December 21, 2014 215 Crescent Pkwy, Sea Girt, NJ 08750 Phone 732-449-6364 Web www.stmarkseagirt.com Fax 732-449-1646 Msgr. Sean P. Flynn, Pastor Rev. Jose Fernandez-Banqueses, Parochial Vicar Rev. Maynard Nagengast, OSB, and Rev. Bernard N. Mohan (Visiting Priests) Deacon Michael Keary #613 12/21/2014 Pg. 2 Mass Intentions Monday, December 22 7:30 AM † Daphne Galligan † Victor Bini † Robert Sarg 11:00 AM † James Riley † Bianca Stewart † John and Joyce Sheridan Jim and Mary Power Mr. and Mrs. Frank Traina Family Lorraine Fowler Ann Carville St. Mark's CCD Children and Familes Tuesday, December 23 7:30 AM † Gildea Family † Jack Henry † Mary Elizabeth VanRiper 11:00 AM † Alan F. Holsey † Emory C. Smith † 2nd Anniversary Robert Weeks Wednesday, December 24 Christmas Eve 7:30 AM † Pauline McWade † Deceased Members Passalaqua Family † James Branco 4:00 PM St. Mark's Parish Staff † Ann T. Oblinski † Madonna Saake 6:30 PM † Mary, John and Jeanne Gildea † Richard C. Reilly, Sr. and John Heffernan † Mary Salapka 8:00 PM † Carlos Vinicio Zuna † Rosenda Mendez † Maureen Cameron Thursday, December 25 Family Family Family Janet Holsey and Family Betsy Smith Family Gerry O'Connor Family Family Family Family Family Reilly Family Family St. Mark's Parish Family Juana Zaragoza Brian Cameron Christmas Day Our Savior is Born! Christmas Day Special Intention for the People of the Parish Friday, December 26 St. Stephen 7:30 AM † Masluk and Hilinski Families † Kathleen Kochan † Elizabeth Dennin 11:00 AM † Flynn Family Special Intention Charlene Hanson † Susan Stanley Oberto Saturday, December 27 St. John, Apostle 7:30 AM † Beatrice McCrane † Joseph and Margaret Azzarella † Sr. Anne Powers 4:30 PM † Thomas J. Kitrick † Martin Dolan † Doris Finn Sunday, December 28 Kathleen Santella Family Family Jerry Flynn Family Family Family Margaret Azzarella Family Quinlan Family Hamill Family Kathy and Bob Flammer The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph 8:00 AM For the People of the Parish 10:00 AM † Anna, Billy and Raymond Morris † Anniversary George and Molly Bell Special Intention Cliff Syby 12:00 PM † Jack Joyce † Lucille McDougald † Bette Constantine 5:00 PM † Maria Benitez Special Intention 15th Anniversary Antonio and Dominga Gonzalez Special Intention Cecilia Villanueva Robert J. Schuster Peggie and Jim O'Brien Family Rissy and Catherine Karen Skola Janet Murray Family Zuna Benitez Family Family Parents #613 12/21/2014 Pg. 3 Christmas at St. Mark’s Wednesday, Christmas Eve Thursday, Christmas Day 4:00 PM Children’s Mass with Nativity play and Breath of Life and Children’s Choirs 8:00 AM Traditional Christmas Hymns on organ with cantor 6:30 PM “Midnight” Mass with Adult Choir and Ageless Spirit Ensemble led by cantor, organ, violin and two of our areas most prestigious trumpeters! Christmas cantata begins at 6 PM. 10:00 AM Breath Of Life Youth Ensemble with piano, guitars, flute, violin, and trumpets. Musical Christmas prelude begins at 9:30 AM. 8:00 PM Spanish Mass with Espíritu de Vida 12:00 Noon Traditional Christmas Hymns on the organ with members of our Adult Choir. 2:00 PM Spanish Mass This Christmas Rekindle the Fire Our pastor, Msgr. Sean P. Flynn, will be giving each family who comes to Christmas Mass here a special gift. It is a wonderful, inspirational book titled “Rediscover Catholicism” by Matthew Kelly. His Christmas wish is that this easy-to-read but powerful book will rekindle in you the most important practices and traditions that are at the core of our Catholic faith. This should also reinforce and, if necessary, help restore the confidence we all should enjoy and appreciate about Catholicism. Please accept this book, given by the pastor with the help of St. Mark’s Holy Name Society, as an invitation to renew and deepen your faith and share that faith with those you love. Our ushers and members of the parish will be distributing them at all Christmas Masses! Fourth Sunday of Advent 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14, 16 And Nathan said to the king, "Go, do all that is in your heart; for the LORD is with you." . Psalms 89:2-5, 27, 29 For thy steadfast love was established for ever, thy faithfulness is firm as the heavens. Romans 16:25-27 But is now disclosed and through the prophetic writings is made known to all nations, according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith… Luke 1:26-38 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin's name was Mary. What’s Inside? Christmas Prayer Petitions ..................................... 5 Requesting English Tutors ...................................... 5 Christmas Photos .................................................... 