Bulletin

Mass Announcements

August 16, 2026

Good evening/morning! Welcome to Saint Mark Catholic Church! We are happy to have you here. Please know that the staff is praying for you and your family daily.

If you have an allergy or need a special accommodation for Communion, please go to the sacristy before Mass and speak with the sacristan.  Also, please be sure to consume the Holy Eucharist in front of the minister of Holy Communion, before walking away.

Please note that Confessions will end after the Homily, so that all may prepare for Communion.

Our reception desk is staffed from 8:15 to 12:15 on Sunday mornings to answer questions and provide support as needed.

Construction on the drive and parallel parking behind the Kerin Center continues. Please use caution in the area, park in designated spaces only, and do not block the flow of traffic.

Our annual Ministry Fair is this weekend after all Masses except the Sunday 5 pm. Come and discover where God is calling you to Grow, Serve, Share, and Connect. We will serve hot dogs after the Saturday 5 pm and Sunday 11 am Masses, and donuts after the 7:30 and 9 am Masses. More details can be found in the Bulletin. Please join us!

Next Sunday, August 23, we will commemorate the Dedication of our Church building. This Anniversary will be celebrated as a Solemnity at St. Mark. Cookies will be served after the 9 am and 1 pm Masses.

The Faith Formation team continues to look for more volunteers to help with the upcoming year. There are opportunities to teach, assist in a classroom, lead a small group, mentor teens, or simply offer a welcoming presence to our young people. More details can be found in the Bulletin.

Middle school families are invited to our Family Movie Night on Friday, August 21, from 6:30–9 pm. on the Parish Lawn. Enjoy a family-friendly movie along with free pizza, snacks, and drinks. Details are in the Bulletin.

All teens and parents are welcome to Life Night after the Sunday 5 pm Mass. This week we will have a parent meeting, dinner, and family Adoration.

This fall, St. Mark hopes to welcome even more parishioners into Small Groups. But first, we need a few more hosts. Hosting isn't about teaching the faith or having all the answers. It's simply about creating a place where people feel welcomed. We will provide study materials, host resources, and a brief facilitator workshop. To learn more and sign up, please see the Bulletin.

Join us for the 2026 Eucharistic Congress on September 11 and 12 at the Charlotte Convention Center. St. Mark t-shirts can be purchased for those attending. See the Bulletin for the link to order.

The Knights of Columbus Monday Night Football books are back again for the 16th Season and will be available after all Masses and at the Ministry Fair this weekend. Books are $20 each. Less than 75 remain. This year there will be 11 $50 winners each week through the Super Bowl.

Today we celebrate the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings for today’s Mass begin on page 923 in your Hymnal. Please return your music booklets at the end of Mass to the table in the Narthex.

Mass is about to begin. Let us take a few moments in silence to quiet our hearts, minds and phones so that we might reflect on the Lord’s presence and the Mystery of the Eucharist which we are about to celebrate.