Saint Mark Catholic Church
Weekly Newsletter
August 6, 2020
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

This weekend’s Gospel reveals what miraculous things can happen when one embraces a single-minded faith in Jesus Christ. Peter gets out of a wind-tossed boat when the Lord calls him. His faith is tested by his obedience to Jesus who is calling him out onto the water. In the midst of the waves and the wind, Peter gets out of the boat and walks toward Jesus.

Good stewards heed Christ’s call to them. Sometimes that call directs them to take on seemingly impossible challenges. This week, reflect on how the Lord could be calling you out of the safety of your own “boat” to take on the impossible.  

Blessings,
Father John
Important Notes

Saturday 5 pm Mass will continue to be a "Mask Required Mass". This is meant for the most vulnerable and those uncomfortable being around others.

The 9:00 am Mass on Saturday, August 8 will be a Confirmation Mass. Please pray for our teens who will be receiving this Sacrament.

The staff and clergy at Saint Mark take praying for you very seriously. Please don’t ever hesitate to ask for prayers. You can tell us in person, call us, email us, or write to us and we promise we will pray for you. 

We know many of you are isolated right now. We also have prayer warriors and a prayer chain ministry who take this very seriously. Please go to www.stmarknc.org/prayerchain to ask for prayers for yourself and loved ones.
Mass | Confession | Communion | Adoration

Masks are REQUIRED for Saturday 5 pm Mass. Masks are recommended for all other Sunday Masses. Communion will continue to be offered after all Masses.

Remember that the Bishop's dispensation regarding weekly Mass attendance is still in effect. If you are not comfortable attending or not well, please keep the Lord's Day holy by watching Mass on our Livestream at www.stmarknc.org/Livestream.

We will continue to offer Communion Services on Sunday at 4 pm. This Service is intended for the most vulnerable, and masks are mandatory. No signup is needed, as we will serve all who attend. www.stmarknc.org/CommunionService

Confessions will be at our regular times in the Confessional of the Church. www.stmarknc.org/COVIDConfessions

Eucharistic Adoration is available in the Parish Hall Monday - Friday from 10 am to 9 pm. Masks are recommend and please remember to distance yourselves.

For additional details on our current Mass schedules, please visit www.stmarknc.org/mass-times.
Keeping our environment safe and Protecting God’s Children
 
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Thank you for helping us keep a safe environment at Saint Mark.  Let’s all be ready and compliant to volunteer when everything is open. Stay safe!
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