Ministries
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Catholic Women's League
We welcome all women from the age of 16 and up, Catholic and non-Catholic alike. Join our supportive, nurturing sisterhood that strives to serve our parishes, communities, country and the world with joy and a great sense of fun.
As women, we understand that attending every meeting is not always possible; we encourage you to join us whenever you can., to see the CWL as a place for you, a place where others share your values as we all seek to grow in our faith and put that faith into action. We welcome the gifts and talents you have to offer.
The CWL has a place for you, a place where others share your values as we all seek to grow in our faith and put that faith into action. We welcome the gifts and talents you have to offer.
The Catholic Women's League of Canada is a national organization rooted in gospel values calling its members to holiness through service to all. As disciples of Jesus, our aim is to be Christ-centred in faith and in action.
Contact: Margaret (Marg) Inkster | 403.863.2130 | [email protected]
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Knights of Columbus
In service to One, In service to all.Deep within the heart of every man is a call to live with purpose and meaning: a call to lead, to protect, to serve and to defend.
Men today need a band of brothers - other Catholic men to share in that call, who walk together on the journey towards something better.
Knights lead with faith. Knights protect our families. Knights serve those in need.
When the world says men should step aside, Knights of Columbus step up.
We are Catholic men. We live by the principles informed by faith. We are sons, fathers, husbands, and grandfathers. Join us on our life's greatest adventure to discover the man God calls you to be. For a man is born and a knight is made.
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Pastoral Care
Pastoral Care is the unconditional caring response to the sick and homebound, lonely, the dying and the bereaved. Pastoral Care Ministers are there to listen to the whole person; meet their spiritual needs, being respectful of their own religious beliefs and practice. Our ministry involves all Christians, priests, religious and the laity joined in prayer under the guidance of the Spirit serving Jesus in our sisters and brothers for the glory of the Father.Pastoral Care ministers are sent forth on behalf of St. Mark’s Parish. We represent the love, prayers and support of St. Marks’s Community for those who are ill and are not able to come to the community celebration. Therefore, we link the community of St. Mark’s Church and parishioners who are ill. We are saying that we care about them and will support them with our prayers. The ministry team takes communion to those who are sick and they contact the priest if the person requests Reconciliation or the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.
Currently we have eleven members in our team. Our team has been visiting our parishioners for 10 years now. At present we visit one parishioner who is homebound. We feel fulfilled in our visitation when we see the eagerness and joy in the expressions of the parishioners we visit.If you have a family member or friend or know anyone in our parish who is not able to come to the church and would like a visit please contact the number below.
If you like to be part of this ministry, or would like to have more information please contact
Lise Januszewski at 403-280-4369.
"He helps us in all our troubles, so that we are able to help those who have all kinds of troubles using the same help that we ourselves have received for God.” -- 2 Corinthians 1:4 -
Legion of Mary
Service through Mary, our motherThe Legion of Mary was founded in Dublin, Ireland on 7 September 1921. It is a lay catholic organization whose members are giving service to the Church on a voluntary basis in almost every country.
The object of the Legion of Mary is to give glory to God through the holiness of its members developed by prayer and active co-operation in Mary's and the church's work.
The Legion sees as its priority the spiritual and social welfare of each individual. The members participate in the life of the parish through visitation of families, the sick, both in their homes and in hospitals and trough collaboration in every apostolic and missionary undertaking sponsored by the parish. The members of Legion of Mary intend to render their service to every person, who is the image of Christ, with the spirit and the solicitude of Mary.
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Society of St. Vincent De Paul
To live the gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice, and joy.Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) serves the needy within our parish boundaries with non-perishable food hampers. Hampers may be requested once every 4 months. If you have are in need of a food hamper or you have the desire to help our neighbors in need, please call our phone line, 403-204-8918 and leave your name & phone number.
Go to the poor; you will find God.
What do we do for St. Mark's Parish?- Food collection from parishioners
- Monetary collection envelops in SSVP food box – Charitable Receipts Issued
- Schools collect food items for SSVP
- Emergency food hampers of non-perishable food delivered year round with the exception of July
- Grocery gift cards are given to clients to buy perishable food items such as milk, eggs, fruit, and vegetables
What can you do as a SSVP volunteer?
- Pack hampers
- Deliver hampers
- Shop for food items when needed
- Organize, clean and sort food room
- Monthly meetings
- Answer SSVP phone lines and make initial contact with clients in order to establish needs. Keep Stats.
- Supervise Bishop McNally students and staff who pack and deliver food hampers once a month