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ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
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BULLETIN DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM (11 DAYS BEFORE PUBLICATION)
PLEASE SUBMIT ENTRIES TO [email protected]
American Heritage Girls: Elizabeth Muzyka 469-855-2001
Boy Scouts: Joe Schichl 469-463-7959
Catholic Daughters: Diane Filibeck 214-801-8329
Cenacle: Josephine 972-867-2192, Marguerite 972-424-9779
Cenáculo de Divina Misericordia: Juanita Palma 214-676-4740
Columbian Squires: 214-693-1457
Cub Scouts: John Petroff 469-408-0895
Cursillos: Edel Yolaina Escobar 214-284-0767
Encuentro Matrimonial: Gilberto y Regina Aguilar, 214-926-2780
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: Gilberto Aguilar
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 Federico Marquez • 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
ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR: Stan Reuber • COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST: Adriana Brady • FACILITIES: Joe Walter
YOUTH MINISTRY: 972-578-9583 DIRECTOR: Linda Watts
HS & YOUNG ADULT COORDINATOR: Matthew Cantrell
MIDDLE SCHOOL COORDINATOR: Mario Beltran
SPECIAL PROGRAMS COORDINATOR: Cristina Mijares
ADMIN. ASSIST: Cristina Ochoa
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 PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Edelina Ortega
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: Veronica Juarez 806-544-7928
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: Douglas Cargo 972 423- 6712
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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PRAY FOR THE SICK AND SUFFERING OF OUR PARISH OREMOS POR LOS ENFERMOS DE LA PARROQUIA
Baptism of Our Lord Jesus, whom God called “my beloved Son,” is also the “servant” of whom Isaiah speaks in the first reading. We who are baptized in Christ must follow His example and use our time and resources in the service of God and neighbor.
MASS INTENTIONS & DAILY BIBLE READINGS
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Thurs. 8am-12noon and 1-2pm
PLEASE DO NOT BRING CHILDREN
SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Cayden Nettles is the winners of the children’s stewardship envelopes.
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 [email protected] or call 972-423-5600 X 258 with any recent changes.
John Paul II Family of
Faith
Tuesday, February 2, 7PM Saturday, February 6, 10AM
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
[email protected] or bring them by the parish office.
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.
Saturday - Sábado (1/9)
8:00 AM
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
Mercedes Suson
Michelle Nevins
Familia Brown
Sunday - Domingo (1/10) The Baptism of the Lord Is 42:1-4, 6-7 Acts 10:34-38 Lk 3:15-16, 21-22 or for Year C, Is 40:1-5, 9-11 Ti 2:11-14, 3:4-7 Lk 3:15-16, 21-22
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
1:30 PM
3:00 PM
4:30 PM
6:00 PM
70th Anniversary
Ed & Sally Pendergast
Douglas Nelson
People of St. Mark
Elsa Emilia Chuquimia
Beatriz Ponce
Jose Paz Resendez
Rudy Rivera
Paul Dering
Monday - Lunes (1/11) 1 Sm 1:1-8 Mk 1:14-20 (305)
6:30 AM
8:30 AM
Everett Andringa
James Noble
Tuesday - Martes (1/12) 1 Sm 1:9-20 Mk 1:21-28 (306)
6:30 AM
8:30 AM
Baltazar Tudtud
Rosa Lopez de Caballero
Wednesday - Miércoles (1/13) St. Hilary 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20 Mk 1:29-39
6:30 AM
8:30 AM
7:30 PM
Darlene, Brian, Eric
Truskowski
Douglas Nelson
Josefina Lara
Thursday - Jueves (1/14) 1 Sm 4:1-11 Mk 1:40-45 (308)
6:30 AM
8:30 AM
Peggy Duckworth
Haydee Valero
Friday - Viernes (1/15) 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a Mk 2:1-12 (309)
6:30 AM
8:30 AM
5:30 PM
Bob Martin
Helen Ryan
Guy W. Story
Saturday - Sábado (1/16) 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19, 10:1a Mk 2:13-17 (310)
8:00 AM
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
Ron Ayres
Priscilla Gaston M. Chaparro & P. Trevizo
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Save the Date
50th Anniversary Clergy Mass Friday, January 29, 2016 at 5:30PM
Help celebrate the 50th Anniversary of St. Mark Parish by participating in a special Mass with past and current clergy.
All Are Welcome!
YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR 50th Anniversary Evening of Celebration
Join past and present clergy in celebrating our milestone 50th Anniversary
Share memories while enjoying heavy hors d’oeuvres Including gourmet fire-oven pizzas and other superb Italian fanfare,
wine, beer, and delectable desserts.
