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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 Federico Marquez • Deacon Dominic T. Hoang
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: 972-423-5600
PARISH MANAGER: Melissa Humason • PASTOR’S ASSISTANT/OFFICE MANAGER: Cathie Seibold • SAFE ENVIRONMENT: Linda Sartor
ASSISTANT TO PAROCHIAL VICAR: Veronica Fonseca • CONTRIBUTIONS & REGISTRAR: Nadya Collard
ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR: Stan Reuber • COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST: Adriana Brady • FACILITIES: Joe Walter
YOUTH MINISTRY: 972-578-9583
DIRECTOR: Linda Watts
HS & YOUNG ADULT COORDINATOR: Matthew Cantrell
MIDDLE SCHOOL COORDINATOR: Mario Beltran
SPECIAL PROGRAMS COORDINATOR: Megan McQuaid
ADMIN. ASSIST: Cristina Ochoa
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
Altar Servers: Kathi & Parker Thompson 972-965-0563
Christ Renews His Parish: 972-424-5794
Communion to Home Bound: Parish Office 972-423-5600
Communion Ministers: Mary Jane Heiting 972-664-0188
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
Lectors: Jack Carlisle 972-549-0740
Habitat for Humanity: Frank J. McElligott 972-867-8516
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
Rosario Biblico: Olivia Rojas 972-985-0051
Rosario Tradicional: Pilar de la Torre 214-745-9831
Rosary Group: Lore Profaizer 972-424-7326
Rosary Makers: Margaret Woollett 214-808-8277
Ushers: Sandy Ptacek 972-424-6507
We Care Ministry: Martha Bernatis 214-914-4670
Women of St. Mark: Linda Sartor 972-965-2159
American Heritage Girls: Elizabeth Muzyka 469-855-2001
Boy Scouts: Joe Schichl 469-463-7959
Catholic Daughters: Diane Filibeck 214-801-8329
Cenacle: Josephine 972-867-2192, Marguerite 972-424-9779
Cenáculo de Divina Misericordia: Juanita Palma 214-676-4740
Columbian Squires: 214-693-1457
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 972-662-7708
Homeschooling: Janet Moos 972-213-6437
St. Mark Home & School Assn: Ashley Ternan 214-502-1217
St. Mark School Advisory Council: Gilberto Aguilar
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. Edwin Leonard (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. Edwin Leonard (214-379-2860)
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MASS INTENTIONS &
DAILY BIBLE READINGS
Saturday - Sábado (9/19)
Sunday - Domingo (9/20)
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Wis 2:12, 17-20
Ps 54
Jas 3:16—4:3
Mk 9:30-37
Monday - Lunes (9/21)
St Matthew, Apostle
Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19;
Mt 9:9-13
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today’s second reading warns that a heart consumed with
avarice and envy leads to jealousy, strife, conflicts, and disputes.
A giving heart, in contrast, can sing instead with the psalmist,
“Freely will I offer you sacrifice; I will praise your name, O Lord,
for its goodness.”
8:00 AM  Frank Van Horn
5:30 PM  Florence Trenkle
7:00 PM
Joshua Fonseca
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
1:30 PM
3:00 PM
4:30 PM
6:00 PM
C. Allen Baker
Mr. & Mrs. Lauterbach
People of St. Mark
 Roy Chaney
 Jose J. Villalobos
Sophia Brown
 Joseph Tournal Family
 Bessie Capp
SAFE ENVIRONMENT
PLEASE DO NOT BRING CHILDREN
John Paul II
Family of Faith
6:30 AM  Peter Nguyen and Kim
Thanh
8:30 AM  Anna Hamel
Tuesday - Martes (9/22)
Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Ps 122; Lk
8:19-21
6:30 AM  Peter Nguyen and Kim
Thanh
8:30 AM  Clara Krusac
Wednesday - Miércoles (9/23)
St Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest
Ezr 9:5-9; Tb 131; Lk 9:1-6
6:30 AM  Peter Nguyen and Kim
Thanh
8:30 AM  Dominic Lai
7:30 PM  Ricardo Montes de Oca
Thursday - Jueves (9/24)
Hg 1:1-8; Ps 149; Lk 9:7-9
6:30 AM  Dominic Lai
8:30 AM  Edward Lang
Friday - Viernes (9/25)
Hg 2:1-9; Ps 43; Lk 9:18-22
6:30 AM  Lt. Col. Edward
Meskunas
8:30 AM  Robert Rivera
5:30 PM
Kim Do
Saturday - Sábado (9/26)
Sts Cosmas and Damian,
Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a; Jer 31; Lk
9:43b-45
STEWARDSHIP
Saturday, September 12 at 10AM
Tuesday, October 13 at 7PM
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 Nadya Collard at
[email protected] or call 972-423-5600 X 258 with any
recent changes.
