St. Mark the Evangelist

Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm. Sunday Masses: 8:00 & 10:00 am. Weekday Masses: Tue 5:30 pm; Wed-Fri 8:00 am. Confessions offered 30 minutes before each Mass. Adoration on Thursdays.

Adoration at 8:00 am followed by Mass at 8:30 am. Join us for a special First Friday devotion.

Miss Cajun Festival Pageant on October 17 at Vinton American Legion. Entry fees due by October 15. Join us for preparations on Saturday for the Festival with painting, cleaning, and building.

Our Lady's School Annual Auction on October 24 at West Cal Event Center. Tickets available at the school office.

This week we celebrate the feasts of Archangels and our personal Holy Guardian Angels. Give thanks for their intercession and guidance in our lives.

Join us for Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Vidor: Saturday Vigil at 4:00 p.m., Sunday at 10:00 a.m, Tuesday at 9:00 a.m, Wednesday at 5:30 p.m, Thursday at 9:00 a.m, and Friday at 9:00 a.m.

Prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation at Our Lady of Lourdes: Saturdays 3:30-3:50 p.m., Sundays 9:30-9:50 a.m., and by appointment.

We have Mass intentions for the following dates: September 26-October 4, dedicated to various individuals. Let us pray for their intentions during these Masses.

Engage in youth ministry activities on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Volunteer for Religious Education for youth every Sunday from 8:30 a.m to 9:45 a.m in St. Augustine Hall.

Contact the Pastor for inquiries about Anointing of the Sick, Baptism, and Marriage. Make sure to follow proper procedures and schedule appointments as needed.

Join us for Mass at various times throughout the week to pray for the intentions of our parishioners. Different Masses are dedicated to different families and individuals. Confessions and adoration times are also available.

Bring your furry friends for a special blessing on Sunday, October 4, at 3:00pm at St. Joseph Church. Let's celebrate our love for animals and God's creation together.

Join the Port Arthur Serra Club for a Wine & Cheese Evening on Thursday, October 1st, from 6pm-8:30pm at Kirwin Hall (St. James). Proceeds will support vocations' promotion events in the Diocese of Beaumont.

El grupo Sanando el Cancer con Jesus te invita a un retiro de esperanza y consuelo el sábado, 24 de octubre de 2026, de 8:30am a 6:00pm en la Parroquia San Jose. Para obtener más información o inscribirte, comunícate con Bernarda de Paz al (409) 848-5584.

¡Celebremos juntos el 75 aniversario de la Parroquia San Jose con un sor teo de premios! No es necesario estar presente para ganar. El sor teo se llevará a cabo el domingo, 11 de octubre de 2026 a las 7:30pm en 4600 Procter Street.

Sunday: - 7:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mary - 8:15 a.m. Sunday Rosary at St. Martin dePorres - 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Martin dePorres - 11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mary - Blessing of the pets at 2:00 p.m. on St. Mary grounds - 5:30 p.m. Sunday Rosary at St. Mary Wednesday: - NO Faith Formation classes Friday: - NO First Friday Adoration

A Baptismal Preparation Class will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Faith Formation Building. Parents are required to attend one instruction class before the sacrament. Call the parish office to register.

Please keep in your prayers the following individuals who are sick: Jimmy Barnes, Janice Bivins, Jesse Blankenship, and others listed in the bulletin.

Join us for a Senior Citizens Luncheon on October 8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Christopher Hall for a fun time with free food, games, and entertainment. Happy Halloween!

Help feed our high school youth on SMYLE Nights by providing meals for 30-40 students. Your support ensures they are nourished for their faith activities. To volunteer, contact Donya Parsley.