21-Jan-2021: Memorial of Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr

First Reading: Hebrews 7:25-8:6

Gospel Reading: Mark 3:7-12

(COMING SOON)….

20-Jan-2021: Wednesday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Hebrews 7:1-3,15-17

Gospel Reading: Mark 3:1-6

Listen to the pray-as-you-go reflection here…

19-Jan-2021: Tuesday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Hebrews 6:10-20

Gospel Reading: Mark 2:23-28

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ

18-Jan-2021: Monday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Hebrews 5:1-10

Gospel Reading: Mark 2:18-22

Listen to the pray-as-you-go reflection here…

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

00:00 Opening Song: “Doxology”; Violin by Matilda Kim; Vocals: Bridget Mwanje (S), Lynore Mclean (S), Kevin Eng (T), Maureen Wicken (A); All other instruments by Kevin Eng; (Old Hundredth); melody attr. To Louis Bourgeois ; 1551; © Public Domain. Lyrics here

03:34 Opening Prayer and Collect:  Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ

04:16: First Reading: 1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19. (Samuel Rocha)

05:48: Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 40 – “Here Am I Lord, I come to do your will” Cantor Bridget Mwanje, Supporting cantors: Lynore Mclean, Maureen Wicken; Refrains: (all vocalists mentioned above) and Kevin Eng. Lyrics here…

Refrain: Here Am I Lord, here am I lord, I come to do your will, I come to do your will.

09:15: Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20. (Anne Rocha)

10:15: Gospel Reading: John 1:35-42. (Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ)

11:42 St. Mark’s Parish Homily: by Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ

15:26 Prayers of the Faithful: (The Rocha family)

16:45 The Lord’s Prayer: Tomas Rocha

17:14 Final Blessing, Annoucements;  Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
20:44 Closing song:  “In Christ Alone” (Instrumental by Kevin Eng)

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15-Jan-2021: Friday of the First Week in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Hebrews 4:1-5,11

Gospel Reading: Mark 2:1-12

Fr. Rob Allore

14-Jan-2021: Thursday of the First Week in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Hebrews 3:7-14

Gospel Reading: Mark 1:40-45

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ

13-Jan-2021: Wednesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Hebrews 2:14-18

Gospel Reading: Mark 1:29-39

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

12-Jan-2021: Feast of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys

First Reading: Hebrews 2:5-12

Gospel Reading: Mark 1:21-28

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

11-Jan-2021: Monday of the First Week in Ordinary Time

Listen to the pray-as-you-go reflection here…

10-Jan-2021: The Baptism of Our Lord

00:00 Opening Song: “Gaudete”; from the Piae Cantiones 1582 (adaptation of verses by Stephen Hatfield; (c) 1994 Boosey and Hawkes, Inc); Sung by St. Mark’s Parish Choir (Lynore Mclean (S, A), Maureen Wicken (A), Kevin Eng (T,B)).

02:06 Opening Prayer and Collect:  Fr. Rob Allore, SJ

02:53: First Reading: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7  (Francesca Airey)

04:20: Responsorial Psalm: Isaiah 12 (by Marty Haugen (c) 1988 by GIA Publications); Cantors: Michael and Helene Redding, Lynore Mclean, Jenny Cheng (First Refrain); Choir: Cantors and Bridget Mwanje

Refrain: With joy you shall draw water, from the spring of endless life.

With joy you shall draw water, from the living well of God.

07:57: Second Reading: Acts 10:34-38 (Dean Airey)

08:41: Gospel Reading: Mark 1.7-11 (Fr. Rob Allore)

10:00 St. Mark’s Parish Homily: by Fr. Rob Allore, SJ

16:27 Prayers of the Faithful: (The Airey family)

17:58 The Lord’s Prayer: (Josh Airey)

18:27 Final Blessing, Annoucements;  Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
22:41 Closing song:  “Night of Silence” (Words and music by Daniel Kantor, Arr David Haas, Lori True); This rendition by St. Mark’s Music Ministry (Lynore Mclean (S, A), Bridget Mwanje (S), Kalelin Kirk (S), Maureen (A), Helene Redding (A), Kevin Eng (Melody), Justin, Michael Redding)

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8-Jan-2021: Friday after Epiphany
First Reading: 1 Jn 5:5-13

