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BULLETIN DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM (11 DAYS BEFORE PUBLICATION)

PLEASE SUBMIT ENTRIES TO bulletin@stmarkplano.org

American Heritage Girls: Elizabeth Muzyka 469-855-2001

Boy Scouts: Joe Schichl 469-463-7959

Catholic Daughters: Mary Cieslewicz 817-995-2928

Cenacle: Josephine 972-867-2192, Marguerite 972-424-9779

Cub Scouts: John Petroff 469-408-0895

Cursillos: Edel Yolaina Escobar 214-284-0767

Encuentro Matrimonial: Juan and Sandra Salazar 469-386-2434

Families of Nazareth: Miles & Claudine Humphries 972-423-8834

Knights of Columbus #6065: 469-450-6651

Ladies Auxiliary: Mary Ann Schumacher-972-727-3923

Schoenstatt Mother’s Group Rosary: Jo Ann Scamardo 817-368-6024 Marriage Encounter: Ed & Ann Cabrera 972-977-5884, 972-571-8930

Movimiento Familiar Cristiano: Araceli & Raul Ramirez 972-662-7708

Homeschooling: Janet Moos 972-213-6437

St. Mark Home & School Assn: Ashley Ternan 214-502-1217

St. Mark School Advisory Council: Janiece Evans-Page 408-406-3946

St. Vincent De Paul: 972-423-1877

Talleres de Oración y Vida: Lupita Bautista 469-831-3700

That Man is You: Bryan Quarles 972-359-0185

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 stmarkplano.org Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9AM-4PM; Friday 9AM-12PM

CLERGY Fr. Clifford G. Smith, Pastor • Fr. Jack Hopka, Parochial Vicar • Fr. Henry Erazo, Parochial Vicar

Deacon Shawn French • Deacon Ed Putonti • Deacon Juan Jorge Hernandez• Deacon Dominic T. Hoang

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: 972-423-5600

PARISH MANAGER: Melissa Humason • PASTOR’S ASSISTANT/OFFICE MANAGER: Cathie Seibold • SAFE ENVIRONMENT: Linda Sartor

ASSISTANT TO PAROCHIAL VICAR: Veronica Fonseca • CONTRIBUTIONS & REGISTRAR: Nadya Collard

COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST: Adriana Brady • FACILITIES: Joe Walter

YOUTH MINISTRY: 972-578-9583 DIRECTOR: Megan McQuaid

FF COORDINATOR: Linda Watts

ADMIN. ASSIST: Cristina Ochoa

Faith Formation Assistant: Mario Beltran

FAMILY & ADULT MINISTRY - COUNSELING SERVICES: 972-424-5794

CO-DIRECTORS: George & Judy Clark

PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Marcela Solis

PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Rosie Hernández

ADMIN. ASSIST: Delma Brennan

FAITH FORMATION: 972-423-4715 DIRECTOR RCIA, ADULT & ELEMENTARY FAITH

FORMATION: Debbie Betz

RICA & AFF (Spanish) Coordinator:

Ruth Sanchez (Bilingual)

FF COORDINATOR: Peggy Theis

FF Ministry Assistant: Sandra Lopez

ST. MARK CATHOLIC SCHOOL: 972-578-0610 PRINCIPAL: Patricia Opon

PRESCHOOL COORDINATOR: Toni Jobes 972-423-7926

FUNERAL MINISTRY & PRE-PLANNING 972-424-5794

Rosie Hernández

CHOIRS & MUSIC: 972-423-6041 Coordinator: Kenton Kravig

ADMIN. ASSIST: Christine Carrington

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 3:45 in English.

RECONCILATION: Wednesdays: 6:30-8PM; & Fridays: 4:30-5:15 PM Saturdays: 3:30-5PM, 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 8AM Mass or call the parish office and request a priest.

VOCATIONS & CONSECRATED LIFE: Call Fr. Edwin Leonard (214-379-2860)

BAUTISMO: Para niños menores de 7 años las pláticas pre-bautismales son el 3er sábado de cada mes. Es requisito inscribirse en la oficina del

Ministerio de Familias y Adultos. Los bautizos son el 2º y 4º sábado del mes. Para niños de 7 años o mayores llame a la oficina de Formación de Fe.

CONFESIONES: Viernes a las 4:30-5:15PM y sábados: 3:30-5PM.

