We are creating a new St Mark’s pictorial album and would like to include every member of our parish family. The album helps us to put a name with the many faces we encounter at Mass, the many devotions we attend and the social events that we have enjoyed. Please watch for further information regarding the pictorial album, in the bulletin and on the church website. We will be announcing the dates and times for the photography sessions and how to schedule an appointment in our August 11th/12th bulletin. We hope that all parishioners will participate, as the album wouldn’t be complete without everyone. Each family will receive a free 8 x 10 as well as a $10.00 coupon towards the photo packages. The first stage of photo session will commence in October so that you can use your photo for Christmas gifts. The second stage (to accommodate seasonal parishioners) will take place January and February 2018.

Come join us for a new year at our unbirthday party following our business meeting. Find out the plans and events for the 2017/18 year. All ladies of the parish are welcomed. Each first Tuesday

The Men’s Walk to Emmaus for 2017 is scheduled for November 7th thru 9th at the Lake Yale Conference Center. Registration will be the weekend of August 5th and 6th. If you will be away at that time, you can request an application by calling Linsey Sargent at 751-6189.

It is that time of year again where we will begin accepting nominations for new members to the St. Mark the Evangelist Pastoral Council. New members chosen for the Council will serve a 3-year term beginning in October of 2017. To be eligible for nomination to the Pastoral Council, you must meet the following qualifications: • You must be a registered member of St. Mark’s. • You must be a year-round member of the parish. • You must be active in a ministry here at St. Mark’s. • The Parish Council is an advisory council, so you must be willing to make recommendations for the good and overall wellness of the entire St. Mark community. Parishioners interested in serving on the Pastoral Council should write a letter of application detailing their experiences which qualify them as a viable candidate. Letters should be addressed to St. Mark Parish c/o Richard Grimes and received no later than August 7 th , 2017. Those parishioners deemed qualified will be placed in a pool from which the next Pastoral Council will be chosen by the Matthias Method.

Tuesday, July 11th, from 8 to 11 AM. Please bring household items, clothing, etc. (no electronics) For large appliances or furniture, please call 888-986-4483 for home pickup or St. Theresa’s Thrift Shop accepts large item donations…please call St. Theresa’s at 245-0650. Any questions…call our office @ 245-4700.

Do you have any borrowed items from the Church Library? We are asking that all books, digital media, etc. that you might have burrowed away, please be returned immediately as we are in the process of compiling a new listing of all the Library’s contents. Thank you for your assistance in enabling us to quickly complete this task. ….the Library Staff

Use your envelope to sign up for the new session of the 20/20 club. You could win big!!!!!!!!!!

You could win A Brand New 2017 Yamaha with Quietech Engine! Tickets available in the Narthex before and after All Masses. $10 for 1 $25 for 3 $50 for 10 Volunteer Help is still needed to sell tickets for the Golf Cart Raffle at all weekend Masses. Contact Jay Hayden at 775-4279 if you can help. Winner will be announced at the St. Mark Golf Awards Dinner on September 17th. Winner need not be present to win!

Wedding anniversaries will no longer be allowed to be a Mass Intention; however they may be a Sanctuary Lamp Intention and the special occasion will be announced from the Altar. Anniversary blessings at Mass will continue. If you are celebrating a “SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY” in 2018, please notify the Parish Office beginning July 1st, 2017 and no later than September 15th 2017, to book your special occasion.