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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: Mary Cieslewicz 817-995-2928

Cenacle: Josephine 972-867-2192, Marguerite 972-424-9779

Cub Scouts: John Petroff 469-408-0895

Cursillos: Edel Yolaina Escobar 214-284-0767

Encuentro Matrimonial: Juan and Sandra Salazar 469-386-2434

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: Teresa & Edgar Gonzalez 972-333-8281

Homeschooling: Janet Moos 972-213-6437

St. Mark Home & School Assn: Elizabeth Delaney 972-838-3337

St. Mark School Advisory Council: Janiece Evans-Page 408-406-3946

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 Juan Jorge Hernandez• Deacon Dominic T. Hoang

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: 972-423-5600

PARISH MANAGER: Melissa Humason • PASTOR’S ASSISTANT/OFFICE MANAGER: Cathie Seibold • SAFE ENVIRONMENT: Connie Istas

ASSISTANT TO PAROCHIAL VICAR: Veronica Fonseca • CONTRIBUTIONS & REGISTRAR: Nadya Collard • MEMBERSHIP, ASST. REGISTRAR: Tania Salamanca

COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST: Adriana Brady • FACILITIES: Joe Walter

YOUTH MINISTRY: 972-578-9583 DIRECTOR: Megan McQuaid

FF COORDINATOR: Linda Watts

ADMIN. ASSIST: Cristina Ochoa

Faith Formation Assistant: Mario Beltran

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. John Szatkowski (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. John Szatkowski (214-379-2860)

CATHOLIC ORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZACIONES CATÓLICAS

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS GRUPOS PARROQUIALES

Adult Community: Candy Butcher 972-578-9293

Communion to Home Bound: Parish Office 972-423-5600

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

Communion Ministers: Mary Jane Heiting 972-664-0188

Christ Renews His Parish: 972-424-5794

Lectors: Jack Carlisle 972-549-0740

Ushers: Sandy Ptacek 972-424-6507

Altar Servers: Kathi & Parker Thompson 972-965-0563

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

Rosary Group: Lore Profaizer 972-424-7326

Rosary Makers: Margaret Woollett 214-808-8277

Rosario Biblico:Olivia Rojas 972-985-0051

Rosario Tradicional: Pilar de la Torre 214-745-9831

We Care Ministry: Martha Bernatis 214-914-4670

Women of St. Mark: Dorette Putonti 972-898-0421

SACRAMENT INFORMATION / CELEBRACIÓN DE LOS SACRAMENTOS

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Saturday - Sábado (1/3)

8:00 AM

5:30 PM

7:00 PM

William Daniels

Rosemary Sobkowiak Maria Carmen Martinez

Sunday - Domingo (1/4) The Epiphany of the Lord Is 60:1-6 Ps 72 Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 Mt 2:1-12

7:30 AM

9:00 AM

10:30 AM

12:00 PM

1:30 PM

3:00 PM

4:30 PM

6:00 PM

Helene Klein

Michael James Connor

People of St. Mark

Jose Bartos Figueroa

Edgar Camposeco

Roberta Contreras

Florence Trenkle

William Koeger

Monday - Lunes (1/5) St John Neumann, Bishop 1 Jn 3:22—4:6; Ps 2; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25

6:30 AM

8:30 AM

Sharon Moore

Ruben Delgadillo

Tuesday - Martes (1/6) St André Bessette, Religious 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72; Mk 6:34-44

6:30 AM

8:30 AM

Josie Baker

Connie Aratari

Wednesday - Miércoles (1/7) St Raymond of Penyafort 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72; Mk 6:45-52

6:30 AM

8:30 AM

7:30 PM

Julian Aguilar

Jerry Kelsey

Teresa

Thursday - Jueves (1/8) 1 Jn 4:19—5:4; Ps 72; Lk 4:14-22a

6:30 AM

8:30 AM

Joyce Miller

Helen Wall

Friday - Viernes (1/9) 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147; Lk 5:12-16

