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 - (210) Pastor Pastoral Administrator Development Director Facilities Coordinator Bookkeeper Asst. Bookkeeper Administrative Asst. Deacon Deacon Deacon Deacon Deacon Deacon Rev. Msgr. Kevin Ryan Dot Hamlin Pamela Raines Laura Boren Rich Mazzara Brenda Houchens Debbie Hofstetter Gil Hernandez Raul Adam Steve Marques Larry Brisiel Hipolito Huerta Dennis Duggan LITURGY OFFICE - (210) Liturgy/Pastoral Care Liturgy Asst. Music Director Music Assistant Saturday Receptionist Sunday Receptionist Robert Martinez Carroll Migura Gary Marks Joshua Frilling Velma Hinojosa Kathleen Bedingfield FAITH FORMATION - (210) RCIA, Quinceañeras, Spiritual Direction Children s Ministry Coord. Faith Formation Admin Asst. Baptism & Childcare Coord. Anne Kemper Rita Cabello Kim Hicks YOUTH OFFICE - (210) Dir. of Youth Ministry Youth Ministry Admin. Asst. Rick Olivarez Maritza Shreffler PRE-SCHOOL - (210) Director Administrative Assistant Melanie Rutkoski Valerie Cervantes PHYSICAL PLANT - (210) Facilities Manager Team Ext. 312 Ext. 311 Ext. 345 Ext. 344 Ext. 319 Ext. 313 Ext. 300 (210) (210) (210) (210) (210) (210) Ext. 315 Ext. 315 Ext. 316 Ext. 330 Ext. 303 Ext. 303 Ext. 329 Ext. 320 Ext. 324 Ext. 331 Ext. 333 Ext. 321 Ext. 337 Johnny Melendez Ext. 318 Benji Eusebio, Rosa Hernandez, Miguel Martinez, Hector Rendon, George Wetherill CHURCH REGISTRATION Are you new in the parish? You are invited to register in the Pastoral Office, Monday-Friday, 8am-12pm or 1pm-5pm (closed 12-1pm for lunch) or office located in the church on Saturday or Sunday. Registration forms are available on our website: Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Kevin E. Ryan PARISH OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM (CLOSED FOR LUNCH 12PM-1PM) PHONE: (210) FAX: (210) AFTER-HOURS EMERGENCIES: CALL (210) AND FOLLOW ANSWERING MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS MASS SCHEDULE: SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY RECONCILIATION SERVICES: SATURDAY 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM OR BY APPOINTMENT (210) THE HOPE & PROMISE OF REDEMPTION 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 TUESDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 6:30 AM 8:15 AM 6:30 AM 7:30 AM ADORATION HOURS: TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY 9:00 AM - *8:45 PM *(LAST HOUR OF ADORATION IS FROM 7:45-8:45PM) SACRAMENTAL PREPARATIONS: FOR INFORMATION ON PREPARING FOR THE SACRAMENTS OF BAPTISM, FIRST RECONCILIATION, FIRST EUCHARIST OR CONFIRMATION, CONTACT THE FAITH FORMATION OFFICE AT: (210) , EXT ANOINTING OF THE SICK: TO SCHEDULE AN ANOINTING, PLEASE CALL: (210) , EXT MARRIAGE: FOR MARRIAGE PREPARATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE PASTORAL OFFICE AT LEAST SIX MONTHS IN AD- VANCE AT (210) October 28, th Sunday in Ordinary Time The prophet Jeremiah prophesies the end of the Babylonian exile. He describes how the weak and sorrowful people now return with joy. These are the scattered people of God: the blind and the lame, the mothers and pregnant women. They shall be led along an easy road so that no one will stumble. The Lord s kindness and mercy are on all these weak and broken people. Here and in Psalm 126 we find the most lovely poetic images of God s love and care for us. Those that sow in tears / shall reap rejoicing. Although they go forth weeping, / carrying the seed to be sown, / they shall come back rejoicing, / carrying their sheaves (Psalm 126:5 6). Although God had to punish Israel for their many sins, God never forgot them, scattered as they were, and brings them all back to the land of their ancestors, there to flourish and be joyful again. We can see in this the hope and the promise of our own redemption, gathered from the far corners of the earth into the great banquet of God. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

