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Light shines in the darkness for the upright, the psalmist sings. Isaiah declares that when we loose the bonds of injustice and share our bread with the hungry, the light breaks forth like the dawn. In another passage from the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus, the light of the world, calls his followers to let the light of their good works shine before others. Through baptism we are sent into the world to shine with the light of Christ. (from Sunday and Seasons).
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5th Sunday in the
Season of Epiphany
Sunday, February 5, 2023
Worship with Us In-Person
Sunday @ 10AM
Service of Holy Communion
Worship with us online!
Not able to attend in-person or still not comfortable in larger group settings? Join us by watching the livestream of the service on YouTube. Just click the button below to watch. Note that the service is recorded and can be watched at a time most convenient to you. Again, just click the button below.
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Worship Resources
The Online Worship page on our website has links to the following worship resources:
Click below for links to the following worship resources:
- Appointed scripture readings
- Prayers of the People
- Children's bulletin
At its November meeting, the Congregational Council decided it would be prudent for St. Mark's to align with the advice of the medical community by strongly recommending the wearing of masks while inside the building. To be clear, mask wearing is still optional, not mandated. A box of masks can be found on the information table in the Parish Hall for those who arrive without and wish to wear one.
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Those to Remember in Our Prayers
Adeline Adams, Brenda Adelman, Geraldine Adelman (Brenda's mother), Jose & Gloria Ayala (Ludvigs & Andrea Ayala's parents), Mel Berg, Shannon Braun St.Clair (Roxanne Duguay's friend), Renee Brickner (Chris Lewis’ friend), Martha Corzo (Daniel Corzo's mother), Rob Dojack, Roxanna Duguay, Michelle Emond (daughter of Iris Daniels-Rowe), Tim Fennell (Kate Fennell's husband), Randy Fiks (Brenda Adelman's brother-in-law), Larry Fuhl (brother of Darlene Trindall and Eileen Burt), Terry Hercus, Dwight Hermiston (friend of Wade Quehe), Chris Hlady, Alfred Hoas, Emil Hoas, Evelyn Hoas, Eleanor Janke, James Juce (Esther Juce's brother), Bill Palmer, Dorothy Penner (Rudy Roman’s sister-in-law), Diane Pero (Alma Juttner's daughter), Sylvia Reagh, Don Ross (Kris Wegert's friend), Brian Rowe, Margaret & Victor Santa (Lori Nelson's step mom / father), Harold Slippert, Earl Skundberg (Inga Skundberg's brother), Christina Taylor, Gerald Toupin, Joanne Yager.
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Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to complete the survey for the Stewardship Campaign. The survey will be open for the next couple of weeks as we want to hear from as many of those affiliated with St Mark's as possible. If you or any other members (including youth) from your household still have not done so, you can individually click on this link for the short survey.
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https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VJXWRKN
Thank you for giving us a few minutes of your time to help us build the best church possible!
Peace,
Signe Jewett, Chair
Brenda Catchpole, Vice Chair
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"It’s a RAP”…well, almost.
Over the past few months Social Ministry Committee members have spent time considering the input we received from Indigenous leaders and our congregational members in 2022 on the topic of reconciliation with our Indigenous neighbours. Input was received through various education sessions, open meetings, a survey and other research conducted in 2022. We now have a draft Reconciliation Action Plan (“RAP”) for St. Mark’s that we submitted to church council for review at its’ January meeting. The draft plan has a number of different components aimed at different aspects or approaches to reconciliation, so that congregational members have the opportunity to participate in various ways. Stay tuned for further details as we move towards finalizing the RAP.
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FEBRUARY 25
Cambridge Coffeehouse is back! Join us on Saturday, February 25 at 7:30PM for Cambridge Coffeehouse for some great live music for a great cause.
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APRIL 9
Easter Brunch is back at St. Mark's this year! Pancakes, sausage, hard boiled eggs and fruit will be served at approximately 11:30AM (immediately after the 10AM Easter service). Brunch will be cooked & served by our youth at St. Mark's. Donations for the pancake brunch will be graciously accepted and will be used towards the cost of the meal and towards sending the youth to CLAY this summer.
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MAY 6
Quiz Night is back at St. Mark's on Saturday, May 6 from 7-10PM! Choose your team of 8 and join us for a night of skill testing questions. Coffee, punch and treats will be served mid-way through the evening. Cost is $20 per person and money raised will go towards sending the youth the CLAY this summer.
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This event is open to all ages from 10-99. Bring your friends and your family - it's always a super fun evening! Team names, including costumes or hats, are encouraged but not necessary.
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Youth will be going to the Snow Maze at A Maze In Corn on February 11th arriving around 11am and staying until 1pm. The price of this event will be $22 per person. If you are interested in attending please let us know! If youth require a ride from the church, you can let us know, otherwise plan to meet at the Snow Maze. Contact Wei-An for details youth@stmarkslutheran.ca
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Youth will be heading to the Festival de Voyageur on February 20th or February 25th, so if you are interested, please let us know which day works best for you. We would be spending the afternoon there, from 2-5pm. The plan will be to meet at the entrance of Fort Gibraltar, but if anyone needs a ride, let us know and we will arrange something from the church. The price for Festival will be $15 per person.
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Some activities at Festival include concerts, ice sculpting workshops, and snowshoeing. As a special treat, we will be providing one maple syrup on a stick per person! There are also souvenirs, merchandise, and food to purchase if any youth are interested.