6:30 AM

8:30 AM

5:30 PM

Jessie Brice

Christopher Gajdica

Agnes Briggs

Saturday - Sábado (1/10) 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149; Jn 3:22-30

8:00 AM

5:30 PM

7:00 PM

George Keifert

Florence Trenkle

Robert Contreras

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; Fernando Alegre; Carmen Arias; Sam Captino; Jane Castellano, Virginia Clement; Shirley Collier; Gretchen Collingwood; Beatriz Conte; Randy Cremar; Roseann Fahrenbruch, Michele Foust; Christy Graves; Pat Haney; Vicki Hannon; Elvia Ibarra; Marie Jacoby; Kathleen Kekesi; Paul Krusac; Herbert Laird; Tim Lasiter; Samantha Leminger; Ellie Leo-nard; Jerry Lewallen; Margarita Mena; Victoria Mena; Noel Morales; Rafael Moreno; Jean Nichol; Paul Olivares; Persia Fam-ily; Bibi Phillips; Daniel J. Phillips; Ray Rivera; Carl Rossini; Hazel Seibold; Stephen Souders; Connie Smiser; Patty Stratman; Irma Surgent; Mariana Vazquez; Michael Watkins.

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

Epiphany Today we remember the three wise men from the East who came to pay homage to the infant Jesus, bringing Him rich gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The gifts we bring — our time, service, and some share of what we earn for the work we do — are equally precious in His sight.

MASS INTENTIONS & DAILY BIBLE READINGS

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.

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.

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 Tania Salamanca at tsalamanca@stmarkplano.org or call 972-423-5600 X 258 with any recent changes.

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John Paul II Family of

Faith

Tuesday, January 6 at 7PM Saturday, January 10 at 10AM

SAFE ENVIRONMENT

Listen to Catholic Radio KATH 910 AM Escucha Radio Católica KJON 850 AM

DECEMBER 21 COLLECTION

Weekend Collection $ 39,488 DEBT REDUCTION

Weekly Mailed in Donations

$ 6,049 Weekly Donations $ 559

Online Donations $ 44,378 Total for 2014 $ 34,535

Total Collection $ 89,915 Attendance 5872

Budget $ 55,000

Collections under budget for fiscal year since 7/1/2014

$ 33,954

Micah Frisby is the winner of The children’s

stewardship envelopes.

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

CONSEJERIA 972-424-5794

Monthly Prayer Service January 8 at 7PM in the Chapel

This prayer service takes place the second Thursday of each month for those in the parish who are ill, recovering from sur-gery or any other intention. All parishioners are invited to attend and submit names of those individuals for whom prayers are needed. These names will be read during the service. This Parish Prayer Service begins with the Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament, reading of the names of those for whom we are pray-ing, the Rosary, hymns, a Litany, and concludes with Benediction. Please call Will Alt at 972-423-9450 to add names to the list.

Sponsored by The Knights of Columbus & the Ladies Auxiliary

Council Business Meeting: January 7 The Council Business Meeting normally scheduled for the first Thursday of every month has been moved for this month only to Wednesday, January 7 because of the conflict with New Year’s Day. Please note that we will resume our regular schedule in February.

Safe Environment Training: January 7 The Knights are sponsoring a Safe Environment Training session for Wednesday, January 7, at 6PM in McGivney Hall for members of the Knights of Columbus ONLY. This session will not substitute for the Safe Environment Training requirement for those in other parish ministries per the Diocesan Safe Environment Training Coordinator. All Knights who have not received this training, or are in need of retraining, are invited to attend. The session will last approximately one hour. For planning purposes, please contact Lloyd Hasley on 972-345-3890 if you plan to attend.

Lone Rose Sunday: January 10/11 The Knights of Columbus annual appeal for donations to the Crisis Pregnancy Centers will be after all Masses the weekend of January 10/11. Please donate generously to this very worthwhile cause. See the article explaining what is needed elsewhere in the Bulletin. The red rose that will be carried to the altar at all Masses represents the lives of the over 56 million babies who have been aborted in the United States over the last 42 years.

