Programs & Events

St. Mark's offers a variety of programs for education and spiritual exploration for all ages.

Opportunities for Prayer and Spiritual Growth

Open Doors
On September 11, 2001, in response to terrorist acts that destroyed the World Trade Center towers, parishioners and members of the wider community gathered at St. Mark's throughout the day. In the evening the church filled with worshippers who offered prayers and special music. The church doors have continued to remain open all day and evening every day since.

Stations of the Cross
The Church is open for prayer all day and evening every day for people of all faiths or none. Stations of the Cross may be found in the church. Various forms of this ancient devotion are available for people who choose to walk The Way of the Cross as a special form of prayer.

The Labyrinth
A 32' labyrinth is set into the carpeted floor in Carroll Hall. It's a walking meditation tool that incorporates mind, body and spirit and a way to pray. The labyrinth is offered to persons of any faith and those seeking faith. A labyrinth brochure in Carroll Hall provides additional information. The Labyrinth is open for prayer all day and evening every day.

Special Seasonal Programs
Through the seasons of the Church year, especially in Advent and Lent, there are special program offerings designed to strengthen our lives of prayer.

The Parish Prayer List and the Prayer Chain
We maintain a Parish Prayer List for all who would like to have prayer for healing or special concerns. Members of the parish include those on the prayer list in their daily prayers and those on the list are remembered at the Eucharist on Sundays. Simply call or email the parish office (201-836-7375, office@stmarksteaneck.org) to add a listing. The Prayer Chain links prayer partners for immediate needs. Both intercessions (prayers of need or hope) as well as thanksgivings are appropriate for the prayer chain.