Membership at Saint Mark Church (or in the Orthodox Church)
Members of Saint Mark Church are baptized and chrismated children of God who participate regularly in Holy Communion and the life of the parish. For Orthodox Christians who have moved to this area, membership is done by transfer from their previous parish (local Orthodox Church). For non-Orthodox persons, membership is done through the process of instruction and formation called the catechumenate; depending on their Christian background, catechumens (lit., those being instructed) are received into the Church by baptism and/or chrismation.
THE CATECHUMENATE AT SAINT MARK CHURCHParish Council (elected trustees)
Fr. Jonathan H. Cholcher, Rector (Parish Priest, ex officio member)
Bob Matzkevich, Warden (Council President)
Michael Kulisz, Treasurer
Joseph Ciampa, Secretary
Evan Miller
David Stone
Sbdn. James Abraham
The Parish Council meets once a month, usually on the third Thursday, to maintain the business of the Church with its physical facilities and needs of its membership.
Saint Mark Burial Society
This new ministry exists to serve our Orthodox members preparing for end-of-life and funeral arrangements, eventually being able to offer an Ancient Christian Burial practice through the Church (not a funeral home).
Saint Mark Burial SocietyMyrrhbearers (Ladies group)
Named after the group of Myrrhbearing Women (Luke 23:55-24:1), the Myrrhbearers at Saint Mark Church gather for service to the Church and its faithful: by contacting and visiting the sick and suffering; hosting fellowship events such as dinners and parties; providing comfort and funeral repasts upon the repose of Church members; and planning for the beautification of the Church in worship (e.g., Altar Servers’ robes, etc.).
The Myrrhbearers meet once a month, usually after Divine Liturgy on the first Sunday.
Men’s Group
The Men’s Group at Saint Mark Church includes all our men ages 18 and up. The Men’s Group exists to support the men of the Parish by engaging in: personal fellowship in the context of virtue and prayer; consideration of men’s issues centered in the study of God’s Word; acts of service in the House of God, the Church (e.g., work days, dinners, etc.).
The Men’s Group usually meets once a month in a member’s home.
