ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST

ST. MARK
THE
EVANGELIST CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST
1201 ALMA DR., PLANO, TX 75075 (PARISH)
1105 WEST 15TH ST., PLANO TX 75075 (OFFICE)
CHURCH:972-423-5600
FAX: 972-423-5024
OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Thursday 9AM - 4PM; Friday 9AM-12PM
www.stmarkplano.org
CLERGY
Fr. Clifford G. Smith, Pastor • Fr. Marco Rangel, Parochial Vicar • Fr. Jack Hopka, Parochial Vicar
Deacon Sid Little • Deacon Arnold Picón • Deacon Ed Putonti • Deacon Juan Jorge Hernandez
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: 972-423-5600
PARISH / FACILITIES MANAGER: Deacon Gregg Kahrs
PASTOR’S ASSISTANT / OFFICE MANAGER: Cathie Seibold
SAFE ENVIRONMENT: Connie Istas
ASSISTANT TO PAROCHIAL VICAR : Veronica Fonseca
CONTRIBUTIONS, MEMBERSHIP, REGISTRAR: Nadya Collard
WEBSITE, BULLETIN: Jenny Avila
[email protected]
FACILITIES: Will Alt
FACILITIES: Joe Walter
CHOIRS & MUSIC: 972-423-6041
Coordinator: Kenton Kravig
ADMIN. ASSIST: Christine Carrington
ST. MARK CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER:
972-578-7970
DIRECTOR: Barbara Ryan
ST. MARK CATHOLIC SCHOOL: 972-578-0610
PRINCIPAL: Suzanne Bacot
PRESCHOOL COORDINATOR: Toni Jobes 972-423-7926
FAMILY & ADULT MINISTRY - COUNSELING
SERVICES: 972-424-5794
CO-DIRECTORS: George & Judy Clark
ASSOC. DIRECTOR: Debbie Gonzales
ASSOC. DIRECTOR: Stefanie Vickers
ADMIN. ASSIST: Delma Brennan
FAITH FORMATION: 972-423-4715
DIRECTOR RCIA, ADULT & ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION:
Debbie Betz
RICA & AFF (Spanish) Coordinator:
Sr. Esther M. Guerrero, mcdp
FF COORDINATOR: Ruth Sanchez (Bilingual)
FF COORDINATOR: Peggy Theis
YOUTH MINISTRY: 972-578-9583
CO-DIRECTORS: John & Tina O’Neill
FF COORDINATOR: Linda Watts
ADMIN. ASSIST: Cristina Ochoa
ST. MARK DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT:
PARISH & SCHOOL: Jenee Richey 972-423-5600
SACRAMENT INFORMATION
CELEBRACIÓN DE LOS SACRAMENTOS
BAPTISM: English classes are held the 1st Saturday of each month from 9:30 to 12:30 PM. Call the Family
& Adult Ministry Office for registration form. CLASSES MAY BE TAKEN BEFORE THE BABY IS BORN. Baptisms
are held the 2nd and 4th Saturday at 3:30 in English.
RECONCILATION: Wednesdays: 6:30-8:00 PM; & Fridays: 4:30-5:15 PM Saturdays: 3:30-5:00 PM, also by
appointment.
MARRIAGE: Contact the Family & Adult Ministry Office at least 6 months prior to the wedding date.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 8:30 AM Mass or call the parish office and
request a priest.
VOCATIONS & CONSECRATED LIFE: Call Fr. Rodolfo Garcia (214-379-2860)
BAUTISMO: De Niños menores de 7 años: Pláticas pre-bautismales son el 3er Sábado de cada mes. Es
requisito inscribirse en la oficina del Ministerio de Familias y Adultos. Bautizos son el 2º y 4º Sábado del
mes. Para niños de 7 años o mayores llame a la oficina de Formación de la Fe.
CONFESIONES: Viernes:4:30-5:15 PM y Sábados: 3:30-5:00 PM.
MATRIMONIO: Tenga la bondad de llamar a la oficina del Ministerio de Familias y Adultos para concertar
una cita. Se requieren 6 meses de anticipación.
UNCIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS: 1° y 3er Sábado del mes en la Misa de 8:30 AM de Ingles o llame a la
oficina.
