Following the very successful Pancake Supper on Shrove Tuesday, as we do after every major Parish event involving food, our leftovers were delivered to Lionhearts – an organization dedicated to the eradication of hunger and homelessness in our community.  Our Lionhearts contact member mentioned how appreciative they were of the blankets St. Marks had recently donated.  On a very cold night, she and a friend walked through a treed area known as a habitat for many homeless in our area, distributing blankets.  She wanted us to know just how much they were needed and appreciated.  We are working on a few more blankets this year.

We asked if there were any special mission request’s, she had at this time.  She quickly replied: men’s boxer shorts – we are always in need of them.  Also, she added, $10 Tim Horton gift cards are very helpful.  Apparently, if you don’t buy something in Tim’s, and other fast-food outlets, you are asked to leave.  A $10 gift card can be used to keep someone warm, cool, safe or dry – all day.

We are looking at putting a plan in place to help alleviate some of the tangible needs within our community.  We know we cannot support everything, but we can always make the parish aware of the needs of the wider community so that you can respond in your own way. 

Currently we have decided to respond to the underwear need and collect men’s boxer shorts (new or gently used).  If you are able to help, we ask that you have your donation to the Church by Sunday, March 30. 

The deteriorating geopolitical situation will surely have economic repercussions.  We need to be ready to help those in need of our support.

Thank you.

This is a reminder to all parish council members that we have a retreat day planned for this Saturday, March 8 in our Parish Hall.  All parish council members are invited and encouraged to come to this time of prayer, reflection, and team building.   We will also take the time to do some organizational work as well.

We will begin at 10:00 am and end by 2:00 pm.  Lunch will be provided.  If you have any dietary concerns or are unable to attend please speak to Rev. Sandra.

Daylight Saving Time starts at 2 am this Sunday.  Don't forget to turn your clocks forward by one hour. this Sunday

Please click on the Button below for Bishop William Cliff's Lenten Reflections.

The ladies of the Special Projects Group Sewing team (What’s  "SEW"  Ever) will be meeting in the parish hall  at 1:15 pm, on designated Monday's, until approximately 3:30 pm.

All ladies are welcome to join!  Bring your own materials and ideas, and brown bag lunch.  Tea and coffee will be provided. 

ACW will be meeting in the Parish Hall at 1:00 pm for its regular monthly meeting.

Plan to join us every Wednesday evening throughout the season of Lent for evening worship.  Worship will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be a time of prayer, scripture and reflection.

All Saints (2017) is based on the true story of sales executive-turned-priest Michael Spurlock (John Cornbett of TV’s Northern Exposure), rector of a tiny, dying Anglican church in Smyrna, Tennessee who has been ordered to shut it down. If he successfully completes this task he will be rewarded with a prestigious position in a church in a large city. Instead, he attempts to save the church, as well as a group of Anglican Karen refugees from Myanmar who have recently joined the congregation.

Please join us at Kingston’s smallest cinema, the St, Mark’s Parish Hall, for this PG-rated show, on Saturday, March 22 at 3:00 pm.

Admission and snacks are all for a free-will offering to benefit St. Mark’s.

If you plan to attend, please register by clicking on the Buton below.  This will help the organizers in preparing for the show.

Our "traditional" Cold Plate supper will include: potato salad, mustard salad, beet salad, coleslaw, lettuce, tomato, ham, roast beef, a dinner roll with a square/cookie for dessert.

Click on the Button below to pre-order.