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St. Mark Catholic Church - Denton 6500 Crawford Road, Argyle TX 76226
940-387-6223 † www.stmarkdenton.org
October 26 - 27, 2019
St. Mark Catholic Church Denton, TX
Parish Contact Info
Baptism: Preparation Class & Baptism registration forms are required. Prep Class is held on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Go to www.stmarkdenton.org or contact Elsa Vasquez at (940) 387-6223 or evasquez@stmarkdenton.org. If the child is seven years or older, please contact the Religious Education office.
Marriage Preparation: A nine-month preparation is required. Please contact Deacon Joe Standridge, (940) 220 -7160 jstandridge@stmarkdenton.org for information.
Facilities: If you wish to schedule a meeting/activity at St. Mark, please email request (date/time and type of equipment if needed) to Elsa Vasquez at evasquez@stmarkdenton.org. Reservations need to be emailed two weeks in advance.
Bulletin Deadline: Wednesday at noon, ten (10) days prior to bulletin release date. Please submit articles with image or logo (if available) to pub.admin@stmarkdenton.org. Articles may be edited.
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Pastor
Fr. George, cell (940) 268-6760, frgeorge@stmarkdenton.org
Deacons
Deacon Jim Galbraith, (940) 262-0600, jisugalbraith@aol.com
Deacon Vic Norton, (817) 823-9768, vnorton@stmarkdenton.org
Deacon Ed Posvar, (805) 501-7578, elposvar@aol.com
Parish Secretary, Annulments
Elsa Vasquez, (940) 387-6223, evasquez@stmarkdenton.org
Director of Liturgy
Joy Medley (502) 671-9035, jmedley@stmarkdenton.org
Religious Education Director of R.E., RCIA and Marriage Prep. - Deacon Joe Standridge,
(940)220-7160, jstandridge@stmarkdenton.org
Coordinator of Elementary Faith Formation- Andrea Woolums
(940) 222-8081, awoolums@stmarkdenton.org
Coordinator of High School Youth Ministry and Confirmation-
Brad Horn (940) 222-6703, bhorn@stmarkdenton.org
Coordinator of First Communion and RCIA - Adapted for Children -
Dan Heredia (940) 222-8072, dheredia@stmarkdenton.org
Coordinator of Middle School Youth Ministry - Carina Nejtek (940) 222-8290, cnejtek@stmarkdenton.org
Adult Formation & Family Life - Fr. George (940) 268-6760, frgeorge@stmarkdenton.org
Music
Director of Music - Bridget Bem (940) 220-7326,
bbem@stmarkdenton.org
Assistant Director - Deirdre Murphy, (214) 632-5232
dmurphy@stmarkdenton.org
Administration
Business Manager - Kim Harbert (904) 222-6702, kharbert@stmarkdenton.org
Bookkeeper - Kathy Christoferson (940) 222-6678, kchristoferson@stmarkdenton.org
Safe Environment/Volunteer Coordinator – Dan Heredia (940) 222-8072, dheredia@stmarkdenton.org
Database Manager - Tom Fedor (940) 220-7380, tfedor@stmarkdenton.org
Weekend Receptionist - Kathleen Glasgow (940) 387-6223, kglasgow@stmarkdenton.org
Data Entry - Skip Rawley
Custodial Care/Maintenance - Enrique Zamora
6500 Crawford Rd. Argyle, TX 76226 (940) 387-6223 Parish Office (940) 464-7808 Fax
If a patient or the family wishes a pastoral visit, please call Fr. George on his cell phone (940)268-6760 or the parish office (940)387-6223.
Parish Office Hours: Monday -Thursday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Friday: 8:30 am-12:30 pm.
Weekend Parish Office Receptionist Hours: Saturday: 4:30 pm-6:30 pm; Sunday: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm. Religious Education Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Friday 9 am - 12:30 pm.
