The Lion's Mark December/January 2021

This issue of The Lion’s Mark includes:

  • A reflection by Father Mullen on the relationship between science, faith, and the language of Christmas.

  • An update on the Music Ministry by Robert McCormick.

  • How Children’s Formation continues to navigate teaching children about their faith while keeping them safe in the on-going and ever-changing pandemic.

  • Details about how to prepare for Adult Baptism, Reception, and Confirmation in the spring.

  • Adult Formation programming for Advent and Christmastide.

Posted on December 6, 2021 .

The Lion's Mark August/September 2021

This issue of the Lion's Mark includes:

  • Father Mullen's vision on life of the parish and the "ramp" to what God is possibly calling us to on the other side of the pandemic.

  • Mother Frazier offers information about how children's formation could look like in the fall, while acknowledging that plans could change.

  • Robert McCormick provides an update on Saint Mark's music ministry. This includes information about an exciting new musical opportunity, the Saint Mark's Singers, directed by Bryan Dunnewald, Assistant Organist & Choirmaster.

  • Topics for the 10 a.m. Forum in the fall, exploring various themes that inform Saint Mark's work and ministry.

  • Updates about Neighbor Care happenings and a message from Father Moore.

Posted on August 19, 2021 .

Status of Restrictions

In compliance with instructions from the City of Philadelphia and from the Diocese of Pennsylvania, Saint Mark’s is now operating under the following guidelines to expand ministry and maintain safety. Please continue to check here for live-streaming information and for updates about the status of restrictions. We are all in this pandemic together, and we want to contribute to the common good.

Relaxation of Restrictions

  • No registration is required to attend liturgies.

  • No building capacity limit.

  • Congregational singing may resume.

  • Offering hospitality with an outdoor Coffee Hour following the Sunday High Mass.

Safety Measures Still in Place

  • Masks are required, regardless of vaccination status.

  • Modified social distancing, every other pew.

  • Offering hand sanitizer to promote good hygiene habits.

  • Communion offered in one kind at the crossing.

  • Continue to offer live-streaming of liturgies.

Posted on June 14, 2021 .