Blood Drive Sign-Up: January 10/11 We are planning another blood drive in conjunction with Carter Blood Center for January 18. Sign-up will be on January 10/11 after all the Masses. Please consider giving this gift of life to those in need.

Meet and Greet Knight: January 13 Our Council is holding its monthly “Meet and Greet Knight” on Tuesday, January 13 beginning at 5:30PM. This fun event is held every second Tuesday at Tino’s Two restaurant. All Knights, whether members of Council 6065 or not, please attend and share this evening of camarade-rie with your brother Knights.

Computer Recycling Many parishioners received new computers and or peripherals for Christ-mas. Please consider donating your old equipment to the Computers for the Blind project. If you need information for these donations, please contact Paul Krusac at pkrusac@verizon.net for details.

Knights’ Corner

Council 6065 Assembly 2266

NEW DAY GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP begins on January 6th and meets for 9 consecutive Tuesdays, 7PM – 8:30PM, St. Mark Parish Center, 1105 W. 15th St. New Day is for

anyone who has lost a loved one to death. Participants work through the tasks of grief in an atmosphere of caring and understanding. Cost: $20 (workbook). Registration required. Call 972-424-5794.”I will turn their mourning into joy; I will comfort them, and give them gladness for sorrow.” Jeremiah 31:13

PLANNING A WEDDING? Information evening on Monday, January 26, 2015, 7-8:30PM for engaged couples (and family members) planning to marry at St. Mark Parish. Program will be in the St. Mark Chapel.

Learn about sacramental preparation, liturgy and music guidelines, the Wedding Coordinator’s role and more. Call 972-424-5794 to register.

Make a New Year’s resolution

for Spiritual Renewal

Saturday/Sunday Retreat For Women of St. Mark January 17-18, 2014, On St. Mark Campus

The Christ Renews His Parish Retreat provides an atmosphere for individual spiritual growth, prayer, reflection, and inspiring presentations in the company of other women.

For Information and registration: 972-424-5794 Registration brochures in Church Narthex

To Register online: www.stmarkplano.org

Register now for the February 21, 2015 Women’s Retreat, Living our Story with Courage and Integrity, held at the Seton Faith Formation Center in Plano from 9:30 am- 3:30 pm. Well-known speaker, Elaine Sullivan will explore our stories and the Kingdom of God within. Registration now is $35 and includes lunch; registration after Feb 4 is $45. Register online at www.setonparish.org. To register by mail, pick up a retreat flyer available in the Narthex.

Catholic Diocese of Dallas Family Life Ministry

Leadership Formation Training

Ministries with Families

For All Those Whose Ministry Efforts Touch Families Friday, Jan 9: Arrival - 5:30PM Training: 6PM - 9PM

Saturday, Jan 10: Arrival - 8:30AM Training: 9AM - 4:30PM Location: St. Mark the Evangelist Parish Center

Registration: $50 or $65 per couple (manual & meals included) To Register: Call Thelma Trujillo at 214-379-2896

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from The National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers.

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EN ESPAÑOL

CRISTO RENUEVA SU PARROQUIA Mujeres feb 7-8

El retiro provee un ambiente para crecimiento individual por medio de la oración, presentaciones conmovedoras, y reflexión. También es una oportuni-

dad para compartir con otros parroquianos sus alegrías y desafíos de vivir una vida Cristiana en su vida familiar, en el trabajo, con amigos, y en la sociedad.

Ministerio de Familia y Adultos

¡El personal de Formación de fe para Primaria les

desea un Feliz Año Nuevo!

Tal vez aún estén contemplando sus resoluciones para el Año Nuevo, tal vez el 2015 forme parte de nuestro ministerio, sustituto/a de catequistas, o ayudantes en las sesiones de catequistas el domingo o miércoles en la noche. También necesitaremos catequistas, asistentes, personal de ofi-cina y jóvenes ayudantes para Formación de Fe que empezaran en septiembre. Este verano necesitaremos ayuda con el progra-ma de VBS . Por favor considere uno de nuestros programas.

