St. Mark Church St. Margaret Mary Church 2609 East 19th Street Ocean Ave. & Oriental Blvd Brooklyn, New York 11235 Manhattan Beach, New York
Mass Schedule: Saturday:5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Mass Schedule: 10:15 a.m. Family Mass 1 2 : 3 0 p . m . Sunday: 11:00 a. m. Wednesday: 9:00 a. m. Weekdays: 8:30 a.m. Holy Days: 7:30 p.m. Vigil Mass Email: 8 : 0 0 a . m . , 1 0 : 0 0 a . m . [email protected]
Phone: 718-891-3100 Website: Fax: 718-891-9677 www.stmarkbrooklyn.org THE PARISH OF SAINT MARK— SAINT MARGARET MARY
Pastor: Very Rev. Robert V. Mucci Deacon: Rev. Mr. Paul Morin Parochial Vicar: Rev. Michael Panicali In Residence: Rev. Joseph P. Quigley
Devotions: Parish Office: 718-891-3100 Holy Hour 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Monday - Saturday Ms. Jacqueline Biagioni Miraculous Medal Novena every Wednesday after the Ms. Rosemarie Barbuto 8:30 Mass. St. Mark Catholic Academy 718-332-9304 Litany of the Sacred Heart every First Friday 8:20 a.m. Mr. Mark Wilson, Principal Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every First Friday Mrs. Lori Ryan, Secretary from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. St. Mark Religious Education: 718-769-6311 Ms. Jo Ann Pino Baptism: Youth Ministry Coordinator: 347-574-1828 Fourth Sunday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Classes for Mr. Michael Davis parents and godparents are required through Baptism Sports Program Director: 347-401-4288 Matters program. Call the rectory to make an Mr. Wayne Walker appointment with a priest two months prior to the St. Mark Choir: Baptism. Contact Fr. Michael Panicali 718-891-3100 St. Vincent De Paul Group: 718-891-0443 Marriage: Mr. Tom Scalese, President Please make arrangements by calling the rectory at least Ms. Jean Hogan, Vice President 6 months in advance. Please log on to Homebound Ministry: 718-891-3100 www.bqonlineformation.org/precana for complete Ministers of Hospitality: 718-891-3100 information about marriage preparation in Mr. Tom Scalese the diocese, according to diocesan regulations. Extraordinary Ministers: 718-891-3100 Anointing of the Sick: (Communal celebrations Coordinator: suspended, until further notice.) Lectors: 718-743-5338 First Saturday of the month at the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Ms. Stephanie Rizzo, Coordinator Rosary Society: Confessions : Saturday 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. or strongly Ms. Kathy Fackovec, President 917-517-4260 suggested by appointment. Call the rectory office. Ms. Marie Sommer, Vice President 718-743-0977
Appointment to see a Priest: Friendship Club: If you desire an appointment to meet with a priest, please Ms. Anita Troise, President 718-648-6488 call the parish office. Office hours are Monday through Mrs. Delia Volpicelli, Vice President 718-332-5105 Friday from 9:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m.
“With God all things are possible” August 1, 2021 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time It’s human instinct to watch where we’re going. St. Mark Church That well-worn path sometimes turns into a rut-a rut so deep that we need a Divine intervention to startle us out of it! Saturday, July 31 5:00 p.m. Francisca Pellano Regis Todays Readings: Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 Sunday, August 1 Psalm 78:24b 8:00 a.m. People of the Parish Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 10:15 a.m. Catherine & Edward Norako John 6:24-35 12:30 p.m. Lucia Castagnetto & Sabiola Alvarez Please Pray for Monday, August 2 the sick: 8:30 a.m. Jacquez Wiss Symby (Birthday Blessings) Tina Cook, Daniel Paluszek, Lisa Lovbosco, Laura Durant, Tuesday, August 3 Hope Schwartz, Marie Giannotti, Carissa D’Alba, Kimberly 8:30 a.m. Kam Wan Li Palmo, Alfred DeMola, Walter Brady, Catherine Staren, Jennifer Costa, Romilda Zambelli, John Angelo Buccheri, Raymond Fazio, Mark Aragona, Olivia LaSpina, Saul Wednesday, August 4 (St. John Vianney) Godinez, Maria Calise, Rachel Marin, Joseph John Buccheri, 8:30 a.m. Teresa Pisani Sally Frances Buccheri, Barbara Harris, Lisa Montalto, Andrea Montalto, Christopher Walker, Alfred DiGrazia, Thursday, August 5 Joanne Newlin, Nina Pionegro, Anna Monaco, Robert 8:30 a.m. Chi Chim Yong Fernandez, Rose Chiusano, Marcus Gonclaves, Jennifer Russo, Lisa Weiner, Anthony Timoney, John Maese Kenneth Smith, Cole Mancini, Friday, August 6 (Transfiguration of the Lord) Ron & Danielle McGrisken, Thomas Ciccone, , 8:30 a.m. Jacques Louis Dicudonne Symby John Maffeo, John Tenetye, Peter & Cecilia Quinones, Carol Webb, Ann Toussaint, George Marshall, Saturday, August 7 Alfred DiGrazia. 8:30 a.m. Jennifer Chong 5:00 p.m. Gloria Cruz Come Spend Time with Jesus