Gospel Reading: Lk 5:12-16

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ. (coming soon)…

7-Jan-2021: Thursday after Epiphany
First Reading: 1 Jn 4:19–5:4

Gospel Reading: Lk 4:14-22

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

6-Jan-2021: Wednesday after Epiphany
First Reading: 1 Jn 4:11-18

Gospel Reading: Mk 6:45-52

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

5-Jan-2021: Tuesday after Epiphany
First Reading: 1 Jn 4:7-10

Gospel Reading: Mk 6:34-44

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

04-Jan-2021: Monday after Epiphany
Listen to the pray-as-you-go reflection for today based on the Gospel reading John 1:35-42

3-Jan-2021: The Epiphany of Our Lord

00:00 Opening Song: “Night of Silence” (all verses); (Words and music by Daniel Kantor, Arr David Haas, Lori True); This rendition by St. Mark’s Music Ministry (Lynore Mclean (S, A), Bridget Mwanje (S), Kalelin Kirk (S), Maureen (A), Helene Redding (A), Kevin Eng (Melody), Justin, Michael Redding; Guitar: Michael Redding; Other instruments: Kevin Eng)

03:12 Opening Prayer and Collect:  Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ

03:57: First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6 Chijioke Uzozie)

05:25: Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 72; Read by Kevin Eng

06:37: Second Reading: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6. (Chioma Uzozie)

07:27: Gospel Reading: Matthew 2:1-12. (Fr. Bill Wilson)

09:51 St. Mark’s Parish Homily: by Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ

14:10 Prayers of the Faithful: The Uzozie family

15:42 The Lord’s Prayer: The Uzozie family

16:18 Final Blessing, Annoucements;  Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
18:43 Closing song: “Silent Night” (St. Mark’s Music Ministry – see musicians list above); Music: Franz X. Gruber, Text: John F. Young;  © Public Domain

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1-Jan-2021: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

00:00 Opening Song: “Holy is His Name”; (Music by John Michael Talbot); Verses: Maureen Wicken; Lynore Mclean; Kalelin Kirk;  Violin: Matilda Kim; Refrains: Lynore Mclean, Maureen Wicken, Kevin Eng, Rosemary Anderson (Descant), Kalelin Kirk

03:50 Opening Prayer and Collect: Fr. Rob Allore, SJ

05:13 Gospel Reading: John 2:16-21

06:30 St. Mark’s Parish Homily: by Fr. Rob Allore, SJ

15:14 Closing song:  “Ave Maria” (Caccini)

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31-Dec-2020:
First Reading: 1 John 2:18-21

Gospel Reading: John 1:1-18

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

30-Dec-2020:
First Reading: 1 John 2:12-17

Gospel Reading: Luke 2:36-40

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

29-Dec-2020: Feast of St. Thomas Becket
First Reading: 1 John 2:3-11

Gospel Reading: Luke 2:22-35

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

Feast of the Holy Family

00:00 Opening Song: “Gaudete”; from the Piae Cantiones 1582 (adaptation of verses by Stephen Hatfield; (c) 1994 Boosey and Hawkes, Inc); Sung by St. Mark’s Parish Choir (Lynore Mclean (S, A), Maureen Wicken (A), Kevin Eng (T,B)).

Refrain text: Gaudete, gaudete, Christus est natus; ex Maria virginae, Gaudete.

(English translation: Rejoice, rejoice! Christ is born of the Virgin Mary, Rejoice!)

02:05 Opening Prayer and Collect: Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
03:16 First Reading:  Genesis 15:1-6, 17:3b-65; 21:1-7 (Brad Poulsen)
05:50 Responsorial Psalm:  Psalm 105 (Read by Kevin Eng)

07:12 Second Reading:  Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19 (Sophie Poulsen)

08:38 Gospel Reading:  Luke 2:22-40 (Fr. Rob Allore, SJ)

12:01 St. Mark’s Parish Homily: by Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
17:56 Prayers of the Faithful:  The Poulsen family

19:45 Final Blessing, Annoucements; Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
23:05 Closing song: “Carol of the Bells” (Based on a Ukranian folk chant “Shchedryk”) ; Instrumental by Kevin Eng

