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ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
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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: Gilberto y Regina Aguilar, 214-926-2780
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
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: Cristina Mijares
ADMIN. ASSIST: Cristina Ochoa
FAMILY & ADULT MINISTRY - COUNSELING SERVICES: 972-424-5794
CO-DIRECTORS: George & Judy Clark
PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Marcela Solis
PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Rosie Hernández
ADMIN. ASSIST: Delma Brennan PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Edelina Ortega
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
ST. MARK CATHOLIC SCHOOL: 972-578-0610 PRINCIPAL: Patricia Opon
PRESCHOOL COORDINATOR: Toni Jobes 972-423-7926
FUNERAL MINISTRY & PRE-PLANNING 972-424-5794
Rosie Hernández
CHOIRS & MUSIC: 972-423-6041 Coordinator: Kenton Kravig
ADMIN. ASSIST: Christine Carrington
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)
CATHOLIC ORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZACIONES CATÓLICAS
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS GRUPOS PARROQUIALES
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: Veronica Juarez 806-544-7928
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: Douglas Cargo 972 423- 6712
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
SACRAMENT INFORMATION / CELEBRACIÓN DE LOS SACRAMENTOS
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Lent: A Time in the Wilderness
What is Lent? Lent is the forty-day period before Easter, excluding Sundays; it begins on Ash Wednesday and ends with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday.
Why are Sundays excluded from the forty days? Sunday is the day on which Christ rose … always a day of celebration. On Sunday we must celebrate Christ's resurrection for our salvation. All Sundays of the year are days of celebration.
Why are the forty days called Lent? They are called Lent because it comes from lengten, the Old English word for spring. In almost all other languages its name comes from the Latin term quadragesima, or "the forty days." We do this because prior to undertaking his public ministry, Jesus spent forty days in the wilderness praying and fasting (Matthew 4:2). Lent is a period of prayer and fasting for us in imitation of Christ. Originally it was the time people prepared for baptism. For those already baptized it is a time of preparation to celebrate our baptism into the death and res-urrection of Christ. It is our time of spiritual wilderness … a time for us to prepare to celebrate the joy of Easter by reflecting on our sins, making changes in our lives … trying to live the Gospel more fully in imitation of Christ.
When does Lent begin? Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, 46 days before Easter. On Ash Wednesday we have our foreheads signed with ashes in the form of a Cross, to remind us of our mortality. It is also a day of fast and abstinence. The date for Easter is based on a complex formulae going back nearly 1900 years: the first Sunday, after the first full moon, after the vernal equinox (the first day of Spring or March 21st.) Because the Lunar calendar is different from the solar calendar Easter falls on a different Sunday every year. This year it is April 16th.
What is a day of fast and abstinence? A day of fast is one on which Catholics who are eighteen to sixty years old may eat a single, normal meal and have two smaller meals, so long as these do not add up to a second meal. A day of abstinence is a day on which Catholics fourteen years or older are required to abstain from eating meat.
In addition to Ash Wednesday, are any other days during Lent days of fast or abstinence? All Fridays during Lent are days of abstinence. Good Friday, the day on which Christ was crucified, is a day of both fast and abstinence. All days in Lent are appropriate for fasting or abstaining, but Church law does not re-quire it on those days.
Why are Fridays during Lent days of abstinence? This is because Jesus died on Friday, making it an especially appropriate day to remember our sins by denying ourselves something we enjoy. During the rest of the year Catholics in this country are not required to abstain from meat any longer, but all Fridays remain days of penance.
What is Lent about? Lent is a time of reconciliation. A time when we make space in our lives to think about our relationship with God and neighbor and the ways in which we are responding or failing to respond to His love and care for us. We do this in three primary ways: through prayer, fasting and alms (charity.) Prayer is communication with God … when we work on our prayer life; we work on improving our relationship with God. Prayer can become easier, more fluid, more open, and more intimate. Determining a time & place for regular prayer is a good starting point. Alms … charity … is about working on our relationship with our neighbors and all other people. It re-quires that we see the needs of others and respond generously. It’s about caring for the poor and needy. Fasting is about caring for oneself … by eating better … eating less. It’s about recognizing that the mind and spirit of a human being is more powerful than the needs of ones body. It’s about training the body to be stronger & healthier.
