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St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church 9724 Cross Creek Blvd Tampa, Florida 33647 813-907-7746 www.stmarktampa.org

St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church’s Mission Statement

The people of God, in the parish of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, in union with our Pastor, are centered on the Eucharist and are a welcoming and diverse community. We are committed to proclaim the Good News of God's love by developing the spiritual growth of our parish family, encouraging active participation, personal stewardship and community outreach.

As a Parish we are planning our mission around the Seven Essential Elements of Parish Life

EVANGELIZATION (Our overall mission): Is the way in which our clergy and parishioners bring the message of the gospel to each other, to our local and broader communities, and especially to former Catholics, and the un-churched; we do this first by our actions then with invitation always offering a hospitable environment in all our ministries and organizations.

WORSHIP: Is the way our parish celebrates our weekly liturgy, sharing God’s presence in us as we are gathered, in us as we are nourished by the Word of God proclaimed and by the Eucharist, the real precious body and blood of Jesus, and from us to others as we are sent forth into the routine of our lives to be Jesus to those we meet on our journey.

WORD: Is our process of bringing alive the words and actions of the Scriptures into the faith formation of our parishioners and their children, and all others who participate in our actions of Liturgy, Catechesis, Sacrament preparation, and Education.

COMMUNITY: Is the way in which we draw parishioners together in mutual support, activities, celebration and social and spiritual growth. It is this unity that results when members become involved with one another in all the other elements of our pastoral mission.

SERVICE: As Catholics we are shown by Jesus in the gospels to be people of charity and justice, and over the centuries the Church has development a wealth of teaching on social justice and the value of human life from conception through death. We strive to practice this justice in the many ministries’ and organizations’ outreach endeavors.

STEWARDSHIP: As a Stewardship Parish each individual’s potential to use one’s gifts is vital to the individual and to the parish collectively so that there is the opportunity for all to strive to be the best version of ourselves. Simply put stewardship is our response to all the gifts God has given us.

LEADERSHIP: Our Parishioners, Staff, Councils and Commissions aid the pastor in developing leaders and plans to carry out the other six elements of our parish mission. As Baptized Catholics we are all called to be leaders, but some are appointed specific roles of leadership.

TIME & TALENT MINISTRIES “His Heart…Our Hands”

“Fostering Stewardship as a way of l i fe”

A Message from Our Pastor My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Discipleship is the ancient and most effective form of education and formation. It is the way to follow Jesus. The disciple lives close to the Master. James and Andrew followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him “Rabbi” – which means Teacher- “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come and you will see.” (John 1:36-39) So close is the bond between the Master and the disciple that if you kill the Master you might as well kill the disciple. In Gethsemane, Jesus said to the soldiers, “If it’s me you’re looking for, let these men go.” (John 18:8) When they let the disciples go, deep in his heart, Jesus knew his mission would succeed. Our parish is a community of disciples celebrating the presence of Jesus through liturgy and ministry. It is grace and providence that brought you to this wonderful community where you encounter and celebrate Jesus. Discipleship demands a response, and that response is Stewardship. If you open your eye to the fact that God has blessed you. God saved you and transformed your life. He has showered you with gifts both spiritual and material. Having received so much, you now feel the need to give. Stewardship is not giving to a need; it is the need to give. It is returning to God his manifold blessing to us. The blessings that we return to God is our expression of thanksgiving and gratitude benefiting countless others in our community of faith Stewardship is fueled by the fact that there is intense spiritual joy in feeling the need to give rather than needing to receive. Why? Because this was how Jesus lived his life. “No greater love a person has than to lay down his life for his friends” I would like to thank everyone who put this directory together, with special thanks for the advertisers who covered the cost in making it such a wonderful resource. May the Lord bless you and your family with the peace of Jesus Christ. Rev. David DeJulio Pastor

WHO IS A GOOD STEWARD?”

A Message from our Stewardship Commission:

Steward is someone who manages someone else’s things; we should be managing what God has given us,

whatever that may be. Each of us has been given a unique identity by God, some can dance, some can sing, some are friendly, some can teach, some are nurturers, some are quiet and are good listeners, some are helpful, some are wealthy, some are poor…no matter our identity, we should steward to all children of God who need the grace and gift we have been given. It encourages charity towards one another, no matter if it is within the church, the community or our family. We are called to discern, develop and use our identity. A good steward lives their lives for the Glory of God and the Service of others.

A good steward attends and participates weekly in the sharing of the Sunday Eucharist and the Sacraments at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church. “A good steward is committed to personal spiritual growth.” A good steward is committed to living out his or her call to discipleship within the community by giving his or her time and talent on a regular basis to carry out the Lord’s work. Every fall, each good steward completes the Time & Talent form and serves in at least one area of parish ministry throughout the year. A good steward financially supports the mission and ministries of the entire parish through the Sunday and Holy Day envelopes or on line weekly giving on a regular basis. Every fall, each good steward’s household makes a sacrificial, financial pledge to support God’s work at St. Mark for the coming year. They fulfill their pledge throughout the following calendar year. Let us start today to become an even better steward of God’s given gifts to us.

