Welcome to
St. Mark's Episcopal Church!
We are glad you found us and are interested in learning more about our community. Visitors, newcomers, inquirers, and members of other faiths are invited to take part in Sunday services, educational opportunities for children and adults, and a variety of outreach and social activities. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey - doubting, full-of-faith, or in between - you are invited to St. Mark's...and you are welcome without exception.
OFFICE HOURS: The Church Office is Tuesday through Thursday 7:00 am to 12:00 noon. Phone: 585-768-7200.
St. Mark's parking lot is located on the corner of East Main and Church Sts. You may enter for worship at the side entrance or at the front entrance.
Our Priest-in-Charge
Our priest-in-charge is the Rev. Shannon Collis. For pastoral care, please contact the church office (hours above) or directly to The Rev. Shannon Collis at 661-400-5596. (We have a "priest-in-charge," which denotes that this is a part-time position.)
Our Church
Services of Holy Eucharist are at 10:30 am. Occasionally, we celebrate with Morning Prayer (no communion).
Music is by organist Dennis Mellander with other special guest musicians participating.
Sunday, August 31 11:00 am - Genesee Deanery Service and Picnic at Emery Park, Stafford
There will be no service at St. Mark's this Sunday as we join with the other Episcopal churches in the Genesee Deanery (Genesee, Orleans, Wyoming Counties) for a service at 11:00 am followed by a picnic. Bring your own lawn chair, beverage, and a dish to pass. Meat, rolls, condiments and paper products are provided by Genesee Regional Initiative (GRI). You do not need to make a reservation to attend--see you there!
Christian Education
Adult Bible Study and Sunday School for children meets the first Sunday of each month at 9:30 am. All are welcome. Adult Bible Study is led by The Rev. Shannon Collis. We are using the award-winning book called The Path: A Journey through the Bible for adults, and copies are available for anyone interested in joining in. The children's class is a lively combination of story and activity with seasoned educators and enthusiastic children!
Visit stmarksleroy.org/upcoming-events for information on St. Mark's activities.
THE LATEST NEWS ABOUT ST. MARKS is here
USED INK CARTRIDGES - Protecting God's creation
Keep ink cartridges out of landfills! About 350 million used cartridges end up in landfills each year. Instead, bring them to St. Mark's! There's a collection box outside the door on Church St. as well as a larger bin inside the side door (office hours are M-Th 7:00 am to noon; Sundays 9:00-11:45). Sorry--we can't take toner cartridges. The cartridges are sent in each month for recycling and re-use.
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EVENING PRAYER
If you would like a time of prayer and meditation at the end of each day, please look at the following options from Forward Day by Day: https://www.forwardmovement.org/Pages/Item/15054/Our-Podcasts.aspx
WATCH THE INVESTITURE SERVICE here of Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe
Sean Rowe is formerly "our" Bishop, from the Dioceses of Western New York and Northwest Pennsylvania. The entire service is here, including the roll call of all the Episcopal Dioceses. Scroll ahead if you want to see just the ceremony, starting at 1:16:00.
Presiding Bishop Sean's Rowe's sermon on the occasion of his ceremonial seating, February 2, 2025