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
O mighty King, lover of justice,
you have established equity;
you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob. - Psalm 99:4
This Sunday is the Transfiguration and the appointed readings are
Exodus 34:29-35; 2 Peter 1:13-21; Luke 9:28-36; Psalm 99.
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: Trish Barr, Dorothy Laudati
- Flower Guild: Dorothy Laudati
- Ushers: Marion Macbeth, Dorothy Laudati, Rich Forst
- Lectors: Phyllis Lyons (8 a.m.), Donna Richardson (9:30 a.m.)
- Eucharistic Ministers: Dorothy Szczepaniak, Ted Richardson
- Vestry Persons of the Day: TBD
- Lakefront Snacks: Donna Richardson
We're Going Mini Golfing! Join us tomorrow
for an evening of mini golf! We will meet at the Skokie Sports Park (
3459 Oakton St, Skokie, IL)
at 7 p.m. and purchase tickets when we arrive. Tickets cost $6 for children under the age of 10, and $7 for everyone else. Tickets cost $5 if we have a group of 15 people or more. We will head to Steak & Shake for post-putt-putt treats! No need to RSVP. We hope to see you there!
Jubi-latte & Tea Deum with the Rector is Back: Pastor Debra will be at a table at Cupitol (812 Grove Street, Evanston) at the following dates/times this month
- Wednesday, August 2nd, August 16th and August 30th from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday, August 10 and August 24 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Pastor Debra will be happy to buy you a coffee, tea, or milkshake and to chat about whatever is on your mind (or nothing at all). . . . when you stop by! Students who are off for the summer are especially welcome!
Becoming the Story We Tell: Lectionary at the Lakefront: All are welcome to participate in this small group at the lakefront each Tuesday from 7 - 8 p.m. through August 29th
as we reflect together on the scripture for the following Sunday, looking for connections between the gospel drama and the drama of our own lives and becoming shaped by the stories that have been a part of our faith for centuries. We meet 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].
Think & Drink "Green"!
Are you interested in being a part of a Green Team (or Creation Care Committee) to help St. Mark's preserve and protect God's Creation as an aspect of faithful discipleship? Join us for a meeting at the lakefront on Sunday, August 13 following the 9:30 a.m. lakefront worship service to share ideas, discuss goals, and brainstorm possible projects (10:45-11:45 a.m.). Iced
green
tea and light snacks will be provided as we "think green." For more information about this gathering, please contact Allison Ashley at
[email protected]
or 847-674-3608 or Katie Snitker at
[email protected]
or 847-864-4806. We look forward to seeing you!
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Outreach and Social Justice
Midweek Lunch: Come and Join Us!
Each week, volunteers from St. Mark's and St. Matthew's work together to prepare and serve meals for our neighbors who struggle with hunger and homelessness. On Tuesdays from 6:00-6:30 p.m. volunteers turn five pounds of turkey, two pounds of ham, one pound of salami, three pounds of cheese and six big loaves of bread into 60 sandwiches.
On Wednesdays, volunteers gather in Cunningham Hall to set up and take down tables and chairs, set out food and beverages, serve the meal and talk with our guests. During the summer, many regular volunteers leave for vacation, and so help is needed on Wednesdays from about 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. "Come and See" as we like to say at St. Mark's! Join fellow parishioners Mary Pat Buckley, Rima Lockwood, Dave Himrod as well as folks from St. Matthew's to serve and meet our guests. Perhaps you'll be treated to an informal gospel music concert from Linda and friends. Contact John Lucadamo at
[email protected] or 847-436-1701 for more information.
COPE Backpack Drive 2017:
For the past two years St. Mark's has served as the sorting and distribution center for the COPE Backpack and School Supply drive. 2017 marks year number 3 and we would love for you to be involved! Volunteers are still needed to help with the distribution of school supplies on Friday evening and Saturday morning. If you are able to assist, please sign up at http://bit.ly/COPEVolunteer . You can also get involved by donating new backpacks (you can purchase them from the Amazon Wishlist, http://bit.ly/Evanston_COPE OR you can purchase elsewhere and bring it to worship with you this Sunday, August 6).
