Saint Mark the Evangelist

Note: Beginning June 23rd weekday Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel (rather than the Church).
 

All of us seek to return to some semblance of “normal” as the number of COVID cases decrease in our area. The Bishop’s Office has issued guidelines for us to consider as we move forward. These guidelines will be implemented over a period of time in our Parish.  As always, our implementation will be characterized by our mutual respect for one another.  

• We will be attentive to the CDC, as well as state, and local health directives.
• Facemasks are encouraged, but not required, at all Liturgical functions at Saint Mark the Evangelist. Facemasks will continue to be available at the Greeter’s Desk in the vestibule.    
• The live-streaming of the Mass will continue. The 4:00 P.M. Mass (Saturday evening) will be live-streamed and then uploaded to our website each week. This does not replace the obligation of the precept “to assist at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days.”  
• “Drive-thru Holy Communion” will cease. If you or a member of your family are unable to attend Mass, please let us know so we can make the Eucharist available to you or your family.
• The restricted access pews will be partially lifted. The two main sections of seating in the Church will no longer be restricted to every other pew.  The Transepts (both of them) will remain as “socially distanced seating.”  
• The Holy Water fonts will be filled with Holy Water. If you are concerned about this, remember that the use of Holy Water (a sacramental) is never a requirement.  
• The Precious Blood may not yet be extended to the Faithful. The host will continue to be given as Holy Communion (remember that Jesus is fully present in the consecrated host).
• Hand sanitizer will continue to be provided at the entrances to the Nave of the church, for those who wish to use it.  
• The confessionals are and will continue to be used for the Sacrament of Penance.  
• We will begin to incorporate more singing into the Liturgy.

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Youth Group Cookout Smores Night 

Sunday, June 13^th 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Come hangout for fun and fellowship at the Youth Center.  There will be grilled burgers for supper and smores for dessert.

Both CHAOS and EDGE (high school and middle schoolers) invited
 

Thanks for all who turned out for the Oak Mountain Hike that turned into bowling

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