I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD."

Psalm 122:1
"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."

Genesis 1:1
"This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it."

Psalms 118:24
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And he shall direct your paths."

Proverbs 3:5



Special Events:

Built Up In Christ - A Capital Campaign Update
The “Built Up in Christ” capital campaign is pleased to report that it has received 55 pledges totaling $304,018. If you have been meaning to turn in a pledge card but have not yet done so, it is not too late! There are blank pledge cards in the old Narthex you can fill out and put in the offering, you can submit your pledge to the church office by email to stmark99@sbcglobal.net, or by telephone to 817-277-6871.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
There will be a Level 1 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd training at St. Mark's this summer, June 25-30.  Registration is now underway.  If you are interested in attending, please contact the Parish Office as soon as possible.  The class is limited to 15 participants.

Soles for Souls 1 mi/5k Race
Our 4th Annual Soles for Souls 5k race is on July 17th. We are in need of sponsors, door prizes, volunteers and runners. Please see the T-shirt poster in the old narthex. Take a solicitation letter to your hair dresser, favorite restaurant, store, fitness center, carpet cleaner, painter - who ever you do business with and ask for a donation. This year we are inviting all sponsors to set up a booth to promote their business/service. This is a big selling point - be sure to share it. See Cheryl Livesay or email
soles4souls@gmail.com if you have questions. Thanks for your help and support.

 

Notes to Note:

Brotherhood of St. Andrew Meeting
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew will meet on Thursday, June 24th at 7:00 PM.

Soup Kitchen
The Soup Kitchen serves lunch from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM every Thursday in Kennedy Hall.

Sacrament of Confession
A priest will be sitting for Confession from 9:00 - 9:50 AM every Saturday in the chapel.

Summer Weekday Mass Schedule
During the weeks of June, July and early August, weekday mass will be offered on Wednesday at 7:00 PM, Thursday at 7:00 AM, Friday at 12:00 noon, and Saturday at 10:00 AM, except when Fr. Perkins is on vacation. Please take notice of the weekly schedule published each week in the "On Lion’s Wings" and on this page.

Summer Parish Choir Rehearsals
Midweek Summer Parish Choir Rehearsals will be held immediately after 7 PM Mass on June 30, July 14, and August 11. Sunday morning rehearsals continue at 9:45 AM each Sunday. Weekly rehearsals resume on Wednesday, September 1st.

Monthly Evensong on Summer Break
Monthly Evensong will be on recess for the months of July and August, and resume on Wednesday, September 1st.

Christian Education on Summer Break
Our Christian Education offering is on a summer break. Watch for a few special Adult Forums to be scheduled during the summer. Christian Education will resume in the fall.

Bible Study on Summer Break
The Wednesday Morning Bible Study is on summer recess. Bible Study will resume in late August.

Book Sales
We will be selling books and other media items online all year as a budget fundraiser.  Please leave all donations (books, videos, DVD’s, books on tape, etc.) on the designated table in Kennedy Hall.

The Printery House
St. Mark’s is now a member of The Printery House Affiliate Fundraiser Program.  Each time a purchase is made, and the St. Mark’s keycode is given, we will receive a percentage of the sales.

The Spring Catalog for Printery House is now available. A copy can be located on the table in Kennedy Hall or you can view the items online.

If you go to our links page and click on the Printery House link, we will automatically receive a donation of 7% of whatever you purchase.   Or orders can be made via the Printery House web site, toll-free number (1-800-322-2737), or mail using the keycode AF1313.  For more information and catalogs, see the display in Kennedy Hall or contact Jody Perkins for details.

Altar Flowers and Sanctuary Candle
If you would like to make a donation to St. Mark's Church in celebration of a birthday, anniversary or in memory of a loved one, please fill out the appropriate form and sign the chart on the bulletin board in the parish hall or contact the Parish Office. The cost for flowers is $25 per Sunday. The cost for the candle is $5.00 per Sunday.

Forms for Recording the Anniversary of the Dearly Departed
Prayers for the departed are offered at Mass on the anniversary of their death. If you would like your departed loved ones registered for this remembrance, please contact the Parish Office.

 
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