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Roman Catholic Church of St. Mark105 Randall Road • Shoreham, NY 11786 • 744-2800 • Fax 821-1628 • [email protected]

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WE ARE GLAD TO HAVE YOU WORSHIP GOD WITH US! PLEASE FEEL AT HOME.IF YOU ARE NEW TO OUR AREA, PLEASE REGISTER AFTER MASS WITH AN USHER

OR COME TO THE RECTORY DURING THE WEEK. WELCOME TO ST. MARK’S PARISH.

THE PASTORAL STAFF

REV. LENNARD SABIO, Parish AdministratorREV. THOMAS TUITE, Associate Pastor

Permanent Deacons 744-2800Rev. Mr. Patrick GeraceRev. Mr. Gino Aceto, [email protected]

Office Manager: 744-2800Mrs. Susan Schena

Parish Outreach: 744-2800Mrs. Jane Fagan, Coordinator,[email protected]

FaithFormation: 821-0550Mrs. Lynn Fein, Director, [email protected]

Music Director: 821-8497Mrs. Carrie Logan, [email protected]

Youth Ministry for 7th-12th graders: 631-744-2800Mrs. Lynn Fein, [email protected]. John McNamara, [email protected]

ACTS 744-2800Mrs. Jane Fagan

December 1, 2019 - First Sunday of Advent

MASSES:SATURDAY EVENING: 5:00 P.M.SUNDAYS: 8:00, 9:30, 11:30 A.M.WEEKDAYS: Monday-Friday 9:00 A.M.HOLY DAYS: Vigil 7:30 P.M. (Day) 8:45, 10:00 A.M.

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS:Monday thru Friday: 9:30A.M. - 5:00 P.M.Closed for lunch from 12:00 Noon till 1:00 P.M.Saturday: by appointment onlySunday: closedEmergency - Anytime 744-2800

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:Confessions celebrated Saturday from 4:00-4:45 P.M., oryou may schedule another time with a priest at the rectory.

MARRIAGE: Please call the rectory at least 7 months priorto your wedding, and before a date is finalized with thereception hall.

WEDDING TIMES:Saturday: 1:30 and 3:00Sunday: 2:00 and 3:00 (Ceremonies only)

PRO-LIFE COORDINATOR:John McNamara - 744-2800

BAPTISMS: The parish community celebrates thissacrament at 1:00 P.M. on the third Saturday of each month.Please contact the rectory before your child is born to makearrangements for the Pre-Baptism program.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Periodically we have aparish celebration. However if you or someone in yourfamily is seriously ill or going to the hospital for a seriousoperation, then call the rectory. Anyone going to a hospitalor who may be sick at home should inform the rectory sothe parish can pray for you.

R.C.I.A.: Adults seeking to become Catholic; or adultswishing to receive First Communion or Confirmationplease call Mr. John McNamara at 744-9525.

A.A.:Meetings held every Sunday Evening at 7:00 P.M. inthe Parish Center.PRAYWITH THE PARISH:Rosary daily before the 9:00 A.M. MassEucharistic Devotion & Benediction - First Friday1:00 P.M. to 4 P.M.Miraculous Medal - Mondays after 9:00 A.M. MassFatima Devotions - First Saturday after 9:00 A.M. Mass

December 1, 2019 The Roman Catholic Church of Saint Mark

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

Monday, December 2, 2019

9:00 AM Joseph Granchelli - wife, Marge Tuesday, December 3, 2019

9:00 AM Madeline Gillespie - Rosemary Brosnan Wednesday, December 4, 2019

9:00 AM Guillermo Rios - Min & Tony Ceglowski Eleanor Graver - Min & Tony Ceglowski Dorothy Auer - Maureen & Bob Sullivan Thursday, December 5, 2019

9:00 AM Special Intention, David Sohre -Michael LaFata Friday, December 6, 2019

9:00 AM Ivalo Serafine - Tricia Gunderson Saturday, December 7, 2019

9:00 AM Jeremy Coronel - Ron & Peg D’Amico

Marian Bunce - Her Children

5:00 PM Thom Blake - Arlene & Children

Sunday, December 8, 2019

8:00 AM Vincent J. Russo - Wife & Children

9:30 AM For the People of the Parish

11:30 AM Marian Bunce - Her Children James Kirwan - His Family

St. Mark’s is accepting weekly donations for our altar breads and/or sacramental wine used at all Masses during the week. These donations may be memorialized in whatever manner you may wish.

