Upcoming and Announcements
Thursday Coffee Gathering, October 9 at 10:30 a.m.
These gatherings take place on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Thursdays each month, and are an opportunity to come together for fellowship during the week. Please join us in the Food Court at Liberty Place for coffee and conversation with fellow parishioners. To find folks, walk to the windows, turn right and you will see the less crowded area where we will be the group with a red Saint Mark’s coffee mug on our table. If you have any questions about the gathering, contact Susan McDonald.
Modified Parish Office Schedule, Monday, October 13
The parish office will be closed on Monday, October 14 in observance of Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day. There will be Low Mass at 10 a.m., but no other liturgies or programming.
Newcomer Brunch, October 19
If you are new to the parish or have been here for a while but would like to get more connected, the parish Welcome Committee invites you to our next Newcomer Brunch on October 19 at 12:30 p.m., following High Mass. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and meet committee and staff members. We’ll answer any questions you have about the life of the parish, our history, and ways to get involved. If you have any questions, please contact Gabriela Montequin.
Youth Group Pumpkin Carving, Thursday, October 23 from 6 to 9 p.m.
This month’s youth group activity is pumpkin carving in the Parlor! Bring your art skills to carve up something spooky. Snacks, pumpkins, and carving tools will be provided. Younger siblings are also encouraged to join in on the fun. They are welcome to take the pumpkins home, or leave them in the Rectory for decoration! If you have any questions, please contact Gabriela Montequin.
Outreach Discussion Session, Saturday, October 25 at 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall
Saint Mark’s will be hosting a brunch in the Parish Hall to discuss opportunities to expand outreach programming. This will be an open discussion, to hear from a range of perspectives about how we can grow and improve. If you are interested in joining us, please be in touch so we can develop a tentative headcount. All are welcome! Contact Kenny Pearlstein if you would like to attend.
Book Study of Dominion by Tom Holland, Friday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us to discuss of British historian Tom Holland’s view that all western civilization is indebted to Christianity for its human values, and that even “atheists are swimming in Christian waters.” The book is long —over 600 pages— so save the date now and get reading! A light dinner will be served, in the rectory, and the discussion led by Mother Dure. If you have questions about the book study, please contact her.
