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

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1 St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Churc Church h 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 Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Kevin E. Ryan PARISH OFFICE HOURS: PASTORAL OFFICE Pastor Pastoral Administrator Pastoral Associate Development Director Bookkeeper Asst. Bookkeeper Parish Data Services Administrative Asst. Rev. Msgr. Kevin Ryan Dot Hamlin Catherine Lopez Shane Hamilton Brenda Mireles Brenda Houchens Zulaika L. Muñiz Laura Boren Gil Hernandez Raul Adam Steve Marques Larry Brisiel Hipolito Huerta Ext. 312 Ext. 311 Ext. 315 Ext. 306 Ext. 313 Ext. 313 Ext. 327 Ext LITURGY OFFICE Liturgy/Pastoral Care Liturgy Asst. Music Director Music Director Asst. Sunday Receptionist Catherine Lopez Carroll Migura Dolores Martinez Courtney Guernsey Kathleen Bedingfield Ext. 315 Ext. 307 Ext. 316 Ext. 330 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 Director of Elem. Faith Formation - Theresa Crow Ext. 324 Baptism & Childcare Coordinator - Donna Scalia Ext. 325 YOUTH MINISTRY & DAYCARE OFFICES Administrative Asst. Kathy Glendening Connie Magott Sharon Pena Ext. 321 Ext. 322 Ext. 337 PHYSICAL PLANT Manager Team Leader Custodians (CLOSED FOR LUNCH FROM 12:00 1:00 PM MON.-FRI.) PHONE: FAX: FOR AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES: PHONE AND FOLLOW ANSWERING MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS MASS SCHEDULE: SUNDAY: MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM 12:00 PM, 5:00 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 5:00 PM, (7:00 PM SPANISH) COMMUNION SERVICES: MONDAY TUESDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 6:30 AM 8:15 AM 6:30 AM 7:30 AM RECONCILIATION SERVICES: SATURDAY 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (OR BY APPOINTMENT ) George Wetherill Ext. 318 Juan Olivo 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: ADORATION HOURS: TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM SACRAMENTAL PREPARATIONS: FOR INFORMATION ON PREPARING FOR THE SACRAMENTS 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: SUNDAY, June 22, 2014 AMEN Director of HS Youth Ministry - Cindy Hamilton Ext. 331 Asst. High School Youth Minister - Frank Peacher Ext. 334 Coordinator of Middle School Youth - Dorothy Godines Ext. 332 PRE-SCHOOL Co-Directors MONDAY-THURSDAY 9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM FRIDAY 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM Take a look around the walls of THE MOST HOLY BODY AND your church. Even if it s only a year BLOOD OF CHRIST or two old, the word Amen has resounded off those walls countless times at the conclusion of the Eucharistic Prayer and as the faithful have come forward to receive the Body and Blood of Christ. Today s feast is about those Amens offered in faith, offered in times of trouble or doubt, spoken in joy, spoken mindlessly, but all given to God in a multitude of ways. It is our very lives that lie behind our Amens and are touched by the presence of Christ, the presence we celebrate today. More importantly, we celebrate the love of Christ for us shown in the sacrifice on Calvary and that he continues to give to us in every celebration of the Eucharist. What can we do but rejoice in that great love, and then go out into the world and live that love in sacrificing for others? Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

2 READINGS & MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, June 21st 2 Chr 24:17-25; Ps 89:4-5, 29-34; Mt 6: :00 PM Carl P. Woods Requested by Monique Woods & Family 7:00 PM Santos Charneco Requested by the Muñiz-Cardona Family SUNDAY, June 22nd Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; 1 Cor 10:16-17; Jn 6: :00 AM Maureen Reilly Requested by Theresa Mulcahy & Liz Redshaw 10:00 AM Doyle Gates Requested by Ellie Francis 12:00 PM Belle Donahue Padias Requested by the Wayman Family 5:00 PM Stephen Dereszewski Requested by Anne Kemper MONDAY, June 23rd 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Ps 60:3-5, 12-13; Mt 7:1-5 8:15 AM