Winged Lion WELCOME SUNDAY. SEPTEMBER 14 Bring a friend. Share the Good News! THE. Save the Date! St. Mark s

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1 OUR MISSION STATEMENT TO SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST TO ALL GOD S PEOPLE BY WORD AND ACTION. THE WOMEN S GUILD BOOK SALE IN OCTOBER WALKING THE CAMINO AND THE STORY OF ST. JAMES KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BLOOD DRIVE INFORMATION WOMEN S ACTS RETREAT REGISTRATION FORM Winged Lion SEPTEMBER 2014 Save the Date! WELCOME SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 14 Bring a friend. Share the Good News! On Sunday, September 14, St. Mark the Evangelist is hosting a Welcome Sunday in conjunction with an Archdiocesan effort to bring family, friends and neighbors to church. We are asking you, the faithful members of this parish to step out of your comfort zone and extend a personal invitation to someone who hasn t been to church in awhile, or at all. There are open doors and opportunities all around us. The question is, will we be too busy today to do the thing that could have the single greatest eternal impact? Your simple, loving, kind invitation to St. Mark s church could radically re-orientate someone s life and eternal destiny through Jesus! Following each Mass will be refreshments in the gym and an opportunity for our visitors to find out more information about the St. Mark parish. St. Mark s YOU ARE INVITED to the St. Mark s Craft Fair St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church 1602 Thousand Oaks Drive, San Antonio, TX Women s Guild Fundraiser Saturday, September 27 th 10am to 7pm Sunday, September 28 th 9am to 2pm Over 30 vendors with an incredible assortment of handmade items including Quilts Wooden Cutting Boards - Jewelry - Soaps - Wreaths Holiday items Christmas Ornaments - Pen Sets - Rosaries Shawls, and much more. For questions or more info contact: Theresa Mulcahy or tessmulcahy@hotmail.com Liz Redshaw or lizredshaw@hotmail.com Concessions available - DON T MISS IT!

2 St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church Women s Guild Fundraiser 5th Annual Book Sale October 10 th, 11 th and 12 th 9 a.m. 7 p.m Thousand Oaks Dr., San Antonio, TX Please drop off your donations of books, CDs and DVDs in the Narthex of the old church. Hardcovers $1 Paperbacks 50 - DVDs $3 CDs $2 Fiction Come one, come all, come buy huge range of books sorted for easy searching Fiction A/Z/Biography/History/Politics/Hobbies/Cookery/Table Top/Spiritual/Sports/ Young Adult/Children s/self Help/Foreign Language/Audio/Travel/Textbooks, etc. Call Velma Spruel Williams for more information Children Foreign Language Hobbies Biography History Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday - 9am - 9pm Wednesday - 9am - 9pm Thursday - 9am - 9pm Spiritual Travel For more information, please contact: Julie Kristie Sandy BIBLE STUDY It s not too late to start your Great Adventure! Join us on this adventure as we begin our fall classes with the study of Galatians: Set Free to Live by Jeff Cavins and Gayle Somers. This study speaks of the extraordinary gift of salvation that Jesus has won for us, explaining how we can unite ourselves to Christ s redeeming sacrifice. Reignite your love for God as you learn about the deep love God has for you. The next study will be the muchanticipated study of Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come by Jeff Cavins and Thomas Smith. This study will be an intriguing look at one of the most talked about books in Scripture. Jeff Cavins explores Revelation to demonstrate how the kingdom established by Christ in His Church is intimately connected with the kingdom of heaven, especially through the celebration of the Mass. You will learn what all the mysterious figures and images of Revelation present, as well as what will happen during the Second Coming of Christ, what has already happened, and what is happening now in salvation history. For further information, please contact Sheryl Parker at for morning class information or Ricki Brady at for evening class information. Babysitting is available. Fall Classes Begin The Great Adventure presents the studies of Galatians and Revelation Tuesday, September 9 February 10 9:00-11:00 am or 6:45-8:45 pm

