Marriage Ministry
The Saint Mark Marriage Ministry serves married couples through events geared at helping couples deepen their understanding of a Catholic vision for marriage, provide skills to help them navigate the challenges of daily life, and see the many ways God’s grace is present within them through their sacrament. We seek to support couples on whatever point of the journey they are on, so they know that they do not have to walk the road alone.
Our Marriage Ministry offers many ways to bless and enrich your marriage. Click the buttons below for more details.
For questions about our Marriage Ministry, or if you would like to volunteer as a mentor couple or to help with events, please contact Christine Wisdom at
christine.wisdom@stmarknc.org.
Date Night Event
Come and spend a special evening with your spouse to bless and enrich your marriage!
Enjoy a delicious meal, mingle with other married couples, and listen to a dynamic presentation. In our content-saturated, calendar-packed world, it is easy to take our spouse for granted and lose sight of the gift of marriage.
Next events are planned for November 14, 2026 and February 20, 2027
Couples Adoration and Outdoor Wine and Cheese Night
Saturday, September 19
7 pm Adoration in the Church
8 pm Outdoor Wine and Cheese Reception
Married couples are invited to an evening of prayer, fellowship and time together, hosted by the St. Mark Marriage Ministry.
The evening begins with Couples Eucharistic Adoration from 7-8 pm in the church, with Confession available and time for peaceful music, prayer and placing your marriage before the Lord.
From 8-9 pm, couples are invited outdoors for a relaxed Wine and Cheese Reception with appetizers, light refreshments, conversation and fellowship. Couples may bring a favorite bottle of wine to share, if desired.
Come rest in the presence of Christ, reconnect with your spouse, and enjoy an evening of faith and fellowship. This is a free event.
Navigating Us: A Marriage Retreat
Next Retreat: January 2027
Where: St. Mark
Marriage is not something most people are ever really taught how to do. And yet, it shapes nearly every part of life.
This January, St. Mark is hosting Navigating Us, a weekend marriage retreat designed for couples in every stage of marriage.
This is not a retreat just for couples in crisis. It is for any couple who wants to grow, strengthen their relationship, and be more intentional about the life they are building together.
While all couples are welcome, this retreat is especially valuable in the early years of marriage.
The first several years are often the most formative and, at times, the most challenging. Building strong habits early can make a lasting difference.
Throughout the weekend, couples will gain simple, practical tools to communicate better, handle conflict in a healthy way, and better understand one another.
The focus is not on theory, but on real skills that can be put into practice right away.
Most importantly, this is a retreat for St. Mark couples.
It is an opportunity to step away from the pace of daily life, invest in your marriage, and grow alongside other couples in our parish community.
Come invest in the marriage you already have.
Registration Opens in November.