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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, 7/20 8:30 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in English 10 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in Spanish Tuesday, 7/21 8:30 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in English 10 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in Spanish Wednesday 7/22 8:30 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in English 10 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in Spanish Thursday 7/23 8:30 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in English 10 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in Spanish Friday 7/24 8:30 AM—Church & Live Stream Mass in English 9 AM—4 PM—Adoration by Signup Genius Saturday 7/25 3:30 PM —Confession, Must Sign Up In Advance 5:00 PM — Church & Live Stream Mass in English Sunday 7/26 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
For this Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus continues to describe the Kingdom of Heaven in three short parables. Like last Sunday, Jesus once again interprets the parables for his disciples.
All three parables use ordinary experiences to describe different aspects of the Kingdom of Heaven. The first parable is longer and more detailed than the other two, and it alerts us to the two-fold reality of the Kingdom of Heaven. First, the beginnings of the Kingdom of Heaven can be found in this world. Second, the fruition of the Kingdom of Heaven will not be realized until the final judgment. In the meantime, only God, in the final judgment, will distinguish the fruits of the Kingdom of Heaven and offer its reward.
The second and third parables call our attention to the abundance that will result from the first beginnings of the Kingdom of Heaven. Just as a mustard seed—the smallest of all seeds—will become like a large bush, so too God will bring his Kingdom to full bloom. As a small amount of yeast will leaven the entire batch of bread, so too God will bring about the expansion of his Kingdom. In each case, the image is of the superabundance that God brings out of even the smallest of signs of the Kingdom.
Contained within these parables are also words of caution. Like in the parable of the sower, we were warned against judging others. To judge and uproot the “weeds” prematurely will also harm the wheat. The final judgment rests with God alone. In the parables of the mustard seed and the yeast, we are consoled by the message that God can work wonders and produce an abundance of fruits from even the smallest beginnings of the Kingdom of Heaven.
PS- I want to thank all our parishioners for your prayers and cooperation during this past week when we had to suspend daily and weekend Masses. Fortunately, it was not a Covid case, but it is always better to err on the side of caution. We will resume our Phase 2 scheduling of Masses as before.
PSS- Be sure to stop by and see the 40 Baskets and 5 Specialty Items for the St. Mark Corona Care Fundraiser Silent Auction in the windows of the Parish Hall. You can place bids on ONLINE by going to our homepage website: www.stmarkcc.net until July 25th. Check it out!
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
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Hello Families!
Junior Youth Ministry (JYM) Parents & Youth: We will hold social distant registration for JYM on July 22 from 5-6:30pm. Drop by to sign up your 6-8th grade student. We will be outside the parish hall with treats! We look forward to seeing you and don’t forget a mask!
Senior Youth Ministry (SYM) Parents & Youth: We will hold social distant registration for Confirmation Year 2 on July 22 and 29 from 5-6:30pm. Drop by to pick up your workbook for vir tual learning this year . We will be outside the parish hall with treats! We look forward to seeing you and don’t forget a mask!
Also, a friendly reminder for anyone interested that virtual Steubenville is taking place July 17-18. Email [email protected] for more details!
Be safe and well, Kelly Thomas Assistant Youth Minister [email protected]
Melissa Quaranto Director of Young Adult and Youth Ministry Phone (910)398-6510 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 13: 24-30 Overcoming Weakness Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weaknesses; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. (Romans 8:26)
Living the Word: We are all surrounded by weeds: our own sins and failures, pain and suffering, the evil actions of others, and disasters of the world. I am sure your children are aware of these things; how can we help them understand that even though evil exists in the world and bad things do happen, God loves us and forgives our sins when we repent. We must always stay focused on God. Talk to your children about allowing the Holy Spirit to enter their lives through prayer and being open to the guidance the Holy Spirit gives. As family, how can we do this?
Questions of the Week: Child: When will you need the help of the Holy Spirit this week? Adult: What weakness can the power of the Spirit help you overcome?
Fun Facts for Catholic Kids: On July 23rd, we celebrate the birthday of James Gibbons, the Cardinal who helped start ---- and then laid the cornerstone of -----the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Would you like to go to college someday? What kind of college do you think you would like the most? What would you like to study? What would you like to be when you grow up? Why don’t you look him up on the computer and find out more information about him?
Anne Doyle, Director of Children’s Faith Formation Phone (910)398-6511 Email: [email protected]
CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION
YOUNG ADULT & YOUTH MINISTRY
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.
If you need assistance with TEXT GIVING or any Realm issue, please email Mike Krawczyk, Project Manager [email protected]
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 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
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
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]. Landscaping Services Needed: St. Mark Catholic Church is looking for an experienced
landscaping company to assist with grounds maintenance. Preference will be given to St. Mark parishioners. Please contact: Rich Carbone, Maintenance Supervisor by email: [email protected] or phone: 910-398-6513.
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]
Jesus is always helping us! Let’s talk to HIM together...
Join the Rosary Warriors for Christ! Every Thursday at 8:00 PM EST we pray with Christ!
Join over a hundred rosary warriors “VIRTUALLY” every week to pray the rosary together for our Church, the Nation, and all of Christ’s Children during this Coronavirus Pandemic.
You are invited to be a part of this virtual, dynamic rosary. Dial: 712-775-7031 Access Code: 693689
BLESSING AND INVESTITURE OF THE SCAPULAR OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL
Please join the Legion of Mary, on July 16, 2020 at the 8:30am Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This feast, instituted in the 14th century by the Carmelite Order, commemorates the anniversary of the day in 1251 when the Blessed Mother gave the brown scapular to Saint
Simon Stock. Stay after Mass and Fr. Cesar will do the Blessing and Enrollment in the Confraternity. When you are enrolled in the Brown Scapular, Our Blessed Lady becomes your Mother in a special way. The Scapular with which she clothes you reminds you of your dependence upon her. Childlike simplicity is one of the silent sessions it teaches. As long as we wear it we shall be reminded that we are in a spiritual state in which we need to be clothed by Our Blessed Mother, and it will keep us in her arms always. Additional literature explaining Our Lady's Conditions and Brown Scapulars will be handed out afterwards. Any questions please call Nora Hamilton, Legion of Mary-Mother of Mercy Praesidium, 910-358-8199.
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 18 — July 26
Sat 8:30 AM Annie Lewis (Living Intention) 11:30 AM † John & Emily Istvan & Zoe 5:00 PM † Jose Luis Ayala
Sun 8:30 AM † Janet Louis Bebb 11:30 AM † Kevin Brayan Cruz
Mon 8:30 AM † Preston Smith 10:00 AM † Judith Joanne Perry
Tue 8:30 AM † Barbara Shelton 10:00 AM † Carlos Periz
Wed 8:30 AM † Gabriela Purugganan 10:00 AM Marie Basciano (Healing)
Thurs 8:30 AM † Preston Smith 10:00 AM Caitlin McConnell (Living Int)
Fri 8:30 AM † Anna Merle Hill
Sat 8:30 AM † Joseph Poissant 11:30 AM † Byna Jaffe 5:00 PM Ralph DeLeo (Birthday)
Sun 8:30 AM † Maureen Holian 11:30 AM † Robert Jerome Berger
***Some Masses have been rescheduled from recent closure. Please check schedule posted above***
***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 Kathryn Mary Cherasaro
May all who have died, rest in peace.
Offertory for Sunday July 12, 2020
Envelopes & Cash $16,310 Total Actual $48,761 Budget $53,000
Unfavorable $ (4,239)
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