For your thought:
“For everyone will be salted with fire. Salt is good; but if salt has lost its saltiness, how can you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”
--Mark 9:50
All are welcome to worship with us on Sundays at 9:30 and Thursdays at 11:00 a.m., both virtually and in-person.
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Please come wearing a mask - Masks are required indoors - even if fully vaccinated - per our current State of NM mandate. |
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Starting October 4th, all announcements for publication in The Messenger will need to be sent the St. Mark's Communications staff member (email here) by Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. for Thursday publication.
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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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Save the dates:
- 10/3 - Feast of Saint Francis -Blessing of the Animals in Fish Garden at 4:00 p.m.
- 11/13 - Children, Youth & Families Grief Workshop, 10-Noon
- 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, 5:00 p.m. in the Fish Garden
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SAINT MARK'S MISSION & OUTREACH |
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Safe Church Training this Sunday, 9/26 at St. Mark's
We expect all members of St. Mark's to help make St. Mark's a true sanctuary for all people by making a commitment to participate in regular Safe Church/abuse prevention training. This training can be completed in community through participation in annual workshops (in person/on zoom) at St. Mark's, or independently through participation in online modules. Please RSVP here to let us know how you plan to participate.
For everyone:
This can be difficult subject matter for everyone, and it can be especially triggering for those who have experienced abuse in their own lives. In addition to the clergy (Fr. Christopher, Deacon David, and Mother Sylvia), there are also a number of lay leaders at St. Mark's with counseling and/or chaplaincy experience who are available to listen, pray, and help process these issues with you. Please do not hesitate to reach out for support. These are issues we not only can, but should talk about in church!
For those of you who plan to participate on Sunday in person:
We will begin our session together in the Nave promptly at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Feel free to grab a cup of coffee and some snacks from the Fish Garden and bring them back with you into the church (just don't spill!). Please be sure to pick up handouts and sign in at the back of the nave so you get "credit" for attending! We have worked hard to "trim the fat" from the online modules to keep this training focused on what is MOST important for every member of our congregation to know! This material is important...and so is your time.
For those of you who plan to participate on Sunday via Zoom:
We will begin at 11 a.m. on Sunday.
For those of you who prefer to complete the online modules independently:
Thanks again for your commitment to making St. Mark's a safe church.
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Manna Bags - Supplies Needed |
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On Sunday, October 10, St. Mark’s will assemble “Manna Bags.” These bags will be handouts for people needing a little bit of help.
We need donations of the following items:
- One Gallon size zip-locking plastic storage bags
- New pairs of athletic socks
- 2-oz. bottles of hand sanitizer
- 16.9-oz. bottles of water
- Granola/Snack bars
There is a box in the Narthex for these donations.
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All are welcome to give and/or pledge to St. Mark's by:
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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 reads, "I’d like to add to my donation to help offset the cost of processing."
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DRG Borderland Update: Haitians in Del Río
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In this week’s borderland update, The Rev. Canon Lee Curtis, Canon to the Ordinary for the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande, shares the news this past week of approximately 15,000 Haitian immigrants arriving in the town of Del Río. To hear Lee speak about the patterns of immigration, how RGBM is showing up, and how you can make an impact, watch the full borderland update below. |
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Need Family Liaisons for Afghans! The FaithWorks community sponsorship model that is working for Central Americans is expanding for Afghans. An open heart and only a few hours per week as a Family Liaison, with a support network behind you, can help a foreign family learn what they need to navigate successfully in our culture and city. Pashto or Farsi not required. Contact Jessica Corley today for training email her or call 505 333 8059.
Save the Date! We invite you to spend an evening with Lutheran Family Services (LFS) on Sep 28, 202, at 6:30 p.m., LFS will begin welcoming our Afghan allies to our communities here in New Mexico. We will gather virtually in a Zoom meeting to learn more about how the Diocese of Rio Grande can be of service to our Afghan allies in New Mexico. Our Bishop has met with the Director to make a connection and now we want the diocese of the Rio Grande to make that connection and see how you can help as a congregation and individuals. For any questions please contact Bridge Chaplain Ana L. Reza (via email here), and this will be the Zoom link for the day.
If you are interested in helping coordinate the involvement of St. Mark's members in meeting these and other refugee needs as they emerge in the coming weeks, please contact Mother Sylvia+ (via email).
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