St. Mark Catholic Church-Denton6500 Crawford Road, Argyle TX 76226

940-387-6223 † stmarkdenton.org

January 25-26, 2020

St. Mark Catholic Church Denton, TX

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940-387-6223 Parish Office940- 464-7808 FaxIf a patient or the family wishes a pastoral visit, please call Fr. George on his cell phone 940-268-6760 or the parish office 940-387-6223.Parish Office Hours: Monday -Thursday 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Friday 8:30 am-12:30 pm. Weekend Parish Office Receptionist Hours:Saturday 4:30 pm-6:30 pm; Sunday 8:30 am - 1:30 pm.Religious Education Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Friday 9 am - 12:30 pm. Immaculate Conception Catholic School: 2301 N. Bonnie Brae Street, 940- 381-1155 or 940- 381-1539

Baptism: Preparation Class & Baptism registration forms are required, prior to scheduling a Baptism. Prep Class is held on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Go to www.stmarkdenton.org or contact Elsa Vasquez at 940-387-6223 or evasquez@stmarkdenton.org. If the child is seven years or older, please contact the Religious Education office.

Weddings: A nine-month marriage preparation is required. Please contact Deacon Joe Standridge, 940-220-7160 jstandridge@stmarkdenton.org for information.Annulments: For questions, or to request an annulment, please contact Deacon Vic Norton at 817-823-9768, vnorton@stmarkdenton.org.Facilities: If you wish to schedule a meeting/activity at St. Mark, please email request (date/time and type of equipment if needed) to Elsa Vasquez at evasquez@stmarkdenton.org. Reservations need to be emailed two weeks in advance.Bulletin Deadline: Wednesday at noon, ten (10) days prior to bulletin release date. Please submit announcements with image or logo (if available) to pub.admin@stmarkdenton.org. Announcements may be edited.

PastorFr. George, cell 940-268-6760, frgeorge@stmarkdenton.org

DeaconsDeacon Jim Galbraith, 940-262-0600, jisugalbraith@aol.comDeacon Vic Norton, 817-823-9768, vnorton@stmarkdenton.orgDeacon Ed Posvar, 805-501-7578, elposvar@aol.com

Parish SecretaryElsa Vasquez, 940-387-6223, evasquez@stmarkdenton.org

Director of Liturgy Joy Medley 502-671-9035, jmedley@stmarkdenton.org

Religious Education (Faith Formation) Director of R.E./RCIA/Marriage Prep. - Deacon Joe Standridge, 940-220-7160 or ext. 127, jstandridge@stmarkdenton.orgCoordinator of Elementary - Andrea Woolums, 940-222-8081 or ext. 251, awoolums@stmarkdenton.orgCoordinator of High School Youth Ministry and Confirmation- Brad Horn, 940-222-6703 or ext. 192, bhorn@stmarkdenton.orgCoordinator of First Communion and RCIA - Adapted for Children - Dan Heredia, 940-222-8072 or ext. 250, dheredia@stmarkdenton.orgCoordinator of Middle School Youth Ministry - Carina Nejtek, 940-222-8290 or ext. 252, cnejtek@stmarkdenton.orgAdult Formation & Family Life - Fr. George, 940-268-6760, frgeorge@stmarkdenton.orgMusic Director of Music - Bridget Bem, 940-220-7326, bbem@stmarkdenton.orgAssistant Director - Deirdre Murphy, 214-632-5232 dmurphy@stmarkdenton.orgAdministrationBusiness Manager - Kim Harbert, 940-222-6702 or ext. 152, kharbert@stmarkdenton.orgBookkeeper - Kathy Christoferson 940-222-6678 or ext. 151, kchristoferson@stmarkdenton.orgSafe Environment/Volunteer Coordinator – Dan Heredia 940-222-8072 or ext. 250, dheredia@stmarkdenton.orgDatabase Manager - Tom Fedor 940-220-7380 or ext. 150, tfedor@stmarkdenton.orgWeekend Receptionist - Kathleen Glasgow 940-387-6223, kglasgow@stmarkdenton.orgData Entry - Skip RawleyCustodial Care/Maintenance - Enrique Zamora