Daisy Godines Special Intention requested by Dorothy Godines 6:30 PM Bob Kemper, Sr. Requested by Anne Kemper TUESDAY, June 24th Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1-3, 13-15; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80 6:30 AM Fr. Patrick O Shea Requested by the Rodriguez Family WEDNESDAY, June 25th 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3; Ps 119:33-37, 40; Mt 7: :30 AM Angel Requested by Mom, Dad, & Big Brother 8:15 AM Martha Klein Requested by Nard & Pat Tollette THURSDAY, June 26th 2 Kgs 24:8-17; Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Mt 7: :30 AM St. Mark Community Special Intention 8:15 AM Howard M. Myers Requested by Donna & Sal Scalia FRIDAY, June 27th Dt 7:6-11; Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 10; 1 Jn 4:7-16; Mt 11: :15 AM David Porter Requested by Carmen Fleitz SATURDAY, June 28th Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Ps 74:1b-7, 20-21; Mt 8:15-17 or, for the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart, Is 61:9-11; Lk 2: :00 PM Stephen Dereszewski Requested by Gail Dereszewski 7:00 PM Don Enrique Castillo A. Requested by Don Alfonso y Luz Maria Larrain SUNDAY, June 29th Vigil: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 19:2-5; Gal 1:11-20; Jn 21:15-19 Day: Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16: :00 AM Hazel Engelbrecht Requested by Paul & Joan Mittlesteadt 10:00 AM Rosemarie & Charles Kessing Requested by Their Loving Family 12:00 PM Olivia Cardenas Special Intention requested by Olivia C. Guerra 5:00 PM Frances Vergeres Requested by the Lawlor Family 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 Joseph Arredondo Victoria Nichole Arredondo David Arthur Dale Barbee Kristine Belcher Teresa Berg Rosina Bockholt Bradley Burns Victor C. Colotla Helen Cox Georgia Crow Liz Czervinske Michael Czervinske Marguerite Dannemiller Mary Delatte Clarrisa Diaz Miguel Dublin Renee Engelbrecht David Fischer Ayden Frail Christian Franklin Valerie G. Franklin Nora Mae Fulmer Enrique Garcia Lucila & Federico Garcia Maria Garcia Mina Mary Jane Garcia Becca Garza Manda Gates Julia Gonzalez Nora Gonzalez Nancy Guerra Liz Harding Debra Harty Thomas Harty TODAY S READINGS First Reading Never forget the LORD your God, who brought you out of slavery (Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16a). Psalm Praise the Lord, Jerusalem (Psalm 147). Second Reading Because the loaf of bread is one, we who partake of it, though we are many, are one body (1 Corinthians 10:16-17). Gospel Jesus said, I am the living bread; whoever eats this bread will live forever (John 6:51-58). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Robert Henderson Dick Homuth Jane Houser Richard Houser Liz Howard Doris Hoyt Payton Hrncir Elizabeth Huff Josephine Huizar Humpal Family Joe Jackson Lester Jung Al Keegan Julie Keegan Stephanie Keegan Andrew Klauenberg Ehren Klauenberg Connie Kuykendall Betty Lawrence Laura Olivia Lugo Jean Macina Ken Macinga Yvette Magee Brad Marbach Matthew Margotta Marilyn Mason Lucia Masters Nora McCarthy Maddie McClain Chris J. McConnell Mary Ellen McGinley Connie McRae Christen McWhorter Saba Mebrahtu Lani A. Mejia Greg Molina Melba Moody Hilde Moore Peggy Hayes Obringer Ruth Ortega Mercedes (Charo) Otero Lisa Perri-Molina Eva Quinones Craig Bubba Radick Mary Louise Rieber Arturo Rios Antonio Rodriguez Lorena Rodriguez M.W. Rollin Frank Samas Kathleen Sanchez Olivia Sandoval Lynn Paris Schlundt Evelyn Schneider Olivia Selena Delfina Sepulveda Diane Smith Cecile Simecki Mary Ann Sperry James Spruel Judey Stallard Felton Stallings Clarence Bud Szczech Grace Toland Javier Treviño Sharon Tschirhart Matthew Vasquez Joseph M. Volmer Sam Watson Alicia Wilmore Claude Zaiontz Laurie Zaiontz Jose Zamora Fairlie Zwartjes Raymond Zwartjes (If we removed a name that you would like to remain on the prayer list, please contact the Pastoral Offices at ) We offer our prayers and sympathy to our parishioners who have experienced a death in their family. Jesse Rodriguez Olga Dryden (If you wish to be added or removed from the prayer list, please contact the Pastoral Thank you!)

