ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST 1201 Alma Dr., Plano, TX 75075 (Parish) 1105 West 15th St., Plano TX 75075 (Office) Church: 972-423-5600 Fax: 972-423-5024 stmarkplano.org Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9AM-4PM; Friday 9AM-12PM CLERGY Fr. Clifford G. Smith, Pastor • Fr. Jack Hopka, Parochial Vicar • Fr. Henry Erazo, Parochial Vicar Deacon Shawn French • Deacon Ed Putonti • Deacon Juan Jorge Hernandez• Deacon Dominic T. Hoang ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: 972-423-5600 ASSISTANT PARISH MANAGER: Melissa Humason • PASTOR’S ASSISTANT/OFFICE MANAGER: Cathie Seibold • SAFE ENVIRONMENT: Connie Istas TO PAROCHIAL VICAR: Veronica Fonseca • CONTRIBUTIONS & REGISTRAR: Nadya Collard • MEMBERSHIP, ASST. REGISTRAR: Tania Salamanca COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST: Adriana Brady • FACILITIES: Joe Walter YOUTH MINISTRY: 972-578-9583 DIRECTOR: Megan McQuaid FF COORDINATOR: Linda Watts ADMIN. ASSIST: Cristina Ochoa Faith Formation Assistant: Mario Beltran FAMILY & ADULT MINISTRY COUNSELING SERVICES: 972-424-5794 ST. MARK CATHOLIC SCHOOL: 972-578-0610 PRESCHOOL PRINCIPAL: Patricia Opon COORDINATOR: Toni Jobes 972-423-7926 CO-DIRECTORS: George & Judy Clark PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Marcela Solis PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Rosie Hernández ADMIN. ASSIST: Delma Brennan FUNERAL MINISTRY & PRE-PLANNING 972-424-5794 Rosie Hernández PARISH ORGANIZATIONS GRUPOS PARROQUIALES FAITH FORMATION: 972-423-4715 DIRECTOR RCIA, ADULT & ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION: Debbie Betz RICA & AFF (Spanish) Coordinator: Ruth Sanchez (Bilingual) FF COORDINATOR: Peggy Theis FF Ministry Assistant: Sandra Lopez CHOIRS & MUSIC: 972-423-6041 Coordinator: Kenton Kravig ADMIN. ASSIST: Christine Carrington CATHOLIC ORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZACIONES CATÓLICAS Adult Community: Candy Butcher 972-578-9293 Communion to Home Bound: Parish Office 972-423-5600 Compassionate Ministry: 972-424-5794 ENDOW: Family & Adult Ministry 972-424-5794 Eucharistic Adoration: Kathy Keenan 972-596-8550 Fuente de Vida: Pedro García 214-536-4039 Liturgy Coordinator: Marilou Hernandez 972-985-0732 Communion Ministers: Mary Jane Heiting 972-664-0188 Christ Renews His Parish: 972-424-5794 Lectors: Jack Carlisle 972-549-0740 Ushers: Sandy Ptacek 972-424-6507 Altar Servers: Kathi & Parker Thompson 972-965-0563 Military Support Group: Andy & Ellen Ray 972-345-4336 Mom’s Group: Kristin Hyman 314-601-2934 Mujer a Mujer: Viviana Olmos 214-809-4538 Nursery Coordinator: Erin Minor 469-585-6215 Pastoral Council: Julius Chambers 972-881-7015 Pro-Life: JoAnn Murray 972-442-1127 Provida Ministry: Silvia Caballero 972-916-8345 Renovación Carismática Católica: Evelyn Colón 214-636-0282 Rosary Group: Lore Profaizer 972-424-7326 Rosary Makers: Margaret Woollett 214-808-8277 Rosario Biblico:Olivia Rojas 972-985-0051 Rosario Tradicional: Pilar de la Torre 214-745-9831 We Care Ministry: Martha Bernatis 214-914-4670 Women of St. Mark: Dorette Putonti 972-898-0421 American Heritage Girls: Elizabeth Muzyka 469-855-2001 Boy Scouts: Joe Schichl 469-463-7959 Catholic Daughters: Mary Cieslewicz 817-995-2928 Cenacle: Josephine 972-867-2192, Marguerite 972-424-9779 Cub Scouts: John Petroff 469-408-0895 Cursillos: Edel Yolaina Escobar 214-284-0767 Encuentro Matrimonial: Juan and Sandra Salazar 469-386-2434 Families of Nazareth: Miles & Claudine Humphries 972-423-8834 Knights of Columbus #6065: 469-450-6651 Ladies Auxiliary: Mary Ann Schumacher-972-727-3923 Schoenstatt Mother’s Group Rosary: Jo Ann Scamardo 817-368-6024 Marriage Encounter: Ed & Ann Cabrera 972-977-5884, 972-571-8930 Movimiento Familiar Cristiano: Araceli & Raul Ramirez 972-627-7708 Homeschooling: Janet Moos 972-213-6437 St. Mark Home & School Assn: Elizabeth Delaney 972-838-3337 St. Mark School Advisory Council: Janiece Evans-Page 408-406-3946 St. Vincent De Paul: 972-423-1877 