The Community of St. Mark 07/11/2021 30 MELVIN AVENUE • CATONSVILLE, MD 21228 • (410) 744-6560 MASS SCHEDULE WEB SITE: http://www.stmarkchurch-catonsville.org DAILY MASS Monday thru Friday 7:45 AM - Chapel Saturday 8:00 AM - Chapel SATURDAY: 4:00 PM - Church SUNDAY: 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM - Church CONFESSIONS 3:00 PM Saturday - Parish Center Rev. Santhosh George, O.SS.T. Pastor Rev. Thomas Dymowski, O.SS.T. In Residence Br. Kevin McGrady Seminarian Deacon Seigfried Presberry Permanent Deacon Mrs. Nora Coakley Reiter, CPA. Pastoral Associate, Business Manager & Director of Religious Education Ext. 235 Mrs. Stephanie Rattell School Principal Ext. 2 Ms. Rae Ellen Clegg Parish Program Coordinator Ext. 1 Mrs. Marie Murphy Administrative Assistant Ext. 224 Mr. Patrick Coyle Director of Music Ext. 232 PARISH OFFICE 30 Melvin Avenue - 410-744-6560 Ext. 1 PAROCHIAL SCHOOL 26 Melvin Avenue - 410-744-6560 Ext. 2 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 30 Melvin Avenue - 410-744-6560 Ext. 235 MISSION STATEMENT: Grounded, fortified and nourished by the BAPTISMS: Parish policy requires that families must be Eucharist, the members of St. Mark Church share with all the registered parishioners for at least six months prior to having a unconditional love of God through active witness to the Gospel child Baptized. The Sacrament is celebrated on the 2nd & 4th of Jesus Christ by learning, living and loving our faith. Sunday of the month. A parent must register with the Parish PARISH MEMBERSHIP: New Parishioners are requested to Office at least one month prior to the requested date; new register at the Parish Center Office as soon as possible. Please parents must also attend a Baptismal Preparation session. notify the Parish Center of any address or phone number SACRAMENTAL PREP: The Archdiocese requires that change as soon as possible. children registered as candidates for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist & Confirmation must be regularly participating in an EUCHARISTIC FAST: “ A person who is to receive the Most approved religious education program during the sacramental Holy Eucharist is to abstain for at least one hour before Holy year, as well as one year prior. Communion from any food and drink, except for only water and CARE OF THE SICK: If a member of your household is medicine.” “The elderly, the infirm, and those who care for them seriously ill or hospitalized, please contact the Parish Office Ext. can receive the Most Holy Eucharist even if they have eaten #1. In case of a true life/death emergency, please call (410) 744- something within the preceding hour.” (Canon 919 1&3) 6560 Ext. 302 so a priest might respond. THE COMMUNITY OF ST. MARK, CATONSVILLE, MD Dear St. Mark’s Parish Family, Prayerful Greetings from Fr. Santhosh George O.SS.T For the past two weeks, I’ve utilized this space to introduce myself and Fr. Tom Dymowski to you. I thought it appropriate to now acquaint those of you unfamiliar with the Trinitarian Order to our mission. About Trinitarians Since the Order was founded by St. John de Matha in the year 1198 to ransom Christian captives, Trinitarian priests, brothers, sisters and laity have dedicated themselves to works of mercy and redemption. We have a special concern for those who suffer persecution for their faith in Christ. Trinitarians remain committed to works of mercy and redemption around the world. Our priests and brothers serve the poor in remote areas and in cities, we educate those whose faith is in peril, and when necessary we minister undercover in places where it is illegal to practice the Faith. Whether we are serving in parish ministry, schools, prisons, or the missions, we strive to imitate the unity and love of the Most Holy Trinity. To learn more about the Trinitarian Order, please visit www.trinitarians.org. Blessed be the Most Holy Trinity, Fr. Santhosh George, O.SS.T (Fr.Santy) Readings for the Week of July 11 2021 Sun: Am 7:12-15/Ps 85:9-14 [8]/Eph 1:3-14/Mk 6:7-13 Mon, July 12 7:45 AM Marlene Miller Mon: Ex 1:8-14, 22/Ps 124:1-8/Mt 10:34—11:1 Tues, July 13 7:45 AM Gerry Cunningham (Healing) Tue: Ex 2:1-15a/Ps 69:3, 14, 30-34/Mt 11:20-24 Wed, July 14 7:45 AM Barbara Pressler Wed: Ex 3:1-6, 9-12/Ps 103:1-4, 6-7/Mt 11:25-27 Thu: Ex 3:13-20/Ps 105:1, 5, 8-9, 24-27/Mt 11:28-30 Thu, July 15 7:45 AM Michael F. Hilditch, Jr. Fri: Ex 11:10—12:14/Ps 116:12-13, 15-18/Mt 12:1-8 Fri, July 16 7:45 AM Charles W. ‘Charlie’ Hemler, Jr. Sat: Ex 12:37-42/Ps 136:1, 23-24, 10-15/Mt 12:14-21 Sat., July 17 8:00 AM Joseph P. Salvemini Next Sunday: Jer 23:1-6/Ps 23:1-3, 