Altar Flowers You have the opportunity each week to donate the altar flowers in memory of a loved one or for a special intention. Please call the rectory office for details.

A Message From Fr. Len

Live the Present to prepare for the Future

On the first Sunday of Advent and the first day of December, the Gospel is telling us to be watchful, to be awake, to be alert and be prepared of Jesus coming. HE is referring to His public coming at the end of time, as well as his private coming for each one of us in our lives. And the best way to be prepared for that coming is always to be spiritually awake. And so, we are back to the importance of living in the present and meeting HIM already in the here and now. The best way to be prepared in the future is to live the present moment as best as we can. Advent is a time to open ourselves more and more to the action of God in our lives. For God is always there, trying to make us little by little, loving persons. That is His whole purpose in His dealing with us. (365 days with the Lord) Special thanks for all our volunteers for packing our Thanksgiving meals. We received generous donations from our parishioners including $ 2,000 worth of gift cards. Our special Thanks for those who make the Thanksgiving decorations on the altar. Lewin Farms donated the fruits and vegetables. Thanksgiving day is indeed a day to be thankful for God’s Blessing.


Stewardship FINANCIAL CORNER

By: Susan Schena

SUNDAY COLLECTION OF:

November 23rd - November 24th, 2019

1st Collection: $7,792.00 Envelopes: 217

Catholic Campaign for Human Development Collection:

2nd Collection: $1,212.00 Envelopes: 151

ELECTRONIC FUNDS COLLECTIONS

For the Weeks of 11-18 to 11-22, 2019:

$442.62

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TOTAL PARKING LOT LIGHTS FUNDRAISER: AS OF 11/24/19

Collected: $22,203.00

Total Donors: 354

TOTAL COST OF PARKING LOT LIGHTS:

$73,252.50

Amount of Shortfall: $51,049.50

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Catholic Ministries Appeal 2019

Parish Totals - As of 8/13/19

Parish Goal: $55,100.00

Pledges: $55,444.00

Over (Under): $344.00

Donors: 240

Payments: $47,029.00

Avg/Gifts 2019: $231.02

Avg/Gifts 2018: $275.00

Percentage of Goal: 100.6%

Electronic Giving

Our electronic giving program offers convenience

for you in a safe and secure way. This online system

enables you to make automatic payment methods

that can be used to make regular church offerings

and other contributions without the need to write

checks, carry cash or prepare envelopes.

Online giving allows you to log-in at any time to set

up an automatic donation plan, change your dona-

tion plan, make a one-time donation or view your

online donation history.

You can go to our website at:

stmarksrcc-shoreham.org and click on the donate

button on the home page. This will bring you to the

secure website where you will be able to set up your

donation information. Thank you. We are grateful for

your support of St. Mark's!

50/50 CLUB WINNERS

* Weekend of Nov. 23rd & Nov. 24th, 2019*

1st Prize 364157 $6.50

2nd Prize 364145 $3.90

3rd Prize 364166 $2.60

Thank you for your sacrificial giving of time, talent and treasure to support your parish.

When you next update your estate

plan, would you please consider

continuing your lifelong support

of your parish by remembering

St. Mark’s with a bequest?

