About St. Mark's Old Roman Catholic Church

 A Haven . . .

Invariably, first-time visitors to our church remark that "the minute you walk in, you sense there's something special about it", a welcoming, peaceful and prayful atmosphere they don't find in sterile assembly halls currently in vogue in church architecture. We always smile, pleased that St. Mark's succeeds in providing a refuge from the secular world, an intimate space in which to encounter the Lord Jesus, to kneel in worship and supplication amidst the beauty of the Tridentine Mass and Gregorian chant, then to rise, strengthened by His Spirit.

 
A Family in Christ . . .

Because we are a small and familial faith community, our ministry to our parishioners is a genuinely personal one. We we don't have committees, hold dances or sponsor raffles, but before and after Mass, the parish house serves as a gathering place for all who enjoy lively conversation about the religious, moral and cultural issues of the day. Spiritual assistance is but a phone call (or a phone message) away. In keeping with the Gospel, St.Mark's also offers temporal assistance (emergency financial aid and food provision) through the Society of St. Mark, the religious and charitable institute of the Diocese of Michigan and the Central States. We also participate in the charitable programs of Southwest Community Ministries and South Louisville Community Ministries, and Eastern Area Community Ministries.

 
A Cradle Of the Future . . .

Many parents, understandably, have deep concerns about the moral decline of our culture, and the failure of our schools and even many Churches to teach children basic values, right and wrong. At St. Mark's, we have rediscovered the incomparable wisdom of the Baltimore Catechism, employing it to help children from right conscience, grow strong in the faith, and prepare for sacraments. This wonderful text imbues youngsters with true self-esteem (as opposed to the false kind that results when adults fail in their responsibility to lovingly correct, guide and enlighten) because it identifies them as precious children of the Father, and sets them on a path toward fulfilling, Godly lives.