July 2024 at St. Mark’s

EventDate and TimeEvent Leader
Morning Prayer Rite I
In-person & via Zoom
Sunday July 7 10:00AMWorship Leader
Pet Food PantryWednesday July 10 10:00AM- 1:00PM &
Thursday July 11 10:00AM-12noon
More information
available at right
side of this page.
Compline at
The Rectory
In-person & via Zoom
Wednesday July 10 7:00PM at
The Rectory, 102 Leila Street, in
Southmont, Johnstown
The Rev. Nancy L. Threadgill
Holy Eucharist Rite II
In-person & via Zoom
Sunday July 14 10:00AMThe Rev. Nancy L. Threadgill
Saturday’s KitchenSaturday July 20 10:00AM-12:30PMKitty Batrus; contact the Church
Office to volunteer.
“Christmas in July”
Holy Eucharist Rite II

In-person & via Zoom
Sunday July 21 10:00AM
Please bring body wash or shampoo to give
to McCullough House residents.
Jewelry will be for sale after the service–proceeds benefit Pastoral Care
The Rev. Nancy L. Threadgill
Morning Prayer Rite II
In-person & via Zoom
Sunday July 28 10:00AMWorship Leader
Masks are optional. Coffee hour follows the worship services. All are welcome. Worship service bulletins will be available under Worship. To join us via Zoom, please contact The Reverend Nancy Threadgill at revnancy-stmarks@atlanticbbn.net or (814) 535-6797 in advance of the service to obtain the login information.

Holy Eucharist Sundays at 10:00AM In-person & via Zoom

St. Mark’s Lady Chapel

Join us on Sunday Mornings at 10:00AM for Holy Eucharist in-person or via Zoom. We offer Rite I on the fourth Sunday of each month. We offer Rite II on the other weeks. Masks are optional. Coffee hour follows the service. All are welcome.The worship service bulletin will be available under Worship. To join us via Zoom, please contact The Reverend Nancy Threadgill at revnancy-stmarks@atlanticbbn.net or (814) 535-6797 in advance of the service to obtain the login information.

St. Mark’s and St. Francis in the Fields Seek Shared Full-time Priest-in-Charge

St. Mark’s in Johnstown and St. Francis in the Fields in Somerset, PA seek a shared full-time Priest-in-Charge. To learn more about this exciting opportunity and apply, click “Shared Priest-in-Charge Search” or go to our Main Menu.

Holy EucharistSundays at 10:00AM In-person and via Zoom

Join us on Sunday Mornings at 10:00AM for Holy Eucharist in-person or via Zoom. We offer Rite I on the fourth Sunday of each month. We offer Rite II on the other weeks. Masks are optional. Coffee hour follows the service. All are welcome.The worship service bulletin will be available under Worship. To join us via Zoom, please contact The Reverend Nancy Threadgill at revnancy-stmarks@atlanticbbn.net or (814) 535-6797 in advance of the service to obtain the login information.

Holy Week and Easter Sunday 2024

Lenten Resources for Worship and Study

Holy Week and Easter Sunday Worship Service Schedule

All services will be available in-person and via Zoom. The bulletins will be available below and under Worship/Worship Service Bulletins on this website. To participate in the service via Zoom, please email The Reverend Nancy L. Threadgill at revnancy-stmarks@atlanticbbn.net. Zoom invitations and bulletins for each service will be sent prior to the service.

St. Mark’s and St. Francis in the Fields Seek Shared Full-time Priest-in-Charge

St. Mark’s in Johnstown and St. Francis in the Fields in Somerset, PA seek a shared full-time Priest-in-Charge. To learn more about this exciting opportunity and apply, click “Shared Priest-in-Charge Search” or go to our Main Menu.

St. Mark’s and St. Francis in the Fields Seek Shared Full-time Priest-in-Charge

St. Mark’s in Johnstown and St. Francis in the Fields in Somerset, PA seek a shared full-time Priest-in-Charge. To learn more about this exciting opportunity and apply, click “Shared Priest-in-Charge Search” or go to our Main Menu.