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PRAY FOR THE SICK

AND THEIR CAREGIVERS

Santa Inguanta, Ruth Bradley, Jennifer

Tomforde, James K. Glennon, Joseph Olivo,

Kristie Cleary, Ralph Lopez, Louise Knepple,

Pasquale Cervini, Kathleen Hynes, Fran

Alvino, Joseph Inguanta, Margaret Bennet,

Dawn Vogel, Alice Maggio, Marie Bilbao,

Theresa Delli Bovi, Ronald Blom, Joseph Robert

Morrison, Michael Houlihan, Marissa Factora, Grace

Mary McDonagh, Kyle Giovannelli, George Wilson,

Annmarie Cottone, Judy Veltri, Elaine Gassaway, Sal

Scotto, Peg Jordan, Suzanne Peterson, Donna Christina,

David O’Connor, Thomas Lacarrubba, Emil Catalano,

Lily Seward, Terry Sullivan, Kate Bruno, Matthew

DiStefano, Kathy Lacarrubba, Charlotte Hoffmann,

Steven McCune, Donna Byrnes, Santino Iori, Pietro Iori,

Marie Garcia, Sal Campanella, Renee Csajko, Jean Wolf,

Mary Sherlock, John DeVeronica, Nicholas Fierro, Karen

Danielsen, Lana Nemecek, Jonathan Golden, Melanie

Quintos, Luz Cadena, Koziarz Molano, Holly Nemecek,

Patricia Morgan, Carol Viola, George Viola, Frances

Roman, Al Catalano, Samantha Celano, Janet McMahon,

John J. Degnan, Baby Ruby Cotter, Pastor Tony

Vecchione, George Brenn, Michael & Jo Anne Massale,

John Oswald, Gwendolyn Dilgen, Asunta Marcocia,

Diana Maniscalco Cierski.

If you know of any of the above names that should be removed from the list due to a return to good health, please inform the rectory office at 744-2800. Names will be removed on the first of each month, unless we are notified. Kindly call the rectory with any updates. Thank you.

Preview of next Sunday’s Readings

Reading I: Isaiah 11:1-10 (4A)

Psalm: Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17

Reading II: Romans 15:4-9

Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12

Legion of Mary

Please join us on Wednesdays after the 9:00 am Mass.

Our meetings will be held in our music room/parish center. Please join us; all are welcome.

Come find out what we do for our Blessed Mother and Jesus. There is always one more thing we can do for our

Lord. For more information please contact me at [email protected]

ALTAR SERVERS

St. Mark's altar server ministry welcomes any child

in 3rd grade or above who would like to be an altar

server. Please email Carla Silva and Marianne Minarik

at [email protected]. We would

love to have you join us!

I love You So Much.

Come and spend

A little time with me!

Eucharistic Adoration Next Friday

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019

10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the

Retreat Center, 9:30 a.m. arrivals and

refreshments

WAITING WITH MARY & ELIZABETH

DURING ADVENT Join us for a morning of reflection as we journey with

Mary and Elizabeth in their time of waiting. The

morning will include a film clip, prayer and sharing.

Presenter: Valerie Dunne, Cenacle Staff Associate

Suggested Offering: $35 – Lunch included

$20 deposit required to hold your reservation

Thursday, December 12, 2019

10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Retreat

Center, 10:00 a.m. arrivals and refresh-

ments

LIFE’S CALLING YOU – COME,

FOLLOW CHRIST-Morning for Seniors

THE JOURNEY OF ADVENT –

Waiting in Amazement for the Christ

Child. Presenter: Carmela Bergman, Cenacle Staff Associate

Suggested Offering: $30 – Lunch included

$20 deposit required to hold your reservation

Mark your Calendars!

December 15th is

Bambinelli Sunday!

The Holy Father will be blessing all the Baby Jesus’s in Rome that day!

Remember to Bring in your Baby Jesus from your Nativity Set to 9:30 am

Mass! Father will BLESS them and you can bring them home to your own

Christmas Nativity Set!