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Christmas Eve/Christmas Day

00:00 Opening Song: “Night of Silence” (Words and music by Daniel Kantor, Arr David Haas, Lori True); This rendition by St. Mark’s Music Ministry (Lynore Mclean (S, A), Bridget Mwanje (S), Kalelin Kirk (S), Maureen (A), Helene Redding (A), Kevin Eng (Melody), Justin, Michael Redding)
03:10 Opening Prayer and Collect: Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
03:59 First Reading:  Isaiah 9:2-4, 6-7. (Emi Garlappi)
05:17 Responsorial Psalm:  Psalm 96; Music and refrain text © 1993, Bernadette Farrell. Published by OCP. (This recording used with permission)

08:16 Second Reading:  Titus 2:11-14. (Lorenzo Garlappi)

09:04 Gospel Reading:  Luke 2:1-16 (Fr. Rob Allore, SJ)

11:57 St. Mark’s Parish Homily: by Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
16:30 Prayers of the Faithful: The Garlappi family

18:07: The Lord’s Prayer:  Lilian Pal
18:48 Final Blessing, Annoucements; Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
21:33 Closing song: “O Holy Night”. (Sung by Pearle Lundeen, backing tracks by Sing2Guitar); John S. Dwight, 1813–1893; Tune: CANTIQUE DE NOEL, Irregular; Adolphe Adam, 1803–1850

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23-Dec-2020: Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Advent
First Reading:  Malachai 3:1-4, 23-24

Gospel Reading: Luke 1:57-66

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

22-Dec-2020: Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent
First Reading:  1 Samuel 1:24-28

Gospel Reading: Luke 1:46-56

(Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ)

20-Dec-2020: Fourth Sunday of Advent

00:00 Opening Song: “O Come O Come Emmanuel” (verse 4 – Clavis David (O Key of David) “O” Antiphons to be sung on Dec 20); Choir: Bridget Mwanje (S), Lynore Mclean (S), Jenny Cheng (S), Kalelin Kirk (S), Lynore Mclean (A), Maureen Wicken (A), Kevin Eng (B). All instruments (including Glokenspiel): Kevin Eng
00:43 Opening Prayer and Collect: Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ
01:30 First Reading:  2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8B-12, 14A, 16; Catherine Kelly
03:46 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 89 “Forever I Will Sing”; (Cantor: Rosemary Anderson; Supporting cantors: Jillian Lusina (melody v2), Risa Tonita (melody v3), Maureen Wicken (alto), Lynore Mclean (alto); with St. Mark’s Music Ministry)

06:31 Second Reading:  Romans 16:25-27; Andrew deBoer

07:20 Gospel Reading:  Luke 1:26-38, Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

09:25 St. Mark’s Parish Homily: by Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ
13:28 Prayers of the Faithful: Catherine Kelly, Andrew deBoer and family

15:07: The Lord’s Prayer: Lilian Pal
15:48 Final Blessing, Annoucements; Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
20:00 Closing song: “O Come O Come Emmanuel” : Verse 7, and “Carol of the Bells”

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18-Dec-2020: Friday of the Third Week of Advent
First Reading: Jeremiah 23:5-8

Gospel Reading: Matthew 1:18-25

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

17-Dec-2020: Thursday of the Third Week of Advent
First Reading: Genesis 49:2, 8-10

Gospel Reading: Matthew 1:1-17

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

16-Dec-2020: Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent
First Reading: Isaiah 45:6C-8, 18, 21C-26

Gospel Reading: Luke 7:18B-23

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ

15-Dec-2020: Tuesday of the Third Week of Advent
First Reading: Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13

Gospel Reading: Matthew 21:28-32

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

13-Dec-2020: Third Sunday of Advent

00:00 Opening Song: “O Come O Come Emmanuel” (verses 1, 5 and 6); Choir: Bridget Mwanje (S), Lynore Mclean (S), Jenny Cheng (S), Kalelin Kirk (S), Lynore Mclean (A), Maureen Wicken (A), Kevin Eng (B). All instruments (including Glokenspiel): Kevin Eng
02:45 Opening Prayer and Collect: Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
03:42 First Reading: Isaiah 61:1-2A, 10-11 (Barnabas Pal)
04:38 Responsorial Psalm: Luke 1:46-48; 49-50, 53-54 ; “Holy is His Name” (Music by John Michael Talbot); Lead vocals: Maureen Wicken; Supporting: Lynore Mclean; Violin: Matilda Kim; Refrains: Lynore Mclean, Maureen Wicken, Kevin Eng, Rosemary Anderson (Descant)

