CHURCH OF SAINT MARK
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 13, 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:[email protected] · 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 Michael Shindle ... 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 [email protected]
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. for the Sick: Please contact the rectory office.
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Saint Mark Church November 13, 2016
Pastor’s Corner
No matter who has won the elections, the
readings this weekend remind us that our challenge
to work for justice continues. The first reading is a
strong reminder that God wants justice for all
peo-ples. Alongside the warnings of disaster for the
proud and evildoers, the promise of the rising sun
of justice gives us hope.
Worship and justice must go hand in hand.
We cannot give praise to a God who calls us to act
justly and defend the helpless and then ignore the
multiple situations of injustice that mark our cities,
country, world and society. God is not pleased
with a religion that does not make a positive
differ-ence in the lives of others or lead to action. As
Pope John Paul II insisted in his letter announcing
the Year of the Eucharist in 2004: “We cannot
de-lude ourselves: by our mutual love and in
particu-lar, by our concern for those in need we will be
recognized as true followers of Christ.”
Work for justice is hard. Progress is slow.
It is easy to get discouraged and abandon our
ef-forts when results are difficult to see. As many
justice issues involve political ramifications, we
might see progress on some issues during one
ad-ministration rolled back by the next. Political
forc-es, frequently allied by powerful business interests,
often hinder international efforts.
Yet God calls us to persevere. At the end
of this weekend’s gospel, Jesus declares,
“By your perseverance you will secure your lives.”
Here Jesus is referring to surviving persecution,
but if we stop and think about it, perseverance is
needed in every aspect of a faith-filled life.
One clear opportunity for all of us is the
Campaign for Human Development that will be
taken up as a second collection this weekend. If
you would like more information about this special
appeal, please use the following link: http://
www.usccb.org/about/catholic-campaign-for-human-development.
Let’s remember the adage that “actions
speak louder than words.” Do research, reflect, and
then give. Have a blessed week!
Father Michael Tang
FROM OUR PASTOR
La Esquina del Párroco
No importa quién ha ganado las elecciones,
las lecturas de este fin de semana nos recuerdan
nuestro reto a trabajar por la justicia continúa. La
primera lectura es un fuerte recordatorio de que Dios
quiere a justicia para todos los pueblos. Junto a las
advertencias de desastre para los soberbios y
malva-dos, la promesa de la salida del sol de Justicia nos da
esperanza.
Culto y justicia deben ir de la mano. No
po-demos alabar a un Dios que nos llama a actuar con
justicia y defender a los indefensos y luego ignorar
las múltiples situaciones de injusticia que marcan
nuestras ciudades, país, mundo y sociedad. Dios no
se complace con una religión que no hace una
dife-rencia positiva en la vida de otros o llevar a la
ac-ción. Como insistió el Papa John Paul II en su carta
anunciando el año de la Eucaristía en 2004: "no
po-demos engañarnos: por el amor mutuo y en
particu-lar, por nuestra preocupación por los
necesita-dos debemos ser reconocinecesita-dos como verdaderos
se-guidores de Cristo."
Trabajo por la justicia es difícil. El progreso
es lento. Es fácil desanimarse y abandonar nuestros
esfuerzos cuando los resultados son difíciles de ver.
Como muchos temas de la justicia implican
ramifica-ciones políticas, podríamos ver progresos en algunos
temas durante una administración revierte por la
si-guiente. Las fuerzas políticas, con frecuencia aliadas
por intereses empresariales poderosos, a menudo
obstaculizan los esfuerzos internacionales.
Pero Dios nos llama a perseverar. Al final del
Evangelio de este fin de semana, Jesús declara:
"Por tu perseverancia protegerás tu vida." Aquí Jesús
se refiere a sobrevivir la persecución, pero si
para-mos y pensapara-mos en ello, se necesita perseverancia en
todos los aspectos de una vida llena de fe.
Una oportunidad clara para todos nosotros es
la campaña para el desarrollo humano, habrá una
segunda colecta de este fin de semana. Si desea más
información sobre este recurso especial, por favor
vaya a:
http://www.usccb.org/about/catholic-campaign-for-human-development.
