Spiritual Growth

Altar Guild -  Altar flowers, linen care and church decorating at Christmas and Easter.

Be a Man -  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.

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.

Divine Mercy Cenacle -  Bi-weekly prayer and discussion on Scripture, the CCC, and the writings of St. Maria Faustina, as a small Christian community.

EDGE (Middle School) -  Core Team members for middle school ministry program where Confirmation prep takes place. 

Evangelical Catholic -  Learn more about sharing your faith, meeting people where they are at, and deepening your own relationship with God through Evangelical Catholic.

Faith Formation Catechists (K-5) -  Teaching children K-5 about our faith and preparation for Sacraments.

Family Ministry -  Bring Catholic families together in fellowship to grow spiritually, connect and build friendships, and serve others in our community.

Fidelis -  Young women 6th-12th grades, developing a sisterhood and supporting each other in living lives of virtue.

Fraternus -  For the young men of our parish in 6th-12th grade, challenging them to grow in a life of virtue.

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

Holy Face Devotion -  Prayer group that meets in the Church every Monday from 5-6pm to offer prayers of reparation to the Holy Face of Jesus. 

Life Teen (High School) -  Catholic high school youth ministry program.

Marriage Ministry -  Providing support for married couples to strengthen their relationship in accordance to the Catholic faith.

Mary’s Women of Joy -  Offers Thursday morning and evening prayer and scripture studies for women.

Men's Bible Study -  Men meet Wednesday evenings for a selected course of Bible study.

Men's Fellowship Group -  Provides men of our parish an opportunity for sharing and support and focuses on living Catholic values in today's world. Meets on Sat. am.

Men’s Welcome Retreats -  Welcome group for Men beginning with a Retreats to help you discover what’s missing in your life and what to do about it.

Millions of Monicas -  Women who meet weekly to pray for their children, grandchildren, Godchildren, loved ones who have left the Catholic Faith.

OCIA/RCIA (adults) -  Volunteers assist in small group discussions and support those interested in becoming Catholic.

Perpetual Adoration -  Spend an hour each week in Adoration. Open 24hrs/7 days a week. www.stmarknc.org/adoration

Prayer Chain Ministry -  Prayer team prays regularly for people in need of prayer.

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

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.

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.

Rosary Prayer Group -  Parishioners meet Tuesday evenings from 7-7:30 pm in the church to pray the rosary.

Small Groups -  Program to connect with others through small group faith sharing studies in the fall and spring.

Widow Support Group -  Provide support, encouragement, advice, and fellowship to help individuals move forward.

Women Newcomers/After the Boxes -  Meets twice per year for 10 week sessions on Wed mornings. Class helps with the physical, spiritual and emotional aspects of a move. Meet fellow parishioners and connect to church and community.

Women’s Welcome Retreats - Welcome group for Women beginning with a Retreats to help you discover what’s missing in your life and what to do about it.