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La Cuaresma: Un Tiempo En El Desierto
¿Qué es la cuaresma? Cuaresma es el periodo de 40 días antes del domingo de Resurrección, excluyendo los domingos y comenzando el Miércoles de Ceniza y finaliza con la Misa de la Última Cena el Jueves Santo.
¿Por qué se excluyen los domingos de los cuarenta días? El domingo es el día en que Cristo resucitó y siempre es un día de celebración, el cual celebramos la resurrec-ción de Cristo por nuestra salvación. Todos los domingos del año son días de celebración.
¿Por qué llamamos cuaresma a los cuarenta días? Le llamamos cuaresma porque viene de lengthen, una palabra del viejo ingles que significa primavera. En casi todos los idiomas su nombre proviene del Latín quadragesima, o "cuarenta días. "Hacemos esto porque antes de emprender su ministerio público, Jesús estuvo en oración y en ayuno cuarenta días en el desierto (Mateo 4:2). La cuaresma es un período de oración y ayuno para nosotros en imitación de Cristo. Originalmente fue el tiempo en que las personas eran preparadas para el bautismo. Para quienes ya se bautizaron, es un tiempo de preparación para celebrar nuestro bautismo hacia la muerte y la resurrección de Cristo. Es tiempo del desierto espiritual, para prepararnos y para celebrar la alegría de la Pascua reflejado en nuestros pecados, haciendo los cambios en nuestras vidas, tratando de vivir el Evangelio más completamente en la imitación de Cristo.
¿Cuándo inicia La cuaresma? La cuaresma comienza el Miércoles de Ceniza, 46 días antes del día de Resurrección. El Miércoles de Ceniza marcamos nuestras frentes con la ceniza en forma de cruz, para recordar que somos mortales. Es también un día de ayuno y abstinencia. La fecha del Domingo de Resurrección está basada en una formula compleja desde hace 1900 años: El primer domingo, después de la primera luna llena, después del equinoccio invernal, (el pri-mer día de la primavera que es el 21 de marzo) porque el calendario lunar es diferente al calendario solar, la resurrección cae en un domingo diferente cada año. Este año es el 8 de abril.
¿Qué es ayuno y abstinencia? El día de ayuno es cuando los católicos entre los 18 y 60 años de edad deben comer una sola comida normal y dos comidas pequeñas, (un solo platillo si comen dos.) El día de abstinencia es el día en que los católicos de 14 años en adelante son requeridos a abstenerse de comer carne.
¿Hay otros días durante la cuaresma que se debe observar el ayuno y la abstinencia? Todos los viernes durante la cuaresma son días de abstinencia. Viernes Santo, es el día en que crucificaron a Cristo, y es un día de ayuno y abstinencia. Todos los días de la cuaresma son apropiados para ayuno o abstinen-cia, pero la ley de la Iglesia no lo requiere en esos días.
¿Por Qué es el viernes día de abstinencia? Esto es porque Jesús murió en viernes, siendo especialmente un día apropiado para recordar nuestros pecados y negarnos a nosotros mismos, algo que nos gusta. Durante el resto del año los católicos en este país no están requeridos de abstenerse de comidas, pero si tener presente que todos los viernes son días de penitencia.
¿De Qué Se Trata La Cuaresma? Es un tiempo de reconciliación. Un tiempo cuando hacemos espacio en nuestras vidas para pensar acerca de nuestra relación con Dios y con el prójimo y las formas en que estamos respondiendo o a su amor y cuidado pa-ra con nosotros. Hacemos esto en tres diferentes formas: a través de la oración, ayuno y la limosna (caridad.) La oración es comunicación con Dios para mejorar nuestra relación con El. La oración puede llegar a ser más fácil, más fluida, más abierta y más íntima. Determinando un tiempo y un lugar para la oración regular es un buen punto de partida. La limosna y la caridad se tratan de mejorar nuestra relación con nuestro prójimo. Re-quiere que veamos las necesidades de otros y respondamos generosamente. Esto se trata de cuidar al pobre y al necesitado. El ayuno se trata del cuidado de uno mismo, comiendo mejor o comiendo menos. Se trata de re-conocer que la mente y el espíritu de un ser humano son más poderosos que las necesidades del cuerpo. Se tra-ta del entrenamiento del cuerpo para ser más fuerte y más sano.