2 MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, October 27, :00 PM Jennifer Pawelek Requested by Dennis & Luci Guyer SUNDAY, October 28, :00 AM Guillermo Parrilla II Special Intention by Brenda Parrilla 10:00 AM John Knorr Requested by Kathleen & Jeffrey Bolnen 12:00 PM James Lamy Requested by Angela & Joel Lamy 2:00 PM Margarita Pedraza Requested by Terry Valadez 5:00 PM Arthur Smith Requested by Jim & Bethann Lee MONDAY, October 29, :15 AM Jesus & Emilia Losa Requested by Beth S. Colunga 6:30 PM Margarita Pedraza Requested by Beatrice Aldrich TUESDAY, October 30, :30 AM Family Members Requested by Norma Rodriguez WEDNESDAY, October 31, :30 AM Albert Francis Velasco Requested by Roberta Ago 8:15 AM Louis Soldo Requested by Olga P. Naef WEDNESDAY VIGIL MASS FOR ALL SAINTS DAY 5:00 PM Austin J. Whistler Requested by His Mommy THURSDAY, November 1, 2018 ALL SAINTS DAY 6:30 AM St. Mark s Community 8:15 AM Guillermina Valverde Requested by Maria Rodriguez 7:00 PM Pat Tollette Requested by St. Mark s Women s Guild FRIDAY, November 2, 2018 ALL SOULS DAY 8:15 AM Margaret Rayos Requested by Frank Rayos 7:00 PM For All the Faithful Departed Special Intention SATURDAY, November 3, :00 PM John Sarabia Wilmore Requested by Alice & Bob Wilmore SUNDAY, November 4, :00 AM Dec d Members-Meixner Family Requested by Elisabeth Ayala 10:00 AM Verlene Francis Requested by Carlos & Velma Spruel Williams 12:00 PM Frank Samas Requested by His Family 2:00 PM Margarita Pedraza Requested by Terry Valadez 5:00 PM Raul Guajardo Requested by Gracie Guajardo SECOND Collections for November Nov. 10 & St. Vincent de Paul Nov. 17 & 18.Campaign for Human Development Nov. 24 & Organ Fund TODAY S READINGS First Reading I will lead the people to brooks of water, on a level road, so that none shall stumble (Jeremiah 31:7-9). Psalm The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy (Psalm 126). Second Reading It was not Christ who glorified himself, but rather the one who said to him: You are my son: this day I have begotten you (Hebrews 5:1-6). Gospel Immediately the blind man received his sight and followed Jesus on the way (Mark 10:46-52). 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. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Eph 4:32-5:8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Eph 5:21-33 or 5:2a, 25-33; Ps 128:1-5; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday: Eph 6:1-9; Ps 145:10-14; Lk 13:22-30 Thursday: WE PRAY FOR THE SICK IN OUR COMMUNITY Joseph Aguilar Barbara Andrews Keith Beals Graciela Bernal James Carter Kristin & John Casiano Hope Casias Mary Czervinske Michael Czervinske Paul Cousins Georgia Crow Dorothy Dewini Matt Foley Harris & Kelsey Hall Carolyn Haller Josephine Huizar Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Friday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or from the Masses for the Dead, nos Saturday: Phil 1:18b-26; Ps 42:2, 3, 5cdef; Lk 14:1, 7-11 Sunday: Dt 6:2-6; Ps 18:2-4, 47, 51; Heb 7:23-28; Mk 12:28b-34 Sonny & Susan Hurtado Janet Spruel Jenkins Manuel Jung Jim Lamb Kelly Larrson Marilyn League Ken & Zoe Macinga Gloria Martinez Lani Allen Mejia Rosemary Mika Luke Monsivais Thomas O Brien Michael Olivarri Marilyn Oviedo Crystal Polonco Eva Quinones Bubba Raddick Mary Rieber Olivia Sandoval Wilma Schaefer Kathy Schmidt Mary Schmidt Joseph Slaven The Small Family Kim Smith Porter Sparkman Sam Szalwinski Debra Valenzuela Iris Varela Amanda Wilganowski Steph Wygand Claude & Laurie Zaiontz Need to add someone to the prayer list? Prayer list requests can be made by calling the pastoral office. Names of the sick will be listed for three months. After three months, names will be removed. Should you need to keep a loved one on the prayer list, please contact the pastoral office, and the name will be added for an additional three months. In Loving Memory We offer our prayers and sympathy to our parishioners who have experienced a death in their family. Margia Walters Scott Rayner

