Breathing life, love & faith
Home | Bulletins | Calendars | Links | Ministries | Photos | Staff | Sacraments | Youth | Multimedia | Other | Index | Search

Welcome to St. Mark Catholic Church Community
Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Established as a parish of the Colorado Springs Diocese on Easter Sunday, April 23, 2000, we became St. Mark Catholic Church to live out the gospel of Jesus Christ as journeying people. We will model the gospel of Saint Mark and make sure those considered on the “outside” of society are truly on the “inside” of the Kingdom of God. "No one will be left in the dust." Our motto is "We can be kind and we can take care of each other." We would be honored to have you worship with us.

Faith Formation 2008-2009
Information about the various faith formation options for 2008-09 is available in the following newsletter: Faith Sharing with Flexibility and Options. More details and online registration for Faith Formation and Youth Ministry will be available from July 14th to August 15th on the ShowMyEvent Website. Forms for registration will also be available in the lower level. Volunteers are needed and they may also register either online or at church. Questions should be directed to Katherine at the church office.

2008-2009 Safe Environment Training Update
All volunteers who work in any ministry with children and youth are required to wear a photo ID badge. The 2007-2008 photo badges are now expired. To receive a 2008-2009 photo badge, please plan to attend one of the many SET Update offerings prior to service in children's/youth ministry. Dates are as follows: August 6, 7 and 12. All sessions begin at 7:00 pm in the Sts. Mark/Matthew room. Foundational training will be offered on Friday, August 8th.

Fr John Auer Installed as Pastor
On Saturday, July 26th, during the 4:00 pm Mass, Father John Auer was installed as Pastor of St Mark Catholic Church. The ceremony included reading of the letter of appointment by the bishop of the diocese, making of the Profession of faith and the signing of that document by Fr. Auer and Fr. Brownstein, official delegate of Bishop Sheridan. The rite of installation included Deacon Garrett, and members of the Staff and Pastoral Council. View video of the installation.

St Mark Golf Tournament, Dinner and Dance
The 2008 golf tournament, dinner and dance (not a fund raiser) for fellowship and celebration will be held on Friday, September 5th. The golf event is at Highlands Ranch Golf Club with a 12:30 pm tee time. The Dinner and dance will be in the lower level of church. All parishioners are invited along with friends, family and neighbors. Register in the lower level of church. View details

Cuisine for the Spirit
Cuisine for the Spirit is kicking off the 2008 fall season with a wine and appetizer get together on Saturday, August 30th at 6:30 pm in the lower level. Bring your favorite appetizer or a bottle of wine to join the festivities. Cuisine is a great way to meet new people and share in a meal together. More information is available here.

Knights of Columbus Council 1498
-- Sat-Sun, Aug 9-10 - Pickup Peaches after Masses    more info
-- Sun, Aug 10 - Pancake Breakfast after all Masses
-- August 15-17 - Camping at BSA Peaceful Valley (Elbert, CO)    map
     >>>> See the Sunday Bulletin (page 6) for more information.

-- St Mark Knights of Columbus    Council 1498 Website

Church Address:
   St. Mark Catholic Church
   Reverend John Auer, Pastor
   9905 Foothills Canyon Blvd.
   Highlands Ranch, CO 80129      (map)
   Phone: 720-348-9700     Fax: 720-344-6847
   E-Mail: FrJohn@StMarkHighlandsRanch.org

   Colorado Springs Diocese:    Phone: 1-719-636-2345       Website

Office Hours:
   Monday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; Tuesday-Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
   After hours or a busy signal? Leave a voice message of ANY length!
   Messages are not retrieved over the weekend.
   Staff members are also available before and after Masses on Sunday.

Eucharistic Celebrations:
   Weekdays - Tues, Wed, Thurs - all at 8:00 am
   Saturday 4:00 pm with Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)
   Sunday: 7:30 am (no CLOW)
   Sunday: 9:15 and 11:00 am, both with CLOW
   Nursery available at 9:15 am Mass.
   Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:00 - 3:30 pm
Back to Top

Happenings This Week:
Aug 4, Mon - Boy Scouts - Sts Luke/John/Paul 7:00 pm

Aug 5, Tue - Daily Mass 8:00 am
Aug 5, Tue - Liturgy Commission - LLCR 7:00 pm

Aug 6, Wed - Parish Office Closed for Diocesan Employee Day Mtg
Aug 6, Wed - Communion Service 8:00 am
Aug 6, Wed - SET Update Trng for 08-09' - St Mary 7:00 pm

Aug 7, Thur - Daily Mass 8:00 am
Aug 7, Thur - Choir Rehearsal - Worship Space 6:45 pm
Aug 7, Thur - Knights of Columbus Mtg - St Mary 7:00 pm
Aug 7, Thur - SET Update Trng for 08-09' - Sts Mark/Matt 7:00 pm

Aug 8, Fri - Spanish Mass 7:00 pm (followed by reception)

Aug 9, Sat - Mass with Reception of Children 4:00 pm
Aug 9, Sat - Welcome Dinner 5:00 pm

Aug 10, Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast
Aug 10, Sun - Mass 7:30 am
Aug 10, Sun - Mass 9:15 am
Aug 10, Sun - RCIA Session - St Mary 10:30 am
Aug 10, Sun - Mass 11:00 am
--------------------------------------------------------------------
>> See the weekly bulletins for additional events and details ...

>> Got questions - email them here: questions@StMarkHighlandsRanch.org

>> Email website inputs or comments to: WebMinistry@StMark9905.org

Back to Top       




Quick Links:
  
Address/Telephone
   Office Hours
   Eucharistic Celebrations
   Happenings This Week
      -----------------------

      Audio Menu
      Audio - The Mass Explained
      Building Program
      Bulletins
      Business Directory
      Calendars
      Catholic Links
      Catholic Relief Services
      Colorado Catholic Herald
      Community Links
      Cuisine for the Spirit
      Daily Mass Readings
      Douglas County Catholic Schools
      Faith Formation
      Forms
      Golf Tournament 2008
      History
      Index
      Knights of Columbus
      Library Catalog
      Milestones
      Ministries
      Mission Statement
      Mothers of St Mark
      Parish Events
      Parish Prayer
      Pastoral Council
      Photo Gallery
      Photo Archive (LinPHA)
      Sacraments
      Servant Leaders
      Site Map
      Site Tree
      Staff
      Stewardship
      Time Of Day
      Weather
      Youth Ministry
     

Click on image for larger view



Copyright © 2008 St. Mark Catholic Church. All Rights Reserved.    720.348.9700