The Messenger of St. Mark's | After Pentecost | October 14, 2021

For your thought: "For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.” --Mark 10:45 Study this Sunday's Readings. All are welcome to worship with us on Sundays at 9:30 and Thursdays at 11:00 a.m., both virtually and in-person.

Please come wearing a mask - Masks are required indoors - even if fully vaccinated - per our current State of NM mandate.

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Save the dates: 10/17 - Cosmos Mosaic Dedication & Art Sale Event - ~10:45 a.m. after Sunday Liturgy in the SMMS Playground  10/23 - Oktoberfest and Hymn Sing, 4:30 p.m. in the Fish Garden (note the new time!)  10/24 - Cosmic Generosity Celebration Sunday (Pledge in-gathering) - Bring pie!

SAINT MARK'S MISSION & OUTREACH

Responding to God’s Cosmic Generosity - Week 3

Cosmic Generosity: Week Three Video

Stewardship Celebration Sunday, October 24 is almost here! By now we hope you are aware that next Sunday, October 24th is our Stewardship Celebration Sunday. We know that you have been prayerfully considering your spiritual growth and the ministry of this Church and are ready to join in Celebrating this essential call of our Christian Life. This week you will receive a Cosmic Pledge Card and Celebration Sunday information packet in the mail (If you don’t receive our mailing, please call the church office at 505-262-2484 and let us know your correct mailing address). We ask that before or during our worship on Sunday, October 24th, you fill out the Cosmic Generosity Pledge Card and do one of three things with it: If you are at church for in-person worship place it in the offering plate. If you are worshiping online, place card in your outgoing mail or Drive to the church between 10:45 am and Noon to be part of our Cosmic Generosity Giving Parade where you can place your own Cosmic Pledge Card in the large gift box in our east parking lot. We will be reporting back on our common commitment to growth in giving on Sunday, October 31st.  We are also bringing back an old tradition at St. Mark’s Pledge and Pie Sunday for this Celebration Sunday event on Sunday October 24th. So please free to bring a pie to share at coffee hour sweet or savory, berry or apple, green chile or broccoli quiche. We want to celebrate God’s Cosmic Generosity together.

This Sunday: Cosmic Mosaic Dedication & Blessing Event

ALL are invited to the Dedication & Blessing of the Community Cosmic Mosaic on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in the St. Mark's Montessori Playground at 10:45 AM after the 9:30 AM Sunday Liturgy and Eucharist. There will be an Art Sale Fundraiser & Reception following.

St. Mark’s Octoberfest and Hymn Sing

Saturday, October 23 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the Fish Garden (weather permitting--we will move indoors if the weather is bad.)    All are welcome to join us as we Celebrate the Cosmic Generosity of God and the turning of the seasons with this festive Community Meal and Hymn Sing. Bring a dish and/or drinks to share (beer/wine and equally attractive alternatives welcome).   We will provide hotdogs and brats from the grill.   This event is sponsored by the St. Mark’s Cosmic Generosity Stewardship Team.

St. Mark’s Men’s Group BBQ and Fellowship

When: Saturday, October 16 at 5 p.m. Where: Home of David and Heather Spader - 13908 Indian School Road RSVP 605 376 3787 David or Fr. Christopher 505 331 4638 Format: Casual BBQ and Social What’s provided: Brats and Burgers provided What to Bring: drinks or a side to share. What’s the Schedule: Gathering at 5pm Meal at 5:30-7:00 Hang out afterwards until…

GIVE TO ST. MARK'S

All are welcome to give and/or pledge to St. Mark's by: Mail (St. Mark's has a secure mailbox and is checked regularly): 431 Richmond Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. You may give electronically through the Diocese of the Rio Grande Parish Donation site and check the box next to "Albuquerque-St. Mark's". Just fill out the rest of the information and click the Next button at the bottom of the page. Please make sure fill out "special instructions or comment" to let us know how to apply your gift (i.e.: pledge, congregational relief fund, etc.). You may give electronically (including pledge payments) to St. Mark's - securely via PayPal® - anytime. Please consider checking the box that reads, "I’d like to add to my donation to help offset the cost of processing."

DIOCESE & BEYOND

Private Showing of Exhibit

Private Showing! The Rio Rancho Loma Colorado Library exhibit “Americans and the Holocaust: What did Americans know and what more could they have done?” is open for a special tour for ABQ FaithWorks members and friends at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. This renown exhibit draws important parallels between that time in our history and how we are responding to the current immigration situation. Mark your calendar now and bring your family and friends! Read more here.

DRG Women's Ministry: Humor in Religion

October 23 at 10 a.m. via Zoom Humor in Religion? Yes! Humor can open our hearts and minds to the Gospel in new ways. Camille Donoghue (Women’s Ministry Council Member) will explore some humorous and thought-provoking insights on October 23 at 10AM on Zoom. Invite a friend and join in for a fun and inspiring time. Contact Cindy for the Zoom link via email here. If you have participated in the past, you'll get the link, automatically.

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