St. Vincent de Paul Society
SVDP Food Pantry is in need of 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
8:00 AM  Adam Ginther
5:30 PM  Florence Trenkle
7:00 PM  Mary Jane Gill
PRAY FOR THE SICK AND SUFFERING OF OUR PARISH
OREMOS POR LOS ENFEMOS DE LA PARROQUIA
The beautiful altar flowers gracing our sanctuary this
week are in loving memory of Clara Krusac and are
donated by Paul and Carolyn Krusac.
Please call the Parish Office to add or remove someone from
the list. Names will be listed for four weeks.
Josefina Aguilar; Judy Ahr; Payton Ahr; Robert Ahr; Carmen Arias;
Elvia Arias; Evelia Arias; Patrick Basurto; Maria B. Bustelo; Michael Coleman; Erika Duran; Joan Eddy; Joyce Graham; Christy
Graves; Barbara Harrison; Roger Harvey; Jerry Heckman; Maria
Mae Hernandez; Elvia Ibarra; Howard Johnson; John Kearney;
Shane Kearney; Margaret Kelley; Dale Koehn; Paul Krusac; Ellie
Leonard; Millie Leonard; Bob Martin; Marguerite Mehrtens; Tom
Moore; Myrna Martinez; Ann Myers; David Myers; Walter Pac;
Bibi Philips; Edward Phillips; Helda Picon; Marcia Pulliam; Joan
Rivera; Ray Rivera; Eduardo Rodriguez; Patricia Rodriguez; Larry
Skinner; Stephen Sounders; Stephanie Statton; Lucille Steckler;
Patty Stratman; Jeanette Sullivan; Susana Villa García; Mark
Weiler
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Do you have old photos or newspaper
clippings about St. Mark?
Please share them with us so we can
include them in our 50th anniversary materials. E-mail them to
[email protected] or
bring them by the parish office.
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FAMILY & ADULT MINISTRY - COUNSELING SERVICES
Knights’ Corner
MINISTERIOS DE ADULTOS Y FAMILIA - SERVICIOS DE
CONSEJERIA 972-424-5794
Council 6065
Assembly 2266
Knight of the Month
Congratulations to Bob Knode who was named
Knight of the Month for September, 2015. Bob
was selected for this honor because of his
recently accepting the position of Financial
Secretary of the Council and for all of his work
behind the scenes in keeping the Council in
good standing with the Supreme Office.
CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH
Women Jan 16-17, 2016
Men Oct 17-18, 2015
Weekend retreat provides an atmosphere for individual
growth through prayer, inspiring presentations, and personal
reflection. It is also an opportunity to share with others in the
parish about the joys and challenges of living a Christian
lifestyle in our family life, at work, with friends, and in society.
Please call Family & Adult Ministry at 972-424-5794 for
information .
Family of the Month
Congratulations to the John Patterson family, who was named Family of the Month for
September, 2015. John and his wife Rose
have been instrumental in the success of
our Bingo Knights since the inception of
those events. John is one of the Inside
Guards of our Council and is deeply involved with our blood drive. Rose
is highly involved with the Ladies Auxiliary and, in addition, John, Rose
and their two daughters, Amanda and Laura, are ushers.
