St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church 1602 Thousand Oaks Drive - San Antonio, TX

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1 St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church 1602 Thousand Oaks Drive - San Antonio, TX Our Mission Statement: to spread the good news of Jesus Christ to all God s people by word and action. PARISH DIRECTORY PASTORAL OFFICE Pastor Rev. Msgr. Kevin Ryan Ext. 312 Pastoral Administrator Dot Hamlin Ext. 311 Pastoral Associate Catherine Lopez Ext. 315 Development Director Shane Hamilton Ext. 306 Bookkeeper Rich Mazzara Ext. 319 Asst. Bookkeeper Brenda Houchens Ext. 313 Parish Data Services Zulaika L. Muñiz Ext. 327 Administrative Asst. Pat Flores Ext. 300 Deacon Gil Hernandez Deacon Raul Adam Deacon Steve Marques Deacon Larry Brisiel Deacon Hipolito Huerta LITURGY OFFICE Liturgy/Pastoral Care Catherine Lopez Ext. 315 Liturgy Asst. Carroll Migura Ext. 307 Music Director Dolores Martinez Ext. 316 Music Director Asst. Gary Marks Ext. 330 Sunday Receptionist Kathleen Bedingfield Ext. 303 FAITH FORMATION/RELIGIOUS ED Director of Adult Faith Formation - Paul Vance Ext. 326 Christian Initiation Ministry (R.C.I.A.), Spiritual Direction, Quinceañeras - Anne Kemper Ext. 329 Baptism & Childcare Coordinator - Laura Boren Ext. 325 Faith Formation Elem. Admin Asst. Rita Cabello Ext. 320 Children s Ministry - Elizabeth Herring Ext. 324 YOUTH MINISTRY Director of HS Youth Ministry - Frank Peacher Ext. 334 Youth Ministry Lifeteen - Sr. Gemma Abonge Ext. 331 Youth Admin. Asst. - Brenda Mireles Ext. 333 Middle School Youth Ministry -Zachary Hemmi Ext. 332 PRE-SCHOOL & DAYCARE OFFICES Co-Directors Kathy Glendening Ext. 321 Connie Magott Ext. 322 Administrative Asst. Kim Hicks Ext. 337 PHYSICAL PLANT Manager George Wetherill Ext. 318 Team Leader Juan Olivo Custodians Rosa Hernandez, Irene Marin, Hector Rendon, Miguel Martinez, Jenny Alarcon CHURCH REGISTRATION Are you new in the parish? You are invited to register in the Pastoral Office, Monday-Thursday 9:00 5:00; Friday 8:00 4:00 (Closed 12:00-1:00 PM), or in the Pastoral Offices located in the church on Saturday or Sunday. Registration forms are also available on our website: Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Kevin E. Ryan PARISH OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-THURSDAY 9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM FRIDAY 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM (CLOSED FOR LUNCH FROM 12:00 1:00 PM MON.-FRI.) PHONE: FAX: FOR AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES: PHONE AND FOLLOW ANSWERING MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY MASS SCHEDULE: 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM 2 PM (SPANISH), 5 PM 8:15 AM & 6:30 PM 6:30 AM 6:30 AM & 8:15 AM 6:30 AM & 8:15 AM 8:15 AM 5 PM COMMUNION SERVICES: MONDAY 6:30 AM TUESDAY 8:15 AM FRIDAY 6:30 AM SATURDAY 7:30 AM RECONCILIATION SERVICES: SATURDAY 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (OR BY APPOINTMENT ) THE GOOD SHEPHERD ADORATION HOURS: TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, & THURSDAY 9:00 AM - *9:00 PM *(LAST HOUR OF ADORATION IS FROM 8-9PM) SACRAMENTAL PREPARATIONS: FOR INFORMATION ON PREPARING FOR THE SAC- RAMENTS OF BAPTISM, FIRST RECONCILIATION, FIRST EUCHARIST, OR CONFIRMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE FAITH FORMATION OFFICE AT: , Ext ANOINTING OF THE SICK TO SCHEDULE AN ANOINTING, PLEASE CALL: , EXT. 315 OR EXT MATRIMONY: FOR INFORMATION ON PREPARATION FOR MATRIMONY, PLEASE CONTACT THE PASTORAL OFFICE AT: April 26, 2015 Fourth Sunday of Easter This Fourth Sunday of Easter is traditionally referred to as Good Shepherd Sunday. Today we listen to the words of the Lord as he refers to himself as the good shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep. It is sometimes so difficult for us to grasp the reality that anyone would lay down his or her own life for the sake of someone else. This is especially true in a society that places high value on power and personal advancement, often at the cost of trampling on other people in order to climb the ladder. Today s scriptures point to the one we are called to emulate the one who lays down his life for his sheep. Today s scriptures challenge us to discover ways to bring life to those around us to build up rather than to tear down. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

