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: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 18, 2012 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. Mark 13:31 GOD S REIGN By pointing to the end times, today s readings speak to the coming reign of God, when God will make all things new. In Christ, this time has already begun. We, by our energized watchfulness, can further God s reign. We can heal broken hearts, free captives, spread the Good News. Even so, the reign of God will not be complete without the second coming of Christ. Our weekly Eucharistic gathering is a sign of the fullness of the end times. At Mass we join as an assembly to recall and to claim the story of Jesus as our own. Together we give thanks to God for the many gifts bestowed upon us. We receive nourishment in the simple but profound meal. And our weak and weary selves are invigorated and transformed by the power of Christ, so that we ourselves might become effective signs of God s reign present and to come. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

2 MASS INTENTIONS & READINGS PRAYER OF THE WEEK SATURDAY, November 17th 3 Jn 5-8; Lk 18:1-8 5:00 PM Dorothy La Hood SUNDAY, November 18th Dn 12:1-3; Ps 16; Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mk 13: :00 AM Frank Somogyi 10:00 AM Rudolfo Gu errez 12:00 PM Claudio Or z Requested by George La Hood Requested by Michael & Kay Parker Requested by Harvey Gutierrez Requested by the Ortiz family 5:00 PM Frank Daleiden Requested by Nancy Daleiden & Family MONDAY, November 19th Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Lk 18: :15 AM San ago M. Trejo Requested by Adelaida T. Fuentes 6:30 PM Rick Mar nez TUESDAY, November 20th Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Lk 19:1-10 6:30 AM Evelyn Jouffray Requested by the Rios family Requested by Glenda McFarland WEDNESDAY, November 21st Rv 4:1-11; Lk 19: :30 AM Jesse & Janie Balderas Requested by the Balderas children 8:15 AM Antonio Bueno Requested by Lupe Bueno THURSDAY, November 22nd - THANKSGIVING DAY Sir ; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17: :00 AM Johnny Carroll FRIDAY, November 23rd Rv 10:8-11; Lk 19:45-48 OFFICES CLOSED OFFICES CLOSED - NO MASS TODAY SATURDAY, November 24th Rv 11:4-12; Lk 20: :00 PM Carolina Armenante SUNDAY, November 25th Dn 7:13-14; Ps 93; Rv 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37 Requested by Mary Jennings Requested by Luigina Armenante 8:00 AM Juanita Cordova Requested by the Young at Heart Seniors' Club 10:00 AM Maria de Jesus Cruz Requested by Liz Dueñas & Family 12:00 PM Robert & Elva Hale Requested by Facundo & Aminta Garcia 5:00 PM Billy Meyers Requested by Rudy & Don Specia Grant us, we pray, O Lord our God, the constant gladness of being devoted to you, for it is full and lasting happiness to serve with constancy the author of all that is good. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Reflection question: How can I increase my devotion to serving God? Collect text from the English translation of The Roman Missal, 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. WE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR COMMUNITY Tyler Hoffman Sharon Parker Olivia Sandoval Maria Garcia Nina Erdman Geneviee 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 Barbara Jungman Kocurek 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 Rachel Mora 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 Kay Barncord 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 *Note: If you wish to be removed from the prayer list, please contact pastoral offices at , so that we may remove you from the list. We offer our prayers and sympathy to our parishioners who have experienced a death in their family. We pray for those who have died recently. May they rest in peace. Francisco Moreno, III, Dolores Knuffke

