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 Bookkeeper Rich Mazzara Ext. 319 Asst. Bookkeeper Brenda Houchens Ext. 313 Parish Data Services Zulaika L. Muñiz Ext. 327 Administrative Asst. Pat Flores Ext. 300 Deacon Gil Hernandez 488-6296 Deacon Raul Adam 646-7632 Deacon Steve Marques 269-1339 Deacon Larry Brisiel 391-0636 Deacon Hipolito Huerta 426-8304 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. Gary Marks 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 Baptism & Childcare Coordinator - Laura Boren Ext. 325 Faith Formation Elem. Admin Asst. Rita Cabello Ext. 320 Children s Ministry - Elizabeth Herring Ext. 324 YOUTH MINISTRY-494-1959 Director of HS Youth Ministry - Frank Peacher Ext. 334 Youth Ministry Lifeteen - Sr. Gemma Abonge Ext. 331 Youth Admin. Asst. - Brenda Mireles Ext. 333 Middle School Youth Ministry -Zachary Hemmi Ext. 332 PRE-SCHOOL & DAYCARE OFFICES - 494-9282 Co-Directors Kathy Glendening Ext. 321 Connie Magott Ext. 322 Administrative Asst. Kim Hicks Ext. 337 PHYSICAL PLANT - 494-9399 Manager George Wetherill Ext. 318 Team Leader Juan Olivo Custodians 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: www.stmarkevangelist.com Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Kevin E. Ryan PARISH OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-THURSDAY 9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM FOR THE GLORY OF GOD 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 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 494-1606) ADORATION HOURS: TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, & THURSDAY 9:00 AM - *9:00 PM *(LAST HOUR OF ADORATION IS FROM 8-9PM) SACRAMENTAL PREPARATIONS: FOR INFORMATION ON PREPARING FOR THE SAC- RAMENTS OF BAPTISM, FIRST RECONCILIATION, 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 February 15, 2015 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time The entire history of the Jewish people is directed toward one goal: that God might be glorified through the chosen people. Christians, too, are called to do everything for the glory of God. In today s scriptures Paul reminds us that the best way for us to glorify God is to seek to benefit the many, as Christ did when he shed his blood for all of humankind. The reading from Leviticus explains one way the Jews sought to benefit the many, by keeping lepers and leprosy away from the chosen people. Jesus finds a better way. He cures the leper, who immediately re enters the community to spread the good news about Jesus to everyone who will listen. In this way both Jesus and the leper fulfill their calling to glorify the God who fills us with the joy of salvation.
READINGS & MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, February 14th Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10 5:00 PM Herman and Regina Jenschke Requested by Beatrice Aldrich 7:00 PM For Married Couples in our Parish Special Intention SUNDAY, February 15th Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11; 1 Cor 10:31 11:1; Mk 1:40-45 8:00 Melvin Ott Requested by Helen Ott 10:00 AM Leroy Wessel and Tiffany Dearman Requested by Roy and Claudia Dearman 12:00 PM Gertrudes Bartolome Requested by Tessie Nocum 5:00 PM Joann Biggins Requested by Vanessa Vance MONDAY, February 16th Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21; Mk 8:11-13 8:15 AM Jose and Jovita Martinez Requested by Nora Gonzalez 6:30 PM Michelle Alba Sweigard Requested by Gloria and Eddie Mora TUESDAY, February 17th Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mk 8:14-21 6:30 AM Mary Ellen Peters Requested by Dottie Bonugli WEDNESDAY, February 18th Ash Wednesday Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 6:30 AM Yi Chang-Sun and Chon Kyong-Sun Requested by Mr. and Mrs. Wayne C. Boyd 8:15 AM Maxine Hogan Requested by Pat Hogan 12 PM Wisniewski Family and All Souls in Purgatory Special Intention 5:30 PM Betty