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Rewarding RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) |
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Sign up for classes are now in progress for our 2011 RCIA.
RCIA meets every Sunday morning from 10AM until noon in the John Paul II Center, starting in the fall. To inquire and or enroll in this class please call our parish office for more information. (760) 744-1540.
We need sponsors!
It is such a spiritual experience to sponsor a candidate and share their venture as they learn of the Gospel and our Catholic life as a community. Sponsorship requires very little time, but the rewards are plentiful. If you can help, come join us and our candidates on their journey. Their spiritual growth is your spiritual reward.
For more information please call Patrick & Mary Quigley: (760) 510-9587
We also offer our RCIA program in Spanish. For more information call: (760) 744-8216.
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The Christian Education of Our Children |
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"IT IS TIME TO REGISTER FOR FALL CLASSES:
Classes for all age groups meet weekly during the school year to teach the Catholic faith in a systematic way. All children who do not attend a Catholic school should be enrolled in religious education classes, even when not preparing for a Sacrament.
Sacramental preparation is offered at the appropriate time in the child's development. Preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist is generally a two year process beginning in first grade. However, it is never too late to begin.
Jesus Christ is at the center of all of our catechesis, because it is through Him that we come into communion with the Triune God.
"Christocentricity" in catechesis also means the intention to transmit not one's own teaching or that of some other master, but the teaching of Jesus Christ, the Truth that He communicates or, to put it more precisely, the Truth that He is.
At the heart of catechesis we find, in essence, a Person, the Person of Jesus of Nazareth, "the only Son from the Father...full of grace and truth,"(Jn. 1:14) who suffered and died for us and who now, after rising, is living with us forever. It is Jesus who is "the way, and the truth, and the life,"(Jn. 14:6) and Christian living consists in following Christ…
For more Information and registration call :
Jennifer McClintock, English Coordinator of Religious Education
Teresa Gonzalez, Spanish Coordinator of Religious Education
(760) 744-1130 fax (760) 744-3828
Forms can be downloaded:  Religious Education Form 2010
CHECK OUT OUR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS: http://stmarkscatholicchurch.org/content/view/109/439/lang,english/
High school students should enroll for the sacrament of Confirmation at the youth office Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm with our Youth Ministry Coordinator, Joseph Cunningham: 760-744-5429
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The Legion of Mary at St. Mark's |
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The Legion of Mary has been an active group and part of our parish for the past 32 years. The Legion welcomes new active or auxiliary members. Active members attend weekly meetings and perform two hours of apostolic work, such as, visiting the homebound and patients in local hospitals and nursing homes.
Auxiliary members pray the rosary and Ligion prayers daily.
At St. Mark's the weekly meetings are at 9AM on Wednesday mornings in the John Paul II Center, Room 121.
For more information please call Deacon Dennis Sullivan at (760) 744-1540.
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A Warm St. Mark's Welcome to our Newest Staff Members |
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We share a warm welcome to John Prust our new Pastoral Assistant here at St. Mark’s Parish. Originally from Wisconsin, John came to us most recently from Boston, Massachusetts, where he graduated from Boston College with a Master of Divinity degree. Just a few weeks ago, John was married to Lauren, a Southern California native. John looks forward to meeting more of you and getting as he gets to know our parish community!
 Joseph Cunningham has joined our staff as our our new Coordinator of Youth Ministry. He is coming to us after spending last year teaching at a Catholic junior high school and doing Confirmation Catechesis at St. Margaret's in Oceanside. Prior to this, he studied philosophy and theology at Thomas Aquinas College and the International Theological Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family. He and his wife Danniel both love to do missionary work and are very happy to be here at St. Mark's.
Welcome to our St. Mark's Community to both men as they join our staff!
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The Daughters of Mary and Joseph |
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 We were so blessed to have our annual visit from the African sisters of the Daughters of Mary and Joseph. We are thankful as they visit and participate in our Vacation Bible School.
The gifts we share are returned to their homeland and bring many blessings to the children and those in need in Africa. Sister Rosemary and Sister Priscilla thank the parish for sharing of their gifts with their outreach program in Africa.
To View Photos of their visit to our parish click here......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIY4mhB2hQA
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