3 Sunday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: SAINTS & SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary St. Cecilia; Thanksgiving Day St. Clement I; St. Columban; Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro St. Andrew Dũng-Lạc and Companions CECILIA (DIED 230 OR 250?), VIRGIN & MARTYR (MEMORIAL) There are few verifiable facts about the life of St. Cecilia. Legend says that she was a young Christian woman who converted her husband, Valerian, and his brother, Tiburtius, both of whom were martyred for their faith. It was a dangerous time to be a Christian, and St. Cecilia, too, was put to death. It may be that this early martyr was a musician. Images of St. Cecilia often include a viola or small organ, and she has been acclaimed as the patron saint of sacred music and musicians since the fifteenth century. In the Office of Readings for today, St. Augustine urges, "Let us sing a new song not with our lips but with our lives... Every one of us tries to discover how to sing to God." How do I "sing to God"? What gifts and talents do I have to offer to the Lord? Are gratitude and good stewardship the testimony, TREASURES FROM OUR CATHOLIC TRADITION This might be a good time to stock our spiritual cupboard along with our kitchen cupboard in preparation for our celebration of Thanksgiving. Before there was a Thanksgiving Day, even before there were Pilgrims, the Roman Catholic Church celebrated Ember Days ( change-of-season days ) as periods of thanksgiving for seasonal harvests. This means it is a customary Catholic way to give thanks to God through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. In the 1969 reformed calendar it was left up to the national conferences of bishops to set dates for Ember Days. (The ones on the old calendar fit a Mediterranean climate, and on the new calendar it was imagined that each nation knew best when to schedule such seasonally oriented days.) The United States bishops have not yet resurrected Ember Days, Rogations Days, and other national days of prayer. However, tucked within Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers (a book published by the U. S. bishops) is a chapter on Ember Days that proposes, among others, the three days before Thanksgiving as days of prayer, charity, and fasting. Why wait for an official proclamation? Why not undertake to observe those three days in that way in your parish, or even in your family? What could be more natural at this time of year? STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION Stewardship: responding to God s gifts" At the end of time, mankind will face God s judgment where the elect will be gathered into heaven. In faith, we trust in God s love and mercy, and through Stewardship we nurture this faith to follow Christ ever more closely. Jesus, as our high priest, offered his own blood for our salvation and the forgiveness of sins. Our service to one another begins when we observe the commandment to love our neighbor as ourselves. May we strive to grow stronger in faith and more diligent in serving God and neighbor. THIS WEEK AT ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST Monday, November 19th Senior Nutrition Luncheon Shalom Alcoholics Anonymous CH #201 Men's January ACTS Meeting CH #201 Divine Mercy CH #202 Monday Night Prayer Group Brides Rm. ACTS Core Team Meeting Healing St. Vincent de Paul Meeting CH #204 Tuesday, November 20th Library Open Library Eucharistic Adoration Adoration Centering Prayer Group Brides Rm. 10:00 Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary Secrets of the Rosary Study Group Charism Adult Faith Formation Shalom Troop #500 Meeting Brotherhood Library Open Wednesday, November 21st Library Thursday, November 22nd - THANKSGIVING DAY 9:00 AM Parish offices closed. Friday, November 23rd Thanksgiving Holiday Parish offices closed - no Masses today. Kids 4 Jesus Project Reconciliation Saturday, November 24th Shalom Sanctuary Sunday, November 25th TODAY'S 2ND COLLECTION - ORGAN FUND Catechumenate for Children New Legacy Knights of Columbus - Blood Drive Sign-up Narthex Special Needs Class Insp./Charism Breaking Open the Word Shalom #3 Baptism Classes Shalom Life Night New Leg./Gym Teen Breaking Open the Word Library Lifeteen Choir Warm-up Sanctuary (Note: this is a highlight of events taking place this week at St. Mark the Evangelist)

4 COMMUNITY AND SERVICE It s Not Too Late! Sign up for Jeff Cavins Bible Study: Acts of the Apostles: The Spread of the Kingdom Over 200 participants have signed up for this study and you can too! It s not too late! This study will inspire you and inform you as each week takes you on the journey that the Apostles took in Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom. For further information Contact: Sheryl Parker Classes on Tuesdays: Ricki Brady am or 7-9 pm Elida Robles Babysitting available David Kauffman, composer of many of the songs we use on our ACTS Retreats, will be in concert at St. Francis of Assisi on Friday, November 30 th at 7:30 pm. Highlights will include songs from David s new CD, A HAND TO HOLD, his first solo recording in 6 years. Don t miss this evening of song and story including new songs and old favorites like Behold and Be Still. Let s help fill the church with song at St Francis of Assisi. Mark your calendars now for November 30, 2012 at 7:30 pm. A Love Offering will be collected at the concert. For more info contact cindy@goodforthesoulmusic.com St. Vincent de Paul For more information about SVdP please call Rich Miller at As you place your gift in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Blue Bag, know that you are hearing the words of Jesus and living them out. 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%. Contact John F. Thabet at Accent Travel, 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 at scenn@sbcglobal.net NUMBER EIGHTEEN!! For the past sixteen years, St. Mark parishioners have very generously supported the Habitat for Humanity Ministry. As a result of this generous support, SEVENTEEN houses have been built for seventeen families. Twenty-five adults and thirtyseven children lived in these houses when initially occupied. Each of these families has been very appreciative for what has been done for them. HOUSE NUMBER 18 will be built by parishioners starting the weekend of February 1st. Right after the New Year we will be asking for PRAYERS, VOLUNTEERS TO WORK, MEALS AND SNACKS FOR THE VOLUNTEERS AND YOUR FINANCIAL SUP- PORT. About 700 to 800 St. Mark families are involved in each build. Each year, except last year, Bev and I have visited these families at Christmas time. Many of them invite us into their home. They are very proud of some of the changes and modifications that they have done inside and outside. More importantly, they want to tell us about the successes that their children have achieved. To the best of my knowledge all of the children who are old enough have graduated from high school. Several have gone to college, some with scholarships. Some have married and have children of their own. If you are new to our parish, it is important to know this is not a give away program. Families are carefully screened and must have a job that will enable them to pay the monthly mortgage. Additionally they must work 300 sweat equity hours before occupying the house. Prior to signing a mortgage, homeowners must take classes in 12 subjects covering financial management, maintenance, anger management, etc. Watch for more information in future St. Mark publications.