Immaculate Conception Catholic School: 2301 N. Bonnie Brae Street, (940) 381-1155 or (940) 381-1539
Parish Staff
Adult Safe Environment Awareness Sessions Requirements
Safe Environment Certification for Adult Volunteers is required prior to serving in Ministry and must be renewed every two years. Initial or Renewal Safe Environment Certification currently requires attendance at a live and in person (“face-to-face”) Safe Environment Awareness Session (“Protecting God’s Children For Adults”) and requires a Virtus profile. See available awareness sessions: https://fwdioc.org/training-sessions. Please contact Dan Heredia with any questions: dheredia@stmarkdenton.org. Youth Safe Environment (Teen Leader Training) requires in person training. Please contact the youth ministers. Called to Protect session is a prerequisite to apply for Teen Leader Training.
Our mission is to be a God-centered Catholic community of Faith which teaches, evangelizes, and ministers to the needs of God’s people.
John Hrisco - Parishioner Broker, REALTOR│Certified Expert Advisor
888-715-JOHN(5646)
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SATURDAY 10/26/2019 BVM (Rom 8:1-11/Ps 24:1b-4b,5-6/Lk 13:1-9) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Reconciliation 5:00 pm - Mass - (Manuel Correia and Family †) 7:00 pm - Spanish Mass - (Micaela Ortiz †) SUNDAY 10/27/2019 THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Sir 35:12-14,16-18/Ps 34:2-3,17-19,23/2 Tm 4:6-8,16-18/Lk 18:9-14) 7:00 am - Mass - (Ana Chavez S.I.) 9:00 am - Mass - (Matthew T. Stack Sr. †) 11:30 am - Mass - (Tom and Nora Carroll and kids) 4:00 pm - Life Teen Mass - (For the Parish) MONDAY 10/28/2019 SAINTS SIMON AND JUDE, APOSTLES (Eph 2:19-22/Ps 19:2-5/Lk 6:12-16) 7:30 am - Mass - (Rachel Alexander †) 8:00 am - 8:00 pm - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament TUESDAY 10/29/2019 (Rom 8:18-25/Ps 126:1b-6/Lk 13:18-21) 7:30 am - Mass - (Peter and Peggy Stewart and boys S.I.) 8:00 am - 8:00 pm - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament WEDNESDAY 10/30/2019 (Rom 8:26-30/Ps 13:4-6/Lk 13:22-30) 12:00 pm Mass - (Gary Szmanda †) 8:00 am - 8:00 pm - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament THURSDAY 10/31/2019 (Rom 8:31b- 39/Ps 109:21-22,26-27,30-31/Lk 13:31-35) 7:00 pm - Vigil Mass - (Tillie Bonner †) 8:00 am - 8:00 pm - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament FRIDAY 11/1/2019 ALL SAINTS (holy day of obligation) (Rv 47:2-4,9-14/Ps 24:1-4ab,5-6/1 Jn 3:1-3/Mt 5:1-12a) 6:00 am - Mass - (Deacon Bill Miller †) 7:30 am - Mass - (Joe and Julia Weinzapfel †) 12:00 pm - Mass - (Marisa Pimentel †) 5:00 pm - Mass - (Joan Lock S.I.) 7:00 pm - Mass - (Katelyn Stewart and Jim Price S.I.) 8:00 am - 11:30 am - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament SATURDAY 11/2/2019 THE COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED (All Souls’ Day) (Wis 3:1-9/Ps 23:1-6/Rom 5:5-11/Jn 6:37-40) 7:30 am - First Saturday Mass - (Andersons and Bonners †) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Reconciliation 5:00 pm - Mass - (For the Parish) 7:00 pm - Spanish Mass - (All Souls in Purgatory †)
Attention all Ministry Leaders: All Volunteers must complete Safe Environment Program. All Leaders must check with Safe Environment Coordinator, Dan Heredia before activating
volunteers.
