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 First Sunday of Lent - February 17, 2013 The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart. Romans 10:8 PASSING THE TEST Test is a four-letter word. Spelling tests, driving tests, SATs, all bring a knot to the stomach. Tests are something we would rather forgo, but also something we must undergo. Lent, too, is a four-letter word and is also a kind of test, for the only way to Easter is to pass through Lent. Today s reading from Deuteronomy commends Israel for its faith in the God who saves. No matter the tribulation, Israel s faith enables it to persevere. This faith/test theme also appears in the reading from Romans. Paul boldly asserts that faith in Christ will see the believer through any trial. The Gospel passage makes it clear that even Jesus was tested. It describes a test, a struggle between good and evil, that dramatically demonstrates Jesus faith in the power of God s life in him. This power enables him to overcome temptation. This power is with all of us who celebrate the test of Lent, a power enabling us to pass with flying colors. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.
MASS INTENTIONS & READINGS SATURDAY, February 16th Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6, 18-19; Lk 5:27-32 5:00 PM Mauro Trevino Requested by the Young at Heart Seniors' Club SUNDAY, February 17th Dt 26-4-10; Ps 91:1-2, 10-15; Rom 10:8-13; Lk 4:1-13 8:00 AM Terry Bezdek Requested by Ysau & Marylou Flores 10:00 AM Sarah Spruel Request by Carlos & Velma Spruel-Williams 12:00 PM Pat, Anna Grace, & Pat Riley Special Intention requested by Nancy Riley 5:00 PM Bernie & Nora Hamilton Special Intention requested by Geena Hamilton Riley MONDAY, February 18th Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 8:15 AM Jan & Marvin Boroski Marian Waterhouse & BJ Mahoney 6:30 PM Melvin O Requested by Leo & Marian Whitley TUESDAY, February 19th Is 55:10-11; Ps 34;4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 6:30 AM Louis Vance Requested by Vivian Vance 12:00 PM Armando Rojas Special Intention requested by the Knuffke family WEDNESDAY, February 20th Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 6:30 AM Krista Heiser Special Intention requested by Marian Waterhouse 8:15 AM Ma Whitley Requested by the St. Mark Quilter's THURSDAY, February 21st Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138;1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12 6:30 AM St. Mark Community Special Intention 8:15 AM Melissa Lane Special intention requested by Gary & Ana Lane FRIDAY, February 22nd 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23; 1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 8:15 AM Graciela Garza Requested by the Cabello Family SATURDAY, February 23rd Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119; 1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 5:00 PM Regina Jenschke Requested by the Young at Heart Seniors' Club SUNDAY, February 24th Gn 15;5-12, 17-18; Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14; Phil 3:17-4:1 [3:20-4:1]; Lk 9:28b-36 8:00 AM Don Williams Requested by Jan Williams & Family 10:00 AM Lynn Johnston Requested by Krista Heiser 12:00 PM Joseph Riley Special Intention requested by Geena Hamilton Riley 5:00 PM Ken Mahaffey Requested by the Peniche family FIFTY FACTS FOR 50 YEARS - FACT #17 The Second Vatican Council calls the lay faithful to a personal relationship with God. One in which a church member has a metenoia, change of heart, to lead a life of holiness. This is obtainable through a life engulfed in Scared Scripture and the Sacraments. WE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR COMMUNITY Jim Desterling Camilo Medrano Mary Moreno Sharon Tschirhart Tomas Gutierrez Arthur Harrison Rodney Burks Donna Kozowyk Sandra Brown Christopher J. McConnell Elvira Zerda Mary Ann Sperry Kristine Belcher Preston Tschirhart Richard M. Sanchez Alicia Wilmore Gayle Medina Carmen & Robert Drury Robert & Martha Henderson Ayden Frail Dan Perry Pearl Leija David Lawhon Josette Wakil John Mazzuca Tyler Hoffman Sharon Parker Olivia Sandoval Maria Garcia Nina Erdman Genevieve Heffernan Tom Gunderson Michael Sanchez Marie Harrison Lawton Harrison Lisa Anthony Alyssa Banda Elizabeth Frei Josephine Huizar Morgan Schooley Lucila & Federico Garcia Rachael Papa Alexis Perez Abigail Cuevas Deacon John Michel Craig Raddick Florence Gibson Deacon Gil Hernandez Angela Portillo Terry Harvey Lucy Respondek