6 Regular Features ■ Liturgical Minister Schedule 4 ■ Pray for Military 4 ■ Prayers for Healing 5 ■ Week at a Glance 5 ■ Community Activities 7 ■ CYO News 7 Bulletin deadline: Monday at 2:00 PM (except before holidays) Joanne Gibson, Editor Diana Zuna, Associate Editor Email submissions to: [email protected] #613 12/21/2014 Pg. 4 Next Weekend’s Liturgical Minister Schedule Dec. 27/28 Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 8:00 AM Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday 12:00 Noon Sunday 5:00 PM Ushers Glenn Skola John Kemper Anthony Granato Jerry Zoufaly Joe Walsh Tom Hayes Bob O’Neill Patrick Ahern Usher needed Richard Siderko Harry Dunne Ed Robinson Usher needed James Revel Jim Mulvihill Brendan Heslin Usher needed Lucia Galindo Alma Román Brisa García Angélica Ramírez Readers Peter Warshaw Rose Crimmins Kevin Roddy Nancy Schatzman Jorge Medina Filogonio García Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Lynn Jelliff Ken Jelliff Kathy Kokes Peg Azzarella Anna Nuzzi Marianne Sheridan Maria Checton MaryEllen McNamara Margarita Benítez Sirenia García Martha Rojas Altar Servers Meghan Gallagher Evan Crilley Michael Anthony Olivia Castello Ryan Castello Sandra Jiménez Ángel Sánchez Johanna Alvarado Brittany Riano Carlos Medina Mary Bogan Organ/cantor Cynthia Louro Organ/cantor Victoria Napolitano Breath of Life John O’Grady Organ/cantor Néstor Román Espíritu de Vida Cantors/ Choirs Altar Ladies Nancee McManus and Doris Wilson Christmas Masses’ ministry schedules: Altar Servers, Readers, Cantors, Ushers, and Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, please contact your ministry leaders for assignments or refer to your ministry schedules! Thank you! Readings for the Week Monday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Tuesday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 Thursday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 (18-25) Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 (1-5, 9-14) Friday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Saturday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Cover photo: Photo of St. Mark’s by J. Gibson. Illustra ons are available at 123rf.com. In Loving Remembrance We ask your prayers for our beloved parishioners, family members and friends who have recently died, especially Kathy Staub. Our parish family extends its sympathy and assurance of prayer to their family, friends, and to all those mourning the death of a loved one. May the Lord Jesus sustain them with His peace. Please Pray for Our Military on Active Duty Cpl. Ian Michael Rivera, USMC, Staff Sgt. Carmen Maffucci, USAF, IS First Class 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 Please send an email to [email protected] if you would like to add a name or change a rank. If you do not have email, please call the Rectory at 732-449-6364 x100. Christmas CollecƟons: During the Christmas season when many worthy organiza ons and chari es are asking for your help, please also remember your home parish. St. Mark’s Christmas collec on is o en needed to offset smaller collec ons throughout the year, especially in the winter when many parishioners are away. Thank you for your generosity! Notice of Early Bulletin deadlines: During the Christmas season, bulletin submissions were due early. The bulletins through January 4th are already printed. #613 12/21/2014 Pg. 5 Parish News and Upcoming Events Christmas Prayer Petitions by Marge Loenser At Christmas Ɵme, when I was a child, I disƟnctly remember looking for the magazine secƟon of the Sunday newspapers for Clement C. Moore’s ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, that classic Christmas Poem about the magic of Christmas Eve. “…Mama in her kerchief and I in my cap, had just seƩled our brains for a long winter’s nap, when out on the lawn there arose such a claƩer…”. You know, of course, each following line by heart. Remember how warm and fuzzy you felt when you read it, or rather when your Mom read it to you?! I couldn’t get past the part of Santa’s belly– “it shook when he laughed like a bowl full jelly!” Wonderful memories! We know of course of another and yet even beƩer Christmas Story. You got it! The original! WriƩen by God long before “The Grinch” or “Scrooge” or even “Charlie Brown.” The story of the Babe in a manger. He is wearing “swaddling” clothes and is surrounded by sheep and adoring shepherds. His name is Jesus. His young mother, Mary, and Joseph watching all that enfolded round them with wonder, trust and love. Trust being the opƟmal word here. They were amidst strangers, surrounded by animals, hovering in a cave, but they were filled with peace, living perfectly in acceptance of God’s plan--joyfully staying in each moment. What