Welcome
Join us this Sunday!
Regular Sunday Schedule
Handbell Rehearsal 8:00 am
Choir Rehearsal 8:45 am
Christian Formation 9:00 am
Youth (6th – 12th Grade) – Real & Relevant
Intergenerational Christian Formation
Holy Eucharist at 10:00 am (in person)
Holy Eucharist at 10:00 am (Facebook Live)
Coffee & Fellowship 11:00 am
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Giving
Services
10:00 am - Holy Eucharist (In-Person)
10:00 am - Online Facebook Live
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Music
If you love to sing and enjoy having a great time with friends, the St. Mark’s Choir is for you! We have Choir rehearsals on Sundays at 8:45 a.m. & Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. We also have a three-octave set of Malmark handbells. We have handbell choir rehearsals on Sundays, at 8:00 a.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to being a new ministry that will truly enhance our worship experiences. There is absolutely no experience required, and you don’t even need to know how to read music. Please join us as we prepare for leading in worship each week, as well as for special musical offerings throughout the year. For more information click here. We look forward to sharing this wonderful opportunity with you!
Learning
Bible Study
We have bible study on Tuesdays. The class will meet on Tuesdays in person at 11:00am, so if you would like to join, please let the church office know.
Christian Formation
Youth (6th – 12th Grade) – Real & Relevant—Sunday at 9:00am
Intergenerational Christian Formation—Sunday at 9:00am
Lenten Intergenerational Formation
Cultivating Healing and Wholeness in Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind
Our six-week Lenten program consists of daily readings out of the Living Compass book, Living Well Through Lent. Each Sunday, starting February 22 through March 29 in the Parish Hall, we will review the previous week’s readings and set the stage for subsequent offerings. The church has books to hand out for free, see Rob Hamon, nukee00@gmail.com. You can also download the book as a pdf from the Living Compass website: livingcompass.org/lent. Come, join us as we examine Healing and Wholeness and how they enhance our experience of the kingdom of God on earth.
Lenten Supper and Series – Hope Through Transformation
Our Lenten Supper and Series is back in partnership with Calvary Episcopal Church. We have invited Messianic Rabbi John Ross, of Congregation Beth Messiah, to lead our five-week program over ‘Hope Through Transformation,’ exploring the connection of Jesus in the wilderness for 40 days and the 40 years in the desert the Hebrew children experience after being delivered from bondage in Egypt, with particular focus on Exodus 6. We will meet at Calvary on February 25, March 11, and March 25. We will meet at St. Mark's on March 4 and 18. For more information, reach out to Rev. Jeremy, jbradley@stmarksfortbend.org.
Helping Others
2026 Calendar Collection
Again this year, St. Mark’s is collecting 2026 calendars and datebooks. The collection will then be donated to the Greatwood Senior Living Facility. A basket for the calendar donations will be in the narthex starting on Sunday, December 21 through Sunday, January 11.
Souper Bowl of Caring 2026
The Daughters of the King at St. Mark’s will be collecting canned and dried food items for the Souper Bowl of Caring. The Souper Bowl of Caring was established in 1990 as a way to help fight hunger in the United States. Please bring canned and dried foods to church on Sundays, January 18 through February 8, to help St. Mark’s feed the needy. Bins will be available in the parish hall and narthex. Our collection with be delivered to Helping Hands in Richmond. This is such a simple and easy way to support those less fortunate than us. Grab a can or two from your cupboard and support this worthy cause. Cash may be donated along with checks which need to be made out to St. Mark’s, but designated for the Souper Bowl of Caring.
Make a Difference
Our ministry fair/Rally day is so much fun! We will have our Parish Hall full of teams ready to accept new volunteers for each of their ministry areas. There's truly something for everyone! And it's not too late to take part! Click here and you will find all the information from our Fair including the form that let you know where you'd like to serve. We hope to hear from you!
Bowie Elementary - New Outreach Partner
Recently, our outreach committee has established a partnership with Bowie Elementary (Go Purple Dragons!) to serve their students, teachers, and staff. We are excited about this new partnership, as it will foster relationships within our Fort Bend community, allowing St. Mark's the opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus to some of the most vulnerable individuals in our area. If you are interested in helping please contact Mary Anne Helms .
