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

Over 3,000 Religious Sisters rely on your generosity for their retirement. This weeks second collection provides financial support to 52 religious communities whose members have served the Archdiocese of Boston.

Most people are bothered by those passages in Scripture which they can’t understand; but . . . I have noticed that the passages in Scripture which trouble me most are those I do understand. —Mark Twain

Advent is a time to ready ourselves spiritually for the preparation of Christmas. On Wednesday, December 17; St. Gregory’s Prayer Group (31 years) will conduct evening services from 7:15 pm to 9:15 pm consisting of the Rosary, the Holy Mass, and Reflection on the Liturgy of the Word. Come and take part in any or all evenings. Please enter using side door.

Rose DaCorta On Saturday, Dec. 6th Rose DaCorta received the Volunteer of the Year Award from the Neighbors in Deed. Rose was nominated for her dedication and outreach to the needs of the homebound elders within our parish. Rose has been a volunteer for many years, also adding computer and secretarial skills in assisting Ms.

The schedule for December and January, 2009 has been mailed to you. If you are unable to serve at any time that is fine. Would be helpful if you could swap with another server. Thanks for your time and dedication to Saint Marks+
**Server crosses have been ordered and will be here soon. Wear cross at Mass and return to holder when finished! Thank you, Sister Helen, OSF

Through your faith and generosity we were able to purchase a beautiful and fitting headstone for Rita MacDonald. Fr. Vincent Daily, Pastor of St. Gregory’s, has very kindly offered to bless the stone at the gravesite on Saturday, December 20 at 10:30 AM. (Cedar Grove Cemetery, Sec. 14B, Row 7, Grave #704) All are welcome.

Schedule for lectors during the first quarter of 2009 will be planned by December 18th. If you are unable to serve as lector in January, February, or March please e-mail me at Frances.Donahue@SNDdeN.org or phone me at 617-288-1020 before December 15th. Thank you. Sr. Frances. Lectors.. 2009 Year B books in the Sacristy! Thank you, Sr. Frances, SND

Give the gift of Franciscan Peace Weekend sale after all Masses Dec. 13-14
(Assisi coffee mugs $2.00, magnets, etc) Christmas Mass cards will also be available
from the Motherhouse in Allegany ,NY Mass cards are 85 cents each! Names to be remembered will be in the card. Thank you, Sister Helen, osf

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