LAY LEADERS OF PRAYER: Hal Prisco ........ (614-837-1058) SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 4:00 p.m. or anytime by appointment. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Please call Parish Office (740-653-1229) to schedule. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA): Sessions for those interested in becoming members of the Catholic faith are held on Wednesday evenings. Please contact Fr. Gideon (740-654-2874) or Pam Dittoe (740-653-1229). SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Contact Fr. Gideon at least 6 months in advance of intended wedding. He will explain entire preparation process. You must meet with him before setting a date with the caterer, reception hall, etc. Preparation for marriage in the church must begin with the church; all other details to follow. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Parish celebration of Anointing every month that has a 5th Sunday, during all Masses, or during any Mass (or privately) by request. COMMUNION TO THE SICK: Call Parish Office (740-653- 1229) if you need communion brought to you or a loved one. In case of emergency, call Fr. Gideon (740-654-2874). NEW PARISHIONERS AND PARISHIONERS MOVING OUT: To register in or out, please call Parish Office (740-653-1229). PARISH ROOMS: Library, Room #1; Quiet Room, #3 Father Peter Gideon, Pastor (740-654-2874) [email protected]PARISH OFFICE (740-653-1229) fax: (740-653-8329) Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, ursday, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Church Administrator: eresa Brunney ([email protected]) R.C.I.A.: Pam Dittoe Director of Music: erese Karnes Parish Council President: Kelly Poling Bookkeeper: Pam Dittoe Social Concerns: Jan Zerovnik Food Pantry Coordinators: Phyllis and Dick Robitzer K of C Council #15447: James Aranda, Grand Knight Pregnancy Decision Health Center: 740-681-5683 Director of PSR: Debra Kaminski Director of Youth Enrichment & Homeschool Outreach Programs: Holly Vail Summer Youth Coordinator: Connie Legg TEMPORARY COVID-19 MASS SCHEDULE WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m. On Saturday and Sunday, listen to the Mass in your car on 88.3 FM radio. On Sunday, Mass will be live streamed. Go to our website and click on the link or on Spectrum Cable CLN channel 1021 WEEKDAY MASSES: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. HOLY DAY MASSES: 7:00 p.m. Vigil/8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. day of MISSION STATEMENT We, the Eucharistic Community of St. Mark, friendly and hospitable, strive to promote the kingdom and glory of God. Through our baptismal commitment, we strive to deepen our own Catholic faith by participation in the liturgy and openness to the Holy Spirit. We share in the stewardship, ecumenism and serving God’s people. BULLETIN DEADLINE: Monday by 12:00 noon.
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LAY LEADERS OF PRAYER: Hal Prisco ........ (614-837-1058)
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:Saturday: 4:00 p.m. or anytime by appointment.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Please call Parish Office (740-653-1229) to schedule.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA): Sessions for those interested in becoming members of the Catholic faith are held on Wednesday evenings. Please contact Fr. Gideon (740-654-2874) or Pam Dittoe (740-653-1229).
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Contact Fr. Gideon at least 6 months in advance of intended wedding. He will explain entire preparation process. You must meet with him before setting a date with the caterer, reception hall, etc. Preparation for marriage in the church must begin with the church; all other details to follow.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Parish celebration of Anointing every month that has a 5th Sunday, during all Masses, or during any Mass (or privately) by request.
COMMUNION TO THE SICK: Call Parish Office (740-653-1229) if you need communion brought to you or a loved one. In case of emergency, call Fr. Gideon (740-654-2874).
NEW PARISHIONERS AND PARISHIONERS MOVING OUT: To register in or out, please call Parish Office (740-653-1229).
