May our Patroness Our Lady of Czestochowa
and
our Patron, Saint Mark
Guide and Protect Us.
and
our Patron, Saint Mark
Guide and Protect Us.
The Meaning of the St. Mark Coat of Arms
A golden cross divides a pointed shield into four quadrants.
The first quadrant depicts the insignia of the Pauline Fathers and Brothers, the spiritual and temporal custodians of St. Mark parish.
The second quadrant depicts a blue fleur-de-lis, a symbol
used to refer to the Virgin Mary and also its three pointed petals
representing the Holy Trinity.
The third quadrant depicts a golden chalice and white host
depicting the Holy Eucharist, the center of a parish's
sacramental life.
The fourth quadrant depicts a lion with the scriptures, a
symbol depicting the Gospel of St. Mark the Evangelist.
The motto includes the title Son of Mary only found in the
Gospel of St. Mark.
The first quadrant depicts the insignia of the Pauline Fathers and Brothers, the spiritual and temporal custodians of St. Mark parish.
The second quadrant depicts a blue fleur-de-lis, a symbol
used to refer to the Virgin Mary and also its three pointed petals
representing the Holy Trinity.
The third quadrant depicts a golden chalice and white host
depicting the Holy Eucharist, the center of a parish's
sacramental life.
The fourth quadrant depicts a lion with the scriptures, a
symbol depicting the Gospel of St. Mark the Evangelist.
The motto includes the title Son of Mary only found in the
Gospel of St. Mark.