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St. Mark Armenian Catholic Church – Sunday E Bulletin for August 26, 2012

Today is the 2nd Sunday after the Assumption.
Our readings are 2 Corinthians 1:1–11 and Mark 4:35-40

During the Sunday’s Vigil Badarak, please pray for the soul of Ted Sookiasian (1st Ann.). During the Badarak (Sunday), please pray for the sick and infirm of the parish

Badaraks during the week are:
Monday For the souls in Purgatory / req. by the Mazzone family
Tuesday In honor of the Queenship of Mary / req. by the Mazzone family
Wednesday Open Intention
Thursday For the soul of Paul Riegert / req. by the Mazzone family
Friday Open Intention
Saturday Open Intention
Sunday For the soul of Rev. Msgr. Sarkis Gabadian

Prayer list – please remember in your prayers, all the deceased of the parish, and all those who are ill at home, in hospitals or in nursing homes. Please contact Father or the Parish Office to add a name. Names will be deleted from the list after three weeks. Please remember in your prayers, Mike & Liz Scutti, Karl Kalfaian, Paul Mirzayan, Liparid Kevorkian, Gino & Mary Vendittelli, Margaret Amodei, Terrie Gaspar, Carl Battista, Dr. J. Andre Garabedian and Naz. Sookiasian.

August Memorials

Sanctuary Lamp I – In honor of Naz Sookiasian’s 85th Birthday / req. by Ed & Patricia Harootunian

Sanctuary Lamp II – In memory of Claire Bamboukian / req. by Marie & Hovsep Melkonian (VA)

Altar Candles – In memory of Artin Sinanian & Seghpos Zerounian / req. by the Zerounian family

Holy Cross – In memory of Dr Arthur Odabashian / req. by Rita Odabashian

Bl. Mother Candles – Special Intention for the family / req. by Theresa Dempsey

O L of Perp. Help – In memory of Diran Arslanian / req. by Michelle & Sibelle Arslanian

Sacred Heart Candles – In memory of Helen Hagopian (MIL) & Helen Owsiany /
req. by Helen Hagopian
Bread & Wine – In memory of Raffi Panossian / req. by Vivian & Matt Bouloutian

Attendance for last Sunday – 40 / Attendance last Year – 33
Last week’s collection $351.00

We are very grateful for all your offerings!

COMING EVENTS

Sept. 9 – Blessing of Students & Teachers

Sept. 16 – Feast of the Holy Cross

Sept. 17 – Deceased of the Parish – 10:30 AM

Sept. 29 - Vigil Mass at 6:30 PM
Family Night Dinner 7:30 PM

Oct. 14 – Parish “Town meeting”

PARISH NOTES:

Special Collection – will be taken up today for the assistance of the poor in Armenia. The funds are forward to Sister Arousiag in Armenia for this purpose. Your generosity and kindness is very much appreciated.

Mark Your Calendars-September 9th-Blessing of Students & Teachers: Students of all ages are encouraged to attend 10:30 Badarak so Fr. Mikael may help them get their school year started with a prayer for God’s blessing on their studies and activities.

Air Conditioner – Our Thanks to all who made a pledge and or payments to cover the cost of the Church’s new Air-Conditioner / Heater. When making any payments, please mark the envelope or the check that it is for the “Air”.

Volunteer Work: There are many ways parishioners may render valuable assistance in the Church. We would deeply appreciate you offering your talents and your time at your convenience. Please contact the Parish Office.

One of the reasons for asking for volunteers is that we ended our Fiscal Year on June 30 and we had a cash deficit for the year for $29,000. The main reason for this deficit was the loss of income from the Gymboree rent.

The Future of St. Marks – Sunday, Oct. 14 – A moderated Town Hall Discussion regarding the CRISIS in OUR Church. Make sure your voice is heard!

Summer at St Mark – We have listed below the contributions for the past five weeks and, as you can see, they are steadily declining. This is of great concern, because without the continued support of our parishioners, St. Mark Parish would not be able to function.