Thought for the Week

We will all have trials. There is no escaping them. Whether in the past, present, or future, we will all have to endure

some kind of trial. But through faith we are given the patience to endure them. We just have to keep our eyes focused

on Jesus, the “author and finisher of our faith” (Hebrews 12:2). He is our everything. He is our peace in the middle of any

storm. He lifts us up and gives us strength, and He loves us always.

On this first week of Advent, we await the birth of our Savior, who is there for us always, and brings us such joy!

What a wonderful God we have!

The Eucharist

Jesus gives us Himself entirely in the Eucharist. He can change our lives as we receive Him faithfully.

As we approach the altar, we do it reverently—in awe of The Precious One we are about to receive.

Words from Pope Francis

“Advent increases our hope, a hope which does not disappoint.

The Lord never lets us down.”

Respect Life Prayer

Lord, please help us always to defend all life,

and help us to do it with “gentleness and respect”.(1 Peter 3:15)

A Scripture to Ponder…

“But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.”

(Matthew 24:13)

Our Memorial Mass

Our annual memorial Mass, which was celebrated on November 13, was a wonderful

remembrance of our loved ones who are now in the loving embrace of the Lord. As always,

the liturgy was inspiring, and the addition this year of candles brought forth by the families

was so moving. As each loved one’s name was read, the family placed a candle on the table

at the foot of the altar. After this, Father Len asked anyone who would like to light a candle

in memory of a loved one to come forward. So many came forward in reverence.

The Roman Catholic Church of Saint Mark December 1, 2019

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Just a Thought……

Hang in there! Jesus is right at

Your side!!

“Giving Tree” Gifts

We respectfully request that you return your

unwrapped gifts to the Parish Center by the weekend of

December 7 & 8. We will be giving them to our

families in need, the Kevin Williams Foundation, and

the Rees Specht Foundation on Wednesday, December

11.

Thank you for your thoughtfulness and

generosity!!

You will bless so many lives.

A special thanks to all of you who helped us pack the

Thanksgiving meals last week, and put all the tags on

the “Giving Tree.” We had a great time.

You are all such a blessing.!

Mark your calendars for packing the Christmas gifts:

Wednesday, December 11—Right after the 9 am Mass.

We’ll have more fun!!

A Little Smile…..

St. Mark’s Consolation Ministry Our Consolation Ministry here at St. Mark’s is such a valuable and fulfilling ministry, and we welcome new members. Don’t be scared! This is not a heavy experience, but one that is so uplifting. You will provide a smiling face, a welcome, a touch on the shoulder to those who have lost a dear one. What is better than that?

Think about this, and pray for guidance. You will not regret joining this beautiful ministry.


Registration for our 2019-20 Faith Formation year for Levels 1 through 8 continues. If you missed any of the

times offered during June and throughout the summer, it is certainly never too late. Please e-mail or call the

Faith Formation Office for available times to register this week. Registrations will also still be taken every

Sunday immediately following our 9:30 Mass. Children entering first grade in the fall should be

registered now to begin the two year preparation for the reception of Reconciliation and the

Eucharist. We are always happy to welcome back our returning families and to welcome any newcomers.

Upon registering, families will be provided with details concerning our online registration fee payment. Children continue with each

level, growing in their faith and love of the Lord. The schedule for our Faith Formation classes is very family friendly, offering both

afternoon and evening times for each level. We are always happy to hear from any families who would like to find out more about our

parish offerings which enable the children, teens, parents and grandparents opportunities to increase their faith and grow closer to

the Lord. We offer weekly formation for children and teens, a Liturgy of the Word for children at our 9:30 Sunday Mass year round,

preparation for the sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation, a summer Vacation Bible Camp, a

Youth Group and Youth Masses followed by get-togethers for seventh through twelfth graders, service opportunities for our young

people, discussion and sharing for parents and grandparents and seasonal events for the entire parish. If your child has any special

needs at all we will work with you to provide the very best learning environment. We are also happy to welcome any families with

children who may have been delayed in receiving the sacraments. You are invited to call or e-mail the Faith Formation Office to dis-

cover the many ways your family can be involved, or to register your children for our classes.

