Here you will find all the news you need about the various ministries, classes and general goings on at St. Mark's. We hope you join us!
Morning Retreat
Saturday, October 26th
8:30am - Noon
Would you like to have a few tools to retain your serenity through the Holiday Season? Did you ever think drumming could be an act of worship? Have you ever wanted to walk a labyrinth or learn how your very breath can be a prayer? Come experience listening as a mindfulness exercise. Our very own Father Stephen will share with us about the "Rhythms of Life." Registration and light refreshments are at 8:30; conclusion with lunch* is at 11:30. Join us in the Parish Hall, for these activities and more. All are welcome. *For lunch reservations, please call 896-7597.
Service Assignments
19th Sunday of Pentecost, Sunday, October 20th
7:30am Verger: Jerome Carver
9am Lay Minister: Ruthie Wilder Readers: Christopher Van Cleave, Teresa Hughes Verger: Jerome Carver Torch Bearers: Sadie Riemann, Everett Van Cleave Acolytes:John David Riemann, Emma Riemann Ushers: Hugh Keating, Chad Riemann Coffee Hosts: Pete & Judy Wilson Altar: Joel Alford, Helen Gillespie, Gloria Levi, Marilyn Parrish, Jane Roberts Bell Ringer: Arden Van Cleave 11am Virgil Gillespie
All you cowboys and cowgirls (big and little) hitch up your wagons and head out to 17092 Carlton Cuevas Road to the Gillespies’ for food, fun, fellowship, football (big screen TV), hay rides, swimming (weather?), fireworks and so much more. Hamburgers, hotdogs and soft drinks will be provided. Bring your favorite side dish and/or dessert. See you there partner!
St. Mark's Seniors Book Club Sunday, October 20th 4pm
Join us for our book club discussion on "Where The Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owen. We will dine at The Reef restaurant after our meeting.
Backpack Blessings Food Drive
Outreach Committee is holding a food drive for "Betty's Kids - Backpack Blessings". We are collecting the "Good Stuff" the children do not often receive. Specific items include Pop Tarts, Goldfish crackers, Chef Boyardee Ravioli, Peanut butter crackers, snack pack puddings, canned tuna fish. Please purchase cans with pop top lids. Please purchase item in small packages and jars so they will fit in the backpacks. No perishable items can be accepted and items should be individually wrapped. Donation bins will be located in the parish hall and by the front doors of the church.
Wednesday Night Bible Study
Wednesdays, 6:30pm
Many verses from Philippians and Galatians are familiar to us as famous quotes from the Apostle Paul to his friends in these far flung places. We will use Stanley P. Sunders’ commentary as our guide through the imagery and language of this rich text. Our study will follow Holy Eucharist at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided by participants on a rotating basis. (See Jo Leopard for details.) Our study will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end promptly at 7:30 p.m.
Rediscovering Christianity
Sundays, at Noon
This new offering is for anyone seeking God, desiring to grow in the Christian faith, and wishing to participate more deeply in this beautiful faith tradition. Everyone is invited, whether you are brand new to St. Mark’s or you are a long-time member. All are welcome. We will offer a light lunch during the course, provided by participants on a rotating basis. (If you would like to help with lunch one week please contact the Church office or Jo Leopard.)
