2407 Laurel Brook Road • Fallston, MD 21047 • www.saintmarkfallston.org

May 27 — The Most Holy Trinity

St. Mark’s Parish Picnic Friday, June 1

6 to 9PM

Great Food! Great Entertainment! DJ Orlando spins tunes for you!

“500 Club” Drawing

Games for the Kids!

Bring your family, friends and neighbors.

Fun, Food and Fellowship for All!

Hope to see you there!

PASTOR: Rev. Gerard Francik

GFrancik@saintmarkfallston.org

IN RESIDENCE: Rev. William P. Foley

ASSISTING CLERGY: Msgr. Thomas Tewes

UPPER CHESAPEAKE

HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN: Fr. Roque Lim

DEACONS:

Deacon Martin Perry Deacon Charles Hicks (Retired)

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE:

Charlotte Henderson ext. 103

COORDINATOR OF FAITH FORMATION:

Bridgit C. Goedeke ext. 111

ADMINISTRATOR OF FAITH FORMATION:

Sheila Bateman ext. 112 sbateman@saintmarkfallston.org

DIRECTOR OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY:

Maria Stoey ext. 113 mstoey@saintmarkfallston.org

Coordinator of Evangelization:

Julie Tomko

Business Manager: Joyce Shipley ext. 100

Facilities Maintenance:

Michael Baker ext. 107

Administrative Assistant: Jane Marks ext. 110

Director of Music: Thomas Mackin

tmackin@saintmarkfallston.org

Pastoral Council President: George Hechter

Dear Parishioners,

As we have now concluded the Easter Season we begin some special celebrations on Sunday like Corpus Christi next weekend and the Holy Trinity this weekend. Christians, as a whole, all believe in the Holy Trinity— one God who is three person, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In the old days if we asked what this meant we were probably told “it is a mystery.” Well, in the end, it really is a mystery. After all, how do you get all of those people in One God?!

The Holy Trinity has been described in many ways by people trying to explain the notion of God to believers and unbelievers. St. Patrick, most famously, used the shamrock to show how the three leaves formed one unit. Philosophers have talked about being and nature. Others, erroneously, have attempted to describe the Holy Spirit by what they DO. We probably still do not understand the Holy Trinity completely nor will we until we reach heaven. But their function is not the purpose as we have heard people describe God as Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier. That is very American and a Pelagian heresy! (look it up!)

Perhaps the best concrete understanding is a community of people who exist in sharing love. The Father pours out His love upon the Son who is joined to the Father in the Holy Spirit through mutuality and love. Marriage is supposed to reflect this. Good vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life are supposed to mirror this—a self-giving, sacrificial love that goes out of ourselves to the other. So if you have difficulty in understanding the Holy Spirit, think of a community of love each time you hear the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit mentioned.

Fr. Jerry Francik

Liturgy Corner

The Liturgy Committee is concerned with bringing the parish communi-ty and others closer to God through faithful observance of the Church's liturgical norms and guidelines, especially the Mass and other liturgical rites. It seeks to nurture and deepen the parish's public and private prayer life by encouraging full and active participation through well-planned and well-celebrated liturgies including providing for appropriate liturgical settings and the proper participation of liturgical ministers dur-ing all parts of the liturgies.

The Liturgy Committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month. If you would like to attend one of our meetings or would like to join our group, please contact Mike Etzel at 410-952-5108, email mikeetzel@msn.com

Youth Ministry

Maria Stoey

Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries mstoey@saintmarkfallston.org

Interested in volunteering? We’re

searching for some faith filled enthusiastic

people 18 and over to help St. Mark’s

youth! Contact Maria to see where your

talents are needed!

HIGH SCHOOL! Life Teen:

Next life night: June 7th

Join us for a End of Year/Senior

send off

MIDDLE SCHOOL! Middle School Youth Ministry: ROOTS

June 11th, 6:30p-8p

All Middle schoolers welcome!

Middle School Religious Education Registration OPEN for 2018-2019

Pick up your forms IN CLASS or at the parish office! Contact Maria for more details!

YOUNG ADULTS! Check back for summer social news!

Pray for

CHILDREN’S & FAMILY MINISTRIES

2018-2019 Registrations for Faith Formation are now being accepted. Please contact the Office of Faith For-

mation to get your registration packet.

Faith-filled Volunteers Needed!

Are you being called to share the journey of growth with the children of our parish? We are excited as new oppor-tunities unfold in planning for the upcoming year of Faith Formation! Please contact Bridgit or Sheila for more in-

formation! We look forward to talking with you!

Vacation Bible School Shipwrecked—landing here at St. Mark’s June 25-29, 2018 register online at the parish website. All Volunteers Monday June 4th 6PM—7:30PM and set up June 20 & 21 10AM to Noon

ADULT FAITH FORMATION Bible Study Opportunity!

Join us for Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom here at St. Mark’s starting Tuesday July 24th in Room 112a at 9:30AM. For more information or to register for the study, email Joe Kudrick jrkudrick@verizon.net or call the parish offices for more information.

“WALKING WITH PURPOSE” Walking with purpose would like to thank it's participants for a successful first season! Over the next several months we will be meeting periodically for "Girls' Night Out" as well as "Playground Meet-ups" & "Coffee Talk". If you would like to meet other women of faith and enjoy fellowship, please contact Katie at katiewinterstein@comcast.net. This is for fellowship only, no study. All women are welcome!

Maria Stoey email: mstoey@saintmarkfallston.org

Follow St. Mark Youth Ministry!