Gather together for a festive evening of joyful thanksgiving!
Friday, January 29, 2016 6:30PM, Parish Center
Ticket Price: $50 per person. To Purchase Tickets, call: 972-423-5600
Pay online - www.stmarkplano.org Consider treating friends by purchasing a table of 8!
Limited Seating!
Get your tickets soon!
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FAMILY & ADULT MINISTRY - COUNSELING SERVICES MINISTERIOS DE ADULTOS Y FAMILIA - SERVICIOS DE
CONSEJERIA 972-424-5794
www.Facebook.com/StMarkCatholicChurchPlanoTx
ST. MARK COLUMBARIUM: Niches are available. If you would like information or to purchase a niche, please call Cathie Seibold at 972-423-5600 ext. 222 to schedule an ap-pointment. Brochures are available in the Narthex.
Blood Drive Sign-Up: January 9/10
We are planning another blood drive in conjunction with Carter Blood Center for January 17. Sign-ups will be on January 9/10 after all the Masses. Please consider giving this gift of life to those in need.
Blood Drive: January 17
The Knights of Columbus, in conjunction with Carter Blood Care, is hold-ing a Blood Drive from 7:30 AM to 2 PM in the Old Gym on Sunday, January 17. Please donate a pint of your blood for this life giving need. Please sign up this weekend. If you forget, please know that walk-ins are welcome.
Mid-year Budget Meeting: January 23 The Council is holding its annual mid-year budget meeting on Jan-uary 23 beginning at 9 AM in McGivney Hall. All members of Council 6065 are invited and encouraged to attend. The meeting will last until about noon.
Knights’ Corner
Council 6065 Assembly 2266
MAKE A NEW YEARS RESOLUTION
FOR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL
Saturday/Sunday Retreat for Women of St. Mark January 16-17, 2016, on St. Mark Campus
The Christ Renews His Parish Retreat provides an atmosphere for individual spiritual growth, prayer & reflection, and inspir-ing presentations in the company of other St. Mark Women.
For Information and registration: 972-424-5794 Registration brochures in Church Narthex To Register online: www.stmarkplano.org
The Center for Children and Families at the Uni-versity of Texas at Dallas invites parents with chil-dren ages 0-3 to participate in the Juega conmi-go (Play with Me) program. This is a free program that seeks to promote positive parent-child rela-
tionships and promote children’s physical, cognitive, so-cial, emotional, and language development . Sessions include guided discussions about parenting and child development, games, group activities, music and more. For more information call 972-883-4827 or 972-400-0283. The program will start on January 20th at 10am in the pastoral center room. Space is lim-
Endow is a 10 week Catholic educational program that brings women together to dis-cover their God-given role in humanizing and
transforming society. St. Mark offers this Spring “Discover Your Dignity Part II”. Wednesday mornings starting January 13 from 10AM-12PM in the Pastoral Building in Room 208- Upper Room. Please contact Chris Keith (214)708-3702 for more information.
Women’s Retreat Day What Makes A Difference, presented by Patricia Livingston, author & retreat leader, will be held on Saturday, Feb 20, 2016 in the Parish Center. Day includes lite breakfast and lunch. Register before Feb. 4th for early registration ($35). After Feb. 4th, registration is $45. Register on line at stmarkplano.org or pick up flyer in Narthex.
Monthly Prayer Service for the Parish January 14 at 7PM in the Chapel
The KOC and the Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a monthly prayer service in the Chapel at 7PM each
month for those in the parish who are ill or recovering from sur-gery. The next service will be on Jan 14. All parishioners are in-vited to attend and submit names of those for whom prayers are requested. You need not be a member of the Knights of Colum-bus to participate. 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.
PLANNING A WEDDING? Information evening on Monday, January 18, 2016, 7-8:30PM for engaged couples (and family members) planning to marry at St. Mark Parish. Program will be in the St. Mark Chapel. Learn about sacramental preparation, liturgy and music guidelines, the Wedding Coordinator’s role and more. Call 972-424-5794 to register.
St. Mark Parish Celebration of Love February 13, 2016
6:45PM in the Great Room Renew Your Marriage Vows At 5:30PM Mass
An Evening of Love & Laughter, Dinner & Dancing Make it your Valentine Celebration!
$35/Couple. Call 972-424-5794 to register
Need a wheelchair lift for van or car to carry electric wheelchair? For more information, call Michael Calleia at 972-208-4891.