Adult Safe Environment Awareness Sessions Requirements

Safe Environment Certification for Adult Volunteers is required prior to serving in Ministry and must be renewed every two years. Initial or Renewal Safe Environment Certification currently requires attendance at a live and in person (“face-to-face”) Safe Environment Awareness Session (“Protecting God’s Children For Adults”) and requires a Virtus profile. See available awareness sessions: https://fwdioc.org/training-sessions. Please contact Dan Heredia withany questions at 940-222-8072 or at dheredia@stmarkdenton.org. Youth Safe Environment (Teen Leader Training) requires in person training. Please contact the youth ministers. Called to Protect session is a prerequisite to apply for Teen Leader Training.

Our mission is to be a God-centered Catholic community of Faith which teaches, evangelizes, and ministers to the needs of

God’s people.

MORRISON’S Heating & Air940 -597-6099

Parish Contact Info Parish Staff

The Altar flowers were provided in memory of Don Langa and Gary Sapp, by Pat Langa and Kathy Sapp.

SATURDAY 1/25/2020 THE CONVERSION OF SAINT PAUL (Acts 22:3-16/Ps 117:1-2/Mk 16:15-18) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Reconciliation 5:00 pm - Mass - (Tony and Maria Parra S.I.) 7:00 pm - Spanish Mass

SUNDAY 1/26/2020 THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (IS 8:23 —9:3/Ps 27:1,4,13-14/1 Cor 1:10 -13,17/Mt 4:12-23) 7:00 am - Mass - (Clare Murnan †) 9:00 am - Mass - (Garrett Farha S.I.) 11:30 am - Mass - (Don Lane †) 4:00 pm - Life Teen Mass - (For the Parish)

MONDAY 1/27/2020 Saint Angela Merici, Virgin (2 Sm 5:1-7,10/Ps 89:20-22,25-26/Mk 3:22-30) 7:30 am - No Mass

TUESDAY 1/28/2020 Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest, Doctor of the Church(2 Sm 6:12b-15,17-19/Ps 24:7-10/Mk 3:31-35) 7:30 am - Mass - (Joan Lock S.I.)

WEDNESDAY 1/29/2020 (2 Sm 7:4-17/Ps 89:4-5,27-30/Mk 4:1-20) 12:00 pm - Mass - (Helen Metzler †)

THURSDAY 1/30/2020 (2 Sm 7:18-19,24-29/Ps 132:1-5,11-14/Mk 4:21-25) 7:30 am - Mass - (Dominic Rebello †)

FRIDAY 1/31/2020 Saint John Bosco, Priest (2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a,13-17/Ps 51:3-7,10-11/Mk 4:26-34) 7:30 am - Mass - (Thomas Al Joven †)

SATURDAY 2/1/2020 FIRST SATURDAY (2 Sm 12:1-7a,10-17/Ps 51:12-17/Mk 4:35-41) 7:30 am - Mass - (Colleen Hagen S.I.) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Reconciliation 5:00 pm - Mass - (Bill and Kathy Christopherson S.I.) 7:00 pm - Spanish Mass

We are delighted that you

have joined us for worship, and we hope that you will return to pray with us often. If you have

moved into the area, we invite you to become a member. Please call the parish office at

940-387-6223 or visit our website at stmarkdenton.org. May His Spirit grow in you!