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STEWARDSHIP
Please call the Parish Office to add or remove someone from the list. Names will be listed for four weeks.
Judy Ahr; Payton Ahr; Robert Ahr; Kathy Black; Joy Carillo; Julius Chambers; Pat Classick; Elizabeth Csorba; Virginia Culver; Jim Culver; Nina Egan; Elizabeth Elliott; Mary Eppinger; Michele Foust; Barbara Harrison; Roger Harvey; Madonna Henderson; Patricia Hernandez; Marie Jacoby; Shane Kearney; Margaret Kelley; Cathy Koehn; Dale Koehn; Dean Leach; Ellie Leonard; Steve Lutz; Delores Lynch; Edward Phillips; Marcia Pulliam; Larry Skinner; Stephen Souders; Jennifer Stanley; Patty Stratman; Remy Tiongco; Lisa Torrey; Mary Lynn Trentham; Kenneth Var-gas; Maria Yudico
PRAY FOR THE SICK AND SUFFERING OF OUR PARISH OREMOS POR LOS ENFERMOS DE LA PARROQUIA
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jeremiah declares that the Lord knew him before he was born, and dedicated and appointed him to his role as prophet even before he drew breath. We, too, are known and sent by the Lord. What deeds of love and service are mine to perform?
MASS INTENTIONS & DAILY BIBLE READINGS
PLEASE DO NOT BRING CHILDREN
SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Madison Elwart is the winner of the children’s stewardship envelopes.
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.
John Paul II Family of Faith
Tuesday, February 2, 7PM Saturday, February 6, 10AM
St. Mark Family of Faith
Thursday, February 4, 6PM McGivney Hall
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.
Saturday - Sábado (1/30)
8:00 AM
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
Peter Frank
Al Valdez
Maria del Refugio
Arredondo
Sunday - Domingo (1/31) Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 1:4-5, 17-19 1 Cor 12: 31-13:13 or 13:4-13 Lk 4:21-30
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
1:30 PM
3:00 PM
4:30 PM
6:00 PM
Peter Frank
Tony Wilson
People of St. Mark
Isabel Hernandez
Timoteo Sanchez
Librado Valdez
Irma Valdez
Todd Estes
Monday - Lunes (2/01)
2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13 Mk 5:1-20
6:30 AM
8:30 AM
John Hicks
Maria Bustelo
Tuesday - Martes (2/02) Presentation of the Lord Mal 3:1-4/Heb 2:14-18 LK 2:22-40 or 2:22-32
6:30 AM
8:30 AM
Joseph Correa
Jose Juan Avitia
Wednesday - Miércoles (2/03) St. Blaise & St. Ansgar 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17, Mk 6:1-6
6:30 AM
8:30 AM
7:30 PM
Allan & Brenda VanHorn
Deogracias Odulio
Sr & Sra Velonejia
Thursday - Jueves (2/04) 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12; 1 Chr 29:10, 11ab, 11d12a, 12bcd; Mk 6:7-13
6:30 AM
8:30 AM
Mr. & Mrs. Petersell
Mary/Jim Eck Sr.
Friday - Viernes (2/05) St. Agatha Sir 47:2-11; Ps 18:31, 47, and 50, 51; Mk 6:14-29
6:30 AM
8:30 AM
5:30 PM
Carmen Llerena
Robert Martin
Carmen Llerena
Saturday - Sábado (2/06) St. Paul Miki & Companions 1 Kgs 3:4-13; Ps 119:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14; Mk 6:30-34
8:00 AM
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
Mr. & Mrs. Mudrone
Mr. Fischer
Teresa Beltran
2015 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN EMAILED Your 2015 Contribution statement summary was emailed on Jan. 14, 2016. Email Nadya Collard at [email protected] if you need to update your information in the St. Mark database. Emailing your statement greatly helps with our expenses. If we do not have your email in our database, you will receive your 2015 contribution statement in the mail by early February 2016. Thank you for your continued generosity.
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, canned fruit,
canned pork & beans, cereal. Place items in donation box located in the Narthex.