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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
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
El Bautismo de Nuestro Señor Jesús a quien Dios llamó “Mi Hijo amado”, es también el “Siervo de Dios” de quien Isaías habla en la primera lectura. Nosotros los bautizados en Cristo debemos seguir Su ejemplo también y usar nuestro tiempo y recursos al servicio de Dios y de nuestro prójimo.
CRISTO RENUEVA SU PARROQUIA Mujeres Feb 6-7, 2016
Hombres Abril 23-24, 2016
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. Para información llame a la oficina Ministerio de Familia y Adul-tos al 972-424-5794.
Formación de Fe
FORMACIÓN PARA ADULTOS Los invitamos a participar en la Formación para Adultos. Estas oportunidades ayudan a crecer en nuestra relación con Jesús, cono-cer las enseñanzas de la Iglesia, y formar
comunidad con otros miembros del Cuerpo de Cristo.
Se ofrecerá Liturgia – presentado por Padre Henry ¿Quiénes pueden asistir?
Adultos (18 años +) que desean conocer más su fe
Bautizados
Diferentes grupos parroquiales y catequistas Cuando: Martes comenzando el 26 de enero, 2016 de 7 - 9PM Dónde: Great Room del Centro Pastoral de St. Mark Costo: $30.
Para información contacte a Ruth Sanchez al 972-423-4715 x225 o a [email protected].
Peregrinación a Polonia, República Checa y Austria
con el Padre Henry
Mayo 15 al 25, 2016 Precio $3180 por persona
Si esta interesado en el peregrinaje o para más informacion contacte a la representante de viajes latinos
Mila Montelongo al 972-422-3344
Rito de la Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos (RICA)
Si usted o alguien que usted conoce ha sido bautizado en otra tradición cristiana y está interesado en convertirse en católico, por favor
llame o e-mail Ruth Sanchez 972-423-4715, ext 225 o la [email protected], para obtener información adicional. Si usted fue bautizado católico y le faltan los sacramentos de confirmación y comunión, por favor llámenos.
Planeamos comenzar nuevas sesiones de preguntas de RCIA para adultos después del primero del año para los interesados en convertirse en la fe católica, que incluiría a aquellos que no han sido bautizados, o quienes son bautizados y tienen pregun-tas sobre la fe católica. Si está interesado en asistir a estas sesiones de RICA, por favor llame o e-mail Ruth Sánchez.
DE MUJER A MUJER: Próxima reunión para el grupo De Mujer a Mujer será el 16 de Enero en el en la biblioteca Salón #105 del Centro Pastoral Smyth a de 3 a 5 PM. Para más informa-ción, comuníquese con Viviana Olmos 214-809-4538.
El Centro de Niños y Familias de la Universidad de Texas en Dallas invita los padres con niños de 0 a 3 años a participar del programa Juega Conmi-go. Este es un programa semanal gratuito que
busca fomentar el las relaciones padre-hijo positivas y promover el desarrollo físico, cognitivo, social, emocional y de lenguaje de los niños. Las sesiones incluyen conversaciones dirigidas acerca de la crianza y el desarrollo del niño, juegos, actividades en gru-po, música y más. Para más información llame al 972-883-4827 o al 972-400-0283. El programa comenzara el 20 de Enero a las 10am en el salón pastoral. Cupo limitado para 15 niños con sus padres.
Las Clases de Formación de Fe Primaria comienzan Hoy, domingo 10 de enero Y miércoles, 13 de enero.
RECORDATORIO ACERCA DEL HORARIO DE CLASES
Las clases comienzan a las 8:45AM, 10:30AM y 1:15PM los domingos. Los miércoles las clases co-mienzan a las 6:45 AM. ¡Estamos notando que algu-nos niños llegan a clase 10, 15, y 20 minutos tarde! Esto es una disrupción. ¡Por favor hagan todo lo posible para que su hijo llegue a clase a tiempo!
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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.
Lone Rose Sunday
This Weekend
The Knights of Columbus annual appeal for donations to the White Rose and Birth Choice Crisis Preg-nancy Centers will be after all Masses this weekend. Please donate generously to this very worthwhile cause. The White Rose and Birth Choice crisis pregnancy ministries exist solely on donations and pro-vide life-saving assistance at a critical time in a mother’s and child’s life. Members of the Knights of Columbus will be in the Narthex to accept your monetary donations. (All checks should be made paya-ble to The Knights of Columbus Council 6065). In addition to the money collected, a baby crib will be setup in the Bethany Narthex to accept new baby supplies, and gently used infant clothing and baby furniture for the White Rose and Birth Choice Centers.