Migura Requested by Richard and Wilma Shaefer 7:30 PM Graciela Garza Requested by Cabello and Garza Families THURSDAY, February 19th Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 6:30 AM St. Mark s Community 8:15 AM Joanne Wawrzyniak Requested by Marvin Boroski FRIDAY, February 20th Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 8:15 AM Cathy Holzmann Requested by Betty and Roy Brunner SATURDAY, February 21st Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 5:00 PM Raul Guajardo Requested by Jose and Velma Garcia 7:00 PM Alvara S. Baeza Requested by Laura Leal SUNDAY, February 22nd Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15 8:00 Merrill Waterhouse Requested by Marian Waterhouse 10:00 AM Luis Beguiristain Requested by Deacon Gil and Terry Hernandez 12:00 PM Rosario Papa Requested by Vincent Papa and Family 5:00 PM Baby Dana Grace Gill St. Mark s Staff WE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR COMMUNITY * Names in BOLD were added this week. Mary Jane Adame Maria Aguirre Steve Alaniz Angelina Arredondo Even J. Arredondo Victoria N. Arredondo David Arthur Jean Bailey Bailey Barbee Milton Bixon Rosina Bockholt Victor C. Colotla Joey Courtaway Nell Craighead Liz Czervinske Michael Czervinske Joe Danchak Geri Daniels Vivian Daniels Jeanne Daw Clarrisa Diaz Linda Diaz Miguel Dublin Renee Engelbrecht David Fischer Margaret Fitzgerald Thomas Fohn Ayden Frail Christian Franklin Valerie G. Franklin Nora Mae Fulmer George Galavan Enrique Garcia Corrine Greathouse Lucila Garcia Federico Garcia Gloria Garcia Maria Garcia Mina Mary Jane Garcia Becca Garza Emma Gilboux Nancy Guerra Liz Harding Connie Harter Debra Harty Thomas Harty Rebecca Harvey Robert Henderson Amparo Hernandez Victor Hernandez Elizabeth Herring TODAY S READINGS First Reading The leper will dwell apart, making an abode outside the camp (Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46). Psalm I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you fill me with the joy of salvation (Psalm 32). Second Reading Do everything for the glory of God; be imitators of Christ (1 Corinthians 10:31 11:1). Gospel The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean (Mark 1:40-45). Liam Hogan Liz Howard Richard Houser, Jr Doris Hoyt Elizabeth Huff Josephine Huizar Humpal Family Mary Friesenhahn Norvin Friesenhahn Lester Jung Al Keegan Julie Keegan Stephanie Keegan Marvin Klar Andrew Klauenberg Ehren Klauenberg Walter Kennedy Jackie Kennedy Marie Kramer Adele Kulawik Francis Kulawik Connie Kuykendall Betty Lawrence Laura Olivia Lugo Henry Machado Jean Macina Ken Macinga Yvette Magee Brad Marbach Matthew Margotta Gloria Martinez Lucia Masters Cindy McCarthy Nora McCarthy Maddie McClain Chris J. McConnell Mary Ellen McGinley Windy McMichael Connie McRae Saba Mebrahtu Paulita Miguel-Enano Alex Mireles Lani A. Mejia Greg Molina Hilde Moore Ruth Moore Vickie Motherwell Ida Mae Mueller Dottie Nickelson Phil Nickelson Peggy Hayes Obringer We offer our prayers and sympathy to our parishioners who have experienced a death in their family. Pauline Collevati Ruth Ortega Mercedes Otero Sharron Otto Joseph Otto Frank Perri Stephen Podd Lisa Perri-Molina Eva Quinones Craig Bubba Radick Mary Louise Rieber Arturo Rios Antonio Rodriguez Lorena Rodriguez Ramon Rodriguez M.W. Rollin Patricia Rowsome Benjamin Roy Frank Samas Kathleen Sanchez Olivia Sandoval Wilma Schaeffer Lynn Paris Schlundt Larry Segesman Olivia Selena Robert Silva Joe Slaven Diane Smith Cecile Simecki Lois Solinski Mary Ann Sperry James Spruel Judey Stallard Amy Tschirhart Sharon Tschirhart Matthew Vasquez Delma Vela Larry Voges Terry Voges Joseph M. Volmer Joy Votion Sam Watson Christy Wheeler Pat Whitley Jan Williams Michael Wilson Claude Zaiontz Laurie Zaiontz Jose Zamora Fairlie Zwartjes (If you wish to be added or removed from the prayer list, please contact the Pastoral offices @ 494-1606. Thank you!)
