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<channel><title><![CDATA[ST MARK'S - Home]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.stmarksfx.org/home]]></link><description><![CDATA[Home]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:38:01 -0400</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[New Communication Request Form]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.stmarksfx.org/home/new-communication-request-form]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.stmarksfx.org/home/new-communication-request-form#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 13:23:04 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.stmarksfx.org/home/new-communication-request-form</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  Have something to share with the parish &mdash; a ministry update, an event, a volunteer need, or a story worth celebrating? We want to help you get the word out clearly and in all the right places.Our new Communication Request Form makes it easy to submit items for the bulletin, newsletter, website, parish email, and church postings. Using the form helps us keep everything organized, consistent, and timely so your message reaches [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.stmarksfx.org/uploads/4/9/3/3/49334211/form011_orig.webp" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span>Have something to share with the parish &mdash; a ministry update, an event, a volunteer need, or a story worth celebrating? We want to help you get the word out clearly and in all the right places.<br /></span><br /><span>Our <a href="https://stmarksfx.breezechms.com/form/23b620?utm_source=copilot.com" target="_blank">new <strong>Communication Request Form</strong></a> makes it easy to submit items for the <strong>bulletin, newsletter, website, parish email, and church postings</strong>. Using the form helps us keep everything organized, consistent, and timely so your message reaches the people who need to see it.<br /></span><br /><span>Whether it&rsquo;s a small announcement or a major event, we&rsquo;re here to support your ministry&rsquo;s communication needs. <br /><strong>Share your news and let us help amplify it!</strong></span><br /><span><br />Access the form here: <a href="https://stmarksfx.breezechms.com/form/23b620?utm_source=copilot.com" target="_blank">https://stmarksfx.breezechms.com/form/23b620</a></span></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[6th Annual Stock Your Cellar Raffle]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.stmarksfx.org/home/6th-annual-stock-your-cellar-raffle]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.stmarksfx.org/home/6th-annual-stock-your-cellar-raffle#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 13:18:42 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.stmarksfx.org/home/6th-annual-stock-your-cellar-raffle</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  St. Mark&rsquo;s 6th Annual Stock Your Cellar Raffle Tickets available now!&nbsp;More ways to win. More ways to participate! Same fun raffle!&nbsp;This year we&rsquo;re adding Zero Proof specialty beverage collections so everyone can join in the fun.FOUR chances to win: One Grand Prize and one Gift Basket for each category&nbsp;Drawing: Sunday, June 7 at Coffee &amp; Conversation. Winners need not be present.Tickets: $10 each or 3 [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.stmarksfx.org/uploads/4/9/3/3/49334211/wine-raffle-scaled_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">St. Mark&rsquo;s 6th Annual Stock Your Cellar Raffle Tickets available now!&nbsp;More ways to win. More ways to participate! Same fun raffle!&nbsp;This year <strong>we&rsquo;re adding Zero Proof specialty beverage collections</strong> so everyone can join in the fun.<br /><br /><strong>FOUR chances to win</strong>: One Grand Prize and one Gift Basket for each category&nbsp;<strong>Drawing: Sunday, June 7</strong> at Coffee &amp; Conversation. Winners need not be present.<br /><br />Tickets: $10 each or 3 for $25<br /><a href="http://links.breezechms.com/ls/click?upn=u001.I1QWnEUjRQZmeILWJHEKPeQjLiUlQeHZwpKLwJf9AwzmwQ8Cmv0rcR-2B1FI0Ngl-2BgXr-2BRmdUUzeGQOGiUB3332w-3D-3DA3rD_bUIZ2OwD-2BzEc-2BY223wjkUoJDQQkTyPH6S9CMEPmvFGpD3pNco9Asb0VtwCpVeLnjeXvyvFzyhgTeRkzS7lZufxNrkMp9zr74qZgKnIHrazcR8FNrzDd2XjEFGM-2FKlOhDgkFGZFJmDdM7bJT3o3rluDqV3-2FCp7mXci1H9sXF7JT4z5voN3-2BFhnvl8JlR-2BcnBPAnU0Z-2Fmj5wZduomqWVsaxLOCXiVthNFDPc0JqGLGVpj0kN19i-2F5CTU4HUWZsHd72-2FZq3ajLpP5ki5ABfLP3bBQumVBeyxHvp9LMpD9XoQms-3D" target="_blank">Purchase your tickets online here</a>&nbsp;or following the Sunday Service.&nbsp;Thank you for supporting the mission and programs of St. Mark&rsquo;s.