A reminder that if you have announcements for the newsletter or the bulletin, they must be sent to Katie at community@stmarksevanston.org no later than Tuesday at 12 noon.
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Stewardship and the Annual Campaign
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 community@stmarksevanston.org so we can assign you a month!
Counting What Counts: During the month of January, 29 St. Mark's parishioners spent 126.5
hours engaged in social justice, outreach and advocacy ministry through St. Mark's including volunteering at the Evanston School Children's Clothing Association, the Producemobile, attending the Y.O.U. Defiance with a Purpose event on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, participating in the Women's Rally in Chicago
and the Empowering Diverse Communities March in Morton Grove,
attending a City Council Meeting, packing lunches on Tuesday evenings, or serving lunches on Wednesdays.
Annual Campaign: Bound Together in Christ
- Thank you to all who have already made your pledge commitments. 78 parishioners/family units have committed $247,409 bringing us to 90 % of our goal. Last year, 91 parishioners / family units made pledge commitments so we know we can still reach our goal if everyone participates in the campaign. If you have not yet had an opportunity to complete your pledge card, please do so this week. Extra cards are available at the back of the church and in the parlor or can be downloaded from our website: www.stmarksevanston.org. We can do this if everyone participates!
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Faith, Formation and Fellowship
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 847-732-9564 or rector@stmarksevanston.org.
- Altar Guild: Trish Barr, Dorothy Laudati
- Flower Guild: Virginia Beatty
- Ushers: Rich Forst, Dorothy Laudati, Marion Macbeth, Bob Barr
- Acolytes: Patrick Nee, Bruce Gaede, Neena Gaede
- Lectors: Bob Barr, Donna Richardson
- Eucharistic Ministers: Abigail Seifert, Dorothy Szczepaniak, Alison Walsh
- Eucharistic Visitor: Allison Ashely
- Vestry Persons of the Day: Nathan Waller, Luke Urbanowski
- Coffee Hour Snacks: Last Names beginning with A through F
Lector Coordinator:
If you are already on the lector list, watch for an
email from Ric Ashley to schedule readers for the coming weeks. If you would like to become a St. Mark's lector, please send an email to
lector@stmarksevanston.org. Thank you.
Sunday School -
If you would like to join the crew of volunteers who sh
are 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 provid
ed and support is available.
Confirm not Conform - A Reminder that the next class session for students will be on Sunday, February 12 at 6:15 p.m. at St. Matthew's. Be sure to mark your calendars so you don't miss out! If you have questions, please contact Scott at intern@stmarksevanston.org.
Pre-Lenten Parish Retreat Day:
This Saturday, February 4 from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Pastor Debra and Milner Seifert will lead a retreat to introduce our Lenten Journey to the Font. Together we will consider what are some of the biggest obstacles or challenges in today's world to following the way of Jesus? And how might we as a community Bound Together in Christ and as individuals use Lent as a time to face those obstacles/challenges? A continental breakfast will be available from 8:30- 9 and the day's program will begin promptly at 9. Lunch will also be provided. There is no fee to attend. Please RSVP to rector@stmarksevanston.org by Friday, February 3 at noon so we know how much breakfast and lunch to have on hand.
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Outreach and Social Justice
St. Mark's to Honor Rachel McElhatton and Mary Pat Buckley
at this year's Vision Keepers Dinner on
Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 5:30 pm at the Hilton Orrington. This dinner is Interfaith Action of Evanston's annual fundraising dinner honoring Vision Keepers from throughout our community, Proceeds from the Vision Keepers Dinner support Interfaith Action's programs at the hospitality center for the homeless, local soup kitchens, Producemobile, winter overnight shelter, and winter warming centers. $75.00 per person. Please join our St. Mark's table(s) at this wonderful event. We will be honoring Rachel McElhatton and Mary Pat Buckley, our Vision Keepers for 2017.
Reservations and payments are due no later than Feb. 5th. Checks should be made payable to Interfaith Action of Evanston and can be placed in Pastor Debra's mailbox in the hallway of the church OR given to her directly. Please contact Debra+ if you need further information.
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
lucadamj@gmail.com.
Adult Forum with the Interfaith Action of Evanston Advocacy Team, Feb. 12:
Why do I keep seeing some of the same faces at homeless shelters in Evanston?
Outreach Justice vs. Social Justice: do you know the difference?
What can you and St. Mark's do to help impact homelessness, lack of
affordable housing, and hunger issues in Evanston?
Join members of the Interfaith Action of Evanston Advocacy Team for an adult forum! On Sunday, February 12th from 9:30-10:15 AM at St. Mark's in Bethlehem Chapel, Birch Burghardt (leader of Interfaith Action of Evanston), Jim Picchetti (with Chicago Coalition for the Homeless), and Elizabeth Meadows (a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church) will lead an adult forum on housing, hunger, and homelessness in Evanston. They will provide insights to some of the questions raised above, and share updates on recent victories impacting housing and homelessness for struggling families and children in Evanston. They would also like to listen and learn from you about what you are hearing or how someone you know may be experiencing homelessness or hunger from poverty.
