SJA's pastoral council members invite our parishioners to join us to engage in discussions regarding our parish community.

Join us in the SACS Parking lot for Trunk-or-Treating! Bring candy to hand our to the trick-or-treaters and dress up yourselves and your cards (nothing too scary, please). Invite your friends and neighbors to this family-friendly event!

Prepare for Mass by studying and praying with the readings.

Our men's group meets on the 1st Monday of each month. They start as a large group with worship and a teaching element and then break up into small groups for prayer and discussion time. All are welcome!

Come together after Mass on the first Thursday of each month for refreshments and treats, brought by parishioners, for some good old-fashioned socializing!

Our Ark of the Covenant group meets on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month. They start as a large group with worship and a teaching element and then break up into small groups for prayer and discussion time. All are welcome!

Prepare for Mass by studying and praying with the readings.

SJA is working with NET Ministries to offer a program for our middle school and high school students one Sunday a month from October to May. Our designated NET team will come to SJA to encourage and challenge young Catholics to love Christ and embrace the life of the Church. Youth are encouraged to arrive at 2 pm for an afternoon of prayer, socializing, and faith-building activities, oftentimes filled with laughter and fun!

On the second Sunday of the month there will be a rosary and social time for families with young kids! 4:15- Arrival and set-up potluck. 4:30- Pray the rosary in the sanctuary. After the rosary- fellowship and dinner in the social center until 6:00! For the potluck portion, please contact Courtney Menden to plan the meal at [email protected].

Our women's group meets on the 2nd Monday of each month from 7-8:15 pm. They start as a large group with worship and a teaching element and then break up into small groups for prayer and discussion time. All are welcome!

Prepare for Mass by studying and praying with the readings.

Families with young children are encouraged to worship together at our Stroller Mass. Receive a blessing and get to know other families!

Kids in grades 6-12 are invited to join for our monthly Youth Nights. There will be a different topic each month, but you can always expect to have fun, to grow in community, and to grow in your faith! Parents are always welcome to join us! Parents need to register their children and sign the waiver for the Youth Nights. Thanks for understanding!

Fire & Spirit is now on Wednesday evenings to join our Confirmation students for their monthly time of Adoration and praise and worship music. We invite all parishioners and families to join us at St. Mark from 6:15-7:15 pm on the 3rd Wednesdays of the month.

Our Ark of the Covenant group meets on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month. They start as a large group with worship and a teaching element and then break up into small groups for prayer and discussion time. All are welcome!

Prepare for Mass by studying and praying with the readings.

SJA's pastoral council members invite our parishioners to join us to engage in discussions regarding our parish community.

Prepare for Mass by studying and praying with the readings.

On behalf of our pastor, Fr. Michael Becker, we invite all youth currently in high school (9th-12th grade) from our parish and alumni from our Shakopee Area Catholic School (SACS) to participate in our Discipleship Group (D-Group)! D-Group will meet monthly during the school year immediately after the 5:00pm Sunday evening Mass at our Church of St. Mark Social Center, from 6:00-7:30pm. The evenings generally include activities, snacks, a presentation about an aspect of our Catholic faith, and faith sharing.