</div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help Celebrate Pentecost]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.stmarksfx.org/home/help-celebrate-pentecost]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.stmarksfx.org/home/help-celebrate-pentecost#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.stmarksfx.org/home/help-celebrate-pentecost</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  Show your Pentecost spirit by wearing red on Sunday, May 24. Let&rsquo;s fill the church with the color of the Holy Spirit as we celebrate this joyful feast day together.   					 							 		 	  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.stmarksfx.org/uploads/4/9/3/3/49334211/wear-red-pentecost_orig.webp" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span>Show your Pentecost spirit by wearing <span style="color:rgb(255, 0, 0)"><strong>red</strong></span> on <strong>Sunday, May 24</strong>. Let&rsquo;s fill the church with the color of the Holy Spirit as we celebrate this joyful feast day together.</span></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring Celebration with Tea and Flower Arranging]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.stmarksfx.org/home/spring-celebration-with-tea-and-flower-arranging]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.stmarksfx.org/home/spring-celebration-with-tea-and-flower-arranging#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.stmarksfx.org/home/spring-celebration-with-tea-and-flower-arranging</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  &#8203;Foxboro Memory Caf&eacute;Tuesday, May 19, 1:30pm, Foxboro Community CenterJoin us for a Spring Celebration with Tea and Flower Arranging - for men and women along the journey of memory loss - at the Foxborough Community Center on May 19, 2026. &#8203;Our doors open at 1:30 PM for light refreshments (and our tea service - with coffee as well), background music and an enjoyable interactive experience.&nbsp;   					 							 	 [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.stmarksfx.org/uploads/4/9/3/3/49334211/bhg-8-simple-step-to-arrange-flowers_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><strong>&#8203;Foxboro Memory Caf&eacute;<br />Tuesday, May 19, 1:30pm, Foxboro Community Center</strong><br /><br />Join us for a Spring Celebration with Tea and Flower Arranging - for men and women along the journey of memory loss - at the Foxborough Community Center on <strong>May 19, 2026</strong>. <br /><br />&#8203;Our doors open at 1:30 PM for light refreshments (and our tea service - with coffee as well), background music and an enjoyable interactive experience.&nbsp;</div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ladies Group Luncheon]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.stmarksfx.org/home/ladies-group-luncheon]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.stmarksfx.org/home/ladies-group-luncheon#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.stmarksfx.org/home/ladies-group-luncheon</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  Tuesday, May 26 at 12:00pmOur next lunch outing will be at The Old Grist Mill Tavern in Seekonk, MA, followed by a little shopping adventure next door at Four Echoes. It&rsquo;s a relaxed, easygoing afternoon, and a wonderful chance to enjoy good food, good company, and a bit of browsing together.Feel free to invite friends, family, or anyone who might enjoy a welcoming afternoon out. The more the merrier, and it&rsquo;s a great w [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.stmarksfx.org/uploads/4/9/3/3/49334211/6cf73761-b763-4dc7-9492-4a1b16ed8881-img-3843_orig.webp" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span></span><strong>Tuesday, May 26 at 12:00pm<br /></strong><span>Our next lunch outing will be at <strong>The Old Grist Mill Tavern in Seekonk, MA</strong>, followed by a little shopping adventure next door at <strong>Four Echoes</strong>. It&rsquo;s a relaxed, easygoing afternoon, and a wonderful chance to enjoy good food, good company, and a bit of browsing together.<br /></span><br /><span>Feel free to <strong>invite friends, family, or anyone who might enjoy a welcoming afternoon out</strong>. The more the merrier, and it&rsquo;s a great way to introduce someone new to our community.<br /></span><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">Please&nbsp;<a href="https://stmarksfx.breezechms.com/people/view/20981144" target="_blank">RSVP to&nbsp;<strong>Nancy Antico</strong></a>&nbsp;by&nbsp;<strong>May 19</strong>.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">If you&rsquo;re not currently receiving Ladies&rsquo; Group emails and would like to stay in the loop, Nancy will be happy to add you to the mailing list.