CHURCH OF SAINT MARK. FR. MICHAEL ROCHA (Pastor) FR. FRANCISCO A. GARCIA (Associate Pastor) DEACON JOSEPH GIRARD

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1 CHURCH OF SAINT MARK FR. MICHAEL ROCHA (Pastor) FR. FRANCISCO A. GARCIA (Associate Pastor) DEACON JOSEPH GIRARD 940 Coeur d Alene Ave., Venice, CA (310) FAX (310) info@st-mark.net website: Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Closed 12:00pm - 1:00pm Sunday Masses: Saturday (Vigil) 5:30 pm Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am 12 noon (Spanish) & 5:30 pm Daily Masses: Monday - Saturday 8:00 am Holy Day Masses: 8:00am, 12:15pm & and 7:00pm (Bilingual) Eucharistic Adoration : Confessions: Baptism: Marriage: Anointing of The Sick: First Monday of the month 8:30am to 8:30pm Saturday 4:30-5:15 pm 3rd weekend of each month. Contact months notice is required. Contact for an appointment. Sacrament for the sick is celebrated upon request. Contact Holy Eucharistic Communion is given upon request. for the Sick: Contact Parish Staff Maintenance/Mgr. Antonio Rodriguez Rectory Care Sandra Perez Rec./Church Care Catalina Blasi Secretary Gabriela Bravo Secretary Blanca Meza Liturgy Altar Servers Joan Horne Altar Society Chris Putziger Eucharistic Ministry: To the Sick (Eng) Fr. Francisco Garcia To the Sick (Esp) Romeo Santos In Church Mary Ann Welchhance Joan Horne Ministry of the Word English Terri Ong Spanish Erick Yela Wedding Coord. Gabriela Bravo Quinceañera Coord. Gabriela Bravo Music Music Director Maeve Cummings Adult Choir Valerie Vinnard Spanish Choir Alex Venegas Organist/Pianist Mark Balling Greeter Cherry Lappin Ushers Steve Gunning (Eng) Parish School Principal Mary Ann McQueen Secretary Mary Ann Welchhance Secretary Maria Donaldson Religious Education Director Judy Girard ext 249 Office Secretary Maria Acosta ext 250 Confirmation George Martin ext 248 R.C.I.A. Susan Lewis ext 247 Parish Organization Bereavement Ministry Fritz Hirt Guadalupanas Isaias Flores Knights of Columbus Lupe Garcia Power House of Prayer Barbara Kennedy Prayer Group (Esp) Javier Hernandez Legion of Mary Lorene Ross Cursillo Group George & Frances Martin Youth Ministry Youth Ministry (Eng) Youth Ministry (Spa) Fabiola Andrade

2 FROM OUR PASTOR Pastor s Corner Today we celebrate the beautiful and important Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Jesus. The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ which we celebrate today is also known as the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, which translates from Latin to "Body of Christ." This feast originated in France in the mid thirteenth century and was extended to the whole Church by Pope Urban IV in This feast calls us to focus on two manifestations of the Body of Christ, the Holy Eucharist and the Church. The primary purpose of this feast is to focus our attention on the Eucharist. The opening prayer at Mass calls our attention to Jesus' suffering and death and our worship of Him, especially in the Eucharist. At every Mass our attention is called to the Eucharist and the Real Presence of Christ in it. The secondary focus of this feast is upon the Body of Christ as it is present in the Church. The Church is called the Body of Christ because of the intimate communion which Jesus shares with his disciples. He expresses this in the gospels by using the metaphor of a body in which He is the head. This image helps keep in focus both the unity and the diversity of the Church. The Feast of Corpus Christi is commonly used as an opportunity for public Eucharistic processions, which serves as a sign of common faith and adoration. Our worship of Jesus in His Body and Blood calls us to offer to God our Father a pledge of undivided love and an offering of ourselves to the service of others. We are holding a traditional procession of the Blessed Sacrament to 4 specially erected altars in our parking lot after the 12:00 noon Spanish Mass today. This short bi-lingual celebration is open to everyone. All are welcome to join the procession proudly proclaiming to the world that Jesus is still with us especially in the Holy Eucharist. Today is also a good time to reflect on our own relationship with Christ in the Eucharist and our reception of the Eucharist as well. I began the practice here at St. Mark s 12 years ago to invite those not prepared to receive Communion at a Mass to at least come forward to receive a blessing. 