Giving of Ourselves

One way we express who we are Christians is by giving of our time and talent for God’s work in the world. Members of St. Mark’s have many opportunities for being involved in the life and ministry of the church. Below are the committees of the church along with their responsibilities and meeting frequency. If you would like to learn more about any of these areas of parish life, you may send an email to the church’s address stmarksmail@aol.com, call the church (781) 272-1586, or speak with one of the wardens or Pastor Jackie on a Sunday morning.

Committees at St. Mark’s Church

Committee     

Responsibilities  

Meets
Events Planning   

- organize existing fellowship events
- look into possible new fellowship events
- assist with the implementation of fundraisers.

  once a month
Memorial 
- recommend expenditures from the Memorial Funds.
 2 times a year
Outreach
- assist with the current outreach efforts
- research other avenues for outreach at St. Mark’s.
 4 times a year
Pastoral Care     

- visit the sick and shut ins
- send cards to the sick and shut ins
- review the prayer list on a regular basis
- establish and maintain a prayer chain in the parish.

 4 times a year
Property

- review property needs
- organize “work days”
- keep a property log of repair and maintenance items.

 once a month
Stewardship 

- organize and implement the annual stewardship drive
- review use of time and talent and treasure in the parish.

 6 times a year
Welcoming

- review our current status as a “welcoming church”
- make recommendations for changes to be more welcoming.

 once a month

 

In addition to committees, there are other activities at St. Mark’s that need volunteer help on a regular basis. You may find something in the following list that is of particular interest to you. If you want to volunteer or if you want to learn more about any of the below activities you may call the church at (781) 272-1586, or speak with one of the wardens or rector on a Sunday morning.

 

Christian Education and Formation                         

_____  Teach Sunday School (Sunday mornings 9AM-10AM plus preparation time)

_____  Volunteer in Nursery (Some Sunday mornings)

_____  Chaperone Youth Outings (A few times per year)

 

Parish Life

_____  Women’s Group - ECW (Meets once monthly for activities and fellowship)

_____  Bake for Bake Sales (A few times per year)

_____  Cook for Events (A few times per year)

_____  Make something for the Fair (Once a year in the Fall)

_____  Staff a table for the Fair (Once a year in the Fall)

_____  Make Parish Breakfast (One time, first Sunday of the month)

 

Property

_____  Landscaping (Mostly done in the Spring and Summer as needed)

_____  Outside Repairs (As needed)

_____  Indoor Repairs (As needed)

_____  Shovel Walkways (As needed during snow season)

 

Worship/Sunday Mornings

_____  Chalice Bearer (Once a month)

_____  Lay Reader (Once a month)

_____  Altar Guild (Eight Sundays per year)

_____  Usher (Every six weeks)

_____  Adult Choir (Rehearsal Thursday nights and Worship Sunday mornings)

_____  Youth Choir (Rehearsal Thursday nights and Worship Sunday mornings)

_____  Acolyte – Youth (Once a month)

_____  Counter of Sunday Offering (Once a month)