See you at the Carnival in the Ranches this weekend!! 🎡🎉🎢

🎉 IT'S CARNIVAL WEEK! 🎉Join us this week for food, rides and fellowship! (March 5th - 8th) Ride wristbands and raffle tickets can still be purchased on www.stmarkcarnival.com. Act fast, presale discounted prices are still available through March 4th. We are still in need of volunteers, even one shift can make a difference! Please see the link in our bio to sign up. See you at the Carnival in the Ranches! 🎡🎢

Join us for Mass this Ash Wednesday (February 18 | 7:00am, 8:30am and 5:00pm Liturgy of the word in English and 7:00pm in Spanish) Swipe to see our 2026 Lenten planner to have the best Lent ever this season.

“Mark” your calendar for this year’s Carnival in the Ranches!! March 5th - 8th! Congratulations to SMCS kindergartener Charlotte Yidi on winning the Carnival t-shirt design. Thank you to all who submitted your beautiful designs!

"Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King!" Merry Christmas to our St. Mark Family! Join us for mass today to celebrate the Nativity of the Lord | 9:30am, English and 11:30am, Spanish God bless you as we begin this beautiful Christmas season!

Happy Fourth Sunday of Advent! As we approach the celebration of Christmas, offer thanks to God this week for the greatest gift of all, Jesus Christ. And, in celebrating Christmas, strive to focus your attention on Jesus, rather than the consumerism and commercialism of this time of year. Take time in prayer to give thanks for the blessings you have been given, especially the gift of salvation. CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES: DEC 24 | 4:00pm, 6:00pm English & 11:00pm Bilingual DEC 25 | 9:30am English & 11:30am Spanish

Happy Third Sunday of Advent! This week we wait with JOY in our hearts for the birth of our Lord. Celebrate the Joyful waiting tonight at St. Mark with a Marian Procession in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, TODAY (12/14/25) at 6:00pm! Lord God, may we, your people, who look forward to the birthday of Christ experience the joy of salvation and celebrate that feast with love and thanksgiving. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Second Sunday of Advent | Peace "May we be in this world a ray of that light which shone forth from Bethlehem, bringing joy and peace to the hearts of all men and women." - Pope Francis

The day is finally here! This #GivingTuesday we are raising funds to make much needed repairs to our church. One of our top priorities is the restoration of the windows. Imagine if every family contributes just $25 - together, we can raise over $125,000 to help fund our new windows! #GiveCatholic this #GivingTuesday and help our beautiful church! Click the link in our bio to find out how to give! Thank you for #Giving Catholic! https://www.igivecatholic.org/organization/st-mark-the-evangelist-catholic-parishigc

Happy Liturgical New Year and Happy First Sunday of Advent! Please join us in prayer as we embark on this beautiful season of preparation to the coming of our Savior. All-powerful God, increase our strength of will for doing good that Christ may find an eager welcome at his coming and call us to his side in the kingdom of heaven, where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Happy Thanksgiving to our St. Mark Family! We are thankful for you today and always. Join us for Mass today! English | 8:30am Spanish | 10:00am Lord, we thank you for the goodness of our people and for the spirit of justice that fills this nation. We thank you for the beauty and fullness of the land and the challenge of the cities. We thank you for our work and our rest, for one another, and for our homes. We thank you, Lord: accept our thanksgiving on this day. We pray and give thanks through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Happy All Saints Day! This year, because the solemnity falls on a Saturday, the Holy Day obligation is suspended in the United States. All you holy men and women, pray for us! The month of November is devoted to prayer for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, whose feast we celebrate on November 2nd. In remembrance of our faithful departed, we are offering a Novena of Holy Masses that will begin on November 3rd. To register your departed loved ones, for this powerful gift of prayer, please complete form found on our parish website. https://www.stmarkparish.org/all-souls-novena55b10254

October is Respect Life Month! This year, we proclaim together: “Life, Our Sign of Hope.” Every human life is a gift—precious, sacred, and filled with promise. From the first moment of conception to natural death, each life points us back to God, the Author of hope. Let us be witnesses of Christ’s love by honoring, protecting, and cherishing life at every stage. Pray with us this month! 🍼10/5/25 - Respect Life Sunday - Rosary at University Drive & Sterling 2:00PM – 3:00PM. 🍼10/9/25 - Holy Hour for Life in the chapel for 7:00 PM -8:00PM led by Deacon Mercado. 🍼10/7/25 - Feast of our Lady of the Rosary 🍼10/22/25 - Respect Life Month Novena begins. Link to subscribe https://www.respectlife.org/respect-life-month-novena #RespectLifeMonth #LifeOurSignOfHope #CatholicChurch #ProLife #HopeInChrist

On this Patriots Day, please join us in prayer 🙏🏻🇺🇸 God of Peace and Mercy, on this anniversary for September 11, we lift up the souls who perished on that day. Welcome them with loving arms into Your kingdom. Comfort their families and friends. Help us to mourn alongside them with a constant compassion that can only be rooted in You. May we look to the first responders that day to inspire us to live bravely and courageously, and to selflessly protect others in need. May we look to those who opened up their homes to the stranded and displaced that day to stir us to be more hospitable. Having seen the face of evil and darkness, may we be steadfast and faithful in pursuing You, our perpetual Light. In Jesus’s name we pray. Amen.

