ST MARK CATHOLIC CHURCH OF JAMESTOWN WELCOMES YOU
Food Pantry at St. Mark is OPEN TO ALL
Regular Hours: Mondays & Fridays 9am -11am
Extended Hours for November 2025: Wed 4pm - 6 pm
During this difficult time of uncertainty, we want to remind everyone of the Food Pantry at
St. Mark. We are open to all (you do not have to be a parishioner) and there is no need to register. Enter through the side door to the right from the parking lot and go downstairs. For those who rely on SNAP benefits or who have been FURLOUGHED and may not have received a paycheck for several weeks, it may be the first time experiencing food insecurity and we want to make sure you know all are welcome.
Mass, Rosary, and Reconciliation
Mass, Rosary, and Reconciliation
Mass, Rosary, and Reconciliation
Mass Times
Sunday: 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM
Saturday: 4 PM
Monday thru Friday 8 AM
Rosary
8:30 AM daily (after 8 AM Daily Mass)
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturdays: 3-3:30 PM
Live Streaming of Mass
Mass, Rosary, and Reconciliation
Mass, Rosary, and Reconciliation
Masses will be live-streamed on YouTube channel StMarkJTN Live. You can subscribe to the channel or simply click here to watch.
Sunday at 8 AM
Monday thru Friday at 8 AM
Saint Mark Parish Staff
Mass, Rosary, and Reconciliation
Saint Mark Parish Staff
Pastor: Rev. Thomas J. Ferland
Pastor Emeriti: Rev. William J. O'Neill,
Rev. Stephen P. Amaral, &
Rev. W. Douglas Grant
Secretary: Ms. Marie Lachapelle
Maintenance: Mr. Bob Clow
Religious Ed.: Mrs. Christina Smith
Parish Bookkeeper: Mrs. Kerri Caduto
Music Director: Ms. Andrea Theroux
Welcome to our parish! If you would like to be a registered member of our parish, please click the link below to access the registration form. If you have any questions, please contact our parish secretary, Marie, at 401-423-1421 or secretary@stmarkjtn.org
Current Events & Activties
Bible Study
Please join us for our Bible Study of St. Paul’s letter to the Colossians/Philemon as St. Paul reflects on our freedom in Christ.
We will meet for 6 weeks on Tuesday mornings 9:00-10:30 am, beginning Tuesday October 21 ending on November 25. Booklets are available at the meetings.
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
St. Mark Parish will be having inquiry sessions for:
- anyone interested in deepening their
understanding of the Roman Catholic Faith,
- anyone wanting to complete their Initiation into
the Church by completing the Sacraments of
Baptism, Confirmation and/or Holy Communion
St. Mark Parish will be having inquiry sessions for:
- anyone interested in deepening their
understanding of the Roman Catholic Faith,
- anyone wanting to complete their Initiation into
the Church by completing the Sacraments of
Baptism, Confirmation and/or Holy Communion
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, November 18, 2025
If interested : please contact the Parish Office by phone (401)423-1421 or email secretary@stmarkjtn.org
Begins November 19th
We will once again offer a Parish wide Thanksgiving Novena. Just sign up with the link below to receive a daily email from November 19th to the 27th which will include a picture, short bible verse, simple prayer, and song link.
Then on your own time or with your family, you can pray and reflect on the theme of the day using all piec
We will once again offer a Parish wide Thanksgiving Novena. Just sign up with the link below to receive a daily email from November 19th to the 27th which will include a picture, short bible verse, simple prayer, and song link.
Then on your own time or with your family, you can pray and reflect on the theme of the day using all pieces or just what speaks to you most. This is a great way to incorporate prayer into your daily routine and prepare for Thanksgiving! All are welcome to participate.
Saturday, December 6th 9am - 2pm
Plan to join us on Saturday December 6th for our annual Christmas Bazaar. There will be food, baked goods, handmade items, greenery, and children's games and crafts!