ACTSAdorationAltar FlowersAltar ServersAngel TreeApple Tree

Bread of LifeBuilding Committee

Catholic DaughtersCause of Joy for Moms/Kids Charismatic Prayer GroupDenton

Finance CouncilFuneral Meals

Grief Share

Hospital Ministry

Knights of Columbus

LandscapingLay MarianistLife Teen MusicLiturgical Ministers/Schedule

Music

Nursing Home & Homebound

Outreach

Pastoral CouncilPeru MissionPrayer Shawl MinistryPregnancy/Infant Loss Support GroupPrison Ministry Men/WomenProtection Team

Respect for LifeRosary Cenacle Rosary MakersSchoenstatt Movement

Scribe MinistrySpanish MinistryStewardship CommitteeSt. Helena’s CircleSuicide Support Group

Ushers

Vocation Cross

Welcoming CommitteeWorld Wide Marriage Enc.

55+ Bunch

Paul Desjardins, 940-220-6310Elsa Vasquez, 940-387-6223Helen Fairchild, 940-367-5207Joy Medley, 502-671-9035Pat & Renee Claytor, 940-453-8960Mia Price, 940-566-6756

Greg Studer, 214-435-5355Leo Wehkamp, 817-859-1030

Shirley Royster 940-206-7682Sydney Curran, 940-395-8502Mary Trevino, 214-868-5559

Kim Bonfield, 940-241-1386Elsa Vasquez, 940-387-6223

Terry Hitch, 817-296-6283

Deacon Jim Galbraith, 940-262-0600

Tim Schoendorf, 940-391-1397

Steve Felderhoff, 214-952-8069Andy Gilliard, 940-323-8693Brad Horn, bhorn@stmarkdenton.org Joy Medley, 502-671-9035 jmedley@stmarkdenton.org

Bridget Bem, 940-220-7326Marilou Anderson, 817-992-1804

Kim Harbert, 940-222-6702

Joe Davis, 972-880-7137Oscar Salas, 940-453-5484Shirley Royster, 940-206-7682Sharon Kohl, 337-962-2925Jodie Gibson, 940-735-1645 Deacon Jim Galbraith, 940-262-0600Eric Debus, sgt206@hotmail.com

Mary Stroupe 940-367-7966Suzie Barger, 940-387-9332 Sharon Kohl, 337-962-2925Brent & Andrea Woolums, woolums10@verizon.netBarbara Criscuolo, 940-497-4120Adriana Noriega, 940-206-2845Kim Shaneyfelt, kpj2@georgetown.eduMarie Wright, 940-514-1696Larry Walker, 940-367-1170Carol Walker, 940-367-1313 Joe Davis, 972-880-7137

Joy Medley, 502-671-9035

Tony & Maria Parra 817-715-0920Dave & Monica Fowler 904-864-7201 fdave0429@gmail.comBarry Landry, 972-824-9567

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Parish Ministries Mass Schedule

Attention all Ministry Leaders: All Volunteers must complete Safe Environment Program. All Leaders must check with Safe Environment Coordinator, Dan Heredia before activating volunteers.

St. Mark Catholic Church Denton, TX

Parish newsPlease consider supporting our Bread of Life Ministry by providing personal care items,

infant items, cleaning products, and non-perishable food items for Denton County’s Friends of the Family. ADDITIONALLY, our friends at The Freedom Pantry, an important distribution point for Bread of Life, providing approximately 1300 meals monthly, are in need of resealable food baggies, primarily quart and gallon size. Please consider picking up an extra box or two the next time you go shopping. Place your donations in the Bread of Life drop box in the Narthex. Thank you for your help and continued support of our friends in need. Together we can help “Feed the Hungry”!

Respect Life Thank you for your participation during the Pro-Life month of January, especially to the Life Teens for there beautiful presentation of 47 roses for each year of Roe V. Wade at the 4pm Mass. For more

information about Pro-Life, please remember that you can purchase books and movies at Divine Mercy Bookstore in Denton. Respect Life meets every third Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm in the Re Building, please come join us. If you would like to be on our email, please text/phone Mary Stroupe at 940-367-7966.

