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BULLETIN DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY 12:00 PM (11 DAYS BEFORE PUBLICATION)

PLEASE SUBMIT ENTRIES TO bulletin@stmarkplano.org

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

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: Julius Chambers 972-881-7015

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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Saturday - Sábado (10/24)

8:00 AM

5:30 PM

7:00 PM

Mr & Mrs Mudrone

Florence Trenkle

Noel Morales

Sunday - Domingo (10/25) 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 31:7-9 Ps 126 Heb 5:1-6 Mk 10:46-52

7:30 AM

9:00 AM

10:30 AM

12:00 PM

1:30 PM

3:00 PM

4:30 PM

6:00 PM

Khai Hua

Col. Paul F. O’Neil

People of St Mark

Dominga Velazquez

Felipe Garcia Garcia

Familia Reyes Arias

Gilbert Schmelzle

Juanita Brumett

Monday - Lunes (10/26) Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68; Lk 13:10-17

6:30 AM

8:30 AM

Frank Bailey

Juanita Brumett

Tuesday - Martes (10/27) Rom 8:18-25; Lk 12:18-21

6:30 AM

8:30 AM

Frank Bailey

Juanita Brumett

Wednesday - Miércoles (10/28) Saints Simon & Jude, Apostles Eph 2:19-22; Lk 6: 12-16

6:30 AM

8:30 AM

7:30 PM

Frank Bailey

James Caine

Consuelo Gutierrez

Thursday - Jueves (10/29) Rom 8:31b-39; Lk 13:31-35

6:30 AM

8:30 AM

Paula Bloomer

Khai Hua

Friday - Viernes (10/30) Rom 9:1-5; Lk 14: 1-6

6:30 AM

8:30 AM

5:30 PM

Margaret Weldon

Silvia Valencia Family

Chris Crosby Schmidt

Saturday - Sábado (10/31) Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Ps 94; Lk 14:1, 7-11

8:00 AM

5:30 PM

7:00 PM

Mr & Mrs Mudrone

Florence Trenkle

Noel Morales

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; Carmen Arias; Patrick Basurto; Kathy Black; Michael Broderick; Julius Chambers; Jared Conley; Nora Elias; Nina Egan; Joyce Graham; Christy Graves; Barbara Harrison; Jerry Heckman; Maria Mae Hernandez; Elvia Ibarra; Howard Johnson; Shane Kearney; Margaret Kelley; Dale Koehn; Ellie Leonard; Marguerite Mehrtens; Tom Moore; Ann Myers; David Myers; Walter Pac; Bibi Philips; Edward Phillips; Jim Pruitt; Joan Rivera; Eduardo Rodriguez; Larry Skinner; Connie Smiser; Stephen Souders; Patty Stratman; Susana Villa García; Inez Vasquez

PRAY FOR THE SICK AND SUFFERING OF OUR PARISH OREMOS POR LOS ENFEMOS DE LA PARROQUIA

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Today’s psalm says, “The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.” Good stewards demonstrate by their living and giving that they understand God as the Source of all they are and have.

MASS INTENTIONS & DAILY BIBLE READINGS

PLEASE DO NOT BRING CHILDREN

St. Mark the Evangelist

Thursday, November 5, 6PM, McGivney Hall

SAFE ENVIRONMENT

Genevieve Brainard is the winners of the children’s stewardship envelopes.

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.

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 ncollard@stmarkplano.org or call 972-423-5600 X 258 with any recent changes.

Altar Flower Honorariums If you would like to dedicate the weekend flowers for a special intention, please contact the Parish

Office at 972-423-5600.

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

This Weekend

Please pray for our priests.

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FAMILY & ADULT MINISTRY - COUNSELING SERVICES MINISTERIOS DE ADULTOS Y FAMILIA - SERVICIOS DE

CONSEJERIA 972-424-5794

Safe Environment Training November 5

The Knights are sponsoring a Safe Environment Training session for Thursday, November 5 at 6PM in McGivney Hall. All parishioners who have not received this training, or are in need of retraining, are invited to attend. The session will last approximately one hour. For logistical purposes, please contact Lloyd Hasley on 972-345-3890 if you plan to attend.

Ronald McDonald House: November 7

Members of our Council are preparing dinner on November 7 for

those staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Dallas. This meal is for the families of children who are in the local hospitals. We prepare the meal, serve it and then clean up afterward for these people who are in need for a small diversion from the medical problems their children are dealing with. For more information, please contact PGK Mike Doherty at 972-801-8902.

