Upcoming Events

On the weekend of June 8-9, St. Mark’s will be visited by one of the few replica statues of Our Lady of Fatima. Adoration to follow on June 9th.

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Sacraments

The Latin word sacramentum means "a sign of the sacred." The seven sacraments are ceremonies that point to what is sacred, significant and important for Christians. They are special occasions for experiencing God's saving presence. That's what theologians mean when they say that sacraments are at the same time signs and instruments of God's grace. --AmericanCatholic.org

Sacraments of Initiation

The sacraments of initiation usher a person into the life of the Church. There are three sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation.

Baptism

Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as children of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission; "Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word." --Catechism of the Catholic Church

Learn more about baptisms at St. Mark's

Eucharist

The celebration of the Eucharist is at the heart of the life of the Church. The Christian community gathers to celebrate the mystery of God's love as it is revealed in the sacred Scriptures and in the sacrificial meal. Those who gather are fed by the Word and by the Body and Blood of Christ.

Learn more about preparing for the Eucharist at St. Mark's

Confirmation

The central mark of Confirmation is the reception of the gifts of the Spirit, enabling the person of faith to live more fully the life of the Church and to witness to the grace of God to others.

Learn more about preparing for confirmation at St. Mark's

Sacraments of Healing

Receiving the Lord's forgiveness.

Reconciliation

In the sacrament of reconciliation we find God's unconditional forgiveness, and as a result we are called to forgive others.

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Anointing of the Sick

To support and strengthen those who are sick, the Church gathers to pray and anoint those who are ailing with the healing oil of the sick. This oil symbolizes the presence of God at a time of great physical and emotional need and assures the recipient of God's love and healing presence to give strength and hope.

Learn more about anointing of the sick at St. Mark's

Sacraments of Vocation

Matrimony

The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament.

Learn more about preparing for marriage at St. Mark's

Holy Orders

A priest being ordained vows to lead other Catholics by bringing them the sacraments (especially the Eucharist), by proclaiming the Gospel, and by providing other means to holiness.

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