CHURCH OF SAINT MARK
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time June 26, 2016
Fr. Paul Spellman, Pastor Fr. Michael Tang, In Residence
Deacon Joseph Girard
940 Coeur d’Alene Ave., Venice, CA 90291 Phone: (310) 821-5058
E-mail:info@st-mark.net · website:www.st-mark.net
Parish Staff
Maintenance Antonio Rodriguez ... 821-5058 Rectory Care Sandra Perez ... 821-5058 Church Care Catalina Blasi ... 821-5058 Secretary Gabriela Bravo ... 821-5058 Secretary Blanca Meza ... 821-5058 Bookkeeper Joe Stockemer….…….821-5058
Liturgy
Altar Servers Joan Horne... 463-9017 Altar Society Chris Putziger... 396-3265
Eucharistic Ministry:
In Church MaryAnn Long...……..717-2645 To the Sick (Eng) Fr. Paul Spellman ... 821-5058 In Church Romeo Santos………..720-0084 To the Sick (Sp) Ofelia Gonzalez ... 306-8768
Ministry of the Word
English Brittany Git ... 821-5058 Spanish Erick Yela ... 463-9080
Wedding Coord. Gabriela Bravo ... 821-5058 Quinceañera Coord. Gabriela Bravo ... 821-5058
Music
Music Director Maeve Cummings ... 902-0109 Adult Choir Valerie Vinnard ... 323-804-7720 Spanish Choir Alex Venegas ... 213-675-0564 Organist/Pianist Mark Balling…………..390-3646
Ushers Steve Gunning (Eng) .. 306-9035
Parish School
Principal Mary Ann McQueen .... 821-6612 Secretary Mary Ann Welchhance 821-6612 Secretary Maria Donaldson...…...821-6612
Religious Education
Director Judy Girard…..822-1201 ext 249 Office Secretary Maria Acosta...822-1201 ext 250 Confirmation Edwin Ambrosio822-1201ext 248 R.C.I.A. Susan Lewis…822-1201 ext 247
Parish Organization
Bereavement Ministry Fritz Hirt ... 827-1585 Guadalupanas Isaias Flores ... 391-5085
Knights of Columbus Steve Gunning ... 306-9035 Power House of Prayer Barbara Kennedy ... 823-9387 Prayer Group (Esp) Javier Hernandez ... 702-7929 Legion of Mary Lorene Ross……...…..306-2796
Pastoral Council Tom Suchy. ... 821-5058 Young Adult SaintMarkYAM@gmail.com
St. Vincent de Paul ……….424-272-1629
Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry (Eng) ………822-1201 Youth Ministry (Sp) Fernando Guzman…..702-7701
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Closed 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Sunday Masses: Saturday: (Vigil) 5:30pm
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am 12 noon (Spanish) & 5:30pm
Daily Masses: Monday - Saturday 8:00am
Holy Day Masses: 8:00am, 12:15pm and
7:00pm (Bilingual)
Eucharistic First Monday of each month
Adoration : 8:30am to 8:30pm
Confessions: Saturday 4:30 - 5:15pm
Baptism: 3rd weekend of each month. Please contact the rectory office.
Marriage: 6 months notice is required. Please contact the rectory office.
Anointing of Sacrament for the sick is celebrated
The Sick: upon request. Please contact the rectory office.
Holy Eucharist Communion is given upon request.
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Saint Mark Church June 26, 2016
Pastor’s Corner
Last year an organization called SPY - Safe Place for Youth - moved in to the building next to McDonald's and began serving the homeless youth of community. When they first announced that they would be operating so close to private homes, there were a few complaints from the neighbors who indicated, "Hey, I think what you are doing is great, just NIMBY - not in my back yard!" But SPY held meetings with the families and businesses of the community, so a couple of us from Saint Mark went over to see what it was all about. The fears and concerns of some people were alleviated as their founder and staff members explained exactly what their goals were and how they planned to serve the youth who are going through such difficult times.
Once they opened their doors, the members of Saint Mark parish immediately stepped up and asked, "What can we do to serve these youth?" SERVE became the key word. As in serving meals! Now, each week, a group of Saint Mark members shop for healthy food and spend a couple of hours in the kitchen of our parish hall preparing a meal that is not only nourishing, but very tasty! And, is sending the message to the youth: We care about you! We see the face of Christ in your face! And you are our brothers and sisters!
As we got to learn more about what SPY was doing, we noticed that their clothing room had an abun-dance of new or gently-used shirts, pants, jackets, and shoes. What was missing? Underwear and socks! So here at Saint Mark we held our very first "Undie Sunday" in which we invited parishioners to donate new underwear and socks for the youth who are living on the streets. As a child, if I got underwear and socks for Christmas, I was disappointed. But, if you are a homeless youth, new un-derwear and socks are a true blessing!