Effective March 1, 2015, The Spanish Mass will move to 2 pm on Sunday. Nuevo horario: Misa en español los Domingos Comensando el primero de marzo, 2 pm SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Presidents Day Tuesday: The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order; Mardi Gras; Shrove Tuesday Wednesday: Ash Wednesday; Fast and Abstinence; Almsgiving Friday: Abstinence Saturday: St. Peter Damian TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Lent, the Church s annual pre - baptismal retreat, prepares us to renew our baptismal vows, and receive new life from the water as the elect are plunged into Christ s death and resurrection. This core meaning is more or less available, depending on whether we journey with catechumens in the parish and on the vigor of our liturgical celebration of the Triduum. Some persist in seeing Lent as a lonely journey in the wilderness; yet this week we enter the Lenten fast in solidarity with one another. The smudged foreheads you will spy throughout Ash Wednesday on buses, street corners, and supermarket aisles remind you that you are hardly alone in your desire to enact a spring cleaning regime for your spiritual life. Long ago, this kind of repentance was available to Christians only once. Ashes and sackcloth were not raiment for a day, but permanent habits for public sinners. Fasting became a way of life, and if they sinned severely again, there was no hope of restored communion. Happily, this system did not endure. It produced reluctant Christians who even held back from baptism, like St. Augustine did, out of fear. Today we have recovered an ancient tradition that conversion and repentance are constant themes on life s journey, and that Lent is an annual opportunity to revive our baptismal identity, both as individuals and communities. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. The Joy of the Gospel : Faith Working Through Love If you wish, you can make me clean! These words of supplication spoken to Jesus by a leper are a powerful reminder that the mercy of God is a pure gift. The love that God extends to us cannot be earned or deserved on our part. We can follow Jesus' example in today's Gospel and offer compassion and help to those in need. When we give of ourselves to others out of love, we glimpse the Kingdom of Heaven and nourish our faith in the Father's compassion. May we strive to imitate the saints by devoting ourselves to prayer and service. THIS WEEK AT ST. MARKS Good Morning Monday s CYO Basketball Practice Greenwood Sports EDGE Adult Faith Formation Cenacle Monday Night Prayer Group Girl Scout Troops #2346 Arts and Environment ACTS Core Team Monday, February 16th CH# 201 West Campus New Legacy Shalom #1,2 and 3 CH #202 CH #204 Nartex of New Church, Day Chapel Charism Tuesday, February 17th Taco Tuesday New Legacy Centering Prayer Group Boy Scout Troop #500 Brotherhood Secrets of the Rosary CH #206 Eucharistic Adoration Chapel of the Reservation Life Teen Core Meeting New Legacy VBS Volunteer Planning Mtg. Wednesday, February 18th Second Collection-Church in Central/Eastern Europe Ash Wednesday Masses 6:30 AM, 8:15 AM, 12:00, 5:30 PM, 7:30 PM Pre-School Ashes Thursday, February 19th Small Faith Community Eucharistic Adoration Alcoholic Anonymous CYO Basketball Greenwood Sports Bible Study Line Group Adormus te Christe Catechist Evening of Reflection Women s ACTS Meeting Jail Ministry OLOG Society Quilters CYO Basketball Greenwood Sports 24hr Adoration Way of the Cross CYO Basketball Games Reconciliation Men s ACTS Reunion Girls/Boys Retreat Girl Scouts Cookie Sale FF Elementary Catechumenate for Children BOW RCIA Teens CYO Basketball Games Special Needs FF Women's ACTS Recovery Life Night Edge 2 FF Elementary Girl Scouts Cookie Sale Parish Mission: The Story of Faith Baptism Class Friday, February 20th Saturday, February 21st Matthew and Mark Chapel of the Reservation CH #201 -West Campus Various Shalom #1,2, and 3 San Juan Matt Mark Healing CH #201 -West Campus Chapel of the Reservation Sanctuary Chapel of the Reservation Shalom, Kitchen in CC Outside Grounds Pre-School Sunday, February 22nd Second Collection-Catholic Missions Black/Native American New Legacy Shalom #3 Inspiration, Charism CH #201 Shalom #1,2,and 3 Various Rooms Outside Grounds Sanctuary/ Shalom