3 THIS WEEK AT ST. MARK S TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITIONS POPE S MONTHLY PRAYER INTENTIONS OCT EVANGELIZATIONS: The Mission of Religions That consecrated religious men and women may bestir themselves and be present among the poor, the marginalized, and those who have no voice. Today is the feast of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales, the first representative body of many Catholics who died for their faith between 1535 and 1679 to be beatified or canonized. Almost all of them died at Tyburn, a place of public execution near today s Marble Arch in Hyde Park, London. The first to suffer were Carthusian monks who refused to swear an oath supporting Henry VIII as supreme head of the Church in England, and the last was Saint Oliver Plunkett, the Primate Archbishop of Ireland. The method of execution was particularly vile, since the condemned were hanged and their living bodies quartered to be displayed around London as a horrific warning. Today, the tree-like gallows provides the design of a religious symbol, the canopy over the altar of the martyrs in Tyburn Convent. There, at the heart of the bustling city, a monastic community of women practices contemplative prayer and spiritual hospitality in the Benedictine tradition. Oddly, the community is French in origin; it was expelled from France a century ago when France outlawed contemplative monastic life. England, where the laws against Catholicism had been lifted, invited the community in. In gratitude to their new homeland, and in honor of those who gave their lives for the Catholic faith, the nuns came to Tyburn. In the public crypt, coats of arms stand for each of the 350 martyrs. A Web site visit is possible at Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. A SAINTLY DEFINITION The saint does everything that any other decent person does, only somewhat better and with a totally different motive. Coventry Patmore TLF Pumpkin Patch Good Morning Mondays Young at Hearts Seniors Club Women s AA Group CYO Practice MIR ACTS Meeting Divine Mercy Cenacle Divorced & Separated Ministry Theology of the Body: Into the Heart Monday Night Prayer Group Tuesday Bible Study Eucharistic Adoration Centering Prayer Group Preschool Munchkin Masquerade Parade Bereavement Ministry CYO Practice Spanish Men s ACTS Meeting LifeTeen Core Meeting Torres Unit Retreat Meeting BSA Troop #500 Meeting Secrets of the Rosary Eucharistic Adoration Preschool Munchkin Masquerade Parade Al-Anon Meeting Children s Choir Rehearsal The Spirit & The Word Prayer Group All Saints Day Vigil CYO Practice 10 am Choir Rehearsal Men s ACTS Prayer Group Bulletin Stuffers Art & Environment Quilters Prayer Shawl Ministry Mass of Remembrance Reconciliation Catechumenate for Children Elementary Faith Formation Hospitality Sunday BOW Special Needs Faith Formation Music Ministry Rehearsals CYO Games Edge Teen RCIA Introduction to Theology of the Body LifeTeen Night NOVEMBER 1 The Solemnity of All Saints MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 West Campus Grounds Christopher Hall #202 Shalom Christopher Hall #201 (12pm) West Campus Gym San Juan Christopher Hall #206 Matthew Mark Holy Family Various Chapel of the Reservation Community Center Gym Shalom West Campus Gym San Juan New Legacy Christopher Hall #202 Brotherhood Christopher Hall #206 Chapel of the Reservation Community Center Gym Christopher Hall # 201 (12pm) Sanctuary & Day Chapel Guadalupe Sanctuary West Campus Gym Sanctuary Christopher Hall #201 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Campus Closed for Solemnity of All Saints FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 New Legacy Sanctuary Christopher Hall #201 & #202 West Campus #109 Sanctuary Reconciliation Room New Legacy Various Community Center Gym Matthew Mark Inspiration Shalom West Campus Gym Various Holy Family Various St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church reserves the right to publish article submissions and edit all submissions for form and content.