There is always something new and exciting happening at our parish! Swipe to take a look at some up coming events and ministries. Praise God!

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION MASSES - Join us! AUGUST 14, 2025 VIGIL 7:00PM - ENGLISH AUGUST 15, 2025 7:00AM. 8:30AM -ENGLISH 7:00PM - SPANISH

A Back to School Prayer 🍎✏️🙏🏻 Dear Lord, As our students begin a new school year, I pray that you will keep them in your care. Send your Spirit to open their minds to all that is true and beautiful and good Help them to see the gifts and talents you have given them and to use them well. Help them to grow in knowledge and wisdom. Help them to be kind to others and lead others to be kind to them. Give their teachers patience and understanding and help them teach what is just and true. Send your angels to guide and guard our children and to keep them from all harm. Open their young hearts to your presence and enfold them in your peace and protection. Hold them in the palm of your hand and bring them home safely at day’s end. Amen.

Welcome home to our St. Mark Pilgrims who have returned from the Jubilee of Hope in Rome. We cannot wait to hear more about your witness and see the fruits flourish in our community. God bless you! #JubileeofYouth #JubileeofHope #PilgrimsofHope

🇺🇸Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 May God continue to bless our beautiful nation! Father of all nations and ages, We recall the day when our country claimed its place among the family of nations; for what has been achieved we give you thanks, for the work that still remains we ask your help, and as you have called us from many peoples to be one nation, grant that, under your providence, our country may share your blessings with all the peoples of the earth. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

St. Mark Corpus Christi Procession 2025 🙏🏻 TGBTG

Join us this Sunday after the 5:00pm Mass as we celebrate Corpus Christi Sunday with a Eucharistic Procession at St. Mark. See you there! 🙏🏻

"God chooses ordinary men for fatherhood to accomplish his extraordinary plan." - G.K. Chesterton Happy Father’s Day to all of the Fathers and Father figures in our St. Mark Family! May God bless you today and always.

🙏🏻JOIN OUR FATHER'S DAY NOVENA 🙏🏻 To honor all fathers, grandfathers, godfathers and the other special men in our lives, we are offering a Novena of nine holy masses that will begin on JUNE 16, 2025 Whether our fathers are living or deceased, this gift of prayer is a beautiful way to show our deep appreciation for their sacrificial love. To have your father added to the list of those we pay for, please fill out the Father's Day Novena enrollment form from our website: https://www.stmarkparish.org/father-s-day-novena May God bestow abundant graces on our fathers who are till with us and take into His Kingdom the ones who have already passed away.

"The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother." -St. Therese of Lisieux Happy Mother’s Day, may God bless you abundantly and always!

Habemus Papam!! “Cardinal Robert Prevost, has been elected as the 267th pope of the Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. White smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel this afternoon, signaling that the College of Cardinals had chosen a successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21. Thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square erupted in cheers as the bells of the basilica began to toll, confirming the election of a new pontiff. The crowds gathered as word spread throughout Rome that a new pope had been chosen.”

To honor all mothers and women who have loved, nurtured, and raised us, we are offering a Novena of Masses that will begin on Monday, May 12, 2025. Whether living or deceased, this prayerful gift is a wonderful way of expressing our gratitude for all that we have received from our mothers. To have your mother added to the list of those we pray for, please fill out the Mother’s Day Novena enrollment form found on our website. If you wish to have more than one person prayed for, please add their names in the space provided so that they may be included in the Mother’s Day Novena as well. May God bestow abundant graces upon our mothers who are still among us and take into His Kingdom the ones who have already passed away. https://www.stmarkparish.org/mother-s-day-novena-2025

Happy Feast of St. Mark the Evangelist!! "Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature." Mark 16:15 🙏🏻🌎

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. Rest in peace, our Holy Father, Pope Francis 1936-2025

Jesus Christ is risen, He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Happy Easter to our St. Mark Family!

As he rode along, the people were spreading their cloaks on the road; and now as he was approaching the slope of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of his disciples began to praise God aloud with joy for all the mighty deeds they had seen. They proclaimed: "Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest." Luke 19:28-40

Join us as we journey into Holy Week. “Holy Week is a privileged time when we are called to draw near to Jesus: friendship with him is shown in times of difficulty.” — Pope Francis —

St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Parish invites you to "A Visit with Padre Pio" National Relic Tour March 26, 2025 Public Veneration of seven relics | 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM Holy Hour of Healing and Reconciliation | 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

oin us for our Lenten Missions as we host the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary! The topic will be on “Conversion as a path of hope, reconciliation and healing.” English | March 11, 12, and 13 from 7:00-8:00pm Spanish | March 18, 19 and 20 from 7:30-8:30pm

Join us every Friday during Lent to pray the Stations of the Cross: a powerful addition to your Lenten prayer plans and a beautiful way to reflect on the sacrifice of Christ. (English Fridays at 5:00pm | Spanish Fridays at 7:00pm) Following the Stations of the Cross, enjoy our Lenten Fish Fry Nights, hosted by the Men of St. Mark, on: March 14th , 21st & 28th Come for prayer, fellowship, and a delicious meal as we journey through this holy season together. What are Stations of the Cross? The Stations of the Cross is a deeply reflective and contemplative prayer that invites us to meditate on the suffering and Passion of Jesus. While this devotion can be practiced at any time, Lent offers a particularly meaningful opportunity to immerse ourselves in this long-held tradition. Did you know that there is a plenary indulgence available for those who pray the Stations of the Cross?

