraments. Theology Nights are held in the Family Cen- Monica Hahn, Huguette Paquette, Jed Marcellino, ter on Monday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Please see Paul Dunlap, Hilda Carrier, Bobby Santor, the schedule of dates below. Theology Nights will be Kayden Riley, Roseanne Thibault, Lonnie Atkins, Cara Cook, Carolyn Sheehan, Douglas White, video-recorded and made available on our website for Vanessa Hyde, James Smith, Jeffrey Claude those who would like to watch at home. For more informa- Danis, Kenneth Smith, Lori Carron, Paul Baer, Denise King, tion, please contact the parish office. Kurt Dittrich, Krista Bora, Hin Biznu, Richard Kochanski, THEOLOGY NIGHTS Joe Ward, Thomas Hibbs, Connor Burke, Joseph Gilbert, Monday, November 9, 2020 Monday, February 8, 2021 Kathi Dittrich, Maureen Piontek, Ed & Mim Maxfield and for Monday, December 7, 2020 Monday, March 8, 2021 the repose of the souls of James Jennings, Robert Hoffman Monday, January 4, 2021 Monday, April 12, 2021 and Anthony Villanti.

Monday, January 4, 2021 Monday, May 10, 2021 To have someone enrolled on this list, call 864-7686. THIRTY SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT LIGHTHOUSE KIOSK HIGHLIGHT Marriage and Family - Love Unveiled Nov. 1 $ 2,806 Dr. Scott Hahn Online & Donations $ 1,578 Weekly Average ( 18 weeks) $4,190 Good relationships and marriages are

Weekly Goal $4,700 of vital importance to individuals, the Church and society overall, but real effort and wisdom are indispensible to ST. MARK MEN’S FELLOWSHIP making them strong and lasting. In this "Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." - focused presentation Dr. Scott Hahn Proverbs 27:17 shares key principles that he has lived out in his own life. His advice is practical and challenging and some- St. Mark Men’s Fellowship is gathering for Eucharistic times requires sacrifice, but it is sure to bear good fruit Adoration on Saturday Nov. 14, 8:30-9:30 a.m. We will and bring forth many blessings. meet in the church for about 45 minutes of adoration, with an opportunity for fellowship and light refreshments after. Pope Benedict XVI said that Eucharistic Adoration is 300 CLUB RAFFLE “God and Man reaching out for each other at the same Week #8 winning ticket #125 is Simeon Lewis! Con- time.” All men of the parish are invited to this time of re- gratulations. Next week’s drawing will be on Nov. 10. newal in prayer. For more information, please visit the Men’s Fellowship page on the parish website at Votive Candle Intentions stmarksvt.com/st-mark-mens-fellowship or call the parish (14-day, 8-day and 6-day) office. Tabernacle: For the well being of students and teachers

Blessed Mother shelf: For those grieving a loss St. Joseph shelf: For struggling families Divine Mercy: For the repose of the soul of Jesse Budnick

Blessed Mother Altar (5): 1. For parishioners suffering from illness 2. For our homebound parishioners 3. For all our deceased pastors 4. For deceased members of the St. Peter family 5. For deceased members of the Calcagni family

St. Joseph Altar (5): 1. For peaceful elections 2. For all medical professionals 3. For first responders and firefighters 4. For our police men and women 5. For an end to violence, racism & discrimination

Thanksgiving Day Mass

If you plan to attend the 9:00 a.m. Thanksgiving Day Mass, please consider bringing a non-perishable food donation(s). These items will be used to fill Christmas Baskets to be distributed to the poor of our Parish at Christmas. During this pandemic and with the heightened food insecurity, St. Mark Church is always accepting food dona- tions at our Parish Office. We have a cart inside the en- trance to the Parish Center where you can leave your dona- tions for distribution for our holidays and to serve the poor. Contact the Parish Office for directions, (802) 864-7686. VOCATION CORNER

What is “National Vocation Awareness Week”?

