Outreach and Service

Alzheimer's Respite Ministry -  Social activities for those afflicted with Alzheimer's, including prayer, crafts, music and shared memories. Mon afternoons.

Angels and Sparrows -  Supports through volunteering and donations to assist the organization in providing access to food security and resources that lead to a fresh start.

Buildings and Grounds Maintenance -  Help with maintaining the landscaping through planting, watering, weeding, and trash pickup on grounds as needed. Varies with season. 

Bulletin Team -  Creates and publishes the Church bulletin weekly.

Catholic Charities -  St. Mark's ongoing assistance with Catholic Charities. Needs outside of parish.

Charitable Services -  Provides input to the Pastor for charitable donations made from the general weekly offering. Meets 3 to 4 times per year.

Christmas Giving Program -  Providing gifts for needy children and adults during the Christmas season.

Coat, Blanket, and Toy Drive -  Solicit donations and delivery of gently used coats, toys and blankets for the needy. Drive held for the community at the church one weekend in the fall.

Faith Community Nursing -  Provides nursing care to the parish.

Food Pantry -  Ongoing collection in Narthex, delivers to various organizations.

Habitat for Humanity -  Work with Our Towns Habitat for Humanity building houses for the needy. Dates and times vary. Ages 16 - Adult.

Hispanic Ministry -  Works with all aspects of the Hispanic Community.

Hope House -  Give hope by changing lives of women and children who are transitionally homeless in our community.

Knights of Columbus -  Men's Fraternal Order dedicated to the service of the church, youth, families and community.

Knights of Columbus-Ladies Auxiliary -  Women's group dedicated to support and assist the KOC.

Lake Norman Community Health Clinic -  Volunteer assistance at free health clinic in Huntersville. Nurses, Doctors, Interpreters, Office Assistants needed.

Meal Packaging -  Package meals during a parish-wide event to be distributed overseas to those in need.

MiraVia -  Help support mothers and their babies at the Belmont and Charlotte locations. 

Nourish Up (former Loaves & Fishes) Food Pantry -  Coordinates with food pantry for donations from local stores.

Parking Team -  Ages 18 and older help with keeping our parishioners safe in the parking lot before and after the 9 am and 11 am Masses.

Prayer Shawl Ministry -  Group of women who knit or crochet items that will be blessed and given out into the community.

Respect Life Ministry -  Organize/support events promoting Respect Life issues.

Roof Above Men's Shelter of Charlotte -  Serving monthly meals at the Men's Shelter of Charlotte.

Room in the Inn -  Provides meals and shelter in the Parish Hall on Mon. night from Dec. to March, coordinated through Roof Above.

Rosary Makers Ministry (Our Lady Undoer of Knots) -  Training classes to learn how to make a cord rosary. Supplies are provided. Meets monthly for fellowship and support.

Stephen Ministry -  Volunteers are trained to walk alongside someone going through a life crisis while offering emotional and spiritual Christ- centered care.

Thanksgiving Food Drive -  Help with collection and distribution of non perishable food items during November.

Walking with Moms in Need -  A nationwide Catholic initiative that helps expectant mothers find support and encouragement in welcoming and caring for their children.