3-6/Eph 2:13-18/ 4:00 PM Michael J. Moran Mk 6:30-34 Sun, July 18 7:30 AM Joan M. Knecht 9:00 AM Cameron Pelakikas 11:00 AM Susan Sosnowski 5:00 PM Bernard J. Strassberger Thank you to all who have continued to support St. Mark through charitable giving during the pandemic! Your Please pray for all deceased members of our community. generosity makes it possible for us to offer Masses safely, Especially: Dr. Edward Feeney. and to continue operations in the parish office. If you’re unable to attend Mass, please consider mailing your Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to church envelopes or monetary gifts to the parish office. Or, send them out two by two and gave them for an easy alternative, please take a moment to check out authority over unclean spirits. He said to Faith Direct, the company that processes our online giving. them, “Wherever you enter a house, stay You can support your parish without even leaving your home! there until you leave. Whatever place does FAITH DIRECT: ON-LINE GIVING not welcome you or listen to you, leave To contribute to St. Mark’s weekly offertory there and shake the dust off your feet in via direct debit or credit card, please visit testimony against them.” - Mk 6:7, 10-11 www.faithdirect.net and enter parish code MD532. Or, call toll free: 1-866-507-8757. OUR DAILY BREAD REMINDER: AUGUST 13 Thank you for your faithful stewardship! St. Mark Church is pleased to report that Our Daily Bread is able to accept casseroles to provide midday meals for their clients. Our next delivery is scheduled for Fri, Aug. 13. Thank you for helping to feed the hungry! MEAT MADNESS: SUMMER EDITION IS ON! WANT TO VOLUNTEER TO SERVE MEALS Please help us continue providing trays of sliced meat & AT OUR DAILY BREAD? cheese to the Westside Shelter & My Brother's Keeper. Send The Our Daily Bread Employment Center has welcomed a generous donation to Chef Paolino's, 726 Frederick Rd., volunteers back to a hybrid meal service (partially grab-and- Catonsville, MD 21228, and the restaurant will purchase, and go, partially dining room)! COVID safety precautions will be in we will deliver, trays of sliced meat & cheese for the poor in place, and they will operate at a limited capacity. Call 667- our community. 600-3438 for a slot! (phone calls only, please!) FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ST. MARK LIVE-STREAMS SUNDAY MASS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PATAPSCO COUNCIL #1960 We will continue to live-stream our 11:00AM Mass on 1010 Frederick Road ● 410-744-8754 ● www.kofc1960.org YouTube. Search for St. Mark’s Parish – Catonsville or SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS! use this direct link: St. Patrick’s Day in July ● Saturday, July 10 https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Like Irish music, food, and fun? Support the Patapsco UC_8dEMqt6jH_z69Eqe0seXA/videos Council charities by coming to our Hoolapendence Day Thank you for your continued support and prayers! Celebration! We've got The Hooligans (Irish band of Maryland Renaissance Festival fame), a bagpiper, and a catered all-you-can-eat Irish buffet. We expect this to be a ST. MARK SCHOOL NEWS sell-out event; reserve your spot before sales close on July 6! 410-744-6560, x 2 ● www.stmark-school.org Visit www.kofc1960.org and thanks in advance for your support of this charitable event. Slainte! St. Mark School has been providing quality Catholic education in the heart of Catonsville since 1889! Sock Hop ● Saturday, July 18 We continue that proud tradition today for students Please visit www.kofc1960.org for more information! in PreK 3 – Grade 8. Please visit our website where you can take a virtual photo tour, schedule a Zoom Q&A session with our admissions team and review the most up-to-date COVID- ST. MARK'S 1971 50th CLASS REUNION 19 guidelines from the Archdiocese of Baltimore. There will be a Class Reunion for anyone who attended St. Mark's and who graduated in 1971, including those who Thank you for your ongoing support & prayers! transferred to other schools prior to graduating. Your generosity truly helps us live our motto ~ Sat, October 2, 2021 ● 7:00-11:00PM Learn and Bring Christ to the World! Matthew’s 1600 1600 Frederick Road, Catonsville FALL SOCCER REGISTRATION Enjoy a DJ, dancing & a buffet dinner, including salad, NOW OPEN! entree, tea, coffee, water, soda and dessert. $48/person with All students in PreK4-8th grade are a cash bar. Partners are invited as well. welcome & encouraged to enroll in If interested, please contact Barbara Feild Bryant: 443-904- CYO Soccer! Visit the St.