All Saints Day, Holy Baptism, Trunk or Treat, Calendar, Bible studies, Announcements, Prayer List

St. Mark's

Episcopal Church

The Lion is on the move!!!

Visit here: The Lectionary Page for Upcoming Weekly Readings.

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Sunday Morning Worship:

Sunday School 9:45

Holy Eucharist 10:00

Additional Activities:

Bible Study: Wednesdays at 10:00

Choir Practice: Wednesdays at 5:00

EYC: Wednesdays at 6:00

Bag of Groceries: Thursdays at 10:00

Community Breakfast: Fridays 6:30-8:30

2026 St. Mark's Vestry

Tim Frawley: Sr. Warden (979) 429-0841

Robert Butler

Pat Fox

Lisa Morales

Matt Murray

Terri Rafter

Nathan Russell

Lorie Warnock

Reid Westmoreland

Daylight Savings time is ending.!

Dont forget to fall back Sat. night!!!!

Nov. 1st is All Saints Day at St. Mark's

Please give us the names of your deceased loved ones that you would like remembered on this day, so their names will be included.

Please call the office or email Martha by Wed., Oct. 28th.

marthahjohnson@sbcglobal.net

Holy Baptism Sunday, Nov. 1

One of the seven principal feasts of the church year, and recognized as one of four ideal seasonal days for administering holy baptism.

We have two baptisms this Sunday-what a blessing.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Oct. 27th: SWAG meeting at 6:30.
Oct. 28th: Weekly Bible Study at 10:00. Calendar Planning Meeting at 12:00. Choir practice at 5:00. EYC at 6:00.
Oct. 29th: Study of Book of Romans at 6:00.
Oct. 31st: Trunk or Treat from 4:00 - 6:00.
Nov. 1st: Sunday School at 9:45. All Saints Day and Baptism service: Church service at 10:00-Rev. Art Callaham serving. Confirmation class at 11:15.
Nov. 3rd: ELECTION DAY
Nov. 4th: Weekly Bible Study at 10:00. Pastoral Care meeting at 11:30. Choir practice at 5:00. EYC at 6:00.
Nov. 5th: Study of Book of Romans at 6:00.
Nov. 8th: Sunday School at 9:45; Church service at 10:00-Rev. Art Callaham serving. Confirmation class at 11:15.
Nov. 10th: DOK meeting at 6:00.

Trunk or Treat

We will have our annual trunk or treat celebration on Saturday, October 31st from 4-6, bring your kids, grandkids, etc. to this fun event.

And you can still sign up to do a trunk or to help setup.

Serving this Sunday

Nov. 1st

All Saints Day

Sunday School: Laura L, Jessica R, Tim & Patricia Frawley

Ushers: Ed & Carolyn Larsen

Acolytes: Cora Romine, Hudson, Paxton, & Canon Shield

LEM: 1 John 3:1-3 - Kathy Westmoreland

Lector: Revelation 7:9-17; Psalm 34:1-10, 22 - David Shield

Prayers of the People: Michelle Silva

Altar Guild: DeDe Powell, Diana Romine

Vestry: Nathan Russell

Altar Flowers: Tim & Patricia Frawley

Heart & Hands: Sue Fox

Private Prayer Requests

Prayer is one of the most meaningful ways we care for and support one another. In addition to the names included in our public Prayers of the People, St. Mark's is establishing a separate private prayer list for requests that will be held in confidence and not shared during worship.

If you would like us to pray privately for you or someone you love, please text Tim Frawley or contact Martha Johnson. You do not need to provide details---God already knows the needs of your heart.

Bible Study Class Wednesdays at 10:00

'The One Year Book of Psalms'

Delve into the Psalms and enjoy great discussions.

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES THIS WEEK!!!

Jill Westmoreland

Nathan Russell

Maria Fedrick

Tim Frawley

Kids Lead

Nov. 29th

Advent 1

Ushers:

Oblation Bearers:

Acolytes: Laney & Callie Kubecka; Ryleigh, Raegan, & Reese Siptak

LEM: Kinsley Kubecka

Lector OT: Isaiah 64: 1-9-

Lector Psalm: Psalm 1 -

Lector NT: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 -

Prayers of the People:

Altar Guild: Nancy Kubecka, Helen McAda, Marilyn Ziegenhals

Vestry: Pat Fox

Altar Flowers: Rick & Martha Johnson

Fellowship: POTLUCK

Heart & Hands: Sue Fox

St. Mark's Family News

This is something new we would like to add to our weekly newsletter.

SEND US PICTURES OF THINGS YOU HAVE HAPPENING IN YOUR FAMILY THAT WE CAN HELP YOU CELEBRATE:

WINS, TRIPS, FUN TIMES, St. MARK'S EVENTS.......

Send pictures and info to: marthahjohnson@sbcglobal.net

Congratulations to Karoline Murray

Congratulations to Karoline Murray, daughter of Matt & Katie Murray. Karoline was crowned the

2026 Lions Club Rice Festival Queen.

Parish Search Committee

Linda Allison
Carol Butler (Chair)
Patricia Frawley
Poth Leissner
Lisa Morales
DeDe Powell
Debra Shield
Jonathan Sneed
Kathy Westmoreland

Parish Profile Committee

Lynette Cooper
Tyler Leissner
Terri Rafter
Ron Warnock

Here is the link to our Parish Profile---It looks great!

Parish Profile

A PRAYER TO GUIDE OUR SEARCH FOR A NEW RECTOR

Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on St. Mark’s Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a rector for this parish, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Our Current Pastoral Prayer List

Emile Abdo, Ron Andrews, Nick Bachelor, Don Bigelow, Jennifer Bishop, Laura Blandford, Judy Burnett, Ross Chumchal, David Cobb, Brenda Dreahn, Bonnie Fox, Garrett Frawley, Dolly Hall & Family, Robert Harvey, Kylo Holliday, Tammy Johnson, Kristin Knorr Jones, Bobby Kimball, Laura Kinneson, Harper Kress, Larry Ledwig, Becky Liljenwall, Martha Lindsay, Rev. Justin Lindstrom, Ellie Maki, Carlos Marroquin, Jack Matthews, James Mertink, Sara Mirelez, Abel Morales, Tim Mosegard, Rita Nauman, Linda Owen, Hollie Paiva & Family, Travis Poe, Sam Restivo, Steve Sanders, Merrick & Grace Saucier, Family of Willie Turner, Donna Watson, Grady Weathers, Michael Ziegenhals, baby Caroline, and Anna.

If you added someone to the "Prayers of the People" during our worship service please follow up with a phone call to the office and we will add them to next Sunday's prayer list. Also, let us know how the person you requested prayer for is doing.

Call the office to add or take someone off the list. 979-245-2557 or email marthahjohnson@sbcglobal.net

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Saint Mark's Episcopal Church

2200 Avenue E

Bay City, TX 77414

(979) 245-2557

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