Last Thursday SPY held an event in which they honored those who had helped them so much during their first year. Saint Mark Church was honored, as well as Saint Mark School for their participation in "Clothes for a Cause" and other programs that assist the youth of SPY. During the presentations we received a beautiful plaque that has been placed in the vestibule of our church. Be sure and stop by and take a look at it!
As you know, the homeless population here in Venice is growing rapidly, and the situations of the youth on the streets are getting much more complex each day. But Saint Mark Church has stepped up to share the Good News of the Gospel by our words and our actions!
So, next time you ask yourself, "What are we doing to help the homeless of Venice?" You can answer by simply looking in the mirror!
May the Lord continue to bless us always and in all ways,
Father Paul
FROM OUR PASTOR
La Esquina del Párroco
El año pasado una organización llamada SPY - lugar seguro para los jóvenes - se movió en el edificio al lado de McDonald's y comenzó a servir a la juventud sin hogar de la comunidad. Cuando anunciaron por primera vez que esta-rían cerca de casas particulares, hubo algunas quejas de los vecinos quienes indicaron, "Hey, creo que lo que está hacien-do es algo grande – pero no atrás de mi casa" Pero SPY man-tuvo reuniones con las familias y empresas de la comunidad y un par de nosotros de San Marcos nos acercamos para ver de que se trataba. Los temores y preocupaciones de algunas personas se fueron disipando cando su fundador y los miem-bros del personal explicaron exactamente cuáles eran sus objetivos y cómo planeaban servir a los jóvenes que están pasando por tiempos tan difíciles.
Una vez que abrieron sus puertas, los miembros de la parroquia de San Marcos inmediatamente se acercaron y le preguntaron, "¿Qué podemos hacer para servir a estos jóve-nes?" SERVIR se convirtió en la palabra clave. Como servi-cio de comidas. Ahora, cada semana, un grupo de San Mar-cos va a la tienda de alimentos saludables y pasan un par de horas en la cocina de nuestro salón parroquial preparando una comida que no sólo es nutritiva, sino también muy sa-brosa. Y está enviando el mensaje a la juventud: nos preocu-pamos por usted. Vemos el rostro de Cristo en su cara. Y en nuestros hermanos y hermanas.
Mientras estábamos conociendo esta organización, nos dimos cuenta de que en la habitación donde tenían ropa había una abundancia de camisas, pantalones, chaquetas y zapatos nuevos y usados. ¿Que faltaba? Ropa interior y calcetines. Así que aquí en San Marcos celebramos nuestro primer "Domingo Undie" en el que invitamos a los feligreses a donar ropa interior y calcetines para los jóvenes que viven en las calles. Cuando era niño, si me daban ropa interior y calcetines para Navidad, me sentía decepcionado. Pero, si eres un joven sin hogar, ropa interior y los calcetines son una verdadera bendición.
El jueves pasado SPY celebró un evento en el que ellos honraban a quienes habían ayudado mucho durante su primer año. La iglesia de San Maros y la escuela fueron hon-radas, por su participación en "Ropa para una causa" y otros programas que ayudan a la juventud de SPY. Durante las presentaciones hemos recibido una hermosa placa que se ha colocado en el vestíbulo de nuestra iglesia. Asegúrense pasan a ver la placa.
Como usted sabe, la población sin hogar aquí en Venecia está creciendo rápidamente, y las situaciones de los jóvenes en las calles son cada día más complejas. Pero la iglesia de San Marcos se acercó a compartir las buenas nue-vas del Evangelio con nuestras palabras y nuestras acciones.
Así, la próxima vez que se pregunten, "¿qué esta-mos haciendo para ayudar a las personas sin hogar de Veni-ce?" Usted puede contestar simplemente mirando el espejo.
Que el Señor nos siga bendiciendo siempre y en todo,
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK SPIRITUAL LIFE
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
LEGION OF MARY
The Legion of Mary is in need of new Members. We bring communion to 2 nursing homes and people who are not able to come to church. One member teaches a religious educa-tion class for children who are 3-5 years of age. We also go door to door to take a censes for our church and encourage people to come back to the church. You may already be do-ing this work. Come join the Legion of Mary. We meet on Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm in the school. For more in-formation please call Lorene Ross at 310-306-2796
VISITS TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND
If you or anyone you know is in need of receiving the sacra-ment of the anointing of the sick or is homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion please call the rectory at 310-821-5058 to arrange a time for a visit.