MATRIMONIO: Favor de llamar a la oficina del Ministerio de Familias y Adultos para hacer una cita. Se requieren 6 meses de anticipación.

UNCIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS: 1° y 3er sábado del mes en la Misa de las 8AM en Ingles, último miércoles del mes en la misa de las 7:30PM en

español o llame a la oficina. ORDENES SAGRADAS y LA VIDA CONSAGRADA: Llame al P. Edwin Leonard (214-379-2860)

CATHOLIC ORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZACIONES CATÓLICAS

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS GRUPOS PARROQUIALES

Adult Community: Candy Butcher 972-578-9293

Altar Servers: Kathi & Parker Thompson 972-965-0563

Christ Renews His Parish: 972-424-5794

Communion to Home Bound: Parish Office 972-423-5600

Communion Ministers: Mary Jane Heiting 972-664-0188

Compassionate Ministry: 972-424-5794

ENDOW: Family & Adult Ministry 972-424-5794

Eucharistic Adoration: Kathy Keenan 972-596-8550

Fuente de Vida: Pedro García 214-536-4039

Liturgy Coordinator: Marilou Hernandez 972-985-0732

Lectors: Jack Carlisle 972-549-0740

Habitat for Humanity: Frank J. McElligott 972-867-8516

Military Support Group: Andy & Ellen Ray 972-345-4336

Mom’s Group: Kristin Hyman 314-601-2934

Mujer a Mujer: Viviana Olmos 214-809-4538 Nursery Coordinator: Erin Minor 469-585-6215

Pastoral Council: Julius Chambers 972-881-7015

Pro-Life: JoAnn Murray 972-442-1127

Provida Ministry: Silvia Caballero 972-916-8345

Renovación Carismática Católica: Evelyn Colón 214-636-0282

Rosario Biblico: Olivia Rojas 972-985-0051

Rosario Tradicional: Pilar de la Torre 214-745-9831

Rosary Group: Lore Profaizer 972-424-7326

Rosary Makers: Margaret Woollett 214-808-8277

Ushers: Sandy Ptacek 972-424-6507

We Care Ministry: Martha Bernatis 214-914-4670

Women of St. Mark: Linda Sartor 972-965-2159

SACRAMENT INFORMATION / CELEBRACIÓN DE LOS SACRAMENTOS

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Saturday - Sábado (8/8)

8:00 AM

5:30 PM

7:00 PM

Dominic Lai

Agnes Briggs

Giovanni Gonzalez

Sunday - Domingo (8/9) 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 19:4-8 Ps 34 Eph 4:30—5:2 Jn 6:41-51

7:30 AM

9:00 AM

10:30 AM

12:00 PM

1:30 PM

3:00 PM

4:30 PM

6:00 PM

Tom Neky

James Collard

People of St. Mark Todas las almas Concha Miranda

Michael Brown

Florence Trenkle

Dominic Lai

Monday - Lunes (8/10) St Lawrence 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112; Jn 12:24-26

6:30 AM

8:30 AM

Huy Phan

Doyle Family

Tuesday - Martes (8/11) St Clare Dt 31:1-8; Dt 32; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14

6:30 AM

8:30 AM

Edward Lang

Rose Captino

Wednesday - Miércoles (8/12) St Jane Frances de Chantal, Dt 34:1-12; Ps 66; Mt 18:15-20

6:30 AM

8:30 AM

7:30 PM

Huy Phan

Nga Phan

Todos que no conocen

al Señor

Thursday - Jueves (8/13) Sts Pontian and Hippolytus Jos 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17; Ps 114; Mt 18:21—19:1

6:30 AM

8:30 AM

Darlene, Brian, Eric

Truskowski

Rollande O’Brien

Friday - Viernes (8/14) St Maximilian Kolbe Jos 24:1-13; Ps 136; Mt 19:3-12 Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16, 16:1-2; Ps 132; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lk 11:27

6:30 AM

8:30 AM

5:30 PM

Guy Story

Dominic & Anna

Phung

Enns Family

Saturday - Sábado (8/15) The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Rv 11:19a, 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56

8:00 AM

5:30 PM

7:00 PM

Nabeel Elissa

Carmen Villega

Javier Fonseca

STEWARDSHIP

Please call the Parish Office to add or remove someone from the list. Names will be listed for four weeks.

