A reminder that if you have announcements for the newsletter or the bulletin, they must be sent to Katie at [email protected] no later than Tuesday at 12 noon.
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Faith, Formation and Fellowship
When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars you have set in their courses,
What is man that you should be mindful of him?
the son of man that you should seek him out? Psalm 8:4-5
This Sunday is First Sunday after Pentecost and the appointed readings are
Genesis 1:1-2:4a;
Psalm 8;
2 Corinthians 13:11-13;
Matthew 28:16-20.
We invite you to take some time this week to read them in advance so that they can speak to you throughout the week. If you don't have a Bible nearby, you can find the passages at this website:
www.lectionarypage.net.
Sunday Morning's Lay Ministers
-- Thank you to the following parishioners for sharing their time and talent with the congregation this week. If you would like to become involved, please contact Pastor Debra at 847-732-9564 or [email protected].
- Altar Guild: Sharon Friend, Evelyn Russell
- Flower Guild: Emily Chastain
- Ushers: Marion Macbeth, Dorothy Laudati, Rich Forst
- Lectors: Guy Wilson (8 a.m.); Mike Johnson (9:30 a.m.)
- Eucharistic Ministers: Edie Molumby, Liz McElhatton
- Lay Eucharistic Visitor: Andrea Nowack
- Vestry Persons of the Day: Doug Sondgeroth, Nancye Kirk
- Coffee Hour Snacks (8 a.m.): Last names beginning with G-L
- Lakefront: Patrick Nee, Edie Molumby (snacks); Patrick Nee (lemonade); Emily Chastain (coffee)
Jubi-latte & Tea Deum with the Rector:
This Summer, beginning June 7, Jubi-latte and Tea Deum becomes a weekly event! Pastor Debra will be at a table at Cupitol (812 Grove Street, Evanston) on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. and is happy to buy you a coffee, tea, or milkshake and to chat about whatever is on your mind (or nothing at all). . . . Hope you'll stop by! Students who are off for the summer are especially welcome!
Becoming the Story We Tell: Lectionary at the Lakefront:
You are invited to join Pastor Debra at the lakefront each Tuesday in June from 7 - 8 p.m. to reflect together on the scripture for the following Sunday, to look for connections between the gospel drama and the drama of our own lives and to become shaped by the stories that have been a part of our faith for centuries. Where: just north of Hamilton Street and the lake close to the playground so that those who have small children can easily take part. [Rain location: St. Mark's parlor]. What: just bring yourself, a lawn chair or blanket, and, if you'd like, a friend (and maybe a sweater and some bug repellant!). Who: anyone. Not sure this is for you? That's ok, come once and give it a try (or, "Come and See" as we like to say at St. Mark's). Why? (1) maybe this is the moment for you or your household to become more intentional about following the way of Christ, or (2) maybe your faith is mostly a private affair and you would like now to explore this faith with others, or (3) maybe Christ seems a distant figure to you and this is the moment that you are being called to deepen your relationship with Christ, or (4) maybe you are simply curious and are willing and able to be open-minded to a new experience that will be shared with others who are curious as well. If you have any questions, contact Pastor Debra at 847-732-9564. Otherwise, we'll see you at the lakefront!
Confirmation and Reception: The Diocesan-wide service of Confirmation and Reception will take place at St. James Cathedral on Saturday, June 10 at 11 a.m. St. Mark's will be presenting Blake Chastain, Emily Chastain, and Julia Ferguson for confirmation. We hope that many from St. Mark's will come to our Cathedral (65 E. Huron Street, Chicago-- red-line Chicago/State stop) to celebrate!
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Going Where The Youth Are
The Church is wherever God's people are gathered and for our youth that is often not at St. Mark's - the building - because they are involved in so many extra-curricular activities. Imagine the positive message we might share with our young people by Being Church where they are - at the ice rink, on the baseball diamond, at the debate club, at their concert. Let's Be Church Where the Youth Are! Take pictures, congratulate often, and remind our young people that they too are Being the Church wherever they are! If you have events to add on behalf of your young person, please email Pastor Debra,
[email protected]
June 10
- Swim Meet at Rec Plex, Pleasant Prairie (WI), Maggie
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Outreach and Social Justice
Midweek Lunch: Come and join us!
There are two weekly opportunities to serve our neighbors who struggle with hunger and homelessness. Every Tuesday from 6:00-6:30 pm, lunches are packed in the kitchen here at St. Mark's, and every Wednesday lunch is served at 11 a.m. On Wednesday, volunteers are asked to arrive by 10:00 a.m. and stay until 12:30 p.m. For more information and to volunteer, contact John Lucadamo at
[email protected]
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Producemobile:
On Tuesday, June 13 and on the second Tuesday of each month, Interfaith Action of Evanston teams up with the Greater Chicago Food Depository to bring free, fresh produce to our neighbors in need. The distribution takes place from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Robert Crown Center. Volunteers are needed from 8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. If you are able to help out this month, you can sign up at
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d4fafac2fab9-evanston3/3953087
Ready, Set, Go!
The Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate is set for Sunday, June 18, 2017. The YWCA Evanston/ North Shore sponsors this Father's Day tradition. The race features 5K/10K Runs, 5K Walk, and Youth Mile/Half mile. Race proceeds support the Y's racial justice and relationship violence programs. The race honors the memory of Ricky Byrdsong, the first African-American head coach of the men's basketball team at Northwestern University and insurance executive who died a victim of a hate crime. In the summer of 1999, Mr. Byrdsong was jogging with two of his young children in his Skokie neighborhood when a member of white supremacist group shot him. Registration and more information about the Race are available at
www.ywca.org/evanston.
Are you running or volunteering for the Race? Please report your involvement in the Race with Katie Kuriyama at
[email protected]
so we can record our social justice efforts.
Understanding & Analyzing Systemic Racism
presented by Chicago Regional Organizing for Antiracism (Chicago ROAR) and subsidized by the Antiracism Commission of the Diocese of Chicago, provides an in-depth look at race and racism in the United States. The next 2.5 day training opportunity is June 22 at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. Individuals affiliated with the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago attend at a reduced rate.
NEW: Many healthcare and counseling professionals as well as teachers can receive continuing education / professional development credit for attending. For more information contact Jen Boyle Tucker at [email protected] or (312) 751-4200 OR Fr. Miguel Briones at [email protected] or (630) 502-0051.
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Stewardship
Each month in 2017 we will feature a ministry of St. Mark's where we can "count what counts" because we are Bound Together in Christ. If you have a ministry at St. Mark's where we can "cou
nt what counts" (lunches packed or served, pounds of produce distributed, hours of candles burned, number of notes sung!) contact Katie Kuriyama at [email protected] so we can assign you a month!
Counting What Counts:
In the month of May, 29 parishioners helped St. Mark's participate in National Bike Month by helping our community reduce our carbon footprint one bike ride, walk, carpool, or public transit ride at a time. Over the 4 Sundays in May, St. Mark's had 7 individuals ride their bikes to worship, 14 individuals walk, 1 individual take public transit, and 7 families carpool. Thank you for participating!
St. Mark's
Mulching Party!
*Note time change* All ages are invited to a no-skills required
mulching party on Saturday, June 10 at 2 p.m. Share the fun with other parishioners as we spread mulch on the garden in front of the church and St. Francis Garden to save water and reduce weeds. People are needed to carry and pour bags, and to cut bags open. Bring a light rake if you own one (a few will be provided) and work gloves if you want for spreading mulch by hand. Bottle water will be provided. The project will take at least one hour. If you are available to help carry bags of mulch from Home D
epot to the church in your vehicle the week before the mulch party, or if you have a wheelbarrow to loan, or if you wo
uld like to help p
ay for mulch, please contact Lola Himrod 847-864-7815.
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Other Announcements
Prayer List
If you would like yourself or your loved ones added to the prayer, please email their name(s) to Pastor Debra at [email protected].
We bid your prayers for:
Bob Barr, Trish Barr, Pat Bent, Veronica Braithwaite, John Burnham, Tony Campise, Genevieve Costello, Karen Cornelius, Caroline Frowe, Ann Lettner, Ayden Lettner, Charlie Lettner, Grace Lettner, Kathy Lettner, John Lucadamo, Donald McCrea, Bob Molumby, Jake Morris, Jan and Jeri Offutt, Casmir Szczepaniak, Danny White, Betty Augustinos, Lucy Augustinos, Robert Brown, Margaret Brown-Stansbury, Barbara Gerrish, Joan and Sherwin, Bruce McMenomy, Jay Johnson, OJ Mabwa, Ahmed Mahmoud, Carl and Lindy Messier, Reg Ryan, Tim and his family.
We pray for the people in
the Diocese of Southeast Mexico and the Diocese of Renk
June Birthdays:
Joseph Najem (2), David Najem Jr. (2), Danny White (2), Betsy Johnson (3), Janice Baker-Offutt (3), Tony Campise (6), Bruce Gaede (7), Raymond Lettner (7), Mary Pat Buckley (8), Pren Sawyer (8), Chuck Johnson (9), Jenni Suvari (9), Trish Barr (10), Lori Goede (10), Paul Lettner (10),
Bernard Rocca III (17), Kesleigh Lettner (18), Michael Johnson (21), Neville Allen Jr. (22), Skip Benz (24), Ted Richardson (26), Adam Brooks (28), Laura Burnham (29), Catherine Forst (30)
June Anniversaries: Bruce and Rev. Lee Gaede (7), Steve and Jennie Harrell Gaede (15), Mark Babbitt & Katherine Lewis (15)
If we have missed your birthday or anniversary, please do let us know so we can correct the error. Send your name and date of birth to [email protected]
Vacation:
David Plank will be on vacation from June 13 - June 24.
Summer Office Hours: The office will be open for "drop-in" on Mondays from 2-5 p.m. (Debra) and on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Katie). And, of course, you can always schedule an appointment to see Pastor Debra, Katie, or David. Just call!
Nametags -
Please wear your nametags. It's welcoming! And it helps us all converse and connect. If you need a nametag, please contact Katie ([email protected])
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