St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church 1602 Thousand Oaks Drive - San Antonio, TX 78232 www.stmarkevangelist.com Our Mission Statement: to spread the good news of Jesus Christ to all God s people by word and action. PARISH DIRECTORY PASTORAL OFFICE - 494-1606 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 488-6296 Deacon Raul Adam 646-7632 Deacon Steve Marques 269-1339 LITURGY OFFICE - 494-1660 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.-494-7434 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 - 494-9282 Co-Directors Kathy Glendening Ext. 321 Connie Magott Ext. 322 Administrative Asst. Sharon Pena Ext. 337 PHYSICAL PLANT - 494-9399 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: www.stmarkevangelist.com 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: 494-1606 - FAX: 494-4957 FOR AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES: PHONE 494-1606 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 & 12:00 PM 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 494-1606) 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: 494-7434, Ext. 325. ANOINTING OF THE SICK TO SCHEDULE AN ANOINTING, PLEASE CALL: 494-1606, EXT. 315, OR EXT. 307 MATRIMONY: FOR INFORMATION ON PREPARATION FOR MATRIMONY, PLEASE CONTACT THE PASTORAL OFFICE AT: 494-1606 Fifth Sunday of Lent - March 17, 2013 I consider everything as a loss because of the supreme good of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. Philippians 3:8 FORGIVEN Today s liturgy continues the message of forgiveness and reconciliation that we heard last week. The Church seems to be doing its utmost to deliver one simple message: Your sins are forgiven! What good news this is! Isaiah declares that God s saving action on our behalf is not something trapped in the past, but here and now. Paul urges us to recognize that true life is not won by following laws, however strictly, but is a free gift of God. Thus, our focus must be on the future, not on past misdeeds. Our eyes must be on the prize of life forever with God. In the Gospel, Jesus is challenged to demonstrate that he is a law-keeper, but he knows that this is a trap. If he counsels mercy, he will be declared an opponent of the law. If he follows the law and condones its punishment, he will be denounced as an inciter to murder. Jesus decides to do neither. Instead, he turns the tables and invites the crowd to forgo legality for the sake of forgiveness and reconciliation. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.
MASS INTENTIONS & READINGS SATURDAY, March 16th Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 5:00 PM Roland Olfers Requested by Sophie Olfers SUNDAY, March 17th Is 43:16-21; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11 Alt. Readings (Year A): Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45] 8:00 AM Melvin O Requested by Patrick & Darlene Whitley 10:00 AM George Bo a Requested by Rosemary Bailey 12:00 PM Pat & Peggy Sue Riley Special intention requested by Pat, Nancy & the kids 5:00 PM Frank Fox Requested by John & Carol Lawlor MONDAY, March 18th Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:12-20 8:15 AM Belen Lima Requested by the Esparza family 6:30 PM Robert Carneiro Requested by Margaret M. Maisel TUESDAY, March 19th 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a 6:30 AM A. Christopher Rojas Requested by the Rojas family 12:00 PM Dorothy Lamb Requested by Mary Blake WEDNESDAY, March 20th Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 6:30 AM Ann Rotter 8:15 AM Special Intention