The Christian Education Committee promotes the education of the members of St. Mark in the field of Biblical knowledge and in applying that knowledge to the living of the Christian life.
Children’s Ministries
Sunday School
Provides Christian instruction along with a worship experience. Sunday School is held from 9:05 am to 9:50 am every Sunday from September through May for ages 4 through 6th grade. Any questions please contact Kim Ulrich 708-926-4829.
Vacation Bible School
This session is one week in length, usually offered in July or the first week of August on weekday evenings.
Book Finders
Will be meeting on the second Thursday of the month at 10:30 AM in the Narthex. Books can be borrowed from Palos Heights Library, just mention Bookfinders. We would love to have you join us. Any questions please call Margaret Coffey at 708-705-0875.
- July 11th – “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens
- August 8th – “A Fall of Marigolds” by Susan Meissner
- September 12th – “I Still Dream About You” by Fannie Flag
- October 10th – “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain
- November 14th – “Treasured Grace” by Tracie Peterson
- December 12th – “Comfort and Joy” by Kristin Hannah
Youth Ministry
Events
Our Youth Program includes 7th Grade through College. Some events we have participated in or will in the future are:
- Bowling
- Skyzone
- Car Wash
Kim Ulrich is our leader and is making plans for a Car Wash in July.
Confirmation-(Catechism)
This is a two year course of study, beginning in the fall for the 7th & 8th graders and concluding with a Confirmation service in Spring. Class meets every Wednesday from 7 PM to 8:15 PM. Students will study and memorize the Lord’s Prayer, the Apostles Creed, the 10 Commandments, and the Books of the Bible. This small group focuses on: today’s issues that teens are facing, developing peer support, enhancing their Christian worldview, and reinforcing God’s direction in their lives. Each class will include a time of fellowship, where they will play some games and get to know one another better. Contact Bev Muscarella for more details at 708-233-6751.
Classes – September @ 7pm every Wednesday through March.
Confirmation Service – Palm Sunday @ the 10:00am service
Adult Ministry
Adult Bible Study
On the Second and Fourth Monday evenings of each month, the Bible study will be from 7 PM to 8 PM on Zoom. Anyone interested in joining in please contact Beverly Muscarella at 708-233-6751. All are welcome.
“Why am I here?” Bible Study
Will be held every other Monday at 1:00 PM in the Narthex. We are studying the Book of Acts. All Welcome. Any questions contact Margaret Hansen at 708-974-9102.
St. Mark Rockers
Monthly meetings will be held March through December on the Second Tuesday of the month, at noon in the Narthex. All seniors are invited. Any questions contact Margaret Hansen at 708-974-9102. Luncheons for 2023 will follow shortly.