Entertainment Passbooks The 2016 Entertainment Passbooks are now available only at the Parish Office. We are not selling them after the Masses as we have for the past 20 years.

Knights’ Corner

Council 6065 Assembly 2266

Flag Retirement & Small Electronics Recycling for Special Olympics

Unserviceable flags are being collected in the flag box located in the Usher’s Room. Small electronics such as used cell phones, inkjet cartridges, digital cameras, camcorders, and hand held electronic games can also be placed in this box. The flags will be disposed of in a proper manner. All electronic equipment will be recycled by an environmentally responsible company and the proceeds from the recycling will be donated to Special Olympics. Special Note: If you see a flag on a business establishment that is in need of replacement, please ask that the flag be replaced and given to you. If you would prefer not to speak with the store manager, please provide the necessary information (store name and location) to either Bill Ptacek on 972-424-6507 or Paul Krusac on 972-516-0659 and we will contact the appropriate store personnel.

CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH Women Jan 16-17, 2016

Men April 9-10, 2015

Weekend retreat provides an atmosphere for individual growth through prayer, inspiring presentations, and personal reflection. 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 Family & Adult Ministry at 972-424-5794 for information.

Families of Nazareth– Share different experiences of faith and discover God's presence in our lives. The meetings, led by the animators, consist of prayer, readings, and faith sharing. There are three options for the weekly meeting: The first series of study for

the weekly group meetings will be Behold, Your Mother. Next meeting is on October 27 from 9:30-10:30AM, Smyth Pastoral Bldg, Room 209 West Wing #4.

Contact Claudine at 214-236-9916 or Claudine.humphries@gmail.com for information

TO LIGHT Your Way

Through the Holidays

…A prayer service and program about grieving our losses through the holiday season and beyond

…For all who have lost a loved one through death

Saturday, November 7, 2015 9AM – noon

St. Mark Pastoral Center, McGivney Hall 1105 West 15th Street, Plano

Please call if you plan to attend. St. Mark Family & Adult Ministry: 972-424-5794

Relics of St. Maria Goretti at

St. Monica Catholic Church On Nov. 3, the full body relics of St. Maria Goretti will be available for veneration at St. Monica Catholic Church from 11AM until 11PM with a Mass celebrated at 7PM. The Vati-

can has asked that she travel throughout the U.S. to open the extraordinary Year of Mercy as, at 11 years old, she forgave her murderer on her deathbed. All are invited to come. Please call the Church at 214-358-1453 for any fur-ther information.

KOC Information Night: November 2

All men who are interested in learning more about the Knights of Columbus are invited to an information night on Mon, Nov 2, at 7:30PM in McGivney Hall. Spouses and fiancées are also

invited. You must be a practical Catholic man at least 18 years old. Please call one of our Membership Chairmen, Armando Guerra at 214-272-3537 or Paul Krusac, PGK, PFN, on 972-516-0659, if you will be attending. For general information on joining the Knights, visit our website, kofc-6065.org, or call our Grand Knight, John Vasquez at 214-394-7106.

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Reunión # 2 Segunda Reunión de Reconciliación para padres y niños

matriculados en Segundo Grado o Sacramentos Especiales año 2 (Escuela y Parroquia)

Martes, 3 de noviembre en español de 6:30-8PM en la Iglesia

Oración para cortar la calabaza

Querido Dios, Mientras corto mi calabaza, ayúdame a decir esta oración:

Abre mi mente para que pueda aprender mas sobre Ti; (Corta la parte superior de la calabaza)

Elimina todo mi pecado y perdóname por las cosas malas que he hecho; (Limpia el interior)

Abre mis ojos para poder ver Tu amor; (Corte ojos en forma de corazones)

Lo siento por hacerle ascos a todo lo que me has dado; (Corta una nariz en forma de una cruz)

Abre mis oídos para oír Tu Palabra; (Cortar las orejas en forma de la Biblia)

Abre mi boca para decirle a los demás que estás cerca; (Corte la boca en la forma de un pez)

Deja que Tu luz brille en todo lo que decimos y hacemos! Amén. (Coloca una vela y enciéndela)

No habrá clases de Formación de Fe el domingo, 1 de noviembre

y el miércoles, 4 de noviembre.

EN ESPAÑOL

Ministerio de Familia y Adultos

Adoración Eucarística

En St. Mark hay adoración las 24 horas todos los viernes a partir de las 9AM y termina antes de la Misa de las 8:30AM el sábado. También hay 2 horas de adoración silenciosa, los mar-tes de 7-9PM. Por favor, acompáñenos.