Black History Month Events--The following events are taking place in our community this month and all are invited:
Panel Discussion: "The Underground Railroad as an Ongoing Site of Resistance and Affirmation" Thursday, February 9, 2017 | 6:00 p.m. | Sheil Catholic Center, Northwestern University Panel discussion co-sponsored by The Graduate Program and the Sheil Catholic Center at Northwestern University and CBE.
Lecture: "Pan-Africanism: Cuba and the Fight Against Colonialism" Saturday, February 11, 2017 | 1 - 4 p.m. | Levy Center, Sponsored by Evanston Branch N.A.A.C.P., African American History & Genealogy Study Group of Evanston, Shorefront Legacy Center, Haitian Congress to Fortify Haiti.
Lecture: "The Underground Railroad: Our Journey Continues" Thursday, February 16, 2017 | 11:10 a.m. | Chapel of the Unnamed Faithful (Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary) |Glennette Tilly Turner (author, lecturer, historian, educator).
Lecture: "The Black Vote: What Just Happened - and What Do We Do Now" Saturday, February 18, 2017 | 1 - 4 p.m. | Levy Center, Sponsored by Evanston Branch N.A.A.C.P., African American History & Genealogy Study Group of Evanston, Shorefront Legacy Center, Haitian Congress to Fortify Haiti.
State of Our Communities: On February 12 at 3 p.m. (St. Nicholas Church, Evanston), join Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Rev. Michael Nabors, Pastor of Second Baptist Church and President of the Evanston N.A.A.C.P., Jes Scheinpflug, Open Communities, Ahmed Rehab, Executive Director of the Chicago Council on American-Islamic Relations, and David Borris of Chicago Area Peace Action. Between the immigration ban from seven Muslim majority countries, plans for a border wall with Mexico, "tougher" police tactics being encouraged and questionable cabinet member choices, we need to gather and work together. The event is sponsored by Open Communities, YWCA Evanston/North Shore, Latino Resources, and St. Nicholas Church. All are invited.
Islam Today: On February 19 at 1:30 p.m. (Beth Emet Synagogue, Evanston) join Azam Nizamuddin and Tahera Ahmad for a discussion of the state of the Muslim community in the U.S. and abroad to help us better understand the Muslim community. All are invited.
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Other Announcements
Prayer List
If you have loved ones you would like added to the prayer list at any time, send an email to Pastor Debra at rector@stmarksevanston.org.
We bid your prayers for: Bob Barr, Louise Beem, Astley Bent, Veronica Braithwaite, John Burnham, Tony Campise, Genevieve Costello, Karen Cornelius, Adrianna Dangremond, Caroline Frowe, Ann Lettner, Ayden Lettner, Charlie Lettner, Grace Lettner, Kathy Lettner, Donald McCrea, Bob Molumby, Jake Morris, Mary O'Dowd, Jan and Jeri Offutt, Casmir Szczepaniak, Betty Augustinos, Lucy Augustinos, Jen and Patsy Becerra, Susan Murrell Castaneda, David Cresap, Marilyn Goede, Joan and Sherwin, Jay Johnson, OJ Mabwa, Ahmed Mahmoud, Carl and Lindy Messier, Reg Ryan, Herman Schrock, Stephanie Short, Lillie Grace, Kelly Wheeler Szczepaniak, Tim and his family, the family of Char Wiss.
We pray for those who have died:
Char Wiss, longtime parishioner of St. Mark's; Al Murin, friend of Andy Howard
We pray for the people in
the Diocese of Southeast Mexico and the Diocese of Renk
February Birthdays -
Astley Bent (8), John Lucadamo (8), Helen Kelly (10), Neena Gaede (11), Emily Furlong (14), Manel Valdes-Cruz (16), Luke Urbanowski (16), Carly Ho (18), Alexander Rocca (20), Tyler Maegawa-Goeser (20), Carolyn Brooks (22), Calvin Yanaga (23), Nonie Morris (23), Eleanor Lucadamo (23), Robert Lockwood (25), Charlie Lettner (25), Seth Himrod (26), Anne Sagan (26), Tom Bergman (27)
February Weddings -
Scott Lybrand and Charles Zaucha (25)
February Anniversaries -
John Lucadamo and Nancye Kirk (26)
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 office@stmarksevanston.org.
Vacation -
Pastor Debra will be out of town on vacation from Monday, February 5 through Monday, February 13. During her absence, Scott Lybrand will be responding to any pastoral emergencies. He can be reached at
(312) 459-1400
. As needed, he will contact a priest who is on call.
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