Administrator ~ Rev. Christopher Fedoryshyn………………………………………………………….413-447-7510 Deacon ~ Spencer Trova…………………………………………………..…413-442-3635….spencert@nycap.rr.com Director of Music ~ Jeff Hunt………………………………….……………………...….………….jeffcomusic1@aol.com Pastoral Minister ~ Ellen Conlon…………………...……………………………………………….…...413-443-5789 Administrative Assistant ~ Robin Sabellico……………………………….…447-7510…...robin.st.marks@gmail.com

400 West Street • Pittsfield • Massachusetts 01201

413-447-7510 Fax: 448-2164

Visit Our Website www.saintmarkspittsfield.org

HOLY MASS SCHEDULE Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays ~ 3:30-4:00pm and by appointment

Saturday ~ 4:00pm Misa en Espanol Sabado a las 6:00 En la parroquia St. Mark’s

Sunday ~ 7:00am, 10am, 12pm (West African Liturgy)

Weekday Masses Monday-Thursday ~ 8:00am Holy Day of Obligation ~ 5:30 Vigil Mass, 8:00am Mass

PARISH OFFICE ~ 400 West St. ~ Monday-Thursday ~ 9:00am-2:00pm If you would like to join the Choir contact the director of music Jeff Hunt, all are welcome! Jeffcomusic1@aol.com

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE ~ 400 West St. in Father Leonard Hall ~ 447-7510 or SaintMark400@gmail.com; also, check our church’s website for further information.

BAPTISMS Instructional classes held on the second Thursday of the month-register 2 weeks in advance by calling 447-7510.

NEW PARISHIONERS We are pleased to welcome you into our parish family. Please introduce yourself after Mass and arrange to enroll as a member.

PLEASE TAKE A BULLETIN HOME FOR READY REFERENCE.

February 24, 2019

Please remember the Parish Charities of St. Mark and

St. Mark’s Memorial Fund when making funeral

arrangements and estate planning.

ST. MARK’S PARISH PITTSFIELD

Sat. 23 4:00 Patricia Tierney Campbell from Family

6:00 Eric Lojano in Honor of his Birthday from Maria

Sun. 24 7:00 The Living & Deceased Members of Our Parish

10:00 Maryann Penna from Natalie & Marisa

12:00 Jereldene Denno from her sister, Maureen O’Brien

Mon. 25 8:00 John Roberts

Tues. 26 8:00 Florence Lambert

Weds. 27 8:00 The Charles Montague Family from the Catherine Keohane Estate

Thurs. 28 8:00 Thomas & Catherine Salzarulo from their Children

Fri. 1 No Mass

Sat. 2 4:00 Richard Wright from Frank & Robin Sabellico

6:00 Tula Guerrero from Ramiro & Susan Guerrero

Sun. 3 7:00 Joseph & Maryann Penna from Giuseppe Penna

10:00 Maryann Penna from Natalie & Marisa

12:00 The Living & Deceased Members of our Parish

READINGS FOR THE MASS: p. 598 Heritage Missal: p. 98

Entrance: #350 ~ Lord of All Nations, Grant Me Grace

Responsorial: The Lord is kind and merciful.

Gospel: I give you a new commandment, says the Lord; Love one another as I have loved you.

Offertory: #392 ~ Make Me a Channel of Your Peace

Communion: #334 ~ Only A Shadow

Recessional #466 ~ The Master Came to Bring Good News

Special thanks to Charlton Maaia, II, for providing music during the Masses for the next two weekends

while Jeff Hunt is on vacation!

BIBLE STUDY at St. Mark’s

~Bible Study takes place every Monday~

This ongoing study meets weekly

in Fr. Leonard Hall from

1-2:30pm ~ Everyone welcome!!

St. Mark’s Sacrificial Giving Weekend of February 16 & 17: $5,829.20

Please note that $6,500 is needed weekly to cover

operating costs of the parish.

Thank you very much and God bless you.

Catholic Committee on Scouting Day of Faith & Fun!!

March 2nd at St. Agnes Academy in Dalton The program is a day filled with

crafts, games and prayer for Scouts in grades 1-5. Please contact Kathy LaPointe at (413) 464-7064

or thesomdwoods@yahoo.com for registration information.