COMMUNITY AND SERVICE PARISH STEWARDSHIP SUMMARY (DECEMBER 2014 Fiscal YTD) MONTH ENDING DECEMBER 2014 Budget Actual Income $222,881 Disbursements $222,880 $271,047 $224,744 Net Income $46,303 It is hard to believe that spring will soon be here. Time to start planning the Mother s Day Tea Party. This will be held on May 9th as a fundraiser for Mobile Loaves and Fishes. We are looking for people to help plan the afternoon. The first planning meeting will be on Monday, February 16th. The second planning meeting will be on Monday, March 16th. We will be meeting at 6:45pm in the MLF Annex #4 on the new campus. If you have any questions call Karen at 6277032 or email karen.s.bell@hotmail.com. Kudos: Huge THANK YOUs to Marian Whitley, Pat Overend, Marcie Sparkman, Kathy Faucher, Nicki Hibbits, Velma Hinojosa and Dean Byers. We now have 128 new Purificators. Thanks to the above for pulling the string through the 10 yards of 100% Linen, hemming and stitching the red cross in the middle of the Purificators. The Purificators are the cloths that Ministers of the Holy Eucharist use to wipe the cup of the precious Blood of Christ during communion. Do you love working with children? Are you available to work a few hours weekday mornings and afternoons with some possibility for weekend/evening substitute shifts? Would you like to earn some extra money? We re looking for two part-time childcare providers for our Noah s Ark. Please contact Laura Boren for more information. 210-494-7434 x325 Thank you to all who are supporting our Stewardship and Capital Campaign. Please do not split your contribution on one check. We want to be sure that they are credited to the correct campaign. Please make your contributions for each campaign on a separate check. If you have any questions, please contact the Pastoral Office at 494-1606. Thank you and many blessings to all! OUR LENTEN FISH FRY IS BACK!! Have you missed the Fish Fry at St Mark during the Fridays of Lent? If you did, do not fret. The Knights of Columbus and Women s Guild plan to feature a delicious meal and the trimmings each Friday of Lent, except Good Friday. The price will be $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 12. The meal will be of real VALUE. It will include Alaskan Pollock, French fries, cole slaw, a drink and dessert. Profits will support donations that our Knights of Columbus Council makes annually to support our Parish sponsored Habitat for Humanity house, and also for the Bishop Flanagan/Knights of Columbus/HFH house. Annually our Council donates $1000 to each of these efforts. If the weather is pleasant we plan on cooking and seating outside Picnic Style. Drive Thru To Go sales will be available. Please join us for fellowship and a great meal. Thank your for supporting Habitat for Humanity thru this event. WALK WHERE THE MASTER WALKED Join Msgr. Kevin Ryan as we walk where the Master walked. We depart on the 15th of April, 2015, for this 12 -day pilgrimage. Price includes round trip air, hotel, daily breakfast and dinner, entry fees, private air-conditioned bus, taxes, security fees, and fuel surcharges. Cash price per person, double occupancy, is only $3,400. Escorted by John and Barbara Thabet of Accent Travel Agency, Inc. For more details, call (210)494-3553. Mobile Loaves & Fishes will sponsor a Goodwill drive this Spring. Bring your donated items to help MLF earn $1,000 per loaded truck. You can bring unused items, furniture included, to the Annex on the West Campus on the following dates: Saturday, March 28, April 4 and April 11. Volunteers will accept your items from 9-noon. The truck will arrive at 9 a.m. On April 18 and pick up until 4 o clock. Email ellenlemm@sbcglobal.net for more information. Thank you Join us for Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother at St. Mark's Catholic Church beginning March 17th at 9:00am and continuing every Tuesday for eight weeks. Registration will be held on February 21st and 22nd. For more information or to register for the study, call Becky Schulze at (210) 771-6968 or via email at btschulze@hotmail.com.
