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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: Araceli & Raul Ramirez 972-627-7708

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 (3/28)

8:00 AM

5:30 PM

7:00 PM

John Clement

Vincent Paul Moran

Anthony Gonzalez

Sunday - Domingo (3/29) Palm Sunday Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16 Is 50:4-7 Ps 22 Phil 2:6-11 Mk 14:1—15:47 or 15:1-39

7:30 AM

9:00 AM

10:30 AM

12:00 PM

1:30 PM

3:00 PM

4:30 PM

6:00 PM

Georgia Willene Carlton Robb Smith

People of St. Mark

Eltelvina Fraire

Rudolfo García

Manuela Martinez

Florence Trenkle

Vivian J. Pace

Monday - Lunes (3/30) Is 42:1-7; Ps 27; Jn 12:1-11

6:30 AM

8:30 AM

Teresa Le Toan

Lamar Phillips

Tuesday - Martes (3/31)

Is 49:1-6; Ps 71; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38

6:30 AM

8:30 AM

Teresa Le Toan

Karen Clark

Wednesday - Miércoles (4/1) Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69; Mt 26:14-25

6:30 AM

8:30 AM

7:30 AM

Teresa Le Toan

Christopher Tudtud

Jose Juan Avitia

Thursday - Jueves (4/2) Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15

7:00 PM

Agnes Briggs

Friday - Viernes (4/3) Friday of the Passion of the Lord

Is 52:13—53:12; Ps 31; Heb 4:14-16, 5:7-9; Jn 18:1—19:42

3:00 PM

7:00 PM

Passion Reading Lectura de la Pasión

Saturday - Sábado (4/4) Holy Saturday Easter Vigil: Gn 1:1—2:2 or 1:1, 26‑31a; Ps 104 or 33; Gn 22:1‑18 or 22:1‑2, 9a, 10‑13, 15‑18; Ps 16; Ex 14:15-15:1; Ex 15; Is 54:5‑14; Ps 30; Is 55:1‑11; Is 12; Bar 3:9‑15, 32-4:4; Ps 19; Ez 36:16-17a, 18‑28; Ps 42 or Is 12 or Ps 51; Rom 6:3‑11; Ps 118; Mk 16:1-7

8:00 PM

Renzo Ugarte

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; Filipinas Baga; Shirley Collier; Randy Cremar; Frances Dougherty; Jennifer Eck; Nina Egan; Michele Foust; Christy Graves; Pat Haney; Vicki Hannon; Roger Harvey; Elvia Ibarra; Marie Jacoby; Gloria Knies; Ellie Leonard; Jerry Lewallen; Bob Martin; Margarita Mena; Victoria Mena; Noel Morales; Elizabeth Muzyka; Paul Olivares; Persia Family; Edward Philips; Daniel J. Phillips; Joan Rivera; Joel Rivera; Ray Rivera; Eduardo Rodriguez; Patricia Rodriguez; Jeanette Sullivan; Patty Stratman; Irma Surgent; Jeannette Thurman; Michael Watkins.

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

Passion Sunday Good stewards strive to conform their lives to that of Christ — emptying themselves of all pride and putting themselves at the service of others.

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.

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.

The beautiful altar flowers gracing our sanctuary this week are in loving memory of Jim Hogan and are donated by the Hogan Family.

John Paul II Family of Faith

Tuesday, April 7 at 7PM Saturday, April 11 at 10AM

SAFE ENVIRONMENT

Facebook: St. Mark Catholic Church – Plano,TX St. Mark Catholic School – Plano,TX Stmarkplanoyouthministry

Instagram: Stmarkyouth

Twitter: StMEvangeLion

Pinterest: stmarkplano

Concluding Good Friday How does the Good Friday liturgy end? Or does it? There is no final blessing or recessional, because this is not the end. This is just the second installment of the three-part liturgy called “Triduum.” So the

end is silent, the ministers walk silently back to the sacristy. The people are free to leave, also in silence, or to remain longer in prayer. The conclusion comes with great flourish on the next night at the Easter Vigil, when this three-day liturgical celebra-tion finally concludes with an Easter celebration.

Please Note: The Parish Office will remain closed on Friday, April 3 in observance of Good Friday and Monday, April 6 in observance of Easter Monday.

