| CURRENT AND UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS/ EVENTOS PARROQUIALES |
Collection of 
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 8:00-10:30 am, 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!
Colección de Alimentos para los necesitados: El Banco de alimentos de Bristol siempre necesita alimentos. Nuestra parroquia recolecta alimentos durante todo el año. Si desea donar, nuestras iglesias estarán abiertas los domingos de 8:00- 10:30 am, puede dejar la comida en ese momento o en la oficina parroquial de miércoles a viernes de 9:30 a. m. a 2:30 p. m. Gracias y que Dios te bendiga!
Hospitality Sunday– First Sunday of the month from September through May, in the school hall. Stop in to socialize with other parishioners and enjoy coffee, hot chocolate and donuts after each mass. Suspended until further notice.
Domingo de Hospitalidad – Primer domingo de mes de septiembre a mayo, después de las misas. Visítanos para socializar con otros feligreses y disfruta de café, chocolate caliente y donas después de cada misa. Suspendido hasta nuevo aviso.
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
Coronilla a la Divina Misericordia, seguida de adoración. El primer miércoles de cada mes a las 6:30 pm en la iglesia de San Marcos. Empezando el dia 7 de septiembre de 2022. (En Ingles.) 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. Fridays @ 7:00 PM at St. Mark
Hora Santa- todos los primeros viernes del mes en la Iglesia de San Marco a las 7:00 pm.
Special Sacred Heart Novena– Make plans to join Deacon Rich on the first Friday of each month for 9 months for the Sacred Heart Novena, in place of our holy hour. The 9th Novena will be held on March 3, 2023 @ 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, with special guest Father Arechabala.
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 will be celebrated on January 8, 2023 with a small social to follow in the school hall after mass. Event has been canceled.
Celebración de los Reyes Magos/ Día de Los Tres Reyes– Se celebra el dia 6 de enero. Este evento anual se celebra con una misa seguida de una reunión social en el salón parroquial. Se sirven comidas y postres tradicionales. Juegos y Actividades para los niños. La misa se celebrará el 8 de enero de 2023 con una pequeña actividad social a seguir en el salón de la escuela después de la misa. El evento ha sido cancelado.
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 on February 4th and 5th, 2023.
Fiesta de San Blas y Bendición de Gargantas-El dia 3 de febrero celebramos la Fiesta de San Blas. En las misas del 4 y 5 de Febrero se realizará la bendición de gargantas.
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, 2022 and 2023 due to COVID.
Distribution of Ashes-Our Lenten Celebrations will begin this week coming with Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Ashes will be distributed at the 8:00 am Mass, Noon Service, and a 6:30 pm bilingual Mass at St. Mark Church.
Distribución de Cenizas- Nuestras celebraciones de Cuaresma comienzan esta semana, con miercoles de cenisa, el 22 de febrero del 2023. Las cenizas se distribuirán en la misa de las 8:00 am, el servicio del mediodía y una misa bilingüe de las 6:30 pm en la iglesia de San Marcos.
Saint Patrick’s Day Mass- Our 32nd Annual Mass in honor of St. Patrick is sponsored by the AOH Bristol Div. 1. Will be celebrated on Saturday, March 18th, 2023.
Misa del Día de San Patricio: Nuestra misa anual en honor a San Patricio está patrocinada por AOH Bristol Div. 1. Este año se celebrará el Sábado, 18 de marzo de 2023.
Stations of the Cross during Lent- Every Friday at 6:30PM after Ash Wednesday, until Good Friday at our St. Ann Worship site. Begins February 24, 2023, ends on April 7, 2023.
Via Crusis durante la Cuaresma- Todos los lunes a las 7:00 PM, después del Miércoles de Ceniza, hasta el Viernes Santo en nuestra iglesia de Santa Marcos. Comienza el 24 de febrero de 2023, finaliza el 7 de abril de 2023.
Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation- Wednesday, February 15, 2023. 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.
