Parish Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and Friday 9:00 am-Noon
Due to COVID-19, office visits are being handled by appointment.
To schedule a visit, please call the parish office at 972-423-5600.
Please note:
To ensure everyone's safety, our Sentinels will be taking everyone’s temperature before granting entrance to the building starting Saturday October 17th all weekend Masses
Este fin de semana:
Para asegurar la seguridad de todos, nuestros Centinelas tomarán la temperatura de todos antes de permitir la entrada al edificio a partir del sábado 17 de octubre, durante las misas del fin de semana.
Representatives from each of our Ministries are available at the Narthex tables each Sunday to assist with registrations, scheduling or to simply answer your questions.
Los representantes de cada uno de nuestros ministerios están disponibles en las mesas de Narthex todos los domingos para ayudar con las inscripciones, la programación o simplemente para responder a sus preguntas.
Sentinel Moment
Starting Saturday October 17th at all weekend Masses Sentinels at the door have been requested by the Parish Leadership and Pastor to start taking everyone’s temperature before granting entrance to the building for Mass. This is being done for the safety of all those attending the Mass. Those found to have a temperature will not be granted access to the building and will be turned away. Please if you have a temperature stay home.
The Sentinels have also been asked to count everyone as they arrived to insure the allowed number of 500 people is not exceeded.
The Sentinels are also instructed not to allow access to anyone not wearing a mask.
All the Sentinels are Parish members and volunteers attempting to keep everyone safe and to be there in case of any emergency. They have all been trained on what to do and are always watching for any emergency which may occur.
Please thank the Sentinels for their service to you and your family members attending the Mass.
Want to join the ranks of the Sentinels? Please contact Jack Ternan Sr. at 214-673-2784 or at jternan@stmarkplano.org.
Momento CENTINELA
A partir del Sábado 17 de Octubre en todas las misas de fin de semana, el Liderazgo Parroquial y el Párroco han pedido a los centinelas en la puerta que comiencen a tomar la temperatura de todos la gente, de permitir la entrada al edificio para la misa. Si se descubre que tiene temperatura, no se le permitirá el acceso al edificio y será rechazado. Por favor, si tiene fiebre, quédese en casa.
También se pidió a los Sentinels que cuenten a todos a la medida que lleguen para asegurar que no se exceda el número permitido de 500 personas.
A los Centinelas también se les indica que no permitan el acceso a nadie que no lleve máscara.
Todos los centinelas son miembros de la parroquia y voluntarios que intentan mantener a todos a salvo y estar allí en caso de cualquier emergencia. Todos han sido capacitados sobre qué hacer y siempre están atentos a cualquier emergencia que pueda ocurrir.
Agradezca a los Centinelas por el servicio que le prestaron a usted y a los miembros de su familia que asistieron a la misa.
¿Interesado en unirse a las filas de Centinela? Por favor comuníquese con Luis R Navar al 469-450-4424 o LRNavar@gmail.com para obtener información.
St. Vincent de Paul Pantry
All Saints Day Weekend
Food Drive
Please assist us with the following food items to replenish our pantry so we can assist our neighbors for the holiday season.
ITEMS
Canned fruits, Canned vegetables, Boxed pasta dinners, Dry beans, Canned tuna, Canned chicken, other Canned meats, Brown/White rice, Cereal, Ramen noodles, Pasta, Spaghetti sauce, Peanut butter, Jelly, Canned soup, Canned chili
COLLECTION
Drive-by Drop off at Smyth Pastoral Center
(Parking Lot)
October 31st 9-11:30AM
Donations will be off-loaded by volunteers. Please load in trunk for ease of handling.
The founder of the Knights of Columbus, Father Michael J. McGivney was a central figure in the growth of Catholicism in America, and he remains a model today. His example of charity, evangelization and empowerment of the laity continues to bear fruit and guide Knights of Columbus around the world. Through the spiritual genius of Father McGivney, the Knights of Columbus has become a way for Catholic men to transform friends into brothers — brothers who care for one another.
Just as those in need sought Father McGivney’s help in life, understanding that he was a “Good Samaritan” figure, more than 2 million members of the Knights of Columbus and their families, and many others around the world, continue to seek out Father McGivney as a heavenly helper in times of need today. His heroic virtue was recognized in 2008 by the Vatican, which named him a Venerable Servant of God, and on May 26, 2020, Francis approved a decree for a miracle attributed to his intercession, opening the way for Father McGivney to be beatified on Oct. 31, 2020.