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

CONSEJERIA 972-424-5794

Welcome to the Knights of Columbus We welcome Arochi Enrique, Le Hanh, Elliott Kieth, Marty Baculi, and Lloyd William who joined the Knights of Columbus and Council 6065. They received their 1st degrees on March 16. We look forward to seeing them, their spouses and families at many of our future events.

Fish Fry Thank You We thank all who attended one or more of our Lenten Fish Frys. We truly enjoyed serving you, our parish community. Thank you also to our mem-bers who worked in the kitchen, on the floor or with set-up and clean-up. Without your assistance, we could not have served the nearly 1,400 people who attended this year.

Knight of the Month Congratulations to Frank McElligott who was named Knight of the Month for March. Frank was selected for this honor because of his leading the team for the annual Fish Frys. He is also involved with Habitat for Humanity and assists in providing job sourcing and resume reviews for members of the parish.

Family of the Month Congratulations to the Ryan Baula family who was named Family of the Month for March. Ryan and his wife, Carrie, are very involved with the Pro-Life program having helped on many Hikes for Life and the St. Mark School Respect for Life Club. Ryan also plays the piano for the monthly Prayer Services.

Council Meeting Postponed: April 2 The Council Meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 2, has been post-poned until April 9 because of Holy Week services. Also postponed is the Safe Environment Training scheduled for that same night.

Blood Drive Sign-Up: April 11/12 We are planning another blood drive in conjunction with Carter Blood Center for April 19. Sign-up will be on April 11/12 after all the Masses. Please consider giving this gift of life to those in need.

After Mass Refreshments: April 11/12 The Knights are sponsoring refreshments after all Mass on April 11/12. Please stop and say “hello”. Pick up a cup of coffee, a glass of punch and a cookie on your way out of the Narthex. We are also assisting at the Information Table in the Narthex.

Knights’ Corner

Council 6065 Assembly 2266

We meet in the Upper Room the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month for speakers,

discussion, activities, prayer, and downtime. Child care provided with a reservation!

Thursday, April 2 from 10 – 11:30AM in the Upper Room

RSVP to Kristin Hyman at (314) 601-2934 or kristin.hyman@gmail.com.

MAKE A LENTEN RESOLUTION FOR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL

Saturday/Sunday Retreat For Men of St. Mark April 11-12, 2015, 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 St. Mark Men. For Information and registration: 972-424-5794

Registration brochures in Church Narthex To Register online: www.stmarkplano.org

Monthly Prayer Service April 8 at 7PM in the Chapel

The Knights of Columbus and the Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a prayer service in the Chapel at 7PM which is normally conducted on the second Thursday of each month for those in the parish who are ill, recovering from surgery or for any other intention. The next service is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8 (Note the Date Change). All parishioners are invited to attend and submit names . This Prayer Service begins with the Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament, reading of the names of those for whom we are praying, the Rosary, hymns, a Litany, and con-cludes with Benediction. Please call Will Alt at 972-423-9450 to add names to the list of those for whom prayers are requested. You can add names just prior to the service if you are in attendance.

Book Sale There will be books of faith, values as well as First Holy Communion and Confirmation items for sale in the Nar-thex after all Masses on Sunday, April 12, 2015. Do not forget to stop by.

Knights of Columbus Information Night All men who are interested in learning more about the Knights of Columbus are invited to attend an information night on Monday, March 30, at 7:30-

8:30PM in McGivney Hall located in the Parish Center. Spouses and fiancées are welcome. If you will be attending please call one of our Membership Chairmen, Armando Guerra at 214-272-3537 or Paul Krusac, PGK, PFN, at 972-516-0659. For general information on joining the Knights, please see our Council web-site, www.kofc-6065.org, or call our Grand Knight, Bill Butcher at 469-450-6651 or one of our Membership Directors. On the website, click on the “Want to Join Our Council or Get More Info?” button on our Home Page and complete the form that is shown. Then click on the “send” button in the upper left corner of the form. You will be contacted promptly. Much more infor-mation about the Council is also available on the website.

St Mark Rosary Makers Meeting Come and join us in the ministry of Rosary Making. We will teach you how to make a Rosary and send you

home with supplies to make Rosaries in your spare time. You will find them easy and fun to make. Our group always gathers on the 1st Tuesday of each month. The next meeting is April 7th in the Library from 7-9PM. The Rosary Makers have made and delivered over 31,000 Rosaries. Thank you Rosary Makers.

Call Margaret Woollett at 214 808-8277 for more information.