ORDENES SAGRADAS y LA VIDA CONSAGRADA: Llame al P. Rodolfo Garcia (214-379-2860)
SAFE ENVIRONMENT SESSIONS / AMBIENTE SEGURO
PLEASE DO NOT BRING CHILDREN / FAVOR DE NO TRAER NIÑOS
April 10
7PM
John Paul II High School
900 Coit Rd.
Plano, TX 75057
April 11
6PM
St. Mark Parish Center
McGivney Hall
1105 W. 15 St.
BULLETIN DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM
(11 DAYS BEFORE PUBLICATION)
PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ENTRIES IN A TIMELY MANNER TO [email protected]
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PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
GRUPOS PARROQUIALES
Adult Community:
Candy Butcher 972-578-9293
Communion to Home Bound:
Parish Office 972-423-5600
Eucharistic Adoration:
Kathy Keenan 972-596-8550
Liturgical Ministries
Communion Ministers:
Mary Jane Heiting 972-664-0188
Lectors: Jack Carlisle 972-549-0740
Ushers: Sandy Ptacek 972-424-6507
Altar Servers:
Matt & Janet Loriot 972-632-7120
Military Support Group:
Andy & Ellen Ray 972-334-0255
Movimiento de la Renovación Carismático
Católico: Daniel Soto 214-497-1107
Mujer a Mujer:
Viviana Olmos 214-809-4538
Nursery Coordinator:
Judy Lyons 972-423-5600
Pastoral Council:
Tom O’Connor 972-423-3145
Prison Ministry: (Vacant)
Pro-Life Ministry:
JoAnn Murray 972-442-1127
Rosary Group:
Lore Profaizer 972-424-7326
Rosary Makers:
Margaret Woollett 214-808-8277
Rosario Biblico: Olivia Rojas 972-985-0051
Rosario Tradicional:
Pilar de la Torre 214-745-9831
Single Friends of St. Mark:
Aggie Hoselhorst 214-495-0118
Women of Grace
Family & Adult Ministry 972-424-5794
Women of St. Mark
Annette Mica 972-612-5657
Women’s Spiritual Growth:
Margie Plunkett 972-423-2652
CATHOLIC ORGANIZATIONS
ORGANIZACIONES CATOLICAS
Boy Scouts: Ron Imel 972-423-3500
Catholic Daughters:
Mary Cieslewicz 817-995-2928
Cub Scouts:
Sylvia Garcia-Meier 214-235-6547
Cursillos: Consuelo Sagrero 469-732-0930
Families of Nazareth Movement:
Miles & Claudine Humphries 972-423-8834
Knights of Columbus #6065: 972-498-8885
Ladies Auxiliary:
Cindy Cosgrove 972-423-9084
Marian Movement & Mother Thrice
Admirable Schoenstatt:
Josephine 972-867-2192
Marguerite 972-424-9779
Marriage Encounter:
Ed & Ann Cabrera 972-424-3885
Movimiento Familiar Cristiano:
Arturo & Isabel Carrasco 214-907-7043
St. Mark Home & School Assn:
Jane Jonte 469-675-8800
St. Mark School Advisory Council:
Ray Reed 972-442-2044
St. Vincent De Paul: 972-423-1877
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MARCH 25, 2012
MASS INTENTIONS & DAILY BIBLE READINGS
INTENCIONES DE LA MISA Y LECTURAS BÍBLICAS
Saturday - Sábado (3/24)
8:30 AM
5:30 PM
 Bob Filibeck
 Nhi Phan
Sunday - Domingo (3/25)
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
1:30 PM
3:00 PM
4:30 PM
6:00 PM
 Ray Stammler
Thanksgiving
People of St. Mark
 Jose Socorro Arreola
 Jose Ines Velazquez
 Atilano Noguez
 Roberto Morin
 Norberto Adame
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Jer 31:31-34
Ps 51
Heb 5:7-9
Jn 12:20-33
Monday - Lunes (3/26)
The Annunciation of the Lord
Is 7:10-14,8:10; Ps 40; Heb 10:410; Lk 1:26-38
6:30 AM
8:30 AM
STEWARDSHIP
Fifth Sunday of Lent
“If anyone would serve me,” says Jesus in today’s Gospel, “let him
follow me; where I am, there will my servant be.” In what way is
Jesus inviting me to follow Him? What service is He asking of me?
