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.
Ladies Guild Board welcoming the new Saint Mark statue
… and members gathering at the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto.
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 above 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!! 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.
PARISH SUPPORT
Since its beginning, the Guild has supported other Parish Ministries, been a major participant in parish events and activities and has supplied many of the beautiful items in the church and throughout the parish.
OUTREACH
Over the years we have increased our outreach efforts to include drives and programs supporting a variety of causes and organizations, including: Catholic Worker House-RWC, St. Vincent de Paul, Samaritan House, Safe Harbor Shelter, Life Moves, Second Harvest, CORA, Epiphany Center, Catherine Center, Gabriel Project, St Anthony Padua Dining Room and our parish monthly Sandwiches on Sunday program. If our funds allow, we choose a local program for a special donation.
Our Martha Ministry Program assists members of our own Guild in a variety of ways as needed.
SPIRITUAL
We draw our strength from our faith and strive to include scripture readings and programs throughout the year to increase our love, compassion and understanding.
When Do We Meet?
We traditionally meet from September through May on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm. During the summer months we are less formal and meet mid-day. Drop ins are the first Wednesdays of June, July & August from 11:30 to 1:00
Bring your own lunch! All are welcome to come by - meet new friends and 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 Learn More About Us?
THIS IS THE EASY PART!! Come to a meeting, ask a member, see our brochure in the informational kiosks at the back of the church and in the parish center.
We publish an e-newsletter - our Guild Gazette - which goes to members and friends of the Guild. It’s a great way to get an overview of what we are currently doing.
You can also fill out the Online Volunteer Form on this website or email us at: StMkLadiesGuild@comcast.net for more information or to get on our Gazette email list. (Your email will only be used for Ladies’ Guild and occasional parish information and never shared with others.)
OUR MISSION IN ACTION
“Whatsoever you do to the least of my people, That you do unto Me...”
Current Events & Activities
2026 School Supply Drive
The Ladies Guild had another very successful school supply drive benefiting the underserved grammar and high school students in our community. We collected an assortment of items including: notebooks, binders, paper, pens and pencils,markers, calculators, USB drives, and backpacks. We delivered the innumerablesupplies to the Catholic Worker House in Redwood City who has distributed theitems to the grateful students. It is one of our outreach programs supported by our very generous members.
2026 Summer Sessions
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 starts our popular Ladies Guild drop -in summer sessions! We have no formal agenda or business meeting. Just a gathering of friends to relax, share ideas and come together in community and friendship.
We meet the first Wednesday, June through August at 1130 to 1:00 in the Flanagan Parish Center. Bring your lunch and if you wish, treats to share. Enjoy some time with fellow members.
May 2026 Celebration Mtg
We ended our traditional 2025-2026 meeting schedule at our May meeting during which we annually honor our Mothers’ living and deceased as well as the Crowning of Our Lady ceremony. The remainder of the May meeting is celebratory. This year in keeping with Cinco de Mayo we had a Mexican theme. The potluck was an assortment of many culinary dishes enjoyed by all.
Ladies Guild Collects Assorted Items To Share or Donate
Ladies Guild collects a variety of items that are shared with other ministries for outreach, or repurposed and more. Please take time to check the list and save the items you have for donation.
All items may be left in the church workroom on the counter where the Catholic Worker House and Lost & Found boxes are located.
Here are the items you may save and donate. Thank you for your help!
1. Beverage pull tabs which are given to Ronald McDonald house to use for its various projects
2. Brown paper grocery bags used by St Vincent de Paul for packaging weekly client food items
3. Heavy plastic shopping bags, such as grocery or other retailers. These are used by unhoused
4. New greeting cards and envelopes used by Ladies Guild, Restorative Justice, etc. These can be Christmas or all occasion cards
5. Hotel giveaways of small sized toiletries, soaps used for unhoused sanitation needs
6. Dental supply handouts from your dentist
7. Freebie inserts from charities requesting donations. These can be religious items, decorative
shopping bags, note pads, etc.
8. Pens or markers no longer working
9. Crayons (broken or stubs)
10. Empty toner cartridges or bottles
11. Personal products (shampoo, conditioner, etc); cleaning or laundry supplies, black garbage bags used by Catholic Worker House.
Sweats & Coats Drive 2026
Cleaning out closets? Ladies Guild’s annual collection of gently used, clean SWEATS, SWEAT-SHIRTS AND COATS is underway and continues through the weekend of January 17-18. These items are shared with Catholic Worker House, Redwood City and given to those unhoused or in-need friends. Our donations are critical to providing dry, clean and warm items during these cold, wet winter months. If you are replacing or cleaning out closets please save any clean sweats that are still wearable. Items may be left in the bins in the workroom located to the right of the altar.
