Facilities
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Parish History
The first Saint Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church in Birmingham was built in 1905 in Thomas Station near Ensley. Due to the decline of parishioners this parish was closed in 1997, with the promise that a new Saint Mark Church would be built in the Birmingham area.
In 1999, Bishop David Foley celebrated the first Mass for the new Church in Greystone Elementary School, and on September 16, 2003 the new church of Saint Mark the Evangelist was dedicated and blessed by Bishop David Foley.
Church Building
The Church was built in the form of a cross (cruciform) and designed to seat 1020 worshipers.
The stained glass windows in the ceiling, as well as the crucifix, statues of Mary and Joseph were from the original Saint Mark’s.
The large stain glass windows along the sides of the Nave are believed to be 100 years old and are from the cathedral church in Crookston, Minnesota. The altar, ambo and lectionary are made from Italian marble. The carving on the main face of the altar is imported from Ireland from the convent of the Little Sisters of the Assumption.
Daily Prayer Chapel
This small chapel is available for quiet reflection and prayer. The Blessed sacrament is reserved here during the week. The chapel is open from 8:30-3:30 Tuesday-Friday
Columbarium
A columbarium garden has been created to provide a number of niches. This garden is located in the courtyard created by the southern transept and the Nave of the Church.
Parish Family Life Center - is located on the right of the Church complex and holds the Parish Offices for the Pastor and other staff members, a Social Hall, Nursery,meeting space and Classrooms for the Parish School of Religion.
The Nursery for children is in the Parish Life Center. The Nursery is available during the 10:30 AM Mass on Sundays and for various parish gatherings.
Parish Social Hall
was added to the Family Life Center in 2003. This space allows the parish to gather in large groups for socials, dinners, etc. Receptions can be held in the social hall.
For Parish Hall reservations and guideline forms contact Bonnie Murphy, Social Hall Coordinator bam01126@bellsouth.net