2 READINGS & MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, April 25th 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16: :00 PM Don McCormick Requested by Carl and Lou Wagener SUNDAY, April 26th Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10: :00 AM Ava Lynn Sanchez Requested by Ysau Flores 10:00 AM Daniel Minyon Requested by Helen Minyon 12:00 PM Billie Haufler Requested by the Family 2:00 PM Por La Comunidad de St. Mark s 5:00 PM Agustin and Isabel De La Rosa Requested by Cecilia Sosa MONDAY, April 27th Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6: :15 AM Ruth Westrich Requested by Carmen Drury 6:30 PM Ruth Fowler Special Intention Requested by Karen Cervenka TUESDAY, April 28th Acts 7:51 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6: :30 AM Daniel Rodriguez Requested by the Ramon and Maria Rodriguez WEDNESDAY, April 29th Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6: :30 AM Mark Baker Requested by Billie Jo Hoggatt 8:15 AM Margarita P. Plata Requested by Alicia Baldazo Plata THURSDAY, April 30th Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6: :30 AM St. Mark s Community 8:15 AM Jaime Vera Requested by Diana Cavazos, Cindy Villarreal and Melinda Gonzales FRIDAY, May 1st Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6: :15 AM Rudolfo Esparza Requested by Terry Telles Family SATURDAY, May 2nd 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16: :00 PM Mary De Latte Requested by Carl and Lou Wagener SUNDAY, May 3rd Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10: :00 AM Susan Solinski Requested by the Solinski Family 10:00 AM Adler Chote Special Intention Requested by Robert Chote 12:00 PM Ana C. Ledesma Requested by Cynthia Kazala 2:00 PM Marcelina Yates Requested by Anita Pedroza 5:00 PM Ruth Fowler Special Intention Requested by Karen Cervenka WE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR COMMUNITY * Names in BOLD were added this week. Mary Jane Adame Maria Aguirre Steve Alaniz Angelina Arredondo Even J. Arredondo Victoria N. Arredondo David Arthur Jean Bailey Bailey Barbee Milton Bixon Rosina Bockholt Jake Bowers Cy Bradshaw Josie Castillo Victor C. Colotla Joey Courtaway Nell Craighead Liz Czervinske Michael Czervinske Geri Daniels Vivian Daniels Jeanne Daw Vincent Demmer Clarrisa Diaz Linda Diaz Miguel Dublin Renee Engelbrecht David Fischer Margaret Fitzgerald Thomas Fohn Matt Foley Ayden Frail Christian Franklin Valerie G. Franklin Nora Mae Fulmer Bertha Galan Simon Galan George Galavan Enrique Garcia Gloria Garcia Corrine Greathouse Lucila Garcia Federico Garcia Maria Garcia Mina Mary Jane Garcia Becca Garza Emma Gilboux Ronald Gloyd Nancy Guerra Liz Harding Connie Harter Debra Harty Thomas Harty Robert Henderson TODAY S READINGS First Reading There is no salvation through anyone else (Acts 4:8-12). Psalm The stone rejected by the builders has become the cornerstone (Psalm 118). Second Reading See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God (1 John 3:1-2). Gospel The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep (John 10:11-18). Amparo Hernandez Teresa Hernandez Robert Hernandez Victor Hernandez Liam Hogan Liz Howard Richard Houser, Jr Doris Hoyt Elizabeth Huff Josephine Huizar Humpal Family Mary Friesenhahn Lester Jung Al Keegan Julie Keegan Stephanie Keegan Marvin Klar Andrew Klauenberg Ehren Klauenberg Walter Kennedy Jackie Kennedy Marie Kramer Adele Kulawik Francis Kulawik Connie Kuykendall Evelyn Lamb Betty Lawrence Laura Olivia Lugo Henry Macina Jean Macina Ken Macinga Yvette Magee Brad Marbach Matthew Margotta Gloria Martinez Lucia Masters Cindy McCarthy Nora McCarthy Maddie McClain Chris J. McConnell Mary Ellen McGinley Windy McMichael Connie McRae Saba Mebrahtu Paulita Miguel-Enano Alex Mireles Lani A. Mejia Greg Molina Hilde Moore Vickie Motherwell Dottie Nickelson Phil Nickelson Peggy Hayes Obringer Ruth Ortega Mercedes Otero Sharron Otto Joseph Otto Jeanne Papa Stephen Podd Lisa Perri-Molina Eva Quinones Craig Bubba Radick Mary Louise Rieber Arturo Rios Antonio Rodriguez Lorena Rodriguez Ramon Rodriguez M.W. Rollin Patricia Rowsome Benjamin Roy Frank Samas Kathleen Sanchez Olivia Sandoval Wilma Schaeffer Lynn Paris Schlundt Ray Schmitz Donnie Schwirtlich Larry Segesman Olivia Selena Robert Silva Joe Slaven Diane Smith Cecile Simecki Lois Solinski Mary Ann Sperry James Spruel Judey Stallard Amy Tschirhart Sharon Tschirhart Matthew Vasquez Linda Vasquez Delma Vela Larry Voges Terry Voges Joseph M. Volmer Joy Votion Sam Watson Geneva Wessel Christy Wheeler Pat Whitley Jan Williams Michael Wilson Claude Zaiontz Laurie Zaiontz Jose Zamora FairlieZwartjes We offer our prayers and sympathy to our parishioners who have experienced a death in their family. Horace Fincher Florence Mosel Gustavo Sanclemente Gary Kidder Richard C. Heldt, Jr. Lucille Clara Zurbriggen (If you wish to be added or removed from the prayer list, please contact the Pastoral Thank you!)

