February 21, 2016 What’s Inside Catholic Church Msgr. Sean P. Flynn, Pastor Rev. Jose Fernandez-Bangueses, Parochial Vicar Rev. Maynard Nagengast, OSB, (weekends), Rev. Bernard N. Mohan (Wednesdays & Fridays at 11 AM) Deacon Michael Keary CCD News 3 Catholic Men for Jesus 5 Soup & Scripture 5 th 9 Annual Irish Night 6 40 Days for Life 7 “Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them.” Genesis 15:5 Weekend Masses Saturday 4:30 PM, Sunday 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM, & 5 PM (in Spanish) Sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturdays from 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM Daily Masses 7:30 AM and 11 AM (No 11 AM Mass on Saturdays) Sacrament of Reconciliation after both Masses on Thursdays Devotions and Novenas Miraculous Medal Novena after both Masses on Wednesday Eucharistic Adoration on Fridays after 11 AM Mass with Benediction at 3:45 PM 215 Crescent Pkwy, Sea Girt, NJ 08750 Phone 732-449-6364 Web www.stmarkseagirt.com #613 2/21/2016 Mass Intentions Monday, February 22 The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle 7:30 AM † Jordan and Hart Families Estate † Bob Schenk Family † Don Healy Friend 11:00 AM † Ann Oblinski Vincent and Mary Ann Hirsch † Lydia Kenah Joe and Marybeth Walsh † Mitchell Oblinski Family Tuesday, February 23 St. Polycarp 7:30 AM † Holly Anne Martin Jackel † Lillian Torode 11:00 AM † Richard C. Reilly Sr. † Janice Sheehan Family St. Mark's Parish Family Marion Reilly and Family Pat Bini Wednesday, February 24 7:30 AM † William and Barbara Heindle † Rev. Msgr. Harrold Murray Special Intention Tom Lynch 11:00 AM † George O'Grady, Jr. † Rita Regenye † Charlene Hanson Estate O'Meara Family A Friend O'Grady Family Jack Regenye Family Thursday, February 25 7:30 AM † Carol Treger † Joan Enright † Mary Angela Hourigan 11:00 AM † Joseph Stanley † Edward Dingler † David Middleton Estate Estate Family Family Family Family Friday, February 26 7:30 AM † Robert Sarg † James T. Brennan † John Salapka 11:00 AM † Madge Humphries † Adelina Bertucci Lingenfelter † Margaret Strenz Family Family Family Jerry Flynn Bertucci Family Family Saturday, February 27 7:30 AM † Mary Guterl † Dolores Kordulak † Richard Durkin 4:30 PM † Thomas Flammer † Jean Reagan † Jose Faria Family Family Family Kathy and Bob Flammer Greer Family Raymond Schaefer Sunday, February 28 3rd Sunday of Lent 8:00 AM For the People of the Parish 10:00 AM † Edward Looney Nucciarone Family † John Tischio St. Mark's Breath of Life Youth Ensemble † Irene G. Booth Sue, Katie, Adam, Matt and Kelly Grogan 12:00 PM † Lucille Albowitz Millie and Sally Abraham † Edward Schaller John and Amy Longo † Lucille Scinto Family 5:00 PM For tthe Spanish Community 2 #613 2/21/2016 First Reconciliation–Saturday, February 27th Congratulations to the 53 students in the second grade CCD classes who will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time next Saturday, February 27th, at 10:30 AM. Following the ceremony, the banner that they made will be displayed during the month of March. Practice for all second grade students is scheduled for this Tuesday, February 23rd, from 4-5:30 PM in the Church. Confirmation–Tuesday, March 8th Last week, all our Confirmation students made “Gifts of the Holy Spirit” bracelets (see photo). The bracelets will be blessed and worn by the students until they are confirmed by Bishop David M. O’Connell on Tuesday, March 8th, at 4 PM. They are looking forward to receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit on their special day. The Confirmation students have also been busy performing good deeds and service in the community. They have also been pondering the question, “What makes us Catholic?”. The students have written letters to Monsignor Flynn, explaining why they are ready to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Please keep our Confirmandi and our First Holy Communion students in your prayers during this time of preparation. Second Sunday of Lent Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 And he brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them.” Psalms 27:1, 7-9, 13-14 Thou hast said, “Seek ye my face.” My heart says to thee, “Thy face, LORD, do I seek.” Philippians 3:17--4:1 Their end is destruction, their god is the belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. Luke 9:28b-36 And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!" Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception The pilgrim Icon of the Immaculate Conception has traveled throughout the Diocese of Trenton over the past 2 years. Over 20,000 faithful have viewed it and 30,000 Rosaries have been reported to have been offered in Her honor. The Icon now has been gifted to St. Mark’s by the Knights of Columbus. During this weekend, February 20th-21st, the Icon will be on display at the side altar. On Sunday evening after the 5 PM Spanish Mass, there will be a ceremony to place the Icon in a permanent location in our Church. Come celebrate this gift to the parish! All are invited to attend! Parish Lenten Renewal Continues This Tuesday Evening Join Rev. Martin Padovani, SVD, for his next Lenten Renewal sessions this Tuesday, February 23rd, at 7:30 PM, in the main Church. Fr. Padovani provides spiritual insights into healing, forgiveness, and family matters. Fr. Padovani is an ordained Divine Word Missionary for more than 50 years as well as a counselor and therapist licensed in New Jersey. He is the author of two best-selling books, Healing Wounded Emotions and Healing Wounded Relationships. Jesus teaches us to take responsibility for our lives, (February 23rd) The family is not only important, but the family is everything, (March 1st) and “The Glory of God is in the human person who is fully alive.” (March 15th) Joanne Gibson, Editor Diana Zuna, Associate Editor Bulletin announcements and columns are due on Mondays before 2 PM. Bulletin draft reviewed by Msgr. Flynn before publication. Email submissions to [email protected]. 3 #613 2/21/2016 Next Weekend’s Schedule for Liturgical Ministers Feb. 27/28 Ushers Readers Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Cantors/ Choirs Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 8:00 AM Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday 12:00 Noon Sunday 5:00 PM Glenn Skola John Kemper Anthony Granato Jerry Zoufaly Joe Walsh Bob O’Neill Patrick Ahern Leo Hurley Richard Siderko Harry Dunne Ed Robinson James Revel Jim Mulvihill Brendan Heslin Jorge Medina Gilberto Ávila Matilde Pérez Josefina Baltasar Martha Minda Victoria Tenezaca Peter Warshaw Matt Grogan Amy Gallagher Nancy Schatzman Modesta Arias Jorge Medina Amy Perry Florence Guippone Thomas Greenan Pam Zusi Jay Lorenzo Debbie Kerr MaryEllen McNamara Marge Loenser Carlos Medina Francisca González Elmer Arias Mary Bogan John O’Grady Kelly Embon Katie Iorio Pam Pertgen Usher needed Usher needed Usher needed Néstor Román Espíritu de Vida Breath of Life Altar Servers Altar Ladies Tucker Farrell Evan Crilley Aidan Lazlo Griffin Lazlo Ellen Boyle Sally Tamayo George Cruz Brian García Edgar García Esmeralda Ramirez Jacqueline Ramirez Nancy Intracaso and Gloria Hamill Readings for the Week Last weekend’s collection Monday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31:5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 $8,404.80 On the weekend of February 27th/28th, the second collection provides aid to the Black and Indian missions in the United States. Prayers for Healing Please Pray for Our Military on Active Duty Major John Bruzza, USMC Cpt. Matthew Caverly, USMC Col. Thomas Crimmins, USAF Cpl. Ian Michael Rivera, USMC Staff Sgt. Carmen Maffucci, USAF Ensign Brian Maffucci, USCG Lt. Nicholas Guariglia, USMC Specialist (SPC) Colin P. Marvel, US Army Lt. Commander Brenden Piccolo, USN Major Sean P. Cox, USMC Major Kevin Ward, US Army Lt. Robert J. Bennett, USN Patrick Wypler Enedina Marquez Efraín Montoya Richard McCarthy Virginia Barnes Maralyn McKeon Michael Sheridan George Lister Anne Fleming Jean McCabe This list of parishioners, relatives, and friends are in need of your prayers for healing. Please note that the pastor’s policy to ensure the consent of the person whose name appears here requires that only they or a family member may request a name be added to this list. If you or a loved one are unable to attend Mass and would like to receive Holy Communion in your home or assisted living, please notify Donna at 732-449-6364 X100. If your loved one has returned safely from a tour of duty or has received a promotion in rank, please let us know so that we can announce it! 4 #613 SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY, MARCH 18TH AT 5 PM STATIONS OF THE CROSS here at St. Mark’s followed by Soup Supper! 