Holy Week Schedule
Sunday, March 29 - Palm Sunday Service at 10:00am
Thursday, April 2 - Maundy Thursday Service with foot washing at 6:00pm
Thursday, April 2 - Prayer Vigil from 7:00pm—9:00pm
Friday, April 3 - Good Friday Liturgy at 12:00pm,
with self guided Stations of the Cross after the service
Sunday, April 5 - Easter Sunday Service and Bishop Visit at 10:00am
with Easter Egg Hunt after service
Sunday, March 29 - Palm Sunday Service at 10:00am
Thursday, April 2 - Maundy Thursday Service with foot washing at 6:00pm
Thursday, April 2 - Prayer Vigil from 7:00pm—9:00pm
Friday, April 3 - Good Friday Liturgy at 12:00pm,
with self guided Stations of the Cross after the service
Sunday, April 5 - Easter Sunday Service and Bishop Visit at 10:00am
with Easter Egg Hunt after service
Fireside Chat
Come join the ECW for a cozy Fireside Chat on Friday, March 13 starting at 5:30! Bring your favorite snack to share — and feel free to bring a friend too. It’s a relaxed evening to reconnect, swap stories, and ease into the New Year together. Pack a blanket or chair, settle in by the fire, and enjoy good company and good conversation. Keep an eye on your email for the official invite. Have questions, or need more info? Contact Vickie Darsey.
Come join the ECW for a cozy Fireside Chat on Friday, March 13 starting at 5:30! Bring your favorite snack to share — and feel free to bring a friend too. It’s a relaxed evening to reconnect, swap stories, and ease into the New Year together. Pack a blanket or chair, settle in by the fire, and enjoy good company and good conversation. Keep an eye on your email for the official invite. Have questions, or need more info? Contact Vickie Darsey.
Beautifying St. Mark's
A church workday is scheduled for Saturday, March 21 from 9am - 1pm, rain date: March 28! Please come help to work the dirt into the soil, plant plants and help clean up our flower beds by the outside fireplace! If you have a shovel, trowel, chainsaw, weedeater, wheelbarrows and other garden tools, bring them and have a good day of Christian fellowship! Lunch will be provided.
A church workday is scheduled for Saturday, March 21 from 9am - 1pm, rain date: March 28! Please come help to work the dirt into the soil, plant plants and help clean up our flower beds by the outside fireplace! If you have a shovel, trowel, chainsaw, weedeater, wheelbarrows and other garden tools, bring them and have a good day of Christian fellowship! Lunch will be provided.
Lent Madness 2026
Each year the Forward Movement designs a Lenten study named Lent Madness. Lent Madness is a study that includes thirty-two nominees for The Golden Halo. Categories for Lent Madness this year are the Apostles & Allies, Denomination/Domination, Founders & Fellowship, and Modern Mercifuls. Our Christian Formation grades 6-12 class has been studying the nominees. Former winners of the Golden Halo have included Charles Wesley, Mary Magdalene and C S Lewis since Lent Madness began in 2010. A bracket poster will be in the parish hall and will be updated each week. On Palm Sunday, St. Mark’s will vote for our favorite in the Faithful Four. The link below will allow you to sign up to receive email updates and to vote daily online in the competition which will begin on February 19. https://www.lentmadness.org
Each year the Forward Movement designs a Lenten study named Lent Madness. Lent Madness is a study that includes thirty-two nominees for The Golden Halo. Categories for Lent Madness this year are the Apostles & Allies, Denomination/Domination, Founders & Fellowship, and Modern Mercifuls. Our Christian Formation grades 6-12 class has been studying the nominees. Former winners of the Golden Halo have included Charles Wesley, Mary Magdalene and C S Lewis since Lent Madness began in 2010. A bracket poster will be in the parish hall and will be updated each week. On Palm Sunday, St. Mark’s will vote for our favorite in the Faithful Four. The link below will allow you to sign up to receive email updates and to vote daily online in the competition which will begin on February 19. https://www.lentmadness.org
Tell Out My Soul
And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior…"
Luke 1:46-47, NRSV
The Finance Committee is currently working on the budget for FY2026 for ministries, staff, building and grounds maintenance, and administrative expenses. The season of offering our financial pledges to God continues. If you were away for Commitment Sunday, please place your pledge card in the collection plate during the offering. Pledge cards can also be mailed to the church office to the attention of Kimberly Hart, Parish Administrator/Bookkeeper.