Parish Ministries ACTS
Adoration
Altar Flowers
Altar Servers
Angel Tree
Apple Tree
Bread of Life
Building Committee
Catholic Daughters
Cause of Joy for Moms/Kids
Charismatic Prayer Group
Counseling Services
Denton Lay Marianist
Finance Council
Funeral Meals
Grief Share
Hospital Ministry
Knights of Columbus
Landscaping
Life Teen Music
Liturgical Ministers/Schedule
Music
Nursing Home & Homebound
Outreach
Pastoral Council
Peru Mission
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Pregnancy/Infant Loss Support Group
Prison Ministry Men/ Women
Protection Team
Respect for Life
Rosary Cenacle
Rosary Makers
Schoenstatt Movement Scribe Ministry
Spanish Ministry
Stewardship Committee
St. Helena’s Circle
Suicide Support Group
Ushers
Vocation Cross
Welcoming Committee
World Wide Marriage Enc.
55+ Bunch
Paul Desjardins, 940-220-6310
Elsa Vasquez, 940-387-6223
Helen Fairchild, 940-367-5207
Joy Medley, 502-671-9035
Pat & Renee Claytor, 940-453-8960
Mia Price, 940-566-6756
Greg Studer, 214-435-5355
Leo Wehkamp, 817-859-1030
Shirley Royster 940-206-7682
Sydney Curran, 940-395-8502
Mary Trevino, 214-868-5559
Elizabeth Merrick, LCSW, 214-923- 4733;eamerrick@verizon.net
Andy Gillard, 940-323-8693
Kim Bonfield, 940-241-1386
Elsa Vasquez, 940-387-6223
Terry Hitch, 817-296-6283
Deacon Jim Galbraith, 940-262-0600
Tim Schoendorf, 940-391-1397
Steve Felderhoff, 214-952-8069
Brad Horn@stmarkdenton.org
Joy Medley, 502-671-9035
jmedley@stmarkdenton.org
Bridget Bem, 940-220-7326
Marilou Anderson, 817-992-1804
Kim Harbert, 904-222-6702
Joe Davis, 972-880-7137
Oscar Salas, 940-453-5484
Shirley Royster, 940-206-7682
Sharon Kohl, 337-962-2925 Jodie Gibson, 940-735-1645
Deacon Jim Galbraith, 940-262-0600 Tracy Mathews, munchkinmommy@hotmail.com
Eric Debus, sgt206@hotmail.com
Mary Stroupe 940-367-7966
Suzie Barger, 940-387-9332
Sharon Kohl, 337-962-2925
Brent & Andrea Woolums, woolums10@verizon.net
Barbara Criscuolo, 940-497-4120
Adriana Noriega, 940-206-2845
Tom Stecik, 214-908-1983
Marie Wright, 940-514-1696
Larry Walker, 940-367-1170
Carol Walker, 940-367-1313
Joe Davis, 972-880-7137
Joy Medley, 502-671-9035
Tony & Maria Parra 817-715-0920
Dave & Monica Fowler 904-864-7201 fdave0429@gmail.com
Barry Landry, 972-824-9567
Mass Schedule
THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME October 26-27, 2019
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We are delighted that you have joined us for worship, and we hope that you will return to pray with us often. If you have moved into the area, we invite you to
become a member. Please call the parish office at 940-387-6223 or visit our website at www.stmarkdenton.org. May His Spirit grow in you! Come as a guest,
leave as a friend!
St. Mark Catholic Church Denton, TX
October 2019 Contribution Update OFFERTORY (Stewardship)
Week #1 $ 24,789 Week #2 $ 25,870 Total $ 50,659
Fiscal Year to Date (07/01/2019-06/30/2020) Total Contributed - Stewardship $ 547,681 Budget - Projected Parish Need $ 539,000 Over/(Under) Budget $ 8,681 Registered Families - as of October 1, 2019 2,600
Building Collection (Cumulative from 1/1/19) $ 97,126
Thank you for your generosity!
Please consider supporting our Bread of Life Ministry by providing personal care items, infant items, cleaning products,
and non-perishable food items for Denton County’s Friends of the Family. ADDITIONALLY, our friends at The Shepherd’s Hand Pantry, an important distribution point for Bread of Life, providing approximately 1300 meals monthly, are in need of sealable food baggies, primarily quart and gallon size. Please consider picking up an extra box or two the next time you go shopping. Place your donations in the Bread of Life drop box in the Narthex. Thank you for your help and continued support of our friends in need. Together we can help “Feed the Hungry”!
