Bulletin - St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church

St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church
1602 Thousand Oaks Dr. - San Antonio, TX 78232
www.stmarkevangelist.com
Our Mission Statement:
to spread the good news of Jesus Christ to
all God’s people by word and action.
PARISH DIRECTORY
Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Kevin E. Ryan
PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
PASTORAL OFFICE - (210) 494-1606
Pastor
Pastoral Administrator
Development Director
Development Asst.
Bookkeeper
Asst. Bookkeeper
Parish Data Services
Administrative Asst.
Deacon
Deacon
Deacon
Deacon
Deacon
Rev. Msgr. Kevin Ryan
Dot Hamlin
Pamela Raines
Laura Boren
Rich Mazzara
Brenda Houchens
Zulaika L. Muñiz
Pat Flores
Gil Hernandez
Raul Adam
Steve Marques
Larry Brisiel
Hipolito Huerta
Ext. 312
Ext. 311
Ext. 345
Ext. 344
Ext. 319
Ext. 313
Ext. 327
Ext. 300
488-6296
646-7632
269-1339
391-0636
426-8304
LITURGY OFFICE - (210) 494-1660
Liturgy/Pastoral Care
Liturgy Asst.
Music Director
Music Director Asst.
Sunday Receptionist
Robert Martinez
Carroll Migura
Dolores Martinez
Gary Marks
Kathleen Bedingfield
Ext. 315
Ext. 307
Ext. 316
Ext. 330
Ext. 303
(CLOSED FOR LUNCH FROM 12:00—1:00 PM MONDAY-FRIDAY) PHONE: (210) 494-1606 - FAX: (210) 494-4957
AFTER-HOURS EMERGENCIES: CALL (210) 494-1606 AND FOLLOW ANSWERING MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS
MASS SCHEDULE:
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Ext. 326
SATURDAY 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
(OR BY APPOINTMENT 494-1606)
Ext. 320
Co-Directors
Administrative Asst.
Kathy Glendening
Connie Magott
Kim Hicks
Ext. 321
Ext. 322
Ext. 337
PHYSICAL PLANT - (210) 494-9399
Manager
Team Leader
Custodians
“I AM”
Ext. 334
Ext. 333
Ext. 332
PRE-SCHOOL & DAYCARE - (210) 494-9282
George Wetherill
Ext. 318
Juan Olivo
Rosa Hernandez, Hector Rendon,
Miguel Martinez, Jenny Alarcon
CHURCH REGISTRATION
Are you new in the parish? You are invited to register in the
Pastoral Office, Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm or Friday, 8am-4pm
(closed 12pm-1pm) or in the pastoral office located in the church
on Saturday or Sunday. Registration forms are also available on
our website: www.stmarkevangelist.com.
6:30 AM
8:15 AM
6:30 AM
7:30 AM
RECONCILIATION SERVICES:
Ext. 329
Ext. 324
YOUTH MINISTRY - (210) 494-1959
Director of HS Youth Ministry - Frank Peacher
Youth Ministry Admin. Asst. - Brenda Mireles
Middle School Youth Ministry - Zachary Hemmi
8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM
2 PM (SPANISH), 5 PM
8:15 AM & 6:30 PM
6:30 AM
6:30 AM & 8:15 AM
6:30 AM & 8:15 AM
8:15 AM
5 PM
COMMUNION SERVICES:
FAITH FORMATION - (210) 494-7434
Director of Adult Faith Formation - Paul Vance
Christian Initiation Ministry (RCIA), Spiritual
Direction, Quinceañeras - Anne Kemper
Children’s Ministry Coordinator - Elizabeth Herring
Faith Formation Admin Assistant, Baptism &
Childcare Coordinator - Rita Cabello
MONDAY-THURSDAY 9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM
FRIDAY 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM
ADORATION HOURS:
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, & THURSDAY
9:00 AM - *9:00 PM
*(LAST HOUR OF ADORATION IS FROM 8-9PM)
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATIONS:
FOR INFORMATION ON PREPARING FOR THE SACRAMENTS OF BAPTISM, FIRST RECONCILIATION,
FIRST EUCHARIST, OR CONFIRMATION, PLEASE
CONTACT THE FAITH FORMATION OFFICE AT:
494-7434, Ext. 320.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
TO SCHEDULE AN ANOINTING, PLEASE CALL:
494-1606, EXT. 315 OR EXT. 307.
MATRIMONY:
FOR INFORMATION ON PREPARATION FOR
MATRIMONY, PLEASE CONTACT THE PASTORAL
OFFICE AT: 494-1606
February 28, 2016
Third Sunday of Lent
Kindness and mercy are what the enslaved people of Israel
needed, and they came in the form of deliverance. They came
through a leader, Moses, who was once plucked from the Nile River
and was now herding his father-in-law’s sheep in the land of
Goshen. The bush that burned but was not consumed shows us
that God is inexhaustible mystery.