Josefina Aguilar; Judy Ahr; Payton Ahr; Robert Ahr; Carmen Arias; Elvia Arias; Evelia Arias; Maria B. Bustelo; Michael Coleman; Erika Duran; Joan Eddy; Barbara Harrison; Roger Harvey; Elvia Ibarra; John Kearney; Shane Kearney; Dale Koehn; Paul Krusac; Ellie Leo-nard; Millie Leonard; Bob Martin; Myrna Martinez; Ann Myers; Edward Phillips; Helda Picon; Marcia Pulliam; Joan Rivera; Eduardo Rodriguez; Patricia Rodriguez; Larry Skinner; Stephanie Statton; Lucille Steckler; Jeanette Sullivan; Mark Weiler

PRAY FOR THE SICK AND SUFFERING OF OUR PARISH OREMOS POR LOS ENFEMOS DE LA PARROQUIA

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time The gifts of God that the angel brought to Elijah — food, water, rest, and encouragement— were given, not for his own good alone, but to strengthen him for service. How am I using my gifts to serve others?

Have your next event or celebration at the St. Mark Parish Center… inside the Great Hall or McGivney Hall! These venues are perfect for weddings, quinceañeras, baby showers, conferences, meetings, seminars and more.

DID YOU KNOW? There are two impressive venues available for rental? Great Hall seats 320 ; McGivney Hall seats 125. For information or to schedule a tour, please contact the parish office at 972-423-5600 or email church@stmarkplano.org .

MASS INTENTIONS & DAILY BIBLE READINGS

PLEASE DO NOT BRING CHILDREN

St. Mark the Evangelist

Family of Faith

Thursday, September 3 at 6PM McGivney Hall

New and Retraining

SAFE ENVIRONMENT

Jesus Cruz is the winner of the children’s stewardship envelopes.

New Members, We welcome you to share our life, worship and mission. Register online at stmarkplano.org or ask an usher for a registration form.

Membership and Registration Updates

Have you recently had a new addition (or additions) to your family? Have you recently married or changed your marital status? Have you moved and changed your address and phone number? We'd like to hear from you! It is important to update your membership records at St. Mark. Please email Nadya Collard at ncollard@stmarkplano.org or call 972-423-5600 X 258 with any recent changes.

Altar Flower Honorariums If you would like to dedicate the weekend flowers for a special intention, please contact the Parish

Office at 972-423-5600.

Do you have old photos or newspaper clippings about St. Mark? Please share them with us so we can include them in our 50th anniversary materials. E-mail them to bulletin@stmarkplano.org or bring them by the parish office.

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FAMILY & ADULT MINISTRY - COUNSELING SERVICES MINISTERIOS DE ADULTOS Y FAMILIA - SERVICIOS DE

CONSEJERIA 972-424-5794

Welcome to the Knights of Columbus

We welcome Michael Kralermann and Ron Laing who joined the Knights and received their 1st degree on July 23. We look forward to seeing Ron and his wife Nicole and Michael at many of our future events.

After Mass Refreshments: August 8/9 The Knights are sponsoring refreshments after all Mass next weekend. Please stop and say “hello.” Pick up a cup of coffee, a glass of punch and a cookie on your way out of the Narthex. We are also assisting at the Information Table in the Narthex.

Meet and Greet Knight: August 11

Our Council is holding its monthly “Meet and Greet Knight” on Tuesday, August 11, beginning at 5:30 PM. This fun event is held every second Tuesday at Tino’s Two restaurant. All Knights, whether members of Council 6065 or not, please attend and share this evening of camarade-rie with your brother Knights.

Special Olympics: August 21/22

Our Council is participating with Councils from the entire Dallas Diocese in supporting the Special Olympics Aquatics held on August 21 and 22 at the Rockwall ISD Aquatic Center. All parishioners are invited to attend and support these athletes. For more information please go to our Council Website, www.kofc-6065.org and select the Event Calendar for August. Then click on the link for Special Olympics in the August 21 and 22 dates. All information is available on our website.

Information for Joining K of C For information on joining the Knights, please see our Council website, kofc-6065.org, or call our Grand Knight, John Vasquez at 214-394-7106 or one of our Membership Directors, Armando Guerra at 214-272-3537 or Paul Krusac at 972-516-0659. On the website, click on the “Want to Join Our Council or Get More Info?” button on our Home Page and com-plete the form that is shown. You will be contacted promptly. Much more information about the Council is also available on the website.