requested by Theresa Crow Ma hew Whitley Requested by Frank & Cathy Holzmann THURSDAY, March 21st Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59 6:30 AM St. Mark Community 8:15 AM Linda & George Wakil Special Intention Requested by Yvette Magee FRIDAY, March 22nd Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 8:15 AM The Glossop Family Requested by Krista Heiser SATURDAY, March 23rd - PALM SUNDAY Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 5:00 PM Andres, Maria, Guadalupe & Evaristo Garcia Requested by Rosario Gustamente SUNDAY, March 24th Lk 19:28-40 (procession); Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22:14-23:56 [23:1-49] 8:00 AM Genevieve Ledwig Requested by Kathleen Bedingfield 10:00 AM Lillian Edmunds Requested by the Edmunds family 12:00 PM Jose & Jovita Mar nez Requested by the Martinez family 5:00 PM Anthony Saenz, Jr. Requested by the Saenz family SAINTS & SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fifth Sunday of Lent; Third Scrutiny; St. Patrick s Day Monday: St. Cyril of Jerusalem Tuesday: St. Joseph Wednesday: Spring begins Friday: Abstinence Saturday: St. Turibius of Mogrovejo IRELAND No reptiles are found there [in Ireland], and no snake can live there; for, though often carried thither out of Britain, as soon as the ship comes near the shore, and the scent of the air reaches them, they die. Venerable Bede WE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR COMMUNITY Lisa Anthony Frank Ayala Alyssa Banda Kristine Belcher Laura Boes Bobbie Bozek Sandra Brown Rodney Burks Billy Callanan Robert Clifford Begonia Cole Rodolfo Cortez Georgia Crow Abigail Cuevas Liz Czervinske Michael Czervinske Winfried Daum Mary Delatte Carmen & Robert Drury Terri Ehrlich Nina Erdman Rick Ewaniszyk Bishop Thomas Flanagan Ayden Frail Verlene Francis Valerie G. Franklin Nora Mae Fulmer Enrique Garcia Lucila & Federico Garcia Maria Garcia Pedro Garza Doyle & Manda Gates Gary Gates Florence Gibson Irma Gonzales Joe Grogan Tomas Gutierrez Benjamin Hami Arthur Harrison Lawton Harrison Marie Harrison Terry Harvey Krista Heiser Robert & Martha Henderson Tyler Hoffman Catherine Holzmann Frank D. Holzmann Michael Hood Conor Hopkins Jane Houser Richard Houser Doris Hoyt Elizabeth Huff Josephine Huizar Humpal Family Stefanie Hunt Beth Jones Kelly Klar Andrew Klauenberg Ehren Klauenberg Ryan Knuffke Donna Kozowyk Matt Kreger Connie Kuykendall David Lawhon Pearl Leija Baby Brody Lewis Jean Macina Ken Macinga Brad Marbach Matthew Margotta Araceli Martinez Cruz Martinez Lucia Masters Donna Mazzara John Mazzuca Christopher J. McConnell Mary Ellen McGinley Connie McRae Christen McWhorter Saba Mebrahtu Gayle Medina Camilo Medrano We offer our prayers and sympathy to our parishioners who have experienced a death in their family. Dan Perry Lani A. Mejia Martha Melton Deacon John Michel Lisa Perri Molina Mary Moreno Sylvester N. Obi Peggy Hayes Obringer Jim Oesterling Rachael Papa Sharon Parker Harold Payne Alexis Perez Kate Phelan Angela Portillo Craig Raddick Dorothy Reis Lucy Respondek Elida Robles Lorena Rodriguez Maria Rodriguez Ann Rotter Richard M. Sanchez Olivia Sandoval Morgan Schooley Mary Ann Sperry Judey Stallard Gina Sullivan Harrison Szymczak Karen Taylor Grace Toland Sharon Tschirhart Preston Tschirhart Chuck Van Alen Joseph M. Volmer Josette Wakil Sherie Lawhon Webster Alicia Wilmore Walter Young Elvira Zerda Adam Zurovec Fairlie Zwartjes Raymond Zwartjes (If you wish to be added or removed from the prayer list, please contact the Pastoral offices @ 494-1606. Thank you!)
