This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother

St. Mark Catholic Church
Wilmington, North Carolina
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about.
When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph,
but before they lived together,
she was found with child through the Holy Spirit.
Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man,
yet unwilling to expose her to shame,
decided to divorce her quietly.
Such was his intention when, behold,
the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream
and said,
“Joseph, son of David,
do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home.
For it is through the Holy Spirit
that this child has been conceived in her.
She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus,
because he will save his people from their sins.”
All this took place to fulfill
what the Lord had said through the prophet:
Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,
and they shall name him Emmanuel,
which means “God is with us.”
When Joseph awoke,
he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him
and took his wife into his home.
He had no relations with her until she bore a son,
and he named him Jesus.
Matthew 1:18-25
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St. Mark
catholic
Church and school
Wilmington, NC 28403
Church
1011 Eastwood Rd.
910 392-0720
www.stmarkcatholicchurch.com
school
1013 eastwood rd.
910 452-2800
www.stmarkcatholicschool.org
"The mission of St. Mark Catholic Church
is to invite, inspire, educate, and lead people
to know and love Jesus Christ;
to understand and live their Catholic faith;
to proclaim the Good News of the Gospel
through love and service to one another."
"La misión de la Iglesia Católica de San Marcos
es invitar, inspirar, educar y guiar a la gente
para conocer y amar a Jesucristo,
entender y vivir la fe católica
y proclamar la Buena Nueva del Evangelio
a través del amor y el servicio a los otros ".
Parish Membership at St. Mark Catholic Church
Are you new to St. Mark Parish? We are anxious to WELCOME
you to our parish family. Registration is available via our website, or
hard copies of our registration form are available in the literature rack
outside of the chapel or outside room 10 in the education wing of the
church.
Please complete a form INCLUDING YOUR EMAIL
ADDRESS IF YOU HAVE ONE and drop it in the offertory or return it
to the office so that we can WELCOME you.
If you have questions, or if you have completed a registration,
but have not received a response, please call 910 398-6508 or
email: office-secretary@stmarkcatholicchurch.com
From the Pastor and Staff of St. Mark
We wish to thank all of you for being here to
celebrate with us the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
We wish you all of the Joy, Peace and Love that are
Jesus. May you experience and share His Love every
day.
If you are visiting with us, Welcome! We hope you
come back again soon and often. We have provided
this handout for Christmas Masses so that we can reach
out to you with information about our parish and
community. If you are seeking a new parish home, we
would be glad to answer your questions and assist you
in becoming members of our community. If you are
visiting with family or friends in our area, you are
welcome here with us as our guests at any time. We
wish you safe travels when it is time to return to your
homes.
We appreciate all of our parish volunteers who have
worked so tirelessly preparing for our Christmas
celebrations. For those who have cleaned, decorated,
rehearsed, performed—or donated your time, talent and
treasure in any way, Thank You!
May we all take with us the joy and blessing of this
day throughout the rest of the Christmas Season and
into the New Year ahead. As always, we ask all things
in His Holy Name.
Queremos agradecerles a todos ustedes que están aquí
para celebrar con nosotros el nacimiento de nuestro
Salvador, Jesucristo. Les deseamos toda la alegría, la paz
y el amor que Jesús nos da. Que puedan sentir y compartir
Su amor cada día.
Si están visitándonos, ¡bienvenidos! Esperamos que
vuelvan de nuevo, pronto y con frecuencia. Estamos
entregándoles este folleto sobre las Misas de Navidad,
para poder darles información sobre nuestra parroquia y
nuestra comunidad. Si ustedes están buscando una nueva
parroquia, estaremos listos para contestar sus preguntas y
ayudarles a ser parte de nuestra comunidad. Si ustedes
están visitando familia o amigos en esta área, serán
siempre bienvenidos como nuestros huéspedes.
Le
deseamos un viaje seguro cuando sea el momento de
regresar a sus hogares.
Agradecemos a todos los voluntarios en nuestra
parroquia, quienes han trabajado sin descanso para
preparar las celebraciones de Navidad. Para aquellos que
han ayudado con diferentes actividades, les agradecemos
todo su apoyo.
Que todos podemos llevar con nosotros la alegría y la
bendición de este día por el resto de la temporada de
Navidad y en el Año Nuevo que viene. Como siempre,
pedimos todas las cosas en el Santo Nombre de Jesús.
A Message from our Bishop
Christmas 2014
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
What a great joy it is for us to gather as family members, friends and
parishioners to celebrate the Birth of Jesus. It is my hope and prayer that the great
witness we offer at Christmas may continue as we allow the Light of Christ to shine in
our lives.
Please know that at the Masses I offer on Christmas, I will pray that your
hearts, homes and lives are filled with the peace and joy that only Our Lord can give.
