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Tending the Vine - Pastoral Care
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For emergencies that occur after hours or on weekends please call:
Fr. Kyle's Cell: 239.784.2023
If no immediate answer, please leave a message.
If you are going into the hospital please contact the church office at 239.394.7242 so we can provide prayer support and pastoral care.
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Stephen Ministry
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A Stephen Minister
is always available to you as a St. Mark's family member for confidential, one-on-one care during any life challenge. If you are seeking information about how this ministry works please contact:
Elaine Cole
Referral Coordinator - ecole117@gmail.com
or cell phone: 207.233.4439
or
Fr. Kyle at kyle@stmarksmarco.org or cell phone: 239.784.2023.
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Jubilee Parish
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St. Mark's has been designated as a Jublilee Center by the Episcopal Church.
Jubilee Centers are recognized for their existing Community Leadership and Outreach programs in response to the Jubilee Mandate of the Episcopal Church, which is:
To be a ministry of joint discipleship in Christ with poor and oppressed people, wherever they are found, to meet basic human needs and to build a just society.
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St. Mark's Choir
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All are welcome to join our Music Ministry program! Rehearsals continue as follows:
St. Mark's Choir - Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 (High School/College Age and Adults)
St. Mark's Children's Choir - Tuesdays, 5:30-6:00 pm
St. Mark's Handbell Choir
- Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00 pm (High School/College Age and Adults of any age!)
Attention All Youth and Adults: If you play an instrument, please contact Dr. Doiron at the church office (239) 394-7242, extension 94. Your talents are always welcome and we can schedule you to play whenever you are ready to do so! Instrumentalists welcome to participate in the Family Service.
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Outreach at
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Check out the Outreach bulletin board in the back, right corner of the Parish Hall. There are many ways to participate.
The green wagon is always in the Parish Hall to accept non-perishable food items for St. Matthew's House and those that are hungry.
Bedtime Bundles contact is Cheryl Mueller (239-272-8826), Prayer Shawl contact is Lorraine Corr (239-793-6744), or see Nanette in the Church Office for any questions or details.
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Adding Fertilizer -
Whimsy, wonder and things that go bump in the night.
Fantasy, mystery, such a glorious delight
Music by the band No Exceptions
Crowds of children exceeding expectations
"Trunk or Treat" rings out from young and old
Smiles adorn the faces as stories are told
Pirates, ninjas and Elsas galore
Witches and two Hulks who could want more
A dapper Dixie chicken and a barrel of
monkeys stroll by
But alas even this show must come to nigh
So let's do it again, oh let's indeed
1510 Jamaica 5 PM on All Hallow's Eve.
I love you,
Kyle
P.S. From now until Christmas I would like to do lunch. I have given Nan my schedule for you to call and set up a lunch date. Please. I will come to your home; meet you at a restaurant, place of business, school or leisure. I will meet you one on one or with others. I hope you will call so we can break bread together. Thank you for those who filled my schedule, heart and belly last week.
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FALL BACK
THIS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1, BEFORE YOU GO TO BED: FALL BACK Daylight Savings Time Ends!
New Service Schedule 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM
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Carol Oberg - A Celebration of Her Life
Please keep John Oberg and Family in your prayers. Carol passed away on Sunday, October 12. A Celebration of her Life will take place on All Saints' Day, this Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 11AM at St. Mark's.
