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Office Hours:

Monday-Friday ~ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday through Friday ~ Our Administrator, Maggie Campbell is available

Father Jack is usually off on Thursdays

our staff

Fr. Jack brings a vast and varied experience as Rector of St. Mark's. Ordained for over forty years, he has served in a number of parishes and has a background in Catholic and Byzantine liturgy.

In addition to serving in parishes, he has been a healthcare chaplain as well. His career has led him to work in trauma centers, skilled nursing and psychiatric units. Prior to coming to Saint Mark’s, he was Director of Spiritual Care for Niagara Hospice for eight years.

Married for over 30 years, Jack and Mary share four adult children; Justin, Nicole, Kyle and Elena.

His ‘other’ interests include Scottish Heritage events as convener for Clan Keith USA in Western New York. Americans of Scottish descent share a rich history in the founding and development of the United States.

Deacon Lee was ordained as a deacon in October 1998. He is a retired music teacher from the Orchard Park School system. After teaching, he was an accomplished woodworker and his work can be found all around St. Marks.

The Rev. Dan Thibodeau, Deacon

I come from the New England state of New Hampshire (Live Free or Die). I came to Buffalo in 1984 when I was the United States Coast Guard. I was senior warden at St. Patrick's in Cheektowaga and again at Trinity, Lancaster. I was ordained a deacon on 09/14/2008 (Holy Cross Day). I served as a Deanery Deacon to the eight parishes of the Eastern Erie Deanery until I came here to St Mark's Orchard Park. I am married to Sheila Schascheck and have 2 children. My daughter Alisha lives in West Seneca with her husband Chris. My son Andrew lives in Denver, Colorado with his wife Carla. On a side note, I am a New England Patriot's fan as well as a Bill's fan...

Mr. Michael McNeill, Director of Music

Michael comes to St. Mark’s after three-plus years as music director at Grace Episcopal Church in Kilmarnock, VA, as well as six years as chapel organist/ teacher/ accompanist at Christchurch School ( an Episcopal boarding school in eastern Virginia). Prior to his time at Grace, he was music director at Urbanna United Methodist Church ( Urbana, VA) and the Unity Church of Buffalo, NY.

Outside of his work in church music, he’s taught music at the college level ( Christopher Newport University and Villa Maria College) and been a professional pianist and composer in the areas of jazz and classical music. He sometimes updates his website at www.michaelgraymcneill.com with recordings and concert listings.

Maggie Campbell - Parish Administrator

OUR LEADERSHIP

Vestry

The Vestry is "the board of directors" of St. Mark's. They are elected at the Annual Meeting in February. They prayerfully vote and make the decisions for the church, from choosing the Rector, balancing funds, paying the bills, investing wisely, taking care of the building and grounds, to living our mission of St. Mark's by spiritually growing as a community in Christ and taking care of our neighbors, both locally and around the world.

The Members of St. Mark's Vestry

The Rev. John Marshall, Rector

Wardens: Claire Ross (2025), Jim Stillman ( 2026)

Class of 2025: Alan Dewart, Sallie Foote, Jane Pigut

Class of 2026: Marves Isaksen, Sheila Held

Class of 2027: Doug Cook, Larry Seivert

Treasurer: Margaret Stoddart