Ladies’ Guild
“God is within her, she will not fail. God will help her at break of day.” - Psalms 46:5
The Ladies’ Guild Mission is to support and enrich the lives of our St. Mark parish family through fellowship, outreach, and spiritual activities.
Who Are We?
The Ladies’ Guild was formally organized in 1967, shortly after the parish was formed, and is still today an integral part of the St. Mark community. Through the Guild, the most amazing ladies of this parish share generously of their time, talent and treasure.
Our mission statement says it all - and with St. Martha as our inspiration - the efforts of the Guild from those first members until our group today, more than exemplifies our ideals.
What Do We Do?
SIMPLY, WE DO WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE!! Through meetings, spiritual activities, outreach, fundraisers and social gatherings.
Our mission never changes, but our focus shifts with parish and community needs. We are only limited by the numbers in our ranks and the enthusiasm of our members. We traditionally meet from September through May on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm.
All are welcome to drop in for some coffee and a snack - just to see what we are all about. Even if you can’t come to meetings, there are always ways to help out with specific requests or events. Our members range from very active, to those who help when they can and those who are only able to offer support through dues and prayers.
How Can You Join Us?
This is the easy part!
Come to a meeting, ask a member.
Email us at StMkLadiesGuild@comcast.net or contact the rectory.
GUILD GAZETTE
We publish an e-newsletter - our Guild Gazette - which goes to members and prospects. It’s a great way to get an overview of what we are currently doing.
To get on the email list, contact: StMkLadiesGuild@comcast.net
News & Updates
Visit this page regularly for news and updates on Ladies’ Guild fellowship, outreach and spiritual activities.
Ladies Guild Summer Meetings starting June 5
Every summer we change our meeting schedule for the Ladies Guild meetings. The summer meetings are casual drop-in events, not a structured meeting. It is an opportunity to come together and enjoy our community. We meet the first Wednesday of the summer months from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm in the Parish Center.
Our first summer meeting this year is June 5. Bring your own lunch and enjoy a time to share some ideas, friendship and laughter. We hope to see you there!
If you need or know someone who needs a ride to the meeting, please contact Judy: 650-207-1210 or fkarl99@aol.com for arrangements.
Ladies Guild Meeting - March 6
Ladies of the parish, our Ladies Guild March meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, the 6th at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center. In keeping with the Lenten season and with the Eucharistic Revival, our meeting will focus on the Spiritual aspect of our mission. We will explore our Jewish Christian roots through a reading about first generation Christians and how accepting they were of Christ’s presence in the Eucharist. The Article gives much food for thought and time permitting will provide an excellent basis for a short discussion. We hope to see you there for an enjoyable and thought provoking evening!
If you need or know someone who needs a ride to the meeting, please contact Judy: 650-207-1210 or fkarl99@aol.com for arrangements.
Lenten Socks & T-Shirt Drive
We are coordinating the parish-wide outreach to donate NEW socks & T-shirts. These essential items are used in homeless shelters or encampments in San Mateo County. Donated items will be distributed to Life Moves, Samaritan House’s Safe Harbor and Catholic Worker House in Redwood City.
We prefer new men’s T-shirts in sizes X and XL, and men’s athletic socks.
If you are able to help, please bring your items to mass on weekends of March 2/3 & 9/10, and leave in the bins in the workroom. If you are unable to help at this time - your prayers are also always needed. Thank you!
Ladies Guild Communion Breakfast
Despite a wet and stormy Sunday, February 4, the ladies of St. Mark parish enjoyed good food and fellowship at the Ladies Guild Communion Breakfast. Look at all the beautiful smiles!
New Project! Save Pull Tabs for a Cause!
Ladies Guild will be collecting beverage pull tabs which will benefit Ronald McDonald House. These can be placed in the Catholic Worker House box in the church workroom.
Did you know that the Ladies Guild also collects hotel giveaway travel sized toiletries? We give these to Catholic Worker House who distributes to the unhoused and in-need in the area. If you are traveling or have a supply at home, please leave in the CWH box in the church workroom. (Note: The entry to the workroom is to the right of the altar.)
January Donation Drive: Sweats, Sweatshirts and Coats
Ladies Guild will be collecting gently used sweats, sweatshirts and coats for those in need served by Catholic Worker House.
If you are replacing or cleaning out closets please save any sweats that are still wearable. Our collection of gently used clean sweatshirts, sweatpants and coats for men, women and children will take place the weekends of January 14 and 21, 2024. Items may be left in the bins in the workroom located to the right of the altar during the month of January.
Ladies of the Parish, Welcome 2024!