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

Trigésimo Domingo en el Tiempo Ordinario El Salmo de hoy dice, “El Señor ha hecho grandes cosas por noso-tros; estamos llenos de júbilo.” Los buenos administradores demuestran por medio de sus vidas y sus donaciones que comprenden que Dios es la Fuente de todo lo que ellos son y de todo lo que poseen.

CRISTO RENUEVA SU PARROQUIA Mujeres Feb 6-7, 2016

Hombres Abril 23-24, 2016

El retiro provee un ambiente para crecimiento individual por medio de la oración, presentaciones conmovedo-ras, 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 Adultos al 972-424-5794.

ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION /

FORMACION DE FE: 972-423-4715

Para iluminar el Camino durante

los Días de Fiestas

Taller para dar Consuelo en la perdida de un ser querido durante los días festivos

…Un programa de oración y consuelo para aminorar el dolor y duelo durante la temporada de días festivos y mas allá.

… Para todos los que hayan perdido a un ser querido por medio de la muerte.

Sábado, noviembre 7, 9AM– 12PM La Biblioteca de St. Mark, Salón #105

Smyth Pastoral Center Building, 1100 W. 15th Street, Plano

Si va asistir, comuníquese con Sra. Rosalba Hernandez. St. Mark Ministerio de Familias & Adultos

972-424-5794 x230 rhernandez@stmarkplano.org

Reliquias de Sta. María Goretti en

la Iglesia Católica de Sta. Mónica El 3 de noviembre, la reliquia del cuerpo

completo de Sta. María Goretti estará

disponible para veneración en la iglesia

católica de Sta. Mónica desde las 11AM

hasta las 11PM. Habrá celebración de

misa a las 7PM. El Vaticano ha pedido que su cuerpo viaje a

través de los Estados Unidos para abrir el Año de la Misericordia.

A los once años de edad, en su lecho de muerte ella perdonó a su

asesino. Todos están invitados a asistir. Si necesita más informa-

ción, llame a la iglesia al teléfono 214-358-1453.

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Día de Los Fieles Difuntos

St. Mark celebra las misas conmemorativas del día de todos los fieles difuntos, para recordar a

nuestros seres queridos que han fallecido.

Lunes, 2 de Noviembre a las 5:30PM Misa en Ingles Y a las 7PM Misa en Español.

Invitamos a todo parroquiano que recientemente ha perdido a un ser querido, a participar en la procesión de entrada y colocar una foto de su ser querido fallecido, ya sea familiar o amigo, en el frente del altar.

Bendición en el Columbario: El 2 de Noviembre, Día de los Fieles Difuntos, después de la Misa de las 5:30PM, le invitamos a todos acompañar al Padre Cliff Smith en procesión hacia el Columbario para dar una bendición especial.

También les invitamos a todos ustedes a escribir los nombres de sus seres queridos difuntos en el libro especial de “Conmemoración del Día de los Fieles Difuntos” que se manten-drá disponible en el narthex y en la entrada del Santuario de la Iglesia hasta el 2 de Noviembre. Este libro con todos los nom-bres de los difuntos, se incluirá en la procesión de entrada de la Misa y se colocará en el Altar durante la Misa del Día de los Fie-les Difuntos.

Para más información, por favor de comunicarse con la oficina Ministerio de Familia y Adultos 972-424-5794

All Souls Day

St. Mark Parish Community will celebrate a

Memorial Mass for our deceased loved ones.

Monday, November 2, 2015 5:30PM Mass in English and 7PM Mass in Spanish

Parishioners who have recently lost a loved one are invited to

participate in the entrance procession and place a photo of their deceased relative or friend at the Altar.

Columbarium Blessing: Ending the 5:30pm Memorial Mass, Fr. Cliff will process to the Columbarium for a special blessing, everyone is invited. You also are invited to write the names of deceased loved ones in the All Souls Remembrance Book locat-ed at the church narthex through November 2nd. This book of names will be brought to the Altar at the entrance procession for the All Souls Day Mass.

For more information please contact: St Family & Adult Ministry office at 972-424-5794

Donations Needed for Advent Event We will offer various activities and events for families throughout the Year of Mercy and in anticipation of our first event, we are collecting the following items to be used in our Blessing Bags: Travel-size toiletries (if you have same brands of shampoo, condi-tioner, soap, and lotion, please place them in a sandwich size ziplock bag), toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, small bar of soap, hand sanitizer, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, small comb or brush, chapstick, band-aids, baby wipes and new socks (for men and women).