SPIRITUAL LIFE
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED
The Marina Hospital is in need of Eucharistic Ministers who are available to help take communion to the sick Monday through Friday. If you are interested, or for more information, please contact Carolyn Griswold at 310-821-9862.
ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED
Saint Mark Church is in need of altar servers! Any young person, grade 5 and higher, interested in becoming an altar server for St. Mark Church, please contact Joan Horne.
venicejoanie@hotmail.com
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a bake sale! They will be out on the church patio after all the morning masses on Sunday July 10th. Steve
Gunning, Grand Knight at 310-306-9035. Monday: Mt Am 2:6-10, 13-16; Ps 50:16bc-23; 8:18-22 Tuesday: Am 3:1-8; 4:11-12; Ps 5:4b-8; Mt 8:23-27 Wednesday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 19:2-5; Gal 1:11-20; Jn 21:15-19 Day: Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19 Thursday: Am 7:10-17; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Am 8:4-6, 9-12; Ps 119:2, 10, 20, 30, 40, 131; Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: Am 9:11-15; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 9:14-17 Sunday: Is 66:10-14c; Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20; Gal 6:14-18; Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 [1-9] Lunes: Am 2:6-10, 13-16; Sal 50 (49):16bc-23; Mt 8:18-22 Martes: Am 3:1-8; 4:11-12; Sal 5:4b-8; Mt 8:23-27 Miércoles: Vigilia: Hch 3:1-10; Sal 19 (18):2-5;
Gal 1:11-20; Jn 21:15-19 Día: Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34 (33):2-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19 Jueves: Am 7:10-17; Sal 19 (18):8-11; Mt 9:1-8 Viernes: Am 8:4-6, 9-12; Sal 119 (118):2, 10, 20, 30, 40, 131; Mt 9:9-13
Sábado: Am 9:11-15; Sal 85 (84):9ab, 10-14; Mt 9:14-17
Domingo: Is 66:10-14c; Sal 66 (65):1-7, 16, 20; Gal 6:14-18; Lc 10:1-12, 17-20 [1-9]
HOMELESS MINISTRY
The Homeless Ministry of St. Mark in conjunction with our neighbors Safe Place for Youth (SPY) serves the homeless youth between the ages of 18-25 on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Tues-day of every month. If you would like to volunteer please call MaryAnn Long at 310-717-2645.
SPECIAL COLLECTION
This week our diocese will take up the Peter’s Pence Collec-tion, which provides the Holy Father with the funds he needs to carry out his most important charitable works. The pro-ceeds benefit the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppres-sion, and natural disasters. Through your generosity, we can cast the peace of Christ upon the world.
Sat. June 25 5:30pm Carlos Acosta † Sun. June 26 7:30am Bill Rosenberg †
9:00am Virginia Romo 10:30am Modesto Perez † 12:00pm Father’s Day Novena
5:30pm Juan & Nonie Aquino † Mon. June 27 8:00am Father’s Day Novena Tues. June 28 8:00am Patrick Gallager † Wed. June 29 8:00am Albert Cardenas Thurs. June 30 8:00am Power House of Prayer Fri. July 1 8:00am Q.J. Jacobs & Family † Sat. July 2 8:00am Inez Watson †
Sat. July 3 5:30pm Fr. Luis Proenca Sun. July 4 7:30am Fr. Eddie Siebert
9:00am Fr. Tom King 10:30am Fr. Luis Proenca 12:00pm Fr. Michael Mandala
5:30pm Fr. Michael Tang
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TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The LORD tells Elijah to anoint Elisha as
prophet to succeed him (1 Kings 19:16b, 19-21).
Psalm — You are my inheritance, O Lord (Psalm 16). Second Reading — Use your freedom in Christ to serve one
another through love (Galatians 5:1, 13-18).
Gospel — While journeying to Jerusalem, Jesus speaks of the
costs of discipleship (Luke 9:51-62).
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — El Señor le dice a Elías que unja a Eliseo
como profeta para ser su sucesor (1 Reyes 19:16b, 19-21).
Salmo — Enséñanos, Señor, el camino de la vida (Salmo16
[15]).
Segunda lectura — Usa tu libertad en Cristo para servirse unos
a otros mediante el amor (Gálatas 5:1, 13-18).
Evangelio — Mientras viajaban a Jerusalén, Jesús reprocha a
los discípulos que querían que bajara fuego del cielo sobre una aldea samaritana (Lucas 9:51-62).