Formación de Fe

Baby Shower Tiendita de Donación y

Centro de Asistencia 1100 W. 15th St., #203

La tienda de donaciones está abierta los miércoles de 9AM-1PM. Para mas información sobre como ayudar a mujeres embarazadas de nuestra comunidad o como recibir ayuda si estás embarazada contáctanos a uno de los siguientes números.

María Meléndez, 972-835-4241 (Español) Silvia Caballero, 972-916-8345 (Bilingüe)

Shirley Cook, 972-424-2911 (Ingles)

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 o Lucas Gonzalez al 972-669-3023.

Escucha Radio Católica KJON 850 AM

St. Mark Familia de Fe

Reentrenamiento en Español Miércoles, enero 21 a las 6:30 PM

Conference Room #202 del Centro Pastoral Favor de traer el gafete de Ambiente Seguro

Ambiente Seguro

Los Talleres de Oración y Vida:

Aprenda a profundizar en el arte de orar. Con variedades de modalidades de oración, iremos mejorando nuestra relación perso-nal con Dios, desde los primeros pasos hasta las alturas de la contemplación. ¿No sabes cómo orar? ¿Te gustaría vivir esta expe-riencia día a día? ¡Ven y participa! Iniciaremos el 13 de Enero (los martes), de 7-9PM y 17 de Enero (los sábados) de 3:30-5:30PM. Habrá inscripciones el 4 y 11 de enero después de las Misas. Para más información llame a Lupita Bautista al 469-831-3700 y María Mascorro al 214-536-1371.

Escuela de formación para catequistas “Los adultos tienen el derecho y el deber de

hacer madurar el germen de la fe que Dios les ha dado.” DNC # 48:4

Los invitamos a participar en la Formación para Adultos. Estas oportunidades ayudan a crecer en nuestra relación con Jesús, conocer las enseñanzas de la Iglesia, y formar comunidad con otros miembros del Cuerpo de Cristo. Se ofrecerá las Sagradas Escrituras – presentada por Padre Hen-ry para todas las personas de 18 años de edad y mayor que dese-en conocer más profundamente su fe, los bautizados que quie-ran responder a su compromiso cristiano. También, evangeliza-dores, catequistas, coordinadores de catequesis o movimientos apostólicos, ministros extraordinarios de la comunión, lectores, acomodadores, jóvenes integrantes de los grupos parroquiales o de algún movimiento eclesial, etc. Todos los Martes comenzando el 20 de enero, 2015 de 7 - 9PM en el Centro Pastoral de St. Mark en el Great Room y termina el

24 de marzo, 2015

Para más información contacte a Ruth Sanchez al 972-423-4715 x225 o rsanchez@stmarkplano.org. ¡Los esperamos!

Administración

La Epifanía Los tres Reyes vinieron del Oriente para rendirle homenaje al niño Jesús y le trajeron ricos regalos de oro, incienso y mirra como parte de su adoración. ¿Que regalos he traído a esta celebración para ofrecérselos al Salvador recién nacido?

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Open Youth House Every Tuesday 5pm-7pm

Announcement NO Youth Ministry FF on

January 4 & 7. We will resume on January 11 and 14!

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.

Happy New Year from the Elementary Faith

Formation Staff! Perhaps you are still contemplat-ing your New Year’s resolutions; perhaps this is the year to join our ministry. Current openings include Children’s Liturgy of the Word fa-cilitators during the 10:30 Sunday Mass and substitute Catechists at

sessions on Sunday’s and Wednesday evenings. We will be in need of catechists, catechist aides, office staff and teen aides for the Faith Formation session that will begin next September. This summer we will need help with our VBS program.

Please prayerfully consider joining one of our programs.

ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION /

FORMACION DE FE: 972-423-4715

Seeking Host Families for NET Team!

Give St. Mark Youth Ministry the gift of opening your home to two members of the NET Team for two weeks. No extra beds required, they travel with sleeping bags! Contact Megan McQuaid for more information at mmcquaid@stmarkplano.org

St. Vincent de Paul Society

SVDP Food Pantry needs the following items :

Canned corn, green beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, pork and beans, and canned tuna.

Place items in donation box located in the Narthex. Pick up of large items can be arranged by calling SVDP

at 972-423-1877.

Please consider being a Volunteer English Teacher St. Mark Catholic Church

Semester: Feb. 3rd-May 7th Tues. & Thurs. 6:30pm-8:30pm

Help someone: Find a better job and further their education; help their children with homework; perform daily activities

in English and better participate in the community

No teaching experience or foreign languages are required Minimal and flexible time commitment Teacher training and classroom materials will be provided by LIFT.

New teacher training—UTD Jan 10th or 17th, 2015 (10AM-3PM)

Attend one session of your choice. Training is free. Lunch and materials provided.

Please email Julie Brown (below) to reserve a spot.

For more information contact: Julie Brown- ESL Program Manager

214-824-2000, Ext 3218 email: juliebrown@lift-texas.org

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1201 Alma Dr, Plano, TX 75075 972.578.0610 www.stmcs.net

You’re invited to come and see for yourself what has made St. Mark Catholic School special since 1982!

2015 Open House Dates January 27: 9 – 10 AM February 3: 6 – 7:30 PM April 29: 4:30 – 6:30 PM (Early Childhood Education)

Pick up an information packet, take a school tour, and meet our staff.

At St. Mark, we educate the whole child – mind, body, and spirit.

Serving Students in Preschool – 8th grade

Two-time National Blue Ribbon School

Exemplary curriculum including Art, Music, Spanish, Technology, and P.E.

Catholic education and sacrament preparation. Strong, family-oriented school community

Please preregister at www.stmcs.net.

2015 Roe Memorial Events

Roe Memorial Events, January 17, 2015: Join Bishops Farrell and Olson and thousands of North Texas faithful in marking the 42nd anniversary of the tragic January 22, 1973 Roe v. Wade U.S. Supreme Court decision, which made abortion available on demand in America. The theme of this year’s events is “On the Road to Victory!” and the schedule of events is as follows:

10:30AM - 12PM Roe Memorial Rosaries outside the Southwestern abortion facility, 8616 Greenville Ave, Dallas (parking available on Boundbrook Ave and Gaston Oaks Baptist Church parking lot) and the new Planned Parent-hood abortion facility, 7989 West Virginia Dr, Dallas (street parking available)

12:15PM Youth Rally at the Convention Center in Dallas, 650 S Griffin St, featuring World Youth Day musician Curtis Stephan (Doors open at 11:30AM)

1PM Roe Memorial Bilingual Mass concelebrated by Bishop Kevin Farrell, Bishop Michael Olson, and diocesan clergy at the Convention Center in Dallas (seating for 9,000!) with Fr. Benjamin Cieply, L.C. as homilist and music led by Curtis Stephan.

3PM North Texas March for Life from convention center (following Mass) to ecumenical Rally outside the Earle Cabell Federal Courthouse

Bishop Farrell would like for as many families and young people as possible to participate in this great witness for Life! Everyone is encouraged to ride DART Rail – the most convenient transportation directly to the convention center station!

Volunteers are needed, particularly Knights of Columbus, parish ushers and police or security officers. For more information, visit prolifedallas.org/roe or call 972-267-LIFE (5433).

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Lone Rose Collection of Baby Items January 10 and 11, 2015

Will you be one of the Wise Men and bring your donations ?

Remember the mothers this Christmas Season who need a little help.

Brighten their homes as they care for their newborns.

Bring new or gently used baby supplies (diapers, bottles, blankets, infant wear), furniture or accessories to the crib in the Narthex after all the

Masses. Write checks to KC Council 6065.

