March 8, 2015 - St. Mark`s Catholic Community

St. Mark’s
Catholic Community
March 8, 2015
Pastor ~ Rev. Ben Uhlenkott
Parochial Vicar ~ Rev. Bruno Mgaya
Weekday Liturgy Schedule
Monday~
Tuesday~
Wednesday~
Thursday~
Friday~
Saturday ~
8 am
8 am
8 am
8 am
8:30 am
8 am
Anointing of Sick/ End of Life
914-3472
Sunday Liturgy Schedule
Saturday ~ 5 pm
Sunday~8:30 am, 11 am, 5 pm
Sacraments
Baptism~ Class held on the second Saturday of each month at 10 am
Reconciliation~ Saturday~ 3:00 pm
Marriage~ Arrangements must be made four months in advance
St. Mark’s Catholic Community
7960 Northview
Boise, ID 83704
www.stmarksboise.org
Parish Office Hours
Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Sunday
9:30 am -11 am, 12 pm - 1 pm
Wednesday 6 pm - 8 pm
Parish Schools
St. Mark’s Elementary
375-6654
7503 Northview, Boise, 83704
Mark Hopkins, Principal— www.stmarksboise.com
Phone: 375-6651
Bishop Kelly High School Office
375-6010
Mike Caldwell, Principal—www.bk.org
Fax: 375-3211
Anointing of Sick/ End of Life
914-3472
Rosary Devotions
Rosary for Peace and Evening with Mary
Monday at 7 pm (Adoration Chapel)
Prayer Chain
St. Mark’s has a prayer chain that prays for the needs of
all and would like to pray for you. If you need prayer for
any reason please call Janet Clark at 377-4789, or the
parish office at 375-6651, or email
[email protected]
Parish Office Staff
Business Coordinator
Facilities Maintenance
Finance Administrator
Development Director
Pastoral Associate—Ministries
Office Manager
Chuck Nelson
Sergio Gonzalez
Matt Lee
Deb Miller
Amy Wong-Little
Phyllis Sawyer
Marisela Baca
Faith Formation Directors
Sean Forrest
Thomas Bailey
Wendy Sleisher
Debbie Campbell
Catherine Calovich
24 Hour Eucharistic Adoration
Kathy Webster Coordinator
853-5888
Youth Ministry
Jr. High Youth Ministry
Youth Sacramental Preparation
3-5th Grade Faith Formation
Pre–School Faith Formation
E-mail Addresses
Parish Staff -first initial last name @stmarksboise.org
Music Director
Katie Pape
[email protected]
Bulletin Items
Bulletin items are due on Friday, 9 days before the
Sunday in which they appear. Please email
announcements to Chuck at: [email protected].
Development Message
Thank you to everyone who has made a
commitment of financial and prayerful support to
the Appeal. Each and every gift is important. If
you have not yet done so, we ask that you make
your commitment today in order to provide the
resources needed to continue vital diocesan
programs, such as our seminarian formation, lay
ministry training, counseling services and
campus ministries at BSU, ISU and U of I.
With every parishioner’s meaningful
participation, we will succeed in reaching our
goal of $173,735.
Liturgical Ministries
Outreach Extraordinary Ministers
Dcn. Mike Lowe—559~3752, [email protected]
Extraordinary Ministers
Barry & Jeanne Fitzgerald—376-2624, [email protected]
Lectors
Judy Ditter—376-1056
Ushers
Pat Lind—377-4368,
[email protected]
Greeters
Christine Haener —861-7359, [email protected]
Altar Servers
Mary Pasker—376-9122,
[email protected]
Liturgical Ministry Scheduler
Gayle O’Donnell—939-0871, [email protected]
Food Bank
Teresa Taylor
Raoul Johnson
327-0345
Knights of Columbus
[email protected]
Council of Catholic Women
Mary Glenn—345-2723, [email protected]
Funeral Information
Dcn Mike Lowe—559~3752, [email protected]
Megan Heying
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Young Adult Ministry
[email protected]
The St. Mark’s Story
St. Mark’s Garden Ministry
“…it is the smallest of all seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a
tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.” Matthew 13:32
St. Mark’s Garden Ministry is planting seeds to feed the spirit and the body. The mission of the
ministry is twofold. Fresh produce is supplied to the St. Mark’s Food bank through the parishioner
cared for Garden of Plenty and through donations of seeds for gardeners who grow the food at
home and then donate to the food bank. The second facet of the ministry is to provide gardening
space where refugees can raise vegetables to feed their families. The garden not only empowers
the refugees to care for their families, it creates an opportunity to rebuild friendships and a sense
of a community family that was lost when they fled to the United States. Currently there are 28
plots held by refugee families with a waiting list for more. We plan to add 6 additional plots this
year.
