(Past monthly newsletters can be found by clicking this link.) https://vibrantcatholic.com/newsletter-1

JANUARY 2023 EVENTS:

Monday, January 2 - Pietra Fitness, 5:45 pm, Parish Center

Tuesday, January 3 - First Community Euchre, 1:00 pm, Parish Center

Thursday, January 5 - Adoration & Confession, 7:00 pm, St. Mark

Sunday, January 8 - Council Meeting, 11:15 am, Parish Center

Monday, January 9 - Pietra Fitness, 5:45 pm, Parish Center

Tuesday, January 10 - Finance Meeting, 5:30 pm, Conference Room

Monday, January 16 - Pietra Fitness, 5:45 pm, Parish Center

Monday, January 23 - Pietra Fitness, 5:45 pm, Parish Center

Wednesday, January 25 - Staff Meeting, 9:30 am, Parish Center

Saturday, January 28 - BIC Women's Conference, 8:00 am, All Parishes

Monday, January 30 - Pietra Fitness, 5:45 pm, Parish Center

March 11 - “Save the Date for St Mark’s March Madness Gala, to be held on Saturday, March 11. More details to follow!"

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ST. MARK MASS INTENTIONS:

JANUARY 2023

St. Mark Mass Times:

Sunday 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday 7:00 a.m.

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ST. MARK PARISH LIFE:

A special THANK YOU goes out to everyone who purchased Christmas gifts for the children on our Angel Tree. Please know in your heart what a difference you made for a child's Christmas.

Our church was beautifully decorated for the Christmas season. THANK YOU to the many generous people who donated poinsettia plants to be displayed at St. Mark. They added a natural beauty to our place of worship. Scroll through this newsletter to see other views.

ST. MARK STEWARDSHIP AND SOCIAL CONCERNS:

Please spend some time lifting these people up in prayer. May God comfort and be with them in their time of need.

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Joseph Carl Kintzle

July 24, 1940 - December 9, 2022

We offer prayers and heartfelt sympathy to the friends and family of Joe Kintzle, including Jody and Jim Kerns and Tom and Verna Kintzle from our parish.

May Joe forever rest in peace with our Lord.

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ST. MARK

FAITH FORMATION:

News and Notes from

Faith Formation Director,

Brooke Kerns:

dbq072ff@dbqarch.org

563-210-4509

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January 4 - Catechist In-service at St. Joseph's

January 11 - St. Mark Faith Formation classes resume

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ATTENTION:

CURRENT 8TH - 11TH GRADERS

* 2023 NCYC information is available.

November 16-18, 2023

A note from Lori Keppler on the NCYC (National Catholic Youth Conference) -

It is an experience, not just a trip. We have learned a lot from previous years and have worked to put together what we think is a schedule that will create the best experience for everyone. I (Lori Keppler) will be the main NCYC contact for the Emmaus Pastorate. This will be my 3rd year coordinating NCYC for the pastorate and I'm looking forward to working with everyone again. NCYC is a commitment to your parish, your family, and yourself. It is a lot of work, but worth every minute!

We will be holding a meeting to answer questions and gather the necessary paperwork on Sunday, January 15th at 3:00 p.m. at St. Mary Parish. You are not required to attend this meeting. You can submit your paperwork to your Faith Formation Leader. Please RSVP if you plan to attend the informational meeting.

If you have specific questions not addressed in the attachments, please reach out to Lori Keppler at dbq194re@dbqarch.org or call me at 563-880-1758 and she will make sure to address them at the meeting.