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St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church 695 Smithson Avenue
Lawrence Park • Erie, PA 16511
Mount Calvary Catholic Church
2022 East Lake Road • Erie, PA 16511
Contact info for Parish Offices 695 Smithson Ave. • Erie, PA 16511 Phone: (814)-899-3000 or (814)-454-0061
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY
4:00 pm at St. Mark
SUNDAY 8:00 am at Mount Calvary
10:30 am at St. Mark
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE Mondays & Fridays 12:10pm at Mount Calvary
Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30am at St. Mark
CONFESSIONS Saturdays 3:00 pm at St. Mark
And by appointment
Website: www.StMarkMtCalvary.Church Email: [email protected]
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017• THE 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
The Catholic Community of
& Parishes
St. Mark Mt. Calvary St. Mark Mt. Calvary
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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK…..
From the Desk of the Pastor
Dear Parish Families, Both of our parishes have excelled from the joyful and holy work of countless men, women, boys and girls who donate their stewardship of Time, Talent and Treasure. Today, I want to send out a plug for a ministry which is available to be adopted: The “Don’t Eat Alone” Dinner. St. Mark Parish has offered this ministry dinner for those who normally eat alone. (I am one of those people.) This monthly (or bi-monthly) dinner is offered to any person who has to eat alone many days of the month: people who are single, widowed, divorced, separated, or (like me) in vows. Most of our meal patrons are senior citizens who really appreciate this opportunity to eat a home-cooked meal with others. But there are also others who are not retired yet who appreciate such a kindness for companionship at dinner time. The dinner begins about 5pm on an appointed day and is usually no longer than an hour. People can even “eat and run” if necessary. For years, several women of the parish have acted as hostesses and cooks. And what a great job they have done! What love they poured into their ministry! But now the time has come to pass the baton to a new generation who will add their own twist to this ministry. As the pastor, I am taking this opportunity to personally seek out a group of four faithful parishioners (ideally two from each parish) to work as a leadership team. I will be happy to provide guidance and vision. They in turn develop a schedule of dates, menu, and design a cooking/set-up clean up team of other helpers. This would be an EXCELLENT opportunity for junior and senior high parishioners to earn meaningful service hours as they serve in a fun and creative way. I would like this dinner to serve singles from BOTH St. Mark and Mt. Calvary Parishes. This ministry can be very, very satisfying. I envision leaders serving for a few years, then passing it on – this way nobody becomes burdened. It becomes a work of the worshiping community. Please note that I am not looking for volunteers! I am looking for DISCPLES of Jesus Christ who happily will make this happen for patrons. The meals may be simple, as the best par t of this meal is the love with which it is prepared and enjoyed. If you are from EITHER PARISH and are willing to work together under the guidance of your pastor, please call or email me at [email protected]. Let’s get together and continue this fine ministry of love and service. Nothing says “love” like a wonderful meal and good people gathered in friendship. Have a wonderful week. Let me hear from you!
Fr. Mark
PARISH STAFF
Pastor Rev. Mark A. Hoffman, ext. 11 [email protected]
Deacon Assistant Rev. Mr. James S. Moss
Director of Operations and Finance
& Religious Ed. 6-12 Pat Marshall, ext.12
Director of Maintenance Kathy Crotty, ext.13
Coordinator of Religious Ed K-5 &
Youth Ministry Geri Hadlock, ext. 17
Director of Liturgical Music Maripat C. Grant, ext. 14 [email protected]
OFFICE HOURS Monday‒Thursday 8:00 a.m. ‒3:00 p.m
Administrative Assistant Patti Doss, ext. 10
BULLETIN DEADLINE
In order to meet press deadline, all bulletin submissions must be
transmitted in writing to the administrative assistant
by no later than Monday at
12:00 p.m. NOON.
Parishes of The
Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie
Pennsylvania
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 • 25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 3
TOGETHER WE PRAY
SACRAMENTAL INFO
BAPTISMS It is our policy to celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism with the parish community at any of the weekend liturgies. Parents are requested to attend a class prior to the baby’s baptism. Godparents are encouraged to attend. Please contact the office to make arrangements.