</span></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ladies’ Book Club]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.stmarksfx.org/home/ladies-book-club1772518]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.stmarksfx.org/home/ladies-book-club1772518#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.stmarksfx.org/home/ladies-book-club1772518</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  Friday, June 12 &bull; 4:00 pmAll women are warmly invited to our final Book Club gathering of the year, hosted at the home of Louise D'Onofrio. We&rsquo;ll be celebrating with a relaxed potluck&mdash;always a wonderful way to share good food, good company, and lots of laughter.We&rsquo;ll be discussing The Notes of Your Sudden Disappearance by Alison Espach, but please know you&rsquo;re truly welcome whether you&rsquo;ve read the [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.stmarksfx.org/uploads/4/9/3/3/49334211/51ohbfzkt-l-sl500_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span><strong>Friday, June 12 &bull; 4:00 pm</strong></span><br /><span>All women are warmly invited to our final Book Club gathering of the year, hosted at the home of <strong>Louise D'Onofrio</strong>. We&rsquo;ll be celebrating with a relaxed potluck&mdash;always a wonderful way to share good food, good company, and lots of laughter.</span><br /><br /><span>We&rsquo;ll be discussing <em>The Notes of Your Sudden Disappearance</em> by Alison Espach, but please know you&rsquo;re truly welcome whether you&rsquo;ve read the book or not. This group is all about connection, conversation, and creating space for new friendships.</span><br /><br /><span>If you&rsquo;re thinking about joining us for the first time, we would absolutely love to have you. For questions or to let us know you&rsquo;re coming, <a href="https://stmarksfx.breezechms.com/people/view/20983520" target="_blank">please contact&nbsp;</a><strong><a href="https://stmarksfx.breezechms.com/people/view/20983520" target="_blank">Louise</a><br /></strong></span><br /><span>Hope to see you there.</span></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[​Backpack Collection]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.stmarksfx.org/home/backpack-collection]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.stmarksfx.org/home/backpack-collection#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.stmarksfx.org/home/backpack-collection</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  As the cost of school supplies continues to rise, some families are finding it difficult to prepare their children for the year ahead. The YMCA is gathering and distributing new backpacks to several nearby communities where many of our parishioners live, and we&rsquo;re joining in to help.&#8203;We&rsquo;ll be collecting backpacks over the next several weeks. Thank you, as always, for your generosity and care for our neighbors.    [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.stmarksfx.org/uploads/4/9/3/3/49334211/ver1-0_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">As the cost of school supplies continues to rise, some families are finding it difficult to prepare their children for the year ahead. The YMCA is gathering and distributing <strong>new backpacks</strong> to several nearby communities where many of our parishioners live, and we&rsquo;re joining in to help.<br /><br /><strong>&#8203;We&rsquo;ll be collecting backpacks over the next several weeks.</strong> Thank you, as always, for your generosity and care for our neighbors.</div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bishop’s Annual Appeal]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.stmarksfx.org/home/bishops-annual-appeal]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.stmarksfx.org/home/bishops-annual-appeal#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.stmarksfx.org/home/bishops-annual-appeal</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  Bishop Whitworth invites us to support this year&rsquo;s Bishop&rsquo;s Annual Appeal, which strengthens congregations and raises up both lay and ordained leaders across our diocese. Your gift supports collaborative ministries, clergy and lay formation, congregational vitality work, and the training of newly ordained priests.Your generosity helps nurture faithful shepherds and vibrant communities throughout the Diocese of Massachu [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.stmarksfx.org/uploads/4/9/3/3/49334211/dited_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span>Bishop Whitworth invites us to support this year&rsquo;s <strong>Bishop&rsquo;s Annual Appeal</strong>, which strengthens congregations and raises up both lay and ordained leaders across our diocese. Your gift supports collaborative ministries, clergy and lay formation, congregational vitality work, and the training of newly ordained priests.<br /></span><br /><span>Your generosity helps nurture faithful shepherds and vibrant communities throughout the Diocese of Massachusetts. <strong>An information letter and donation envelope is available on the table outside the office.</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.diomass.org/bishops-appeal" target="_blank">Learn more and support the Appeal here.</a></strong></span></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>