12 years later more and more parishioners are doing so. I have also encouraged you who were not receiving Communion to address the issues holding you back from receiving and coming to me, or the other priests, to try to find a solution. Some have done this as well. But there are still many more who have not. Please - the church is here to help you to grow as close as you can to Christ. The Eucharist is a gift. Please do whatever it takes to be able and prepared to receive Christ in the Eucharist when you come to Mass. May I also encourage you to be clear at the moment of reception of the Eucharist on which way you wish to receive the Body of Christ at Mass. There only two options - either on your tongue or in you hands. Please cup your right hand under your left hand and extend you hands clearly to the priest or minister to receive the Body of Christ. Consume the host immediately and never walk away with the Eucharist in your hands. To receive on the tongue please extend you tongue outwardly and open your mouths. The careful reception of the Eucharist is very important. Please join me next Sunday, June 29th, at my final special bilingual Mass at St. Mark s at 12:00noon followed by an outdoor reception from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. It would be good to see you all to say goodbye. Father Michael Rocha La Esquina del Párroco Hoy celebramos la hermosa e importante Solemnidad del Cuerpo y la Sangre de Jesús. La solemnidad del sagrado Cuerpo y Sangre de Cristo que celebramos hoy es conocida también como la solemnidad del Corpus Christi, que se traduce del latín "Cuerpo de Cristo." Esta fiesta se originó en Francia a mediados del siglo XIII por el Papa Urbano IV en Esta fiesta nos llama a concentrarnos en dos manifestaciones del Cuerpo de Cristo, la Eucaristía y la Iglesia. El propósito principal de esta fiesta es centrar nuestra atención en la Eucaristía. La oración de apertura en la Misa llama nuestra atención a nuestra adoración de él, especialmente en la Eucaristía, la muerte y el sufrimiento de Jesús. En cada Misa se llama nuestra atención a la Eucaristía y a la presencia Real de Cristo en ella. El foco secundario de esta fiesta es sobre el Cuerpo de Cristo que está presente en la Iglesia. La Iglesia se llama el Cuerpo de Cristo debido a la íntima comunión que Jesús comparte con sus discípulos. Esto se expresa en los evangelios mediante el uso de la metáfora de un cuerpo en el cual él es la cabeza. Esta imagen ayuda a mantener en foco tanto la unidad como la diversidad de la Iglesia. La fiesta del Corpus Christi se utiliza comúnmente como una oportunidad para procesiones públicas eucarísticas, que sirve como un signo de fe y adoración común. Nuestra adoración de Jesús en su cuerpo y su sangre nos llama para ofrecer a Dios nuestro Padre una promesa de amor indiviso y una ofrenda de nosotros mismos al servicio de los demás. Después de la Misa de 12 del mediodía vamos a tener una procesión tradicional del Santísimo Sacramento a 4 altares construidos especialmente en nuestro estacionamiento. Esta breve celebración bilingüe está abierta a todos. Todos son bienvenidos a unirse a la procesión y con orgullo proclamar al mundo que Jesús está todavía con nosotros especialmente en la Santa Eucaristía. Hoy también es un buen momento para reflexionar sobre nuestra relación con Cristo en la Eucaristía y la recepción de la Eucaristía. Hace 12 años comencé aquí en San Marcos la práctica de invitar a los no preparados para recibir la comunión en la Misa que por lo menos pasen adelante para recibir una bendición. 12 años más tarde cada vez más feligreses lo están haciendo. Yo también he alentado, a los que por algún motivo no recibían comunión, tratar este tema conmigo o con otro sacerdote para tratar de encontrar una solución. Algunos lo han hecho así. Pero hay todavía muchos más que no lo han hecho. Por favor, la iglesia está aquí para ayudarlos a crecer tan cerca como pueda a Cristo. La Eucaristía es un regalo. Por favor haga todo lo necesario para estar preparado para recibir a Cristo en la Eucaristía cuando venga a Misa. También quiero animarlos a que sean claros en el momento de la recepción de la Eucaristía en qué manera desean recibir el Cuerpo de Cristo en la Misa. Hay sólo dos opciones - en la lengua o en las manos. Por favor, mano derecha debajo de la mano izquierda y extender las manos claramente al sacerdote o ministro para recibir el Cuerpo de Cristo. Consumir inmediatamente la hostia y no irse con la Eucaristía en las manos. Para recibir en la lengua por favor extender tu lengua exteriormente y abrir la boca. El cuidado cuando recibe la Eucaristía es muy importante. Por favor acompáñenme el próximo domingo, 29 de junio en mi Misa final bilingüe en San Marcos a las 12 del mediodía seguida de una recepción al aire libre de 1:00 a 3:00pm. Sería bueno ver que todos digan adiós. Padre Michael Rocha