3 TRANSFORMATION The effect of our sharing in the Body and Blood of Christ is to change us into what we receive. Pope St. Leo the Great SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Monday: Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time Tuesday: The Nativity of St. John the Baptist Friday: The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Saturday: The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary; St. Irenaeus Ramadan (Islamic observance) begins THIS WEEK AT ST. MARKS Monday, June 23rd Women s Alcoholics Anonymous Men s ACTS Team Meeting Divine Mercy Meeting Monday Night Prayer Group Dr. Grace s Seminar Young at Heart Senior s Club Tuesday, June 24th Centering Prayer Group Eucharistic Adoration ACTS in Recovery Boy Scouts Troop 500 Secrets of the Rosary Study Group Open Deanery Meeting VBS Volunteer Planning Meeting CH #201 CH #201 CH #202 CH #204 Shalom Reservation Chapel Ave Maria Brotherhood CH #206 Shalom Charism TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Ordinary Time beckons, and so on this Sunday, we surrender the last glimmers of paschal joy as we celebrate the renewal of our life around the table of the Eucharist. This feast reminds us that the goal of the catechumen s journey through Lent is not the baptismal font at Easter, but rather the experience of Pentecost. It is all about life lived in the Spirit s embrace in relationship to the Body of Christ, which is found both on the table and at the table. The season of Confirmation is also drawing to a close, and this feast serves as a reminder that this sacrament, a solemn sending from font to table, is keyed to renewed vigor. Confirmation has sometimes been sadly misunderstood as a kind of graduation from religious formation, but it is nothing of the sort. It is about being led by the Lord Jesus to the place where the Spirit flourishes, and where the gifts of the Spirit are most easily detectable. After next week we will resume our consideration of the sacrament of confirmation, its rich and somewhat tangled history, its challenging theology, and its changing celebration. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Wednesday, June 25th Open Eucharistic Adoration RCIA Ministry ACTS Men s Prayer Group Precious Minds Meeting Cradle Catholic Playgroup Spirit & the Word Meeting Boy Scouts Troop 500 Thursday, June 26th Small Faith Community Eucharistic Adoration Alcoholics Anonymous Adoramus Te Christe Group Teen ACTS Team Meeting Friday, June 27th Quilters HS Stuebenville Departure Reservation Chapel Shalom & Holy Family CH #201 Assumption Gym-West Campus & Playground CH #202 Rosary Matthew & Mark Reservation Chapel CH #201 & #202 New Legacy CH #201 & #202 New Legacy STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION At the end of their desert journey, Moses reminded the Israelites that the manna satisfied their hunger but that life is sustained by the Word of God. Jesus fulfilled the words of Moses through his teaching that He was Bread of Life. His words help us to understand the Kingdom of God while His flesh becomes food for the journey. In the Lord's plan of salvation He offers His Son, the Word, to be our guide. When our hearts are receptive to the life offered to us, we yearn for a greater share in the Kingdom. May we accept the Father's offer of salvation and share the Good News with our neighbor. Saturday, June 28th Reconciliation Arts & Environment Sunday, June 29th Second Collection Organ Fund Catechumenate for Children Open R.C.I.A. Breaking Open the Word HS Stuebenville Return Baptism Class Reservation Chapel & Sanctuary Sanctuary New Legacy Shalom #3 New Legacy Shalom

4 COMMUNITY AND SERVICE A Woman s Haven A Woman s Haven pregnancy crisis center is a 501(C)3 that follows the teachings of the Catholic Faith in everything we do. Our mission is to serve women, and their unborn babies, who are facing a crisis pregnancy by eliminating the crisis not the unborn baby. We do this by encouraging alternatives to abortion through FREE and CONFIDENTIAL education, counseling, community referrals, and material assistance. We offer these services throughout the pregnancy and beyond. Please contact us to schedule a tour of our office to see how you can help. We can be reached at (210) or by ing us on our website at We are located at: 8647 Wurzbach Rd. San Antonio, TX St. Mark Quilters The Lion s Pride Join us on Fridays from about 9am to 3pm upstairs in Room 201 of Christopher Hall. Be sure to bring a brown bag lunch as we break for lunch around noon and discuss our projects and news of the day. Please note, we will not be meeting on Friday, July 4th, due to the Fourth of July holiday, nor will we meet Friday, July 11th, at Christopher Hall. However, we may take a road trip on Friday, July 11th, to