For your thought:
Put away from you all bitterness and wrath and anger and wrangling and slander, together with all malice, and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.
-- Ephesians 4:31-32
All are welcome to worship with us on Sundays at 9:30 and Thursdays at 11:00 a.m.
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Please come wearing a mask.
(Masks are required indoors - even if fully vaccinated - per current CDC guidelines).
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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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SAINT MARK'S MISSION & OUTREACH |
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Hybrid Worship Technology Upgrade |
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A letter to the parish was sent out on Monday that said, in part:
"At their June meeting, the Vestry of St. Mark’s made the important decision to allocate up to $50,000 from capital funds toward the St. Mark’s Hybrid Worship Project. from the practical standpoint, St. Mark’s badly needed a sound upgrade as our PA system was failing. From the perspective of our mission, we want to strengthen St. Mark’s capacity to reach beyond the walls of our church with the message of God’s transforming love and forgiveness. This project brings upgrades to both our Sound System and our Video Streaming capacities. The Vestry and Clergy recognize that virtual worship has been a lifeline to our growing community—both those who live in other places and the more “local” members who are shut-in, ill or unable to attend in-person for any reason. Over the last months, hybrid worship has helped bereaved family members and friends across the country when St. Mark’s hosted funeral services for their loved ones. The Hybrid Worship Project will support continued involvement from those online serving as readers, offering prayers, delivering eulogies, providing video testimonies and more..."
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Saturday: Welcome All Newcomers with Libations & Hymns Event |
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Saturday, August 7th, 4-6 p.m.
Outside in the Fish Garden
(Grassy area that can been seen from Richmond Place)
Join us as we welcome the many visitors and newcomers who came to St. Mark's immediately before, during, and after the pandemic lockdown, including our fantastic new organist and choir director, Jeremy Wirths! St. Mark's members are encouraged to come, bringing their favorite bottled/canned beer (including root beer and other attractive non-alcoholic alternatives) and snacks to share, to welcome our visitors, newcomers, and guests! Newcomers--come enjoy the festivities and get to know other newcomers and members at St. Mark's. This is an all-ages event, and children are most welcome! Come as you are!
4:00 p.m. Hymn Sing
- Come ready to request your favorites, and sing (or hum) along!
5:00 p.m. Introductions & Fellowship
- We'll "circle up" for some brief introductions and more time to enjoy snacks and drinks and get to know each other.
- We'll wrap up festivities at the church, but those who are in the mood are encouraged to invite a new friend to wander over to Central Avenue to enjoy local food trucks, live music, and festivities together.
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When: Sunday, August 8th (~10:30-11:30AM)
Where: Inside & online during the liturgy (~10:30AM in the church & online) and outside during coffee hour (10:45-11:30AM outdoors in the Fish Garden)
What: Blessings for everyone (students, teachers, staff, etc.) heading "back to school" this fall.
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Cosmos Mosaic Mural Fundraiser |
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St. Mark's Montessori School and Church are collaborating with artists Manuel Hernandez and Lisa Domenici to create a second beautiful mosaic. This "Cosmos Mosaic Mural" will help foster a stronger community within St. Mark’s, whilst creating a stunning piece of art that will go up near the school’s playground. This location will make it so the whole neighborhood can enjoy this artwork. This project began just days before the school closed in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and continued in its planning stages until spring of this year. Like everything else these days this project needed to be flexible in its planning, hosting of events, and fundraising. Partial funding for this project has come from a generous gift from the Sacred Arts Guild, as well as individual contributions and school capital funds.
Want to join in making a difference? We're raising money to benefit Saint Mark's Montessori School & Church - Cosmos Mosaic Mural, and any gift will help make an impact in creating this beautiful mosaic. Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause, which means so much to the entire St. Mark’s Community.
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Inquirers' Class: Walk in Love
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Inquirer’s Class is a weekly virtual discussion group around topics related to Episcopal spirituality and practice. We are currently reading and discussing Walk in Love: Episcopal Beliefs and Practices by Scott Gunn and Melody Wilson Shobe. Anyone is welcome to join the conversation on Zoom on Sundays at noon. You can find the Zoom link on our offerings page on our website. If you need help finding a copy of the book, please let Fr. Christopher via email or by calling the church office at 505.262.2484.
The schedule for Inquirer’s Discussion for August is:
- August 8, Chapter 15 Continually Given to Good Works - Salvation and Grace
- August 15, Chapter 16 Accept and Fulfill our Petitions – Prayer
- August 22, Chapter 17 That Wonderful and Sacred Mystery – The Church
- August 29, Chapter 18 Defend Your Church – Structure and Governance
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Call to Artists of St. Mark's |
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We are planning our quarterly art exhibitions in the Sacred Arts space beginning in September. The walls of the Parish Hall's Sacred Arts Gallery have been blank for over a year. As we emerge from the pandemic, it will be good to see the loveliness of art adorning the gallery again. Please consider submitting up to three pieces. There is no theme, however, we’d like to see plenty of vibrant color.
You may e-mail Audrey Minard (email here) with your information, questions or to request a form.
Deadline is Friday, August 27.
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Coffee Hour Ministry Needs Your Help |
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In-Person Coffee Hour is back, and we are enjoying the sun and breeze of the Fish Garden as we are finally able to see each other and enjoy St. Mark's coffee and conversation. To keep this going, we need your help with Coffee Hour setup and cleanup. If you are interested in helping with this ministry, please contact Aric Elsenheimer via email.
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Sign Up: Cosmos Mosaic Sky Party Workshops |
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Join Manuel Hernandez and Lisa Domenici in creating twinkling stars of gold and silver mirror and shiny stuff for the “Cosmos” mosaic that’s coming to St. Marks and the Montessori school this fall.
Dates of workshop sessions coming up:
- Saturday, August 14, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Saturday, August 14, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Sunday, August 15, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
12 participants per session.
Masks required.
Children under 10 shall be accompanied by an adult.
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News of a Former Parishioner |
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The family of Courtney Klager would like the St. Mark’s community to know that she died on July 20, 2021. The family will hold a funeral in Cree, Colorado, at her home church and a remembrance gathering in Albuquerque to be scheduled at a later date. |
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Asylum Seeker Donation Box - Please Help |
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ABQ FaithWorks Collaborative works with the vulnerable poor - unhoused and resident asylum seekers. They are known in this community for responding to the needs of those who knock on the door. They are currently in need of the items listed below for this important outreach in our community.
Please think about picking up some of these items the next time you go shopping and bring them to St. Mark’s. There is a plastic box in the narthex to collect them:
Travel/Portion Size Items PLEASE!
- shampoo
- conditioner
- toothbrushes
- toothpaste
- protein bars
- peanut butter crackers
- cheese crackers
- trail mix
- tuna (flip top)
- Vienna sausages (flip top)
- backpacks
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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 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.).
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You may give electronically (including pledge payments) to St. Mark's - securely via PayPal® - anytime. Please consider checking the box that says, "I’d like to add to my donation to help offset the cost of processing."
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Rio Grande Borderland Ministry Update |
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Albuquerque LGBTQ+ Pride Parade |
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