Parish Activities
We have a very active parish community at St. Mark’s Church. Our parish offers many opportunities to share time together at spiritual events or at social occasions. Parish involvement in activities increases our spirituality and builds community and a sense of belonging among the members of the parish. All are welcome.
Below is a list of some of our annual parish activities divided into three categories (spiritual, parish outreach, and social). Note that upcoming events are listed on our calendar and can be found in the weekly bulletin.
Spiritual
- Adult Forum
- Vacation Bible School (August)
- Sunday School for children and Adult Faith Formation
- Youth Group (meets twice monthly on Sunday Evenings)
- Women’s Bible-Book Study (Wednesdays at 9:30)
- Newcomers Series
- Choir
- Altar Guild
- Parish Care Team
- Prayer Shawl Ministry
- Good Friday Stations for Children
- Blessing of the Animals (October)
- All Saint’s Day March (November)
- Christmas Eve Pageant
Parish Outreach
- Neighbors for Peace: Interfaith potlucks and services
- Monthly Loose Plate Offering
- Weekly Food Collection to stock local food pantries
- Southborough Food Pantry
- Bargain Box (Spring and Fall)
- Straight Ahead Ministries with local prison system
- Our Father’s Table Feeding Program in Marlboro
- St. Francis House Feeding Program in Boston
- Outreach Weekend (May)
- Youth Group Mission Trip (July)
- Christmas Bazaar (1st Saturday in December)
- Parish Christmas Giving Tree (December)
- Christmas Cookies, Caroling and Cards (December)
Social
- Epiphany Party (January)
- Chili Cook-off (January)
- Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner (February/March)
- Maundy Thursday Soup Supper (Easter)
- Easter Egg Hunt (Easter Day)
- Senior Luncheon (Spring and Fall)
- Blue Jean Sunday (April and October)
- High School Seniors Recognized (May)
- Sunday School Teachers Recognized (June)
- Parish Picnic (June)
- Summer BBQs at the Rectory (July/August)
- Welcome Back Breakfast (September)
- Veteran’s Recognized (November)
- Thanksgiving Harvest Potluck (November)
- Advent Wreath Making (December)