visit some quilt shops and enjoy a restaurant lunch. For more information please contact : Pat or Wanda GIVING TREE SPACE AVAILABLE In the midst of this summer's heat you can still give a little growth to the Giving Tree. There is ample space on our expandable tree for your personalized leaf. Consider a leaf in memory of a loved one, to celebrate your anniversary, or simply because you want to give to the Church in a special way. To order your leaf call Brenda Houchens at x313. MOST GENEROUS PARISHIONERS The recent wheelchair fundraiser netted $31,159 as of June 10th. This will enable the American Wheelchair Mission to purchase 207 wheelchairs. More impressively expressed, our parishioners are making it possible for 207 IMMOBILE people to become MOBILE!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY. St. Mark s is joining two other Archdiocesan parishes St. Francis of Assisi and Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Selma to maximize the number of wheelchairs gifted to the San Antonio CRIT (Centro de Rehabilitacion Infantil Telecon) organization. CRIT is a very strong organization in Mexico with a facility under construction in San Antonio in the vicinity of Morgan s Wonderland. It is the first to be built outside of Mexico. Construction is projected to be complete by the end of October, We are hoping that wheelchairs will arrive in time to coincide with CRIT s facility dedication. CRIT will provide care for children up to age 18 who suffer from a variety of disabilities and whose parents cannot afford the needed care. Ricardo Guzman, director of the local CRIT, predicts about 50% of patients will originate from San Antonio and others from Texas and beyond. Any patient who arrives at the facility will receive free treatment from a professional medical staff and volunteers. CRIT plans to publish ads in Church bulletins throughout San Antonio which will announce opportunities for volunteers. Watch for these ads if you are interested in volunteering in this ministry. LOOKING FOR ALTAR SERVERS St. Mark s is in desperate need of Altar Servers for the Saturday 5pm Masses. We especially need older kids that can carry the Cross. If you are able to help, please pick up a form from the Server room & turn it back in to the Server room or scan & it to Donna Montemayor at: donnarm12@gmail.com. Questions can also be directed to this address. Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated! PLEASE USE THIS NOTE AS A REMINDER This is a reminder for men interested in learning more about the Knights of Columbus. It applies to new candidates as well as those who are already members and would like to transfer to our Council. November 19th at 7:00pm Inviting all candidates who would like to know more about the Knights of Columbus to an orientation. Wives are invited. It will take less than one hour. December 3rd at 6:00pm The First Degree will be conferred on men who have decided to join our Order. Be prompt as there will be forms to complete and other administrative matters to attend to. Our insurance agent will explain available insurance policies. **There is no pressure to buy a policy this is simply informational.** Location: Christopher Hall

5 COMMUNITY AND SERVICE Northeast Senior Assistance (NESA) has volunteer opportunities available for people willing to provide transportation for homebound elderly to their doctor s appointments, grocery shopping, and to provide handy helper services. If you are interested in volunteering for this community service agency, please call NESA : Pat Ogle at or Judy Ellsworth at Foster Families Needed Change a child s life and BE A HERO! Boys Town Texas is seeking Foster Families. Bexar County has the 2 nd highest rate of child abuse of all counties in Texas. This is your chance to open your heart and home to serve abused, abandoned, and neglected children. As a Boys Town Foster Parent, you can provide a child a safe, nurturing environment and help him or her build happy memories! Please call Nicole Calvillo at for more information. Mariapolis 2014 on earth as it is in heaven Sponsored by the Focolare Movement July 3-6, Concordia University Concordia University Dr. Austin, TX A program for people of all ages with: *Sessions on the Spirituality of unity with multimedia presentations *Parallel programs for children & teens *Moments of prayer and reflection *Games *Nursery for those ages 3 and under Register online at: Click list of events Click Details under event for registration directions Is Your Marriage Drowning? Do you feel lost, alone, or bored in your marriage? Has infidelity or addition made your marriage an emotional wasteland? Are you frustrated, hurt, or angry with your spouse? Are you constantly fighting? Or, do you simply shut down? Have you thought