Blood Drive
This program is also done in conjunction with B’nai Israel. Usually during early November, St. Mark’s parishioners are offered the opportunity to “donate” a portion of themselves to this life saving initiative.
Contact: Mary Urbas 908.630.9012
Bryan's Dream
Bryan’s Dream Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization. The purpose of the foundation is to fulfill Bryan's dream to provide hope & support to children with brain tumors and their families and to ensure that no child's life is ended prematurely. The Opremcaks and other St. Mark’s parishioners are members of the Board of Directors of the foundation. More information can be found at: www.bryansdream.org
Contacts: Nancy and Tim Opremcak 908.221.9165
Hospice/Home Care
This outreach program would also fit well in spirit, sharing or comfort categories of outreach. A specialized outreach with immeasurable benefits to patients and their families.
Contact: Kit McLaughlan 908.221.1858
Jersey’s Battered Women’s Service
Women who are abused can take refuge at an unidentified location. They have a secure place to live and essential support. St. Mark’s has actively supported this initiative for many years.
Contact: Carole Pasquale 908.234.1936
Spirit
This is an outreach initiative that is in the development stages for St. Mark’s. Areas that have been identified so far include:
- Coordination of Outreach Initiatives with the Diocese of New Jersey
- Programs that align with the objectives of the United Nations Millennium Program. An initiative that is supported by the Episcopal Church
- Supporting our Interim Rector’s Ministry to the women in the Middle East; especially Episcopal Palestinian Christian women, and those in Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. This is through The Bishop of the Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East
- Possibly establishing a Prison Mission
