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

Parishioners are addressing concerns about the economy. Parish-community members volunteered to research and distribute information about resources (financial assistance, food pantries, legal services, foreclosure aid, education services, etc.). Parishioners are also interested in a parish job network and encourage those who know about available jobs to notify the parish for job postings.

Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy is currently accepting applications for the 2009-2010 School Year. 617-265-0019 or visit
www.popejp2catholicacademy.org. Financial aid is available making the school affordable to all; please contact Mrs. Molloy at the business office at 617-265-0019 x7153.

Date: Saturday, August 1st
Time: 10:00 to 3:00
Sunshine: Church Yard
Rent a table for $5.00 (contact Sr. Helen) **
Only 5 tables left
* Bring items from home Sell your items. Take profit and remaining items home Leave nothing here at church

Holy Hour is held each Monday night from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. All are welcome and encouraged to join us.

To request prayers or to join our prayer chain, contact Mary at 617-825-2898.

She is called "the Penitent". St. Mary was given the name 'Magdalen' because, though a Jewish girl, she lived in a Gentile town called Magdale, in northern Galilee, and her culture and manners were those of a Gentile. St. Luke records that she was a notorious sinner, and had seven devils removed from her.

For several weeks we have listened to readings that have recounted just how arduous the work of prophets and disciples can be. In today’s Gospel, the Lord Jesus listens to the reports of those he had sent out “two by two” to minister to the people.

The American Revolution cleared the way for freedom of religion in the former

God has created me to do some definite service. God has committed some work to me which has not been committed to another. I have a mission.
—John Henry Newman

Next Week’s second collection supports the Church in Central and Eastern Europe.