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!
Saint Nicholas Day Sunday, December 8th 10am
Join us in the parish hall for Christmas Arts & Crafts, a visit from St. Nicholas for the children and a colorful St. Nicholas exhibit for the adults to enjoy.
Service Assignments
Advent 2, Sunday, December 8th
7:30am Verger: Jerome Carver
9am Lay Minister: John Harral Readers: Kathleen Morrow, Hank Coolidge Verger: Jerome Carver Torch Bearers: Sawyer King, Emma Riemann Acolytes: Delaney King, Sadie Riemann Ushers: Craig Anderson, Chad Riemann Coffee Hosts: Penelope & Michael Olivier, Camille Puckett Altar: Mary Beth Barnett, Gerry Grant, Marge Harral, Delia Kaigler, Camille Puckett Bell Ringer: Gabriel Floyd
11am Lay Minister: Pete Wilson Verger: Jerome Carver
We will meet at St. Mark's at 5pm for our Dirty Santa "Crazy Sock" Exchange. It's a lot of fun and someone goes home with a new pair of "crazy socks". They do not have to be expensive, just crazy and fun. We will also be playing some fun Christmas themed games. Look forward to seeing you all there!
O, Come Emanuel Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm
December 11th, 18th
This Advent Season you are invited to leave the rushed busyness of the world and come into the holy quiet of three beautiful Advent services. These Advent Eucharist offerings will draw us into the awe and mystery of the season as we prepare ourselves to hear the message of Christ’s light coming into the world. Let the loveliness of these candlelit services, filled with sacred Advent Hymns, invite you on a journey to ponder the perfect eternal gift of our Lord, Jesus Christ. *Nursery available
ECW Christmas Party
Thursday, December 12th 11:30am
1529 Magnolia Street #10
Gulfport
Our annual Christmas luncheon will be at the home of Delia Kaigler with Barbara Rosetti as co-host. Parking is limited in the neighborhood. Meet in the church parking lot in the front at 11:15am to carpool. Please remember to bring items for our goody box to be mailed to Mother Clelie's son who is deployed. Bring your favorite dish and a friend for food and fun.
Adopted Christmas Family
This year’s Christmas family has been selected from the Women’s Shelter. Their wish list has been posted on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall. Gifts donated should be new and unwrapped. (you are also welcome to donate wrapping paper/gift bags etc). Deadline for your donations need to be turned in to the Parish Office by Thursday, December 12th .
Thank you for submitting your Pledge for 2020!
As you know, your pledge cards help our Budget and Finance committee do their work in planning for next year. If you have not turned in your pledge card for 2020, please do so as soon as possible. If you don't have a pledge card, you can get one in the narthex at church and drop it in the plate at any service, or you can submit your pledge online by clicking the "Pledge" button above!
