july 7, 2019
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Administrator ~ Rev. Christopher Fedoryshyn………………………………………………………….413-447-7510 Deacon ~ Spencer Trova…………………………………………………..…413-442-3635…[email protected] Director of Music ~ Jeff Hunt………………………………….……………………...….…………[email protected] Pastoral Minister ~ Ellen Conlon…………………...……………………………………………….…...413-443-5789 Administrative Assistant ~ Robin Sabellico……………………………….…447-7510…[email protected]
400 West Street • Pittsfield • Massachusetts 01201
413-447-7510 Fax: 448-2164
Visit Our Website www.saintmarkspittsfield.org
HOLY MASS SCHEDULE Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays ~ 3:30pm and by appointment
Saturday ~ 4:00pm Misa en Espanol Sabado a las 6:00 En la parroquia St. Mark’s
Sunday ~ 7:00am, 10am, 12pm (West African Liturgy)
Weekday Masses Monday-Thursday ~ 8:00am Holy Day of Obligation ~ 5:30 Vigil Mass, 8:00am Mass
PARISH OFFICE ~ 400 West St. ~ Monday-Thursday ~ 9:00am-2:00pm If you would like to join the Choir contact the director of music Jeff Hunt, all are welcome! [email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE ~ 400 West St. in Father Leonard Hall ~ 447-7510 or [email protected]; also, check our church’s website for further information.
BAPTISMS Instructional classes held on the second Thursday of the month-register 2 weeks in advance by calling 447-7510.
NEW PARISHIONERS We are pleased to welcome you into our parish family. Please introduce yourself after Mass and arrange to enroll as a member.
PLEASE TAKE A BULLETIN HOME FOR READY REFERENCE.
July 7, 2019
Please remember the Parish Charities of St. Mark and
St. Mark’s Memorial Fund when making funeral
arrangements and estate planning.
ST. MARK’S PARISH PITTSFIELD
Sat. 6 4pm Joan LaFlamme (1st Anniv. Rem.) from Nancy Killeen
6pm For the Family of Victoria Saldana for the Intercession of the Virgin Mary of the Nieves
Sun. 7 7:00 Fr. John Varley from Ann & Jean
10:00 Philip M. Mogavero (5th Yr. Anniv.) from Wife, Children and Grandchildren
12:00 James and Mildred O’Brien from daughter, Maureen O’Brien
Mon. 8 8:00 For the end to abortion in the United States
Tues. 9 8:00 Bill Machon from Family
Weds. 10 8:00 Nestor Lozada from wife, Anne & Family
Thurs. 11 8:00 The Living & Deceased Members of our Parish
Fri. 12 No Mass
Sat. 13 4pm Norma Jarrett from Gene & Eileen Maselli
6pm Mercedes Pugh from Barbara
Sun. 14 7:00 The Living & Deceased Members of the Penna Family
10:00 Marguerite Bianchi from Marylou Schnackenberg
12:00 Thomas Cahillane from John & Mary Ellen O’Connor
READINGS FOR THE MASS: p. 619 Heritage Missal: p. 212
MUSIC
Entrance: #423 ~ Lift High the Cross
Responsorial: Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.
Gospel: Let the peace of Christ control your hearts; Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.
Offertory: #267 ~ Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Communion: #381 ~ We Have Been Told
Recessional: #369 ~ God’s Blessing Sends Us Forth
2019 Annual Catholic Appeal
The parishioners of St. Marks have raised $30,797 toward our 2019 goal of $33,500. For those who have not
already done so, please consider sending in your contribu-
tion because of the many ministries it helps to support
including Berkshire Area Pregnancy Support, Residents
Encounter Christ, and the Seminarian Fund. Thank you.
St. Mark’s Sacrificial Giving
Weekend of June 29 & 30: $7,987.90
Special Collection ~ Peter’s Pence: $381 Note that $6,500 is needed weekly to cover operating costs of
the parish. Thank you very much and God bless you.
Dear Parishioners,
On behalf of the over 35 cooks, packers and drivers as well as the 125 people who receive the meals, I would like to thank the people of St. Marks for their generosity in helping us to continue to support the Meals on Wheels ministry. The people of this parish have always been willing to help the many minis-tries of the church.
Thank you again,
ST. JOSEPH POLISH PICNIC
Sunday July 21, 2019
St. Joseph Parish ~ 414 North Street
Picnic: 12noon—5pm
Admission: FREE ~bring your lawn chair~
~~Music and dancing provided by~~
~~The Rymanowski Brothers~~
Menu: Polish and American foods, fried dough,
ice cream, popcorn, desserts, raffles and KiddieLand
FROZEN FOODS SALE ~ 9am—12pm
cheese and cabbage pierogi, kapusta and golumbki
PATIO PAVERS
Order a patio paver in memory or in honor of a loved one, friend, or family.
Please place your order soon so we can send the order by the beginning of August, thanks.