Moses’ awe and deference are mixed with a touching conversational tone as he seeks to learn God’s name. And God sweetly responds. The somewhat abstract “I AM” distinguishes the God of
Abraham and Isaac and Jacob from the minor gods in the territory
who “are not.” They are helpless, powerless, and useless. Moses is
to step out into an amazing future, and God will be there with outstretched arm. Just go and see, God seems to say.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
READINGS & MASS INTENTIONS
SATURDAY, February 27
Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
5:00 PM
Karen and † Mike Volmer
LENTEN SERVICES
2016 Lenten Penance Schedule
for North Central Deanery
Tuesday, March 15 at 7pm
St. Padre Pio
Requested by The Ulm Family
SUNDAY, February 28
Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15; Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 11;
1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12; Lk 13:1-9
8:00 AM
† Marvin Klar
10:00 AM
† Rebecca C. Garcia
12:00 PM
† Maria Trinidad Vargas
Tuesday, March 1 at 10am & 7pm
Holy Spirit
Wednesday, March 2 at 7pm
St. Helena
Requested by The Klar Family
Requested by Miguel Garcia, Jr.
Wednesday, March 9 at 9:30am
OLPH (Selma)
Requested by Lois Branco
2:00 PM
5:00 PM
† Daniel and Mary Rodriguez
Requested by The Rodriguez Family
† Thomas Richard Hildebrand
Requested by Chuck and Diana Hildebrand Monday, March 14 at 7pm
OLPH (Selma)
Wednesday, March 9 at 7pm
St. Mark the Evangelist
MONDAY, February 29
2 Kgs 5:1-15ab; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30
8:15 AM
6:30 PM
Saturday, March 12 at 9am
St. Mark the Evangelist
† Ramon and Beatriz Rodriguez
Requested by Rodriguez Family
† Elena Salinas
Requested by Luci Guyer
TUESDAY, March 1
We invite you join us for our
Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35
6:30 AM
Good Friday Gathering
† Ann Marie Pacetti
Requested by Pamela Raines
† Ramon and Beatriz Rodriguez
Requested by Ramon and Maria Rodriguez
WEDNESDAY, March 2
12:00 PM
Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19
6:30 AM
† Tina Byrne
Requested by the Herring Family
8:15 AM
† Marvin Klar
Requested by The Klar Family
March 25
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3pm - Living Stations of the Cross
5pm - Lenten supper of soup & bread
6pm - Proclamation of the Passion of
Our Lord & Holy Communion
THURSDAY, March 3
Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23
6:30 AM
8:15 AM
St. Mark Community
† Raymond and Josie Chavez
Requested by The Underwood Family
FRIDAY, March 4
Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34
8:15 AM
7:00 PM
Rae Sutherland
Special Intention Requested by Pat Flores
Stations of The Cross
SATURDAY March 5
Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14
5:00 PM
† Lupe Gallegos
Requested by Joyce Gallegos
SUNDAY, March 6
Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Ps 34:2-7; 2 Cor 5:17-21; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
8:00 AM
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
2:00 PM
5:00 PM
† Thomas R. Hildebrand
Requested by Charles and Diana Hildebrand
† James Minyon
Requested by Helen Minyon
† Jim Stewart Avery
Requested by Tim and Thao Mangan
† Anacleto Salinas
Requested by Luci Guyer
† Elpidio Guerra
Requested by JP and Dora Fuentes WE PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR COMMUNITY
Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our community and for all who are in need. Amid mental and physical suffering may they find
consolation in your healing presence. Show your mercy as you close wounds, cure
illness, make broken bodies whole and free downcast spirits. May these special people
find lasting health and deliverance, and so join us in thanking you for all your gifts.
We ask this through the Lord Jesus who healed those who believed. Amen.
Keith Beals
Carol Carter
Hope Casias
Josie Castillo
Jim Fay
Alicia Goen
Celina Gonzalez
Nancy Guerra
Amparo G. Hernandez
Dan Hogan
Liam Hogan
Josephine Huizar
Jerry Ianni
Stephanie Keegan
Sharron Koehler
Gloria Martinez
Lori Martin
Helen and Mario Morin
Maddie McClain
Mattie Neff
Helen Ott
Eva Quinones
Lisa Perri-Molina
Sarah Paquette
Lucy Respondek
Gloria Ritter
Olivia Sandoval
Joe Slaven
James Spruel
Janet Spruel Jenkins
Sharon Stellges
Rae Sutherland
Patsy Tarro
Sue Weaver
Jan Williams
Sarina Pierce Wilson
Nick & Pat Young
Prayer list requests can be made by calling the pastoral office or sending an email
to Pat Flores at [email protected]. Names of the sick will be listed for three
months. After three months, names will be removed. Should you need to keep
a loved one on the prayer list, please contact the pastoral office, and the name
will be added for an additional three months.
We offer our prayers and sympathy to our parishioners
who have experienced a death in their family:
Amparo Saenz ~ Blanca Materne ~ Jo Ann Thabet
JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY - WEEK BY WEEK
February 28, 2016 | Third Sunday of Lent
Pope Francis wants “Twenty-four
Hours for the Lord,” around-the-clock
availability of the sacrament of reconciliation, implemented worldwide
this Friday and Saturday. Celebrated with his oftrecommended “tenderness,”
the sacrament is “a source
of true interior peace,” says
Francis, enabling people
“to touch the grandeur of
God’s mercy with their
own hands” (Misericordiae
Vultus, 17). In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus warns us against
judging others. Focus instead,
Jesus says, on deepening—or
restoring—our own relationship
with God, for during this Lenten
springtime that Master Gardener can
use even life’s manure (the parable’s
“fertilizer”) to coax fresh fruit from a
tree that seems hopelessly barren—us!
