Many, many thanks to all who donated so generously, during the potluck lunch last Sunday, to the Disaster Relief Fund established by the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands in the aftermath of hurricane Melissa, 

If you still wish to donate, donations will be accepteed up to this Sunday, December 7.  Please make any cheques out to St. Mark's with "Disaster Relief Fund" in the memo line.

This year, we will be providing gift cards for food and toys to 11 needy families in Kingston. 

On Sunday, December 7 we will “hang the greens” during our 10:30 worship service.  It will be an opportunity for the congregation to help prepare our worship space for the Coming of Christ.  There are a few things you can bring along:  Christmas Tree ornaments and/or a red poinsettia.  If you can provide several ornaments that would be really great!  Any poinsettia’s brought and used will be left in the Church until Epiphany.

Can you help get the church ready this Saturday, December 6?  If so, drop by the church at 11:00 am.

ACW will be meeting in the Parish Hall at 12 noon for its Christmas Lunch followed by its regular monthly meeting.

Plan to join us on Wednesday, December 17 at 7:00 pm for our Longest Night Service.  A time and space for quiet music, prayer and reflection.

This gathering is for any who find the holiday season challenging:

• for those who carry pain and loss juxtaposed with celebration;
• for those who are unsettled by bright lights, loud music, and over-activity;
•  for those who are exhausted by the festive and often hectic atmosphere;
• for those who find a compelled busyness has overshadowed a holy season
• or overwhelmed any simple joy it might bring.

For further information, please contact Rev. Sandra: sandrahounselldrover@gmail.com or 613-546-3386

This year, plan to join us at St. Mark's for a time of hope and peace.

Here are the upcoming services for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany.

Sunday, December 7:

8:30 am Quiet Communion

10:30 am “Hanging of the Greens” - Come & help us prepare and decorate

3:00 pm Carols, Cookies and Cider – Join us for a fun time of singing Christmas Carols while enjoying some Christmas cookies and warm cider

 Sunday, December 14:

8:30 am Quiet Communion

10:30 am Advent 3 - Gift Sunday

Wednesday, December 17:

7:00 pm Evening Prayer with prayers for the “Longest Night”- A gathering for anyone who finds the holiday season challenging

 Sunday, December 21:

 8:30 am Quiet Communion

10:30 am Pop–up Pageant Sunday

 Wednesday, December 24           

4:00 pm Creche, Carols & Communion

9:00 pm.Choral Candlelight Communion

Thursday, December  25

10:00 am Quiet Christmas Communion

Sunday, December 28           

10:30 am First Sunday of Christmas

Sunday, January 4, 2026    

8:30 am Quiet Communion for the Epiphany

10:30 am Holy Eucharist - with Star Words and the Chalking of the Door.