Please find a paver order form in the entrance of the church or on our website link,
www.saintmarkspittsfield.org. Complete per the instructions and return to the
parish office or mail to St. Mark’s Church 400 West St. Pittsfield, MA
FOOD PANTRY Coordinator: Mary Kerwood ~ 447-7510 (leave a message)
WEEKEND MEALS-ON-WHEELS Call parish office at 447-7510
FAMILY SPONSORSHIP MINISTRY Call Fr. Chris Fedoryshyn at the office 447-7510 or Theresa Bianchi ~ 443-0180
MINISTRY TO SICK & SHUT-INS Pastoral Minister: Ellen Conlon ~ 443-5789 Hospital Visits ~ weekly and by request Anointing of the Sick ~ after Mass or upon request
PARISH NURSE MINISTRY Linda Murphy ~ 499-0278 Patricia Brien ~ 442-6381
ST. MARK’S EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS &
LECTORS ~ GROUP “C” for JULY 2019
4:00pm
Lector: Jean Haywood
Extraordinary Ministers: Mary Hebert, Melinda Wendling,
Chet Potash, Michael Nichols, Beverly Shea
7:00am
Lector: Jean Haywood
Extraordinary Ministers: Kathy Conry, Richard Lysonski
10:00am
Lector: Rene Manghue
Extraordinary Ministers: Priscilla Boyce, James Penna,
Suzanne Salatino, Charles Zawistowski
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Superintendent ~ Jay Meehan
Office Manager ~ Nancy Nolan
(413) 499-1317
Website ~ www.stjoecem.com
Email ~ [email protected]
ST. JOSEPH CEMETERY FLOWER REGULATIONS
Two movable containers of live flowers are allowed on
cemetery lots from May 12th until Sept. 2nd. Artificial
decorations, shepherd hooks, solar lights, statues, glass
containers and pronged containers are not allowed. The
planting of flowers, trees and shrubs is not allowed.
Existing trees and shrubs must be trimmed and maintained
by lot owners or they will be removed.
Cemetery gates are open daily 8 AM to 8 PM.
~~ ST. MARK’S FOOD PANTRY ~~
Especially needed: Non-refrigerated SHELF
MILK, Dry Milk, Cereal (hot & cold), Pasta Sauce, Baked Beans, Canned Vegetables & Canned Meals.
Summer Request: Ketchup, Mustard & Mayo
Monetary contributions are always welcomed & appreciated.
Thank you for your continuing support!
Reminder: PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE FOOD DONATIONS OUTSIDE AT the
CHURCH or OFFICE ENTRANCES, thanks!
REMINDER:
MEALS ON WHEELS
PREP AND DELIVERY
IS NEXT SUNDAY
JULY 14TH AND IS TAKING PLACE AT
ST. MARK’S PARISH CENTER
THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS!
Knights of Columbus Council #103
Membership Drive
Practical Catholic men in union with the Holy See,
18 years and older, if you are interested in helping
those in need, serving our Parish and community,
growing in faith and obtaining access to
top rated insurance protection for your family,
then the Knights of Columbus is for you.
Msgr. Eugene F. Marshall will conduct a
membership drive after each
Mass on June 13 and 14, 2019.
Please consider joining our Council #103 in Pittsfield,
for more information kindly contact
Jack Laviolette at [email protected]
GIVEN IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Dennis & Catherine Driscoll for
St. Mark’s Meals on Wheels Ministry by
Betty Ziter and Peggy Ross
Knights of Columbus Council #103
Breakfast Fundraiser ~ Sunday July 28, 2019 8 AM to 11 AM at St. Joseph Parish Center
Menu: pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, orange juice, coffee
Donation: Adults $10.00, Children 5 to 12 years old $6.00 Kindly purchase tickets early at St. Joseph Rectory
or from K of C members
Proceeds to raise funds
for the K of C Charity Fund
St. Therese Oratory
Our St. Therese's Oratory is open daily. Please come and sit with Our Lord anytime.
Summer is here! Why not pray at our grotto with the Blessed Mother on the
west side of the church?
(Call the church office for information
regarding access to the oratory’s or the grotto’s location.)
Lord, hold our troops and first
responders in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect and
serve us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they
perform for us in our times of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus,
Our Lord and Savior, Amen.
The Parish Family
of St. John Paul II presents
Polka Picnic~July 28, 2019 Polanka Pavilion, ~ Mill St~ Adams
Admission $5 ** Children 12 & under free
1pm-5pm Dancing
provided by the Rymanowski Bros. Polka Band
Polish Food, Picnic Fare
(beer, wine & soft drinks)
Free Kiddie Activities
St. Mark’s Parish Nurse Ministry: Water
Did you know that about 70% of our body is com-
posed of water? Everyone needs water to stay healthy
and survive. Water is essential to the body.
Drink WATER Instead of Coffee or Soda
If you drink too much coffee, dehydration may occur
because coffee is a diuretic and causes the body to
loose water.
ARE YOU Thirsty?
Thirst is a signal that your body needs water. Keep
hydrated with water before you become thirsty and
dehydrated, especially in the summer heat.
Function of Water in the Body
Water is the primary component of every cell in your
body and all body fluids including blood, lymph, sal-
via, cerebrospinal fluid, intestinal, gastric, and pancre-
atic juices.
Complications of Dehydration Extreme dehydration can cause damage to the kid-
neys, brain and heart. Occurs in episodes of severe
vomiting and diarrhea. The most common signs of
dehydration: thirst, dry lips, sunken eyes, cold hands
or feet, rapid breathing, and rapid heart rate. If you or
someone you know becomes severely dehydrated, it is
important that you get to a hospital immediately.
...a note from your
Parish Administrator Dear Parishioners,
- I pray that everyone is having a good summer!
There are many interesting saints whose feast days fall
in the months of July and August. Over the next few
weeks, we will learn about a number of them.
- St. Benedict (July 11): After founding twelve com-
munities of monks at Subiaco, Italy, Benedict of
Norcia (480 AD - 21 March 547) traveled
to Montecassino where he established a monastery
and wrote "The Rule." This simple set of guide-
lines for how the life of a monk should be lived has
become one of the most influential works in all of
Western Christendom. Interestingly, vocations
seemed to run in the family as his twin sister St.
Scholastica founded communities of contemplative
nuns.
- St. Bonaventure (July 15): Known as "the seraphic
doctor," was born at Bagnoregio, in the Lazio region
of central Italy, in 1221. A Franciscan, he did much for
his Order and composed The Life of St. Francis . He
also assisted at the translation of the relics of St.
Anthony of Padua.
Fr. Chris