Sacramento de Penitencia y Reconciliación- Miércoles, 15 de febrero de 2023. Los niños de nuestra escuela, programa de catecismo y miembros de nuestra parroquia celebrarán el sacramento por la primera vez. Varios sacerdotes estarán disponibles. Únase a nosotros para orar por ellos.
Un agradecimiento especial a nuestros maestros y catequistas de PREP/CCD que los han ayudado a prepararse para este día especial. Que Dios los bendiga y los guíe.
Distribution of Palm- April 2, 2023 Palms will be distributed after each mass, on Palm Sunday.
Distribución de Ramos – 2 de abril de 2023 Se repartirán ramos después de cada misa, el Domingo de Ramos.
Catholic Daughter’s Annual Fritz’s Sticky Buns Sale- 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. April 1st and 2nd of 2023.
Venta anual de Las Hijas Católicas -Rollos de Canela de Fritz: La recaudación de fondos se llevará a cabo el fin de semana del Domingo de Ramos antes y después de todas las misas en las iglesias San Marcos y Santa Ana. El costo es de $10.00 por media docena. Las variedades son naturales, queso crema, nueces, pasas y mezcla de nueces y pasas. Cada caja contiene un solo sabor. Guarde la fecha y ayude a las Hijas Católicas a financiar su trabajo de caridad este año. El dia 1ro y 2do de Abril de 2023.
Blessing of Easter Food on Holy Saturday– April 8, 2023 @12:00 Noon at St. Mark church.
Bendición de la Comida de Pascua– el Sábado Santo, 8 de abril de 2023 a las 12:00 del mediodía en la iglesia de San Marcos.
Sacrament of Confirmation- Tuesday, April 25, 2023 @ 4:00 PM @ St. Mark Church with Most Reverend James Patrick Green (Titular Archbishop of Altinum, Apostolic Nuncio). 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.
Sacramento de la Confirmación: martes, 25 de abril de 2023 a las 4:00 p. m. en la iglesia se San Marcos con el Reverendo James Patrick Green (Arzobispo Titular de Altinum, Nuncio Apostólico). Los niños de nuestra escuela, programa de catecismo y miembros de nuestra parroquia celebrarán el sacramento por la primera vez. Únase a nosotros para orar por ellos. Un agradecimiento especial a nuestros maestros y catequistas que los ayudaron a prepararse para este día especial. Que Dios los Bendiga y los siga guiando.
First Holy Communion- Saturday, May 6, 2023 @ 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.
Primera Comunión– Sábado, 6 de mayo de 2023 a las 10:00 a. m. en la Iglesia de San Marcos. Los niños de nuestra escuela, programa de catesismo, celebrarán el sacramento por primera vez. Únase a nosotros para orar por ellos. Un agradecimiento especial a nuestros maestros y catequistas que los ayudaron a prepararse para este día especial. Que Dios los Bendiga y los siga guiando.
Annual Society of St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Drive- Date for 2023 TBA. From 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. 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!
Colecta anual de ropa de la Sociedad de St. Vincent de Paul: Fecha para 2023 sera anunciada. De 8:30 a. m. a 1:30 p. m. Busque el camión Green Drop en el estacionamiento de la escuela donde habrá un asistente disponible para ayudarlo con sus donaciones. Coloque sus donaciones de ropa utilizable para hombres, mujeres y niños en bolsas de plástico o cajas. También se aceptan artículos para el hogar como utensilios de cocina, juegos/juguetes, pequeños electrodomésticos de menos de 50 libras, electrónicos, artículos deportivos, libros, CD y videos. Desafortunadamente, no se aceptan muebles, electrodomésticos grandes, televisores o monitores de computadora. Para obtener una lista completa de artículos aceptables, visite: https://www.gogreendrop.com/acceptable-items. Nuestro agradecimiento a todos los que donaron artículos. ¡Dios te bendiga!