Parishes preparing catechumens may
choose John’s Gospel, which
likewise cautions against
judging. Imagine what the
Samaritan woman’s lifelong
neighbors thought of her
multiple relationships. But
by discovering Jesus, then
sharing her good news—
and Jesus—with those very
neighbors, she whom they
had probably judged quite
sinful became instead their
evangelist and “missionary of
mercy.”
—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Papal quotes Copyright © 2015, Libreria Editrice Vaticana.
Used with permission.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION
Ash Wednesday is not observed by Eastern Christians, perhaps because, at least
in Orthodox practice, weekdays are not
proper days for the Divine Liturgy. Typically, “Great Lent” has a bit of a prelude.
On “Meatfare Sunday” the faithful have
their last chance to eat
meat for the entire period of Great Lent. A
week later, “Cheesefare
Sunday” has dairy on
the menu for the last
time until Pascha
(Easter). At twilight on
Cheesefare Sunday, officially called
“Sunday of Forgiveness,” the church
gathers for “Forgiveness Vespers.” The
faithful identify with Adam and Eve, forgiving one another in order to experience
God’s forgiveness. The desire to set
aside all bitterness, and to achieve har-
mony and reconciliation in the family and
with one’s neighbors gives a remarkable
energy to the transition into the days of
penitence. At the end of the vespers liturgy, the décor of the church is changed
to reflect the new season.
How is your
Lenten fast going?
Imagine the Eastern
tradition. No meat, no
fish, no dairy, no wine
or oil. Some traditions
permit vegetable oil;
everyone goes without
olive oil. Happily, strict fasting is not permitted on the Sabbath or the Lord’s Day,
so on Saturday and Sunday the fast is
somewhat mitigated, and wine and oil are
allowed. If the Feast of the Annunciation
falls during Great Lent, then fish may be
served.
Once one chooses to be a disciple of Christ,
Stewardship is not an option.
Third Sunday of Lent
The Lord is kind and merciful! As disciples of Christ we sit at his feet to learn about
God our Father. Through the story of Moses we learn that God listens to his children
and wants them to be free from slavery. St. Paul explains that through Moses our
ancestors were baptized in the cloud and the sea. Some of the Israelites did not accept the kindness and mercy of the Lord and perished in the desert. During Lent we
consider the love of the Father revealed by his son while Jesus reminds us that the
absence of suffering in our lives is not an indication that we are sinless. May the
mercy of the Father be poured upon us and may we gratefully share his mercy with
one another.
THIS WEEK AT ST. MARK’S
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29
Good Morning Mondays
Alcoholic Anonymous
CYO Basketball Practice
Adult Faith Formation
Monday Night Prayer Group
Faith Formation Elementary
Young at Heart Senior’s Club
EDGE
Men in Recovery ACTS Mtg.
Greenwood Sports
CH #202 and #203
CH #201
Gym & Gym-West Campus
Shalom
Library
Various Rooms
Shalom
New Legacy
Aquinas Hall
Gym-West Campus
TUESDAY, MARCH 1
Bible Study Group AM/PM
Library
Eucharistic Adoration
Centering Prayer Group
CYO Basketball Practice
Boy Scout Troop #500
Secrets of the Rosary
Taco Tuesday
Spring Retreat Planning
Society of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Women’s Guild Practice
Various Rooms
Library
Chapel of the Reservation
Library
Gym & Gym-West Campus
Brotherhood
CH#206
New Legacy
New Legacy
CH #206
Gym
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2
Library
Eucharistic Adoration
Women of Mercy Prayer Group
CYO Basketball
RCIA
Men’s ACTS Prayer Group
Children’s Choir Rehearsal
10:00am Choir Rehearsal
Living Stations Committee
RCIA Purification & Enlightenment
Evening Prayer
Boy Scout Troop #500
Spirit and the Word
Spring Retreat Meeting
Library
Chapel of the Reservation
Matthew/Mark
Gym & Gym-West Campus
Shalom
CH #201
Main Sanctuary
Main Sanctuary
Library/ CH#205
Healing
Day Chapel
Rosary
CH #202
New Legacy
THURSDAY, MARCH 3
Eucharistic Adoration
Small Faith Community
Alcoholic Anonymous
Greenwood Sports
Bible Study Time Line
Adoramas Te Christe
Spanish Women's ACTS Meeting
5:00 pm Choir Rehearsal
Our Lady of Guadalupe Meeting
EDGE Core
Chapel of the Reservation
Matthew/Mark
CH #201
Gym– West Campus
CH #202-206
Library
Guadalupe Room
Sanctuary
CH #201
Matthew Mark
FRIDAY, MARCH 4
Quilters
Greenwood Sports
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
Stations of the Cross
CH#201 & #202
Gym-West Campus
St. Francis Circle
Sanctuary
SATURDAY, MARCH 5
CYO Basketball Games
Reconciliation
Greenwood Sports
Retrovaille
Cub #500 Pinewood Derby
Mercy Retreat
First Saturday Prayer Group
Women’s ACTS Prayer Group
Gym/West Campus Gym
Chapel of the Reservation
Gym-West Campus
Chapel of the Reservation
New Legacy
Guadalupe Room
Day Chapel
Matthew Mark
SUNDAY, MARCH 6 (2nd Collection–Catholic Relief Services)
Catechumenate for Children
Library
Special Needs Faith Formation
BOW
RCIA for Teens
Confirmation #6
Faith Formation Elementary
EDGE 2
Life Night
Greenwood Sports
Hospitality Sunday
Hospitality Saturday Spanish
WIR ACTS
Theology of the Body Class
New Legacy
Library
Charism & Inspiration
Matthew/Mark
Library
Shalom
Various Rooms
Gym
Gym/Kitchen in CC
Gym-West Campus
New Legacy
Matthew Mark
CH #206
Shalom
No meetings will be scheduled after 5pm during Holy
Week. Offices will be closed on Good Friday.
