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 Asst. Bookkeeper Brenda Houchens Ext. 313 Administrative Asst. Marisa Knuffke Ext. 300 Parish Data Services Zulaika L. Muñiz Ext. 327 Deacon Gil Hernandez Deacon Raul Adam Deacon Steve Marques LITURGY OFFICE Liturgy/Pastoral Care Catherine Lopez Ext. 315 Liturgy Asst. Carroll Migura Ext. 307 Music Director Dolores Martinez Ext. 316 Music Director Asst. Courtney Guernsey 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 Director of High School Youth Ministry - Cindy Hamilton Ext. 331 Asst. High School Youth Minister - Daniel Glaze Ext. 334 Coordinator of Middle School Youth - Dorothy Godines Ext. 332 Administrative Assistant Youth Offices- Shelly Rubio Ext. 333 Director of Elementary Faith Formation - Theresa Crow Ext. 324 Baptism & Childcare Coordinator - Donna Scalia Ext. 325 PRE-SCHOOL OFFICES Co-Directors Kathy Glendening Ext. 321 Connie Magott Ext. 322 Administrative Asst. Sharon Pena Ext. 337 PHYSICAL PLANT Manager Team Leader Custodians George Wetherill Juan Olivo Rosa Hernandez Irene Marin 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: 8:00 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 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 ) 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 RECONCILIA- TION, 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. 307 MATRIMONY: FOR INFORMATION ON PREPARATION FOR MATRIMONY, PLEASE CONTACT THE PASTORAL OFFICE AT: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 20, 2013 Nations shall behold your vindication, and all the kings your glory. Isaiah 62:2 A VISIBLE GOD We find it difficult to convey ideas to people unless we can actually show them something, demonstrate what we mean. God, who is invisible and truly beyond human understanding, apparently faces the same difficulty. People want to see, not just listen to an idea. So God gave us Jesus Christ, God made visible in the world. During these past weeks we have seen how Jesus was revealed as an infant to the shepherds and the magi, and then began his adult public life at his baptism by John. Today s Gospel reading tells us of his first sign, providing wine for the wedding guests at Cana. Of course, even Jesus, God made visible, was not always easily understood in his own day, nor is he even now. So we have to ponder what we see: the poverty and simplicity of his birth, his humility and openness before John the Baptist, his kindness and compassion toward people in their ordinary problems, such as running short of wine at a wedding. Yet it is in coming to know Jesus that we come to know God. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

2 MASS INTENTIONS & READINGS SATURDAY, January 19th Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19: ; Mk 2: :00 PM Anne e Cox SUNDAY, January 20th Is 62:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-10; 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11 Requested by Don & Judy Hanson 8:00 AM Patrick J. & Anne King Requested by the Antonikowski Family 10:00 AM Delmo Pizza Requested by Adela Pizzati 12:00 PM Lue Grissom Requested by the 12:00 pm Eucharistic Ministers 5:00 PM The EDGE & Lifeteen Core Members Special intention requested by the St. Mark Youth offices MONDAY, January 21st Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 2:18-22 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. - OFFICES CLOSED - NO MASS TODAY TUESDAY, January 22nd Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9, 10c; Mk 2: :30 AM Krista Heiser Special intention requested by Marian Waterhouse & BJ Mahoney WEDNESDAY, January 23rd Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 3:1-6 6:30 AM Anne Wilson Requested by Dot Hamlin 8:15 AM Joan Ryan Wistl Requested by Doc & Kathie Kreger THURSDAY, January 24th Heb 7:25-8:6; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Mk 3:7-12 6:30 AM St. Mark Community Special Intention 8:15 AM Ma Whitley Requested by Olga Ruiz FRIDAY, January 25th Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16: :15 AM Robert Gu errez Requested by Billie Jo Hoggatt SATURDAY, January 26th 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-8a,10; Mk 3: :00 PM Roland Olfers Requested by Sophie Olfers SUNDAY, January 