Endow is a 10 week Catholic educational program that brings women together to discover
their God-given dignity and to understand their
role in humanizing and transforming society. St. Mark Parish
offers this Fall “Discover your Dignity-Part 1”. The group meets
Wednesday mornings from 10am-12pm in the St. Mark Smyth
Pastoral Building in Room 208-Upper Room. Please contact Chris
Keith (214)708-3702 for information.
Papal Visit to the United States, September 22 - 27
EWTN will provide live coverage of the Holy Father’s Masses, national
addresses and the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia. EWTN will
be there every step of the way so you don’t miss a moment! Visit
www.ewtn.com for more information, up to date schedules and online
streaming.
NEW DAY GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP begins
on September 23 and meets for 9 consecutive Wednesday, 7PM – 8:30PM, St.
Mark Parish Center, 1105 W. 15th St. New
Day is for anyone who has lost a loved one to death. Participants
work through the tasks of grief in an atmosphere of caring and
understanding. Cost: $20 (workbook). Registration required. Call
972-424-5794.”I will turn their mourning into joy, I will comfort
them, and give them gladness for sorrow.” Jeremiah 31:13
St. Mark Parish Library
The Knights of Columbus Council at St. Mark
donated $500 to the St. Mark Parish library
for use in purchasing new media for parish
use. All parishioners are invited to visit the
library which is located in the Smith Pastoral
Center (Room 105).
Supporting Love Is Our Mission:
The Family Fully Alive
Family of Nazareth – The purpose of the meeting is
to share different experiences of faith and to
discover God's presence in our lives. The meetings,
led by the animators, consist of prayer, readings,
and faith sharing. Meetings Include: spiritual direction on the topic, Catechism reference, scripture passage,
sharing questions and guidelines. Will you come and join us?
Meetings are on Tuesdays from 9:30-10:30AM; Symth Pastoral
Bldg, Room 209 West Wing #4. Contact Claudine at 214-2369916 or [email protected] .
Pope Francis will be at the WORLD MEETING of FAMILIES in
Philadelphia on September 26 and 27 supporting its mission.
This meeting, held every three years, begins on September 22.
Even if we are not able to go to Philadelphia in September, we
can support the mission, which is Love Is Our Mission: The Family
Fully Alive.
At St. Mark we will support this mission during regular adoration
times: 7-9 PM Tuesday September 22, and 9 AM Friday September 25 (exposition immediately after the 8:30 Mass in the main
Sanctuary) to 7:30 AM, Saturday, September 26. Special family
prayers will be available during these times and you are encouraged to spend time praying for families and the Pope’s intentions.
Job Opportunities
Family & Adult Ministry
Part-Time Ministry Program Coordinator Position
The Family and Adult Ministry department has a 20 hour a week
Ministry Program Coordinator position open. Ministry
experience required. Must be fluent in English and Spanish. Send
resumes to [email protected]. For more information,
contact Family & Adult Ministry Office at 972-424-5794.
Ministers of Holy Communion Needed!
There will be a training class for new Communion
Ministers on Monday, Sept. 21st at 6:30PM in
the church. Help at the 4:30 and 6PM Masses is
greatly needed.
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EN ESPAÑOL
ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION /
FORMACION DE FE: 972-423-4715
Administración
Vigésimo Quinto Domingo en el Tiempo Ordinario
La segunda lectura de hoy advierte que un corazón consumido
con la avaricia y la envidia conduce a los celos, a la contienda, los
conflictos y las disputas. Un corazón generoso, en contraste,
puede cantar en lugar con el Salmista, “Libremente te ofreceré
sacrificio; alabaré Tu nombre, O Señor, por su bondad.”
Guarde Las Fechas(s)
para Dos Reuniones Importantes
Reunión # 1 - Primera Reunión de Reconciliación para padres y
niños matriculados en Segundo Grado o Sacramentos Especiales
segundo año (Escuela y Parroquia).