Lay Marianist Come join with our Marianist family for our monthly meeting on Thursday,

February 6 in RE building room 107. Meeting will start at 1:00 pm and conclude around 3:00 pm. The Marianist Affiliates’ mission is to recognize that Mary serves as an example on how to live. Through her faith, Mary conceived and brought Jesus to everyone who would believe. By living out our faith, we also bring Christ to the world anew. For more information, please contact Andy Gilliard at 940-323-8693.

The St. Mark Prayer Shawl Ministry will gather on Monday, January 27 7:00 pm-8:30 pm in the RE Building, Room 201. This meeting is our “Annual Blessing of the Hands.” Anyone who can knit or crochet, or would like to learn, is invited to attend. Yarn and patterns are provided. All volunteers must be current with Safe Environment training. For more information or to request a shawl

to gift, contact Shirley Royster at shirleyroyster@gmail.com or 940-206-7682.

Divine Mercy Holy Hour and Benediction, on the first Tuesday of every month from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Deacon Ed Posvar will lead a Divine Mercy Holy Hour and Benediction. Come, learn, pray, sing, and meditate on the gifts of the Divine Mercy.

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Come join the St. Mark 55+ Group Friday, February 7 at 6:30 pm in the Parish Hall (NE

of the Education Building) for a Potluck Dinner. Plan to bring your favorite main dish, side dish, salad, fruit

or dessert to share for dinner. Beverages will be provided unless you want something special. Be sure to bring your own serving utensils. 55+ is a great way to meet new people and visit with old friends. Plan to stay to play dominoes, cards, or bring your favorite board game. Contact Barry Landry at 972-824-9567 for additional information.

ContributionsContributionsJanuary 2020 Contribution Update

OFFERTORY (Stewardship)Week #1 $ 24,529Week #2 $ 17,337Total $ 41,866

Fiscal Year to Date (07/01/2019-06/30/2020) Total Contributed - Stewardship $ 1,075,066 Budget - Projected Parish Need $ 1,007,000 Over/(Under) Budget $ 68,066

Registered Families - as of January 13, 2020 2,629Building Collection (Cumulative from 1/1/19) $ 7,882

Thank you for your generosity!

Congratulations to the parents and family of:

Carmen Alicia Turner,Joseph Anthony McNeff,

Olivia Chiamaka Anyanwu,Alaia Jade Rodriguez,

Isabella Maria Hernandez, and Alexander Hernandez Santillanes

who were recently baptized at St. Mark. May God’s Blessing be with them always!

END OF YEAR STATEMENTS

The 2019 Contribution Statements will be mailed January 31, 2020. If you have had a change of address during2019 or have questions regarding your contributions, please contact Kim Harbert at kharbert@stmarkdenton.orgor 940-222-6702; or Kathy Christoferson at 940-222-6678 or kchristoferson@stmarkdenton.org.

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Faith FormationFrom the CATECHISM of the CATHOLIC CHURCH pg. 413-414

THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY

1656 In our own time, in a world often alien and even hostile to faith, believing families are of primary importance as centers of living, radiant faith. For this reason the Second Vatican Council, using an ancient expression, calls the family theEcclesia domestica.168 It is in the bosom of the family that parents are “by word and example . . . the first heralds of the faith with regard to their children. They should encourage them in the vocation which is proper to each child, fostering with special care any religious vocation.”169

1657 It is here that the father of the family, the mother, children, and all members of the family exercise thepriesthood of the baptized in a privileged way “by the reception of the sacraments, prayer and thanksgiving, the witness of a holy life, and self-denial and active charity.”170 Thus the home is the first school of Christian life and “a school for human enrichment.”171 Here one learns endurance and the joy of work, fraternal love, generous—even repeated—forgiveness, and above all divine worship in prayer and the offering of one’s life. 1658 We must also remember the great number of single persons who, because of the particular circumstances in which they have to live—often not of their choosing—are especially close to Jesus’ heart and therefore deserve the special affection and active solicitude of the Church, especially of pastors. Many remainwithout a human family, often due to conditions of poverty. Some live their situation in the spirit of the Beatitudes, serving God and neighbor in exemplary fashion. The doors of homes, the “domestic churches,” and of the great family which is the Church must be open to all of them. “No one is without a family in this world: the Church is a home and family for everyone, especially those who ‘labor and are heavy laden.’”172

EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP - RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTSDrop Your Nets and Be FreeThere are times I wish I had no obligations. It would be great to take my wife’s hand, hop in the car, and drive into the sunset. Where we were going would not matter as much as the fact that we would have nowhere we had to be. There would be nothing we had to do. No bills. No commitments. No problems. Freedom!Life doesn’t work like that, however. When Jesus came along and asked some fishermen to drop their nets and follow him, they did just that. Wow! In some ways, they experienced true freedom. That is what Jesus offers all of us. Yet, true freedom looks quite different than my dream scenario.In living in the true freedom that Jesus offers, there are things we must do and places we must go. That is because freedom only exists in following God’s will, not our own. We are called to be and called to give ourselves completely to God without reservations. We always have the free will to not respond to His call, but we will find that a negative answer may complicate our lives even further. God’s path for us calls on us to give freely of what we have been given. Saying no to that call means we carry the weight of those gifts. We were never meant to keep them. The path of God’s will may seem long and winding, but it is the one that leads us into that sunset. It is the way to true freedom.— Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

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ElementaryElementaryPrepare for mealtime prayers or family prayer with thirty

seconds of silence, a practice that helps everyone (including parents) settle down and refocus their attention. It also helps children learn to be silent and still, which is good

preparation for other prayer practices, such as meditative or contemplative prayer.

Children’s Call to PrayerLet’s be as still as stones,and as silent as the stars

as we listen for the voice of Godwhispering in our hearts.

Taken from teachingcatholickids.com

Follow us on Facebook for updates, photos and resources shared to help you form your child in our faith! Search for St. Mark Elementary Faith Formation and join our community! Questions? Please contact Andrea at (940)222-8081 or awoolums@stmarkdenton.org.

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St. Mark Catholic Church Denton, TX

Faith Formation

Knights of ColumbusThose interested in joining the Knights of Columbus may inquire via email at antsdorf@aol.com or 940-391-1397.

Bring your aluminum cans to the designated spot next to the dumpster at the back of the church grounds. Please bag other aluminum recyclables in a separate bag from aluminum cans. This a way you can say, THANK YOU, to our future priests. Any Questions contact Bob Beltz or Phil Carosone at 940-464-7617.

SK Tim SchoendorfGrand Knight, Ralph Cerny Council #12553

Catholic Daughters Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court of Salve Regina #2611, invite ALL Catholic Women 18 years and older to join us for the following activities this month:Val Tabor Memorial Scholarship Applications available. Contact Brad Horn, Church Office, or Annette Kruciak akruciak@netzero.net. Application Deadline is March 31, 2020.February 8-9: Ministry Fair after ALL Masses.February 9: Rosary 11:00 am MWS Meeting after the 11:30 am Mass in the Parish HallFebruary 22-23: Mardi Gras Bake Sale after ALL Masses.February 26: Officer Planning Meeting 10:00 am - 11:30 am RE 201 (Officers Only). Chaplet of Divine Mercy 11:40 am Daily Mass 12:00 pm.All volunteers must be current with Safe Environment Training. For more information about CDA, please contact Shirley Royster at 940-206-7682 or shirleyroyster@gmail.com.