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PREPARING FOR ALL SAINTS' SUNDAY - 2 NOVEMBER 2014
BEGIN 2 SERVICE SCHEDULE: 8AM AND 10:30AM
SPECIAL FOR ALL SAINTS' SUNDAY:
9:15AM REMEMBRANCE SERVICE IN THE COLUMBARIUM
8:00 AM Service
Those Ministering:
Celebrant: The Rev. Dr. Kyle V. Bennett
Preaching: The Rev. Dr. Kyle V. Bennett
Crucifer/Reader/Server/Chalice: Wendy Happney
Book/Plates/Gate/Chalice: Kevin M. Fitzgerald
Greeters: Dave Ballentine and Nancy Shields
Ushers: Larry and Barbara DeBauge
10:30 AM Service
Those Ministering:
Celebrant: The Rev. Dr. Kyle V. Bennett
Preaching: The Rev. Dr. Kyle V. Bennett
Clergy Cross/Lector/Server/Chalice: Nanette Moll
Crucifer/Plates/Gate/Chalice: Cathy Weis
Greeters: Jim and Terri Kunze
Ushers: Dick and Joyce Brown
Readings
Episele: Revelation 7:9-17
Psalm 34:1-10,22
New Testament: 1 John 3:1-3
Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12
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ALTAR FLOWERS FOR NOVEMBER:
Some one has taken one of the Altar Flowerslips and the Sanctuary slip for November 9th, and an Altar Flower one for November 23rd from the Flower Chart on the bulletin board across from the kitchen in the Parish Hall. Please bring your slips and payment to the Church Office as soon as possible or call me if you can't get in to see Nanette. Nancy Shield, Altar Guild Director 417-8121. THANK YOU!
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CANCELLATION OF THIS SUNDAY'S
EXPERIENCING WONDER THROUGH THE SPIRITUAL SONGS OF KIRTANA CLASS
Many of you have expressed interest in attending the 9:15 Columbarium Memorial Service. Thus, I am cancelling our Wonder-2 Class this Sunday (Nov. 2nd). We will meet again the following Sunday, Nov. 9th. This will also give you a week to acclimate to Daylight Savings Time, which starts Nov. 2nd. Thanks for your participation, and do not let this brief hiatus deter you from coming the 9th.
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ALL VETERANS:
Please plan to bring a photo of yourself in uniform to the Parish Hall NEXT Sunday, NOVEMBER 9. The Brotherhood (Men of St. Mark's) will honor St. Mark's Vets with special services, music and WORSHIP2 Fellowship following both services NEXT SUNDAY, 11/9 IN HONOR OF VETERAN'S DAY!
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Rev. Sue's Tendril: A Priesthood Shaped by Mutual Ministry-Serving a "Large" Church (Part 3 of a 3-Part Series Commemorating the 15th Anniversry of My Ordination)
Note: My fellow parishoners, I know these write-ups are longer than usual. However, so many of you have asked me about my background as a priest that many of your questions will be answered by reading this.
When I was selected as the priestly member of the Mutual Ministry (MM) Team at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Prosser, Washington (WA), I told the congregation I could only serve ~5 years. Bill and I had set a goal early in our secular careers to retire at age 55, and we were blessed to be able to achieve this goal in 2004. We had already made a decision to move to Florida to be closer to Bill's sister and husband (Cynthia and Meb Jackson) who lived in Naples and attended St. Mark's.
That year (2004) turned out to be a difficult one for me, as my mother died two months before my retirement. In addition, it was the height of the housing boom in Florida, and finding an affordable house in Naples that fit our "wants" proved to be too difficult. Thus, we ended up moving to a development in Kissimmee. Naively, we thought it would be a "quick" drive to visit Naples on a routine basis, unaware of the traffic situation in Florida during season.
By the time we settled in Florida, I was physically, emotionally, and spiritually drained. Mourning for my mother's death, the separation from our long-standing church family and friends, as well as all the many other changes we had made in a period of 6 months, had taken their toll on me.
After "church shopping," we settled on St. John's Episcopal Church, Kissimmee. This church had a regular attendance of ~400 people-a "large" church by my standards. For almost a year, I sat in the pews, unsure of whether I could continue to serve as a priest. I did not even tell St. John's Rector, Father Cecil, about the MM role I had filled in WA State. Now I see that God was using that time to enable me to heal and to reveal to me how the basic tenets of MM could be applied at St. John's.