Items can be placed in the bin in the church Narthex. Questions? Contact Debbie Betz at 972-423-4715, ext. 232

Chemo Care Project Donations Needed

The American Heritage Girls are requesting donations for Chemo Care Packages for patients undergoing chemotherapy at the Richardson Cancer Center. Items needed

include fuzzy socks with grippy feet, soft blanket, books (gently used,) head scarf or hats, soft pillows, lip balm, moisturizer, magazines (gently used,) hand sanitizers, kleenex, bath cloths, dry mouth spray, nausea drops, seasickness wrist bands, calendars, journals. Please place your donations in the orange buckets in the Narthex. Thank you! Donations are greatly appreciated!

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Meeting #2 Reconciliation meeting for parents and children registered in

Second Grade or Special Sacraments Year 2 (School and Parish)

Mon. Oct. 26, 2015 English 6:30-8PM Church

Tues. Nov. 3, 2015 Spanish 6:30-8PM Church

Pumpkin Prayer

Dear God,

As I carve my pumpkin, help me say this prayer: Open my mind so I can learn about You; (Cut the top of the pumpkin)

Take away all my sin and forgive me for the wrong things I do; (Clean out the inside)

Open my eyes so Your Love I will see; (Cut eyes shaped like hearts)

I'm sorry for turning up my nose to all You've given me; (Cut a nose in the shape of the cross)

Open my ears so Your Word I will hear; (Cut ears shaped like the Bible)

Open my mouth so I can tell others You're near; (Cut mouth in the shape of a fish)

Let Your Light shine in all I say and do! Amen. (Place a candle and light)

There will be No Elementary Faith Formation Class on Sunday, November 1st

or Wednesday, November 4th.

Escucha Radio Católica KJON 850 AM

Women of St. Mark Meeting

Tuesday, October 27, 7-9PM

The Women of St Mark will be having their monthly meeting on Tuesday October 27 in McGivney Hall at 7PM. Come meet new friends and enjoy a speaker from The Liberty Institute. This presentation will be on the very timely topic of religious freedom. All women of the parish are welcome.

No Youth Ministry Sessions October 25 and October 28

Nov. 1 and Nov. 4th

Due to World Youth Day and Fall Festival Sessions will resume on Nov. 8 and 11

Youth & Young Adult Ministries Ministerio de Jóvenes y Jóvenes adultos

972-578-9583 mmquaid@stmarkplano.org

stmarkplanoyouth.org

New Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9AM-4PM

Fri. 9AM-12PM.

NET (National Evangelization Team) is a Roman Catholic organization dedicated to spreading the Gospel to youth. NET's mission is to evangelize young Catholics, reaching them through retreats and parish ministry. Their goal is to challenge young Catholics to love Christ and embrace the life of the Church.

How can you help NET Ministries succeed at St. Mark? We are looking for families to host NET Missionaries in their home for two weeks, as well as, donations of restaurant (Starbucks, Chipotle, etc.) and fuel gift cards, and 1 used vehicle.

For additional information visit netusa.org/parishteams or contact the Youth Ministry Office at 972-578-9583.

ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION

972-423-4715

Do you have old photos or newspaper clippings about St. Mark?

Please share them with us so we can include them in our 50th anniversary

materials. E-mail them to bulletin@stmarkplano.org or

bring them by the parish office.

PARISH LIBRARY Mon-Thurs 9AM-12PM Book Drop in Library door is open 24/7

Parish Library will be closed this coming week. It will reopen Monday, November 2. Book drop is also closed during this time.

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NEXT WEEKEND!!!

Saturday, October 31, 8AM-10PM

Events include something for everyone!!!

All Souls Remembrance 5K & 1K Fun Run (8AM) 3v3 Basketball Tournament

Live Entertainment on 2 stages and Trunk or Treat (5:30PM - 7PM) Raffle ($2500, $1000, $500, Trek Bike) and Door Prizes

Obstacle Course, Water Balloon Launch, Vertical Rush Slide, Hamster Ball Book Sale & Craft Show

Food (Burgers, Brats, Fajitas, Tamales, & more) Games and Treasure Trove

It’s Not Too Late to Volunteer! To volunteer visit: stmarkplano.org/st-mark-fall-festival-and-5k For information contact Claudine Humphries at 214-236-9916

EL PRÓXIMO FIN DE SEMANA

Sábado, 31 de octubre , 8AM-10PM

¡Los eventos incluyen algo para todo el mundo!

