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PARISH REQUIEMS

RECONCILIATION

The Sacrament of Confession is offered on Saturdays at 4:30 pm. Other times may be arranged with the Parish Priest.

PRAYER CYCLES
EUCHARISTIC VISITORS

Eucharistic Visitors are licensed by the bishop to bring the Sacrament of Holy Communion to those who are sick or homebound.

HEALING & ANOINTING

At the 8:00 am Mass on Wednesdays, the Laying on of Hands for Healing and Anointing is offered in the Mary Chapel.

THE CURE OF SOULS: THE SACRAMENTS

The Church of Christ is the school where we learn to care for each other, to show compassion, and to exercise mercy. Understanding this, St. Mark's seeks to care for the souls of her members and the members of her community. Rites of passage for all ages are honored at St. Mark's with the intent of caring for the entire well-being of every person. This is done primarily through the seven Sacraments of the Church.

The Sacrament of Baptism is offered on a regular basis for infants, children, and adults. Baptismal days include All Saints, the Baptist of Christ, the Easter Vigil, and Pentecost. For adults seeking baptism, participation in the Catechumenate is the norm with the baptism occurring at the Easter Vigil.

For those who have been baptized, the Sacrament of Holy Communion is celebrated almost every day at St. Mark's. Partaking of our Lord's Body and Blood every Sunday, as well as on major feast days, is encouraged enthusiastically. 

The Sacrament of Confession, also known as the Reconciliation of a Penitent, is offered on Saturdays at 4:30 pm. Additional times may be scheduled with one of the clergy. Those who are intimidated by the practice, or who have never made their confession, are gently shepherded through the process.

The Sacrament of Confirmation, as well as the Renewal of Baptismal Vows, is offered every year for those wishing to strengthen their commitment to God and the Church. Every year the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese makes several opportunities available for the faithful to renew their promises to Christ.

Couples may have their relationships sanctified at St. Mark's. One of the persons involved must be an Episcopalian. If neither person is an Episcopalian, there is the option of becoming a member of St. Mark's and being received into the Anglican Communion. All relationships must go through counseling with the clergy, and it is recommended that a year be given to this prayerful process. 

St. Mark's has a Discernment Committee for those seeking Ordination, or better understood, for those seeking to clarify their ministry in the church. For those who have gone through the process, they have found it prayerful, exemplifying the work of the Holy Spirit.

St. Mark's regularly offers the Laying on of Hands for Healing and Anointing at the Wednesday morning Low Mass. Last Rites are also offered before death. Each month the parish has a Requiem for those with death anniversaries during that particular month.