Both centers provide free pregnancy testing, counseling, medical assistance, cribs, car seats, clothing, strollers, and other baby items, as well as some financial aid. Sonograms are provided on a case-by-case basis. All items are donated and are freely dis-pensed.
The White Rose center has been open for 30 years. The Birth Choice center was established 7 years ago at the direction of Bishop Farrell who wants a crisis pregnancy center located near every abortion clinic. Together the centers serve over 3,000 women annually, including hundreds who turn from the very doorsteps of the abortion clinics in search of a brighter alternative.
St. Mark parishioners have always been among the strongest supporters in the Dallas Diocese of the White Rose Center as evidenced by our annual Lone Rose Sunday collection, K of C Golf Tournament and other events, sidewalk counselors, etc. When the Birth Choice center was opened, we expanded our support to the White Rose and the Birth Choice centers equally.
How To Be A Creation Steward:
Responding to Global Warming and Pope Francis's Encyclical
Learn how to be a stewards for God's creation and help support the White Rose and Birth Choice Pregnancy Centers.
Saturday, February 27, 8:45 AM - noon Pastoral CTR - 1100 W. 15th, UPPER ROOM, Suite 208
Speaker: Tom Collingswood, Ph.D
$20 per individual /$25 per couple, includes book and refreshments. All proceeds go to the
White Rose and Birth Choice Centers.
Sponsors: Knights of Columbus Council #6065 and St. Mark Family & Adult Ministry
Holy Doors IN St. Mark
The ritual opening of the Holy Door of Mercy in the Basilica of St. Peter on December 8, 2015, marked the official start of the extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy. From that moment, in every Catholic Church in every diocese, the faith-ful are called to celebrate and live the Jubilee, particularly through the liturgy and reconcilia-
tion. Our personal invitation from Pope Francis is abundantly clear - each Catholic faithful is to make a pilgrimage to the ‘Holy Door’ as a sign of one’s deepest desire to true spiritual conver-sion. Conveniently so, our Church will have our confessional holy doors invitingly open and we should prepare ourselves through reflective prayer so we can journey with genuine pardon, strength and devotion.
Puertas Santas en St. Mark
La apertura ritual de la Puerta Santa de la Misericordia en la Basílica de San Pedro el 8 de diciembre de 2015, marcó el inicio oficial del año extraordinario del Jubileo de Miseri-cordia. Desde ese momento, en cada iglesia católica en cada diócesis, los fieles son llama-dos a celebrar y vivir el Jubileo, particular-mente a través de la liturgia y la reconcilia-ción. Nuestra invitación personal del Papa Francisco es abundantemente clara: cada fiel católico debe hacer una peregrinación a la “Puerta Santa” como muestra de su más profundo deseo de conversión espiritual verdadera. Convenien-temente, las puertas de los confesionarios en St. Mark son nues-tras puertas de Misericordia. Están bendecidas y debemos pre-páranos mediante oración y reflexión para continuar nuestra jornada de perdón genuino, fuerza y devoción.
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Elementary Faith Formation classes resume TODAY, Sunday, January 10, 2016
AND Wednesday, January 13th.
REMINDER ABOUT SESSION TIMES: Classes start right at 8:45 AM, 10:30 AM and 1:15 PM on Sun-day’s. Wednesday class starts at 6:45 PM. We are noticing that some children are arriving to class 10, 15, and 20 minutes after class has started! This
disrupts the entire group; please make every effort to ensure that your child gets to class on time! Thank you!
Youth & Young Adult Ministries Ministerio de Jóvenes y Jóvenes adultos
972-578-9583 [email protected]
stmarkplanoyouth.org
New Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9AM-4PM
Fri. 9AM-12PM.
ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION
972-423-4715
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, canned fruit,
canned pork & beans, cereal. Place items in donation box located in the Narthex.
Pick up of large items can be arranged by calling SVDP at 972-423-1877
400 FAMILIES WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANKS
Thanks to the generosity of so many individuals and organiza-tions, we were able to provide over 3200 bags of food to kids, parents and adults in need this past year. Each year the need grows and your donations help us meet the need.
