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Msgr. Sean P. Flynn, Pastor Rev. Jose Fernandez-Bangueses, Parochial Vicar Rev. Maynard Nagengast, OSB (weekends), and Rev. Bernard N. Mohan (Wed. & Fridays) Deacon Michael Keary

Christmas Mass Schedule *Come for a musical prelude 30 minutes before Mass! Christmas Eve: 4 PM Mass* (Children’s Nativity Play), 6:30 PM Mass*, and 8:30 PM Mass (Spanish) Christmas Day: 8 AM, 10 AM*, and 12 Noon Masses and 2 PM Mass (Spanish) Great news! Our brand new elevator is installed and running smoothly. Please let your neighbors and family members know!

215 Crescent Pkwy, Sea Girt, NJ 08750 Phone 732-449-6364 Web www.stmarkseagirt.com

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Mass Intentions Monday, December 19 7:30 AM † Steven Cagnacci † Phyllis Blaine Special Intention 11:00 AM Special Intention 100th Birthday Doris Wilson † George A. Betros † Thomas Kenney Tuesday, December 20

Family Estate Family St. Mark's Parish Family Family Denise and Dennis Tonry

7:30 AM † George O'Grady, Sr. † Maura Boyan † Gerald Healey 11:00 AM Special Intention Joan Gilsenan † Mary Ann Julg † Harry G. Harsin Wednesday, December 21

O'Grady Family Mary and Michael Bell Family Pat and Myles Gilsenan John and Maureen Dough Douglas and Lisa Borst

7:30 AM † Daphne Galligan † Anne Fleming † Griffith X. Clarke 11:00 AM † Elvira Caroselli † Marie Lynch † Bernice C. Pocino Thursday, December 22

Mary and Jim Power Cassilda Gomes Family Ferguson Family William Lynch Lorraine A. Chickene

7:30 AM † Members of the Carroll Family † Elizabeth Shustowicz † Oakley Debbs 11:00 AM † Sr. Anne Powers † Mary O'Mara † Mary Ellen O'Connor Friday, December 23

Grace Carroll Marge Loenser White Family Family Dr. Robert and Linda Belott Introcaso Family

7:30 AM † William and Barbara Heindle † Gildea Family Special Intention Maryann O'Neill 11:00 AM † Emory C. Smith † Jordan, Corcoran and Holle Families † Robert Weeks Saturday, December 24 Christmas Eve

Estate Estate John and Mary Daley Betsy Smith Teresa Corcoran Family

7:30 AM † Deceased Members of the Passalaqua Family Family † Joseph and Margaret Azzarella Margaret Azzarella † John Bergin, Sr. Family 4:00 PM † Norb Van Bergen Lesniak and Van Bergen Family † Cathy Mulvaney Judy and Gene Mulvaney † Stephen J. Bohacik Bohacik Family 6:30 PM † Richard C. Reilly Sr. and John Heffernan Marion Reilly and Family † Jaime Saldias, Jr. Lynn and Tom Miller † Richard and Sheila Regan Family Sunday, December 25 The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) 8:00 AM For the People of the Parish 10:00 AM † Madonna Saake † John Bergin, Sr. † Harry Dunne 12:00 PM † Maroon Abraham † Jordan and Corcoran Families † Maryellen Morgan Castellano 2:00 PM † Carlos Vinicio Zuna † Micaela Leyva Ortega

Saake Family Family Adele Byrne Millie and Sally Abraham Teresa Corcoran Ginny and Jim Mulvihill Zuna Benitez Family Grandchildren 2

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Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration and Mass were held on Sunday, December 11th. Everyone who came was greeted warmly by ushers wearing Our Lady of Guadalupe insignias on their shirts. The evening began with the recitation by all of the Holy Rosary in Spanish. Participants wore traditional native garments and glittery costumes that added to the festive atmosphere.