08:30 Second Reading: 1 Thessolonians 5:16-24 (Borbala Pal)

09:19 Gospel Reading: John 1:6-8, 19-28. (Fr. Rob Allore, SJ)

11:34 St. Mark’s Parish Homily: by Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
19:47 Prayers of the Faithful:  Barnabas, Borbala, and Lily Pal
21:21 Final Blessing/Announcements; Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
28:09 Closing song:  “O Come O Come Emmanuel” (Violin instrumental – Matilda Kim)

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11-Dec-2020: Friday of the Second Week of Advent
First Reading: Isaiah 48:17-19

Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:16-19

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

10-Dec-2020: Thursday of the Second Week of Advent
First Reading: Isaiah 41:13-20

Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:11-15

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

09-Dec-2020: Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent (Memorial for St. Juan Diego)
First Reading: Isaiah 40:25-31

Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:28-30

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

08-Dec-2020: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
First Reading: Genesis 3:9-15, 20

Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12

Gospel Reading: Luke 1:26-38

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

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06-Dec-2020: Second Sunday of Advent

00:00 Opening Song: “O Come O Come Emmanuel” (verses 1, 3 and 4); Choir: Bridget Mwanje (S), Lynore Mclean (S), Jenny Cheng (S), Lynore Mclean (A), Maureen Wicken (A), Kevin Eng (B).
02:42 Opening Prayer and Collect: Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ
03:25 First Reading: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 (Bill Wicken)
04:57 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 85 “Lord let us see your kindness”; Text and music © 2003, Scott Soper. Published by OCP.

08:06 Second Reading: 2 Peter 3:8-14 (Maureen Wicken)

09:26 Gospel Reading: Mark 1:1-8; Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ

10:57 St. Mark’s Parish Homily: by Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ
14:07 Prayers of the Faithful:  The Wicken family
16:07 Final Blessing; Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
21:14 Closing song: “O Come O Come Emmanuel” (Violin instrumental – Matilda Kim)

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04-Dec-2020: Friday of the First Week of Advent
First Reading: Isaiah 29:17-24

Gospel Reading: Matthew 9:27-31

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ

03-Dec-2020: Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier, priest
First Reading: Isaiah 26:1-6

Gospel Reading: Matthew 7:21, 24-27

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

02-Dec-2020: Wednesday of the First Week of Advent
First Reading: Isaiah 25:6-10A

Gospel Reading: Matthew 15:29-37

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

01-Dec-2020: Tuesday of the First Week of Advent
First Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10

Gospel Reading: Luke 10:21-24

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

30-Nov-2020: Monday of the First Week of Advent

Feel free to participate in the pray-as-you-go online retreat (listening retreat), posted on each Monday during Advent.

29-Nov-2020: First Sunday of Advent

00:00 Opening Song: “O Come O Come Emmanuel” (verses 1,2); Violin: Matilda Kim, Choir: Bridget Mwanje (S), Lynore Mclean (A), Maureen Wicken (A), Kevin Eng (B).
02:10 Opening Prayer and Collect: Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
03:03 First Reading: Isaiah 63:16B-17, 19B, 64:2-7 (Brad Poulsen)
04:58 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 80 “Lord Make us turn to You”; Marty Haugen (c) 1982, GIA Publications. This recording purchased from GIA publications.

07:55 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 (Sophia Poulsen)

09:00 Gospel Reading: Matthew 13:33-37; Fr. Rob Allore, SJ

10:10 St. Mark’s Parish Homily: by Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
16:43 Prayers of the Faithful:  Poulsen family
18:29 Final Blessing; Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
23:29 Closing song: “O Come O Come Emmanuel” (Guitar instrumental – Kevin Eng)

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27-Nov-2020: Friday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Revelation 20:1-4, 11-21:2

Gospel Reading: Luke 21:29-33

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

26-Nov-2020: Thursday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Revelation 18.1-2, 21-23; 19.1-3, 9a

Luke 21.20-28

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

25-Nov-2020: Wednesday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time (Optional Memorial for St. Catherine of Alexandria)
First Reading: Revelation 15:1-4

Gospel Reading: Luke 21:12-19

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

24-Nov-2020: Tuesday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Revelation 14:14-19

Gospel Reading: Luke 21:5-11

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

23-Nov-2020: Monday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time (Optional memorial for St. Clement I)
First Reading: Revelation 14:1-3, 4B-5