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Aprendiendo a Orar con la Palabra El Domingo entiendo, el lunes aprendo

y en la semana lo voy viviendo. Somos parte del ministerio de formación de fe para adultos de nuestra parroquia de St. Mark. Nos

reunimos los lunes a las 7PM en el salón (208) Upper Room en el Centro Pastoral Smyth.

Para preguntas y demás información por favor llame: Silvia Guzman 214 929-1560 Adan Garcia 972 979-2508

EN ESPAÑOL

Ministerio de Familia y Adultos

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.

Silvia Caballero, 972-916-8345 (Bilingüe) Shirley Cook, 972-424-2911 (Ingles)

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

Administración

Domingo de Pasión Los buenos administradores de los bienes de Dios se esfuerzan por ajustar su vida a la de Cristo — despojándose a sí mismos de todo orgullo y poniéndose al servicio de los demás.

DE MUJER A MUJER: Una serie de enriquecimiento de fe para mujeres de todas las edades. Las sesiones empiezan el sábado 11 de Abril hasta el 30 de Mayo de 3- 5 PM en la biblioteca en el “Smyth Pastoral Center”. Costo es $25.

Para inscribirse por favor llame a Viviana Olmos 214-809-4538

¡Hay una nueva y emocionante oportunidad para voluntarios en St. Mark! ¡El Set-up Squad!

¿No es la enseñanza lo tuyo? ¿Prefieres ponerle un poco de sudor a tus hora de

voluntario? ¿Tienes un horario variado y necesitas flexibilidad con tu voluntariado? Tenemos una gran oportunidad para que puedas dar de tu tiempo y talento. St. Mark busca voluntarios para ayudar a nuestro Set-Up Squad. Este grupo es para ayudar a poner las sillas y mesas en las salas para las diferentes actividades de los muchos ministerios que se reúnen en nuestra parroquia. Un coordinador se comunicará con usted cuando sea necesario. Comuníquese con Ruth Sanchez al 972-423-5600 o Rsanchez@stmarkplano.org para más información.

Venta de Libros Habrá venta de libros y artículos religiosos de Primera Comunión y Confirmación en el vestíbulo de la Iglesia después de todas las Misas, domingo 12 de abril. No falten.

CRISTO RENUEVA SU PARROQUIA Hombres abril 25-26

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.

Adoración al Santísimo durante Semana Santa

• comienza el martes, 31 de marzo a las 3 PM • termina jueves 2 de abril a las 6 PM • Por favor, regístrese para una hora durante este período. Alguien debe estar presente cada hora. • El cuaderno para apuntarse estará en la mesa comenzando el viernes, 20 de Marzo

No tendremos clases de Formación de Fe el miércoles,

1 de abril, el 5 de abril domingo de Pascua,

y el miércoles 8 de abril.

Formación de Fe

St. Mark Catholic School está aceptando solicitudes para el año escolar 2015-16: St. Mark Catholic School ha recibido en dos ocasiones el National Blue Ribbon Award del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos y educa a

estudiantes desde preescolar a octavo grado en un espíritu de fe, con los valores del Evangelio y excelencia académica de acuerdo a los principios católicos romanos. Por favor llámenos al (972) 578-0610, o visite www.stmcs.net para más información.

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Have a Happy Spring Break! Classes resume on April 15.

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.

No Elementary Faith Formation classes on Wednesday, April 1

and Easter Sunday, April 5 and Wednesday, April 8.

Save the Date! St. Mark VBS

July 13-17

ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION /

FORMACION DE FE: 972-423-4715

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

For the young: The Tale of Three Trees: a Traditional Folktale by Angela Elwell Hunt En español para niños: El Milagro de la Pascua Florida Book for adults: Christ is Risen by Theresa Cotter DVD Documentary: Easter Vigil: Holy Saturday Evening, St. Mark Parish

After a week of missing students during spring break, the NET team was excited to head back to John Paul II Catholic School for our weekly student lunch. We also put the finishing touches on the Youth House painting project; come check out our new look!

St. Vincent de Paul Society

SVDP Food Pantry needs the following items :

Mac and Cheese, Spaghetti, Spaghetti Sauce, Boxed/bagged pasta, 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.

SET-UP SQUAD EXCITING NEW

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT ST. MARK!