Pick up of large items can be arranged by calling SVDP at 972-423-1877
Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule: Feb. 10
English: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 12:15 PM, 4:30 PM, 6 PM Español: 7:30PM, 9PM
No Confessions on Ash Wednesday
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FAMILY & ADULT MINISTRY - COUNSELING SERVICES MINISTERIOS DE ADULTOS Y FAMILIA - SERVICIOS DE
CONSEJERIA 972-424-5794
Results of the Lone Rose Collection
On the weekend of January 9/10, we asked parishioners to support mothers who choose life for their unborn babies by donating money and baby goods to the White Rose and Birth Choice Crisis Pregnancy Cen-ters. With the Lone Red Rose that was carried to the altar, we remem-bered the 58 million babies who have been aborted since that fateful decision. This past weekend we celebrated life by sharing what we have and putting our words into action.
The results were another pickup truck full of donated baby goods, just over $8,800 raised in cash and checks, and numerous inquiries of how to get involved, to support mothers who choose LIFE versus abortion.
Blood Drive Thank You
The Knights of Columbus and Carter Blood Care would like to thank all parishioners who visited the Blood Drive on January 10. We now have the final results of your efforts. Our parishioners donated 18 whole blood units and 2 double red units. An additional 5 donors were deferred. Thank you all. You have been instrumental in saving the lives of 66 pa-tients. Watch for our next blood drive scheduled for April 17, 2016.
Wives Appreciation Dinner & Corporate Communion Our Council will hold a Corporate Communion at the 5:30PM Mass on Sat., Feb. 6. We will meet in the Narthex prior to Mass and process into the church as a group. Members of the 4th Degree Color Corps will lead the procession. Following the Mass, we will host dinner at The Outback. We are also thanking our wives for their understanding of all the hours we expend during the year. We also invite the wives of our deceased members to Mass and dinner.
Meet and Greet Knight: February 9
Our Council is holding its monthly “Meet and Greet Knight” on Tuesday, February 9 beginning at 5:30PM. This fun event is held every second Tuesday at Tino’s Two restaurant. All Knights, whether members of Council 6065 or not, please attend and share this evening of camarade-rie with your brother Knights.
Knights’ Corner
Council 6065 Assembly 2266
What Makes A Difference, presented by Patricia Livingston, author & retreat leader, will be held on Saturday, Feb 20, 2016 in the Parish Center. Day includes lite breakfast and lunch. Register before Feb. 4th for early registration ($35). After Feb. 4th, registration is $45. Register online at stmarkplano.org or pick up flyer in Narthex.
Monthly Prayer Service for the Parish February 11 at 7PM in the Chapel
The KOC and the Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a monthly prayer service in the Chapel at 7PM each
month for those in the parish who are ill or recovering from sur-gery. The next service will be on Feb 11. All parishioners are invited to attend and submit names of those for whom prayers are requested. You need not be a member of the Knights of Co-lumbus to participate. Please call Will Alt at 972-423-9450 to add names to the list of those for whom prayers are requested.
Gather together to form a network of friends, mutual support, opportunities for personal and spiritual growth. This year the group will concentrate on “How Sac-
raments affect our faith and family”. Group meets 1st and 3rd Thursday mornings. Will meet on Thurs., Feb. 4, 10 – 11:30AM in the Upper Room. RSVP to Kristin Hyman at 314-601-2934.
Lent Book Sale: There will be Lenten books and material for sale in the Narthex after all Masses on Sunday, February 7. Mark your calendars now and please plan to stop by to get your Lenten materials.
CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH Women Jun 25-26, 2016 Men April 9-10, 2016
Weekend retreat provides an atmosphere for individual growth through prayer, inspiring presentations, and personal reflec-tion. 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 Fami-ly & Adult Ministry at 972-424-5794 for information.
KOC Information Night: February 1 All men interested in learning more about the Knights of Columbus are invited to attend an infor-
mation night on Monday, Feb. 1, at 7:30PM in McGivney Hall. You must be a practical Catholic man at least 18 years old. Please call Armando Guerra at 214-272-3537 or Paul Krusac on 972-516-0659, if you will be attending. For information, visit-www.kofc-6065.org, or call our Grand Knight, John Vasquez at 214-394-7106.
