Church: 1201 Alma Dr., Plano, TX 75075
Office: 1105 W. 15th St., Plano, TX 75075
Phone: 972.423.5600     Fax: 972.423.5024
    • PARISH ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS & NEWS

      If you have any questions please contact Peggy Theis
      at 972-423-4715 or ptheis@stmarkplano.org

       
      2012 Kids Registration Form
      2012 Adult Volunteer Form
      2012 Teen Volunteer Form


       

    • Mother’s Day


      This weekend we pray in a special way for all Mothers, living and deceased.
      Happy Mother’s Day!

      Gratitude for My Mother
      Dear Lord, today I turn to you to give you thanks for my mother. With your own gift of life, she bore me in her womb and gave me life. She tenderly, patiently cared for me and taught me to walk and talk. She read to me and made me laugh. No one delighted in my successes more; no one could comfort me better in my failures. I am so grateful for how she mothered me and mentored me, and even disciplined me. Please bless her, Lord, and comfort her. Help her loving heart to continue to love and give of herself to others. Strengthen her when she is down and give her hope when she is discouraged. Most of all, Lord, on this Mother's Day, give my mother the graces she most needs and desires today. I ask you this, in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior forever and ever.

      For a Mother Who Has Died
      Dear Lord, relying on your promises to us, I turn to you in trust that my mother is with you and that she is enjoying your loving embrace. You alone know how she loved the best she could and how she faithfully endured the struggles that she faced. You know the graces you gave her and you know the grace she was for me and for so many. For all the ways she truly loved the way you loved her, please reward her, Lord. May she enjoy the communion of all her family and friends who are with you. Lord, I know my mother still loves us who are still here on earth. I ask you that you might listen to her fervent prayers for us. Help me to grow into a new and deeper relationship with my mother now, as I long for the day when we will both meet in your embrace -- freed from all that might have hindered our relationship on earth, knowing and understanding everything we did not know or understand on this earth. I ask you this with faith in the resurrection, trusting my mother's love, and desiring that she know my love for her. Amen.
    • News
      From the desk of Fr. Cliff
      As your pastor, my greatest prayer for you is that your faith in God continues to grow and that you allow your faith to be the center of your lives. The Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) retreats, available right here in our parish, are a wonderful way of continuing your faith growth and helping you to deepen your friendship with our loving Father, His Son, and the Holy Spirit. I highly encourage you to take this step in faith. More
    • News from the Vatican
      The Vatican has launched a new Web site that aggregates its news services and makes items readily available in various formats. You can find it at: www.news.va/en. In an interview about the new site, Archbishop Celli, head of the    Pontifical Council for Social Communications, said, "What we want to do is  give to everybody the possibility of direct immediate access to the news from the Vatican, and mainly from the magisterium of the pope." At the moment the site is only available in English, but according to the interview with Archbishop Celli a Spanish version is likely to be the next language available.
       
    • Calendar
      • Apr 11 - May 30, 2012
        NEW DAY A 9-WEEK GRIEF SUPPORT PROGRAM For Those Who Have Suffered a Loss through Death Wednesdays, April 11 – May 30, 2012, 7:00PM – 8:30PM
      • May 1 - Aug 1, 2012
        REGISTER NOW! Catholic Scripture Study International will begin the study of Hebrews and James, on Tuesday mornings, from 9:15am – 11:15am, beginning Sept. 4, 2012 through Apr. 16, 2013. The cost is $60.00 and includes all materials needed for the 28 lessons. If you are interested in registering for these classes, or would like additional information, please call Rosemary Armstrong at 972-690-3850 or by e-mail at rarsarm@aol.com.
      • May 19, 2012
        10:00 AM
        First Communion Celebrations: Elementary Faith Formation (for children enrolled in our Spanish/Bilingual program) at 10:00am and 1:00pm with receptions to follow in Bethany Narthex.
      • May 31 - Aug 2, 2012
        REBUILDING: Divorce Recovery Support Group -- Rebuilding is a 10-week support program that meets on Thursday evenings, May 31 - August 2, 2012. For your convenience, Online Registration is Available
      • Jun 11-13, 2012
        Catechist Certification and Adult Faith Formation Opportunities - Old Testament - Mon. June 11 - Wed. June 13, from 6:30pm - 9:30pm, 10 hours credit towards certification. Please pre-register for the course by calling the Faith Formation Office at 972-423-4715.
      • Jun 18-20, 2012
        Catechist Certification and Adult Faith Formation Opportunities - New Testament - Mon. June 18 - Wed. June 20, from 6:30pm - 9:30pm, 10 hours credit towards certification. Please pre-register for the course by calling the Faith Formation Office at 972-423-4715
    • Welcome To
      St. Mark the Evangelist!

