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The mission of St. Mark Catholic Church is to invite, inspire, educate, and lead people to know and love Jesus Christ; to understand and live
their Catholic faith; to proclaim the Good News of the Gospel through love and service to one another.”
1011 Eastwood Road Wilmington, NC 28403 Tel: (910) 392-0720 Fax: (910) 392-6777 www.stmarkcc.net
Daily Mass Schedule Monday—Friday: 8:30 am Church & Live Stream—English
10 am Church & Live Stream Spanish (Mon—Thurs Only—Not On Fridays)
Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday 5pm English (By Signup Genius—Pre-Registration Required)
Sunday 8:30am English (By Signup Genius—Pre-Registration Required) Sunday 11:30am Spanish (By Signup Genius—Pre-Registration Required)
Signups open Monday and Close 9am Saturday of each week.
Confession: Saturday 3:30—4:30 pm (By Signup Genius—Pre-Registration Required)
St. Mark Chapel Will Be Open For Personal Prayer:
Monday—Thursday 12 noon—4 pm
Adoration: Friday 9am—4pm (By Signup Genius—Pre-Registration Required)
Parish Offices Remain Closed—Staff Available By Phone & Email
Directory of Parish Staff
Pastor — Fr. Gregory Spencer (910) 392-0720 Vicar — Fr. Cesar Torres Martinez (910) 392-0720 Deacon Tyler Sparrow (910) 398-6507 [email protected] Pastoral Council, Chair — Bob Shields [email protected] Finance Council, Chair — Ed Sordellini [email protected] St. Mark Catholic School, Principal — T. Burton (910) 452-2800 [email protected] School Admissions — Lisa Erling (910) 398-6532 [email protected] Church Office Staff: Campus Business Manager —Denise Leuci (910) 398-6526 [email protected] Pastoral Secretary — Mary Byrne (910) 398-6509 [email protected] Office Coordinator — Dawn Wood (910) 398-6508 [email protected] Youth Ministry — Melissa Quaranto (910) 398-6510 [email protected] Children’s Faith Formation — Anne Doyle (910) 398-6511 [email protected] Music & Liturgy—Angela Daughtry (910) 398-6514 [email protected] Campus Accountant & HR—Frank DeMonte (910)398-6512 [email protected] Realm Project Manager—Mike Krawczyk (910)398-6517 [email protected] Sacraments & Preparation: Reconciliation (Confession) Saturday: 3:30PM - 4:30PM(by Signup) Baptism, Matrimony & Funerals Mary Byrne (910) 398-6509 [email protected] First Holy Communion — Anne Doyle (910) 398-6511 [email protected] Confirmation — Melissa Quaranto (910) 398-6510 [email protected] For Sacramental Emergencies/ Anointing of the Sick After Hours Call—Leave A Message: (910) 399-1591 Parish: www.stmarkcc.net School: www.smcsnc.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/stmarkwilm Instagram: @stmarkwilm Diocese: www.dioceseofraleigh.org United States Catholic Conference of Bishops: www.usccb.org USA Catholic News: www.cathnewsusa.com Wilmington Catholic Radio www.wilmingtoncatholicradio.com
Monday, 7/27 8:30 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in English 10 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in Spanish Tuesday, 7/28 8:30 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in English 10 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in Spanish Wednesday 7/29 8:30 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in English 10 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in Spanish Thursday 7/30 8:30 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in English 10 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in Spanish Friday 7/31 8:30 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in English 9 AM—4 PM—Adoration by Signup Genius Saturday 8/1 3:30 PM —Confession, Must Sign Up In Advance 5:00 PM — Church & Live Stream Mass in English Sunday 8/2 8:30 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in English 11:30 AM —Church & Live Stream Mass in Spanish
Saturday & Sunday Church Masses Require Signup Genius.
You Must Be On Time— Doors Will Be Locked When Mass Begins.