How To Be A Creation Steward:
Responding to Global Warming and Pope Francis's Encyclical
Learn how to be a stewards for God's creation and help support the White Rose and Birth Choice Pregnancy Centers.
Saturday, February 27, 8:45 AM - noon Parish Center, Great Room
Speaker: Tom Collingwood, Ph.D
$20 per individual /$25 per couple, includes book and refreshments. All proceeds go to the
White Rose and Birth Choice Centers.
Sponsors: Knights of Columbus Council #6065 and St. Mark Family & Adult Ministry
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Ministerio de Familia y Adultos
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.
Administración
Cuarto Domingo en el Tiempo Ordinario Jeremías declara que el Señor lo conocía antes de nacer, lo con-sagró y lo asignó como profeta aún antes de su primer aliento. Nosotros, también, somos conocidos y enviados por El Señor. ¿Qué obras de amor y servicio son míos para realizar?
CRISTO RENUEVA SU PARROQUIA Mujeres Feb 6-7, 2016
Hombres Abril 30-Mayo 1, 2016
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 Adul-tos al 972-424-5794.
Asociación Nacional de Autismo del Norte de Texas está ofreciendo el Grupo de Apoyo de Autismo en Español, en la Iglesia Católica de San Marcos para familiares afectados por el Autismo, ADHD, ADD y otros problemas de aprendizaje. La
próxima reunión es este 6 de febrero a las 7PM en el Salón Parroquial #202. La Asociación Nacional de Autismo, es tara presentando a la Señora Graciela Gómez, quien es Directora de la Clinica Behavior Innovations en Plano.
Peregrinación a Polonia, República Checa y Austria
con el Padre Henry
Mayo 15 al 25, 2016 Precio $3180 por persona
Si esta interesado en el peregrinaje o para más informacion contacte a la representante de viajes latinos
Mila Montelongo al 972-422-3344
Venta de Libros: Habrá una venta de libros de Cua-resma en el vestíbulo de la Iglesia después de todas las Misas, el 7 de Febrero de 2016. ¡Marquen sus calendarios y no falten!
El Rosario Bíblico: Ven y comparte un momento de oración, meditación y también rezamos el Rosario Bíblico todos los Lunes de 10 AM-12 PM, en la biblioteca localizada en el Smyth Pastoral Center de St. Mark. Para más información llamar a Olivia Rojas a 972-985-0051.
Quisiera compartir con ustedes que hoy es mi cumpleaños, y como todos los años, tomo un momento para reflexionar sobre los últimos años. ¡He tenido el privilegio de ser parte del equipo de Formación de Fe por 17 años! Estos años en St. Mark me han enseñado mucho y he conocido a muchos padres e hijos maravi-llosos. Como padres católicos, estoy asumiendo que todos tene-mos las mismas esperanzas y sueños para nuestros hijos en cuanto a su formación de fe: Bautizamos a nuestros hijos y los educamos en la fe católica, ya sea en la escuela católica o en un programa de Formación de Fe. Nos emocionamos al verlos hacer la Primera Comunión y Confirmación. Compartimos nuestros valores religiosos, oraciones y tradiciones con ellos - todo con el deseo de que sigan conociendo, amando y practicando nuestras enseñanzas una vez que crezcan y estén por su cuenta. Por su-puesto, no hay garantías en este mundo, pero puedo afirmar que soy un poco más sabia ahora que soy un poco mayor; si no llevamos nuestros hijos a misa los domingos y días de obligación - nuestra deseo para que ellos lo hagan cuando sean grandes será imposible. ¿Cuál es el punto de educarlos en la fe católica si no los llevamos a misa? Es maravilloso ver a todos los niños que participan en Formación de Fe, pero es muy triste darse cuenta de que muchos de ellos no van a misa. ¡Así que mi deseo de cumpleaños para este año es que los padres que no llevan a sus hijos a misa regularmente los domingos comiencen a hacerlo!
Peggy Theis, Coordinadora de Formación de Fe [email protected]
Formación de Fe
RICA Oremos por los catecúmenos y candidatos en el proce-so de RICA, sus familias y padrinos que siguen en su discernimiento para el rito de elección y el rito de lla-
mar a la conversión continua en las próximas semanas. Vamos a celebrar el rito de envío a elección del Obispo el domingo 7 de febrero, en las Misas de las 9AM y 3PM. El rito de elección se celebrará en la Catedral Santuario de la Virgen de Guadalupe el sábado 13 de febrero a 10AM. El rito de llamado a la conversión continua (para los ya bautizados) se celebrará el domingo 21 de febrero en las Misas de 9AM y 3PM.