The Knights will hold a 24 Hour Adoration on February 20 th and 21 st. This event will begin Friday at 5:00 and end Saturday before the 5:00 Mass. This is a positive way to begin your Lent, which starts on Ash Wednesday. Sign up in the church narthex after Mass. Invite your family members, friends and neighbors to spend time with Jesus in the Adoration Chapel. May God bless you on your journey. SAPD will be present overnight. Regina Caeli Academy is currently accepting applications for the 2015-16 academic year for our potential resource center in St. Louis. Please visit our website at www.rcahybrid.org and choose the Apply link to begin your family application. Our program serves Prek-3-12th grade students. Students attend university style classes taught using the Socratic method two days per week and are home schooled the remaining days. RCA provides a highly structured environment to support the values of the Catholic faith taught in the home. We use the Mother Of Divine Grace Classical Curriculum. Our mission is family-centered, grounded in the Magisterium, and devoted to excellence in classical education. Tours are available Monday and Thursday by appointment. For more information please contact Nikki Hand at 678-294-6321. CHRISTOPHER HALL Book your WEDDING party today! Check out www.christopherhall.org or call Gary Richmond at 404-9101 for more information. St. Mark Quilters The Lion s Pride We welcome you to join us on Fridays from 9 AM to 3 PM at Christopher Hall, Room 201. We have lots of beautiful fabric that has been donated to us that is just waiting to be made into quilts to give to anyone who is hurting and needs the comfort of a quilt. Many hands make light work and we are wanting to turn our windfall of beautiful fabric into small, medium or large quilts - your choice. For more information, please contact Pat Brookes @ 494-5832 or Wanda Hopson @ 844-6333. COMMUNITY AND SERVICE The Spirit And The Word Charismatic Praise & Prayer Group ~Meetings~ Wednesday nights Christopher Hall Building #7- Rm. 202 7:00pm -9:00pm ~Healing Mass~ Every 3rd Wednesday of the month in the Day Chapel followed with overnight Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Ιnformation Contact: carmenfrankel@gmail.com Holy Spirit Catholic Church would like to invite everyone to the monthly Respect Life prayer service held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Church. It consists of the rosary, Litany for Life, a brief homily, and concluding with Benediction. If needed, an update of anything pertinent that is going on will be provided. Please consider joining us in uniting our prayers for this very worthwhile intention. For more information please call Kay @ 210-342-5334 LIBRARY NEWS Ash Wednesday comes on Feb.18th There are resources available to you on the Pamphlet Rack and in the to help make your Lenten experience more meaningful. Look for booklets of daily meditations, the Way of the Cross, and of ideas for family Lenten observance. From the consider The Lenten Pharmacy by Edward Hays, The Essential Lenten Handbook, Jesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict XVI, or other titles dealing with the life of Christ. Take some time to visit the to see what s available. Also, free VHS tapes are still available in the. They will be there until the end of February. 10th Annual CATHOLIC MEN S CONFERENCE - Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Norris Conference Center in San Antonio 6:30 am 6:00 pm Men face many challenges in today s culture. We invite you to deepen your understanding of your dignity as a man, created in the image and likeness of God, for a specific purpose. This conference will offer inspiration and give you direction and resources to help transform your life, your family and society. Guest Speakers: Archbishop Gustavo Garcia- Siller, Fr. Larry Richards, Fr. Nathan Cromly and Fr. Patrick Martin. Holy Mass, Reconciliation, Eucharistic Healing Service, and more. For information: Please call Pilgrim Center of Hope (210) 521-3377. Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller invites you to join him at the: 2 nd Annual CATHOLIC SENIORS CONFERENCE - Saturday, March 14, 2015 St. Matthew Catholic Church (McDonald Family Center) in San Antonio; 8:00 am 2:30 pm Speakers: Dr. Margarett Schlientz ( The Joy of Being Known by God ) and Fr. Charlie Banks ( Embraced by God s Gifts of Age and Grace ). Holy Mass, Reconciliation, and a question/answer session with our Shepherd, Archbishop Gustavo. Learn more at www.pilgrimcenterofhope.org or call Pilgrim Center of Hope (210) 521-3377. The 2015 Archbishop s Appeal pledge weekend will take place the weekend of Feb. 21-22. The campaign goal is $4,500,000, and our parish goal is $205,798.We can assure the continued existence of many important programs that help tens of thousands in our Archdiocese each year; education of our children and seminary students, care of the sick and needy are among them. Please respond generouslywhen you are asked to make your pledge. For more information, visit the Appeal website at www.archsaappeal.org. Visit us on the web at: www.stmarkevangelist.com