Out of Respect To Our Parishioners Privacy And In Compliance with HIPAA Laws, Anointing Requests and Bulletin Prayer List Requests Must Come From THE INDIVIDUAL OR A FAMILY MEMBER ONLY. For Anointing of the Sick please call Mary at 910-398-6509 during business hours. After Hours Call The Emergency Phone Number 910-399-1591.
LEAVE A MESSAGE. Messages Are Checked Regularly.
For Bulletin Prayer List Requests call Dawn at 910-398-6508 or email [email protected]. Names will remain on the prayer list for one month unless otherwise requested.
Calendar of Events
A Message from Our Pastor Fr. Gregory Spencer
Today’s Gospel for this Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time is the conclusion of Chapter 13 from Matthew. For several weeks, Jesus has been teaching the crowds about the kingdom of heaven in parables, and we have heard Jesus interpret some of his teachings for his disciples. Once again, Jesus offers us three more short parables.
In the first parable, Jesus says that the kingdom of heaven is like a buried treasure that is worth possessing even if it means giving up everything else. In the second parable, Jesus proposes that the kingdom of heaven is like a pearl of great worth for which one will sell everything else to possess. These parables teach us that we are to place everything we value in the service of the pursuit of the Kingdom of God. And in the third parable, Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to fishing with a wide net. After the fish have been collected, the good fish are kept and the bad fish are thrown away; so too, in the final judgment, will the wicked and the righteous be separated.
Today’s Gospel concludes with a curious statement about the scribe who understands the kingdom of heaven. Here a metaphor is offered: this scribe is like the head of a household who “brings from his storeroom both the new and the old.” The scribes referred to here are experts of Mosaic law. It is possible that Jesus is here instructing the early Christian community on how to proceed in the interpretation of Jewish law with respect to Jesus’ “new” teaching. Jesus’ teaching about the kingdom of heaven does not replace the Jewish tradition; it interprets it in a different light.
PS- Several additional things I want to say. First, I want to thank our Bishop and the Vocations Office for allowing Deacon Tyler Sparrow to spend his summer here at St. Mark. I also want to thank Deacon Tyler for serving here at our parish. Unfortunately, during this pandemic, Deacon Tyler probably did not have the opportunity to meet many of you, but he was certainly helpful to me in helping me with baptisms, graveside funerals and daily and weekend Masses. I pray that as Deacon Tyler is about to begin his final year in the seminary, that he will persevere to become ordained next summer, God willing. May God bless you Tyler in your final year at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia.
Secondly, for several Saturdays in a row, our first communicants will be receiving First Holy Communion which was postponed during the Easter season due to the Covid Pandemic. Although we can’t congregate in large numbers, we are able to let them receive Holy Communion in much smaller groups. Pray that our first communicants will continue to grow in their faith as they receive their First Holy Communion. God Bless our children! May God bless our Catechists too!!
Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam, Fr. Greg.
THE FOLLOWING PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES ARE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED UNITL FURTHER NOTICE Parish Rosary Join our Medjugorje Pilgrims in promoting the first of Mary’s Five Stone Message: Prayer. All are invited as participants or leaders.
Perpetual Novena Join us for the Perpetual Novena in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Bring all of your intentions to Mary. Booklets are provided.
Vespers and Holy Hour Join us for weekly Vespers and Holy Hour. Reconciliation is also available after the exposition of the Holy Eucharist. Contact Angela Daughtry for more information [email protected]
Jesus asks us to love him by spending one quiet hour with him in the Blessed Sacrament. Increase his divine life within you and deepen your personal relationship and friendship with Him.
July Is the Month of Devotion to the
Precious Blood of Jesus
July Devotion Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Precious Blood of Jesus, in satisfaction for my sins, and for the needs of Holy Church.
July Prayer Almighty Father, I place the Precious Blood of Jesus before my lips before I pray, that my prayers may be purified before they ascent to Your divine Altar. Amen St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi
“If you don’t behave as you believe, you will end by believing as you behave.” – Ven. Fulton Sheen
Hello Families!
We have begun the registration process for the 2020-2021 Youth Ministry year! Thank you for your patience as we navigate these waters along with you. We miss your children and look forward to working with them this year!