Father McGivney’s beatification Mass will be celebrated on Oct. 31 and broadcast live by EWTN, Salt + Light TV and CatholicTV. You can also visit www.kofc.org/beatification — There, you’ll be able to join the live-streamed events, download council resources, watch free videos, discover the miracle attributed to Father Michael McGivney’s intercession and much more.
Angel Tree Sign ups
Nov 3 & 5 from 10:00AM—12:00PM
You must be an active parishioner for more than one year at St. Mark.
Signups are for the children in the family membership only.
Inscripciones para Regalos de Navidad
3 y 5 de noviembre de 10:00AM-12:00PM
Tiene que ser miembros de la parroquia por más de un año.
Los regalos son solamente para los niños de familias registradas en la parroquia.
Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
The Catholic bishops of the United States are pleased to once again share with the Catholic faithful Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, the bishops’ teaching document on the political responsibility of Catholics. This statement represents guidance for Catholics in the exercise of our rights and duties as participants in our democracy. We urge pastors, lay and religious faithful, and all people of goodwill use this statement to help form their consciences; to teach those entrusted to their care; to contribute to civil and respectful public dialogue, and to shape political choices in the coming election in light of Catholic teaching. The statement lifts up our dual heritage as both faithful Catholics and American citizens with rights and duties as participants in the civil order.
Formando la conciencia para ser ciudadanos fieles
Los Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos se complacen en ofrecer una vez más a los fieles Católicos: Formando la Conciencia para ser Ciudadanos Fieles, nuestro documento de enseñanza sobre la responsabilidad política de los Católicos. Esta declaración representa nuestra guía para los Católicos en el ejercicio de sus derechos y deberes como participantes en nuestra democracia. Exhortamos a nuestros pastores, fieles laicos y religiosos y a todas las personas de buena voluntad a utilizar esta declaración para ayudarlos a formar sus conciencias; enseñar a las personas que han sido confiadas a su cuidado; contribuir al diálogo público civil y respetuoso; y dar forma a las decisiones políticas en las próximas elecciones a la luz de la doctrina Católica. La declaración realza nuestra doble herencia como Católicos fieles y ciudadanos estadounidenses con derechos y deberes como participantes en el orden civil.
Political Advocacy Policy
Our parishes, schools and diocesan entities are not to engage in any form of partisan politics or give the appearance that a particular politician or political party is being endorsed by the Diocese of Dallas or the Catholic Church. Therefore:
• While clerics, especially priests, are called to proclaim the gospel and articulate proper moral teachings in line with the Magisterium of the Church, even when such statements relate to politics, they are to refrain entirely from public endorsement or advocacy for any politician or political party, whether in a parish, school, at public events or through various forms of social media. For additional guidance, please see pages 60-61 of the following: http://www.clerus.org/clerus/dati/2013-06/13-13/Direttorio_EN.pdf#page=60
• Pastors and other administrators of parish or diocesan entities should not distribute political materials, except for those provided by the Diocese of Dallas or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, particularly those found at the following link: https://www.usccb.org/resources/forming-consciences-for-faithful-citizenship.pdf
• As the Catholic Church does advocate responsible civic action, parishes and diocesan entities may provide Voter Registration materials, so long as it is appropriate for the time and place, and so long as there is no appearance of partisan support for any politician or political party.
• Politicians and political advocates may not give presentations on any subject matter at parishes, schools or diocesan entities. These restrictions should be followed regardless of political party or group, whether the politician or political advocate is a Catholic or a member of any parish, or whether the individual is currently in political office, running for office or has been appointed to an office.
• Retired politicians or those no longer in political office may be invited to give presentations at a parish, school or diocesan entity so long as they do not address matters of a political nature.
• Non-politicians may give presentations at parishes, schools or diocesan entities concerning moral issues and how those moral issues might relate to politics generally, but statements which advocate for a specific politician or political party, even implicitly, are prohibited.
• No political banners, yard signs or similar are to be displayed on parish, school or diocesan grounds or on social media managed by parishes, schools or diocesan entities.
• Parish buildings, school buildings or other diocesan buildings may not be rented or leased to politicians, political parties or political groups.
• Non-Parish Based Organizations may not endorse, advocate or campaign for any political candidate or political party. Doing so will result in forfeiture of NPBO status.