27th Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; Ps 19:8-10, 15; 1 Cor 12:12-30 [12-14, 27]; Lk 1:1-4; 4: :00 AM Ma hew Robinson Requested by the Robinson Family 10:00 AM Zdzislaw Josef Donda 12:00 PM Fred E. Gonzales 5:00 PM Ken Mahaffey Requested by Helena Donda Requested by Paula Bowen Requested by the Peniche Family FIFTY FACTS FOR 50 YEARS - FACT #13 The Catholic Church is missionary because before he was assumed into heaven (see Acts 1:11), after he had fulfilled in himself the mysteries of our salvation and the renewal of all things by his death and resurrection, the Lord who had received all power in heaven and on earth (see Matt 28:18), founded his church as the sacrament of salvation; and just as he had been sent by the Father (see John 20:21), so he sent the apostles in the world, commanding them: Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit; teaching them to observe all I have commanded you (Matt 28:19-20) hence the church has an obligation to proclaim the faith and salvation that comes from Christ (No. 5. Decree on the Church s Missionary Activity: Ad Gentes Divinitus). WE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR COMMUNITY Rodney Burks Donna Kozowyk Sandra Brown Christopher J. McConnell Elvira Zerda Mary Ann Sperry Kristine Belcher Preston Tschirhart Richard M. Sanchez Alicia Wilmore Gayle Medina Carmen & Robert Drury Renee & Barry Engelbrecht Robert & Martha Henderson Ayden Frail Dan Perry Pearl Leija David Lawhon Rosalie Kasaba Josette Wakil John Mazzuca Tyler Hoffman Sharon Parker Olivia Sandoval Maria Garcia Nina Erdman Genevieve Heffernan Tom Gunderson Michael Sanchez Marie Harrison Lawton Harrison Lisa Anthony Alyssa Banda Elizabeth Frei Josephine Huizar Morgan Schooley Lucila & Federico Garcia Rachael Papa Alexis Perez Abigail Cuevas Deacon John Michel Craig Raddick Florence Gibson Deacon Gil Hernandez Angela Portillo Terry Harvey Lucy Respondek Marvin Boroski Billy Callanan Pedro Garza Frank D. Holzmann Cruz Martinez Irma Gonzales Araceli Martinez Enrique Garcia Winfried Daum Benjamin Hami Jane Houser Joe Grogan Robert Clifford Verlene Francis Harrison Szymczak Gina Sullivan Michael Hood Laura Boes Richard Houser Martha Melton Adam Zurovec Elizabeth Huff Bobbie Bozek Cindy Visosky Mary Jane Fox Martha Melton Gary Gates Beth Jones Rick Ewaniszyk Nora Mae Fulmer Sylvester N. Obi Fr. Pat O'Shea The Humpal Family Alice Zamora Dorothy Reis Christen McWhorter Stefanie Hunt Harold Payne Kate Phelan Peggy Hayes Obringer Betty Rodgers Peggy Barbee Thomas Mihun Lisa Hunt Celia Fernandez William Petray Frank Perri Isabelle Santos Guadalupe Torres Matthew Ortiz Maria Rodriguez Matt Kreger Scott Harris Sandy Harris Dale Barbee Terri Ehrlich Julie Keegan Stephanie Keegan Maria Ortiz Bob Marin Mary Gutierrez Rosie Lindquist Esperanza Sample Al Keegan Teresa Berg Frank Ayala Elizabeth Ayala Lynn Hufford Joseph M. Volmer Kelly Klar Lorena Rodriguez Connie McRae Dolores M. Valero Lani A. Mejia Doris Hoyt Valerie G. Franklin Matthew Margotta Fairlie Zwartjes Saba Mebrahtu Jackie Salcito Walter Young Grace Toland Mike Churchman Lois Morris Connie Kuykendall Mary Ellen McGinley Ken Macinga Liz Czervinske Begonia Cole Conor Hopkins Lucia Masters Raymond Zwartjes Ben Brown Michael Czervinske Doyle & Manda Gates Bishop Thomas Flanagan M.W. Rollin Elroy & Gail Tschirhart Margaret Harty Minnie Arispe Jose Luis Urbina Cecile & Leonard Simecki Mitch Achee Victor Zavala Andrew Klauenberg Jean Bailey Ehren Klauenberg Eduardo Cabellero, Jr. Mary Delatte Valeria Pena Michael Swierc Tom Gers Donna Mazzara Paul Zuniga Chuck Van Alen Georgia Crow Esmerelda H. Gonzalez Mike Shafer Velma Greer William E. Fitch Jean Macina Amy Klar Tschirhart Tanya Pittman Catherine Holzmann Lisa Perri Molina David Fischer Gale Kahnweiler (If you wish to be removed from the prayer list, please contact the Pastoral offices. Thank you!) We offer our prayers and sympathy to our parishioners who have experienced a death in their family. Arthur Elizondo, Jr., Mariella Tristan, Bob Hanes, & Tony Marie Thompson