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Table of Contents

ADULT FAITH ENRICHMENT: Pages 1 1. Great American Bible Study 1. Moms’ Small Christian Community 1. Small Christian Communities 1. Spanish Bible Reflections 1. Spanish Bible Reflections (Ladies) 1. Spanish Charismatic Prayer Group APOSTOLIC & EVANGELIZATION: Pages 1-3 1. Catechist 2. Cursillo 2. Christ Renews His Parish 2. RCIA Sponsors 3. Vocations 2. Crossing the Goal 2. Couples for Christ LITURGICAL MINISTRIES: Pages 3-4 3.. Altar Servers 3. Art & Environment 3. Eucharistic Ministers 3. Adoration, Exposition & Benediction 3. Greeters 3. Homebound Communion Ministry 3. Readers 4. Sacristan 4. Ushers 4. Wedding Ministry MUSIC MINISTRY : Pages 5-6 4. Adult English Choir 4. Adult Spanish Choir 4. Cantors 5. Children’s Choir 5. Contemporary Ensemble 5. Funeral Choir 5. Instrumentalist 5. Men’s Scola Group OUTREACH: Pages 6-10 5. Healing Hearts 6. Nursing Home Visits 6. Prison/Jail Ministry 6. St. Vincent DePaul Society 6. Building, Grounds & Garden Ministry 6. Coffee & Donuts Committee

OUTREACH: Pages 6-10

7. Financial Peace Ministry 7. Golf Tournament 7. Hospitality Committee 7. Legion of Mary 8. Nursery Volunteers 8. Office Angels 8. SMARTS (St. Mark’s Active Retired Trendsetters) 8. St. Mark Gift Shop 8. Sunshine Ministry 8. Tiny Treasures 8. Welcome Ministry 8. Boy Scout Troop 148 9. Be-COS Inc. 9. Columbiettes 9. Knights of Columbus 10. Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Assembly 10. Job Seekers Support Ministry 10. Respect Life Ministry 10. Worldwide Marriage Encounter CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION MINISTRY: Pages 11-12 11. Traditional Program 11. Faith Formation Summer Program for Middle School Students 11. Home School Program 11. F.I.R.E (Family Centered Intergenerational Religious Education) 11. Special Needs Program 12. Liturgy of the Word for Pre-School Children YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY: Pages 12-13 12. High School Youth Ministry 12. Confirmation (High School) 12. Middle School Youth Ministry 13. Young Adult Ministry SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION: Pages 13-14 13. Baptism 13. First Reconciliation 13. First Eucharist 14. Confirmation Preparation (High School) 14. RCIY for Youth 14. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) 14. Marriage Preparation 14. Confirmation for Adults LEADERSHIP COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS: Pages 15 15. Finance Council 15. Liturgy Commission 15. Pastoral Council 15. Spirituality Commission 15. Stewardship Commission

YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY: Pages 12-13

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TIME & TALENT MINISTRIES “His Heart…Our Hands”

“Fostering Stewardship as a Way of Life” Adult Faith Enrichment Gifts You’ll Give Gifts You’ll Receive

Great American Bible Study - catholic bible learning system

that makes the complex simple. Developed by Jeff Cavin in 1984. Contact: [email protected]

Your Gift of Time, understanding and sharing.

Better understanding of the Bible and how live it in your life.

Moms’ Small Christian Community – for moms with

young children. It is a time to reflect on God’s Word and how it relates to being a woman and being a mother. Contact Candice Duquella: [email protected]

Your Gift of Time and Energy for monthly meetings.

Gaining support and encouragement from our Parish Community Moms.

Small Christian Communities – groups who meet together

to pray, read, reflect on the Scriptures and share their faith stories. Contact Karen & Tony Marsella: [email protected]

Your Gifts of Time for weekly meetings in a home setting, sharing and hospitality, and being a great listener.

Receive comfort and reassurance through hearing others faith stories.

Spanish Bible Reflections – reflection on the readings

through faith, sharing and applications to our daily lives. Contact Deacon Jose: [email protected]

Your gifts of time and sharing once a week.

Better understanding of the Bible and how to apply God’s teachings in our lives.

Spanish Bible Reflections-Ladies – reflection on the

readings of the lectionary and applications to our daily lives of the ideas discovered from the scrutiny of the Word of God. Contact Noelia Moronta: [email protected]

Your gifts of time and sharing once a week.

Better understanding of the Bible and how to apply God’s teachings in our lives.

Spanish Charismatic Prayer Group – we gather in

community to give thanks, praise and honor to God with music, songs and exercising the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Contact Daniel Santos: [email protected]

Your gift of time, sing and pray to honor our God.

