| CURRENT AND UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS |
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Food for the Needy- The Bristol Food Bank is in always in need of food. Our parish collects food all year around. If you would like to donate, our churches will be open on Sundays from 8:00 am to 12:00 Noon, you can drop off the food then, or at the parish office Wednesday through Friday from 9:30 AM-2:30 PM. Thank you and God Bless!
Hospitality Sunday– First Sunday of the month from September through May, in the school hall, following Sunday morning masses. Stop in the school hall to socialize with other parishioners and enjoy coffee, hot chocolate and donuts after each mass. Suspended until further notice.
Divine Mercy Chaplet- with adoration to follow. The first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM @ Saint Mark Church. Beginning on September 7, 2022.
How to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet
Como rezar la Coronilla de La Divina Misericordia
Holy Hour- Come spend an hour in Eucharistic adoration in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Join us for adoration, prayer, and reflection. All are welcome.
Next Spanish Holy hour Friday @ 7:00 PM at St. Mark Church.- Date TBA
Next English Holy Hour- Monday @ 7:00 PM at St. Ann. Date TBA
Hora Santa- todos los primeros viernes del mes en la Iglesia de San Marco a las 7:00 pm. La proxima sera anunciada.
Three Kings Celebration/ Día de Los Tres Reyes– Feast Day January 6th. This annual event is celebrated with a Mass and followed by a social in the parish hall. Traditional food and desserts served. Games and Activities for the children. Mass only on January 2, 2022. No social due to COVID-19.
Restoration of St. Mark Church- Work began on January 28, 2022, and for the safety of our parishioners, confession and all our masses were moved to our St. Ann Worship Site. If you would like to donate to the restoration project, click here to be directed to our parish giving project page, or use the envelopes in the special mailing sent to all parishioners.La Restauracion de la Iglesia de San Marco-El trabajo empezó el 28 de enero, y por la seguridad de nuestros feligreses, la confesión y todas nuestras misas se trasladaron a nuestra iglesia de Santa Anna. Si desea donar al proyecto de restauración, haga clic aquí para ser dirigido a nuestra página de donación parroquial-restauracion, o use los sobres en el correo especial enviado a todos los feligreses.
St. Blaise Feast Day and Blessing of the Throats- February 3rd. We celebrate the Feast of St. Blaise with the annual blessing of the throats. The blessing will take place after each weekend mass.
Saint Valentine’s Day Dance- This annual event is held the 2nd or 3rd Saturday in February, from 7:00 PM – 12:00AM in the school hall. Open to parishioners and friends ages 21+. Appetizers, dinner, dessert, beer, wine and soda. Tickets available in mid January. Volunteer and Donations always welcomed. Canceled for 2021 and 2022 due to COVID.
Distribution of Ashes-Our Lenten Celebrations will begin this week coming with Ash Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Because of the current church restoration, ashes will be distributed at the 8:00 am Mass, Noon Service, and a 6:30 pm bilingual Mass at St. Ann Church. It is a day of penitence and preparation. Pope Francis has also announced that March 2, 2022 will be a “Day of Fasting for Peace” for Ukraine, saying, “I encourage believers in a special way to dedicate themselves intensely to prayer and fasting on that day. May the Queen of Peace preserve the world from the madness of war.”
Distribución de Cenizas- Nuestras celebraciones de Cuaresma comienzan esta semana, con miercoles de cenisa, el 2 de marzo. Debido a la restauración de nuestra iglesia, las cenizas se distribuirán em 2 de marzo, en la misa de las 8:00 am, el servicio del mediodía y una misa bilingüe de las 6:30 pm en la iglesia Santa Anna. Es un día de penitencia y preparación. El Papa Francisco también anunció que el 2 de marzo de 2022 será un “Día de ayuno por la paz” para Ucrania, diciendo: “Animo a los creyentes de manera especial a dedicarse intensamente a la oración y al ayuno en ese día. Que la Reina de la Paz preserve al mundo de la locura de la guerra”.