MARRIAGES Diocesan Common Policy requests six months advance notification of the priest and attendance at Pre-Cana Instructions or Engagement Encounter. Please contact the office to make arrangements.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK This sacrament may be administered at any time. A person need not be dying, but simply sick from a serious illness or even weak due to old age. Those wishing to be anointed, especially if you are entering the hospital, please contact the parish office.
COMMUNION TO THE SICK For visits and/or Communion calls to the sick, shut-ins and those confined to hospitals, please notify the parish office.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP Please fill out the form found inside this bulletin and we will mail you a registration form. All those who are out of high school should register individually. ACTIVE parish membership is required to be a sponsor for Baptism.
SANCTUARY LIGHT BURNS THIS WEEK
At St. Mark Church
In Loving Memory of JamieLynn Arnold
By Staff
MASSES CELEBRATED THIS WEEK Monday, Sept. 25 Weekday in Ordinary Time 12:10 pm (MC) Larry Waldinger (Tim & Susan Roche)
Tuesday, Sept. 26 SS. Cosmas and Damian 7:30 am (SM) Andy & Janet Kuzilla (Agnes Krisch)
Wednesday, Sept. 27 St. Vincent de Paul NO MASS
Thursday, Sept. 28 St. Wenceslaus 7:30 am (SM) John Krisch (Agnes Krisch)
Friday, Sept. 29 SS. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael 12:10 pm (MC) For the People
Saturday, Sept. 30 Vigil of 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 pm (SM) Deceased Members-Dudzinski Family (Helen Paprocki & Family)
Sunday, Oct. 1 Respect Life Sunday 8:00 am (MC) Richard Nantes (Jim & Kathie “Massing” Grochulski) 10:30 am (SM) Susan Chase (Shelly Sheridan)
Altar Aide: Kathy Lewis Hospital Visitors: Linda Podskalny (H) Need Volunteer (SV)
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TIME • TALENT • TREASURE
WEEKLY
STEWARDSHIP SEPT. 16-17, 2017
OFFERTORY COLLECTION St. Mark...................... $3,874.00 Mount Calvary$...........1,695.30
SECOND COLLECTION:CATHOLIC
EDUCATION St. Mark……………$$645.00 Mount Calvary…..….$213.50
MASS ATTENDANCE 4:00 pm .............................. .201 8:00 am…..…………Unknown 10:30 am……. ..................... .145
CSA UPDATE GOAL
41,919.00 (SM) 20,494.00 (MC)
PLEDGED 56,885.00 (SM) 14,401.00 (MC)
PAID 44,925.00 (SM) 11,703.00 (MC)
THE WEEK AHEAD…
SEPT. 25 — OCT. 1
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 12:10 pm Communion Service at Mount Calvary 6:30 pm SM/MC Pastoral Council-Hilbert Hall 7:00 pm SCC 5:00-8:00 pm Scouts
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 7:30 am Mass (SM) 8:15 am Legion of Mary 10 am & 7:30 pm SCC
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 NO MASS 10: 00 am EHCA (Hilbert Hall) 3:45-5:00 pm Gr. Kdg-5 5:00-8:00 pm Girl Scouts
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 7:30 am Mass (SM) 1:00 pm SCC 6:30 pm Choir Practice 5:00 pm Eat Alone Dinner (SM)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 (OFFICE CLOSED) 12:10 pm Mass (MC)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 3:00 pm Confessions (SM) 4:00 pm Mass at Saint Mark 8:00-5:00 pm NOVA (SM)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 8:00 am Mass at Mount Calvary 10:30 am Mass at St. Mark 5:30-8:00 pm Gr. 6-8 Youth Event 6:00-8:00 pm Gr. 9 &10 Home Session 6:00 pm Gr. 12-Penance Celebration at Our Lady of Mercy
READINGS FOR THE WEEK SEPT 25 – OCT 1, 2017
Monday: Ezr 1:1-6/Ps 126:1b-6/Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20/Ps 122:1-5/Lk 8:19-21
Wednesday: Ezr 9:5-9/Tb 13:2-4befghn, 7-8/Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Hg 1:1-8/Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b/Lk 9:7-9
Friday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a/Ps 138:1-5/Jn 1:47-51 Saturday: Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a/Jr 31:10-12ab, 13/Lk 9:43b-45
Next Sunday: Ez 18:25-28/Ps 25:4-9/Phil 2:1-11 or 2:1-5/Mt 21:28-32
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NEWS BITS FROM
AROUND OUR PARISHES & OUR DIOCESE
SAINT MARK / MOUNT CALVARY CARING NOTES
If you know someone who could benefit from this ministry please call the office at 899-3000 or e-mail their name and address to [email protected].