2/21/2016 This Week at a Glance Weekend, February 20/21 Icon of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception will be on display at the side altar all weekend before being given a permanent home in the Church. Tuesday, February 23 First Reconciliation practice from 4-5:30 PM. Fr. Padovani continues his Lenten Renewal Series at 7:30 PM. Wednesday, February 24 At 12 Noon, Msgr. Flynn will speak at the Lenten Soup & Scripture hosted by the First Presbyterian Church in Manasquan. If you are able to bring a delicious homemade soup in a slow cooker to the event, please call the Rectory at 732-449-6364 ext. 100. We hope many parishioners will come support our pastor! Next Weekend, February 27/28 First Reconciliation will be held on Saturday at 10:30 AM. 2nd collection is for aid to the Black and Indian missions in the U.S. Women’s Spiritual Discussion Group Starts in March! Soup & Scripture The annual Ministerium Soup & Scripture series will be held on Wednesdays during Lent from 12 Noon to 1 PM at the First Presbyterian Church, Manasquan. Msgr. Sean P. Flynn will speak on "Disciples from Emmaus" from Luke 24:13-35 this Wednesday, February 24th. Please join others in the Fellowship Hall at the First Presbyterian Church, 16 Virginia Ave., Manasquan. St. Mark’s Altar Rosary Society is pleased to present a women’s spiritual discussion on the book “Rediscover Jesus” which was generously given out at all our Christmas Masses. The group will meet in Fr. Child Hall (downstairs Church) two times per month on Wednesday Note: Our pastor will need soup makers for his talk. Please call the Rectory at 732-449-6364 ext. 100 if you can help that day! 5 afternoons at 12:15 PM starting March 9th. Please bring your copy of the book and your lunch. We will read a chapter followed by an open discussion on the “points to ponder” at the end of the chapter. We hope this time together is inspired by the Holy Spirit! #613 2/21/2016 th 9 Annual Irish Night 9th Our Annual Irish Night will take place here at St. Mark’s on Saturday, March 12th, following the 4:30 PM Mass! Reserve now as there are only a few seats left! We are happy to announce that the dinner will remain at the same low price of $20 per adult and $10 per child. Please join us for a night of fun and fellowship. On this night, everyone is Irish! 4 PM Irish Musical prelude to Mass! Corned beef dinner by Harrigan’s Pub includes beer, wine, soda, coffee, tea and desserts. Music by Greg Ryan with Irish step-dancers and sing-a-long. Please fill in the reservation form below and mail to Pam! St. Mark’s has a goal of $65,000 for the 2016 Annual Catholic Appeal. As the people of the Diocese of Trenton, you have an opportunity to help others see Christ working in our midst. I ask you to take a moment and truly reflect on any help you can give. We truly need everyone to participate. This year we again are striving to reach our goal of $7 million. Msgr. Flynn is always grateful and moved by the level of support you give to our parish. As your bishop, I thank you for this support, and may God continue to bless you and your family. Bishop David O’Connell About the cover photo: Photographer Jason Jenkins describes how he captured these star trails. “Time Passes By the Wise Old Oak” using a 30 minutes of exposure time. Available on flickr.com, he combined two images to create a “surreal juxtaposition between a semi-static, star-filled sky and the concentric circular motion of the stars.” Next Saturday, February 27th, from 7-11 PM, enjoy an “Evening of Irish Culture” at the Waterview Pavilion, 800 River Rd., Belmar. Tickets are $65 which includes dinner, entertainment and an open bar. Call 732-280-2648 for details. Then on Saturday, March 5th, at 10 AM, in preparation for Belmar's St. Patrick's Day parade, come to the Investiture Mass at St. Rose Church, 601 7th Ave., Belmar, followed by luncheon at Doolan’s Shore Club, Rt. 71, Spring Lake Heights. Donation for the luncheon is $30. Please call 732-681-6171. Please fill out this Irish Night 2016 (Saturday, March 12th) form and attach a check made payable to St. Mark’s Church. Mail completed form with check attached (no cash, please) to: Pam Pertgen, 22 Stratford Dr., Brick, NJ 08724. Call Pam at 732-451-2230 and leave a message with your name and phone number. Please do not drop off form or check at the rectory. Name:_________________________________________________________________________________ Phone number:____________________________________________________ # adults ________________ ($20 per adult) # children______________ ($10 per child) Total enclosed:________________________________ If possible, I would like to sit with:________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ Check if