You will receive the joy in your heart, healing and forgiveness through the music and prayers;

Apostolic & Evangelization Gifts You’ll Give Gifts You’ll Receive

Catechist – a call and a gift to our parish. A call to “Go make

disciples of all nations” Mathew 28:19 Contact Ana Munoz [email protected]

Your gifts of the time and talent of teaching, dedicating one hour and 15 minutes a week plus your preparation

The joy by seeing how the Word of God is transforming the children and their families.

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CRHP – Christ Renews His Parish is a unique opportunity to

deepen your personal relationship with God and fellow parishioners through a same gender overnight retreat held at St. Mark. Contact Jack Cain: [email protected]

Your Gift of time by attending a CRHP retreat for a weekend, and then joining us to continue your spiritual growth and sharing your talents in the next retreat.

You will receive the wonderful feeling of Sisterhood or Brother- hood from just one weekend and the true experience of the Holy Spirit.

Crossing the Goal– is a Catholic men's ministry devoted to

supporting and equipping men to stand up and live the life they were called to by their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Contact Mike Stevens 813-658-8285

Your gift of Time and your gift of sharing your life experiences.

The support and fellowship of men right here in your own church community that face the same day to day struggles you do in balancing Faith, family and the rest of the world

Couples for Christ- united global community of family

evangelizers. We evangelize people through a life of love and service, and renewal of families. Families that will server God and built generations of Christian Leaders. We pursue Christian Liberation through Social Justice, respect for Life and work with the poor.

Contact Mel or Teresa Ebrad

[email protected]

You will give your gift of service to God, neighbor, society, church and country. You will bring the same good news received to others. Build strong Christian families and homes. Support and participate actively in parish activities

You will receive a deeper relationship with God and to one another. Greater commitment to service. Growing in friendship and caring for one another. Families raised in the Holy Spirit will renew the face of the earth

Cursillo – for helping those in the church understand their

individual calling to be Christian leaders, to bring all to church, all to Christ.

Contact Spanish Norma Flaquer:

[email protected]

Your gift of time by attending a three day Cursillo retreat. The amount of time required for each Cursillista is up to you!

The Holy Spirit will open your eyes to the gifts you already have!

RCIA Sponsors – walking with adults and children on their

journey exploring the catholic faith.

Contact Deacon Jose: [email protected]

Gift of Time, sharing, being a good listener.

A joyful experience of sharing your faith and bringing others to God while you continue on your Faith growth.

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Vocations – Promotion of prayer and awareness for priestly and religious vocations.

Contact Monin Gonzalez: [email protected]

If you feel called to possibly becoming a Priest, Sister/Nun, or Deacon, contact Fr. David for more information

Your heart, your time organizational skills and communication gifts to help people recognize their own vocation through prayer.

The gifts you will receive are the joy of helping people to recognize their vocation to either: married life, single life, diaconate and consecrated life.

Liturgical Ministries Gifts You’ll Give Gifts You’ll Receive

Altar Servers – boys and girls who have received First

Communion and are in the 4th grade or above. Contact English Nancy Larson: [email protected]

Spanish Karla Bermudez: [email protected]

Your gift of Time, Honor, Reverence and Respect to the Lord and our Parish.

God’s Peace, Blessing and the Joy of serving the Lord plus extra graces!

Art & Environment – help maintain a reverent and beautiful

environment in which to worship and praise God through basic and detailed selection and positioning of architecture features, paintings and/or liturgical pieces.

Luther Ferris: [email protected]

Your gift of Time during the liturgical seasons. To create a welcoming and peaceful environment for prayer.

Peaceful sense of knowing the environment you have helped to create encourages the spirituality of our parish.

Eucharistic Ministers – serve Christ by distributing His Body

and Blood to the congregation, cleaning the sacred vessels and helping set up for the following Mass.

Contact English Bob & Teri Rayo:

[email protected]

Spanish

Claudia Correa: [email protected]

Your Gift of Time, Reverence, Humility, and Grace.

The Awe of sharing Christ with others and the humility that you feel.

Adoration, Exposition & Benediction – to encourage all

of our parish ministries and all of the families in the parish to make Eucharistic adoration part of their regular routine.

Contact Marilyn Horne: [email protected]

Your Gift of Time, Love and Peace from within.

Experience the Miracle of being in the presence of God. You will be filled with peace and harmony.

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Liturgical Ministries Gifts You’ll Give Gifts You’ll Receive

Greeters – to welcome parishioners and guests to the Eucharistic

celebration. Requirements: a happy smiling face and being at the church 20 minutes before Mass starts or staying after the Mass to greet people coming to the next Mass.

Contact Laura Blank: [email protected]

Your Gift of Time. With your big smile, and your handshake, you are the beginning of the parishioners spiritual experience of our parish.

You will see the smiling faces and the sparkling eyes of our parishioners as they enter into the Lord’s House. In each of them is like the face of Jesus looking right back at you.

