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MASS INTENTIONS

January Mass Intentions

Jan. 1 - Ron Brown

Jan. 5 - Aidan Schaffer

Jan. 12 - Jeanette Demmer

Jan. 19 - Ken Wulfekuhle

Jan. 22 - Ken Klosterman

Jan. 26 - For the People of St. Mark

A special thank you goes out to all who donated poinsettias in memory of loved ones or money to purchase flowers to help decorate our church so beautifully over the holiday season. They added such beauty to our worship area.

ST. MARK PARISH LIFE

"New Parishioners"

The Emmaus Pastorate wishes a warm welcome to new St. Mark parishioners, Cody and Jenna Bennington and family.

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Want to be moved by some beautiful Advent season music sung by Andrew Lange and accompanied by Father John on the organ? Follow the clicks to the livestream:

GO TO vibrantcatholic.com or click on the picture above.

CLICK on the LIVE button at the very top of the page.

SCROLL DOWN to St. Mark Sunday Mass, Dec. 15.

CLICK to play.

MOVE THE CURSER to the 1:01 mark to see and listen to this beautiful rendition of "Hallelujah".

You will be moved!

What a blessing it is to have these two share their talents.

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THANK YOU to all of you who have taken the time to share your individual thoughts, opinions, and ideas about St. Mark Parish in the Disciple Maker Index Survey. If anyone has not yet completed the survey, there is still time to add your input as it remains open through January 9. Thank you again!

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HEARTFELT THANKS...

When they say it takes a village, and in this case, a parish, the mere words, "thank you," cannot canvas the appreciation to so many St. Mark Parishioners this past month. From those who gave so generously to the Christmas is for Kids fundraiser, to people donating poinsettias in memory of loved ones for the Christmas season, to the many hands who make light work of changing the decor/environment making our church such a beautiful place to worship, to the crew who donated items and/or who put together and delivered the Christmas cheer baskets for community members, to everyone for their prayers for Father John as he recuperates, to students who have filled the roles of hospitality, lectors, and Mass servers, to those who have filled out the Disciple Maker Survey, to the beautiful music provided by our choirs, to just..... the list is endless, but THANK YOU ALL for being church in so many ways.

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Look up.

December 14 may have been an icy day outside, but hearts were warm while witnessing the Sacrament of Marriage between Macy Gudenkauf and Kyle McGrane at St. Mark Parish. May God bless them all the days of their lives. Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. McGrane!

A special thank you goes out to all who celebrated Mass with us during the month of December. Thank you for making our Advent and Christmas Masses so meaningful and special.

St. Mark Stewardship & Social Concerns

Please continue to keep Father John in your prayers as he regains his strength and health. Take care, and get well soon, Father!

Faith Formation

Faith Formation Coordinator:

Brooke Kerns dbq072ff@dbqarch.org

St. Mark’s 5th graders put some smiles on resident’s faces and spread some Christmas cheer at the Edgewood Convalescent Home & Lincolnwood Assisted Living Center during December! (photo credit to Brooke Kerns)

Confirmation Candidates

On Sunday, Dec. 8, Confirmation candidates answered questions and pledged their intentions as they continue to learn and work toward their upcoming Sacrament of Confirmation. Please keep these young people in your prayers as they continue on their faith journey.