3 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Easter; World Day of Prayer for Vocations Tuesday: St. Peter Chanel; St. Louis Grignion de Montfort Wednesday: St. Catherine of Siena Thursday: St. Pius V Friday: St. Joseph the Worker; First Friday Saturday: St. Athanasius; First Saturday TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Many of our customs surrounding critical illness come from antiquity, and yet attitudes have certainly changed. Death was an all - too-familiar presence then, and people tended to see it as a natural and unavoidable part of life, not a personal catastrophe. People tried to review their lives, settle their affairs, say farewell to their dear ones, and welcome the deathbed vigils and prayers that assured them of God s love and forgiveness. What people most feared was sudden death. It was dreaded and never discussed. The faithful filled the catacombs with consoling images of the good shepherd carrying the sheep to safe pasture, or the faithful in glory seated at banquet tables. The prayer texts from the time are consoling and positive, and many inspired our modern prayers. The care of the dying flowed directly from Roman pagan practice; it was home based and family centered. Pagans didn t especially fear death, but they were terrified by the dead. Christians, on the other hand, consoled their sick with psalms of joy and faith in the Resurrection. The goal was to assure the sick person of God s love, and that the ties that bind the dead and the living would endure. The Joy of the Gospel : Faith Working Through Love Fourth Sunday of Easter I know mine and mine know me! How often do we hear these words and wish we had a stronger faith and better knowledge of the person of Jesus Christ. We long to be cared for by the Good Shepherd and protected from the dangers of the Evil One. Jesus' words tell us over and over that he cares for each and every one of God's children and desires to bring them to the Father. As our discipleship grows and matures, we take on Jesus' desire to bring our brothers and sisters to the Kingdom. May our faith overflow from our love for the Lord and become a beacon for the world to see. THIS WEEK AT ST. MARKS Monday, April 27th Good Morning Monday s CH# 201 Alcoholic Anonymous CH#202 Gym West Campus Adult Faith Formation Shalom #1, 2, and 3 Cenacle CH #204 Men s in Recovery A.C.T.S Chapel of the Reservation EDGE New Legacy Monday Night Prayer Group ACTS Home Team Mtg. CH #206 Young Heart Senior s Club Shalom #1, 2, and 3 Lector s Training SVDP Meeting Matthew and Mark Tuesday, April 28th Taco Tuesday New Legacy Centering Prayer Group Bible Study CH #201 #206 Eucharistic Adoration Chapel of the Reservation A.C.T.S Mission Trip CH #201 Boy Scouts Troop #500 Brotherhood Secrets of the Rosary CH #206 Men s ACTS Bible Study Holy Family Room Youth Choir Rehearsal Youth Ministry Teen ACTS New Legacy OLOG Board Meeting CH #205 Wednesday, April 29th Eucharistic Adoration 10:00 Choir Practice Precious Minds RCIA Mystagogia Men s ACTS Prayer Group Spirit & the Word Small Faith Community Eucharistic Adoration Alcoholics Anonymous Women s ACTS Mtg. Adoramus Te Christe Group 5:00 Choir Practice Men s ACTS Mtg. ACTS Women s Send Off WG T&T Storage Quilters K of C BBQ Prep Reconciliation Elementary Faith Formation First Saturday Prayer Group Women s ACTS Prayer Group K of C BBQ Prep and Sale Women s Guild Bake Sale Catechumenate for Children Faith Formation Elementary BOW Special Needs Faith Formation Life Night Women s ACTS in Recovery Youth Group (High School) Luau K of C BBQ Sale Spanish Mass Hospitality Women s Bake Sale Hospitality Sunday Thursday, April 30th Assumption Shalom/Holy Family Room Healing CH #201 San Juan #1,2, and 3 Matthew and Mark Chapel Reservation CH #201 San Juan CH #201 New Legacy Friday, May 1st Racquetball Court CH #201, #202 Kitchen in CC Saturday, May 2nd Gym Sunday, May 3rd Chapel of the Reservation Various Rooms Chapel of the Reservation Matthew and Mark Kitchen in CC/Breezeway of CC New Legacy Various Rooms Charism/Inspiration Various Rooms Gym/Kitchen in CC Gym/St. Francis Circle Breezeway of CC/ Nartex of CC Shalom #1,2, and 3 Gym Kitchen in CC/