Esteban Clemente FIRST FRIDAY, August 6, 2021 HOLY HOUR: after 9 a.m. Mass at St. Margaret Mary St. Margaret Mary Church EXPOSITION: Noon to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 1 at St. Mark 11:00 a.m. Gerard Gagliardi
Wednesday, August 4 9:00 a.m. Maria Cioffi St. Mark Friday, August 6 August ~28 9:00 a.m. In honor of Sister Tesa Fitzgerald ,SSJ September~2,3,8,9,11,15,16,18 2 3 , 2 4 , 2 5 , 2 8 , 2 9
Sunday, August 8 St Margaret Mary 11:00 a.m. Dennis Mc Donough September~8,22,29
Pastor’s Column July 31 – August 1, 2021
“Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.’”
I saw an interesting meme on Facebook the other day. It said, “We need at least four basic elements to survive: air to breathe, water to drink, food to eat, and light to see and make things grow. The Bible tells us that Jesus is the breath of life, the living water that wells up to springs of eternal life, the bread of life, and the light of the world. Science was right. We need Jesus to live!” And in our Gospel reading this weekend we hear Jesus say, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.” If you recall, last weekend we heard St. John's account of the miracle of the loaves and fishes, an event which prefigured the great gift of the Eucharist in which ordinary bread and wine become transformed into Christ’s Body and Blood. Jesus himself teaches us about the Eucharist in what is called the Bread of Life discourse which makes up the sixth chapter of St. John’s Gospel, the most theologically developed among the four Gospels. Interestingly, St. John does not mention the institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper as the other three evangelists do. But this Bread of Life Discourse is one of the most important sections in all of Sacred Scripture because it furnishes our understanding of what the Eucharist is all about and why it is so essential for our spiritual well-being. When Jesus calls himself the bread of life, clearly by life Jesus means something beyond just physical existence. Real life is our spiritual relationship with God, a relationship of trust and obedience and love that is made possible only through Jesus Christ. When the people ask him what they can do to accomplish the works of God, Jesus responds, “This is the work of God, that you believe in the one that he sent.” Without Jesus, there may be existence, but not real life. Jesus is the bread of life that is meant to be savored and enjoyed, not just for a moment, but for all eternity. In our gospel reading Jesus warns the crowd, “Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.” So many people in our society expend all their energy chasing after perishable things like material goods, wealth, pleasure and power that can never fully satisfy but always leaves them wanting more. The hunger of the human situation is ended only when we know Christ and through him know God. In God alone is the restless soul at rest and the hungry heart is satisfied. Only Jesus, who gives us his very self, his Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Eucharist, can fully satisfy our deepest desires. Bodily food helps keep us alive in this world, but it is the spiritual food of Jesus in the Eucharist that sustains us and nourishes us for that supernatural life that awaits us, that life that never ends together with Him in heaven. This is why coming to Mass each weekend is so important. We gather around the table of the Lord to first be fed by his Word in the Sacred Scriptures, and then to be nourished by his Body and Blood in Holy Communion. Having Jesus inside of us, to become a part of us, strengthens us and changes us and transforms us in ways we cannot fully comprehend to become more like Him. While we continue to livestream our Masses and Holy Hours for the benefit of those who cannot be with us physically, let’s make every effort to spread the word to invite our family members, friends and neighbors back to church so that together we can gather around the table of the Lord to be nourished by him in Holy Communion, and let’s pray that our adoration and frequent reception of the Most Blessed Sacrament of Our Lord’s Body and Blood give us that abundant life Jesus desires for us in this age, and lead us to eternal life in the age to come. – Fr. Bob
Sunday Collection: July 25, 2021 Amended Covid Guidelines