JoAnne Warren John Kaus Steven Curtis Sarah Reed Senior Living Rm 139 406 Andrews Park Blvd 8221 Buffalo Rd 227 West 22nd Street Erie, PA 16511 Harborcreek, PA 16421 Erie, PA 16502
Don Woods Margie Hammers Florence Whipple 413 Chautauqua Blvd. 3737 Emmett Dr.. Saint Mary’s East 115 Erie, PA 16511 Erie, PA 16511 607 East 26th Street Erie, PA 16504
Frances & John Otto Annie Bool Adam Seydlorsky 5436 East Lake Road 322 Washington Pl.#301 (son of Edie Testa) Erie, PA 16511 Erie, PA 16505 3859 Roxanna Dr Erie, PA 16510
Msgr. Richard Stack Sr. Mary Kay McNelis, SSJ Ann DePlatchett St. Mary’s Room 3325 Sisters of St. Joseph Saint Mary’s East 3311 607 East 26th Street 5031 W. Ridge Road 607 East 26th Street Erie, PA 16511 Erie, PA 16509 Erie, PA 16504
Mary Ann Catherine Martha Patrick Sarah Reed Senior Living Rm 57B Twinbrook Rm. S3-C 227 West 22nd Street 3805 Field St. Erie, PA 16502 Erie, PA 16511
Keep in touch with friends who have moved away… Deacon Fred & Kathy Weaver Florence Bannister 259 Indigo Lane 1750 152nd Ave NE C-213 Somerset, PA 15501 Bellevue, WA 98007
Happy Birthday
Sept. 25: Sara Adamaszek, Nicholas Campanelli,
Rosemary Eller, Alyxandria Morales, Gwen Bernat, Nicole Detar, Jeffrey Quinlan, Kevin Uht,
Rachel Hollarn Sept. 26: Coleen Gomolekoff,
Lisa Mikolajczak Sept. 27: Barbara Gainer,
Haleigh Zemanek, Rita Nicolussi, Lyla Grande, Andrea Baker Sept. 28: Mickey Bartlett
Sept. 29: Robert Wieczorek, Kenneth Kalie, Jacob Dylewski,
Margaret Pohl Sept. 30: Emily Marshall, Timothy
Bricker, Jo’el Russo; Oct. 1: Mary Ellen Kaminski, Ellie Reilly, Jacob Newara,
Madi Lemmon, John Leri, Jeanne Kidder
Happy Anniversary
September 25: Jeffrey & Susan Richter, John & Stephanie Young
Sept. 26: Ben & Brandie Bernatowicz
Oct. 1: John & Sue Guianen
REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR FAMILY FEST ‘17 This year’s Family Fest will be held Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bayfront Convention Center in Erie. Bishop Lawrence Persico will officiate at the 4 p.m. Mass. Greg Willits, a nationally recognized Catholic speaker, will give a presentation. The cost is $10 per person or $40 for a family of four or more. The fee covers all speakers, materials and lunch. Contact Geri Hadlock or find more information and register atwww.CatholicFamilyFest.com.
TRIBUNAL AND MATRIMONIAL CONCERNS TO TRAVEL THE DIOCESE The Office of the Tribunal and Matrimonial Concerns of the Diocese of Erie will be presenting an evening sessions on the process for a declaration of nullity at 7pm on Wednesday, October 25th at St. Boniface in Erie . The evenings offer an opportunity for individuals to meet with members of the Tribunal staff to begin the nullity process. If you or a friend might appreciate information on seeking a declaration of nullity, please plan to attend this commitment-free, no-hassle session. Questions or inquiries also may be made directly to the Tribunal at 814-824-1140.