Homebound Communion Ministry – taking care of

parishioners who are either temporary or permanently unable to attend Holy Mass by sending a commissioned, trained, extraordinary minister to administer the Holy Eucharist.

Contact Deacon Jose Moronta: [email protected]

Your time and commitment in bringing the body of Christ to the Homebound.

Receive the Grace of knowing you are a true disciple of Christ.

Readers – Effectively proclaiming the Word of God is entrusted

to eligible, registered members of St. Mark. Interested members can attain eligibility through attending a training meeting and performing at a practice session.

Contact English Open: [email protected]

Spanish Juan Carlos Araujo: [email protected]

You give your gift of preparation, reverence and prayer to deliver God’s word.

Joy of proclaiming the word so parishioners can better receive and understand God’s word.

Sacristans – help set up the Altar for the Celebration of the

Mass, Liturgical Rites and Services by preparing the Sanctuary, the sacred vessels, sacred linens and sacred books, cleaning for the next Mass,

Contact: LutherFerris [email protected]

You will give your Gift of Time, Spirituality, and your admiration to help set up the Celebration of the Mass.

You will receive the gifs of Joy and Peace knowing you are an intricate part of helping set up for the Blessed Celebration.

Ushers – support the liturgical functions of St. Mark by collecting

the offerings of the assembly, asking parishioners to bring up the Gifts to the Altar in addition to maintaining an orderly flow of communicants and distribute church bulletins.

Contact English Joe Moceri: [email protected]

Spanish Vivian Sola: [email protected]

Time and service before, during and after mass

Receive many warm “hello’s” and blessings by supporting the smooth flow of the liturgy and the offertory.

Wedding Ministry – team of people who, along with our

Celebrant, are interested in providing a beautiful wedding experience at St. Mark. They help set up the sanctuary, attend the rehearsal, and are available for all the needs of the wedding couple

Gifts you would give are your Creative Talents and Time.

The Pleasure of being part of The Beautiful Sacrament of Marriage.

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on the day of their wedding.

Contact Martha Gaska: [email protected]

Music Ministries Gifts You’ll Give Gifts You’ll Receive

Adult English Choir – choir for the 10:30am Sunday liturgies.

The choir sings four part harmony, traditional and contemporary music anthems, seasonal Gregorian Chants.

Contact Iris Galing: [email protected]

You will give your voice, practice time 2 hours and coming prepared.

You will receive a great retirement plan! Better knowledge of the scripture, better sense of prayer.

Adult Spanish Choir – lively upbeat group sings in Spanish and

uses a great variety of instrumentation.

Contact Jose Diaz: [email protected]

You will give your voice, practice time and coming prepared.


Cantors – assists by leading the music of the congregation

canting the psalms, hymns. While reading music is not absolutely necessary, having a pleasant voice and the ability to learn music quickly is important. Contact Iris Galing:

[email protected]

Your voice, musical leadership at Mass.


Children’s Choir – children from ages 9-18 are invited to sing.

This group sings at the 8:30 am Sunday liturgy and various liturgies during the year.

Contact John Paul Cappa: [email protected]

Contact Sandra Lan: [email protected]



Contemporary Ensemble – this group sings at the 5:30 pm

Sunday youth Mass. Upbeat and lively contemporary music.

Contact Aaron Wetherington:

[email protected]



Funeral Choir – this group assists at occasional funerals, usually

at 10:00 am on a weekday. The group is unrehearsed and comes in 30 minutes prior to the funeral to warm up in the music room.


Contemplative Music, musical leadership.


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Music Ministries Gifts You’ll Give Gifts You’ll Receive

Instrumentalist – all who have an aptitude to play a musical

instrument for church are encourage to come forward.


Time on Sunday, aptitude on instrumentalists.

Being with great people who care and worship.

Men’s Schola Group – select group of singers led by Mark

McLaughlin, excellent music skills are required, including being able to read music and have a pleasant singing tone for blending. Contact John Paul Cappa: [email protected]

Time on Sunday and your voice.

Deepening Grace of your faithful life and being part of something beautiful.

Outreach Gifts You’ll Give Gifts You’ll Receive

Healing Hearts – ministry designed to help our brothers and

sisters get through loss, to help mend your broken heart. Contact Noel and Nellie Negron: [email protected]

Your gift of Time and your gift of Love. We meet every two weeks.

You will receive a strengthened faith, a healed heart and the gifts of companionship. and lasting friendships

Couples for Christ- united global community of family

evangelizers. We evangelize people through a life of love and service, and renewal of families. Families that will server God and built generations of Christian Leaders. We pursue Christian Liberation through Social Justice, respect for Life and work with the poor.

