St. Mark's

Episcopal Church

13312 Cain Road
Tampa, FL 33625
ph: 813-962-3089
fax: 813-963-5082
alt: 813-961-6094
office@stmarkstampa.org

Pastoral Care at St. Mark's

The St. Mark's family is made of all kinds of people, of all ages, and in all walks and conditions of life. If you would like to receive a pastoral call or visit from our clergy, or if you are unable to be at worship and would like Holy Communion brought to you where you live, your hospital room, or wherever else you may be, please call the church office and let us know. We would love to visit with you and ensure that you are cared for spiritually as well as physically. (813-962-3089)

Because of HIPAA regulations, hospitals can no longer notify churches when one of their members is admitted. Therefore we can only find out if you or yours lets us know.

Christian Formation

We offer ways for all ages to increase their understanding of scripture and the Christian life.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

This is a program for children ages 3 through 5th grade. Children are given space and time to explore their relationship with God. Classrooms are set up to be special atrium areas which are designed and scaled specifically for young children to encounter the divine.

Sunday School for Youth and Teens

Grades 6 through 12 move to the youth House on Sunday mornings for their Sunday School. Using the Living the Good News curriculum, they discuss themes and concepts raised in Bible readings.

Youth Group

Meets Wednesday nights at 7:30 pm in the Youth House for Bible study, games, fun, discussion and fellowship. For grades 6-12. (Victor Lopez)

Adult Sunday School

Throughout the year, we will hold learning series for adults between our Sunday morning services, at 9:15 a.m. Topics and formats vary, from lecture-style sessions to book discussions. Series length varies, and there may be breaks between series, so check our weekly e-mail newsletter for details.

Monday Bible Study

Following the program materials from the Kerygma Bible study books, this group meets to dive deeper into scripture every Monday morning from 10 - 11:30am in the Atrium. Any time is a great time to join! (Sherre Henley and Kathleen Amritt)

"Young" Adult Bible Study

This group meets on Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:00pm at different people's homes for lectionary based Bible study, book discussions, and fun outings to restaurants, concerts, GameWorks, Rays games, and the movies. Although the group used to be restricted to younger folks, we now welcome all "young at heart" adults to join in the fellowship. (Victor Lopez and Matt Sammon)

Just take a quick look and you'll soon see there is a lot happening at St. Mark's!

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Prime Timers - A 50+ group that meets on the third Thursday of every month in the Parish Hall at 10:45 for lunch and a program. Past programs have included: HIllsborough County Property Appraiser, ABC Action News Crew, Tampa Tribune Religion Writer - Michelle Bearden, and the Odyssey Marine Expedition team. (Pam Falk)

Altar Guild - Dedicated to serving the Lord through the care of our place of worship and the Altar. This group helps set up for worship and makes sure all of the vessels and linens are in the best shape they can be to the glory of God. (Phyl Middaugh)

Worship Arts Guild - A dedicated group of creative and imaginative people who help to enhance our liturgical space with amazing flower arrangements, lively and inspiring banners, and a variety of other visual gateways to prayer. (Jean Jakob)

Worship Team - Vergers, acolytes, lay readers, lay eucharistic ministers, ushers, and greeters all combine to help make worship happen each and every week. (Lloyd Graham)

Book Club - With such titles as No Country for Old Men, Water for Elephants, and Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress, this group that meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 2pm in the church library is never without material for considered discussion. (Helen Goring)

Men's Group - This active group meets for a prayer dinner the second Thursday of every month at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. They also organize to do a lot of "heavy lifting" type projects around the church, like the Men's Group Workdays, pressure washing, and painting. (John Newton)

Daughters of the King - The sisters of the D.O.K. dedicate themselves to prayer and service, getting together on Saturdays to organize pastoral care visits and prayer services. They are always welcoming to new members. (Alice Prucha)

Helping Hands - This group of ladies put their sewing skills to loving use, making quilts for wounded veterans. Their Wounded Warrior Project quilts are donated to patients at the V.A. Hospital. The Helping Hands meet Tuesday mornings. and they also hold a bake sale once or twice a year to raise funds.

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