Talleres de Oración y Vida: Lupita Bautista 469-831-3700 That Man is You: Bryan Quarles 972-359-0185 BULLETIN DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM (11 DAYS BEFORE PUBLICATION) PLEASE SUBMIT ENTRIES TO [email protected] SACRAMENT INFORMATION / CELEBRACIÓN DE LOS SACRAMENTOS BAPTISM: English classes are held the 1st Saturday of each month from 9:30 to 12:30 PM. Call the Family & Adult Ministry Office for registration form. CLASSES MAY BE TAKEN BEFORE THE BABY IS BORN. Baptisms are held the 2nd and 4th Saturday at 3:45 in English. RECONCILATION: Wednesdays: 6:30-8PM; & Fridays: 4:30-5:15 PM Saturdays: 3:30-5PM, also by appointment. MARRIAGE: Contact the Family & Adult Ministry Office at least 6 months prior to the wedding date. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 8AM Mass or call the parish office and request a priest. VOCATIONS & CONSECRATED LIFE: Call Fr. John Szatkowski (214-379-2860) BAUTISMO: Para niños menores de 7 años las pláticas pre-bautismales son el 3er sábado de cada mes. Es requisito inscribirse en la oficina del Ministerio de Familias y Adultos. Los bautizos son el 2º y 4º sábado del mes. Para niños de 7 años o mayores llame a la oficina de Formación de Fe. CONFESIONES: Viernes a las 4:30-5:15PM y sábados: 3:30-5PM. MATRIMONIO: Favor de llamar a la oficina del Ministerio de Familias y Adultos para hacer una cita. Se requieren 6 meses de anticipación. UNCIÓN DE LOS ENFERMOS: 1° y 3er sábado del mes en la Misa de las 8AM en Ingles, último miércoles del mes en la misa de las 7:30PM en español o llame a la oficina. ORDENES SAGRADAS y LA VIDA CONSAGRADA: Llame al P. John Szatkowski (214-379-2860) 1 22 DE MARZO DEL 2015 MARCH 22, 2015 Please Note: The Parish Office will remain closed on Thursday, March 26 for a staff retreat. MASS INTENTIONS & DAILY BIBLE READINGS Saturday - Sábado (3/21) Sunday - Domingo (3/22) Fifth Sunday of Lent Jer 31:31-34 Ps 51; Heb 5:7-9 Jn 12:20-33 8:00 AM Jon-Michael Tudtud 5:30 PM Vincent Paul Moran 7:00 PM Marco A. Gonzalez 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 PM 1:30 PM 3:00 PM 4:30 PM 6:00 PM STEWARDSHIP Fifth Sunday of Lent “If anyone would serve me,” says Jesus in today’s Gospel, “let him follow me; where I am, there will my servant be.” In what way is Jesus inviting me to follow Him? What service is He asking of me? Tom Neky Jon-Michael Tudtud People of St. Mark Teresa Beltran Manuela Martinez Eujenio Garzon Paula Bloomer Laura Domogala Monday - Lunes (3/23) St Turibius of Mogrovejo, Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62;Ps 23; Jn 8:1-11 6:30 AM Jon-Michael Tudtud 8:30 AM Marie Nguyen Tuesday - Martes (3/24) Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102; Jn 8:21-30 6:30 AM Hazel Seibold 8:30 AM Carmen Villegas Wednesday - Miércoles (3/25) The Annunciation of the Lord Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40; Heb 10:410; Lk 1:26-38 6:30 AM Albert Heider 8:30 AM Adrian Putera 7:30 AM Antonio Pizarro Thursday - Jueves (3/26) Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105; Jn 8:51-59 6:30 AM Mr. & Mrs. Mudrone 8:30 AM Florence Norwillo Friday - Viernes (3/27) Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18; Jn 10:31-42 6:30 AM Rollande O’Brien 8:30 AM Peter Nguyen 5:30 PM Roberto Morin Saturday - Sábado (3/28) Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31; Jn 11:45-56 8:00 AM John Clement 5:30 PM Vincent Paul Moran 7:00 PM Anthony Gonzalez SAFE ENVIRONMENT John Paul II Family of Faith Tuesday, April 7 at 7PM Saturday, April 11 at 10AM Austin Allgood is the winner of the children’s stewardship envelopes. New Members, We welcome you to share our life, worship and mission. Register online at stmarkplano.org or ask an usher for a registration form. Membership and Registration Updates Have you recently had a new addition (or additions) to your family? Have you recently married or changed your marital status? Have you moved and changed your address and phone number? We'd like to hear from you! It is important to update your membership records at St. Mark. Please email Tania Salamanca at [email protected] or call 972-423-5600 X 258 with any recent changes. Facebook: St. Mark Catholic Church – Plano,TX St. Mark Catholic School – Plano,TX Stmarkplanoyouthministry PRAY FOR THE SICK AND SUFFERING OF OUR PARISH OREMOS POR LOS ENFEMOS DE LA PARROQUIA Instagram: Stmarkyouth Twitter: StMEvangeLion Please call the Parish Office to add or remove someone from the list. Names will be listed for four weeks. 