WORSHIP AND WORD
ACTS
WOMEN'S A.C.T.S.
Prayer Group Meeting
ADORERS NEEDED
Adoration is offered at St. Mark every
Tuesday through Thursday, 9am-9pm (8pm
is the last hour).
Adoring occurs in one hour increments.
To assure there is an adorer in the presence
of the Blessed Sacrament, two adorers are
assigned per hour. These “Prayer Partners”
exchange contact information in case one
cannot attend Adoration on their assigned
day. We are also blessed to have a list of
substitutes who can be contacted when
needed.
We invite you to prayerfully consider
joining our ministry. Currently, we are looking to fill the following hours:
Tuesday:
6-7pm
Wednesday:
1-2pm; 2-3pm; 3-4pm;
5-6pm; 6-7pm (2 needed);
7-8pm
Thursday:
9-10am; 10-11am; 2-3pm;
6-7pm; 7-8pm;
8-9pm (2 needed)
For more information, contact:
Julie Dunne: (210) 237-9127 or
[email protected]
Kristie Flores: (210) 332-2298 or
[email protected]
Sandy Winkley: (210) 860-5814 or
[email protected]
Funeral Mass for Jo Ann Thabet
Sister of John Thabet & Lois Thabet Branco
Aunt of Becky Thabet Schulze
Saturday, March 5 | 10:30am
St. Mark the Evangelist
Lunch to follow Mass
Days of fast and abstinence
(Canon 1251)
Fasting binds all persons who have completed their 18th birthday through those who
have completed their 59th year, unless prevented by poor health. On days of fast, one
full meal is allowed. Two other meals sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken
according to one's own needs. Eating between meals is not allowed although fluids
may be taken. (Canon 1252)
Abstinence binds all persons who have
completed their 14th birthday, unless prevented by poor health. On days of abstinence during Lent, the consumption of meat
of mammals or fowl is not allowed. The
Church strongly encourages the observance of Friday abstinence throughout the
year, but failure to do so is not regarded as
sinful. (Canon 1252)
Penitential Days: The divine law binds all
the Christian faithful to do penance each in
his or her own way. In order for all to be
united among themselves by some common
observance of penance, however, penitential days are prescribed on which the Christian faithful devote themselves in a special
way to prayer, perform works of piety and
charity, and deny themselves by fulfilling
their own obligations more faithfully and
especially by observing fast and abstinence… (Canon 1249).
The penitential days and times in the
universal Church are every Friday of the
whole year and the season of Lent
(Canon 1250).
DIRECTION
The great thing in this world
is not so much where we are, but
in what direction we are going.
—Oliver Wendell
All ACTS sisters are invited to gather
for prayer and fellowship the first Saturday of each month. Please bring
your gentle spirits, kind hearts, and
beautiful voices. Returning sisters,
remember to bring your Blessings
journal. For more information, contact
Dahlia Zavala at (210) 494-3966.
Wednesday Night
Men’s ACTS Prayer Meeting
Join us every Wednesday night at 7:30pm in
Christopher Hall, Room 201, for music, prayer
& spiritual reflection.
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All men are welcome
No need to have attended an
A.C.T.S. retreat
 This is your invitation to come and
see what it is all about
 No RSVP needed!
If you bring your Bible and your rosary,
we’ll bring fellowship, friendship, and
hospitality.
See you there this Wednesday!
The Women in Recovery ACTS Retreat
March 31 – April 3, 2016
“Peace be with you. As the Father has sent
Me, so I send you.”
John 20:21
The community of St. Mark’s invites all
women 18 years of age and older who are
in recovery or have someone they love who
is affected by alcohol or drug addictions.
Join us on this spiritual weekend where you
will see God’s love and endless mercy.
While the Women in Recovery ACTS weekend is rooted in the Catholic faith, women
of other faith denominations are also welcome. The Women in Recovery ACTS
retreat provides a unique atmosphere that
allows women to enrich their relationship
with God and with their fellow man. Come
join us on this fulfilling faith journey!
Registration forms are available at
www.stmarkevangelist.com, or you may
contact:
Mary Ann Griffin, Director, (210) 241-0419
Linda Cortez, Co-Director, (210) 496-3786
Judy Wesack, Co-Director, (210) 378-6572
WORSHIP AND WORD
The
Secrets
of the
Rosary
Would you like to devote your life to
Mary, Our Blessed Mother?
