Office Phone: (940) 387-6223
Parish Life
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55+ BUNCH/SENIOR GROUP55+ Bunch is a social group for couples and singles that are 55+ -and- up. We meet monthly to share our faith and a potluck dinner. Stay to visit, play cards, dominoes, and participate in other recreational and service activities. Newcomers are always welcome!
Barry Landry: 972-824-9567
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF AMERICAThis group in the parish, founded origionally by the Knights of Columbus as a parallel group for women, is open to Catholic women over 18. They help wherever and whenever needed by the parish, hold baby showers at Loreto House, pray at Planned Parenthood, support Friends of the Family, distribute food to the hungry, etc. Meetings are held once a month following the 11:30 a.m. Mass.
Shirley Royster: 940-206-7682 or mailto:shirleyroyster@gmail.com
CAUSE OF OUR JOY, MOM'S/KIDS GROUPCause of Our Joy Mom's group is a ministry that brings together Catholic mothers from Denton and surrounding areas. The group meets for play dates, Mom's night out, book club, motivational speakers, and community service projects. The primary goal is to connect Catholic members in a supportive, faith focused environment so they can build life-long frienships that strengthen families and the church community. All members are required to have current Safe Environment training. If you are interested in joining, search sor "Cause of Our Joy" on Facebook and request to join the group. You can also contact:
Sydney Curran: 940-395-8502
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOLICCS is a ministry of both St. Mark and Immaculate Conception parishes. It enrolls students from Pre-K3 through eighth grade and has multiple volunteer opportunities ranging from an hour to ongoing.
Principal - Elaine Schad at 940-381-1155
Home School Association - Mary Warfield at 817-528-5597
Advisory Council - Michael Johnson at 940-479-9040
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 12553The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization for men ages 18-an-up. The St. Mark Council cooks for and helps with the annual St. Mark Fund Festival, Christmas Party, and Lenten Fish Fry's.The Council also conducts blood drives, supports our Seminarians fundraisers, Pro-Life activities, and various other charitable and service activities for our parish and the community. They meet on the second Thursday of each month, at 7:30PM with a shared meal 6:30PM.
Manny Trevino: 214-684-8177 or mailto:manueltrevinojr73@gmail.com
LANDSCAPINGA group of volunteers maintain the area outside of the church. This includes mowing, edging, weeding, and care of the flowerbeds and shrubs.
Charles Ervine: 940-367-0804 or crervine@yahoo.com
SAINT HELENA'S CIRCLEMembers meet in the morning the second Tuesday of each month, September through May, and offer friendship and warm hospitality to the ladies of the Denton Parishes. Two of our meetings are devoted to service projects ( sewing Baptismal bibs and providing the Ann's Haven Hospice bereavement luncheon). In December, Mass is celebrated in a member's home followed by a potluck luncheon. An evening Valentine party is scheduled for February, and March is set aside for a retreat/spiritual gathering.Marlene Blank: 940-484-4554SCHOENSTATT APOSTOLIC MOVEMENT
Schoenstatt is an international movement of Christian Catholics striving for spiritual renewal of their faith in the contemporary world. We seek to grow as free dedicated 555 c and active witnesses of Christ in modern life by uniting our faith with our everyday lives. We look to Mary to educate us in this task and to guide us in becoming better followers of Christ. We seek formation through men's, women's, boys and girls groups of couples or families for the deeper developement of our unique spiritualities. At St. Mark, we currently have Marian Apostle groups for Girls ages 7-10 and 11-15 that each meets once a month. We also have a couples' group that meets on the third Saturday of each month. If you are interested in growing your Catholic spirituality in a unique and Marian way, please contact:
Brent and Andrea Woolums at 940-367-4479 or woolums10@verizon.net
SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP
This is a ministry of parishioners reaching out to offer support to those who have lost someone to suicide. Meetings are non-denominational, on the first Thursday of every month. Information can be found at http://www.touchedbysuicide.org.
Larry Walker:940-367-1170 or Carol Walker:940-367-1313
WELCOMING COMMITTEE
This group welcomes and helps new members register in the parish. They are available to answer questions about the parish and ministries. The group helps families/individuals connect with various parish ministries and assist them with their integration within the church community.They meet once a year and are present after each Mass three times a year to welcome newcomers and answer questions.
Tony Parra: 817-715-0920 or mailto:maparra939@gmail.com
Maria Parra: 817-715-1222 or mailto:maricris43@verizon.net
WORLD WIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTERWorld Wide Marriage Encounter provides the opportunity for married couples to spend a getaway weekend together to further enrich or rejuvenate their marriage. These weekends are offered throughout the year and are an exciting way to spend time deepening their relationship with each other and with Christ.