5 COMMUNITY AND SERVICE Thanksgiving Day Mass Thursday, November 22, 9AM 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 December 4th. For more info., contact Lulu Garcia at or RCIA Prison Ministry Before you sit down to dinner with your family, come join your St. Mark s Family at the Banquet Table of our Lord! We will sing hymns of thanksgiving, praise our Lord for our many blessings, and pray for those less fortunate. BRING THE BREAD YOUR FAMILY WILL USE FOR YOUR THANKSGIVING DINNER TO BE BLESSED! As you enter the sanctuary, there will be tables in front of the pews on which you may place your bread (be sure to label it so you know which bread is yours). The breads will be blessed during the Liturgy, and you may pick up your breads after Mass. FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY As a very special part of our liturgy on Thanksgiving, if you ve not already done so, please bring non-perishable food items that will go to our St. Vincent de Paul food pantry. Keep the food items with you under your pew, and you will be guided in bringing them forward during the Liturgy For I was in prison and you visited me. Matthew 25: 36 Men and women are needed for the evangelization of the Gospel at the Briscoe State Corrections Unit in Dilley, Texas. After a successful ACTS Prison retreat, Mass attendance has gone from 10 regular participants to over 40 attendees. Currently, there are 25 men seeking entry into the Catholic Church through the RCIA program. We are in great need of individuals to help bring these men fully into the Church. Each Monday, Team Members leave St. Mark at 11am and return between 5pm and 6pm. If you are interested in assisting in this ministry contact Bill Schott at or Paul Vance at ext 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. Please advise the Pastoral Office of all address changes so we can reduce returned mail postage costs. Thank you. 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. 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 December 10, 17, 24, 31. PRAYER BRUNCH with Bishop Oscar Cantu Saturday, December 1 at the OMNI Colonnade Hotel Ballroom. This annual event features a special presentation by Bishop Cantu on Encountering Christ, a delicious brunch, resources for spiritual growth, silent auction and door prizes. For tickets, contact the Pilgrim Center of Hope at or online at CHRISTOPHER HALL INFORMATION Book your holiday party today! Check out or call Gary Richmond at for more information.

6 WORSHIP AND WORD 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. 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. Centering Prayer What is Centering Prayer? Why attend a Centering Prayer meeting? What does a Centering Prayer meeting include? When can I attend a Centering Prayer meeting? Where can I get more information about 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. For the answers to any of these questions, please contact either Jo Ann Anders at or Denise French at MEN S A.C.T.S. RETREAT January 17-20, 2013 Do whatever he tells you John 2:5 You are invited to attend this Men s ACTS Retreat to deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ, to renew yourself spiritually, and to experience St. Mark Community fellowship. The retreat starts on Thursday evening, January 17 th and ends Sunday January 20 th with our return to the Noon Mass at St. Mark s. For additional information feel free to contact: Director: Sal Scalia Home: Cell: Co-Director: Gerald Gaenslen Home: Cell: Co-Director: Leo Forget Home: Cell: All men are welcome.all denominations! 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. 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