Lenten Resources for Worship and Study

Holy EucharistSundays at 10:00AM In-person and via Zoom

Join us on Sunday Mornings at 10:00AM for Holy Eucharist in-person or via Zoom. We offer Rite I on the fourth Sunday of each month. We offer Rite II on the other weeks. Masks are optional. Coffee hour follows the service. All are welcome.The worship service bulletin is available under Worship.

To join us via Zoom, please contact The Reverend Nancy Threadgill at revnancy-stmarks@atlanticbbn.net or (814) 535-6797 in advance of the service to obtain the login information.

Palm Sunday Pot Luck Luncheon (Ham Loaf)

On Palm Sunday March 24, bring a side dish or dessert to share and join us following the 10:00AM worship service for a potluck luncheon in the Fellowship Hall. We will provide the main dish (ham loaf.) Everyone is welcome.


March 2024 Lent

Lenten Resources for Worship and Study

Ham Loaf Sale Taking Orders through March 6

Ham loaves are for sale frozen with glazing sauce and baking instructions included.  A one-pound loaf costs $9. A two-pound loaf costs $17. Pre-ordered loaves will be available for pickup at the Church Office after March 20. To order ham loaves, call (814) 535-6797 or email stmarks@atlanticbbn.net Please schedule a pick-up time when you place your order. Proceeds from the ham loaf sale benefit ECW Ministries and St. Marks.

Lenten Quiet Day Saturday March 2 from 9:00AM – 1:00PM In-person and via Zoom

A Quiet Day provides respite away from the busyness of life, a time to reflect, and rest in God’s presence. During alternating quiet time and guided meditations, participants find spiritual refreshment through prayer, reading, journaling, drawing, or walking meditation. Participants are asked not to talk until after final prayers. The event concludes with a communal vegetarian lunch. Quiet Days frequently are held during Advent and Lent. Though the structure of the event remains the same from year to year, the topic differs for each event. The topic of our 2024 Lenten Quiet Day is “The how and why of fasting and abstinence during Lent.” The event is free. All are welcome. If you wish to participate via Zoom, please contact The Reverend Nancy Threadgill at revnancy-stmarks@atlanticbbn.net or (814) 535-6797 in advance of the event to obtain the login information.

Compline at The Rectory Wednesday March 6 7:00PM In-person and via Zoom

The service of Compline is the “goodnight prayer of the church.” The Rectory is located at 102 Leila Street in Southmont Borough, Johnstown. Service bulletins will be provided. A period for fellowship will follow the service. Wine, cheese and crackers will be available. Please bring a chair if you would like to sit.The event is free. All are welcome. If you wish to participate via Zoom, please contact The Reverend Nancy Threadgill at revnancy-stmarks@atlanticbbn.net or (814) 535-6797 by noon on March 6.

Holy EucharistSundays at 10:00AM In-person and via Zoom

Join us on Sunday Mornings at 10:00AM for Holy Eucharist in-person or via Zoom. We offer Rite I on the fourth Sunday of each month. We offer Rite II on the other weeks. Masks are optional. Coffee hour follows the service. All are welcome.The worship service bulletin is available under Worship. To join us via Zoom, please contact The Reverend Nancy Threadgill at revnancy-stmarks@atlanticbbn.net or (814) 535-6797 in advance of the service to obtain the login information.

St. Mark’s Discernment Process

Lent 2024

Lenten Resourses for Worship and Study

Ash Wednesday Liturgy and Ashes to Go February 14, 2024

On Ash Wednesday February 14, 2024 St. Mark’s is offering an Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist service with imposition of ashes in-person and via Zoom and Ashes to Go. The worship service and Ashes to Go are free. Everyone is welcome.