Saint Patrick’s Day Mass- Our 19th Annual Mass in honor of St. Patrick is sponsored by the AOH Bristol Div. 1. This year it will be held on Sunday, March 13th at the 10:30 am Mass at our Saint Ann Worship Site. Followed by a small social in the St. mark school gym. Desserts and baked goods appreciated. Our thanks to all who helped out, participated and attended our 2022 event!
Stations of the Cross during Lent- Because of the church current restoration, the stations will take place at our St. Ann Worship Site, every Friday evening during Lent. March 4th- April 15th at 7:00 pm. Hope you can join us.
Las Estaciones de la Cruz durante la Cuaresma- Se llevarán a cabo en St. Ann, en ingles, todos los viernes por la noche durante la Cuaresma. Desde el 4 de marzo al 15 de abril a las 7:00 p. m. Los esperamos.
Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation- Wednesday, March 16, 2022, 6:30 PM at our St. Ann Worship Site. The children in our school, PREP/CCD program and members of our parish will celebrate the sacrament for the first time. Several priests will be available. Join us in praying for them.
A special thanks to our teachers and PREP/CCD Catechist who have helped prepare them for this special day. May God Bless and guide them.
Distribution of Palm- April 10, 2022 Palms will be distributed after each mass, on Palm Sunday.
Catholic Daughter’s Annual Fritz’s Sticky Buns Sale- April 9th and 10th, 2022. Fundraiser will take place on Palm Sunday weekend before and after all Masses at both St. Ann & St. Mark churches. The cost is $10.00 per half dozen. Varieties are plain, cream cheese, walnuts, raisins, and nut/raisin mix. Each box contains only one flavor. Please save the date and help the Catholic Daughters fund their charity work this year.
Blessing of Easter Food on Holy Saturday– April 16, 2022 @12:00 Noon at St. Mark church.
St. Mark Church 177th Anniversary Mass- After our lengthy restoration, we will celebrate with a mass on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the 5:00 PM to commemorate this milestone in our Church’s history. St. Mark, established in 1845, is the first catholic church in Lower Bucks County.
Sacrament of Confirmation- April 28, 2022 @ 4:00PM @ St. Mark Church with Bishop Edward J. Adams (Titular Archbishop of Scala, Apostolic Nuncio Emeritus). The children in our school, PREP/CCD program and members of our parish will celebrate the sacrament for the first time. Join us in praying for them. A special thanks to our teachers and catechist who have helped prepare them for this special day. May God Bless and continue to guide them.
First Holy Communion- May 14, 2022 @ 10:00 AM at St. Mark Church. The children in our school, PREP/CCD program will celebrate the sacrament for the first time. Join us in praying for them. A special thanks to our teachers and catechist who have helped prepare them for this special day. May God Bless and continue to guide them.
Sacred Heart Novena– Make plans to join Deacon Rich on the first Friday of each month for the next 8 months for the Sacred Heart Novena. The 5th Novena will be held on October 7th @ 7:00 pm at St. Mark. We will have the Sacred Heart Prayers, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, readings, and reflections in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Annual Society of St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Drive- Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM in St. Mark School Lot. Look for the Green Drop truck in the school parking lot where an attendant will be available to assist you with your donations. Please place your donations of usable men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing in plastic bags or boxes. Household items such as kitchenware, games/toys, small appliances under 50 pounds, electronics, sporting goods, books, CDs & videos are also accepted. Unfortunately, furniture, large appliances, TVs, or computer monitors cannot be accepted. For a full list of acceptable items visit: https://www.gogreendrop.com/acceptable-items. Our thanks to everyone who donated items. God Bless you!
Guest Priest- Join us in welcoming a guest priest, and brother from the Maryknoll Fathers. Father Edward Dougherty was the former head of the Maryknoll and has also served in the African Missions. He will be here on July 9th & 10th, with Brother John Blazo, asking for your support of the missions. 
Novena to Good Saint Anne- Our annual devotion begins on Sunday, July 17th @ 7:00 PM and ends on Monday, July 25th. At our Worship Site. Hope you can join us.
PREP (CCD) Registration For the 2022-2023- Dates TBA. Takes place at the end of August from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the Saint Mark School Gym. Classes held on Mondays 6:20 -7:45 PM from September until May. For details visit: https://www.saintmarkchurch.net/religious-education/ or contact Beverly Kalinowski, PREP/CCD Coordinator @ 215 208 4233 or email at bbkalinow@aol.com. Classes begin Monday, October 10, 2022.
