For your thought:

This is right and is acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 

- 1 Timothy 2:3-4



Study this Sunday's Readings.

Important dates:

• Sunday, Sept. 18 at 11:15 a.m., Youth Formation Classes Commence
• Saturday, Sept. 24 from 8-Noon, All-Parish Work Day
• Sunday, October 2 -at 11:15 a.m.,  “Devices and Desires: The Book of Common Prayer and its Literary Legacy” with Bruce Redford & Fr. Christopher (adults and youth ages 16+) 
• Sunday, October 2 -at 11:15 a.m., Biblical Storytelling Class, “Game of Thrones Meets The Crown: Sacred & Sordid Tales of Kings & Queens” with Harriet Cole & Fr. Christopher (adults and youth ages 12+

COVID-19 Update: The CDC has Bernalillo County in the GREEN (LOW) level, so masks are OPTIONAL indoors.

Useful links:

• Fill out a form to volunteer, donate altar flowers, fill out a new member/visitor form, and more!
• Access and/or edit your Member Directory information.
• Access previous sermons.
• To check CDC COVID-19 Risk for Bernalillo County, click here.

Youth & Adult Formation Classes Information

Sunday Youth and Adult Formation time is coming back to St. Mark's for the Fall, and we are excited about our offerings. All are invited to read up on our current and near-future offerings anytime by going to our website here. Check it out and discover ahead of time the classes that interest you and register (if applicable). We're looking forward to the gift of your participation.

Coming this Sunday at 11:15:

• Youth Formation Classes: Godly Play, Hebrew Bible Stories, and Holy Troublemakers.  Click here to check out the offerings and to register. 

Coming Sunday, October 2 at 11:15:

• “Devices and Desires: The Book of Common Prayer and its Literary Legacy” with Bruce Redford & Fr. Christopher (adults and youth ages 16+) - Parish Hall
• Biblical Storytelling Class, “Game of Thrones Meets The Crown: Sacred & Sordid Tales of Kings & Queens” with Harriet Cole & Fr. Christopher (adults and youth ages 12+) - Library
• Click here to check out the offerings and to register. 

All-Parish Workday

Join us from 8-Noon on Saturday, September 24th for our All-Parish Workday! 

St. Mark’s Workday projects will focus on the following items. 

1. Move sand into the playground – Please bring wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes and gloves. We will have sand delivered the evening before.
2. Weed the perimeter of the property and the Fish Garden – Please bring buckets, weeding tools, and gloves. We will have some weeding tools and trash bags.
3. Deep clean of the three main handicap-accessible restrooms – Please bring mops and gloves. We will have cleaning supplies and glass cleaner.
4. Dust, Vacuum, and Mop Worship Space and Choir loft – Please bring vacuums with attachments to reach under pews and/or high areas, dust mops and dust rags. We will have cleaning supplies. 
5. Hospitality – Please provide snacks and drinks for workers
6. We might do an outreach project – Make casseroles for member or other families in times of need but currently have not found a leader for shopping and organizing the project.  

Our Congregation has a New Piano!

This week St. Mark's purchased a beautiful black 7-foot grand piano to replace the small piano in the choir loft. The piano, made by Swedish manufacturer Nordiska, has been carefully maintained by a faith community that is closing and is in excellent condition. Feel free to come up to the choir loft and take a look at it!

The cost of the piano was about $9,000. We were able to acquire the piano thanks to parishioners’ generous gifts to our capital account over recent years. With this expenditure from capital reserves, we would certainly welcome anyone making a memorial gift or other gift in honor of someone. Any such gift would replenish the capital fund so we can be ready to meet future needs as together we strive to make something beautiful for God in this place. 

Please write "Capital Fund" on your check memo, or select "Capital Fund" on the "use this donation for" drop-down list in PayPal here.

St. Mark's Montessori School Fundraiser

St. Mark’s Montessori School (SMMS) is having a fundraiser with Mabel’s Labels and ForSmallHands.com. The school will earn a percentage of sales from the sticker and label company, Mabel’s Labels, and free merchandise from the learning toys and materials, ForSmallHands.com. You may access each organization online at:

Mabel’s Labels

• Go to MabelsLabels.com
• Search for “St. Mark’s Montessori School (Albuquerque)
• Labels will ship directly to your door. 
• Orders must be completed by 12-31-22

And  

For Small Hands

• Go to ForSmallHands.com
• Enter the School/Customer Number: 375176
• There are also catalogue and order forms at the church entrance greeting table.  
• Orders must be completed by 10-14-22

Hospitality Coffee Hour Volunteers Needed

Our Coffee Teams need extra volunteers to help with set-up and clean-up one week per month. To volunteer, please contact the church office by phone or fill out this form and we'll get you connected with the team leads.

New Scared Arts Gallery Exhibit: Portraits

Some of the artwork on display in the Parish Hall Sacred Arts Gallery.

Come and check out all of the new amazing artwork! The St. Mark's Gallery retains a 20% commission of all sales.  This exhibit runs until December 2nd. 

Join FaithWorks for Breakfast

“Soul Songs for Every Season” Three-Day Retreat

Date: October 13-15, 2022

Location: Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey in Albuquerque

Join Music That Makes Community for a spacious, three-day/two-night retreat at the Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey in Albuquerque, New Mexico from October 13-15, 2022. As we enjoy the beauty of autumn in the desert, we’ll sing and reflect on the theme “Soul Songs for Every Season.” Recognizing the rapid change and constant pivoting in our lives the past few years, we'll lean into a spacious time for rest and rejuvenation, tune ourselves to the rhythms of the land, and listen for songs and spiritual practices that can sustain us through every season of life.

The retreat will be led by a dynamic team of musicians and clergy from the United States and Canada, including Sylvia Miller-Mutia, David Poole, Patti Powell, Emilie Teresa Smith, and Paul Vasile. There will be regular opportunities for communal worship and reflection, as well as time for personal rest and renewal.

Individual and shared housing options are available for overnight guests, including Hermitages and new guest rooms with private bathrooms. All rooms are comfortable, accessible, and simply furnished. Capacity is limited, so RSVP early to guarantee a place.

A special commuter rate is also available for participants within driving distance.

Register here.