ST. PATRICK (385-461), BISHOP - MEMORIAL Born in Great Britain, St. Patrick was the son of a Roman official. When he was 16, he and some of his father's slaves were kidnapped by Irish raiders and sold into slavery in Ireland. In time, Patrick escaped and spent a number of years in France, where he studied for the priesthood and eventually became a bishop. In 432, he returned to Ireland as a missionary, a task he saw as a gift in spite of its difficulty. "How did so great and salutary a gift come to me, though at the cost of homeland and family? I came to the Irish people to preach the TREASURES FROM OUR CATHOLIC TRADITION Next weekend, many churches provide palms to be carried in the opening moments of the liturgy, as we gratefully recall Jesus entry into the holy city of Jerusalem. The children who greeted him on that day used what was both handy and traditional, since palms were carried to inaugurate the joyful harvest feast of Succoth. To this day, faithful Jews are directed to take a beautiful palm branch, green and straight as possible, called a lulav, and bind it with three myrtle branches fifteen inches long, and two longer willow branches. At the end of the temple service, everyone carries the lulav, circling the sanctuary in a dance Gospel and endure the taunts of unbelievers, putting up with reproaches about my earthly pilgrimage, suffering persecutions, even bondage, and losing my birthright of freedom for the benefit of others." Making himself one with the people and learning their language and customs, St. Patrick's efforts to evangelize Ireland were wonderfully successful. Using his gifts in the service of the Church, he himself became a gift to the Church in Europe in later centuries as the faith which he planted bore fruit in the lives of Irish missionaries. called the Hoshanot, singing hymns of joy. In other climates, Jews and Christians alike have had to make accommodations over the years. In Italy, everyone carries olive branches today, often brought from their own garden. In England, forsythia branches are preferred, a relative of the olive, sign of peace. Germans prefer pussy willows, and others look for flowering spring branches. In our part of the world, what do you think would be the best choice to express joy and welcome, and to remind us of the joy of Christ s victory even as we prepare to commemorate his passion. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION During Lent we renew our determination to act on our faith in God. Today s readings tell us to journey toward our destination of the kingdom and not to remain in our sinful past. In baptism we become disciples of Jesus Christ. As disciples we are called to imitate Christ and spread the promise of the Kingdom of God by the example of our lives. When we find ourselves gone astray, faith in the mercy of God should help get us back on track for the journey. May our practice of stewardship of God s gifts strengthen our determination to follow the Lord s will. THIS WEEK AT ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST Monday, March 18th St. Vincent de Paul Meeting Matt/Mark Senior Luncheon Shalom Alcoholics Anonymous CH #201 EDGE Cub Scouts #657 Den & Pack Meetings BrotherHood Divine Mercy CH #202 A.C.T.S. Shalom Monday Night Prayer Group Brides Rm. A.C.T.S CH #201 A.C.T.S. Core Meeting Healing Tuesday, March 19th Library Open Eucharistic Adoration Centering Prayer Group Life Teen Core Secrets of the Rosary Our Lady of Guadalupe Board Meeting Troop 500 Meetings Wednesday, March 20th Library Reservation Chapel Brides Rm. Charism Shalom BrotherHood Library Open Library Eucharistic Adoration Reservation Chapel Spirit & the Word CH #202 B-2-L Cub Scouts #657 Den & Pack Meeting BrotherHood R.C.I.A. Shalom/Holy Fam. Adult Faith Formation Charism Engage Gym/New Leg. Evening Prayer 10:00 Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary Troop 500 Committee Meeting Rosary Choir Section Rehearsals Matt/Mark A.C.T.S. Men's Prayer Group CH #207 Spirit & the Word Overnight Adoration C.Y.O. CH #202 Thursday, March 21st Small Faith Community Matt/Mark Pre-school Parent Workshop AM CH #201 Antonian HS Retreat Gym/New Leg./Sanctuary Eucharistic Adoration Reservation Chapel High School Spring Retreat Reunion Cub Scouts #657 Den & Pack Meeting BrotherHood Pre-school Parent Workshop PM CH #201 5:00 Choir Rehearsals Sanctuary Friday, March 22nd - Way of the Cross @ 7:00 pm Quilters CH #201/202 Divine Mercy Narthex The Way of the Cross Sanctuary Saturday, March 23rd R.C.I.A. Vigil Retreat Shalom Catechumenate for Children Retreat 10:00 Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary Elementary Program Various Cantor Warm-ups Reconciliation - 4:00-5:00 pm Sanctuary Sunday, March 24th - PALM SUNDAY 2nd Collection - ORGAN FUND Cantor Warm-ups AM Elementary Program AM Various Special Needs Class Insp./Charism Breaking Open the Word Shalom #3 High School Confirmation New Leg./Shalom/Holy Fam. EDGE 2 Gym Life Night Gym/Shalom Cantor Warm-ups PM Lifeteen Choir Warm-up Sanctuary Elementary Program PM Various Teen Breaking Open the Word Library A.C.T.S. Matt/Mark