you can help with one of these assignments: set up_____ clean up___ desserts_________ or if you dance or play an instrument and would like to participate:____________________ (specify) 6 #613 2/21/2016 40 Days for Life 40 Days for Life began last week on Ash Wednesday with millions of rosaries being said outside 1000’s of abortion centers including locally Planned Parenthood in Shrewsbury. It was bitter cold but we pray that when pregnant moms drove up and saw us there, they decided to keep their precious babies. If you wish to join us, please contact Lillian Egan at 732-610-7347 or [email protected]. Members of Mary’s Child Pro-Life Ministry will be there every Friday. If every Catholic would pray the Rosary at an abortion center one hour a week, these places would soon go out of business and millions of babies would be saved. May God be with us and all our precious unborn brothers and sisters!!! Mary Reilly, President, Mary’s Child Pro-Life Ministry “Dear Relationship: Let the love we have for God be stronger than the love we have for each other. Because when the world tries to tear us apart, He will be the One Who keeps us together.”—Theme for CYO Girls’ and Guys’ Nights 2016 First of all, thank you Drew and Molly for planning such a great St. Valentine’s celebration for our CYO last Sunday. There were great games and desserts (thank you, Sophomores!). You came up with such an amazing theme—the meaning of true love which is sacrificing for others. St. Damien of Molokai and St. Maximilian Kolbe were held up as great examples of this goal. Our CYO members sharing true love stories, and especially about the love and sacrifices of their parents, was truly inspiring. Secondly, Girls’ Night this Sunday, Feb. 21st, is from 7:30-9 PM. Dinner will be served. Please RSVP to me if you will be attending. Finally, we will soon begin rehearsals for the Stations of the Cross which we will be presenting on Good Friday at 7:30 PM. We still need actors and readers. Please contact me at 732-685-6011 if you would like to participate. This is our rehearsal schedule: Sunday, March 6: 7:30-9 PM Sunday, March 13, 8:15-9 PM (after stuff the eggs) Sunday, March 20: 7:30-9 PM. Dress rehearsal with the Spanish Ministry and Mrs. Cullum, our costume designer/coordinator. Friday, March 25: 6:30 PM. Final dress rehearsal followed by presenting the Stations to the Church at 7:30 PM. Thank you, my CYO angels! Mrs. Reilly Community Activities St. Rose Church Rosary-Altar Society Annual Lenten Fish Dinner Please join the annual Lenten Fish Dinner this Friday, February 26th, in the High School Cafeteria from 6 PM-8 PM. St. Rose High School is located at 607 7th Ave., Belmar, NJ 07719. This dinner is catered by Tastefully British at www.tastefullybritish.net. A cost of $15 gets you delicious fish, French Fries, cole slaw, salad, bread, soda, dessert and coffee/tea. There will also be a 50/50. Take-out and local delivery available. RSVP to Maria Parry at 732-359-8336 or [email protected]. Watch Parade from St. Rose’s Tent St. Rose High School Alumni Association will host a St. Patrick’s Parade Watching Event on Sunday, March 6th, from 12 PM to 4 PM. Come out and watch the Belmar Parade with alumni, parents of alumni, current parents, family and friends from a heated tent at St. Rose High School, Main Street parking lot. Admission is free and for the 21+ crowd, beer can be purchased. For details, contact Erin O’Brien at 732-681-2858 or email her at [email protected]. these challenging times. This retreat will offer opportunities to be spiritually and physically renewed for the road ahead. The weekend will include daily Eucharist, prayer services, individual and group reflection time, and special liturgies. Cost is $135 per person, double occupancy. Please visit www.capemaymarianists.org for details and to register. Caregivers Retreat in Cape May Scholarships for Women Returning to College Cape May Marianists, 417 Yale Ave., Cape May Point, NJ 08212, are offering a weekend on April 1st-3rd. This retreat is for primary caregivers of medically fragile or special needs family members and for those adult children who are now caring for their aging parents. Guests will explore how to find God at work during 7 The Woman’s Club of Spring Lake is looking for applicants for our Returning Woman Scholarship. Applicants must be from Monmouth County to qualify for $3,500 in scholarships. Deadline is April 6th. For details or an application, call Anne Butler at 732-449-3750. #613 2/21/2016 