Saint Mark the Evangelist

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MEMORIAL DAY MEAT SALE

Boston Butts: $35, Pulled Pork: $10 per pound, Ribs: $25, Chicken: $12
BBQ sauce: $3.00 one pint or 2 for $5: 

To order: See a Knight at the church entrance after Mass.
You can also order at the Council’s Online Store: St-Marks-kofc.square.site

Email: Stephen.p.stack@gmail.com, Kofc13446@aol.com 
or call (304) 654-2383
Chairman: Stephen Stack

Last day to order is Sunday, May 22, 2022
Pickup on Friday May 27^th 
between 4pm and 6pm in the Parish Life Center.

Please help the Knights to continue supporting Parish Functions, Groups and Charities.

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SUPPER CLUB: St. Mark's Supper Club is open to all adults.  We meet at a local restaurant for dinner and socializing. It's a wonderful way to meet your fellow parishioners and share a meal.  Our upcoming supper will be held at Ming’s Cuisine, 514 Cahaba Park Circle, Birmingham, AL 35242 behind the car wash on 280. We'll meet at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 11. Each person is responsible for paying for their own meal.  Contact for reservations is Cathy Johnson at obasanla@gmail.com, or call 205-266-9685. Deadline for reservations is Thursday, June 9.

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS QUARTERLY SERVICE DAY

Our council would like to express gratitude to our parish for supporting our last quarterly family service day in March. Your donations of clothing and especially jackets were much appreciated by those that were in great need. 

Please join the Knights of Columbus for a quarterly family service day on June 11, 2022. You and your family are invited to come share in prayer and serve the poor on the streets of Birmingham. We will serve with the Friars and Sisters - Fraternity Poor of Jesus Christ. We will start with a Rosary at the Friars house beginning at 1:30PM. Then, we will make 75 lunches to carry around downtown Birmingham. We travel in cars following each other and stop at multiple points to step out and serve the poor. We offer hot chocolate, lunch, water, clothing and toiletries, as well as words of encouragement and prayer. Your family is welcome to join for any or all of the activities. 

• Date - Saturday June 11th
• Time - Rosary - 1:30PM, Begin our Service Time at 2:00PM, Ends around 5 or 5.30. 
• Location - Meet behind Our Lady of Fatima - Friar’s House - 44 16th Ave S, Birmingham AL 35205

If you cannot serve we also welcome donations to help the poor. The items in constant need are:

• Toiletries (Travel size preferred) - Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo
• Food - Individually packed goods - Granola Bars, Chips, Canned meat with hand open top
• Clothing - Most of the poor are men - Most in need of Large, XL, XXL, etc. - Blankets, Coats, Jackets, Socks, Shirts, Pants, etc.
• Check - Please make out to Fraternity Poor of Jesus Christ - The Friars use this for lunch materials and miscellaneous items each week
• Prayers - Please pray for the Franciscan Friars, Sisters and the poor of Birmingham

We only have about 20 spots available for each quarter. In March we only had about 7 people show up, so there is room. If you would like to reserve a spot, please contact Christopher Rohling at rohlingce@gmail.com or 205-515-4193.

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Participants and Volunteers VBS Registration is OPEN!

Join us June 13^th through 17^th 
9:00 am – Noon
Register at stmarkrc.org.

Join us this week to explore, learn and grow in our Catholic faith! The goal of this program is to help children understand the importance of Mary, Our Blessed Mother, and how she leads us closer to her son Jesus.

Next Vacation Bible School (VBS) Decorations Workshop

Our next “Decorations Workshop” for summer VBS is May 22 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Things are coming together beautifully as we turn our Youth Center into a new kingdom complete with castle!    We invite you to come help transform this space for an awesome week of VBS for our children. Snacks and refreshments will be served.

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Pilgrimage to Italy in honor of the Diaconate Ordination of Daniel Sessions
September 20 to October 1, 2022
Led by Fathers John McDonald 

$4,200.00 per person, double occupancy
$4,700.00, single occupancy
Airport taxes and fuel surcharges (approximately $125.00) are included yet may vary slightly. Adjustments will be made at the time of final invoicing.