R.C.I.A.: Pam DittoeDirector of Music: Therese Karnes
Parish Council President: Kelly PolingBookkeeper: Pam Dittoe
Social Concerns: Jan ZerovnikFood Pantry Coordinators:
Phyllis and Dick RobitzerK of C Council #15447:
James Aranda, Grand KnightPregnancy Decision Health Center:
740-681-5683Director of PSR: Debra KaminskiDirector of Youth Enrichment &
Homeschool Outreach Programs:Holly Vail
Summer Youth Coordinator: Connie Legg
TEMPORARY COVID-19MASS SCHEDULE
WEEKEND MASSES:Saturday 5:00 p.m.;
Sunday 9:00 a.m. On Saturday and Sunday, listen to the Mass
in your car on 88.3 FM radio.On Sunday, Mass will be live streamed.Go to our website and click on the link
or on Spectrum Cable CLN channel 1021WEEKDAY MASSES:
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.HOLY DAY MASSES:
7:00 p.m. Vigil/8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. day of
MISSION STATEMENTWe, the Eucharistic Community of St. Mark, friendly and hospitable, strive to promote the kingdom and glory of God. Through our baptismal commitment, we strive to deepen our own Catholic faith by participation in the liturgy and
openness to the Holy Spirit. We share in the stewardship, ecumenism and serving God’s people.
BULLETIN DEADLINE: Monday by 12:00 noon.
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On behalf of the clergy, staff, and entire parish family of Saint Mark, we extend this heartfelt invitation; No matter what your present or past status in the Catholic Church; No matter what your current family or marital situation; No matter what your past or present religious affiliation; No matter what your personal history, age, background, race or color, you are invited, welcomed, accepted and loved here at Saint Mark Parish.
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Mass IntentionsLive Streamed Mass sponsor for August 9 is
K of C 15447
Saturday, August 8 5:00 p.m. Peg Rogers by Mary RogersSunday, August 9 9:00 a.m. Floyd & Betty Baird by Rich & Cathy DardisMonday, August 10 8:00 a.m. Leota Bontrager by Terry & Barb GrimmTuesday, August 11 8:00 a.m. Sandy Walters by Terr & Barb GrimmWednesday, August 12 8:00 a.m. For all the poor Souls in purgatory by K of C Fourth DegreeThursday, August 13 8:00 a.m. Tim Grace by FamilyFriday, August 14 8:00 a.m. Rose Bever by Danny & Donna Bever & ChildrenSaturday, August 15 8:00 a.m. For both the Living and Deceased of St. Mark 5:00 p.m. In honor of Mary Silcott birthday by TerrieSunday, August 16 9:00 a.m. For the health of Jacqueline Solis by Family & Friends
Mass Intentions: One of the greatest acts of charity is to pray for the living and the dead, and the greatest and most powerful prayer we have is the Mass, since the fruits of the Mass are the very fruits of Jesus’ redemption. Mass stipends (offering) are $10.00 each. All intentions will be listed in the bulletin. Please call the parish office (740-653-1229) to schedule Mass intentions. You may also pay for Masses using online giving. Another remembrance of a loved one may also be done with a donation of $10.00 for the Bread and Wine for a Mass.
This Week’s Readings:Monday: Jn 12:24-26; 2 Cor 9:6-10Tuesday: Ez 2:8–3:4; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14Wednesday: Ez 9:1-7; 10:18-22; Mt 18:15-20Thursday: Ez 12:1-12; Mt 18:21–19:1Friday: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63; Mt 19:3-12Saturday: Rev 11:19; 12:1-6, 10; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56Sunday: Is 56:1, 6-7; Rom 11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28
Please Pray for our Sick:Week 1: Mary Ann Pileski, Matt Schmeltzer, Robert
Nash, Onna Saunders, Judy Ross White, Ethel Hammond
Week 2: Barbara JoosWeek 3: Jason Brunney, Tom Mitchell, Laura Tagg,
Gene Tooill, Larry Redd, Richard Johann, Maycee Martindill, Joe Famer, Joellen
Kemper, Ron KlausingWeek 4: Jim Bryant, Matthew Bryant, Mary Lang, Dottie Shumway, Pam Eltringham, Dave Inboden, Bob Cassady, Fran Edinger, Bill Grooms, Kennedy SevertWeek 5: Izzy & David Johns, Alex MitchellWeek 6: Chris Coppus, Walt Ring, Carl & Jean
Lefevre, Sheryl Johnson
Please call the parish for an appointment for penance at 740-654-2874.