3 SPIRITUAL LIFE Save the Date Farewell Mass & Reception for Father Michael Rocha Pastor of Saint Mark Church Sunday, June 29, 2014 Special Bilingual Mass At 12:00noon Reception following from 1:00pm to 3:00pm Garfield Parking Lot Great Lawn Entertainment by Mariachi "Voces de Mexico" de Casa Sanchez FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI Please join us after the 12pm mass on Sunday, June 22nd for a procession with the Holy Eucharist with four altars in the Coeur d Alene parking lot. LA FESTIVIDAD DEL CORPUS CHRISTI La festividad del Corpus Christi se celebrara el domingo 22 de junio con una procesión en el estacionamiento grande de la parroquia con cuatro altares. TOGETHER IN MISSION 2014 The latest report from the Together in Mission office shows that we are well on our way in paying off our Together in Mission pledges. I wish to thank everyone who has pledged, all those that are paying off their pledges as well as those that have paid off their pledges. Parish Goal: $53, Amount Pledged: $58, Amount Paid: $45, Difference Over/ Under Goal vs. Amount Paid: $8, LEGION OF MARY Are you striving towards holiness and spiritual growth? Join the Legion of Mary on Tuesday s at 7:00pm in the school. For information call: Lorene Ross at VISITS TO THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND If you or anyone you know is in need of receiving the sacrament of the anointing of the sick or is homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion please call the rectory to schedule at READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Ps 60:3-5, 12-13; Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; 1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17 Day: Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1-3, 13-15; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80 Wednesday: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3; Ps 119:33-37, 40; Mt 7:15-20 Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17; Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Mt 7:21-29 Friday: Dt 7:6-11; Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 10; 1 Jn 4:7-16; Mt 11:25-30 Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Ps 74:1b-7, 20-21; Mt 8:15-17 or, for the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart, Is 61:9-11; Lk 2:41-51 Sunday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 19:2-5; Gal 1:11-20; Jn 21:15-19 LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 2 Re 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Sal 60 (59):3-5, 12-13; Mt 7:1-5 Martes: Vigilia: Jer 1:4-10; Sal 71 (70):1-6, 15, 17; 1 Pe 1:8-12; Lc 1:5-17 Día: Is 49:1-6; Sal 139 (138):1-3, 13-15; Hch 13:22-26; Lc 1:57-66, 80 Miércoles: 2 Re 22:8-13; 23:1-3; Sal 119 (118):33-37, 40; Mt 7:15-20 Jueves: 2 Re 24:8-17; Sal 79 (78):1b-5, 8-9; Mt 7:21-29 Viernes: Dt 7:6-11; Sal 103 (102):1-4, 6-8, 10; 1 Jn 4:7-16; Mt 11:25-30 Sábado: SPIRITUAL LIFE Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Sal 74 (73):1b-7, 20-21; Mt 8:15-17 ó para el Memoria del Inmaculado Corazón, Is 61:9-11;Lc 2:41-51 Domingo: Vigilia: Hch 3:1-10; Sal 19 (18):2-5; Gál 1:11-20; Jn 21:15-19 Día: Hch 12:1-11; Sal 34 (33):2-9;

4 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Thank You St Mark has many opportunities to gather for prayer, study and service. We thank all those who lead the Spanish Prayer Group, Monday night Bible Study, Legion of Mary, Guadalupanas, Meditation group and RCIA. They are visible signs of God s presence among us. St. Mark thanks them for their faithful service. RCIA Inquiry It is not too late to join the current group inquiring into membership and sacraments of initiation into the Catholic Church. Sessions meet each Wednesday at 6:30pm in the school. Please call the Religious Education Office to let us know you are coming. Children s Liturgy Children in Grades 1-5 are invited to join their friends for this reflective and active experience of the Sunday readings during the 9am mass. Adult catechists lead the children from church to the school and return at the time of the Offertory Procession. Parents are welcome to accompany their children and to consider volunteering for this exciting program. Sat, June 28 5:30pm Msgr. John Morales Sun, June 29 7:30am Fr. Luis Proenca 9:00am Fr. Tom King 10:30am Fr. Luis Proenca 12:00pm Fr. Michael 5:30pm Msgr. John Morales June 21 5:30pm Father s Day Novena June 22 7:30am Inez Watson 9:00am People of the Parish 10:30am Frances Longan 12:00pm Consuelo & Erick Castellanos 5:30pm Father s Day Novena June 23 8:00am Father s Day Novena June 24 8:00am Robert Ziello June 25 8:00am Claire Ziello June 26 8:00am Virginia Romo June 27 8:00am Pachita Aguayo June 28 8:00am Sam Liberto This Week at St. Mark s June 23, - June 29, 2014 Mon. Meditation and Gentle Stretching 6:30pm - School