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 Parish Data Services Zulaika L. Muñiz Ext. 327 Deacon Gil Hernandez Deacon Raul Adam Deacon Steve Marques Deacon Larry Brisiel Deacon Hipolito Huerta LITURGY OFFICE Liturgy/Pastoral Care Catherine Lopez Ext. 315 Liturgy Asst. Carroll Migura Ext. 307 Music Director Dolores Martinez Ext. 316 Music Director Asst. 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 HS Youth Ministry - Cindy Hamilton Ext. 331 Asst. High School Youth Minister - Frank Peacher Ext. 334 Coordinator of Middle School Youth - Dorothy Godines Ext. 332 Administrative Asst. Youth Offices - Brenda Mireles Ext. 333 Director of Elem. 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 DAYCARE OFFICE Director Manager Team Leader Custodians Pam Meyer PHYSICAL PLANT George Wetherill Juan Olivo Rosa Hernandez, Irene Marin, Hector Rendon, Miguel Martinez, Jenny Alarcon CHURCH REGISTRATION Are you new in the parish? You are invited to register in the Pastoral Office, Monday-Thursday 9:00 5:00; Friday 8:00 4:00 (Closed 12:00-1:00 PM), or in the Pastoral Offices located in the church on Saturday or Sunday. Registration forms are also available on our website: 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, 7:00 PM (SPANISH) 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 ) DIVISION It is a situation that plays itself out in more and less significant ways: Christians divided. 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 MATRIMONY: FOR INFORMATION ON PREPARATION FOR MAT- RIMONY, PLEASE CONTACT THE PASTORAL OF- FICE AT: SUNDAY, January 26, rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME A CYO basketball game between two neighboring parishes. Parents of the young players scream insults and threats at one another and assert their superiority. A Protestant and a Catholic church sit on adjoining properties. Each is vigilant about having parking violators removed from its own private parking lot. An old pastor retires but continues to reside at the parish. A new pastor arrives and quickly finds his faith community choosing sides against him. Saint Paul addresses similar disagreements in the early church at Corinth. He encourages the church there to make up their differences and to be united again in their belief and practice. Today s first reading from Isaiah speaks of a people weighed down by the yoke of sin and darkness. Certainly the bickering and differences among us can be classified as such. The Gospel tells of the beginning ministry of Jesus. The Light has come, encouraging us to repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

2 READINGS & MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, January 25th Acts 22:3-16; Ps 117:1bc, 2: Mk 16: :00 PM Louis A. Karambis Requested by Karen Karambis-Volmer 7:00 PM Guillermo Santos Requested by Gloria Gomez SUNDAY, January 26th Is 8:23-9:3; Ps 27:1,4,13-14; 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17; Mt 4: :00 AM Gina Sullivan Requested by Laura Harlow 10:00 AM Melvin Ott Requested by Helen Ott & Family 12:00 PM Melba Newman Requested by Richard & Wilma Schafer 5:00 PM Lupita Esparza Special Intention requested by Michael Flores MONDAY, January 27th 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Ps 89:20-22, 25-26; Mk 3: :15 AM Jose D. Baling Special Intention requested by the Baling Family 6:30 PM Pamela and Brandon Demmer Requested by Vincent Demmer TUESDAY, January 28th 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Ps 24:7-10; Mk 3: :30 AM Donald Debner Requested by Charlie & Kathy Schmidt WEDNESDAY, January 29th 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20 6:30 AM Grandma Brown Requested by Krista Heiser 8:15 AM Danny Hall Requested by Kathy Rice THURSDAY, January 30th 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Ps 132:1-5, 11-14; Mk 4: :30 AM St. Mark Community Special Intention 8:15 AM Bob Flores Requested by the Tollette Family FRIDAY, January 31st 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4: :15 AM Robert Aldrich Requested by Bea Aldrich