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Sunday, Sep 22
Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost
8am - Holy Eucharist Rite I and Coffee Hour to follow
9:45am - Childcare Opens
10am - Formation for All Ages
11am - Holy Eucharist Rite II with Children's Chapel, Coffee Hour to follow
12:15pm - Childcare closes
Family Hike Wednesday 9/25, 5:30pm at Prospect Park
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Holy Hikes - Wed Sep 25 5:30pm Prospect Park
Join Fr Christian and family as we hike past sinkholes, bogs, and tree sanctuaries while pausing to say some prayers and appreciate God's beauty in our midst.
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Rally Day Sep 29
Join us in our 8 and 11am worship services as we celebrate the feast day of St Michael and All Angels who is the patron saint of first responders, so we'll also be honoring all of our first responder families with a St Michael's medal and we'll have a fire truck present that morning.
Meanwhile, in the parish hall, we'll have a fall ministry fair where you can peruse and sign up for all sorts of great activities at St Mark's.
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St Michael's Blanco Fun Run Monday, Sep 30 6:30pm
Come out for our Fun Run to support Homes For Our Troops through the Blanco State Park. Choose from a 5K or 1K option. All ages and abilities welcome. This race is hosted by St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church of Blanco, Texas in celebration of St. Michael's Day. St. Michael's Day honors our first responders, and is fun, family-friendly evening. After we honor our first responders, there will be a small parade, followed by the Fun Run. Food and activities are available for those not racing, or for when you get back from the run! The 5K begins and ends at the Church, and you'll run through the Blanco Square, City Park, and State Park. The 1K will be a short route around the neighborhood by the Church. We hope to see you there!
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A Final Gift to Your Loved Ones: End of Life Planning Oct 5, 9a-12p in the Parish Hall
Join Fr Christian, Mtr Rachel, Finance Chair, Michael Scholl, and a representative from Frost Bank to learn more about Funeral Planning, Advance Directives, Powers of Attorney, and Estate Planning. These retreats are great for people of all ages, and can be a wonderful source of wisdom and fun as we share with one another how we want to be remembered.
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From Your Family Minister | |
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Youth Group Skating Trip Thurs, Sep 26 6:30-8pm
Join the youth of St Steven's Wimberley, St Elizabeth Buda, and Holy Spirit Dripping Springs as we gather for pizza and skating at 11600 Menchaca Rd #101, Austin, TX 78748.
Parents, feel free to drop your youth off and enjoy dinner in Austin, or stick around and show us your skating moves. $10/kid for skating and pizza.
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Notes from your Music Director | |
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Thank you for the lovely welcome home this past Sunday. It is good to be in the loft again.
There are still spots available in the Chancel and Bell Choirs. If you are still looking for a place to belong it just might be here.
-Jen
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College Students/Young Adults - Join the Manos de Dios team on our next mission trip to Honduras in 2025. Travel awards are now available for our 2 – 9 January mission trip. For more information contact Dean Lalich at dlalich@grandecom.net or Patricia Perea at ManosHonduras@gmail.com. Applications are now being accepted. Visit our Honduras Mission page for more information! | |
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The Diaper Ministry always needs your help!
Diapers are an essential item for families and one that is not provided or covered by government assistance programs like SNAP or WIC. For the last 4 years, this ministry has grown into a community staple and support network for 300+ families in our community. Please help us continue this vital ministry by donating to our fund using the link below, or bringing in a box of diapers to add to the pantry. Thanks so much for supporting the littlest members of the St. Mark's Community!
Diaper Giving Page
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We're Looking for New Ministry Partners
St Mark's Outreach Committee is seeking new ministry partners we can support with funds, volunteers, or promotions. We are especially interested in groups addressing food scarcity, creation care, or the well-being of kids and seniors. If you are active in a community service organization who you think would be a good partner, please fill out our new partnership request form here on our website at https://stmarks-sanmarcos.org/resources/parish-reports-forms/
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“All things come of Thee, O Lord…”
You can give to the ministry of God through St. Mark’s in the following ways:
You can place your gift in the Offertory Plates as they are passed around the congregation.
You can send a check to:
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
3039 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
You can Text-to-Give
Text the word GIVE to 512-894-8770 to get started
You can Give online through the St. Mark’s Website: www.stmarks-sanmarcos.org/give
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If you would like to help send a child to Camp Capers this summer, please include "Camp Scholarship" on the memo. | |
Have you submitted your information for our new church directory? We are asking everyone (old & new) to submit their information for our new church directory at the link below. It will only take a minute to complete, so... | |
St. Mark's is collecting photos from our Parish events. If you have pictures that you would like to share, and that you give permission to be used on social media, eNews and overall furthering our joy; please send them our way. Please keep photos between 25MB-1MB and send to: office@stmarkssanmarcos.org. | |
Photo credits to Susan Hanson, Tamara Talasek, and others. | | | | |
