OUR
MISSION
STATEMENT
We, the people ofSt. Mark Parish, seek to follow the Gospel of Jesus in the tradition of St. Francis. We believe that we are called to be peacemakers, to be people of hope and compassion. We strive to live our faith in a manner that serves the needs of
our community. We welcome those
who are searching for God in their
lives. Strengthened by
our worship together, we seek
to grow closer to Jesus, so that, with
Him, we can change the world.
FRIARS:
Fr. Daniel G. Fink, OFM Conv. (Pastor)
Fr. Richard Florek, OFM Conv. (Parochial Vicar)
Fr. Joe Dorniak, OFM Conv. (Parochial Vicar)
Fr. Germain Kopaczynski, OFM Conv. (In Residence)
Fr. Steven G. Frenier, OFM Conv. (In Residence)
DEACONS:
Mr. Mark Lizardi, Mr. Lee Levenson, Mr. Bruce Turnbull
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE:
Sr. Mary Joan Millecan, OSF
PARISH SECRETARY:
Mrs. Janet Eleshewich
PARISH BOOKKEEPER:
Mrs. Patty Schultz
DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
Mrs. Mary Mares
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY:
Dr. Ronald F. Albano
BULLETIN, WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA:
Mrs. Gail Mahabirsingh
Mr. John Eleshewich
All are reminded that due to fear of contagion, the collection baskets are
not being passed at this time. Please place
your contribution in the money box located
near the ushers' closet near the main aisle.
Thank you.
03 MARCH 21, 2021 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
This Lenten season is an opportunity for our Parish togrow our vital ministries, explore new ways to share the good news of Christ’s love, and reflect His care and mercy to those in need throughout the community. To continue to make a difference in 2021, St. Mark is reaching out to our parishioners.
During Lent, we hope there is growth in eGiving to help sustain and build ministries throughout 2021 that reflect the promise of God’s love. The need is great in our St. Mark community, and your generous online gifts will help people all around us.
We prayerfully request that you consider signing up for eGiving from your computer, smartphone or tablet. You can set up a recurring donation or make a one-time gift. Sign up today by visiting faith.direct/FL738.
Thank you for your continued support of our parish family.
God Bless You, Fr. Dan
March 14, 2021
$
4,270.00
Church $ 8,150.00
Total $12,420.00
The Second Collection this
Weekend is in Support
For St. Mark Renovation
Saturday/Sabado: March 20th Lenten Weekday DF 9:00 AM +Jerry Hogan by Jim & Connie Vecchione
Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass)
RF 3:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
JD 4:00 PM +Margaret Autuori by Richard Autuori Sunday/Domingo: March 21st
JD 8:00 AM +Frank Postolowski by Betty & Pete McManus
RF 10:00 AM Special Intentions for Emily Wilkie & HP Grandchildren by Grandma Carole
BISHOP B. 12:00 PM CONFIRMATION
JC 4:00 PM Misa en Español All Parishioners of St. Mark Parish, Living & ++Deceased
Monday/Lunes: March 22nd Lenten Weekday
DF 9:00 AM +Art Smock by Ann & Lee Nussbaum
+Armando Capasso by Theresa Cahill
Tuesday/Martes: March 23rd Lenten Weekday
RF 9:00 AM +Matt Kennelly by Mary Fuller
+Antonia Bavaro by The Capone Family from Italy
Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass)
Wed./Miercoles: March 24th Lenten Weekday
JD 9:00 AM +Maureen Leonhardt by The Leonhardt Family +Gilbert Wetzel by Joan Ludwig
Thursday/Jueves: March 25th Solemnity of The Annunciation of the Lord DF 9:00 AM +Michael Jordan by Maureen & Pat McAree
Special Intentions of the Donor
Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass)
Friday/Viernes: March 26th Lenten Weekday RF 9:00 AM +Thomas Corr by P.J. Corr
+Al Demko by His Wife Dolores 7:00 PM STATIONS
Saturday/Sabado: March 27th Lenten Weekday JD 9:00 AM +Grace Koletar by Sally Swope
Sacrament of Reconciliation (following Mass)
JD 3:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation
PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD
DF 4:00 PM +John Procaccino, Sr. by Edith & Rosalind Procaccino RF 6:00 PM Special Intentions for Alice Ritchie
Sunday/Domingo: March 28th
DF 8:00 AM ++John & Filomena Valko by John & Joan Valko JD 10:00 AM +Antoinette Hart by Mom & Dad
DF 12:00 PM All Parishioners of St. Mark Parish, Living & ++Deceased
There are pamphlets available in the narthex and side entrances that contain the
Texts for the Ordinary Parts of the Mass. These may be found in English or Spanish.