Contact Mel or Teresa Ebrad

[email protected]

You will give your gift of service to God, neighbor, society, church and country. You will bring the same good news received to others. Build strong Christian families and homes. Support and participate actively in parish activities

You will receive a deeper relationship with God and to one another. Greater commitment to service. Growing in friendship and caring for one another. Families raised in the Holy Spirit will renew the face of the earth

Nursing Home Visits – English and Spanish speaking groups

who visit and offer cards, magazines and daily devotionals. We participate in outings, and deliver gifts at Christmas.

Contact Ellie Crew: [email protected]

Give your Love and Time to let people know they have not been forgotten.

You will receive a heartwarming experience when you lift their spirits.

Prison/Jail Ministry – spreading the good news of Jesus Christ

to the least of our brothers and sisters that are in jail. To join this ministry you need to be 18 or older, be a Eucharistic minister and be trained by the jail and approved by the diocese.

Contact Elsie Foley: [email protected]

You will give your time and spirituality and a kind heart.

You will receive the blessing of knowing you are doing something for the grace of God and a full heart knowing you have touched a life.

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St. Vincent de Paul Society – focus on spiritual growth,

fellowship and works of charity by: quietly and discreetly aiding needy families, seeking and aiding the distressed, advocating for social justice.

Contact Pam Smith: [email protected]

You will give your gift of Time and a piece of your heart every time you help in this ministry.

Receiving God’s Grace by ministering to the poor.

Building, Grounds & Garden Ministry – assist with the

maintenance, aesthetics and improvement of the parish in an ongoing basis and/or special projects to make our parish a more enjoyable place to visit, worship, meet and pray.

Contact Warren Dietz: [email protected]

Give your time and talent in helping maintain the parish building and the grounds.

You will receive that satisfaction of doing a job well done. Knowing you have been an intrigue part of keeping the church and grounds beautiful.

Coffee and Donuts Committee – volunteers who pick up

the doughnuts, set up coffee and serve apple juice after Sunday Masses. Providing hospitality and fostering a sense of community at St. Mark the Evangelist.

Contact Lianna Kasza: [email protected]

Time and commitment after morning masses on Sunday.

Receive the joy of seeing all the children who look so forward to the donuts after mass.

Financial Peace Ministry - The sessions teach principles and

skills to help you to a place of financial responsibility.

Contact Kevin Johns: [email protected]

The gift of your time one day a week in the evenings for 13weeks.

You will receive the gift of peace, direction and control over your finances and the joy of helping others to do the same.

Golf Tournament – each year the parish conducts a golf

tournament at a local golf club for the benefit of the building fund. Contact Mike Eggeling : [email protected]

Give your time, talent and commitment.

Receive the satisfaction of helping organize a fund raiser that helps support our parish.

Hospitality Committee – serves to plan, coordinate and

execute food for social events for our parish family to meet and grow in fellowship.

Contact Jeannie Heintzel: [email protected]

A way to give your talent of people skills to our faith community.

You will receive a wonderful outpouring of satisfaction that you are helping to create an environment of joy.

Legion of Mary – “To serve Jesus and Mary”, our work includes

home visits, nursing home visits, providing transportation to religious education classes- RCIA, Mass and doctor appointments. Contact Shirley Rudder: [email protected]

Your time and devotion to our Virgin Mary.

You and your families will receive lots of great blessings from our heavenly Mother.

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Nursery Volunteers – group of adult volunteers to assist the

nursery staff in the care of children during Sunday Masses.

Contact Kelly Burns: [email protected]

Your time, your patience and your love for children.

The joy of seeing how wonderful it is to make a difference in the children’s life.

Office Angels – volunteers at the parish office who warmly

greet visitors, answer phones and assist with office tasks. Contact Lorraine Greene: [email protected]

Giving your Time helping people who need you, making new friends and sharing your knowledge and having a concrete impact.

Gifts you will receive is being proud of what you have accomplished; feeling good about yourself and having something to do to stay involved.

SMARTS (St. Mark’s Active Retired Trend Setters) - Lay ministry

whose purpose is to act as a social organization for St. Mark’s senior adult members, their families and friends. It’s goal is to offer to its member’s fellowship, social activities, spiritual growth, topical speakers and community service opportunities.

Contact Carolyn Stuedli & Joe Grigelevich:

[email protected]

You will give your gift of time and need for fun!

You will receive the gifts of companionship, sharing and friendship while socializing with other parishioners.

St. Mark Gift Shop – wide variety for every occasion, prices

are reasonable and profits go to the church.

Contact Louise Adams: [email protected]

The gift of your time and happiness.

You will received the gift of peace knowing that families or just a person, will have taken home a gift to get closer to God

Sunshine Ministry – Provides home cooked meals to families

who have had a family member in the hospital, had a new baby, or have suffered an illness or a family death.

Contact Lorraine Greene: [email protected]

Gift of your Time and Talent providing meals for parishioners in need.

Gifts you will receive will be feeling good about helping others. The Gift of Friendship and the Gift of accomplishment.