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING WITH THE BAZAAR, PLEASE READ BELOW FOR OPPORTUNITIES:
Bazaar Greenery Workshop
Call for containers & ribbons
Join us Thursday, December 4, fr
Plan to join us on Saturday December 6th for our annual Christmas Bazaar. There will be food, baked goods, handmade items, greenery, and children's games and crafts!
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING WITH THE BAZAAR, PLEASE READ BELOW FOR OPPORTUNITIES:
Bazaar Greenery Workshop
Call for containers & ribbons
Join us Thursday, December 4, from 9 am to 1 pm (no school in Jamestown) to make wreaths, swags, and centerpieces for the Greenery Shop at the Christmas Bazaar. Please bring greens, wreath forms, containers, pinecones, ribbons, and festive picks to the church basement. Student community service volunteer hours available. All are welcome!
Sign up sheets for raffle baskets are at the front door. Please sign up if you would like to donate a themed basket. Bakers, please start making those cookies for the cookie walk. Cookies freeze well! Crafters, we are always looking for new items for the handmade table.
If you have any questions please contact Marlene Murphy greyzorro1@yahoo.com
We have had a great start to the year with classes, family Masses, and special activities like the Rosary for Peace!
Upcoming Schedule
November 9th - Class at 9am
November 16th - Family Mass at 10:30am followed by Pizza Party
November 23rd - Family Advent Activity at 9am
November 30th - No classes
December 7th - Family Mass at 8am
December 14th
We have had a great start to the year with classes, family Masses, and special activities like the Rosary for Peace!
Upcoming Schedule
November 9th - Class at 9am
November 16th - Family Mass at 10:30am followed by Pizza Party
November 23rd - Family Advent Activity at 9am
November 30th - No classes
December 7th - Family Mass at 8am
December 14th - Class at 9am
December 21st - Class at 9am
Learn more about our program by clicking the link below.
Presentation of the Gifts
The presentation of the gifts symbolizes the community's offering their lives, work, and commitment to God. It also helps the community to take an active role in our Eucharistic celebration. Representatives of the people bring forward the bread and wine that will become the Body and Blood of Christ.
This opportunity is open to all who par
The presentation of the gifts symbolizes the community's offering their lives, work, and commitment to God. It also helps the community to take an active role in our Eucharistic celebration. Representatives of the people bring forward the bread and wine that will become the Body and Blood of Christ.
This opportunity is open to all who participate in the Mass. There will be a small wooden cross on the offertory table behind the last pew, if you are interested in bringing up the gifts during that Mass, please take it with you to your pew when you arrive and return it to the table when you bring up the bread and wine.
Wondering what other events and activities happen at St. Mark throughout the year?
Click the blue box below to see previous announcements
Ongoing Monthly Events
Weekday Coffee Hour - 3rd Thursday of the Month
Weekday Coffee Hour
All are invited to gather in the church hall for coffee, tea and conversation on the THIRD Thursday of each month after the morning mass - 8:30 am. It’s an informal way to come together with other parishioners and meet old and new members of the parish. Coffee an’ will be provided this month.
Monthly Prayer Group - 1st Thursday of the Month @ 7pm
The prayer group meets on the first Thursday of the month in the main church at 7pm. It also offers intercessory prayer daily for parishioner requested needs.
Monthly Meeting
Monthly Meeting
First Thursdays of the Month at 9:00 am (September - May) in the Parish Hall.
All are welcome!
Online Giving AVailable at St. Mark
St. Mark Parish has online giving as an option for all parishioners and visitors through ParishSOFT Giving, which is a safe and secure site that many other Catholic parishes use.
formed.org
Formed.org
Formed is an online service that the parish has purchased which features a collection of Catholic resources created by the Augustine Institute. Simply go to formed.org and search for our parish (Saint Mark Church or 02835), choose sign up as a parishioner and you will be prompted to create a free account. Once you have an account, you can sign in on any smart device or TV.