Ministerio de Familia y Adultos
Martes, 6 de octubre en español de 6:30-8PM en la iglesia
(Sesión del domingo a las 10:30AM y la sesión del miércoles)
CRISTO RENUEVA SU PARROQUIA
Mujeres Feb 6-7, 2016
Hombres Oct 10-11, 2015
Martes, 13 de octubre en español de 6:30-8PM en la Iglesia
(Sesión del domingo a la 1:15PM)
El retiro provee un ambiente para crecimiento individual por
medio de la oración, presentaciones conmovedoras, y reflexión
personal. También es una oportunidad para compartir con otros
en la parroquia sus alegrías y desafíos de vivir una vida Cristiana
en su vida familiar, en el trabajo, con amigos, y en la sociedad.
Para información llame a la oficina Ministerio de Familia y Adultos al 972-424-5794.
Si no puede asistir a la sesión en español en la noche designada
por favor asista a la otra sesión.
Reunión # 2 - Primera Reunión de Reconciliación para padres y
niños matriculados en Segundo Grado o Sacramentos Especiales
año 2 (Escuela y Parroquia)
Jueves 3 de noviembre en español de 6: 30-8PM en la Iglesia
DE MUJER A MUJER
El Movimiento Católico de Búsqueda
para una madurez Cristiana
Una serie de enriquecimiento de fe para mujeres de todas
edades. Sesiones se realizarían los sábados empezando el 19 de
Septiembre hasta el 21 de Noviembre desde las 3 PM a 5 PM en
la biblioteca #105 en el Salón “Smyth Patoral Center”. Costo es
$25. Para inscribirse por favor llame a Viviana Olmos 214-8094538.
¡Te Invita a Ti!
Di sí al llamado que Dios tiene especialmente para ti.
Ven a experimentar el amor de Jesús
y descubre la Evangelización de joven a joven.
Octubre 2-4, 2015
Camp Compass
8200 E. Mckinney St, Denton, TX 76208
Caballeros de Colón
Para más información sobre las actividades de los
Caballeros de Colón, llame a Armando Guerra al
214-272-3537, Jose Romero al 214-499-2660 o Lucas
Gonzalez al 972-669-3023.
Informes:
Gemma: 214-245-8789; Mario: 469-328-8177
Fernanda: 214-283-9502
Retiro Católico para jóvenes de 18-30 años,
no divorciados y sin hijos.
ESCUELA DE FORMACIÓN
PARA ADULTOS
Apoyando a El amor es Nuestra Misión:
La Familia Totalmente Viva
Se ofrecerá Nuevo Testamento – presentado
por Padre Henry Erazo para todas las personas de 18 años en adelante que desean conocer más su fe, los bautizados que quieran responder a su compromiso cristiano. También, evangelizadores,
catequistas, coordinadores de catequesis o movimientos apostólicos, ministros extraordinarios de la comunión, lectores, acomodadores, jóvenes integrantes de los grupos parroquiales o de
algún movimiento eclesial, etc.
El Papa Francisco estará en el Encuentro Mundial de Familias en
Filadelfia el 26 de septiembre y 27 en apoyo a su misión. Este
encuentro, que se celebra cada tres años, comienza el 22 de septiembre. Aunque no podamos ir a Filadelfia en septiembre, aun
podemos apoyar la misión, que es El amor es nuestra misión:
La familia totalmente viva.
En St. Mark vamos a apoyar esta misión durante los tiempos de
adoración: 7-9PM el martes, 22 de septiembre y 9 AM el viernes
25 de septiembre (exposición inmediatamente después de la
misa de las 8:30AM en el santuario principal ) hasta las 7:30 AM,
el sábado, septiembre 26. Oraciones especiales para familias
estarán disponibles en estos tiempos y les pedimos que dediquen tiempo para orar por las familias y por las intenciones del
Papa.