Middle SchoolYouth Ministry

High SchoolYouth Ministry

A big thank you to everyone who has signed up to participate in helping provide meals for our high school youth program. We still have many slots that need filled! Please go to the link

below to sign up today:www.tinyurl.com/stmarkyouthmeal

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You’re Invited to

Save the DateGala, Dinner, and Auctions

Friday, May 1, 2020

“OOO TTTT tt SpppppT”6 pm

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St. Mark Catholic Church Denton, TXThose who are ill: Margaret Canizares, Darryl Clements, Amador Ortiz, Charlie Moore, June Hood, Tom Jones, Ken Kirby, Natalie Shutt, Steve and Shelia Simmons, Joe Ivey, Paula Mabry, Gregg Shultz, Andy Trott, Nahia Farha, Margaret Wagner, Mary T. Beninato, Jim Jakusz, Maria Von Trotha, Leonor Cuenca, Marie Menezes, Margie Hill, Paul Geist, Ann Brown, Irma O’Neal, John and Donna Marsh, Christopher Hobin, Judy Hutchinson, Rose Marie Sagui, Lee Googging & family, Anthony J. Balanquit, Maria Rivas, Susan Turner, Kim Avila, Bailey Massen, Emily Monsod, Michael Lundstrom, Margaret Giles, Chris Guerrero, Viola Stillman, Bob Schultz, Amiracle Scaturro, Mike Humphries, Casey Clark, Norma Quinn, Ray Wells, Tyler Sagui, David Stull, Leo St. Martin, Mike Ripley, Dr. Daniel Redmond, Jonathan Allen, Louise & Cal Face, Alex Manning, Frank J. Santoro, Kathleen Easler, Dottie Meadows, Ginny Kirik, Travis Kettle, Dan Alford, Bernice Kirik, Jim Riddle, Irene Tribble, & Ben and Susan Story

Our military, especially: USAF Ariman 1st Class Nicholas Williams (son of MaryAnn Williams);US Army Sgt. Chase Rutherford (son of KD Rutherford); US Navy SA Blake Gibson (nephew of Scott and Jodie Gibson); US Army Private 1st Class Brad Sullivan (son of Peter and Tracie Sullivan); US Navy SN Easton Kirkbride, & US Army Cadet Blake Rhymes (grandsons of Richard and Anne Hill); US Navy PO Connor McClure (son of J. and Jennifer McClure); Army Chemical Core Captain Benjamin Warren Dye (son of Donald and Amelia Dye); US Navy Ens. Matthew I. Goodpaster (grandson of John and Mary Goodpaster, and son of John and Jennifer Goodpaster III); US Navy Lt. Patrisha Wilson (granddaughter of John and Mary Goodpaster, and niece of John and Jennifer Goodpaster III); US Army Staff Sgt. Fred Stauffer (nephew of Carol Cooney); US Army Sgt. Brandon Cruz, (grandson of Donalee Hallenbeck); US Navy MMN3 Sebastian Weber (son of Tom & Fawn Weber, & grandson of Judi & Rich Riley); USAF 1st Lt. Keith Richards (son of Steve and Regina Richards); USAF Colonel Laurie Ann Dickson (daughter of

George & Elaine Wittman); USAF 1st LT. Preston Green (grandson of George & Elaine Wittman); US Army LTC Kelly Pajak (niece of Dan & Eileen Pajak); US Army Pvt. Douglas H. Fuller (son of Douglas A. Fuller, & grandson of June & Henry Fuller); USMC Sergeant Austin Turner (son in law of Bobby & Diane Turner); US Army Pvt. John Thomas Sciara (son of Eric & Jackie Sciara), USAF Major Thomas W. Wagner, Jr (grandson of Margaret Wagner, & nephew of Jane Wagner); USAF Major Raymond Sagui (son of Xavier and Rosie Sagui); US Army PFC Garrett Teubner (son of Doug & Peggy Teubner); Master Sgt. Andrew Ahel (son of Walter & Fran Ahel); USAF Lt. Colonel Joel Elterman (son of Janet Elterman-Lee and Curtis Lee); US Army LTC Phillip Lamb (nephew of Jack & Tish Becker); USMC Lance Corporal Brock Geddes (son of Gil Geddes); USAF Staff Sgt. Eric Bergman (son of Jan T. Bergman).

To add someone to either prayer list or update information, please call the parish office or email pub.admin@stmarkdenton.org.

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