Gospel Reading: Luke 21:1-4

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

22-Nov-2020: Solemnity of Christ the King

00:00 Opening Song: “Crown Him with Many Crowns”  (Verses 1, 5); Voices and instruments: St. Mark’s Parish Music Ministry; Trumpet: Alex Kanabe, Violin: Matilda Kim; Voices: Lynore Mclean (S, A); Risa Tonita (A), Maureen Wicken (A), Kevin Eng (T, B); Other instruments: Kevin Eng.
01:58 Opening Prayer and Collect: Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ
02:49 First Reading:  Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 (Gabriel Rocha)
04:26 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23 “Shepherd Me O God”; Marty Haugen; 1987 GIA Publications (Soloists (vs 5): Maria Gallegos, Lynore Mclean, Jenny Cheng, Risa Tonita; with St. Mark’s Music Ministry)

08:46 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28. (Tomas Rocha)
13:14 Gospel Reading: Matthew 25:31-46. (Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ)

10:10 St. Mark’s Parish Homily: by Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ
16:38 Prayers of the Faithful:  Ann Rocha and family
18:10 Final Blessing; Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
23:19 Closing song:  “Crown Him with Many Crowns”  (All Verses: 1 through 5);

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19-Nov-2020: Thursday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Revelation 5:1-10

Gospel Reading: Luke 19:41-44

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

18-Nov-2020: Wednesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Revelation 4:1-11

Gospel Reading: Luke 19:11-28

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

17-Nov-2020: Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious
First Reading: Revelation 3:1-6, 14-22

Gospel Reading: Luke 19:1-10

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

16-Nov-2020: Monday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Revelation 1:1-4, 2:1-5

Gospel Reading: Luke 18:35-43

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

15-Nov-2020: 33^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

(world day of Prayer for the poor)

(Part 1:)

00:00 Opening Song: “Cry of the Poor”; (c) 1991 John B. Foley, SJ. New Dawn Music; Violin: Matilda Kim; Choir: Jenny Cheng, Rosemary Anderson, Bridget Mwanje, Lynore Mclean, Maureen Wicken, Kevin Eng. All other instruments: Kevin Eng.
03:51 Opening Prayer and Collect: Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
04:50 First Reading: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31. (Naoko Garlappi)
06:17 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm128: “Blest are Those who Love You” ;  Led by Sam Rocha and Lynore Mclean.  Supporting cantors:  Maureen Wicken, Lynore Mclean. ; Marty Haugen © 1988 by G.I.A Publications, Inc. 

09:24 Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 (Lorenzo Garlappi)
10:28 Gospel Reading: Matthew 25:14-30 (Fr. Rob Allore)
14:12 St. Mark’s Parish Homily: by Fr. Rob Allore, SJ

(Part 2 – times indicated by first number below)
00:00/20:07 Prayers of the Faithful:  Emi Garlappi and family
01:33/21:40 Final Blessing; Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.
06:38/26:45 Closing song: “Good Good Father”. Solo Verses 1,3: Lynore Mclean, Solo verse 2: Maria Gallegos and Lynore Mclean; Vocals (Choruses): Maria Gallegos, Lynore Mclean, Justin Cruz, Maureen Wicken, Kevin Eng, All instruments: Kevin Eng); Patt Barrett and Anthony Brown; 2014 Capitol CMG Paragon, Common Hymnal Publishing, Sixsteps Music.

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Part 1:

Part 2:

13-Nov-2020: Friday of the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: 2 John 4-9

Gospel Reading: Luke 17:26-37

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

12-Nov-2020: Thursday of the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Philemon 1:7

Gospel Reading: Luke 17:20-25

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

11-Nov-2020: Remembrance Day
First Reading: Philippians 4:6-9

Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:1-12a

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

10-Nov-2020: Tuesday of the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Titus 2:1-8, 11-14

Gospel Reading: Luke 17:7-10

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

09-Nov-2020: Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
First Reading: Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:9C-11, 16-17

Gospel Reading: John 2:13-22

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08-Nov-2020: 32^nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