Would you like to get involved? Here are some easy ways to assist this valuable ministry who is
truly fulfilling a need.
Join us in the Garden of Plenty on Tuesday and Saturday mornings to tend the plants
and harvest the vegetables for the food bank, or contact us if you need to come during a
non-gathering time. We are happy to show you how to help anytime.
 Donate through the Respect Life Plant sale in the spring (they provide tomato and
pepper starts to refugees which along with corn and beans are the main staple crops)
 Donate the use of a tiller. Finding a way to till nearly an acre of land in the spring is
becoming more challenging as we expand. If you have access to a tiller or know of a
resource we can contact, please let us know.
 Keep an eye out for bulletin announcements. We will be posting our big garden prep
dates as they are finalized. These are fun and rewarding work opportunities!

For more information please contact Shylo Evans at 340- 2150 or [email protected] or
Gordon Jones at [email protected]
Thank you to the church.
Having the garden has
helped my family. It is
also something that we
used to do back home,
and helps make Boise feel
like home —Lazaro
We thank God we got a garden.
The smallest plot helps a lot.
Thanks for being there for others who need a place to get a
plot…we are thankful for those
who have a heart to keep givingnever give it up. —Maria
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Thank you for
providing the garden.
I can plant beans
and corn and my
family likes the fresh
food. I can also help
others by providing
food.
—John
Parish Calendar and Upcoming Events
Parish Weekly Calendar
Sunday, March 08, 2015
 7:00 am Choir Rehearsal
 8:30 AM Sunday Mass
 9:30 am Adult Education
 11:00 am Sunday Mass
 11:00 am RCIA Dismissal
 2:00 pm Evangelization Music Practice
 5:00 pm Sunday Mass
Monday, March 09, 2015
 6:00 am Monday Morning Men's Prayer Group
 8:00 am Daily Mass
 9:00 am Quilters
 10:00 am Daniel Plan
 10:00 am Library Ministry
 1:00 pm Living Stations of the Cross Rehearsal
 6:00 pm Pneuma Dancers
 6:30 pm Centering Prayer
 7:00 pm Evangelization Retreat meeting
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
 8:00 am Daily Mass
 1:00 pm Living Stations of the Cross Rehearsal
 6:00 pm Cursillo 4th Day Group
 6:30 pm 11 am Choir Rehearsal
 7:00 pm School of Leaders - Cursillo
 7:00 pm Legion of Mary
 7:00 pm RCIA
 7:00 pm Respect Life
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
 8:00 am Daily Mass
 9:00 am Centering Prayer
 9:00 am Rosary Makers
 10:00 am Jesus With Us Prayer Group
 1:00 pm Living Stations of the Cross Rehearsal
 7:00 pm 8:30 am Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, March 12, 2015
 6:00 am Reel Men
 8:00 am Daily Mass
 9:00 am Cursillo - 4th Day Women
 9:00 am Home School Co-Op
 9:00 am St. Mark's Playgroup
 12:30 pm Living Stations of the Cross Rehearsal
 5:30 pm Yoga
 6:30 pm Centering Prayer
 7:00 pm Knights of Columbus
 7:00 pm Jake's Music Ministry
 7:00 pm Reel Men
Friday, March 13, 2015
 8:30 am Daily Mass
 9:00 am Creed Sacramental Bible Study
 9:30 am Living Stations
 11:00 am Library Ministry
 1:30 pm Living Stations of the Cross
 5:00 pm Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
 6:30 pm Living Stations of the Cross
Saturday, March 14, 2015
 8:00 am Daily Mass
 8:30 am Carmelites
 9:00 am Small Faith Facilitator Meeting
 9:30 am CCW Meetings
 10:00 am Cursillo Meeting
 10:00 am Baptismal Class
 11:00 am Marriage Prep Orientation
 4:00 pm Sat. Eve. Choir Rehearsal
 5:00 pm Sunday Mass
Upcoming Events
THURSDAY NOON PRAYER REFLECTIONS ON
THE CROSS
Thursday, March 12
12 noon
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Friday, March 13
9:30 am
ST MARK’S EIGHTH GRADE “LIVING
STATIONS”
Friday, March 13
1:30 AND 6:30 pm
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FEED
Friday, March 13
5 pm
Tickets can be purchased from the office.