4th Degree Exemplification All 3rd Degree Members of the Knights of Columbus are invited to join the 4th Degree, also known as the “Patriotic Degree” on the weekend of Oc-tober 3, 2015. If you are unable to attend the Exemplification in October, you may also join the 4th Degree on April 2 in Wichita Falls or on a May date yet to be determined in Marshall. For more information and for ap-plications please see Ron Schoof, Bill Ptacek or Paul Krusac. All forms and checks for the October Exemplification are due to one of us no later than August 23, 2015 to allow time for approval and processing.

Knights’ Corner

Council 6065 Assembly 2266

We meet in the Upper Room the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month for speakers,

discussion, activities, prayer, and downtime. Child care provided with a reservation!

Thursday, September 3 from 10 – 11:30AM in the Upper Room

RSVP to Kristin Hyman at (314) 601-2934 or kristin.hyman@gmail.com.

CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH Women Jan 16-17, 2016

Men Oct 17-18, 2015

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.

St. Mark Mobility Ministry This Ministry has available electric scooters at no expense. Parishioners would have to pay for new batteries and pick-up and delivery. Please call for more information: 972-424-5794.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend

August 14-16 at Camp Copass

Paul instructed us — “So be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love.”

Strengthen, renew and rekindle your marriage sacrament by signing up today to attend an upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on Aug. 14-16 or November 6-7, 2015. Dates fill fast. To apply, visit our website at: dfwme.org/apply. For more information e-mail apply@dfwme.org or call 469-444-0904.

The Center for Children and Families at the Univer-sity of Texas at Dallas invites parents with children ages 0-3 to participate in the Juega conmigo (Play with Me) program. This is a free program that seeks

to promote positive parent-child relationships and pro-mote children’s physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and lan-guage development. Sessions include guided discussions about parenting and child development, games, group activities, music and more. For info. call 972-883-4827 or 972-400-0283. The pro-gram will start on August 19th at 10AM the Community Center #101 in the Smyth Pastoral Center. Space is limited to 12 children and their parents.

Please Note: we are offering the program in Spanish for now. If we have a good response from English speaking parents we will offer the program in English too.

ALWAYS OUR CHILDREN Multi-Parish Support Group for families and loved ones of indi-viduals that have a same gender attraction. Based on the pas-toral letter of the U.S. Catholic Bishops, the group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, rotating locations at participating parishes. It provides a supportive environment to understand the teachings of the Catholic Church while also providing support for parents and other family members. "Always Our Children" is an outstretched hand...offering a fresh look at the grace present in family life and the unfailing mercy of Christ our Lord. For infor-mation on meetings or any questions, call St. Mark Family & Adult Ministry, 972-424-5794.

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Inmigración y servicios legales W. Dallas Branch 2843 Lapsley Street, Dallas TX 75212 (214) 217-5600 * Sólo con cita previa

EN ESPAÑOL

Ministerio de Familia y Adultos

Baby Shower Tiendita de Donación y

Centro de Asistencia 1100 W. 15th St., #203

La tienda de donaciones está abierta los miércoles de 9AM-1PM. Para mas información sobre como ayudar a mujeres embarazadas de nuestra comunidad o como recibir ayuda si estás embarazada contáctanos a uno de los siguientes números.

Silvia Caballero, 972-916-8345 (Bilingüe) Shirley Cook, 972-424-2911 (Ingles)

Julia Montiel 972-795-7699 (Bilingüe)

Caballeros de Colón

Para más información sobre las actividades de los Caballeros de Colón, llame a Armando Guerra al 214-272-3537, Jose Romero al 214-499-2660 o Lucas Gonzalez al 972-669-3023.

Administración

Decimonoveno Domingo en el Tiempo Ordinario Los regalos de Dios que el ángel llevó a Elías — comida, agua, descanso y ánimo — fueron dados no sólo para su propio bien, sino para fortalecerlo para el servicio. ¿Cómo estoy usando mis dones para servir a los demás?

St. Mark Familia de Fe

30 de agosto 4PM Renovación 4PM Primera vez

En el McGivney Hall NO SE PERMITEN NIÑOS

Ambiente Seguro

CRISTO RENUEVA SU PARROQUIA Mujeres Julio 25-26, 2015 Hombres Oct 10-11, 2015

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.