Quinto Domingo de Cuaresma
“El que quiera servirme,” dice Jesús en el Evangelio de hoy, “que
me siga, y dónde yo esté, allí estará también mi servidor.” ¿De
qué forma me está invitando Jesús a seguirlo a Él? ¿Qué servicio
me está pidiendo Él?
Collection March 18
 Vivian Gandionco
Mary Frances Whitaker
Weekend Collection
$
34,235
Weekly Mailed in Donations
$
Bank Drafts & Credit Cards
Total Collection
Budget
$
40,000
1,389
YTD
$
15,837
$
1,092
Attendance 6,267
$
36,716
Collection for Catholic Relief Services $
Capital Campaign
$
2,822
52,724
Tuesday - Martes (3/27)
6:30 AM
8:30 AM
 James Genter
 Virginia Halloran
Wednesday - Miércoles (3/28)
6:30 AM
8:30 AM
7:00 PM
 Gloria Roemeran
 Esther Pantuso
 Ernesto Mora
Thursday - Jueves (3/29)
6:30 AM
8:30 AM
Elvia Arias
 Lamar Phillips
Friday - Viernes (3/30)
6:30 AM
8:30 AM
5:30 PM
 Souls in Purgatory
 Stephen Haanen
 David Field Luthy
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Each Friday during Lent at 4:30 PM Stations especially for families with children, 6:30 PM in English and at 7:30 PM in Spanish. Saturday - Sábado (3/31)
8:30 AM
5:30 PM
 Wayne Clark
 Nam Nguyen
Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102; Jn 8:21-30
Dn 3:14-20,91-92,95; Dn 3; Jn
8:31-42
Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105; Jn 8:51-59
Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18; Jn 10:31-42
Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31; Jn 11:45-56
Campaign to Date
Total Amount Pledged
VIA CRUCIS: Cada Viernes durante la Cuaresma a las 4:30 PM habrán estaciones para familias con niños, 6:30 PM en Inglés y a las 7:30 PM en Español. WEEKLY CALENDAR / CALENDARIO SEMANAL
40 Hour Exposition & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament beginning Tuesday, April 3 at 3PM until Thursday, April 5 at 8AM in the Chapel. Sunday, March 25 ‐ Domingo, 25 de Marzo 7:00PM Great American Bible Study (Upper Room) Monday, March 26 ‐ Lunes, 26 de Marzo 10:00AM Grupo de Rosario (Library) 7:00PM Cursillistas (Main Conference Room) 7:00PM Charismatic Group (Cafetorium) Tuesday, March 27 ‐ Martes, 27 de Marzo Wednesday, March 28 ‐ Miércoles, 28 de Marzo 7:00PM Bible Study Sunday Readings (Library) Thursday, March 29 ‐ Jueves, 29 de Marzo 7:00PM CSS (Library) Friday, March 30 ‐Viernes, 30 de Marzo 9:30AM Catholic Scripture Study (Library) Saturday, March 31 ‐ Sábado, 31 de Marzo OF
$ 3,248,032
Avery Richey is the winner of the children’s stewardship envelopes. At St. Mark, we pray the Liturgy of the Hours, or Vespers. Monday through Thursday, at 6:30PM, in the Chapel. Books are available for your use. Praying this prayer with other members of St. Mark is a grace­filled experience which brings peace and joy at the end of the day. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
$ 2,585,717
HOLY THURSDAY: No morning Mass 7PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper with washing of the feet Procession to Altar of Repose in Cafetorium. Adoration until midnight GOOD FRIDAY: No morning Mass A Relic of the True Cross of Jesus Christ will be present for Veneration from 10AM ‐ 2PM, and 4PM ‐ 6 M in the Sanctuary. 3PM Passion Reading, Communion/Veneration of Cross 7:30PM Español, Pasión del Señor, Veneración & Comunión Fasting and Abstinence is to be observed on Good Friday by everyone who have celebrated their 18th birthday and have not yet celebrated their 60th birthday, unless directed differently by a physician. OUR PARISH
Please call the parish office to add or remove someone from the list. Names will be listed for four weeks. Payton & Judy Ahr; Robert Ahr; Jose Oscar Alcantar; Elvia Arias; Baula Fam.; Manuela Bezada; Xavier Delgadillo; Roxanna Felter; L. Bob Fern; Clifford Gibbs; Amy Hilliard; Sydney Marquis; Sean McKernen; Toni Morath; Eristeo Perez; Elliot Rogers; Alfredo Reyes; Lucas Sifuentes; Ruth Utsey‐Vtscy HOLY SATURDAY 8:15PM Easter Vigil (Bilingual) EASTER SUNDAY (All Masses celebrated in the Church) ENGLISH: 7:30AM, 9AM, 10:30AM, 4:30PM & 6PM ESPAÑOL: 12PM, 1:30PM & 3PM 2
ST. MARK
THE
EVANGELIST CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
RCIA / RICA
Youth & Young Adult Ministries News!