Lay Marianist - Come join with our Marianist family for our monthly meeting on Thursday, November 7 in RE Building room 107. Meeting will start at 1:00 pm and conclude
around 3:00 pm. The Marianist Affiliates’ mission is to recognize that Mary serves as an example on how to live. Through her faith, Mary conceived and brought Jesus to everyone who would believe. By living out our faith, we also bring Christ to the world anew. For more information, please contact Andy Gilliard at 940-323-8693.
33 Days to Morning Glory From the Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge MA, Fr. Michael Gaitley designed a retreat packed with wisdom, truth,
and an easy path to holiness. We have a day and evening retreat available for both men and women. The evening retreat will meet for five Monday’s from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm beginning October 28. The day retreat will meet for five Wednesdays at St. Mark from 10:00 am to 11:30 am beginning October 30. Consecration will be on December 7. Please visit our table in the Narthex for more information and sign-up or contact Mary Stroupe at 940- 367-7966.
Parish News Contributions
Come join the St. Mark 55+ Group on Friday, November 1 at 6:30 pm in the RE Bldg. 107-111 for a Potluck Dinner. Plan
to bring your favorite main dish, side dish, salad, fruit or dessert to share for dinner. Beverages will be provided unless you want something special. Be sure to bring your own serving utensils. 55+ is a great way to meet new people and visit with old friends. Plan to stay to play dominoes, cards, or bring your favorite board game. Contact Barry Landry at 972-824-9567 for additional information.
On Sunday, November 3, St. Mark will offer altar server training for those wishing to serve. Training will be held in the main worship space from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm. Any child who has made his or her First Communion is eligible to serve.
To register or if you have any questions, please contact Joy Medley at 502-671-9035 or jmedley@stmarkdenton.org. Class size is limited so please RSVP.
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THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME October 26-27, 2019
From CATECHISM of the CATHOLIC CHURCH pg. 352 - 353 THE EUCHARIST
1395 By the same charity that it enkindles in us, the Eucharist preserves us from future mortal sins. The more we share the life of Christ and progress in his friendship, the more difficult it is to break away from him by mortal sin. The Eucharist is not ordered to the forgiveness of mortal sins—that is proper to the sacrament of Reconciliation. The Eucharist is properly the sacrament of those who are in full communion with the Church. 1396 The unity of the Mystical Body: the Eucharist makes the Church. Those who receive the Eucharist are united more closely to Christ. Through it Christ unites them to all the faithful in one body—the Church. Communion renews, strengthens, and deepens this incorporation into the Church, already achieved by Baptism. In Baptism we have been called to form but one body.233 The Eucharist fulfills this call: “The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread:”234
If you are the body and members of Christ, then it is your sacrament that is placed on the table of the Lord; it is your sacrament that you receive. To that which you are you respond “Amen” (“yes, it is true!”) and by responding to it you assent to it. For you hear the words, “the Body of Christ” and respond “Amen.” Be then a member of the Body of Christ that your Amen may be true.235
1397 The Eucharist commits us to the poor. To receive in truth the Body and Blood of Christ given up for us, we must recognize Christ in the poorest, his brethren:
You have tasted the Blood of the Lord, yet you do not recognize your brother, . . . You dishonor this table when you do not judge worthy of sharing your food someone judged worthy to take part in this meal. . . . God freed you from all your sins and invited you here, but you have not become more merciful.236
1398 The Eucharist and the unity of Christians. Before the greatness of this mystery St. Augustine exclaims, “O sacrament of devotion! O sign of unity! O bond of charity!”237 The more painful the experience of the divisions in the Church which break the common participation in the table of the Lord, the more urgent are our prayers to the Lord that the time of complete unity among all who believe in him may return. 1399 The Eastern churches that are not in full communion with the Catholic Church celebrate the Eucharist with great love. “These Churches, although separated from us, yet possess true sacraments, above all—by apostolic succession—the priesthood and the Eucharist, whereby they are still joined to us in closest intimacy.” A certain communion in sacris, and so in the Eucharist, “given suitable circumstances and the approval of Church authority, is not merely possible but is encouraged.”238
I AM A RETURNING CATHOLIC
Welcome home! Becoming active in the practice of your faith may be quite simple: it may only involve making a good confession. Regardless of where you are, please let us know and we can help.