an example for us! How easy to trust in God’s plan when we are not inconvenienced by it, or taken by surprise or thrown by sudden illness, the death of a loved one, a ravaging storm, or so on. In Ɵmes of serious problems like these, where would we be without our faith? Does our faith make everything right? Are we always at peace? Of course not–following the example of Mary and Joseph is a process. We keep at it each day. We rely on one another for support and we take it one day at a Ɵme, someƟmes, one moment at a Ɵme. God is always near, whether we feel His presence or not, this is where our faith comes in. My dear brothers and sisters, let us take Ɵme out of this very busy season to taste the joy–that same joy we had as kids reading that poem. The same joy we had when we stood before the manger outside our church and imagined that beauƟful scene coming to life before us. We need to stay grateful for each moment God has given us. Let us be generous in our prayers as we remember the sick, those that have passed on, those that struggle financially, those that struggle with addicƟons, and those who have leŌ the Church. Let us conƟnue to pray for our families and for all the intenƟons that are in our peƟƟon books–wriƩen with expectaƟon and hope. Make a manger of your heart– invite Baby Jesus in and look for Him in others. Merry Christmas and may God bless you abundantly! Prayers for Healing Patrick Wypler Charlene Hanson Virginia Barnes Michael Sheridan Anne Fleming Enedina Marquez Richard McCarthy Maralyn McKeon Ken Hauck Don Healy George Lister Efraín Montoya 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. Also, call 732-449-6364 ext. 100 if you would like a Communion visit or anointing of the sick. Requesting English Tutors Within the Hispanic Community of St. Mark’s, a growing number of members have eagerly desired to learn English. Over the past 8 years, St. Mark’s Parish has trained volunteer from the parish, in collaboration with the Literacy Volunteers of Monmouth County. The Hispanic Community remains most grateful for this assistance. At the present, we are seeking both trained volunteer and those wishing to tutor English to our Hispanic Parishioners for the first time. Attention! Spanish is not required and each tutor can set up a weekly meeting schedule according to his or her convenience. For more information please contact Diana Zuna at the rectory 732-449-6364 ext 100. Many thanks! Altar Rosary Announces Speaker St. Mark’s Altar Rosary Society will meet on Monday, January 5th, following Mass at 11 AM and the recitation of the Rosary. The guest speaker will be Sister Brunilda (who likes to be called Sister Brunni) of the Filippini Sisters of St. Lucy. Sister Brunni is the Director of St. Joseph by the Sea retreat house in Mantoloking, which was extensively damaged by Sandy. Come hear what happened after the Sisters posted a sign on the destroyed retreat house: “Why Worry? God is in control?” This Week at a Glance Weekend, December 20/21 Our Christmas Mass schedule is available on page 3 of this bulletin. Please note that the 8 PM Christmas Eve Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Jose in Spanish. #613 12/21/2014 Pg. 6 Wishing You a Joyful Christmas! #613 12/21/2014 Pg. 7 What Are You Giving This Christmas? by Mary Reilly, CYO Director Here are some birthday gift suggestions for Jesus: Greta: Jesus, what would you like for Christmas, your birthday? Jesus: I would like you to gather My children together and teach them what they will need to know to attain salvation. Greta: Just little children? Jesus: No, children of every age-20, 50, 100...any age. Greta: Well, I may not be too popular if I just start randomly speaking about You and salvation. Jesus: Yes, I know...you will become quite unpopular--the more you say and do for My sake. You will offend lots of people. Is that a problem, Greta? TJ: What would you like from me this Christmas, Jesus? Jesus: I would like you to return to Mass and the sacraments and speak with Me every day and listen to Me and let me be Your guide to holiness. I want you to live My dream for your life--not yours--and be courageous, bold, faith-filled...truly holy!!! Joan: What would you like from me? Jesus: To forgive someone in your life that you need to forgive. Joe: And from me? Jesus: I want you to trust Me. Gabriel: And from me? Jesus: I would like you to be a light and a joy to others...and no longer a gloomy burden. Sharon: And from me? Jesus: Be faithful to the teachings of the church. No excuses...and always defend My Holy Name. Greta: Can I give You some surprise gifts, Jesus? Jesus: Yes, these are my favorites--when people give me even more than what I ask of them. Jude: What was your favorite gift last year? Jesus: Besides a full year's membership to Golf Heaven? It is always a surprise...Every year some people leave their evil, or just their worldly ways and return to Me....and then follow Me all the days of their lives. Stella: Happy birthday, Jesus. Jesus: Thank you, Stella. Thank you, everyone. Love you forever...but you knew that already...some things never change. I know I don't! Be not afraid! Community Activities Director of Development Needed The Brothers of the Christian Schools, District of Eastern North America (office in Eatontown) seek an experienced Development and Mission Advancement professional to serve. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of fundraising and management success that will allow him/her to articulate the Roman Catholic and Lasallian mission of the Brothers, provide leadership, support, and vision to the staff and operations at 3 regional offices (RI, NJ and MD) while also promoting common, district-wide programs, publications, messaging and fundraising strategies o increase donors and their involvement. Submit resume, cover letter and salary requirements by this Monday, December 22nd, to Brother James Martino, FSC at [email protected]. Sea Girt Community Appeal An end-of-year REMINDER! Donations are still being accepted for 2014's Sea Girt Community Appeal, which benefits so many worthwhile charities. This year’s total is looking to surpass last year's! Mail donations to Sea Girt Community Appeal, Inc., PO Box 105, Sea Girt 08750. It takes a village! That's SEA GIRT!! Is God Calling You? Christmas Open House! Once again our Vocational discernment group will meet on the last Sunday of December. The format of this gathering will be a visit to the Diocesan House of Discernment where you will have the opportunity to meet and chat with some of the priests and some of our seminarians of the Diocese of Trenton. If you are a faithful, single, Roman Catholic man, between the ages of 18 and 40, and are asking yourself whether God is calling you to be a priest, you are cordially invited to attend this month’s Open House Discernment meeting on December 28th, from 3 PM to 6 PM at The Church of the Sacred Heart Rectory, 343 South Broad Street, Trenton, 08608. Join Very Rev. Dennis Apoldite and some of the men of the House of Discernment, as they share their experiences of the priesthood. Register with the Vocation Office at [email protected] or call 609-406-7449. #613 12/21/2014 Pg. 8 Iglesia de “San Marcos” Apostolado Hispano Msgr. Sean P. Flynn, Pastor Rev. Jose Fernandez-Banqueses, Vicario Parroquial [email protected] Teléfono: 732 449-6364 ext. 122 Misa Dominical: Domingo 5:00 PM 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. Horario de oficina en Español: 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 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. Presentación de las Ofrendas para Diciembre 21 Paulina Sánchez y familia Cuarto Domingo de Adviento Lecturas y Calendario para esta Semana Primera Lectura: 2 Samuel 7, 1-5. 8b-12. 14a. 16. Con la ayuda de profeta Natán, el Rey David decidió construir una casa para que el Señor habitara en ella. Una tienda de campaña ya no era suficiente. Salmo Responsorial: Salmo 88, 2-5. 27 y 29. Cantaré eternamente las misericordias del Señor. Segunda Lectura: Romanos 16, 25-27. Según Pablo, la Buena Nueva revela el misterio oculto por muchos años, pero ahora por mandato de Dios, se manifiesta en Jesucristo. Evangelio: Lucas 1, 26-38. El ángel Gabriel saludó a María, diciéndole: “Alégrate, llena de gracia, el Señor está contigo”. 22 Lunes: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lc 1:46-56. 23 Martes: Memoria opcional de san Juan de Kanty. Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lc 1:57-66. 24 Miércoles: Termina el Adviento por la tarde y comienza la vigilia del Tiempo de Navidad. 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Lc 1:67-79. 25 Jueves: Solemnidad de la Natividad del Señor. Vigilia: Is 62:1-5; Sal 89 (88):4-5, 1617, 27, 29; Hch 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25]. Noche: Is 9:1-6; Sal 96 (95):1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lc 2:114. Aurora: Is 62:11-12; Sal 97 (96):1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lc 2:15-20. Día: Is 52:7-10; Sal 98 (97):1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14]. 26 Viernes: Fiesta de san Esteban. Hch 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Sal 31 (30):3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22. 27 Sábado: Fiesta de San Juan. 1 Jn 1:1-4; Sal 97 (96):1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8. #613 12/21/2014 Pg. 9
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