Is teaching not really your thing? Do you prefer to put some sweat into your volunteer work? Do you

have a variable schedule and need flexibility with your volun-teering? We have a great opportunity for you to give of your time and talent. St. Mark is in need of volunteers to join our Set-Up Squad. This group will help set up rooms with chairs, tables, etc for the different needs of the many ministries that meet on our campus. Whenever set up is needed for a meeting or class, the Set-Up Coordinator will contact you for availability.

Contact Debbie Betz at 972-423-5600 or

dbetz@stmarkplano.org for more information.

The Women of St. Mark Annual Tea “Tea Time with Friends”

Tuesday, April 28 at 7PM in The Great Hall

All the women of St. Mark and their guests are welcome to attend this event of tea and treats! Tables are decorated with a theme determined by our tea-rrific table mums. A prize will be awarded at each table, and raffle tickets are available for 3 terrific prizes.

Tickets are $15 per person. RSVP to Kathy Camplen at 972-596-1997 or via email to kbob1965@yahoo.com.

Space is limited. The deadline to RSVP is Friday, April 24 or until all seating is filled.

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

Dear St. Mark Parishioner: During the past several weeks, Mary and Richard Templeton, proud parents of St. Mark Catholic School alumni, have challenged everyone in our parish to make a donation to the school technology fund in an effort to put iPads into the hands of our students by the end of

this school year. They have committed matching funds of $100,000 for this challenge.

Our community has already made so many generous donations, and with a little over a week left in the challenge, we are pleased to report that we are almost there. But, we still need your help.

As it stands now, we are about $10,000 shy of our goal. We don’t want to leave any matching funds on the table. Can you help push us over the top?

Between now and April 6, please visit www.stmcs.net/templeton-technology-challenge.

Make a donation in any amount (even $25.00), and the Templeton family will match it 100%. For those of you with a company match program, those funds will also be matched 100%. It’s a wonderful way to triple your donation!

Please join the challenge and help put the latest technology into the hands of St. Mark students. Your support of our parish school is deeply appreciated.

Patricia Opon Principal

St. Mark Catholic School is a qualified 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are 100% tax deductible.

Many Thanks to all who contributed to the Our Faith, Our Future Capital Campaign!

We want to express our gratitude to all the parishioners

who donated to the Our Faith, Our Future Capital Cam-

paign. It is because of your generosity that we are proud

to announce that $300,000 was paid to the principle of

our debt. One-third of our debt has been paid off and

we expect another $600,000 over the next three years.

This will completely eliminate our debt! We want to

thank all of you who are fulfilling your pledges and

encourage anyone who had reservations to make a

pledge by calling the Parish Office.

Pictured: Fr. Cliff, Joan and Leo Heiting, Campaign Chairs

Photo by Alex Hernandez

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Parish Penance Evenings 6:30 – 8 PM

Monday, March 30 Tuesday, March 31

6:30-9 PM Wednesday, April 1

Penitencia Parroquial 6:30 – 8 PM

lunes, 30 de marzo martes, 31 de marzo

6:30-9 PM miércoles, 1 de abril

Lent Calendar

Calendario

Cuaresmal

The Church encourages us to make confession a regular part of our spiritual life, especially during Lent, as we reflect on our baptism and repentance. Bishop Kevin J. Farrell is helping to make this experience possible by arranging for a Lenten initiative called The Light Is ON For You. On April 1st, all parishes in the Catholic Diocese of Dallas will have their "lights on" for confession and quiet prayer so that Catholics can come to to this incredible source of God’s grace, mercy and healing.

"Don't be afraid of Confession. When you go into a confessional, you have so many emotions, including shame. But afterwards you feel free, great, beautiful and forgiven ... Each one of you should ask yourselves: When was the last time I went to Confession? If a lot of time has passed, then don't let another day go by. Go forward." - Pope Francis, February 19, 2014

Adoration during Holy Week Starts Tuesday, March 31, 3 PM

Ends Thursday April 2, 6 PM Please sign up for one hour

during this period. Someone must be present during

each hour. A Sign-up notebook will be on the

table starting Fri., March 20

ITINERARIO DE SEMANA SANTA

Jueves Santo - abril 2 No habrá misa en la mañana 7PM Misa de la Cena del Señor con lavado de pies

Viernes Santo - abril 3 No habrá misa en la mañana Una reliquia de la verdadera Cruz de Jesu-cristo estará presente para veneración en la Capilla. 3PM Lectura de la Pasión, Comunión y

