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Welcome to St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church.
St. Mark Parish lives, teaches, proclaims and celebrates the Good News of Jesus Christ.
I hope you will find this website contains useful information about our parish, sacramental life, ministries, and various forms. There are many opportunities to get involved in our parish life and grow in your faith.
If you need any assistance please feel free to contact the Parish Center at 317-787-8246.
- Fr. Bill Marks, Pastor -
A note from our pastor
Blessing of the Animals on the Memorial of St Francis went well. We had approximately between 10 to 12 dogs that were blessed. Thanks for all the work the Liturgy Committee did to organize the Blessing of the Animals.
Last month the Liturgy Committee supplied munchies and surveyed people after the 11:45 am Mass. I wanted to be sure that we were meeting the needs of parishioners who regularly attend the Mass. The suggestions and comments were tallied and combined. Thanks to everyone who took the time to answer some questions. There were lots of great ideas and comments to tweak the Mass; overall people are satisfied with our 11:45 am Mass. It is good to hear people are pleased with the Mass.
The Marian Grotto in the courtyard (also known as Mary’s Valley) is done! Depending on the weather and if the landscaping is completed, we hope to have a blessing this Sunday after the 9:30 am Mass. Thanks to everyone who helped create the grotto. It was a big endeavor and worth all the time and energy. It is so incredible to see at night. Feel free to come and pray at our grotto.
Blessings,
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SaFE and sacred training
Safe and Sacred is the child protection program for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. The training program is completely conducted online and includes processing of a background check and Code of Conduct. The purpose of the “Safe and Sacred” program is to provide easier access to child protection training for clergy, employees, and volunteers. It allows us to broaden the focus of the training to increase awareness of all forms of child abuse. Safe and Sacred includes an assessment that must be taken and passed to ensure that training content is learned and can be applied. Who is Required to Sign Up for this Program? Safe and Sacred Training is a requirement for all volunteers regardless of their ministry area. If you are 18 years of age or older and you volunteer in any ministries here at St. Mark, you must comply with all the requirements prior to volunteering. Click here to access the Safe and Sacred site. Please contact the Parish Center at 787-8246 if you have any questions. -
Bulletin submissions
To submit information to the St. Mark Bulletin, please email Alison Archer (aarcher@stmarkindy.org). All submissions must be received by Monday at Noon to be printed for the coming Sunday.
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St. Mark Holiday Craft Fair
The St. Mark Holiday Craft Fair will be Saturday, November 3rd from 8:00am - 3:00pm in Msgr. Schafer Hall (Gym). The number of booths are limited, so please register as soon as possible online at the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/ZazwcVNLpPVuOvMW2
Your registration is not official until we get your $40 registration fee. Please bring your $40 registration fee to the school office (Door #1) between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm M-F.
You can also mail your registration fee to:
St. Mark Craft Fair, St. Mark Catholic School
541 E Edgewood Ave Indianapolis, IN, 46227
We will offer set up on Friday, November 2nd from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. You may arrive on Saturday morning at 6:00am. YOU MUST BE COMPLETELY CLEANED UP BY 3:30 PM! Concessions will be available during the day.
For more info please contact Beth Leszcynski at: bleszcynski@stmarkindy.org or Tia Agresta at: tiaagresta@yahoo.com OR call the school office at 317.786.4013.
Please remember Booth space is limited and we anticipate all booth being purchased as in the past. We look forward to having
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Knights of columbus fundraiser
Buy Crew E-washes through the Knights of Columbus Crew Carwash Fundraiser and what you spend is the amount that will go to buy a new ultrasound!
The Crew fundraiser program allows us to keep 50% of the wash sale proceeds, but the Knights of Columbus will match what we raise, so what you spend will be the amount that goes to purchase an ultrasound machine! E-washes are good at any Crew Carwash and do not have an expiration date.
E-washes are easy to buy! Go to:www.crewcarwash.com/store/e-wash-gifts Use the “BUY NOW” and choose a quantity from four types of wash and then “ADD TO CART”.
You can continue shopping to add more wash types but before checking out, ENTER 50231 IN THE PROMO CODE and Apply Code.
This is the code for the Ultrasound Fundraiser. Then click “SEND AS GIFT.” For our parish to be recognized as the contributor, type “St. Mark 3660 or 16466 or your council number” in the GIFT MESSAGE field. For help or information contact Jim Recasner: voice/text at 317 515-7269 or jimrecasner@gmail.com -
News
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Please save your plastic lids from water, soda, laundry detergent, softener, cottage cheese, sour cream, ice cream, etc. We can use any lid that is ALL plastic and CLEAN. Please do not include any pump lids from hand soap, etc. because they have metal in them. The St. Mark Pro Life Committee is collecting lids to make a bench for the St. Mark campus. Drop off your lids in the tote near the St. Vincent de Paul collection bin. We will need 10 55 gallon bags of lids and $225 for the bench. Watch the bulletin, we plan to have a bake sale to earn the money needed for the bench. If anyone has extra garage space where we could store the lids, please contact Sharon Shockey at 317-784-2690. Thanks so much for your support!
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St. Mark Catholic Apparel online sale is going to on NOW! Click on the link to order your St. Mark Catholic Spiritwear and apparel: http://www.eliteprintingindy.com/stmarkspiritwear -
The Spiritual Life Committee is offering Augustine Institute’s six video series, Prayer: Finding Intimacy with God which captures the secret to opening our hearts and minds to Scripture as the means to hear from God and then respond in conversation. We meet on Monday’s, October 8th thru November 12th, from 6:30-8:00 PM in the School Media Center. To register for the series, please contact Angi Swiezy at aswiezy@stmarkindy.org or 787-8246. -
Children's Catechesis will NOT have class on Sundays, October 7th and 14th. Classes resume on Sunday, October 21st at their usual time.