Miércoles de Ceniza, Horario de Misas
18 de febrero Ingles: 6:30 AM , 8:30AM , 12:15PM, 4:30 PM, 6PM Español: 7:30PM, 9PM
No Habrá Confesiones el Miércoles de Ceniza
ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
I’d like to share that it is my birthday today, and as I do every year, I take a moment to in-trospectively look back on the past years… I have had the privilege of being part of the Faith Formation staff for 17 years! These years
at St. Mark have taught me a lot and have introduced me to many wonderful parents and their children. As Catholic parents, I am assuming we all have the same hopes and dreams for our children with regard to their Faith Formation: We baptize our children; we educate them in the Catholic faith by enrolling them in Catholic school or in a Faith Formation program. We are so excited to witness their First Communion and Confirmation. We share our religious values, prayers, and traditions with them - all with the prayer that they will continue to know and love and practice the teachings of the Catholic faith once they grow up and are on their own. Of course, there are no guarantees in this world, but I can claim to be a little wiser now that I am a little older; if we do not take our children to Mass on Sunday’s and Holy Days of Obligation – our prayer that they do this when they are on their own is nil! What is the point of educating them in the Catholic faith if we are not showing them how to practice it by taking them to Mass!?! It is wonderful to see all the children participating in Faith Formation, but it is so sad to realize that many of them do not attend Mass. So my birthday wish for this year is that parents that have gotten into the habit of not tak-ing their children to Mass regularly on Sunday’s will start to do so!
Peggy Theis, Faith Formation Coordinator [email protected]
Thursdays: High School Open Youth House (Grades 9-12)
5-7PM (anytime during these hours)
Fridays: Middle School Open Youth House (Grades 6-8)
3:30-6PM (anytime during these hours)
Youth House Entrance is the back door of the house facing the church parking lot.
See Sign on Fence (1402 Brentwood)
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.
ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION
972-423-4715
Young Adult is anyone between the age of 18 and 38, married or unmarried. Our young adults currently meet on -Fridays in a group called Veritas from 7-9 for prayer, weekly
theme and fellowship at the Youth House For more information contact Matthew Cantrell
Fish Fry February 12, March 4 and March 18
The Knights of Columbus will be holding three fish fries during Lent. We will distribute $1 off reusa-ble coupons for the Fish Fries after all Masses on
Feb. 6/7 & 27/28; and March 12/13. The first Fish Fry, will be Friday, February 12 from 4:45 -7PM. Prices without a coupon are $8 for those 13 and older and $5 for children 6 to 12. Kids ages 6 and under eat free. The menu includes Fish Fillets, Corn, French Fries, Cole Slaw, Hush Puppies, Desserts, and Cheese Pizza. Profits will continue to go to the charities we support.
The American Heritage Girls are selling Abby Can-dles and Cookie Mixes through Feb. 11th to cover operating costs and to purchase camping gear. To support our troop you can order online go at www.abbycandles.com/ahg/. Click on “SHOP” and use Seller ID 38563 to get Free Shipping. Thanks
for your support. Questions? Call Elizabeth @ 469-855-2001.
Mercy Alive in Me! How to Put Mercy into Practice
An interactive event where participants will earn five catechist formation credit hours as they consider:
How is God’s mercy present in my life? How do I deal with conflict and difficult people? And really forgive? In this world of violence,
can I be an instrument of peace and mercy?
This diocesan event will be held on Saturday, February 13 from 8:30AM-2:30PM at St. Paul the Apostle Parish Center (900 St. Paul Dr. in Richardson). The fee of $20 includes lunch and all participant materials. For more information or to register, go to www.cathdal.org/mercyalive or contact Donna Chesshir at 214-379-2849 or [email protected]. Online registration closes Feb. 8. St. Mark’s Boy Scout Troop 285 Spring Plant Sale
Begonia, Impatiens, Lantanas, Petunias, Pentas and Vincas Flowers courtesy of Steve Bayouth, Bruce Miller Nurseries.