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The church has kept it in the liturgy for good reason. As Christ washed the feet of his disciples at the Last Supper, emphasizing for them the connection between Eucharist and service to others, this ritual remains in our liturgy for the same reason. It is to emphasize that Eucharist is not separate from service, but that they are inextricably bound together. Part of the nature of receiving Holy Communion is acknowledging that we are intimately connected to one another and responsible for one another’s well-being. The essential nature of Holy Communion is unity, not only with God, but also with one another. This is to be demonstrated through service. 2 ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FAMILY & ADULT MINISTRY - COUNSELING SERVICES Knights’ Corner MINISTERIOS DE ADULTOS Y FAMILIA - SERVICIOS DE CONSEJERIA 972-424-5794 Council 6065 Assembly 2266 Council Meeting Postponed: April 2 The Council Meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 2, has been postponed until April 9 because of Holy Week services. Also postponed is the Safe Environment Training scheduled for that same night. MAKE A LENTEN RESOLUTION FOR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL Saturday/Sunday Retreat For Men of St. Mark April 11-12, 2015, On St. Mark Campus The Christ Renews His Parish Retreat provides an atmosphere for individual spiritual growth, prayer & reflection, and inspiring presentations in the company of other St. Mark Men. For Information and registration: 972-424-5794 Registration brochures in Church Narthex To Register online: www.stmarkplano.org Knights of Columbus Fish Fry March 27 The Knights of Columbus will be holding our last fish fry this year on Friday March 27 from 5-7:15PM. We will also continue to distribute $1 off reusable coupons for the Fish Fries after all Masses on March 21/22. We are continuing our “All You Can Eat” buffet format this year. Take-out meals will also be available. Prices without a coupon are $8 for those 13 and older; $5 for children 6 to 12 and children younger than 6 are free. The menu includes Catfish Fillets (Fried and Baked), Corn, French Fries, Cole Slaw, Hush Puppies, Desserts, Coffee, Tea, Punch, Milk and Cheese Pizza for the children. Profits will continue to go to the St. Mark Youth Ministry, Fr. Cliff’s Special Projects and other charities we support. Book Sale There will be books of faith, values as well as First Holy Communion and Confirmation items for sale in the Narthex after all Masses on Sunday, April 12, 2015. Do not forget to stop by. Gluten Sensitivity and Holy Communion At St. Mark the Evangelist we keep on hand a limited amount of low-gluten Hosts made by the Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in Missouri. They are an approved and recommended purveyor by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. These Consecrated low-gluten Host may be received only from the Presiding Priest at Sunday or weekday Masses in the main sanctuary. It is also necessary that you have a valid medical diagnosis that prohibits receiving the regular Hosts and the recommendation of a doctor. We keep a very limited number of these Hosts on hand at any one time. It is also helpful to inform the Presiding Priest before Mass begins that you will need the reduced or low-gluten Host. We do not send these to the back of Church at Communion time. You must come forward to receive. Knights of Columbus Easter Egg