4 WORSHIP & WORD Thursday, Nov. 1 is All Saints Day, a holy day of obligation when we attend Mass. Celebrating Priesthood Sunday ALL SAINTS DAY MASS TIMES Wednesday, Oct. 31 Vigil Mass 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 6:30 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 7 p.m. St. Mark the Evangelist invites you to gather with Fr. Kevin for a Mass of Remembrance on Friday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. in the Main Sanctuary to celebrate the lives of our loved ones who have gone before us. We remember in particular those who have gone home to the Lord since last All Souls Day. The names of these beloved departed will be read during the Prayers of the Faithful. All Souls Day is not a day of obligation. We encourage you to attend Mass to remember all those who have died, not only our loved ones but everyone, especially those who died by violence, natural disasters, etc. During November, you are invited to write the names of your deceased family members and friends in our parish Book of Remembrance located in the Gathering Space. Your loved ones will be remembered in our Masses throughout the month. St. Mark s Special Needs Faith Formation Faith formation for individuals with special needs is held at St. Mark s during the Sunday 10am Mass. If you would like more information or would like to place your loved one on the list for participation, call Rita at (210) Please share this information as all are welcome in His house! Join the St. Mark s parish community as we honor our pastor, Father Kevin, along with all priests, especially our visiting priests, for their vocation and life-long commitment to the priesthood. It is through them that we experience God s presence through the sacraments. Prayer for Priests Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of our priests. Through them, we experience Your presence in the sacraments. Help our priests to be strong in their vocation. Set their souls on fire with love for Your people. Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Inspire them with the vision of Your Kingdom. Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel. Allow them to experience joy in their ministry. Help them to become instruments of Your divine grace. We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest. Amen. Thank you, Father Kevin, for your ministry & faithful service as our pastor. We pray for God's continued mercy and blessing on you, your family and your ministry.

5 Life Teen INSPIRATION TOUR 2018 God s Glory is Thrilling! WORSHIP & WORD THE WORD IN OUR LIVES Centering Prayer Group SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS NOVEMBER 17 Life has its ups & downs and so do roller coasters! Inspiration San Antonio is a one-day Catholic youth event with the perfect backdrop for fun times and meaningful conversations. In addition, to experiencing the thrill of the rides, teens come to experience the thrill of a life in Christ through Mass, adoration, worship and community. WHO: All high school & middle school students WHERE: Six Flags Fiesta Texas WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 17 COST: $55 includes park admission and entrance to Inspiration ($25 for annual passport holders). Application & payment deadline: Sunday, October 28 Funeral announcements now being posted on church website We are now adding funeral announcements to the St. Mark s website. Just log on and hover over the Funerals menu tab until the dropdown menu appears and then click on Funeral Announcements. If you have any questions or need more information, call the pastoral office at (210) Man of Many Talents When you think of Jesus, what do you think was his job? Healer of the sick, the lame and the blind, as in today s gospel? Preacher? Teacher? Leader of men? Messiah? The second reading from Hebrews reminds us of his main duty: Priest. It calls him a High Priest, referring to the Jewish priesthood in which one priest was chosen each year to offer the most important sacrifices and so appeal to God for forgiveness of the peoples sins. Now this may sound like primitive religion, but it actually lets us understand Jesus even better. The high priest offered sacrifice for his own sins, as well as the peoples. While Jesus did not sin, he experienced temptations just as we do and so can intercede for us as one who knows what it is like to be tempted. He also knows suffering, from his passion and death on the cross. If you ever wonder if you deserve to be forgiven, remember that Jesus died for all sinners, deserving or not. The High Priest was the one to bring the Israelites prayers to God and God s blessings to the people. Jesus also brings our prayers to his Father and shows us the Father s love. Our baptism gives us a share in that priesthood. You don t have to be ordained to pray for your friends and family. You don t have to be a bishop to bring God s love to those around you. When you listen to a friend who is hurting, or forgive someone who hurts you, you are blessing them with God s love. When you encourage them to have faith and trust in the Lord, you are bringing them to God. You are sharing in the priesthood of Christ. Tom Schmidt, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. The St. Mark s Centering Prayer Group meets every Tuesday from 11am to 12pm in the library (Bldg #2). All are welcome. Come see what centering prayer is about! For more info, call Jo Ann Anders at (210) Flag carriers needed at all Masses the weekend of Nov Volunteers are needed on the weekend of Nov. 10 & 11 to carry flags during the procession at all Masses in remembrance of Veterans Day. For more information or to volunteer, contact Wally and Carol Mika at (210) E-Bulletin and Newsletter Available Interested in receiving the St. Mark s bulletin and The Winged Lion newsletter in electronic format via your ? We send the bulletin each Friday so you can plan for the weekend. The monthly newsletters are sent at the first of each month. You can also sign up for special parish announcements. Just scan the QR code.