Cost: $15 A Flat (No mixing of flowers) Payment: Cash/Credit Card/Check: Payable to Troop 285 When: After all Masses on this weekend and February 6-7 Plant pick up at church April 9(10AM-2PM) or arrange with troop for delivery. Questions or Preorders, contact Mark Hoops 214-676-0190
The young men of St. Mark’s Boy Scout Troop 285 THANK YOU for your support!
31 DE ENERO DEL 2016 JANUARY 31, 2016
1201 Alma Dr, Plano, TX 75075
972.578.0610 www.stmcs.net
Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. The 2016 celebration kicks-off this weekend and lasts throughout the upcoming week. The theme is "Catholic Schools - Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service." St. Mark Catholic School has planned special activities each day that celebrate the people who make up our Catholic community. For more information, please visit our website at www.stmcs.net/catholic-schools-week.
This weekend, we recognize our parish community, and would like to take this opportunity to thank St. Mark parishioners for support-ing our parish school. As a token of our appreciation, our students have created special notes and posters expressing their gratitude, which have been displayed on the choir loft in the sanctuary. Please take a moment to read them and know that our faculty, staff, stu-dents and their families are grateful for your continued support!
Upcoming Open Houses: Help spread the word about our award-winning school! St. Mark Catholic School is host-ing the following Open Houses for the 2016-17 admissions cycle. Pre-registration is available on our website at www.stmcs.net/open-house-tours:
Tuesday, February 2, 9 – 10AM, Tuesday, February 9, 6– 7:30 PM Wednesday, April 27, 4:30 – 6:30 PM (Early Childhood Education)
St. Mark Parish Celebration of Love
February 13, 2016 6:45PM in the Great Room
An Evening of Love & Laughter, Dinner & Dancing
Make it your Valentine Celebration! $35/Couple. Call 972-424-5794 to register
Join us in a rescue mission… It’s 40 days of prayer and fasting, public outreach and peaceful vigil outside the Planned Parenthood office in Plano, just on the other side of the highway, at Pla-no Parkway and 75.
This is a rescue mission, to propose alternatives to Planned Parenthood’s clients and to reach the workers and landowners themselves with our message of peaceful concern:
It’s a Lenten campaign, running from Ash Wednesday, February 10 to Palm Sunday, March 20.
It’s ecumenical: over 72 churches and organizations have already come out at least once since last summer, and at least one third are not from our local Catholic parishes.
It’s effective: in the last five years the 40 Days campaigns have led to the closing of Planned Parenthood in the other two Collin County locations, Sherman and McKinney. In fact, one of our campaign leaders is Ramona Trevino, the former manager of the Sherman office.
It’s merciful: there are two other women’s centers within ten minutes that provide the same services, but without referrals to abortions. People just need to hear their options.
This is the year of mercy, and this is a rescue mission we can all take part in, even by just committing one hour per week to stand in the public right of way to pray. It’s in our neighborhood. It’s a local problem that needs a local solution.
If you’re ready to join us, please send an email to [email protected], or visit our website at 40daysforlife.com/plano. Campaign Director: Randy Le Grand.
RCIA We pray for all catechumens and candidates in the RCIA process, their families, and sponsors as they continue in their discernment for the Rite of Election and Rite of Call to Continuing Conversion
in the coming weeks. We will celebrate the Rite of Sending for Election to the Bishop on Sun. Feb. 7, at the 9AM and 3PM Mass. The Rite of Election will be celebrated at the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe on Sat. Feb. 13 at 10AM. The Rite of Call to Continuing Conversion (for those already baptized) will be celebrated on Sun. Feb. 21 at the 9AM and 3PM Masses.
ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
SAVE THE DATE
St. Mark Parish Mission
Acts of Mercy – A Drama Mission
Sun. Feb. 28, 7:30PM – John – Signs of Mercy Mon. Feb. 29, 7PM – Luke – Stories of Mercy Tues. Mar. 1, 7PM – James – Works of Mercy
Our Missioner: Frank Runyeon Frank has been involved in drama for over 25 years presenting in many TV productions as well as his mission work. He is an honors graduate of General Theological Seminary and Princeton University.