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- Directions to St. Mark's
- Contact Us
- Mission & Vision Statements
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- Meet the Rector
- Parish Ministries
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For specific dates and times of services and other events this month, please check the Calendar for this month.
Lent always brings special programs to St. Mark's. In 2012 Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 22nd.
Please see the complete list on the Lenten Programs Page.
Sunday Services
Holy Eucharist (Communion) is celebrated every Sunday at 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. All baptized persons are invited to join us in the Sacrament of Christ's Body and Blood. During the Church School year, the Adult Forum takes place at 9:00 AM, between the services.
An active Church School is available during the 10 AM service for people in pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. We use the "Godly Play" curriculum. In addition, childcare is provided for infants and young children.
The 10 o'clock service has a complete choir, with David Tubbs, the Director of Music, providing accompaniment on St. Mark's pipe organ. People of all ages participate in the service, with young people serving as acolytes. The Church School comes into the sanctuary at the Peace and joins us for the rest of the service. There is usually a special "Teaching Moment" for the children.
Coffee Hour follows each of the 8 AM and 10 AM services, except during the summer. Beginning on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend and continuing through Labor Day weekend, we gather for "Lemonade on the Lawn" after each service. Everyone enjoys the opportunity to visit with each other and share lemonade and cookies. Visitors and newcomers are always welcome, and the informality of "Lemonade on the Lawn" seems to make it easier to get acquainted.
Morning Prayer
On Monday through Friday, Morning Prayer is held at 9 AM. (There may be exceptions due to holidays; please check the Current calendar Page.) Morning Prayer is a quiet service; there is no instrumental music or singing.
Weekday Eucharist
The Holy Eucharist is celebrated on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM at Avalon Health Center (WWW.StoneRidgeLCS.Com/ccrc/skilled_nursing.html), part of StoneRidge Retirement Community, 186 Jerry Browne Road, Mystic, CT 06355 (WWW.StoneRidgeLCS.Com), and on Thursdays at 7:00 AM at St. Mark's Church.
Bible Study
On most Thursdays at 8:00 AM Bible Study is held, preceded by Eucharist at 7:00 AM. Everyone is welcome! Please check the Calendar for this month.
Monthly Public Service of Healing
On the second Tuesday of most months a service of prayer, anointing, meditation, and Eucharist is held at 7:00 PM. If you have someone for whom you would like us to pray, but cannot attend the service, please call the parish office at (860) 572-9549 and leave a message.
Theology Sandwiched In
On the fourth Thursday of some months we meet at 12:00 noon to discuss a specific book that is relevant to theology today. Each of us brings a bag lunch; beverages are provided. Please check the Current calendar Page to be sure this event is happening this month.
Craft Workshop
From shortly after the January thaw until just before the Christmas Bazaar people hold the Craft Workshop on Tuesdays at 9:00 AM to prepare items for sale at the Christmas Bazaar, which is held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. You are welcome to participate, no matter how crafty you feel!
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
15 Pearl Street
Mystic, CT 06355 USA
(860) 572-9549
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