Pastor ~ 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 ~ 3:15pm—3:45pm 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.

February 2, 2020

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. 1 4pm Fr. Jeddie Brooks (6th Anniv.) from the Family

6pm Ana Maria Martinez from Family

Sun. 2 7:00 Nick Pizzonia from his loving Family

10:00 Josette Fahey from Carol Roman

12:00 Living & Deceased Members of Our Parish

Mon. 3 8:00 William Tierney from wife, Estelle

Tues. 4 8:00 Celebrant’s Intention

Weds. 5 8:00 Benefactors of St. Marks

Thurs. 6 8:00 Living & Deceased Members of Our Parish

Fri. 7 No Mass

Sat. 8 4pm Henry Kirchner (2nd Anniv. Rem.) from his brother, David, and Catherine Kirchner

6pm

Sun. 9 7:00

10:00 Ray Brien from Pat & Family

12:00 Living & Deceased Members of Our Parish

READINGS FOR THE MASS: p. 736 Heritage Missal: p. 92

The Presentation of the Lord

MUSIC

Entrance: M79 ~ In His Temple Now Behold Him

Responsorial: Who is this king of glory? It is the Lord!

Gospel: A light of revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.

Offertory: #295 ~ We Are the Light of the World

Communion: Those Who See Light ~ from Jouryneysong Hymnal

Communion Antiphon:

Respónsum accépit Símeon a Spíritu Santo, non

visúrum se mortem, nisi vidéret Christum Dómini.

Simeon had received a revelation from the Holy Spirit,

that he would not see death before

he had seen the Lord's Messiah.

Recessional: #318 ~ Let All Things Now Living

St. Mark’s Sacrificial Giving

Weekend of January 25 & 26: $6,028.75

Special Collection ~ Latin America: $407.00

Note that $7,000 is needed weekly to cover

operating costs of the parish.

Thank you very much and God bless you.

St. Martha’s Choir sings for

Liturgies of Christian Burial for St. Mark’s. This choir was established in the early 60’s and needs

a few more members. If you’re available during

weekday mornings, please join us when you can. Contact the office (447-7510) or Jeff Hunt to get on the

phone calling list. It’s on a come as you can basis,

but a vitally important ministry.

Attention 7am Sunday Mass Goers!

Liturgical Ministers are needed for this Mass.

We need Lectors

Altar Servers &

Extraordinary Ministers

Please see Fr. Chris after any Mass or you may also call the church office (447-7510).

BIBLE STUDY at St. Mark’s Bible study will resume this Monday,

February 3rd at 1pm in Fr. Leonard Hall.

Everyone Welcome!!

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 “A” for FEBRUARY 2020

4:00pm

Lector: Anthony Vigna

Extraordinary Ministers: Jean Haywood, Jennie Robitaille,

Debra Vigna Alternate: Beverly Shea

7:00am

Lector: Richard Lysonski Extraordinary Ministers: Kathy Conry, Jean Haywood

10:00am

Lector: Francis Brilliant

Extraordinary Ministers: Margaret Loehr, William Loehr,

Susan Maaia Alternate: James Penna

~~ ST. MARK’S FOOD PANTRY ~~

Especially needed: Cereal (hot & cold),

SOUP, Pasta Sauce,

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.

Saint Mark Religious Education

Kindergarten thru Grade 9: Classes meet from

11:00AM until Noon.

First Communion: Students in the Saturday program

meet from 5:00PM until 5:50PM, followed by Mass at

6:00PM.

Grade 10 Confirmation Students: The next class is

February 9 at St. Joseph Parish Center from 6:00PM

until 8:00PM.

Info: Contact Ellen Conlon, DRE, 443-5789.

Save the date

CATHOLIC LIFE CONFERENCE

Saturday March 21, 2020 Mass Mutual Center ~ Springfield, MA

8:30AM—5:30PM All Catholics Invited ~ Men, Women, Youth & Children!

$50 for adults, $15 for students, teens & children. Household ‘max’ $150~~includes lunch!

Adoration * Confession * Vigil Mass with Bishop Rozanski

Speakers: Scott Hahn, Kimberly Hahn, Hudson Byblow, Trish Short and POPPLE for the kids!

For info & to register by February 10th www.catholicconference.org

(brochures at church entrances, too!)

REMINDER:

MEALS ON WHEELS

PREP AND DELIVERY

IS NEXT SUNDAY,

February 9th AND IS TAKING PLACE AT

ST. MARK’S PARISH CENTER

THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS!

The Catholic Schools of the Berkshires

Invites YOU to a

Wine and Cheese Night

~meet teachers, explore curriculum, questions answered~

The Catholic Schools of the Berkshires are striving to make a high-quality Catholic education

accessible and attainable for every family!

Tuesday, February 11th, 5:30-7pm St. Joseph Parish Center ~ 414 North Street

Info? www.stmaryslee.org

New Direction Woman’s Center A word from Executive Director,

Cathy-Ann Chapman:

New Direction has moved into its Pittsfield location, 25 First Street, Pittsfield. The grand opening is Weds, Feb 5th—everyone is invited to visit this

new location during the Open House on

Tues., Feb 4th from 12noon to 3pm.

Volunteers are always welcome and needed. Please contact the center for more information:

413-347-8005 ~ Newdirectionpc.org

Feast of the Presentation of

Jesus in the Temple

Blessing of the Candles during

all Masses this weekend, Feb 1 & 2 Fr. Chris will be blessing the candles you

have brought from home this weekend as part

of a tradition in our Catholic Faith

that takes place on this feast day.

St. Mark’s Snow Policy Mass will always take place as scheduled. During those times of inclement, snowy, or icy weather, PLEASE use your best judgment regarding traveling to Mass or anywhere in those severe road conditions. Your safety comes first!

The St. Peter Women’s Guild of Great Barrington Presents…..3 Day Ogunquit, Maine

Journey to the Southern Coast of Maine

June 9—11, 2020 $485 double occupancy Call Bobbi Kozlowski (413)528-4961

for Package Information and to Register

Next Weekend…..

Students from St. Agnes Academy in Dalton will be speaking at Masses next weekend, February 8 & 9, to provide information about enrolling at their school for the next academic year, 2020/2021. They will also be available at the church doors following Mass to answer questions and to hand out brochures for interested students and families.

Knights of Columbus Council #103 Chicken Parmesan Dinner Fundraiser

To benefit the Adopt-a-Parish Initiative

Saturday, February 8th, 2020 4:45 PM to 6:00 PM

St. Joseph Parish Center ~Takeout is available at 5:30 PM ~

This fundraiser helps churches facing persecution in the world. All proceeds go to the

Knights of Columbus Christian Relief Fund.

Limited tickets at the door if available, kindly pick up tickets early at St. Joseph Rectory.

Donation; Adults $15.00, Children $10.00, 5 to 12 years old.

God Bless you for caring.

St. Mark’s

Ladies Guild

All ladies of the parish are invited to

brighten up a cold winter afternoon

with warm companionship at the next meeting of the

St. Mark’s Ladies Guild on Thursday, February 13, at

1:00 p.m. in Fr. Leonard Hall. Following our business

meeting, we will make a Valentine’s Day craft.

Materials for the craft will be provided, but please

bring a pair of scissors. Feel free to bring a bag lunch,

if you’d like, to enjoy during the business meeting.

Dessert and beverages will be provided. We hope

you’ll join us for a hot drink, a sweet treat, and an

afternoon of fun and socializing.

Socialize, Pray, Serve”

Blessing

of the Throats

will take place

after all Masses

next weekend,

February 8th & 9th