      Parish Mission Statement
      We, the Catholic community of St. Mark the Evangelist, are a diverse parish united in the Body of Christ. As followers of Christ, under guidance of the Holy Spirit, we are called to worship together, to serve one another, to grow in faith, and to further the presence of God in the world.

      Misión de la Parroquia
      Nosotros, la communidad Católica de San Marcos el Evangelista, somos una parroquia diversa, unida en el Cuerpo de Cristo. Como seguidores de Cristo, bajo la guía del Espíritu Santo, hemos sido llamados para orar juntos, para servirnos uno al otro, para crecer en la fe, y para promover la presencia de Dios en el mundo.


      St. Mark the Evangelist Parish Video

      Video de la Parroquia St. Mark



      St. Mark Strategic Plan: Vision 2015

      Plan Estratégico de St. Mark: Visión 2015

    • Mass & Reconciliation Times/Misas y Horarios de Confesiones
      Sunday/Domingo
      English Masses:
      7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 4:30 PM & 6:00 PM

      Misas en Español:
      12:00 PM, 1:30 PM & 3:00 PM


      Monday-Friday/Lunes-Viernes
      6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 5:30 PM (Friday only) (English)
      7:00 PM (Wednesday only-Spanish/ Miercoles-Español)

      Saturday/Sábado
      8:30 AM (English)
      5:30 PM Anticipated Mass (English)


      Holy Days of Obligation/Misa Obligatoria
      5:30 PM Anticipated (English)
      6:30 AM; 8:30 AM, 12:15 PM, 6:00 PM (English)
      7:30 PM (En Español)


      Regular Anointing of Sick Services/Unción de los Enfermos
      8:30 AM 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month/1er & 3er Sábado del mes (English)

      Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament/Expisición del Santisimo
      Every Friday, 24 hours/ Todos los Viernes del mes, 24 horas

      Reconciliation Times/Confesiones
      Wednesday/Miércoles: 6:30 - 8:00 PM (English only/solamente en Ingles)
      Friday/Viernes: 4:30 - 5:15 PM (Also available by appointment)
      Saturday/Sábado: 3:30 - 5:00 PM
    • Message from Bishop Farrell / Mensaje del Obispo Farrell
      Bishop Farrell asks that we all be aware of the latest Department of Health and Human Services ruling that is a direct violation of the First Amendment rights of the Catholic faithful. Please make it a point to read the letter from our bishop. CLICK HERE

      El Obispo Farrell nos ha pedido estar al tanto de la última decisión del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos y que es una violación directa a los derechos amparados por la Primera Enmienda para la feligresía Católica. Por favor lea la carta del obispo. PRESIONE AQUI


      Please CLICK HERE to read a joint statement by Bishop Farrell, Bishop Kevin Vann of Fort Worth and Bishops Deshotel and Seitz on this important issue.

      North Texas Catholic Leaders Oppose Birth-Control Rule: MyFoxDFW.com
    • On Going Retreats


      CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH (CRHP)
      Weekend retreat provides an atmosphere for individual growth through prayer, inspiring presentations, and personal reflection.  It is also an opportunity to share with others in the parish about the joys and challenges of living a Christian lifestyle in our family life, at work, with friends, and in society. 
      Note: Follow-up sessions are encouraged to continue both personal spiritual growth and faith community growth.


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      CRISTO RENUEVA SU PARROQUIA (CRSP)
      El retiro provee un ambiente para crecimiento individual por medio de la oración, presentaciones conmovedoras, y reflexión personal. También es una oportunidad para compartir con otros en la parroquia  sus alegrías y desafíos de vivir una vida Cristiana en su vida familiar, en el trabajo, con amigos, y en la sociedad.
      Note: Se promueveseguimiento para la continuación de crecimiento espiritual personal y crecimiento de la comunidad de fe. 


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