Tiny Treasures – all parents with children from birth to pre-

school ages are invited to bring the little ones for some social time and fun. Meeting place is different every week.

Contact Janeen Schuh [email protected]

You will give the Gifts of Time, Love and Friendship.

You will receive The Gifts of Sharing God’s Word, Smiles, Giggles, and the Gift of Friendship.

Welcome Ministry – conducts “Newcomers Welcome

Orientations”, which provides them with information about the many opportunities to be involved in the community of St. Mark. Our goal is to envelop each new parishioner with a warm

Gifts you will give is your Time, Smiling face, warm welcomes and your enthusiasm!

The gifts you will receive is the opportunity to be one of the first to communicate the story of our great parish to our

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welcoming embrace that spills over the outside walls of the church. Contact Cyndi Letzeisen: [email protected]

new parishioners.


Boy Scout Troop 148 – We work with boys to develop

timeless values including training, pride in a strong mind and body, spiritual growth, family understanding, sportsmanship and personal achievement. An emphasis is placed upon development of leadership, teamwork and life preparedness skills. Contact Joel Novatne: [email protected]

The gift of your time, organizational skills, share your leadership to help develop future leaders.

The joy of knowing that you are instilling morals and values in the children’s lives today and in the future.

Be-COS Inc. – Mission: Be-COS, Inc is a 501(c) (3) non-profit

organization with the goal of serving people in need in the community especially veterans, homeless, and the unemployed. Services provided by Be-COS are a variety of direct and indirect programs such as: Mental Health Counseling; vocational training and career guidance; provision of warm meals; self-empowering experiences and emotional support. Be-COS Inc. is currently offering Counseling and Outreach Center at the Salvation Army's Homeless Shelter (including The Red Shield Lodge-125 bed Emergency Shelter; Hope House-50 bed Transitional Housing for Men and Hospitality House-Transitional Housing for 29 Women and 21 children) in Tampa. Be-COS is always looking for volunteers to assist in their Employment Training Programs. Contact Jim Messina: [email protected]

Give your time, talents, and treasure to help the homeless in our community.

Gifts you will receive is a humbling experience of opening your eyes to those who are needy.

Columbiettes Auxilary # 12956 – unified body of Catholic

women who work side by side with the Knights of Columbus Councils of which they are affiliated. Columbiettes are Catholic women, 17 years of age and older, single, widowed or married who enjoy the challenges and satisfaction of making a difference. As a Columbiette, you will discover activities that involve your family, church and community. Columbiettes set an example through works of charity, devotion and promotion of Catholic values. We join others in programs that brighten the lives of the less fortunate, the sick, the handicapped, the elderly and the young. Such activities are enjoyable.

Contact Katie Regan: [email protected]

You will give your Gift of Time with monthly meetings and your Gift of Talent. There are great fundraising opportunities for charity where you can use your best talents.

By being involved you will receive the opportunity to make long lasting friendships, help our family, church and community and deepen our own faith.

Knights Of Columbus Council – Knights are men, practicing

Catholics, 18 years of age or older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church.

You will give your Gift of Time with the monthly meetings and your Gift of Talent with

You will receive the gift of true brotherhood as you share your time and energy helping the less

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Being a Knight is more than social; it is being involved with your community; it is supporting your parish, while enhancing your own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing your family life. Contact Tim Donovan: [email protected]

all of the fundraising opportunities to help our parish and local community.

fortunate in our community.


Knights Fourth Degree Assembly – established on Feb 22,

1900, on the principle of patriotism, love for and devotion to one’s country. All activities are directed towards helping our wounded veterans and their families.

Contact Robert Letzeisen: [email protected]

You will give your Gift of Time with the monthly meetings and your Gift of Talent with all of the fundraising opportunities to help our parish and local community.

You will receive the gift of true brotherhood as you share your time and energy helping the less fortunate in our community.

Job Seeker Support Ministry – Provide support to

parishioners who are unemployed or underemployed. With a regional unemployment rate that hovers in the 10-14% real unemployment, many close to us have been affected by the changing job market.

Contact Barbara Spaulding: [email protected]

Provide time to meet one-on-one to help with resume writing, job search methods, and information about the citywide vibrant job seeker support community

Your cup of will overflow with gratitude and appreciation of blessings in your own life as you provide hope and support to those faced with financial and personal crises.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter - is designed to give

married couples the opportunity to examine their lives together: a time to share their feelings, their hopes, disappointments, joys and frustrations. It is an opportunity to do so openly and honestly in a face-to-face, heart-to-heart encounter with the one person they have chosen to live with for the rest of their life. The emphasis of Marriage Encounter is on communication between husband and wife, who spend a weekend together away from the distractions and the tensions of everyday life, to concentrate on each other and to rediscover each other.

Contact Terry & Laura Lewis: [email protected]

The gifts you would give Is time and a special weekend with your spouse.

The Holy Spirit back in your marriage. God being your central point of your love and friendship through mutual faith sharing with other couples.