Hunt March 29 The KOC Squires Circle is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt after the 9AM and 10:30AM Masses on Sunday, March 29 for the children of the parish. Please plan to take your children (8 and under) to the athletic fields behind the Lion’s Lair Gym (formerly the Old Gym) to participate in the search for Easter eggs. Why are we doing this before Easter? Because we are anticipating the Resurrection and this is a fun reminder of the glorious things to come! Women of St. Mark Meeting Tuesday, March 24, 7-9PM in McGivney Hall Knights of Columbus Information Night All men who are interested in learning more about the Knights of Columbus are invited to attend an information night on Monday, March 30, at 7:30-8:30PM in McGivney Hall located in the Parish Center. Spouses and fiancées are also invited. If you will be attending please call one of our Membership Chairmen, Armando Guerra at 214-272-3537 or Paul Krusac, PGK, PFN, at 972-5160659. For general information on joining the Knights, please see our Council website, www.kofc-6065.org, or call our Grand Knight, Bill Butcher at 469-450-6651 or one of our Membership Directors,. On the website, click on the “Want to Join Our Council or Get More Info?” button on our Home Page and complete the form that is shown. Then click on the “send” button in the upper left corner of the form. You will be contacted promptly. Much more information about the Council is also available on the website. All ladies of St. Mark are invited to the March 24th meeting of the Women of St. Mark. We meet in McGivney Hall from 7 to 9PM. This meeting will be a "Craft Night". We will decorate small crosses, and all you need to do is bring items to use as decoration. Suggested items are jewelry pieces, scrabble tiles, beads, small puzzle pieces, small shells, pearls, paper clips or crayons. Get creative! Mark your calendars and bring along a friend! For more information contact Dorette Putonti at 972-898-0421 or [email protected]. Additionally, make plans now to attend our annual fundraiser "Tea Time with Friends" on April 28th at 7PM. Reservations are required and tickets are $15. Contact Kathy Camplen for reservations at 972-596-1997 or email [email protected] 3 22 DE MARZO DEL 2015 MARCH 22, 2015 EN ESPAÑOL Administración Formación de Fe Quinto Domingo de Cuaresma “El que quiera servirme,” dice Jesús en el Evangelio de hoy, “que me siga, y dónde yo esté, allí estará también mi servidor.” ¿De qué forma me está invitando Jesús a seguirlo a Él? ¿Qué servicio me está pidiendo Él? Estimados Padres, El Domingo de Ramos es el 29 de marzo. Usted puede empezar una nueva tradición con su familia este año. Las palmas que recibimos en la Misa del Domingo de Ramos son bendecidas. El Sacerdote las bendice con la oración que pide por la gracia de Dios para que así toda nuestra vida y todo lo que hagamos alabe a Jesús como Mesías. Asistan a Misa juntos como familia el Domingo de Ramos. Después de la Misa, con reverencia, lleven sus palmas benditas a su hogar. Pídanles a los miembros de su familia que tomen un pedazo de la palmas bendita y que la coloquen en un cuadro de algún santo, en un crucifijo u en cualquier otro artículo religioso o sagrado. El Domingo de Ramos marca el inicio de la Semana Santa. Ministerio de Familia y Adultos CRISTO RENUEVA SU PARROQUIA Hombres abril 25-26 El retiro provee un ambiente para crecimiento individual por medio de la oración, presentaciones conmovedoras, y reflexión. También es una oportunidad para compartir con otros parroquianos sus alegrías y desafíos de vivir una vida Cristiana en su vida familiar, en el trabajo, con amigos, y en la sociedad. No tendremos clase de Formación de Fe el miércoles, 1 de abril, el 5 de abril domingo de Pascua, y el miércoles 8 de abril. DE MUJER A MUJER: Una serie de enriquecimiento de fe para mujeres de todas edades. Las sesiones empiezan el sábado 11 de Abril hasta el 30 de Mayo de 3- 5 PM en la biblioteca #105 en el “Smyth Pastoral Center”. Costo