Social Ministry
The mission of the Social Ministry committee is to stimulate our parish’s awareness of human social needs and to develop effective responses to those needs. “Whatever you do for one of these the least of my brethren, you did it for me” (Matthew 25) . Our committee helps the people of our parish meet the social needs of our brethren as Christ requested, bridging the gap between those in need and those who wish to help them. The generosity of St. Mark’s parishioners gives hope to those struggling to meet their daily needs.
As a member of this committee you become more aware of the needs in our community and you are able to spread God’s love to those most in need of that love. Please come and join us!!
Meetings: In Church Library, Tuesday night 7:00 to 8:00 PM on Aug 26, Sept 23, Oct 28, Nov 25, 2025, Jan 27, Apr 28, 2026
Contact Person/Chairperson: Liz Munson 585-690-2907 or email: globallm@aol.com
Social Ministry Schedule of Events for 2025-2026
• St. Mark’s Food Cupboard
Chair: Sue McCoy sueannej04@aol.com and Norma Johnston – Mary Klehr & son Joe also deliver
Ongoing in the narthex. Food given to Greece Food Shelf every 2 weeks on Monday 9:00 -11:00 AM.
• St. Pauly’s Shed
Chair: Sue McCoy 441-9194 sueannej04@aol.com Workers: Sue, Katie Blind, Lynn Meagher, Justin & Vicki Foster.
Available for drop off 24 hours behind church. Shed is organized every week on Monday and Wednesday. Some items are given to local charities or saved for the garage sale.
• Blue Star Mothers Care Package Drive
Chair: Liz Munson globallm@aol.com
Personal items for deployed soldiers.
May 17-June 1 2025 and May 16-31 2026 Collection weekends
• Summer Charity Projects: Chair: Dorothy Snith dacks720@gmail.com and Kris Burgio
Items collected for Catholic Family Center depending on their needs. Collection during Summer incentive program July 12-27 July 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 collections the weekends.
• Box of Joy Cross Catholic Outreach ( boxofjoy@crosscatholic.org)
Chair: Mary Hogan, Celeste Arnais, Kris Burgio
September 6-28 (3 weeks)
• Thanksgiving collection for Greece Ecumenical Food Shelf
Chair: Norma Johnston & Dorothy Smith dacks720@gmail.com
Oct 4-5 & 11-12 are collection weekends. Aldi’s gift cards and monetary donations. \
• Winter coat drive
Chair: Lynn Meagher 225-1607 lfmeag@yahoo.com
November 1-16 coats collected.
• Holiday flowers for parish shut-ins
Chair: Lynne Fuller Christmas & Easter.
• Advent Giving Tree
Chair: Sue McCoy 441-9194 sueannej04@aol.com
Gifts collected for Catholic Family Center determined by their needs.
November 22-December 7 - Tree up and tags displayed by November 21.
• Sock and Mitten Sunday
Chair: Sandy DiNitto 392-3307 sandydinitto@yahoo.com
January 3-11 items collected. Recipients determined by need.
• Souper Bowl Sunday
Chair: Kris Burgio
Feb 7-8 Youth Group will work this collection.
• Coffee Hour
Marie Cyganovich mariecyg@aol.com
Schedule not yet determined