4th Sunday of Advent Isaiah 7:10-14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, a young woman shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Psalms 24:1-6 Who may go up the mountain of the LORD? Who can stand in his holy place? Romans 1:1-7 To all God's beloved in Rome, who are called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Matthew 1:18-24 But as he considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit; she will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”

A statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe was adorned with dozens of roses and flowers made into the shape of the flags of Mexico and the United States of America. More photos inside and check our website for photos and videos!

Joanne Gibson, Editor Diana Zuna, Associate Editor Bulletin announcements and columns are due on Mondays before 2 PM except before holidays. Bulletin drafts are submitted to Msgr. Flynn for review. Email submissions to [email protected]. Email photos of St. Mark’s events to [email protected]. 3

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December 24/25

Saturday 4 PM/6:30 PM

Sunday 10 AM

Sunday 12 Noon

Assignments may vary due to extra Christmas Masses.

Ushers

Readers

Sunday 8 AM

Sunday 2 PM Lucia Galindo Martha Maldonado Bernarda Bautista Martha Minda

Amy Gallagher Fred Buonocore

Matt Grogan

Todd Leonardt

Jim Mulvihill

Jorge Medina Modesta Arias

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist

Colleen Rivera Michele McCarthy

Patrick Scatourchio Pam Zusi

Jay Lorenzo Marianne Sheridan

Bob Cavazini Mary Ellen McNamara

Carlos Medina Raul Perez Maria Sanchez

Cantors/ Choirs

Meghan Gallagher Liam Pollack Courtney Schwinn Mary Bogan

Karen Gray

Jill Napolitano Jillian Ludwig

Margaret Price

Altar Servers

Guadalupe Ramírez Jesús Martínez Cristian González Monserrat Martinez

TBA. See Deacon Mike for assignments.

Presentation of the Gifts Altar Ladies

Néstor Román

Espíritu de Vida

Josefina Angel and Family Helen Foerst and Joan Murphy

Please note: Names in boldface indicate 6:30 PM Mass assignments. Please check with ministry heads for extra Mass coverage.

Monday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Tuesday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38 Wednesday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Thursday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Friday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Saturday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 A request from Msgr. Flynn: Thank you for your support of our parish all year. Your generosity at Christmas is a tremendous help, whether it’s through Christmas Flower memorials (envelopes are at each entrance), or an increased donation. If you are leaving for warmer climates after Christmas, please consider signing up for Parish Giving! Last Weekend’s Collection: $11,438.13 Last Year’s Collection: $11,871.16

Please Pray for Our Military on Active Duty Ensign Matthew Orgill

Staff Sgt. Carmen

Major Sean P. Cox

USCG

Maffucci, USAF

USMC

Cpt. Matthew Caverly

Ensign Brian Maffucci

Major Kevin Ward

USMC

USCG

US Army

Col. Thomas Crimmins

SPC Colin P. Marvel

Lt. Robert J. Bennett

USAF

US Army

USN

Answered prayers: Welcome home, Lt. Commander Brenden Piccolo! Prayers for Healing This list of parishioners, relatives, and friends are in need of your prayers for healing. Please note that to ensure the consent of the person whose name appears here, the pastor’s policy requires that only they or a family member may request a name be added to this list. Also, if you or a loved one are unable to attend Mass and would like to receive Holy Communion in your home or assisted living, please notify Donna at 732-449-6364 ext. 100. Patrick Wypler

Enedina Marquez

Jean McCabe

Efraín Montoya

Richard McCarthy

Patricia Cavanaugh

Virginia Barnes

Maralyn McKeon

Marguerite O’Regan

Michael Sheridan

George Lister

James Weil

Marie Liston

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Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon them. Please remember in your prayers those of our parish, friends, and family members who have recently died. John R. Golomb James Thompson Jr. “May the angels lead you into paradise...”