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Calling all St. Mark’s Youth! Join us in Waterloo for CLAY 2023. We will be spending time in and around Toronto, such as a visit to Niagara Falls! The trip will be from August 7th to August 13th.
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WHO: St. Mark's youth ages 14-19 by Dec 31, 2023.( ie. you can attend as a 13 year old)
WHEN: August 7-13 (depart Winnipeg by plane to Toronto, 3 days of fun bus travel to sight see places like Niagara Falls, then 3 days at CLAY in Waterloo, return home by plane)
WHERE: CLAY takes place in Waterloo, ON and you will stay in residence at Wilfred Laurier University
WHAT is INCLUDED:
- 3 day sightseeing bus trip from Toronto to Waterloo (Aug 7-9)
- Accommodations along these 3 days
- Programming – all of the activities that take place during CLAY (Aug 10-13)
- Accommodations in Laurier Residence from Thursday, August 10 to Sunday, August 13
- Meals – three meals per day from Dinner on Thursday through Lunch on Sunday
- Transportation to all scheduled activities during the gathering
COST: approximately $2000* per youth, a cost breakdown is below:
Registration fee is $575 (this covers the Waterloo portion: meals, accommodation, etc. from Aug 10-13).
$600 for the Bus trip from Toronto to Waterloo Aug 7-9
The cost of return airfare from Winnipeg to Toronto approximately $600-800.
Approximate total per youth will be $2000** .
* airfare cost will depend on number of youth attending and whether we can get a group rate
** there will be a subsidy per youth from our fundraising, the exact amount is dependent upon how many attend.
You can email Wei-An at youth@stmarkslutheran.ca to let her know if you have any questions. We will be hosting an information night in February - watch for details in your email and the E-News.
Click below to visit the information webpage for CLAY 2023!
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"Let's Talk: Again" continues
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Session 5 happens this Wednesday, February 8 at 1 PM in the Parish Hall.
You are invited to join in the conversation as we resume the study of the New
Testament. If you are interested in history and the theology taught to us through
the New Testament, this is for you! The New Testament is a fascinating book, in fact 27 different books, which offer ban exciting opportunity to investigate and discuss Christian practices, conflicts of belief, the institution of the Church and of course Jesus of Nazareth.
This Wednesday:
The Quest for Unity in the New Testament
In this final lecture, revisit the paradox between the New Testament’s diversity and unity, a single text comprised of 27 different books. See how theologians and scholars over the years have tackled this paradox. Examples include the Christian leaders Irenaeus, Origen, and Martin Luther, as well as modern
historical researchers.
(A written synopsis of the Professor David Brakke video we will be viewing is available in the Church Hall near the front doors.)
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Offering via PAD - Time to Review?
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Do you use the Pre-Authorized Debit option to give a regular schedule of offerings to St. Marks?
If yes, please take a moment to consider what level of financial support you can provide in 2023. Like most households, our expenses are on the rise. If you have the means to increase your regular contribution, complete the PAD change form found HERE. and return it to the church office. A reminder that all PAD giving is directed towards general operating expenses. Gifts designated to a specific purpose must be made using an offering enveloped or via e-transfer (see below).
Not on PAD? Take a moment to consider signing up for the PAD system. More details about how PAD works can be found on our website.
If PAD is not for you, a reminder that St. Mark's can accept donations via e-transfer. Use office@stmarkslutheran.ca for the email address and include a note in the message box of your financial institution's e-transfer function to indicate if any portion of your gift is for a designated purpose (e.g., Lutheran Urban Ministry, Urban Meals, Memorial Fund, Luther Village, etc.)
Thank you for taking a moment to think about how you will be able to financially support the congregation's mission and ministry in 2023.
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Season of Lent Study Opportunity
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For some, Lent is a time to take on a spiritual discipline, or commit to relearning. Pastor Zsofi is offering an opportunity for the people of St Marks to revisit and relearn (or visit and learn for the first time) Luther's Small Catechism once a week on Friday evenings during the season of Lent in preparation for Easter.
The entire course is built around three kinds of source material that we see as essential to a meaningful experience of Luther’s Small Catechism.
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- Scripture and Tradition. For example, the Ten Commandments as cited in Exodus 20 or the Apostle’s Creed as we have it from Christian traditions.
- Luther’s explanations of the scripture or doctrine from Christian traditions.
- The "backstory" of Luther’s own life and times, the fertile soil of the Reformation itself.
Interested?
If you are interested in this study, please speak with or send Pastor Zsofi an email indicating your interest.
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Need a copy of the church directory?
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Over the past few weeks, several members have received emails from someone posing as Pastor Zsofi. We are unsure as to how member email addresses have fallen into the hands of scammers. As a precaution, we have removed both the telephone/email directory and pictorial directory from the church website.
If you would like a copy of either of these directories, please contact the church office and an electronic version will be forwarded to you.
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You can find out what's happening at St. Mark's in the coming weeks by viewing our online calendar.
CLICK HERE to view the calendar.
To have something added to the calendar, contact Lori in the church office.
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Brian Lorch has taken some vacation time for about a month in his role of E-News editor. During the period of January 27 - Feb 16, please send items for inclusion in the E-News to Jen Polet no later than 2 PM on Thursdays. Jen can be reached by telephone (204-487-6271) or email (jpolet@neptuneproperties.ca).
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Penn and Teller explain how the ball and cup trick works. Watch closely....
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Office Hours
Tuesday-Thursday 9AM - 4PM
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