Our prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of William Dietrich who has died. May Bill rest in God’s eternal peace.
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AROUND THE PARISH
AND OUR DIOCESE
A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE Today Jesus is saying to us: “Why are you idle? Go into my vineyard.” Our family is the vineyard entrusted to us found in today’s gospel. Successful families are constructed by “laborers,” who work hard on family relationships, and not by spectators who only watch from a distance. MARRIAGE MOMENTS What is fair? In marriage sometimes one partner gives more than the other (makes more money, does more chores - especially the unwanted ones, etc.) Recently I broke my arm and my husband became St. Jim to me. When has your beloved carried the bigger part of life's burdens for you? RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REQUEST Religious Education has already begun, and we are still in need of a 1st Grade Catechist and helpers for 3rd & 5th grades. Classes are on Wednesdays from 3:45 –5:00. If you can help, please call Geri.
TODAY IS THE CROP HUNGER WALK!
TIME: 2:00 PM PLACE: Beach 1, Presque Isle (Park at Beach 1 Parking Lot)
PLEASE BRING: Your printed copy of the online registration waiver and give it to
our coordinator to turn in or sign on the Walker envelope to be turned in later with your pledges. We must have the forms—they are our release of liability as well. Participants under 18 need to have it signed by a parent, guardian, or youth leader.
Umbrellas or rain gear, if needed. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather.
DO NOT BRING: Skates, roller blades, bicycles, or tricycles. (Wagons, strollers, and wheelchairs are allowed.) Negative Attitude. Let’s have fun!!
DON’T FORGET: To collect the monies from your sponsors. Please return your envelope with the money collected to your walk coordinator AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
THANK YOU: Walkers, sponsors, and all who have helped in any way to make this year’s CROP Walk the very best ever!!!
You can still make a pledge online anytime at
Www.crophungerwalk.org/eriepa/
NEW OPPORTUNITY Second Harvest Food Bank of Nw. Pa. is opening a community food pantry at Edison School and will begin food distribution on October 26, 2017. Mt. Calvary and St. Mark churches are being called upon to supply volunteers to staff this rewarding project. 15 volunteers will be needed for various tasks especially before the grand opening of the pantry.
The pantry will be located behind Edison School and will distribute food one day each month from 3:30pm until 5:30pm. Volunteers will work on pantry day to staff the pantry and assist patrons with collecting food. Also, a few days before pantry day volunteers will be needed to deliver food to the pantry and stock shelves in preparation. We are especially in need of 2+ volunteers who have pick-up trucks or use of similar vehicles needed to transport the groceries from the second harvest warehouse to the pantry. Please contact Tom Chandley at 814-455-9871 or [email protected] for full details or to sign up for this project. The first volunteers will be needed by October 12, 2018. This will be an ongoing joint project for both churches and a valuable mission for our parishes to serve our neighbors and community.
In honor of RESPECT LIFE month, St. Mark’s Religious Education Program is sponsoring
the Catholic Charities “Diaper Drive” at St. Mark and Mount Calvary Parishes
Every Sunday in October we will be collecting the following items:
diapers blankets wipes formula new bottles and pacifiers baby lotion shampoo infant clothing other baby accessories gently used maternity clothes
Collection boxes are located at the entrances of both churches
Thank you for your support! One of the many programs Catholic Charities Counseling and Adoption Services offer is free counseling and material assistance to pregnant women, or parents of very young children. Because of their continued commitment to help these families in need, their agency is holding a “Diaper Drive” to collect much needed baby supplies. The need to replenish these supplies is great because of the ongoing demand for these items.
St. Mark’s P.A.L.
Autumn Leaves Card Party
Sunday, October 22, 2017 Begins at 3 pm in Hilbert Hall.
Tickets—$5. Tickets and Table Reservations from Nina Butine at 899-6943
or at the church office.
All parishioners are invited. Bring a friend.
Tickets Not Available At the Door