St. 395 S. Ridge Avenue, Greencastle, PA 17225 Telephone : (717) 597-2705 E-mail: [email protected] Masses: Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m.

Holy Day: 9:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m.

Daily: Monday, Tuesday & Friday 9:00 a.m. - Rosary 8:35 a.m. Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Holy Hour: following all Daily Masses

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Monday 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. or by appointment by calling the Parish Office.

Office located at St. Mark - Office Hours: Monday - Thursda 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed Friday

P ARISH STAFF:

SACRAMENTS: Pastor: Fr. Walter Guzmán Baptism: First Sunday of the Month at 1:00 p.m. De acon: Dan Signore Parents are required to attend a Baptism instructional C oordinator of Religious Education: Lucy Schemel class. Please call Fr. Walter to schedule an Parish Secretary: Marie Truax appointment. Both parents are required to attend. Parish Bookkeeper: Nancy Fitz Parish Council President: George Ciucci Matrimony: Diocesan Common Policy requires you Parish Council - Jim Gocella V.P., Jim Wertner - Secretary to contact Fr. Walter nine to twelve months in advance Elected / Appointed Members: Buckley, Elizabeth Gibson, of the proposed date. For more information please call Heather May, & Don Sholes the Parish Office.

Finance Committee: Jody Bittner, James Kinback, William Sanders Sacrament of Anointing and Eucharist: Please Marty Boscolo, Evan Brumfield, Buildings & Grounds Committee: notify the Parish Office when a parishioner is in the Garry Eichelberger, Dave Friese, Ron Little, Nick Sturm hospital or if someone is unable to attend Mass so that Verna Ciucci, Nancy Fitz, Fran Miller, Parish Organists: Holy Communion and Anointing can be offered. Darlene Signore

PARISH WEBSITE: https://www.stmarkstlukeparish.org REGISTRATION: New parishioners should register in person as soon as possible. When moving from the parish, please notify the office. St. Luke the Evangelist Mission P. O. Box 321, Overhill Drive & Black Road, Mercersburg, PA 17236

Mass: Sunday 11:00 a.m.

Holy Day: Mass is at St. Mark

Sacrament of Reconciliation:

By appointment Please call the Parish Office ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST GREENCASTLE, PENNSYLVANIA AUGUST 15, 2021

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is at St. Mark every Monday from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Confessions are heard in the foyer between the church and the social

SATURDAY AUG. 14 Vigil of the Assumption of the Blessed hall. Please park in the north lot and make sure the Mary priest is not with another penitent before you approach 5:00 PM † Dr. Edwin Day the foyer. The church itself and restrooms will remain closed at this time. Thank you. SUNDAY AUG. 15 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 AM † Msgr. Sabino Vengco Diocese Reinstating Obligation to Attend Mass St. Luke Mission ~ Catholics are called to return to in person 11:00 AM For the Parish Family of St. Mark & St. Luke worship starting August 15, 2021~

MONDAY AUG. 16 St. Stephen of Hungary Most Rev. Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg, 9:00 AM † Shirley LaVonne Doyle announced today that the obligation for Catholics to attend Mass in person on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation is TUESDAY AUG. 17 Weekday being reinstated, effective August 15, 2021. 9:00 AM † Richard & Eleanor Kear

WEDNESDAY AUG. 18 Weekday R.C.I.A. NO MASS If you or someone you know is non- THURSDAY AUG. 19 St. John Eudes, Priest Catholic, or a Catholic who has not received 7:00 PM (Sp. Int.) M. Family all Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Holy FRIDAY AUG. 20 St. Bernard, Abbot, Communion, Confirmation), and are interested in becoming 9:00 AM † Mary Ann Shutty Catholic, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) classes are starting in September with Deacon Dan. Please SATURDAY AUG. 21 Anticipated Mass for the Twenty-First call the parish office at 597-2705 or stop by to sign up and Sunday in Ordinary Time receive more details. 5:00 PM For the Living & Deceased Members of the Guzmán Family

SUNDAY AUG. 22 The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time DYNAMIC CATHOLIC

9:00 AM For the Parish Family of St. Mark & St. Luke Next week (August 21-22) there will be a free book St. Luke Mission giveaway titled The Dream Manager by Matthew Kelly. 11:00 AM † Patricia Ianniello

The queen stands at your right hand, ATTENDANCE

August 7 & 8 arrayed in gold St. Mark 5:00 PM 89 THE SANCTUARY CANDLE ~ 9:00 AM 131 St. :00 AM 78 It reminds us of the presence of in the Total 298 Most Blessed Sacrament. from 8/14 - 8/27 It burns in Loving Memory of John Sutter

St. Mark August 7 & 8 St. Luke THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Online Giving = OLG LITURGY OF THE WORD AUGUST 15, 2021 180.00 Capital Improvements including Online Giving

Theme: 96.00 Savings including Online Giving 20.00 Because she belonged to Christ, Mary, our 1,346.00 Online Giving Offertory 250.00 queen, is raised on high, a great sign for all who believe in her Son. 2,726.00 532.00 Offertory

Revelation 11 : 19a; 12 : 1 - 6a,10ab 4,072.00 Total (Offertory, OLG & Holy Day) 782.00 1 Corinthians 15 : 20 - 27 : 39 - 56 $ 4,365.00 Amount Needed Each Week $ 1,000.00