Lent 2019 Ash Wednesday ~ March 6 Mass and Imposition of Ashes

8am & 5:30pm (Bi-Lingual)

Stations of the Cross: Fridays of Lent, 7pm in the Church

Lenten Regulations 1. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are day of absti-

nence from meat as well as days of fast, when only one

full meal is allowed. On days of fast, two other meat-

less meals may be taken according to one’s needs, but

together they should not equal another full meal.

2. The other Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence from

meat.

3. The obligation to abstain from meat begins at fourteen

(14) years of age.

4. The obligation to fast begins at eighteen (18) years of

age and ends at fifty-nine (59) years of age.

5. Although the faithful may excuse themselves for a just

cause from these laws of fast and abstinence, there is

an obligation to substitute another penance and no

Catholic should lightly excuse himself/herself from

this obligation in the Lenten season.

7th Annual Pittsfield Pizza Playoff Sat March 2nd 4:30-7pm

Zion Lutheran Church, Pittsfield

~~sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 8~~

~ proceeds go to the Troop and

Zion’s Laundry Love Charity ~

Adults ~ $8, $6 under 12,

and under 6 yrs old FREE

Includes samples of pizza, garden salad, dessert & drink

Participating Pizzerias: Papa John’s | Berkshire Mt. Bakery | Hot

Tomatoes | South Street Pizza Tyler Street Pizza | Zucco’s |

Rainbow Restaurant | East Side Pizza

:$8 Adults$6 under 12Kids 6 & under FREE

FOOD PANTRY Coordinator: Mary Kerwood ~ 447-7510 (leave a message)

WEEKEND MEALS-ON-WHEELS Call parish office at 447-7510

FAMILY SPONSORSHIP MINISTRY Call Fr. Chris Fedoryshyn at the office 447-7510 or Theresa Bianchi ~ 443-0180

MINISTRY TO SICK & SHUT-INS Pastoral Minister: Ellen Conlon ~ 443-5789 Hospital Visits ~ weekly and by request Anointing of the Sick ~ after Mass or upon request

PARISH NURSE MINISTRY Linda Murphy ~ 499-0278 Patricia Brien ~ 442-6381

ST. MARK’S EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS &

LECTORS ~ GROUP “B” for MARCH 2019

4:00pm

Lector: Beverly Shea

Extraordinary Ministers: Chico Martin, Patty Martin,

Joseph Maffuccio, Tina Maffuccio

7:00am

Lector: Ann Brennan, Jean Haywood

Extraordinary Ministers: Joseph Anlimah,

Richard Lysonski

10:00am

Lector: Terry Holland

Extraordinary Ministers: Margaret Loehr, William Loehr,

Linda Murphy, Richard Murphy

Religious Education Class Schedule

Kindergarten through Grade 9:

No classes on February 24. We will resume classes on March 3.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Grade 10 Confirmation Class: The next session is February 24 from

5:00PM until 8:00PM at St. Joseph Parish Center.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ellen Conlon, DRE, at 443-5789.

St. Joseph’s Cemetery

Superintendent ~ Jay Meehan

Office Manager ~ Nancy Nolan

(413) 499-1317

Website ~ www.stjoecem.com

Email ~ stjoecem@verizon.net

Our St. Therese’s Oratory chapel is open daily.

Please come and sit with Our Lord anytime!

Also, come and pray at our grotto with the

Blessed Mother on the west side of the church.

~Please call the church office for information~

~on how to access the chapel’s location.~

...from the Parish Nurse Ministry

Let’s Talk About Ways to

Take Charge of your Healthy Heart

Know your numbers. High blood pressure (or hypertension) is a high risk factor. Blood is carried from the heart to all parts of your body in vessels called arteries. Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Your blood pressure is at its highest when the heart beats, pumping the blood. This is called your systolic pressure (this is the first or top number in your blood pressure reading.) When the heart is at rest, (between beats), your blood pressure falls, this is called the diastolic pressure (this is the 2nd or bottom number). High blood pressure is called the silent killer be-cause there are usually no symptoms until heart damage is done. You need to have your blood pressure taken so you will know your numbers. If your pressure is elevated, see your doctor so that your high blood pressure can be effectively man-aged. >>>>>>>Ways to take charge: Keep unhealthy foods out of sight and out of mouth. Keep healthy snacks in the front of your refrigerator and cabinets. If you grab healthy foods at least 21 times, it will become a habit. Look for the Heart Association’s “heart-check mark” to help you identify healthy foods. Eat right to control cholesterol. Foods high in saturated fats can lead to high cholesterol. Eat foods low in saturated fats, such a clean chicken or turkey, fish, fruits, vegetables, low fat or fat free dairy and eat whole grains. Shake the salt habit. Besides limiting salt, check food labels. Be a good loser. Extra weight increases heart risk. Take it easy and lose weight slowly - eat 200-300 calories less each day and exercise. If you slip, don’t let it get you down. Forgive yourself and just get back to establish a healthy lifestyle. Also keep track of your achievements. If you have quit smoking, save that extra money each week and reward yourself with something you enjoy doing. When you reach any goal...Treat Yourself! A healthy heart will be your greatest reward.

