Saint Mark the Evangelist

PARISH CALENDAR - CLICK HERE

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2023 Advent & Christmas Schedule - CLICK HERE

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Mass on November 23 & 24 at 9:00 am. 
(Note: there will be no 6:30 am or 12 Noon Mass those days)

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First Saturday Devotion:

• Confessions at 8:00 am
• Mass in the Main Church at 9:00 am
• Followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary, Adoration and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

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Women of St. Mark Advent Reflection - November 28, 8:30 am - 11:30 am in the Parish Center. Theme: Our Lady of Guadalupe Speaker: Sister Ramirez

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ADVENT IN THE HOME

Date: Sunday, December 3
Time: 5pm to 7pm
Please bring pruners and greenery from home. The wreath and candles will be provided.
Dinner will be potluck chili. Please RSVP. Supplies are limited.
RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelwy3Azd00BFd07bh1jChtLVWEr2UZVyS83UbLH_aqIN4VZA/viewform?usp=sf_link

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Angel Tree for Greene County

• Walmart Gift Cards or Checks or Cash
• Family Dinner: please consider $20/person
• Pick a family size – your choice from 2-8 people
• Gifts: please consider $50/child
• Your choice to donate for 1 or more children
• We will serve approximately 100 families /300 children

All Gift Cards will be combined and distributed appropriately. between gifts and dinner. A separate collection will be made for utility assistance which helps with the payment of winter utility bills. Cash or checks accepted. Checks made payable to St. Mark; note the type of donation on the memo line. Envelopes will be available for Gift and/or 
Dinner and Utility Bill donations. Please return all donations by Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. You 
may mail checks to P.O. Box 380396, Bham AL 35238. Please do not mail gift cards.

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Breakfast with St. Nicholas - Saturday, Dec. 9 from 8:00 am - 10:30 am in the Parish Hall

This yearly tradition takes on a new significance this year as we welcome one of our most cherished saints, St. Nicholas!  Included in this fun-filled morning are a picture opportunity for the family, St. Nick crafts, and a delicious pancake breakfast.  Breakfast and photos begin at 8:00 am and run through 10:30 am. 

This will be our 7^th annual holiday event – we hope that all are able to join us.  Cost is $15 per family and accepted the morning of the event. 

Register at 
https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSedjVlJ6PeKqbBjjZjxJ4jsH25vb6ve028AFDRIPTW-CBf54g/viewform?usp=send_form

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The St. Mark Supper Club will be meeting on December 9, 2023, at Mt. Fuji Japenese Sushi Steakhouse, 120 Doug Baker Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35243, at 5:15 p.m. Please come and enjoy the friendship and meal with fellow parishoners.  Each adult is responsible for their meal. Reservations for this event can be made by calling Georganna Felt at 205-671-5509, or emailing her at richardfe[email protected]. Deadline for reservations is December 6, 2023.

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On Saturday Dec. 9th, the 4:00 am Mass will be offered for the Deceased Members of the Knights of Columbus Council 13446.  Please remember to pray for James W. Key, Jr., Keith N. Wade, Sr., William Edgar Wilder, Jr.,James R. Heitz, Craig A. Monson, Thomas E. Smith, James A. Downey, Nickolas S. Marino, Martin J. Schloss, Sr., Thomas S. Allen, Carlos Rene Godinez, Jack Porterfield, Timothy Bruen, John H. Meich, James H. Smith, Thom Berry, and Edward Braden  as well as their families.

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Women of St. Mark - Tuesday, Dec. 12 beginning at 6:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Make plans to attend our annual Christmas Celebration. It will be an evening of fun, fellowship and delicious holiday fare provided by Bellini’s Ristorante. It is a perfect opportunity to meet new friends and discover opportunities open to the women of our Parish as we look ahead to the new year!! To make a reservation for the Christmas dinner, email Rae Ellyn Sarver at [email protected]. Deadline for registration is December 3rd.

Thanks to the generous contributions made to the Women of St. Mark by our own Knights of Columbus, there will be no charge for this dinner. Our Knights work tirelessly to provide service and financial support to all the ministries of our Parish. Please thank them for their generosity and hard work!

In the spirit of the Christmas season, the Women of St. Mark are sponsoring a toiletries drive to benefit the women of the First Light Shelter in downtown Birmingham. The items requested are: shampoo, body wash, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and shower caddies.  The gifts will be collected at the Christmas dinner on December 12^th.

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Children's Choir Festival - The Diocese of Birmingham will host the Diocesan Children’s Choir Festival at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic church on December 15^th at 5:00pm. For the first time, a choir will be comprised of children grades 3-8 from across our diocese. The choir will gather on Thursday, Dec. 14, and Friday Dec. 15 to practice and prepare the music for the concert on Friday at 5:00pm. If you would like your children to participate in this event, register at https://bhmdiocese.org/the-diocesan-childrens-choir.

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Praise and Worship Holy Hours led by Charlotte Sederstrand and her team are offered monthly in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament and conclude with Benediction. Our next opportunity is Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. during which we will have eight priests available for the Sacrament of Penance.
 

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• 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

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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 [email protected]