Mark has recently
launched a powerful new ministry of a single two hour event of
music, message, and Adoration called an "Encounter With
Jesus".
WHAT
TO EXPECT:
Most evening
begins with Mark sharing songs and helping the congregation to
prepare their hearts to encounter Jesus in the Holy Eucharist.
Part of that preparation is a powerful message to open one's
heart to the love and mercy of God. Then it is time for a face
to face encounter with Jesus exposed in the Blessed Sacrament.
During this time of Adoration, Mark leads souls through gentle
songs of worship, silence, and Scripture. It is during this time
that many people have experienced powerful healings and conversions.
The evening ends with Benediction and the Divine Praises led
by the parish priest, and perhaps a song or two.
(CLICK HERE to view a recent newspaper
article where Mark put on a series of Encounter With Jesus events
in Toronto, Canada).
Each night goes
for an hour and a half and the remuneration arrangement is as
follows...
Mark relies
primarily on God's Providence to support his full-time ministry
and family through donations and stipends. If possible, we ask
that the amount of a $500 stipend for direct travel expenses
be covered by the parish. Additionally, we also ask that the
parish take up a free will offering the evening of the event
to help cover the financial needs for Mark's family.
In the
U.S.,
in order for Mark to receive travel remuneration and donations
and freely sell his music, he is required to obtain a P-2 Worker's
Visa at a cost of $400 which involves a 4 month processing time.
All arrangements and required paperwork for U.S. parish missions
would need to be completed prior to this 4 month window. If a
booking is more short-notice, an expedited Visa is required,
which costs $1,400 and takes a minimum 1 month window to process.
The expense for the P-2 Visa in either scenario would need to
be re-imbursed by the hosting parish if this is an isolated booking,
or will be split between parishes on a multi-parish tour.
Please note: Due to the complexity
of obtaining a P-2 Visa, Mark is taking limited U.S. bookings
at this point. If he is able to work your event into a road tour,
this is preferred. However, if your invitation does not line
up with a road tour and time permits, he will consider flying
to you.
We like to give at least 4 week's lead
time to get the word out. Once we receive the priest's blessing
to proceed, a customized promotional kit (complete with full
color posters, bulletin inserts/handouts, and a pre-written church
announcement) would be sent to you so your parishioners have
plenty of time to plan for this special event. (NOTE: If
your parish is able to offer childcare during the event, you
will have more success in drawing the young families out.) Beverages
and snacks afterwards are also a nice way to draw the parish
together and build true community.
Please
email Mark's manager, Lea, at: lea@markmallett.com or call 1-888-520-4673
to discuss available dates & booking specifics.
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