• Economy class air transportation on scheduled airlines from Birmingham
• 10 nights’ accommodation in 4* properties
• Airport transfers and ground transportation by private, deluxe motor coach
• Daily continental buffet breakfast
• 10 meals including beverages (2 lunches and 7 dinners, plus a Farewell Dinner including music entertainment)
• Wine tasting and truffle hunt experience
• Guided sightseeing as detailed in the program, including headsets and entrance fees where needed
• Tour leader assistance throughout the stay in Italy
• Papal Audience and daily Mass celebrations at selected churches

Click here for more information.

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SAVE THE DATE:
Greene County Mission
June 4-10
More information to follow

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VBS Registration is OPEN! 
Join us June 13^th through 17^th:  9:00 am – Noon

Register by Clicking Here
or you may contact  familyfaith@stmarkrc.org if you would like to help.

This year’s theme is Cool Kingdom Party, where we’ll celebrate and learn about the coolest kingdom of all, Heaven!  Along with saints like Joseph and Francis of Assisi and the Queen of All Saints, Mary, our children will be led to a greater understanding of Our Blessed Mother and how she leads us closer to her son, Jesus.

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Adult Ed Offerings: Click here to learn more
Small Groups: Click here to learn more

New to Saint Mark and would like to register or need to Update Address?

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TO DONATE CLICK HERE

Contributions can be made by Faith Direct,  an easy and convenient way to pay your tithe. 
 

• Visit faith.direct/AL414
• Text “Enroll” to 205-318-2640
• Scan the code to the right with your smartphone camera.
• Calling Faith Direct customer service toll-free at 866-507-8757

For a full Family and Youth Ministry calendar of PSR and events, visit our web site at stmarkrc.org or https://sites.google.com/stmarkrc.org/family-and-youth-ministry/home

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VBS Registration is OPEN! 
Join us June 13^th through 17^th:  
9:00 am – Noon

This year’s theme is Cool Kingdom Party, where we’ll celebrate and learn about the coolest kingdom of all, Heaven!  Along with saints like Joseph and Francis of Assisi and the Queen of All Saints, Mary, our children will be led to a greater understanding of Our Blessed Mother and how she leads us closer to her son, Jesus.
 

Registration by Clicking Here
or you may contact  familyfaith@stmarkrc.org if you would like to help.

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Participants and Volunteers VBS Registration is OPEN!

Join us June 13^th through 17^th 
9:00 am – Noon
Register at stmarkrc.org.

Join us this week to explore, learn and grow in our Catholic faith! The goal of this program is to help children understand the importance of Mary, Our Blessed Mother, and how she leads us closer to her son Jesus.

Next Vacation Bible School (VBS) Decorations Workshop

Our next “Decorations Workshop” for summer VBS is May 22 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Things are coming together beautifully as we turn our Youth Center into a new kingdom complete with castle!    We invite you to come help transform this space for an awesome week of VBS for our children. Snacks and refreshments will be served.

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Visit our FAMILY AND YOUTH MINISTRY site HERE.

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR)
9:00 am - 10:15 am in the Youth Center
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To view a 2021-2022 PSR CALENDAR and learn more about our Family and Youth programs,  click here.

Beginning in fall of 2021, children are to be enrolled in religious education classes the year prior to the year of sacramental reception.  This means if a child is to receive First Communion in Grade 2, they are to be enrolled in Grade 1 Parish School of Religion.  The same holds true for Confirmation.  If your child is to be confirmed in the 9th grade, they are to be enrolled in 8th Grade PSR.

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The Goal of the Saint Mark Parish School Of Religion is to support and assist Parents in the faith journey of their children.  Parents, by word and example, are the primary teachers of their children.

We offer the opportunity for faith to come alive for our children through knowledge, prayer and the sacraments.  We strive to assist our children in committing themselves to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. 

Saint Mark provides religious education for four year old through 9th grade in the Youth Center.
 
PSR Calendar available at https: //sites.google.com/stmarkrc.org/family-and-youth-ministry/psr

 

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Join the Broadcast Ministry!
If you sometimes attend the 4pm Saturday Vigil Mass, you can serve our parish by broadcasting the Mass for the benefit of everyone who is homebound.  It is very rewarding to know that you can enable many more to participate in the service. It's very simple and training is provided.  We need you!  Email susancl34@gmail.com