At the end of that year of respite, I knew it was time to talk to Father Cecil. After a long conversation with him, he graciously invited me to become a member of his staff. I remained a canonical resident of the Diocese of Spokane, with a license to serve in the Diocese of Central Florida. In accordance with one of the basic tenets of MM, I continued to serve in a non-stipendiary capacity. As an Assisting Priest, I led and/or participated in worship on a weekly basis. I also worked with the ministry team, which included two deacons, to support the teaching mission of St. John's. As part of this mission, I assisted in the formation and nurturing of "small groups". These groups, which met on a weekly or twice-monthly basis, were used to promote St. John's teaching mission and to facilitate the fellowship, honesty, and vulnerability that are necessary for spiritual growth. My MM training and "small" church experience were directly applicable to this endeavor. St. John's is also where I started my Pet Ministry.
In 2008, Bill and I made the decision to move to Naples. Kissimmee was just too far away from Cynthia and Meb to see them on a regular basis. Even though it was difficult to leave St. John's, we had attended St. Mark's a number of times while visiting Naples. On one of our visits, I had talked to Father Kyle and Father John about serving their congregation in the same manner that I had served St. John's. When I received the go-ahead from Father Kyle, I became licensed in the Diocese of Southwest Florida. This time, the transition was much easier. I knew where God wanted me to be. I want to thank Father Kyle and all of you for your support of this MM priest as she continues to joyfully minister the Gospel of grace and love at St. Mark's.
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Children and Youth
Peggy Totten, Director of Christian Formation
Shane Totten, Youth Minister
Youth
Super job at the Trunk or Treat! The No Exceptions band was a hit!
Upcoming dates:
Sunday, November 2nd NEW SERVICE TIMES!! 8 am and 10:30 am. Christian Formation classes are at 9:45 am.
Tuesday, November 4th Youth Group 5:30-7pm Daniel Proehl family provides meal!
*If you have asked to have me save Casting Crowns concert tickets for you, please turn a check in to the office. Each ticket is $35. Concert date is November 14th.
Godly Play
What a great turnout for the Trunk or Treat! You all looked great!
Upcoming dates:
Sunday, November 2nd NEW SERVICE TIMES!! 8 am and 10:30 am.
Tuesday, November 4th 5:30-6pm Children's Choir and 6-7pm Godly Play
***Children's Choir please note that the children will be singing at the 10:30 am service on November 16th. Please arrive by 10:00 am wearing your Sunday best. No shorts please!
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Diocesan Episcopal Church Women Annual Meeting and Board Election, November 13, 2014
Please join the St. Mark's ECW as they travel to the Diocesan Annual Meeting, November 13, 2014 at DaySpring Episcopal Conference Center. Lana Fitzgerald will be installed as ECW Diocesan President and Randy Lindquist will be installed as ECW Diocesan Director for Church Periodical Club (CPC)
For additional information please contact: Linda Freund, ECW Co-President. 239-227-5042
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Important News from the Dominican Republic Mission
The Dominican Children Sponsorships are HERE!!! If you are already a sponsor --just stop by the Parish Hall after the Service during Worship2 and pick up your information. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor--just stop by the table and we will show you just how easy it is to become a sponsor!!!!
The actual cost for a child to attend the Children's Shelter runs approx. $675.00 per year...your sponsorship of $275.00 helps cover some of these costs such as food, uniforms, toothbrushes etc. Since no child is ever turned away, we ask you to keep this mission in your prayers. For more information or questions, call Wendy Happney 398-1037, or Al Diaz 438-5285. Thank you from your committee members for opening your hearts to the children.
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Let's Share Dinner (LSD) in December
Save the Date: December 2, 2014
LSD in December - The following article has appeared in the Vine with a few revisions that are important. We are now at our max on reservations for the Blue Heron. Anyone calling or emailing from this time forward will be placed on a wait list/cancellation list. Please send your contact information so that we can be sure to let you know if the Blue Heron has a space for you ...... Otherwise, please watch Vine announcements for future events. Another Naples event has been planned for February.
