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Catholic Services Appeal (Nov 20)
Help the parish reach its Catholic Services Appeal $30,000 goal. Presently we're shy $16,000! Give and contribute to the works of mercy of our local church!

Church of St. Mark
Oct 141 min read


Fall Bible Study (Tuesdays)
Tuesdays | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | Carolyn Hall Bring your bibles (Ignatius Study Bible (RSV) recommended) and your good will! This Fall...

Church of St. Mark
Oct 31 min read


Parish Mercy Morning (Nov 15)
8 AM - 12:30 PM JOIN ST. MARK’S AND MERCYWORKS FOR MERCY MORNING SCHEDULE 8AM - Mass 8:45AM - Breakfast send-off Various times - Serving at sites Practice the works of mercy with other members of the St. Mark’s family! We’ll be visiting Episcopal Homes and Lynnhurst residents, serving at various shelters, packing snack and hygiene bags on-site at St. Mark’s, and more! Sign up for a work of mercy here! We’re also asking for donations for the Snack and Hygiene bags we'll be pa

Church of St. Mark
Sep 301 min read


Pancake Breakfast (Nov 16)
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | School Cafeteria Join Pack/Troop 1 for a hearty, delicious pancake breakfast hosted by the Scouting units of St. Mark’s — a tradition dating back to 1910! As the oldest Catholic Scouting unit in America, they’re proud to continue building character, faith, and leadership. Come enjoy pancakes, fellowship, and fun while supporting our Scouts. They hope to see you there! Menu includes pancakes, sausage, fruit, milk, juice, coffee All you can eat (but pleas

Church of St. Mark
Sep 301 min read


2025 Annual Parish Report
The 2025 Annual Report is here! If you are a registered parishioner, your copy of the 2025 Annual Parish Report was not sent via mail. Physical copies were made available via the Oct 18-19 Sunday Bulletins and may be obtained through the parish office. Although perusing anything less than a physical copy is not recommended, we do have a digital copy available below! Not a parishioner? Got married? Moved? Please keep us up to date with such key information! Email parishcenter@

Church of St. Mark
Sep 291 min read


St. Mark's Music Series (Nov 02)
3:00 PM | Church There will be a concert at the church, featuring Kathy Handford—Director of Music and organist at the Church of St. Mark—as well as the Uptown Brass (players in the Minnesota Orchestra)! When? November 2nd at 3:00 PM! How much? Free (donations appreciated)!

Church of St. Mark
Sep 291 min read


All Saints Party (Nov 01)
3:00 - 4:30 PM | St. Mark's Gym Come dressed as your favorite saint and join us in celebrating! There'll be games, costume procession, crafts and more! Sponsored by Family Faith Formation and the Moms Group RSVP here

Church of St. Mark
Sep 291 min read


Praying for the Holy Souls (Nov 02)
Head out at 10:45 AM From Carolyn Hall | Local Cemetery Obtain indulgences for the departed in the first eight days of November. What's more, praying for the holy souls is a work of mercy! Even better, what if we did it as a group?! Following the 9 AM Mass, the faithful are invited to Coffee and Donuts whereafter there will be a dismissal at 10:45 to go to a local cemetery and there pray for the peaceful repose of the holy souls!

Church of St. Mark
Sep 281 min read


Spiritual Gifts Inventory & Ministry Fair (NOW!)
And also this weekend after 9:00 & 11:00 AM Masses Experience compounding spiritual joys and growth! But how? Why, by knowing your gifts and using them! And better to invest a little time NOW in knowing your gifts! And then put them to use with gusto! To that end, our pastor et al want to STRONGLY encourage you to take a very user-friendly spiritual gifts inventory! Quick! Free! And results known only to you, your guardian angel, God, and maybe the facilitating website (to

Church of St. Mark
Sep 281 min read


Sr. Teresa Kostick's Temporal Vows (Nov 8)
Church of St. Mark | 10:00 AM With praise and gratitude to almighty God, the General Superior, the members of Pro Ecclesia Sancta, and the family of our sister, request the honor of your presence at the Mass of Temporal Vows of: Sister Teresa Alexandria Kostick, P.E.S. which will be presided by the Most Reverend Bernard A. Hebda, Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

Church of St. Mark
Sep 271 min read


40 Days for Life (Oct 17 and Oct 28)
Prayer Campaign: Sep. 24 - Nov 2, 7 AM - 6 PM | Planned Parenthood | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM St Mark’s, along with Nativity of Our Lord, is adopting two days of prayer vigil outside Planned Parenthood (671 Vandalia St) as part of the national 40 Days for Life campaign. St. Mark's/Nativity will be covering Friday October 17 and Tuesday 28. The goal is to have at least 2 dedicated prayer volunteers per hour at Planned Parenthood on these days, peacefully praying for all

Church of St. Mark
Sep 231 min read


Parish Directory
(As of 2025 Oct 08): Get your directory If you had your photo taken, or submitted photos, for the 2024 Parish Directory, then you can pick up yours at the parish center during office hours! Directory App But even if you didn't do the above, know this: with this print directory the parish community also has access to a directory app that can be edited and added to! More on updating or being added to the directory may be found below: This, along with the print directory, can b

Church of St. Mark
Sep 221 min read


Campus Master Plan Committee Preliminary Report
What do we do with a post-school campus? A committee was explored to explore answering that critical question! Their preliminary report...

Church of St. Mark
Sep 11 min read


Parish Formation Night (Oct 01)
5:30 - 7:30 PM | Carolyn Hall It's Anno Domini 2025! And around here, and in the greater archdiocese, it's a year dedicated to Living...

Church of St. Mark
Sep 11 min read


Women's Workout Nights (ongoing)
Updated (Sep 12): Come join other St. Mark’s women in a series of joyful and live-giving workout nights! As St. Paul says, “Do not run...

Church of St. Mark
Sep 11 min read


Blessing of the Animals (Oct 04)
School Playground/Quad | 11:00 AM Rusty can't be baptized (one of the many reasons for him not being able to go up on the couch), but...

Church of St. Mark
Sep 11 min read


A Night of Swing (Oct 11)
7:00 - 10:00 PM | School Gym Admission is $10 general, $8 for students. Lessons start at 7 PM and the dance runs from 7:30 - 10:00 PM! Volunteer here! And volunteer you get in free!

Church of St. Mark
Sep 11 min read


New Parishioner Lunch (Oct 05)
Following 11 AM Mass | Carolyn Hall We'd love to meet you! Unless you've already been to a New Parishioner Lunch, this is for all new...

Church of St. Mark
Aug 311 min read


St. Mark's Men's Night (Sep 20)
5:00 - 9:00 PM | Rectory Garden Men of the parish are invited to a men’s night, featuring smoked brisket and burgers and various sides,...

Church of St. Mark
Aug 311 min read


CCW Rummage Sale (Last Full Weekends of April and September)
Don’t miss what many have called the best rummage sale in town. The 2026 Spring Sale will run April 23-26. SALE SCHEDULE: Thursday,...

Church of St. Mark
Aug 301 min read
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