Junior Youth Ministry (JYM) Parents & Youth: Check your email for registration forms and information regarding the 2020-2021 year! We enjoyed seeing many of you this past Wednesday!
Senior Youth Ministry (SYM) Parents & Youth: Check your email for registration forms and information regarding the 2020-2021 year!
We will hold social distant registration for those beginning their second year of Confirmation preparation this Wednesday, July 29 from 5-6:30pm. Drop by to pick up your workbook and materials and a yummy treat! Registration forms were emailed to you, but we will have hard copies then as well. Don’t forget to submit your Saint names and sponsor forms! We look forward to seeing you and don’t forget a mask!
Rising 9th graders: We hope you will consider preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation! Please email Melissa at [email protected] if you are interested
Be safe and well. We are praying for you!
Melissa and Kelly
YOUNG ADULT & YOUTH MINISTRY
Melissa Quaranto Director of Young Adult and Youth Ministry Phone (910)398-6510 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Commitment Matthew 13:44-46 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. (Matthew 13:44)
Living the Word: In the parables that we hear today, Jesus explains how priceless the Kingdom of Heaven is. Jesus teaches us that God’s kingdom is like these treasures. As a family, think about making a treasure box for your prayer space/table. Read the parable of the Pearl of Great Price. Talk about what it means that the merchant sold all he had. What is the treasure that we have found in God? Have your family write down responses on slips of paper and put them in the treasure box.
Questions of the Week: Child: What good thing do you want so much that you would give me something else to get it? Adult: What would you be willing to “sell” or do without, in order to achieve your dreams for yourself or your family?
Fun Facts for Catholic Kids: On July 29th we celebrate the feast of St. Martha. She, along with her sister Mary, and brother Lazarus, were good friends of Jesus. Jesus would often come and stay at their home and visit with them and have dinner with them. In the Scripture we hear of one instance where Mary was preparing food and was annoyed at her sister Mary for not helping her. St. Martha is the patron saints of cooks, housewives, and hotelkeepers. Do you LIKE to cook? What would you serve for dinner if you knew that Jesus was coming to your house for dinner tonight? Well remember, He is there! He is always with us!
Anne Doyle, Director of Children’s Faith Formation Phone (910)398-6511 Email: [email protected]
CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION
Elementary Faith Formation Registration - Register NOW!
You can go to the parish website to fill out a form. (Registration Link) . Remember our Sacrament Preparation program is a 2 year program so children must be enrolled in 1st grade/Year 1 in order to receive First Reconciliation and First Eucharist in 2nd grade. Questions? Contact Anne Doyle at [email protected] or (910) 398-6511
Congratulations to all the children who are receiving First Communion in July and August. Please pray for the children and their families.
They have been waiting so patiently and now they are finally getting to receive Jesus for the very 1st time!
These are the children who received First Communion on Saturday, July 18th.
Chloe Boulay Meredith Boulay Kate Eldridge Wyatt Hogston Henry Kerlin Callie Manocchio Sarah Monahan Sarah Moran Isla Mundorf Liam Ridgeway Carson Rivadeneyra Audrey Selph Vincent Selph Caroline Soporowski Olivia Weber River Whitehurst Della Wild Peter Andrew Zeman
These are the children who received First Communion on Saturday, July 25th.
Tyler Barton Langley Buffa Amelia Chambers William Corbett Ryan Do Matthew Donohue Jonah Exposito Elizabeth Figueroa Jeff Filak Ainsley Finnerty Maddie Fuller Tyler Karg William Karabin Sadie Kehoe Dayla MacDonald Violet Miles Madeline Presher Stephen Roman Joshua Salem Sylas Silivanch Libby Sherman Gavin Spinner Liam T. Sullivan
If you need assistance with TEXT GIVING or any Realm issue, please email Mike Krawczyk, Project Manager [email protected]
Dearest First Communicants, May God Bless you and your family on this very special day as you receive our Lord. St. Tarsisius and Blessed Imelda Lambertini—Pray for us. Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam, Fr. Greg
2020 has already taught us to not take for granted the importance of community. It’s time to update our church photo directory and we need you to make our directory complete!