4 COMMUNITY AND SERVICE Sisters Care at the Village non-medical, in-home services ministry, is looking for Caregivers Companions/ Housekeepers to assist older adults in their homes with Light Housekeeping, Transportation, Bathing, Meal preparations. If you feel you are a strong and dependable individual who would like to be part of a premier team, contact us. Immediate positions are available for attendants, caregivers, overnight caregivers, and PRN caregivers. Please contact us or come to the office and complete an application. Companion must have: *a clear criminal background *at least 1 year experience in the field *reliable transportation *proof of auto insurance Located at 4707 Broadway San Antonio, Texas Phone St. Mark s LIBRARY HOURS Visit the St. Mark library where you will find a variety of books, videos, and DVDs for the whole family to enjoy. Tuesday-Friday during normal Church Business Hours Sunday 8:30-12pm Contact E-Bulletin Now Available Interested in receiving the St. Mark bulletin in electronic format via your ? We send the bulletin each Friday so you can plan for the weekend. Scan this QR code to sign up or Shane Hamilton at shamilton@stmarkevangelist.com or call x306 and leave your name and address. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Is God asking you to serve His people as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion? St. Mark needs Extraordinary Ministers to serve during Mass and to bring the Holy Eucharist to the sick and homebound parishioners who are unable to worship with us. If you have reflected on your faith and God s goodness, bringing the perfect gift of Christ s Body and Blood to others may be your call to serve in the parish. If you would like to learn more about this ministry, contact Sylvia Richmond at or via at: grichmond1@satx.rr.com. Join us for our next training session on Monday, May 4, 2015, at 7:15 pm, in the main. WOMEN'S GUILD NEWS DID YOU KNOW??? The Art & Environment Watering Brigade is part of the St. Mark Women s Guild Ministry. When the Liturgical Season of the Church changes, so do the surroundings, in, around and outside our, with color, décor, plants and flowers. You might not be aware that the plants and flowers are being attended by a wonderful group of scheduled watering volunteers, so as to not create overwatering. If you see that plants are needing care, please contact Watering Brigade Coordinator, Jackie Ritter, at Visit us on the web at: St. Mark s ENROLLING FOR Join us as we celebrate the women who have blessed our lives at a Mother s Day Tea Date: Saturday, May 9, 2015 Time: 11am-1pm Place: St. Mark s Community Center Cost: $25 per adult $15 children 3-16 (2 & under free or $175 Reserve entire table for 8 people Invite your mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, mother-inlaw, daughter-in-law and friends. All those special women in your life who deserve to be celebrated. Enjoy a lovely afternoon with tea & a lite lunch. There will be entertainment, raffles and shopping at Nana s Boutique. Registration Forms can be found in Church Offices, online at St. Mark the Evangelist website Mobile Loaves and Fishes St. Mark's Catholic Church Co mmunity Facebook page, or you can contact Karen Bell at karen.s.bell@hotmail.com or SINCE 1980 Ages 18 months - 5 years 9am - 2pm, Mon. - Thurs. 9am-Noon, Friday St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church 1602 Thousand Hwy. 281

5 COMMUNITY AND SERVICE ADVERTISE IN THE BULLETIN The St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church Bulletin is published by J. S. Paluch Company, 3708 River Rd., Franklin Park, IL The Bulletin is subsidized by our advertisers who contract directly with J. S. Paluch. If you would like to advertise in the Bulletin, please contact our parish ad consultant, Rachel Guajardo, at (281) or If you have announcements, articles, or information for the parish Bulletin, contact the Pastoral Office. What is The Big Give SA and What Does It Have To Do With St. Mark? The Big Give S.A. is a 24-hour day of giving that will take place from midnight to midnight on May 5, With hundreds of local nonprofits represented over a dozen counties, there is certainly a cause to fit your passion. St. Mark Mobile Loaves & Fishes is one of the many non-profits participating in The Big Give SA. It s an opportunity for you to help and support a ministry dedicated to feeding and clothing those who are homeless. And all it takes is a donation as little as $10 (more if you are able to do so). As an example, 500 donors for the minimum amount will result in $5000 to support Mobile Loaves & Fishes. Here s all you need to do: 1. Go to the website: thebiggivesa.org any time on May 5th 2. Search for Mobile Loaves & Fishes, Inc 3. Use your credit/debit card to make a tax deductible donation Praise & Prayer Group ~Meetings~ Wednesday nights Christopher Hall Building #7- Rm :00pm -9:00pm ~Healing Mass~ Every 3rd Wednesday of the month in the Day Chapel followed with overnight Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Ιnformation Contact: carmenfrankel@gmail.com ATTENTION: MEN OF THE PARISH - WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! In order to change for each liturgical season, we could also use some help with moving the larger plants, containers, and other items. If you would like to be involved in this vital part of the Art and Environment Committee, please contact Sharron Hanson, at Any other questions, contact: Velma Spruel Williams, at Society of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a devotional society. Our mission is: 1. To encourage its members and the Parish family to bear witness to the love of God, live the life of Christ, and honor his most Blessed Mother under her title of Our Lady of Guadalupe. 