THURSDAY MORNING SMALL FAITH GROUP Are you prepared when you come to Mass each Sunday? Have you read the scriptures that are to be covered, and reflected on, during the Homily? Most Likely.NOT. Come join our Small Faith Group. When: Every Thursday (unless otherwise noted) Time: 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Where: Matthew/Mark Room Why: To read the scriptures for the following Sunday, and to discuss and reflect on what they mean to us. To socialize and make new friends. To celebrate birthdays and special occasions. To offer help, encouragement, and support. Supplies: At Home With The Word booklet and Prepare the Word monthly pamphlet. For more information call Bob Moore at 210-494-0835 or Velma Spruel-Williams 210-416-5563 On February 20th, St Mark's will begin construction of our 20th house for Habitat for Humanity. We will be constructing a home for Generoso and Araceli Guttierez and their three children. All 5 of them will be working with us every Saturday to build their new home. Thank you to the many parishioners who committed to praying for the success of constructing this new home. The response for lunches and refreshments has been terrific. Financial contributions have reached $35,000 of the $55,000 needed. Over 300 workers have volunteered to wield hammers, paintbrushes, shovels, saws and screwdrivers to build this home. Thank you to this most generous of parishes. If you still would like to help there is always room. Please contact Kathy or Bill Faucher at: 210-496-7221 or bkfaucher@att.net. Let's Get Started!! Lenten Fast and Abstinence Regulations Catholics in good health are to observe the following practices during Lent unless for some serious reason they are unable to do so: Fasting-Catholics from the age 18-59 are to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On a fast day, individuals are allowed one full meal and two smaller meals, with no snacking in between meals. Abstinence-Catholics 14 years of age and older are to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all other Fridays of Lent. FAITH FORMATION The work of Mary (known as the Focolare) Spirituality of Unity, based on living Jesus' prayer in our daily lives. One way this is done is by putting the Gospel into practice one verse at a time. This is done by living a verse of scripture given monthly in the Word of Life and sharing its impact on one's life. There is a Word of Life monthly meeting, open to all desiring spirituality based on the Gospel message. Meetings are held on the 3rd Sunday of every month from 3-5pm at the West Campus in the upper rooms. Please contact: Kay Parker 494-4517 Jim Lee 442-9954 Nick Young 402-6109 Spiritual Renewal Conference March 6-7 2015 Come join us for the 2015 Spiritual Renewal Conference sponsored by the Archdiocese of San Antonio s Catholic Center for Charismatic Renewal. This year s theme is Power in Community! The Holy Spirit is the source of unity. By learning how to be led by the Holy Spirit and discovering how to use the gifts He gives, you can be a powerful instrument for unity and communion in all facets of your life. Be a UniFire! Friday, March 6, 7-10p Saturday, March 7, 8:30am-10pm! St. Mary Magdalen Church 1710 Clower Street, San Antonio! Conference details and registration form on-line at: http://cccrsa.net/ charismaticcenter/2015-conference or call the (210) 226-7545. 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. The Board meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6pm, and the general meeting follows at 7pm. For more info, contact: Alicia G. Cantu 527-4065 Wednesday Night Men s ACTS Prayer Meeting Join us every Wednesday night at 7:30pm, in Room 201 of 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! GET YOUR VALENTINE'S DAY COOKIES Girl Scout Troop 2346 will set up at the Narthex area VALENTINE'S DAY from 3-7 pm to sell those cookies you can give to your sweetheart, mother, father, grandma, grandpa, daughter, friend, etc, We will have cookies for everyone's sweet tooth! If you wish to pre order, please call Sandy Finleon 210-494-1807---you can visit www.littlebrowniebakers.com/cookies to find your favorite cookie choices. Please mark your calendars and look for us at the Narthex area on the following dates: Sunday Feb 15 from 8:30am--6:00pm Saturday Feb 21 from 3-7pm Sunday Feb 22 from 8:30am--3:00pm Profits from Girl Scout Troop 2346 cookie sales will be used per the girls' wishes--- they want to camp!!! Thank you, St. Mark's family, for your continued support.