I AM NOT CATHOLIC Wherever you are on your journey and whatever your comfort level is
with the Catholic Church, you can inquire at any time. Our door here at St. Mark is always open and we want to embrace you in Christ’s love. When you are ready, we’d like to meet with you personally and hear your story. Contact Deacon Joe Standridge at 940-220-7160 or
jstandridge@stmarkdenton.org to take first step.
Faith Formation Adult
Divine Mercy Holy Hour and Benediction Deacon Ed Posvar
On the first Tuesday of every month from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Deacon Ed Posvar will lead a Divine Mercy Holy Hour and Benediction. Come, learn, pray, sing, and meditate on the gifts of the Divine Mercy.
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St. Mark Catholic Church Denton, TX
Carina Nejtek 940-222-8290 cnejtek@stmarkdenton.org
November 16 - 17 from 7:00 pm — 7:00 am, 8th through 12
th graders, at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
For information regarding signups and cost, contact Carina Nejtek at 940-222-8290 cnejtek@stmarkdenton.org
St. Mark Life Teen is taking a small group of high schoolers on a pilgrimage to Washington D.C. for the March For Life from Wednesday, January 22 through Sunday, January 26, 2020. Our pilgrimage will include stops at the Franciscan Monastery, the Holocaust Museum, praying outside of the Planned Parenthood clinic, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, the March for Life, and much more. The cost is $550 per person and covers airfare, lodging, most food, and public transportation passes for the Metro. A down deposit of $250 must be made in order to register. We only have 12 spots available for teens so you'll want to sign up fast! To register click here. Please fill out the form and turn it in with the deposit by November 10.
Youth Ministry Middle School & High School
Brad Horn 940-222-6703 bhorn@stmarkdenton.org
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THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME October 26-27, 2019
Bring your aluminum cans to the designated spot next to the dumpster at the back of the church grounds. Please bag other aluminum recyclables in a separate bag from aluminum cans. This a way you can say, THANK YOU, to our future priests. Any Questions contact Bob Beltz or Phil Carosone at 940-464-7617.
COME 'LIKE' US! The Knights have a new Facebook account - check us out! https://www.facebook.com/kofc12553/
Those interested in joining the Knights of Columbus may inquire via email at antsdorf@aol.com or 940-391-1397.
SK Tim Schoendorf Grand Knight, Ralph Cerny Council #12553
Knights of Columbus
Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court of Salve Regina #2611, invite ALL Catholic Women 18 years and older to join us for the following activities this month: October 30: Officer Planning Meeting 10:00 -11:30 am RE 201. (Open to all CDA). Chaplet of Divine Mercy 11:40 am Mass 12:00 Noon COMING IN NOVEMBER: Ticket Sales for ADVENT PRAYER BREAKFAST (December 7)
All volunteers must be current with Safe Environment Training. For more information about CDA, please contact Shirley Royster at 940-206-7682 or shirleyroyster@gmail.com.
Catholic Daughters Faith Formation Elementary
Empowering God’s Children (formerly Called to Protect)– giving children and young people the increased awareness, empowerment and knowledge they need to protect themselves from those who might harm them. Sessions will be given during formation classes on Sunday, October 27 and Wednesday, October 30. All children are encouraged to attend to learn more about how to protect their personal boundaries. If your elementary age child serves in ministry (altar serving), they must attend to continue serving. To have you child opt out of this session, an opt out form must be submitted to the Formation office. Forms are available on the website and at the RE desk. This week, Family Prayer Bags go home with the following families: Phillips Sammia Barba Garcia Canon Bochnak Adermann Burggraff Follow us on Facebook for updates, photos and resources shared to help you form your child in our faith! Search for St. Mark Elementary Faith Formation and join our community!