about separation or divorce? Does talking about it only make it worse? Before you go under Reach for a lifeline: Retrouvaille 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 & Wednesday 8:30-10:30am Sunday 8:30-12pm Contact Retrouvaille (pronounced Re-tru-vi, with a long i) is French, meaning Rediscovery, and that s what it does helps husbands & wives rediscover each other and why they fell in love. It offers the tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage. Since 1977, thousands of couples in hopelessly cold, unloving relationships or on the verge of divorce have successfully overcome their marriage problems by attending. The next course in San Antonio begins on July 11, For more information about the program or to register, go to For questions about the specifics of the program here in San Antonio, call Society of Our Lady of Guadalupe The mission of our Society is to increase devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe and protect the unborn child. The Board meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6pm, and the general meeting follows at 7pm. For more info, contact: Loretta or loretta.charles8@yahoo.com New Online Mass Intention Request Form! We have launched our new online Mass Intention Request form. You can find it by going to and clicking either on the Church Info or Funerals tab, then Mass Intentions. The form will allow you to enter a request at your convenience from the comfort of your home or office. You may request 1-5 Masses for each intention, but please use a new form for different intentions (e.g., one form for 2 Masses for Jane and a new one for 1 Mass for John). It is best to request a Mass a minimum of one week in advance; however, keep in mind that special days fill up earlier, and some days only have one Mass celebrated. In the event the requested date/time is not available, please provide alternate dates in order of preference so we can accommodate your request. Payments cannot be made online at this time, but you may send it via mail, Attn Mass Intentions, or drop it in the Sunday Office or collection basket at Mass. When writing checks, please make sure to indicate Mass Intention for in the Memo line.

6 FAITH FORMATION July & :00-8:30pm Sunday, June 22 Grow in Faith & Love of Jesus PrepWeek: June 30-July 3 VBS Week: July 7-11 Last planning meeting is: June 24th at 6:30pm in Charism If you are interested in helping plan this fun event, please contact Theresa at tcrow@stmarkevangelist.com. Today is Corpus Christi Sunday. Visit our Lord Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament for 30 minutes this week. Rolling Hills Catholic School & Antonian Middle School at Rolling Hills Registration open! Registration is open to all children age 4 (by July 1) through entering 6th grade (Fall 2014). Contact Dorothy Godines, dgodines@stmarkevangelist.com, for Teen Volunteer registration. Do You Have..? (just to borrow for 2 weeks) A large tent : Blue tarps (or any color) : Canopies : Picnic Baskets : Artificial Trees Craft Supplies Metal Mint tins (Altoids, Sucrets, etc) : Religious medals : Holy Cards : Duct tape (all colors) : Contact Paper : Vinyl tablecloths : Plastic Shower curtains : Wooden Spring Clothespins : 100% White Cotton Fabric PreK-3 through 8th grade Daily Prayer/Weekly Mass College Preparatory Middle School Competitive Athletic Programs Fine Arts Classes Challenging Curriculum Rooted in Catholic Tradition Virtue and Service Programs Before and After School Care RHCS AMS Sewing : Woodworking : Singing : Storytelling : Baking : Crafts CHILDCARE INFORMATION Visit us on the web at: Childcare is available in the Noah's Ark room for ages 1+ 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. Contact Donna Scalia at: x 325 for more info. Do you have special skills? For children entering 2nd-5th grades in the Fall 2014 and their parents. This is an opportunity for families to strengthen their faith and prepare their children for celebrating the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Children who attend Summer Faith Formation must attend the FF program in order to prepare for their celebration of the Sacraments. Registration fee: $100 per family; childcare available for younger siblings upon request only. For more information, please call Theresa Crow at or by , tcrow@stmarkevangelist.com. St. Mark s Preschool G FOR ENROLLIN SINCE 1980 Ages 18 months - 5 years 9am - 2pm, Mon. - Thurs. 9am-Noon, Friday St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church 1602 Thousand Hwy