Marvin Boroski Billy Callanan Pedro Garza Frank D. Holzmann Cruz Martinez Irma Gonzales Araceli Martinez Enrique Garcia Winfried Daum Benjamin Hami Jane Houser Joe Grogan Robert Clifford Verlene Francis Harrison Szymczak Gina Sullivan Michael Hood Laura Boes Richard Houser Martha Melton Adam Zurovec Elizabeth Huff Bobbie Bozek Cindy Visosky Mary Jane Fox Martha Melton Gary Gates Beth Jones Rick Ewaniszyk Nora Mae Fulmer Sylvester N. Obi Fr. Pat O'Shea The Humpal Family Alice Zamora Dorothy Reis Christen McWhorter Stefanie Hunt Harold Payne Kate Phelan Peggy Hayes Obringer Betty Rodgers Peggy Barbee Thomas Mihun Lisa Hunt Celia Fernandez William Petray Frank Perri Isabelle Santos Guadalupe Torres Matthew Ortiz Maria Rodriguez Matt Kreger Scott Harris Sandy Harris Dale Barbee Terri Ehrlich Julie Keegan Stephanie Keegan Maria Ortiz Bob Marin Mary Gutierrez Rosie Lindquist Esperanza Sample Al Keegan Teresa Berg Frank Ayala Lynn Hufford Joseph M. Volmer Kelly Klar Lorena Rodriguez Connie McRae Dolores M. Valero Lani A. Mejia Doris Hoyt Valerie G. Franklin Matthew Margotta Fairlie Zwartjes Saba Mebrahtu Jackie Salcito Walter Young Grace Toland Mike Churchman Lois Morris Connie Kuykendall Mary Ellen McGinley Ken Macinga Liz Czervinske Begonia Cole Conor Hopkins Lucia Masters Raymond Zwartjes Ben Brown Michael Czervinske Doyle & Manda Gates Bishop Thomas Flanagan M.W. Rollin Elroy & Gail Tschirhart Margaret Harty Minnie Arispe Jose Luis Urbina Cecile & Leonard Simecki Mitch Achee Victor Zavala Andrew Klauenberg Jean Bailey Ehren Klauenberg Eduardo Cabellero, Jr. Mary Delatte Valeria Pena Michael Swierc Tom Gers Donna Mazzara Paul Zuniga Chuck Van Alen Georgia Crow Esmerelda H. Gonzalez Mike Shafer Velma Greer William E. Fitch Jean Macina Tanya Pittman Catherine Holzmann Lisa Perri Molina David Fischer Gale Kahnweiler (If you wish to be removed from the prayer list, please contact the Pastoral offices @ 494-1606. Thank you!) We offer our prayers and sympathy to our parishioners who have experienced a death in their family. Dolores Valero & Dorothy Lamp
Sunday: Monday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: SAINTS & SPECIAL OBSERVANCES First Sunday of Lent; Rite of Election Presidents Day St. Peter Damian The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle; Abstinence; Washington s Birthday St. Polycarp; Purim (Jewish observance) begins at sunset SAINT PETER DAMIAN (1007-1072), BISHOP & DOCTOR St. Peter Damian was a man of many gifts. He was an excellent teacher who was sensitive to the needs of the poor and generous in sharing what he had. He was an able administrator who was often able to settle disputes among civil and religious authorities, and a prolific writer of sermons, biographies, and letters. He embraced an ascetic personal spirituality and worked hard to rid the Church of simony, clerical laxity, and schism. And he was willing to leave the solitary hermit life he preferred to meet the more pressing needs of the church as Bishop, instead. Today's opening prayer includes a wonderful definition of stewardship as a way of life; "All powerful God, help us to follow the teachings of Peter Damian. By making Christ and the service of the Church the first love of our lives, may we come to the joys of eternal light, where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever." When we have truly made Christ and the service of the Church the first love of our lives, we too will be on our way to becoming steward saints. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Often, when a family keeps vigil around a person who is preparing for death, they may notice three interwoven activities. First, the dying person may become more prayerful and reflective than ever before, reviewing life s journey in gratitude to God, or seeking forgiveness and making amends for wrongs. Second, as death approaches, the need to eat and drink is lessened until even an ice cube brushed against the lips is satisfying. Third, persons who are dying often make plans to give their possessions away, making bequests, handing treasures down, providing for favorite charities. Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving: with these three pillars of Lent, we rehearse our death every year in this season, and anticipate the final work we will do in this life. And every year, at the end of our journey, is the joy of Easter and the experience of the victory of Christ over death s darkness and power. Annually, we remind ourselves that the Christian experiences the same power and presence at the end of life s journey: Christ to the rescue and the lasting joy of heaven. STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. As we begin the season of Lent, we are reminded in the readings today of practices that can help us grow in a lifelong journey of holiness. The first reading relates how Moses instructed the Israelites in their duty to offer the first fruits of the land to the Lord. St. Paul explains to the Romans how important it is to pray from mind and heart. In the gospel we hear how Jesus fasted for forty days after his baptism to prepare for his ministry. Almsgiving, prayer and fasting are important sources of growth as we acknowledge that all we have is a gift from God. May our efforts this Lent help us on our faith journey to the kingdom. THIS WEEK AT ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST Monday, February 18th CAMPUS CLOSED FOLLOWING MORNING MASS STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY UNTIL 5:00 PM Tuesday, February 19th Eucharistic Adoration Centering Prayer Group Vacation Bible School Planning Women's Guild Scholarship Meeting Secrets of the Rosary Troop 500 Scouts (Boy/Cub/Ventures) High School Spring Retreat Planning Wednesday, February 20th Adoration Brides Rm. Holy Family Library Charism BrotherHood New Legacy Library Open Library Eucharistic Adoration Adoration B-2-L New Legacy Scouts #657 (Den & Pack) BrotherHood R.C.I.A. Shalom/Holy Fam. Adult Faith Formation Charism 10:00 Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary Evening Prayer Troop 500 Committee Meeting Rosary Engage New Leg./Gym Choir Section Rehearsals Matt/Mark A.C.T.S Men's Prayer Group CH #201 Spirit & Word Overnight Adoration Thursday, February 21st Small Faith Community Matt/Mark Pre-school Family Workshop - AM CH #201 Antonian High School Retreat Gym/New Leg./ Eucharistic Adoration Chapel of the Reservation EDGE Core New Legacy Women's Guild Basket Preparation Matt/Mark Scouts #657 (Den & Pack) BrotherHood Pre-school Family Workshop - PM CH #201 Jeff Cavin's - Bible Time Line CH #202-206 5:00 Choir Rehearsals Sanctuary Friday, February 22nd Quilters CH #201/202 Antonian High School Retreat Gym/New Leg./ Divine Mercy Adoration Adoration Knights of Columbus - Fish Dinner Gym Faith Formation Office Sanctuary The Way of the Cross Sanctuary Saturday, February 23rd Elementary Program San Antonio Coalition for Life SACFL Sign-up Cantor Warm-ups Reconciliation Sunday, February 24th Various Narthex Sanctuary Squires Pancake Breakfast Gym/Kitch. Catechumenate for Children New Legacy San Antonio Coalition for Life SACFL Sign-up Narthex Cantor Warm-ups AM Elementary Program Various Special Needs Class Insp./Charism Breaking Open the Word Shalom #3 High School Confirmation Classes Shalom Young Adults Community Meeting Library EDGE 2 Gym Life Night New Leg./Shalom 1-3 Cantor Warm-ups PM Lifeteen Choir Warm-up Sanctuary Teen Breaking Open the Word Library A.C.T.S. Matt/Mark
COMMUNITY AND SERVICE When I was a stranger, you welcomed me. Mt 25:35 We eagerly welcome these newly registered members to our St. Mark family. Let s exercise our hospitality and give them a warm welcome. Armando & Christine Rodriguez V Danilo Avalos & Ingris Grandes Anthony Berlanga Ronald & Shala Burkholder Joseph & Marianne Curtin Frank Davey Daniel J. & Linda M. Davis Paul & Deborah Gallo Lisa Garcia Omar & Ligia Garcia Jason & Jessica Granado Gerard & Denise Gutierrez Kasey & Monica Harris Matthew & Rebecca Hernandez William & Kristina LeBlanc Melissa Matula Neal & Sally Meehan Sarah Novak Blanca Ortega Hector & Norma Rendon Pedro & Liliana Rodriguez Priscilla Rodriguez Anthony & Susan Sabino Will & Bianca Shipley Katherine Villarreal John Weiss Rodolfo & Cristina Zapata Stephen & Katherine Barbera Elvira Barrera Jose & Yvette Caceres Henry Gallegos Stacy & Lisa Guzman Frank & Jennifer Husky Miguel & Margarita Martinez Susana Sosa George & DeLisa McNair Aris Roth & Joana Aleman Daniel & Elizabeth Santillano James Sulak Veronica Sturdevant Jeffrey & Misty Torres 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. Time is precious for us...and critical for the unborn. The Women s Haven Ministry is now recruiting for volunteers. Call Iris Perez for more information at 210-710-9160. CHRISTOPHER HALL INFORMATION Book your GRADUATION party today! Check out www.christopherhall.org or call Gary Richmond at 404-9101 for more information. 