Beloved of God~
For your thought in this season after Pentecost:
We always give thanks to God for all of you and mention you in our prayers, constantly remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
--1 Thessalonians 1:2-3
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Classes/Meetings/Worship: For a complete listing and schedule of our online / in-person offerings available, please visit our website: https://www.stmarksabq.org/online.
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Helpful St. Mark's Website Links:
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St. Mark's Mission & Outreach |
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In an effort to continue to strengthen the wondrous relational fabric of our parish, we have moved our directory to an electronic format. We are starting with a downloadable PDF member directory (it is password protected), and may be downloaded below.
Coming up, members will be able to request changes to their information, submit new photos, and be able to see a current listing of the members of St. Mark's with an app on their phone or logging into a website. If there is an issue with your information, please let the Erin Cook know (email here) and we will get it updated as soon as possible.
When you click on the download link below, the directory file will automatically download to your device, so please take note where your downloads are stored as it may not automatically open. When you attempt to open the PDF file, it will immediately prompt for a password. Click on the link below to see the password - it is case sensitive.
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Remembering the Departed on All Saints Day: A Virtual Ofrenda |
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On Sunday, November 1st, we will create a "virtual ofrenda" to remember the faithful departed as part of our All Saints Day liturgy. We welcome you to submit your photos of the saints and departed loved ones that you would have us remember in our liturgy. Please email names and photos of the faithful departed to Mother Sylvia (email her here) no later than Sunday, October 25th for inclusion in our All Saints Day remembrance.
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Cosmos Mural Star Party Workshops - Register By SUNDAY (10/18) |
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Did you know, that according to an ongoing survey from Reach3Insights, during this pandemic 76% of people picked up new habits, hobbies, behaviors, and routines? Is your new hobby trying mosaics? Have you signed up yet to create your star or nebula? Would you like to help build a lasting gift of art created by our community here at St. Mark’s, St. Mark’s Montessori School, and the Sacred Art Guild? Your tax-deductible gift will build on the generous contributions of $5000 from the Sacred Arts Guild and $2000 from private donors – which have gone towards our goal of $ 14,500. Thank you for helping us reach for the stars!
Note: All individuals who register need to bring their own chair and their own beverage. This is an outside event, so please dress accordingly.
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St. Martin's HopeWorks: Breakfast Casserole Preparations |
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On Saturday morning, November 14th, we will be preparing breakfast casseroles for St. Martin's HopeWorks in St. Mark's kitchen. Thank you to all who have contacted Jo Ann to donate the needed ingredients for the casseroles. We still need 4 large onions, 4 loaves of bread and 2 pounds of ground breakfast sausage for those who would still like to donate. You may also contribute to the HopeWorks fund electronically through PayPal. Or you may send St. Mark's a check and put "For HopeWorks" in the memo line.
Call Jo Ann Swinson at 505-265-3339 or 505-803-6403 if you can donate any of the remaining ingredients or if you would like to help prepare the casseroles.
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St. Martin's HopeWorks: Breakfast Items & Servers |
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St Mark's will be serving breakfast to go in person at HopeWorks on Sunday, November 15th.
We are looking for a few volunteers to help with the serving that Sunday morning from the times of 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. If you wish to help serve, please contact Joan via email here.
We could use some financial support to purchase 3 hams, tortillas, drinks and fresh oranges and the casserole fixings. You may also contribute to the HopeWorks fund electronically through PayPal. Or you may send St. Mark's a check and put "For HopeWorks" in the memo line.
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There will be a virtual funeral for our beloved Crystal Wood on Saturday, October 17 at 2:00 p.m.
All are invited and welcome to view Crystal's funeral on our Facebook Live page or on Zoom.
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"How to be an Anti-Racist" Group at St. Mark's |
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Each week, different members of St. Mark's contribute their talents to create music for our liturgies. In case you missed it, or simply want to enjoy it again, click here to view last Sunday's Offertory Song, featuring 8 singers from St. Mark and photos of our members gardens and pets, and last Sunday’s Communion Song, featuring an original chant by Donnel Miller-Mutia and images of Lynette Cole baking bread.
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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
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You may give an Electronic Offering, donate to the Congregational Relief Fund, or make a Pledge payment to St. Mark's - securely via PayPal® - anytime - by clicking on the button below:
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RIP - The Right Rev'd William C. Frey |
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Your prayers have been requested for the repose of the soul of Bishop William C. Frey who died yesterday morning (10/11/2020) after a short illness in San Antonio, Texas.
Bishop Frey was born in 1930 and ordained in 1956 in the Diocese of Colorado. He was the Rector at Trinity on the HIll in Los Alamos before serving as bishop in the Diocese of Guatemala and then the Diocese of Colorado. He and his wife Barbara were a great blessing to the Diocese of Rio Grande when he agreed to assist the Standing Committee with pastoral care of our congregations from 2008 to 2010. Bp. Frey came to help at St. Mark’s for several months after the split in 2009.
Cards may be sent to the family at the address below.
The Rev'd Paul Frey
139 Kentucky Street
Laredo, Texas 78041-3227
Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your servant, Bill. Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming. Receive him into the arms of your mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light. Amen.
May his soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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St. Mark's Episcopal Church
© 2020
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