Cuando: 29 de septiembre al 1 de diciembre (10 semanas)
Horario: martes de 7 - 9 PM
Dónde: Centro Pastoral de St. Mark en el Great Room
Costo: $30
Para poder asistir o para más información: llame a Ruth Sanchez
al 972-423-4715 x225 o [email protected]
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The Catholic Church's Teaching on Marriage and
BRING THE FAMILY
Same Sex Orientation in Light of Natural Law
Smart Tips for Keeping Kids Safe
Presented by Dr. Christopher Wolfe, Univ. of Dallas Professor of
With Officer Christopher Bianez
Politics, Author and Researcher on Constitutional Law, Marriage
and the Family, and American Political Thought
Thursday, October 15, 2015 –
St. Mark Parish Center
1105 W. 15th Street (northwest corner of 15th and Alma)
Saturday, Sept. 26, 6:30 PM
St. Mark Parish Center, McGivney Hall 1105 W. 15th St.,
6:30PM
Hotdogs, Chips, Lemonade and Cookies
7:00PM
Presentation by Officer Bianez (under an hour)
Buffet dinner begins at 6:30PM, $5 per person
Speaker-7:15PM
Free Program sponsored by the Women of St. Mark
and St. Mark Family Life Ministry
RSVP-Call to give number of family members coming for food
count: 972-424-5794
RSVP: [email protected] or
[email protected]
With RSVP you may pay at the door or send check to
Dale Heidenreich, 2830 Biscayne Dr., Plano, TX.75075
The St. Mark
Julian of Norwich – A Mystic for Today
PEOPLE CAMPAIGN
Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 9:30AM to 3PM
at St Monica Catholic Church
Featuring Fr William Meninger, OCSO
Presented by Contemplative Outreach of Dallas / Fort Worth
We’re not asking for money.
We’re asking for people who
will give their time.
Sign up after Masses during
Stewardship September and
help us raise 500 volunteers!
Register online at www.CellOfPeace.com/workshops.htm.
Call 972-722-6029 or email [email protected] for information. $40 advance registration is due on September 25. Bring
a bag lunch; morning refreshments & bottled water included.
Julian of Norwich has been called by Thomas Merton "the greatest English theologian". In her "Revelations of Divine Love", written in the 14th century, Julian speaks to a 21st-century audience.
She speaks of the feminine in God, the existence of hell, the
wrath of God, the Trinity and many other aspects of the Christian
faith in a way that, 600 years later, is still on the cutting edge of
Christian development.
Fr William is a Trappist monk residing at St. Benedicts Monastery
in Snowmass, CO. He is the author of many books, including the
Process of Forgiveness and The Loving Search for God. He
teaches worldwide on Forgiveness, the Enneagram, Sacred Scriptures and Contemplative Prayer.
Volunteer Spotlight:
Pete and Brenda Kinsella
Pete and Brenda have been St. Mark parishioners since 1973.
They are the proud parents and grandparents of four daughters and four grandchildren. They were recruited by George
and Judy Clark, the Family and Adult Ministry directors, to
assist with baptisms. Both Pete and Brenda volunteer in the
ministry office on Wednesday and with baptism class registrations on Saturday mornings. Pete also helps set up the baptism classroom on Friday afternoon. Prior to volunteering in
this Ministry, Pete was a lector for almost 8 years and both
taught family catechism classes. Brenda recently joined the
Women of St. Mark and is very happy with the friends she’s
made and the activities she’s been a part of because of this
group. When asked why they serve, Brenda remembers her
years as an office manager for Plano ISD and how appreciative
she was of the people that volunteered at the schools and
"Because it feels great to give back to our parish!"
Saturday, October 3 at 7PM
McGivney Hall
We invite you to Join us for Diva Night! This is a night for Ladies
only. We will have speakers, snacks and raffles!
Raffle proceeds will be donated to the church to help offset the
St. Mark Mom’s group childcare expenses.
Tickets can be purchased from St. Mark Mom's group members
or from the Family and Adult Ministry office at the church! Tickets are just $10 and include 5 raffle tickets to place on any item
you choose and a fun photo!
