Click here to read Bishop Raica's letter, dated 5/3/2021, regarding dispensation 

Honoring our Graduating Seniors – Sunday, May 9^th 10:30 am 

Father Bob and the Youth Program would like to extend our well wishes and congratulations to all seniors in the Parish. To celebrate those graduating we invite you to attend the 10:30 Mass on May 9th. You are all in our prayers!

Congratulations on graduating! We are so proud and excited for you as you move on to the next chapter in your life! Getting plugged in on campus can be difficult, but with The Newman Connection it’s easy! They help you get to know the catholic parish that will be your home for the next 4 years. If you would like to learn more follow this QR code!

CHAOS Youth Group

Community Night: Senior Night, May 9th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm in the Youth Center

     

We are excited to have so many children participating this year and more adult and student volunteers are needed to help make this a success!  Rising 6th graders through high school are invited and encouraged to help.  Adult and parent volunteers are always welcomed!  Join us for a great week of fun and faith! 
 

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REGISTRATION FOR 2021-2022 PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION BEGINS APRIL 18^th

There are several opportunities to register for PSR.  On Sunday April 18 and 25, and May 2, registration will be available in the lobby of the Youth Center.  Please have payment via check.

Registration via the website with online payment through FaithDirect begins April 18^th. Note: Students will not be registered for class until payment is received.

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Are you interested in flowers? Want to learn more about arranging them? St Mark is forming a new ministry: The St. Mark Flower Guild. Our main purpose will be to enhance the beauty of our sanctuary with plants, flowers and greenery.  We will be providing flowers for the altar and Mary statues every Sunday.  No experience necessary. There will be training provided. We need help in big and small ways, not just arranging the flowers. We need people willing to place the orders for flowers, pick up flowers, help water during the week, clean vases as well as arranging flowers.  Teams of 2 or 3 will work together.   If you are interested please contact Allison Creel 205-222-0211 or email saintmarksflowers@gmail.com. I will be compiling the list on May 22 and will send out an email to those interested with more information on our first meeting.   I am so very excited to see this get off the ground.

May is a month we honor Mary.  If you would like to honor Mary this May with a gift of flowers, please see the website for a signup genius link to pick a date. There are 2 ways to bring flowers . You can pick a week and then donate money specified to "Flowers for Mary" and I will bring flowers or you can pick a week and bring your own arrangement. If you bring flowers, bring the flowers to the church during regular office hours so that may be placed in church before Saturday's mass.
For more information or to signup please see the website or contact Allison saintmarksflowers@gmail.com

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Mass and Communion:
Video Mass available each weekend on the website
Masks required at all public Masses

• Saturday, 4:00 PM Mass 
• Saturday, 5:00 – 5:30 PM drive-through Communion through the Parish Center Portico.
  • Due to the lightning strike and reconstruction, the Chapel Portico is closed.
• Sunday, 8:00 AM Mass and 10:30 AM Mass with overflow in the Parish Hall

• Wednesday, 12 Noon Mass
• Thursday, 9:00 AM Mass
• Friday, 9:00 AM Mass followed by Rosary. On the first Friday of the month, Mass will be followed by Adoration and not the rosary. 

Sacrament of Reconciliation 
Saturday  2:30 - 3:30 PM or by Appointment

For private prayer in the Church, please access the door under the Porte Cochere (Chapel side).

• Open every day from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM 

Chapel - Closed for fire restoration. 

Holy Day Schedule -  7:00 AM & 6:00 PM

Location:  7340 Cahaba Valley Rd. (Hwy 119), Birmingham, Al.  35242
Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 380396, Birmingham, AL. 35238    

• For Directions, click here

Office Hours: 

• Tuesday 8:30 AM – Noon,
• Wednesday 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
• Thursday 8:30 AM – Noon.
• You can also call for an appointment if needed at 205-980-1810 ext. 1.

• Click here for full staff information
• After Hours Emergency: Rectory (205) 538-5150                   

FORMED is Catholic faith, on demand.  It's your source for captivating feature films, inspiring audio talks, engaging eBooks, and video-based study programs.   Accessible via multiple electronic devices and even available through ROKU! with content from over 75 Catholic providers!  There's something for everyone of all ages!  


How do new parishioners register for an account? Registering for FORMED is easier than ever:

1. Go to formed.org/signup
2. Select your parish (using zip code 35238 is easiest)
3. Register with your name and email address
4. Check that email account for a link to begin using FORMED

 
How do parishioners log into FORMED that previously had access?

1. Go to formed.org/signup
2. In the upper right corner, select "Sign In"
3. A new "Sign In" screen appears and user enters their email address and selects "Next"
4. A message appears for user to "Check your email!"
5. Check that email account for a link to begin using FORMED

We’ve created a series of videos to guide your parishioners through logging in, signing up, and using the platform. 

Watch here for more instructions

Vocation Chalice

About the chalice
The Chalice was donated by Sal & Paula Marino and had been used at the Parish since the dedication of the Church Sanctuary in 2003. Pope Saint John Paul II used the Chalice during Mass in his private chapel in the Vatican and it is now considered a relic—an item used by a saint.

What happens once I sign up for it?
You will be contacted the week before you receive the Chalice. When you are at Mass, Father will call you to the front and pray over your family and give you the Chalice. You are to take the box that the Chalice is kept in and also the bag containing some information and suggested prayers.  Please help yourself to the Miraculous Medal in the bag.

You will return the Chalice after a week. You may give it to an usher or bring it to the office during office hours.

How do I sign up for it?
Pick a date and insert your information on the date unmarked.

Contact Cathy Johnson (pilgrimmta@att.net or 205 266-9685) if you have any questions.
 

MAKE YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS HERE,
drop them off at the Parish Office or
mail to P.O. Box 380396, Birmingham, AL 35238
or text a dollar amount to
205-318-2640

Faith Direct is an easy and convenient way to pay your tithe.

Click HERE to go to the Faith Direct website.

Our Parish code is AL414