Welcome to
ST. MARK Youth Ministry

CELEBRATING

58 YEARS…

(since August 1965)

“My Soul Rejoices in the Lord”

May we renew our commitment to imitate Mary’s profound trust and faithful obedience.

The Diocesan Youth Office is following the Diocese on the three years leading up to the Golden Jubilee in 2024. The first year “REMEMBER” started on the First Sunday of Advent (November 28, 2021) and ended on Christ the King (November 20, 2022). The second year “REJOICE” began on November 20, 2022. This second year will focus on Mary, the Mediatrix of All Grace and the Model Disciple, who shows us how to receive the Word and bear the Word to the world. The third year “RENEW” will begin on November 26, 2023 and lead into the 50th Jubilee Year of our Diocese.

Join us for these three years of Remembering our past with gratitude, Rejoicing in the current vitality of our Diocese and then Renewing and strengthening our faith for the future.

Here at ST. MARK we have lots to offer:

ST. MARK Youth Ministry offers programs for Middle School (grades 6-8), High School (grades 9-12), and College-aged (ages 18-22) youth.

Youth Ministry strives to help the parish become a “Church for young people, which will know how to speak to their heart, en-kindle, comfort, and inspire enthusiasm in it with the joy of the Gospel and the strength of the Eucharist; a Church which will know how to invite and to welcome the person who seeks a purpose for which to commit his whole existence; a Church which is not afraid to require much, after having given much; which does not fear asking from young people the effort of a noble and authentic adventure, such as that of following of the Gospel.”

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ST. MARK Young Adult Ministry

ST. MARK Young Adult Ministry reaches out to young adults in their 20s and 30s, whether single or married. We strive to meet spiritual, social, educational, service, and communal needs through various programs.

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2 MINUTES TO VIRTUE SERIES (from the Catholic Diocese of Arlington)

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SUGGESTIONS – COMMENTS – INQUIRIES – QUESTIONS:
Please call 703-938-5656:

Kevin Flores – Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry
kflores@stmark.org

Kevin is starting his 13th year here at ST. MARK as the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries. He is generally in the office Sunday thru Thursday, with Friday & Saturday off except for retreats or other Youth Ministry events. He also oversees Scouting, CYO Sports and is in charge of the yearly Confirmation Retreats. Kevin and his wife Evelyn celebrate 31 years of marriage in August 2023.

Sarah Lundquist – Religious Education & Youth Ministry Office Administrator
slundquist@stmark.org

Sarah and her family are longtime parishioners here at ST. MARK, and she has volunteered in the Religious Education programs for numerous years. She also sings in the choir at the 5:30 pm Saturday Mass. Sarah is here Monday thru Friday during normal business hours. Her husband Todd was the Scout Master for BSA Troop 1978G here at St. Mark. He was Scout Master for 3 years and recently handed over the reigns to Mary Neuse.

Mariclaire Rourke – WorkCamp Stakeholder
browngssoccer@hotmail.com

Mariclaire is a longtime parishioner here at ST. MARK. Her three children were involved in Youth Ministry, especially WorkCamp when they were high school teens. Mariclaire has also been involved in other aspects of Youth Ministry, from WorkCamp and Pilgrimages to serving as a Catechist and Confirmation Retreat Leader. She stepped up to the role of Stakeholder for High School Diocesan WorkCamp 2022 and 2023. Thank you for your yes!

Sarah Kirk – Parish Council Rep for Youth Ministry
skirkbtr@gmail.com

Sarah is another longtime parishioner here at ST. MARK. Her children were involved in Youth Ministry, including High School WorkCamp and Catholic Youth Communities. Sarah has also been involved in other aspects of Youth Ministry, from WorkCamp to serving as a Catechist and Confirmation Retreat Leader. She is the curator at Turner Farms in Great Falls. For the summer of 2020 & 2021, WorkCampers from ST. MARK, St. Luke and St. Leo helped Sarah transform part of the farm into a mini retreat center. Thank you, Sarah, for your tireless support and service!