A.C.T.S. OUTREACH 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 Zavala @ 494-3966 Mobile Loaves & Fishes, Inc. needs help with the Bread Ministry. Fortunately, we are able to pick up day pastry & breads from HEB, and we thank them! Usually, there is no sliced bread for sandwiches in the day old category. MLF purchases the bread. This is a large expense that we hope to cut down by asking for donations of sliced, white bread. We need 10 loaves (large) 4 days a week. We would like to schedule a day a volunteer brings in the bread. If you would be interested in helping with delivering 10 loaves once a month, please call Sandy at 210-494-1807. We need 16 volunteers. If you are a person who already delivers bread, please let us know who you are, so we can add you to the schedule. Thank you! Also, a big thank you to all the volunteers who have made hats and scarves for this winter. They are beautiful! We don t know who you are, but God does, and we thank you! A Home School Resource Center Coming to Katy, TX A parent information meeting to learn about Regina Caeli and a potential resource center in the Katy area for the 2015-16 academic year, will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 6:00 pm. The location is the STEM Building Lecture Hall, Strake Jesuit College Preparatory at 8900 Bellaire Blvd., Houston TX 77036. Please RSVP to John Fahy at john.jm.fahy@gmail.com or (713) 485-5314. Regina Caeli is resource center for home schoolers that uses a classical teaching model formed in the Catholic tradition. For more information please visit: www.rcahybrid.org or contact Nikki Hand at (470) 239-0259. Northeast Senior Assistance (NESA) is a non-profit agency that provides transportation to doctor s appointments, grocery shopping, handy helper service, telephone reassurance, and socialization to qualified elderly people in northeast San Antonio who are at least 60 years old, cannot drive or do not have anyone in the home who can drive, and who are not in wheelchairs. NESA provides this service free of charge through qualified volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, or if you are in need of NESA s services, please call Pat Ogle at 210-967- 6372 or Judy Ellsworth at 210-496-3802. Society of St. Vincent de Paul In the Gospel today Jesus, moved with pity, touched the leper and healed him. Let us pray today for the grace to be generous with our gifts to help those who are suffering. By your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul you indeed put your faith into action as you bring healing to the poor, hungry and weeping. Consider a monthly donation to the St. Mark SVDP Conference. Call 858-0399. The pantry is in need of these items: *Mayonnaise *Cereal* Canned Meat *Jelly *Toilet Paper *Ravioli The Cenacle of Divine Mercy is dedicated to JESUS and HIS MOTHER MOST HOLY Through Her intercession as Our Lady of Guadalupe, may all come to a deeper appreciation of the gift and sanctity of life. We read the Diary of St. Maria Faustina and also follow the Hearts Afire program. We meet each Monday evening from 7PM to 9PM. Feel free to join us anytime at Christopher Hall, Room 202. (elevator available) Questions, call Jeri Minyon 599-8928 or e-mail sfilletminyon@att.net People ask what TIFA is? We know what you are going through. Most of us have been where you are now, overwhelmed by all that is happening and fearful for the safety of our loved ones... shock, despair, confusion. Losing someone to the system is very like a death. We grieve the loss of that person in our daily lives, and we grieve the loss of all our hopes and dreams for a future with that loved one. You do not have to go through this alone. We provide support, education, and advocacy for our members through monthly chapter meetings Texas wide, quarterly newsletters, and access to the executive director of TIFA. Our Mission is breaking the cycle of crime by strengthening families through support, education, and advocacy. We hold our monthly meetings in the Matthew/ Mark room every third Thursday. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Lucia Hamilton at (915) 204-5870, or text me at (210) 858-7602 or email me at QuigtarS@yahoo.com. We have been there. We can help! Weekly AA Meeting Schedule Monday and Thursday (Women Only - Closed Book Study): 12:00 pm in Christopher Hall in Room 201. Thursday (Closed Step Study/Big Book): 7:00 pm in Christopher Hall in Rm. 201. For further information, call Terri at 213-8362 or the AA Help-Line @ 828-6235.