July 22, 2012 $319.00
July 29, 2012 $166.00
Aug 5, 2012 $139.00
Aug 12, 2012 $185.00
Aug 19, 2012 $351.00

Our average weekly expenses is $2,332

This summer, plan to attend church here or as you travel. When you travel, bring back a bulletin and put it on the bulletin board. Who knows, maybe we will have a prize for the bulletin brought in from the furthest distance this summer.

Mass Times – While you are away, to find the closest church in the US, call 1-410-676-6000 or go to www.masstimes.org

Sacred Heart of Jesus – Jesus has promised a special gift for those who are devoted to his Sacred Heart, including his promise that the person will not face death unprepared and will have the chance to confess and have Jesus in his heart, at that time. His requested devotion with the essential prayers and acts, including the “First Friday” and Nine consecutive months promises, with the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion and along with Badarak is offered on every first Friday of the month, the next 1st Friday will be September 7th at 6:30 PM.

Koffee Klutch – Is your family celebrating a special occasion, birthday, anniversary, retirement, etc. , why not share this happy occasion with your church family by hosting the Coffee Hour following Badarak?

Join Our Parish Email List- St. Marks is happy to offer our parishioners the opportunity to receive emails with special announcements and parish information and the weekly Parish Bulletin. If you would like to be added to, our parish email list, please email the information to PJDEMPSEY50@VERIZON.NET or drop the information in the collection.

Maintenance Fund – The monthly donation for the Maintenance Fund is $20.00. The Fund covers the major maintenance items. If you have any questions on the amount you owe, please contact the office. As always, thank you for your support.

Our Church Needs You

Cannot spell CH RCH without U
Cannot spell AD LT without U
Cannot spell YO TH without U
Cannot spell M SIC without U
Cannot spell S NDAY without U
Cannot spell S CCESS without U
Clearly, our Church needs U

Remember your church in your will:
Many members and friends have been blessed
and want to give generously to the Lord, but
have concerns about health, outliving their
resources, etc. One good way to give back
to God while balancing our earthbound
concerns is to remember the church in your
will. For example, some faithful folks tithe
10% (or more) of their estate to the church.
After our worldly cares are over, what a
wonderful legacy to our faith!

Membership info update – Have you changed your phone number? Have you moved or are you preparing to move soon? Do you have children no longer living at home? Have a new e-mail address? Have you received our recent emails?

Please help us keep our records current by contacting the office at 610.896.7789

Parish Outreach – There is nothing worse than an empty belly. There is nothing more senseless in this land of plenty than hunger. Please help our parish provide for those less fortunate. The list is simple. The need is great. Please help by bringing a food donation next Sunday. Please bring your can goods to the container in the church hall.

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St. Mark Armenian Catholic Church – Sunday E Bulletin for August 19, 2012

Today is the 1st Sunday after the Assumption. Our readings are 2 Corinthians 6:16-7:1 and Luke 1:26-38.

During today’s Badarak, please pray for the soul of Hagop Voskeridjian (15th Ann).

Today’s Hokehandkisd is being requested by Hovhaness & Theresa Voskeridjian

Badaraks during the week are:
Monday For the soul of John Keiser / req. by the Mazzone family
Tuesday For the soul of Paul Riegert / req. by the Mazzone family
Wednesday For the soul of Sandra Apelian / req. by Roseanna Dempsey
Thursday For the souls in Purgatory / req. by the Mazzone family
Friday Open Intention
Saturday Open Intention
Sunday Open Intention

Prayer list – please remember in your prayers, all the deceased of the parish, and all those who are ill at home, in hospitals or in nursing homes. Please contact Father or the Parish Office to add a name. Names will be deleted from the list after three weeks. Please remember in your prayers, Mike Scutti, Karl Kalfaian, Paul Mirzayan, Liparid Kevorkian, Gino & Mary Vendittelli, Margaret Amodei, Terrie Gaspar, Carl Battista and Dr. J. Andre Garabedian.

