Our Parish Mission Statement:
St. Mark’s University Parish provides a welcoming faith community for students, families, and individuals that share a geographic, intellectual, or historic connection to the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). We exist to encourage, inform, and support the faith journey of all who have come to UAF with a background in the Catholic tradition. St. Mark’s also provides reliable information for non-Catholics inquiring about our faith, and contributes to inter-faith discussion and ecumenical action.
“Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us this day in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O prince of the heavenly host, by the Power of God, cast into hell Satan and all evil spirits, who prowl throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.” – Pope Leo XIII
UPDATE: April 21, 2024 ~ Good Shepherd Sunday ~ Cycle B
“We are an Easter people and Alleluia is our song!” — St. John Paul II, 1986
St. Mark Parish would like to wish all a Happy Easter. It’s the season of rebirth, may you feel your faith renewed and your heart made new with the hope Easter brings.
Christ is Risen, Alleluia !
Prayer for Priests
Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of our priests.
Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments.
Help our priests to be strong in their vocation.
Set their souls on fire with love for your people.
Watch over them as we come to the end of the Lenten season
and celebrate the holiest of weeks.
We pray for their safety as they travel throughout our Diocese
to bring the sacrament to all during Holy Week.
Please see Bishop Steve’s letter regarding new Priest assignments in the Sunday Bulletin Insert below. (pg 2)
Sunday April 14GET FREE CATHOLIC CONTENT ON FORMED.ORG (See Ordinary Time Tab)
DATES TO REMEMBER
4/21: World Prayer for Vocations
4/24:7 PM UAF Catholic Student Assoc. Mass w/Bishop Steve at Lola Tilly
4/24-5/29: 6-7:30pm Spring Marriage Prep at St. Raphael
4/25: Feast of St. Mark (our parish patron saint)
4/29: Last Day of UAF Instructions
4/30: 5:30pm Healing Mass w/Bishop Steve at SHC
4/30-5/1: Priest Days in Fairbanks
4/30-5/4: UAF Final Examinations
4/30-5/1:Priest Days in Fairbanks
5/1: Registration Deadline for Summer Oratory
5/2: National Day of Prayer
5/4: UAF Commencement (Saturday)
5/9: The Ascension of the Lord (Thursday)
5/11 & 25: 6 PM Latin Mass at SHC
5/19: Pentecost Sunday – 11 AM Confirmation at SHC Mass
6/5-14: 9am-4pm Summer Oratory
RECURRING EVENTS:
Every Sunday: 4:45 PM: Vespers at Sacred Heart Cathedral followed by 5:30pm St. Mark Mass
1st Mon. of the month: Sacred Heart Book Club from 12:30-2 PM meets in SHC Social Hall.
1st & 3rd Tues.: Women’s Group 7:15 PM at sister’s convent.
Every Tues.: 6 PM meeting of Legion of Mary @ Immaculate Conception Church (ICC)
Every Tues.: Voices of Hope Prayer Group at SHC
Every Wed.: 11:00 AM SHC Holy Hour w/Adoration; 12:00 Noon Mass
2nd Thur. of the month: Knights of Columbus Meeting 6:30-7:00 PM
1st Thur. of the month: 6:30-8 PM of Franciscan Community at St. Raphael Church
Every Thur.: 7:30 PM Men’s Group at ICC – Adoration followed by fellowship downstairs.
Every Thur. during UAF Fall & Spring Semester: Catholic Student Association (CSA) meets in Lola Tilly Lower Commons – 6:30 PM Mass followed by meeting/discussions.
Every Fri at Immaculate Conception 6:00 PM Young Adult Adoration
Sat: 1:00-2:45 PM ORATORY at Sacred Heart Cathedral (ages 4-17); followed by 3-4:15 PM Religious Education Class
Please keep all our priests in your prayers and continue to pray for vocations to the Diocese of Fairbanks
Check out Free Online Courses From Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Catechetical Institute on the Prayers Tab
The Seven Sisters Apostolate is committed to praying for priests. A Seven Sister prays for: one holy hour/one specific priest/each week/one heart of prayer. Interested in joining? Contact Katie Reed at (907) 348-7300
Check out reflections on the “Prayer” tab for understanding “what happens at mass.”
Chancery Job Opportunities
Learn more at dioceseoffairbanks.org/job-postings!
2023 Summer Road System Masses
PARISH REGISTRATION: Records need to be updated to reflect our demographics for reporting purposes. To do this, St. Mark Parish will be updating our membership records. We are asking all members to fill out the form, as well as those who are new to our parish and wish to enroll. Forms are available at the entrance of the Church to fill out and can be put in the collection basket or go to (Registration Form) for a link to a printable form. If you have questions, contact Mary Pat Boger at stmark@cbna.org or call 907-374-9564 during business hours
Current Information regarding events in the Diocese can be found at: http://dioceseoffairbanks.org/joomla/
Please think about making a donation where it’s needed most:
ICC Food Kitchen is looking for volunteers and items. Go to https://www.iccfairbanks.org/soup-kitchen for more information.
Our Rural Parishes need our help to bring them up to code. Go to http://dioceseoffairbanks.org to see where you feel comfortable in donating.
Need a ride from UAF Campus to 5:30pm Sunday Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral; or Catholic Events during the week? Contact Mary Pat Boger in advance to arrange a ride (at least 36 hour if possible). Phone: 907.374.9564 or email: stmark@cbna.org.
Celebrate Mass by becoming more active in the Sacrament. Choose between becoming a Reader, Eucharistic Minister, Altar Server, or a member of our Music Ministry. Sign-up at the church entrance and make sure you leave contact information! You can also talk with Fr. Robert Fath, George Stefan (Music Leader), or Mary Pat Boger (Parish Administrator).
Live streamed & Recorded Masses
Go to Catholic Bishop of Northern Alaska Website. Click on the Facebook symbol at top of page. You will go to Facebook page. Click on Videos in the list to the left. Select the video you wish to view. Live streamed Masses may be accessed when aired or later.
Cancelled Events
Check the Diocese of Fairbanks website and Facebook page for the newest information.
Sacramental Information: Please contact St Mark office <374-9564> or Email: stmark@cbna.org
Anointing of the Sick/Hospital Visits Please call the parish office and leave a message at 374-9564 or Fr. Ross Tozzi at 347-3005. We would also like to know when others are sick, going into the hospital or in a nursing home so all can be included in our prayers and be visited.