Novena to Good Saint Anne- Our annual devotion begins on Sunday, July 16th @ 7:00 PM and ends on Monday, July 24th. At our Worship Site. Hope you can join us.
PREP (CCD) Registration For 2022-2023- 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 4th. Father Mooney blesses the animals in our school parking lot every year. Bring your pets and furry friends. Blessing Date for 2023 TBA.
Fiesta de San Francisco de Asís- 4 de octubre. El padre Mooney bendice a los animales al frente de nuestra escuela todos los años. Trae a sus moscatas. Fecha de bendición para 2023 TBA.
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 at 10:45 AM @ our St. Ann Worship Site. Refreshments to follow at our school hall. Date for 2023 TBA
Misa azul: nuestra misa anual celebra y ora por nuestros bomberos, policías y personal de emergencia. Únase a nosotros, mientras damos gracias y oramos por nuestro personal de emergencia. . 10:45 a. m. en nuestra iglesia de Santa Ana. Refrescos a seguir en el salón de la escuela. Fecha para 2023 TBA
All Souls Day Mass to commemorate all the faithful departed- November 1, 2023 @ 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 2023 Giving Trees will be posted her in early November.
Christmas Giving Tree Gift Delivery 2022- Our sincere thanks to all our parishioners who opened their hearts and donated to the 2022 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 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- Nov 19, 2023 @ 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- 
Date for 2023 TBA @ 9:00AM @ St. Mark Church. Feast Day is Dec 12, 2022( Mass @ 8:00AM). Join us to celebrate the patroness of Mexico. Misa de la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.
Las Posadas Navideñas – This is a religious festival that begins on Friday, Dec 16th and takes place at 7:00PM each night and at 11:00PM on Christmas Eve, Dec 24th at St Mark Church, before the Midnight Mass. A list of hosts can be found in the back of St. Mark church.
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. Joseph and Mary will be welcomed into some of our parishioner’s homes with typical Christmas music, Scripture reading, reflections, and some treats. 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!
| Schedule of St. Mark Annual Parish Events
(Please note that the dates of these events are subject to change) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Calendario de eventos anuales de (Tenga en cuenta que las fechas de estos eventos están sujetas a cambios) January Three Kings Celebration/ Día de Los Tres Reyes– Mass followed by a social in the parish hall. Social Canceled for 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Day– January 16, 2023- Parish office closed February Feast of Saint Brigid – February 1, 2023. Mass with the LAOH Div.1 wil be celebrated on February 11th @ 5:00PM. Feast of St. Blaise – February 3rd. Blessing of the throats will take place at all masses the first weekend in February. Saint Valentine’s Day Dance- In Parish Hall- Canceled for 2022 and 2023 Sacrament of Reconciliation/First Penance- February 15, 2023 at 6:30 pm at St. Mark Church. President’s Day- February 21st- Parish office closed Ash Wednesday- February 22, 2023- Ashes will be distributed at St. Mark Church at 8:00 AM mass, Noon service and at the 6:30 PM bilingual mass. March Stations of the Cross- Every Friday evening during Lent (February 24- April 7, 2023) at 6:30 pm, at our St. Ann Worship Site, Make plans to join us. Saint Patrick’s Day Mass – Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 5:00 PM at Saint Mark. Join us to celebrate our 20th Annual Mass, sponsored by the AOH Bristol Div. 1. 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. Date TBA for 2023 April Palm Sunday- April 2, 2023 Palms distributed after each mass. Catholic Daughter’s Annual Fritz’s Sticky Buns Sale- April 1st and 2nd, 2023. 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 5, 2023, 4:00-5:00 PM @ St. Mark Church Holy Thursday- April 6,2023- 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 7, 2023- 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 8th
12:00 Noon: Blessing of Easter Food @ St. Mark Church
