November 26 – Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universee
On this Feast day, difficult as it may be, we need to set aside the first images about a King that come to mind and remember that this King is first and foremost, a Shepherd.
- Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17
- Psalm 23:1
- 1 Corinthians 15:20-26
- Matthew 25:31-46
PASTA & MOVIE NIGHT – December 1
Our after dinner movie
Featuring “Elf”
on the big screen!!
**You don’t want to miss the fun!
Date: Friday, December 1, 2023
Time: 6:30 pm
Place: St. Mark Catholic Academy
Cost: Adults: $20.00
Kids: $10:00
Salad & beverages included.
*Wine available to be purchased.
Call the Rectory @ 718-891-3100
TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT
Scriptural Rosary for Justice and Peace
Prayer is an underutilized resource in the work of justice. Join with CCHD and Catholics across the country in praying this online version of the Scriptural Rosary for Justice and Peace. We pray the Luminous Mysteries to help us follow more closely the example set by Jesus in His ministry to the poor and the vulnerable.
CLICK HERE to Pray the Rosary.
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Letters have gone out to those who have previously sponsored a tree. If you have done so in the past, and would like to once again participate, please call the rectory.
*** Please note: There are a limited number of trees available, so please make your pledge early.
Gift levels:
$225. (White)
$500. (Green)
$750. (Red)
$1000. (Silver)
$2000. (Gold)
Your personalized message consisting of 5-10 words) will be on a sign near your tree.
Come join us Sunday, December 10th @ 4:00 pm
Unveiling of our Angel Tree in St. Mark Church
and
Our outside Tree lighting (Journey to the Inn)
Reminder: NO- classes for Religious Education on November 26th – Thanksgiving Observation.
Service Hours for all confirmation candidates:
Children preparing for Confirmation need to perform service hours. The following dates are opportunities. We are preparing the gift tags for the Giving Tree for needy children and families at Christmas time and the Light the Bay Tree setup.
Days and hours of services. You must sign up:
Saturday, November 25th. Artificial trees are to be put up with tags for the needy in the church—time to be announced.
!!The Giving Tree!!
That time of year is here again! We will be helping less fortunate children and adults during Christmas. The Advent Giving trees will be displayed in the Church beginning Saturday, November 25th, through Sunday, December 17th. The tags are prepared by some of our candidates preparing for Confirmation.
PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON THE TAG & TAPE SECURELY TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE GIFT.
Your gifts will be donated to Sisters of Life, Hour Children, Catholic Charities, St. Mark’s St. Vincent de Paul Society, & The 41st Assembly District’s Toys for Tots for the Marines.
Call Mrs. Davis with any questions @ 718-769-6311.
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Saint Mark Catholic Academy has a few seats available in our FREE Pre-K for All Program. Please contact Program Director, Jeannie Vok at jvok@smsonthebay.com
If you are interested in a seat for your child, please contact the school office at (718) 332-9304.
To learn about the benefits of a Catholic education, please contact :
Principal Mark Wilson @718-332-9304
2602 East 19th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11235
smcaonthebay.org
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My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.