February 07, 2016—5th. SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME

ST. MARK

PARISH

The Fourth Corporal Work of Mercy

Shelter the Homeless. ♦ Volunteer to do manual labor to help in the

upkeep of a homeless shelter. Host a clothing drive and donate the items.

♦ Keep a list of local homeless shelters on hand to pass out to those you meet on the street.

♦ Become a mentor to a foster child. ♦ Send a care package with special treats to an orphan-

age. ♦ Help a family working towards adoption by hosting a

fundraiser for them ♦ Sponsor a child through a reputable program ♦ Donate to or volunteer with programs in working with

the homeless.

SACRAMENTS

RECONCILIATION: Before Weekday Mass or please call Fr. Jim to book appointment.

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION: To register for baptism classes; please call Parish Office.

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION: for Reconciliation, Confirmation and Eucharist. Next meeting for Parents and Children: Mon. Feb. 08 at 7:00 p.m. in church hall. Please use north entrance door. MARRIAGE: Please allow 6—8 months for preparations. Please contact Fr. Jim.

589 - 9th. Street East

Prince Albert, SK. S6V 0Y4

Phone: 306 764-4637 Fax: 306 764-1089

Email: office@stmarkparish.com

Web: www.stmarkparish.com

Pastor: Fr. Jim Kaptein

Deacon: Brad Taylor Secretary Treasurer: Darsey Korchinski

Caretaker Church : Joseph Bishop

Caretaker Offices/Rectory: Jean Mauvieux

Office Hours: Mon. to Fri. 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

*(May be closed during weekday morning Mass)

MASS TIMES:

SUNDAY MASS: 11:00 a.m.

WEEKDAY MASS: Tues. to Fri. 9:00 a.m .

*See weekly schedule for changes

Parish Pastoral Council:

Chairperson Bernadette Slager, Joanne

Sander, Randy Malach, Elaine Bergen, Vic Schaan, Marlene Park, Dr. Jim Watt.

Parish Finance Council:

Denis Benard, Randy Malach, Gene Slager, Dr. Jim Watt

As a Communal Project for the Year of Mercy our

pastoral charge is banding together, through the charity

Chalice, to purchase an energy saving stove for Rikiau

Primary School in Kangeta, in Kenya. The cost is $2,500.

If you would like to contribute to this project, please make a

cheque out to St. Mark’s parish, with the memo line stating

Kenya/Stove Project.

Together let us show our mercy to those in

need.

Weekly Schedule for Upcoming Week

Sat. Feb. 06 5:00 p.m. Mass in Candle Lake

Sun. Feb. 07 Anointing of the Sick during Mass 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James 11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mark For All Parishioners Bread & Cup Workshop after Mass Chicken soup & sandwiches in hall after Mass.

2:00 p.m. Fr. Jim helping with the anointing of the Sick at the Cathedral

Mon. Feb. 08 Fr. Jim’s day off 7:00 p.m. Parent mtg for Sacramental Preparation

Tues. Feb. 09 7:00 a.m. to Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary High School $5. 5:30 p.m. MardiGras Pancake supper at Sacred Heart Cathedral $10. 7:00 p.m. Mass at St. Mark IMO Ted Edwards From Arnold & Clara Edwards 7:30 p.m. Finance Council Mtg. Wed. Feb. 10 ASH WEDNESDAY 9:30 a.m. St. John School coming to St. Mark For all staff, students, parents of St. John 12:00 noon Fr. Jim at a Ministerial Mtg.

4:00 p.m. Mass in Candle Lake 6:00 p.m. Mass in St. James 6:30 p.m. Ladies of St. Mark Meeting

8:00 p.m. Mass at St. Mark

For All Parishioners

Thurs.Feb.11 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mark. IMO Albina Major From Leroy & Judy Hadland Fri. Feb. 12 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mark For Arnold Clara Nadine Rodney Tiana & Kalum

From Dad & Mom 4:00 p.m. Fr. Jim celebrating Mass at Good Shepherd For All parishioners

Sat. Feb. 13 5:00 p.m. Mass in Candle Lake

Sun. Feb. 14 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. James 11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mark IMO Ken Erdman, From St. Mark Knights of Columbus Hospitality & Ushers Workshop after Mass 4:00 p.m. Rite of Election for all RCIC Candidates & Catechumens at the Cathedral

MINISTRIES—February 14, 2016

LECTORS

E. Bissky D. Corcoran

BREAD and CUP

C. & L. Danchilla C. Taylor VOLUNTEER

HOSPITALITY

J. & J. Sander

USHERS

L. Korniski J. Mauvieux T. & B. Polowniak

CUSTODIAN

V. Schaan

COUNTING TEAM

R. Bergen D. Kopera R. Malach

BIBLE TRIVIA

Clue: If you are smart you will get this one.

“______ from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of

partiality or hypocrisy.”

(James 3:17)

SUNDAY CONTRIBUTIONS

Date Envelopes Loose Building Fund

Jan. 31, 2016 $ 1097. $ 310.75 $ 60.

Jan. 24, 2016 $ 1410. $ 499.01 $ 40.

LADIES OF ST. MARK

Meeting

Wednesday, February 10 at 6:30 p.m.

Please note time change

2015 Income Tax Receipts are now available Please pick up your receipt in the church foyer.

Complimentary Lent booklets and “Word Among Us” are available to all parishioners.