Questions? Please contact Andrea at (940)222-8081 or awoolums@stmarkdenton.org.
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THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME October 26-27, 2019
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St. Mark Catholic Church Denton, TX
Those who are ill: Charlie Moore, June Hood, Alyn Snell, Tom Jones, Ken Kirby, Natalie Shutt, Gonzalo Heredia, Steve and Shelia Simmons, Joe Ivey, Paula Mabry, Gregg Shultz, Andy Trott, Naiha Farha, Margaret Wagner, Mary T. Beninato, Jim Jakusz, Maria Von Trotha, Leonor Cuenca, Marie Menezes, Margie Hill, Paul Geist, Ann Brown, Irma O’Neal, John and Donna Marsh, Christopher Hobin, Judy Hutchinson, Rose Marie Sagui, Lee Googging & family, Ronan Journagan, Anthony J. Balanquit, Maria Rivas, Susan Turner, Kim Avila, Bailey Massen, Emily Monsod, Michael Lundstrom, Margaret Giles, Chris Guerrero, Viola Stillman, Bob Schultz, Amiracle Scaturro, Mike Humphries, Casey Clark, Norma Quinn, Ray Wells, Tyler Sagui, David Stull, Leo St. Martin, Mike Ripley, Dr. Daniel Redmond, Jonathan Allen, Louise & Cal Face, Alex Manning, Frank J. Santoro, Kathleen Easler, Dottie Meadows, Ginny Kirik, Travis Kettle, Dan Alford, Bernice Kirik, Jim Riddle, Irene Tribble, & Ben and Susan Story
Our military, especially: US Navy SA Blake Gibson (nephew of Scott and Jodie Gibson); US Army Private 1st Class Brad Sullivan (son of Peter and Tracie Sullivan); US Navy SN Easton Kirkbride, & US Army Cadet Blake Rhymes (grandsons of Richard and Anne Hill); US Navy PO Connor McClure (son of J. and Jennifer McClure); Army Chemical Core Captain Benjamin Warren Dye (son of Donald and Amelia Dye) US Navy Ens. Matthew I. Goodpaster (grandson of John and Mary Goodpaster, and son of John and Jennifer Goodpaster III); US Navy Lt. Patrisha Wilson (granddaughter of John and Mary Goodpaster, and niece of John and Jennifer Goodpaster III); US Army Staff Sgt. Fred Stauffer (nephew of Carol Cooney); US Army Sergeant Brandon Cruz, (grandson of Donalee Hallenbeck); US Navy MMN3 Sebastian Weber (son of Tom & Fawn Weber, & grandson of Judi & Rich Riley); USAF 1st Lt. Keith Richards
(son of Steve and Regina Richards); USAF Colonel Laurie Ann Dickson (daughter of George & Elaine Wittman); USAF 1st LT Preston Green (grandson of George & Elaine Wittman); US Army LTC Kelly Pajak (niece of Dan & Eileen Pajak); US Army Pvt. Douglas H. Fuller (son of Douglas A. Fuller, & grandson of June & Henry Fuller); USMC Sergeant Austin Turner (son in law of Bobby & Diane Turner); US Army Pvt. John Thomas Sciara (son of Eric & Jackie Sciara), USAF Major Thomas W. Wagner, Jr (grandson of Margaret Wagner, & nephew of Jane Wagner); USAF Major Raymond Sagui (son of Xavier and Rosie Sagui); US Army PFC Garrett Teubner (son of Doug & Peggy Teubner); Master Sgt. Andrew Ahel (son of Walter & Fran Ahel); USAF Lt. Colonel Joel Elterman (son of Janet Elterman-Lee and Curtis Lee); US Army LTC Phillip Lamb (nephew of Jack & Tish Becker); USMC Lance Corporal Brock Geddes (son of Gil Geddes); USAF Staff Sgt. Eric Bergman (son of Jan T. Bergman).
To add someone to either prayer list or update information, please call the parish office or email pub.admin@stmarkdenton.org.
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