Calendar, Bible studies, Mahjong night, Trunk or Treat, All Saints names, Announcements, Prayer List

St. Mark's

Episcopal Church

The Lion is on the move!!!

Visit here: The Lectionary Page for Upcoming Weekly Readings.

Visit our own St. Mark's webpage by clicking here.

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

Thank you

Thanks to Robert & Carol Butler for volunteering to host the Christmas party on Dec. 12th at their home.

And thanks to Margaret Hinson for her ongoing efforts in organizing the storage spaces in St. Mark's. It is looking great and for playing during Jake's absence.

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

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

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

Please call the office or email Martha

marthahjohnson@sbcglobal.net

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Oct. 13th: DOK meeting at 6:00.
Oct. 14th: Weekly Bible Study at 10:00. Choir practice at 5:00. EYC at 6:00.
Oct. 15th: Study of Book of Romans at 6:00.
Oct. 18th: Church service at 10:00-Rev. Art Callaham serving. Parish meeting after Church to elect new vestry, Diocesan council reps, & endowment trustees. Confirmation, reaffirmation, reception classes at 11:15.
Oct. 20th: Vestry at 6:30.
Oct. 21st: Weekly Bible Study at 10:00. Choir practice at 5:00. EYC at 6:00.
Oct. 22nd: Study of Book of Romans at 6:00.
Oct. 22nd: St. Mark's Ladies Mahjong night at 6:00. Please let Tim or Martha know if you are coming.
Oct. 25th: Kids Lead service at 10:00 followed by Potluck luncheon. Confirmation, reaffirmation, reception classes at 11:15. STILL OPENINGS FOR READINGS.
Oct. 27th: SWAG meeting at 5:30.
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: Oct. 22nd: Study of Book of Romans at 6:00.
Oct. 31st: Trunk or Treat from 4:00 - 6:00. Sign up if you want to participate.
Nov. 1st: All Saints Day: Church service at 10:00-Rev. Art Callaham serving.

St. Mark's Ladies Mahjong Night

Thursday, October 22nd at 6:00

Join in for a fun night of fellowship and mahjong play-bring your card.

Let Martha or Tim know if you are coming.

marthahjohnson@sbcglobal.net

Trunk or Treat

We will have our annual trunk or treat celebration on Saturday, October 31st from 4-6, so be thinking of your theme for your trunk for this fun event.

Let DeDe know if you are interested. There will also be a sign up sheet at the back of the Church.

November 1st - ALL SAINTS DAY

One of the seven principal feasts of the church year, and recognized as one of four ideal seasonal days for administering holy baptism. Let us know if you or your child would like to be baptized on this day. Let's make it a special All Saints Day.

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!!!

Debra S. Shield

Margaret Hinson

Chance Leissner

Rachel Kile

Stewart Savage Jr.

Erandi Allison

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Stew & Jessica Savage

Ed & Carolyn Larsen

Serving this Sunday

Oct. 18th

21 Pentecost

Sunday School: Rachel K., Tim & Patricia F., Carol B., Terri R., Jill W.

Ushers: Robert & Carol Butler

Acolytes: Addison, Clara, and Coleman Dodd, Hayes & Heston Heard

LEM: 1 Thesslonians 1:1-10 - Linda Allison

Lector: Isaiah 45:1-7; Psalm 96: 1-13 - Buzzy Romine

Prayers of the People: Jonathan Sneed

Altar Guild: Barbara Ludwig/Terri Ottinger

Vestry: Lisa Morales

Altar Flowers: Rick & Martha Johnson

Heart & Hands: Kim Marceaux

Kids Lead

Oct. 25th

22 Pentecost

Ushers: Addison, Clara, and Coleman Dodd

Oblation Bearers: OPEN

Acolytes: Olivia & Audrey Deshotels, Carson Cooper, Jacob Bates

LEM: Olivia Deshotels

Lector OT: Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18 - OPEN

Lector Psalm: Psalm 1 - Addison Dodd

Lector NT: 1 Thessalonians - OPEN

Prayers of the People: Clara Dodd

Altar Guild: Barbara Ludwig/Terri Ottinger

Vestry: Matt Murray

Altar Flowers: John & Courtney Romine

Fellowship: POTLUCK

Heart & Hands: Kim Marceaux

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 Sneary Cattle Co.

Sneary Cattle Co. received the state "Conservation Ranch of the Year" award last week from the Texas Soil and Water Conservation District Board at their annual conference.

They are honored by the award which recognizes their "Regenerative Grazing Management" which improves soil health, conserves water, improves air quality and enhances all wildlife.

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, John Fox, Garrett Frawley, Dolly Hall & Family, Robert Harvey, Kylo Holliday, Tammy Johnson, Kristin Knorr Jones, Laura Kinneson, Harper Kress, Larry Ledwig, Becky Liljenwall, Martha Lindsay, Rev. Justin Lindstrom, Gerald Ludwig, 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, Merrick & Grace Saucier, Family of Willie Turner, Donna Watson, 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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