00:00 Opening Song: “Let Your Kingdom Come”; (Soloist: Bridget Nabulya; Supporting Soloists (Verse 2): Risa Tonita; Lynore Mclean; Choir: St. Mark’s Parish Music Ministry)
01:55 Opening Prayer and Collect: Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ
02:43 First Reading: Wisdom 6:12-16 (Chioma Uzozie)
03:40 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 63 – Cantor: Lynore Mclean; Refrains: Lynore Mclean, Maureen Wicken, Kevin Eng

06:14 Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-19 (Chijioke Uzozie)
07:25 Gospel Reading: Matthew 25:1-13 (Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ)
09:11 St. Mark’s Parish Homily: by Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ
12:19 Prayers of the Faithful:  The Uzozie family
14:05 Final Blessing; Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
17:58 Closing song: “Be Thou My Vision” – Piano instrumental (Kevin Eng)

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06-Nov-2020: Friday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Philippians 3:17-4:1
Gospel Reading: Luke 16:1-8

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

05-Nov-2020: Thursday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Philippians 3:3-8A
Gospel Reading: Luke 15:1-10

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

04-Nov-2020: Memorial of Saint Charles Borromeo, bishop

First Reading: Philippians 2:12-18
Gospel Reading: Luke 14:25-33

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

03-Nov-2020: Tuesday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Philippians 2:5-11
Gospel Reading: Luke 14:15-24

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

02-Nov-2020: The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed(All Souls)
First Reading: Wisdom 3:1-9
Second Reading: Romans 6:3-9
Gospel Reading: John 12:23-26

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ

01-Nov-2020: Feast of All Saints

00:00 Opening Song: “Holy Holy Holy”  Soprano: Risa Tonita, Rosemary Anderson, Kalelin Kirk, Bridget Mwanje, Jenny Cheng, Jillian Lusina; Lynore Mclean; Alto: Maureen Wicken, Lynore Mclean; Tenor: Adam Kozak (Tenor); Bass: Michael Redding; Descant: Rosemary Anderson; All instrumentation: Kevin Eng; Text: Reginald Heber; Music: John B. Dykes.
02:41 Opening Prayer and Collect: Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
03:38 First Reading: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 (Maria Aroca-Ouellettel)
05:10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 24 – Lord This is the People;  Cantors:  Risa Tonita, Maureen Wicken (supporting);  Choir:  Risa Tonita (S), Maureen Wicken (A), Kevin Eng (B).; Refrains © 1969, 1981, ICEL. All rights reserved; Music: Timothy R. Smith, © 1996, 2000, Timothy R. Smith. Published by OCP

08:25 Second Reading: 1 John 3:1-3 (Patric Ouellette)
09:05 Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:1-12a (Fr. Rob Allore, SJ)
15:48 St. Mark’s Parish Homily: by Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
15:51 Prayers of the Faithful:  Maria and Patricia Aroca-Ouellette
16:56 Final Blessing; Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
20:55 Closing song: “Christ in Me Arise“; Kevin Eng (Piano, Vocals), Michael Redding (Guitar), Lynore Mclean (Vocals, Verse 1), Risa Tonita (Vocals/descant, Verse 2), Alex Kanabe (Vocals, Verse 2))

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30-Oct-2020: Friday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Philippians 1:1-11
Gospel Reading: Luke 14:1-6

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

29-Oct-2020: Thursday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Ephesians 6:10-20
Gospel Reading: Luke 13:31-36

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

28-Oct-2020: Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles
First Reading: Ephesians 5:19-22
Gospel Reading: Luke 6:12-16

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

27-Oct-2020: Tuesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Ephesians 5:21-33
Gospel Reading: Luke 13:18-21

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

26-Oct-2020: Monday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Ephesians 4:32-5:8
Gospel Reading: Luke 13:10-17

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

The law that leads to loving attitudes and actions

25-Oct-2020: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

00:00 Opening Song: “Doxology”; Violin by Matilda Kim; Vocals: Bridget Mwanje, Kevin Eng; Alto: Maureen Wicken; All other instruments by Kevin Eng; (Old Hundredth); melody attr. To Louis Bourgeois ; 1551; © Public Domain. Lyrics here
03:22 Opening Prayer and Collect: Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ
04:05 First Reading: Exodus 22:20-26 (Andrew deBoer)
05:12 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 18 ; Read by Kevin Eng

