St. Mark's Caring Community helps to meet the needs of our church community, including:

Home and Hospital Visits – We visit the sick, elderly and homebound to provide a loving presence and Eucharistic visit when desired.

Bereavement Support – We provide survivor-family support at the time of a loss, answering requests for a loving presence, prayer, practical assistance, housesitting during funerals and other needs.

Prayer – In conjunction with Daughters of the King, we pray for anyone in need.

Errand Running and Grocery Shopping – We run emergency errands and shop for groceries for the homebound.

Personal Contacts – We send notes and cards and make phone calls to those in need.

Meal Preparation – We assist with meal request for funerals, the homebound, and families in need.

Helping Hands – In cases of emergency, we assist with snow removal and minor repairs.

Childcare – We provide emergency or respite childcare.

Caregiver Relief – We can provide a presence in the home, offering a break for the caretaker.

Transportation – We offer rides to church, to medical appointments and for other emergency needs.

Members of the parish who need help, know of someone needing help, or who would like to assist others as part of the Caring Community are asked to contact:

Cheryl White: (970) 247-1129, ext. 10
CherylW@StMarksDurango.com

Rev. Andrew Cooley: (970) 247-1129, ext. 11
AndrewC@StMarksDurango.com

Bev Darmour: (970) 247-3808

Kathy Burns: (970) 247-8045


910 E. Third Ave. • Durango, CO 81301 • (970) 247-1129