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ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION
972-423-4715
Youth & Young Adult Ministries
Ministerio de Jóvenes y Jóvenes adultos
972-578-9583
[email protected]
stmarkplanoyouth.org
New Office Hours:
Mon.-Thurs. 9AM-4PM
Fri. 9AM-12PM.
With the start of a new school year we would like to begin to
offer Children’s Liturgy of the Word during 10:30 Mass. Children’s Liturgy of the Word is designed for 3 year olds – 2nd graders (young children who have not received First Communion.)
What is CLOW? What does it entail? The children are dismissed
from Mass before the First Reading (for about 20 minutes), two
adult facilitators escort them to the ‘Brides Room’, read the Sunday Readings out of the Children’s Lectionary (they are hearing
the same ‘stories’ that the adults are hearing, only on a child’s
level.) The adults and children discuss these stories, maybe do a
quick activity, and then return to Mass after the Prayers of the
Faithful. Doesn’t this sound like a great idea? It is a great idea,
and great ideas need help to get going and be successful. With 8
to 10 committed facilitators this Ministry may only be on your
calendar once a month! Obviously this is an invitation for facilitators! If you would like more information please call the FF office and visit with Peggy or email [email protected].
Urgent Need!
Adult small group leaders or aides
Grades 7-12
Sundays
10:15 am-11:45 am
1:15-2:45 pm
Wednesdays
7-8:30 pm
Please contact Linda Watts at [email protected]
as soon as possible
Our weekly sessions begin on 9-20 and 9-23.
SAVE THE DATE(S)
Revel 12 and Fiat are starting soon!
Meeting #1 - First Reconciliation Meeting for parents and
children registered in Second Grade or Special Sacraments Year
2 (School and Parish)
Beginning September 20th in the Great Room from 6-7:30 PM,
we will kick off this new program for all High School students
Post and Pre Confirmation. This event does not count towards
Confirmation credits and there is no registration fee.
All High School Students are invited to grow as men and women
of God and experience this exciting encounter with Christ and
the Church! Contact the Youth Ministry Department with questions or to register.
Mon. Oct. 5, 2015
English 6:30-8:00 pm
Church
Tues. Oct. 6, 2015
Spanish 6:30-8:00 pm
(10:30 Sunday session and Wednesday Session)
Church
Tues. Oct. 13, 2015
(1:15 Sunday Session)
Church
Spanish 6:30-8:00 pm
If you cannot attend the Spanish session on your designated
evening please attend the other Spanish session.
Meeting #2 – First Reconciliation Meeting for parents and
children registered in Second Grade or Special Sacraments Year
2 (School and Parish)
Mon. Oct. 26, 2015
English 6:30-8:00 pm
Church
THAT MAN IS YOU
Friday Morning Men’s Breakfast Group
Begins in September
6AM – 7:30AM
That Man is You! Is a 26 week interactive men’s program
combining the best research from science with the teachings of
the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the
vision of a man fully alive. By honestly addressing the pressures
and temptations that men face in our modern culture. The Man
is You! Sees to form men who will be capable of transforming
homes and society.
Location: St. Mark Smyth Pastoral Center
Upper Room #208
1100 West 15th St., Plano, TX 75023
Thurs. Nov. 3, 2015
Spanish 6:30-8:00 pm
Church
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ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
1201 Alma Dr, Plano, TX 75075
972.578.0610
www.stmcs.net
To everyone who gave to St. Mark Catholic School during North Texas Giving Day on September 17, our
entire school community says,
Your contribution went even further thanks to the matching funds offered
during this one-day, online giving event, and helped make a high-quality, faith-filled Catholic education
possible for our students.
Saturday, September 26, 2015
John Paul II High School - Plano, TX
The “Hike for Life” is a family friendly event held once a year
around Texas to promote a culture of life and raise awareness of
the dignity of all human life, from conception to natural death.
Funds raised will help area Pregnancy Resource Centers to continue their mission of Helping Women and Saving Babies!