¡Noticias del Ministerio de los Jóvenes
& Jóvenes Adultos!
972-578-9583 E-mail: [email protected]
www.stmarkym.org
Today, we celebrate the Third Scrutiny at the 9am & 3pm Masses, based on the Cycle A Gospel reading, the Raising of Lazarus. The Lord who gives his people living water to drink, who open the eyes of the blind, also breaks the power of death, calling us forth from our tombs into life that last forever. This is YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY:
the purpose of our Lenten observance: to help us move from Vision...to know we are all members of the Catholic Church, the Body of death to life as we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord, and to Christ and to acknowledge that we come from diverse cultural, ethnic, recall our participation in the new life Christ brings through educational and spiritual places for an opportunity to serve and lead our Baptism. We ask that you keep our elect and candidates in within the church community. your prayers as they continue in their journey to receiving the ANNOUNCEMENT:
sacraments at the Easter Vigil. Azteca Dance Group If you would like to be part of this exciting group. For more information There will be a mandatory Easter Vigil rehearsal on Saturday contact, Maria Ramirez at the following e‐mail [email protected] April 7, at 9:00am, in the Sanctuary. The elect, candidates, and 2011‐2012 Faith Formation Volunteers their sponsors MUST be present. All extraordinary ministers of If you are interested in helping give us a call. Si esta interesado en ayudar denos una llamada. communion, ushers, and altar servers, serving at the Easter Vigil YOUTH GRADES 7-12 / FAITH FORMATION:
should plan on attending the Saturday morning rehearsal. Please Sunday, March 25– Domingo 25 de Marzo contact your ministry coordinator, if you have any questions. MS grades ‐12pm ‐2pm ‐4pm •HS grades ‐7pm Meet in Youth Center Tuesday, March 27 – Martes 27 de Marzo MS grades ‐ 7pm • Meet in Youth Center Wednesday, March 28–Miércoles 28 de Marzo HS grades‐ 7pm • Meet in Youth Center ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION: 972-423-4715
O Come, All Ye Faithful,
EVENTS:
Vacation Bible School will be July 9 ­ 13, 2012. So plan your vacations accordingly before OR after VBS! This summer we will be celebrating Coming up soon! Annual Multi Parish Amazing Jakes Lock In / April 20 & 21. Open to 7 & 8 graders. Cost $35 / paperwork available! St. Mark Service Week / Empower, Explore, Experience June 18‐19‐20. Mark Your Calendars!!!! “Christmas in July”.
Elves are needed! DCYC Attention High School Teens‐Got Questions? We Have Some Answers! “Set the World on Fire” Mark your calendars Now August 3‐4‐5, 2012. What is DCYC (Dallas Catholic Youth Conference)? It is an annual
diocesan gathering of high school age youth who will be provided with a dynamic
Please email Peggy [email protected] or call weekend to gather in a multicultural environment to explore, experience, and
express their relationship with God, church, and community through a spirit filled
972­423­4715 if you are interested in ‘chairing an are celebration.
area’ of FUN. What will a gathering like this provide? A gathering of this nature will
create an environment for “awakenings” which can lead to conversion to Jesus, it
NO ELEMENTARY CLASSES ON EASTER SUNDAY. will invite young people into a life of discipleship which can build towards
NO HAY CLASES EL DOMINGO DE PASCUA. Christ-centered leadership, and it will offer an experience of the broader Church
one of Catholic identity of young people across the diocese.
Formación de Fe para Catequistas Who is the MC? Jesse Manibusan “I invite, and challenge folks to pray,
Habrá un taller para todos las catequistas nuevas o que no han proclaim, and celebrate!” He is inspirational and engaging!
Who will attend? Youth entering 9th - 12th grade and their adult / young adult
tomado este taller: La Caja de Herramientas del Catequista. youth ministers.
