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Knights of Columbus Council 7613 Holds 13th Annual Golf Tournament

St. Mark is happy to announce that our Yvonne Cosgrove Concert Series is well underway for 2021. Although singing is absent from the pews, we invite you to our beloved sanctuary to listen to David Kauffman and his friends on Thursday, March 4th, at 7:00 PM. This is an annual Lenten tradition to bring our hearts, minds, and souls into the spirit of this penitential season. This event is free; however, the musicians will be collecting donations for their ministry. Also, CDs and other materials will be for sale immediately following. Registration is required through www.eventbrite.com at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yvonne-cosgrove-concert-series-presents-david-kauffman-and-friends-tickets-139995784159.

Be on the lookout for more concert dates this spring and fall. Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook @stmarkmusicministry, and St. Mark the Evangelist Music Ministry respectively, to keep up with weekend updates, concerts, and other information.

The Yvonne Cosgrove Series Presents David Kauffman and Friends

Celebrate the Advent & Christmas Season at St. Mark

Advent Evening Prayer
Wednesdays, December 2, 9 &16 | 7:00 pm

Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception Mass
Vigil Monday, December 7| 7:00 pm
Tuesday, December 8 | 8:15 am & 7:00 pm

Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Saturday, December 12 | Rosary 6:00 am | Mass 6:30 am

Christmas Eve
Thursday, December 24
Main Sanctuary
12pm | 4 pm* | 7 pm | 10 pm
* Children’s Christmas Pageant will be livestreamed on our Facebook Page.

The Event Center - West Campus
12:30 pm | 4:30** pm | 7:30 pm
** Children’s Christmas Pageant

Christmas Day
Friday, December 25
Main Sanctuary
9:30 am (Livestreamed) | 12 pm (Bilingual)

Registration will not go live until December 1, 2020
You must pre-register on the St. Mark Eventbrite website:
http://stmarkevangelistccsa.eventbrite.com
to reserve your seat(s) for the Mass you wish to attend.

Mary, Mother of God Vigil (Holy Day of Obligation)
Thursday, December 31 | 5:00 pm
Mary, Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation)
Friday, January 1 | 8:00 am & 10:00 pm

2020 Advent & Christmas Schedule of Events and Masses

More Info

The Yvonne Cosgrove Concert series presents Samuel Gaskin, Organist, and Joshua Bryant in concert Friday, November 13, 2020 at 7:00 PM. Reservations are a must and you can click on this link to reserve your spot. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/126745036817

Yvonne Cosgrove Concert Series Presents Samuel Gaskin and Joshua Bryant in Concert

Chicken BBQ is BACK!!! Coming October the 4th! The Knights of Columbus BBQ chicken sales are coming back. These sales benefit our youth by providing Five $1000 scholarships to High School seniors and helps to support our Three seminarians in San Antonio with quarterly stipends.
The Chicken BBQ will be drive through on the West Campus. Directions to be published later. You may order the dinner, for $10, consisting of a leg quarter, a sausage, pinto beans and coleslaw on line. Use this link: https://checkout.square.site/buy/37OA57NNNHUG5QVA4BST762W Orders start now until 10PM on Friday October 2nd. You may pick up on Sunday October the 4th from 9AM to 2PM. If you do not order ahead, there will be availability to purchase the day of the sale using credit card.
WE ARE BACK! Looking forward to serving you and our Parish.

Knights of Columbus' Chicken Barbecue is Back!

