“Intense love does not measure, it just gives.” -St. Teresa of Calcutta
We need more trunks!
We need more families to sign-up to decorate a trunk for our well-attended Trunk or Treat, this year on October 30th.
There will be prizes for best decorated/themed trunks!
Oct
30
5 PM-8:30 PM
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To Serve & Give His Life
What's the point of power and authority?
Is power meant for its own sake?
Is authority solely to boss others around?
For the Christian, power is meant to be used to serve others and any authority we receive is meant to bring about good for the least around us.
"For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many," Jesus tells his disciples who are vying for the VIP seats in his heavenly kingdom. Jesus' mission was to die a lonely, humiliating death, a mission that would, through his sufferings, warrant for us new life.
As St. Paul tells us, "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has similarly been tested in every way, yet without sin. So let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help!" (Hebrews 4).
Get a glimpse of how Catholics understand the story of salvation with Matt Nelson from our newest series, Catholicism 101.
Questions for Additional Reflection:
- How is God calling you to serve locally?
- Why is power so attractive? Why does it tend to corrupt?
- What insights did you learn about the Bible from the video this week?
** Note for MyParish App Users **
65% of our parishioners that responded to our parish survey do not use our MyParish App. We are working on finding alternative resources for those that do and will be discontinuing our subscription at the end of December 2021.
You can begin exploring these free resources as alternatives to the app. If you are viewing this email on your phone, you can bookmark the webpage you are directed to, for easier access.
Msgr. John Lyons, our Judicial Vicar Emeritus and respected Canon Lawyer, unravels the seeming mysteries of the Tribunal, Annulment, and Reconciliation with a heart for ministry for the wondering.
Join St. Mark Parish by preparing for the resumed practice of your Faith by attending our prayerful seminar on Marriage, Divorce, and Reconciliation. All are welcome!
The Catholic Daughters' Advent Reflection for Women will be held Friday, December 3rd. Members are in the courtyard before and after all Masses this weekend to provide you with information and to sign you up for this special event.