This Week at St. Mark’s June 27 - July 3, 2016
Mon. 8:00am Mass - Church Bible Study 7:00pm - School Meditation Group 6:30pm - School Tues. 8:00am Mass - Church
Wed. 8:00am Mass - Church RCIA Inquiry 6:30pm - School Legion of Mary 7:00pm - School Thurs. 8:00am Mass - Church
Spanish Prayer Group 7:00pm - Church Spanish Youth Group 7:00pm - School Fri. 8:00am Mass - Church
Sat. 8:00am Mass - Church Sun. 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Times: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm (Spanish) 5:30pm - Church
Volunteers
St Mark offers many opportunities for ministry as a catechist to children, youth or adults. At this time there is a need for volunteers who wish to minister to our youth in our Confir-mation program. If you are considering this ministry please call the Religious Education Office 310-822-1201 for more information.
RCIA Inquiry
Sessions of Inquiry into membership in the Catholic Church and the Sacraments of Initiation meets each Wednesday even-ing at 6:30pm in the Religious Education Office in the school. If you, or someone you know, has been considering RCIA please call the Religious Education Office for more infor-mation or to let us know you are coming.
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SAFE GUARD THE CHILDREN
PROTEGIENDO A LOS NINOS Pool safety is about more than swimming
Swimming is a fun way to have some fun and beat the heat during the summer. Parents should teach their children about swimming safety, including how to identify and handle un-comfortable situations. Although you may be watching close-ly to make sure your kids are safe in the water, don’t forget about when they’re walking around, sitting out by the pool, using the restrooms or out of sight. Teach your children what to do when they feel uncomfortable at the pool, and let them know it is okay to walk away and find a parent or trusted adult at any time. For more information and a copy of the article called “Know the Rules…Summer Safety Tips to Teach Children” from the National Center for Missing and Exploited, email jvienna@la-archdiocese.org or call (213) 637-7227.
For particular help you may call Suzanne Healy, director of Assistance Ministry at (213) 637-7650 or Helene Hickey at 310-821-6612.
La natación es una manera divertida de combatir el calor durante el verano
Los padres deben enseñar a sus hijos sobre la seguridad acuá-tica, incluso cómo identificar situaciones incómodas y cómo reaccionar en estos casos. Aunque usted los está vigilando atentamente para asegurar que los niños están a La seguridad en la piscina implica más que saber nadar salvo en el agua, no se olvide de poner atención cuando los niños caminan o se sientan alrededor de la piscina, usan el baño o cuando están fuera de la vista. Enseñe a sus hijos qué hacer si se sienten incómodos en la piscina y que al cualquier momento está bien huir y buscar un adulto de confianza. Para más información y para obtener una copia del artículo completo del National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, envíe un correo electrónico a bmelendez@la-archdiocese.org o llame al (213) 637-7508.
Para obtener ayuda puede llamar a Suzanne Healy, directora del Ministerio de Ayuda al (213) 637-7650 o llame a Helene Hickey 310-821-6612.
SPIRITUAL LIFE TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
An old and still vital treasure in our tradition is a document called the “Apostolic Traditions,” giving us a snapshot of church life in third-century Rome. Its author, Hippolytus, describes the liturgical life of the church and records the ac-tual texts of the prayers. The way he explained the various “orders” of the church was the basis for a major reform of the rites of ordination by Pope Pius XII in 1947, and later for the Second Vatican Council. Hippolytus tells us that a bishop had to be elected by the entire people, and that ordination had to take place on a Sunday in the presence of the people, the presbyters, and neighboring bishops. The bishop-candidate is ordained by the other bishops, who impose their hands on his head while everyone else keeps a profound si-lence, awaiting the outpouring of the Spirit. There is a prayer of blessing said by one of them, on behalf of all, asking for the Spirit and describing his ministry.
Later centuries layered new features on top of this liturgy, including the requirement for three bishop consecrators. To-day, whenever a new bishop is announced (election by the people is no more), a kind of genealogy is provided, tracing his pedigree through the consecrating bishops down through the centuries to Peter and the first body of believers. Every bishop today can trace his office through his consecrators back to the beginning in a tradition called “apostolic succes-sion.”
FOCUS ON THE MISSION
“There are so many things to do.” “We have so little time.” How many variations of these statements have you heard or even said yourself?
Actually neither statement is completely true. There are many things to do in this life, but really few things that are vitally important. Working, searching, conniving, and worry-ing our way to “gratify[worry-ing] the desires of the flesh,” as Paul relates in today’s second reading, are really non-productive. So little time? When we take on the freedom that Christ of-fers us, we have all the time we need in this world, and even more in the next.
Elisha, the prophet Elijah’s chosen servant, was slightly be-fuddled about what he should do. When Elijah called, he returned to bid farewell to his parents and provide food for his people. Only then did he follow.
Jesus demands something different, something more of his disciples. He calls us to a single-minded determination to drop everything and follow him. Now, not later.
