Saint Mark Adult Faith Formation

The Catholic Church of St. Mark has ministries for women and men, which provide unique opportunities to deepen your faith, to have fellowship, and to become the best versions of the women and men that God created us to be.

Small Faith Groups
Growing in our faith never ends. We are called to continue to deepen our relationship with Christ our whole life long. We believe that being in relationship with one another is essential to deepening our faith and strengthening our parish. Our ongoing small faith groups allow us to gather, learn, and share/discuss the traditions, sacraments, theology and prayers of our Church while building community.

The Men of St. Joseph (MOSJ) is more than a Bible Study or prayer group. We are a group of active lay Catholic Men,

dedicated to supporting each other as

we strive to become our families’ spiritual leaders by strengthening our faith, living each day as “real world” examples of Christ, and positively influencing our communities. Through prayer and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the Men of St. Joseph dedicatee themselves to the following mission: “Put the family in the hands of the Father.”

MOSJ is open to adult men of all ages, especially those men who are actively involved in their work, communities and families. We acknowledge that our incredibly hectic schedules and personal time demands lead us to a “life of quiet desperation,” racing through each day, unable to set aside the time needed to focus on building a deep relationship with God. Our weekly morning meetings are a tangible commitment to making real life changes. MOSJ members gather to read and discuss the Lectionary Readings for upcoming weekend’s Mass, focusing on our relationship with God and each other before our minds become cluttered with the day’s events. In doing so, we strive to positively develop and nurture meaningful spiritual lives, actions by ordinary men that will hopefully inspire others to join with us on this lifelong journey.

If you’re interested, please join us each Thursday at 6:00am in the Great Hall. Topic: Lectionary Readings for the upcoming weekend’s Mass

If you would like to learn more about The Men of St. Joseph, please visit the national website at https://www.menofstjoseph.com, or f you have questions about our MOSJ group at St. Mark, please contact either Dan Wood (757-647-2135) or Dave Fritsch (757-477-9788).

Women’s Book Club

The Women’s Book Club continues to seek new membership. This group is comprised of women of varied ages and diverse backgrounds. It is a compatible group with members who share an appreciation for the Catholic Church and its teachings. The group strives to learn more about our Catholic faith through the works of varied authors and genre. Every other month, for approximately 90 minutes, the ladies gather to share ideas and insights acquired from a preselected book.

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 12th at 6:30pm in the Saint Mark Library. Please consider joining us for a lively and informative discussion. New members are always welcome! Questions? Contact Kendra at [email protected]

We are currently reading “My Life with the Saints”

by Fr. James Martin, SJ

WITTY, WRYLY HONEST, AND ALWAYS ORIGINAL, My Life with the Saints is James Martin’s story of how his life has been shaped by some surprising friends—the saints of the Catholic Church. In his modern classic memoir, Martin introduces us to saints throughout history—from St. Peter to Dorothy Day, St. Francis of Assisi to Mother Teresa—and chronicles his lifelong friendships with them. Filled with fascinating tales, Martin’s funny, vibrant, and stirring book invites readers to discover how saints guide us throughout our earthly journeys and how they help each of us find holiness in our own lives.

Featuring a new chapter from Martin, this tenth-anniversary edition of the best-selling memoir updates readers about his life over the past ten years. In that time, he has been a New York Times best-selling author, official chaplain of The Colbert Report, and a welcome presence in the media whenever there’s a breaking Catholic news story. But he has always remained recognizably himself. John L. Allen, Jr., the acclaimed Catholic journalist, contributes a foreword that shows how Martin has become one of the wisest and most insightful voices of this era.