As we strive to keep our Faith Formation class schedule family friendly, we continually seek new volunteers to assist us in doing so. If

you feel you may be called to be a Catechist for the children and teens, would like to assist in a class or would be willing to be a door

monitor, please contact the Faith Formation Office to discuss the possibility. We will keep in our prayers all those who may be consid-

ering this opportunity to truly make a difference in our young people’s lives. We welcome parishioners of every age group to the cate-

chetical ministry. Initial and ongoing formation, as well as continued support, is provided.

Gatherings for Levels 3 through 6 parents are being held on Wednesday, December 3 at 7 p.m. and Friday December 6 at 10 a.m.

The parents of children in these levels are asked to choose the day and time which works best for their families’ schedules. These

times together offer the opportunity for parents to share with one another, and to increase their own knowledge of the Catholic faith

through our discussions. As the primary religious educators of their children, this enables the parents to engage in conversation with

their children about what it means to be a Catholic in today’s world.

Faith Formation classes will not be held on Monday, December 9 since we will be closed for the feast of the Immaculate Conception.

Although December 8 is when we normally celebrate this important Holy Day, if it falls on a Sunday the feast is transferred to the

Monday. On this day we especially remember how Mary was conceived without any original sin, especially chosen to be the Mother

of God. May we always look to our Blessed Mother as our model in saying yes to the will of God in our own lives. The Catechists

always provide explanations to the children and teens in our formation classes on the various Holy Days, feast days and seasons in

our Liturgical Year.

FAITH FORMATION 631 821-0550 [email protected]

Lynn Fein, Director



SAINT MARK’S YOUTH MINISTRY

FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN

7TH THROUGH 12TH GRADES

FAITH FORMATION

DIRECTOR

MRS. LYNN FEIN

631 821-0550 OR

[email protected]

Our Youth group meets from 7 to 8:30 on Monday nights in our parish center. All those who are currently in seventh through twelfth grades are invited to join us and to bring a friend. We also ask all of our pa-rishioners to spread the word about our youth group, and to encour-age the participation of any young people you may know. Our fall gatherings include the following upcoming dates: December 2 and 16. In January we will gather on the 6th, 13th and 27th, skipping the 20th, as we celebrate the life and contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Our plans this year include discussions relevant to our Catholic faith, with related activities and games. We will also continue engaging in service projects for our parish, community and Haiti. Many parents have requested specific dates when we will be partici-pating in special projects. We will be continuing to decorate the ban-ners for the people of Haiti on Monday, December 1. We will not be meeting December 9 as we celebrate the Immaculate Conception which is transferred to the Monday this year. On December 16 we will be making gingerbread houses which the young people will present to those in any kind of need this Christmas season. Our praying together and sharing of our faith, of course is truly enhanced by our participation in weekly Eucharist. We also enjoy refreshments each week, and invite our group members to bring a snack to share. Our thanks are extended to Dawn Tannenbaum, whose son Luke joins us weekly, for donating 2 large cases of water and iced tea for our re-freshment table. We also so greatly appreciate Dawn’s praise of our Youth Ministry and for encouraging other families. Our group is con-tinuing to grow due to our parishioners’ prayers and through our Catechists and parents relating the many benefits of being a member of the group. Please be sure to save the date for our next Youth Mass, here at St. Mark’s. It is being held on Saturday, December 21 at 5 p.m., followed by a get-together in the parish center with refreshments which in-cludes pizza. Our volunteers and teens are already planning special activities for the young people and their families. The Diocesan Office of Youth Ministry is sponsoring “An Ignite Con-ference” on Saturday January 4, 2020 from 9:30 to 2:30 at St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School in West Islip. It is a day intended for all adults concerned and passionate about evangelizing the youth of Long Island and leading them back to Christ and the Church. It is not just for those who specifically minister to youth, but for all Bap-tized Catholics as we share in the call to be missionaries for Christ. Priests, Religious, Catechetical Leaders, Catechists, Teachers, Coaches, Parents and Grandparents are all included. For more infor-mation about registering for this special day, please contact our Faith Formation Office.

