Holiday Food Drive

Holiday Food Drive Our food pantry is accepting donations of canned goods, hams, turkeys, grocery store gift cards etc. for our annual Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday food drive.   Non perishable food items may be placed in the receptacles at the entrances of the church. Turkeys/hams/monetary donations may be brought to the parish office during… Read more »

Women’s Guild Meeting

Our Thanksgiving luncheon is Wednesday the 6th of November at 12 noon in JPll. It is our  traditional Turkey luncheon and it will be cooked by the board. Just bring yourself and some cash because we going to raffle off a basket.  

Take Time to Stop and Reflect!

Store-front windows are adorned with Christmas wreaths and lights. TV ads tout Black Friday deals, starting now. Where is the decency? Where is the restraint? Why can’t we simply enjoy Thanksgiving festivities with our families first and think about all that comes with Christmas after we’ve digested a fabulous turkey dinner and seen a few… Read more »

Welcome our New Deacon Rolando Lujan

    Bishop McElroy has appointed Deacon Rolando Lujan to St. Mark’s Parish. Deacon Lujan comes from St. Pius X Catholic Church in El Paso, Texas. We are happy to have you!  

Entrance at Mission Church Temporary Closure / Cierre de entrada

The entrance gate at the Mission Church  will be closed, Sunday, December 1.  Parishioners and guests will need to use the gates used to leave the property for both entrance and exit.  Parking will be limited.  Parking on the street is encouraged.      

Youth For Christ Holiday Showcase

Nov. 30 Youth For Christ Holiday Showcase  7pm – Healy Hall “Amidst the chaos,our youth(and even adults) go through today, there are many things they are grateful for. They are grateful grateful  because of people’s kindness . . .       because of the help extended to them…          because of the love they received …. Read more »

Advent Penance Services –

Friday, Dec. 20  St. Mark 6:30 pm –Spanish Monday, Dec. 23  St. Mark 6:30 pm –English     Examination of Conscience “Care for your spiritual life, your relationship with God… “ Am I a Christian who is not nourished by prayers and the sacraments? Do I study the Word of God?   “Care for your… Read more »

Knights of Columbus Sponsor Toys for Tots Toy Drive

Toys for Tots Toy Drive.  Bring an unwrapped new toy the weekends of December 8 & 15.  Last year we received over 550 individual toys for the children of those brave men and women that have volunteered themselves to protect us here in these United States of America.  Let’s put our stewardship forward and do… Read more »

Women’s Guild Annual Christmas Luncheon and Meeting

We have our The Women’s Guild is having their Annual Christmas Luncheon and member meeting on 12-11-19 at 12 noon in JPll.  The Board will be providing Ham and members are asked to bring sides. The speaker will be the Mayor of San Marcos.   Also ladies please keep our guild members: Lala Perez Patti… Read more »