August Memorials

Sanctuary Lamp I – In honor of Naz Sookiasian’s 85th Birthday / req. by Ed & Patricia Harootunian

Sanctuary Lamp II – In memory of Claire Bamboukian / req. by Marie & Hovsep Melkonian (VA)

Altar Candles – In memory of Artin Sinanian & Seghpos Zerounian / req. by the Zerounian family

Holy Cross – In memory of Dr Arthur Odabashian / req. by Rita Odabashian

Bl. Mother Candles – Special Intention / req. by Theresa Dempsey

O L of Perp. Help – In memory of Diran Arslanian / req. by Michelle & Sibelle Arslanian

Sacred Heart Candles – In memory of Helen Hagopian (MIL) & Helen Owsiany /
req. by Helen Hagopian

Bread & Wine – In memory of Raffi Panossian / req. by Vivian & Matt Bouloutian

Attendance for last Sunday – 40 / Attendance last Year – 48
Last week’s collection $185.00 *
Average weekly expenses for Fiscal Year 2012 – $2,332.00

We are very grateful for all your offerings!

Coming Events

Sept. 9 – Blessing of Students & Teachers

Sept. 16 – Feast of the Holy Cross

Sept 17 – Deceased of the Parish – 10:30 AM

Sept. 29 - Family Night Dinner 7 PM

PARISH NOTES:

Last Week’s Lunch – Our thanks to Linda Bohdjelian for a wonderful luncheon last week that the Bohdjelians donated and put together for us. What a shame only 12 people made an effort to come down.

Special Collection – will be taken up next Sunday for the assistance of the poor in Armenia. The funds are forward to Sister Arousiag in Armenia for this purpose. Your generosity and kindness will be appreciated.

Mark Your Calendars-September 9th-Blessing of Students & Teachers: Students of all ages are encouraged to attend 10:30 Badarak so Fr. Mikael may help them get their school year started with a prayer for God’s blessing on their studies and activities.

Air Conditioner – Our Thanks to all who made a pledge and or payments to cover the cost of the Church’s new Air-Conditioner / Heater. When making any payments, please mark the envelope or the check that it is for the “Air”.

Volunteer Work: There are many ways parishioners may render valuable assistance in the Church. We would deeply appreciate you offering your talents and your time at your convenience. Please contact the Parish Office.

One of the reasons for asking for volunteers is that we ended our Fiscal Year on June 30 and we had a cash deficit for the year for $29,000. The main reason for this deficit was the loss of income from the Gymboree rent.

Summer at St Mark – We have listed below the contributions for the past five weeks and, as you can see, they are steadily declining. This is of great concern, because without the continued support of our parishioners, St. Mark Parish would not be able to function.

July 15, 2012 $534.00
July 22, 2012 $319.00
July 29, 2012 $166.00
Aug 5, 2012 $139.00
Aug 12, 2012 $185.00

Average weekly expenses $2,332

Please remember your home parish of St. Mark when you travel this summer. We count on your continued support. You can place your donation in the collection basket before you leave for vacation or upon your return. Thank you.

This summer, plan to attend church here or as you travel. When you travel, bring back a bulletin and put it on the bulletin board. Who knows, maybe we will have a prize for the bulletin brought in from the furthest distance this summer.

Mass Times – While you are away, to find the closest church in the US, call 1-410-676-6000 or go to www.masstimes.org

Sacred Heart of Jesus – Jesus has promised a special gift for those who are devoted to his Sacred Heart, including his promise that the person will not face death unprepared and will have the chance to confess and have Jesus in his heart, at that time. His requested devotion with the essential prayers and acts, including the “First Friday” and Nine consecutive months promises, with the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion and along with Badarak is offered on every first Friday of the month, the next 1st Friday will be September 7th at 6:30 PM.

