A Strong Family United in Christ

Parish Staff: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary time

Father Humberto Palomino, P.E.S. Pastor August 8, 2010
E-Mail: frhumberto@saintmark-mn.org 2001 Dayton Avenue
Judy Miske Pastoral Care Coordinator St. Paul, MN 55104
Patricia Hartshorn Liturgy Coordinator 651-645-5717
Keely Wojda Director of Religious Education website: www.saintmark-mn.org
Cindy Holupchinski Director of Music e-mail address: stmarkstpaul@yahoo.com
Sharon Suess Parish Administrator
Molly Whinnery School Principal Schedule of Celebrations
Saturday Evening Mass: Upper Church, 5:00 p.m.
Parish Center 651-645-5717 (Sign Language Interpretation at this mass)
Fax No. 651-644-0011
Katie Pennig, Secretary Sunday Masses: Upper Church 8:00 a.m.
LuAnn Hanrahan, Secretary Lower Church 9:30 a.m.
Upper Church 11:00 a.m.
Parish Center Hours: Upper Church 5:00 p.m.
Weekday Masses*
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00a.m.-4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday Side Chapel 10:00a .m.
Tuesday & Thursday 8:00a.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturday Side Chapel 8:00 a.m.
Saturday CLOSED *(Side Chapel is located at N.E. Corner of church)
Sunday 8:45a.m.-12:30p.m.
Holy Hour, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and
Parish Pastoral Council:
Confessions on Fridays, 7:30—8:30 p.m. in the Daily
Steve Magnuson 776-8195 Mass Chapel
JoAnn Mason 642-1520
John Mayhew 649-1505 Saturday Confessions: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Glenn Norstrem 647-0285
Manny Palomo 646-3564
Faith Pawl 952-681-0556
For Baptisms: Call the Parish Center to arrange.
John Shrake 646-2247
Tom Swords 641-0290 For Weddings: The bride or groom, or their parents must
Robert Tibesar 403-0240 be a registered Parishioner of St. Mark’s for 6 months or more.
Wedding arrangements must be made at least 6 months in
advance with Fr. Palomino.
St. Mark’s School 651-644-3380
Barb Sonntag, Secretary Rosary: 6:45 p.m. Monday, May through October
Cherry Lundgren, Secretary except Holidays) and daily after 10:00 a.m.
Mass (except School and Funeral Masses)
Child Care Center 651-644-5030
Janis Ideson, Director Prayer Chain: For prayer requests, call the Parish Center
(Notary Public) at 645-5717
School Advisory Committee:
Small Church Communities:
St. Mark’s is a Community of Communities. Contact Karen
Shrake for more information at 651-649-1198

Bulletin Articles: Due every Monday morning by 10:00 a.m. unless

otherwise noted in Bulletin. Please send to stmarkstpaul@yahoo.com
Attn: Katie
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Did you know that the Archdiocese of St. Paul and

Minneapolis is engaged in a strategic planning process? The
planning process was launched in February 2009. Decisions
regarding changes to parishes and schools will be announced
at Masses the weekend of October 16th and 17th, 2010.
Although the changes will be challenging, they are necessary to ensure the health of our Archdiocese
for us now and for generations to come. While it is true that these changes are triggered by economic and
demographic factors, the main goal of the planning process is to foster a revitalized and sustainable local
Church, our Archdiocese.
Over the past year, planning task force members have considered the input of thousands of parish and
Catholic school leaders and staff, parishioners, pastors, and others.
While the input gathering phase of the planning process has come to a close, your prayers and your
feedback are always appreciated.
You may submit comments and find out more about the archdiocesan planning process by visiting
http://planning.archspm.org/.

God Our Creator,

You have given us the Church Bless us as we attend to the needs of this
As a communion of life, love and truth. Archdiocese.

You gave us your Son, Jesus Christ
Who desires that all may be one as you are
one with him.
Your gift of the Holy Spirit gathers people
of every race, language and way of life.
May our deliberations and decisions be marked
with respect, patience and honesty.
We pray that we might shine forth as a people made
one in the unity of you who are Father, Son and Holy
Spirit. Amen.

Your apostle and our patron Paul calls us to Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us.
be one body in Christ.
St. Paul, pray for us.
Guide us as we discern your will for the
future of this local Church.

SUNDAY COLLECTION Today’s Readings: #921—Wis 18:6-9; Ps 33; Hb

FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 11:1-2, 8-19; Lk 12:32-48
Psalm # 33 “Happy the people the Lord has
Budgeted Giving 8/1 $11.500.00 chosen to be his own.”
Actual 8/1 $10,038.00 Next Sunday: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45;
1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56

Nineteenth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
8/09 10:00 a.m. George & Colleen Caswell August 8, 2010
67th Wedding Anniversary
8/10 10:00 a.m. +Joe Gemza
Our soul waits for the LORD,
8/11 10:00 a.m. +Helen Gehlen
8/12 10:00 a.m. Betty Tuhy who is our help and our shield.
8/13 10:00 a.m. +Wallace Gagne — Psalm 33:20
8/14 8:00 a.m. S. Ramy
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PROJECT HOME

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HAS VOLUNTEERED TO HELP WITH PROJECT HOME!