St. Mark Catholic School está aceptando inscrip-ciones para el año escolar 2015-16: St. Mark Catholic School ha recibido en dos ocasiones el National Blue Ribbon Award del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos y educa a

estudiantes desde preescolar a octavo grado en un espíritu de fe, con los valores del Evangelio y excelencia académica de acuerdo a los principios Católicos Romanos. Por favor llámenos al (972) 578-0610, o visite www.stmcs.net para más información.

Escucha Radio Católica KJON 850 AM

El Centro de Niños y Familias de la Universidad de Texas en Dallas invita a los padres con niños de 0 a 3 años a participar en el programa Juega Conmi-go. Este es un programa semanal gratuito que busca fomentar las relaciones padre-hijo positivas

y promover el desarrollo físico, cognitivo, social, emocional y lenguaje de los niños. Las sesiones incluyen conversaciones acer-ca de la crianza y el desarrollo del niño, juegos, actividades en grupo, música y más. Para más información llame al 972-883-4827 o al 972-400-0283. El programa comenzara el 19 de Agosto a las 10AM en el Community Center #101 en el Centro Pastoral Smyth . Cupo limitado para 12 niños con sus padres.

COLUMBARIO DE ST. MARK: Los nichos del columbario de la parroquia están en venta. Para más información llame a Cathie Seibold al 972-423-5600. Folletos están disponibles en el Narthex.

DE MUJER A MUJER

Una serie de enriquecimiento de fe para mujeres de todas eda-des. Sesiones se realizarían los sábados empezando el 19 de Sep-tiembre hasta el 21 de Noviembre desde las 3 PM a 5 PM en la biblioteca #105 en el Salón “Smyth Patoral Center”. Costo es $25. Para inscribirse por favor llame a Viviana Olmos 214-809-4538.

El Movimiento Familiar Cristiano Católico los invita a formar parte del grupo para crecer y fortalecer su matrimonio y familia. Los grupos comienzan en septiembre. Las inscripciones serán en el Nártex el 8, 9, 15 y 16 de agos-to después de las misas los sábado a las 7PM y los domingos a las 12, 1:30 y 3PM El evento

de Bienvenida es el domingo 23 de agosto a las 4:30PM en las instalaciones de la Iglesia. Informes Araceli y Raul Ramirez (972)662-7708 o (972)904-4662 y Cesar y Ana Gil (214) 254-1666 o (214) 416-1881. Habrá refrigerio y guardería.

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Información sobre inscripciones para clases de formación de fe

Los padres de familia pueden registrar a sus hijos por medio del Internet, completando la solicitud en el web: stmarkplano.org, en nues-tras oficinas de lunes a jueves de 10AM-4PM, (puede hacer una cita si no puede venir duran-

te los días mencionados), o llame al teléfono (972) 423-4715.

Las familias que tengan un adolecente de 6º grado en adelante, pueden llamar al Ministerio de Jóvenes al (972) 578-9583 para registrarlos. Si se registran por teléfono, mande su pago por correo dirigido al Ministerio de Formación de Fe lo más pronto posible, para procesar su solicitud. También puede hacer su pago por medio del Internet o puede pasar por la oficina.

Las clases de formación de Fe y Ministerio de Jóvenes comen-zaran el domingo 20 de septiembre y el miércoles 23 de sep-tiembre. El cupo es limitado, por favor aproveche la oportuni-dad de registrarse temprano para que pueda escoger el día que mejor le convenga. Es necesario pagar la cuota total cuando se registre.

Todas las familias que se registran deben ser miembros activos de nuestra parroquia por un mínimo de 6 meses. No aceptare-mos inscripciones del viernes 4 al 20 de septiembre. Se re-abrirán los registros el 21 de septiembre y habrá un cargo adi-cional de $25 para las familia que se registren después de esta fecha.

Ofrecemos un descuento hasta el jueves 3 de septiembre Inscripción 1 niño: $ 65 Por Familia: $115 por 2 niños , $150 por 3 niños o más

Preparación Sacramental* Reconciliación y Eucaristía: $25 Preparación para la Confirmación: $50 *por niño además de la cuota de inscripción

Para inscribirse se requiere ser parroquiano de St. Mark por lo menos por seis (6 meses)

Cuota Si No es Parroquiano: $60 por niño

Faith Formation Registration Information

Parents may register their children online (using online registration form found on our parish website – stmarkplano.org), during regular office hours, Monday-Thursday: 10AM – 4PM [after hours by appointment only], or by calling in your registration at (972) 423-4715. Families with youth (6th grade and above) in Youth Minis-try programs only may call the Youth Ministry Office at (972) 578-9583 to register. If your registration is called in, please mail your payment to the Faith Formation or Youth Ministry Office as soon as possible, so we may process your registration. We also accept on-line payments; credit cards are accepted in the office.