06:03 Second Reading: 1 Thessolonians 1:5C-10 (Catherine Kelly)
07:13 Gospel Reading: Matthew 22:34-40 (Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ)
08:06 St. Mark’s Parish Homily: by Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ
11:28 Prayers of the Faithful:  (Catherine Kelly, Andrew, Michael, Raphael deBoer)
13:10 Final Blessing; Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
15:20 Closing song: “Ubi Caritas” Violin by Matilda Kim; Vocals: Melody: Bridget Mwanje, Kevin Eng; Alto: Maureen Wicken ; All other instruments by Kevin Eng; (Traditional Latin Hymn, melody by Audrey Assad); Lyrics here

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23-Oct-2020: Friday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Ephesians 4:1-6
Gospel Reading: Luke 12:54-59

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ

22-Oct-2020: Thursday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Ephesians 3:14-21
Gospel Reading: Luke 12:49-53

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ

21-Oct-2020: Wednesday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Ephesians 3:2-12
Gospel Reading: Luke 12:39-48

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

20-Oct-2020: Tuesday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Ephesians 2:12-22
Gospel Reading: Luke 12:35-38

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

19-Oct-2020: Memorial of Saint Paul of the Cross
First Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10
Gospel Reading: Luke 12:13-21

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

18-Oct-2020: 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

00:00 Opening Song: “O God Beyond All Praising” (© 1982 Morningstar Music Publications; Words by Michael Perry); Voices and instruments: St. Mark’s Parish Music Ministry
02:25 Opening Prayer and Collect: Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
03:34 First Reading: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 (Barnabas Pal)
04:26 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 96 (Sung by Rosemary Anderson, Kevin Eng, Lynore Mclean)
07:52 Second Reading: 1 Thessolonians 1:1-5b (Borbala Pal)
08:39 Gospel Reading: Matthew 22:15-21 (Fr. Rob Allore, SJ)
10:10 St. Mark’s Parish Homily: by Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
15:51 Prayers of the Faithful:  Barnabas, Borbala, and Lilian Pal
17:25 Final Blessing; Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
19:37 Closing song: “O God Beyond All Praising” (© 1982 Morningstar Music Publications; Words by Michael Perry)

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16-Oct-2020: Friday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Ephesiahs 1:11_14
Gospel Reading: Luke 12:1-7

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ

15-Oct-2020: Memorial of Saint Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church
First Reading: Ephesians 1:1-10
Gospel Reading: Luke 11:47-54

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ

14-Oct-2020: Wednesday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Galatians 5:18-25
Gospel Reading: Luke 11:42-46

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ

13-Oct-2020: Tuesday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Galatians 5:1-6
Gospel Reading: Luke 11:37-41

Fr. Bill Wilson

11-Oct-2020: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

00:00 Opening Song: “The Cry of the Poor”; (c) 1991 John B. Foley, SJ. New Dawn Music; Violin: Matilda Kim; Choir: Jenny Cheng, Rosemary Anderson, Bridget Mwanje, Lynore Mclean, Maureen Wicken, Kevin Eng. All other instruments: Kevin Eng.
03:49 Opening Prayer and Collect: Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ
04:30 First Reading: Isaiah 25:6-10A; (Maureen Wicken)
05:42 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23 “I shall dwell in the house of the Lord”; (Cantored by Risa Tonita; Refrains: St. Mark’s Music Ministry. Piano: Risa Tonita)
09:43 Second Reading: Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 (Bill Wicken)
10:32 Gospel Reading: Matthew 22:1-14 (Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ)
12:45 St. Mark’s Parish Homily: by Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ
16:21 Prayers of the Faithful: The Wicken family
18:00 Final Blessing; Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
21:07 Closing song: The Cry of the Poor (violin solo, final chorus)

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09-Oct-2020: Friday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Galatians 3:7-14
Gospel Reading: Luke 11:15-26

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ

08-Oct-2020: Thursday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Galatians 3:1-5
Gospel Reading: Luke 11:5-13

(Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ)

07-Oct-2020: Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary
First Reading: Galatians 2:1-2, 7-14
Gospel Reading: Luke 11:1-4

Fr Rob Allore, SJ.