A donation was received

in the memory

of Ronald Mancuso by

Rosaland Petricca.

~~ ST. MARK’S FOOD PANTRY ~~

Especially needed: Non-refrigerated SHELF

MILK, Dry Milk, Cereal (hot & cold), Pasta Sauce, Soup, Baked Beans, Canned Vegetables,

and Canned Meals.

Monetary contributions are always welcomed & appreciated.

~~ Thank you for your continuing support! ~~

PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE FOOD DONATIONS OUTSIDE AT CHURCH/OFFICE ENTRANCE(S).

DAY OF PRAYER

FOR HEALING

AND

RECONCILIATION

As part of a diocesan-wide effort to address the abuse crisis through prayer and action,

on the first Monday of Lent, March 11, Springfield Bishop Mitchell Rozanski

has asked that all Catholic churches remain open throughout the day for a

“Day of Prayer for Healing and Reconciliation.” Special prayer cards will be available for those

who are willing to take a few minutes to visit a church and offer their own private prayer.

Please consider taking a few minutes out of your day on March 11 to participate.

FISH FRY AT ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH CENTER Friday ~ March 15 ~ 4:30 to 6:00 PM

sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #103

~ Enjoy dining in or "take out" (after 5:15pm) ~ Donation: Adults$12.00, Kids 5-12 yrs old $6.00

~~~~limited tickets at the door~~~~

Please purchase tickets early at the Rectory

0r call Jack Laviolette, 464-6009. All proceeds go to St. Joseph Church.

Adult Continuing Education Opportunity St. Mark’s Parish Presents

SYMBOLON: THE CATHOLIC FAITH EXPLAINED

In this Part 2 of this video series hosted by Dr.

Edward Sri, we will move from Knowing The Faith (Part

1) to Living The Faith by turning our attention to how we

encounter God in the Sacraments and the moral life.

Join us as we grow together in knowledge of the Catholic faith and in relationship with our Lord. Journeying deeper into the Church becomes so more than following a set of

teachings and customs as lives are transformed by God’s truth & grace.

This program is free! We meet in Fr. Leonard Hall from 6:00-7:30pm THIS Thursday February 21st.

Come to one session or come to all. Discussion follows the video ~ Snacks are provided!!!! Monthly topics:

Feb 21: PENANCE & ANNOINTING OF THE SICK:

God’s Mercy Revealed

Mar 21: MATRIMONY & HOLY ORDERS:

The Sacraments of Service & Communion

Apr 18: A CATHOLIC MORAL VISION:

Virtue, Grace & the Path to Happiness

May 16: A LOVE THAT LASTS:

Discovering Authentic Love

June 20: A LOVE THAT LASTS: God’s Plan for Sexuality

Inquiry Sessions For Men

Considering the Life of a Deacon

As disciples of Jesus Christ we know that through our

baptism, God calls all of us to serve God and

neighbor. Since each of us are uniquely called, we

pray to know and do God’s will. For some, the call

may mean dedicating one’s life to the servant mys-

teries of Jesus as a deacon. Pope Paul VI, called for

the diaconate to be “a driving force for the Church’s

service or diakonia toward the local Christian commu-

nities, and as a sign or sacrament of the Lord Christ

himself, who ‘came not to be served but to serve.’”

If you believe the Lord may be calling you to serve as

a deacon, please speak to your Pastor and let him

know about your desire. Then, find out more about

the diaconate and formation process by attending an

Inquiry Session. Two sessions will be offered on Sat-

urday mornings from 10:00 to noon; one in Spring-

field at the Marshal Center on March 16; and one in

Pittsfield in the North Chapel of St. Joseph’s on

March 23. If married, please attend with your wife.

Men that participated in one of the fall Inquiry Ses-

sions are welcome but need not attend. For more in-

formation, please contact the Office of the Diaconate:

diaconate@diospringfield.org or 413-452-0674.