from the Pastor for this year (emphasis is the editor's) "Living for the Day of the Lord" is an invitation to a conversion of life, through which God becomes truly the center of everything and the priority to which everything is ordered. Like Israel during the Exodus, we hope to undergo this conversion as a family and in stages in the course of the coming year. Recognizing the primacy of grace and God's will that we live for Him as members of a Body, in September we will fo

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! Tables and seating are available, too, if you just wish to enjoy the sounds and the spectacle. Volunteers get free admission!

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This Lent, our parish will be Living for the Day of the Lord by preparing for Sunday together. How will we do this? In our small groups, of course!; in this season, every Saint Mark’s small group will be reflecting on the coming Sunday readings with the help of reflections by Dr. Brant Pitre, Catholic scripture scholar at the Augustine Institute. Be convicted: Father David encouraged the parish to turn to small groups in his bulletin article from 2026 Feb 08. Don’t have a sm

5:00 - 9:00 PM | Cafeteria The next quarterly men’s night will be February 21st from 5pm-9pm. Same as last time, all men of the parish are invited for dinner (lasagna!) and community. Free will donations are appreciated but not required for the dinner. Men should rsvp using this link.

5:30 - 7:30 PM | Carolyn Hall This is for you, dear reader, as a member of the WHOLE PARISH FAMILY. "Really, for me?" Yes. In no uncertain terms. The evening will feature meal (pizza), formation, adoration, and small group discussion. Come together as a parish family to be fed, join in adoration and small group discussion, and hear the talk “The Good Shepherd: Fostering a deep contemplative relationship with God” Please RSVP so we have a good headcount for pizza!

"Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return." Ash Wednesday Liturgies will be 7 AM, 10 AM, and 6 PM! This holy day marks the beginning of Lent and is an obligatory day of fasting and abstinence for Catholics.

Let's get Loony!! It's always a good time at Allianz Field, and we want you to be there! Some basic info: Where: Allianz Field When: Sunday, March 22, 1:30pm game Cost: $22 Meet at the Saint Mark's rectory at 12:30pm and we will depart by 12:40pm to walk to the stadium together! All tickets are for the supporters section of the stadium - it's a roaring fun, standing-room-only zone! That section, though, can get crowded, so we want to make sure to get there early. Lunch isn't

Please note that there will be no 7:00 AM Masses during the Easter Octave. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM

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 parishioners (those who are new to St. Mark's as of September 2025), those who are considering becoming parishioners, and their families are invited to our New Parishioner Lunch on Sunday, February 8th, held in Carolyn Hall at 12 PM (immediately following the 11 AM Mass). The lunch is free to attend, but we do ask that you RSVP! These lunc

9:30 - 11:30 AM | 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 please c

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7:00 - 9:00 PM | Carolyn Hall Featuring an inspiring talk by Kristen Grant. And if you don't want to be inspired, come for the fellowship, fun, food, and drink. And bring an app' or a 'ssert! RSVP at stmark.xyz/wws

6:30 PM | Rectory Some Catholic movie! Pizza! At the rectory! RSVP!

7:00 - 8:30 PM | Church Have you ever wondered why we do what we do in the Mass? Do you know someone who is curious about Catholicism and our way of worship? The OCIA team is hosting a "Mass Explained," led by Fr. David, on Tuesday, January 27 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Church. This event is open to all in the parish and in our community, so please come and invite anyone you know who would like to know more about Catholic faith and practice. Note: this will not be an actual M

School Gym | 7:00 - 10:00 PM Save the date for the 2026 St. Mark's Soirée! Join your parish family at 7 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, for an elegant, social evening of music, hors d’oeuvres, and beverages. All parishioners ages 21+ are invited by the pastor to attend. Formal invitation to follow. RSVP HERE

11:00 AM | Church The Church of St. Mark is staffed by the religious order Pro Ecclesia Sancta (they're great!) and on Jan 20 (1992) their founder, Fr. Pablo Menor, SJ passed to his eternal reward. This year, their annual Mass in remembrance of Fr. Menor's "heavenly birthday" will be at the 11:00 AM Sunday Mass of January 18. Reception in Carolyn Hall to follow. RSVP if attending the reception!

Mass at 6:00 PM on Dec. 31 (with choir) and/or 10:00 AM Jan. 01 January 1st is the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God! And the last octave day of Christmas (Christmas continues afterwards though, so keep it going). And it's a Holy Day of Obligation! (Also, parish office is closed Jan. 01!)

Updated 2025 Dec 17: Note that, from what follows, 7:00 AM Mass will be suspended following the Christmas Eve Day 7:00 AM Mass. Adoration will be suspended from Christmas Eve Day with the 10:00 AM Mass and resume the following Monday after the 10:00 AM Mass. Dec 24 - Ordinary schedule in AM (7:00 & 10:00 AM) then Christmas schedule in PM 4:30 PM Vigil Mass with Cantor; 4:10 PM Carols Midnight Mass with Cantor Dec 25 - 10:00 AM only (with choir) Dec 26 - 10:00 AM only Dec

December 24th @ 4:30 PM Christmas Vigil Mass* | Church Come take part in telling the Christmas story! Children ages 4-12 are invited to participate in a nativity tableau at the beginning of the 4:30PM Christmas Eve Mass. Rehearsal will take place on TUESDAY December 23rd at 11AM in the church. (Children who are 4 years old should plan to have a parent at rehearsal to assist them). Costumes will be provided. Sign up by Tuesday, 12/16. Please send questions to Katie Shra