es $25. Para inscribirse por favor llame a Viviana Olmos 214-809-4538 Adoración al Santísimo durante Semana Santa Venta de Libros • comienza el martes, 31 de marzo a las 3 PM • termina jueves 2 de abril a las 6 PM • Por favor, regístrese para una hora durante este período. Alguien debe estar presente cada hora. • El cuaderno para apuntarse estará en la mesa comenzando el viernes, 20 de Marzo Habrá venta de libros y artículos religiosos de Primera Comunión y Confirmación en el vestíbulo de la Iglesia después de todas las Misas, domingo 12 de abril. No falten. Caballeros de Colón Para más información sobre las actividades de los Caballeros de Colón, llame a Armando Guerra al 214-2723537 o Lucas Gonzalez al 972-669-3023. Inmigración y servicios legales W. Dallas Branch 2843 Lapsley Street, Dallas TX 75212 (214) 217-5600 * Sólo con cita previa Cena de Pescado, marzo 27 Los Caballeros de Colón ofrecerán el último Fish Fry el viernes, 27 de marzo de 5PM a 7:15PM. También vamos a seguir distribuyendo cupones de $1 para el pescado después de todas las misas el fin de semana de marzo 21/22. Será estilo buffet y platos para llevar también estarán disponibles. Los precios sin cupón son $8 para personas mayores de 13 años; $5 para niños de 6 a 12 años y niños menores de 6 años entrarán gratis. El menú incluye filetes de pescado frito y al horno, maíz, papas fritas, ensalada de repollo, hush puppies, postres y pizza de queso para los niños. ¡Hay una nueva y emocionante oportunidad para voluntarios en St. Mark! ¡El Set-up Squad! ¿No es la enseñanza lo tuyo? ¿Prefieres ponerle un poco de sudor a tus hora de voluntario? ¿Tienes un horario variado y necesitas flexibilidad con tu voluntariado? Tenemos una gran oportunidad para que puedas dar de tu tiempo y talento. St. Mark busca voluntarios para ayudar a nuestro Set-Up Squad. Este grupo es para ayudar a poner las sillas y mesas en las salas para las diferentes actividades de los muchos ministerios que se reúnen en nuestra parroquia. Un coordinador se comunicará con usted cuando sea necesario. Comuníquese con Ruth Sanchez al 972-423-5600 o [email protected] para más información. Escucha Radio Católica KJON 850 AM 4 ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION / Youth & Young Adult Ministries Ministerio de Jóvenes y Jóvenes adultos FORMACION DE FE: 972-423-4715 Dear families, Palm Sunday is March 29 this year, next Sunday! You can begin a new tradition with your family this year: the placing of palms. The palms we receive at Mass on Palm Sunday are blessed. Fr. Cliff, Fr. Jack and Fr. Henry bless them in a prayer that asks for God’s grace so that our entire lives and everything we do might acclaim Jesus as Messiah. Attend Mass together as a family on Palm Sunday. After Mass, reverently carry your blessed palms into your home. Have family members take pieces of blessed palms throughout the house and place them with holy pictures, crucifixes, and other sacred items. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. 972-578-9583 [email protected] stmarkplanoyouth.org New Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9AM-4PM Fri. 9AM-12PM. Have a Happy Spring Break! Classes resume on April 15. No Elementary Faith Formation classes on Wednesday, April 1 and Easter Sunday, April 5 and Wednesday, April 8. This past weekend the NET team spoke at all the Masses and got to meet more of the wonderful St. Mark community. The team also finished painting the youth house. SET-UP SQUAD EXCITING NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT ST. MARK! Is teaching not really your thing? Do you prefer to put some sweat into your volunteer work? Do you have a variable schedule and need flexibility with your volunteering? We have a great opportunity for you to give of your time and talent. St. Mark is in need of volunteers to join our Set-Up Squad. This group will help set up rooms with chairs, tables, etc for the different needs of the many ministries that meet on our campus. Whenever set up