WORSHIP AND WORD North Central Deanery Reconciliation Services St. Mark the Evangelist Saturday s at 4pm And by appointment St. Padre Pio March 18 at 7pm Holy Spirit March 20 at 7:30pm St. Joseph Honey Creek March 21 at 7pm Our Lady of Perpetual Help March 24 & 25 at 7pm St. Helena March 25 at 7pm 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. 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 494-1606. 40 Days for Life Day on the Sidewalk A BIG THANK YOU goes out to all those parishioners who came to the sidewalk to pray for an end to abortion at the San Antonio Planned Parenthood. May you be blessed for your sacrifice! The 40 Days for Life Spring Campaign continues through Lent - until Palm Sunday, March 24. You can go out and pray anytime from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. at 104 Babcock Road. Pray for an end to abortion!! 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 on the 1 st Saturday each month. Centering Prayer Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make our hearts like unto thine. Centering Prayer Group meets every Tuesday from 11am to 12pm in the Brides Room. All are welcome to come and see what Centering Prayer is about. For more information please contact Jo Ann Anders at 210-496-1255. 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 885-5175 or Stan Harmen at 495-4144. 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. The Cenacle meets on Monday evenings at 7pm in Christopher Hall. Please call Jeri Minyon at 599-8928 for more information or email her at filletminyon@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 494-4086 or Mary Lou at 495-3197 for info. 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. Adoramus Te Christe Prayer Group My soul magnifies the Lord. Our contemplative prayer group meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 PM in the Family Room. 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. Contact Letty Huerta (545-5125) or Stan Harmen (495-4144).
COMMUNITY AND SERVICE Kudos to our childcare workers in the Nursery! A dedicated group of individuals providing a service for our community and some very grateful parents. We appreciate all that you do. Great job and keep up the good work! Find St. Marks on Facebook! CHRISTOPHER HALL INFORMATION Book your GRADUATION party today! Check out www.christopherhall.org or call Gary Richmond at 404-9101 for more information. WALK WHERE THE MASTER WALKED Holy Land Trip 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. Credit cards will be charged a fee of 3%. For more info. or to reserve your spot contact John Thabet at Accent Travel, 494-3553. 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 494-5832 or Barbara Gordon at 490-3766 if you would like more information. A GREAT OPPORTUNITY IF YOU HAVE A FEW HOURS TO GIVE EACH WEEK! 55 Million babies have died as a result of the Roe v. Wade decision. As Catholics and Christians we are all called to abolish this law through the various talents that God has bestowed on us. One way that we can make a huge difference is by volunteering at a pregnancy crisis center. For over 40 years our center, A Woman s Haven, has been helping women to choose life. Currently, we have volunteer opportunities to do just that. Won t you pray and ask God if He is calling you? Training is provided. Contact Rena Montford at 210.387.8929, Iris Perez at 210.710.9160 or visit our website at www.awomanshaven.org 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 Terri @ 213-8362 or the AA Help-Line @ 828-6235. 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 April 2nd at 7pm and our next board meeting will be March 26th. For more info, contact Loretta Charles at 210-317-5170 or by email at loretta.charles8@yahoo.com. 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 $10.00. If you have any questions, please contact: Rosie @ 494-1805 or Arnold @ 499-5295 for info on the Seniors Club; or Catherine Lopez @ 494-1606 for info on the Senior Social Luncheon. Mark your calendar for the March Quarter Auction!!! When: Sunday, March 17 th from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Preview of all products and visiting with all vendors opens at 2:30pm. Where: St. Mark Christopher Hall Why: Put on by San Antonio Women At Home Mothers (SAWAHM) in support of Operation Homefront, whose mission is to provide emergency financial aide and other assistance to families of our service members and wounded warriors. Come out and have some fun and get some shopping done just in time for Easter! Food will be provided by Ridiculous Gourmet. For more information contact: Gloria Maynard (210) 326-8507 or email at saquarterauction@gmail.com