Ashes are imposed (laid) on the heads of participants on Ash Wednesday as a sign of mortality and penitence. The ashes are imposed with the words, “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 265). Ashes are typically imposed by inscribing a cross on the forehead. The imposition of ashes has been practiced on Ash Wednesday since the ninth century. Anyone who desires to receive them is welcome to do so.

The Ash Wednesday liturgy with imposition of ashes will be offered in the church sanctuary at 6:00PM in-person and via Zoom. Masks are optional. If you wish to participate via Zoom, please contact The Reverend Nancy Threadgill at revnancy-stmarks@atlanticbbn.net or (814) 535-6797 in advance of the service to obtain the login information.

If you do not have time to participate in an Ash Wednesday worship service, but would like to have ashes imposed on you, try our Ashes to Go in Central Park, downtown Johnstown. The Reverend Nancy Threadgill will be on hand to impose ashes from 8:00AM-10:00AM and 3:00PM-5:00PM

Chicken & Biscuit Take-out Dinner Saturday February 17, 2024 11:30AM – 1:30PM

Each meal includes chicken & biscuits, mashed potatoes, strawberry-spinach salad, and cake. Price is $10.00 per meal. Take-out only. Meals must be ordered in advance. To order take-out dinners call (814) 535-6797 or email stmarks@atlanticbbn.net

Holy EucharistSundays at 10:00AM In-person and via Zoom

Join us on Sunday Mornings at 10:00AM for Holy Eucharist in-person or via Zoom. We offer Rite I on the fourth Sunday of each month. We offer Rite II on the other weeks. Masks are optional. Coffee hour follows the service. All are welcome.

The worship service bulletin is available under Worship.

If you are not feeling well, please participate via Zoom. To join us via Zoom, please contact The Reverend Nancy Threadgill (revnancy-stmarks@atlanticbbn.net) or (814) 535-6797 in advance of the service to obtain the login information. Sign-in will begin 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the event. Please be patient as it may take a few minutes to admit everyone.

St. Mark’s Discernment Process

Holy Eucharist Sundays at 10:00AM In-person & via Zoom

Join us on Sunday Mornings at 10:00AM for Holy Eucharist in-person or via Zoom. We offer Rite I on the fourth Sunday of each month. We offer Rite II on the other weeks. Masks are optional. Coffee hour follows the service. All are welcome.

The worship service bulletin is available under Worship.

If you are not feeling well, please participate via Zoom. To join us via Zoom, please contact The Reverend Nancy Threadgill (revnancy-stmarks@atlanticbbn.net) or (814) 535-6797 in advance of the service to obtain the login information. Sign-in will begin 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the event. Please be patient as it may take a few minutes to admit everyone.

Compline at The RectoryWednesday February 7 at 7:00PM

We will be gathering at The Rectory, 102 Leila St, Johnstown, PA 15905 for the service of Compline, the “goodnight prayer of the church.” Service bulletins will be provided. Please bring a chair if you would like to sit. Wine, cheese and crackers will be available. Please come join us for prayer and fellowship. If you would like to join us by zoom, please send an email or call the church by noon Wednesday (2/7).

Ash Wednesday Liturgy and Ashes to GoFebruary 14, 2024

On Ash Wednesday February 14, 2024 St. Mark’s is offering an Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist service with imposition of ashes in-person and via Zoom and Ashes to Go. The worship service and Ashes to Go are free. Everyone is welcome.

Ashes are imposed (laid) on the heads of participants on Ash Wednesday as a sign of mortality and penitence. The ashes are imposed with the words, “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 265). Ashes are typically imposed by inscribing a cross on the forehead. The imposition of ashes has been practiced on Ash Wednesday since the ninth century. Anyone who desires to receive them is welcome to do so.

The Ash Wednesday liturgy with imposition of ashes will be offered in the church sanctuary at 6:00PM in-person and via Zoom. Masks are optional. If you wish to participate via Zoom, please contact The Reverend Nancy Threadgill at revnancy-stmarks@atlanticbbn.net or (814) 535-6797 in advance of the service to obtain the login information.