Koffee Klutch – Is your family celebrating a special occasion, birthday, anniversary, retirement, etc. , why not share this happy occasion with your church family by hosting the Coffee Hour following Badarak?

Join Our Parish Email List- St. Marks is happy to offer our parishioners the opportunity to receive emails with special announcements and parish information and the weekly Parish Bulletin. If you would like to be added to, our parish email list, please email the information to PJDEMPSEY50@VERIZON.NET or drop the information in the collection.

Maintenance Fund – The monthly donation for the Maintenance Fund is $20.00. The Fund covers the major maintenance items. If you have any questions on the amount you owe, please contact the office. As always, thank you for your support.

Our Church Needs You

Cannot spell CH RCH without U
Cannot spell AD LT without U
Cannot spell YO TH without U
Cannot spell M SIC without U
Cannot spell S NDAY without U
Cannot spell S CCESS without U
Clearly, our Church needs U

Remember your church in your will:
Many members and friends have been blessed
and want to give generously to the Lord, but
have concerns about health, outliving their
resources, etc. One good way to give back
to God while balancing our earthbound
concerns is to remember the church in your
will. For example, some faithful folks tithe
10% (or more) of their estate to the church.
After our worldly cares are over, what a
wonderful legacy to our faith!

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St. Mark Armenian Catholic Church – Sunday E Bulletin for July 29, 2012

Today is the 3rd Sunday of the Transfiguration and our readings this morning are: 1 Corinthians 6:12-7:11 and Matthew 19:1-12.

During the Badarak this morning, please pray for the soul of Diran Arslanian

Hokehandkisd is being requested by Sibelle and Michelle Arslanian

Badaraks during the week are:
Monday For the soul of Ronald Mazzone / req. by the Mazzone family
Tuesday For the soul of Frank Sisto / req. by the Mazzone family
Wednesday For the soul of Paul Riegert / req. by the Mazzone family
Thursday For the soul of Emelyn Campbell / req. by the Mazzone family
Friday For the soul of Leo Glassman / req. by the Mazzone family
Saturday For the soul of James DeFeo / req. by the Mazzone family
Sunday Open intention

Prayer list – please remember in your prayers, all the deceased of the parish, and all those who are ill at home, in hospitals or in nursing homes. Please contact Father or the Parish Office to add a name. Names will be deleted from the list after three weeks. Please remember in your prayers, Mike Scutti, Karl Kalfaian, Paul Mirzayan, Liparid Kevorkian, Raffi Panossian (Lebanon), Gino & Mary Vendittelli, Margaret Amodei and Carl Battista.

July Memorials

Sanctuary Lamp I – For the continued health of George Tootelian / req. by Marion Tootelian

Sanctuary Lamp II – In honor of Armen & Andre Ewing (at camp) / req. by Siblelle & Ken Ewing

Altar Candles – In memory of Ed & Honora Battista / req. by the Dempseys

Holy Cross – In memory of Diran Arslanian / req. by Michelle & Sibelle Arslanian

Bl. Mother Candles – In memory of Araxe Tootelian / req. by Marion Tootelian

O L of Perp. Help – In honor of Serpouhie Ghazarian & parents 46th Wedding Ann.
Req. by Vivian Ghazarian & Matt Bouloutian

Sacred Heart Candles – In memory of Joseph M Jamack / req. by Terrie Gaspar

Bread & Wine – In memory of Diran Arslanian / req. by Michelle & Sibelle Arslanian

For the month of August, there are openings for
the Sanctuary Lamp, Holy Cross, Blessed Mother and the Bread & Wine.