National Vocation Awareness Week (NVAW) is an annual week-long celebration of the in the United States dedicated to promote vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations. NVAW began in 1976 when the U. S. designated the 28th Sunday of the year for NVAW. In 1997, this celebration was moved to coincide with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which fell on January 13 in 2013. Beginning in 2014, NVAW was moved to the first full week of November. This year, “National Vocation Awareness Week is celebrated in our country November 1-8, 2020, but we need to pray for vocations year-round. Please ask Our Lady for more dedicated, holy priests, deacons, and conse- crated men and women. May they be inspired by Christ, supported by our faith community, and respond generously to God’s gift of a vocation.” — USCCB

Prayer for Vocations God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son’s Kingdom as priests, deacons, and conse- crated persons. Send your Holy Spirit to help others to respond generously and courageously to your call. May our commu- nity of faith support vocations of sacrificial love in our youth and young adults. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. St. Alphonsus Liguori, please pray for us. (Questions? Comments? Email Donna at [email protected])

THEOLOGY ON FIRE FOR YOUNG ADULTS BURLINGTON YOUTH OUTDOOR RETREAT

Father Dwight Baker will be hosting a series of conversa- All teens are welcome for an outdoor retreat adventure at tions on theological topics around a roaring . We’ll Oakledge Park, Sunday, November 8, 12:30-3:00 pm. begin with Mass at the UVM Catholic Center on Novem- Bring a warm jacket, hat, good shoes, journal and pen. For ber 12th at 6:00 p.m. Following, at about 6:45 - 8:00 p.m., more information, contact the Parish Office or Diocesan we’ll gather at the Maille Dairy Farm in Shelburne. Youth Ministry Director Bill Gavin at 802-658-1240 ext. 1240 or [email protected]

THE CATHOLIC MOMS SUMMIT, NOV. 13-15 Discover how to find lasting balance, peace, & joy! FREE online event features 80 women presenters over three days with live "Main Events" each day. Includes enriching content for new moms, grandmothers, and all moms in-between, and an opportunity to connect with other Catholic moms from around the world. For more information and to register, go to Women’s Faith Formation on the parish website: stmarksvt.com/adults

VIRTUAL WOMEN’S RETREAT 2020

Zoom Meeting on November 14 from 9 a.m. –12:30 p.m. “Walking With Mary - Our Mother, Our Hope”. Keynote Speaker– Sister Marie Benedict of the Franciscan Sisters of the . For registration info, contact Terri McCormack at: [email protected]

CHRIST OUR HOPE UPDATE

Psalm 69:30: “I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.” We are thankful for this wonderful response and grateful for the work of our volunteers. Of course, we want to recognize the sacrifice of our donors at St. Mark Church. With 60% of the support coming back to us, we will use these funds to address our Capital Campaign needs.

Please note that it’s not too late to make your gift. You may return a completed pledge form or go online to christourhopevt.org/donate to make a commitment.

WORD OF LIFE “We know earthly death is not the end, but rather the door through which we must pass to gain eternal life. Because of our belief and hope in the Resurrection, we can face death not with fear, but with preparation… We prepare for eternal life by choosing to love and follow God now, in our daily lives and decisions.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, “Catholic Considerations for Our Earthly Passing” respectlife.org/end-of-life-considerations 32ND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME DAVID M. ERKSON 863-3368 V Vermont OWNER/PRESIDENT    Paint B&B Hot Water Tanks, Inc. P Company  C SATURDAY - Nov. 7 17 Adams Drive 9:00 a.m. Esther & John Doran PLUMBING 863-1098 sales & service 4:00 p.m. Florence Burke 99 N. Champlain St. 133 Blakely Road Burlington SUNDAY - Nov. 8 Peter Davaris Colchester, VT 05446 862-0201 8:30 a.m. Bill Guyette 10:30 a.m. Parishioners of St. Mark Parish Elmwood-Meunier Funerals • Cremations MONDAY - Nov. 9 Green Burials • Pet Loss 9:00 a.m. All Souls Comfort & Consideration to TUESDAY - Nov. 10 9:00 a.m. The Thibault Family 97 ElmwoodSix Generations Ave., Burlington 864-5682 WEDNESDAY - Nov. 11 6:00 p.m. All Souls 6:30-7:30 Holy Hour & Confessions

THURSDAY - Nov. 12 9:00 a.m. Jesse Budnick, Estrellia Estacio, Forgotten Souls

FRIDAY - Nov. 13 9:00 a.m. All Souls

SATURDAY - Nov. 14 4:00 p.m. Cleo Daigneault

SUNDAY - Nov. 15 8:30 a.m. Parishioners of St. Mark Parish 10:30 a.m. Charles Worcester

Submit Your Prayer Requests Online

Our online Prayer Request Form may be found at https://www.stmarksvt.com/. In the top menu bar, click on “Welcome,” then “Prayer Requests.” Fill in Contact Judy McNee to place an ad today! the form with your name, e-mail address, and prayer [email protected] or (800) 477-4574 x6451 intentions, then hit “Submit.” To pray for posted in- tentions, click on “Prayer Intentions” to the left of the request form. Please pray for one another.

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