WORSHIP AND WORD In his recent Lenten Message, Pope Francis invites us to press beyond the boundaries of the visible Church. With that spirit in mind, we invite you to become a Soul Friend Volunteer at Haven for Hope!! Deep listening and potential prayer Soul Friends offer presence and possibly prayer at Intake, in the Chapels, in the lobby at the Transformation Center and the Courtyard. Time spent together might be 3 minutes or 30 minutes, and there might well be no future contact. The hopeful outcomes are experienced hospitality and presence. Volunteers are free to come at times that are best for their schedule. There is much flexibility. Volunteer Orientation is requested. Contact:julie.hickey@havenforhope.org 210-212-2920 for more information HABITAT FINANCIAL UPDATE Although the overall response to the Habitat for Humanity kick off held during the first weekend of the New Year was good, financial contributions were lower than in previous years. It appears that the $55,000 needed this year is going to be a challenge. This article is written to appeal to ALL parishioners to be as generous as possible. To give what you can is important. Every bit helps. We have approximately 4500 families registered in our parish. Approximately 18% support the HFH ministry and of this number, about 8% contribute financially. Remember that Jesus said Whatever you do for the least of My Brethren, you do for Me. SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated after the 6:30am Mass on the third Thursday of month, on the first Monday after the 6:30pm Mass and the second Wednesday after the 8:15am Mass. For more information please call: Catherine Lopez at: 494-1606, ext. 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 495-4144. CENTERING PRAYER GROUP Open Us to your Presence 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 at 210-496-1255. St Mark's Mission Statement is: "To spread the Good News of Jesus Christ to all God's people by word and action." Habitat for Humanity offers us the opportunity to pursue the "Action" part of this statement. Among the poor are hard working deserving families unable to buy a simple, decent affordable house. On February 20th, we will begin building our 20th Parish sponsored house. Sponsorship includes raising $55,000 and providing workers on Fridays and Saturdays for the 8 week project. We also need lunches, snacks and refreshments for workers. WE NEED YOUR PRAYERS. Your willingness to help means that one more needy family in San Antonio will have a decent place in which to live. If you would like to assist in one or more areas, please contact Bill and Kathy Faucher at 210-496- 7221. Email is bkfaucher@att.net. If you want more info on Habit for Humanity, please go to http://www.habitatsa.org/ home.aspx We hope you join us in this wonderful ministry. Weekly Holy Rosary St. Mark s prays the Rosary every Saturday before the 5:00pm Mass. Parishioners are encouraged to come and pray the Mysteries and honor our Mother Mary. The Rosary begins at 4:25pm on Saturday in the Sanctuary and finishes early enough for Mass preparations and announcements. COME PRAY THE ROSARY. The Young Adult Community is a spiritual, service, and social ministry made up of young adults from Holy Trinity, St. Mark and St. Padre Pio. If you are interested in meeting other Catholic young adults, and joining us in fellowship, you can contact us and get involved now! We have monthly meetings, spiritual, social, and service events, and attend other functions in the San Antonio area regularly. You can get on our email list by sending a message to yac.satx@gmail.com. You can also check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ groups/yacsa/. If you have any other questions, or would like to talk to someone more about the group, you can contact Amy Calvet at (210) 473-1304 or Nicole Calvet at (210) 843-2619, by phone or by text. Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday - 9am - *9pm Wednesday - 9am - *9pm Thursday - 9am - *9pm *Last hour of Adoration is from 8pm- 9pm For more information, please contact: Julie Dunne @ 237-9127 Kristie Flores @ 332-2298 Sandy Winkley @ 860-5814 Explore your faith and discover how your story is already written in the Gospel. Monday Evenings, 7pm-9pm September 22, 2014 April 20, 2015 Shalom Room in the St. Mark Community Center Take an Individual Class or take all Ten Classes and earn your Level 1 Catechist Certification. Individual Class Modules $10 All Ten Modules $50 (20 students required for class to commence) Contact Paul Vance at (210) 494-7434.
Sunday, February 22 7:00 pm Monday, February 23 7:00 pm Tuesday, February 24 7:00 pm St. Mark the Evangelist Lenten Mission 2015 Main Sanctuary Join us Sunday through Tuesday, February 22-24, at 7 pm
Do you love working with children? Are you available to work a few hours weekday mornings and afternoons with some possibility for weekend/evening substitute shifts? Would you like to earn some extra money? We re looking for two part-time childcare providers for our Noah s Ark. Please contact Laura Boren for more information. 210-494-7434 x325