Saint Mark the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church https://stmarksaylmer.ca Located in the heart of Aylmer, Quebec, at 160 Rue Principale, J9H 3M8, Saint Mark the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church is a welcoming and faith-filled community dedicated to living out the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Rooted in Christ, we strive to grow in love, deepen our faith, and joyfully serve one another and our wider community. Our parish is a vibrant spiritual home where individuals and families come together to celebrate the sacraments, participate in meaningful worship, and engage in faith-based activities. Through prayer, outreach, and fellowship, we seek to build a strong, compassionate, and inclusive community guided by Catholic teachings and traditions. At Saint Mark’s, we offer regular Masses, sacramental preparation, faith formation programs, and opportunities for service and evangelization. Whether you are new to the area, returning to the Church, or looking for a place to deepen your relationship with God, we warmly invite you to join us in worship and community life. Come and be a part of our parish family—where faith grows, love abounds, and joy is shared! Wed, 27 May 2026 19:35:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://stmarksaylmer.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/fevicon-icon.jpg Saint Mark the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church https://stmarksaylmer.ca 32 32 ST. MARK’S REFUGEE COMMITTEE UPDATE https://stmarksaylmer.ca/st-marks-refugee-committee-update/ Wed, 27 May 2026 19:35:40 +0000 https://stmarksaylmer.ca/?p=4078 St. Mark’s committee on Refugees wishes to share with the parish community an update on progress made on its sponsorship of refugees. Our most recent activities have included working on the application for a Syrian refugee, Hazem, who has been a refugee for several years and is hoping to join his family in Canada. Hazem is the nephew of a St. Mark’s parishioner, Hadi Karam, whom we sponsored, together with his wife Manar and their daughter Joanna, about seven years ago.

The Quebec government has now issued a certificate of selection for Hazem, and the next step will be for the Federal government to issue him a visa. He will likely arrive in Canada in 2026.

Having celebrated Easter not long ago, you are invited to reflect on how you might support Hazem’s arrival, whether through prayer, practical help, or other resources. At this stage, securing the financial support needed to welcome him is the most immediate need. For those who wish to contribute, your gift will help ensure that Hazem has the resources needed for a stable start to begin his new life here in Canada.

Donations may be made:

  • by placing your donation in a marked envelope in the Sunday collection;
  • by e-transfer to stmarkinterac@bell.net (please include “refugee sponsorship gift” in the message);
  • online through the diocesan website: https://rb.gy/hggl9q.

At the same time, other forms of support are equality valued. You may wish to join the committee to help organize the effort or help plan for other needs such as accompaniment and integration into the community.

If you would like to contribute, get involved, or learn more, please reach out to Geneviève at Genevieve.dubois.flynn@gmail.com or Zeina Saikali zsaikali@gmail.com.

Stay tuned for further updates, including the announcement of Hazem’s arrival date.

]]> CATHOLIC WOMEN’S GUILD (CWG) GARAGE SALE https://stmarksaylmer.ca/catholic-womens-guild-cwg-garage-sale/ Wed, 20 May 2026 17:27:26 +0000 https://stmarksaylmer.ca/?p=4073

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S GUILD (CWG) GARAGE SALE

Planning is underway for our garage sale fundraiser, which will be held on Saturday, June 6th from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm (indoor/outdoor – rain or shine).

To ensure its success, we welcome donations of household items, toys, books, games, jewellery, sporting goods, electronics, tools, crafts, plants, etc. If you enjoy baking, we will have a “baked goods” table, which is always a hit. Please indicate if it contains nuts or if gluten free; we also ask that it be in quantities & packaging that are ready to sell. Please, no clothes (including shoes and boots).

This fundraiser has always been a resounding success thanks to the generosity and participation of St. Mark’s parishioners. The Catholic Women’s Guild is very grateful for your support.

Please drop off your donations in the parish hall on the following days:

  • Wednesday, June 3rd, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, June 4th, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Friday, June 5th, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

We always appreciate parishioners’ help to sort, bring donations out early Saturday morning or sell during the day.  If you are interested in helping out or have questions, please text or call Bonnie Lavigne at (819)431-7953 or Mary Lusignan at (819)682-5079. Thank you!

]]> Bringing Mission to Life: Discerning Our Next Steps Together https://stmarksaylmer.ca/bringing-mission-to-life-discerning-our-next-steps-together/ Wed, 20 May 2026 16:48:26 +0000 https://stmarksaylmer.ca/?p=4062

 

70 Years and Growing : Naming the Present, Discerning the Future

 

Following the parish gathering on April 9, there is deep gratitude for the continued participation, thoughtful discernment, and growing sense of shared responsibility within our community.

Several shared priorities came into focus, along with concrete next steps. In the months ahead, we will move toward action and bring to life the proposed steps in faith formation, community life and youth engagement, and hospitality.

Please click here to view the full report from the April 9 gathering

The need to develop a coordinating role emerged as an immediate next step. In the coming month, the parish will focus on exploring what this could look like.

This focus does not diminish the importance of other priorities. Rather, it reflects a key step identified during the gathering, one that can help strengthen and connect many aspects of parish life.

Thank you for the openness, participation, and commitment that continue to shape this shared path forward.

If you’re interested in participating in the next conversation about the development of a coordinating role, please contact the parish office.

]]> Charity Golf tournament – August 22, 2026 https://stmarksaylmer.ca/charity-golf-tournament-august-22-2026/ Wed, 20 May 2026 14:46:16 +0000 https://stmarksaylmer.ca/?p=4016

2026 St-Vincent de Paul Golf Tournament  &  Fundraising dinner

 
Event Timing: August 22th, 2026,
Shotgun start at Noon 
Event Address: Gatineau Golf club, 160 rue du Golf, Gatineau, Qc
Dinner will start at 5:30pm
 

Same as last year:

  • $150 for golf, cart, dinner, prizes.