Please pray for our active military: Brandon Elkins, Robert Brunney, Billy Paskins, Jr., David Kalb, Katie Lane, Alan Dyer, Brian Self, William Fouse, D.J. Amini, Nathan Rutherford, Nathan Jenks, Spencer Breeckner, Brandon Sanderell, Michael Sanderell, Cody Longstreth, Luke Harris, Jason Stith, Michael White, Nathan Hunyady, Ethan Karosick.
Pray for those in Nursing Homes: Ruth Fox, (Crestview); Nancy Smith, Leo Haidet (Carroll Place); Deacon Hank Gundrum (Logan Elm Health Care); Elaine Mertz, (Alternacare); Janice Miller (Landfair)
We will be live streaming Sunday Masses at 9:00 a.m. each weekend, please join us. Go to our website and click on the link or on Spectrum Cable CLN channel 1021 live at 9:00 a.m. on Sundays.
Daily Mass is being recorded daily and is available on our website, YouTube channel and Facebook after 10:00 a.m. that day.
NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 9, 2020Bulletin Sponsors:
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Welcome our newest St. Mark Parish family members, Richard and Janice Miller.
PSR and Youth
We are praying and practicing positive thoughts that PSR will resume as normal here at St. Mark’s. Online registration for the fall PSR classes (P-7) and Confirmation classes (8th graders) can be accessed at https://stmarklancaster.com/y.
Register your child(ren) early, especially for Confirmation and First Communion ages; we need to line up meetings with parents for both Sacraments and engage service projects for the Confirmation Candidates. Call Debra Kaminski at 740-653-1229 if you have questions or wish to enroll by phone.
We are also thinking positive thoughts about next season’s volunteers! It is Catholic Church policy that anyone who volunteers with children MUST complete a Protecting God’s Children (PGC) class and have a completed background check on file. This includes those on our grounds who will be involved with Scouts, as a Catechist, as a PSR room volunteer, homeschool teacher or helper, as kitchen servers for youth projects, babysitters, baseball coaches, or any area where children are present.
NOTE: If you have already completed PGC, you do not need to reapply. There is no charge to you for either the background check or the PGC class.
• The background check requires getting paperwork from Theresa Brunney (in the office) and then going to the BMV for fingerprinting.
• You must register for the Protecting God’s Children class. The classes are conducted through Zoom and the sessions are filling up QUICKLY, so do not delay if there is ANY chance you will be working with children in the coming year. Register online by typing the link below into your browser. Tap enter and a list of classes will come up. Click on the one most convenient for you and complete the form. https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/reg_list2.cfm?theOrgID=18023&theme=0
If you do not have online access or cannot find a convenient class, please call Theresa Brunney at 740-653-1229 for help.
ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE PRAYER SERVICE | AUGUST 16TH, 12:00 p.m. This prayer service is for all those affected by addiction, including family, friends and healthcare professionals. Service will include scripture reading, reflections, powerful witness testimony and prayer with the relic of St. Maximilian Kolbe. For additional information, contact the Ministry Office at 419-925-4532. FALL BIBLE STUDY: THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES | TUESDAY EVENINGS | SEPTEMBER 15-OCT OBER 20 Ever wonder what the apostles did after the Resurrection? What did the early Church look like? This six-class Bible Study will look into how the apostles, namely Peter and Paul, helped to spread the Good News of our Lord across the globe and how their message still offers insights to the world today. Meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Maria Stein Shrine. The cost is $25.00 per person and includes the study guide. Register online by August 30, 2020 at mariasteinshrine.org. SHRINE ART SHOW & SALE EXTENDEDThe physical show has ended, but the online sale has been extended to December 20, 2020! There are still many pieces available that would make great Christmas gifts or for decorating your home and office. Visit mariasteinshrine.org and click on the art show link to view the online catalog.
Enthrone your home to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. All the information you need for Enthronement is available at welcomhisheart.com. There are three ways a parishioner can obtain a self-guided Enthronement package: 1) Order a package online to be shipped to your home; 2) Order online digital download; or 3) Call Dan & Sharon Boyden (740-808-0395) or (614-226-7327) to have a package delivered to your home.
Thank you for your generous support last week of the Collection for the Church in Latin America. If you missed the collection, it’s not to late to give! Visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections. Your gift makes a difference!
