Parish Life
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Blessing of the Animals
Held on a Saturday or Sunday nearest the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4, parishioners, their guests, and members of the community are encouraged to bring pets of all kinds to be blessed by the priest. |
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Confirmation Reception Following the Bishop's annual visit to confirm and receive new members and to reaffirm existing members, a reception is held on the lawn to honor the confirmands, their families, and guests. |
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Pentecost and Welcome Back Picnics These old-fashioned covered dish lunches give our St. Mark's family a chance to come together on our shady lot on the corner of Paris Avenue and 11th Street to celebrate each other, the gift of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, and then the arrival of Fall. |
Foyer Groups
"Foyer" is a French word meaning "hearthside," implying the warmth of a close group of friends sharing a common love and concern for one another. Being part of a Foyer Group at St. Mark's is a great way of strengthening the St. Mark's family and of supporting our mission of loving and serving the world. Foyer Groups (usually made up of 6-8 adults) meet to share a simple meal and fellowship on a regular basis, about once a month, often rotating among one another's homes. Foyer Group membership changes in the fall of each year.
"Foyer" is a French word meaning "hearthside," implying the warmth of a close group of friends sharing a common love and concern for one another. Being part of a Foyer Group at St. Mark's is a great way of strengthening the St. Mark's family and of supporting our mission of loving and serving the world. Foyer Groups (usually made up of 6-8 adults) meet to share a simple meal and fellowship on a regular basis, about once a month, often rotating among one another's homes. Foyer Group membership changes in the fall of each year.
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Women of Grace Mission Statement - Welcoming all sisters to grow through faith and fellowship, to learn and flourish spiritually, and to connect and serve as called. Women of Grace meets in the church on the 3rd Thursday of each month (noon - 1:30) where they enjoy a bagged lunch and varying programs reflecting their mission statement. All women of St. Mark’s are considered members and guests are always welcome. |
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Oyster Roast St. Markers gather in a nearby park for music and fellowship while enjoying local roasted oysters, hot dogs and chili. |
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Newcomer Reception Newcomer receptions are organized in private homes to welcome those who have decided to make St. Mark's their community of faith. These small, casual gatherings provide an opportunity for new St. Markers to get to know others on a more intimate and focused basis. |
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Blessing of the Backpacks As our youth and teachers prepare for another school year, we ask God's blessing on their time there and to be with them in their studies and instruction, and in their fellowship with all who surround and support them. |
