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This Week at St. Mark's December 22, 2016
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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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Greening of the Sanctuary-
All ages are invited to decorate the sanctuary for our celebration of Christmas. We will gather Saturday morning at 9 a.m. to hang greens, wreaths, set out poinsettias and more! Many hands make light work! Hot cocoa and coffee will be served.
Christmas Eve Receptions-
After each service on Christmas Eve, we will have a reception for one another! But, we need your help. If you are able to provide cookies or other sweet desserts, please do so! For the 4 p.m. service, please set them out on the long table in the parlor when you arrive at the church -a "do-it-ourselves" cookie buffet. For the 10 p.m. service, Joanna Greene is coordinating; but, again, just bring your goodies to share at the dessert buffet! If you have questions, please contact Joanna at 847-275-7223.
Holy Eucharist with "Rufus and the Very Special Baby"-
At 4 p.m. Saturday evening, the children of St. Mark's will present their annual pageant in the context of our Feast of the Incarnation Holy Eucharist. The service will be filled with familiar Christmas carols - we've been waiting for this! Afterwards, cookies and cocoa will be available in the Parlor. Pageant participants please arrive at 3:30 p.m.
Festive Music and Holy Eucharist-
Beginning at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday evening, the sanctuary will be filled with the sound of music from our choir, hand bell choir, and a string quartet. At 10 p.m. we will celebrate the Feast of the Incarnation with a service of Holy Eucharist. The service will include familiar carols and, afterwards, all are invited to gather in the Parlor for a festive reception.
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 Christmas and Feast of the Holy Name-
Worship services on Sunday, December 25 and Sunday, January 1 will take place at 9:30 a.m. Please note this time as there will be only one service on each of these days. "Regular" worship (8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.) will resume on Sunday, January 8.
Choir Rehearsals
will not take place on Thursday, December 29 or on Sunday, January 1. Choir rehearsals will resume on Thursday, January 5 at 7:30 p.m. The New Year is a GREAT time to join the choir for a season! For more information, contact David Plank at
music@stmarksevanston.org
The Handbell Choir
will not rehearse on Sunday, December 25 or Sunday, January 1. Rehearsals will resume on Sunday, January 8 at 12 p.m. The New Year is a GREAT time to join for a season! For more information, contact David Plank at
music@stmarksevanston.org
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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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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. Questions? Contact John Lucadamo at lucadamj@gmail.com. To sign-up to volunteer, please click these links:
Producemobile-
Ever wonder what the Producemobile looks like in action? Here's a news story from ABC7, featuring St. Mark's very own Bruce Gaede (and if you look closely you'll see Chris Schultze in the background)
. To volunteer to help in 2017- for one day or for 12 days- go to this link.
Each month, it takes 30-35 volunteers to make this happen! St. Mark's parishioners and staff have been involved since its inception.
Y.O.U. Youth to Host Community MLK Jr Event
- Join Y.O.U. for its 11th annual Diverse Communities United (DCU) event on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 16 from 1:00-2:30 PM at ETHS Auditorium, 1600 Dodge Ave. The event will bring together youth from 11 Evanston and Skokie schools for performances that speak to MLK's vision and the youth-chosen theme "Defiance with Purpose." After the performance, join Y.O.U. for a reception and tour of its new building, 1911 Church St. The event is free, family-friendly, and open to all ages. In the words of one member of the youth-led DCU committee, "The youth voice matters, and we want you to hear it!"
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The St. Mark's Men's Group
will meet for breakfast on December 31 at 7:30 a.m. at Walker Bros. in Wilmette. All men of the parish are welcome. Questions: Bruce Gaede, 847-274-0541.
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Confirm not Conform
will meet on Sunday, January 8 from 6:15 - 8 p.m. at St. Matthew's with mentors AND on Sunday, January 15 from 6:15 - 8 p.m. at St. Mark's without mentors. Thanks for being flexible as we worked to make-up our December snow cancellation!
Sunday School for Children
ages 3 and up will resume on Sunday, January 8 at 9:30 a.m.! If you would like to join the crew of volunteers who share the story for the day and/or coordinate the craft for the day, let Pastor Debra know,
rector@stmarksevanston.org
. The easy-to-follow curriculum is provided and support is available!
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Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-4; John 1:1-14
"Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things.
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- Psalm 98
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Thursday, December 22
7:30 p.m.
Choir rehearsal, Choir Room
Saturday, December 24
4:00 p.m.