Our Parish
Next Blood Drive, August 20. In June, we collected 26 units of blood on our goal to collect 21 units.
To donate, scan this QR code Or go to our website: stmarklancaster.com
Thank you for your generous support for our various ministries during this time.
The Knights of Columbus is an international Order of Catholic men who are called to lead with faith, protect our families, serve others and defend values in a busy changing world. Our local council, St. Mark #15447 held a membership drive and we might have missed you. Whether you become an individual member or a member of our council you will find that Knights of Columbus membership brings Catholic men together in a powerful way. If you would like to join today, simply go to KofC.org/ join us and enter our council #15447 for local information.
Living I Do: Remember when you were dating and you asked each other lots of questions? This helped you grow intimacy through knowledge of each other. You know your spouse better now, but people change over time and have new experiences. Be sure to still ask questions about your spouse’s experience, preferences, and opinions. It shows respect!
Spiritual Babies Month 6:Our spiritual babies are now at 6 months. Their oil and sweat glands are functioning, helping to regulate their body temperatures. Their bodies are now covered with a biofilm covering that protects their delicate skin from the amniotic fluid. Their lungs are fairly well developed, and they would have a good chance of survival if they were born at this time. Please pray for these babies and pray for their parent’s peace of mind to know that the life they have created is God’s will. At this time, I want to ask that you also pray for all families expecting little ones during the COVID-19 outbreak. Thank you! God bless!!
St. Mark Emerald Food Pantry Pantry Schedule: Tuesdays, 3:30-4:45 pm;
Contact the Parish Office(740-653-1229) if you would like to help.
Until further notice – No client shopping, they will receive prepackaged boxes.
Kroger Community rewards code, VW583.In July, we helped 117 for a total of 339 individuals.
Thank you for your support.
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NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 9, 2020Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 9, 2020
Christian Faith Walks to Meet the Risen LordPope Francis Reflection on Matthew 14:22-33Pope Francis Reflection on Matthew 14:22-33This story is a beautiful icon of the faith of the Apostle Peter. In the voice of Jesus who tells This story is a beautiful icon of the faith of the Apostle Peter. In the voice of Jesus who tells him: “Come!”, he recognizes the echo of the first encounter on the shore of that very lake, him: “Come!”, he recognizes the echo of the first encounter on the shore of that very lake, and right away, once again, he leaves the boat and goes toward the Teacher. And he walks on and right away, once again, he leaves the boat and goes toward the Teacher. And he walks on the waters! The faithful and ready response to the Lord’s call always enables one to achieve the waters! The faithful and ready response to the Lord’s call always enables one to achieve extraordinary things. But Jesus himself told us that we are capable of performing miracles extraordinary things. But Jesus himself told us that we are capable of performing miracles with our faith, faith in Him, faith in his word, faith in his voice. Peter however begins to with our faith, faith in Him, faith in his word, faith in his voice. Peter however begins to sink the moment he looks away from Jesus and he allows himself to be overwhelmed by the sink the moment he looks away from Jesus and he allows himself to be overwhelmed by the hardships around him. But the Lord is always there, and when Peter calls him, Jesus saves hardships around him. But the Lord is always there, and when Peter calls him, Jesus saves him from danger. Peter’s character, with his passion and his weaknesses, can describe our him from danger. Peter’s character, with his passion and his weaknesses, can describe our faith: ever fragile and impoverished, anxious yet victorious, Christian faith walks to meet the faith: ever fragile and impoverished, anxious yet victorious, Christian faith walks to meet the Risen Lord, amid the world’s storms and dangers.Risen Lord, amid the world’s storms and dangers.