2. To promote throughout the Parish community Our Lady of Guadalupe as Patroness of the Americas and Protectress of the Unborn Child. 3. To instill in each member and Parishioner a devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe through the recitation of the rosary, public and private prayer, and participation in the Eucharistic celebration. 4. To come together annually during the month of December as members and with fellow Parishioners to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (December 12). We meet once a month on Tuesday at 7pm. Alicia G. Cantu aliciagarciacantu@yahoo.com October will be here before you know it.and the Pumpkin Patch will be BACK!!!!! Help us by spreading the word to your family, friends and co-workers and invite them to participate. It s a wonderful and rewarding opportunity for you to help your brothers and sisters in Christ. St. Mark Quilters The Lion s Pride Would you like to join us on Fridays to spend some time cutting and stitching quilts? We do both machine and hand quilting and welcome newcomers to our "pride." Bring a sack lunch as we take a break from sewing around noon to eat together. If you know of someone hurting who would be warmed by one of our quilts, please let one of our quilters know. For more information, please contact Pat or Wanda The work of Mary (known as the Focolare) Spirituality of Unity, based on living Jesus' prayer in our daily lives. One way this is done is by putting the Gospel into practice one verse at a time. This is done by living a verse of scripture given monthly in the Word of Life and sharing its impact on one's life. There is a Word of Life monthly meeting, open to all desiring spirituality based on the Gospel message. Meetings are held on the 3rd Sunday of every month from 3-5pm at the West Campus Gym in the upper rooms. Please contact: Kay Parker Jim Lee Nick Young Mobile Loaves and Fishes will be hosting a pumpkin patch in October. Looking for volunteers to help with the planning to make this a successful event. First meeting will be on June 8th at 7pm in MLF Annex #4 (on new campus). Hope to see you there! Questions contact Karen at karen.s.bell@hotmail.com CHILDCARE INFORMATION Childcare is available in the Noah's Ark room for ages 1-5 years old when scheduled ahead of the event. During evening events, for the safety of your children and the caregivers, please enter and exit through the doors across from the Community Center ONLY. For more information, contact Rita Cabello at: x 320

6 FAITH FORMATION THURSDAY MORNING SMALL FAITH GROUP Are you prepared when you come to Mass each Sunday? Have you read the scriptures that are to be covered, and reflected on, during the Homily? Most Likely.NOT. Come join our Small Faith Group. When: Every Thursday Time: 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Where: Matthew/Mark Room Why: To read the scriptures for the following Sunday, and to discuss and reflect on what they mean to us. To socialize and make new friends. To celebrate birthdays and special occasions. To offer help, encouragement, and support. Supplies: At Home With The Word booklet and Prepare the Word monthly pamphlet. For more information call Bob Moore at or Velma Spruel-Williams Registration Now Open for the San Antonio Neighbors Mission Trip June 14-19, 2015 Visit stmarkym.com for more details. Taco Cabana s Benefit Night to raise funds for St. Mark Teen ACTS April 29th 5pm-9pm 20% of your meal will be donated to sending Teens on Retreat The Secret of the Rosary Study Group Would you like to devote your life to Mary, Our Blessed Mother? You are invited to come pray and read with us weekly, learn about what true devotion to Mary, the Mother of God is like, using St. Louis de Montfort s True Devotion to Mary. We will pray the Most Holy Rosary, then read and discuss a section from the book each week. The Spirit and The Word Charismatic Praise and Prayer Group Christopher Hall Room 202 ~ 7pm - 9pm~ Presents ~ THE HOLY SPIRIT A DYNAMIC POWER SOURCE for you! TO SHOW THAT YOU ARE HIS CHILDREN, GOD SENT THE SPIRIT OF HIS SON INTO YOUR HRARTS, THE SPIRIT THAT CRIES OUT, FATHER MY FATHER. (GAL.4: 6) April 29th What is the Gift the Holy Spirit? Guest Speaker ~ Fr. Ruben Garcia Pastor St. Cecilia Catholic Church Wednesday Night Men s ACTS Prayer Meeting Join us every Wednesday night at 7:30pm, in Room 201 of Christopher Hall for music, prayer, and spiritual reflection. All men are welcome. No need to have attended an A.C.T.S Retreat. This is your invitation to come and see what it is all about. No RSVP needed! If you bring your Bible and your rosary, we ll bring fellowship, friendship, and hospitality. See you there this Wednesday! When: Every Tuesday evening, from 7:00 pm 8:30 pm in the Room 206 of Christopher Hall. For more information call: David P. Nelson at or Stan Harmen at Prayers for our Troops Lord, hold these loved ones in your loving hands, protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Give them courage, hope, and strength. May they ever experience your firm support, gentle love, and compassionate healing. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen. CHRISTOPHER HALL Book your WEDDING party today! Check out or call Gary Richmond at for more information. Volunteering at CRIT USA is to belong to a group of people who donate their time to serve children with disabilities. Our main purpose is to attend and serve with a high human quality and sense. We are willing to provide quality, love and warmth at all times. To volunteer you must be 18 years and older with a great sense of responsibility, a smile, arms ready to work and a very big heart. For information, please call THANK YOU FOR USING YOUR PARISH ID LABELS St. Mark self-addressed envelopes are available in the Sunday Church Office between weekend Masses or in the Pastoral Office during the week. Please be sure to include your Parish ID # on all contributions. If you need your number, call Zulaika at , ext 327, or see Kathleen in the Sunday Office on weekends.

7 A.C.T.S. OUTREACH WOMEN'S A.C.T.S. Prayer Group Meeting All ACTS Sisters are invited to gather for Prayer and Fellowship the first Saturday of each month. Please bring your Gentle Spirits, Kind Hearts, and Beautiful Voices. Returning Sisters, remember to bring your Blessings Journal. For more information, please contact: Dahlia Calling all women 18 years an older! Are you looking for a way to deepen your relationship with God, to renew yourself spiritually and to grow in fellowship with other women of Christ? If so, we invite you to attend the next Women's ACTS Retreat. While the format of the retreat is deeply rooted in the Catholic faith, women of all denominations are welcome. Give yourself the gift of time and join us on this amazing faith journey. Registration forms are available at or contact: Angela Menke (Director) , Jennifer Avery (Co-Director) or Kat Pavlosky (Co-Director) Ministry and Education Workshop Two day Conference: Answering Pope Francis call, Becoming a Church of Mercy will be presented at the University of the Incarnate Word on June Dr. Martin Jewell, Associate Professor of Theology will address Pope Francis call to evangelization and compassion as a church of Mercy in today s world. Full conference $50, one day $30, Group discount $40 each for three or more. Eligible Catechists and Catholic School Teachers may apply for this conference for Archdiocesan Certification Credit. Please contact the at Pastoral Office at for more information. Northeast Senior Assistance (NESA) is a non-profit agency that provides transportation to doctor s appointments, grocery shopping, handy helper service, telephone reassurance, and socialization to qualified elderly people in northeast San Antonio who are at least 60 years old, cannot drive or do not have anyone in the home who can drive, and who are not in wheelchairs. NESA provides this service free of charge through qualified volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, or if you are in need of NESA s services, please call Pat Ogle at or Judy Ellsworth at Society of St. Vincent de Paul Today, we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday where we reflect on Jesus love and care for us. This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent DePaul was able to be Good Shepherds to the hearts of the poor, by assisting families with food and financial assistance for rent, utilities and other bills. Thank you! The pantry is in need of these items: *Mayonnaise *Cereal* Canned Meat *Jelly *Beef Stew *Ravioli The Cenacle of Divine Mercy is dedicated to JESUS and HIS MOTHER MOST HOLY Through Her intercession as Our Lady of Guadalupe, may all come to a deeper appreciation of the gift and sanctity of life. We read the Diary of St. Maria Faustina and also follow the Hearts Afire program. We meet each Monday evening from 7PM to 9PM. Feel free to join us anytime at Christopher Hall, Room 202. (elevator available) Questions, call Jeri Minyon or sfilletminyon@att.net People ask what TIFA is? We know what you are going through. Most of us have been where you are now, overwhelmed by all that is happening and fearful for the safety of our loved ones... shock, despair, confusion. Losing someone to the system is very like a death. We grieve the loss of that person in our daily lives, and we grieve the loss of all our hopes and dreams for a future with that loved one. You do not have to go through this alone. We provide support, education, and advocacy for our members through monthly chapter meetings Texas wide, quarterly newsletters, and access to the executive director of TIFA. Our Mission is breaking the cycle of crime by strengthening families through support, education, and advocacy. We hold our monthly meetings in the Matthew/Mark room every third Thursday. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Lucia Hamilton at (915) , or text me at (210) or me at QuigtarS@yahoo.com. We have been there. We can help! Weekly AA Meeting Schedule Monday and Thursday (Women Only - Closed Book Study): 12:00 pm in Christopher Hall in Room 201. Thursday (Closed Step Study/Big Book): 7:00 pm in Christopher Hall in Rm For further information, call Terri at or the AA

