Our Parish Mission Statement:
St. Mark’s University Parish provides a welcoming faith community for students, families, and individuals that share a geographic, intellectual, or historic connection to the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). We exist to encourage, inform, and support the faith journey of all who have come to UAF with a background in the Catholic tradition. St. Mark’s also provides reliable information for non-Catholics inquiring about our faith, and contributes to inter-faith discussion and ecumenical action.
“Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us this day in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O prince of the heavenly host, by the Power of God, cast into hell Satan and all evil spirits, who prowl throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.” – Pope Leo XIII
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St. Mark’s University Parish Mass Schedule:
5:30 PM – St. Mark’s Sunday Mass is held at Sacred Heart Cathedral – off campus.
UAF Campus Weekday Mass for Catholic Student Association (CSA) in the Lola Tilly Building across from lower campus dorms during Fall & Spring Semester. CSA is meeting for Adoration at 6:45pm, followed by Mass at 7:00pm every Tuesday during the Fall semester.
(Check the Bulletin Link above or the Bulletin Insert below on the second page for mass times in Fairbanks and North Pole area.)
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24th Week in Ordinary – Year A – September 13, 2026
“In the name of freedom, there has to be a correlation between rights and duties, by which every person is called to assume responsibility for his or her choices”.
(Pope Benedict XVI)
Religious Education for youth ages 7-17 (Communion through Confirmation) will begin Sunday, September 20th at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Classes will be held on Monday from 9:15 – 10:15 AM. Please register your children early so the sisters can start making plans and have materials ready.
Register at sacredheartak.org/registration. If you would like to become a catechist to help teach – contact the sisters at servidoras@cbna.org.
Join the Liturgical Ministry!
Celebrate Mass by becoming more active in the Sacrament. Choose between becoming a Reader, Extra-Ordinary Minister of the Cup, Altar Server, or a member of our Music Ministry. Sign-up at the church entrance and make sure you leave contact information! Talk to George Stefan (Music Leader), or Mary Pat Boger (Parish Administrator). Email: stmark@cbna.org for more information.
Flocknote – The new communication way that the Diocese is using to keep you informed on Holiday Mass times, weather cancellations, ministry updates, & more delivered to your phone. Please go to UPDATES for information on how it works and how to sign up.
Check out opportunities to volunteer where help is needed with Sacred Heart Cathedral Friday Food Boxes or the ICC Soup Kitchen on the weekend. Check our bulletin for more opportunities. During Lent Sacred Heart Cathedral is collecting food for the Food Bank. You can drop donations in the boxes inside the entrance of the church.
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DATES TO REMEMBER:
9/14: Feast of Exaltation of the Cross.
9/19: 6:00 PM Catholicism in America: Minority to Mainstream Talk at SHC after 4:30 PM Mass
9/20: Catechetical Sunday
9/20: 9:15-10:15 AM Religious Education at Sacred Heart Cathedral (SHC).
9/22: 7-8:30 PM OCIA in SHC Classroom 8 – downstairs.
9/26: 6 PM Traditional Latin Mass at Immaculate Conception Church (ICC)
10/1: Feast of St. Therese, patroness of our diocese.
10/10: Annual Catholic Schools HIPOW Fundraiser.
10/10: 6 PM Traditional Latin Mass at ICC
10/13: 7 PM Chiara Petrillo Women’s Group at ICC
10/16-18: Fall Catholic Engaged Encounter Retreat.
11/21: FAMILY DAY 2026 at Monroe Catholic Schools – 10 AM-5 PM (4 PM Closing Mass)
RECURRING EVENTS: Check page 2 of the current bulletin.
Sunday: Catechism at Sacred Heart Cathedral 9:15-10:15 AM.
Catholic Student Association (CSA): Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri – 8:30 AM Mass at Upper Lola Tilly Building on UAF Campus.
Tuesday – 6:45 PM Adoration, followed by 7:15 PM Mass. Meetings, discussions, and activities follow Mass on Tuesday.
Need a ride from UAF Campus to 5:30pm Sunday Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral; or Catholic Events during the week? Contact Mary Pat Boger in advance to arrange a ride (at least 36 hour if possible). Phone: 907.374.9564 or email: stmark@cbna.org.
Pray for Our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV
✝ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Lord God,
we thank you for the gift of our new pope, Leo XIV,
chosen to shepherd your Church in this time.
Bless him with wisdom, courage, and holiness of life.
Guide him by your Holy Spirit, that he may lead us in Truth and unity,
always faithful to the Gospel of your son.
Send your Spirit upon us as well.
Make as holy, and deepen our love for Jesus,
that we may follow with joyful heart wherever you lead.
Amen.
Please keep all our priests in your prayers and continue to pray for vocations to the Diocese of Fairbanks
Check out Free Online Courses From Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Catechetical Institute on the Prayers Tab
The Seven Sisters Apostolate is committed to praying for priests. A Seven Sister prays for: one holy hour/one specific priest/each week/one heart of prayer. Interested in joining? Contact Katie Reed at (907) 348-7300
Chancery Job Opportunities
Learn more at dioceseoffairbanks.org/job-postings!
PARISH REGISTRATION: Records need to be updated to reflect our demographics for reporting purposes. To do this, St. Mark Parish will be updating our membership records. We are asking all members to fill out the form, as well as those who are new to our parish and wish to enroll. Forms are available at the entrance of the Church to fill out and can be put in the collection basket or go to (Registration Form) for a link to a printable form. If you have questions, contact Mary Pat Boger at stmark@cbna.org or call 907-374-9564 during business hours
Current Information regarding events in the Diocese can be found at: http://dioceseoffairbanks.org/joomla/
Please think about making a donation where it’s needed most:
ICC Food Kitchen is looking for volunteers and items. Go to https://www.iccfairbanks.org/soup-kitchen for more information.
Our Rural Parishes need our help to bring them up to code. Go to http://dioceseoffairbanks.org to see where you feel comfortable in donating.
Live streamed & Recorded Masses
Go to Catholic Bishop of Northern Alaska Website. Click on the Facebook symbol at top of page. You will go to Facebook page. Click on Videos in the list to the left. Select the video you wish to view. Live streamed Masses may be accessed when aired or later.
Cancelled Events
Check the Diocese of Fairbanks website and Facebook page for the newest information.
Sacramental Information: Please contact St Mark office (907) 374-9564 or Email: stmark@cbna.org
Anointing of the Sick/Hospital Visits Please call the parish office and leave a message at 374-9564 or Fr. Ross Tozzi at 347-3005. We would also like to know when others are sick, going into the hospital or in a nursing home so all can be included in our prayers and be visited.