Our photography dates for our directory event is fast approaching. With a goal of 100%, we need all families to sign up. Our directory will allow us to connect names and faces and stay connected.
Visit Lifetouch to sign up now https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/chd4mvc6/ (I have found their website works better with Chome than Safari.) The photography sessions will be safe and Covid complient according to CDC guidelines. Visit our website for more info on the Covid protocol.
Sign up today! Every participating family receives a free 8x10 portrait and a printed and electronic copy of our directory. You will have the opportunity to purchase additional portraits. Plan for around an hour. Pets are welcome to be included in the photo session!
For more information, call Kellie Vaughn at 910-297-4842. (Personally, the only professional family portraits I have are from the past two church directories. And I am so grateful for these memories!)
Domestic Violence Shelter Collection August 1st and 2nd
The domestic violence shelter is always in need of items to be donated. Our help is needed now maybe more than ever. Money is not always possible to donate, but maybe you are able to buy an extra deodorant or an extra bottle of detergent when you are buying yours. Everything is very helpful so quarterly we will include a new list of items that are needed. This quarter’s items are as follows but are not limited to: *Men’s Deodorant/Antiperspirant *Food Storage containers *Liquid Laundry Detergent or Pods (Dye free and fragrance free) *Toilet Paper *Sun Screen (Spray) *Lysol Cleaner *Paper towels *Kleenex *Fabric softener *Towels/hand towels/wash clothes (neutral colors) *Dish Soap *New Bed Pillows (standard) *Purses (New or very Gently used) *Pots and pans *Table Place setting, dishes, (4-8 piece setting) *Little Girls clothes size 8 *Little Boys clothes size 8 *Boys shorts size Men’s (M) *Boys t-shirts size Men’s (M) *Girls leggings size Women’s (Med and Large) *Shoes Women’s size 71/2 and 8 *Craft paint *Paintable craft items *Fuzzy Art posters (all ages) *Sharpie Markers (teenagers) *Fun key Chains *Yarn (all Colors) *Aprons *Inspirational Magnets *Scented Lotions (Bath and Body works, Victoria Secret’s, Crabtree and Eveline…..) Contact Sonya Leonard at [email protected] with questions.
St. Mark Catholic Church & School Employment Opportunities
Middle School Math Teacher: St. Mark Catholic School is currently seeking a Full Time 6th to 8th grade Math Teacher & 7th grade religion teacher. Minimum level of Education: NC Teacher Certification in Middle Grades or High School Mathematics. Click for Job Description Send resume and letter of interest to: [email protected].
Volunteer Opportunity: St. Mark Catholic Church is currently enrolling new members in our Liturgical Ministry to serve as Greeters for weekend Masses. It is especially critical during this time with limited seating and new protocols to have greeters to help us welcome parishioners. Please contact: Angela Daughtry, Music and Liturgy Director By email: [email protected]
Respect Life News— A Tragic Decision On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court on a 5-4 vote in "June Med. Services v. Russo" overturned a Louisiana law that required abortion clinics to meet the same standards as every other ambulatory surgical center in the state. Katrina Jackson, who authored the legislation and who is pro-life, noted that the Court in this tragic decision continued to put the interests of the for-profit abortion industry ahead of the health and safety of women. Her legislation was not an attack on the legality of abortion but an attempt to require abortion clinics to meet the same health standards as the rest of the medical profession. As Ms. Jackson asks-why should we settle for lower standards for women, especially when many women are coerced or abandoned to the trauma of abortion? Response to yet another capitulation to the abortion industry was quick and direct by those who value all life. Among the respondents was Archbishop Joseph Naumann (KS). The archbishop's comments called attention to the fact that abortion "violently ends the life of a child , and often severely harms women. Abortion becomes even more destructive when basic health and safety standards are ignored, and profit margins are prioritized over women's health." He also stated "The Court's failure to recognize the legitimacy of laws prioritizing women's health and safety over abortion business interests continues a cruel precedent." He went on to say we will not rest until the Supreme Court corrects the grave injustice over the Roe decision and recognizes the Constitutional right to life for unborn human beings. He concluded "And we continue to ask all people of faith to pray for women seeking abortion, often under enormous pressure, that they will find alternatives that truly value them and the lives of their children." (Sources: Numerous).
