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.