7 FAITH FORMATION UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFO ON THE WEBSITE Have you moved recently? New phone numbers? New ? As we approach the end of another year we ask that anyone with new contact information please visit the St. Mark website. We now have an easy way for you to send in your new info. We ll even forward that information on to the ministries that you are involved in. Call Shane at x306 with any questions. LIBRARY NEWS Visit the St. Mark library where you will find a variety of books, videos, and DVDs for the whole family to enjoy. Library Hours Tuesday & Wednesday 8:30-10:30am Sunday 8:30-12pm Call the Faith Formation Office: YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY The Young Adult Community of Holy Trinity, Padre Pio, and St. Mark are watching a Theology of the Body Series by Christopher West designed for young adults. If you would like more information please contact, call or text, Amy Calvet at (210) , aa_calvet@yahoo.com or Eric Mejia at eric@holytrinitysat.org 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 November 25th December 2nd and 9th January 13th and 27th February 10th and 24th March 3rd, 17th and 24th April 7th, 14th and 21st We can be tired, weary and emotionally distraught, but after spending time alone with God, we find that He injects into our bodies energy, power and strength. November 23, 9 PM GOD TOUCHES A LIFE: The story of St. Catherine Laboure whose visions resulted in the Miraculous Medal which is worn by millions of the faithful today. November 28, 8 PM (New) IF ONLY WE HAD LISTENED: Follow Immaculee Llibagiza as she returns to Kibeho and shares the faith that sustained her throughout Rwanda s genocide and the message Kibeho has for the entire world. November 30, 9 PM XAVIER MIS- SIONARY AND SAINT: A documentary of exquisite cinematography which follows St. Francis Xavier s missionary journey through Europe and Asia. Check Out Our Teen Fellowship Opportunities Bible Study / Adoration / Mass / Gym LIFE TEEN Mass - Sunday at 5:00 pm in Main Sanctuary Taco Tuesday - Tuesday at 6:30 am Mass in the Chapel; afterwards in NL for Tacos ENGAGE - Wednesday at 7:00 pm - New Legacy, Chapel and Gym Prayer, Bible Study, Teachings, all kinds of games in the gym, Teen Fellowship XLT - Dates TBA, Exalt Our Lord Jesus Christ with Praise and Worship in Adoration ABOUT THE LOGO The logo is composed of a square, bordered field on which a boat, symbolizing the Church, is represented as sailing on a graphically minimal representation of waves. The main mast of the boat is a cross from which sails are displayed in the form of dynamic signs which compose the trigram of Christ (HIS).

8 FAITH FORMATION FAITH FORMATION CLASSES *Faith Formation for Pre-school age Children continues the weekend of December 1 & 2. *Formation for Special Needs Children continues this weekend. No class on November 25. *Faith Formation-Elementary (K-5 grade) continues the weekend of December 1 & 2. *Faith Formation for Middle School or The Edge continues on Monday, November 26 at 6:30pm and Sunday, December 2 at 3:30pm. *Faith Formation for High School or LifeTeen continues on Sunday, November 25 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. Find St. Marks on Facebook! 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. CHILDCARE INFORMATION 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 ONLY enter and exit through the doors across from the Community Center. Contact Donna Scalia at x 325 for more information. 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 Reconciliation Preparation - Saturday January 19th at 10:00 am For more information about any of these areas call Cindy at The 2013 Life Awareness Retreat will take place at the Cordi-Marian Retreat Center on January 11-13, ENGAGE 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 November 28th from 7pm - 9pm Fall & Winter Workshops For All Cantors, Lectors, Deacons & Everyone Wishing to Give Pulpit Talks Our parish has a wonderful opportunity. We are blessed to have Catherine and John Nix with us facilitating and guiding us in a series of special workshops. Cathy and John will help us reflect upon our ministry as we strive to proclaim the Word, whether it is thru music and song, thru sharing of the Scriptures, or thru speaking after Mass on behalf of our particular ministry. The final workshop will be offered on Monday, January 14 from 7-9pm Please call Catherine or Carroll at for more info. As a member of the parish community you are invited to show your support in any of the following ways: Continue to pray for vocations. Encourage and invite young adults to consider a vocation to the priesthood or religious life, and support those in your parish already in formation. Consider joining the Lay Vocation Promoters, a group of lay men and women committed to helping others explore their call to church vocations. For more information contact Ana Bojorquez at the Archdiocese Vocation Office by calling