AlAnon meeting, Bethlehem Chapel
Christmas Eve service with children's pageant, Sanctuary
9:30 p.m.
Christmas Eve service with choir, Sanctuary
Sunday, December 25
8:30 a.m.
Choir rehearsal, Sanctuary
9:30 a.m.
Christmas Eucharist with choir, Sanctuary
Monday, December 26
Office closed through January 2nd, 2017
Tuesday, December 27
6:00 p.m.
Lunch packing, Kitchen
Wed., December 28
6:45 a.m.
AA meeting, Bethlehem Chapel
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday lunch program, Cunningham Hall
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December 6
Mary Nowack
December 7
Jim Carson
December 8
Nykel Himrod
Kate Suvari
December 9
Dorothy Szczepaniak
December 11
Kay Capps
December 12
Holly Gallegos
December 18
Lucinda Kelly
December 19
Warren Francis
December 20
Judson Brooks
December 22
Evelyn Russell
December 24
Lisa Montgomery
December 25
Martha Durham
Gail Joy
December 26
Lola Himrod
Josh Lettner
Kathleen Lettner
December 27
Desmond Francis
December 29
Chris Schultze
December 30
Christopher Yanaga
December 31
Adrianna Dangremond
Lydia Pappas
Vince Pappas
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December 17
Michael & Tacia Johnson
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Publication of "This Week at St. Mark's"
- There will be no eNews during the week between Christmas and New Year's Day. Regular publication will resume on Thursday, January 5. A reminder that if you have announcements to share, they must be in to the church office (
office@stmarksevanston.org
) no later than 8:30 a.m. on the Wednesday before publication.
St. Mark's office will be closed
from December 24 - January 1. Natalie, Katie, and David will be on vacation.
Christmas Pastoral Care-
Pastor Debra will be out of town from December 26 - December 30. For pastoral emergencies during this time, please contact Scott Lybrand, Pastoral Intern at 312-459-1400.
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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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Friends of Coriolis and CQ, fans of vocal jazz, and anyone looking for something to help them get more into the holiday spirit
, CQ, the men of Coriolis, will be performing close-harmony jazz arrangements of holiday favorites and a couple of original pieces at the following locations over the next two weeks:
Fri, 12/23, @ 3:45pm and again @ 5:10pm (approximate)- Symphony Center Rotunda [in conjunction with the CSO's "Merry, Merry Chicago" concert
http://cso.org
- no ticket required]; @ 4:45pm (approximate)- Tesori Restaurant
www.tesorichicago.com
; both sites located at 65 E. Adams St., Chicago; @ 7:00pm (approximate)- Kiki's Bistro, 900 N. Franklin St., Chicago. St. Mark's parishioner, Pat Furlong is a member of the group!
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Super Soccer Stars Indoor Soccer for Children Ages 1 through 8
will take place at St.
Mark's every Saturday afternoon starting January 8th in Cunningham Hall. Super Soccer Star's goal is to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Their philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, to build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class. For more information and to enroll your young person call 312-477-5877 or visit
chi.supersoccerstars.com
Evanston Creative Writing Group
meets at St. Mark's on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month in the library at St. Mark's from 7 - 9 p.m. The group is a creative prompt group designed to get you on the page and start the creative juices flowing. All are welcome - from those who are serious about writing to those who use the time offered to blow off some creative steam!
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The prayer list has been refreshed for the month of November (and is at the beginning of each month). If you would like your loved ones to be placed on the prayer list at any time, please send an email to Pastor Debra at
rector@stmarksevanston.org.
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We bid your prayers for:
Bob Barr, Louise Beem, Astley Bent, Veronica Braithwaite, John Burnham, Tony Campise, Genevieve Costello, Karen Cornelius, Adrianna Dangremond, Nicholas Easton, Rachel Easton, Caroline Frowe, Ann Lettner, Ayden Lettner, Charlie Lettner, Grace Lettner, Kathy Lettner, Donald McCrea, Anne Meyers, Bob Molumby, Jake Morris, Mary O'Dowd, Jan and Jeri Offutt, Casmir Szczepaniak, Char Wiss, Betty Augustinos, Lucy Augustinos, Marilyn Goede, OJ Mabwa, Herman Schrock, Kelly Wheeler Szczepaniak, Tim and his family.
We pray for those who have died: Bob Easton, husband of Rachel Easton and father of Nicholas Easton; Janet Gómez, mother of Adrianna (Gerrit) Dangremond
We pray for the people in the Diocese of Southeast Mexico and the Diocese of Renk |
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