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Weekly Announcements
October 5, 2018

 

Blessing of the Animals…Rev. Steven Renner will hold the Blessing of the Animals at the 5:30 p.m. worship service tomorrow.  All pets are welcome to attend for a special blessing.

We welcome The Rev. Emily Crouch who will celebrate the Sunday, 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. worship service.


Hurricane Florence…if you would like to contribute to a relief fund for victims of Hurricane Florence you may do so through ERD, Episcopal Relief & Development, Bishop White’s discretionary fund. You can donate through St. Mark’s; please indicate on your check’s memo line that is for hurricane relief.  If you have any questions, please check with the church office. 


The ECW will host Elizabeth Chandler, Development Manager of Waterfront Botanical Gardens at the October 9, meeting. Ms. Chandler will speak to the development’s vision in creating a botanical garden that inspires people to enjoy the plants and nature of Louisville. The meeting will begin at 11:00 a.m. Please bring a bag lunch; drinks and desserts will be provided.  Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting. 

 The Stewardship Committee will begin St. Mark’s annual giving campaign. We will be contacting members, followed by mailing your pledge cards. We hope to complete the pledging period by the end of October. We ask you prayerfully consider your giving to the Church. If you need to update or change contact the church office.

 Faith Sharing Dinner… Sharing our faith story provides a welcoming and safe way to engage one another, articulate our faith and build relationships. Please call the church office if you would like to host, attend a party or if you have any questions about the dinners.



Mark your calendars… Halloween  is just around  the corner. St. Mark’s is hosting trunk or treat in the parking lot followed by an All Hallows Eve service. Don a costume, decorate your car and enjoy Halloween with fellow parishioners.


The Book Nook Schedule…
Please join us for lively discussions for the following dates:
Oct. 18       Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
Nov. 15      Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure
Dec.            no meeting
Jan. 17       Wild Swans (3 daughters of China) by Jung Chang
Feb. 21       50 Children by Steven Pressman


Listening to Past Sermons

If you were not able to attend church or would like to listen to past sermons again. please visit the Sermons page of our website.
 

Church Activities This Week

Saturday, October 6
5:30 PM - Holy Eucharist II and Blessing of the Animals followed by reception

Sunday,  October 7
8:00 AM - Holy Eucharist Rite I
10:00 AM - Holy Eucharist Rite II
followed by Church School

 
Monday, October 8
9:45 AM - Busy Fingers


Saturday, October 13
5:30 PM Holy Eucharist II followed by reception

Enriching Our Worship


+Altar Flowers to the honor and glory of God by Bob Shober in loving memory of his parents, Dorothy and William Shober, and his sister, Patty Sorrell.        

+ Eucharistic Candles to the honor and glory of God by Rose Rodgers in loving memory of her brothers, John and Dale.

+Five Branch Candles to the honor and glory of God by  Chuck Eirk in loving memory of his parents Harrison and Juliamae Jones: their parents, Mr. and Mrs.  J.E. Jones and Mr. and Mrs.  Roy H. Potts, Sr.; his uncle Roy H Potts, Jr.; Mr. and Mrs. Houston D. Jones, Sr.; Virginia Rose; Mr. J. C. Eirk
Clergy & Professional Leadership
The Rev. Candyce Loescher, Rector
Josh Duncan, Choirmaster & Organist
Marti Taber, Parish Administrator
Leo Simon, Sexton
2018 Vestry
Rev. Candyce Loescher, Annie Ronald, Chuck Eirk, Dean Rice, Stephanie Miller, David James, Nancy Urbscheit, Jeannie Park, Tom Murrell, Larry Mattox, Bob Shober

St. Mark's Episcopal Church

Seeking and Serving Christ in All Persons

2822 Frankfort Ave.
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 895-2429
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