You are invited to come pray and read
with us weekly, learn about what true
devotion to Mary is and what the Mother
of God is like using St. Louis de Montfort’s True Devotion to Mary. We will
pray the Most Holy Rosary and then read
and discuss a section from the book each
week.
We meet every Tuesday, 7pm-8:30pm in
Christopher Hall, room 206.
For more information, call David Nelson
at (210) 885-5175 or Stan Harmen at
(210) 495-4144.
ADORAMUS TE CHRISTE
PRAYER GROUP
Our contemplative prayer group
meets every Thursday from 7pm8:30pm in the Library.
We do centering prayer and then
discuss a form of contemplative
prayer practiced by such masters
as Saints Benedict, John of the
Cross, Teresa of Avila, and Ignatius
Loyola. The group has responsibility
praying for parish ministries and
conducting a contemplative retreat once a year for St. Mark’s
parish.
For more information, contact Stan
Harmen at (210) 495-4144.
The Great Three Days:
St. Mark's 40 Days for Life
Againthisspring,parishionersof
St.Mark'swillhavetheopportunity
toparticipateinthe40DaysforLife
campaign.Thelocationforourpar‐
ticipationwillbethe2140Babcock
RoadPlannedParenthood.Weare
responsibleforcoveringtheside‐
walkinprayeronSaturday,March
19from7amto7pm.Thisisawon‐
derfulopportunityforeveryoneto
committostandandprayforthe
protectionoftheunborn.Signups
willbeafterallMassesontheweek‐
endofMarch12‐13inthegathering
area.Pleasecheckyourcalendarfor
youravailabletimessoyoucanbe
readytosignupforyourhourof
prayer.
Thoseunfamiliarwiththe40Days
forLifeprogramcangototheirweb‐
siteat:40daysforlife.comformore
information.Todate,therehave
been11,165babiessparedfrom
abortionsincethefirst40Daysfor
Life.(ThelocalsponsorforSanAnto‐
nioistheCoalitionforLifeat
sacfl.org.)Thisisapeaceful,prayer‐
ful,communityendeavortoend
abortioninourworld.
Everyoneiswelcometoparticipate
anytimeduringthecampaignwhich
runsfromAshWednesdaytoPalm
Sunday.Whatawonderfulwayto
prepareforEasterthisLent!
Don'tgiveUPsomething,goDO
something!Yourpresenceonthe
sidewalksaveslives!
Questions?Sendanemailto
CathyNixat:[email protected].
I'll see you
on the
sidewalk!
Celebrating the Triduum
in its Fullness
Holy Thursday | March 24 | 7pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Washing of Feet
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Good Friday | March 25
3pm - Living Stations of the Cross &
Adoration of the Cross
5pm - Lenten supper
6pm - Celebration of the Lord’s
Passion and Communion
Easter Vigil | March 26 | 8pm
Blessing of Fire and Paschal Candle
Celebration of the Easter Sacraments
Easter Sunday | March 27
8am | 10am | 12pm
2pm (Spanish) | 5pm
Come unfold the Triduum
with your St. Mark family!
SACRAMENT
OF THE
ANOINTING
OF SICK
The Sacrament of the Anointing of
the Sick is celebrated on the first
Monday after the 6:30pm Mass, the
second Wednesday after the 8:15am
Mass, and the third Thursday after
the 8:15am Mass.
For more information, call Robert
Martinez or Carroll Migura in the
pastoral office at (210) 494-1606.
FAITH FORMATION
CatechumenateforChildren(CFC)
meets.BreakingOpentheWord
(BOW)dismissalatthe10amMass.
CFCsessionat11:30aminNewLeg‐
acyRoom.
RCIAhasBOWdismissalduringthe
Sunday10amMassandmeetson
WednesdayeveninginvariousSha‐
lomrooms.
Catechumenate, P&E sessionswith
eveningprayerforeverybodyinthe
DayChapelat7pm,thenthevarious
sessions
The First Scrutiny for the RCIA
Elect willbecelebratedthisweekend
attheSunday10amMass.Thethree
Scrutiniesareritesforself‐searching
andrepentance.Theyaremeantto
uncover,thenhealallthatisweak,
defective,orsinfulintheheartsof
theElect(thosewhowillbebaptized
attheEasterVigil)tobringoutand
thenstrengthenallthatisupright,
strong,andgood(RCIA#141).
2016 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS)
Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace
June 27 - July 1
Join us in ancient Egypt!
You’ll explore Pharaoh’s palace, experience
thrilling “real-life” dramas, play high-energy
games, sample tasty snacks, and hear
unforgettable music. Plus, you’ll meet lots
of new friends!
For more information, contact
Elizabeth Herring at
(210) 494-7434 ext: 324.
You adventure is waiting for you!
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
Looking for a way to SERVE others? Want to GIVE back to the community?
Have some EXTRA time on your hands? Need service HOURS?
In addition to the many ministries of St. Mark the Evangelist,
we have the following opportunities in which you can share your
time and talents with the parish community.