Este taller se llevara acabo el Sábado, 31 de Marzo, de Where will we be staying? Frisco Conference Center.
8:45am ‐ 2:00pm en el salón 208 (upper room), por favor de traer How many days is it? It is a two and a half day conference; Friday afternoon,
su propia comida. Para registrarse por favor de llamar a la Saturday and Sunday. snack coordinators arts and crafts coordinators t­shirt design Advertising Hermana Esther M. Guerrero al 972.423.4715 x 225 o [email protected] H.U.G.S (Humans United to Give and Share) Truck: The semi‐
annual K of C collection of household items is April 21 (9am ‐ 1pm), in the Smyth Pastoral Center parking lot. Donated items benefit Catholic Charities and the Crisis Pregnancy Cen‐
ters. Please begin saving furniture, household items, clothing and baby items (no food, refrigerators, washers or dryers). If you cannot deliver the items, please call the KC's any time at 972‐498‐8885 and leave a message. ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Biblical Walk thru the Mass‐ began Feb. 26, 7pm, Main Conference Rm. #202 and on Tues. Feb. 28, Suite #205 (5 wks) Study the New Encyclical Spring 2012 ‐ TBD when the new Encyclical by Pope Benedict XVI is released. For information please contact Elizabeth Muzyka 972‐424‐8785 or [email protected]. Scripture Study of Sunday Readings‐ Wed. 7pm, Parish Library #105. Listen to Catholic Radio KATH 910 AM Escucha Radio Catolica KJON 850 AM 3
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ADORATION / ADORACIÓN
FAMILY & ADULT MINISTRY - COUNSELING SERVICES
MINISTERIOS DE FAMILIA - SERVICIOS DE CONSEJERIA
972-424-5794
40 hours Adoration during Holy Week
Please sign up to spend an hour before the Blessed Sacrament during 40 hours exposition starting with Benediction on
Tuesday April 3, at 3PM, ending Thursday April 5, at 8AM.
We need at least one person present during each hour.
Please sign up in the notebook in front of the chapel this
week so that others can chose the hours which have not yet
been claimed.
40 Horas de Adoracion durante Semana Santa
Por favor regístrese para pasar una hora ante el Santísimo Sacramento
durante la exposición de 40 horas, comenzando con la bendición el
Martes 3 de Abril, a las 3PM, terminando el Jueves 5 de Abril, a las
8AM. Necesitamos a al menos una persona presente durante cada hora.
Registrarse en el cuaderno de la capilla esta semana para que otros
puedan seleccionar las horas que aún no han sido reclamadas.
The readings today remind us of the Lord’s life­giving grace. Jesus comes to us to bring healing and life, just as He did for his friend Laza­
rus. He is the master of life and death. What stone in our hearts needs to be removed in order for us to experience the presence of Christ in our lives and bring that presence to our spouses, families and those around us? SINGLES RETREAT
Fr. Ron Boudreaux will present a One-day retreat –“Sustaining Your Spirituality in a Modern World” Sat., Mar. 31, 8:30AM-3PM, in The Great Room, St.
Mark Pastoral Center. It is for single adults of all ages (separated/divorced,
widowed, or never married). Free Admission, Pre-registration is required. For
information, visit stmarkplano.org or contact Stefanie Vickers at 972-423-5600
ext 230 or email: [email protected].
SOMETHING POSITIVE FOR YOUR MARRIAGE DURING LENT Living Christian Marriage – the second Evening Couples Enrichment will be Thurs., March 29, 7­8:30PM. St. Mark Pastoral Center – Upper Room, #208. Fee per couple: $15. To register, call Family & Adult Ministry, 972­424­5794 ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST SCHOOL: 972-578-0610
St. Mark School Advisory Council: Ray Reed 972-442-2044
St. Mark Home & School Assn: Jane Jonte 469-675-8800
Leave your legacy at St. Mark…
for just $100!
NEW DAY GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP begins April 11, meets for
9 consecutive Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30PM, St. Mark Parish Center,
New Day is for anyone who has lost a loved one to death. Participants work through the tasks of grief in an atmosphere of caring
and understanding. Cost: $20 (workbook). Registration required
972-424-5794.
This is an amazing opportunity to leave your own
personal and permanent impression at St. Mark
Catholic School for generations to come.