8 WORSHIP AND WORD St. Mark s Prayer line Do you need extra prayer? St. Mark s prayer line is here to serve you. How the Prayer line works. 1. All prayer requests are confidential. 2. You make prayer request to , and it will be forwarded to the next person on the prayer line. 3. Phone requests can be made between the hours of 9:00am- 9:00pm, unless it is a dire emergency. 4. Each person prays as the Holy Spirit leads them. 5. We take anonymous requests. 6. We pray in Thanksgiving, too. God answers all prayers First Saturday Prayer Group For over 20 years, the First Saturday Prayer Group has been meeting for a Rosary and Communion Service. Come join us at 9am in the Day Chapel on the 1 st Saturday each month. For more information, contact: Deacon Steve SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated after the 6:30am Mass on the third Thursday of month, on the first Monday after the 6:30pm Mass, and the second Wednesday after the 8:15am Mass. For more information please call: Catherine Lopez at: , ext Adoramus Te Christe Prayer Group My soul magnifies the Lord. Our contemplative prayer group meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 PM in the. We do Centering Prayer and then discuss a form of contemplative prayer practiced by such masters as Saints Benedict, John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, and Ignatius Loyola. The group has responsibility praying for parish ministries, and conducting a Contemplative Retreat once a year for the Parish. For more information contact : Stan Harmen at CENTERING PRAYER GROUP IS NOT SO MUCH AN EXERCISE OF ATTENTION AS INTENTION. You intend to go to your inmost being, where you believe God dwells. Fr. Thomas Keating Open mind, Open heart Centering Prayer Group meets every Tuesday from 11am to 12pm in the. All are welcome to come and see what Centering Prayer is about. For more information, please contact: Jo Ann at A GREAT BIG THANK YOU AND HAPPY EASTER If you watched our chart covering the progress of our Habitat for Humanity fund raiser, you noted that about 2 weeks ago we met our goal of $55,000!!! A great big note of thanks to so many generous parishioners who made this possible. All donations now being received will be held in a church account to be used when we build our 21st house next year. Please continue to volunteer for construction of our current house and please continue to donate meals and refreshments. The house that we are now building for the Gutierrez family will be dedicated on Saturday, May 2nd at 10:00 am. All are invited. HE IS RISEN. HE IS NOT HERE. Weekly Holy Rosary St. Mark s prays the Rosary every Saturday before the 5:00pm Mass. Parishioners are encouraged to come and pray the Mysteries and honor our Mother Mary. The Rosary begins at 4:25pm on Saturday in the and finishes early enough for Mass preparations and announcements. COME PRAY THE ROSARY. The Young Adult Community is a spiritual, service, and social ministry made up of young adults from Holy Trinity, St. Mark and St. Padre Pio. If you are interested in meeting other Catholic young adults, and joining us in fellowship, you can contact us and get involved now! We have monthly meetings, spiritual, social, and service events, and attend other functions in the San Antonio area regularly. You can get on our list by sending a message to yac.satx@gmail.com. You can also check us out on Facebook at groups/yacsa/. If you have any other questions, or would like to talk to someone more about the group, you can contact Amy Calvet at (210) or Nicole Calvet at (210) , by phone or by text. Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday - 9am - *9pm Wednesday - 9am - *9pm Thursday - 9am - *9pm *Last hour of Adoration is from 8pm- 9pm For more information, please contact: Julie Kristie Sandy

9 St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church Men s ACTS Retreat His heart was moved with compassion for them Mark 6:34 July 16-19, 2015 Join us and discover a new dimension to your faith. Retreat Director: Paul Vance To register contact: Steve Treu: (210) or Will Hogan: (210) We are now open for Faith Formation Registration for the year of You can register online or fill out our registration form which you can download from our website at What a year has been!