Clerical Support | Media Ministry
Vacation Bible School Prep | Welcome Committee
For more info, contact Pamela Raines:
(210) 494-1606, ext. 345, or [email protected].
OUTREACH
ARCHDIOCESE
Society of
St. Vincent
de Paul
Third Sunday of Lent
Lent is a call not just to “give up something.”
More importantly, it is a call to give something for
the poor. Wherever you live in the parish, there
are poor families within walking distance of your
home. When in need, they ring the church doorbell. They are, in effect, ringing your doorbell.
In the month of February, through your gifts,
the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to
assist families by providing food, and funds for
utility and rent bills, etc.
Thank You!
The pantry is in need of these items:
 24oz of oil
 24oz of syrup
 24oz of ketchup
 3oz of mayo
 15oz mixed fruit
St. Mark’s
Criminal
Justice
Ministry
Northeast Senior Assistance (NESA)
is in dire need of more volunteer drivers
to take clients to doctor appointments
and to grocery shop.
As our community ages, the demand
for our services increases and we are
already overworking those volunteers on
our current roster. With United Way
funding we have started a television
campaign with our sister agencies, and
together we are called: Drive A Senior
SA.
If you know someone who has extra
time on their hands who might be able to
drive a person once a week or once a
month, please tell them about NESA and
send them our way. It’s just like taking a
family member. If you are concerned
about gas, don’t worry. Mileage is reimbursed.
It is truly a fulfilling experience to be
able to give back to the community and
pay it forward…take a chance and try it
out!
Call (210) 967-6372 for more info.
Retreats ~ Visitation ~ RCIA
Bible study ~ Compassion
Communication ~ Spirituality
Assistance ~ Prayer ~ Communion
Services ~ Support
For information, contact:
Gerald Gaenslen at (210) 404-9091
or [email protected] or
Bill Schott (210) 218-5573 or
[email protected].
“Amen, I say to you, whatever you
did for these least brothers of mine,
you did for me.” Matt. 25:45
We would like to thank all of our
Parishioners who joined together in
pledging their gift to the 2016
Archbishop’s Appeal.
If you have not made your commitment, it is not too late. Pledge
cards, envelopes and pencils are
available in the Sunday office. Once
completed, you may either turn your
envelope in to the church office or
put it in a collection basket.
Every gift is very important. Thank
you for your generosity.
For more information on the impact of your support for the appeal,
visit www.archsa.org/archbishopsappeal.
Ministries
in Action
MONTHLY MEETINGS
2nd Tuesday of the Month
Christopher Hall | Room 102
If you’re looking for a way to serve
your fellow man, or if you’re just
curious, come and join us. All are
welcome.
United in Mission
We have been there.
We can help.
Weekly AA Meeting Schedule
Monday & Thursday
(women only - closed book study)
12pm | Christopher Hall | Rm 201
For further information,
call Terri at (210) 213-8362
or the AA Help-Line
at (210) 828-6235.
Through the ministries funded by
the Archbishop’s Appeal, many
lives are touched and transformed
each year, like the lives of three
young siblings, ages 8 years old and
younger, who had been removed
from their home and were in dire
need of a safe place to spend the
night.
CPS had difficulty placing the
children all together. After everything they had been through, it was
essential for these children to at
least have a warm bed to provide
them some comfort during their difficult time.
At St. PJ's they were able to get a
good night's sleep and much
needed care in their emergency
shelter until they could be placed in
a loving home with caregivers who
were well-suited to care for and
support all three siblings.
They are now thriving in their forever home thanks to the shelter and
placement services St. PJ's provides.
COMMUNITY & SERVICE
Have you borrowed a Pyx
from the Liturgy Office?
A pyx is used to carry the Blessed Sacrament to individuals who are sick at
home or in a hospital. If you have borrowed a pyx and no longer taking Holy
Communion to the
sick, please return it
to the Liturgy Office.
Thank you.
Knights of Columbus
#7613
VIP Events
March 1: First Degree Ceremony
7pm, Christopher Hall
March 2: CHOC Meeting & Fish Fry Prep
7pm, Christopher Hall
Special
Thanks
Dear Father Kevin, Deacon Steve,
Deacon Gil, & the prayerful parishioners of St. Mark,
I always knew that prayer
works. God is stronger than we
know, and holds us in the palm of
His hand. I recently became very ill
with pneumonia, and had to be
hospitalized for six weeks. I did not
know what the future held. As a
result of my illness, and in my recovery, I have learned three things:
First, I had no idea how many
people cared about me and about
my family. The blessing and love of
this community served as the face
of God throughout this ordeal. I
cannot thank you all enough for
your prayers, love, and kindness.
Next, I always knew my family
loved me, but I never knew how
much.
Thank you for all the time and
effort and love you have shown
me. From the bottom of my heart, I
love you more. Last, I have known
faith, but now my faith is stronger
and deeper. I learned that prayer is
a powerful defense, in everyday
life and in the face of death. God is
always present, and all we need to
do is ask for His help.
Again, I cannot thank you all
enough for your prayers and love.
This community has been a wonderful blessing to me and to my
family.