Pope Francis has declared that the Universal Catholic Church will
observe a Jubilee Year of Mercy from Dec. 8, 2015, to Nov. 20,
2016.
Please be part of the Hike for Life. It’s Easy!
Enjoy music, refreshments and hot dogs served by the Knights of
Columbus. Special guest speakers and clergy will be on hand. Join
fellow parishioners and surrounding churches and parishes. Your
participation helps save lives!
Location: 900 Coit Road. Plano, Texas (Enter on Plano Pkwy.)
8 AM Registration begins
8:30 AM Opening speakers / Special guest
9 AM Hike begins
Course: 5K hike on JP II Campus (6 laps/3.1 mile approx.)
We will offer various activities and events for families throughout the Year of Mercy and in anticipation of our first event, we
are collecting the following items to be used in our Blessing
Bags:
Travel-size toiletries (if you have same brands of shampoo, conditioner, soap, and lotion, please place them in a sandwich size
ziplock bag), toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, small bar of soap,
hand sanitizer, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, small comb or
brush, chapstick, band-aids, baby wipes and new socks (for men
and women).
Register NOW or sponsor a hiker at: www.hikeforlifetexas.com
Students: It is also possible to earn Service Hours. Also, try the
awesome “Prolife Knowledge Quest!”
Items can be placed in the bin in the church Narthex.
Questions?
Contact Debbie Betz at 972-423-4715, ext. 232.
Proudly supported by the Knights of Columbus
& Parish Respect Life Ministries
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DE SEPTIEMBRE DEL
2015
SEPTEMBER 20, 2015
In honor of St. Mark’s upcoming
50th Anniversary celebration we
periodically feature parish
ministries in the bulletin.
En honor al 50 aniversario de St. Mark presentaremos periódicamente información sobre nuestros
ministerios en el boletín.
Adoración
Adoration
La adoración al Santísimo Sacramento durante veinticuatro horas en los primeros viernes de mes comenzó en St. Mark hace muchos años atrás. Cerca
de 1990 varias personas, incluyendo a Adele Hayes, rogaron que
se les permitiera preparar un horario con nombres de personas
que cubrieran las 24 horas y tener la adoración todos los viernes.
Dee Christon fue la coordinadora. Ella formó un pequeño comité
que incluía a Glen y Carol Karle y Pete y Jane Adame. Estos la ayudaban a llamar a personas para asegurarse que durante las 24
horas siempre alguien estuviese presente con el Santísimo. Lucy
Lunto se unió al grupo y cuidaba que las personas acompañaran al
Señor durante la noche. A finales de 2011, después de muchos
años de excelente servicio, Dee se retiró de la coordinación de la
adoración y el P. Cliff nombró un nuevo coordinador.
Siguiendo un sistema utilizado en otras parroquias, ahora se ha
establecido que diferentes agrupaciones tomen la responsabilidad
de acompañar al Señor y que no esté solo. Cada grupo escoge el
estilo de oración durante su hora. Esta información aparece en
una libreta colocada en el podio a la entrada de la capilla. Casi
siempre hay alrededor de 10 o más personas en un momento dado durante la adoración. En 2012 se comenzaron dos horas adicionales de adoración los jueves al atardecer (7PM). En adición, hay
adoración antes de las misas de la mañana durante la semana.
Cuando se le preguntó a P. Cliff el valor de la adoración para la
parroquia, él dijo que “La Adoración Eucarística nos recuerda que
la eucaristía es el foco central de nuestra fe y de nuestra comunidad de fe. Es la eucaristía la que hace a la Iglesia la cumbre y fuente de nuestra relación con Dios”.
En la adoración oramos ante la presencia real de Jesucristo. Ver y
estar con Cristo presente en el Santísimo Sacramento dirige nuestras oraciones y estas oraciones fortalecen la parroquia. Orar frente al Santísimo Sacramento es una experiencia inspiradora. Por
favor, únase a nosotros en esta experiencia.
