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During Lent we journey with all those around the world who will be baptized at the Easter Vigil. In today’s gospel Jesus tells Nicodemus that he must be born of water and Spirit. At the font we are a given a new birth as children of God. As God made a covenant with Abraham, in baptism God promises to raise us up with Christ to new life. From worship we are sent forth to proclaim God’s love for all the world. (from Sunday and Seasons).
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2nd Sunday of Lent
Sunday, March 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
Masking is optional while attending worship services or other events at St. Mark's. We will continue to have masks available near the entrance to the sanctuary for those who feel more comfortable being masked and have forgotten to bring one with them to the church..
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Those to Remember in Our Prayers
Adeline Adams, 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), Theresa Brownell, Martha Corzo (Daniel Corzo's mother), Rob Dojack, Roxanna Duguay, Tim Fennell (Kate Fennell's husband), Larry Fuhl (brother of Darlene Trindall and Eileen Burt), Terry Hercus, 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), Carole Stone, Christina Taylor, Gerald Toupin, Joanne Yager and the family and friends of Keith Irvine (Mark Irvine's brother).
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Cambridge Coffee House Returns
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Cambridge Coffee House made a triumphant return last Saturday night after an almost three-year pandemic induced hiatus. Approximately 70 people attended and were treated to an evening of fabulous live music. Just over $900 was raised for The Urban.
Many thanks to:
- those who attended and made a donation towards the cause
- the musicians, especially St. Mark's very own House Blend and Contata Colombia
- those who helped with the set up and the tear down (that is, putting the pews back in the sanctuary)
- those who provided baking and the hospitality crew in the kitchen for brewing coffee and tea and serving the baked goods.
- Melissa for coordinating the whole affair
Click HERE to watch a short video compilation of the evening's program. Thanks to Chris H for providing the video.
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Income tax receipts for eligible charitable donations to St. Mark's in 2022 were mailed to members this past week. Please contact the office if you were expecting a receipt but one did not arrive in you mailbox.
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Ukraine Crisis Response by CLWR
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February 24, 2023, marked one year since the invasion of Ukraine. CLWR's partners continue to deliver life-saving aid to families who have lost everything. Your support has provided incredible hope and help — thank you for your compassion.
As of February 2023, over 8 million refugees have fled Ukraine and over 6 million are internally displaced. Most refugees from Ukraine have fled to neighbouring countries, while some have sought safety elsewhere in Europe. As a high proportion of these refugees are women and children, protection activities alongside humanitarian assistance, have become vital. Inside Ukraine, homes and critical infrastructure have been damaged and destroyed. Outages of electricity, heating and water have been seen in many areas, while other services such as health care, public transport and internet connectivity have also been disrupted. As a result, many people find themselves without accommodation and unable tomeet their basic needs, including for food, water, and medicine.
CLWR partners in the ACT Alliance continue to respond in Ukraine and the region to meet humanitarian needs such as food, shelter, emergency supplies and trauma support and winterization support as well as protection activities and supporting local organizations to provide vital services.
To learn more and to watch a video documenting how CLWR is responding, CLICK HERE.
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For Lent this year, we are renewing the traditional serving of Soup & Bread at 6:15PM followed by Holden Evening Prayer Service at 7:00 pm. Mark you calendar for the five Wednesdays in Lent.
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Hosting this coming week (March 8) is the Sunday School and Youth Group.
Offerings given at the Wednesday evening services will go to Lutheran Urban Ministry. You can learn more about LUM by clicking here.
We are very excited for this opportunity of fellowship and Lenten practice. We look forward to gathering in this way and seeing (and tasting) all the various bowls of Soup prepared by the people of this faith community.