Upcoming Lenten & Triduum Events

The March Winged Lion has a longer article about the Knights of Columbus efforts for the American Wheelchair Mission. Due to COVID-19 lockdown there was no Wheelchair Sunday collection last June. Funds are at an all-time low. The San Antonio Diocese is the still the second largest donor in Texas and St. Mark’s has been the most generous in San Antonio for years. This is an awesome parish. Many parishioners have inquired about where to send donations.
Please ensure donations clearly note Knights of Columbus Council 7613.
1. Donations by check can be sent directly to the American Wheelchair Mission at:
Dan Moberg
American Wheelchair Mission
2600 E. Seltice Way A-172
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 457-0745 dmoberg@amwheelchair.org
2. To use credit card to contribute go to https://amwheelchair.org/donate/.
Please note KC Council 7613 on the form.
Please send me an email jonklauenberg@satx.rr.com or text to 210-421-7962 with name/date/amount for Diocese totals.
Ways to fund one wheelchair.
3. A wheelchair is $150.00. (Any amount will be greatly appreciated)
4. Get several people together to make donations towards a wheelchair. Ten friends giving $15.00 would cover one wheelchair.
5. Skip something like lunch one day and contribute instead. (drop an lb. or two )
6. Looking for a 501-C3a to help with tax liabilities? Dan Moberg sends letters to all who donate at least $150.00. If you need a letter for tax purposes contact me.
7. Make a gift 🎁 of a WHEELCHAIR as a Lenten offering.
Truly, I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. Matthew 25:40

St. Mark Knights of Columbus Collecting for Wheelchairs

Reconciliation Services look very different this year. There will be no group services in our Deanery. Therefore we are making the sacrament of reconciliation available to you at the following times and dates in addition to each Saturday from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM:

Sunday, December 6, 2020 | 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM and 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Sunday, December 13, 2020 | 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM, and 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Sunday, December 20, 2020 | 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM, and 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Monday, December 21, 2020 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Advent Reconciliation Services

Join us for this wonderful opportunity to gather together and recognize Jesus in the midst of life's journey. This event is open to all high school teens.

When: Saturday, December 5, 2020

Check-in: 8:45am
Closing Mass: 5:00pm
Where: St. Mark Parish Grounds

Event Highlights: Live presentations from young leaders. Joy-filled games and conversation. Sacraments, music, and prayer IRL. And socially distanced (but nonetheless real) time to spend with friends.

Register here: http://stmarkym.com/lakeretreat

Day on the Lake Retreat for High School Students

The Knights of Columbus hold a Blood Drive in Christopher Hall, Sunday, December 6, 2020 from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Registration is required. To register, go to: https://donor.southtexasblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/111259. Thank you!

Knights of Columbus Council 7613 Blood Drive

The Knights of Columbus, Council 7613, invite all eligible men to join the council this year free of charge. Go to this link to register: https://www.kofc.org/secure/en/join/join-the-knights.html

Knights of Columbus: Join Today

Join us April 10, 2020 for Living Stations of the Cross

Living Stations of the Cross

Monday, February 3 Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller presented the Lumen Gentium Award to Barbara and John Thabet. John has been a catechist and mentor for our Youth Program for many years. For the last 15 years John has led tours to the Holy Land bringing Sacred Scripture alive for hundreds of our parishioners. Barbara was a founder of the Special Needs Faith Formation Program, a first in the Archdiocese of San Antonio. She has been able to foster the sacramental celebration for children and adults who otherwise would not receive their sacraments.

Barbara and John Thabet Receive Lumen Gentium Award

Liturgy of the Word and Distribution of Ashes
12:00, 2:00, 3:30, & 5:00 PM | Main Sanctuary
10:00 AM & 4:00 PM | Event Center West Campus

Additional Lent Activities:

Way of the Cross | Fridays of Lent
(Pre-recorded on YouTube)

Weekday Mass Schedule | 8:15 AM (Livestreamed)
Additional 12:00 PM Mass Tuesday’s during Lent
Anointing of the Sick after Mass on Thursdays

Evening Prayer | Wednesday February 24;
March 10, 17, & 24 | Day Chapel | (Livestreamed on YouTube & Facebook.)

