Year For Priests
The Year of the Priest
Pope Benedict XVI has declared a “Year for Priests” beginning with the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 19, 2009. The year will conclude in Rome with an international gathering of priests with the Holy Father on June 19, 2010.
With the announcement of this Year for Priests, the Pope has declared St. John Vianney the Universal Patron of Priests on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the death of the Curé d’Ars.
Mass & Reconciliation Times/Misas y Horarios de Confesiones
Sunday/Domingo
English Masses: 7:45 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM
Misas en Español: 9:00 AM (Cafeteria),1:30 PM, 3:00 PM (Iglesia)
Monday-Friday/Lunes-Viernes
6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 5:30 PM (Friday only) (English)
Saturday/Sábado
5:30 PM Anticipated Mass (English)
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament/Expisición del Santisimo
Friday/Viernes, 9:00 AM to 5:15 PM;
1st Friday, 24 hours/ Primer Viernes del mes
Reconciliation Times/Confesiones
Wednesday/Miércoles: 7:00 - 7:30 PM
Saturday/Sábado: 4:45 - 5:15 PM
Friday/Viernes: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
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Welcome
Welcome To St. Mark the Evangelist!
Parish Mission Statement
We, the Catholic community of St. Mark the Evangelist, are a diverse parish united in the Body of Christ. As followers of Christ, under guidance of the Holy Spirit, we are called to worship together, to serve one another, to grow in faith, and to further the presence of God in the world.
Misión de la Parroquia
Nosotros, la communidad Católica de San Marcos el Evangelista, somos una parroquia diversa, unida en el Cuerpo de Cristo. Como seguidores de Cristo, bajo la guía del Espíritu Santo, hemos sido llamados para orar juntos, para servirnos uno al otro, para crecer en la fe, y para promover la presencia de Dios en el mundo.
Biblical School
Are You Interested in Learning More about the Bible?
The Catholic Biblical School, offered by the School of Ministry of the University of Dallas, provides an opportunity for adults to come to know, love and live the scripture by offering an in-depth Bible study from a Catholic perspective. If you want to enrich your life by learning more about the Bible, you are invited to join others who also hunger for God's word in this exciting Bible study program. Classes will begin the week of September 13th and applications are now being accepted. For more information, check the website www.udallas.edu/ministry/cbs or call the Catholic Biblical School at 972-721-5105.
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Jan 18, 2009 - Aug 31, 2009
Registration for Fall 2009
St. Mark Preschool is celebrating its 40th year! Now accepting registration for Fall 2009. Must be 3 or 4 years old by September 1st. See how your child can learn while having fun. We have experienced, degreed, and loving teachers. Call for more information and individual tours. Call 972-423-7926 or 972-578-0610.
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Jul 1, 2009 - Aug 31, 2009
Registration for Faith Formation - PK-6th Grade
EARLY REGISTRATION FOR FAITH FORMATION 2009-2010 - DISCOUNT DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 1ST. We are currently accepting registrations for our 2009-2010 Faith Formation program, PK-6th grade. Our classes will meet on Saturday and Sunday mornings at 9:00am, 10:30am, and 12:00 noon, beginning Sat. Sept. 12th and Sun. Sept. 13th. Class size is limited, so please register early. If you register before August 1st, you will receive a $25.00 discount on the registration fees. Our registration form is available on-line, or you may call the Faith Formation Office during regular business hours. Questions, please call 972-423-4715.
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Jul 1-31, 2009
Catholic Scripture Study International
REGISTER NOW! Catholic Scripture Study International Will study the Book of Revelation [Scott Hahn series] beginning Sept. 8 through April 27, 2010; classes will meet on Tuesday mornings, in the Upper Room, from 9:30 AM - 11:15 AM. The cost is $60.00 and includes all materials. In order to have the books by the first class, we ask that you please register by July 31. If you are interested in registering, or would like additional information, please contact Rosemary Armstrong at 972-690-3850, or by e-mail at rarsarm@aol.com.
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Jul 2, 2009 - Sep 10, 2009
Catholic Scripture Study
Catholic Scripture Study classes will study The Gospel of John on Thursday evenings, from 7:00-9:00pm, beginning Sept. 10 - May 6, 2010, in the Upper Room #208. The same study is also offered on Friday mornings, from 9:30 - 11:15am, beginning Sept.11 - May 7, 2010. On-line registration is available on our website under Ministries/Faith Formation/Catholic Scripture Study. There will also be registration the first three weekends of August. For additional information or to register, please contact: Mike Lesko at 972-517-0814 or email, xserf1@verizon.net.
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Jul 10, 2009
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
VBS Meeting for Adults and Teens
There will be meeting for all VBS volunteers on Fri. July 10th, from 11:00am - 2:00pm, in the Upper Room. We ask that all volunteers, adults and teens, attend this meeting; lunch will be served. If you are unable to attend, please call the FF Office.
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Jul 12, 2009 - Aug 9, 2009
STARTS: 10:00 AM
RCIA Summer Inquiry Sessions
Our summer inquiry sessions for RCIA will meet on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of June, July, and Aug. [7/12, 7/26, 8/9, and 8/23] , at 10:00am in the Main Conference Room of the Smyth Pastoral Center #202. Questions, please call Debbie Betz at 972-423-4715, ext. 232.
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Aug 8, 2009
7:00 PM
Marriage & the Movies
Relationships need an occasional "recharge" to keep the spark of vitality & romance growing. Join other married couples for an evening of lively enrichment centered around movies clips that make the point. Sponsored by St. Mark Family & Adult Ministry. For more information, call 972-424-5794.
Cost: $15.00 per couple.
Childcare: Available by reservation only.
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Aug 16, 2009
10:00 AM
"Come and See"
Interested in finding out about the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults or RCIA process at St. Mark's? There will be team members available after the 9:00am Mass to explain the RCIA process and answer any questions you may have. New inquiry sessions begin on Sunday, August 23, in English, at 10:00am, for families and youth (Upper Room) and at 10:00am, for adults (Conference Room of the Smyth Pastoral Center) and in Spanish at 1:00pm, in the classrooms at St. Mark's School. We ask that you please call the Parish Office for registration information and to set up an initial interview with either Debbie Betz or Ana Rosas. What is the RCIA process? We invite you to "Come and See."
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Aug 23, 2009 - Nov 15, 2009
STARTS: 10:00 AM
RCIA Precatechumenate (Inquiry) Sessions begin
RCIA Precatechumenate (Inquiry) Sessions begins:
Family Sessions (in English) begin with the 9:00 Mass, and following Mass, continue in the Upper Room, of the Smyth Pastoral Center (includes attending the 9:00am Mass); Adult Sessions (in English) begin with the 9:00 Mass, and following Mass, continue in the Conference Room, of the Smyth Pastoral Center, with hospitality and the session topic. Family and Adult Sessions in Spanish are at 1:00pm, in the classrooms of St. Mark's School (includes attending the 1:30pm Mass.)
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Aug 30, 2009
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Catechist Workshop / Meeting
There will be a catechist meeting and workshop for all new and current catechists, from 2:30pm-5:00pm, in the Cafetorium; refreshments will be served. Our Faith Formation classes begin Sat. Sept. 12th and Sun. Sept. 13th. If you are interested in being a catechist or facility monitor, please contact the FF Office at 972-423-4715.
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