This policy is not intended to prevent politicians or their advocates from properly participating in church or school events, meetings or organizations in their roles as parents or members of parish or school councils and boards. It is only intended to limit the appearance of advocacy for politicians or political parties at parish, school or diocesan entities.
Reglamento de Apoyo Político
Nuestras parroquias, escuelas y entidades diocesanas no deben involucrarse en ninguna forma de política partidista ni dar la apariencia de que un político o partido político en particular está siendo respaldado por la Diócesis de Dallas o la Iglesia Católica. Por lo tanto:
• Si bien los clérigos, especialmente los sacerdotes, están llamados a proclamar el Evangelio y articular la enseñanza moral correcta en conformidad con el Magisterio de la Iglesia, incluso cuando dichas declaraciones estén relacionadas con la política, deben abstenerse completamente de dar su respaldo o apoyo público a cualquier político o partido político, ya sea en una parroquia, escuela, eventos públicos o a través de los diversos medios de comunicación social. Si desea obtener orientación adicional, consulte de los párrafos 44 en adelante del siguiente documento: http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cclergy/documents/rc_con_cclergy _doc_20130211_direttorio-presbiteri_sp.html
• Los párrocos y otros administradores de entidades parroquiales o diocesanas no deben distribuir materiales políticos, excepto los proporcionados por la Diócesis de Dallas o la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos, principalmente los que se encuentran en el siguiente enlace: https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/upload/The-Challenge-ofForming-Consciences-for-Faithful-Citizenship-Part-1-2.pdf
• Debido a que la Iglesia Católica promueve una acción cívica responsable, las parroquias y entidades diocesanas pueden proporcionar materiales de Registro Electoral, siempre y cuando resulte apropiado para el tiempo y el lugar, y siempre y cuando no se dé la apariencia de apoyo partidista a ningún político o partido político.
• Los políticos y defensores políticos no pueden realizar presentaciones sobre ningún tema en parroquias, escuelas o entidades diocesanas. Estas restricciones deben seguirse independientemente de un partido o grupo político, ya sea que el político o promotor político sea Católico o miembro de cualquier parroquia, o que el individuo esté actualmente en un cargo político o haya sido postulado o nombrado para un cargo.
• Los políticos jubilados o los que ya no están en cargos políticos pueden ser invitados a dar presentaciones en una parroquia, escuela o entidad diocesana siempre y cuando no aborden asuntos de carácter político.
• Las personas ajenas a la política pueden realizar presentaciones en parroquias, escuelas o entidades diocesanas sobre cuestiones morales, y cómo dichas cuestiones morales podrían relacionarse con la política en general, pero está prohibido que den declaraciones que apoyen a un político o partido político específico, incluso si lo hacen implícitamente.
• No pueden desplegarse pancartas, letreros o posters políticos en terrenos parroquiales, escolares o diocesanos o en las redes sociales manejadas por parroquias, escuelas o entidades diocesanas.
• Los edificios parroquiales, edificios escolares u otros edificios diocesanos no pueden ser alquilados o arrendados a políticos, partidos políticos o grupos políticos.
• Las Organizaciones sin Base en Parroquia no pueden respaldar, promover o promocionar la campaña de ningún candidato o partido político. Si lo hacen, perderán su estatus NPBO.
Este reglamento no pretende impedir que los políticos o sus promotores participen adecuadamente en eventos de la iglesia o escuela, reuniones u organizaciones en sus funciones como padres o miembros de consejos y juntas parroquiales o escolares. Sólo se pretende limitar la apariencia de apoyo a políticos o partidos políticos en las entidades parroquiales, escolares o diocesanas.
It is our sad duty to announce the death of our beloved fellow parishioners,
América Murillo
Rosary and Funeral Mass w/Cremated Remains
Rosary:
Date/Time: Thu. Oct. 15, 2020 @ 9:30 AM
Mass:
Date/Time: Thu. Oct. 15, 2020 @ 10:00 AM
Inurnment: St. Mark Columbarium at a later date
Doug Emerson
Funeral Mass w/Cremated Remains
Date/Time: TBD
Inurnment: St. Mark Columbarium
Janice W. Scali
Columbarium Inurnment
Date/Time: Wed. October 21st, 2020 @10:00AM
Inurnment: St. Mark Columbarium
Our condolences to the families. Please keep these faithfully departed souls in your prayers. May they rest in peace.
Private Prayer Hours
With the return of St. Mark Catholic School Mass on September 4, the church will open at 10:00 am for Private Prayer on Fridays.
Weekly Bulletin
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