3 Walking the Camino and the Story of St. James by Catherine Lopez In the Gospel, James the Great - or Santiago in Spanish - is one of Christ s first apostles. Known as the son of thunder for his strong character, he was one of Christ s favorite disciples and appears in crucial passages in the Gospels. Sacred Scripture also describes his death in Jerusalem in the year 44 by order of King Herod. The Camino (The Way) to Santiago de Compostela honors the memory of St. James. After his death his body was returned to Compostela where he had done great work evangelizing and caring for the poor. St. James is buried below the main altar in the famous Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. It is one of the major churches of pilgrimage in the world. Earlier this summer, my sister, Mary, and I started this pilgrimage to the tomb of St. James in Sarria, Spain. Six days later, after walking over 115km, ( 72 miles), we arrived in Santiago de Compostela. Our journey was short compared to walking the full Camino which takes about 30 days, but each step was full of grace and wonder. Pilgrimage can be a time to press a pause buttontime out, a time to take stock. It is an opportunity for prayer, contemplation and reflection, and offers a very spiritual experience. Mary and I journeyed through rain and over difficult terrain. With our blisters and tired bodies, we experienced a rich display of faith and devotion. It was a graced and sacred time for both of us. We walked 115 km, fulfilling the criteria for a bonafide pilgrim, and were granted the official certification for walking the Camino. This certification is called The Compostela. The document certifies that one has made the pilgrimage for religious or spiritual reasons. To obtain it you have to present your credentials, stamped at a sufficient number of places along the way, to prove that you have at least done the last 115 km on foot. On day six we arrived at the magnificent 11 th century Cathedral. As we knelt in front of the decorative silver casket, the burial place of St. James, we prayed in thanksgiving for graces received along the Way, and for our loved ones. The journey was not easy; it was the pilgrimage of a life time. But I highly recommend it. As we walked together, we shared faith, memories, devotion, gentleness and deep appreciation for life, the earth, and many other blessings of The Way. Buen Camino! The Pumpkin Patch Is Coming Back FUNDRAISER The Knights of Columbus are hosting their 8th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, September 13 at the SilverHorn Golf Club. Come and enjoy a great day of golf. There will be numerous contests and prizes, including a lunch and award ceremony at the conclusion of play. You can sign up as an individual for $95 and we will place you on a team, or your entire team of four players can sign up at once for $380. See the St. Mark website for registration information. October 18th-31st This family fun event will be a fundraiser for Mobile Loaves and Fishes We need your help to make this successful event. There are many different volunteer opportunities available. Mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekday and weekend. We need help unloading pumpkins, selling pumpkins and turning pumpkins. Maybe you re good at story telling, face painting, or manning a festival type game. There are so many different ways you help and I know we can find the right one for you. We will be happy to fill out service hour forms for anyone that needs it. If you are interested in helping in this fun family event, please contact Sandy Finleon at sfinleon@gmail.com or

4 Memorial Acclamation By Paul Turner Dear Pro-Life Friend, I'm writing to invite you to join me for an important pro-life prayer service taking place in San Antonio on Saturday, September 13. On that day, pro-life Americans will honor the memory of the more than 50 million unborn victims of abortion during the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children. Solemn prayer services will be held simultaneously at gravesites around the country where abortion victims have been buried, as well as at many other memorial sites dedicated in their honor. I hope that you will be able to join me for the memorial service taking place in our community as part of the the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children: Event: Memorial Service for Victims of Abortion When: Saturday, September 13 at 9:30am Location: Hope Monument at Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto of the Southwest Address: 5712 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX This solemn memorial service will last approximately one hour. Please come out for this important pro-life event, prayerfully witnessing to the humanity of our unborn brothers and sisters, together with our fellow pro-lifers throughout the country. Be sure to bring your own chair and water. For more information contact call Phil Trickett The memorial acclamation announces the community s belief in the death and resurrection of Christ. It is sung or recited by the entire assembly during the Eucharistic prayer of every mass, after we hear the words of Jesus at the Last Supper. This brief statement summarizes the core mystery of the faith we hold. For hundreds of years prior to the Second Vatican Council, the Roman Catholic Church used only one Eucharistic prayer, the one called the Roman Canon. It had no memorial acclamation for the people to sing. But the priest did say the words, the mystery of faith. After the council, some wanted to eliminate those words because they were too difficult for people to understand. Instead, the words were expanded so that all might understand and announce together the mystery of our faith. The text of the acclamation is variable. There are three options in Latin. The first used to be translated two different ways, bringing the number of memorial acclamations in English to four. In the revised translation of the Mass, there are only three options, one for each of the original ones in Latin. The second acclamation is nearly a direct quote from 1 Corinthians 11:26. The first one is based on the same biblical passage, but includes the notion of the resurrection. The third, which mentions the cross and resurrection, may be used more during the seasons of Lent and Easter. There are no rules governing the usage of the three acclamations. Any of them may be used at any Mass. They are most effective when they are sung. They help the community express its unified confidence in the death, resurrection and return of Jesus Christ. PRO-LIFE NOVENA FOR UNBORN BABIES The multinational PRO-LIFE NOVENA FOR UNBORN BABIES is scheduled to happen September 29th - October 7th, For these nine days, Masses will be offered and Rosaries will be prayed for the following intention: For the protection of unborn human persons. A person may be a part of this Novena by doing one or both of the following: 1) Have at least one Mass offered(for the above-stated intention) during these nine days; 2) Pray one Rosary (for the above-stated intention) each day of the Novena. Complete information, including how to register, is available by going to the website:

