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This Week at St. Mark's February 11, 2016
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Living Well through Lent at St. Mark's-
Copies of this year's Lenten meditation book from The Living Compass - "Letting Go with all Your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind" - are now available.
Each Tuesday evening during Lent we will gather with our friends from St. Matthew's according to the following schedule:
- February 16 - St. Mark's
- February 23 - St. Matthew's, 2120 Lincoln Street, Evanston
- March 1 - St. Mark's
- March 8 - St. Matthew's
- March 15 - St. Mark's
Each of these evenings will follow the same simple structure:
- 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - a simple supper (soup, salad, bread)
- 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. - a service of prayer and song in the style of Taizé
- 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - a program based on the readings from the Letting Go meditation guide
We hope everyone can come for part or all of these evening as we journey together through Lent.
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Worship
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In the Baptismal Covenant, we are asked, "Will you continue in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?" and we respond, "I will, with God's help."
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This Sunday'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
[email protected]
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- Altar Guild: Sharon Friend
- Lectors: Nancye Kirk, Carol Martin
- Acolytes: Abigail Seifert, Bruce Gaede, Wesley Urbanowski
- Eucharistic Ministers: Alison Walsh, Dorothy Szczepaniak, Carol Martin, Milner Seifert
- Ushers: John Lucadamo, Doug Sondgeroth, Nancye Kirk
- Vestry Persons of the Day: Nancye Kirk, Nathan Waller
- Children's Formation: Pat Acha, Tyler Maegawa-Goeser, Anne Heinz, Luke Urbanowski, Maria Torres, Lori Goede, John Lucadamo, Chad Goeser, Deane Johnson
- Coffee Hour Snacks: G-L
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Lend-a-Ride to Worship-
St. Mark's has a parishioner who lives in Skokie - just south of Howard Street between Skokie Boulevard and Crawford Avenue. She would very much like a ride to the 10:30 a.m. worship on Sunday mornings. If you are able to assist - even occasionally - please let Pastor Debra know (
[email protected]
or 847-732-9564).
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St. Mark's will be adding new members to the Altar Guild-
If you have considered serving with this enriching ministry team which involves preparing our altars for worship and would like more information please contact Pastor Debra at 847-864-4806,
[email protected]
or Beth Johnson at
[email protected]
. This is a once per month commitment, you will work with one or two partners, and it typically takes less than 1 hour. This ministry is open to men, women and teenagers.
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Third Saturday Worship to Launch at St. Mark's-
On Saturday, February 20 at 4 p.m., St. Mark's will launch a once per month worship for those who cannot attend on Sunday mornings - or those who might prefer an occasional evening service. This will create another opportunity to come together for prayer, Bible reading and reflection, and sharing the bread and cup of Christ with one another. Like all worship at St. Mark's, this service is a family-friendly, single-friendly, GLBTQ-friendly, married-with-no-kids-friendly, come-as-you-are-friendly, doubter-friendly, seeker-friendly service. It is also a I've-never-been-to-church-friendly service - together we will learn and grown. For those of you with friends or neighbors who are "on the fence" about church, this might be a nice way to gently introduce them to our practice of praising God.
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Interfaith Coalition Against Racism-
The Interfaith Coalition Against Racism's next training session, "Come to the Table," takes place at Trinity United Church of Christ, 400 W 95th St. in Chicago,
on Sunday, February 21, beginning at 2:30 pm and lasting through early evening. Participants are also invited to Trinity's 6 pm service. If you would like to participate in this event, contact Jackie Lynn at [email protected]
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Music at St. Chrystosom's-
St. Chrystosom's Episcopal Church, 1424 North Dearborn Parkway in Chicago, will be hosting two amazing and free concerts in February! On Tuesday February 16th at 7:30 pm, join James O'Donnell in recital on St. Chrysostom's 24-stop, 32-rank Fisk organ. An internationally acclaimed conductor and recitalist, O'Donnell studied at the Royal College of Music and at Jesus College, Cambridge.