6 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Will you help? Are you looking for a way to share your time and talents? Then please take a look at our current volunteer opportunities and let us know how you can help meet the needs of our parish community. No experience needed...training provided! TO VOLUNTEER WITH ST. MARK S, CALL (210) TODAY! CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Archdiocese Capital Campaign Committee Members Dot Hamlin (210) Represent St. Mark s and educate parishioners about campaign St. Vincent de Paul Thanksgiving Food Drive Volunteers Help needed to sort food donations collected for the SVDP Thanksgiving Food Drive MONDAY, NOV. 12 9AM ST. MARK S GYM OUTREACH Families & Incarcerated Together Healing (FAITH) FAITH holds a monthly support group meeting every second Wednesday in Christopher Hall, Room #204. We know what it is like to have a loved one or someone we care about in prison (Texas Department of Criminal Justice). During our support group meetings, we come together as one to support and educate each other about the Texas prison system. For more information, contact Lucia Hamilton at (915) or LuciaHamilton.FAITH@gmail.com. Northeast Senior Assistance (NESA) is in dire need of volunteer drivers to take clients to doctor appointments and to grocery shop. If you know someone who has extra time on their hands who might be able to drive a person once a week or once a month, tell them about NESA and send them our way. It s just like taking a family member. If you are concerned about gas, don t worry. Mileage is reimbursed! It is truly a fulfilling experience to be able to give back to the community and pay it forward. Take a chance and try it out! Call (210) for more info. Society of St. Vincent de Paul We encounter Jesus daily in the persons we serve, weakened and suffering. It is our role to bring comfort, relief and hope to all of our brothers and sisters in need. St. Vincent de Paul membership is open to all Christians wishing to serve the suffering and needy among us. The pantry is currently in need of the following items: Peanut butter Jelly Canned peaches Chicken noodle soup Bar soap Toilet paper Donations can be placed in the SVDP donation basket at the two main entrances to the sanctuary. Thank you everyone for all the donations of food and money! We have been there. We can help. Weekly AA Meeting Schedule: Monday & Thursday 12pm (women only, closed book study) Call for meeting location For further information, call Terri at (210) or the AA Help-Line at (210) Al-Anon Meeting Help for family & friends of alcoholics Every Wednesday 12-1pm at St. Mark s For more information, call Gina at (210) or Linda at (210)

7 ARCHDIOCESE OF SAN ANTONIO STEWARDSHIP Parish Update on Archdiocesan Capital Campaign A few weeks ago, St. Mark s announced its participation in the Archdiocese of San Antonio s On the Way - Ándale! Capital Campaign. Every parish and mission across the San Antonio archdiocese is participating in this campaign. Archbishop Gustavo recently sent a letter to Father Kevin asking him to continue and to reinforce St. Mark s participation in the On the Way- jandale! Campaign. In the letter, Archbishop reminded Father of importance of this capital campaign for our own parish and for the people of God in the Archdiocese of San Antonio. The participation of our parishioners is vital to the success of the campaign. St. Mark s goal for this campaign is $3,053,000. Meeting our goal will help renovate Catholic Schools, strengthen Campus Ministry, modernize the seminary, support lay ministry formation, build a pilgrimage center at Mission Concepcion, fund Catholic Charities outreach projects and establish new parishes. Most importantly, St. Mark s will be able to reduce the debt we incurred with the West Campus expansion. Therefore, we are determined to meet our goal! To represent the St. Mark s parish community as an On the Way - Ándale! volunteer, please call the Pastoral Office at (210) Let us embrace a new awareness of our stewardship of the Church. An excerpt from We Stewards Are a Testimony to Hope published in International Catholic Stewardship Council s October 2018 newsletter One of the profoundly prophetic voices of the 20th century, Karl Rahner, insisted: AMOUNT NEEDED TO MEET PARISH GOAL: $28,890 REGISTRATION FEE $25 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, GO TO OR CALL (210) ARCHBISHOP S APPEAL UPDATE ON PARISH GOAL Parish Goal: $193, Current Pledge Total: $164, Need to raise: $28, For more information, visit the Appeal webpage at or call the Office of Archbishop s Appeal at (210) Quite enough terrible and base things have happened in the history of the church... Where would we go if we left the church? Would we then be more faithful to the liberating spirit of Jesus if, egotistical sinners that we are, we distanced ourselves as the pure from this poor church? We can do our part to remove its meanness only if we try to live in the church as Christians and help bear the responsibility of constantly changing it from inside (The Practice of Faith, New York: Crossroad, 1983, p. 15). As we persevere through the current crisis, let us remain mindful that Jesus taught us how not only to overcome evil, but to redeem it. Christian stewards, as active instruments of God s mercy, understand the redemptive quality of being stewards of the Gospel. It is in fidelity to this stewardship, made manifest in prayer, word and deed, that our testimony of hope emerges to reveal the healing power of Christ s presence.

