St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Community Address: 7296 Gale Rd. – Grand Blanc, MI 48439 – Parish Office phone: (810) 636-2216 Website: http://www.stmarkgoodrich.org – Facebook: St. Mark Goodrich

Our mission: St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Community is a growing community of faith which strives to help its members follow ’s commandment: “Love one another, as I have loved you.” (John 15:12)

PARISH PASTORAL MINISTERS: What’s happening at St. Mark this week Administrative Pastor, Rev. Krupp [email protected] MONDAY, December 21 9:30 a.m.—Mass —+Jack Paladuk/Diane Paladuk Sacramental Minister Rev. Howell 10:00 a.m.—Confession [email protected] 7: 00 p.m.—Faith Chat Conference Call Pastoral Associate, Deacon Ronald Kenney TUESDAY, December 22 [email protected] 6:30 p.m.— Mass—Living Birthday of Jackson Vasquez/Harvey & Ann Marie Yee Director of Music Ministry, Goetz 7:00 p.m.—Confession [email protected] WEDNESDAY, December 23 Youth Minister, Kyle Ulrich 9:00 a.m.—Morning Devotions with Bob Totten /Conference Call [email protected] THURSDAY, December 24—Christmas Eve—Parish Office Closed PARISH SUPPORT STAFF: 4:30 p.m.—Mass—+Joyce & Spencer Alford/Kelly Alford Administrative Assistant, Joanne Salvati 10:30 p.m.—Mass—+ Ignace/ John Nemesi [email protected] FRIDAY, December 25—Christmas Day—Parish Office Closed Business Manager, Sue Griffith 10:30 a.m.—Mass—+Marie Foerster/Dennis & Mari Yancho [email protected] SATURDAY, December 26 4:30 –5:00 p.m.—Confession Stewardship Coordinator, Sharon Roberts 5:30 p.m.—Mass—+Richard Morgan/Bill & Colleen Seymour [email protected] SUNDAY, December 27 Liturgical Ministries Coordinator, Colleen Seymour 9:30 a.m.—Mass—Special Intention for Nancy & Jim Ellis/ Nancy & Jim Ellis [email protected] 10:40—11:00—Drive Up Communion PRAYER MINISTRY REQUESTS, Joan Turner