LENTEN RECONCILIATION SERVICE
Monday, March 16
7 pm
THURSDAY NOON PRAYER REFLECTIONS ON
THE CROSS
Thursday, March 19
12 noon
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Friday, March 20
9:30 am & 6:30 pm
ST. MARK’S EVANGELIZATION RETREAT
March 20-22
See Insert for more information
STUDENT-LED MASS
Sunday, March 22
11 am
PALM SUNDAY
Sunday, March 29
Masses as usual weekend schedule
With distribution of palms
Correction
On the cover of the February 22nd Bulletin we wrote
the wrong age for those abstaining from meat. It
should have read: “In addition, all Catholics 14
years of age and older must abstain from meat on
Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of
Lent.” Please accept our sincere apology.
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Parish News and Information
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
How beautiful it is to be with Our Lord in the
Adoration Chapel during Lent. If you have not yet
had a chance to visit, please think about making
time for this silent and holy experience. It can be
before or after Mass or anytime day or night. If you
need more information, please call Kathy at 8535888.
“When the Sisters are exhausted, up to their eyes
in work; when all seems to go awry, they spend an hour in prayer
before the Blessed Sacrament. This practice has never failed to
bear fruit: they experience peace and strength." — Blessed
Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Lenten Gathering Rite
The words are: "Gather us in mercy Lord" and "From the depths we
cry to you". The rite concludes with the Kyrie Eleison which is a slightly
different melody. Follow the cantor.
Fasting and Prayer
On Friday
Please join us this Wednesday
for fasting and prayer for
those on our prayer chain.
(fasting = one full meal
and two snacks)
(prayer= Mass,
Adoration, Rosary, etc)
Readings for March 15,
2015,
4th Sunday of Lent
1st Rd.: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23
R. Ps: Ps 137: 1-6
2nd Rd. Eph 2:4-10
Gospel: John 3:14-21
St. Mark’s Evangelization Retreat
Now is the time to register for the upcoming Evangelization Retreat to be held here at St. Mark’s on March 20,
21, & 22.
As Catholics, we are called to a life of on-going conversion. One way to experience conversion is to take part
in a life-giving event such as the Evangelization Retreat. The retreat is conducted by members of St. Mark’s
community to provide a personal encounter with Jesus. It is a wonderful way to deepen your commitment to
God and to make meaningful connections with fellow parishioners.
All of this takes place right here on the parish grounds. Meals are provided and you can return home to the
comfort of your own bed each evening.
Open your heart to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit by attending the St. Mark’s Evangelization
Retreat. For more information or to register online visit: stmarksboise.org/st-marks-evangelization-retreat/
or Contact the Parish Office or Val Allen at 938-3594.