Next Week - THE TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 293.00 Surplus or (Deficit) for the Week 218.00 Joshua 24 : 1 - 2a, 15 - 17, 18b

Ephesians 5 : 21 - 32 542.50 Surplus or (Deficit) for the Fiscal 492.00 : 60 - 69 Year (July 1, 2021—June 30, 2022) View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Now that many diocese across the country have reinstated the The more open we are to it - by actively participating in Mass - obligation to attend Mass, we once again honor Sunday as a the more we enjoy the benefits. celebration of the living presence of Jesus in the midst of His Love Him back. The Third Commandment requires that we people. designate Sunday as our day to honor God. Mass is the most Meet Him in the flesh. The Eucharist is the body, blood, soul important way we fulfill our obligation to show gratitude to God. and divinity of Jesus Christ. There is no substitute for taking Him “If you love me you will keep my commandments” (John 15:15). into our bodies to feed our souls. If you are worried about your exposure to disease in church, Receive His protection. Divine love and protection are consult your physician and your pastor for advice on extra showered on God’s children through the supernatural gift of grace. protections you can take.

St. ’s Men’s Group The Joseph Men’s Prayer Group is uniting Catholic men from the area. The meetings are held on Religious Ed Open House the first Wednesday of each month in the lower floor of On August 22 after the 9 am Mass at St. Mark, you are invited to the social hall from 6 PM to 7 PM. The group’s mission a Religious Education Open House. Meet catechists and new is to provide a monthly time for men of all ages to meet families and see our improvements downstairs! and pray together. Please plan on attending. Enter the social hall door from the lower level parking area of St Mark Church. Family Catechesis Leader's Meeting Meetings occur on the first Wednesday of each month, which is the Sunday, August 22 from 7-8 pm in the St. Mark double monthly feast day of . Like Jesus’ earthly father St. Joseph, classroom. All who would like to support our parish K-6 Family this men’s group intent is to join together in faith fellowship and prayer. Catechesis efforts are welcome to take part. Please call or text Steve Zoretich at 717-372-3431 with any questions. Invite friends. Men, bring your sons. May St. Joseph, patron of the group, pray for us. The next meeting is September 1. Famil Pil rimage to the Seton On Saturday, September 25, join us at the Seton Shrine in Emmitburg, MD. Fr. Walter will say Mass at 11 am. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy SHRIMP DINNER living history tours of St. 's homes and school, with BENEFIT OF ~ Saint Andrew School costumed interpreters. All ages are welcome! Friday, September 10, 2021 ~ 5 PM to 8 PM For FREE tour tickets, contact Lucy at [email protected] by At Knights of Columbus Council 2068 Thursday, September 16. (usually $8 for adults, $6 for ages 7-18, six 42 West Second Street, Waynesboro, PA and under free) Dinner: Steamed Shrimp, Corn on the Cob, Dutch Potato Salad, Drink, Desert Coffee and Donuts will return after Mass on Sunday’s Optional: New England Clam Chowder in September (after Labor Day). Kids Meal: Hot Dog on Bun, Mac and Cheese, Drink and Desert We are still in need of volunteers. If you are able to COST: Dinner - $15.00 Kids Meal - $5.00 help out with the coffee and donuts please contact the Cup Clam Chowder - $3.00 parish office at 717-597-2705. Thank you for your assistance and Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 2068 generosity! We greatly appreciate your help. Tickets available at St. Mark Parish Office NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR BUCHANAN VALLEY PICNIC The Prayer Shawl Ministry will resume Tuesday Mark your calendars - Saturday, August 28, 2021 September 14 in the parish rectory. The group meets Noon to Dusk ~ Rain or Shine! the second Tuesday of the month from 1 to 3 PM. All On the grounds of St. Ignatius Church . . . are welcome to pray, knit / crochet for those in need of Serving Family-Style Home Cooked God's comfort. Members typically provide their own supplies, but Ham and Chicken Dinners monetary donations are always welcome to help defray the cost. Adults $12.00 Ages 6-12 $5.00 Age 5 and under Free Questions may be directed to Donna Flick, 717-643-0782. Come join the Fun.. Live Music.. Games.. Prizes.. Bingo.. Anyone wanting a prayer shawl for someone in need should contact Located halfway between Gettysburg and Chambersburg off Marie in the parish office. Route 30 - Follow signs at Route 234. Not willing to let go of your marriage? Many couples continue to struggle in a marriage but are not willing to give up on each other. There is PLEASE PRAY FOR THE MEMBERS OF OUR PARISH hope. Retrouvaille is a program designed to help WHO ARE IN THE MILITARY… struggling marriages regain their health. It helps a husband and a wife rediscover or re-awaken the love, Frank Hudson Jr. - Army trust and commitment that originally brought them together. The Son of Frank and Cindy Hudson program is highly successful in saving hurting marriages, even bringing Thomas Horejs - US Coast Guard reconciliation to couples who have already separated or divorced. Son of Tom & Karen Horejs For more information about the September 10-12, 2021, Weekend Son-in-Law of George & Karen Wilson for Couples, contact the registration team at 717-356-2185 or visit HelpOurMarriage.com. View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com For Advertising Information CALL 1-800-233-8200 Online at Diocesan.com/Business g, in is t r e n adv n o o to our local sponsors! i l 1-800-233-8200 t l a rma e c o as e l p r inf o F

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