Join us under the food tent for dinner tonight!! Support your parish and enjoy great food and fellowship!

We are one week away from the start of Lent! Join us for Mass this Ash Wednesday (March 5 | 7:00am, 8:30am and 5:00pm Liturgy of the word in English and 7:00pm in Spanish) Swipe to see our 2025 Lenten planner to have the best Lent ever this season.

🎉IT’S CARNIVAL WEEK! 🎉 Join us this week for food, rides and fellowship! (Feb 27-Mar 2) Ride wristbands and raffle tickets can still be purchased on www.stmarkcarnival.com. We are still in need of volunteers, even one shift can make a difference! Please see the link in our bio to sign up. See you at the Carnival in the Ranches! 🎡🎢🥳

🚨St. Mark Carnival in the Ranches🚨 February 27-March 2, 2025 | You don’t want to miss the rides, food and fellowship at this year’s carnival! To purchase Raffle Tickets and Ride Tickets please visit www.stmarkcarnival.com See you on the fairway! 🎡🎢🎟️

🚨Starting TODAY🚨You’re invited to join thousands of Catholics nationwide in prayer for the protection of human life during a special novena called 9 Days for Life. Visit 9daysforlife.com to sign up to receive daily prayers from January 16th through the 24th.🙏🏻

Happy (almost) New Year to our St. Mark family!! What better way to ring in the New Year than joining us for Mass to celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God! “O God, who through the fruitful virginity of Blessed Mary bestowed on the human race the grace of eternal salvation, grant, we pray, that we may experience the intercession of her, through whom we were found worthy to receive the author of life, our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.” Solemnity of Mary Masses | January 1st | 10:30am English - 12:30pm Spanish

Merry Christmas and happy Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Sunday! O God, who were pleased to give us the shining example of the Holy Family, graciously grant that we may imitate them in practicing the virtues of family life and in the bonds of charity, and so, in the joy of your house, delight one day in eternal rewards. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.

Merry Christmas to our St. Mark family! Christ our Savior is born! Come celebrate Mass with us today! Dec 25th | 9:30am English - 11:30am Spanish

Merry Christmas Eve! “Teacher of children became himself a child among children, that he might instruct the unwise. The Bread of heaven came down to earth to feed the hungry.” - St. Cyril of Jerusalem Join us for Mass this Christmas!! Dec 24th | 4:00pm, 6:00pm English & 11:00pm Bilingual Dec 25th | 9:30am English - 11:30am Spanish

Fourth Week of Advent | LOVE “And in the end, everything else will turn out to be unimportant and inessential, except for this: Father, Child, and Love.” – St. (Pope) John Paul II JOIN US FOR MASS! Christmas Mass times: Dec 24th | 4:00pm, 6:00pm English & 11:00pm Bilingual Dec 25th | 9:30am English - 11:30am Spanish

Third Week of Advent | JOY Lord God, may we, your people, who look forward to the birthday of Christ experience the joy of salvation and celebrate that feast with love and thanksgiving. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. JOIN US FOR MASS! Christmas Mass times: Dec 24th | 4:00pm, 6:00pm English & 11:00pm Bilingual Dec 25th | 9:30am English - 11:30am Spanish

Second Sunday of Advent | Peace “May we be in this world a ray of that light which shone forth from Bethlehem, bringing joy and peace to the hearts of all men and women.” – Pope Francis Be sure to check out the Santa Breakfast and Holiday Mart today before and after Mass!

The day is finally here! This #GivingTuesday we are raising funds to make much needed repairs to our church. One of our top priorities is the restoration of the windows. Imagine if every family contributes just $25 - together, we can raise over $125,000 to help fund our new windows! #GiveCatholic this #GivingTuesday and help our beautiful church! Click the link in our bio to find out how to give! Thank you for #GivingCatholic! https://miami.igivecatholic.org/organizations/st-mark-the-evangelist-catholic-parish

Happy New Liturgical Year and First Sunday of Advent!! Lord, our God, we praise You for Your Son, Jesus Christ, for He is Emmanuel, the Hope of all people. He is the Wisdom that teaches and guides us. He is the Savior of us all. O Lord, let your blessing come upon us as we light the first (purple) candle of this wreath. May the wreath and its light be a sign of Christ's promise of salvation. May He come quickly and not delay. We ask this in His holy name. Amen.

Happy Thanksgiving to our St. Mark Family- we are thankful for you! Dear Lord, on Thanksgiving Day, we bow our hearts to You in prayer. We give You thanks for all You have done, mostly for the gift of Jesus Christ, Your Son. For beauty in nature, in which we see Your Glory, for joy and health, friends, and family. For our daily sustenance, Your mercy and care, these are the blessings You kindly share. So today we offer this response of praise with a promise to follow You all of our days. Amen.

Join us for Mass this holiday season! We are so THANKFUL for you!