We have finished our first week—for the next two weeks, volunteers from Guardian Angels and
Nativity parishes will help out at St. Mark’s and then we will host from the 23rd through the end of
the month.
Thanks to everyone who has volunteered to help! If you want to get involved, donations of new
pajamas, or money to help cover other needs are welcome and can be dropped off at the Parish
Center.
Please help the Justice and Peace Committee as we welcome our Project Home guests. If you have
any questions, please contact Ginny Steinhagen at 698-6257 or Rose Marie Assad at 489-3044.

CHRIST THE KING RETREAT HOUSE

Each September for the last 7 years or so, St. Mark’s Pastoral Care volunteers and friends,
go to Christ the King Retreat House in Buffalo, Minnesota for a weekend silent retreat. This
year we are going September 10, 11, 12. It begins on Friday night at 7:30 p.m. and ends after
Mass and Lunch on Sunday noon.
Women of St. Mark’s are invited to be a part of our group and experience the grace,
peace, and relaxation of a retreat. The theme this year is Jesus Heals our Darkness. For more
information and how to register, call Judy Miske at the Parish Center at 645-571 or E-Mail her at
msjmiske@aol.com.

CAN YOU HELP?

We are in need of someone to

help us look for and write grant
Thank you to everyone who so
generously donated to NET Ministries to applications.
help support my coming year of service
with them. With all of the donations from
If you have experience in this area
the coffee and donuts fundraiser on July
25, my $4,000 goal has been reached! and have time to help, please call Sharon
Thank you very much for all of your at the Parish Center at 645-5717.
prayers and support, and may God repay
you for your generosity.
Please continue to pray for all of the
NET Missionaries and all of the young
people with whom we will share the
Gospel. I will be praying for our parish
everyday on the road.
Melissa Wieder and her son,
Gratefully,
Laura Holupchinski
Maurice Mallett, Jr.
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CLOTHES NEEDED
Highland LifeCare Center, an organization which helps
pregnant women and mothers of young children, is in
need of new or used boys summer clothes sizes 6
months through 24 months. You can drop them off at
the center, 1999 Ford Parkway, Monday-Saturday, 9:00
a.m.—2:00 p.m. You may also call Eileen Moore at
612-721-1198 for pick-up. “When I was naked you
clothed me.”

St. Mark’s Parish Activities Summer 2010

AUGUST
High School Bible Study Youth Group
Every Saturday in August, 3:30—5:00 p.m. Parish Center
Contact: Michelle Hirschboeck at misshirsch@yahoo.com

Are You Stressed by the Demands of Caring

for an Aging Parent?

Join the Wilder Foundation Education and Support

Group for Adult Children Caring for Aging Parents. Learn
about caring for older adults. Get your questions answered by
a licensed social worker. Find resources and assistance to
make your life more manageable. Share experiences with
other caregivers. Keep your loved ones safe and healthy.

When: Third Wednesday of every month starting August 18.

Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Place: Wilder Center, North End Room (2520), 451
Lexington Parkway North, St. Paul, MN 55104 (near the
corner of Lexington and University).
Other: Refreshments served, Free parking in Wilder Ramp.
Advance registration not required. For more information, call
Barb Cooley at 651-280-2538.

St. Bernard’s Parish Festival

Sunday, August 15, 11:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

The Festival kicks off with an outdoor Mass at 10:30 a.m. under the
big top.
Festivities begin at 11:30 featuring live entertainment, food and
games for the whole family including BINGO, Expanded Country
Store, Silent Auction, Dollar and Mason Jar Booths.
Kids can enjoy a huge assortment of fun, games and Face Painting.
Adults can try their luck at Bingo, Merchandise Wheel and the
Sweepstakes with over $2,500 in prizes.
The whole family can get together to grab a bite to eat from the
large assortment of food, drink and desserts.
The local Fire Department will pay a visit as well as a K-9
demonstration from the St. Paul Police Department at 1:00 p.m.
Located at 170 Rose Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55117.
Questions, call 488-6733.
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ST. MARK’S CHORE GROUP

The St. Mark’s 7th Grade Chore Group
workers are anxious for opportunities
to start earning money for their trip to
Washington, D.C. in the Fall of 2010.
Get one of those 7th graders to do light housework/
cleaning, gardening, raking, babysit, walk the dog,
etc.
Please contact Monica Magnuson (parent
coordinator) at 651-776-8195 or by email at
monicarun68@gmail.com to get a student lined up
for the work you need done. The minimum hourly
wage is $7/hour. Thanks for your consideration!

MEN’S BREAKFAST
St. Mark’s men have been meeting weekly to
read scripture and share a meal together for over
22 years.
Come join other men of the parish at 7:00 a.m.
Saturday mornings at Trotters, on the corner of
Cleveland and Marshall.
Call John Shrake at 646-2247 or Paul Wojda at
917-9676 for more information. Bring a Bible.
See you there!

SCHOOL TOOLS DRIVE

As you start your back-to-school
shopping, please remember the kids
who aren’t able to buy the supplies
they need. Pick up a few extra and
drop them off in the bins in the Church entrance
from August 8—29. St. Paul Area Council of
Churches distributes school supplies to 8 local
agencies serving kids and families (including Project
Home). Especially needed are: backpacks, 3-ring
binders, calculators, pocket dictionaries, and wide-
ruled spiral notebooks. Thank you!

We have a collection of water bottles that

were left by the kids that were in the play.

If you are missing your bottle,

please stop at the Parish Center
and claim yours.