Recordemos el refrán que "las acciones
ha-blan más ruidosamente que palabras." Investigar,
reflexionar y luego dar. ¡Tengan una semana
bende-cida!
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Saint Mark Church November 13, 2016
SPIRITUAL LIFE SPIRITUAL LIFE
PARISH SURVEY & PASTORAL PLANNING The St. Mark Parish assessment and survey which will be used to guide the goals and objectives for the parish commu-nity will take place in two weeks.
Some of the questions will ask you to reflect on your perspec-tive and experiences at St. Mark. For example, you will be asked to rate statements, such as “We need more space for liturgy.” If you are unfamiliar or don’t know, you are asked to leave this question blank. Take a moment to decide wheth-er you are familiar enough with the space needed for liturgy and to complete the question, or if you will leave it blank. If you choose to complete this question you will be asked to evaluate the statement using one of the following “1-Strongly Disagree”, “2-Somewhat Disagree”, “3-Somwhat Agree” or “4-Strongly Agree.” Take a moment to consider which rating you might choose. You may also be asked to rate your agree-ment with the stateagree-ments, “I feel included in parish life” or “I want to volunteer more for this parish.”
The surveys will be anonymous and the information will only be used to guide the research and planning process. In the coming weeks, more information about how to prepare for the survey will be provided. Thank you for your participation.
COLECTA ESPECIAL
Esta semana tendremos una colecta para la Campana Católica para el Desarrollo Humano (CCHD, por su siglas en ingles). Por mas de 40 anos, CCHD ha financiado a grupos comunita-rios que originan cambios duraderos. Su donación ayudar con la lucha contra la pobreza en América. Los sobres se encuen-tran en las bancas hoy.
PROCESSION OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE The Guadalupe Society of Saint Mark will have a bus for the Annual Archdiocesan Procession in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This beautiful celebration will be on Sunday, December 4th at the Stadium of the East Los Angeles College. The cost is $5 per adult and $3 for children over five years old. Families with more than three children will get a special discount. Payment must be made at the time of reservation. The bus will leave at 8:30am in front of the school and will return at approximately 4:30pm. Please arrive early and bring your lunch, rosaries, flags and native or regional attire from your country. For information and reservations please call: Josefina Ramirez 310-578-6499
Isais Flores 310-391-5085 Ofelia Gonzalez 310-306-8768
PROCESION DE NUESTRA SENORA DE GUADALUPE
La Sociedad Guadalupana de San Marcos tendrá un autobús para ir a la Procesión anual de la Arquidiócesis en honor de la celebración de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe el domingo 4 de diciembre en el Estadio del Colegio del Este de Los Ángeles. El precio por adulto es $5 y $3 por niños mayores de 5 anos. Familias con mas de tres niños se les dará descuento. Se les suplica que paguen por adelantado para garantizar su reserva-ción. El autobús saldrá a las 8:30am de enfrente de la escuela y regresara aproximadamente a las 4:30pm. Se les sugiere que lleven su lonche, rosarios, banderas, y trajes típicos de sus regiones o países. Para mas información y reservaciones por favor llame:
Josefina Ramirez 310-578-6499 Isais Flores 310-391-5085 Ofelia Gonzalez 310-306-8768 SPECIAL COLLECTION
This weekend we will take up the Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. For over 40 years, CCHD has funded community groups that create lasting change. Your donation will help fight poverty in America. The envelopes for this special collection are in the pews to-day.
ENCUESTA Y PLANIFICACION DE LA PARROQUIA El proceso de evaluación y encuesta que guiara las metas y objetivos de la comunidad parroquial, empezara en dos sema-nas.