RCIA Classes- for Adults interested in taking the steps towards becoming Catholic. September through May. Tuesdays from 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm in the Parish Office Conference Room. Registration Required. Visit our page for details: https://www.saintmarkchurch.net/rcia-rica/ If interested please call Parish Office @ 215-788-2319 or email us at office@saintmarkchurch.net.
Clases de RICA- para adultos interesados en convertirse en catolicos. Los jueves de 6:45-8:15 PM en la sala de conferencia en a oficina parroquial. Se requiere registro. Si estas interesado llame a la oficina paroquial al 215-788-2319.
Feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi- October 4, 2022– Blessing Date for 2022 TBA. Father Mooney blesses the animals in our school parking lot every year. Bring your furry friends.
Blue Mass- Our annual mass celebrates and prays for our Firefighters, Police and Emergency Personnel. Please join us, as we give thanks and pray for our emergency personnel. October 30, 2022 @ 10:45 AM Mass @ our St. Ann Worship Site. Refreshments to follow at our school hall.
All Souls Day Mass to commemorate all the faithful departed- Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 6:30 PM. @ St. Mark Church. Letters will be sent to the families of those who we lost this year. Join us in praying for their eternal rest. We will begin to announce names at 6:10 PM.
Annual Christmas Giving Trees- If you would like to help local needy families this holiday and throughout the year, don’t forget to take an angel from our tree, then return your unwrapped gift with the angel attached to the parish office or purchase a gift card from us before Dec 15th. Thank you and God Bless! Trees are set up at both churches in Early November. Additional information for the 2022 Giving Trees will be posted her in early November.
Christmas Giving Tree Gift Delivery- Our sincere thanks to all our parishioners who opened their hearts and donated to this year’s giving tree. Because of your generosity, Pablo delivered a truck full of gifts and treats which included diapers, baby items, formula, clothing, games, family snacks and goodies, and over $3,500.00 in gift cards to Catholic Social Services in Levittown on December 17th. You made many families very happy this holiday season.
Our Lady of Divine Providence Feast Day Mass- Moved to November 27, 2022 @ 9:00 AM @ St. Mark Church. Join us to celebrate the patroness of Puerto Rico. Her feast day is celebrated on November 19th. Celebrando Nuestra Señora de la Divina Providencia la Patrona de Puerto Rico.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day Mass- 
Mass for 2022 TBA @ St. Mark Church. Feast Day is Dec 12,2022. Join us to celebrate the patroness of Mexico. Misa de la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.
Las Posadas- This is a religious festival that begins on Dec 16th and runs through Dec 24th. Las Posadas (Inns) commemorates the journey that Mary and Joseph made from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of a safe refuge where she could give birth to the baby Jesus. A list of hosts can be found in the back of St. Mark church. Our thanks to all the parishioners who will open their homes to us for the next 9 days at 7:00 PM, our Spanish choir for the beautiful music and to everyone involved! Feliz Navidad! Details and Schedule for 2022 TBA.