A very special evening has been planned for our St. Mark's "Let's Share Dinner" friends for Tuesday, December 2nd at The Blue Heron on Isles of Capri. If you have never dined at this beautiful waterfront location or even if you have, it is indeed a culinary treat you will remember. We will be selecting from the Lite Fare Menu, a three course inclusive menu with five beautifully prepared main course options to choose from. The price per person is $42 plus tax and gratuity. Arrival time is 5:15 p.m. where you may select your table and then join the group on the deck for sunset, conversation, a glass of wine perhaps, and exquisite water views. Please let me know if you are able to attend as quickly as you know your schedule, as seating is limited.
Janet DeAnna 239-394-8287 jdnamarco@aol.com
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Sign Up to Walk, Donate to End Alzheimer's Disease
Do you know someone with memory loss? Perhaps you've watched a member of your family, a friend, a neighbor decline with the disease. In our own parish family, several members have died from Alzheimer's within the last five years and member's parents or grandparents have been victims of it.
You can help raise funds for research and help local families cope with the disease by making a contribution to the Alzheimer's Association 2014 Walk to end Alzheimer's. To help you do this there will be a table in the parish hall this Sunday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 9. Plan to sign up to walk and donate.
The Walk is Saturday, Nov. 15 at Fleischman Park, Naples, just south of Coastland Mall. Registration is at 9 a.m., the two mile walk at 10 a.m. Plan to participate with others from St. Mark's. Ask family and friends to add to your donation and to participate in the walk. With your help we can provide research funds to stop this devastating disease. Contributions can be made online by going to act.alz.org/Collier to register. Please join the Marco Spirit team with your donation so we can win the team competition.
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Shirley Woolaway and Jim Kunze raising money for Alzheimer's at Publix on Marco
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St. Mark's Artists in Residence Members are Exhibiting
If you've stopped by the church office of late you will notice the transformation from office to "gallery". St. Mark's Artists in Residence members are exhibiting beautiful, original artwork in both the office and in Willis Ministry Center - much of which is available for purchase. Please stop in and view the varied styles and mediums of our most talented group. Participating artists thus far are Judy Crook, Janet DeRiseis, Liz Doyle, Sara Jane Foltz, Helen Fronheiser, Hannah Ineson, Wade Mundinger and Linda Taffe. And...................if you just happen to have artwork of your own that you would like to display and perhaps sell, we would be pleased to display your work. Please contact Janet DeAnna at jdnamarco@aol.com or 239-394-8287 for details
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RV Adventures - David and Susan Darrow
We spent the month of September in Wisconsin and Michigan, visiting Door County and the Traverse City area, including Sleeping Bear Dunes National Shoreline. We visited several friends from Marco, including the Walsh's in Kohler, WI and the Doyle's in Whitehall, MI (after taking the Ferry from
Manitowoc to Ludington). They were both great hosts and we had a lot of fun.
We also visited the Grand Rapids area and attended ArtPrize - a wonderful 2-week art show that has displays all over the city. We have had a few mis-adventures along the way, including hitting a deer with the Mini Cooper, a broken furnace in cold Michigan, and some electrical problems. But we have enjoyed both the adventures and misadventures, and beautiful scenery and visits with good friends.
Last week was spent in Asheville, NC visiting family, hiking and generally relishing the autumn colors in all their glory. I guess we were getting a little weary of all the moves, so we are now in Hilton Head Island for 20 days before heading to Charleston and then back to FL.
We traveled on many of the Sundays in the last two months, but last week we attended Grace Church in Asheville. Beautiful stone church build in 1905. This week we attended All Saints Episcopal Church in Hilton Head. It is one of 7 SC Episcopal Churches that did not withdraw from The Episcopal Church of the USA along with their Bishop in 2012 (and are now a part of the Global Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans). It was very interesting to hear how devastating it was to the churches that decided to remain a part of the Episcopal Church of the USA and what is was like to lose their Diocese, Diocesan Counsel and support of Diocesan ministries. But this church was not struggling - in fact the church was full and they were celebrating the kickoff of their Vision Quest - a combined Annual and Capital Campaign. Their presentation during the sermon involved many volunteers and clearly explained what their goals were and how their congregation and ministries would be "More than you can imagine." It was a great presentation and very inspiring considering what has been going on in SC over the past two years.