Sung Mass Parts are taken from the "People's Mass" by Jan Vermulst.
Due to fear of contagion, the collection baskets are not being passed. Please place
your contributions and donations in the Money Box located near the center doors
by the Ushers' Closet.
Sign of the Cross
Greeting
Penitential Rite
Opening Prayer
Introductory Rites
Liturgy of the Word
05 MARCH 21, 2021 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
5th Sunday of Lent
March 21, 2021
Entrance Hymn - Lift High The Cross
Refrain:
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name.
1- Led on their way by this triumphant sign, The host of God in conquering ranks combine. 2- All newborn servants of the Crucified bear on their brow the seal of Christ who died.
3- O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree, your death has brought us life eternally. 4- So shall our song of triumph ever be: praise to the Crucified for victory.
1st Reading - Jeremiah 31: 31-34
Order of the Mass Continued - Page 2 of 3
Prayer over the Gifts
Preface for Sundays during Lent
Sanctus
Memorial Acclamation
Concluding Acclamation
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Responsorial Psalm - Create a clean heart in me, O God. 2nd Reading - Hebrews 5: 7-9
Christ learned obedience and became the source of eternal salvation.
Gospel Acclamation
Whoever serves me must follow me, says the Lord: and where I am, there also will my servant be.
Gospel - John 12:20-33
If a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it produces much fruit.
Profession of Faith Universal Prayers
Preparation Hymn - I Have Loved You (Joncas)
Refrain:
I have loved you with an everlasting love I have called you, and you are mine I have loved you with an everlasting love
I have called you, and you are mine
1- Seek the face of the lord and long for him He will bring you his light and his peace. 2- Seek the face of the lord and long for him
He will bring you his joy and his hope. 3- Seek the face of the Lord and long for him:
Order of the Mass Continued - Page 3 of 3
Communion Rite
The Lord's Prayer
Doxology
The Peace
Agnus Dei
Dismissal Rite
Prayer After Communion
Greeting
Blessing
Dismissal
07 MARCH 21, 2021 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
Communion Hymn - Bread Of Life (Farrell)
Refrain:
Bread of life, hope of the world, Jesus Christ, our brother:
feed us now, give us life, lead us to one another.
1- As we proclaim your death, as we recall your life, we remember your promise to return again.
2- The bread we break and share was scattered once as grain: just as now it is gathered, make your people one. 3- We eat this living bread, we drink this saving cup: sign of hope in our broken world, source of lasting love.
4- Hold us in unity, in love for all to see;
that the world may believe in you, God of all who live.
Closing Hymn - Led By The Spirit (Hurd)
1- Led by the Spirit of our God, we go to fast and pray With Christ into the wilderness; we join His paschal way.
"Rend not your garments, rend your hearts. Turn back your lives to me." Thus says our kind and gracious God, whose reign is liberty.
2- Led by the Spirit, we confront temptation face to face, And know full well we must rely on God's redeeming grace. On bread alone we cannot live, but nourished by the Word.
Fr. Dan’s FYI: March 21, 2021
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Welcome and Congratulations!
This weekend, we welcome Most Rev. Gerald
M. Barbarito, D.D., Bishop of Palm Beach and Fr. Brian King, the secretary to Bishop
Barbarito, who join us this weekend to
celebrate the 12 Noon Mass and to confer the Sacrament of Confirmation upon forty-one candidates.
We also congratulate our forty-one
candidates, their sponsors and families as they complete the Sacraments of Initiation.
Come, Holy Spirit and fill these young men and women with your gifts!
This Sunday during the 10:00 a.m. Mass our catechumens and candidates will share in the Third Scrutiny in preparation for their full entrance into the Church during the Easter Vigil.
The Days are coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the House of Israel. With these words, the Prophet
Jeremiah proclaims to the people the ever abiding presence of God with His people. These words are just as valid today as they were when they were first uttered 2,500 years ago. In this Scripture passage, the essence of the covenant, I will be your God, you will be
my people, is uttered and proclaimed not
only for the Israel of old, but for you and I as well.
The word covenant is a word we hear often, but is greatly misunderstood or confused with the word, contract. Normally, the parties of a contract are equal in their knowledge and
perception. Each party promises to fulfill to the best of their ability the requirements or conditions mentioned. The dividend is the fruit of the contract. The most common of contracts are when one purchases a car, a house, obtains insurance and the like ... Covenant, goes beyond a contract in
understanding and perception. A covenant is on a different level altogether. It is sacred because a covenant includes God (or a representative of God, like the Church) as a party in the covenant. During the Ancient Kingdom of Israel, the covenant existed between God and the People of Israel. This covenant to the Jewish was likened to the Marriage Covenant. God is considered the Groom. The Bride is Israel. There are promises or vows made. These call forth knowledge, wisdom and assent.