For $100, purchase a custom designed engraved brick with your family
name, your child’s name and graduating class… or to honor someone: a
teacher, friend, loved one, mother, father, brother, sister... the possibilities
are endless.
There are many ways to personalize your brick, with logos for all kinds of
interests including sports, cheerleading, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, band,
choir, music and religious symbols… just to name a few.
These special custom engraved bricks will become part of the new entryway
to St. Mark Catholic School.
You know you’ll want one or more St. Mark Legacy Bricks.
Simply go to our school website www.stmcs.net to purchase and design your brick today.
Questions? Contact Jenee Richey at 972.423.5600 ext. 268
[email protected]
Thank you for your support of our St. Mark Parish School.
SEWING AND KNITTING GROUP: Accepting donations for
fleece (solid or print), and any kind of yarn. Please drop-off donations at the Family and Adult Ministry office in the St. Mark Parish
Center Thank you for your donation.
On Going Retreats
CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH
Men April 14-15 Women Jun 30-Jul 1
Weekend retreat provides an atmosphere for individual
growth through prayer, inspiring presentations, and
personal reflection. It is also an opportunity to share with others in the parish
about the joys and challenges of living a Christian lifestyle in our family life, at
work, with friends, and in society. Note: Follow-up sessions are encouraged to
continue both personal spiritual growth and faith community growth.
CRISTO RENUEVA SU PARROQUIA
Hombres Abril 28-29 Mujeres Jul 14-15
El retiro provee un ambiente para crecimiento individual
por medio de la oración, presentaciones conmovedoras,
y reflexión personal. También es una oportunidad para compartir con otros en la
parroquia sus alegrías y desafíos de vivir una vida Cristiana en su vida familiar,
en el trabajo, con amigos, y en la sociedad. Note: Se promueve seguimiento
para la continuación de crecimiento espiritual personal y crecimiento de la
comunidad de fe.
Women of St. Mark “How to design private worship places in your home?” Join us and our guest speaker: Shirley Moon on Tues., Mar. 27 at 7:00 P.M. in McGivney Hall. A home or room (even a small corner in a room) created as a sanctuary has the potential to give us peace and solace. It also can regenerate our spirit from the bumps and grinds of daily activity. Learn how to create your private home Monthly Prayer Service sanctuary. All women of the parish are welcome. For more infor‐
The monthly prayer service for those who are ill, mation or questions please contact Annette Mica at 972‐612‐5657. recovering from surgery, recently deceased, or other intentions will be held on Thurs., Apr. 12 at 7PM in the chapel. All St. Mark Nursery
parishioners are invited to attend and to submit names of family Sunday: 9 AM, 10:30 AM & 12 PM
Children 3 months - 5 yrs.
and friends in need of prayers. The service includes reading of the Nursery located in the Academic building through the
names, Benediction, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, hymns, breezeway. An usher can assist you.
the Rosary and Litany with one of our priests or deacons Guarderia Dominical
presiding. This service is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus & 12PM, 1:30 PM, & 3PM
Ladies Auxiliary. Please join us and contact Alice or Will Alt with Para niños de 3 meses a 5 años. La guardería esta localizada
your requests at 972 741 2342 or email at [email protected]. en el edificio de la escuela. Los acomodadores le pueden asistir.
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ST. MARK
THE
EVANGELIST CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
AROUND THE DIOCESE
KNIGHTS’ CORNER
Council 6065
Assembly 2266
Fish Fry
All of our Lenten fish fry are now behind us and thank all who participated. We
served between 300 and 400 dinners at each fish fry. This is one of our most
highly labor intensive projects and we thank all Knights, our Women’s Auxiliary,
our other family members and the students from St. Mark and others who participated in them. We look forward to seeing all of you at our fish frys next Lent. As
in all of our events, profits go to the charities we support.
Easter Egg Hunt
We are sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt after the 9 and 10:30 Masses on Sun.,
Apr. 1, for the children of the parish. Please plan to take your children (8 and
under) to the athletic fields behind the Old Gym to participate in the search for
Easter eggs. We have been told to expect a visit from our own Easter Bunny, aka
James Lindell, and his friends after both Masses. Why are we doing this before
Easter? Because we are anticipating the Resurrection and this is a fun reminder
of the glorious things to come!