Here are a few pictures from our recent adventures. We look forward to returning to our favorite church, St. Mark's, in December!
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Parish Life
Hi Everyone! Can you believe it's time to start planning for St. Mark's awesome events for the upcoming season? Where did the summer go? When I first attended St. Mark's I thought Parish Life was something you joined. Very quickly I realized it's each and every one of us participating in some way. So watch the Vine for each months' events, circle the dates on your calendar. and I will keep you posted a month in advance as to what events are coming and what we need help with, so we can plan ahead. Oh what fun St. Mark's has!!!!
Blessings,
Heather Barber, Vestry Commissioner
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Greeters
A BIG THANK YOU to all the St. Mark's Greeters. How can anyone not love this church with such a warm and welcoming "Good Morning" as they enter the sanctuary? Best Kept Secret: Great way to connect with members of your church family with very little time involved. Let me know if "Greeting" might be calling you.
Blessing,
Heather Barber Greeter Captain ( 239) 642-1185
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Vine of Song
Announcing the 2014-2015
Sixth Annual Friends
of Music Concert Series
Save these dates now!
Thursday, November 20, 2014 - 7:00 pm
Back from a Tour of Bermuda!
The Stewart Strings Advanced Performing Ensemble
Fifteen amazing High School musicians from the studio of Joan Stewart perform a varied program of classical and popular favorites. A free-will offering received for the Ensemble's next tour to Sweden! A reception follows the program in the Parish Hall.
Sunday, December 7, 2014 - 10:30 am Service
11th Annual Advent Service of Lessons
and Carols with Holy Eucharist
Offered by the St. Mark's Choir, Children's Choir, Soloists and Chamber Orchestra
A special Advent reception follows in the Parish Hall.
Sunday, February 15, 2015 - 2:00 pm
Back by Popular Demand - A "Love" Concert with Fifteen Harps
Performed by Members of The Southwest
Florida Harp Society
Led by Dickie Fleisher, Harpist for the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra
A free-will offering received for the Harp Society's Scholarship Fund.
A reception follows in the Parish Hall.
Thursday, February 26, 2015 - 7:00 pm
Flute Cocktail - In Concert!
A varied program of classical and popular music performed by members of Naples' original Flute Ensemble - Wendy Willis, Director
"Cocktail Hour" follows the concert in the Parish hall!
Sunday, March 15, 2015 - 10:30 am Service
Requiem Sunday: A Celebration of Life
with the St. Mark's Choir, Soloists
and Instrumental Ensemble
Featured work - Movements from
Requiem by Maurice Durufle
A special reception follows in the Parish Hall.
Sunday, April 12, 2015 - Friends of Music Reception
All our 2014-2015 Friends of Music are invited to attend a Private Champagne and Hors d'oeuvres reception. Location and Time to be announced
Join Early!
Become a St. Mark's Friend of Music This Year!
St. Mark's Friends of Music program is an outreach to our parish and the greater Marco Island community. Our Friends of Music provide support for special musical concerts beyond regular Sunday services, some special musical programs offered during regular Sunday services and the annual St. Mark's Music camp for young musicians in grades 1 through 6. Quality choral concerts, guest singers and instrumental accompaniment are the hallmarks of the St. Mark's annual Concert Series. In addition to our Friends of Music, St. Mark's Music Ministry is gratefully supported throughout the year by tax-deductible contributions to our Memorial Music Fund, substantial donations by St. Mark's ECW, and offerings received at our concerts.
Join St. Mark's Friends of Music early this year with your tax deductible donation of $200 or more. Benefits include the following:
- Preferred seating for all Concert Series programs
- Your name(s) will be listed as a Friend of Music in all printed programs
- You are invited to attend a catered Friend of Music Champagne reception toward the end of the season
We appreciate all those who support our special programs through their attendance and contributions in memory or in honor of loved ones to our Memorial Music Fund. However, we hope that this year you consider supporting our Concert Series by becoming a St. Mark's Friend of Music. Your donation of $200 (or more) may be mailed to the Church Office. For your convenience, a donation envelope will be included in the 2014-2015 Concert Series Brochure (available in the Narthex and the Church Office after October 1) or you may mail a check now to the church and write Friends of Music in the memo for deposit to the correct account.