On this World Kindness Day, let's make a plan to take care of our Church! This #GivingTuesday we are raising funds to make much needed repairs to our church. One of our top priorities is the restoration of the windows, imagine if every family contributes just $25 – together, we can raise over $125,000 to help fund our new windows! Save the Date to #GiveCatholic this #GivingTuesday and help our beautiful church! Click the link in our bio to find out how to give! Thank you for your prayers and support.

A prayer for Election Day 🙏🏻🇺🇸 Most glorious and Triune God, At this moment of much contention within our world, we turn to You. Bestow Your grace in abundance. Heal our land, give direction to our leaders, dispel all darkness and strengthen our charity. This day, dear Lord, I join with all Your faithful and consecrate my life to You. Fill my mind with Your Truth. Strengthen my resolve with Your will. Endow my spirit with Your mercy. This day, dear Lord, I also join the Communion of Saints in my prayers for the United States (my nation). May Your will and Your will alone be done in our elections. May You and You alone guide the legislators and those with executive office. May Your Truth and Your Truth alone guide our judges. May You and You alone guide every voter. Have mercy on our great nation. Fill all citizens with clear direction in their civic duty. Help all who lead to bring forth Your Kingdom. Direct those in the media toward Your Truth alone. Spare the lives of the unborn and bring an end to abortion. Protect our religious liberty. Protect the innocent, poor, neglected and most vulnerable. Comfort those who are suffering. Help our country to prosper in Your grace. Mother Mary, take up your queenship in our lives and in our country. Saint Joseph, be our protector now and always. Angels of God, guard us against all evil. Most Holy and Triune God, have mercy on us. God the Father, have mercy on us. God the Son, have mercy on us. God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us. Amen.

Join us for Mass to celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints! Oct. 31 - Vigil - 7:00pm (English) Nov. 1 - 7:00am, 8:30am (English) & 7:00pm (Spanish) Also, join us in praying for the faithful departed by signing up your loved ones for our All Souls Novena. The month of November is devoted to prayer for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, whose feast we celebrate on November 2nd. In remembrance of our faithful departed, we are offering a Novena of Holy Masses that will begin on Saturday, November 2nd. Sign up here: https://www.stmarkparish.org/all-souls-novena55b10254

It's time to talk about parental consent and amendment 4. Notification is not the same as consent. So why would this be enough for your child when it comes to abortion? No parental consent? No doctors? No way! Vote No on 4. #TogetherForLife #VoteNoOn4

“I came so that they might have life” (John 10:10). Join us for a Holy Hour for Life Wednesday, October 23rd from 7:00PM to 8:00PM at St. Mark. “The Eucharist has the power to transform the depths of our hearts and the heart of our culture. United to the power of his Eucharistic Presence, may we work to ensure that each person has life—and has it in abundance.” – USCCB

As early voting has begun, let us take a moment and lift the coming election up in prayer: Lord God, as the election approaches, we seek to better understand the issues and concerns that confront our country, and how the Gospel compels us to respond as faithful citizens in our community. We ask for eyes that are free from blindness so that we might see each other as brothers and sisters, one and equal in dignity, especially those who are victims of abuse and violence, deceit and poverty. We ask for ears that will hear the cries of children unborn and those abandoned, Men and women oppressed because of race or creed, religion or gender. We ask for minds and hearts that are open to hearing the voice of leaders who will bring us closer to your Kingdom. We pray for discernment, so that we may choose leaders who hear your Word, live your love, and keep in the ways of your truth as they follow in the steps of Jesus and his Apostles and guide us to your Kingdom of justice and peace. We ask this in the name of your Son Jesus Christ and through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Know Before You Vote: Your vote will make the differece for women and babies. Don't forget to save this post in case you need to come back to it. #VoteNoOn4 #TogetherforLife

Prayer for Protection from Hurricanes 🙏🏻 Let us pray for the protection from Milton. God, our Father, Creator of the Universe, You have set the earth on its foundation and all the elements of nature obey Your command. We humbly beseech You to keep us safe from all dangers and calm the storms which may threaten us. May we be secure in Your loving protection and serve You always with grateful hearts. We ask this through Jesus Christ Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Everyone has a story to share. This is Linda's. After experiencing an abortion, Linda knows firsthand how it can affect a woman's mental and physical health. Amendment 4 puts women's health at risk by eliminating ALL regulations on abortion, even laws that protect women. This November, vote "No" on amendment 4. #TogetherforLife #VoteNoOn4

Let’s kick off Respect Life Month with Adoration! Join us at St. Mark for our 1st Friday/1st Saturday Adoration. Stop by the chapel anytime Friday after the 8:30am Mass and spend some time with Jesus, concluding with the 8:30am Mass on Saturday. #24houradoration Also, don’t forget to stop by Life Chain Sunday this Sunday, October 6th. See our previous post for more info! #lifechainsunday

“Mark” your calendar!! Respect Life Month begins in October, be sure to start the month off right by joining us for Life Chain Sunday! October 6th – Life Chain Sunday: Join your parish family on Sunday, October 6th, at the NW corner of University Dr. and Stirling Rd. from 2 PM to 3 PM as we stand and pray the Rosary for the unborn

Today we celebrate the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nine months after the December 8 celebration of her Immaculate Conception, when she was conceived without original sin. Happy Birthday, Mama Mary!!! 🎉🎂🥳

The Feast of the Assumption of Mary is celebrated August 15th! Join us for Mass to celebrate the Holy Day of obligation: August 14 at 7:00pm (vigil) ENGLISH or August 15 at 7:00pm SPANISH Immaculate Mary, assumed into heaven, teach us to trust in God’s plan the way you did. Do not let us fear obstacles or uncertainties. Inspire us and pray for us today, as we celebrate your Assumption. Amen.

