St. Mark's Episcopal Church
A Community of Grace
We spread God's word,
love like Jesus,
enjoy worshipping together,
and help our neighbors.
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Sunday, November 17, 2024 Holy Eucharist Service at 8 & 10 AM
10 AM service can be viewed live or on demand via the church's website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel.
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Up, Up in the Air!
Doves with names of departed ones flying high up in the sanctuary.
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St. Mark's Book Club, Nov 16
Next meeting will be held at Maggie Vizio's on November 16th.
Next book is "Always a Song: Singers, Songwriters, Sinners & Saints" by Ellen Harper with Sam Barry.
Harper, whose parents founded the legendary Folk Music Center in Claremont, takes readers on a journey through a transformational time in music history and American culture from love-ins and civil rights protests onward.
One reviewer calls it a "beautifully written memoir that includes stories of Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Joan Baez and others," while Jackson Browne declares it "a quiet, searching, account of a life lived for truth, love and music."
Please contact Maggie Vizio at: bookclub@stmarks-upland.org
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Celebrate the St. Nicholas Dinner with Your St. Mark's Community!
Join us on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. for our beloved St. Nicholas Dinner at St. Mark’s! This evening promises festive fun and fellowship for all ages.
We’ll kick off the celebration with cookie decorating—a joy for both the young and the young at heart! Santa will be making a special appearance, and we’ll have a good old-fashioned Christmas carol sing-along to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
Dinner will feature delicious tri-tip with all the classic sides, all for just $15.00 per person. And in the true spirit of St. Nicholas, we invite you to bring an unwrapped toy for a child or teenager. With this generous donation, the cost of your meal is reduced to $10.00.
Please see Susan Mackall in the Parish Hall to sign up for this event. Seating is limited. Please sign up as soon as possible to insure your spot at this wonderful festive holiday event!
We hope to see you there for this wonderful evening of holiday fellowship! Betty Farrell and Susan Mackall
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Volunteers Needed for Nativity Play
All ages welcomed to participate to be readers, angels, shepherds, kings etc. in the Sunday Dec. 22 10 am service. If you are interested, please see Susan Mackall in the Parish Hall by room 18 on Sunday Nov 10 and Nov 17.
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Ministry Group & Activity Photos for the Bulletin Board
Dear Ministry Leaders: please consider a group photo of your ministry for the electronic bulletin board: a zoom meeting and a screen shot; at a gathering of all the members in the same place and time; individual pictures in a collage. Also please consider up to 5 additional pictures that represent the purpose or an activity of your ministry. Many thanks
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Vestry Discernment Meetings this Month:
Are you curious about what the St. Mark’s vestry does? Are you looking for a way to serve our parish? You are invited to attend a Vestry Discernment Meeting. There are several opportunities for you to choose from: in-person on Sunday, November 17, after BOTH services and also Wednesday, November 20 at 7:00 PM on Zoom . If these meetings don't work for you, please contact the church office. In-person meetings will be held in the Weber Mason Library in the front office building; enter through the door by the presider chairs in the sanctuary. Join the Zoom meeting here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83932380129?pwd=k9HJaGXY6ZC7HU5BvvagQ2gjVkYepB.1
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Vestry Discernment Meeting, Nov 20
If you are interested in attending the Wednesday, November 20, zoom meeting, please notify a warden, rector, or church office by Sunday, November 17. Thank you.
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Children's Chapel
Children from the ages 3-10 are welcome to attend the children’s chapel at the fount of the church on the south side. We begin at 9:50 AM with sign-in, and lessons begin at 10 AM. Your child will join you for communion.
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Attention Knitters and Crocheters
If you wish to be of service to St. Mark's and the wider community, the Fiber Arts Guild makes prayer shawls and men's lap robes for those who are sick or facing difficult situations. We also make baby blankets for those celebrating an addition to their family. For More Information...