On Wednesday February 24 at 7:30 pm, come hear Trois Leçons de Ténèbres, which takes as its text the Lamentations of Jeremiah from the Old Testament. The work expresses the profound loneliness that overcomes Jesus as he absorbs his betrayal by Judas and abandonment by his other 11 closest followers.
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"Because he is bound to me in love, therefore will I deliver him."
Psalm 91:14
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First Sunday in Lent:
Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Romans 10:8b-13; Luke 4:1-13 |
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Friday, Feb 12
6:15 p.m.
Second Friday Dinner
Sunday, Feb 14
8:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Lady Chapel
9:30 a.m.
Children's Formation, Classrooms
9:30 a.m..
Adult Formation, Bethlehem Chapel
10:30 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Sanctuary
12 noon
Handbell Choir Rehearsal, Loft
6:15 p.m.
Confirm not Conform, St. Matthew's
Tuesday, Feb 16
5:30 p.m.
Living Well through Lent, Cunningham Hall
6:00 p.m.
Lunch packing
Wednesday, Feb 17
11:00 a.m.
Midweek Sack Lunch, Cunningham Hall
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Feb 1
Helena Jean-Baptiste
Feb 3
Mary Hair
Feb 8
Astley Bent
John Lucadamo
Feb 10
Helen Kelly
Feb 11
Neena Gaede
Feb 14
Emily Furlong
James Staples
Feb 16
Manel Valdes-Cruz
Luke Urbanowski
Feb 18
Carly Ho
Feb 20
Alexander Rocca
Tyler Maegawa-Goeser
Evelyn Skelton
Feb 21
Abigail Seifert
Feb 22
Carolyn Brooks
Feb 23
Nonie Morris
Calvin Yanaga
Eleanor Lucadamo
Feb 25
Robert Lockwood
Charlie Lettner
Feb 26
Seth Himrod
Anne Sagan
Feb 27
Thomas Bergman |
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Feb 26
Nancye Kirk & John Lucadamo
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| Formation |
Lifelong Christian faith formation is important for lifelong growth in the knowledge, service and love of God as followers of Christ. Regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey, no matter what season of life you are in, you are invited to enter into a prayerful life of continuous learning. Following are some upcoming opportunities for your journey in faith.
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Deepening Our Baptismal Spirituality through Lent-
Lent invites us to make our hearts ready for remembering Jesus' passion and celebrating Jesus' resurrection. It is historically a period of preparation in which persons receive instruction for baptism and profession of faith on Easter Sunday. It is also a time for all Christians to deepen their baptismal spirituality, focusing with intention on the promises made in baptism. If you would like to enter an intentional practice of prayer, scripture reading, and reflection on the baptismal covenant during this season of Lent, you are invited to meet in Bethlehem Chapel on Sunday mornings from 9:30 - 10:15 am on February 14, February 21, February 28, March 6, March 13 and for an intergenerational conclusion on March 20.
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Social Justice & Outreach Opportunities
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St. Mark's continues its commitment to our community through its many social justice and outreach activities. Following are ways in which you can get involved with the St. Mark's community in helping to create a better world.
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CPR/AED Training with Evanston Heart Safe Community Project-
On Sunday, February 14 from 10 am - 3 pm, St. Mark's will be a host site for the Evanston Heart Safe Community Project sponsored by the American Heart Association. This event is committed to equipping every Evanston resident with the basic skills of CPR for infants, children, and adults and the knowledge to operate an AED (Automatic External Defibrillator). It is free to attend, and you can register the day of the event or by going online here
. Trainings start every 30 minutes between the hours of 10 and 3, and will last approximately 30 minutes. Please come and learn this life-saving skill! Contact Anna Holladay, Community Engagement Director, with any questions at
[email protected]
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Midweek Lunch: Volunteers Needed
There are two weekly opportunities to serve our neighbors who struggle with hunger and homelessness. We pack lunches every Tuesday night at St. Mark's from 6:00-6:30 p.m., and then serve the lunches every Wednesday at St. Mark's. Volunteers to serve Wednesday lunch are asked to arrive by 10:30 a.m. and stay until 1:00 p.m. We have now starting serving hot soup in addition to the sandwiches, and have also started using all compostable products! There are many ways for you to help. You can make this commitment to fit your schedule: weekly, monthly, or every once in a while!