8 COMMUNITY & SERVICE Women s Guild Dates to Remember for Nov. 7: Lunch Bunch at 11:30am Potluck at C. Dearman s home Nov. 8: Monthly Meeting 6:30pm Shalom Nov : Trash & Treasure Sale Guadalupe Room Nov. 17: Rosary, 4:25pm Main sanctuary It s not too late to renew your membership! Contact Nancy Forget at (210) Bexar County Czech/Slovak Festival Sunday, Oct :30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Mikulski Hall 509 Schertz Pkwy Dance to the Music of Fritz Hodde & Fabulous Six and enjoy a traditional Czech dinner of sausage, Czech potatoes, green beans, sauerkraut, and peaches. There will be Czech kolaches and desserts for sale and culture/genealogy displays. Admission $5 (children 12 & under free) Adult meal & admission combo: $12 Child meal ticket: $5 For more information, call (210) or check us out at Update on St. Mark's Day on the Sidewalk The Archdiocese of San Antonio Catholic Committee on Girl Scouting presents its new St. Anthony de Padua Award Natural Womanhood Benefit Dinner A big thank you to all those who participated in St. Mark's day on the sidewalk for 40 Days for Life! We had a good turn-out for this year s campaign, and we were very happy to see so many new people joining in the fight for the unborn. 40 Days for Life continues until November 4 every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (except Sundays) at the Planned Parenthood on 2140 Babcock Rd. If you would like to go out and pray, the master calendar can be found at The Archdiocese of San Antonio Catholic Committee on Girl Scouting will sponsor a workshop for Girl Scouts of all ages to earn the new St. Anthony de Padua Award on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 7955 Real Rd., San Antonio. The award was designed to celebrate the Tricentennial Year of San Antonio. The workshop cost is $5 for girls. Adults must accompany girls in grade 3 or younger and adults are free. Adults can earn the award too and purchase the patch separately. The deadline to register is Fri., Nov. 2. To register or for more info, contact Patsy Pelton at catholicgs@gmail.com. Thank you for your help and support of Girl Scouting! Join us for a wonderful evening with supporters of Natural Womanhood and Natural Family Planning. Come to enjoy great friends, learn and be inspired! Thursday, Nov. 8 6:30-9:30 pm Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Landmark Reception & Silent Art Auction (24 amazing pieces of art) Entertainment by The Jazz Protagonists Exclusive presentation on the Pill, contraception and Natural Family Planning by Abby Johnson, former director of a Planned Parenthood clinic Make your reservation at

9 COMMUNITY & SERVICE Thank you for making St. Mark s Annual Ministry Fair a success! On behalf of Father Kevin, we thank the St. Mark s parish community for their participation in the St. Mark s Annual Ministry Fair. We had about 40 ministries represented and estimate more than 350 people in attendance throughout the day. It was a very successful event for our ministries, many of which were able to grow their membership and/or volunteer base. Special Thanks to... Scott Byers Mercedes Ramirez Jan Williams Jenny Baysa Hospitality Ministry Grand Knight Andy Totah & Knights of Columbus #7613 & the many others who helped make the event a success! CHRISTOPHER HALL at St. Mark s The Event Center S.AndrewLloyd Bess Hieronymus Endowed Fellow Assistant Professor of Organ University of Texas at San Antonio in concert featuring soprano & parishioner A full-service banquet facility on the campus of St. Mark s. Book your wedding party or other event at Christopher Hall today! (210) Walk where the Master walked Join Msgr. Kevin Ryan on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land! The escorted and guided Holy Land tour departs on March 17, 2019 and returns on March 28, Escorted by Barbara & John Thabet of Accent Travel Agency, Inc. Call (210) for more info. KristenGaus An elegant & affordable private event venue located on the campus of St. Mark s Friday, Nov. 16, 7pm St. Mark s Main Sanctuary book with us now before it s too late! Contact Dot Hamlin at (210) or dhamlin@stmarkevangelist.com Check us out at Featuring works by: Johann Sebastian Bach Benjamin Britten S. Andr Andrew Lloyd Olivier Messiaen John Rutter