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Men's Coffee Fellowship - Wednesdays, 10:30AM
Meet at Starbucks located at the Colonies Crossroads, 1943 N Campus Ave, Unit D, Upland, 91784. For info, contact John Flasher.
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Toys for TOUCH Toy Drive, Nov 24 - Dec 15
St. Nicholas exemplified generosity, especially towards children and those in need. In the spirit of St. Nicholas Day, St. Mark’s invites you to carry on his legacy of compassion by participating in our Toys for TOUCH Drive. From November 24th through December 15th, please donate an unwrapped toy for a child or teenager in need. You can drop your gift in one of the collection boxes located in the Narthex or Parish Hall.
If you’re joining us for the St. Nicholas Dinner, bring an unwrapped toy to the event to reduce your ticket price from $15.00 to $10.00. Thank you for helping us spread the joy and generosity of St. Nicholas to those who need it most.
Thank you, Betty Farrell
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Helping Hands Hot Meal Ministry
Can you provide a meal for a parish member? You don't need to be a gourmet chef - just a person with compassion. You can cook or call UberEATS. Please contact Jennifer Stone at helpinghands@stmarks-upland.org
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Episcopal Church delegation advocates for creation care at COP29
Earlier this year, Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry named 17 delegates to represent his office at the 2024 United Nations climate change conference, which began Nov. 11 and runs through Nov. 22. This is the 10th year the presiding bishop has convened Episcopalians in this global forum to emphasize shared commitment to creation care and advocate for equitable climate justice policies.
The 29th session of the Conference of Parties of the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, also known as COP29, is taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The decision to send a small in-person delegation to Baku seeks to balance the urgency of climate change with concerns about ongoing human rights violations in Azerbaijan—in particular, the expulsion of more than 100,000 ethnic Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh in September 2023. The Episcopal Church has a strong historic relationship with Armenian churches, and Episcopalians are invited to advocate for human rights
and stand in prayerful solidarity with Armenians.
All are likewise encouraged to support and promote global climate justice during and beyond COP29, and to participate in the following related events: continue reading
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Giving Update through September 30, 2024
Thank you very much for your donations to St. Mark's -- and for supporting the recent program to purchase mugs and help the planet. We ask for your prayerful consideration of St. Mark's this fall. Our summer electricity and water bills spike in the summer, just when there is usually a summer giving lull. We also have a large structural deficit that we are striving to close. Operating fund contributions were about $200,000 through September 30 and we will need a robust fall to meet our budget. We have also received donations of about $40,000 for the building fund and $5,200 for Haiti outreach along with countless donations for outreach and small projects. Every donation is appreciated! We will be emailing quarterly donation statements and you can check your giving at any time through Breeze. Please contact Rose, our office administrator, at parishadmin@stmarks-upland.org if you wish to set up access through Breeze, wish to update your pledge, or have questions.
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Donating from IRA Accounts
Required minimum distributions (RMD) are the least amounts of money you must withdraw from your traditional IRA account each year, once you reach a certain age. If you make a qualified charitable contribution directly to St. Mark's for some or all of the RMD, that amount will not be taxed. Your financial advisor or IRA customer service can provide additional details on how to make this type of donation to St. Mark's.
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Thank you for your generous gift.
No matter how, how much, or how often you give,
you make a difference. Your contribution is appreciated.
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St. Mark's Episcopal Church
A Community of Grace
330 East 16th Street, Upland, CA 91784
(909) 920-5565
stmarks-upland.org
For Venue Rental contact Carol at venuerental@stmarks-upland.org
Office Hours: Monday–Thursday 10 AM to 3 PM (closed12:30-1 PM); Friday Closed
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PLEASE NOTE:
The deadline for article submissions is every Tuesday and must be emailed to
parishadmin@stmarks-upland.org.
Please make sure to include “Good News" in the subject line.
Do not submit article requests via Constant Contact.
Good News articles will be published every Thursday afternoon
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