This Week at a Glance Weekend, December 17/18 Be sure to get your copy of “Resisting Happiness” by Matthew Kelly, a gift for you from St. Mark’s Altar Rosary and Holy Name Societies. Monday, December 19 New Year’s weekend bulletin submissions are due today by 10 AM. Photo credits: Cover photo by Joanne Gibson of mural of St. Joseph’s dream at St. Catharine’s in Spring Lake. Below top photo by Donna O’Meara of a volunteer finishing a hallway banner at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Asbury Park. Below bottom photo by Georgeann Donatelli of St. Mark’s Coats & Chickens distribution. Photos by Diana Zuna of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

A Banner Year: Thank you to all who helped make our service afternoon at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School a success (above). The monetary donations and service hours made a noticeable difference. Many of the volunteers have suggested we plan another day. The participants seemed to enjoy the opportunity to help and the children were very pleasantly surprised by the changes. They were able to spruce up the cafeteria, paint the doorways to all the classrooms, reinforce and paint their stage and one of the volunteers painted their school mission statement on the entrance wall. Thank you again for these works of mercy. Also, thank you to all who donated coats this summer and this November which members of our Confirmation Class helped sort (below)! Our Spanish community is very grateful for the winter garments and donations of chickens, which they prefer over turkey on Thanksgiving.

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CYO News by Mary Reilly This Sunday, Dec. 18th, from 5 PM-6:15 PM: Christmas caroling at Care One at Wall nursing home in Wall. Please bring a permission slip and dress for Christmas. A blessed Advent season to all, Mrs. R ([email protected] or text 732-685-6011)

Community Activities Across from Spring Lake Heights Elementary School!

Cost: $130 per person, double occupancy. Register at: www.capemaymarianists.org or call 609-884-3829. *Current year high school seniors are welcomed! 24/7 Crisis Intervention Helpline

Need a last-minute gift? Buy locally! Plus St. Mark’s gets a $1 donation for every sale to parishioners! Ask shop for details. Sea Girt Community Appeal Reminder: Please consider a donation to this worthwhile local charity if you haven't yet. This appeal is in its 55th year of helping many. IT TAKES A VILLAGE AND WE ARE THAT VILLAGE!!! Mail your check to Sea Girt Community Appeal, PO Box 105, Sea Girt, 08750. March for Life Mark your calendar and get your spot on the bus! Mary’s Child ProLife Ministry is chartering a bus to Washington D.C. to join people from all over the country in peaceful protest against legalized abortion! This is an AMAZING, UPLIFTING experience for both the old and young! Since the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision on January 22, 1973, over 60 million babies have been “terminated” by legal abortion in the U.S. alone. Each day in the U.S. about 3,300

babies are aborted. Be a voice for the voiceless and get on the bus! Departure from St. Catharine’s Church in Spring Lake is on January 27th, at approximately 7:15 AM (immediately after 6:45 AM Mass). Return home at about 9:30 PM. A donation of $10 per person includes breakfast. Contact Sheila Kenny at 201-637-7618 or [email protected]. College-Age* Retreat

On the weekend of January 6th to 8th, the Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May Point is hosting a retreat designed to bring young college-age people (17-22*) together. So whether you are in college or working, come join us to renew your spiritual life, deepen your relationship with God and meet new friends. This is a prayer experience featuring peer group discussions, Eucharist and lots of fun! 11

In past years, CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties has always relied on members of area churches to serve as volunteers of our organization. The need today is crucial since calls come in 24/7 on the Crisis Intervention/Information & Referral Helpline. The next (15-week) training class for telephone volunteers for CONTACT (24-hour crisis intervention hotline) will begin on Thursday, January 12th, from 6:309:30 PM in the Brick Township area. CONTACT, a free and confidential service, has been assisting with the needs of individuals throughout the community since 1975, by providing a safe place for callers to talk about their problems with anonymity. Information and referral are provided when requested. For details, please call the CONTACT office at 732-240-6104. St. Joseph by the Sea Help Wanted

St. Joseph by the Sea Retreat House in Bay Head has an opening for a part-time cook and kitchen aide. Anyone interested can contact the director at 732-892-8494.