10 28 DE OCTUBRE DE 2018 TRIGÉSIMO DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO LA ESPERANZA Y PROMESA DE RENDENCIÓN El profeta Jeremías anuncia el fin del exilio en Babilonia. Describe cómo los débiles y los tristes ahora regresarán con alegría. Éste es el pueblo dispersado de Dios: los ciegos y cojos; preñadas y paridas. Serán guiados por un camino llano para que nadie tropiece. La bondad y misericordia del Señor están con este pueblo débil y deshecho. Aquí y en el Salmo 126 (125) encontramos imágenes poéticas extremadamente hermosas del amor y cuidado que Dios tiene por nosotros. Los que sembraban con lágrimas, / cosechan entre cantares. Al ir, iba llorando, / llevando la semilla; / al volver, vuelve cantando, / trayendo sus gavillas (Salmo 126[125]:5-6). Si bien Dios tuvo que castigar a Israel por sus muchos pecados, nunca se olvidó de ellos aun cuando estaban dispersos, y los llevó de regreso a la tierra de sus ancestros para que prosperaran y fueran felices de nuevo. En esto encontramos la esperanza y la promesa de nuestra propia redención al reunirnos, desde todos los rincones del mundo, para celebrar el gran banquete de Dios. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Devoción de la Coronilla a la Divina Misericordia Acompañenos cada domingo a las 3pm (después de la Misa de Español) a cantar la Coronilla a la Divina Misericordia en Español (15 minutos). Tambien están todos invitados a conocer más sobre la devoción a la Divina Misericordia. CADA SEGUNDO Y CUARTO MARTES DE CADA MES 6PM-8PM SALÓN ROSARY LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura Yavé ha salvado a su pueblo, al resto de Israel (Jeremías 31:7-9). Salmo El Señor ha estado grande con nosotros, y estamos alegres (Salmo 126 [125]). Segunda lectura Cristo no se atribuyó la dignidad de sumo sacerdote, sino que se la otorgó aquel que dice: Tú eres mi Hijo, te he dado vida hoy mismo (Hebreos 5:1-6). Evangelio Jesús le concede la vista a Bartimeo cuando con gran fe le suplica: Maestro, que vea (Marcos 10:46-52). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados. INTENCIÓN DE ORACIÓN DEL SANTO PADRE Por la Evangelización: Los consagrados y las consegradas Para que los consagrados y las consagradas despierten su fervor misionero y estén presentes entre los pobres, los marginados y con los que no tienen voz. CAMINANDO CON JESÚS Un ministerio en español para personas y grupos que quieren vivir juntos un proceso de conversión individual y grupal a Jesús, de manera sencilla en lo esencial del Evangelio de Jesucristo. No hay ningún costo para participar. Estos grupos, convocados y alentados por Jesús, viven una experiencia renovadora en un clima de amistad fraterna. Con ello pretenden, contribuir a construir una Iglesia más fiel a Jesús, así como ponerse al servicio para el Reino de Dios. EL PRIMERO Y TERCER MARTES DEL MES 6:30 PM - 9 PM SALÓN HOLY FAMILY (SEGUNDO PISO DEL COMMUNITY CENTER) Para mas información, manda un correo electrónico a rosycastromacc@gmail.com En camino Somos un grupo de oración en español. Abrimos el corazón a las diferentes expresiones de oración. Rezamos por los ministerios de nuestra parroquia. Rezamos por intenciones particulares. Los jueves 6:30pm-8:30pm En la biblioteca en el edificio #1 Para más información, puedes llamar a Berta Sokol al (210) ACOMPAÑAMIENTO ESPIRITUAL Estas en busca de acercarte mas a Dios? Quieres profundizar tu relación con Dios? Si te gustaría empezar ese acercamiento a través de dirección spiritual aquí mismo en su parroquia, comunícate con María Rodriguez al (210) o maria8972@hotmail.com. Deje sus datos por favor.

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