Recap of Passion and Purpose for Marriage
St. Mark’s was pleased to host the Passion and Purpose for Marriage
Conference February 20th, where over 400 people were in attendance,
one of the largest audiences Dynamic Catholic has seen since the
inception of the nationwide presentation. Dr. Allen Hunt, the keynote
speaker said this of St. Mark’s, "This is an amazing Parish. We are
fortunate to be here with you. We want to come back to Boise and do
another seminar for you guys. Let's do it in the Fall sometime, go to a
BSU game and eat at the Basque restaurant." It was a great event for
all involved. Thank you for making it so successful!
Next Baptism Class
Will be held March 14th at 10 am at St. Mark’s.
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Monday Night Rosary
Make your Lenten experience a
little better? Rosary is held every
Monday night in the Adoration
Chapel from 7pm-8pm. It will
amaze you how one hour of
prayer will change your life.
Parish Information
World Meeting of Families, Philadelphia, PA, Sept. 22-25, 2015
Would you like to attend the World Meeting of Families this September?
Please contact Lucy Hahn, 375-7584 as soon as possible to discuss travel
options for a pilgrimage to attend the meeting and to see Pope Francis
during his visit on Sept. 26-27th. Deadline to register for travel is fast
approaching.
Even if you are unable to attend, you can still prepare yourself to make the
most of what will be happening at the World Meeting of Families. Check out
the website: www.worldmeeting2015.org to stay informed.
In chapter 4 of the preparatory catechesis, Love is Our Mission, the topic is
“Two Become One.” “We are not made to be alone. Human beings need
and complete each other. Friendship and community satisfy that longing
with bonds of common interest and love. Marriage is a uniquely intimate
form of friendship that calls a man and a woman to love each other in the
manner of God’s covenant. Marriage is a Sacrament. Married love is fruitful
and offered without reservation.” Pg. 41. “This love is in the image of Jesus’
faithfulness to the Church. The Lord knows that no marriage displays all the
virtues all the time, but in his mercy, he gives us Penance and Eucharist so
that we might grow in our capacity to love as Jesus does.” Pg. 47.
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St. Mark’s Ministries
Council of Catholic Women
 SAVE the DATE - April 11th -
CCW's 35th Annual Fashion
Show, the "No Fashion, Fashion
Show - Wear Your Best
Western" - Please contact Tracy
Janis for tickets at 371-4418
(evenings are best) or email:
[email protected].
Knights of Columbus Fish Dinner
Spend an evening at St. Mark’s on Friday,
March 13th, starting with a delicious fish
dinner prepared by the Knights of Columbus
from 5:00 to 6:30 followed by a Stations of
the Cross presentation by St. Mark’s School
at 6:30. The cost of the Fish Dinner is $7.00
for adults, $3.00 for children (12 and
under), or $10.00 at the door. Tickets can
be purchased from the Parish Office, St. Mark’s School Office or by
calling Ray Forshey at 863-0050. Beer and wine will be available.
FORTY CANS FOR LENT
The Knights of Columbus and the St. Mark’s Food Bank again
invites each family of St. Mark’s Parish to participate in a parish wide
Lenten food drive. The goal this year is 8000 pounds. We are asking
each family to contribute one can or package of food for each day of
Lent. Please bring the 7 items of food to church each week during
Lent. There will be labeled containers in the vestibule of the church
to put the food in. The Knights will be gathering the food after Mass
and reporting weekly how we are doing.
Knights of
Columbus
Council Meetings
†
Next Business Meeting:
†
Next Social:
Legion of Mary
Invitation to Legion of Mary Auxiliary Members. Contact Margaret at
376-6631 to attend Acies March 31.
Mar 12th, St. Mark’s @ 7 pm.
March 26th, Pinnacle Grill.