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Iglesia de “San Marcos” Apostolado Hispano Horario de oficina en Español: Martes & Jueves 9 AM-3 PM

Msgr. Sean P. Flynn, Pastor Rev. Jose Fernandez-Bangueses, Vicario Parroquial [email protected] Teléfono: (732) 449-6364 ext. 122 Misa Dominical: Domingo 5:00 PM CONFESIONES: Todos los domingos de 4:00 PM-4:45PM. También pueden llamar a la rectoría en caso de emergencia ext. 122. SACRAMENTO DEL BAUTISMO: Los padres de familia que deseen celebrar el sacramento del Bautismo. Para más información llamar a la oficina ext. 100. CLASES DE RELIGION: Se ofrecen clases de Religión todos los domingos antes y después de la Santa Eucaristía desde los grados: (Pre-k, K hasta el 8th grado). Para los adultos se ofrece RICA en Español. Las inscripciones se llevan a cabo cada año entre los meses Mayo a

Elizabeth Perez, Apostolado Hispano [email protected] Teléfono: 732-449-6364 ext. 104 Fax: 732-449-1646 Septiembre. Para más información llamar a la oficina ext. 100. SACRAMENTO DEL MATRIMONIO: Las parejas que deseen celebrar el Sacramento del Matrimonio, Para más información llamar a la oficina ext. 100. MINISTERIO DE MUSICA: Les invita a las personas que deseen cantar otocar cualquier instrumento musical, les invitamos a que se integren al coro en español de San Marcos, la persona Néstor Román. Vengan a cantar al Señor Jesús. CIRCULO DE ORACION: La Renovación Carismática en el Espíritu Santo “Al Encuentro con Jesús” te invita a que vengas a encontrarte con

Directora del Ministerio de Religión Diana Zuna Telefono: 732-449-6364 ext. 105 [email protected]

El Señor Jesús a través de oraciones y alabanzas, ven y gózate en la presencia del Señor, ahora con el Ministerio de Música Carismática: “Sembrando Esperanza.” Te esperamos todos los días viernes a las 6:30 PM. No faltes, Cristo te espera Salmo 150! Alabe al Señor todo ser que respire! TRANSPORTACION: Ofrecemos transportación a las personas que viven en Pt Pleasant, Brielle, Manasquan, Sea Girt, Bradley Beach & Belmar durante todo el año. Mandar un texto o llamar los domingos a Diana Zuna al 908-783-4221 antes de las 2:00 PM si necesitas este servicio.

Cuarto Domingo de Adviento PRIMERA LECTURA: Isaías 7, 10–14. El Señor dio una señal a Ajaz: “He aquí que la virgen concebirá y dará a luz un hijo y le pondrán el nombre de Emmanuel”. SALMO RESPONSORIAL: Salmo 23, 1–2. 3–4ab. 5–6. Va a entrar el Señor: Él es el Rey de la Gloria. SEGUNDA LECTURA: Romanos 1, 1–7. Pablo dijo a los romanos: “Por medio de Jesucristo, Dios me concedió la gracia del apostolado, a fin de llevar a los pueblos paganos a la aceptación de la fe, para gloria de su nombre”. EVANGELIO: Mateo 1, 18–24. María estaba comprometida con José, pero antes de que vivieran juntos, ella resultó embarazada por obra del Espíritu Santo. José pensó dejarla en secreto, pero un ángel le dijo que recibiera a María como su esposa. 19 Lunes: Jue 13:2-7, 24-25a; Sal 71 (70):3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lc 1:5-25. 20 Martes: Is 7:10-14; Sal 24 (23):1-4ab, 5-6; Lc 1:26-38. 21 Miércoles: Memoria de san Pedro Canisio. Inicia el invierno. Cant 2:8-14 o Sof 3:14-18a; Sal 33 (32):2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lc 1:39-45. 22 Jueves: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 48abcd; Lc 1:46-56. 23 Viernes: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lc 1:57-66. 24 Sábado: Vigilia de Navidad, Nochebuena . 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Sal 89 (88):2-5, 27, 29; Lc 1:67-79. 12

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