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Administrator ~ Rev. Christopher Fedoryshyn………………………………………………………….413-447-7510 Deacon ~ Spencer Trova…………………………………………………..…413-442-3635….spencert@nycap.rr.com Director of Music ~ Jeff Hunt………………………………….……………………...….………….jeffcomusic1@aol.com Pastoral Minister ~ Ellen Conlon…………………...……………………………………………….…...413-443-5789 Administrative Assistant ~ Robin Sabellico……………………………….…447-7510…...robin.st.marks@gmail.com
400 West Street • Pittsfield • Massachusetts 01201
413-447-7510 Fax: 448-2164
Visit Our Website www.saintmarkspittsfield.org
HOLY MASS SCHEDULE Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays ~ 3:30pm and by appointment
Saturday ~ 4:00pm Misa en Espanol Sabado a las 6:00 En la parroquia St. Mark’s
Sunday ~ 7:00am, 10am, 12pm (West African Liturgy)
Weekday Masses Monday-Thursday ~ 8:00am Holy Day of Obligation ~ 5:30 Vigil Mass, 8:00am Mass
PARISH OFFICE ~ 400 West St. ~ Monday-Thursday ~ 9:00am-2:00pm If you would like to join the Choir contact the director of music Jeff Hunt, all are welcome! Jeffcomusic1@aol.com
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE ~ 400 West St. in Father Leonard Hall ~ 447-7510 or SaintMark400@gmail.com; also, check our church’s website for further information.
BAPTISMS Instructional classes held on the second Thursday of the month-register 2 weeks in advance by calling 447-7510.
NEW PARISHIONERS We are pleased to welcome you into our parish family. Please introduce yourself after Mass and arrange to enroll as a member.
PLEASE TAKE A BULLETIN HOME FOR READY REFERENCE.
August 25, 2019
Please remember the Parish Charities of St. Mark and
St. Mark’s Memorial Fund when making funeral
arrangements and estate planning.
ST. MARK’S PARISH PITTSFIELD
Sat. 24 4pm Kathy Marchisio from Marla Denise
6pm Celebrant’s Intention
Sun. 25 7:00 Ann Lysonski from Family
10:00 Peggy Ross from St. Marks Food Pantry
12:00 The Living & Deceased Members of Our Parish
Mon. 26 8:00 Joan Kearney (for a successful knee surgery) from Beverly Dubiski
Tues. 27 8:00 For the end to abortion in the United States
Weds. 28 8:00 Mercedes Pugh (for her eternal rest) from the Guerrero Family
Thurs. 29 8:00 Tracy Horton from Mr. & Mrs. Francis Brilliant
Fri. 30 No Mass
Sat. 31 4pm Helen Healey from Bob & Mary Kerwood
6pm Peace in our World
Sun. 1 7:00 The Living & Deceased Members of our Parish
10:00 Kathleen Murphy from Dick, Linda, and Family
12:00 Celebrant’s Intention
READINGS FOR THE MASS: p. 640 Heritage Missal: p. 231
MUSIC
Entrance: #363 ~ Christ is Made the Sure Foundation
Responsorial: Go out to all the world and tell the Good News.
Gospel: I am the way, the truth, and the life, says the Lord; No one comes to the Father, except through me.
Offertory: #338 ~ How Can I Keep From Singing?
Communion: HM552 ~ We Will Rise Again
Recessional: #335 ~ Seek Ye First
St. Mark’s Sacrificial Giving
Weekend of August 17 & 18: $6,212.00
Holy Day (Assumption of Mary): $744.25
Mission Appeal: $2,787.00
Note that $6,500 is needed weekly to cover
operating costs of the parish.
Thank you very much and God bless you.
PATIO PAVERS
Order a Patio Paver in memory or in honor of a loved one, friend, or family.
Please place your order soon so we can place our order by the end of summer, thanks.
Please find a Paver order form in the entrance of the church or on our website link,
www.saintmarkspittsfield.org. Complete per the instructions and return to the
parish office or mail to St. Mark’s Church 400 West St. Pittsfield, MA 01201
“St. Joseph Festival of Sharing Roots”
Sunday, September 8th ~ 12 Noon until 4 PM On the grounds of St. Joseph Parish ~ 414 North St., Pittsfield
Admission and Kiddy Land are FREE Mass at 11:30 AM
Where we, as a Parish Family and Community, can move forward from the 9-11-01 tragedy in a peaceful way and
recognize the diversity of cultures and respect all people and families working together, having fun, sharing customs,
food and heritage, for the glory of God and the USA.
Crafts sales start at 9 AM Booths and activities start at 12 Noon
Entertainment begins at 12:30 PM featuring local vocalists, dancers and musicians.
The food booths will represent several international cuisines each serving their favorite specialty.
Those represented are American, African, Brazilian, French, Irish, Italian, Lebanese and Polish.
Activities in Kiddy Land will include a family fun event with face painting and games for every family member to participate and have fun with their child.
50/50 raffle ~ food basket raffle ~ lottery ticket raffle
Bring your lawn chair for an afternoon of fun and enjoyment.
