50th Anniversary
- Bags of Hope through January 30 - Collecting jumbo Hefty 2.5 Gallon Slider bags in the Narthex bin.
- Loaves and Fishes - Drivers needed on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 9:30 am to transport donations from Target in Huntersville to the Huntersville UMC location. Contact beth@zuhosky.com for details.
- Room in the Inn - Volunteers and donations needed. www.stmarknc.org/RITI
- Community School of Pro-Life Club Baby Wipe and Diaper Drive: Leave in the Narthex bin through February 13.
- Catholic Charities Home Furniture Collection: March 19. www.stmarknc.org/catholic-charities
- Cub Scout Pack 97 beautified our outdoor Stations of the Cross! Stop in and take a look. The Stations are located off the parking lot next to the school.
- Blessing Bags will be collected on March 25-25 in the Narthex bin. Gallon size bags should be filled with 1 toothbrush and a full size toothpaste, 1 full size deodorant, 1 bar of soap, 1 full size shampoo and conditioner (to fit in the bag, but not travel size), 1 travel size packet of tissues and a personal note of encouragement.
Happy 50th Anniversary to the Diocese of Charlotte!
What began as 53,000 Catholics and 69 priests has grown to 515,000 Catholics, 130 priests and just as many deacons. The number of programs, ministries, agencies, parishes and apostolates is almost too many to count.
One of the goals for the year is to offer 50 Acts of Charity as both individuals and parishes. As a parish we will, and certainly do, offer outreach efforts as part of our mission. It is what we are called to do. I challenge you to do the same. If you have a particular idea that supports our Catholic Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, please let us know and we will help you get the message to the parish.
Remember, whatever is good and worthy in the Diocese – and our St. Mark parish – comes from God. While our buildings are created from physical stones, we are the living stones placed here on earth to carry out His message of love and proclaim the Gospel by the way we live our lives.
In Christ,
Fr. John Putnam
50 Acts of Charity is part of the Diocese of Charlotte’s 50 Year Anniversary initiative to manifest the love of God to our neighbors. We encourage all parishioners to get involved. Below is a suggested list of Spiritual and Corporal Acts of Mercy. If you have an act of charity that you would like highlighted, please contact Amy.Burger@stmarknc.org.
May God richly bless your parish and all your efforts to bring Christ to those in need.