is needed for a meeting or class, the Set-Up Coordinator will contact you for availability. Contact Debbie Betz at 972-423-5600 or [email protected] for more information. Save the Date! St. Mark VBS July 13-17 St. Vincent de Paul Society SVDP Food Pantry needs the following items : Mac and Cheese, Spaghetti, Spaghetti Sauce, Boxed/bagged pasta,Canned tuna Place items in donation box located in the Narthex. Pick up of large items can be arranged by calling SVDP at 972-423-1877. St Mark Golden Treasurers Saturday, March 28 at 6:30 PM St Mark Golden Treasurers will have our March Potluck Dinner on Saturday, March 28 at 6:30PM following the 5:30PM Mass in the COMMUNITY CENTER #101. Drop off your side dish or dessert to share in the Community Room #101 between 5 and 5:30PM before Mass if you like. We look forward to seeing everyone on the 28th. All 50 plus seniors are welcome. Call if you have any questions. Please RSVP to Candy Butcher, 214-563-6823 or [email protected]. PARISH LIBRARY Mon-Thurs 9AM-12PM Book Drop in Library door is open 24/7 Books: In Conversation With God: Lent and Eastertide by Francis Fernandez En español: Hablar con Dios: Meditaciones para cada día DVD: The Ultimate Gift 5 22 DE MARZO DEL 2015 MARCH 22, 2015 1201 Alma Dr, Plano, TX 75075 972.578.0610 www.stmcs.net Join Us For the Annual St. Mark Catholic School Monsignor Smyth Golf Tournament When: Friday, April 24, 2015 – Shot Gun Start at 1:00 PM Where: The Courses at Watters Creek, Allen, Texas Get your foursomes together – our annual golf tournament will be a fun day of golf, dinner and prizes! Proceeds benefit the St. Mark Catholic School athletics program. All registration forms must be submitted by Wednesday, April 8, 2015. For more information about registration, or to become a sponsor, visit www.stmcs.net/golf-tournament. St. Mark Catholic School Now Accepting Applications for the 2015-16 School Year Did you know that St. Mark Catholic School has been twice recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education, and has been nominated to apply for a rare third award in 2015? Applications for the 2015-16 school year are now available for Preschool – 8th grade. Please contact us for more information, or to schedule a tour. Summer Camps at St. Mark Catholic School St. Mark Catholic School presents summer camp opportunities for children of all ages! Full-time and part-time camp options are available. To learn more, visit www.stmcs.net/summer-camps. The Templeton Family Technology Challenge 2014-15 is the “Year of Technology” at St. Mark Catholic School. To make a donation, simply visit www.stmcs.net/templeton-technology-challenge. St. Mark Catholic School is a qualified 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are 100% tax deductible. St Mark Rosary Makers Meeting Come and join us in the ministry of Rosary Making. We will teach you how to make a Rosary and send you home with supplies to make Rosaries in your spare time. You will find them easy and fun to make. Our group always gathers on the 1st Tuesday of each month. The next meeting is April 7th in the Library from 7-9PM. The Rosary Makers have made and delivered over 31,000 Rosaries. Thank you Rosary Makers. Call Margaret Woollett at 214 808-8277 for more information. The Women of St. Mark Annual Tea “Tea Time with Friends” Tuesday, April 28 at 7PM The Great Hall All the women of St. Mark and their guests are welcome to attend this event of tea and treats! Tables are decorated with a theme determined by our “tea-rrific table mums”. A prize will be awarded at each table, and raffle tickets are available for 3 terrific prizes. LOCAL 24 HOUR CRISIS LINE 972-423-7233 NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOT LINE 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) EMERGENCIES: 911 El teléfono LOCAL para ayuda esta abierto las 24 horas del día 972-423-7233 El teléfono NACIONAL para ayudarle con asuntos de violencia domestica 1-800-799-7233 En EMERGENCIAS, llame a 911 Tickets are $15 per person. RSVP to Kathy Camplen at 972-596-1997 or via email to [email protected]. + Space is limited. The deadline to RSVP is Friday, April 24, or until all seating is filled. 