SATURDAY, February 1st 2 Sm 12:17a, a; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4: :00 PM Kathy Miller Requested by Woody and Doodle 7:00 PM Santiago Santos Requested by Gloria Gomez SUNDAY, February 2nd Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2: :00 AM Juan & John D Manuel Pruneda Requested by John & Rosie Lindquist 10:00 AM Louise Minyon Requested by Helen Minyon 12:00 PM Richard T. Rollin Requested by Mr. & Mrs. M. W. Rollin 5:00 PM John Jack Lawlor Requested by Lawlor Family WE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR COMMUNITY Cheryl Adams Maria Aguirre Steve Alaniz Lisa Anthony Angelina Arredondo Elisa Arredondo Aurea Avalos Frank Ayala Alyssa Banda Dale Barbee Kristine Belcher Teresa Berg Rodney Burks Bradley Burns Pat Carney Rita Calvin Dolores Celedon Kathie Jo Chance Santos Charneco Sara Clancey Lorraine Clifford Robert Clifford Begonia Cole Loretto Cook Rodolfo Cortez Helen Cox Marijo Cox Georgia Crow Angelita M. Cruz Liz Czervinske Michael Czervinske Conner Davey Jane De Bello Ricardo DeLaSantos Mary Delatte Carmen Drury Renee Engelbrecht David R. Fischer Bishop Thomas Flanagan Ayden Frail Valerie G. Franklin Nora Mae Fulmer Enrique Garcia Lucila & Federico Garcia Maria Garcia Pedro Garza Doyle Gates TODAY S READINGS First Reading God has restored the land, and brought great joy to the people. (Isaiah 8:23 9:3). Psalm The Lord is my light and my salvation (Psalm 27). Second Reading Paul exhorts the believers at Corinth: As there is one Christ, so too must there be no divisions among you. (1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17). Gospel After calling his first disciples, Jesus goes throughout Galilee (Matthew 4:12-23 [12-17]). 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. Manda Gates Gary Gates Russell Gawrys Florence Gibson Charles Gnesda Irma Gonzales Kaylee Gonzalez Nora Gonzalez Nancy Guerra Benjamin Hami Darlene Harrison Hayden Harrison Lawton Harrison Marie Harrison Debra Harty Thomas Harty Krista Heiser Martha Henderson Robert Henderson Tyler Hoffman Catherine Holzmann Dick Homuth Jane Houser Richard Houser Liz Howard Doris Hoyt Payton Hrncir Elizabeth Huff Josephine Huizar Humpal Family Michael David Hunt Stefanie Hunt Ben Hurst Beth & Darrell Jones Gale Kahnweiler Dennis Kaman Al Keegan Stephanie Keegan Luke Kennedy Andrew Klauenberg Ehren Klauenberg Ryan Knuffke Donna Kozowyk Matt Kreger Connie Kuykendall David Lawhon Brody G. Leal Pearl Leija Baby Brody Lewis Jean Macina Ken Macinga Brad Marbach Matthew Margotta David Marin Lisa Martin Lori Martin Araceli Martinez Cruz Martinez Ozzie Martinez Marilyn Mason Lucia Masters Chris J. McConnell Mary Ellen McGinley Connie McRae Christen McWhorter Saba Mebrahtu Gayle Medina Camilo Medrano Lani A. Mejia Martha Melton Deacon John Michel Lisa Perri Molina Melba Moody Hilde Moore Mary Moreno Vanessa Muñiz Helen Newcomb Bernadette Novick Sylvester N. Obi Peggy Hayes Obringer Jim Oesterling Sophie Olfers Ruth Ortega Hector Padilla Rachael Papa Sharon Parker Harold Payne Alexis Perez Nanette Pesina Kate Phelan Pompa Family Angela Portillo Eva Quiñones Craig Raddick Gabriela Ramirez Dorothy Reis Randy Resendez Lucy Respondek Robert Richmond Mary Louise Rieber Arturo Rios Lorena Rodriguez Teresa Rodriguez M. W. Rollin Ann Rotter Frank Samas Kathleen Sanchez Richard M. Sanchez Olivia Sandoval Evelyn Schneider Jean Schwirtlich Trudy Seelig Cecile Simecki Mary Ann Sperry James Spruel Judey Stallard Felton Stallings Clarence "Bud" Szczech Karen Taylor Ellen Thompson Grace Toland Sharon Tschirhart Preston Tschirhart Estella Torres Joe Urbina Chuck Van Alen Joseph M. Volmer Josette Wakil Sam Watson Rodrigo O. Webber Sherie Lawhon Webster Alicia Wilmore John Wissinger Virginia Ybarbo Walter Young Claude Zaiontz Alice Zamora Alfred Zeringue Adam Zurovec Fairlie Zwartjes Raymond Zwartjes We offer our prayers and sympathy to our parishioners who have experienced a death in their family. Jacques Bourdeau (If you wish to be added or removed from the prayer list, please contact the Pastoral Thank you!)