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Mass Intentions Weekend — May 26th/27th Saturday 4:00 pm Vincent & Kathryn McCann—Fr. Foley Sunday 7:30 am For the Parish—Fr. Jerry 9:00 am Miriam Fitzsimmons—Fr. Jerry 11:00 am Anna Yanga—Fr. Jerry

Mass Intentions for the Week – May 28th—June 1st Weekday 9:00 am Monday-Friday Monday NO 7:30 Mass 9:00 Gardner Family “Living” - Fr. Jerry Tuesday Larry Turner—Fr. Jerry Wednesday Rachuba Family—Msgr. Tewes Thursday 7:30 Arv DeVage—Fr. Foley 9:00 Margaret Kiser —Fr. Jerry Friday Emily Kropkowski—Fr. Jerry

Weekend — June 2nd/3rd Saturday 4:00 pm Sam & Josephine Aversa—Fr. Jerry Sunday 7:30 am For the Parish—Msgr. Tewes 9:00 am Fabio Giachini—Fr. Jerry 11:00 am Matthew Crocamo—Fr. Jerry

Deceased of the Parish — Please pray for deceased in the Parish. May God grant them eternal rest.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Looking for some serenity? Need some peace? How about some down time to just think, or just be? Try an hour with Jesus…every Friday 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. Eucharistic Adoration at St. Mark RC Church. He’s always waiting for you with great expectation!

FOOD PANTRY/GABRIEL NETWORK

Hours: Wed. & Fri . 12 Noon—2:00pm Food Pantry: Wish for: Cereal. Oatmeal, Pancake Mix, Syrup, Potatoes, Can Meals, Hamburger Helper, Desserts, Baked Beans, Black Beans, Toothpaste, Single Toothbrushes, Deodorant, Mayonnaise, Tuna.

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Tuition Assistance We are once again accepting applications for Catholic School tuition assistance. St. Mark helps a number of families every year seeing our duty as supporting Catholic education and Religious Edu-cation in every way. If you are sending your child or children to a Catholic School and would like some assistance, please pick up a form at the Welcome Center or in the Parish Office. Deadline: May 31, 2018.

September 16, 2018 -- Save The Date! Faith Fest MD 2018 at the Equestrian Center, Bel Air MD. A day of Food, Fun, Family and Faith from 2:30-7 PM. The Josh Blakesly Band, The Ike Ndolo Band and others perform on Main Stage. FREE children’s activities including rock climbing, face painting, zip lining, petting zoo and more! Tents with adoration, confession, faith activities. Closing Mass with Archbishop Lori on the mainstage finishing with Fireworks! AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE — Pit Beef, Pit Turkey, & Food Trucks. A FUN DAY FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!

MEMORIAL DAY MASS

Join us Monday, May 28th Memorial Day – 9:00 am

Mass to honor all military living and deceased. There is no 7:30 am Mass on Monday. Parish Office is closed Monday, May 28th in observance of Memorial Day. If You Would Like to Make a Difference….

Volunteer for Hospice Amedisys Hospice of Greater Chesapeake is looking for volunteers to provide companionship to home hospice patients and their families in Har-ford County. Training is available for individuals and groups. To learn more, please contact our vol-unteer department at (410) 686-5635.

BAPTISM: Expectant parents are encouraged to contact the Coordinator of Faith Formation before the birth of their child to register for the Baptism Preparation Class and to set a date for the celebration. Adults interested in Baptism should contact the Pastoral Associate. CONFIRMATION: Students who request this sacrament are prepared through a program of immediate preparation as early as 9th grade. Students must already be attending religious education classes that are independent of this preparation. Please contact the Director of Youth Ministry. Adults interested in Confirmation and non-Catholic Adults wishing to join the Catholic Church should contact the Pastoral Associate. MARRIAGE: Couples preparing for marriage should contact the Parish to schedule an appointment with either the Pastor or a Deacon at least 6 months in advance of the desired wedding date.

RECONCILIATION (Confession): The celebration of the sacrament is available on Saturday from 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm in the Chapel. First Reconciliation preparation is offered for children in the second grade and older, who were enrolled in a religious education program the year before. Students requesting this sacrament must also be currently enrolled in religious education classes. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: The sacrament is available for all those in serious illness. Please call the Pastoral Associate, (443) 981-3162. HOSPITAL VISITATION: Due to the rule of confidentiality, hospitals will not notify us when you are admitted. If you would like prayer or a visit, please call the office of the Pastoral Associate, (443) 981-3162 EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY TO THE SICK & HOME BOUND: If someone cannot attend Mass because of hospitalization, serious illness, injury or similar circumstance, communion may be brought to parishioners in their homes, the hospital or nursing home. Please call the office of the Pastoral Associate, (443) 981-3162.

Other News

“How can there be too many children? That is like saying there are too many flowers.”

St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta

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LAST WEEKEND TO GET YOUR 500 CLUB TICKET!

We need your participation for this significant St. Mark Fundraiser. If we sell out, the Church will get a decent fund for our HVAC Campaign.

Tickets are available at the Parish Office GRAND PRIZE: $10,000, six (6) $500 prizes. Tickets are only $50.00. You may also purchase tickets through Faith Direct using your credit card. https://membership.faithdirect.net/events/details/1691 Drawing: 6/1/18 at the Parish picnic.

PARISH STEWARDSHIP: As a parish, we strive to be good stewards of our resources. Many families have moved away from envelopes and are now using Faith Direct to fulfill their generous stewardship commitments to our parish and the wider church through electronic donations. Help us to reduce our envelope and postage expense and at the same time support St. Mark Roman Cath-olic Church in a secure and convenient way by enrolling with Faith Direct by picking up an enrollment form from the church office, or by visiting www.faithdirect.net to enroll securely on line. Our parish code is MD343. May God bless your stewardship to our parish communi-ty!

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