6 ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Adoration during Holy Week Lent Calendar Calendario Cuaresmal Parish Penance Evenings 6:30 – 8 PM Tuesday, March 24 Thursday, March 26 Monday, March 30 Tuesday, March 31 Penitencia Parroquial 6:30 – 8 PM martes, 24 de marzo jueves, 26 de marzo lunes, 30 de marzo martes, 31 de marzo 6:30-9 PM Wednesday, April 1 6:30-9 PM miércoles, 1 de abril FISH FRY Friday, March 27 5-7:15PM PESCADO FRITO viernes, 27 de marzo 5 – 7:15 PM STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Each Friday during Lent at 4:30PM Stations especially for families with children, 6:30PM in English and at 7:30PM in Spanish. VIA CRUCIS: Todos los viernes durante la Cuaresma a las 4:30PM habrá estaciones para familias con niños, 6:30PM en Inglés y a las 7:30PM en Español. Starts Tuesday, March 31, 3 PM Ends Thursday April 2, 6 PM Please sign up for one hour during this period. Someone must be present during each hour. A Sign-up notebook will be on the table starting Fri., March 20 The Church encourages us to make confession a regular part of our spiritual life, especially during Lent, as we reflect on our baptism and repentance. Bishop Kevin J. Farrell is helping to make this experience possible by arranging for a Lenten initiative called The Light Is ON For You. On March 25th and April 1st, all parishes in the Catholic Diocese of Dallas will have their "lights on" for confession and quiet prayer so that Catholics can come to to this incredible source of God’s grace, mercy and healing. "Don't be afraid of Confession. When you go into a confessional, you have so many emotions, including shame. But afterwards you feel free, great, beautiful and forgiven ... Each one of you should ask yourselves: When was the last time I went to Confession? If a lot of time has passed, then don't let another day go by. Go forward." - Pope Francis, February 19, 2014 ITINERARIO DE SEMANA SANTA HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Holy Thursday - April 2 No morning Mass 7PM Mass of the Lord's Supper with washing of feet Jueves Santo - abril 2 No habrá misa en la mañana 7PM Misa de la Cena del Señor con lavado de pies Good Friday - April 3 No morning Mass A Relic of the True Cross of Jesus Christ will be present for Veneration in the Chapel 3PM Passion Reading, Communion/ Veneration of Cross 7:30PM Passion Reading, Veneration and Communion (In Spanish) Viernes Santo - abril 3 No habrá misa en la mañana Una reliquia de la verdadera Cruz de Jesucristo estará presente para veneración en la Capilla. 3PM Lectura de la Pasión, Comunión y Veneración de la Cruz 7:30PM Lectura de la Pasión, Comunión y Veneración de la Cruz (En español) Holy Saturday - April 4 8PM Easter Vigil (Bilingual) Sábado Santo - abril 4 8PM Vigilia de Pascua (Bilingüe) Easter Sunday - April 5 English Masses: 7:30AM, 9AM, 10:30AM, 4:30PM and 6PM Domingo de Pascua - abril 5 Misas en español: 12PM, 1:30PM and 3PM 7 22 DE MARZO DEL 2015 MARCH 22, 2015 Have your next event or celebration at the St. Mark Parish Center… inside the Great Hall or McGivney Hall! These venues are perfect for weddings, quinceañeras, baby showers, conferences, meetings, seminars and more. DID YOU KNOW? There are two impressive venues available for rental? Great Hall seats 320 ; McGivney Hall seats 125. For information or to schedule a tour, please contact the parish office at 972-423-5600 or email at [email protected] . AROUND THE DIOCESE The 8th Annual Seton Sole 5k /1-mile benefiting Habitat for Humanity is on April 18th and starts at 8AM. It is held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 2700 Spring Creek Blvd. Plano TX 75093. This is a family friendly event and all who register will participate in a raffle for an iPad Mini HD and various gifts cards. In addition, any runner who