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The word is out. The competition has increased. More people are donating to the Indiana State Tax Credit Scholarship Program and taking advantage of this unique tax opportunity. Your gift to St. Mark Catholic School, through the Institute of Quality Education (IQE), will help our students afford a high quality, Catholic education. Click for more information! -
We are seeking volunteers to collate, photocopy, stuff envelopes, etc. on an as needed basis. It is our intention to establish a call list of those volunteers to be contacted when needed. Your time commitment would be established by you. If you anticipate some free time or are a high school student seeking community service hours, please contact Alison Archer at 317.787.8246 to be added to our list. Thank you for offering to share your time and talent for this Parish Center endeavor.
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The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process established for the universal Church for individuals to become Catholic and receive the sacraments of initiation - Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. This initiation process involves the entire parish community as we welcome new members into the Church. The Rite speaks of conversion as a “spiritual journey.” Centered on fostering a deep relationship with Jesus and the Church he founded, this journey takes place in distinct stages beginning in early fall and building toward Holy Week and the Easter Season. It encompasses the teachings of the faith, prayer, liturgical rites and celebrations. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the RCIA, or if you would like to be involved as a volunteer for this important ministry, please contact the Parish Center at 317-787-8246 or Deacon Paul at deaconpaul@stmarkindy.org or Angi Swiezy at aswiezy@stmarkindy.org. -
Our parish will be helping with drivers and helpers at the St. Vincent de Paul warehouse on 10/20 and 11/17. For more info and to sign up, go to www.svdpindy.org. Click on “I want to help,” then click on “donate time,” scroll down to Distribution Center Volunteer and click on “Sign up online for a SPECIFIC SATURDAY to volunteer as a Distribution Center driver or helper.” The rest is self-explanatory. Thank you.
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Upcoming Events
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October 18 - October 21
St. Mark ladies: our Cursillo weekend is approaching October 18-21st (Thursday evening to Sunday). We desire to bring you to Christ. Make a friend, be a friend, bring a friend to Jesus. De Colores. For more information please contact Wilma Cross 317-783-1512 or Tona Cole 317-383-7472 -
Thursday, October 18, 7:00 PMTraining for all Eucharist Ministers and Mass Leaders will be held on Thursday, October 18, at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary. Fr. Bill will lead the training. Questions, contact Mary Horty.
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Thursday, October 18, 8:00 PM
The St Mark Men’s Club will be meeting on Thursday, October 18th at 8pm in Schafer Hall basement. Enter through the North door. Please consider joining us for fellowship, football and baseball playoffs. Grab a friend and we will see you on the 18th. -
Saturday, October 20, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Please join us for a Ladies’ Day Out and support a worthy cause! You are invited to our 3rd Annual Holiday Boutique on Saturday, October 20th. It will be held from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Riviera Club, 5640 N. Illinois Street. This fundraiser benefits the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry located at 42nd and Boulevard Place in Indianapolis. Click for more information! -
October 26 - October 28Being and Belonging, a weekend retreat for Separated and Divorced Catholics (All Faiths Welcome) Presented by The Archdiocese of Indianapolis, Pro-Life & Family Life Office. Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House 5353 E 56th St., Indianapolis, IN 46226, 317 - 545-7681. For additional information, contact the Office of Pro-Life and Family Life 317-236-1586, or email dvanvelse@archindy.org. Room and board for the weekend is $190. Monetary help is available.
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Friday, October 26, 11:00 AMFriday, October 26th for an 11:30 AM lunch at the Rustic Root Tea Room, in Beach Grove. We have a maximum of ten reservations available. Lunch is off the menu and your cost should be less than $15. We will “leave” the St. Mark Church parking lot at 11:00 AM if you wish to car pool, or you can meet us there. Please RSVP no later than October 20th to Wilma Cross 317.403.8238 or Linda Carde at 317.748.0102.
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Saturday, October 27
If you have heard or participated in NCYC, you know how incredible that experience is. NFCYM, who produces NCYC, is offering a one-day event for middle school youth in Chicago on Saturday, October 27th. Join us at Holy Fire for an experience of dynamic speakers, music, and the Sacrament of the Eucharist. At Holy Fire, young people will be called to embrace their Baptism and engage with the relevant and powerful Gospel of Jesus. Please visit www.archindyym.com/holyfire for more information or to register online. You can also email Julie Albertson at jalbertson@stmarkindy.org for more information. -
Sunday, October 28, 11:00 AMCome join the high school choir Oct. 28th! We will rehearse in the church at 11 a.m. then sing at the 11:45 mass. No experience needed.
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Saturday, November 10
Join us for an evening of fun and fellowship on November 10th at the annual St. Mark Bingo Bash! The admission price is $25 per person. The prize for each game is $100. We also will have 50/50 and pull tabs available. Doors will open at 6:30 and the first game will begin at 7. Come and enjoy food from southside businesses, wine tastings, and beer available for donations. Grab bags will also be available for a $5 purchase.
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Kroger community rewards program
A percentage of your total Kroger bill will be donated to St. Mark Catholic School and we ask that all families enroll in this rewards program to help earn money for our school! Register online at krogercommunityrewards.com. You will need your Kroger Plus card number. Make sure to designate SAINT MARK CATHOLIC SCHOOL as your charitable choice.