06-Oct-2020: Tuesday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Galatians 1:13-24
Gospel Reading: Luke 10:38-42

(Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ)

05-Oct-2020: Monday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Ephesians 3:14-19
Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:25-30

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04-Oct-2020: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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00:00 Opening Song: Ubi Caritas (Verses 1,2); (Traditional Latin Hymn, melody by Audrey Assad); This recording: St. Mark’s Music Minisntry ; All instruments by Kevin Eng; Lyrics here
02:34 Opening Prayer and Collect: Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
03:25 First Reading: Isaiah 5:1-7; (Brad Poulsen)
05:08 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 80; (Read by Kevin Eng)
06:24 Second Reading: Philippians 4:6-9 (Lucas Poulsen)
07:19 Gospel Reading: Matthew 21:33-43 (Fr. Rob Allore, SJ)
09:40 St. Mark’s Parish Homily: by Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
15:32 Prayers of the Faithful: The Poulsen Family
17:45 Final Blessing; Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
21:29 Closing song:  Ubi Caritas (Verse 3) ; Lyrics here

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02-Oct-2020: Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels
First Reading: Job 38:1, 12-21, 40:3-5
Gospel Reading: Matthew 18:1-5, 10

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

01-Oct-2020: Memorial of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church
First Reading: Job 19:21-27
Gospel Reading: Luke 10:1-12

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

30-Sep-2020: Memorial of Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church
First Reading: Job 9:1-12, 14-16
Gospel Reading: Luke 9:57-62

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

29-Sep-2020: Feast of Saints  Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, archangels
First Reading: Deuteronomy 7:9-10, 13-14
Gospel Reading: John 1:47-51

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

28-Sep-2020: Monday of the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Job 1:6-22
Gospel Reading: Luke 9:46-50

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

27-Sep-2020: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

00:00 Opening Song: Above All  Lenny Leblanc, Paul Baloche; © 1999 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music ; Led by Sam Rocha with harmonies by St. Mark’s Music Ministry; Piano by Kevin Eng, other instruments by Sam Rocha)
04:15 Opening Prayer and Collect: Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ
05:15 First Reading: Ezekiel 18:25-28; (Gabe Rocha)
06:19 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 25; (Read by Kevin Eng)
07:13 Second Reading: Philippians 2:1-11 (Tomas Rocha)
08:58 Gospel Reading: Matthew 21:28-32 (Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ)
10:20 St. Mark’s Parish Homily: by Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ
13:18 Prayers of the Faithful: The Garlappi Family
15:00 Final Blessing; Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
17:56 Closing song: Jesus Remember Me  © 1981, Les Presses de Taize; Jacques Berthier

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24-Sep-2020: Thursday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Ecclesiastes 1:2-11
Gospel Reading: Luke 9:7-9

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

23-Sep-2020: Memorial of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina
First Reading: Proverbs 30:5-9
Gospel Reading: Luke 9:1-6

Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.

22-Sep-2020: Tuesday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Proverbs 21:1-6, 10-13
Gospel Reading: Luke 8:19-21

Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.

21-Sep-2020 – Feast of Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
  First Reading: Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13
  Gospel Reading: Matthew 9:9-13
  Homily: Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.; Listen here:

20-Sep-2020: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

00:00 Opening Song: “Goodness of God”; Bridge and Chorus only: Guitar Solo: Clement Chou; Choir: St. Mark’s Parish Music Ministry; All other instruments by Kevin Eng; Ben Fielding, Brian Johnson, Ed Cash, Jason and Jenn Johnson; © 2018 Bethel Music Publishing
02:17 Opening Prayer and Collect: Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
03:06 First Reading: Isaiah 55:6-9; (Lorenzo Garlappi)
03:54 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 145; (Read by Kevin Eng)
04:54 Second Reading: Philippians 1:20-24, 27 (Naoko Garlappi)
05:43 Gospel Reading: Matthew 20:1-16 (Fr. Rob Allore, SJ)
08:31 St. Mark’s Parish Homily: by Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
14:02 Prayers of the Faithful: The Garlappi Family
15:43 Final Blessing; Fr. Rob Allore, SJ
20:55 Closing song: Shepherd Me O God; Verses 4,5 onward…; Marty Haugen; 1987 GIA Publications (Soloists (vs 5): Maria Gallegos, Jenny Cheng, Risa Tonita; with St. Mark’s Music Ministry)

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18-Sep-2020 – Friday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time
  First Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20
  Gospel Reading: Luke 8:1-3
  Homily: Fr. Rob Allore, SJ.; Listen here:

17-Sep-2020 – Thursday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time
  First Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
  Gospel Reading: Luke 7:36-50
  Homily: Fr. Bill Wilson, SJ.; Listen here: