February 7, 2019

Service times to change for congregational meeting THIS SUNDAY (Feb. 10) ONLY A change in service times will be made to allow a full hour between services for our congregational meeting from 10-11 AM in the church. Jane and Michael Frederick will update us on the architectural plans for renovating the building. Jim Buggy of the Episcopal Church Foundation will present the outlines of our Capital Campaign and answer questions . For Feb. 10 only the early service will be moved to 8:45 AM and the late service to 11:15 . Mark your calendar!

Inquirers classes continue The second of the four-session series will be Feb. 12 at 6:30 PM and Feb. 13 at 10 AM in the Center. The class is perfect for anyone who wishes to get a better understanding of the Episcopal Church and also for those seeking confirmation or reception, although no commitment is required. If you missed the first session, Rev. Roy can tell you how to catch up. Email him HERE.

RSVP for Absalom Jones Day Tues., Feb. 12 is the date for this annual celebration of the first African-American priest in the Episcopal Church. The service, with Bishop Skip Adams as celebrant, will take place in St. Philip's Chapel at Voorhees College, 386 Porter Dr., Denmark, SC 29042 at 11 AM. RSVP to Fr. James Yarsiah HERE . Denmark is about an hour and 15 minute drive from Beaufort. If you need a ride, call Ken Kraft 843 592-5771 and leave a message or text him at 843 489-2544.

Habitat Faith Build--fun with a purpose A new Faith Build home will soon be under construction in Mossy Oaks. Join Sally Mayse and other volunteers to help make this dream a reality for a local family. She'll lead a St. Mark's team for a half-day each week until the house is done. The team doesn't need to be the same each week and carpentry skills aren't required, just a willing heart and the ability to follow directions. If you've completed volunteer orientation, call or email Sally to sign on at 843.838.3407 or smayse4@gmail.com .   If you haven't attended orientation, a 45 minute session is held at the Habitat offices on Parris Is. Gtwy. on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 10 AM, no reservation required. Next session is THIS Saturday, Feb. 9.

Deadline for funding requests from Outreach The Outreach and Mission Committee will hold its first meeting of the year Tues., Feb. 19 , at 4 PM to review fund requests. Request forms are available on St. Mark's website and must be filled out and submitted before the meeting. Click here for the form or go to the website.

Retreat to the Golden Isles Save the date for St. Mark's 2nd annual Parish Retreat on Oct. 18-20 at beautiful Epworth-by-the-Sea on St. Simon's Island. This location offers lovely indoor and outdoor spaces and is only a 2-hour drive from Beaufort. We've reserved 30 rooms in the Robertson Inn. Cost is $104.39 (plus tax) per person per night for a double and $154.13 (plus tax) per person per night for a single, all meals included. We’d like to get a preliminary count, so if interested, contact Carter at carterhoyt@comcast.net.  View the accommodations and other facilities at www.epworthbythesea.org.

OR PLASTIC! Please! No more. No matter how hard we try to use this stuff up, it keeps reappearing in the Center kitchen. The Episcopal Church discourages the use of non-recyclables and so do we at St. Mark's. Please don't bring anymore plastic or styrofoam cups or plates.

You oughta be in pictures! Part II The second part of the filming for the movie Always, a contemporary take on the Prodigal Son parable, will take place on Sat., Feb. 9, from 8 AM-noon in the church. They need extras to play the the congregation. Simply show up wearing the clothes you would normally wear at a Sunday service.

IN BRIEF

READINGS for Sun, Feb. 10: Isaiah 6:1-8, Psalm 138, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Luke 5:1-11 THE CONTEMPLATIVE Prayer Group's meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 6 PM at the Parichys'. Contact Judy Parichy for information HERE. ANNOUNCEMENTS POLICY: Deadline for this newsletter and the Sunday bulletin is 5 PM on Tuesdays. Verbal announcements during services should be cleared with the Vestry Person on Duty in advance.

HELPFUL LINKS

St. Mark's Prayer Ministry To have members of our prayer ministry pray for you or a loved one, contact Debbie Dawsey-Davis at  debdd3@gmail.com or 843-812-8255.  Unsure about service dates? Acolytes, ushers, readers, etc. click HERE to find out when you serve. To see available dates for altar flowers, click HERE . To donate, please fill out a flower envelope available in the church or Center.

Parish Office 843 379-1020 Office hours are Tues., Wed., Thurs. 9-2