Together, may we also pray for our deceased loved ones that they will know the
fullness of these gifts in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Through the intercession of Mary our Mother and Saint Joseph, may their Son
and our Lord Jesus help us to live as God's holy family at Christmas, throughout the
New Year and all the days of our lives.
Sincerely in Christ,
Navidad 2014
CHURCH OFFICE
HOURS 9:00AM-4:00PM, Mon.—Fri.
PHONE 910 392-0720 ~ FAX 910 392-6777
WEB SITE www.stmarkcatholicchurch.com
PARISH STAFF
PASTOR
Rev. Patrick A. Keane
fr.patrick.keane2@raldioc.org
PAROCHIAL
VICAR
Rev. Michael J. Burbeck
fr.michael.burbeck@raldioc.org
DEACON
Deacon Orlando Perez 910 398-6507
deacon@stmarkcatholicchurch.com
Pastoral
Secretaries
Sandy Ellsworth / Denise Morrison 910 398-6509
pastoral-secretary@stmarkcatholicchurch.com
Church Office
Secretary
Cathie Welch 910 398-6508
office-secretary@stmarkcatholicchurch.com
ST. MARK CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Mary Myers 910 452-2800
PRINCIPAL
principal@stmarkcatholicschool.org
ST. MARK MONTESSORI
PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR
OPERATIONS
MANAGER
Melissa Porter 910 398-6517
montessori@stmarkcatholicchurch.com
Caleb Strittmatter 910 398-6515
administrator@stmarkcatholicchurch.com
ACCOUNTING/
HR MANAGER
Frank DeMonte 910 398-6512
accounting@stmarkcatholicchurch.com
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
AND LITURGY MINISTRY
DIRECTOR OF
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Alex Hill 910 398-6514
music@stmarkcatholicchurch.com
Paul V. Abbe 910 398-6526
dre@stmarkcatholicchurch.com
CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION
Anne Doyle 910 398-6511
Pre-K thru Grade 5
children-ministry@stmarkcatholicchurch.com
YOUTH MINISTRY
Grades 6-12
Melissa Quaranto 910 398-6510
youth-ministry@stmarkcatholicchurch.com
COUNCILS & MINISTRIES
PASTORAL COUNCIL
FINANCE COUNCIL
HISPANIC LEADERSHIP
COMMITTEE
KNIGHTS OF
COLUMBUS
COUNCIL 12017
FR. JAMES E. WATERS
COLUMBIETTES
RESPECT LIFE
Ken Dieppa, Chair 832 534-3772
kenneth_dieppa@hotmail.com
Melissa Dupuis, Chair 910 619-6609
md@mdupuiscpa.com
Edwin Marin 786 267 3166
veritonika2009@hotmail.com
James Laraia, Sr.—Grand Knight
937 609-1753
www.kofc12017.org
Pat Conlon 910 790-3751
patcon@ec.rr.com
Mary Fimbel 910 319-7911
RITE OF CHRISTIAN
INITIATION FOR ADULTS
Paul Townend 910 792-1931
townendp@ymail.com
TEMPORALITIES
MINISTRY
Joseph Damitz 910 686-4279
joseph_damitz@msn.com
General Information
Weekend Mass Schedule ~ Horario de Misas
Saturday 5:00 pm—nursery available
Sunday 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am;
nursery available during 9:30 and 11:30 only
1:30pm Spanish
(español los domingos a las 1:30,
todos los demás en Inglés)
Daily Mass Schedule
Mon, Wed, Thurs and Friday 8:30am;
Tues 8:30am and 6:00pm
Holy Days please check the bulletin and website
Días Santos por favor revise el boletín
y página web
Reconciliation ~ Reconciliación
Saturdays 3:30pm—4:30pm
Sábados 3:30—4:30
Call the office for individual Reconciliation
Llame a la oficina para hacer una cita
Adoration of the Eucharist
Fridays 9:00am until 9:00pm
Adoración de la Eucaristía
Viernes 9:00am hasta las 9:00pm
Baptism ~ Bautismo
Parish office 910 398-6509
Marriage ~ Matrimonio
Parish office 910 398-6509
Contact the Parish office six months in advance
Comuníquese con el sacerdote
seis meses antes de la boda
Anointing of the Sick or Funerals
Unción de los Enfermos o de Funerales
Parish office 910 398-6509
First Reconciliation—First Communion
Primera Reconciliación—Primera Comunión
Anne Doyle, 910 398-6511
Confirmation for Youth
Confirmación de Jovenes
Confirmation for Adults
Confirmación para Adultos
Parish office 910 398-6509
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Paul Townend, 910 792-1931
townendp@ymail.com
Find out more on our website:
www.stmarkcatholicchurch.com