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. Habitat for Humanity Update Stewardship: Responding to God s Gifts Our Commitment Sunday was held on the weekend of November 10-11. Many families came forward with their pledge cards. You can still turn in your Stewardship Pledge card at the office or place it in the collection basket at Mass this weekend. 2013 Pledge Goal $2,000,000 Pledges To Date $1,499,826 Stewardship Pledge Card Thermometer Percentage of Goal Reached = 74.9% As of 01/30/13 Save the Date: Save a Life Be a part of the next Blood Drive on Sunday, March 10th from 8:30am-1:45pm in Christopher Hall. This is written after two days of construction on our 18 th Parish sponsored HFH house. Many of the volunteers had worked on every previous house that we built as was evident by the progress of construction, a lot of enjoyment, and fun. By the time this item appears in our weekend bulletin, progress will be nearing the half way mark. There are two areas needing attention. The first, is that we need more volunteers for Fridays. The other is financial. As of February 4, 57% or $30,000 has been raised. We need to raise a total of $52,000. If you have not made a contribution, prayerfully consider doing so, as soon as you can. The HFH organization knows that we will meet our goal even though we may be half way through construction before that happens. It is like having a very good credit rating!! If you would like to help, check the front page of the St. Mark website for the correct committee member or call Sam Szalwinski at 496-6310.
COMMUNITY AND SERVICE SAVE THE DATE!! February 23-27, 2013 OUR PARISH MISSION With our special guest Fr. Philip UNWRAPPING THE GIFT OF FAITH DAILY DWELLING IN POSSIBILITY Between October 2012 and November 2013 the Catholic Church celebrates The Year of Faith, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council and the 20th anniversary of the promulgation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. During the upcoming parish retreat we will explore simple and concrete tools and practices that can help us, pilgrims on the way, to unwrap the precious gift of faith. Our hope is that we become creative artists of the Good News in a seemingly bad news world. WOMEN'S GUILD'S ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON Saturday, March 2, 2013, 11:00am in the Community Center The ladies of the St. Mark's Women's Guild invite you to join us as we present our annual spring luncheon, "Texas Chic... No Where Near New York"! We will have yummy appetizers, a catered lunch, and libations. Also, a fabulous fashion show, great silent auction, raffle for a beautiful quilt donated by St. Mark's Quilters, a very special donation of an Olive Wood Nativity set from the Holy Land, and many more items!! Your support is needed as we help send our graduating high schoolers off to college with a scholarship. Thank you for your continued support as we do God's work to "Make A Difference." To get your tickets NOW, please call Claudia Dearman at 210-385-8130. For information, please contact Velma Spruel Williams at 210-416-5563. 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 March 5th at 7pm and our next board meeting will be February 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. There will not be a Senior Social Luncheon on February 18th. Core Team Member Needed Mobile Loaves and Fishes is in an immediate need for a Treasurer a volunteer Core Team position. This job takes about two - 2 hour sessions to post donations, pay accounts and track costs. It is on Quick Books and requires no accounting experience. The corporate office in Austin generates Tax forms and audits. Please call Lisa at 210-366-7028 if you are interested. Your help is greatly appreciated. Please advise the Pastoral Office of all address changes so we can reduce returned mail postage costs. 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. CATHOLIC MEN S CONFERENCE Today s man faces many challenges and is in search of good for himself, his family and his future. Come to the San Antonio Catholic Men s Conference for men of all ages on February 22 & 23 at St. Matthew Church on Wurzbach Rd. The Conference will focus on Catholic Relationships, the Holy Spirit, the Eucharist, Spiritual Combat and Sexual Integrity for men today and will offer powerful speakers, meals, Mass with Bishop Oscar Cantu and much more! Register online at CMCSanAntonio.com or call the Pilgrim Center of Hope at 521-3377 for a brochure.