La carrera All Souls Remembrance 5K & 1K (8AM) y Torneo de basquetbol Entretenimiento en vivo en dos escenarios y Trunk or Treat (5:30PM – 7PM)

Rifa ($2500, $1000, $500, bicicleta “trek”) y Premios a la entrada Carrera de obstáculos, lanzamiento de globos con agua

Venta de libros y artesanías Comidas (hamburguesas, salchichas alemanas, fajitas, tamales y otras)

Variedad de juegos

¡No es tarde para ser voluntario! Regístrese como voluntario: stmarkplano.org/st-mark-fall-festival-and-5k

Para más información comuníquese con Claudine Humphries en 214-236-9916

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New Volunteer Counselor Orientation Saturday, October 31, 9-11AM White Rose - Central location

4313 N. Central Expressway, Dallas TX 75205 Contact Gerri at volunteer@saintjosephshelpers.org

for questions or more information.

October is

St. Mark Youth Month! In honor of our Youth Month celebration we will feature in the bulletin

parish ministries that cater to our youth.

St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic School As St. Mark the Evangelist celebrates 50 years, St. Mark Catholic School proudly celebrates 33 years of serving the children of our parish. It is the mission of St. Mark Catholic School to educate each student in a spirit of faith, gospel values and academic excellence according to Roman Catholic principles. We do this by teaching the whole child: mind, body and spirit. Beginning at the preschool level and continuing through 8th grade, St. Mark’s curriculum and instruction include sequential and constructive programs of learn-ing. With focused attention on our Catholic faith, exemplary academics, service to the community, integration of technology, strong parental involvement, physical well-being, and many extra-curricular opportunities, our students are given a solid foundation upon which to build, and are well-prepared for success in high school and beyond. St. Mark has been twice recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education, with students consistently scoring in the top 15% in the nation on standardized tests. Our faculty, staff and students have been widely recognized for their accomplishments across many disciplines. We invite all parishioners and others in our community to learn more about St. Mark Catholic School, where “Faith and Knowledge Meet.” Please visit our website at www.stmcs.net, or call the school office at (972) 578-0610.

Plano Area Catholic Homeschoolers (PARCH) Plano Area Roman Catholic Homeschoolers (PARCH) is a homeschooling support group, and an official Parish organization of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church. Organized for purpose of facilitating information and support for Catholic homeschooling families, PARCH sponsors a yahoo group, support meetings, curriculum informational sessions and homeschooling workshops, field trips, park days, and daily Mass attendance, along with seasonal activities and celebrations for Catholic homeschooling families. While PARCH provides access to myriad information, and events, its greatest service to others is in the sharing of wisdom and in the gift of friend-ships. Opportunities for Community Service abound within PARCH as our homeschooling families help organize and volunteer for St. Mark Parish activities/events and others throughout the calendar year. “My sheep hear my voice: and I know them, and they follow me.” John 10: 27

1201 Alma Dr, Plano, TX 75075

972.578.0610 www.stmcs.net

Exemplary academics. Faith formation. Community service. Physical education. Foreign language. Art. Music.

Technology. S.T.E.M.

Want to learn more about our award-winning program for students in Preschool – 8th grade?

Please join us for our upcoming Open House …

Sunday, November 8, 2015 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

School Library

Please pre-register at www.stmcs.net/open-house-registration.

Christ Child Christmas Gift Market Luncheon

Benefiting the Catholic Pro-Life Committee & Catholic Crisis Pregnancy Centers

November 14 at the Doubletree Hotel Richardson

www.prolifedallas.org

ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

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St. MARK BINGO

The Knights of Columbus are presenting Vocations Bingo Knight on Saturday, November 14 at 6:30PM in the Cafetorium. Proceeds benefit: Holy Trinity Seminary, Seminarian Scholarships and Support, Retired Priest Fund and numerous other K of C Programs and Activities. The cost is $25. Pre-Register online at KOFC-6065.org or fill out the form available in the Narthex. It will be $30 at the Door. You can also become a Table Sponsor or make a donation by contacting Mike Bernatis at mabernatis@msn.com or 972-985-9455. A variety of food and beverages will be available free of charge. You must be 21 years old. Put this on your calendar. Join your fellow parishioners, bring family and friends, prepare for FUN, and come to win a Grand Prize of a $600 VISA Gift Card.