Respect Life Ministry - The mission of the Respect Life

Ministry of St. Mark is to promote, defend, and celebrate the sanctity of life from conception to natural death. With the divine assistance and guidance of the Holy Spirit, we endeavor to save the lives of the unborn and provide support and assistance for their mothers and fathers in our community by way of prayer, fasting, fundraising, evangelization, and volunteerism. Through the giving of our time, talents, and treasures, our hope is to increase awareness

You will give your gift of time and faith.

You will receive the fullness of God knowing you are saving and changing lives.

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and aid in ending the culture of death in our society.

Contact Ron and Mary Frances Dy-Liacco: [email protected]

Children’s Faith Formation Ministry Gifts You’ll Give Gifts You’ll Receive

Traditional program – Our classes are held September

through May coinciding with the school calendar as much as possible. Students are placed in their grade level class and attend one class per week for an hour and 15 minutes. Parents have a variety of days/times to choose from when registering their children. Two adult catechists, having participated in the Diocese’s Safe Environment Program lead the class.

Contact Claudia Garcia: [email protected]

You and your co-catechist will share your faith, time, and talent, with the children in our Parish, in a classroom setting. You will serve as a role model to our children, in a fun, creative, and safe, environment.

You and your co-catechist will receive the joy in knowing that you have made a difference in a child’s life and that you have broght them closer to Jesus and to our Catholic Faith.

Faith Formation Summer Program for Middle School Students – this program will be the same as the yearly program offer during the school year, but will be condensed into a two week summer session, from 8:30am to 12:30pm Monday through Friday. This is for children who have already received Baptism, Reconciliation and Eucharist.

Contact Claudia Garcia: [email protected]

Invitation only-paid catechists

Invitation only-paid catechists

F.I.R.E. Program - Family Center Intergenerational Religious

Education – program open to all ages, K-8th grade, led by families for one another. Groups come together in clusters of about 5 or 6 families bi-monthly to experience a topic through play, experimentation and discovery. This program teaches the Catholic Faith through scripture, prayer, and doctrine in a manner that connects with family everyday life.

Contact Mary Mosiello: [email protected]

You will share your Faith, time, and talent, with other families in small group settings.

You will receive the joy of watching the children in the group grow in their faith as the group develops into a small christian community.

Home School Program-families may choose to work on their children’s religious education class room materials at home. Families receive lesson planning materials and workbooks.

Contact Tiffany Ragsdale: [email protected]

Your will share your faith with your own children in a one on one basis in the comfort of your home.

You will receive the joy of watching your children grow in their faith. journey with Jesus.

Special Needs Program – for children in our parish with

physical disabilities, learning differences, special education needs, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders or other disabilities. Contact Claudia Garcia: [email protected]

Your gift of time, talent patience and love!

The joy of learning from the children with special needs seeing through their eyes.

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Children’s Faith Formation Ministry Gifts You’ll Give Gifts You’ll Receive

Liturgy of the Word for Pre-School Children – for all pre-school children, is held on the 2nd Sunday of each month. We share Gospel stories at a level that the children can understand, and learn about God’s love and how important it is to love those around them. They participate in a hands-on activity, sing songs and praise God until they re-join the community at the Children’s Blessing, just after Communion. Contact Christine Bonatakis and Karyn Colon: [email protected]

Youth and Young Adult Ministry Gifts You’ll Give Gifts You’ll Receive

High School Youth Ministry – our Lighthouse program is open to St. Mark High School age teens that are registered members of our St. Mark family. We meet on Sunday evenings for a gathered youth night. We also participate in Social Ministry projects, Church Community events, and participate in the many retreats offered throughout the year.

Contact Mary Ann Weigel: [email protected]

As disciples, we offer our entire selves. This includes our personalities, natural talents, education, life experiences, and background. We give it all to God to be used for His purpose. This requires trust and an openness to His plan.

Gifts of the Holy Spirit by virtue of our Baptism and Confirmation. They are ours to keep, God gifts us further by giving us special gifts or charisms. As we work in ministry, our unique gifts will enfold and only then will we discover the great power and Love of God!

Confirmation (High School) – Confirmation is a deepening of baptismal gifts. The sacrament roots us more deeply in our identity as God’s children; unites us more firmly with Christ; increases in us the gifts of the Holy Spirit; binds us more closely to Church; and gives us special strength to bear witness to our faith. Preparation for Confirmation is a two-year faith formation process. Therefore, teens are called each year to participate in Catholic Social Ministry Projects, service projects within our Church community, and attend retreats and required classes.




Middle School Youth Ministry – Coffee House is a great way for Middle School youth to talk about their faith, and to learn why we believe what we do. Come join us for a casual evening of faith sharing, games, snacks, activities, and testimonials by other teens, meet new people, and share your faith! Coffee House meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.