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6 WHAT IS CRIT? WHAT IS CRIT? BY SAM SZALWINSKI Each time that I ask someone if they know of CRIT, I received a blank stare. That s OK. It wasn t until Bev and I, went with Chris Lewis to Guadalajara, Mexico a year ago that we heard of it. CRIT is a Mexican acronym that stands for Central Rehabilitacion de Infantil Telecon. This is a facility that cares for children up to the age of 18 who have a variety of maladies. It is very popular in Mexico with about 21 facilities spread throughout the country. The CRIT organization is now constructing their first facility in the United States. In fact, that facility is being built right here in San Antonio. It is located near Meagan s Wonderland near the intersection of Thousand Oaks and Loop 410. If your travels take you in this vicinity, you will see a very bright red building with trim in dark purple. This is the trademark colors of all CRIT facilities in Mexico. CRIT, in San Antonio is being built with Mexican resources. Historically, a fundraiser takes place in Mexico during the first few days of December each year. I was told that the facility in San Antonio will cost about $16.3 million to furnish. Our Parish wheelchair fund raiser conducted in early June netted more than $34,000. Three parishes combined raised approximately $57,500. These parishes include St. Mark, St. Francis of Assissi and Our Lady of Perpetual Help of Selma. With these funds two containers of wheelchairs have been ordered. A large container of 280 chairs will be donated to the CRIT facility. A small container of 110 chairs will be available for needy people throughout Texas. The cost of these wheel chairs is $42,000 and $16,500 respectively. The American Wheelchair Mission will cover the $1,000 difference. In dedication of the CRIT facility, this will take place on October 30, It is expected that the wheelchairs will arrive before this date and 280 of them will be presented to CRIT at dedication ceremonies on that date as well. There will be a tremendous need for people who would like to volunteer when this facility becomes active. Watch for more information in upcoming issues. St. Vincent de Paul - Feast Day 27 September The Patron Saint of Charity, St Vincent de Paul was born of poor parents on 25 April, 1581, close to Pouy, in the South west of France. Pouy is now named Vincent de Paul in his honor. The family lived off the land and all family members helped to work the farm. Vincent however was considered a good scholar and was sent to the Franciscan boarding school in Dax. He then moved to the University of Toulouse to study theology. After which he was ordained a priest in Forced into slavery In 1605, on a voyage by sea from Marseilles to Narbonne, he fell into the hands of African pirates and, wounded, was carried as a slave to Tunis. His captivity lasted about two years, until Divine Providence helped him escape. After a brief visit to Rome, he returned to France where he became preceptor in the family of Emmanuel de Gondy, Count of Goigny, and General of the galleys of France. Vincentians In 1617, St. Vincent began to preach missions and in 1625 he lay the foundations of a congregation which afterwards became the Congregation of the Mission or Lazarists, so named on account of the Priory of St. Lazarus, which the Fathers began to occupy in Now the Fathers are more commonly known as Vincentians. The Congregation consisted then, as it does now, of priests and laymen who after a period of probation take four simple vows, poverty, chastity, obedience and stability. Humble worker Extensive and rewarding as his work was, it did not satisfy St Vincent s passion for helping suffering people. He started con fraternities to seek out and care for the sick in every parish. He persuaded many wealthy people to donate funds, which helped him open hospitals and care for the poor and sick, especially young children. At the end of his life, the humble priest endured much suffering. On 27 September 1660, he received the last Sacraments and died calmly in his chair. He was 85 years old. Vincent was buried in the church of St. Lazare in Paris. In 1729 he was beatified by Pope Benedict X111 and canonised by Pope Clement X11 in Pope Leo X111 proclaimed him patron of all charitable societies. His emblem is, appropriately, children.

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8 Check out the latest on our website Holy Land Trip Sept 27 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Sept 28 9:00am - 6:00 pm SAN ANTONIO Our Lady of the Lake University (Thiry Auditorium), 411 SW 24th St This is a FREE EVENT! Register online to confirm your seats Boy Scouts Troop 500 Upcoming Events Sun., Sept. 21: Taco Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria/kitchen after the 8 and 10am Masses. Donations greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support. Sun., Oct 5: Famous Popcorn Sales from 8am-1:30pm. All monies raised for the Troop Scouts are used to fund summer camp attendance, campouts, and purchase of camping gear. Walk where the Master walked. Join Msgr. Kevin Ryan as we return to the Holy Land April 15th to April 26th, Contact John Thabet at at: festivals/events/41 or call us at (215) It s time to be Confirmed if: You are at least 18 years old You have been Baptized You have celebrated your First Communion Classes are Mondays from 7pm-9pm September 8 November 10, 2014 Matthew/Mark Room The celebration of the Sacrament will take place on November 14th at 5pm at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church. For registration, contact Paul Vance at (210) St. Mark s Preschool G FOR ENROLLIN SINCE 1980 Ages 18 months - 5 years Explore your faith and discover how your story is already written in the Gospel. 9am - 2pm, Mon. - Thurs. 9am-Noon, Friday Monday Evenings, 7pm-9pm September 22, 2014 April 20, 2015 Shalom Room Take an Individual Class or take all Ten Classes and earn your Level 1 Catechist Certification Individual Class Modules $10 All Ten Modules $50 (20 students required for class to commence) 1602 Thousand Hwy. 281 Contact Paul Vance at (210) St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church