To sign-up, please click these links:
Questions? Contact Anna Holladay, Community Engagement Director, at
[email protected] with any questions.
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Third Sunday Food Drive-
On the third Sunday of each month, St. Mark's will collect non-perishable food items to be shared with local food pantries. This month our donations will go to the Salvation Army. On Sunday February 21, please bring your boxes of cereals, cans of soup, jars of peanut butter and other non-perishables with you to church to be donated to the Salvation Army's Food Pantry. The big red shopping cart will be waiting for you at the back of the sanctuary.
Spring into Action!
Many adults need help with basic English reading, writing, or speaking skills. You can help by volunteering at Oakton Community College. Contact 847-635-1426 for more information or to register for the required four-part training. Trainings will be held on March 24th & 29th and April 9th & 30th.
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We will be hosting another free Community Movie Night on Feb. 20th at 7 pm! This time, the movie will be "Inside Out" (rated PG). Click to sign up to volunteer the night of the event, or there will be a paper sign up in the parlor during coffee hour. There is one additional way to volunteer this time: put up flyers! We want as many of our neighbors as possible to know they are invited. You can stop by the parlor to pick up flyers and choose a couple of locations with known community bulletin boards (or even better - think of places not on the list). There was a great turn out at December's movie night, and we hope you can come and enjoy a free movie, eat popcorn, and get to know our neighbors! Contact Anna Holladay, Community Engagement Director, with questions or suggestions at [email protected]
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| The St. Mark's Second Friday Dinner this month will take place at Kabul House, 4949 Oakton Street, in Skokie at 6:15 p.m. on Friday, February 12th. The Kabul House serves Afghan cuisine. It serves no alcoholic beverages, but allows customers to bring their own bottles. If you would like to join us, please rsvp to Dick and Carolyn Brooks--at 847-424-8422 or [email protected]. |
Gifts of Stock- You may be interested in making a donation of appreciated stock to St. Mark''s. Please email Chris Schultze at
[email protected] and she will provide you with the information you need to make a transfer.
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Giving Envelopes are now available in the Parlor. Please help us save on postage by picking yours up this Sunday .
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Ice-
While we have been diligent in shoveling and salting the walkways to and around St. Mark's, please do remember that with fluctuations in temperature, icy patches can appear despite our best efforts. Please use great care when driving and walking. And, if you notice a particularly icy area, please notify an usher on Sunday or, during the week, let a staff member know.
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Social Media and St. Mark's
If you have your mobile device it would be good if you put it on silent when in worship. But if anything in Sunday's service-a prayer, reading, hymn or the sermon-moves you, please feel free to tweet it or post it to Facebook #StMarkEvanston. While you're at it, "check-in" with us on Foursquare!
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In The Community
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God calls us to love our neighbors as ourselves. Loving finds all of its meaning in relationship. The following are opportunities to be in relationship with one another and with the community of Evanston.
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Northwestern Community Ensemble Winter Concert-
Please set aside Sunday, March 6th from 7-9 pm for a wonderful night of praise and worship at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St. in Evanston. This year we are celebrating our 45th anniversary and would love to have you all in attendance for this momentous occasion.
Follow us on Facebook for updates!