There are several elements necessary when forming a covenant with God. First and
foremost is the freedom to freely choose God. I have often told people that a Sacrament cannot be conferred on someone who refuses to accept it. Another important facet of
entering into a covenant, is there must be at least a minimum of understanding of what the covenant entails. In other words, a covenant is not a free-for-all. But conditions must be adhered to in order to enjoy the fruits of the covenant.
In the Gospel today, Jesus reveals to His disciples that the covenant with God is like that grain of wheat that falls to the earth, dies and bears much fruit. These words might cause some to have anxious moments and perhaps even fear, but in the end, great things will be accomplished.
Brothers and sisters, while we have time, let us do good!
Joe LaViola Mary Rose Scalzo
David G Danny Beecher Julie Gillis Jan Beecher Bobbi P Joan Kilcoyne Claudia Vega Bill and Nancy Kelly
Alice Ritchie Ileana Lolatte
We Will Say a Special Prayer
for these men and women serving our country - Especially: Petty Officer 2nd Class Julia Flores, US Navy; Corporal John P. Tarman, US Marine Corp.; Petty Officer 3rd Class David A. Cuadra, US Navy; SSG. Jephte Guillaume (Staff Sargent Army), Senior Airman Brian Blickle, U.S. Air Force; Lance Cpl. Justin R. Kania, USMC; Daniel Malloy USMAC; Sgt. Trey Castor, US Army; Specialist Joshua Joseph Franklin, US Army; Pvt. 1st Lt. Timothy R. Fitzgerald US Navy; Lt. Geoffrey Davis; Sgt. Jason N. Brown, U.S. Army; EMFR Michael D. Katte ENG/EE US Navy; Lt. Kenneth Doyle, USN; Staff Sgt. Michael Marshall, USAF; AW/SW James Paino; Major David Liberti, USAF; Gy Sgt. Charles F. Heck IV, USMC; US Navy Seal Michael Fink; Lt. Thomas R. Weadon; Pvt. Chris Rodriguez; Capt. Christopher Seamans, USAF; Captain John D. O’Connell USMC; Col. Dr. William Venanzi; Pvt. Joseph Neceda Jr.; Col. Andrew Torelli USAF; Patrick R. Neenan US Navy; Pvt. 1st Class US Army Christopher McCarty and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Douglas R. Sanders.Please let us know when we can offer a prayer of Thanksgiving for a safe return of your loved one.
TO ALL VETERANS
We thank you for your service
to our country and for
keeping us safe!
May GOD Bless You and
09 MARCH 21, 2021 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
The Sanctuary CandleFor the week of March 20th-March 26th Is For All Our Special Intentions
Recent Deaths
Our condolences are extended to the families of those who recently passed away,
May the Lord bless them and keep them. May he turn his face toward them and give them peace.
The Altar Bread & Wine
For the week of March 20th-March 26th Are For All Our Special Intentions
Praying for Vocations
For the week of March 20th-27th Ron and Ann Albano
John Hinchey Norman Abood Joe Brown Donna Giraud Luke Kirby Buddy Roseing Austin White Benny & Sarah Mignano
Josue Massanet Jonathan Gonzalez
Alma Kountz Nerlande Delice Judy Kay Prainito
Chris Grant Mike Buono Edith Procaccino Mel and Mary Ann Hoffman
Susan and Walter Banta Mary Ann Brady
Patricia Brandt James Ezeilo Richard Roe Maria Quinones Beverly Siglain Bernadette Wright John and Eileen Kouba
Sue Ann Miller Ann Sisler Cheryl Levulis Joyce Phillips Mary Ellen Krupa MaryAnn Shortley
Jeff Kirby Clement Pierre
Bob Claire Bastien Jack and Carolyn Donohue
Friary Masses
+Thomas Hogan by Frances O’Riodian Special Intentions for Jason Knight’s deployment
by Elizabeth Watts
Intentions of Tresa Gardella by Victoria Vannest Healing Intentions for Ned Moran by Theresa Sawicki Healing Intentions for Mary Moran by Theresa Sawicki
Lent 2021—Reflect. Repent. Restore.
The Altar Flowers
For the week of March 20th-March 26th Are donated by the St. Mark Council of