3 Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: SAINTS & SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Second Sunday in Ordinary Time; Inauguration Day St. Agnes; Martin Luther King Jr. Day Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children St. Vincent St. Francis de Sales The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle; Week of Prayer for Christian Unity ends; Tu B Shvat (Jewish new year of trees) begins at sunset Ss. Timothy and Titus FRANCIS DE SALES ( ) BISHOP & DOCTOR St. Francis de Sales was a gentle and persuasive preacher who worked tirelessly, first as priest and then as bishop, to re-evangelize the diocese of Geneva, which had become a center of Calvinism during the Protestant Reformation. He also collaborated with St. Jane Frances de Chantal (18 August) to establish the Sisters of the Visitation. The patron saint of journalists, he wrote numerous pamphlets and countless letters as well as two best-selling books, The Introduction for the Devout Life and A Treatise on the Love of God, which are still widely read today. One of his favorite themes was that all Christians are called to holinesseach in his or her own way: "I say that devotion must be practiced in different ways by the nobleman and by the working man, by the servant and by the prince, by the widow, by the unmarried girl, and by the married woman. But even this distinction is not sufficient; for the practice of devotion must be adapted to the strength, to the occupation, and to the duties of each one in particular." Does the meaning of this passage change if we substitute the word "stewardship" for "devotion"? TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The cause of church unity is commended to Christians for prayer and action every year around this time. This week is not so much to focus on the many divisions within the Christian family, but on bonds of faith and mission. Even though Christians have always shown an inclination to fracture, spin off, and mutate into new expressions, recent history shows some new points of convergence and agreement. Catholics are more firmly rooted in the word of God, for example, and many Protestants are more likely to celebrate Communion than in years past. Some denominations are merging and pooling resources, and people from various traditions are collaborating on projects. The call of this week is to be mindful of the diversity of our traditions and customs while treasuring what we hold in common. The old advice to lighten up is good medicine, because sometimes our differences are delightful and amusing. If someone says, Let us pray, a Catholic might close the eyes, bow the head and fold hands; a Protestant reach out and clasp hands with the person in the next chair; and someone belonging to an Orthodox tradition might stand up with eyes wide open. Each has taken a different path, but the goal is always the same. This is a week not for focusing on the well worn paths of divergence, but for mutual delight in a common goal. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION At this time, early in a new year, we find ourselves reminded of the love God has for his creation. In the poetic words of Isaiah we envision God s people shining like a beacon to the nations. St. Paul describes the multitude of gifts lavished upon us with the reminder of the obligation to service that they entail. With faith Mary tells Jesus that the wine has run out at the wedding in Cana. May we in faith remember Mary s words to the servants: Do whatever He tells you. Mary is the ultimate steward. THIS WEEK AT ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST Monday, January 21st Martin Luther King, Jr. - Offices Closed No Masses Today Tuesday, January 22nd Jeff Cavin's - ACTS Bible Study Morning Session Eucharistic Adoration Centering Prayer Group Jeff Cavin's - ACTS Bible Study Evening Session Jail Ministry Secrets of the Rosary Troop 500 Scouts (Boy/Cub/Ventures) High School Spring Retreat Planning Wednesday, January 23rd Adoration Brides Rm. Holy Family Charism BrotherHood New Legacy Library Open Library Eucharistic Adoration Adoration Spirit & Word CH #202 Scouts #657 (Den & Pack) BrotherHood R.C.I.A. Shalom/Holy Fam. Mystagogia Healing A.C.T.S. Matt/Mark 10:00 Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary Choir Section Rehearsals Day Chapel Engage - HS Youth Group New Leg./Gym ACTS Men's Prayer Group CH #201 Thursday, January 24th Small Faith Community Matt/Mark Pre-school Parent Workshop