If you do not have time to participate in an Ash Wednesday worship service, but would like to have ashes imposed on you, try our Ashes to Go in Central Park, downtown Johnstown. The Reverend Nancy Threadgill will be on hand to impose ashes from 8:00AM-10:00AM and 3:00PM-5:00PM

St. Mark’s Discernment Process

2024 Annual Pledge Campaign

Our 2024 Annual Pledge Campaign is underway. To learn more about us, go to Stewardship. To make your pledge, click here. Your ongoing support of our mission and ministries is very important.

If you are not ready to pledge but would like to make a donation to support St. Mark’s and our ministries, please go to Donate.

Holy EucharistSundays at 10:00AM In-person & via Zoom

Join us on Sunday Mornings at 10:00AM for Holy Eucharist in-person or via Zoom. We offer Rite I on the fourth Sunday of each month. We offer Rite II on the other weeks. Masks are optional. Coffee hour follows the service. All are welcome.

The worship service bulletin is available under Worship.

If you are not feeling well, please participate via Zoom. To join us via Zoom, please contact The Reverend Nancy Threadgill (revnancy-stmarks@atlanticbbn.net) or (814) 535-6797 in advance of the service to obtain the login information. Sign-in will begin 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the event. Please be patient as it may take a few minutes to admit everyone.

Compline at The RectoryWednesday January 10 at 7:00PM

We will be gathering at The Rectory, 102 Leila St, Johnstown, PA 15905 for the
service of Compline, the “goodnight prayer of the church.” Service bulletins will be provided. Please bring a chair if you would like to sit. Wine, cheese and crackers will be available. Please come join us for prayer and fellowship. If you would like to join us by zoom, please send an email or call the church by noon Wednesday (1/10).

St. Mark’s Discernment Process

Annual Parish Meeting Sunday January 28 following the 10:00AM Worship Service In-person and via Zoom

All members of St. Mark’s are strongly encouraged to attend this important meeting. We will be reviewing and voting to approve the 2024 Parish Budget and authorize transfers from our Trust Accounts. In addition, we will be electing one Lay Deputy to Diocesan Convention (3-year term beginning 7/01/2024). Please plan to attend either in-person or via Zoom.

Advent and Christmas at St. Mark’s 2023

What are the Seasons of Advent and Christmas?

Advent Resources for Worship and Study

Check out the new resources for children, youth and families, including a Letter to Santa printable form with a gratitude twist. A wide variety of resources for adults are available too.

Advent and Christmas Events 2023

All events described below will be held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 335 Locust Street, downtown Johnstown PA 15905, unless otherwise noted. The events are free. All are welcome. Masks are optional at all events. 

Bulletins for the Worship Services will be available at the Worship Service Bulletin tab under Worship in the menu above.

If you are not feeling well, please participate via Zoom. If you wish to participate via Zoom, please contact The Reverend Nancy Threadgill at revnancy-stmarks@atlanticbbn.net or (814) 535-6797 in advance of the event to obtain login information.

Holy EucharistSunday mornings10:00AM
Advent Quiet Day 2023Saturday, December 9 9:00AM—1:00PM
Compline at The RectoryWednesday, December 137:00PM
Greening of the Church   Sunday, December 17Following the 10:00AM
Holy Eucharist
Blue Christmas ServiceThursday, December 21 6:00PM
Holy Eucharist Rite I
for the Fourth Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 2410:00AM
Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist Sunday, December 24 6:00PM
Christmas DayNo servicesN/A
Lessons and Carols Service Sunday, December 3110:00AM

2024 Annual Pledge Campaign

Our 2024 Annual Pledge Campaign is underway. To learn more about us, go to Stewardship. To make your pledge, click here. Your ongoing support of our mission and ministries is very important. Thank you for helping us to be the hands and feet of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

If you are not ready to pledge but would like to make a donation to support St. Mark’s and our ministries, go to Donate

St. Mark’s Discernment Process