Schedule of St. Mark Annual Parish Events(Please note that the dates of these events are subject to change) Due to COVID-19 Most events have been canceled or changed to comply with restrictions. Please check our Homepage, parish bulletin or Facebook page for updates. January Three Kings Celebration/ Día de Los Tres Reyes– January 2, 2022. Mass followed by a social in the parish hall. Social Canceled for 2022 Martin Luther King Jr. Day– January 17th- Parish office closed Church Painting Project- In mid/late January we will begin our much needed and long awaited repairs and painting at St. Mark Church. Please take note that scaffolding will be erected and there may be some inconvenience. This process will take several weeks to complete. Masses will be moved to our St. Ann worship site, until completed. February Feast of Saint Brigid – February 1, 2022. Mass with the LAOH celebrated February 6th @ 5:00PM Feast of St. Blaise – February 3rd. Blessing of the throats will take place at all masses the first weekend in February at our St. Ann Worship Site. Saint Valentine’s Day Dance- In Parish Hall- Canceled for 2022 President’s Day- February 21st- Parish office closed March Ash Wednesday- March 2, 2022- Due to our current restoration at St. Mark Church, ashes will be distributed at St. Ann Church at 8:00 AM mass, Noon service and at the 6:30 PM bilingual mass. Stations of the Cross- Every Friday evening during Lent (March 4th- April 15) at 7:00 pm, at our St. Ann Worship Site, Make plans to join us. Saint Patrick’s Day Mass – Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 10:30 am at our Saint Ann Worship Site. Join us to celebrate our 19th Annual Mass, sponsored by the AOH Bristol Div. 1. Followed by a small social in the school gym. Parish Office and School Closed due to Funeral Services for Officer Martin Mack– Wednesday, March 30th and Thursday, March 31st Agape– TBA. Our Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary hosts our Annual Agape on in our school hall. No charge. All are welcome. Light refreshments are served. None planned for 2022. Sacrament of Reconciliation/First Penance- March 16, 2022 at 6:30 pm at St. Ann worship Site April Palm Sunday- April 10, 2022 Palms distributed after mass. Catholic Daughter’s Annual Fritz’s Sticky Buns Sale- April 9th and 10th, 2022. Fundraiser will take place on Palm Sunday weekend before and after all Masses at both St. Ann & St. Mark churches. Holy Week Confessions- Wednesday, April 13, 2022, 4:00-5:00 PM @ St. Mark Church Holy Thursday- April 14,2022- Parish Office closing at 1:00PM.
(There is no 8:00 AM Mass)
7:00 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper @ St. Mark
(Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass until 10:00 PM)
Good Friday– April 15, 2022- Parish office closed.
St. Mark Spanish Procession and Service- 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
3:00 PM Service @ St. Mark
Holy Saturday- April 16th
12:00 Noon: Blessing of Easter Food @ St. Mark Church
7:00 PM, Easter Vigil Mass @ St. Mark
Easter Sunday– April 17, 2022
7:30 AM, 9:00 AM (Spanish) and 10:45 AM @ St. Mark
10:30 AM @ St. Ann
Mass in honor of Our Lady of Grace– Tuesday, April 19, 2022
7:00 PM @ St. Ann
Commemoration of the 177th Anniversary of St. Mark Church- April 23, 2022 @ 5:00 PM Vigil Mass Only. Divine Mercy Sunday Mass– April 24, 2022. Join us for a Holy Hour and special devotion at 1:00 PM at St. Mark. If you cannot attend, click on the links below to learn how to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet, in both English and Spanish. Parish Paschal Meal/The Last Supper- Date TBA. Donation $15.00 per person. Tickets will be available at the parish office. We invite you to join us for this unique Lenten experience! Volunteers needed to help as readers at the head table and servers. Call us to sign up. Sacrament of Confirmation- April 28, 2022 @ 4:00PM @ St. Mark Church. May Annual May Procession in Honor of the Blessed Mother- May 16, 2022 @1:00 PM in the school yard by the river. First Holy Communion- May 14, 2022 @ 10:00 AM at St. Mark Church The Ascension of the Lord- May 26, 2022 (Holyday of obligation) Masses at 8:00AM, noon and 6:30 Bilingual @ St. Mark Memorial Day- May 30th- Parish office closed. Rosary to the Blessed Mother- June Pentecost Sunday Mass- June 5, 2022 Most Holy Trinity Sunday- June 12, 2022 Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)- June 19, 2022 Annual Society of St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Drive- June 25, 2022 from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM in St. Mark School Lot. Sacred Heart of Jesus– June 24, 2022. It is observed on the Friday nineteen days after