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VINE CALENDAR
OCTOBER ST. MARK'S CALENDAR:
THURSDAY, 10/30 3PM - STARS ON THE WATER AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM ORIENTATION - Parish Hall
THURSDAY, 10/30 4:30PM - BROTHERHOOD GOLF AT THE LINKS (every 4th Thursday) 10/31 5pm - HALLOWEEN AT THE RECTORY - 1510 Jamaica Court, Marco NOVEMBER ST. MARK'S CALENDAR: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 - DON'T FORGET TO TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK BEFORE YOU GO TO BED! SUNDAY, 11/2 BEGIN 2-SERVICE SCHEDULE: 8AM AND 10:30AM. FOR ALL SAINTS' DAY - 9:15AM REMEMBRANCE SERVICE IN THE COLUMBARIUM BETWEEN THE 2 MAIN SERVICES. 9:45AM - EYC CF (Middle & High School Youth Christian Formation) takes place in the Youth Room with Shane and Peggy Totten. WORSHIP2 Fellowship after EACH service in the Parish Hall. TODAY ONLY! SILPADA Silver Jewelry Sale to support ECW Mardi Gras during Worship2 MONDAY, 11/3 NOON - 1st Monday of the Month ECW LUNCHEON: Today we are meeting in The Shed to help prepare for the 11-15 "DECK THEM HALLS Y'ALL" Garage Sale. Please bring your own brown bag lunch and your creative spirit and join the fun ... WEDNESDAY, 11/5 5:30PM - 1st Wednesday of the Month HEALING AND HOLY EUCHARIST SERVICE - Chapel THURSDAY, 11/6 10AM - Parish Life Commission Monthly Meeting - Library FRIDAY, 11/7 6PM - LIVING WATER LEGACY ANNUAL APPRECIATION RECEPTION - Parish Hall SUNDAY, 11/9 Honor Our Veterans during WORSHIP2 Fellowship hosted by The Brotherhood. All are welcome to bring photos of yourself in service to display. MONDAY, 11/10 5PM - Outreach (ROC) Commission Monthly Meeting - Library TUESDAY, 11/11 7-9PM - 2nd Tuesday of the month STEPHEN MINISTRY SUPERVISION GROUP MEETING - Library THURSDAY, 11/13 - Join the ECW Women of St. Mark's to travel to DaySpring for the Diocesan ECW Annual Meeting. Our own Lana Fitzgerald and Randy Lindquist will be installed as Diocesan Leaders! 11/13 6PM - MONTHLY GAME NITE in the Parish Hall (every 2nd Thursday of each month) SATURDAY, 11/15 10AM - 2PM - 'DECK THEM HALLS Y'ALL' Garage Sale at The Shed and 6th Avenue Parking lot SUNDAY, 11/16 - LOOSE PLATE OFFERING DESIGNATED TO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MINISTRIES. Please finalize your Children Sponsorships with Wendy and Al. MONDAY, 10/17 10:30-NOON - MONTHLY ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION MEMORY LOSS/CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING in Willis Ministry Center (moved one Monday earlier this month because of the Thanksgiving Holiday, usually every 4th Monday of each month) THURSDAY, 11/20 4:30PM - MONTHLY BROTHERHOOD GOLF AT THE LINKS (moved one Thursday earlier this month because of Thanksgiving, usually every 4th Thursday of each month) 11/20 7PM - 1st Friends of Music Concert: STEWART STRINGS PERFORMING ENSEMBLE - Church and Reception in the Parish Hall WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 7PM - MARCO COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE at San Marco Catholic Church THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 2PM - HAPPY THANKSGIVING: St. Mark's Parish Family Thanksgiving Dinner hosted by Marion Nicolay and Sue & Bill Price - plan to bring a dinner item to share - details to follow ... SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30 - First Sunday of Advent BEGIN 3-SERVICE SCHEDULE: 8AM, 9:15AM Family Style Service, 10:30AM |
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Please note St. Mark's Church Office Hours are: Mondays through Thursdays
9:30AM - 4:30PM Closed Fridays.
