Social and Fellowship
Alzheimer’s Caregiver/Family Support - St. Mark offers a monthly support group in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association. The group meets online the first Monday of each month. These monthly meetings are for the caregivers and family members of people with Alzheimer's. The support group provides much-needed emotional support and information in an environment of trust where the challenges of life can be comfortably shared. Contact Janet Urban at jgraceart@yahoo.com or 704-236-7475.
Ambassadors - Welcome Ambassadors reach out to new parishioners to welcome and guide them on accessing resources the church offers to assist them in adapting and integrating into the St. Mark faith community. To help, contact John O'Neill at oneilljm6@gmail.com.
Ancient Order of Hibernians - Sharing history, culture, heritage and traditions of the Irish people, to support the Church, clergy and to protect and defend life. www.stmarknc.org/ancient-order-of-hiberians
Be a Man - We hope to encourage all men to embrace their vocation, by being faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church and by reclaiming their duties as men in all aspects of life. We meet on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 pm. If you have any questions please contact Rod Brostrom, rod.brostrom@gmail.com or go to www.stmark/beaman.org.
Coffee and Conversation - Meets after the Tuesday 9 am Mass for coffee and fellowship in the parish hall. Please join us for a cup of coffee, friendship and fellowship with others who are attending morning Mass. We do not meet from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Cursillo/Cursillistas - Christian Life Retreats that provides 3-day weekends for those who participate to learn how to better live out Christianity and then continue to meet and share. www.stmarknc.org/cursillo.
Divorce Support Group - We are a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to survive the difficulties of separation and divorce. We gather to support each other to pray and share experiences that might be helpful to one another. Meetings are Monday at 7 pm in room 204. For more information please visit www.stmarknc.org/divorce-support.
Family Ministry - Bring Catholic families together in fellowship to grow spiritually, connect and build friendships, and serve others in our community.
Food, Fun, Fellowship 55+ - Provides an opportunity for adult seniors to connect for a nutritious meal and entertainment. Contact Pat Seifert, patseifert@msn.com, 704-947-2142.
Harvest Hope Infertility Ministry - A support group for couples carrying the cross of infertility. Meets virtually on first Thursday of month. Contact harvest.hope.stmark@gmail.com.
Health and Wellness (Lunch and Learn) - Quarterly informational programs on relevant topics for adults and includes lunch. These are advertised in the Bulletin. Contact: Janet Urban, jgraceart@yahoo.com or 704-236-7475
Hispanic Ministry - Works with all aspects of the Hispanic Community. Contact Emilio Gomez at emilio.gomez@stmarknc.org or visit www.stmarknc.org/hispano.
Knights of Columbus - Men's Fraternal Order dedicated to the service of the church, youth, families and community. www.stmarknc.org/koc
Knights of Columbus Ladies’ Auxiliary - Women's group dedicated to support and assist the KOC. www.stmarknc.org/knights-of-columbus---ladies-auxiliary
Marriage Ministry - Providing support for married couples to strengthen their relationship in accordance to the Catholic faith. Please contact Mario Sacasa, hope@drmariosacasa.com, or Christine Wisdom, ontheroadstmark@gmail.com. More information can be found here: www.stmarknc.org/marriage-ministry.
Mary’s Women of Joy - Offers Thursday morning and evening prayer and scripture studies for women. For more information please visit www.stmarknc.org/mwoj.
Men's Bible Study - Men meet regularly for a selected course of Bible Study. All men are welcome. We start and end the class with prayer and we are currently studying the Book of Genesis. The Group meets most Wednesday evenings. For any questions, please contact Ray FitzGerald, rfitzg@aol.com, (704)-922-1702
Men's Fellowship Group - Our purpose is to discuss our lives in the light of our faith and share our experiences through friendship, prayer, and fraternity. Our meetings are centered around specific topics with applicable Scripture and Catechism readings. our gal is to grow closer to Christ and reinforce his values in our lives and homes. We Meet two Saturdays a month at 7:00 am until 8:50 in the Kerin Center. If you have any questions please reach out to either John Benson at johnjbenson1962@gmail.com or Sean McSweeney at seanwmcsweeny@bellsouth.net
Prayer Shawl Ministry - This is a group of dedicated ladies at St Mark who meet twice a month to pray and fellowship together as we knit and crochet prayer shawls for those suffering through a time of transition, crisis or need. Our shawls go to the Levine & Dickson Hospice Houses in Huntersville and in Charlotte, Rachel's Vineyard Retreat and Parish members. The group also makes baby blankets that go to area NICUs and Mira Via. You can assist this Ministry by becoming a member and sharing your talents with us, donating yarn or making a monetary donation to aid in the purchase of yarn, For more information, contact Liz Hoegler at jlhoegler@gmail.com.
Regnum Christi - Regnum Christi’s mission is to reveal Christ’s love to people, form them as apostles, and launch them in their God-given mission. Contact Joe Aiello at atlanticpgm@gmail.com.
Rosary Makers Ministry (Our Lady Undoer of Knots) - Did you know that here at St. Mark we have a ministry devoted to making Rosaries for those making First Communion, Confirmation, and for those being Baptized? We also send Rosaries to other places that are in need. What a beautiful way to share our talent while evangelizing the Rosary. Everyone is welcome! Whether you are a beginner (We will teach you) or someone who has been making Rosaries for years, we need you! So, if you enjoy making things with your hands and have devotion to the Blessed Mother, and the Rosary please consider becoming part of this ministry. If you have any questions or if you know anyone in need of a Rosary, please contact Sharon Torczynski at rosaryblessing@aol.com. Meetings are held once a month on the last Saturday of the month at 10 AM, following the 9 AM Mass, in Room 204. *No meetings in November & December.
SeptemberFest - Annual parish-wide family social event held in late September. www.stmarknc.org/septemberfest
Small Groups - Program to connect with others through small group faith sharing studies a few times per year. For more information visit www.stmarknc.org/small-groups.
Social Committee - This group coordinates social events for the parish and helps setup and serve refreshments at events. For more information about the program or to sign up, please visit www.stmarknc.org/social-committee.
Widow Support Group - Provide support, encouragement, advice, and fellowship to help widows move forward. Meets every Thursday at 10 am in Room 204. Contact Karen Lynn at cwik2016@aol.com for more information.
Women Newcomers/After the Boxes - Mission Statement: To challenge, to support and encourage women in transition, connecting them to Christ, church, and community. Meets twice a year in the Kerin Center for 10 week sessions a year, starting in September and January. For more information please contact: Catherine, 704-340-6234 or email After-the-boxes@stmarknc.org.
Welcome Retreats - The Welcome group begins with a Retreats to help you discover what’s missing in your life and what to do about it. Visit our Welcome page here: www.stmarknc.org/welcome-retreat.
Young Adult Group - Open to anyone in their 20’s and 30’s looking to grow in faith and fellowship and focus on spiritual development, community engagement and social events. For more information please visit www.stmarknc.org/young-adult-group.