St. Mark's Parish Christ Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Saint March Church Hall, Sunday, October 25, 2009
From 9-11:30 in the Church Hall. Thank yoy to the Caritas Carney Hospital who will be administering these shots.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Judy. 617-825-2852.

St Gregory, born at Rome about the year 540, was the son of Gordianus, a wealthy senator, who later renounced the world and became one of the seven deacons of Rome. After he had acquired the usual thorough education, Emperor Justin the Younger appointed him, in 574, Chief Magistrate of Rome, though he was only thirty-four years of age.

We would like to sincerely thank FR. Emmanuel Mwerekande for his assistance at the Parish over the summer months. Fr. Emmanuel has returned to his home in Uganda. Please continue to pray for Fr. Emmanuel and his parish community. Also, donations to his water barrel project is ongoing. Please contact the rectory if you would like to make a contribution or for more information.

When an altar is dedicated, the Rite of Dedication directs that, if possible, the relics of a martyr be mortared into the church floor under the mensa, or “altar table”. Up until this revised rite, the general practice was to include small relics of saints in an altar stone, a slab of marble that was normally set in the altar itself.

All Parish-community members are invited to a parish cookout on Sunday, September 13, 2009 after the 11:30 Mass. At this time we look forward to beginning another year of worshipping, working, and growing together at St. Mark. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided. Please bring a favorite side dish to share, salad, or dessert to share. Please join us for this time of celebration.

First Reading-Moses directs the people to observe the commandments of the Lord (Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8).
Psalm-The one who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord (Psalm 15).
Second Reading-Welcome the word that you have received and become doers of the word, not hearers only (James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27).

On a pilgrimage to:
National Shrine of Our Lady of Lasalette. In a world filled with violent confusion, anxiety and discouragement, why not get away to ”a quiet and beautiful place and rest awhile”(Mt
6:31

Date: September 23, 2009
Time: 8:00am
Cost: $25.00 per person(bring your Lunch)
Bus departs from Saint Agatha’s Church Parking Lot
Day Schedule includes

Practice for the Saint Mark Choir will resume on Thursday, September 10th at 7:30 P.M.. Anyone wishing to join the Choir are invited to join us on this date. All are encouraged to join. For more information, please call Choir Director/Organist Delda White at 781-344-9162.

St. Mark Parish Senior Bowling League is looking for new members to join our league. We bowl on Wednesday afternoons at 1:00 down at Boston Bowl. You do not have to be able to bowl Perfect Games, just be willing to have a lot of fun. If interested, please call the Rectory and speak with Judy.