Upcoming and Announcements
Soup Making Session, Tuesday, February 3 from 8 am. to 11 a.m.
The Saturday Soup Bowl feeds approximately 140 guests each Saturday, and it takes many gallons of soup to feed those folks! The parish is now hosting group soup making sessions in the parish kitchen for folks to drop in to assist with chopping, stirring, and storing soup. We will provide the ingredients and utensils, just bring yourself and a can-do attitude! If you would like to help, please contact Kenny Pearlstein.
Thursday Coffee Gathering, February 12 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.
Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Supper, February 17 at 6 p.m.
Before the penitential season of Lent begins, we will have one last feast, a Pancake Supper on Shrove Tuesday! Pancakes, sausage, bacon, and vegetarian options will be served. There will also be activities for kids, including the much-anticipated annual Pancake Race and burning of palms for the following day. Bring your friends and family to enjoy the food and fellowship! The parish Youth Group will be hosting, but if you’re interested in helping, please contact Gabriela Montequin and arrive in the Parish Hall at 5:15 p.m.
Ash Wednesday, February 18
Ash Wednesday marks the official beginning of Lent. We will keep this day with Low Mass (Rite I) at 7:30 a.m., Low Mass with Hymns (Rite II) at 12:10 p.m., and Choral High Mass (Rite II) at 7 p.m. There will be imposition of ashes at all Masses.
Annual Parish Meeting, March 1 at 10 a.m.
The Annual Parish Meeting presents us with an opportunity to discuss the life and ministry of the parish. The meeting will include a presentation of the annual budget some discussion about challenges and opportunities for ministry in the upcoming year and an opportunity for questions and open discussion. It’s a lot to fit into 45 minutes, but it’s an important opportunity for communicating and sharing ideas. Please plan to come to the meeting!
Newcomer Brunch, March 22 at 12:30 p.m. in the Parlor
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 March 22 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.