Attendance for last Sunday – 37 / Attendance last Year – 42
Last week’s collection $315.00
Average weekly expenses for Fiscal Year 2012 – $2,332.00

Coming Events

Aug. 12 – Feast of the Assumption of Mary
Blessing of Grapes
& Women’s Guild Luncheon

Sept. 16 – Feast of the Holy Cross

Sept. 29 - Family Night Dinner

PARISH NOTES:

Grapes – If you would like to make a donation towards the grapes that will be blessed on the feast of the Assumption on August 12, please contact the parish office or drop your donation in the collection basket on Sunday. Please mark the envelope “Grapes”

Our Thanks to –
Ovsanna & Therese Sajonian (in memory of Marie Koulaksezian),
Sibelle & Ken Ewing (in memory of Diran Arslanian),
Alice Bohdjelian (in memory of Peter Bohdjelian & my parents),
Zaven & Jo Davidian (in honor of Mary Zeibari Balian),
Rita Odabashian (in memory of Arthur Odabashian),
Naz Sookiasian (in memory of Dorothy Seta Sookiasian),
Zohrab & Ingeborg Zeibari,
Gary Bezdikian (in memory of Patricia Bezdikian) and
Greg & Arlet Zeibari & family (in memory of Angele Ohanian & Hagop Ayvoizyan)
for donating towards the Grapes to be blessed on the feast of the Assumption, August 12th.

Air Conditioner – As you may have noticed there is a problem with the Church Air Conditioner. We had the technician out and he is not giving it much of a chance. You have to remember, this air conditioner is over 23 years old and has past its prime and is not as efficient to run as a new one. A new air conditioner and heater will run us about $7,000 to $8,000. We need your help, if you would like to make a special donation to cover the cost, please mark your donation “Air”. Thank you in advance for your help.

Our Thanks to all who made a pledge and or payments to cover the cost of the Church’s new Air-Conditioner. When making any payments, please mark the envelope or the check that it is for the “Air”

Special Collection – will be taken up today for the assistance of the poor in Armenia. The funds are forward to Sister Arousiag in Armenia for this purpose. Your generosity and kindness will be appreciated.

Volunteer Work: There are many ways parishioners may render valuable assistance in the Church. We would deeply appreciate you offering your talents and your time at your convenience. Please contact the Parish Office. We are looking for individual to help pull weeds and small planting of flowers (green thumbs nor required), cleaning and straightening up the Hall kitchen, washing the kitchen towels (Thank you – Shake Minasian), cleaning the outside cooking area to name a few items.

One of the reasons for asking for volunteers is that we ended our Fiscal Year on June 30 and we had a large deficit for the year. The main reason for this deficit was the loss of income from the Gymboree rent.

Summer at St Mark – As the “lazy, hazy days of summer” approach, several noticeable things change in life at St Mark. For one, attendance at Sunday Badarak diminishes as parishioners take well-deserved vacation time away.

This summer, plan to attend church here or as you travel. When you travel, bring back a bulletin and put it on the bulletin board. Who knows, maybe we will have a prize for the bulletin brought in from the furthest distance this summer.

While you are away, to find the closest church in the US, call 1-410-676-6000 or go to www.masstimes.org.

Remember your church in your will: Many members and friends have been blessed and want to give generously to the Lord, but have concerns about health, outliving their resources, etc. One good way to give back to God while balancing our earthbound concerns is to remember the church in your
will. For example, some faithful folks tithe 10% (or more) of their estate to the church. After our worldly cares are over, what a wonderful legacy to our faith!

Koffee Klutch – Is your family celebrating a special occasion, birthday, anniversary, retirement, etc. , why not share this happy occasion with your church family by hosting the Coffee Hour following Badarak on Sunday?

Join Our Parish Email List- St. Marks is happy to offer our parishioners the opportunity to receive emails with special announcements and parish information and the weekly Parish Bulletin. If you would like to be added to, our parish email list, please email the information to PJDEMPSEY50@VERIZON.NET or drop the information in the collection.

Sacred Heart of Jesus – Jesus has promised a special gift for those who are devoted to his Sacred Heart, including his promise that the person will not face death unprepared and will have the chance to confess and have Jesus in his heart, at that time. His requested devotion with the essential prayers and acts, including the “First Friday” and Nine consecutive months promises, with the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion and along with Badarak is offered on every first Friday of the month, the next 1st Friday will be August 3rd at 6:30 PM.