Faith Formation and Youth Ministry classes begin Sun. Sept. 20 and Wed. Sept. 23, 2015. Class sizes will be limited, so be sure to take advantage of early registration to get your time prefer-ence. Full payment is due at time of registration.

All families enrolled in our programs must be registered with the parish for 6 months or longer or pay out of parish fees. We will not accept registrations Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 20; registration will resume Monday, September 21 and will include an additional fee of $25

Discounted fees offered through Thurs. Sept. 3, 2015

Registration fees: 1 Child: $65 Per family: $115 for 2 children $150 for 3 or more children

Sacramental Preparation* Reconciliation and Eucharist: $25 Confirmation Preparation: $50 *per child in addition to registration fees

Families registering for Faith Formation must be registered St. Mark parishioners for at least 6 months.

Out of Parish Fee $60 per child

ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION /

FORMACION DE FE: 972-423-4715

Monthly Prayer Service for the Parish August 13 at 7PM in the Chapel

The Knights of Columbus and the Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a monthly prayer service in the Chapel at 7PM on the second Thursday of each month for those in the parish who are ill, recovering from surgery or for any other in-tention. The next service is scheduled for August 13. All parishioners are invited to attend and submit the names of those individuals for whom prayers are requested that month. These names will be read during the service. This Parish Prayer Service begins with the Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament, reading of the names of those for

whom we are praying, the Rosary, hymns, a Litany, and concludes with Benediction. You need not be a member of the Knights of Co-lumbus to participate or to have your requests included. Please call Will Alt at 972-423-9450 to add names to the list of those for whom prayers are requested. You can add names just prior to the service if you are in attendance.

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If you have a vehicle you have been considering donating, please call Charity Motors Car Donation

Program and designate the proceeds to ST. MARK CATHOLIC CHURCH.

You will receive a tax deduction while helping our church. For information, call 972-242-7489.

Pray the Rosary after the 6:30AM & 8:30AM Masses Come pray with us for the Church, Government and the salvation of souls.

Benefits: Purifies our souls, washes away venial sin. Gives us victory over all our enemies. Makes it easy to practice virtue and enriches us with grace Sets us on fire with love of Our Lord and Our Lady.

Eucharistic Adoration

At St. Mark we have 24-hour Adoration each Friday starting at 9AM and ending before 8:30AM mass on Saturday. There are also 2 hours of silent Adoration on Tuesdays from 7-9PM. Please join us.

Registration for 2015-16 Youth Faith Formation classes is now open for all families.

Time: Wednesday 6:30pm– 8:00pm Where: Youth Center

When: August 12, and 19

For Teens entering grades 6th-12th grade & graduating Seniors

Adults and High School students you are invited to be a part of our Amazing Team of Youth Ministry Volunteers!

contact lwatts@stmarkplano.org

Mark Your Calendar!!!

Youth Ministry Volunteer Retreat Sat. Sept 12

St. Mark Parish Center-Great Room 12-5 PM (Lunch included)

Guest Speaker -Jason Deuterman Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries

from the Diocese of Dallas

Youth & Young Adult Ministries Ministerio de Jóvenes y Jóvenes adultos

972-578-9583 mmquaid@stmarkplano.org

stmarkplanoyouth.org

New Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9AM-4PM

Fri. 9AM-12PM.

St. Vincent de Paul Society SVDP Food Pantry is in need of the following items :

Mac and Cheese, Spaghetti, Spaghetti Sauce, Boxed/bagged pasta, canned tuna

Place items in donation box located in the Narthex. Pick up of large items can be arranged by calling SVDP

at 972-423-1877

PLEASE HELP OUR NEIGHBORS

Black Bag Collection THIS WEEKEND

The volume of requests from those needing assistance in Plano due to unemployment, underemployment, health issues and homelessness has greatly increased in the last several months. SVdP solicits your help to meet the increased need.

