He is Risen... Alleluiah!
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John 3: 16
UPCOMING EVENTS...
April 2 - Euchre, Parish Center, 1:00
April 4 - Bible Study, Parish Center, 8:30
April 6 - First Communion Retreat, Parish Center
April 9 - Euchre, Parish Center, 1:00
April 11 - Bible Study, Parish Center, 8:30
April 16 - Father John's Birthday
April 16 - Euchre, Parish Center, 1:00
April 18 - Bible Study, Parish Center, 8:30
April 21 - St. Mark First Communion
April 23 - Euchre, Parish Center, 1:00
April 23 - PASTORATE COUNCIL MEETING at St. Joseph
April 25 - Bible Study, Parish Center, 8:30
April 27 - Diversity Inclusion Birthday Party, St. Joseph Parish Hall
April 30 - Euchre, Parish Center, 1:00
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
SUMMER VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
JUNE 10-14
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Happy Birthday wishes to
Father John on April 16th!
We celebrate you!
LIVE STREAMS of Mass AVAILABLE WEEKLY:
Wed. 7:00 a.m. St. Mark (LIVE)
Thurs. 8:00 a.m. St. Mary (LIVE)
Fri. 8:00 a.m. St. Joseph (LIVE)
Sun. 10:00 a.m. St. Mark (LIVE)
Click: https://vibrantcatholic.com/live-streaming
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APRIL MASS INTENTIONS
April 3 -
April 7 - For The People
April 10 - Victoria Hansel
April 14 - Kay Hughes
April 17 - Clinton Frana
April 21 - Bernard & Ardella Schlichte
April 24 - Suzanne Langel
April 28 - Richard Deutmeyer
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The little ones love coming forward during Mass to pick up their children's bulletin from Father John and Deacon Paul.
ST. MARK PARISH LIFE
Bible Study Info
Bible Study in St. Mark Parish Center, meeting on Thursday mornings, is continuing through April. They are reading and discussing the second half of John's Gospel. There is no cost or commitment needed, just an invitation to read and listen to Chapters 11-21 in the Gospel of John. If you have any questions, please contact Jane Christiansen at 563-920-5967.
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Have you noticed how sparkling clean our church looks? A HUGE thank you goes out to everyone of all ages who pitched in to do some Spring cleaning of our church on March 16. Many hands make light work!
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ST. MARK TOWN HALL MEETING
Thank you, thank you, thank you to the nearly 100 parishioners who attended, listened, and shared their voices, opinions, and ideas with our Parish and Finance Councils. Thank you to everyone for your continued support in all ways possible. We look forward to doing great things and 'being church' at St. Mark!
Community Euchre Continues
TUESDAYS in April, 1:00 PM @ Parish Center
Play Euchre! Enjoy good cards, great conversations, a light dessert and coffee.
Two dollars per person are collected and paid out to the top three scores. Door prizes are provided from the dimes donated by those who get set!
Join us for an afternoon of fun!!
Call Jane Christiansen at 563-920-5967 for more information.
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2024 EMMAUS PASTORATE
MONTHLY GATHERING
St. Mark Stewardship & Social Concerns
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Looking to send out a note of support and encouragement?
Here is the address for Steven Kessler, a seminarian from our Emmaus Pastorate.
CARDS PACKAGES
Steven Kessler Steven Kessler
BLDG 900P BLDG 300P
1000 East Maple Avenue 1000 East Maple Avenue
Mundelein, IL 60060 Mundelein, IL 60060
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Faith Formation
* * * NOTICE * * *
Upcoming Faith Formation Dates:
* April 21st - First Holy Communion
(teacher: Beth Jaeger)
* April 24 - Last Faith Formation Class
* May 11th - Confirmation at St. Mark
(teachers: Jane Christiansen and Diane Meyer)
* MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR...
SUMMER VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
JUNE 10-14.
Senior Faith Formation students made crosses out of palms to place in their cars. (photo credit to Jody Kerns) + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Please keep our Emmaus Pastorate Confirmands in your prayers as they continue on their faith journey. Confirmation will be on May 11 at St. Mark.
APRIL 2024
Liturgical Ministry Schedule
We appreciate your service! Thank you!
*** Please find a substitute if you cannot serve your ministry.
A very special thank you goes out to Linda Williams and her crew for beautifully decorating our church throughout Lent, Holy Week, and now, the Easter season. Your special touch creates a beautiful and meaningful worship space for our parish.
* Note to LECTORS *
*Click on the link above.
* Easily practice readings before Mass.
* Listen to an audio of readings.
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ST. MARK MINISTRIES
ST. MARK LEADERSHIP
Father John Haugen
Deacon Paul Dolan
Let's Stay Connected
WATCH LIVE STREAM ONLINE:
RADIO:
Mass can be heard on Sundays on KMCH 94.7 FM at 11:00 a.m.
KMCH SPONSORS:
KMCH SPONSORS:
April 7 - Jeff Vorwald, Edgewood
April 14 - Mary Sue Quinlan, Lewisville, TX
April 21 - done out of media funding
April 28 - done out of media funding
FACEBOOK: St. Mark’s Faith Community:
Join to see up-to-date news and activities, and watch Father John's Weekly Check-In!
FACEBOOK: Emmaus Pastorate:
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Pastorate Technology and Media Services:
Lori Keppler, 563-880-1758 dbq194re@dbqarch.org
Pastorate Bulletin Editor:
Kim Warpinski - If you have an announcement you would like in the bulletin, please
email Kim at dbq074sec@dbqarch.org or call 563-245-2548.
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ST. MARK STAFF
If you have suggestions or ideas to pass along for future newsletters, please call the parish office at 563-928-7200 or email Judy Lueken at djluek@gmail.com.
