St. Mark Parish - Catonsville, MD

Thanksgiving Day Mass in the Chapel
2025-11-27 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York)

Family Nativity Crèche & Christmas Tree Contest
2025-11-29 17:00 - 2025-12-15 20:00
Advent & Christmas Kit — Bringing the Light of Christ into Every Home
Join our Family Nativity Crèche & Christmas Tree Contest and celebrate the season by creating a meaningful display in your home that reflects the message of Christ’s birth, peace, and joy. The contest theme is “A Home for Jesus – Where Love Shines Bright.”
Who can participate: Faith Formation families and registered parishioners.Registration deadline: December 10, 2025.Fee: $25 per family (cash or check). How to join: Complete the participation sign-up form — Click here for full details or to register
About the contest:Participants are invited to create a Nativity crèche or Christmas tree display in their home that expresses the joy and meaning of the Christmas season.
Judging:Judging will take place during home visits from December 20–22.
Winners announced:Winners will be announced at Christmas Masses.Prizes: 1st Place – $250, 2nd Place – $125, 3rd Place – $75.
For complete details and to register, click the sign-up link provided.

5th Sunday Pancake Breakfast in the Gym
2025-11-30 10:00 - 12:00
5th Sunday Pancake Breakfast in the Gym at 10AM.
No registration; free will offering.

Family Cake Taste Day!
2025-12-21 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for a festive competition of Christmas baking and family fun in the St. Mark’s Gym on December 21 at 6:00 PM. This event directly follows the St. Marks Tree Lighting ceremony!
To participate:Click the link to complete the participation sign-up form. Register for the contest here!
What to bring:Bake and bring your family’s favorite homemade Christmas cake to share with the community.
Judging:All cakes will be entered into a friendly contest and enjoyed together following the Christmas Tree Lighting event.The winner will receive a $100 gift card.
Who can participate:Open to all Faith Formation and registered parish families!
We can’t wait to taste your Christmas creations!
