The Messenger of St. Mark's | Eastertide | April 28, 2023 | |
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For your thought:
When he was abused, he did not return abuse; when he suffered, he did not threaten; but he entrusted himself to the one who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were going astray like sheep, but now you have returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.
--1 Peter 2:23-25
Study this Sunday's Readings.
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Worship on Sunday is both in person and virtually, every week at 9:30 a.m. We live stream Sunday liturgies on our Facebook & YouTube channels.
Also, we offer a Midweek Eucharist every Thursday at 11 a.m. that is both in person and through our live-streaming platforms.
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For a complete listing and schedule of our online / in-person offerings available, please click on the button below: | |
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Useful links:
Important Dates:
- April 30, 11 a.m. - Pancake Breakfast – no classes
- May 7 - 11:15 a.m. - BRC Teaching Day #2 - Robert Habiger – “Rites and Rituals Shape the Worship Space”
- May 14 - Mother’s Day and Plant Sale
- May 21, 11:15 a.m. - Advanced Directives and Planning – Presentation in the Parish Hall
- May 28, 9:30 a.m. - Feast of Pentecost
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SAINT MARK'S MISSION & OUTREACH | |
5th Sunday of the Month: Pancake Breakfast! | |
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It's the fifth Sunday of the month, so please join our St. Mark's community for a Pancake Breakfast following the worship service. Please feel free to bring a bowl of fresh fruit to add to the pancake breakfast smorgasbord!
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This Sunday: Online Church Directory Updates | |
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After worship on Sunday, we'll be making an effort to update our online St. Mark's photo directory. If you already have access and don't know how to update your info, this will be your opportunity! We'll have staff on hand to help update your family's information, as well as photographers to take a photo of you and your family (keep that in mind for dressing on Sunday morning). There's a lot of empty photos next to member information in our directory and we're hoping to remedy that some this weekend. This is part of an ongoing effort to maintain our directory, as well as to help St. Mark's continue to be a thriving, relational congregation.
Please see a brief tutorial on updating your information here.
If you think you can try to update your information on your own (including uploading your own photo), you may access/edit your Member Directory information here.
THANK YOU!
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Building Renewal Committee’s Weekly Report (4/28) | |
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Consistently, giving rather than needing has been a hallmark at St. Mark’s. During the times of Covid throughout the separate liturgical seasons during the church year, we have been gifted what we need by our clergy, staff, and lay leaders. Sunday’s learning time with Robert Habiger was such a gift. Understanding how our spaces have been and can be designed opens our eyes ever wider to our vision of "building something beautiful." In that beauty, equivalent experience is at the core. As we know from the famous paintings of The Last Supper, everyone is at the table. We want everyone at the table.
After Pancake Sunday (this Sunday), Robert will return the following Sunday (May 7th). His graciousness in teaching us has been powerful in our understanding how best to renew our facilities through shared learning. As our Committee prepares both to interview architects and consider bids from organ builders, we strive to stay true to our principles in our practices.
Meeting this past week, the Building Renewal Committee reviewed its critical path to date and projected key events ahead. As always, input and awareness across our community fuels our giving what we need for the health and growth of St. Mark’s.
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Save the Dates: All-Parish Campout | |
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July 28-30th
The all-parish campout is returning after four years! We will camp at the Ponderosa Group Campground. The campground is 6 miles west of Bandelier National Monument near Los Alamos, NM. Click here to see the campground. This is a tent-only campground with a covered cooking shelter, pit toilets and drinking water. The plan is to gather there on Friday night, hike on Saturday (optional), enjoy a potluck meal on Saturday evening (bring your own main dish & a side to share) and Sunday morning Eucharist before we pack up and head back.
All ages are welcome! Come for both nights, one night, for the hike, and/or for Sunday Eucharist. If you have any questions, please contact the Sinkulars via email here.
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Border Ministry Needs Our Help | |
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Several St. Mark's parishioners are involved with the Border Ministry going to El Paso once a month with several carloads of supplies and clothes that four shelters request. Please see the attached report.
With that in mind, can you help us fill this “always needs” list from the Annunciation House shelters in El Paso? Our next trip to the Annunciation House shelters is May 11th. Please have all donations dropped off by Sunday, May 7th.Please understand that because of limited storage space in our vehicles and the shelters, these are the only items that we can accept:
- Athletic pants, men, small, medium
- Leggings, women’s small and medium
- Men’s boxers, new, small & medium
- Women’s briefs, new, small & medium
- Ankle socks, new, men or women’s
- Large Body Wash
- Large shampoo
- Laundry soap, liquid
- Backpacks, gently used
See the most recent trip report from the DRG Border Ministry here, along with many other various ways you can help and/or contribute. If you want to be more involved or have questions, please contact Larry Malick via email here.
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A funeral for Candy Porter has been scheduled for
Saturday, April 29th at 10:30 a.m.
at St. Mark's Episcopal Church
There will be a reception following.
Below are details about participating in the service remotely. Please share with anyone you think may wish to join in prayer and honor Candy's memory in this way.
Funeral Liturgy for Candy Porter
Saturday, April 29th at 10:30 a.m.
Click here to join us on Zoom
Zoom Meeting ID: 882 4115 3246
Passcode: rite
Other links to watch live or asynchronously:
Join us on Facebook Live
Join us on YouTube Live
You may peruse Candy's obituary here.
May light perpetual shine upon Candy and all the departed.
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...By Mail (St. Mark's has a secure mailbox and is checked regularly):
431 Richmond Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106.
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...By PayPal®.
Please consider checking the box that reads, "I’d like to add to my donation to help offset the cost of processing."
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...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 (e.g., pledge, congregational relief fund, etc.).
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LGBTQ+ Eucharist & Potluck | |
ABQ Church Women United, an ecumenical gathering of Christian women, will be celebrating May Friendship Day on Friday, May 5th at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona NE.* A light brunch will be served from 9:30-10:00, followed by the program. The theme for the day is “Labor With Love—A Heart to Care”. Carlos Navarro of the Interfaith Hunger Coalition will be our speaker regarding hunger in NM children and recent legislation to address it. Two offerings will be taken, one of which is the Fellowship of the Least Coin. * Please park in the WEST parking lot off Arizona, a greeter will be at the door to give directions to our meeting space. For further information, contact Marilyn Stoops at 505-265-8358 or email her here. | |
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All are welcome to join us for worship during our Thursday 11 a.m. midweek Holy Eucharists and our Sunday Holy Eucharists at 9:30 a.m. You may join us in person or on Facebook & YouTube.
Come as you are!
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