New this year:

  • Get a chance to win $5,000 at the hole-in-one;
  • Great prizes await the best team, the “most hard working” team, closest to the pin (M & W) and the longest drive (M & W);
  • Prizes will be awarded to the top three scores at the putting contest;
  • Surprises and “refreshments” await you along the course.
 

 

 

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Donating to St. Mark’s Catholic Church helps support its mission of faith, charity, and community service. Contributions aid in maintaining the church, funding outreach programs, assisting those in need, and organizing spiritual and educational activities. Your generosity ensures that St. Mark’s continues to be a place of worship, hope, and support for all who seek it. Every donation, big or small, makes a meaningful impact in strengthening the church’s ability to serve its congregation and the wider community.

You can donate  in a few ways:
1. At church during service or place your donation in one of our donations boxes.

2. At the diocese website where you can pick your amount to donate weekly, month or one-time.
https://arch.diocesegatineau.org/en/donate/donate/st-mark-the-evangelist-parish/2434

3. By sending an eTransfer to the church: stmarkinterac@bell.net   

All donations provided with a full name will receive a tax receipt envelop at year end for tax purposes. If you need further inforration  on donations please contact our church office at 819-684-6926.

]]> WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: “WHAT’S UP AT ST. MARK’S” https://stmarksaylmer.ca/weekly-whats-up-newsletter/ Fri, 07 Feb 2025 01:43:23 +0000 https://stmarksaylmer.ca/?p=3347

Weekly newsletter : “What’s Up at st. Mark’s”

A glimpse into our activities, Updated every Thursday!

Please click here to view “What’s up at St. mark’s?”

Please click here to sign-up to receive “What’s Up at St. Mark’s” by email 

]]> Marriage https://stmarksaylmer.ca/mariage/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:34:02 +0000 http://stmarksaylmer.ca/?p=3222
Dear engaged couple

Congratulations on your recent engagement! It is our prayerful wish that the Holy Spirit will bless and guide you during this important time of your life. Your decision to begin a lifetime commitment to each other is a graced moment. May the Lord bless your decision and bring your plans and desires to fulfillment.

In its sacramental ministry, the Catholic Church is at the service of the Lord’s mission and of its members. You have decided to consecrate your love in the sacrament of matrimony. Our goal is to support you in that decision and to bring you, as a consecrated married couple, to participate in the life of your faith community. This is the reason why we, like you, take seriously the preparation of marriage. It is a sacrament which is a moment of grace for the members of the Church, both you who celebrate it as well as for the entire community who shares your joy.

In addition, we welcome visiting priests and deacons to bless marriages. If you intend to invite a priest or a deacon to bless your marriage, we would ask you to provide us with his full contact information (name, complete address and phone number, email… etc.).

Requirements

  • To be married in the Catholic Church, at least one of you must be a baptized Catholic. It is strongly suggested that baptized Catholics also have been confirmed before their wedding. If you have not been baptized and/or confirmed, we’ll be happy to discuss the possibility of a preparation for baptism and/or confirmation at the Church.
  • Completion of an authorized marriage preparation course is mandatory. Your marriage date is accepted on the condition that you will fulfill all requirements for marriage preparation including the completion of the preparation course before your marriage date. Please note that we may coordinate the  marriage preparation courses at the Diocese.  

Please contact the parish office by telephone (819-684-6926) or e-mail 1 year before your wedding. This will allow us to discuss your plans as well as options for marriage preparation.

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  • The pastoral care of the bereaved and the burial of the deceased is important to all of us. The needs of each individual family will be taken into account in the planning stages.

    Please note that we do not make funeral pre-arrangements for individuals that are still living. If that is something that you are interested in, it is recommended to discuss with a funeral home instead. You may express your desire to hold your funeral here to them and once you have passed, they will make arrangements on your family’s behalf.

    Please contact the parish office to inquire about arranging a funeral at 819 684-6926 or email   exadmin_stmark@bellnet.ca

    • ]]>         Reconciliation https://stmarksaylmer.ca/reconciliation/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:23:11 +0000 http://stmarksaylmer.ca/?p=3211 The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is celebrated each Saturday from 4:00 – 4:30 pm or you can contact the office. 

    Please contact the parish office to arrange a time to meet with the parish priest at 819 684-6926 or email execadmin_stmark@bellnet.ca

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    Teenagers 15 and over are invited to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Click the icon below to register for the preparation program:

     Register

    When is the next celebration of Confirmation?

    We celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation once a year. Preparation for Confirmation starts early in the year, and continues until the time of Confirmation, usually in June.

    How do we prepare for Confirmation?

    Along with Baptism and First Communion, Confirmation is an important step in our Christian Initiation. Receiving the fullness of the Holy Spirit received at Baptism, Confirmation conforms us more fully to Christ so that we may bear witness to Christ for the building up of his Body in faith and love. Proper preparation is important for Confirmation to be meaningful.

    What about Confirmation for adults?

    There is much variety in the ages in which people seek Confirmation, particularly since the school system no longer plays a role in automatically preparing children and teenagers for the sacraments. Adults regularly contact us to request the Sacrament of Confirmation. Sometimes they want to become godparents or to be married in the Church. Others wish to reconnect with the Church after a time away and realize that they were never Confirmed. We like to think of Confirmation requested by an adult as a God-given opportunity to take a second, more mature look at the faith our parents have introduced us to in Baptism. Contact the parish office by telephone (819-684-6926) or e-mail stmarkchurch@bellnet.ca so that we can set up a meeting to discuss your request for Confirmation.

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