3 THIS WEEK AT ST. MARKS St. Vincent de Paul Meeting Monday Morning Prayer Group Women s Alcoholics Anonymous Young at Heart Senior s Club Children s Choir Rehearsal EDGE MS Faith Formation Footsteps in Theology Divine Mercy Ministry Meeting Prison ACTS Team Meeting Monday Night Prayer Group Monday, January 27th Matthew & Mark CH #202 CH #201 Shalom Sanctuary New Legacy Shalom CH #202 CH #201 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time; Catholic Schools Week Monday: St. Angela Merici Tuesday: St. Thomas Aquinas Friday: St. John Bosco; Chinese New Year 4712 Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary: First Saturday TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The prayers surrounding baptism often speak of being clothed in Christ, and clothes are an important consideration. In ancient times, adults were probably baptized without any clothes at all, and old texts survive asking people to leave fancy garb and jewelry behind as they enter the font. Baptism was typically in a private place, the community waited elsewhere, and the casting off of clothing was hardly a public moment, nor was it embarrassing in ancient cultures where privacy was largely unknown. Nonetheless, what was left behind on one side of the font was replaced on the other as a white robe was wrapped around the newly baptized. It was a robe of honor, a dazzling sign of a new beginning for a society that valued clothing as a sign of personal identity. For the newly baptized, a whole week in white garments was the rule, through the second Sunday of Easter, called Sunday in Albis, because of all the folks wearing their baptismal robes. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION T he coming of a savior who is a light to the nations continues to be the theme of the readings. Isaiah exhorts the Israelites to be glad and exult because they will bask in the glory of the Redeemer. When Jesus' ministry of preaching and healing began, his actions fulfilled the Old Testament prophecy. When St. Paul delivered the Gospel to the Gentiles he had to remind them that Christ was the focal point, not himself. Our human nature leads us to more easily embrace human things than heavenly things. The Holy Spirit gives us grace to see God's glory and redirect our focus toward Heaven. Our search for God's kingdom leads us to Jesus, the Light of the world. May we fully discover the depth of God's mercy and share our discovery with all. Open Centering Prayer Group Eucharistic Adoration First Corinthians Bible Study Boy Scouts Troop 500 Secrets of the Rosary Group ACTS in Recovery Team Meeting Cradle Catholic Playgroup Eucharistic Adoration Open RCIA Mystagogy RCIA 10:00 Choir Practice Sprit and the Word Meeting High School Youth Engage ACTS Women s Team Meeting ACTS Men s Prayer Group Boy Scouts Troop 500 Tuesday, January 28th Adoration Chapel Various Brotherhood CH #206 Ave Maria Wednesday, January 29th Alcoholics Anonymous Eucharistic Adoration Adoramus Te Christe Group Small Faith Community 5:00 Choir Practice Epic Bible Study Thursday, January 30th Quilters Women s ACTS Prayer Group First Saturday Prayer Group Donuts with Dorothy CYO Basketball Games First Eucharist Workshop Reconciliation West Campus Adoration Chapel Healing Shalom & Holy Family Sanctuary CH #202, #204, #205, and #206 New Legacy West Campus Room 2-3 CH #201 Rosary CH #202 Adoration Chapel Matt & Mark Sanctuary Various Friday, January 31st CH #201/202 Saturday, February 1st Catechumenate for Children Hospitality Sunday CYO Basketball Games Open Special Needs Faith Formation R.C.I.A. Breaking Open the Word A.C.T.S. Women in Recovery R.C.I.A. for Teens Women s Guild Bake Sale Elementary Blessing Bag Activity American Guild of Organists Matthew & Mark Adoration Chapel New Legacy West Campus Various Adoration Chapel Sanctuary Sunday, February 2nd *2nd Collection K of C Deaf Charities New Legacy at West Campus Charism & Inspiration Shalom #3 Shalom Shalom Sanctuary

4 FAITH FORMATION LIBRARY HOURS Visit the St. Mark library where you will find a variety of books, videos, and DVDs for the whole family to enjoy. Tuesday & Wednesday 8:30-10:30am Sunday 8:30-12pm Contact Save the dates for VBS 2014 Prep Week: June 30-July 3 VBS Week: July 7-11 If you are interested in helping plan this fun event, please contact Theresa at tcrow@stmarkevangelist.com. First planning meeting on Tues, Feb 18 in the 6:30-7:30 pm. Do You Have..? (just to borrow for 2 weeks) A large tent Blue tarps (or any color) Canopies Picnic Baskets Craft Supplies Metal Mint tins (Altoids, etc) Religious medals Holy Cards Wooden Spring Clothespins 100% White Cotton Fabric for Tie Dye Project 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. At Holy Trinity Catholic Church To register, contact Eric Mejia at eric@holytrinitysat.org Sock Hop Dance & Dinner Youth Fundraiser On Sun, January 26th, from 4:30 pm til 8:00 pm your St. Mark