Iglesia de “San Marcos” Apostolado Hispano Msgr. Sean P. Flynn, Pastor Rev. Jose Fernandez-Bangueses, Vicario Parroquial [email protected] Teléfono: 732 449-6364 ext. 122 Lunes, Martes & Miércoles 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Diana Zuna, Apostolado Hispano [email protected] Teléfono: 732 449-6364 ext. 100 Fax: 732 449-1646 Misa Dominical: Domingo 5:00 PM Horario de oficina en Español: CONFESIONES: Todos los domingos de 4:00 PM-4:45PM. También pueden llamar a la rectoría en caso de emergencia ext. 122. SACRAMENTO DEL BAUTISMO: Los padres de familia que deseen celebrar el sacramento del Bautismo. Para más información llamar a la oficina ext. 100. CLASES DE RELIGION: Se ofrecen clases de Religión todos los domingos antes y después de la Santa Eucaristía desde los grados: (Pre-k, K hasta el 8th grado). Para los adultos se ofrece RICA en Español. Las inscripciones se llevan a cabo cada año entre los meses Mayo a Septiembre. Para más información llamar a la oficina ext. 100. SACRAMENTO DEL MATRIMONIO: Las parejas que deseen celebrar el Sacramento del Matrimonio, Para más información llamar a la oficina ext. 100. MINISTERIO DE MUSICA: Les invita a las personas que deseen cantar otocar cualquier instrumento musical, les invitamos a que se integren al coro en español de San Marcos, la persona Néstor Román. Vengan a cantar al Señor Jesús. CIRCULO DE ORACION: La Renovación Carismática en el Espíritu Santo “Al Encuentro con Jesús” te invita a que vengas a encontrarte con El Señor Jesús a través de oraciones y alabanzas, ven y gózate en la presencia del Señor, ahora con el Ministerio de Música Carismática: “Sembrando Esperanza.” Te esperamos todos los días viernes a las 6:30 PM. No faltes, Cristo te espera Salmo 150! Alabe al Señor todo ser que respire! TRANSPORTACION: Ofrecemos transportación a las personas que viven en Pt Pleasant, Brielle, Manasquan, Sea Girt, Bradley Beach & Belmar durante todo el año. Mandar un texto o llamar los domingos a Diana Zuna al 908-783-4221 antes de las 2:00 PM si necesitas este servicio. Sacramento de Confirmación 8th Grado Fecha: Martes Marzo 8,2016 Hora: 4:00 PM Celebrante: Obispo Most Rev. David M. O'Connell, C.M. Presentación de las Ofrendas para Febrero 21 Segundo Domingo de Cuaresma Héctor Jiménez & Familia PRIMERA LECTUR: Génesis 15, 5–12. 17–18. Dios se apareció a Abram y selló una alianza con él. Dios le prometió a Abram muchos descendientes y tierra para vivir. Abram depositó su fe en el Señor. SALMO RESPONSORIAL: Salmo 26, 1. 7–9abc. 13–14. El Señor es mi luz y mi salvación. SEGUNDA LECTUR: Filipenses 3, 17—4, 1. Pablo exhortó a los filipenses a seguir su ejemplo. Les dijo:“Hermanos míos, a quienes tanto quiero y extraño: ustedes, hermanos míos amadísimos, que son mi alegría y mi corona, manténganse fieles al Señor”. EVANGELI: Lucas 9, 28b–36. Jesús llevó a Pedro, Santiago y Juan a orar a la montaña. Allí se transfiguró delante de ellos. Una nube los cubrió y se escuchó una voz que dijo: “Este es mi Hijo, mi escogido; escúchenlo”. Lecturas y Calendario para esta Semana 22 Lunes: Fiesta de la Cátedra de san Pedro, Nacimiento de George Washington. 1 Pe 5:1-4; Sal 23 (22):1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19. 23 Martes: Is 1:10, 16-20; Sal 50 (49):8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mt 23:1-12. 24 Miércoles: Jer 18:18-20; Sal 31 (30):5-6, 14-16; Mt 20:17-28. 25 Jueves: Jer 17:5-10; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 16:19-31. 26 Viernes: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Sal 105 (104):16-21; Mt 21:33-43, 45-46. 27 Sábado: Día de la Independencia de la República Dominicana. Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Sal 103 (102):1-4, 9-12; Lc 15:1-3, 11-32. 8 #613 Atención Padres de familia: 2/21/2016 San Marcos y Median Health en Neptune, les invitan a un taller de información y prevención sobre el “Uso de Drogas entre los jóvenes”, aquí en nuestra parroquia. Este taller será para los padres de familia y estudiantes de edades 12 hasta 18 años. Día: Domingo Febrero 28 Hora: 3:30-4:30 PM Lugar: Sótano de la Iglesia Los esperamos! *Gratis y en español* Los Catecumenos, Candidatos y sus padrinos de la Clase de RICA asistieron al Rito de Eleccion este pasado domingo, celebrado por nuestro Obispo David M. O'Connell en la Catedral de Santa María en Trenton; como parte del progeso de escrutinio. Ellos recibiran los sacramentos en la Vigilia Pascual este Marzo 27. 9
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