The Organization for Positive Action & Leadership (OPAL): Voter Education Event
How does the State's Attorney race affect your life in Evanston? Come hear retired Juvenile Court Judge Andy Berman talk about the importance of this office and the upcoming Primary Election. Please join us on
Tuesday, February 16th, 6:30pm at Second Baptist Church, 1717 Benson (
opalevanston.com
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Evanston Creative Writing Meetup
If you like to write and want a supportive environment in which to write, join us! Each week, a member volunteers to provide writing prompts to spark our creativity (a first line, an object, a picture, a situation). For about 10-15 minutes we write and, if
 we feel like sharing, we read our creation aloud. This is not a critique group - only positive feedback is encouraged. We usually fit in 3 - 4 prompts per session. Members range from young adults to octogenarians. You don't have to be a professional (or even a serious) writer to participate. The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month in the Old Library at St. Mark's. For more information, go to
meetup.com/Evanston-Creative-Writing-Group/
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Evanston English Country Dance Group
This group meets every other Wednesday in Cunningham Hall. All dances are taught and prompted. We learn English Country dances devised from pre-1650 to the present. Jane Austin would recognize much of the dancing we do. Once a month, we have live music performed by Putting on Aires; the other Wednesdays, the music is from an extensive CD collection. You are welcome to come with or without a partner. Wear comfortable shoes (the type you would use to walk a mile) and casual clothing. We ask for a $5 ($3 for students) admittance fee to cover the rent and to buy music for the band. For further information, contact Tom Senior 847-606-8704,
[email protected].
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Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes well-being by circulating the chi of the body through a series of slow, relaxing movements. The Human Process teaches the Yangstyle short form each Saturday morning at St. Mark's. Practicing Tai Chi helps replenish energy reserves, improves balance, loosens tight muscles and brings more flexibility to joints and ligaments. It is a cardiovascular and weight-bearing exercise. For more information, contact The Human Process at 847-556-6040.
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Soul Mates
is an ongoing support group for those who have experienced the death of a spouse or life partner. This free group meets at NorthShore Hospice, 4901 Searle Parkway, Skokie on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
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Legacy is an ongoing support group for adults who have experienced the death of a parent. This free group meets at NorthShore Hospice, 4901 Searle Parkway, Skokie on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
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Parish Prayer List
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If you have loved ones you would liked added to (or removed from) the prayer list at any time, send an email to Pastor Debra at [email protected].
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We bid your prayers for:
Helen Baker, Tom Bergman, Veronica Braithwaite, John Burnham, Karen Cornelius, Héctor Cortes and his family, Bob and Rachel Easton, Lynn Erickson, Hal Griffith, Mary Hair, Charlie and Judy Kopp, Grace Lettner, Kathy Lettner, Ayden Lettner, Ann Lettner, Ted Loda, George Mitchell, Jake Morris, Mary O'Dowd, Jan and Jeri Offutt,
Doug Sondgeroth and his family, Jenni Suvari and her family,
Char Wiss, Ronnie Witt IV, Carol Albertson, Betty Augustinos, Carol and Margaret Beatty, David Cresap, Janice Dillman, David and Janet Gurniak, Joan Gurniak, Anne Gurniak, David Gurniak,
Carrie King, Sheril King,
Jay and Bonnie Lytle, OJ Mabwa, Ahmed Mahmoud, Carl Messier, Linda Messier, Susan Murrell Castaneda, Leon Robinson, Helen Snow, Jill Vannatta, Tim and his family, Miriam, Christopher and Jonathan Witmer, Jackson Yancy.
We pray for those who have died:
Leon Sondgeroth
, grandfather of Doug (Aina) Sondgeroth, great-grandfather of Elsa, Asher and Eva Sondgeroth; James S. King, husband of Carrie King and son of Sheril King; Margaret Halvorson, grandmother of Jenni (Will) Suvari and great-grandmother of Austin, Jack and Kate Suvari, Jermiron Morris, student at Illinois Institute of Technology
We pray for the people in:
the Diocese of Southeast Mexico and the Diocese of Renk
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