Business Meeting Postponed
Because our regular monthly business meeting falls on Holy Thursday, we are
rescheduling it for WEDNESDAY, Apr. 11 at 7:30 pm in McGivney Hall. The
meeting was moved to a Wednesday so as not to conflict with the April Prayer
Service which will be held on Thursday, April 12.
Monthly Prayer Service
The K of C and the Ladies Auxiliary are sponsoring a monthly Prayer Service in
the Chapel Thurs., Apr. 12, for all parishioners and their families or friends who
are in need of prayer. This Prayer Service, which is scheduled for the second
Thursday of every month, will begin at 7:00 p.m. All parishioners are invited to
participate.
Information for Joining K of C
For information on joining the Knights, please see our Council website, www.kofc
-6065.org, or call our Grand Knight, Ron Schoof at 972-985-8707. Informational
brochures are available in the Narthex of the Church. Or you can call us at 972498-8885 anytime. This number is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is
a recording and we monitor it regularly. If you leave a message, someone from
the Knights will return your call.
Seeking to attend to that “still small voice” (1 Kings 19) in your heart? Come away for a men’s college/post‐college vocation discernment retreat this Holy Week (April 5‐8) at Our Lady of Dallas Cistercian Monastery. Spend three nights in the peace of the monastery, and join the monks during the powerful Easter liturgies. Listen to talks on discernment, priesthood, and religious life, and take the opportunity to receive spiritual direction or the sacrament of reconciliation. For information contact Fr. Ignatius Peacher at Fr‐[email protected] or 972‐438‐2044. WHERE Two or More Gather Ministries St. Gabriel Parish will host a Women’s Prayer Breakfast Women of all Faith invited Saturday, April 14 from 8:30am ­ 11:30am Music by “Judah Plows” St. Gabriel Community Center Breakfast provided by Panera Bread ­ Cost $12 per person Come Experience the Father’s love and healing To Register email Maria at [email protected] Questions? call Kate 972.529.7830 or Marybeth 972.547.6586 Four-Day Silent Retreat
The Dallas Chapter of Contemplative Outreach
announces its annual Four-Day Silent retreat, May 3 - 6,
at Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House on Lewisville Lake.
Registration form and details at CellOfPeace.com or
e-mail [email protected] or call, 972-7226029. Registration deadline, April 19. The retreat, led by
Fr. Bill Sheehan, OMI, is open to all and is designed for
those interested in deepening their spiritual practice in an
atmosphere of silence, solitude and community.
Defend Religious Liberty Today!
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently announced that religious employers will be required to provide health care plans that include coverage of sterilization, contracep‐
tives, and abortifacients. Catholic schools, hospitals, and charities are not exempt from this mandate. This violation of religious liberty is unconscionable and unnecessary. Urge your U.S. Representative to protect religious liberty by co‐sponsoring the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act. To contact your representative, and sign a petition to the White House opposing this mandate, visit the Texas Catholic Conference web site at www.TXcatholic.org/HHSmandate.asp or call the Texas Catholic Conference at 512‐339‐9882. The Texas Catholic Conference is the public policy voice of the Bishops of Texas THANK YOU
A heart-felt "Thank You" to all who supported
or participated in our recent Spring cleaning
and painting project. With your help we
were able to exceed our expectations and
our facilities are much cleaner, brighter and
more welcoming.
The 1st Annual North Texas Catholic Men’s Conference will bring together over 1,000 Catholic men on Saturday, April 28 at Prince of Peace for some Spiritual Spring Training! We are blessed to have Danny Abramowicz and his EWTN Crossing the Goal team as speakers at the event. Come join us and start training to become the Catholic husband, father, and leader that God made you to be! Please go to www.ntxcmc.org to register today! PARISH LIBRARY Monday ‐ Thursday: 9 ‐ 12 Noon Wednesday: 3‐4:30 PM DVD: "Mary, the Mother of God" "Mary and the Fathers of the Church ‐ The Blessed Virgin Mary in Patristic Thought" by Luigi Gambero "Meditations on Mary ‐ Conferences by The Servant of God" by Terence Cooke "The Way of Love: Following Christ Through Lent” by Brother Ramon THANK YOU BULLETIN SPONSORS! Please patronize our Bulletin
Sponsors. It is through their support that this bulletin is made
possible. At NO cost to our Parish, Bring the bulletin with you
or mention their ad when you visit or call their business. Let
them know “YOU SAW IT HERE”. Thank you.
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