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BAPTISM, MATRIMONY, ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Please con- tact the Parish Office. St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Community – December 20, 2020 St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Community – December 20, 2020 St. Mark Advent Adventures AFTERWORD….Fr. Dave Howell Ron’s Thoughts… So the today is the story of the St. Mark Advent Adventures with Fr. Dave and Dcn. Ron will continue through Advent. These daily reflec- PARISH STEWARDSHIP of TREASURE PREPARING FOR CHRIST ...During the season of Ad- coming to Mary and giving her the news that she is going to vent we heard readings that challenge us to straighten tions will help us all journey together through the Dec. 12 & Dec. 13 2020 have a son and will name him ! Wow! I was re- Weekly Collection……………………………………………$4,717.00 the crooked, lower the high places and fill in the lowly. flecting on this scene and began to wonder myself, how season of Advent preparing us for the celebration of the Coming of the Lord! They can be viewed each day Online Giving……….………………………………….………$2,760.00 It is a time when we are called to turn away from sin would I react if the Angel came to me and told me that and seek to welcome Christ more fully into our lives. It on our Website: stmarkgoodrich.org, our Facebook: …………………………………..$ 200.00 something EXTRAORDINARY was going to happen to me is especially appropriate that we all take the time to St. Mark Goodrich Catholic Church, and our Christian Service………………………………………………$3,108.00 and that through me GOD’S was going to be given Thank you to those who regularly and generously ritualize this change of heart by bringing our sin to the YouTube: St Mark the Evangelist Catholic Communi- give of your treasure, time and talent. to the world. Well, God has come to me, and you and Sacrament of Penance. ty. Go to any of these sites Monday thru Friday and GOD’S MIRACLE is waiting to be brought into this world, The last day of Advent offers us only two more op- watch for our daily Advent Adventure reflections. our world and to be shared, to be lived each and every In Person Liturgies at St. Mark portunities to prepare ourselves for the coming Christ day. We ask for your patience during these times as we do through the Sacrament of Penance. You see, the story of 2000 years ago changed history our best to allow as many people to attend as we are Monday: Dec 21— I will be available in the Reconcilia- forever. It ushered in something that has never been ex- able in order to keep us all safe. Masks and social dis- tion Room for at least 20 minutes after the 9:30 am Lit- perienced before in any religion or spiritual realm. The tancing are required. We will continue to send out Sat- urgy. If there are more penitents, I will stay as long as God of the universe humbled himself and became like one urday and Sunday invites and we ask that you please needed. of us and walked among us, so that we could once and for sign up to attend. Liturgies on Monday 9:30am, Tues- Tuesday: Dec.22—For at least 20 minutes after the all, come to know him and learn to live as he wants us to day 6:30pm and Friday 8:30am are an option in order 6:30 pm Liturgy. Again, I will stay as long as needed. live. The story tells us he came to Mary with EXTRAORDI- for all of our parishioners to attend Liturgy at least once CHRISTMAS LITURGIES... When Christmas first began NARY news and he also comes to us with that same news. a week. Boyea has extended the dispensation to be celebrated in the 4th century, the practices of the As Fr. Dave reminds at the end of each mass, “We take from Sunday Obligation until February 16, 2021. Our Holy Land shaped the Liturgies. There was no Christmas Christ to others.” We are called to bring GOD’S MIRACLE live streaming will continue for our Liturgies. ALSO, THE Vigil Mass until 1973, so the first and most important to others in how we live, how we treat others and how we PARISH CENTER is now equipped and broadcasting live Liturgy of Christmas took place in Bethlehem during the treat ourselves. So our challenge each day, like Mary, is to from the church for all liturgies. This is our overflow ar- night (mid-night). Then there was a torch lit procession say, “Let it be done according to your will.” And we live ea when our Mass capacity has been reached or if you to , 7 miles away. In the Church of the Holy each day bringing Christ into our world. Our Advent jour- simply want more space (social distancing). Communion Sepulcher the Mass of the Shepherds was celebrated ney continues …… will be brought to you if you inform the ushers. Thank after dawn and a third Liturgy was celebrated later in Walk the talk. Be Peace! D-Ron you again for your prayers and patience. the day on Mt. Zion nearby. ([email protected]) As in the past, we will have 3 Liturgies, on a slightly Oplatki for Christmas Faith Chat—Monday Evening at 7:00 pm different schedule: An Angel’s Story by Max Lucado! Read by Dcn. Ron Each year, St. Mark makes Oplatki, an Eastern Euro- Connect with Fr. Dave, Deacon Ron and fellow parish- Tune in to our Parish Website, pean tradition, available to parishioners. Before the ioners on Monday evening’s at 7 pm. Dial 1-971-224- Christmas Eve: 4:30 pm & 10:30 pm Facebook, and You Tube Channel family Christmas meal, everyone gathers at the table. 6612, enter the code 452784 and announce yourself in. Christmas Day: 10:30 am on Sunday, December 20th at 7pm The eldest member takes the wafer and breaks off a for a LIVE STREAM reading by piece and passes it to another member while every- The pandemic has forced so many changes that even Dcn. Ron of the Angel’s Story. one prays the prayer for loved ones that accompa- affect our Christmas Liturgies. You will need reserva- This story, by Max Lucado, is the nies the Oplatki. The wafer is passed around the fam- tions because we can accommodate only so many peo- Christmas Story, as told through ily, each taking a piece, until everyone has one. Only ple. At the 4:30 there will assigned seating in both the the eyes of the Angel Gabriel. A then does everyone eat their piece in silent prayer. church and hall. Unfortunately, the children will not be beautiful story to help bring even Oplatki will be available in the Gathering Space. having a special role as in the past. more meaning to the birth of our The Mid-Night Liturgy of Christmas is at 10:30 pm. Lord – GOD WITH US! This Week’s Challenge… It is the primary Liturgy of Christmas and is especially Acceptance of God’s Will...Then Mary said, “Here am beautiful. It follows the pattern of the Christmas Liturgy St. Mark Faith Formation and Youth Group Schedule I , the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according of the fifth century. Three readings from the Old Testa- to your word.” Then the angel departed from her. ment remind us of how the promise of a Savior guided  12/20—11am PICK UP Family Faith Formation (K-5) (:38) Family Packets in the Parish Center God's people and prepared us to hear the Good News of  The Lord’s Promises to David—2 7:1-5, Jesus' birth. It will be about 15 minutes longer than a  12/20—5pm Youth Group Virtual Meet – Look for 8b-12, 14a,16 regular Liturgy, but I promise it will be worth it.

communication  Doxology —Romans 16:25-27 Weekly Readings: December 21 – December 27 The morning Mass of the Shepherds at 10:30 am  The Annunciation of the Lord—Luke Monday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Lk 1:39-45, Tues-  12/21-1/9— No Family Faith Formation or Youth celebrates the shepherds who were the first to see the 1:26-38 day: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Group Christ. it is simpler and very beautiful. Wednesday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Lk 1:57-66,Thursday: 2 CHRISTMAS DRIVE THROUGH ...The Deacon and I  Adults: How do you open your heart to what God Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Lk 1:67-79, Friday: Vigil: Is will still offer those who participate in Christmas Liturgy wants for you? How do you follow the 62:1-5; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is on line, the opportunity to receive the Eucharist. Ron & pathway that leads to Happiness? 9:1-6; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is I will be in “the tunnel of Love” from 11:40 until noon. 52:7-10; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Saturday: Acts 6:8-10; Fr. Dave Howell  Kids: Is there something hard you need 7:54-59; Mt 10:17-22, Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn to do this week? What might make it 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Lk 2:22-40 [22, 39-40] easier?