10 26 de abril de 2015 Cuarto Doming de Pascua EL BUEN PASTOR El Cuarto Domingo de Pascua tradicionalmente se conoce como el Domingo del Buen Pastor. Hoy escuchamos las palabras del Señor cuando se llama a sí mismo el buen pastor que da la vida por sus ovejas. A veces es tan difícil para nosotros comprender la realidad de que alguien esté dispuesto a dar su vida por alguien. Esto es muy cierto en una sociedad que pone tanto énfasis en el poder y en el avance social, con frecuencia a expensas de pisotear a otra gente para escalar a la cima. Las Escrituras de hoy nos muestran a quién debemos imitar al que da su vida por las ovejas. Las Escrituras de hoy nos retan a descubrir la manera de llevar vida a los que están a nuestro alrededor a construir y no a destruir.copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Lecturas de Hoy Primera lectura Sólo en Jesús encontrará el mundo la salvación (Hechos 4:8-12). Salmo La piedra que desecharon los arquitectos, es ahora la piedra angular (Salmo 118 [117]). Segunda lectura Nos hemos convertido en hijos de Dios por el amor que el Padre nos tiene (1 Juan 3:1-2). Evangelio El Padre ama a Jesús, el Buen Pastor, que da la vida por sus ovejas (Juan 10:11-18). Domingo: Martes: Miércoles: Jueves: Viernes: Sábado: Los Santos y Otras Celebraciones Cuarto Domingo de Pascua; Jornada Mundial de Oración por las Vocaciones San Luis María Grignon de Montfort; San Pedro Chanel Santa Catalina de Siena San Pio V San José, obrero; Primer viernes San Atanasio; Primer sábado Tradiciones de Nuestra Fe Imágenes antiguas de Cristo lo mostraban como un pastor joven cargando una ovejita en sus hombros. Él mismo se presenta como el buen Pastor (Juan 10:11). Esta imagen que nos conforta con el amor de Cristo, es en realidad una imagen radical. Hay que saber dos cosas sobre el pastor palestino de aquella época: 1) los pastores eran considerados sucios, peligrosos y ladrones, y 2) cuando cargaban una ovejita era porque ellos mismos le habían quebrado la pierna. Porque Jesús se describe como uno de ellos? Jesús ve más allá de las apariencias y los estereotipos, y se asocia con aquellas personas que la sociedad de su tiempo odiaba y marginaba. Por voluntad propia decide estar entre los pobres y despreciados. Si Jesús viniera a la tierra en nuestro tiempo, se describiría a sí mismo como el buen inmigrante. En cuanto a la ovejita sobre el hombre: en casos extremos, de ovejas rebeldes que se alejaban del rebaño, los pastores tenían que quebrarles la pierna para cargarlas sobre los hombros. De esta manera las amansaban para que no se alejaran de él. Dios no hace esto en nosotros, pero tampoco nos evita el sufrimiento. Antes bien, nos ayuda a llevarlo de manera heroica, como lo hizo con el santo Job. Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Lecturas de La Semana Lunes: Hch 11:1-18; Sal 42 (41):2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:1-10 Martes: Hch 11:19-26; Sal 87 (86):1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Miércoles: Hch 12:24 13:5a; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5, 6, 8; Jn 12:44-50 Jueves: Hch 13:13-25: Sal 89 (88):2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Viernes: Hch 13:26-33; Sal 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 o (por la memoria) Gn 1:26 2:3 o Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Sal 90 (89):2-4, 12-14, 16; Mt 13:54-58 Sábado: Hch 13:44-52; Sal 98 (97):1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Domingo: Hch 9:26-31; Sal 22 (21):26-28, 30-32; 1 Jn 3:18-24; Jn 15:1-8 oraciones Si desean ofrecer una misa por una intención especial puedes llamar al teléfono :00 PM Marcelina Yates Recuesta de Anita Pedroza