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