And the final scene is also very important. “And when they got into the boat, the wind And the final scene is also very important. “And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, ‘Truly you are the Son of God’!” (vv. ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, ‘Truly you are the Son of God’!” (vv. 32-33). All the disciples are on the boat, united in the experience of weakness, of doubt, of 32-33). All the disciples are on the boat, united in the experience of weakness, of doubt, of fear and of “little faith”. But when Jesus climbs into that boat again, the weather suddenly fear and of “little faith”. But when Jesus climbs into that boat again, the weather suddenly changes: they all feel united in their faith in Him. All the little and frightened ones become changes: they all feel united in their faith in Him. All the little and frightened ones become great at the moment in which they fall on their knees and recognize the Son of God in their great at the moment in which they fall on their knees and recognize the Son of God in their Teacher. How many times the same thing happens to us! Without Jesus, far from Jesus, we Teacher. How many times the same thing happens to us! Without Jesus, far from Jesus, we feel frightened and inadequate to the point of thinking we cannot succeed. Faith is lacking! feel frightened and inadequate to the point of thinking we cannot succeed. Faith is lacking! But Jesus is always with us, hidden perhaps, but present and ready to support us.But Jesus is always with us, hidden perhaps, but present and ready to support us.
This is an effective image of the Church: a boat which must brave the storms and This is an effective image of the Church: a boat which must brave the storms and sometimes seems on the point of capsizing. What saves her is not the skill and courage of sometimes seems on the point of capsizing. What saves her is not the skill and courage of her crew members, but faith which allows her to walk, even in the dark, amid hardships. her crew members, but faith which allows her to walk, even in the dark, amid hardships. Faith gives us the certainty of Jesus’ presence always beside us, of his hand which grasps Faith gives us the certainty of Jesus’ presence always beside us, of his hand which grasps us to pull us back from danger. We are all on this boat, and we feel secure here despite our us to pull us back from danger. We are all on this boat, and we feel secure here despite our limitations and our weaknesses. We are safe especially when we are ready to kneel and limitations and our weaknesses. We are safe especially when we are ready to kneel and worship Jesus, the only Lord of our life. This is what our Mother, Our Lady always reminds worship Jesus, the only Lord of our life. This is what our Mother, Our Lady always reminds us. We turn to her trustingly.us. We turn to her trustingly.Excerpted from Angelus by His Holiness Pope Francis, St. Peter’s Square, 10 August 2014 http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/angelus/2014/documents/papa-francesco_angelus_20140810.html
St. Laurence Patron Saint of Poverty • August 10Laurence was an archdeacon in the third century when Christianity was against the law. In 258, Pope Sixtus was in prison awaiting his death, and Laurence was left as the highest-ranking official in the Roman Church. Knowing his own martyrdom was imminent, Laurence gave away all of the wealth and possessions of the Church so that the authorities could not benefit from them if he were to be slaughtered along with the other officials. Laurence was captured and told to deliver the riches of the Church. He showed up with the sick, lame and indigent and told his captors that these people were the complete wealth of the Church. The strong patron of the poor was put to death that same day.
Prayer to St. Laurence St. Laurence, you know the true meaning of wealth. You saw riches that resided within people and not the money in their pockets. I ask you to pray, St. Laurence, that we are saved from poverty. Let greed recede from our hearts and show us the bounty of love instead of money. St. Laurence, I beseech your humble prayers. Amen.
Philip Lief Group, Inc. (2004). Saintly Advice: A Prayer for Every Problem.
Capodanno, J. (Ed.). Kansas City, MO: Barnes and Noble
Weekly ScriptureSunday, August 9
19thSunday in Ordinary Time1 Kgs 19:9, 11-13a
Ps 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14 Rom 9:1-5
Mt 14:22-33
Monday, August 10Feast of Saint Laurence,
Deacon & Martyr2 Cor 9:6-10
Ps 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9Jn 12:24-26
Tuesday, August 11Memorial of Saint Clare, Virgin
Ez 2:8–3:4Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131
Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14
Wednesday, August 12Weekday
Ez 9:1-7; 10:18-22Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6
Mt 18:15-20
Thursday, August 13Weekday
Ez 12:1-12Ps 78:56-57, 58-59, 61-62
Mt 18:21–19:1
Friday, August 14Memorial of Saint Maximilian
Kolbe, Priest & MartyrEz 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63
Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 Mt 19:3-12
Saturday, August 15Solemnity of the Assumption of
the Blessed Virgin Mary*Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab
1 Cor 15:20-27 Ps 45:10, 11, 12, 16
Lk 1:39-56*Not a Holyday of Obligation this year
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