Proceeds benefit the White Rose and Birth Choice Crisis Pregnancy Centers in Dallas.

Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Council 6065 of St. Mark.

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LOCAL 24 HOUR CRISIS LINE 972-423-7233

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOT LINE 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) EMERGENCIES: 911

El teléfono LOCAL para ayuda esta abierto las 24 horas del día

972-423-7233 El teléfono NACIONAL para ayudarle con

asuntos de violencia domestica 1-800-799-7233 En EMERGENCIAS, llame a 911

Immigration & Legal Services- West Dallas Branch 2843 Lapsley Street, Dallas TX 75212 (214) 217-5600 * By appointment Only M-W & Friday 8am-12noon and 1-4pm

Thurs. 8am-12noon and 1-2pm Closed SAT & SUN

New St. Mark Car Stickers are Now Available!

Only $5 available at the St. Mark parish or school

offices.

We Care Ministry We are very blessed when we have people in our lives that share our experiences, and listen to our cares and joys. Think for a moment about your life or the life of a relative or acquaintance that is in need

of a friend. At St. Mark, We Care! We would like to volunteer to meet and listen to your joys and concerns. Please feel free to reach out to us, or provide an informed referral for a person you know, who would like to have a Friend at St. Mark. Our volunteer group is growing, but we always need new volunteers. So if our Ministry is of interest to you, let us know. Please contact us at wecare@stmarkplano.org or 214 914-4670

AROUND THE DIOCESE

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas Will be Starting a St. Mark Parish Multi-Level Troop

Please join us for a registration and information evening on January 5 at 6:30PM in the Upper Room of the West Wing, room 208. We are looking for girls that are parishioners in grades K - 12 and adult volunteers. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a bet-ter place. If you have any questions please contact Christina Flores at 214-704-6986 or threekidsandbusy@verizon.net .

Flag retirement and Small Electronics Recycling

Unserviceable flags continue to be collected in the flag box which is located inside the Usher’s Room. Small elec-tronics such as used cell phones, inkjet cartridges, digital cam-eras, camcorders, and hand held electronic games can also be placed in this box. The flags will be disposed of in a proper man-ner. All electronic equipment will be recycled by an environ-mentally responsible company and the proceeds from the recy-cling will be donated to Special Olympics. NOTE: Computers and peripherals are not included in this recy-cling. Contact Paul Krusac at pkrusac@verizon.net for details. Special Note: If you see a flag on a business establishment that is in need of replacement, please talk with the store manager, thank him for flying the Stars and Stripes, and ask that the un-serviceable flag be replaced and given to you. You should place the flag into the flag box identified above. The flag is the symbol of our nation and it is important that it be displayed and main-tained properly. 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 Kru-sac on 972-516-0659 and we will contact the appropriate store personnel.

An Evening Benefiting Birth Choice Birth Choice is a non-profit organization cre-ated in 2009, at the request of the Bishop, serving men and women in an unexpected pregnancy by offering them counseling, sono-grams, pregnancy tests, parenting classes and material goods free of charge.

Valentine Dinner & Christopher West Guests attending the Baby, I love you! Benefit will be treated to cocktails, dinner, as well as a raffle for Valentine gifts for your special some-one. The highlight of the evening will be a pres-

entation by renowned educator, best-selling author, cultural commentator, and popular theologian, Christopher West.

Saturday, February 14, 2015 Museum of Biblical Art Beginning at 6:00 PM

Tickets are $125 per person or $200 per couple. Underwriting opportunities are available; contact Christina Smith

at 214-631-2402. Purchase tickets at www.catholiccpcdallas.org.

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Prayer for

the Epiphany

Lord Jesus may your light shine our way,

as once it guided the steps of the magi:

that we too may be led into your presence and worship you,

the Child of Mary, the Word of the Father,

the King of nations, the Savior of mankind;

to whom be glory for ever.