Scam text messages/emails
Stay vigilant – again we’ve heard reports of fake e-mail/text messages from people pretending to be Father Peter, Father Ignatius or other Parishioners, requesting assistance in the form of money and/or gift cards (Ebay, Steam Wallet, Google Play, Money Pack, Amazon, iTunes or others). Please know that these requests should be DELETED. Father Peter or […]
Hypothermia Shelter Volunteers Needed
Once again, St. Mark is partnering with FACETS and St. John Neumann in Reston to provide food and support to our unhoused neighbors the week of January 18-24. St. Mark’s link to sign up to provide lunch supplies and/or deliver food supplies is https://tinyurl.com/mpuvv67v If you would like to volunteer directly with SJN please go […]
U.S. Bishops Issue a “Special Message” on Immigration from Plenary Assembly in Baltimore
The bishops issued a Special Message addressing their concern for the evolving situation impacting immigrants in the United States. It marked the first time in twelve years the USCCB invoked this particularly urgent way of speaking as a body of bishops. BALTIMORE – As the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered for their […]
Thank you VBS 2025!
In July 2025, St. Mark Vacation Bible School (VBS) volunteers and participants collected money to contribute to Coats for Kids, a national fundraising effort sponsored by Knights of Columbus that purchases winter coats to donate to children in need. Since 2009, they have donated and distributed over 1 million coats in all 50 U.S. states […]
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge’s Statement on President Trump’s Fertility Care Benefit and IVF Advocacy
The White House yesterday announced new fertility initiatives intended to promote the growth of American families. President Trump announced the creation of a new optional fertility insurance benefit that will allow employers to offer a range of fertility care services alongside longstanding medical, dental, and vision benefits. Certainly, this is a welcome opportunity for all employers, and […]
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge’s Statement on Pope Leo’s Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te
We rejoice in receiving today Pope Leo’s Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te. I encourage all the faithful to read our Holy Father’s exhortation in its entirety, in a spirit of reflection and prayer. At its heart, Dilexi te proclaims that Christian love has no limits. It bridges divides, brings healing, and unites us as one family in the […]
Faith Direct Has Upgraded to ParishSOFT Giving
Great news—Faith Direct users have now been upgraded to ParishSOFT Giving! What’s new about ParishSOFT Giving? Log in here to manage your account: https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Giving/FD-823 using your Faith Direct credentials. If needed, use “Forgot Password” to reset your access. Some users have reported issues with logging in, if you are unable to log in, please contact […]
Help feed the poor from the comfort of your home!
Once a month, the Parishioners of St. Mark are responsible for providing a Hot Meal for the homeless who live in or visit the Reston Embry Rucker Shelter. There is an easy set list of food that we provide, and each volunteer is asked to only provide one of the items and bring to St. […]
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