🇺🇸 A prayer for Independence Day 🇺🇸 On this Independence Day I am reminded of all those who have sacrificed for my freedom, following the example of your Son, Jesus Christ. Let me not take my freedom, both physical and spiritual, for granted. May I always remember that my freedom was purchases with a very high price. My freedom cost others their very lives. Lord, today, bless those who have served and continue to give their lives for my freedom. With favor and bounty meet their needs and watch over their families. Help me to live my life in a way that glorifies you, Lord. Give me the strength to be a blessing in someone else's life today, and grant me the opportunity to lead others into the freedom that can be found in knowing Christ. Amen

St. Mark in the news!! Check out the full article about our parish’s journey to this Summer’s National Eucharistic Congress! We are so proud of this group, and are praying for them as they prepare for their pilgrimage 🙏🏻 https://www.miamiarch.org/CatholicDiocese.php?op=Article_archdiocese-of-miami-florida-catholics-set-to-attend-national-eucharistic-congress-in-july

Happy Father’s Day! PRAYER OF POPE JOHN XXIII - FOR FATHERS Saint Joseph, guardian of Jesus and chaste husband of Mary, you passed your life in loving fulfillment of duty. You supported the holy family of Nazarethwith the work of your hands. Kindly protect those who trustingly come to you. You know their aspirations,their hardships, their hopes. They look to you because they know you will understand and protect them. You too knew trial, labour and weariness. But amid the worries of material life,your soul was full of deep peace and sang out in true joy through intimacy with God's Son entrusted to you and with Mary, his tender Mother. Assure those you protect that they do not labour alone.Teach them to find Jesus near them and to watch over Him faithfully as you have done. Amen.

To honor all fathers, grandfathers, godfathers and the other special men in our lives, we are offering a Novena of Nine Holy Masses that will begin on , Monday June 17, 2024. Whether our fathers are living or deceased, this gift of prayer is a beautiful way to show our deep appreciation for their sacrificial love. To have your father added to the list of those we pray for, please fill out the Father’s Day Novena on our parish website. https://www.stmarkparish.org/father-s-day-novena

“The Eucharist is the sacrament of love: It signifies love, it produces love. The Eucharist is the consummation of the whole spiritual life.” -St. Thomas Aquinas Happy Corpus Christi Sunday!! Thank you to all who joined our Eucharistic Procession last evening, it was a truly beautiful experience to walk with Jesus!

Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession here @st.markcatholicchurch 2024 #corpuschristi #eucharisticprocession #catholic

On the 1st weekend of June we celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi. This year, St. Mark will be participating in the centuries-old tradition to process the Real Presence of Jesus - the Eucharist - in public. 🙏Fr. Jimmy invites the whole parish community to join us this Saturday, June 1st at 6pm to participate in this year’s Corpus Christi Eucharist procession, as we walk with Jesus around the four corners of St. Mark campus. 🙏

🇺🇸Prayer for Memorial Day 🇺🇸 God of power and mercy, you destroy war and put down earthly pride. Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears, that we may all deserve to be called your sons and daughters. Keep in your mercy those men and women who have died in the cause of freedom and bring them safely into your kingdom of justice and peace. We ask this though Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Happy Mother’s Day! Looking for a special way to celebrate Mom? Add her name to our Mother’s Day novena! (https://www.stmarkparish.org/mothers-day-novena) Join us for a special Family Night Adoration TONIGHT as we honor the Mother’s in our life with the greatest gift we could ever receive, Jesus! Tonight at 6pm in the church (following the 5pm Mass)

Please join us for a 25th Anniversary of Ordination celebration for our pastor, Rev. Jaime Acevedo! The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, the 11th of May, At 5PM mass. Immediately following the mass will be a celebration at the Parish Center.

To honor all mothers and women who have loved, nurtured, and raised us, we are offering a Novena of Masses that will begin on Monday, May 13, 2024. Whether living or deceased, this prayerful gift is a wonderful way of expressing our gratitude for all that we have received from our mothers. To have your mother added to the list of those we pray for, please fill out the Mother’s Day Novena enrollment form found on our Parish Website listed below. May God bestow abundant graces upon our mothers who are still among us and take into His Kingdom the ones who have already passed away. https://www.stmarkparish.org/mothers-day-novena

Happy Feast of St. Mark the Evangelist!! 🎉 “Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15 🌎🙏🏻

Happy Divine Mercy Sunday! “Jesus I Trust in You” Join us for a Divine Mercy Sunday Holy Hour, today, April 7, 2024 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm in the Chapel Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Reading the words of our Lord to St. Faustina Praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy Veneration of the Image of Divine Mercy Concluding with Benediction 1st class relic of St. Faustina will be present Celebrated by: Deacon John Music by: Anthony Coniglio and Katherine Hernandez

Hallelujah, He is risen!! Happy Easter to our St. Mark Family! We cannot wait to celebrate with you at mass today! Easter mass times: 8:00am, 10:30am, and 5:00pm - English 12:30 pm - Spanish

"Today a great silence reigns on earth, a great silence and a great stillness. A great stillness because the King is asleep. The earth trembled and is still because God has fallen asleep in the flesh and has raised up all who have slept since the world began... " I order you, O sleeper, to awake. I did not create you to be a prisoner in hell. Rise from the dead, for I am the life of the dead." (Liturgy of the Hours, Holy Saturday) HOLY SATURDAY | 8:00 p.m. - Easter Vigil in the Church Bilingual Join us for the Vigil Mass as we welcome the newest members of our church!