Algunas de las preguntas le pedirán que reflejen de sus expe-riencias y perspectivas de San Marcos. Por ejemplo, se le podría pedir que evalúen ciertas declaraciones como,
“Necesitamos mas espacio para litúrgicos”. Si usted descono-ce esto o no sabe, se le pide que no responda a la pregunta. Tome un momento para decidir si usted esta familiarizado con los espacios necesarios para la liturgia para poder contestar la pegunto, o si prefiere no contestar. Si decide contestar la pre-gunta, se le pedirá que evalué esta declaración usando esta escala: “1 - Muy en Desacuerdo ”, “2-Algo en Desacuerdo”, “3 - Algo en Acuerdo” o “4 - Muy en Acuerdo”. Tome un momento para considerar su respuesta. También se le pregus-tara si esta de acuerdo con declaraciones como, “me siento incluido en la vida parroquial” o “quiero servir mas como voluntario de esta parroquia”
Las encuestas serán anónimas y la información solo se utiliza-ra par guiar el proceso de investigación y planificación. En las próximas semanas, se proporcionara mas información acerca de como prepararse para la encuesta. Gracias por su participación.
Sat. Nov 12 5:30pm All Souls Sun. Nov 13 7:30am Holy Spirit
9:00am Da Costa Family †
10:30am All Souls
12:00pm Alberto & Esteban Ramirez †
5:30pm Maurice DuBois † Mon. Nov 14 8:00am All Souls
Tues. Nov 15 8:00am All Souls Wed. Nov 16 8:00am All Souls Thurs. Nov 17 8:00am All Souls Fri. Nov 18 8:00am All Souls Sat. Nov 19 8:00am All Souls
Sat. Nov 19 5:30pm Fr. Michael Tang Sun. Nov 20 7:30am Fr. Tom King
9:00am Fr. Luis Proenca 10:30am Fr. Luis Proenca 12:00pm Fr. Michael Tang
5:30pm Msgr. John Morales
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Saint Mark Church November 13, 2016
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — There will arise the sun of justice with its healing rays (Malachi 3:19-20a).
Psalm — The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice (Psalm 98).
Second Reading — Paul speaks of his hard work among the Thessalonians (2 Thessalonians 3:7-12).
Gospel — Jesus foretells the destruction of Jerusalem, the persecution of his followers. But their perseverance will be their salvation (Luke 21:5-19).
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Para ellos que temen al Señor, brillará el sol de justicia con sus rayos de salud (Malaquías 3:19-20a). Salmo — Toda la tierra ha visto al Salvador (Salmo 98 [97]). Segunda Lectura — Pablo habla de su trabajo duro entre los tesalonicenses (2 Tesalonicenses 3:7-12).
Evangelio — Pero su perseverancia será su salvación (Lucas 21:5-19).
This Week at St. Mark’s Nov 14 - Nov 20, 2016 Mon. 8:00am Mass - Church
Meditation Group 6:30pm - School Bible Study 7:00pm - School Spanish Leaders 7:00pm - School Tues. RE Grades 7-8 6:30pm - School Wed. 8:00am Mass - Church
RCIA 6:30pm - School Legion of Mary 7:00pm - School Thurs. 8:00am Mass - Church
RCIA Team 6:30pm - School
Spanish Prayer Group 7:00pm - Church Spanish Youth Group 7:00pm - School Fri. 8:00am School Mass - Church
Sat. 8:00am Mass - Church
RE Grades 1-6 9:00am - School Confessions 4:30pm - 5:15pm - Church 5:30pm Mass - Church
Sun. Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Mass Times: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm(Sp), 5:30pm - Church
Children’s Liturgy 9:00am - Church & School Early Childhood 9:00am - School
Confirmation Year 2 at 2:45pm - Hall Adult Confirmation
Registration is now open for any adult who has been baptized Catholic, has received First Communion, but is not yet con-firmed. Sessions will be held in January and February. Con-firmation will be celebrated at St. Mark in the spring. Please call the Religious Education Office for information and regis-tration at 310-822-1201.
Teen Confirmation
Please keep our first year Confirmation candidates, parents and sponsors in your prayers today during their retreat from 11am to 6:30pm. Confirmation year 2 candidates, parents and sponsors meet next Sunday November 20 at 2:30pm in the hall.
