On Wednesday afternoon, parishioner Rita Tracey lost her home and many of her possessions to a house fire. Rita and her dog Palby were able to escape unharmed. They are currently staying with her daughter Terry-Ann. At this time, I am unaware of Rita’s needs going forward. As you may recall, Rita’s husband Ron entered eternal life last April.

I ask that you pray for strength, patience and peace for her and her family as they traverse this difficult time.

St. Mark’s annual scavenger hunt/car rally will be held on SATURDAY, 18 October 2025.  Lunch will be served at 12 noon at St. Mark’s Church Hall and then staggered departures starting at 1PM. All types of cars are eligible, especially classic cars!! 

This rally is not designed for speed but for a fun, social time with friends and family, enjoying the route and the beautiful autumn scenery around us.

Proceeds go to St. Mark’s Church Tower Restoration Fund. Thank you very much for participating in our community events.

This Sunday will be our monthly collection for the Kingston Partners in Mission Food Bank.  Donations can be left at the back of  the church. Current special needs are: personal hygiene items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, hand soap, deodorant etc.) and feminine hygiene products. Also needed:

• Money * (your dollars contribute to higher purchasing power)
• Canned meat & fish
• Peanut butter, jam
• Stews, canned tomatoes
• Baby food, formula, diapers
• Pasta, pasta sauce
• Cereal
• 100% Fruit juice

* We have special envelopes for those wishing to donate financially.  Cheques should be made payable to the Partners in Mission Food Bank.

Parish Council will meet in the Parish Hall at 4:15 pm for its regular monthly meeting.

Parish Council meetings are open meetings and members of the congregation are welcome to attend.

Approved Minutes of previous Parish Council meetings are available at the Parish Office, upon request.

Please join us on Saturday, October 25 at 3:00 PM for a special screening of Heaven Is for Real.
Come and bring a friend (or two!) to enjoy this inspiring film, based on the true story of a young boy who experienced a visit to heaven and saw Jesus. Admission and snacks are provided, with a free-will offering in support of St. Mark’s Church.