Maintenance Fund – The monthly donation for the Maintenance Fund is $20.00. The Fund covers the major maintenance items. If you have any questions on the amount you owe, please contact the office. As always, thank you for your support.

Our Church Needs You

Cannot spell CH RCH without U
Cannot spell AD LT without U
Cannot spell YO TH without U
Cannot spell M SIC without U
Cannot spell S NDAY without U
Cannot spell S CCESS without U
Clearly, our Church needs U

Membership info update – Have you changed your phone number? Have you moved or are you preparing to move soon? Do you have children no longer living at home? Have a new e-mail address? Have you received our recent emails?

Please help us keep our records current by contacting the office at 610.896.7789

Parish Outreach – There is nothing worse than an empty belly. There is nothing more senseless in this land of plenty than hunger. Please help our parish provide for those less fortunate. The list is simple. The need is great. Please help by bringing a donation next Sunday. Please bring your can goods to the container in the church hall.

May 27, 2012

Today is the feast of Pentecost. Our readings are Acts 2:1-21 and John 14:25-31.

Pentecost (Hogegaloust) is celebrated fifty days after Easter. Jesus had commanded the apostles to, “Go therefore to all nations and make them my disciples,” (Matthew 28:19). Christ recognized the difficulty of this great responsibility and had advised them not to begin their teaching mission until after the “Descent of the Holy Spirit.” In the Acts of the Apostles, we read that on the day of Pentecost the apostles had gathered in one place, and that suddenly a strong wind seemed to fill the house in which they were assembled. “And there appeared to them flames like tongues of fire distributed among them and coming to rest on each one. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to talk in other tongues, as the Spirit gave them power of utterance,” (Acts 2:2-4). Many of the people in Jerusalem were from foreign lands. They marveled at the fact that each one of them could understand the Apostles’ words in his own language. The first gift of the Holy Spirit given to the Apostles was the courage to preach the Word of God to all Nations.

During the Badarak this morning, please pray for those who have fallen in the defense of our country.

Badaraks during the week are:
Monday For the soul of Araxe Tootelian / req. by Marion Tootelian
Tuesday In thanksgiving to our Lady for favor recd / req. by the Mazzone family
Wednesday Open Intention (6:30 PM)
Thursday For the soul of Olga Ufier / req. by Patrick & Theresa Dempsey
Friday For the souls of decd members of the Voskeridjian and Djarbarian families/req. by Hovhannes & Theresa Voskeridjian (6:30 PM)
Saturday Open Intention
Next Sunday For the soul of Marie Koulaksezian

Prayer list – please remember in your prayers, all the deceased of the parish, and all those who are ill at home, in hospitals or in nursing homes. Please contact Father or the Parish Office to add a name. Names will be deleted from the list after three weeks. Please remember in your prayers, Mike Scutti, Karl Kalfaian, Paul Mirzayan, Liparid Kevorkian, Raffi Panossian (Lebanon), Gino & Mary Vendittelli, and Patricia M Kellie.

May Memorials

Sanctuary Lamp I & II – In memory of Alice Zeibari and deceased members of the Zeibari family Req. by Nevart Zeibari
Altar Candles – In memory of Marie Koulaksezian / req. by Therese & Ovsanna Sajonian
Holy Cross – In memory of Hagop Kaprielian / req. by Krikor & Annie Kaprielian
Bl. Mother Candles – In memory of Marie Kouloukszian/ req. by Therese & Ovsanna Sajonian
O L of Perp. Help – In memory of Elyse Sajonian/ req. by Ovsanna & Therese Sajonian
Sacred Heart Candles – In memory of Arkady Vaniev / req. by Elena Vanieva
Bread & Wine – In memory of Hagop Kaprielian / req. by Krikor & Annie Kaprielian

“Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.” ~Exodus 20:8

Attendance for last Sunday – 34 / Attendance last Year – 58

Coming Events

June 3 – Feast of the Holy Trinity
June 10 – Celebrant – Bishop Mouradian
Who will be attending the ASA Hantes that afternoon?
June 17 Church Picnic – Noon to 3 PM

PARISH NOTES:

Special Collection – will be taken up today y for the assistance of the poor in Armenia. The funds are forward to Sister Arousiag in Armenia for this purpose. Your generosity and kindness will be greatly appreciated.