Thank you,
Nieves Gonzalez III
March 5: Monthly Holy Rosary
4:30pm, Main Sanctuary
Legends of the Golden Oldies
Musical Fundraiser
Sun., March 6 | 2:30 p.m.
Josephine Theatre
Tickets $25
Legends of the Golden Oldies features music from the 50's and 60's.
You are sure to enjoy this all song and
dance revue and recognize many of
your favorite songs!
If you cannot attend but would like to
support the cause, donated tickets for
the religious are always appreciated.
For tickets or other info,
call Kay Delaney at
(210) 342-5334.
The Work
of Mary
(known as the
Focolare)
Spirituality of Unity is based on living
Jesus' prayer in our daily lives. One
way to do this is by putting the Gospel into practice one verse at a
time. This is done by living a verse of
scripture given monthly in the Word
of Life and sharing its impact on
one's life. There is a Word of Life
monthly meeting, open to all desiring spirituality based on the Gospel
message.
Meetings are held on the third Sunday of every month from 3-5pm in
the Guadalupe Room.
March 3: Mass & Council Meeting
7pm, Christopher Hall
March 4: Lenten Fish Fry
4-8pm, St. Francis Circle
San Antonio Right to Life
presents
"For where two or three are gathered in
my name, I am there in their midst.”
-Matthew 18:20
For more info, contact Kay Parker
at (210) 494-4517, Jim Lee at (210)
442-9954, or Nick Young at (210)
402-6109.
COMMUNITY & SERVICE
The Knights of Columbus and
Women's Guild invite you to join your
fellow parishioners at Christopher Hall
every Friday during Lent from 5pm to
7pm to enjoy community gathering and
a delicious meal.
Plates include: fried Alaskan Pollack,
French fries, coleslaw, hushpuppies,
drink and dessert.
Profits will support donations that our
Knights of Columbus Council makes
annually to support our parishsponsored Habitat for Humanity house
and also for the Bishop Flanagan/
Knights of Columbus/HFH house.
Catherine of Siena:
A Woman for Our
Times
Adrian Dominican Sister
Nancy Murray, OP (the
biological sister of
Oscar-nominated actor
Bill Murray) will perform a One-Woman
Show as St. Catherine of Siena on
Tuesday, March 1, 7 - 8:30pm, at
St. Dominic’s Catholic Church, 5919 Ingram
Rd., San Antonio, Texas 78228.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for children under 12 and are available online at
www.congarinstitute.org or by calling 210341-1366 ext. 269. Net proceeds will benefit
the Congar Institute for Ministry Development.
Do you wonder what God wants
you to do with your life?
Knowing what gifts God has given you
to offer other people is an important
first step in helping you to discern His
will for your life—and in providing you
with direction when you make life
changing choices.
St. Mark’s Preschool
is now registering
for the 2016-2017
school year!
Come and discover God’s will for your
life at the Called & Gifted Workshop
on April 1 & 2 at Our Lady of the
Atonement Catholic Church.
Three programs available for
ages 2-4:
 Monday through Friday
 Monday, Wednesday, Friday
 Tuesday-Thursday
For more information and to register, go to mainstitute.org/called.
THURSDAY MORNING
SMALL FAITH GROUP
Join the Thursday Morning Small Faith
Group, where we come together every
week to share a cup of coffee with friends,
pray, and learn how to apply God's Word to
our everyday lives.
When: Every Thursday
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where: Matthew/Mark Room
For information, call Bob Moore at
(210) 494-0835 or Velma Spruel-Williams
at (210) 416-5563.
Centering
Prayer
Group
A silent prayer just being
in the presence of God
Centering Prayer Group meets every
Tuesday from 11am to 12pm in the
library. All are welcome to come and
see what centering prayer is about.
For more info, call Jo Ann at
(210) 496-1255.
St. Mark’S
God has given each and every one of
us gifts He intends for us to use in
serving Him. He has given each of us
tasks no one else can accomplish.
faith
Lenten
Fish
Fry
CHRISTOPHER
HALL
A full-service
banquet facility
Book your wedding party or other special
event at Christopher Hall today!
www.ChristopherHall.org
or call Gary Richmond at
(210) 404-9101 for more info.
St. Mark’s Catholic School provides a nurturing environment
in a caring and positive atmosphere to create a warm and
happy place for children to
learn. As we bridge the gap
from home to school, we guide
children to a continued good
self-image while building social
skills in a school setting.
Each child is respected as an
individual with his or her own
timetable and learning style.
Through listening, questioning
and making choices, the child
will learn to enjoy the process
of learning and find joy in his
or her own achievements.
St. Mark’s Pre-School fosters an
“open door” policy and welcomes parents to visit the
classroom and the office.
CALL Kim HICKS
at (210) 494-9282
for more information
and to take a tour
of our school.
28 de enero de 2016
Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma
Lecturas de Hoy
“YO SOY”
Primera lectura — El Señor se aparece a Moisés y le indica
que vaya y libere a los israelitas de su opresión en Egipto
(Éxodo 3:1-8a, 13-15) o Exodo 17:3-7.
Salmo — El Señor es compasivo y misericordioso
(Salmo 103 [102]) o Salmo 95 (94).