Special thanks to The Parishioners of St. Mark
Parents, Student Council, Teachers, and Staff of St. Mark School Eugenia E. Jameson, the students, parents, faculty and staff of
John Paul II High School The dedicated volunteers who man the pantry every week
NEW - Doors of Mercy: Exploring God’s Covenant with You Join us! Pope Francis has declared an Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, that began on Dec. 8. This is only the 4th Extraordinary Year in Church
history! How can we participate in this? How will this special call for mercy affect your daily life? Join us in this parish-wide initiative, Doors of Mercy and understand in a deeper way God’s plan of Mercy and the covenants He made with humani-ty, as well as the beauty and compassion of the Divine Mercy message and devotion. Experience hope and healing in this engaging and life changing program.
The first session begins on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 (9:15am) or Sunday, Jan. 14, 2016 (offered at 8:15am, 10:15am, or at 7PM)
In addition to this new study, we are also offering a variety of shorter studies this winter on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday evenings. Register on-line at www.stmarkplano.org; click on the AFF logo (as shown)
For additional information, call Debbie at 972-423-4715, ext. 232, or e-mail either www.walkingwithchrist.org or [email protected].
Classes and Open youth house Resume this Week!
Donations Needed For Blessing Bags for Homeless Shelters We are will accepting the items listed until Feb 26. Shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, tooth-brush, toothpaste, floss, hand sanitizer, deodor-ant, comb, brush, chapstick, Band-Aids, baby wipe and new socks.
Service Opportunity After all Masses the Weekend of February 6-7
Collect donations for St. Vincent De Paul! Sign up at the Youth Office or contact Cristina at
Catholic and American: The Constitution, Immigration, Same Sex Marriage and Religious Freedom
presented by Dr. Frank Valenzuela
Catholic Attorney and Constitutional Lawyer Saturday, January 23, 6:30 PM
St. Mark Parish Center Buffet Dinner begins at 6:30 PM, $8.00 per person
Speaker – 7:15PM please rsvp to [email protected] so that we may pre-
pare the proper number of seats and dinners. You may pay at the door or send check to :
St. Mark Pro Life Ministry, 6 Alameda Circle, Wylie, 75098
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1201 Alma Dr, Plano, TX 75075
972.578.0610 www.stmcs.net
You are cordially invited to attend St. Mark Catholic School’s 29th Annual Dinner & Auction!
When: February 6, 2016 Where: Marriott Hotel at Legacy Town Center in Plano
Tickets: $75.oo
Proceeds from this year's event will go towards enhancing key facilities at the school. This includes upgrades to the gymnasium bleachers, ceiling, flooring, walls and concession stand area, in addition to playground enhancements.
To purchase tickets, become a sponsor, or donate to the event, please visit www.stmcs.net/auction.
We look forward to seeing you at the Sweethearts Gala!
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
If you or someone you know was baptized in another Christian tradition and are interested in becoming Catholic, please call or e-mail Debbie Betz at 972-423-4715, ext. 232 or [email protected], for additional information. If you were baptized Catholic and lack the sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion, please give us a call.
We plan to begin new RCIA inquiry sessions for adults after the first of the year for those interested in becoming Catholic, which would include those who have not been baptized, or who are baptized and have questions about the Catholic faith. If interested in attending these RCIA inquiry sessions, please call or e-mail Debbie Betz.
Home for the holidays. We are all familiar with that wonderful song. One marvelous group that makes this wish come true here in Plano is Habitat for Humanity. HfH builds homes and communities in which families can grow and flourish.
Did you know that HfH does not give away houses?
-Each family that applies for a HfH house is thoroughly screened before being approved for a house. This truly is a “Hand Up, not a Hand Out.” Families commit to participate in the build, providing 400 hours of their own “Sweat Equity”. In addition, they must pay back an interest free mortgage, pay property taxes and maintain the home and yard. Financial and home management skills training are also provided and required before final approval.
Last spring St Mark’s formed a “Habitat Team” within our parish. You may have seen some of our members at the Parish Festival encouraging children and even adults to “drive a nail for habitat”.
In order to plan our next steps the St Mark team, and all those in the parish with an interest in helping the HfH mission, will be having a meeting on Tuesday January 19, 2016, at 7:30 PM in the parish library. We will consider fundraising options, plans will be discussed and decisions made about how to raise funds and build a St Mark sponsored house. Your experience and perspective is important and welcome.
If you are interested in being a part of the St Mark HfH team or need more information contact Frank McElligott at 972-867-8516 (email [email protected]).
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We are excited to announce the longest Married couple contest!
Worldwide Marriage Encounter is looking for the longest married couple in each state as well as the overall longest married couple in the United States. We are looking forward to announcing the couple in Texas as well as the longest married couple in the U.S. and anticipate truly inspiring stories from the winners.
Email: [email protected]
or call 321-613-5180 for more information