WORSHIP AND WORD Respect Life Holy Hour Monday is the Day!!!! Our Respect Life Holy Hour will take place from 7-8 p.m. (after the 6:30 p.m. Mass) on Monday, February 18. Join us for Exposition/ Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, Stations of the Cross, a Scriptural Rosary, and much more. 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. 40 Days for Life Sign-ups next weekend!! Bring your calendar and get ready to register for your hour of prayer for an end to abortion! St. Mark's sponsored day is Saturday, March 9 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. We will stand, hold peaceful, non-graphic signs, and pray for the unborn and their parents. Grab your hat and a chair (if you need one), or a stroller for the little ones and stand with your fellow parishioners in the biggest prolife effort ever. Info contact: Cathy Nix by email at cathy@sacfl.org; or 210-695-8020. Mission Pilgrimage with Archbishop Gustavo Saturday, March 2, 9:30am-1pm You are invited to join Archbishop Gustavo and the San Antonio community for a special local pilgrimage during the Lenten Season. The Pilgrim Walk runs from Concepcion Public Park to Mission Concepcion. No cost or registration required. All are welcome bring your family, friends and children. For a schedule, map and details go to pilgrimcenterofhope.org or call 521-3377. Presentation on the Gospel revelation of Trinitarian Love Saturday, February 23, 2013, Rev. Thomas Norris, Professor Emeritus in Systematic Theology, St.Patrick s College, Maynooth, Ireland will present Making the Church the Home and School of Communion, illuminating Chiara Lubich s proposal of a Spirituality of Communion based on Trinitarian Love. 9:00 AM Mass at the Immaculate Conception Chapel at Oblate School of Theology commemorating the life of Chiara Lubich, founder of the Focolare Movement. 10:00 AM reception at Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto Activity Center, followed by Rev. Norris lecture at 10:45 AM. Ignatian Spirituality Praying the Ignatian Way: A Seven Week Primer For two hours each week we will be introduced to many things Ignatian, including the four principles of Ignatian spirituality and new ways to pray with Scripture. Participants will deepen their relationship with the Lord through weekly prayer experiences, small group sharing, and journaling. Mary Wilder, M.A. Spirituality, will facilitate on Wednesday Evenings 6:30-8:30pm, February 20th April 3rd. Cost is $20. Meeting at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in the Family Center Upstairs Conference Room. Call Marta Garcia at 341-1397 to register. 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).
FIRE OF HOPE: A Girlfriend's Getaway for God March 8-9, 2013 Aztec Theatre 201 E Commerce Fri 5pm 10pm and Sat 8am 5pm Discover what s possible when you mix girlfriends with God. World-class speakers each with a powerful story of her own come together for a one-of-a-kind experience that transforms a room filled with women into a community of girlfriends. From actress to athlete, homemaker to business executive, these women have amazing stories of incorporating their faith into the everyday world in which we live. Come early and shop in the Marketplace. Closing Mass on Saturday with Reconciliation available prior. For more info call 650-503-HOPE. BRING A GIRLFRIEND FREE thru February 22 nd! Find St. Marks on Facebook! 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. If you are interested in adoption or foster care, please contact Pam at 531-8507 for an orientation meeting. FAITH FORMATION E-Bulletin Now Available Interested in receiving the St. Mark bulletin in pdf via your email? Scan this QR code and sign up today! 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.. The University of the Incarnate Word will host a prospective student preview day on Sunday, March 3. Mass will be held at 10:30am in Our Lady s Chapel for those interested in attending. Check-in begins at 11am outside Marian Hall. Anyone interested in learning more about UIW is encouraged to attend. Please call the Admissions office at 829-6005 for more information. 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.
FAITH FORMATION FAITH FORMATION CLASSES 2012-2013 *Faith Formation for Pre-school age Children : continues the weekend of February 23 & 24. *Formation for Special Needs Children : continues this weekend of February 16 & 17. *Faith Formation-Elementary (K-5 grade) : continues the weekend of February 23 & 24. *Faith Formation for Middle School or The Edge : continues Sunday, February 24 at 3:30pm, and on Monday, March 4 at 6:30pm. *Faith Formation for High School or LifeTeen : continues Sunday, February 24 at 6:15pm. ADVERTISE IN THE BULLETIN The St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church Bulletin is published by J. S. Paluch Company, 3708 River Road, Franklin Park, IL 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 cell phone is (210)-363-1983. If you have announcements, articles, or information for the parish Bulletin, contact the Pastoral Office. *The Catechumenate for Children (RCIA/CFC) the process for sacramental preparation for older children, meets every Sunday at the 10:00 am Liturgy and then in New Legacy. *RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) the conversion process for those wanting to inquire about entering the Catholic Church, or for those wanting to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church, meets Sunday mornings at the 10:00 am Mass, and Wednesday evenings from 7:15 pm 9:00 pm in the Shalom Room and the Holy Family Room. ENGAGE 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 February 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 February 24th March 3rd, 17th and 24th April 7th, 14th and 21st 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