Please visit www.prolifealliance.com and sign the petition for the Life at Conception Act. This Act follows the Court's own instructions that leave it to Congress to define exactly when Human life--and constitutionally-protected "personhood"--actually begins. This legislation would declare unborn children to be persons as defined by the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, thus entitling them to legal protection. Thank you so much for your strong support for the precious unborn babies.
Jesus is waiting for us… Join the Rosary Warriors every Thursday at 8:00 PM EST .
We are joined together from the East Coast to the West Coast in prayer.
You are invited to be a part of this virtual, dynamic rosary. Dial: 712-775-7031 Access Code: 693689
We will pray together every Thursday night until all of our churches are able to return to open celebration across the USA.
Thank You To Our Fabulous Sponsors! We Have Already Helped Multiple Families!
Pray for our Sick Lord our God, you give us strength and support
Mass Intentions July 27 — Aug 2
Mon 8:30 AM † Jody Spoerl 10:00 AM † John Sheehan
Tue 8:30 AM † Anna Merle Hill 10:00 AM † Nicole Moore
Wed 8:30 AM † Kathleen Conroy 10:00 AM † Thomas Xavier
Thurs 8:30 AM † Joseph Edward Belton 10:00 AM † Preston Smith
Fri 8:30 AM Julie Moore (Healing)
Sat 8:30 AM † Preston Smith 11:30 AM † Brent Thorne 5:00 PM † Carol Redden
Sun 8:30 AM † Myrtle Spencer 11:30 AM † Bruce Bradford
***Saturday 8:30 & 11:30am Masses are not public and for First Communion
Families Only***
Names will remain on the list for a month. Please email [email protected] with requests.
Daniel Agnelli
Steven Agnelli
Andrea Baker
Marie Basciano
Toni Bellingrath
Julie Boardman
Michelle Boggiano
Jo Ann Branson
Lloyd Calkins
Teresa Carney
Patricia Carroll
Abby Coderre
Michael Doyle
James (Jim) Fagan
Hank Feith
Norine Ferko
Trish Fletcher
Greg Foppe
Amanda Grimm
Stephen Grimm
Eduardo Gonzalez
Mary Harrington
Monica Henderson
Florence (Flo) Hough
KellyAnn Hough Holz
Mary Ellen Humphrey
Warren Johnson
Sharon Kane
Francis Keenan
Betsy King
Hazel Lanier
Cheryl Marek
Grace McQuillan
Bob Milstead
Steve Mitchell
Max Morin
George Pietraszko
Omaira Reid
Val & Don Roberts
Patricia Ryaczewski
Bernadette Secondo
Joe Siccone
Maryann Skrapits
Henry Smith
Lenny Szlarski
Elaine Tedesco
Annelies Todd
Magdi & Jim Turner
Felice Van Eron
Geraldine Vasquez
Mary Fran Watson
Madelyne (Lyne) Welch
Joseph Wells
Linda Williams
Results for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2020
Budget $ 1,750,000 Actual $ 1,426,971 Unfavorable ( $323,029)
SPECIAL & SECOND COLLECTIONS
On August 2nd is for Capital
Improvements.
Your contributions are appreciated.
Flowers and Sanctuary Candles are provided by The St. Mark Parish.
We pray for our deceased. Especially Yolanda Montes.
May all who have died, rest in peace.
Offertory for Sunday July 12, 2020
Identifiable Gifts $19,038 Total Actual $67,769 Budget $74,000
Unfavorable $ (6,231)