Design Committee – Parish Council is pleased to announce the creation of a “Design Committee” as we continue to take steps towards beautifying our Church Hall. We are hoping that our efforts will not only be pleasing to your eye, but that it might encourage the rental of our Hall to you and to the community at large.

If you have any ideas or are interested in being a part of the Design Committee, please contact Vivian Ghazarian. Creating and working with the Design Committee will allow Parish Council the opportunity to hear your ideas.

Picnic Table Sponsors – as in the past, we are accepting donations for table sponsors for the picnic. This would be a great Father’s Day gift and a great way to help the parish. The Picnic will be held on June 17, after Badarak until 3 PM.

Our Thanks to: Edward A Harootunian (in memory of Rose Marie S. Harootunian),
Ovsanna & Therese Sajonian (in memory of Antoine Sajonian & the Zerounian family (in memory of Albert Zerounian) for sponsoring a table for our Picnic.

Maintenance Fund – The monthly donation for the Maintenance Fund is $20.00. The Fund covers the major maintenance items. If you have any questions on the amount you owe, please contact the office. In addition, as always, thank you for your support.

Sacred Heart of Jesus – Jesus has promised a special gift for those who are devoted to his Sacred Heart, including his promise that the person will not face death unprepared and will have the chance to confess and have Jesus in his heart, at that time. His requested devotion with the essential prayers and acts, including the “First Friday” and Nine consecutive months promises, with the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion and along with Badarak is offered on every first Friday of the month, the next 1st Friday will be June 1 at 6:30 PM.

The use of Church envelopes – The weekly envelopes help keep in mind our duty to regularly contribute to the Church’s mission and to share a percentage of our God-given talents and blessings through charitable organizations such as the Church. We are called to be good stewards of all God entrusts to us, especially our time, talent and treasure. By making a regular, weekly commitment to the Parish, one that is consistent with all other weekly expenses for necessities, luxuries and the like, Catholics give witness to their faith and to the place God and His Church hold among all their other endeavors, plans and dreams.
When you place your offertory collection into the collection basket, please be sure to use the offertory envelopes sent to your home via postal mail, since we cannot assure proper credit for your weekly contributions if you are putting loose cash into the collection. Please prayerfully remember that your support is essential to help keep our faith community alive. If you are, absent for any reason on a particular Sunday, please mail your contribution to St. Mark Church (400 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood PA 19096) If you are not receiving envelopes and would like to, please contact the Parish Office, and we will see to it that you receive them.

Parish Outreach – There is nothing worse than an empty belly. There is nothing more senseless in this land of plenty than hunger. Please help our parish provide for those less fortunate. The list is simple. The need is great. The third Sunday of each month is designated as Can Sunday. Please help by bringing a donation next Sunday. Please bring your can goods to the container in the church hall.

Our Church Needs You
Cannot spell CH RCH without U
Cannot spell AD LT without U
Cannot spell YO TH without U
Cannot spell M SIC without U
Cannot spell S NDAY without U
Cannot spell S CCESS without U
Clearly, our Church needs U

Koffee Klutch – Is your family celebrating a special occasion, birthday, anniversary, retirement, etc. , why not share this happy occasion with your church family by hosting the Coffee Hour following Badarak on Sunday morning?

Membership info update – Have you changed your phone number? Have you moved or are you preparing to move soon? Do you have children no longer living at home? Have a new e-mail address? Have you received our recent emails?

Please help us keep our records current by contacting the office at 610.896.7789