The St. Vincent de Paul Black Bag Collection is the weekend of August 9. The Black Bags will be passed around immediately fol-lowing the regular collection during the offertory portion of the Mass.

The St. Mark Conference provides direct assistance for basic ser-vices to the most needy within our parish community. This mis-sion is 100% funded by parishioner contribution and 100% of contributions go directly to those in need. If you miss the second collection opportunity, please feel free to place your donation in the Poor Box.

Your continuing generosity to this shared mission is greatly ap-preciated.

In the last three months, we have assisted 185 needy families totaling 590 individuals in our parish community with $53,300 in basic rent and utility assistance. Eighty-eight families totaling 398 individuals have received 823 bags of food from our parish food pantry. SVdP contributions for this period was $38,000. Thank you, thank you, thank you. The St. Mark Conference Leadership would also like to humbly thank our untiring Client Advocates and Pantry workers who as-sist our neighbors weekly with home visits, emotional and spiri-tual support, and food. You continue the work of our Lord.

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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.”

Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA)

Are you interested in finding out more about the Catholic faith? Perhaps you’ve considered becoming Catholic and would like to find out more about the RCIA process. Maybe you were baptized Catholic, but have not received the Sacraments of Confirmation and/or First Communion. Our RCIA sessions for adults will begin on Sun. Aug. 23, with a “Come and See”, at 10AM, in the Upper Room #208, of the Smyth Pastoral Center. The “Come and See” is a won-derful opportunity to ask questions and to find out more about the RCIA process.

Each year our parish needs sponsor/companions for men and women who are interested in becoming Catholic. To find out more about this valuable ministry, call John Lemburg at 214-475-5416 or Debbie Betz at the Parish Office 972-423-4715. A sponsor train-ing/meeting will be scheduled in late August or early September for those interested in being sponsors.

Rito de la Iniciación Cristiana [RICA]

¿Quieres saber más sobre la fe católica? Tal vez has pensado en convertirte a la fe Católica y quisieras saber más acerca de RICA. Quizás fuiste bautizado en la iglesia católica, pero no has recibido los sacramentos de confirmación y comunión. Nuestras sesiones de RICA comenzarán el domingo, 23 de agosto, con una introducción, a las 4:15PM, en el cafetorio de la escuela de St. Mark. Esta introducción es una maravillosa oportunidad de hacer preguntas y obtener más información acerca del proceso de RICA.

Attention all couples who are PRE-REGISTERED for the

ANNIVERSARY MASS: you still need to register officially for this

Mass. Please read below.

Diocesan Silver and Gold Anniversary Mass: Celebrating 25, 50 and 50+ Years of Marriage

If you were married in 1990 or in 1965, then the Diocesan Silver and Gold Mass celebrates your wedding anniversary on Saturday, August 29 at 2 PM at the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe (2215 Ross Avenue, 75201). Those couples who are celebrating their 25th wedding anniver-sary (married in 1990) or their 50th wedding anniver-sary (married in 1965) in this year 2015 are urged to attend this special celebration. Couples celebrating any anniversary over 50 are also encouraged to at-tend (those married before 1965).

Bishop Farrell will preside at the Mass, and he will offer a special blessing for all anniversary couples. Each couple will receive a certificate from the diocese. Families of the anniversary couples are welcome to attend, and there is a festive reception following the Mass in the Grand Salon at the Cathedral.

Please register so that pews can be reserved for the 25th and 50th and 50+ anniversary couples. Register by phone 214-379-2878 or at cathdal.org by Tuesday, August 18th, so that your name can appear in the program.

Parking is available in the Cathedral garage, as well as surface lots in the area. The drop-off area for the Cathedral is the en-trance on Crockett Street.

Atención todos que se PRE-INSCRIBIERON para la Misa de Bodas

de Plata y Oro: ustedes todavía tienen que inscribirse

oficialmente para asistir esta Misa. Por favor lea lo siguiente.

Misa Diocesana de Bodas de Plata y Oro: Celebrando los 25, 50 y más de 50 Años de Matrimonio

Si usted se casó en el 1990 o en el 1965 (o antes), la Misa Dioce-sana de Bodas de Plata y Oro celebra su aniversario el Sábado, 29 de Agosto a las 2:00 PM en la Catedral Santuario de la Virgen de Guadalupe. Animamos a todos los matrimonios quienes cele-bran sus Bodas de Plata (casados en 1990) o sus Bodas de Oro (casados en 1965) en este año 2015 a asistir esta celebración tan especial. También se les hace la invitación a todos matrimonios que están celebrando más de 50 años de casados (los que se casaron antes del 1965).