7:00 PM, Easter Vigil Mass @ St. Mark
Easter Sunday– April 9, 2023
7:30 AM, 9:00 AM (Spanish) and 10:45 AM @ St. Ann
Mass in honor of Our Lady of Grace– Tuesday, April 11, 2023
7:00 PM @ St. Ann
Divine Mercy Sunday Mass– April 16, 2023. 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 25, 2023 @ 4:00PM @ St. Mark Church. May Annual May Procession in Honor of the Blessed Mother- @1:00 PM in the school yard by the river. Date for 2023 TBA. First Holy Communion- May 6, 2023 @ 10:00 AM at St. Mark Church The Ascension of the Lord- May 18, 2023 (Holyday of obligation) Masses at 8:00AM, noon and 6:30 Bilingual @ St. Mark Memorial Day- May 29th- Parish office closed. Rosary to the Blessed Mother- Pentecost Sunday Mass- May 28, 2023 June Most Holy Trinity Sunday- June 4, 2023 Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)- June 11, 2023 Annual Society of St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Drive- From 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM in St. Mark School Lot. Date for 2023 TBA Sacred Heart of Jesus– June 16, 2023. 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- Handmade olivewood carvings from Bethlehem for sale at both St. Ann and St. Mark. Proceeds to help families remain in the Holy Land. Dates for 2023 TBA Novena to Good Saint Ann- Begins on Sunday, July 16th @ 7:00 PM and ends on Monday, July 24th. At our worship site. August Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary- August 15th- Parish office closed. St. Ann Italian Festival and Carnival- In the St. Ann Church parking lot from 6:00-10:00PM. Dates for 2023 TBA Registration for PREP/CCD for 2023-2024- Takes place from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the Saint Mark School Gym. Registration and Class start date for 2023 TBA. September Labor Day- September 4th- Parish office closed First Day of School– September 2023 TBA RCIA and RICA Registration- September 2023 TBA. October Feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi- October 4, 2023– Blessing Date for 2023 TBA. Father Mooney blesses the animals in our school parking lot. Bring your pets and furry friends. First day of PREP (CCD) Classes- TBA for 2023. Legacy of Life Baby Bottle Drive Fundraiser– October 15-29, 2023 World Mission Sunday- October 22, 2023. Blue Mass- At 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. November All Saints Day- November 1, 2023. 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.) All Souls Vigil Day Mass to commemorate all the faithful departed- Wednesday, November 1, 2023,. Begins at 6:10 PM @ St. Mark Church. Veteran’s Day- Saturday, November 11, 2023. Mass date TBA Christmas Giving Tree Gift Collection Begins- 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 8th, 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- November 19, 2023 @ 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 23, 2023. Mass at 10:00 AM at St. Mark Church only. (No 8:00 AM mass) Parish office closed. Day after Thanksgiving- Parish office closed. December The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception- Dec 8th, 2023-Join us as we celebrate Mass at St. Mark at 8:00 am, 12 Noon, and 6:30 pm (bilingual). Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day Mass- Dec 12,2023. Mass date for 2023 TBA @ St. Mark Church. Christmas Giving Tree Gift Distribution- Date for 2023 TBA. Posadas-Locations TBA for 2023. 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 2023 St. Mark Church: Confessions- Wednesday, December 20, 2023 @ 4:00-5:00PM Parish office closed Friday, Dec 22, 2023 in Observance of Christmas Eve. Christmas Eve– Sunday, December 24th –Masses TBA Christmas Day-Monday, December 25th- Masses TBA Parish office closed Monday, Dec 25th and Tuesday Dec 26th, 2023 New Years Eve- Sunday, December 31, 2023- Masses @ 7:30 AM, 9:00AM and 10:45 AM. New Year’s Day- Monday, January 1, 2024- Mass TBA Parish office closed Monday, January 1, 2024 in observance of New Years St. Ann Worship Site: Christmas Eve- TBA Christmas Day- Monday, December 25th- Mass TBA Baptisms– Twice a month. 1st Sunday (Spanish) and 2nd Sunday (English)
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