Diocesan Ministry Day 2021 will be held Saturday, October 23, at St. John’s University. Deadline to register has been extended to October 19th.

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We will follow whatever COVID guidelines are in effect at St. John’s at that time. To register, and for the most up-to-date information about Diocesan Ministry Day, go to https://stcdio.org/2021-diocesan-ministry-day

Funerals: 
When planning a funeral, we request that your first step is to contact a funeral home. A funeral home will walk you through the steps needed in order to proceed during this difficult time. The funeral home will then contact Fr. Joe to finalize the date of funeral.
.After a date has been set - Fr. Joe will contact the family to discuss the details of the Funeral Mass. 
Please click the link below for details of the funeral procedures at St. Marcus (and also at St. Lawrence.)

Funeral Policies & Procedures Link

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WEDDINGS:  Questions – please call Fr. Joe at 320-743-2481, Extension 2.

Baptism & Confirmation Sponsor Information

Catholics Come Home Link

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Homily Homework

September 19:  Matthew 6

September 26:  1 Corinthians 12

October 3:          Malachi chapter 2

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Minnesota Catholic Conference: Returning to Mass Link
End of Dispensation in Minnesota

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Blessed Sacrament Adoration and Personal Prayer Time:

.We have the opportunity to honor Jesus by visiting the Blessed Sacrament after Wednesday Mass, from 8:30am to 12:30pm.

.Anyone is welcome to come withPlease prayerfully consider this special time with Jesus.

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On-Line Link To View St. Cloud Diocese Mass

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Liturgical Minister Contacts: 
Sacristans please call the church office at 320-743-2481,   Extension 4.

Eucharist Chair: Carlos & Clara at 320-558-6997

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Lector Chair: Deb at 320-493-3722

Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers) Chair: Mike at 320-743-6622

Altar Server Chair: Jennifer at 320-230-4346

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WELCOME TO ST. MARCUS CHURCH

Welcome, and thank you for visiting the St. Marcus Catholic Parish website. Located in Clear Lake, Minnesota, we are faith community rich in history and tradition. St. Marcus began in 1888 with 18 families and we are now a community of 430 families. We are twinned with St. Lawrence Parish of Duelm.

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Hall Rental

Electronic Giving to St. Marcus
Please download, complete and return the Electronic Contribution Form to automate your giving. Thank you.

Hall Rental Information

Hall Rental Application Form

Special Events Application Form

REFLECTIONS

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 Fr. Joe's Nature Notes

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A link to what Fr. Joe referenced during his June 19/20 homily.  Suffering Link.

Current Events

Below is a link to the, ancient city  of Nineveh, now known as Mosul.  Pictures taken of Mosul before and after ISIS:  Iraqi photographer contrasts how ancient city’s landmarks once looked and how they appear now after fanatics’ reign of terror

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Mosul Link