Ash Wednesday Service

Wednesday February 10, at 8:00 p.m.

*Plse Note: Time Change

“The Eucharist is the source and summit of

the Christian Life. (LG #11)” This was one of the more profound quotes that came out of Vatican II. Unfortunately there are times when age prevents someone from fully participating in

the Eucharist. At times like these we, as the Body of Christ, have the responsibility to bring the Eucharist to them. If you are interested in becoming a Communion Minister to those who live in Seniors’ homes—please, please talk to Father Jim. We cannot forget those upon whose shoulders we stand.

Celebrating the Eucharist is the most important thing we will ever do. It has to be done with reverence and finesse. To facilitate a true holy celebration there will be 10 -15 min work-shop for the difference liturgical ministries. The following are the scheduled dates Hospitality and Ushers Workshop - Sun. Feb. 14 after Mass Reader Workshop - Sun. Feb. 21 after Mass Counting Teams Workshop - Sun. Feb. 28 after Mass

Come celebrate the "Year of Mercy" by attending our Deanery Lenten Retreat on Monday February 22 and Tuesday February 23, 2016, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral. This year the speaker is Fr. Millan Sajonas, Pastor of Notre Dame de la Nativité in Zenon Park. Fr. Millan will share with us about the meaning of “the Year of Mercy”, God’s compassion and mercy in the Scriptures, God’s compassion and mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the opening of the Holy Door at Sacred Heart Cathedral and Indul-gences! Everyone is welcome!

Diocesan Archivist Employment Opportunity The Diocese is currently accepting applications for the position of Archivist/Chancery Secretary. Applicants must have an interest in archives, history and record keeping. Applicants must be competent in Mi-crosoft Office and have reasonable typing and organizational skills. The ability to work independently and also within an office environment is essential. Applicants must be a practicing Catholic. Knowledge of the French language is required. The successful applicant must also adhere to the Diocese’s Responsible Ministry policy. Job descriptions and further information can be obtained by contacting Louis Hradecki at 306-922-4747 ext 233 or by emailing socialjustice@padiocese.ca. Deadline for applications is February 19, 2016. Please send a resume to Roman Catholic Dio-cese of Prince Albert, c/o Louis Hradecki, Office Manager, 1415 - 4th St. West, Prince Albert, SK, S6V 5H1. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications will be treated with confidentiality.

Ash Wednesday is quickly coming up on us (Feb 10). Traditionally the ashes used on Ash Wednes-day are Palms from the previous Palm Sunday, that have been burned. If you have any old palms around your house that you would like to dispose of, please bring them to the church and

place them in the basket provided. Thank You.

March 8 & 9, Catholic Family Services Class -

Taming the Tiger - A 6 week program, one night a week for children ages 6-12 and their parents in a safe, supportive environment to learn how to deal with anger. There is no registration fee.

The Knights of Columbus are happy to assist people to attend Mass. If you would like to attend Mass, but are unable to drive

or do not have transportation available., the Knights of Columbus will provide taxi service at no cost to you. Please phone Garfield Hendrix at 306-763-8584. He will call the cab company to ar-range the pick-up places, times and payments. This helps all parishioners live out the gospel values.

Pancake Breakfast at St. Mary High School –

Everyone is invited to come out to enjoy pancakes and sausage at St. Mary High School (380-14 St. West) on Shrove Tuesday, February 9 from 7:00 am to 9:30 am. Break-fast will be $5.00 per plate, in-

cludes coffee or juice. The staff of the RC Dio-cese of Prince Albert and St. Mary High School will be flipping pancakes for Diocesan Charities.

Mardi Gras Party – Come and join us for an eve-ning of food, fun, entertainment and games on Shrove Tuesday, Feruary 9 at 5:30 pm, at Sacred Heart Cathedral (1401-4 Ave. West). A supper of pancakes, waffles, crêpes, french toast, sausage and all the fixings will be served. Tickets are $10/person or $25/family. All proceeds given to Diocesan Chari-ties. Contact Andrea Langlois or Louis Hradecki at 306-922-4747 ext. 228 or ext. 233.

Executive President...Marlene Park

306-763-4833 Finance…

Lucille Danchilla

Knights of Columbus

St. Mark Council # 5543

Working with church

and community

Contact Gene Slager 306 764-3620

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CEMETERY and

CREMATION CENTER

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your cemetery and funeral

questions.

Please call Don Cody

(306) 961-7870

St. Vincent de Paul Society is accepting donations/furniture.

Please call Henry Siwak at

763-7467(Office hours)

Ruszkowski Enterprises Ltd. For all your

Snow Removal needs Hwy. 302 E

306 764-8087

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Prekindergarten – Grade 8

New Members OR Update for Current Members Welcome to our family of St Mark. We would like to get to know you and make you feel at home. If you would like to become a member of our parish please feel free to fill out the form below and give it to our pastor, Fr Jim Kaptein after Mass, or place it

into the collection basket where it will be picked up, or drop off at the parish office.

Name (s): Address: Postal Code: Phone Number (s) Marital Status: Names of children & Date of Baptism: Please check one: New Parishioner Current Member Change of Address: Other: I want to use a Sunday Collection Envelope: Yes No: If yes, new unassigned boxes of envelopes are available at the church entrance or at the church office. I want to use Automatic Withdrawal: Yes_____ Thank you for the information and taking the time to complete this form.