Stewardship
The practice of Christian stewardship begins with the recognition that everything we have comes from God. Jesus taught his first disciples to be good stewards of the gifts God had given them: their talents, the earth and their money. 21st century disciples face many challenges and opportunities as we try to be good stewards of all that God has given us.
Every parish community depends on the financial support of its members - Saint Mark's is no different. We are only able to carry out our mission because of the support of all those who contribute to it in large ways and small. We happen also to be the stewards of beautiful and historic buildings as well as several treasures of ecclesiastical artistry. Our care of our buildings and its appointments likewise depends on the support of our members and those who take an interest in this community and what we stand for.
Each year, normally in the fall, a stewardship campaign is conducted in which the parish leadership asks for pledges of financial support for the coming calendar year.
Season of Stewardship 2025
A Sure Foundation
Christ has made a sure foundation, Christ the head and cornerstone.
This year, the theme for our Season of Stewardship, is A Sure Foundation: Christ has made a sure foundation, Christ the head and cornerstone. This theme encapsulates that the Gospel of Jesus Christ serves as the foundation of the work we do here at the parish and our ministries are built upon it. The Stewardship Committee is inviting the parish to learn more about the various ministries of the parish and how our generosity through our gifts, time, and talent help to support their flourishing.
Each Sunday, a different area of ministry will be the focus for that day; the Adult Forum will focus on a deeper exploration of the ministry, while at Coffee Hour following Family Mass and High Mass, members of the Stewardship Committee will be present to chat with parishioners about how their stewardship intersects with that ministry.
September 14 - Fellowship at the Parish: Fellowship Groups launch along with other fellowship groups and hospitality
September 21 - Liturgical Ministries
September 28 - Children’s Formation and Participation
October 5 - Outreach: Soup Bowl & Food Cupboard
October 12 - Music Ministry
October 19 - Welcome to Saint Mark’s: Ushers Guild and Newcomer Committee
More information on how you can pledge and support Saint Mark’s will be sent out in early October.
Save the date for Commitment Sunday on October 26.
How to Pay Your Pledge
You may fulfill your pledge in a variety of ways. You may bring or send payments to church on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis. You may pay your entire pledge for the year in advance. Or, you may pay your pledge online with either your credit card or bank draft payments through a secure online portal on our website following the instructions below.
Online Pledge Payments
If you would like to pay your pledge online, you can do so through our online system powered by Realm. You will need an account in our database to set-up recurring gifts. Please click the button below to login to the Realm system. If you have trouble or need a profile, please call the Parish Office at 215.735.1416, or e-mail Daniel Russell.