Last year, we helped COPE serve 1,018 children at all Evanston schools including JEH Early Childhood Center and ETHS.
Pastor Debra's 23 x 23 Appeal:
We did it! You did it! Juliet Bond of COPE will join us at the lakefront this Sunday to receive the matching check from the Deacon's Alms Fund. Altogether, St. Mark's raised $1,125 (your contributions plus the Alms Fund match) for the purchase of school supplies for students in Evanston schools. Thank you!
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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 Snitker at [email protected] so we can assign you a month!
Counting What
Counts:
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. In July, 31 volunteers (4 from St. Mark's) sorted and distributed 11,890 pounds of produce (cabbage, zucchini, carrots, lettuce, bananas, apples, turnip greens, mixed prepackaged vegetables, and green onions) to serve 959 individuals. The next date to volunteer is coming up on Tuesday, August 8.
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, you can sign up at
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d4fafac2fab9-evanston3.
Summer Giving
- With increased vacations in the summer months, pledge payments can fall behind. But, there is a way you can help! You can give online using PayPal! Simply go to our website: http://www.stmarksevanston.org and click on the Donate button in the right hand column OR most banks now offer "bill pay" services and you can set St. Mark's up as a recurring payment. Not a pledger? You can still use the Donate button on the website or set up a recurring payment from your bank. All contributions are tax-deductible and we are grateful for whatever support you can offer as we continue to minister to one another and to our neighbors.
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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, Veronica Braithwaite, John Burnham, Tony Campise, Karen Cornelius, Caroline Frowe, Ann Lettner, Ayden Lettner, Charlie Lettner, Grace Lettner, Kathy Lettner, John Lucadamo, Donald McCrea, Edie and Bob Molumby, Jake Morris, Jan and Jeri Offutt, Danny White, Virginia de los Angeles, Betty Augustinos, Lucy Augustinos, Barbara Birkos, Yost Conner, Barbara Gerrish, Olivia Heiting, Joan and Sherwin, Maria de Lourdes, Maria, Bruce McMenomy, Jay Johnson, OJ Mabwa, Ahmed Mahmoud, Carl and Lindy Messier, Reg Ryan, Tim and his family, Kelly Wheeler Szczepaniak, Yelisse.
We pray for those who have died:
Russell Birkos, brother-in-law of Edie and Bob Molumby and dear friend of John and Betsy Sagan; Christine Loving, dear friend of Ted and Donna Richardson
We pray for the people in
the Diocese of Southeast Mexico and the Diocese of Renk
August Birthdays:
Ann Lettner (1), Maggie Johnson (1), Lucy Consiglio (1), Jake Morris (3), Corinne Clarkson (3), Andrea Nowack (4), Nathan Waller (5), Eliana Greene (5), Jack Heinz (6), Edie Molumby (10), Sebastian Urbanowski (10), Fred Lewis (12), Joanna Greene (13), Blair Lele (13), Andy Schultze (16), Jackson Benz (16), Sherri Crawford (19), Eva Sondgeroth (19), Kate Johnson (21), Rachel McElhatton (24), Clark Alexander (29)
August Anniversaries: Donald & Mary Koss (2), Judson & Gabrielle Brooks (3), Patrick & Emily Furlong (5), Milner & Dale Seifert (8), Robert & Rima Lockwood (10), Catherine Carpenter & David Baker (13), Luke Urbanowski & Lisa Liang (20), Deane & Beth Johnson (29)
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]
Wedding News:
St. Mark's Associate for Community Engagement, Katie, was married on Monday, July 24th. Her new last name is Snitker. We thought you should know! And, of course, be sure to congratulate her when you see her next.
Thrive! The Spring 2017 edition of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago Magazine arrived and copies are available in the Parlor and "in the box" at the Lakefront (just ask an usher). Reading Thrive is a great way to learn more about what's going on in the broader church and it is a great magazine to share with friends who are curious about your church. So, pick up a copy today!
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