And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior…"
Luke 1:46-47, NRSV
The Finance Committee is currently working on the budget for FY2026 for ministries, staff, building and grounds maintenance, and administrative expenses. The season of offering our financial pledges to God continues. If you were away for Commitment Sunday, please place your pledge card in the collection plate during the offering. Pledge cards can also be mailed to the church office to the attention of Kimberly Hart, Parish Administrator/Bookkeeper.
Lenten Fish Fry
Please join us on Friday, March 6 & 27, between 4:30pm—7pm, for the St. Mark’s Fish Fry! The people of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church are ready to serve you a delicious plate, including fried fish, fries and cole slaw. You are welcome to “cash and carry” your plate, or feel free to dine in on our patio. All proceeds will benefit St. Mark’s. Suggested donation is $10 a plate.
Please join us on Friday, March 6 & 27, between 4:30pm—7pm, for the St. Mark’s Fish Fry! The people of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church are ready to serve you a delicious plate, including fried fish, fries and cole slaw. You are welcome to “cash and carry” your plate, or feel free to dine in on our patio. All proceeds will benefit St. Mark’s. Suggested donation is $10 a plate.
The Anglican Way – Confirmation, Reaffirmation, and Reception Class
On Sundays, February 22, March 1, 8, and 22., from 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m., we will have a four-week class titled The Anglican Way. The class will focus on who we are as Episcopalians in the Anglican Communion, who join Christians worldwide in worshiping God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The class will explore our various beliefs and practices that make us who we are as followers of Jesus along The Way in the Episcopal tradition. The class will be intergenerational for 6th graders to those who are 100 years old and beyond; it will be for everyone in all walks of faith. Rev. Jeremy will lead the class with some of our trusted teachers at the Church.
On Sundays, February 22, March 1, 8, and 22., from 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m., we will have a four-week class titled The Anglican Way. The class will focus on who we are as Episcopalians in the Anglican Communion, who join Christians worldwide in worshiping God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The class will explore our various beliefs and practices that make us who we are as followers of Jesus along The Way in the Episcopal tradition. The class will be intergenerational for 6th graders to those who are 100 years old and beyond; it will be for everyone in all walks of faith. Rev. Jeremy will lead the class with some of our trusted teachers at the Church.
Save the Date for the Bishop’s Visit!
Confirmation, Reaffirmation, and Reception
Bishop Doyle will visit on April 5, where he will Confirm, Reaffirm, and Receive individuals into the Church. Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation are concurrent rites where a mature commitment to Christ is welcomed by the Church through the laying on of hands by a bishop. Confirmation is a sacrament in the Church for those wishing to affirm the commitments made for them at their baptism. Reception is for those previously confirmed in another Church who now find their ministry in the Episcopal Church. Reaffirmation is for those who desire to recommit themselves to the vows made at their baptism. If you have not been Confirmed or have not been Received into the Episcopal Church, or you find yourself in a place where you would like to Reaffirm your faith, then I would encourage you to do so. Attendance at The Anglican Way Class is mandatory for those wishing to be Confirmed, Reaffirmed, or Received, but as stated above, the class is for everyone in all walks of their faith. Please let me know if you want to be confirmed, received, or reaffirmed. If you have not been baptized and would like to make that step in your faith, please reach out to Rev. Jeremy, and let's begin exploring the importance this sacrament has for all of us in our faith and make time.
Confirmation, Reaffirmation, and Reception
Bishop Doyle will visit on April 5, where he will Confirm, Reaffirm, and Receive individuals into the Church. Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation are concurrent rites where a mature commitment to Christ is welcomed by the Church through the laying on of hands by a bishop. Confirmation is a sacrament in the Church for those wishing to affirm the commitments made for them at their baptism. Reception is for those previously confirmed in another Church who now find their ministry in the Episcopal Church. Reaffirmation is for those who desire to recommit themselves to the vows made at their baptism. If you have not been Confirmed or have not been Received into the Episcopal Church, or you find yourself in a place where you would like to Reaffirm your faith, then I would encourage you to do so. Attendance at The Anglican Way Class is mandatory for those wishing to be Confirmed, Reaffirmed, or Received, but as stated above, the class is for everyone in all walks of their faith. Please let me know if you want to be confirmed, received, or reaffirmed. If you have not been baptized and would like to make that step in your faith, please reach out to Rev. Jeremy, and let's begin exploring the importance this sacrament has for all of us in our faith and make time.