RCIA
Inquiry into the Catholic faith and the sacraments of initiation meets each Wednesday at 6:30pm in the Religious Education Office in the school. Invite someone you know who is curi-ous and please call to let us know they are coming. 31-822-1201.
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Saint Mark Church November 13, 2016
READINGS FOR THE WEEK SAFE GUARD THE CHILDREN
PROTEGIENDO A LOS NINOS
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA MEALS ON WHEELS
The Meals-on-wheels program located in Culver City, serves areas in Venice, Mar Vista, Culver City, Marina del Rey & Westchester. This invaluable program provides home deliv-ered meals for those who need this assistance due to age, disability, illness or convalescence. For only $7.00 per day, clients receive both a hot and cold meal. For more infor-mation or if you would like to volunteer please call Pam Mon-day - FriMon-day between 9:30am & 12:30pm at 310-559-0666. Avoid "fixing" and try to listen and understand
Sometimes adults may have a tendency to try and fix prob-lems that come up with their children. While the instinct to help and the loving concern behind it is understandable, it is not always the best course of action if the child is not learning something about how to handle a problem at least partly on their own. For some problems, children just need a good lis-tener; for others they need guidance and help discerning how best to respond. Try asking questions, encouraging solutions, and praying with and for the child. For a copy of the VIR-TUS® article “Communication Tip No. 10: You Can’t Fix Them, But You Can…” email [email protected] 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.
Evite “reparar” y trate de escuchar y entender
En ocasiones los adultos pudieran tener una tendencia a tratar de reparar problemas que puedan surgir con sus hijos. Aunque el instinto para ayudar y la preocupación amorosa detrás de esta actitud es comprensible, no es siempre el mejor curso de acción a tomar si el niño o la niña no está aprendiendo algo sobre cómo manejar un problema, al menos en parte por ellos mismos. Para algunos problemas, los niños sólo necesitan un buen escucha; otros necesitan guía y ayuda para discernir có-mo responder mejor. Trate de hacer preguntas, anímelos a encontrar soluciones, y rece con y por el niño o la niña. Para una copia del artículo en VIRTUS® “Communication Tip No. 10: You Can’t Fix Them, But You Can…” (Consejo de comu-nicación No. 10: Usted no puede repararlos, pero puede…) envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] o llame al 213-637-7227.
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.
Lunes: Ap 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 18:35-43 Martes: Ap 3:1-6, 14-22; Sal 15 (14):2-5;
Lc 19:1-10
Miércoles: Ap 4:1-11; Sal 150:1b-6; Lk 19:11-28 Jueves: Ap 5:1-10; Sal 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lc 19:41-44 Viernes: Ap 10:8-11; Sal 119 (118):14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Lc 19:45-48 o (para el memorial de la Dedicación) Hch 28:11-16, 30-31; Sal 98 (97):1-6; Mt 14:22-33 Sábado: Ap 11:4-12; Sal 144 (143):1b, 2, 9-10; Lc 20:27-40
Domingo: 2 Sm 5:1-3; Sal 122 (121):1-5; Col 1:12-20;
Lc 23:35-43 Monday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 19:41-44 Friday: Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131;
Lk 19:45-48 or (for the memorial of the Dedication) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33
Saturday: Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: 2 Sm 5:1-3; Ps 122:1-5; Col 1:12-20;
Lk 23:35-43
FEAST OF ALL SOULS
On November 2nd, we celebrated the Feast of All Souls. It is a traditional practice in our Catholic Church to dedicate the entire month of November to remembering and praying for all of our beloved dead. Please consider enrolling your beloved family members and friends in our special Masses. The spe-cial enrollment envelopes are in the pews today.
SPIRITUAL LIFE
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Our amazing St. Mark Adult Choir is proud to present an in-spirational Christmas concert entitled “Noel” Wednesday, December 14th at 7:00pm in the church. Come delight in some glorious Christmas carols, fun sing-alongs and beautiful sounds of the season. Admission free.