"The death of the Lord our God should not be a cause of shame for us; rather, it should be our greatest hope, our greatest glory. In taking upon himself the death that he found in us, he has most faithfully promised to give us life in him, such as we cannot have of ourselves." - St. Augustine Stations of the Cross | 12:00pm English & 3:00pm Spanish Passion and Veneration of the Cross | 5:00pm Spanish & 7:00pm English

"Love one another as I have loved you" John 13:34 Holy Thursday | Mass of the Lord's Supper - 7:00pm - Bilingual - Until midnight - Vigil with the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel

“Holy Week is a privileged time when we are called to draw near to Jesus: friendship with him is shown in times of difficulty.” -Pope Francis Join us as we enter into Holy Week at St. Mark - May this week of walking with our Lord lead us ever closer to His merciful heart.

Don't miss the last day of our amazing Carnival in the Ranches!! Thank you to all of the volunteers who have made this a wonderful success, and to ALL of you for supporting our parish this weekend. Don't miss our raffle drawing this evening at 9:45pm at THE PUB as we electronically draw at random this year's winners! See you there!

The Carnival countdown is on!!! Today is the last day to buy ride tickets and raffle tickets on line! 4-day ride tickets are $65 NOT AVAILABLE at the carnival 1 day ride tickets are $30 if purchased today and will be $35 at the carnival Raffle https://www.wesharegiving.org/App/Form/e065fe78-2071-42a4-9352-d78308222a04 Ride https://www.wesharegiving.org/App/Form/68fffe47-6c7c-4037-9008-a286f33e04bb

📢 St. Mark's 35th Carnival in the Ranches is just around the corner!! 📢 March 7th - 10th!! Make sure you purchase your ride tickets and grab your raffle tickets for a chance to win a fabulous cash prize! Find out more information here: https://www.stmarkparish.org/2024-carnival See you on the midway! 🎡🎠🎢

Ash Wednesday is tomorrow and marks the beginning of the Lenten season. Join us for Mass at St. Mark! 7:00am English 8:30am English 5:00pm Liturgy of the Word - English 7:00pm Spanish All masses will take place in the main church. Also, check out our Lenten planner to make this your Best Lent Ever!

As we begin a new ABCD campaign, we reflect on the legacy of charity and what it represents. Through our support of the ABCD, we leave a lasting impact on our community and future generations. Join us to be part of this legacy by generously contributing to ABCD and ensuring that vital ministries and programs of the Archdiocese continue to flourish.

Nine Days for Life | DAY 9 INTENTION May all who defend life find strength and renewal in the Holy Spirit. PRAYERS Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be REFLECTION God has carefully, tenderly created every person in His own image and likeness, to be in a loving relationship with Himself. From each tiny child knit within a mother’s womb, to every person approaching death, all are loved perfectly and completely by God: “It is therefore a service of love which we are all committed to ensure to our neighbor, that his or her life may be always defended and promoted, especially when it is weak or threatened [emphasis added]” (Evangelium vitae 77). ​ In a world in which those who are most vulnerable are so often overlooked and disregarded, Christ calls us to embrace and uphold the unconditional dignity of every human life. In answering this call, we help to build “a new culture of life, the fruit of the culture of truth and of love” (EV 77). May the Holy Spirit continually renew us as we strive to faithfully defend God’s gift of life. ACTS OF REPARATION | Choose one Do you love your cup of coffee? Abstain from caffeine today, or try your coffee black. ​OR “Unplug” for some time today, and reflect on how God may be asking you to help build a culture of life in your home, workplace, or Church community. ​OR Offer some other sacrifice, prayer, or act of penance that you feel called to do for today’s intention. ONE STEP FURTHER Watching the news and reading headlines, we may often feel helpless in the face of heartbreaking lack of respect for human life. When our efforts to make a difference feel small, it’s important to remember that changing the culture is a process of conversion that begins in our own hearts. It includes a willingness to be instructed by the Holy Spirit and a desire to be close to Jesus—the source of joy and love. “How to Build a Culture of Life” briefly explains where to start.