Environmental

Initiative:

Respect Life

What can I do to

answer the call of Pope Francis

to

cherish the environment and to

become a

better steward of creation?

Establish a Saint Kateri Habitat

at home.

Three elements are needed from

the following list:

1. food, water, cover, and space for wildlife

2. native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers (such as

milkweed and goldenrods for monarch

butterflies)

3. vegetable garden or flower gardens

4. clean energy and sustainable practices of

gardening

5. space for prayer

and then a Catholic religious expression such as a

statue, cross, or Saint Kateri Habitat Sign

To register your Saint Kateri Habitat

and to obtain a Saint Kateri Habitat

Sign, contact the Saint Kateri

Conservation Center at kateri.org and

for more information you can

contact [email protected]

or Mr. McNamara at

[email protected].



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St. Mark’s “Giving Tree”

“Do not be afraid. Listen, I bring you news of great joy,

a joy to be shared by the whole people.

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you;

He is Christ the Lord.”

(Luke 2:10-11)

Our “Giving Tree” has been a tradition at St. Mark’s for many years. Many

Christmas mornings have been brightened because of the love and generosity of

our parishioners. Thank you for taking a tag from the tree and providing a gift for

a very thankful child or adult. If you can’t give a tangible gift, remember that the

most wonderful gift you can give is your gift of prayer.

At times we might think that what we give is not enough, but God sees our

hearts, and He loves the cheerful giver. We never know the effect of one act of

kindness!

Thanks to all of you who make the message of the Christmas Season come alive to so

many, year after year.

May the Good Lord bless the cheerful givers at St. Mark’s!

In His Love,

Jane & Volunteers

Please remember to attach the tag to your unwrapped gift, and return all gifts to the Parish Center by December 8.

Our families will be coming in to receive

your gifts on Wednesday, December 11.

Have a Blessed Christmas!

December 1, 2019 The Roman Catholic Church of Saint Mark ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Deepen your Advent devotion! Join the Friends of the

Seminary for a day of Celebration of Mary at the Seminary,

Saturday, December 7, 2019. Journey to the heart of Mary

through Theology, Spirituality, and the Arts. Program includes

presentations by Bishop Frank Caggiano (Bridgeport, CT); Fr.

Paul Anel (Diocese of Brooklyn); Fr. John McCartney (Associate

Moderator of the Curia); St. Joseph Seminary Schola (Yonkers).

The day will conclude with Mass celebrated by Bishop Barres at 4 PM. Advance

registration required. $40 per guest. For reservations & information: Seminary

Development Office: (631) 423-0483 x 102, [email protected], or, Seminary

website – www.icseminary.edu.

A Day of Pilgrimage

World Renowned Theologian and Speaker, Dr. Scott Hahn will be presenting a day of pilgrimage on the importance of Mary Mother of God and holiness, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Long Island, NY, on December 14th,

2019.

Registration and more information is available at https://stpaulcenter.com/longisland/ .

We hope you will join us for this

special and blessed event.

The Magic of Christmas at Carnegie Hall

COME CELEBRATE THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS WITH ANDY COONEY AT CARNEGIE HALL ON DEC. 9th. JOINING ANDY

WILL BE LARRY GATLIN AND THE GATLIN BROS., THE NEW YORK TENORS WITH DANIEL RODRIQUES AND CHRIS MACHIA AND ANDY, AND THE HIMS. THE CONCERT WILL BENEFIT FR.

FRANK FROM HOPE HOUSE MINISTRIES. BUSES WILL BE LEAVING FROM RIVERHEAD, SOUND BEACH AND FARMING-VILLE PARK AND RIDE. THE COST FOR THE CONCERT AND

BUS IS $143. CALL HELEN ERMER @631-727-4664 FOR RESERVATIONS.