AM CH #201 Eucharistic Adoration Adoration Antonian High School Retreat Gym/New Leg./Day Chapel Women's Guild Basket Preparation Matt/Mark Jeff Cavin's - Bible Time Line CH # Pre-school Parent Workshop PM CH #201 5:00 Choir Rehearsals Sanctuary Friday, January 25th Quilters CH #201/202 Elementary Program Antonian High School Retreat Gym/New Leg./Day Chapel Divine Mercy Adoration Adoration Sacrament Prep - 1st Eucharist - Parent Meeting Shalom 1-3 Saturday, January 26th Jail Ministry Workshop Shalom 1-3 HS/MS - 1st Reconciliation Workshop New Leg. Elementary Program Knights of Columbus - Valentine Day Dance ticket sales Knights of Columbus - Casino Night Gym Cantor Warm-ups Day Chapel Reconciliation Sanctuary Sunday, January 27th Catechumenate for Children New Legacy Cantor Warm-ups Day Chapel Youth Sock Hop Sales after all morning Masses Narthex/Breezeway Elementary Program AM Early Childhood Program Pre-School Special Needs Class Insp./Charism Breaking Open the Word Shalom #3 HS Confirmation New Leg./Holy Fam. Elementary Program PM Baptism Classes Shalom Lifeteen Choir Warm-up Sanctuary Teen Breaking Open the Word Library (Note: this is a highlight of events taking place this week at St. Mark the Evangelist)

4 WORSHIP AND WORD Centering Prayer Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make our hearts like unto thine. Centering Prayer Group meets every Tuesday morning from 11am to 12pm in the Brides Room of the Church. Please contact either Jo Ann Anders at or Denise French at , for more information. Weekly Sunday Holy Rosary St. Mark s prays the Rosary every Sunday before the 10:00 Mass. Parishioners are encouraged to come and pray the Glorious Mysteries and honor our Mother Mary. The Rosary begins at 9:25 am in the Sanctuary and finishes early enough for Mass preparations and announcements. 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. DIVINE MERCY: Jesus, I Trust In You The Cenacle meets on Mondays, from 7-9pm in Christopher Hall, room 202 (elevator available). The Cenacle is devoted to the Diary of Saint Faustina, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, the Catechism of the Catholic Church and Holy Scripture. The Chaplet is sung every Friday at 3:00 pm (25 min) in the Adoration Chapel. Please call Jeri Minyon at for more info. CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP The next meeting of the Spirit and the Word Charismatic Praise and Prayer Group will be on Wed., January 23 at 7pm in Christopher Hall room #202. Evening prayer in Lent will be on Wed., February 20. The Secrets of the Rosary You are invited to come pray with us weekly and learn Mother Mary s secrets, using St. Louis de Montfort s holy book, Secrets of the Rosary. We will pray the Rosary and study a secret a week from this book. He shows us that the Rosary is the cure for every ill, not just for ourselves, but for our suffering world. When: Every Tuesday evening, from 7:00 pm 8:30 pm in the Charism Room Our prayer journey through the Rosary begins with St. Louis, but it will also take us to Guadalupe, Lourdes, Fatima, Medjugorjie, and other places for Mary s presence to us. 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 will be 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, Pastoral Associate at WOMEN'S ACTS PRAYER GROUP MEETING All ACTS Sisters are invited to gather for Prayer and Fellowship the first Saturday each month at 10am in the Shalom Room. Please bring your Gentle Spirits, Kind Hearts and Beautiful Voices. Returning Sisters, remember to bring your Blessings Journal. Come One, Come All, to share Petitions, Blessings, Laughter and more. Prayer Group Leader Needed A Contemplative Prayer Group is being formed at St. Mark. It will meet on Thursdays from 7:00PM to 8:30PM. Its structure consists of Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, and a weekly discussion on a contemplative prayer master like Saint Benedict, John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, and Ignatius Loyola. The group will have responsibility for conducting a Contemplative Retreat once a year for the Parish. If you are interested in leading and/or joining the Prayer Group please call Stan Harmen ( ) or Paul Vance ( x326) for more information. Dear St. Mark Community, We would like to express our deepest appreciation to our St. Mark Family for the love and support extended to our family after the untimely death of our grandson, Matt Whitley. This is a perfect example of the way that a loving family responds to its brothers and sisters. The Whitley Family SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be 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, Pastoral Associate at