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Youth and Young Adult Ministry Gifts You’ll Give Gifts You’ll Receive

Young Adult Ministry –open to any Young Adult who is 18 and out of High School up to 35 years old. We gather in fellowship whether it is for Scripture Reflection, Power- up Tuesday, or Theology on Tap. We have a casual forum where friends gather in local restaurants for honest conversations, with real answers about our faith and how it applies to daily life. Our group is very diverse, encompassing single and married individuals who share Catholic values and beliefs. Contact Mary Ann Weigel: [email protected]



Sacramental Preparation Gifts You’ll Give Gifts You’ll Receive

Baptism - through the waters of new life, we welcome new members into our community with great joy. As we celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism, we recall the saving power of Christ over sin and death, and the joy that the entire Church shares as they initiate new Members into our Catholic faith.


The Baptismal Font is a gate to God’s kingdom. Through it, millions of Christians in 21 centuries have become the temple of the Holy Trinity. We facilitate the parents on awareness of this extraordinary mystery of salvation.

Having in mind that the last words of Jesus recorded in the gospels are: “Go and Baptize in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”. When we facilitate the parents the preparation for this sacrament of their children we become agents of evangelization.

First Reconciliation – our children are becoming more and more aware of their own failures and mistakes. They are discovering a God who loves them very much and they feel sorry for offending Him. They learn and practice how to reconcile with our loving God through this sacrament of healing.


When the children receive their First Reconciliation, they’re not just complying with a requirement for their First Communion. They’re celebrating a sacrament in full awareness for the first time in their lives!

Reconciliation is something that God does, oppose to Confession is something we do. This sacrament is not about confessing sins, but about obtaining more graces from God.

First Eucharist – our children participate fully in the Eucharist after receiving their First Holy Communion. This is a long awaited time; expected since our children were baptized. The parochial community rejoices when seeing our children receiving for their first time in their lives the Body and the Precious Blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ.


The children who get a share of the Holy Communion get full membership in the Assembly of the Children of God who meet at the Banquet of the Lord.

The Eucharist has an extraordinary power of transformation. When we facilitate a proper preparation we become agents of the grace of God.

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Sacramental Preparation Gifts You’ll Give Gifts You’ll Receive

Confirmation Preparation (High School) – See Youth Faith Formation Section

RCI for Youth – for unbaptized youth ages 7-17 interested in becoming Catholics and preparing for the Sacraments of Baptism, First Eucharist and Confirmation.


Sacraments of Christian Initiation as they were conceived by the Apostolic Fathers in early Christianity.

Sacraments are a source of Grace. A proper preparation ensures the recipients are capable of profit the best way from the Grace they get.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) – becoming a Catholic is one of the most profound and joyous experiences of life. Some are blessed enough to receive this great gift while they are still infants. Others come into the Catholic fold while they are older children or adults. A person is brought into full communion with the Catholic Church through reception of the three sacraments of Christian initiation – Baptism, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation. Contact-English Mary Strickland: [email protected] Spanish Jose Figueroa: [email protected]

Your time. The gift that you will receive is a once in a life time miracle… being able to feel and know God’s presence in your life always.

Marriage Preparation - Our diocese requires that all engaged couples planning a wedding to participate in the PMI process six months prior to the wedding date. The PMI is an inventory that examines couples attitudes and expectations toward the Sacrament of Matrimony. It is an effective tool to assist a couple in identifying their potential strengths and areas of development in their relationship. The process takes place in the home of a PMI trained couple.


Marriage is the holy foundation of the families. Good Christian families ensure a healthy society. Good marriage is possible with a proper preparation through a prayerful program.


Confirmation for Adults – for those persons older than 18 years old who have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation. We offer several classes throughout the year to help fulfill this need.


The possibility of using the Gifts and Fruits of the Spirit of God. An awareness of the presence of the Holy Spirit of God within us since we were baptized.


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Leadership-Councils & Commissions Gifts You’ll Give Gifts You’ll Receive

Finance Council – advises our pastor in financial matters,

address budgets, annual and quarterly statements, recommend approval of reports and keep our parish operating. Members appointed by the pastor.

Jim Thomas: [email protected]

By invitation

3 year commitment

Liturgy Commission – looking at the liturgical needs of our

parish and working on ways to implement those needs.

Luther Ferris: [email protected]

By Invitation.

3 year commitment

Pastoral Council – spiritually unified body, prayerful and

discerning in its pastoral planning, mission, vision and goals. Achieving these goals at the direction of the pastor.

Contact Fr. David [email protected]

By invitation

3 year commitment

Spirituality Commission – planning, promoting and

coordinating activities to foster spiritual growth in the lives of the parishioners.

Contact Sandi Morris: [email protected]

By Invitation

3 year commitment

Stewardship Commission – promoting stewardship

awareness and education within the parish as a Christian way of life. Members appointed by Fr. David.

Contact Laniece Drackett: [email protected]

By Invitation

3 year commitment

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