7 A.C.T.S. OUTREACH Teen ACTS Retreat July 3-6, 2014 MEN'S A.C.T.S. 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 ACTS 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! The St. Mark s prayer line is here to serve you. How the Prayer line works: 1. All prayer requests are confidential. 2. You make a prayer request to Peggy, at , and it will be forwarded to the next person on the prayer line. 3. Phone requests can be made between the hours of 9:00 am-9:00 pm, 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 WINGS & BEYOND Wings is a supportive gathering of individuals sharing thoughts and feelings after the loss of a relationship through divorce, death, or separation. Meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of each month at 6:30pm in Matthew/Mark Rooms. Snacks provided. Call Jackie Salcito at or Mary Lou at for info. 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 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 Kathleen Shanahan at (830) If you have announcements, articles, or information for the parish Bulletin, contact the Pastoral Office. Society of St. Vincent de Paul Today, as we celebrate the gift of the Body and Blood of Christ, let us pray for those who are hungry, malnourished, and starving. This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to bring the peace of God to the poor by providing food, financial assistance, and public transportation support. The pantry is in need of these items: *Chicken Soup *Paper Towels *Jelly *Canned Beef Stew *Cereal We have been there. We can help! Weekly AA Meeting Schedule Monday (Women Only - Closed Discussion): 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 FACTS of LIFE From the Alan Guttmacher Institute: There are 1.1 million U.S. abortions each year. Nearly 1 in 4 (22%) of pregnancies end in abortion. 50% of women now seeking abortion have had at least one previous abortion. The U.S. abortion rate is among the highest of developed countries. 51% of abortions are performed on women less than 25 years of age. Approximately 1/3 of American women have had an abortion by age 45. Abortion disproportionately affects black and Hispanic women. CHOOSE LIFE!

8 WORSHIP AND WORD 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: Steve CURIOUS ABOUT THE FOCOLARE MOVEMENT? COME AND SEE!!! Join us for our next meeting (please note change of date) on Sunday, June 22nd, at 3pm in Christopher Hall, Rooms 201/202. St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church 1602 Thousand Oaks Dr. San Antonio, Texas For more information, please call: Kay Parker , Jim Lee Nick Young The Spirit and the Word Charismatic Prayer and Praise Prayer Group We meet on Wednesday nights in Room #202 of Christopher Hall from 7pm until 9pm. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, we gather in the Day Chapel for the "Healing of the Family Tree Mass with overnight Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Contact Carmen Frankel at for more information. 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 Sanctuary and finishes early enough for Mass preparations and announcements. COME PRAY THE ROSARY. DIVINE MERCY: Jesus, I Trust In You The Ministry of Divine Mercy is dedicated to Jesus - the Divine Mercy in human flesh, whose love for us never ends, and is most present in our darkest moments - and to Mary, the Mother of the Blessed Sacrament. Through her intercession as Our Lady of Guadalupe, may all come to a deeper appreciation of the gift and sanctity of life. All are welcome to come and see what Divine Mercy is all about. Call Jeri at or filletminyon@att.net for more info. Our ministry is now on Summer Break and will return Monday, September 15th. We are looking for a few more members, so consider it during the summer and join us in the fall to see what we are all about. CENTERING PRAYER GROUP Falling into the hands of God 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 Anders at The Secrets of the Rosary Did you know there is an "autobiography" of the life of Mary, Our Blessed Mother? You are invited to come pray and read with us weekly, learn intimate details about the Mother of God s life, using an abridged edition of the Venerable Maria of Agreda s book Mystical City of God. Ven. Maria is a Spanish Catholic Franciscan nun who received messages from Our Blessed Mother during her life in the 17th century. The version we are reading The Divine Life of the Most Holy Virgin gives detailed insight to Mary s childhood and adult life on Earth and in Heaven. We will pray the Most Holy Rosary, then read and discuss a chapter each week from this book. When: Every Tuesday evening, from 7:00 pm 8:30 pm in Room 206 of Christopher Hall. For more information call: David Nelson at or Stan Harmen at SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated after the 6:30 am Mass on the third Thursday of the month, and on the first Monday after the 6:30 pm Mass. For more information please call: Catherine Lopez at: , X 315. Find St. Marks on Facebook!