5 COMMUNITY AND SERVICE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Hosting a Casino Night Fundraiser to Support Life Charities January 26, 2013 at 6:30pm For more information please contact Steve Cennamo, scenn@sbcglobal.net 50 Flat Screen Television Trip to Las Vegas Blu-Ray Surround Sound ***Door Prizes Too *** SAVE THE DATE!! February 23-27, 2013 OUR PARISH MISSION With our special guest Fr. Philip UNWRAPPING THE GIFT OF FAITH DAILY DWELLING IN POSSIBILITY Between October 2012 and November 2013 the Catholic Church celebrate The Year of Faith, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council and the 20th anniversary of the promulgation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. During the upcoming parish retreat we will explore simple and concrete tools and practices that can help us, pilgrims on the way, to unwrap the precious gift of faith. Our hope is that we become creative artists of the Good News in a seemingly bad news world. PROJECT RACHEL RETREAT INFORMATION Thanks to all who have prayed for and supported Project Rachel in 2012! Because of your help, we have had great blessings for the many who come to our ministry programs. Project Rachel offers ministry to all affected by abortion. If you have a post-abortive loved one, you too are affected. Programs: We have day retreats nearly every month and many other programs and services. Our next open retreat is February 9 in New Braunfels. Call to inquire or register. For phone help and other programs, call ACTS: Project Rachel is willing to have a closed retreat for the post-abortive members of your ACTS community! Spouses are welcome! Call to schedule a retreat. St. Vincent de Paul For more information about SVdP please call Rich Miller at In the Gospel today, at the wedding feast in Cana, Jesus reveals himself to his disciples and they began to believe in him. Everyday, God also gives us signs of his love and so we also can respond in faith and trust. As you place your gift in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Blue Bag, know that you are a sign of God s love to those who are suffering and you give them reason to believe and to trust. The pantry is in need of financial contributions at this time. Please give generously to the Blue Bag collections. WALK WHERE THE MASTER WALKED Join Msgr. Kevin Ryan as we walk where the master walked. We depart the U.S. on May 6th, 2013 for this tour of a life time. You will actually see, touch and feel the place that you have heard or read about so many times. You feel the presence of the Lord in just about every step you take. We will fly by American Airlines to New York and then by El Al, the Israeli airline, to Tel Aviv and start our pilgrimage. The price includes the 11 day tour from the U.S. and back, hotels, breakfast and dinner daily, entry fees, air conditioned bus, English speaking guide and insurance. The total cost is $3,450 per person, double occupancy. We would need a down payment of $500 per person and balance due by February 1st. Credit cards will be charged a fee of 3%. For more infor or to reserve your spot contact John Thabet at Accent Travel, Donations needed for Mobile Loaves & Fishes The cooler months are here, and our brothers & sisters who spend their nights outside need warm hats (also baseball caps), gloves, blankets and long johns (thermal underwear). Mobile Loaves will be accepting these donations at the hut anytime this month. Also, if you are interested in making easy flannel hats, or knitting or crocheting one (we have donated yarn), we have a pattern to share. Please call Lisa at and leave a message. St. Mark Quilters The Lion s Pride We always welcome new and advanced quilters. Everyone is welcome. We meet at Christopher Hall every Friday from 9am-3:30pm. Contact Pat Brookes at or Barbara Gordon at if you would like more information.