Segunda lectura — No nos quejemos. El que se sienta seguro
deberá cuidarse para no caer
(1 Corintios 10:1-6, 10-12) o Romanos 5:1-2, 5-8.
Evangelio — Si no se arrepienten, todos perecerán
(Lucas 13:1-9) o Juan 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42].
Lo que el pueblo esclavizado de Israel necesitaba era la
bondad y misericordia de Dios, y esas dos cosas llegaron bajo la
forma de una liberación. Llegaron por medio de un caudillo,
Moisés, que cuando niño fue salvado de las aguas del Nilo, y
ahora estaba pastoreando las ovejas de su suegro en el desierto. La zarza que ardía sin consumirse nos muestra que Dios es
un misterio inagotable.
El temor y respeto de Moisés están mezclados con una confianza conmovedora, cuando trata de averiguar el Nombre del
Señor. Y Dios le responde dulcemente con un Nombre –YO SOY
– que distingue al Dios de Abraham, Isaac y Jacob de los diosecitos de las naciones, que “no-son”. Esos diosecitos de nada son
impotentes e inútiles. Moisés tiene que avanzar hacia un futuro
increíble, y Dios lo espera allí con mano poderosa y brazo extendido. Es como si el Señor le dijera, “Ve, y verás”.
Tradiciones de Nuestra Fe
Muchas naciones latinoamericanas son beneficiadas por organizaciones caritativas extranjeras. Pero estas organizaciones no siempre
pueden suplir las necesidades de los pueblos latinoamericanos, por
eso los obispos de Chile buscaron la manera de motivar a su pueblo
para que ayude a sus propios desafortunados. En 1982 los obispos
chilenos crearon una nueva practica cuaresmal llamada la Campaña
de Fraternidad. Esta Campaña se motiva en las observancias penitenciales de la oración, el ayuno y la caridad.
Esta práctica de la Iglesia chilena se basa en la tradición cristiana
de las obras de caridad y la acción social. La Campaña de Fraternidad
también se funda en la espiritualidad cristiana de la hermandad. Los
que tienen la manera de ayudar han compartido a través de los proyectos de esta obra con jóvenes en riesgo social, madres solteras,
ancianos, prisioneros y otros grupos marginados. Esto se hace en un
espíritu de mutualidad entre los hijos e hijas del creador.
Esta campaña cuaresmal nos desafía a buscar la manera de ayudar a los pobres no como personas necesitada sino como hermanas y
hermanos en Cristo a los cual debemos nuestra cooperación para
mejorar sus vidas. Ellos en torno son la presencia de Cristo quien se
encuentra en los más pequeños de la sociedad.
Lecturas de La Semana
Lunes: 2 Re 5:1-15ab; Sal 42 (41):2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lc 4:24-30
Martes: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Sal 25 (24):4-5ab, 6, 7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35
Miércoles: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Sal 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19
Jueves: Jer 7:23-28; Sal 95 (94):1-2, 6-9; Lc 11:14-23
Viernes: Hos 14:2-10; Sal 81 (80):6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mc 12:28-34
Sábado: Hos 6:1-6; Sal 51 (50):3-4, 18-21ab; Lc 18:9-14
Domingo: Jos 5:9a, 10-12; Sal 34 (33):2-7; 2 Cor 5:17-21;
Lc 15:1-3, 11-32
La Alegria del Evangelio: La fe obra en el amor
Tercer Domingo de Cuaresma
¡El Señor es amable y misericordioso! Como discípulos de Cristo, nos postramos a sus pies para aprender acerca de Dios, nuestro Padre. Por medio
de la historia de Moisés, aprendimos que Dios escucha a sus hijos y quiere
que sean libres de la esclavitud. San Pablo nos explica que por medio de
Moisés, nuestros antepasados fueron bautizados entre las nubes y el
mar. Algunos de los Israelitas no aceptaron la amabilidad y la misericordia
del Señor y murieron en el desierto. Durante la Cuaresma consideramos
que el amor del Padre revelado por su hijo Jesús, nos recuerda que aunque
haya ausencia de sufrimiento en nuestras vidas, no es indicación que estamos libres de pecados. Que la misericordia del Padre se derrame sobre
nosotros y que agradecidamente compartamos esa misericordia con nuestro
prójimo.
Jubileo de la misericordia
“El perdón es una fuerza
que resucita a una vida
nueva e infunde el valor
para mirar el futuro
con esperanza”
- Papa Francisco
Muchísimas gracias a todos los
feligreses que ya hicieron su
donación a la Campaña del Arzobispo 2016.
Si todavía no ha hecho un compromiso de donación, hoy puede ser
un buen momento para hacerlo.
Hay sobres de compromiso y lápices
disponibles en la oficina de la iglesia.
Cuando terminen de llenar el sobre,
por favor entregarlo en la oficina.
Por favor, comprométase a
apoyar la Campaña del Arzobispoporque la Campaña nos ayuda a
todos. ¡No lo veamos como una obligación! La capacidad que
tenemos de ayudar a todos estos
ministerios es realmente un privilegio.
Todas las donaciones son muy
importantes. Gracias por su generosidad.
Para mas información visite el sitio
en internet de la Campaña en:
www.archsa.org/archbishopsappeal.
Unidos en
Misión