Twenty-four hour adoration began at St. Mark on first Fridays
many years ago. Around 1990 several people including Adele
Hayes begged to be allowed to try to fill hours so that they could
have twenty-four hour adoration every Friday. Dee Christon was
the coordinator and she had a small committee including Glenn
and Carol Karle and Pete and Jane Adame who helped to call
people to ensure that there was someone with the exposed
Blessed Sacrament during all of the 24 hours. Lucy Lunto joined
in and ensured that people were with the Lord overnight. At the
end of 2011, Dee retired from coordinating Adoration after many
years of wonderful service and Fr. Cliff appointed a new coordinator.
Following a system used in other parishes, there are now established groups taking responsibility for making sure Jesus is not
alone. Each group chooses the kind of prayer during their hour
and this information is listed in a notebook on the podium outside the chapel. There are often 10 or more people giving praise
and glory to the Lord at any given time during Adoration. In 2012
we started two additional hours of Adoration every Tuesday evening. In addition, there is Adoration before the morning masses
during the week.
When asked about the value of Adoration to the Parish, Father
Cliff said, “Eucharistic Adoration reminds us that the Eucharist is
the center point of our Faith and of our Faith Community. It is
the Eucharist that makes the Church the summit and font of our
relationship with God.”
At Adoration we pray in the real presence of Jesus Christ. Seeing
and being with Christ present in the Blessed Sacrament guides
our prayer and these prayers strengthen our Parish. Praying before the Blessed Sacrament is an inspiring experience. Join us,
please.
Pope Francis LIVE at Klyde Warren Park
Dallas area residents can now be part of the historic visit of Pope Francis to the United States. A special Pope in
the Park LIVE viewing event is planned in Klyde Warren Park in downtown Dallas. The Cathedral of Guadalupe in
the Dallas Arts District will host a LIVE simulcast of the popular Pope’s closing Mass in the United States on
Sunday, September 27th from 2 to 5PM.
All are invited to watch Pope Francis LIVE on big screens in the park as he celebrates Mass and delivers the homily
(sermon) at the historic World Meeting of Families (WMOF). The Klyde Warren Park event will begin with a bilingual Praise and Worship concert at 2 PM followed by the LIVE simulcast of the Papal Mass in Philadelphia at 3PM and will conclude with
a special Blessing of Families imparted by Dallas Bishop Kevin J. Farrell at 5PM.
All are invited to bring their lawn chairs and blankets to be part of the festive afternoon. Participants are encouraged to wear white or
yellow in honor of the Pope.
Schedule of Events:
2PM Praise and Worship Concert
3PM LIVE simulcast of the Papal Mass in Philadelphia
5PM Special blessing of families given by Bishop Kevin J. Farrell
This special event is free to the public and is sponsored by the Catholic Foundation and the Jethsuby Fund.
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ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
Festival de Otoño de St. Mark
St. Mark Fall Festival
Fecha del evento: Sábado, 31 de octubre
Event Date: October 31, Saturday
¡El festival incluirá la carrera de 5K “All Souls”, Feria de Artesanía, Torneo de Baloncesto, deliciosas
comidas, juegos, pista de obstáculos, rifas y mucho más!
Festival will include All Souls 5K Run, Craft Fair, 3
on 3 Basketball Tournament, delicious foods, games, climbing
wall, obstacle course, raffle and more!
Estamos aceptando donaciones. Hay cubos de donación en el
Narthex y la oficina parroquial.
Donaciones necesarias: peluches, libros, juguetes pequeños,
dulces, varitas de burbujas, y “glow sticks”
Donation bucket is in Bethany Narthex and parish office.
Needed items: stuffed animals, books, small toys, candy, bubble wands, glow sticks
Contact Claudine Humphries, Festival Chair:
214-236-9916; [email protected]
Para más información contacte a Claudine Humphries,
214-236-9916; [email protected]
More information on stmarkplano.org
Search “Fall Festival” and Facebook page!!
¡Tenemos mas información en el sitio web stmarkplano.org bajo
“Fall Festival” y en Facebook!
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