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The Parish Life office is responsible for many areas surrounding the life of the parish or it's parishioners.  We provide catechesis for the sacrament of baptism by providing monthly classes for parents and godparents preparing to baptize a child at St. Mark and we assist in the preparation of couples who wish to marry, by assisting the couple with filling out the necessary prenuptial paperwork, to gathering the needed documentation, and by providing  marriage preparation, NFP classes, and the FOCCUS/REFOCCUS questionnaire. 

For those who are grieving the loss of a loved family member or friend, we offer Faith and Grief on a monthly basis, the 1st Wednesday of the month, from 12:00noon - 1:00pm, in McGivney Hall; a light lunch is served and donations to cover the cost are accepted and appreciated.  New Day Grief Support, a 9 week grief support program, is offered periodically throughout the year in the fall and spring.

BAPTISMS
Baptism classes for parent and godparents are held once a month in both English and Spanish.  Group baptisms for infants and young children (under the age of seven) take place on Saturdays at 10:00am in English or Spanish. For additional information, visit our website at www.stmarkplano.org/baptism. Please contact the Parish Office at 972-423-5600, ext. 240 or by email at [email protected] 

MARRIAGES
Plans for marriages begin by contacting the Parish Life office at least 6-9 months in advance of the wedding date.  Please fill out the wedding intake form on our parish website at www.stmarkplano.org/marriage prior to contacting us, so we can better assist you.  If you have any questions, please contact our Marriage Coordinator, Laura Flores Monroy, in the  Parish Life office at [email protected] or by phone at 972-423-5600, ext. 235

ANNULMENTS
To begin the annulment process, please contact Deacon Federico Marquez at 972-423-5600, ext. 280, or by email at [email protected].
 
FUNERALS
We know planning a funeral can be a bit overwhelming especially during a period of grief. If you have any questions about what we offer here at St. Mark or if you would like to talk with us, please fill out the contact form online at www.stmarkplano.org/funerals or call Deacon Federico Marquez at 972-423-5600, ext. 280 or by email at [email protected]

QUINCEAÑERAS
The quinceañera is a traditional celebration of life and gratitude to God on the occasion of the fifteenth birthday of a young Hispanic woman. The ritual emphasizes her passage from childhood to adulthood. The family usually requests a Mass or a blessing to be held in the Church. The young woman seeking her quinceanera must have already received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion and Confirmation, or she must be in her second year of preparation for Confirmation prior to scheduling an appointment through the Parish Life Office. A one-day retreat will be required for the young woman and her mother (or another adult family memeber), which will held in the spring and fall.  Beginning in June 2023, please contact Laura Flores Monroy in the Parish Life Office at 972-423-5600, ext. 235.or by email at [email protected].