COMMUNITY AND SERVICE Parish Goal: $188924 Total Contributions: $153900 % of Parish Goal: 81.4% One Time Gift: $69144 Pledged: $84756 Number of Donors: 641 Average Gift: $240.09 Thank you to all of our generous parishioners for supporting the Archbishop s Appeal campaign. Please turn in your pledge envelope soon. If you need an envelope please stop by the Pastoral or Sunday offices. If you have any questions please call Shane Hamilton at 494-1606 x306 AUDIO/VIDEO MINISTRY Join Our Vision Our parish continues to move forward in this digital age. I envision one day that we will fully utilize our technical resources and combine them with the gifts we have been given to assist other ministries with presentations at Mass, creating and running digital announcements, and maybe one day a streaming to the web telecast of the Mass. If enhancing the liturgy and our parish life thru the digital world sounds like God tapping you on the shoulder, please pray about your calling and send me an email with your contact information. All ages invited. For more information contact Shane Hamilton in the Development Dept. at 210-494-1606 x306 or email shamilton@stmarkevangelist.com. EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED The Saturday 5:00 pm Mass is in desperate need of Eucharistic Ministers. Please prayerfully consider giving of yourself and serving the people of the St. Mark s community. Contact Catherine Lopez or Carroll Migura in the Liturgy Office at 496-1606 x315. Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive Saturday, April 6 Corners of 281 & Bitters *Any Knight interested in participating contact Gerry Zapata at gzappie@aol.com Right to Life Fundraiser San Antonio Right to Life is holding a fundraiser on Sunday, April 7th at 2:30 at the Carmack Performing Arts Center, 1948 Austin Highway. This is the same group that was formerly at the Josephine and then the Harlequin Theatre. As in previous years, the show is a musical revue, "A Little Less Conversation, A Little More Vegas" and features songs we all remember that were made popular by the artists who performed in Vegas. Tickets are $25, and if you are unable to attend, but want to support the cause, donated tickets for retired clergy are always appreciated. Please call Kay Delaney @ 342-5334 for tickets, program and other information. Please advise the Pastoral Office of all address changes so we can reduce returned mail postage costs. ADVERTISE IN THE BULLETIN The St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church Bulletinis published by J. S. Paluch Company, 3708 River Rd, Franklin Park, IL 60131. 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 local cell phone is 363-1983. If you have announcements, articles, or information for the parish Bulletin, contact the Pastoral Office. St. Vincent de Paul For more information about SVdP please call Rich Miller at 858-0399. The pantry is in desperate need of the following items below. In the spirit of Lent and almsgiving, prayerfully consider helping those who are struggling by filling the pantry. Instant coffee Peanut butter Pork and beans Paper towels Shampoo Evaporated milk Cooking oil Popcorn Mayo Mustard Ketchup Hamburger helper Canned Tuna Detergent It s cold or hot or rainy or miserable outside if you have no where to sleep and you are hungry. Mobile Loaves & Fishes provides a simple sandwich lunch and a hot meal every night to those who visit the Catholic Worker House on Nolan St. MLF is celebrating it s 10 th year of operation in SA and the Board needs some committed members. Our needs vary. If you hear God calling you for this mission, please call Lisa at 366-7028 during working hours. Thank you. GIVING TREE SPACE AVAILABLE Spring is in the air and our Giving Tree is ready for some new growth. There is ample space on our expandable tree for your personalized leaf. Consider a leaf in memory of a loved one, to celebrate your anniversary, or simply because you want to give to the Church in a special way. To order your leaf call Brenda Houchens at 494-1606 x 313.