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WHEN YOU ARE DONATING TO FLEA MARKET, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR MERCHANDISE IS GENTLY USED, CLEAN AND UNDAMAGED! THANK YOU ...
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Camp Jeffery Volunteers Needed!
Camp Jeffrey was created for people with developmental differences. For two hours (3-5PM) each Monday during the school year, we provide an encouraging sensory friendly environment that allows for a fun exploration of real life experiences. We build relationships with each person by gaining his or her interest and attention. We participate in games and activities that facilitate discovery of self and others. Through play and socialization we make available opportunities for insight and allow for creative expression. Volunteers are needed for this intimately holy ministry. Please contact Cheryl Mueller (394-2629) or Kyle if you are interested in profound joy and sharing your gifts.
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FellowshipLuck Has a New Name and a New Look.......
Worship2....
Gather in the Parish Hall for coffee or juice
A "Welcome" time after each worship service with an emphasis on welcoming new members, guests, and old friends to St. Mark's and letting them feel at home
Have you noticed how much we are growing here at St. Mark's? We have a lot of new faces, new ministries and activities for you to participate in. Our response to growing is one of pure joy. This has us asking: "are we adjusting to the growth with new and innovative ways?"
The women of St. Mark's (ECW) have re-imagine our hospitality at St. Mark's after the worship services on Sunday. We will continue to join everyone in the Fellowship Hall for coffee or juice and a cookie or snack but the emphasis will be more on welcoming and fellowship and less on food. There will still be special Sundays where ministries will highlight what they do by hosting a special reception.
The ECW will continue to provide the beverages and the supplies but we really need you to sign-up to host. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board across from the kitchen. We have simplified the process. As Host you will be responsible for the logistics which include:
- Joyfully Setting-up serving table and beverage bar, make coffee, bring a snack (or set out one ECW has provided)
- Joyfully wash dishes, pick-up the kitchen and remove trash.
October 26th at Worship2
Pictures by Linda Hoenig
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Vine Articles
Please E-mail your articles to Jim Kunze at jim@kunzefamily.com and copy Nanette at office@stmarksmarco.org. The deadline for the Vine is now each Wednesday at 9:00 AM.
Jim can be reached at 239-300-4299
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Need Help?
Learning Spanish and Cleaning!: Justo Herrera, Spanish professor at Marco Island Academy (Marco's Charter High School) is willing to help adults with their Spanish language skills on Saturday mornings. Also he and wife, Ida, provide cleaning services for homes, offices, etc. Give them a call if they can help you out in these areas of interest. 314-795-8181. Now incorporated, bonded and insured!
Liz Doyle, "Granny Nanny": Our own Liz Doyle, the "Granny Nanny" would love to sit for your little ones....night or day! She has been a member of our parish family for years and has helped as a volunteer with our young families and their children. Ask most any of them for references.
Liz was a former teacher, and has a master's degree in childhood psychology. According to her though, her best "training" has been her hands on experience with her own 13 grandchildren who range in age from 16 to 1. As she says, she's seen it all! Call her for loving, experienced care for your children or grandchildren. Liz would also appreciate anyone telling their friends and neighbors about her if they need any child care help . You can reach Liz at home (239-389-1833) or on her cell (239-293-3144).
I am a St. Mark's parishioner seeking employment.
My interests and abilities are in the following areas:
As a cat lover, I offer pet sitting. I have an extensive bookkeeping background and can help with checking account or bill paying assistance.
Also interested in or available for companionship or transportation to doctor appointments, shopping, etc.and/or light housekeeping or meal preparation
Norma McGuire
793-3728
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St. Mark's Episcopal Church
1101 North Collier Boulevard
Marco Island, FL 34145 Phone: 239.394.7242
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