FOOD PANTRY Coordinator: Mary Kerwood ~ 447-7510 (leave a message)
WEEKEND MEALS-ON-WHEELS Call parish office at 447-7510
FAMILY SPONSORSHIP MINISTRY Call Fr. Chris Fedoryshyn at the office 447-7510 or Theresa Bianchi ~ 443-0180
MINISTRY TO SICK & SHUT-INS Pastoral Minister: Ellen Conlon ~ 443-5789 Hospital Visits ~ weekly and by request Anointing of the Sick ~ after Mass or upon request
PARISH NURSE MINISTRY Linda Murphy ~ 499-0278 Patricia Brien ~ 442-6381
ST. MARK’S EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS &
LECTORS ~ GROUP “B” for SEPTEMBER 2019
4:00pm
Lectors: Beverly Shea, Joseph Maffuccio
Extraordinary Ministers: Chico Martin, Patty Martin,
Tina Maffuccio. Alternate: Chet Potash
7:00am
Lector: Ann Brennan, Jean Haywood
Extraordinary Ministers: Joseph Anlimah, Richard Lysonski
10:00am
Lector: Terry Holland
Extraordinary Ministers: Margaret Loehr, William Loehr,
Linda Murphy, Richard Murphy
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Superintendent ~ Jay Meehan
Office Manager ~ Nancy Nolan
(413) 499-1317
Website ~ www.stjoecem.com
Email ~ stjoecem@verizon.net
ST. JOSEPH CEMETERY FLOWER REMOVAL
Please remove all decorations by Labor Day, September 2nd. No other decorations are
allowed until November 1st. Cemetery gates will be locked at dusk
beginning September 2nd.
~~ ST. MARK’S FOOD PANTRY ~~
Especially needed: Non-refrigerated SHELF
MILK, Dry Milk, Cereal (hot & cold),
SOUP, Pasta Sauce, Baked Beans,
Canned Vegetables & Canned Meals.
Monetary contributions are always welcomed & appreciated.
Thank you for your continuing support!
Reminder: PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE FOOD DONATIONS OUTSIDE AT the CHURCH or
OFFICE ENTRANCES, thanks!
Also as a reminder, please check the expiration dates on your donations as we cannot accept expired items.
St. Mark’s Instant Choirs Looking for Singers Please consider joining one of our choirs.
Help us support the congregational singing.
4pm and 10am in Choir Loft; 6pm Spanish Mass and 12 noon West African Mass ,down front.
St. Martha's Funeral Choir, too!
All ages welcome! ~ Come when you can!
Saint Mark
Religious Education
~Kindergarten through Grade 9~
Registration will take place in
Fr. Leonard Hall after the 6pm Mass
on August 24 & 31, and September 7,
and after the 10am Mass on
August 25 and September 1 & 8.
Classes begin September 15 and will meet from 11am until 12 noon.
If you have any questions or concerns,
contact Ellen Conlon, DRE, 443-5789.
GIVEN IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Bill Kimber for
St. Mark’s Food Pantry by Wilma Britigan
And thank you for a donation that was received from Ann Shea.
St. Therese Oratory
Our St. Therese's Oratory is open daily. Please come and sit with Our Lord anytime.
Summer is here! Why not pray at our grotto with the Blessed Mother on the
west side of the church?
(Call the church office for information
regarding access to the oratory’s or the grotto’s location.)
Lord, hold our troops and first
responders in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect and
serve us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they
perform for us in our times of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus,
Our Lord and Savior, Amen.
The Diocese of Springfield
Is requesting that all volunteers in every parish receive Safe Environment Training
and a CORI background check.
This will begin in September.
Meatball & Pasta Dinner Fundraiser
hosted by
Knights of Columbus & St. Joseph Parish
Saturday ~ August 24th ~ 5 to 6 PM at St. Joseph Parish Center
Adults $12.00, Children (5 to 12 yrs old) $6.00 Any donations would be appreciated.
~~All proceeds to go for a new heating system at St. Joseph Church~~
Take out available ~ Limited tickets at the door. Please stop by the rectory
or ask a K of C member for advance tickets.
SAVE THE DATE!
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Friday ~ September 20th ~ 6:30pm
Country Club of Pittsfield
Sign-up sheets are available before & after all Masses in the sacristy. You may also let Fr. Chris know
or please call the church office 447-7510.
...a note from your
Parish Administrator
Dear Parishioners,
- It is almost time for our young people to return to
school. We wish them the best for a new year of
learning. This means it is also time to sign up for
CCD/Faith Formation classes. Please see Ellen Con-
lon, DRE after the 10am mass or contact her at the
parish office to sign up your child for the upcoming
year.
- I want to also say good luck to those who will be
returning to or beginning college. May God Bless you
in your studies.
- The Four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and
John all contain the deeds and teachings of Jesus. The
Gospel this week drawn from Luke relates the impor-
tance of striving to enter the narrow gate to Heaven.
Jesus received many questions from those around him
about how to reach the eternal paradise. He makes a
loving but firm point that it is not easy and is some-
thing that can be accomplished only with God's help.
When we profess our faith and our commitment to
live as Catholics filled with the Holy Spirit, we are
allowing God's will to work in and through us. This
week, let us focus on how Jesus is the way to the
Heavenly Father, the truth of Scripture, and eternal
life.
Have a good week!
Fr. Chris