St. Mark Church The State of New York, following recommendations from Collection: $3,081 CDC, lower rates of infection and higher numbers of Attendance: 259 people being vaccinated against COVID-19, has relaxed Envelopes Returned: 81 many of the restrictions which were in place. Because of St. Margaret Mary Church that, with the pastoral care of the people of Brooklyn and Collection: $259 Queens in mind, Bishop DiMarzio is issuing the Attendance: 28 following guidelines. Envelopes Returned: 3 1. Our Churches may open to full 100% capacity. Give Central Social distancing is still required for those who are Online giving: $1,306 not vaccinated. Unvaccinated parishioners should # of gifts: 52 distance themselves from others who are not members of the same household. 2. Hand Hygiene us still required and disinfectant use is encouraged. Generations of Faith: 3. For those who are not vaccinated, masks are still # Donors Pledged Paid mandatory in Church. However, everyone is St. Mark 191 $600,337 $536,078 encouraged to wear masks in Church. St. Margaret 50 $69,040 $63,820 4. Hymnals and missalettes can once again be used. 5. Lectors may begin reading from the main ambo or Mary pulpit in Church. Annual Catholic Appeal 2021: 6. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion may St. Mark - St. Margaret Mary resume their ministry, using correct hand hygiene Goal: $38,976 before and after Communion. Pledged: $80,221 7. Offertory collections may resume with o f f e r t o r y Received: $66,248 baskets as usual. 8. The Offertory Procession with the gifts of bread and Number of Donors 156 wine can begin again. * Our 2021 pledged amount now exceeds last year’s 9. Altar Servers may resume their ministry, observing excellent result. Thanks! necessary hygiene procedures. 10. Holy Communion is still to be given under the form The Solemnity the Assumption the of Bread only. There are no shared Communion cups. Blessed Virgin Mary is August 15th which Receiving in the hand is still the recommended falls on a Sunday this year, so you have practice. twice as many reasons to join us at Mass 11. Holy Water Fonts in Churches should remain empty f o r t h e t i m e b e i n g . that weekend! 12. The exchange of peace through a handshake should still be avoided.
Memorials Gifts Gifts are available to honor a l o v e d o n e . Altar Bread, wine ,candles , flowers (Call rectory for details) Office of Faith Formation 718-769-6311
Mon. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wed, Thurs. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
SCHOOL SUMMER OFFICE HOURS The summer months provide some great opportunities to explore the Catholic faith with your From: Monday, July 5th through Friday, child. Go to Mass with your child every Sunday or Saturday evening. Maybe you August 13th... can read about your favorite saint. Set a specific time each week and pray the Monday: Closed rosary together. Summer is a time for play. Teach your child a new game or let your child Tuesday: 8am to 1pm teach you a new game. Through it all, be aware of the presence of Jesus. Have a wonderful summer! Wednesday: 8am to 1pm God Bless all of your families. Thursday: 8am to 1pm Registration Friday: Closed Registration is on going. Go to stmarkbrooklyn.org to register, click on religious education/faith formation and choose the form you need. Fill out and submit. Payment can be made through We will have normal office hours the week of givecentral.org/stmark or you can go to the rectory to register and leave Payment in full or a deposit. As June 28th, and we’ll return to regular hours on of August 1, there is a late fee of $25.00. Never let financial difficulties prevent you from enrolling Monday, August 16th in preparation for the your child to learn about God. upcoming school year. Adult Confirmation & RCIA classes will begin October 2021. Adult Confirmation classes are for anyone ages 18 and over. If under 18 years old you must enroll in catch up class in the Religious For summer assignments and supply lists, Education program., which starts in September. visit: https://smcaonthebay.org/summer- RCIA - THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN assignments-2021-22-supply-lists/ INITIATION FOR ADULTS is a process which helps an individual become a member of the Roman Catholic Church, a process of inquiry, evangelization, prayer and study leading to the reception of the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist REGISTRATION & FINANCIAL AID and Confirmation. for 2021 - 2022 If you know someone who falls into this category, IS NOW OPEN AT Please encourage them to sign up. You must contact ST. MARK CATHOLIC ACADEMY Ms Pino to register. See bulletin for Ms Pino’s office hours. http://smcaonthebay.com/ (718) 332-9304 Call Ms. Pino with any questions @ 718-769-6311 Diocesan Pilgrimage World Meeting of Families, Rome Visits to Assisi, Siena, & Florence
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Church Name and Address 524650: St. Mark R. C. Church 2609 E. 19 St., Brooklyn, NY 11235
Phone 718 891-3100
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