El Obispo Farrell presidirá en esta Misa, y ofrecerá una bendición especial para todas las parejas celebrando su aniversario. Cada pareja recibirá un certificado de la diócesis. Las familias de los matrimonios participando en esta Misa son bienvenidos a asistir y habrá una celebración festiva después de la Misa en el Gran Salo de la Catedral.

Se les pide a todos matrimonios que van a asistir a inscribirse y así podremos reservarles un lugar. Solamente los matrimonios celebrando sus bodas de Plata y Oro y las parejas que celebran más de 50 años de casados tendrán asientos reservados. Pue-den inscribirse por teléfono al 214-379-2878 o por el internet

a cathdal.org antes del martes, 18 de agosto, 2015 para que

sus nombres aparezcan en el folleto.

Estacionamiento estará disponible en el garaje de estaciona-miento de la Catedral, tanto como en estacionamientos cerca-nos de la Catedral. El área donde pueden apearse en la Catedral es por la Calle Crockett por la entrada de la puerta.

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Immigration & Legal Services- West Dallas Branch 2843 Lapsley Street, Dallas TX 75212 (214) 217-5600 * By appointment Only M-W & Friday 8am-12noon and 1-4pm

Thurs. 8am-12noon and 1-2pm Closed SAT & SUN

We Care Ministry We are very blessed when we have people in our lives that share our experiences, and listen to our cares and joys. Think for a moment about your life or the life of a relative or acquaintance that is in need of a friend. At St. Mark, We Care! We would like to volunteer to meet and listen to your joys and concerns. Please feel free to reach out to us, or provide an informed

referral for a person you know, who would like to have a Friend at St. Mark. Our volunteer group is growing, but we always need new volunteers. So if our Ministry is of interest to you, let us know. Please contact us at wecare@stmarkplano.org or 214 914-4670

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PARISH LIBRARY Mon-Thurs 9AM-12PM Book Drop in Library door is open 24/7

DVDs: TOBIT: Theology of the Body for Teens - Middle School For Greater Glory Book: And God Said, 'Play Ball!'- Amusing and Thought-Provoking Parallels Between the Bible and Baseball by Gary Graf

Attention incoming Aggie Catholic freshmen!

St. Mary’s Catholic Center in College Station invites you to attend CONNECT, a retreat for new students of Texas A&M and Blinn. Come and meet other Catholic stu-dents and see how you can grow closer to

Jesus Christ while you are in college. We are offering two oppor-tunities to attend CONNECT the week before school starts: Au-gust 24-25 and August 28-29. To register and get more informa-tion, please visit our website: www.aggiecatholic.org/connect Gig ‘em and God Bless!

Take a Break - Women's AA Retreat Montserrat Retreat House; Lake Dallas, Texas; August 20 – 23. Experienced retreat director, Sister Elise Cholewinski, will direct the retreat with the theme based on the 12-Steps and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. The Women’s Retreat registra-tion and information is online at montserratretreat.org, or call 940-321-6020 for more information. There will be a Men's AA Retreat at Montserrat scheduled for January 8-10, 2016. To register for the Men’s Retreat call John Nugent at 214-914-0352.

30th Annual St. Jude

Craft Fair Mark your calendars!

The 30th Annual St. Jude Craft Fair will be November 6-7th this year. We are currently accepting vendor

applications. For more information, please send an email t rtuck@st.stjudeparish.com.

The St. Gabriel Holiday Boutique

Arts and Crafts Show will be held Saturday, November 7. Applications and guidelines

for vendors are available online at stgabriel.org/holidayboutique or email holidayboutique@stgabriel.org or leave a voice mail

message at 972-542-7170x403.

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2015 St. Mark Fall Festival Announcements

Event Date: October 31, Saturday

Festival will include All Souls 5K Run, Craft Fair, 3 on 3 Basketball Tour-nament, delicious foods, games, climbing wall, obstacle course, raffle and more!

Donation bucket is in Bethany Narthex and parish office.

Needed items: stuffed animals, books, small toys, candy, bubble wands, glow sticks Contact Claudine Humphries, Festival Chair: 214-236-9916; Claudine.humphries@gmail.com