youth are hosting a SOCK-HOP fundraiser. We will be spinning up some 50 s tunes, serving up burgers and chips, holding dance contests and awarding door prizes. Come help the youth raise money for Inspiration Tour, Steubenville, Leadership Conference and our San Antonio Neighbors Mission Trip. Call the Youth Office for more info at What: Sock Hop Fundraiser Everyone is invited! When: Sunday, January 26 from 4:30-8:00pm Where: Community Center Why: Raise funds for summer youth conferences. St. Mark the Evangelist Women s Guild and Knights of Columbus 2014 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 by the first week in December The deadline for your submission of a fully completed application with a well thought out, typed essay is Friday, February 7th, 2014 at 12 noon in the Pastoral Office. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. For more information, please contact Deacon Steve Marques: or Denise Wayman: Mount Sacred Heart School You are invited to One of San Antonio s Premier Catholic Schools OPEN HOUSE for Prospective Parents Sunday, February 2nd, 2:00-4:00 pm Tour Campus Visit Faculty & Parents Refreshments Enriched Pre-K4-8th Grades Early Childhood Montessori Program (ages 2½ - 5 years) Call ext. 124 to RSVP 619 Mt. Sacred Heart Rd.

5 WORSHIP AND WORD Find St. Marks on Facebook! 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. CENTERING PRAYER GROUP Give me,lord, a heart that knows how to listen. Centering Prayer Group meets every Tuesday from 11am to 12pm in the. All are welcome to come and see what Centering Prayer is about. For more information please contact : Jo Ann Anders at CURIOUS ABOUT THE FOCOLARE MOVEMENT? COME AND SEE!! Join us Sunday, February 16th in Christopher Hall Room 201/202 at 3pm. St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church 1602 Thousand Oaks Dr. San Antonio, Texas For more information, please call: Kay Parker , Jim Lee Nick Young DIVINE MERCY: Jesus, I Trust In You The Ministry of Divine Mercy is dedicated to Jesus - the Divine Mercy in human flesh, whose love for us never ends, and is most present in our darkest moments; and to Mary, the Mother of the Blessed Sacrament. Through her intercession as Our Lady of Guadalupe, may all come to a deeper appreciation of the gift and sanctity of life. Our ministry meetings resumed on January 6th. All are welcome to come and see what Divine Mercy is all about. Call Jeri Minyon at or filletminyon@att.net for more info. First Saturday Prayer Group For over 20 years, the First Saturday Prayer Group has been meeting for a Rosary and Communion Service. Come join us at 9am in the Day Chapel on the 1 st Saturday each month. For more information, contact: Deacon Steve Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday - 9am - 9pm Wednesday - 9am - 9pm Thursday - 9am - 8pm For more information, please contact: Julie Kristie Sandy SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated after the 6:30 am Mass on the third Thursday of the month, and on the first Monday after the 6:30 pm Mass. For more information please call: Catherine Lopez at: , X 315. Adoramus Te Christe Prayer Group My soul magnifies the Lord. Our contemplative prayer group meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 PM in the. We do Centering Prayer and then discuss a form of contemplative prayer practiced by such masters as Saints Benedict, John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, and Ignatius Loyola. The group has responsibility praying for parish ministries, and conducting a Contemplative Retreat once a year for the Parish. For more information contact : Stan Harmen at St. Mark The Evangelist Catholic Church WINTER SERIES JANUARY-FEBRUARY-MARCH Presented by ~ Carmen Frankel, Lay Evangelist, Deliverance and Empowerment Minister, Conference and Retreat Speaker Fellowship time - teaching time - discussion time - we will all have a good time :) Bring your favorite cup of coffee, juice or shake and Bible! ~ MONDAY MORNING WORKSHOPS~ People Grow Better Together Come discover God s powerful plan in your life. Room Christopher Hall - Building #7 January 27th to March 17 th - 10 am to 11:45am Closing prayers to follow JANUARY - Ambition vs.-humility? Live Freely From Deception FEBRUARY - Recognizing Struggles of The Flesh and Blood MARCH - Abstain From Controlling and Self Deception MAINTAIN your SPIRITUAL HEALING with PEACE OF MIND in CHRIST For more information, please contact : Carmen Frankel at: (210) or carmenfrankel@gmail.com

