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The Baptism of the Lord

January 10, 2021

"On coming up out of the water he saw the heavens being torn open
and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him.
And a voice came from the heavens,
“You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”'

-Mark 1:10-11

Last Week's Offertory

Regular: $21,553.50
Building: $3,815.27

Last Year: $23,795.08

New Year/Solemnity of Mary:

$1056.00

This Feast of the Baptism of Jesus reminds us of our own Baptism. We too were reborn in Baptism. In Baptism the Holy Spirit came down to remain within us. This is why it is important to know the date of our Baptism. We know our date of birth, but we do not always know the date of our Baptism. And celebrate the date of your Baptism in your heart, every year.

Pope Francis,(Angelus 12 January 2020)

Kids' Liturgy Corner

Helping children understand each week's Sunday scriptures with relatable cartoon characters and original music scores.

In light of substantial spikes in Covid-19 virus transmission, along with substantially increased critical hospital census numbers, all indoor Masses and gatherings are suspended and Masses outdoors may be celebrated in accord with protocols from the Diocese of Tucson. These protocols are in effect as of January 8, 2021. They shall remain in effect for four weeks, until February 5th, with a review taking place early in the week of February 1st.

How will St. Mark Parish celebrate Mass?

This weekend online

and soon, outdoors!

There is no Outdoor Mass THIS weekend.

Please stay posted for an email next week

with the details of Outdoor Mass

for the weekend of January 16th and 17th.

Read full Diocese of Tucson Statement

Online Mass

Vigil Mass Streaming

Available as early as 11:00 am

Streaming Daily Mass

Monday - Saturday at 8:00 am

Online Mass is available on our website, Facebook, and YouTube pages.

Click to access all channels here

Outdoor Communion & Confession

in the Courtyard

Saturday

4:30 - 4:45 pm

Sunday

8:30 - 8:45 am
10:30 -10:45 am
11:30 -11:45 am

Knights of Columbus Blood Drive THIS weekend!

St. Mark Catholic Church, Parish Hall

on Sunday, January 10, 2021.

Register here

You may also call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org and use Sponsor Code: MARK

Please reach out to Karen Fontes

with the American Red Cross at 520-419-8815

with any questions.

Take the time to read the story of Joseph from the Old Testament in Genesis 37-50. That account contains adult stories, but some children's bibles tell the story in a useful way, for instance, The Golden Children’s Bible and Joseph, the Dreamer by Clyde Robert Bulla. Find a few suggestions by clicking the button below and viewing the Typography section on the page.

St. Mark will begin reciting the following prayer during Mass on Wednesdays, beginning January 6th.

Through baptism and the sacrament of marriage, Catholic families have a special grace and are a gift to the church even if, too often, that grace and gift have not been recognized, said Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life.