6 COMMUNITY AND SERVICE YOUNG AT HEART SENIORS CLUB & THE SENIOR SOCIAL LUNCHEON A free nutritious meal is provided by San Antonio every Monday at 11:30 A.M. for all seniors over the age of 60. Afterwards, on every 2nd and 4th Monday, come and join "The Young at Heart Seniors Club" for fun and games. Membership annual dues are $ If you have any questions, please contact: or for info on the Seniors Club; or Catherine for info on the Senior Social Luncheon. ** No Senior Luncheon on January 21st. 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. Our next regular meeting will be February 5th and our next board meeting will be January 29th. For more info., contact Lulu Garcia at or ahgarcia254@att.net. 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 each month at 6:30pm in the Matthew/Mark Rooms. Snacks are provided. Call Jackie Salcito at or Mary Lou at for info. ADVERTISE IN THE BULLETIN The St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church Bulletin is published by J. S. Paluch Company, 3708 River Road, 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 Ralf Meneses. His cell phone is (210) If you have announcements, articles, or information for the parish Bulletin, contact the Pastoral Office. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MINISTRY We have been there...we can help! Women s weekly AA Meetings are each Monday at 12pm in Christopher Hall in Room 201. For further information, call or the AA Help Time is precious for us...and critical for the unborn. The Women s Haven Ministry is now recruiting for volunteers. Call Iris Perez for more information at ROE VS WADE PROLIFE WEEKEND This year marks the 40th Memorial of the Roe vs. Wade decision legalizing abortion in the United States. Currently, a woman can have an abortion anytime during the 9 months of her pregnancy. Even children who are developed enough to survive outside of the mother's womb can still be terminated at the will of the mother. As we remember the estimated 55 million children lost to abortion since this Supreme Court decision, let us pray for the mothers, fathers, and all the family members affected by the grievous loss of their babies. If you are post-abortive and would like to seek healing, please contact Project to talk, request literature, or ask about programs. Pray for an end to abortion. Here are some pro-life events happening in San Antonio: Sunday, January 20 from 2-3 p.m. - Roe v Wade Memorial Rally at Milam Park. Event sponsored by the San Antonio Right to Life. Saturday, January 26 Archdiocese of SA pro-life Mass, March and Rally for Life! At St. Mary Magdalen Parish. Mass at 8 a.m., peaceful procession to Planned Parenthood, Rally for Life in Austin. St. Mark the Evangelist Women s Guild and Knights of Columbus 2013 Scholarship Eligibility Requirements & Instructions To be eligible to apply for a $1,000 scholarship, you must be: A high school senior Registered at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church Plan to attend a certified college or vocational school in Involved in St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church or other church related activities. This scholarship is based on Merit and Service. Students may find the application form, full guidelines, and essay topics on the St. Mark website. The deadline for your submission of a fully completed application with a well thought out, typed essay is Friday, February 8th, 2013 at 12 noon in the Pastoral Office. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. For more information, please contact Deacon Steve Marques: or Denise Wayman:

7 FAITH FORMATION Campbell s Soup Labels Elementary Faith Formation is collecting soup labels to purchase supplies needed for our parish. You can bring your labels with you on any Faith Formation Sunday. Please include the barcode as shown in the picture below. YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY The Young Adult Ministry is a community of young adults from Holy Trinity, Padre Pio, and St. Mark that gather to share in fellowship and faith. Our hope is to grow and develop in stronger relationships with God. Here are some of our upcoming events: Beyond Cana Marriage Enrichment Retreat February 8-10, 2013 The Beyond Cana Marriage Enrichment Retreat is for couples in strong, Christ-centered marriages. It focuses on couple communication, love and intimacy, all vital components of stable and secure marriage relationships. It is composed of a blend of spiritual and practical talks, periods for couple reflection, prayer, and the introduction of useful tools designed to renew and invigorate your marriage through improved communication. This is all done from a Catholic perspective, with an understanding of marriage as a sacrament. Please contact: Dave & Jo Anne Dimitriou for details at Sunday, January 20th at 2:30pm Meeting at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Faith Formation Building For more information, please contact Amy Calvet at aa_calvet@yahoo.com or Eric Mejia at eric@holytrinitysat.org, check out our Facebook group: The Young Adult Community of Holy Trinity, Padre Pio, and St. Mark. Knights of Columbus Youth Free Throw Championship All boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in the 2013 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The competition will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in St Mark s gym. Registration and warm-up shooting is at 6:30 p.m. The K of C Free Throw Championship is sponsored annually with winners progressing through local, district and state competitions. All boys and girls will participate in their respective age divisions (age as of January 1, 2013). All contestants on the local level will be recognized for their participation in the event. We will award ten new leather basketballs - one basketball for each age category winner. Participants may be required to provide proof of age and written parental consent. For additional information, please contact Chris Huggins at Entry forms will be available at the event as you enter the gym at St Mark s. There is no fee to participate. CYO basketball coaches are encouraged to bring your entire team. Have your players show up in their uniforms and challenge each other for the highest score. This is a fun event that will promote team building and sportsmanship. COME AND JOIN THE FUN, STEP UP TO THE LINE AND GIVE IT A SHOT! Find St. Marks on Facebook!