Parish Retreat with Fr. Roger Keeler
Monday - Wednesday March 1 - 3
7:00 PM | Main Sanctuary (Livestreamed YouTube & Facebook)

David Kauffman Concert |Thursday, March 4 | 7:00 PM
Main Sanctuary (A free-will offering will be collected)
Presented by the Yvonne Cosgrove Concert Series

Reconciliation Opportunities
Saturday, March 20 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Sunday, March 21 | 9:00-9:45 AM | 1:00-1:45 PM | 4:00-4:45 PM Wednesday, March 23 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Thursday, March 25 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | 5:00 - 6:30 PM

Palm Sunday | March 27-28 | Regular Mass Schedule
Main Sanctuary
March 27 | 5:30 PM | March 28 | 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM
Event Center West Campus

Triduum & Easter

Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper
April 1 | 7:00 PM | Main Sanctuary
(Livestreamed YouTube & Facebook)

Good Friday | April 2 | Living Stations of the Cross 3:00 PM (Pre-recorded YouTube)
The Lord’s Passion, Veneration of the Cross,
and Communion Service 6:00 PM
Main Sanctuary (Livestreamed)

Easter Vigil Mass | April 3 | Private
(Livestreamed Facebook & YouTube)

Easter Sunday | April 4 | Regular Mass Schedule
Main Sanctuary (10:00 AM Livestreamed on YouTube Facebook)
8:00 & 10:30 AM | Event Center

Lenten, Triduum, & Easter Events

St. Mark the Evangelist Giving Tree will be a little different this year due to COVID-19. We are asking for unwrapped gifts or gift cards for children, and gift cards or donations for CPS gift certificates.

Drop off will be in the breezeway November 28 and December 12 between 10 AM and 2 PM. Additional donations boxes will be located in the church before and after weekend Masses.

For more information on how you can help contact Rosemary Bailey at 210-355-6823 or rbailey1125@att.net.

Help us make someone's Christmas merry and bright!

The Giving Tree is back!

Join us for caroling, a shower for Mary, and a live nativity Friday, December 11, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. We will be collecting donations for Guadalupe Home, a transitional home for pregnant and parenting women and babies who find themselves homeless. We will be collecting any new baby items.

Drive Through Noel and Shower for Mary

To be eligible to apply for a $1,000 scholarship, you must be:
• A high school senior
• Registered at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church
• Planning to attend a certified college, junior college, vocational school or community college in 2021-2022
• Involved in St. Mark the Evangelist and/or other church related activities
This scholarship is based on Merit and Service with emphasis on Church related activities.
Instructions:
1. Each applicant must complete and submit his or her own sealed application packet to the St. Mark Pastoral Office no later than Noon, January 29, 2021. Failure to follow all instructions may result in penalty or disqualification. The following must be included in your application packet:

A. The second page of this document completed and attached as the front of the application packet.
B. A digital photograph or a copy of a standard photograph (head and shoulders at least 2” high) with student’s name printed on the back. This must be a separate item.
C. A current official or unofficial copy of your most recent high school transcript.
D. A 400 (or less) word, computer printed essay, not to exceed 1 page. Evaluation includes MLA (Modern Language Association) writing style as well as content. Applicant cannot receive assistance in writing or proofing the essay. The essay will address one of the following topics:

Women's Guild and Knights of Columbus 2021 Scholarship Application is Open

Celebrate the Rosary and Our Lady for the 103th anniversary of Her miracle of the sun. The Fatima movie now playing in theatres dramatizes our needs, as does the COVID-19 pandemic. This annual St. Mark’s event needs your participation to promote peace in our community and our nation. The Rosary Event takes place at 12 noon on Saturday October 10, next to Bradley Middle School. Last year we joined as one of 24,000 Rosary rallies around the world. Meet at: Noon: Blossom Park, Heimer and Brook Hollow. Social distancing is no problem. Bring chairs for elderly. Rosary starts precisely at 12 noon, so we may pray together with the world! For more information contact Stan Harmen 495-4144 or Secrets of the Rosary group members. Photo of 1917 Miracle of the Sun at Fatima:

If Men Knew What Eternity Was, He Would Do Everything to Change Their Lives

The Knights of Columbus will be selling their fried fish plates, fish tacos, and grilled cheese sandwiches every Friday during Lent. Adult portions are $8.00 and children portions are $5.00. Grilled cheese sandwich plates are $3.00. All fish plates include french fries, coleslaw, hushpuppies, drink and dessert.

Knights of Columbus Friday Fish Fry