6 COMMUNITY AND SERVICE St. Mark Quilters Society of Our Lady of Guadalupe The Lion s Pride We have quilt angels in heaven and this angel was made by one of our quilters for her daughter. She's even included pieces of her wedding dress in the angel's gown. Come join the quilters on Fridays between 9 AM and 3 PM on the second floor of Christopher Hall Room 201. Bring a sack lunch and enjoy a few happy stories about our quilt angels. We have been there. We can help! Weekly AA Meeting Schedule Monday (Women Only - Closed Discussion): 12:00 pm in Christopher Hall in Room 201. Thursday (Closed Step Study/Big Book): 7:00 pm in Christopher Hall in Rm For further information, call Terri at or the AA If you know of anyone in our parish who may need a quilt for comfort during a time of sickness or hurting, please contact any of our quilters. For more information please contact : Pat or Wanda THANK YOU FOR USING YOUR PARISH ID LABELS St. Mark self-addressed envelopes are available in the Sunday Church Office between weekend Masses, or in the Pastoral Office during the week. Please, be sure to include your Parish ID# on all contributions. If you need your number call Zulaika at , ext 327 or see Kathleen in the Sunday Office on weekends. CHRISTOPHER HALL Book your ANNIVERSARY party today! Check out or call Gary Richmond at for more information. The mission of our Society is to increase devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe and protect the unborn child. The Board meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6pm, and the general meeting follows at 7pm. For more info, contact: Loretta or loretta.charles8@yahoo.com. San Antonio Right to Life Rally Please join us on Sunday, January 26 to remember the 50 plus million babies lost to abortion. 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 enter and exit through the doors across from the Community Center ONLY. Contact: Donna Scalia at: x 325 for more info. WINGS & BEYOND Wings is a supportive gathering of individuals sharing thoughts and feelings after the loss of a relationship through divorce, death or separation. Meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of each month at 6:30pm in the Matthew/Mark Rooms. Snacks are provided. Call Jackie Salcito at or Mary Lou at for info. ARE YOU MOVING? If you have moved and have a change of address, and/or contact information, please contact: Data Services at , ext. 327 so we can update your records and reduce returned mail postage costs. Thank you! Time: 2-3 p.m. Place: Milam Park Invocation: Rick Doucette Featured speaker: Senator Dr. Donna Campbell Master of Ceremonies: Al Notzon Remarks/Benediction: Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS For info contact Mary Thomas at: or by mthomasatt.net@att.net St. Mark's Women's Guild Bake Sale & Trash n' Treasures Sale This is a reminder that the next Bake Sale and Trash n' Treasure sale will be held next weekend, Saturday, February 1st after 5:00 Mass & Sunday, February 2nd after 8:00, 10:00 & 12:00 Masses. For more information, call Velma at

7 COMMUNITY AND SERVICE e& ausag Plus S es Potato d e k a B To Fr. John Markey for spending an afternoon with our Confirmation candidates at their mini-retreat. Over 250 were present and consisted of candidates, sponsors and parents. Thanks again Fr. John for helping our teens get prepared for the Sacrament of Confirmation. BYOB and Food, with set ups available. SUPPORT THE SCOUTS The Cradle Catholic Playgroup will resume our play dates for the upcoming season at the West Campus. Ages 0-4 are always welcome. We hope you will come and play with us! Boy Scout Troop 500 is sponsoring a Taco Breakfast after the 8 am and 10 am Mass times on Sunday, February 9th. All are invited to come to the gym and enjoy some delicious tacos while supporting our scouts. Spring 2014 Schedule 9:30-11:30 January 15, 22, 29 February 5,12,19,26 March 19,26 April 2,9,16,23,30 May 7,14,21 For more information and a schedule of CCP contact Lina DeLeon at linafdeleon@gmail.com MOBILE LOAVES AND FISHES FUN RUN/WALK Are you a runner? Have you ever done a 5k Fun Run/Walk? Are you a good organizer? Are you a good worker bee? Are you a MLF volunteer? Would you like to be? Mobile Loaves and Fishes is having a Family 5K Fun Run/Walk. This will be held in June as a fundraiser. We are looking for people to help plan the event. If you answered yes to any of the above questions YOU are exactly who we NEED! The first meeting will be on Monday, February 24th. We will be meeting at 6:45pm in Matthew/Mark room. For info call Karen at Discover new ways for you, your family, your small faith group to celebrate Lent in preparation for Holy Week and the Easter Season. Sunday, March 9 after all morning Masses in the Valentines Day Dance February 14 at 7pm Tickets are $5 per person at the gym door. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Happy New Year to all of our Cradle Catholics! Everyone is invited to attend the KofC Knights of Columbus Youth Free Throw Championship All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the 2014 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The competition will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the 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, 2014). 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!