Spanish Leaders 7:00pm - School Tues. Legion of Mary 7:00pm - School 7th & 8th Gr RE meeting 6:30pm - School Wed. Inquiry meeting 6:30pm - School Thurs. Spanish Youth Group 7:00pm - School Spanish Prayer Group 7:00pm - Church Fri. 8:00am School Mass Sat. RE Grades 1-6 9:00am - School Sun. SS. Peter and Paul Early Childhood 9:00am - School Children s Liturgy 9:00am - School TODAY S READINGS First Reading Never forget the LORD your God, who brought you out of slavery (Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16a). Psalm Praise the Lord, Jerusalem (Psalm 147). Second Reading Because the loaf of bread is one, we who partake of it, though we are many, are one body (1 Corinthians 10:16-17). Gospel Jesus said, I am the living bread; whoever eats this bread will live forever (John 6:51-58). LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura El hombre no vive solamente de pan (Deuteronomio 8:2-3, 14b-16a). Salmo Glorifica al Señor, Jerusalén (Salmo 147 [146]). Segunda lectura El pan es uno, y así nosotros, aunque somos muchos, formamos un solo cuerpo (1 Corintios 10:16-17). Evangelio El que come mi carne y bebe mi sangre, tiene vida eterna (Juan 6:51-58).

5 SAFE GUARD THE CHILDREN SCHOOL NEWS Tips for summer camp safety Summer is almost here. School is almost out, and a whole host of new opportunities for recreation and relaxation await. Maybe you are sending your children to a music or sports camp? Or maybe they have been invited by their friends to go camping in the mountains or at the beach? Whatever the situation, it is important to remember that parents still have the responsibility of controlling access that new people will have to their children. If your children are attending a summer camp, insist that counselors or anyone else who might have access to your children have undergone an application process that includes a criminal background check and reference checks. For a copy of the VIRTUS article Summer Safety Tips can help prevent Sexual Abuse VIRTUS article contact bmelendez@la-archdiocese.org at the Office of Safeguard the Children. For particular help you may call Suzanne Healy, director of Assistance Ministry at (213) or Helene Hickey at Have a Happy and Safe Summer Everyone! PROTEGIENDO A LOS NINOS Consejos para la seguridad en los campamentos de verano El verano está muy próximo. Las clases escolares están casi terminando y habrá una gran cantidad de nuevas oportunidades para la recreación y la relajación de sus hijos. Quizá usted va a enviar a sus hijos a campamentos de música o deportes? O quizá sus amigos los han invitado a acampar en las montañas o en la playa? Sea cual sea la situación, es importante recordar que los padres siguen teniendo la responsabilidad de controlar el acceso de personas desconocidas que se quieran relacionar con sus hijos. Si sus hijos van a asistir a un campamento de verano insista en que los consejeros o cualquier otra persona que pueda tener acceso a sus hijos hayan sido sometidos a un proceso que incluya una verificación de antecedentes penales y verificación de referencias. Para obtener recursos adicionales del Programa VIRTUS por Internet visite y para una copia del artículo "Información de seguridad para el verano puede ayudar a prevenir el abuso sexual", contacte a bmelendez@laarchdiocese.org en la Oficina Protegiendo a los Niños. Para obtener ayuda puede llamar a Suzanne Healy, directora del Ministerio de Ayuda al (213) o llame a Helene Hickey * * * Saint Mark School Educating Children in the Way, the Truth, and the Life Kindergarten through Grade 8 * * * TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Ordinary Time beckons, and so on this Sunday we surrender the last glimmers of paschal joy as we celebrate the renewal of our life around the table of the Eucharist. This feast reminds us that the goal of the catechumen s journey through Lent is not the baptismal font at Easter, but rather the experience of Pentecost. It is all about life lived in the Spirit s embrace in relationship to the Body of Christ, which is found both on the table and at the table. The season of confirmation is also drawing to a close, and this feast serves as a reminder that this sacrament, a solemn sending from font to table, is keyed to renewed vigor. Confirmation has sometimes been sadly misunderstood as a kind of graduation from religious formation, but it is nothing of the sort. It is about being led by the Lord Jesus to the place where the Spirit flourishes, and where the gifts of the Spirit are most easily detectable. After next week we will resume our consideration of the sacrament of confirmation, its rich and somewhat tangled history, its challenging theology, and its changing celebration.