FAITH FORMATION FAITH FORMATION CLASSES 2012-2013 *Faith Formation for Pre-school age Children : continues the weekend of March 23 & 24. *Formation for Special Needs Children : continues this weekend of March 16 & 17. *Faith Formation-Elementary (K-5 grade) : continues the weekend of March 23 & 24. *Faith Formation for Middle School or The Edge : continues Monday, March 18 @ 6:30 pm, and on Sunday, March 24 @ 3:30 pm, and on Monday March 25 @ 6:30 pm. *Faith Formation for High School or LifeTeen : continues Sunday, March 17 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. 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 *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 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. 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 March 20th from 7pm - 9pm 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 494-1959. Life Night Schedule @ 6:15pm March 17th and 24th April 7th, 14th and 21st Scouts Taco Breakfast After the 8am and 10am Mass Times on Sun, March 17. Proceeds will go towards the funding of an Eagle Scout Project.
FAITH FORMATION Mount Sacred Heart School Steeped in faith and tradition, anchored in academics and service, Mount Sacred Heart Catholic School offers diverse programs to meet the needs of all students. MSH currently has limited openings in select grades from Prek4-5th grades. Mount Sacred Heart School also serves as San Antonio's ONLY Catholic Montessori School for ages 2 1/2-5 years. For more information or to enroll, please call 210-342-6711. Are You Being Called to Foster or Adopt? St. Peter-St. Joseph Children s Home is a licensed child-placing agency. The agency is licensed by Texas Department of Family Protective Services (TDFPS) to provide foster care, adoption and kinship services. Who are the Children we place? St. PJ s places children from across Texas who have been removed from parents who are unwilling or unable to care for them. The number of children needing foster care and/or adoption services has increased dramatically during the past few years. Every child deserves a home and family. St. PJ s works hard to recruit, train and support those families. 2013 Sacrament of Confirmation Please save the date of Sunday, April 14th at the 5pm Mass. Archbishop Gustavo will be here to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation with nearly 80 of our high school youth. Our youth are attending their preparation classes after two years of Faith Formation education. All are invited to come and celebrate. Please note that parking will be tight and our Mass may take a bit longer. If you are interested in adoption or foster care, please contact Pam at 531-8507 for an orientation meeting. EWTN to Air Extensive Coverage of Historic Papal Events! Turn to EWTN Global Catholic Network for the most comprehensive Catholic coverage of the events leading up to the Papal Conclave through the Inaugural Mass of our next Pope. Whether you are watching on television, listening on radio, viewing online or on your mobile device, you can find the very latest programming listings and event times at EWTN's website (www.ewtn.com). Click on the "Channelfinder" to see EWTN's channel number on our local cable, telephone or satel-. lite television provider. 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. 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 579-9844 x 1 or visit GRNonline.com. E-Bulletin Now Available LIBRARY NEWS Interested in receiving the St. Mark bulletin in pdf via your email? Scan this QR code and sign up today! 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 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. 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. ROLLING HILLS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Rolling Hills is a regional Catholic school which serves multiple parishes on the north side of San Antonio in the Stone Oak area. It is committed to the Intellectual, Spiritual, Physical, and Social development of each child. It is rooted in scripture and Catholic tradition and offers a dynamic, integrated program incorporating an appropriate blend of current and traditional curricula. The parents and staff of Rolling Hills Catholic School strive to prepare our children to become mature, dignified, informed, and caring citizens in our society today and in the future. For more info or to arrange a tour of our school, contact Erin Grosso at 497-0323.