Nine Days for Life | DAY 8 INTENTION May civic leaders work for the protection of all human life, in every stage and circumstance. PRAYERS Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be REFLECTION The Declaration of Independence boldly affirms that first among our inalienable rights is the right to life, given to us by the Creator. Yet despite being so solemnly proclaimed, the right to life is today threatened and often denied, particularly at the moments when life is most fragile. Our laws should—first and foremost—protect life. Even with the overturning of Roe v. Wade, many states still do not recognize children in their mothers’ wombs as persons and still claim that abortion is a right. Further, many political leaders work actively to increase access to abortion. Some falsely describe it as health care and even as a basic human right. Laws and policies that legalize or promote an intrinsic evil like abortion violate the virtue of justice. Those who work as public officials and civic leaders have a duty to serve the common good, and therefore have a profound obligation to safeguard this most fundamental right to life. Through our own prayer, witness, and civic participation, we can encourage our leaders to truly answer their call to protect the rights of all people. For “there can be no true democracy without a recognition of every person’s dignity and without respect for his or her rights” (Evangelium vitae 101). ACTS OF REPARATION | Choose one Sacrifice some of your free time to do a small act of service, such as making breakfast for a family member, writing a note of encouragement to a coworker, or praying for the intentions of a friend. ​OR Sometimes restrictions on religious freedom constrain our efforts to live out the Gospel of life. We must be free to live out our Catholic faith in the public square. Offer this Prayer for Religious Liberty, that Christians may always be free to respect, protect, and defend human life. ​OR Offer some other sacrifice, prayer, or act of penance that you feel called to do for today’s intention.

Nine Days for Life | DAY 7 INTENTION May all pre-born children be protected in law and welcomed in love. PRAYERS Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be REFLECTION Today, we mourn the many children’s lives ended by abortion and remember in prayer those who suffer the aftermath. We pray that children in their mothers’ wombs would again be protected in law and do penance in reparation for abortions that have been committed in our world. In his encyclical Evangelium vitae (The Gospel of Life), Pope John Paul II said, “may an impassioned plea rise to God, the Creator and lover of life, from every Christian community, from every group and association, from every family and from the heart of every believer” (EV 100). May that prayer arise in our hearts today and each day forward until every human being is protected in law and welcomed in love. Today, we mourn the many children’s lives ended by abortion and remember in prayer those who suffer the aftermath. We pray that children in their mothers’ wombs would again be protected in law and do penance in reparation for abortions that have been committed in our world. In his encyclical Evangelium vitae (The Gospel of Life), Pope John Paul II said, “may an impassioned plea rise to God, the Creator and lover of life, from every Christian community, from every group and association, from every family and from the heart of every believer” (EV 100). May that prayer arise in our hearts today and each day forward until every human being is protected in law and welcomed in love. ACTS OF REPARATION | Choose one Fast from one meal today. ​OR Offer the “Prayer for Life” for all pre-born children whose lives are at risk. ​OR Offer some other sacrifice, prayer, or act of penance that you feel called to do for today’s intention.

Nine Days for Life | DAY 6 INTENTION May all who support or participate in abortion experience a conversion of heart to seek and receive the Lord’s boundless mercy. PRAYERS Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be REFLECTION When God fashioned the human person in His own image and likeness, He destined us for eternal life with Himself. Yet because of the sin of our first parents, death entered the world. The book of Genesis recounts the first occasion in which a person takes the life of another, as Cain violently kills his brother Abel. This instance of brother rising up against brother “at the very dawn of history is thus a sad witness of how evil spreads with amazing speed” (Evangelium vitae 8). ​ Since this time, disregard for human life has continued to spread. When we, like Cain, allow sin to find a place in our hearts, we become blinded to the truth. Sometimes this blindness might be so deep that we fail to recognize the undeniable humanity of preborn children. We may even tragically believe the lie that abortion is an act of compassion. But we know that “life, especially human life, belongs only to God: for this reason whoever attacks human life, in some way attacks God himself” (EV 9). Let us pray that all who support abortion will encounter the transforming love of the Father and, with repentant hearts, seek His mercy. ACTS OF REPARATION | Choose one Smile. Ask God today for the grace to be extra joyful and to share the light of Christ with those most in need of His love and mercy. ​OR Make an act of faith, hope, or love. ​OR Offer some other sacrifice, prayer, or act of penance that you feel called to do for today’s intention. ONE STEP FURTHER Evangelium vitae (The Gospel of Life) was written to reaffirm the value and inviolability of every human life and to appeal to all people to respect, protect, love, and serve every human life. A brief summary highlights key themes and foundational teachings from the papal encyclical, exploring how the Church’s teachings regarding human life are at the heart of Jesus’ entire Gospel message.

Nine Days for Life | DAY 5 INTENTION May expectant mothers choosing adoption receive grace and support in embracing this loving option. PRAYERS Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be REFLECTION Mothers placing their children for adoption often face many challenges along the way. One of the greatest obstacles can be inaccurately perceiving adoption as abandonment. But a mother who determines that making an adoption plan is best for her child isn’t deserting her child. Rather, she is following the example of Christ’s sacrificial love on the Cross in choosing a life-giving option that she has determined is ultimately in the best interest of her child, even at great cost to herself. The Letter to the Hebrews reminds us that, in the face of fears and trials, we can “hold fast to the hope that lies before us. This we have as an anchor of the soul, sure and firm” (Heb 6:18-19). We pray that each expectant mother choosing adoption will be filled with “the peace of God that surpasses all understanding” (Phil 4:7) as she decides which life-giving option is best for her child. Let us all cling fast to the anchor of hope, for we have received “a spirit of adoption, through which we cry, ‘Abba, Father!’” (Rom 8:15). ACTS OF REPARATION | Choose one Do you have a sweet tooth? Or do you prefer salty snacks? Pick your favorite kind of treat, and give it up for the day. ​OR Look up one of the Scripture passages from today’s reflection, and spend some time with it in prayer. What is the Lord saying to you? ​OR Offer some other sacrifice, prayer, or act of penance that you feel called to do for today’s intention. ONE STEP FURTHER "Accompanying Expectant Mothers Considering Adoption" suggests nine ways to offer ongoing support to a woman who is considering making an adoption plan for her preborn child. Many of the tips given are also helpful for supporting a friend who is experiencing a challenging or unexpected pregnancy, even if adoption has not been brought up. Supplemental resources regarding adoption can be found at usccb.org/adoption-resources.