8 FAITH FORMATION FAITH FORMATION CLASSES *Faith Formation for Pre-school age Children : continues the weekend of January 26 & 27. *Formation for Special Needs Children : continues this weekend of January 19 & 20. *Faith Formation-Elementary (K-5 grade) : continues the weekend of January 26 & 27. *Faith Formation for Middle School or The Edge : continues on Monday, January 28 at 6:30pm and Sunday, February 10 at 3:30pm. *Faith Formation for High School or LifeTeen : continues Sunday, January 27th at 6:15pm. *The Catechumenate for Children (RCIA/CFC) the process for sacramental preparation for older children, meets every Sunday at the 10:00 am Liturgy and then in New Legacy. *RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) the conversion process for those wanting to inquire about entering the Catholic Church, or for those wanting to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church, meets Sunday mornings at the 10:00 am Mass, and Wednesday evenings from 7:15 pm 9:00 pm in the Shalom Room and the Holy Family Room. ENGAGE St. Mark Catholic Faith Formation for High School Youth LIFE NIGHT - Sunday at 6:15 pm - All High School Teens invited Theology of the Body - Sunday at 6:15 pm - Fall Semester for High School Freshman RCIA for Teens - Sunday at 3:30 pm - For all Teens who missed Baptism or Holy Communion Confirmation II - Sunday at 3:00 pm in the Spring - Preparation for Conf. II Candidates For more information about any of these areas call Cindy at Tired of people judging you? Tired of feeling alone? Tired of not knowing what to believe? Come check out LifeTeen. Our Life Nights meet most Sundays after 5pm Mass and you can be sure that you will. Make some new friends. Learn more about your Catholic faith. Grow closer to God. Pray with a community of people who accept you for who you are. Come to one of our LifeNights and check out what s happening. We are praying that you will say Yes, Maybe, I ll try it one time. If you have questions or just need someone to talk with, call Cindy or Daniel in the Youth Office at Life Night 6:15pm January 27th February 10th and 24th March 3rd, 17th and 24th April 7th, 14th and 21st E-Bulletin Now Available Interested in receiving the St. Mark bulletin in pdf via your ? Scan this QR code and sign up today! Introducing ENGAGE for high school youth. ENGAGE - it's not your grandpa's SMYG, anymore!!! This year we are focusing on becoming engaged with your Community, Church and... Your relationship with Christ!! Our next meeting is January 23rd from 7pm - 9pm GUADALUPE RADIO NETWORK Be sure to tune in to Catholic Radio 89.7 FM KJMA on the Guadalupe Radio Network. Each day more and more people grow closer to Christ and become more knowledgeable about our beautiful Catholic faith simply by tuning in to 89.7 FM KJMA. For more information, please call GRN Richard Reyna at x 1 or visit GRNonline.com. CHRISTOPHER HALL INFORMATION Book your GRADUATION party today! Check out or call Gary Richmond at for more information.