breaks their age group course record (male/female) will receive a gift certificate. For more information go to setonsoles.com. If you have any questions contact Bruce Hafemeister at [email protected] or 214-542-3522. Free Tax help until April 15, 2015 Catholic Charities of Dallas is a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program site! This free tax help is for qualifying tax payers, who made less than $53,000 in 2014. You do not have to be a U.S. citizen to receive this assistance. VITA is open Monday through Friday from 3-8PM and Saturday from 9AM- 2PM at 9461 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX 75243 in Conference Room B. For more information on VITA sites, visit www.DallasTaxCenters.org or call 214-978-0081. Your Participation is Needed in a Diocesan Survey Weekend Retreat at Holy Family of Nazarene Team members from the University of Dallas MBA program are conducting surveys at three parishes within the Diocese of Dallas. Your participation in this survey will help the Diocese of Dallas assess the needs of parishes and parishioners regarding faith formation. ”Faith formation” is defined as sessions where people are learning about their faith. Examples include: bible study, children’s religious education, preparation for First Communion, small group faith sharing, and classes or talks on faith topics like Jesus Christ, the Mass, or Mary. Thank you for participating. Come, Wake up the World! Consider how you will respond to the call of Jesus in your life. Come and See with us at Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth in Grand Prairie, Saturday, April 25th young women 14 and older, 8 AM-6PM Adults 18 and older may have a weekend discernment retreat. Email Sister Mary Paul at [email protected] by April 22nd. Prayer and Public Witness at Planned Parenthood's Annual Fundraising Luncheon, Thursday, March 26, 11AM-12:30PM Hilton Anatole Hotel, Market Center Blvd. and Stemons Expressway. We will pray and hold signs on the sidewalk in front of the hotel. Some signs will be furnished. Park in the side and back parking lot of the hotel across the street. Some carpooling available from St. Mark, Plano. For more info: [email protected], 214-228-7504 English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CDDfaith TV MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND 9:00am on KPXD Channel 68 Prayer intentions from viewers, uplifting homilies, a Prayer for Spiritual Communion, and closed captioning make "My Sunday Mass" a time of spiritual comfort. For more information or to see the Mass online, visit www.MySundayMass.org TV or online liturgy does not meet the Sunday Mass obligation if you can come to church. 8 ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC COMMUNITY LENTEN JOURNEY PEREGRINAJE DE CUARESMA Plan to attend this meditation and prayer experience based on the words of Christ from the cross on Tuesday, March 24th, between 9:30AM - 8:30PM in the main sanctuary. This self-directed prayer experience is for adults and teens and is set up for you to come and go when and as you wish. Lenten Journey includes small meditation centers which participants visit at their own pace. Each has scripture, an experiential element, and something to reflect on, pray or journal about. Come and spend some time walking with Jesus in the valley of Lent. Child care is available - Donation requested. For more information or to make childcare reservations, call 972-424-5794. Este peregrinaje es una oportunidad para oración y reflexión individual en las palabras de Cristo desde la cruz. Martes, 24 de marzo de 9:30AM - 8:30PM en la iglesia. Esta actividad es solo para adultos y los participantes pueden ir y venir a cualquier hora, tomando el tiempo necesario para su meditación. Guardería disponible con donación. Se requiere reservación para la guardería. Llame al 972-424-5794 para mas información o para hacer la reservación para la guardería. 9
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