Veneración de la Cruz (En ingles) 7:30PM Lectura de la Pasión, Comunión y Veneración de la Cruz (En español)

Sábado Santo - abril 4 8PM Vigilia de Pascua (Bilingüe)

Domingo de Pascua - abril 5 Misas en español: 12PM, 1:30PM and 3PM

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

Holy Thursday - April 2 No morning Mass 7PM Mass of the Lord's Supper with washing of feet

Good Friday - April 3 No morning Mass A Relic of the True Cross of Jesus Christ will

be present for Veneration in the Chapel 3PM Passion Reading, Communion/

Veneration of Cross 7:30PM Passion Reading, Veneration and

Communion (In Spanish)

Holy Saturday - April 4 8PM Easter Vigil (Bilingual)

Easter Sunday - April 5 English Masses: 7:30AM, 9AM, 10:30AM, 4:30PM and 6PM

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Many thanks to our Bulletin Sponsors! If you’re interested in advertising your business in our bulletin contact Bill at straitbill@yahoo.com or 972-743-3864.

AROUND THE DIOCESE

Free Tax help until April 15, 2015

Catholic Charities of Dallas is a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program site! This free tax help is for qualifying tax pay-ers, who made less than $53,000 in 2014. You do not have to be a U.S. citizen to receive this assistance. VITA is open Monday through Friday from 3-8PM and Saturday from 9AM- 2PM at 9461 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX 75243 in Conference Room B. For more information on VITA sites, visit www.DallasTaxCenters.org or call 214-978-0081.

Your Participation is Needed in a Diocesan Survey Team members from the University of Dallas MBA program are conducting surveys at three parishes within the Diocese of Dal-las. Your participation in this survey will help the Diocese of Dal-las assess the needs of parishes and parishioners regarding faith formation. ”Faith formation” is defined as sessions where people are learning about their faith. Examples include: bible study, children’s religious education, preparation for First Communion, small group faith sharing, and classes or talks on faith topics like Jesus Christ, the Mass, or Mary. Thank you for participating.

English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CDDfaith

The 8th Annual Seton Sole 5k /1-mile benefit-ing Habitat for Humanity is on April 18th and starts at 8AM. It is held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 2700 Spring Creek Blvd. Plano TX 75093. This is a family friendly event and all who register will participate in a raffle for an

iPad Mini HD and various gifts cards. In addition, any runner who breaks their age group course record (male/female) will receive a gift certificate. For more information go to setonsoles.com. If you have any questions contact Bruce Hafe-meister at bhafemeister@gmail.com or 214-542-3522.

Weekend Retreat at Holy Family of Nazarene

Come, Wake up the World! Consider how you will respond to the call of Jesus in your life. Come and See with us at Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth in Grand Prairie, Saturday, April 25th young women 14 and older, 8 AM-6PM Adults 18 and older may have a weekend discernment retreat. Email Sister Mary Paul at smpaul@icgrandprairie.org by April 22nd.

Have your next event or celebration at the St. Mark Parish Center… inside the Great Hall or McGivney Hall! These venues are perfect for weddings, quinceañeras, baby showers,

conferences, meetings, seminars and more.

DID YOU KNOW? There are two impressive venues available for rental? Great Hall seats 320 ; McGivney Hall seats 125. For informa-tion or to schedule a tour, please contact the parish office at 972-423-5600 or email at church@stmarkplano.org .

ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

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Congratulations to our Volunteers!

Nearly 140 volunteers at parishes and entities within the Catholic Diocese of Dallas received the Bishop’s Award for Service to the Church during a February 7 ceremony at the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Our volunteers Sara Alejandra Loeza and Claudine Humphries (pictured) were among the recipients of this special award. Thank you Sara Alejandra and Claudine for the many hours of service you give St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church.

¡Felicidades a nuestras voluntarias! Casi 140 voluntarios en las parroquias y entidades dentro de la Diócesis Católica de Dallas recibieron el Premio Bishop’s Award for Service to the Church durante una ceremonia el 7 de febrero en la Catedral Santuario de la Virgen de Guadalupe. Nuestras voluntarias Sara Alejandra Loeza y Claudine Humphries (en la foto) fueron unas de los ganadores de este premio especial. Gracias Sara Alejandra y Claudine por las muchas horas de servicio que ustedes les dan a St. Mark Catholic Church.