Contemplative Color Advent

Villa Immaculata House of Prayer 3560 Sound Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901

Contemplative Color is a meditative practice using a

watercolor ink process known as ‘dropping color’.

Artistic ability is not necessary, only a desire to enter

into a time of quiet discovery.

Presenter: Barbara Van Wagner

Sat., Dec. 14 - 10:00am to 3:00pm

OR

Tues., Dec. 17 - 10:00am to 3:00pm

Fee: $45 each day (includes all materials)

*Bring a Bag Lunch*

To register call Sr. Ronald 631-727-5122 (limited space)


https://stpaulcenter.com/longisland/


ADVENT…A TIME TO PREPARE FOR THE COMING OF THE

LORD!

To help us set aside time in our busy schedules, as we fully reflect on the true meaning of

the upcoming Advent season, a special evening is being planned.

DATE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019

TIME: 6:30 TO 8:00 P.M.

PLACE: PARISH CENTER

Parishioners of every age group are invited to attend as we share about this special time in

our church’s year and join in prayer. Come and gather in the parish center to enjoy crafts,

refreshments and the company of one another. In order to provide adequately for those

who will be with us, we ask that you complete the form below and return it to the Faith

Formation Office by December 6. Beverages will be available, but we ask every family to

bring their favorite cookies to share.

Yes, I/we will attend on Thursday, December 12 to prepare for the Lord’s coming. (A

donation of $3.00 per person, $6.00 per family is requested to cover the cost of the craft

materials.)

NAME: ___________________E-MAIL:________________________

NUMBER ATTENDING:___adults___children___


Ministry News by John J. McNamara

Adult Faith Formation

Ecumenical Bible Study---Wednesday, December 11th, 9:30 to 11:30am, in the Meeting Room at St. Mark's

Parish Center: Jewish and Catholic look at the Book of Psalms.

Young Adult/Adult Bible Study----Monday, December 2nd, 8 to 9pm, in the Meeting Room at St. Mark's

Parish Center: the Gospel of John.

The Gospel of John--Tuesday, December 3rd, 10 to 11:30am, in the Music Room at the Msgr. Margiotta Religious

Education Center at St. Anthony's in Rocky Point: a spiritual reflection on the Fourth Gospel and how it relates to our daily life.

Lectors to Meet---Sunday, December 1st, at 10:30am in the Meeting Room in the Parish Center

Would you like to become a Lector?---contact Mr. McNamara at (631) 744-2800 or by e-mail at

[email protected].

Respect Life Committee to Meet----Monday, December 16th, at 9:30am in the Parish Center for our

Respect Life planning. Join us in prayer for our Rosary for Life Issues on Friday, Dec. 6th, at 3pm.

CYO Basketball---our CYO Basketball Program is coordinated once again this year by Brian Sheehan.

This is Brian's 16th Season as our Coordinator! Thank you, Brian!!! You can contact Brian for information about the CYO Basketball Program at [email protected]. VIRTUS Workshop----this is required of ALL CHURCH VOLUNTEERS along with the Criminal Back-

ground Check and Code of Conduct. Our next local VIRTUS session will be held on Thursday, January 9th, at either 10am or 7:30pm at the All Saints Room at St. Anthony's in Rocky Point. You must register online for this session or for another session that fits into your schedule at drvc.org. Go to the VIRTUS tab and create a username and password and you can register.

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Formation, Mr. John J. McNamara, at (631) 744-2800.



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Stop by and take a look at the books, booklets and cds on the kiosk shelves in the main lobby,

on the right as you enter, on the left as you exit. Choose some “food” for your soul, strength for

your faith to grow closer to God. Some new titles are:

Booklets ($3.00) CDs ($4.00)

Why Go To Confession? Anger and Forgiveness

Who is the Devil? The Healing Power of Confession

Why Go To Mass? The Three Stages of the Interior Life

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