Saint Mark Outreach Ministries
 

Please contact the Church Office if you need contact information,
cwalker@stmarkdenton.org, (940) 387-6223

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  Angel Tree
    St. Mark families join other community groups in helping children in need in the Denton area have a good Christmas by providing gifts of new clothing.  Names of children are placed on paper angels that decorate our Christmas tree.
     
    Kristin Gotthardt, kgotthardt@stmarkdenton. org
     
     
  Apple Tree
    St. Mark joins Interfaith Ministries, Inc. and other groups in helping underprivileged children in the Denton ISD get the tools they need to begin a successful school year.  We provide two new sets of clothing for those students.  Names on paper apples decorate a tree each July & August in the foyer. 
     
     
     
  Our Daily Bread
    Volunteers from St. Mark help at the community soup kitchen at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on a weekly basis.  This project is supported by the churches & other community groups of Denton.
     
    Billie Bennett,  billiebennett@hotmail. com
     
     
  Project Gabriel
    A parish outreach to mothers experiencing a crisis pregnancy. Trained volunteers called "Gabriel Angels" are referred to expectant mothers through the 24-hour hotline 800-545-5935. The Angels offer spiritual guidance and emotional support, and practical help when necessary. 
     
    WE NEED YOU! http://www.catholicsrespectlife.org/

Art Competition – CALL FOR WORK! All students 14 – 18 years of age are invited to participate in our competition. Judging of pieces, Awards, Reception at the Exhibition will take place in October. May 30 is the deadline to enter. To see guidelines, entry form, qualifications and more details click link here. http://www.catholicsrespectlife.org/index.cfm?load=news&newsarticle=72&page=214

Mar 21 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Good Friday 23RD Annual Rosary Vigil sponsored by Catholics United for Life & Mother and Unborn Baby Care at Planned Parenthood, 301 Henderson St., Fort Worth. For more information click here or call 817-738-1086. http://www.catholicsrespectlife.org/index.cfm?load=event&event=92

Mar 22 – 7:45am – Saturday - Sidewalk Prayer at Planned Parenthood, 301 Henderson St, Fort Worth. Youth are welcome with chaperones, forms or parents. If you want to carpool be at SEAS K of C hall at 7:00 am.

March 28 – 30 – Youth 2000 - Fort Worth, Join the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal for this year’s event. Great prayerful and fun event for youth from 14 -18 years of age. Local Team Coordinator: phone – 817-558-9805, e-mail - y2kfwtx@hotmail.com. For more information http://www.catholicsrespectlife.org/index.cfm?load=event&event=119 or http://youth2000usa.org/index.cfm?active=1

April 5 – 5:00 pm – Bishop Farrell hosts the Bishop’s Annual Pro-Life Dinner sponsored by the Catholic Pro-Life Committee of North Texas, the annual fundraiser for the Dallas Diocesan Respect Life Committee. If you want to carpool and or get a table together call me at 817-623-2430 or for individual tickets click this link. http://www.prolifedallas.org/pages/2008_Bishops_Dinner_Main_Information_Page

Apr 12 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Catholics Respect Life Monthly planning and business meeting. http://www.catholicsrespectlife.org/index.cfm?load=event&event=32

May 3 - 8:30 AM – Bishop Kevin Vann presents, FAMILY MATTERS. A seminar for men and women preparing for marriage or in childbearing years, medical professionals, clergy & religious. This seminar will help you; understand Breast Cancer Risks with Dr. Angela Lanfranchi, Breast Surgeon and Director of The Breast Cancer Prevention Institute; understand the how, why & when with Theology, Biology & Psychology of Family Planning with Steve Kellmeyer and Dr. Steven & Amber Pilkington. Click here for more details. http://www.catholicsrespectlife.org/index.cfm?load=event&event=121

May 22-23 - Legislative Workshops 2008 – The aim of the 2008 Regional Legislative Workshops, hosted by the Texas Catholic Conference, is to prepare diocesan leaders to engage in advocacy both at the Texas Legislature and at the grassroots level. St Michael’s in Bedford will host the conference. Call in advance for reservations. http://www.catholicsrespectlife.org/index.cfm?load=event&event=120

June 7 – Sunset Cruise – Tentative date – keep watch for more details.

July 25-30 - Pro-Life Boot Camp for Youth - http://www.catholicsrespectlife.org/index.cfm?load=event&event=88

 

     
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