8 A.C.T.S. OUTREACH Women s ACTS Recovery Retreat March 27-30, 2014 Women s ACTS Retreat May 15-18, 2014 Teen ACTS Retreat July 3-6, 2014 MEN'S A.C.T.S. Wednesday Night Men s ACTS Prayer Meeting Join us every Wednesday night at 7:30 pm, in Room 201 in Christopher Hall for music, prayer, and spiritual reflection. All men are welcome. No need to have attended an ACTS Retreat. This is your invitation to come and see what it is all about. No RSVP needed! If you bring your Bible and your rosary, we ll bring fellowship, friendship, and hospitality. See you there this Wednesday! WOMEN'S A.C.T.S. Prayer Group Meeting All ACTS Sisters are invited to gather for Prayer and Fellowship the first Saturday of each month. Please bring your Gentle Spirits, Kind Hearts and Beautiful Voices. Returning Sisters, remember to bring your Blessings Journal. For more information, please contact: Dahlia Society of St. Vincent de Paul In this Sunday s Gospel, we find that Jesus proclaimed the good news of the kingdom, and cured the people of every disease and illness. This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to proclaim the good news of the kingdom to the poor, by assisting our brothers and sisters in need with food, rent, and utility assistance. Thank You! The pantry is in need of these items: *Vegetable Oil *Ketchup *Paper Towels *Canned Chicken *Mixed Fruit HABITAT UPDATE The commitment weekend held on January 4th-5th was very successful. Donations now exceed $17,000 leaving a balance needed of about $38,000. More volunteers are needed to work and to provide food and refreshments. THERE WILL BE ANOTHER COMMITMENT WEEK- END FEBRUARY 1st-2nd. It will be located in the gym. If you have not already committed, please be prepared to do so on that weekend. Thanks to all parishioners who have already stepped up. Construction of our 19 th Habitat for Humanity house will begin on February 7th. The only dates that are nearly filled with volunteers are the first two. So there are many options available. Weekly updates will continue. Please pray for the success of this ministry. ADVERTISE IN THE BULLETIN The St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church Bulletin is published by J. S. Paluch Company, 3708 River Rd., Franklin Park, IL The Bulletin is subsidized by our advertisers who contract directly with J. S. Paluch. If you would like to advertise in the Bulletin, please contact our parish ad consultant Bruce Cloud at (512) If you have announcements, articles, or information for the parish Bulletin, contact the Pastoral Office. On Monday, January 20, a letter from the Archbishop was sent out asking for your gift/pledge to support the ministries of the Archdiocese of San Antonio. This mailing gives all registered parishioners an opportunity to contribute to the Appeal, especially those who may be unable to attend Mass. Please give prayerful consideration to your level of support to help fund the essential ministries and services supported by the Appeal. To learn more about the appeal visit It is a brand new year! We have exciting news to share And YOU play a big part in it! Please join us for a Volunteer Gathering. We know that everyone has a busy schedule, therefore we are providing two opportunities to attend this very important meeting. The first gathering is scheduled for Thursday, February 13th at 7:00 pm in the meeting space above the gym of St. Mark s West Campus. The second will be on Saturday, February 15th immediately following the 5pm Mass at the same location. The evening will be full of information, fun and door prizes. Not yet a volunteer with Mobile Loaves and Fishes but interested in finding out more about this ministry? Please attend one of the meetings because we would love to talk to you! For more info or questions, please call Sandy Finleon at