Nine Days for Life | DAY 4 INTENTION May every father of a pre-born child lovingly support the mother of his child in welcoming new life. PRAYERS Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be REFLECTION Fatherhood has its origins in God, who chose to reveal Himself to us as Our Father, sending his only Son for the sake of our salvation. Fathers therefore have a special role “in revealing and in reliving on earth the very fatherhood of God” (Familiaris consortio 25). Fathers are called to exhibit “generous responsibility for the life conceived under the heart of the mother” (FC 25). They are uniquely entrusted with the protection and defense of both mother and child and, in this way, in safeguarding the sanctity of human life. ​ As evidenced in our world today, the role of the father “is of unique and irreplaceable importance” (FC 25). Often women choose abortion because they do not have the support of the child’s father, or—even worse—the father of the child pressures her to make the decision to abort. At the same time, it is important to acknowledge with compassion that men can also be overwhelmed by an unexpected pregnancy and that society increasingly tells them that they should have no say in their children’s lives. In the face of these false messages, we pray that fathers of pre-born children will find courage in the example of Saint Joseph—who embraced the role of father amid difficult circumstances—and offer loving, life-affirming support to the mothers of their children. ACTS OF REPARATION | Choose one Give up sleeping on your pillow—or even your bed—tonight. Offer this small sacrifice for the intention that fathers of preborn children will courageously answer their call to support both mother and child. ​OR Pray a decade of the Rosary for all fathers of preborn children, that through her intercession, Our Lady may inspire in them the virtues of Saint Joseph. ​OR Offer some other sacrifice, prayer, or act of penance that you feel called to do for today’s intention.

Nine Days for Life | DAY 3 INTENTION May every pregnant mother receive compassionate care and support as she nurtures the life in her womb. PRAYERS Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be REFLECTION When the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, she opened her heart to receive his message that she would conceive the Son of God in her womb. As a young bride who had not yet lived with her husband, Mary knew that her pregnancy presented many challenges. Despite this knowledge, she faithfully responded, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38). ​ Like the Blessed Mother, women who unexpectedly become pregnant often face significant challenges. They, too, are called to place their trust in God and faithfully respond to His gift of new life. And we are called to walk with them in their time of need. As Jesus taught us, when we love and serve others, we are loving and serving Him. ​ May all expectant mothers be encouraged by Mary’s example and receive support and grace in lovingly welcoming their children into the world. ACTS OF REPARATION Pray for pregnant and parenting moms in need in your local community, and ask the Lord how you can help them by using your unique gifts. (You can sign up for monthly stories of how Catholics across the country are Walking with Moms in Need at walkingwithmoms.com/subscribe.) ​OR Pray the Angelus today. You might also consider saying it every day for the next week—on awakening, at noon, or at 6 p.m. (or all three times). ​OR Offer some other sacrifice, prayer, or act of penance that you feel called to do for today's intention. ONE STEP FURTHER When a woman is facing an unexpected pregnancy, the reaction of the first person she tells tends to set the tone for her decision-making. Pregnancy can be difficult and frightening, but no matter the circumstances, it’s important for an expectant mother to feel supported and loved. Read "10 Ways to Support Her When She’s Unexpectedly Expecting" for simple tips on how to provide loving, life-affirming support for a friend who is unexpectedly pregnant. Your support may be the only support she receives.

Nine Days for Life | DAY 2 INTENTION May each person suffering from participation in abortion find forgiveness, hope, and healing in Christ. PRAYERS Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be REFLECTION Countless children’s lives have been ended by abortion, and countless parents and family members suffer guilt, grief, and regret—often in silence. Yet God’s greatest desire is to forgive. No matter how far we have each strayed from His side, He says to us, “Don’t be afraid. Draw close to my heart.” Be assured that it is never too late to seek God's forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Consider the parable of the Prodigal Son. After repenting of sinning against his father, he returns from far away to seek forgiveness and work as a servant. But his father sees him approaching, runs to warmly embrace him, and hosts a banquet to celebrate his return. So, too, does God welcome all His children who come to Him in the Sacrament of Reconciliation with contrite hearts, no matter how serious the sin. Let us turn confidently to Our Lord, Who is love and mercy. ACTS OF REPARATION | Choose one Abstain from meat today. ​OR Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy for today's intention. ​OR Offer some other sacrifice, prayer, or act of penance that you feel called to do for today’s intention. ONE STEP FURTHER If a friend confided in you that she had an abortion, would you be able to listen and respond in a way that brings her closer to forgiveness and healing? Learn how in "How to Talk to a Friend Who’s Had an Abortion."