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by heart
Conversations with Martin Luther’s Small Catechism
For many Lutherans, Luther’s Small Catechism is the foundation to understanding our faith and why we say what we believe we say we do. For most, however, the Small Catechism is a distant memory of Confirmation classes years gone. Some, like Pastor Zsófi, became Lutheran as adults and didn’t have that experience at all. This study is for those of you:
- who want to re/visit the Small Catechism;
- who would like to understand the theology and history behind the words Luther wrote;
- who want to re/discover what exactly we say we believe and why;
- who would like to have some open and inclusive conversations about God, Faith & the Gospel.
The study is being offered in Lent on Friday evenings from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. The schedule is as follows:
- March 10th – Ch. 3 “The Apostle’s Creed”
- March 17th – Ch. 4 “The Lord’s Prayer”
- April 14th – Ch. 5 “The Sacrament of Holy Baptism and Confession”
- April 21st – Ch. 6 “The Sacrament of the Altar”
- April 28th – Ch. 7 “Daily Prayer and the Household Chart”
You are welcome to attend the sessions that interest you or the entire program.
The course book is available to purchase at $20 each, or can be borrowed for reading. Books are now ready to be picked up from Pastor Zsófi.
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Eternity for Today - New Edition has Arrived.
The latest edition of the Eternity for Today daily devotional booklets has arrived.
A limited number of copies is available from the information table in the Parish Hall.
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Noon Hour Mid-Week Lenten Services
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The Winnipeg Centre of the Royal Canadian College of Organists is pleased to be presenting a series of five short noon-hour Lenten services at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 637 Buckingham Road.
These services will take place from 12:15 -12:45 every Wednesday from March 1 - March 28.
Pastor Tyler Gingerich will lead each service. Each service will feature five meditative organ pieces, a hymn, scripture, and prayers.
The organists will be:
March 8 - Anne Kelm, Student, Canadian Mennonite University
March 15 - Melissa Gingrich, St. Mark's Lutheran
March 22 - Charmaine Bacon, McClure United Church
March 28 - Haewook Kim, Holy Trinity Anglican
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Help Send our Youth to CLAY 2023
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It's almost planting time!! The Youth Group is once again participating in the Gleanlea Greenhouse fundraiser. Gleanlea has bedding plants, perennials, hanging baskets, vegetables, herbs, succulents, container gardens and Fall Garden Mums. You can also purchase gift cards to be used at their Greenhouse and shop yourself.
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Plants will be available for pickup between 11:30am-2pm Saturday, May 27th.
Instructions for on line ordering can be found HERE. If you would rather not order online, please pick up a form from the church. Paper orders must be returned before March 31. Cheques to be made payable to St Mark's Lutheran Church. Please note on the cheque payment is for the Glenlea fundraiser.
Plants do sell out so get your orders in early for best selection!
ie. Do not wait until the end of March!
Please contact Judy Grossman with any questions at jgrossman2004@yahoo.ca or 204 223 2107.
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All Annual Reports are due on March 9 for the AGM upcoming in April. Committee Chairs, please send your reports to Lori in Microsoft Word format (no pdf's) office@stmarkslutheran.ca.
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3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 19, 2023
Lutheran Church of the Cross
560 Arlington St.
$20.00 adults, $10.00 students, 12 and under free
Tickets can be purchased at the door or contact mcorchestrawpg@gmail.com
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Did you know that St. Mark's collects used stamps for the Canadian Bible Society?
Save your stamps! It takes a pound of stamps to buy 1 Bible - they can be brought in and placed into the envelope on the bulletin board by the mailboxes.
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East Side Entrance to Church closed
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Due to ice damming and extremely slippery steps, we have closed off the entrance on the east side of the building. For the near future, please use the main entrance of the door at the south end of the parish hall.
Investigations are underway to assess the damage caused by the ice build-up and to find a solution to prevent a recurrence of this problem.
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Need a copy of the church directory?
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The telephone/email directory and pictorial directory are no longer accessible 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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Please send submissions to Brian Lorch no later than 2 PM on Thursdays. Brian can be reached by telephone (204-489-1054) or email (bjlorch@shaw.ca).
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Office Hours
Tuesday-Thursday 9AM - 4PM
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