It’s easy to get caught up in wonder at the accounts of people Jesus healed. Step back, realize that heaven’s mercy overcomes human misery, and then go forth to bring the mercy to the miserable.

Todays Readings:

• Jeremiah 31:7-9
• Psalm 126:3
• Hebrews 5:1-6
• Mark 10:46-52

Annual Christmas Dinner

For info/reservations please call:
Kathy Fackovec-917-517-4260
Marie Sommer-646-734-8494.

DATE: Wednesday, December 8^th, 2021
TIME: 7:00 PM
PLACE: Gargiulo’s Restaurant
2911 West 15^th Street, Brooklyn, New York
COST: $70.00

Please join us to celebrate the Holidays with fine Food, Music, Dancing, and a fabulous time with friends. You don’t want to miss a Great Party!

*All COVID-19 Protocols will be followed.
*Proof of Vaccination will be required.

For info/reservations please call:
Kathy Fackovec-917-517-4260
Marie Sommer-646-734-8494

St. Mark:

December 25, 28, 29, 30, 31

St. Margaret Mary: 

December 26

Contact the Parish Office: 718-891-3100

 

Child Lures

One of the requirements from the diocesan office is that we provide a safe and secure environment for all the children in our program. The Parish of St. Mark-St. Margaret Mary is committed to providing such an environment, but we all need to be aware of unsafe and insecure situations our children encounter in their daily lives.

PARISH SERVICE HOURS FOR ALL CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES

Preparing the gift tags for the Giving Tree which is for the needy children and families at Christmas time.

Children preparing for Confirmation need to perform service hours.

The following service opportunity are available.

Days and hours of Service. Must sign up with Ms. Pino.

Monday, October 25–3:30pm -4:45pm
Monday, November 8–3:30pm-4:45pm
Monday, November 15–3:30pm-4:45pm

Ms. Pino’s office is located in St. Mark Catholic Academy in the Library, Room 23.

Adult Confirmation

Adult Confirmation classes are for anyone ages 18 and over. If under 18 years old you must enroll in catch up class in the Religious Education program., which starts in September.

RCIA – The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

RCIA- is a process that helps an individual become a member of the Roman Catholic Church, a process of inquiry, evangelization, prayer, and study leading to the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation.

If you know someone who falls into this category, please encourage them to sign up. You must contact Ms. Pino to register.

If you have been baptized and want to complete your sacraments, this process is also for you.

Call Ms. Pino with any questions @ 718-769-6311

Let us pray for the success of the Annual Catholic Appeal in our parish and diocese this year, that the Holy Spirit may move us in faith to unite our prayers with our financial support to do the good works of Christ to feed the hungry, educate the young, visit the sick and imprisoned, welcome the stranger and increase vocations to the priesthood so that the Eucharist may always be celebrated for God’s people. Make your donation here today annualcatholicappeal.org   The 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal is underway.

The 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal is underway.

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-FIRST FRIDAY, November  5, 2021

-HOLY HOUR: after 9 a.m. Mass at St. Margaret Mary

-EXPOSITION: Noon to 3:00 p.m. at St. Mark