Our very first 2024 meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 3rd. As is our tradition, our January meeting will be held in the afternoon. Drop in from 11:30am to 1:00pm in the Parish Center. Bring your own lunch and any holiday treats you would like to share. Beverages will be provided. This meeting is a chance to check in and reconnect after the busy holiday season and highlight some of our activities for the coming year. We will also discuss the gently used sweat shirt and pants collection scheduled for the weekends of 1/14 and 1/21. We hope to see you there!
If you or someone you know, needs a ride to the meeting, please contact Judy: 650-207-1210 or fkarl99@aol.com for arrangements.
Advent Giving Update
The St. Mark Ladies Guild would like to thank the parishioners of St. Mark for their incredible generosity during our Advent Giving Drive. A total of $4880 in cards and cash was donated which was split equally.
We were able to distribute 95 Target $25 gift cards to our own SVdP. And 122 Target $20 gift cards to Catholic Worker House. (They had requested the smaller denomination.)
In addition, cash that came in after the cards had been purchased was split between the two charities.
Once again, by adding this outreach to your “Christmas shopping list”, you have brought joy to those less fortunate this Christmas season. Truly a beautiful and meaningful reflection of the Advent Spirit.
With thanks once again, we wish all a Joyful and Blessed Christmas.
To our dear Ladies Guild Members:
It is that “Time of Year” again and time for the Ladies Guild to celebrate, join us for our annual Christmas Party. We will meet on Wednesday, December 6 in the Flannagan Parish Center at 6:30 pm. In lieu of our December meeting we will gather to enjoy some camaraderie and good cheer.
As a huge thank you to our members, who have given so much over this past year, dinner, dessert and drinks will be provided. We are asking for a $10 donation for any guests. We do need an RSVP for food purposes. Kindly respond to Teri Baxter at xbaxter11@comcast.net or leave a message at 650-637-1499 by December 3rd.
In addition to a fun evening, if you are unsure if you have renewed your membership you can check with Joanne at the event.
So please, join us for some holiday cheer, a nice way to start the season!
If you need or know someone who needs a ride to the party, please contact Judy: 650-207-1210 or fkarl99@aol.com for arrangements.
A MESSAGE FROM THE LADIES GUILD
We wish to thank everyone for providing such great support for our very successful 2023 FallFaire. It appeared a good time was had by all that attended! View our Media Gallery.
Our next Ladies Guild meeting is Wednesday, November 1 at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center. In honor of All Saint’s Day we will have a very short meeting and then adjourn so we may attend the 7:00pm Mass.
At the meeting, although brief, we will report the results of the fundraising from the FallFaire. We hope to see you there!
If you need or know someone who needs a ride to the meeting, please contact Judy at 650-207-1210 or fkarl99@aol.com for arrangements.
FALLFAIRE 2023 DONORS & RAFFLE WINNERS
Ladies Guild Fall Faire was a huge success. We would like to thank everyone who supported our major fundraiser. The proceeds will enable us to assist those in-need in the Community through our various Outreach programs.
Kindly patronize the many businesses who donated to the raffle. We are grateful to Avant Gard Spa, Fernandos, Grill House, Iron Gate, Mistrals, and Paul Martin.
Congratulations to the raffle winners!!!
Bob B - Chocolate basket, Luisa Villarico - Fr Angel Dinner for six, Virgie - 2 doz. lumpia donated by Lions, Lolita - SF giants tickets for two, Jeff Ottoveggio - 49er tickets and parking for two, Barbara Klase - Fast food fun, Dinna Bayangos - Restock bar basket, Gary Krippendorf - Computer 2-hr training, Diego Soto - Wonderful Wine basket, Galvez - Lottery tickets, Pearlino Smithy - KOC event tickets for 2, Gail Brown - Trader Joes $50 certificate, Aliyah Benet - MJ Tribute at Orpheum Theater; Gail Brown - Succulent Centerpiece, Roberta Epstein - Iron Gate $50 certificate, Rita Barranti - Fernandos $125 certificate, Kelly Sutter -Avant Gard Spa $50 certificate, Barbara Urrutia - Grill House $75 certificate, Galvez and Patrick Zecha - each won Mistral 2 $100 gift certificate, Cora Pascual - Paul Martin $150 certificate, Tessie Madrinan - Basket of International treats
FALLFAIRE 2023
Mark your calendar for our popular FallFaire on October 22, 2023, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Parish Center.
Start your day with a Mimosa or Irish Cream Coffee and a breakfast pastry then enjoy all that FallFaire has to offer! Shop at selected vendors of seasonal gifts, small paintings, arts & craft table. Grab a bite at the food tables offering baked treats, chili, nachos, hotdogs, lumpia and more! You can even schedule a 15-minute massage for a relaxing experience!
Bring home a prize from our treasure trove of beautifully handcrafted gift baskets, fine dining certificates and other services. We will draw the lucky raffle prize winners in the afternoon.
Proceeds benefit the Ladies Guild many Outreach programs throughout the year.