Pentecost and celebrates the compassion, suffering and devotion of Christ to humanity. July Independence Day- July 4th – Parish office closed. Gifts from the Holy Land- July 9th and 10th of 2022. Handmade olivewood carvings from Bethlehem for sale at both St. Ann and St. Mark. Proceeds to help families remain in the Holy Land. Novena to Good Saint Ann- Begins on Sunday, July 17th @ 7:00 PM and ends on Monday, July 25th. At our worship site. August Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary- August 15th- Parish office closed. St. Ann Italian Festival and Carnival- August 15- August 20, 2022 in the St. Ann Church parking lot from 6:00-10:00PM. Registration for PREP/CCD for 2022-2023- Monday, August 22 and Monday, August 29, 2022. Takes place from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the Saint Mark School Gym. Classes begin on Monday, October 10, 2022. September Labor Day- September 5th- Parish office closed First Day of School– September 8, 2022 RCIA and RICA Registration- September 2022. October Feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi- October 4, 2022– Blessing Date for 2022 TBA. Father Mooney blesses the animals in our school parking lot. Bring your furry friends. First day of PREP (CCD) Classes- October 10, 2022. Legacy of Life Baby Bottle Drive Fundraiser– October 15th-30th, 2022 World Mission Sunday- Oct 23, 2022. Because of COVID-19 mass will be held on Sunday in church. Blue Mass- October 30, 2022 @ our St. Ann Worship Site. Refreshments to follow at our school hall. During this annual mass we celebrate our Firefighters, Police and Emergency Personnel. Held on the second Sunday in October at 10:45 AM. Please join us, as we give thanks and pray for our emergency personnel. All Souls Vigil Day Mass to commemorate all the faithful departed- Tuesday, November 1, 2022 @ St. Mark Church. November All Saints Day- November 1, 2022. Holyday of obligation. Masses will only be celebrated at St Mark Church at 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM and 6:30 PM (Our evening bilingual mass is the All Souls Vigil Mass to commemorate all the faithful departed this past year. We will begin to announce names at 6:10 PM.) Veteran’s Day Mass- Sunday, November 20, 2022 @ St. Ann Worship Site. Christmas Giving Tree Gift Collection Begins- Nov18th. If you would like to help make this Christmas a little brighter for local families, pick an angel from our tree or basket inside our churches. Purchase a gift card from us, or buy a gift and return it to the parish office by 3:00PM on Dec 9th, with angels attached. Your gifts will benefit Silver Lake Nursing Home and Catholic Social Services of Levittown now and throughout the year. All gifts to CSS should be returned unwrapped. Your gifts for the seniors at Silver Lake can be wrapped or placed in a gift bag. Thank you and May God Bless you for your generosity! Our Lady of Divine Providence Feast Day Mass- Nov 27, 2022 @ 9:00 AM. Celebrates the patroness of Puerto Rico. Her feast day is celebrated on November 19th. Celebrando Nuestra Señora de la Divina Providencia la Patrona de Puerto Rico.
Thanksgiving Day- November 24, 2022. Mass at 10:00 AM at St. Mark Church only. (No 8:00 AM mass) Office closed. Day after Thanksgiving- Parish office closed. December The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception- Dec 8th, 2022-Join us as we celebrate Mass at St. Mark at 8:00 am, 12 Noon, and 6:30 pm (bilingual). Mass at St. Ann Church will be at 9:00 am. Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day Mass- Dec 12,2022. Mass date TBA @ St. Mark Church. Christmas Giving Tree Gift Distribution- Date for 2022 TBA. Posadas-Locations TBA for 2022. This is a religious festival that begins on Dec 16th and runs through Dec 24th. Our thanks to all the parishioners who will open their homes to us for the next 9 days at 7:00PM, our Spanish choir for the beautiful music and to everyone involved. !Feliz Navidad! Christmas and New Year’s Mass Schedule 2022. (Schedule subject to change) St. Mark Church: Confessions- TBA Parish office closed Friday, Dec 23, 2022 in Observance of Christmas Eve. Christmas Eve– Saturday, December 24th -Masses @ TBA. Christmas Day–Sunday, December 25th- Mass TBA Parish office closed Monday, Dec 26th in Observance of Christmas. New Years Eve- Saturday, December 31, 2022- Mass @ 5:00 PM New Year’s Day- Saturday January 1, 2022- Mass @ 5:00PM Parish office closed Monday, January 2, 2023 in observance of New Years St. Ann Worship Site: Christmas Eve- TBA Christmas Day-Sunday December 26th- Mass TBA Baptisms– Twice a month. 1st Sunday (Spanish) and 2nd Sunday (English)
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