New Ushers Needed
Upcoming Degree Ceremonies
Upcoming Events
† Annual Knight’s of Columbus
Fish Dinner on Friday,
March 13 from
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
Are you interested in becoming an usher? If you are, please contact
Patrick Lind at 377-4368 or email me at [email protected]
Knights’ Medical Equipment
Call Dale at 888-3782
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Faith Formation
On the Ride Home
In our first Reading, we hear of the Ten Commandments. The first three
are on the importance of loving God and making Him #1 in our lives. The
last seven are on how we are to love our neighbor. Which commandment
are you struggling with? Ask your family to give you some ideas on what
they think. Use the commandments as a way to examine your life at the
end of the day, as well as to prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
In the Gospel, Jesus drove the money changers out of the temple,
because they were putting themselves first, instead of God. During Lent, try to fast from what may be drawing
you away from God (TV? Video games?...) and feast on reading some Bible stories about Jesus or spend
some time in prayer.
Students and Schools
Dangers of the Digital World
The opportunities and dangers of the digital world are simultaneously exhilarating and frightening. Many
parents struggle with limits and boundaries while preparing their children for a new era.
St. Mark's School is hosting a parent enrichment speaker, "Preparing and Protecting Young People in a
Digital World." BSU professor, Dr. Chris Haskell, will share data, insights, practical strategies, and answer
your questions about the tools and communities of our digital world.
The event is Tuesday, March 10th at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Mark's School auditorium. It is free of charge and
open to all parents.
Shop at Amazon? Help Out the School Foundation
As you are doing internet shopping and you shop online at amazon.com, try using
smile.amazon.com instead. It is the same website as amazon.com, however, a
small portion (0.5%) of your purchase price will be donated by Amazon to a
foundation of your choosing. Our very own St. Mark’s School Foundation is
registered with Amazon and this is a small way you can contribute to the financial
foundation of our school.
St. Mark’s School Calendar
March 20 (Fri.)
March 23-27 (Mon.-Fri.)
April 3 (Fri.)
April 6 (Mon.)
April 24 (Fri.)
May 25 (Mon.)
End of Third Quarter - (12:00 dismissal)
Spring Break - No School
Good Friday – No School
Easter Monday – No School
Progress Reports – Full Day of School
Memorial Day - No School
Bishop Kelly High School Calendar
Mar 12 (Thu)
Mar. 13 (Fri)
Mar. 14 (Sat)
Mar 23-27 (Mon-Fri)
Noon Dismissal – Parent/Teacher Conf. 4-6, 6:30-8:00
No School – Faculty Retreat
BK Parent Association Irish Fest
Spring Break – No School
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Around the Valley
A Catholic Women’s Conference Woman: God’s Beautiful Beloved
Women of all ages are invited to attend the Catholic Women’s Conference to be held at Holy Apostles Catholic Church in Meridian on Saturday, April 11, 2015. For more information or to register, please go to:
www.GodsBeautifulBeloved.com or to www.ShowMyEvent.com. Or call Rita Davis 890-4060 & Lylia Flager
870-4075. Registration deadline is March 21, 2015
Host Families Wanted
“SHARE YOUR LOVE and experience the unique opportunity to experience your world through someone
else’s eyes by opening your home to an International Exchange Student. We are currently seeking host
families for several 15-18 year old boys and girls for the 2015-16 School year. Please call Ann Roe at
208-899-0505 or email [email protected] for more information.”
United in Prayer, United in Silence – March 21
You are invited to attend a morning of Reflection with the Centering Prayer Interfaith Ministry on Saturday,
March 21 from 9 am to noon at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Please RSVP by Saturday, March 14 to
Ann Marie at 323-9251 or email [email protected]
St. Mary’s Catholic School, Boise
St. Mary’s Catholic School is actively seeking an elementary principal for the 2015-2016 school year. The
candidate must have a Master’s Degree in elementary education or administration and an administrator’s
certificate with a principal’s endorsement. At least five years teaching experience preferred.
Deadline for applications is March 20th or until filled. An applicant’s completed packet includes: (1) a letter of
application; (2) a “Diocesan Application for Employment in the Catholic Schools”; (3) a Supplemental
Application; (4) Resume; (5) and at least three current letters of reference.
A job description, compensation summary, a “Diocesan Application for Employment in the Catholic Schools”
and “Supplemental Application” may be found on the diocesan website at www.catholicidaho.org/98.
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