All of us at St. Mark’s share a commitment to our faith and to our community, and we welcome visitors regardless of religious background, race, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Everyone is welcome here.
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St. Mark’s Goes to the Lakefront – along with St. Andrew Pentecost, St. Luke’s and St. Matthew’s Episcopal Churches - on Sunday, July 14 for a 10 a.m. worship service.
(Location: Hamilton St. and the Lakefront!)
That day the open plate offering will be designated for Interfaith Action of Evanston’s Overnight Shelter. The Overnight Shelter is open whenever the temperature is at or below 20 degrees. Five churches and one Synagogue provide beds for a maximum of 35 persons on a 3 week rotation. Voluntary contributions keep the Shelter operating.
In addition, there will be a time of fellowship after the service. St. Mark’s has been designated as the provider of beverages! There is a sign-up sheet in the Parlor to indicate if you are willing to bring 1 gallon of lemonade (or similar) and/or 1 “box” of coffee. Cups will be provided by another congregation. You can also sign-up by emailing office@stmarksevanston.org and letting Timothy know what you will be bringing.
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Texts for June 30, 2019
I will remember the works of the Lord, *
and call to mind your wonders of old time.
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Lay Ministers for
Sunday, June 30
Eucharistic Ministers: Eva Sondgeroth, Lynette Murphy (10:30 a.m.)
Lectors: Mary Nowack (8 a.m.), Lisa Montgomery, Lydia Pappas (10:30 a.m.)
Altar Guild: Dorothy Laudati, Beth Johnson
Altar Flowers: Virginia Beatty
Ushers: Nancye Kirk, Doug Sondgeroth, Elsa Sondgeroth
Coffee Hour Host: This Could Be You!
Vestry Person of the Day: Deane Johnson, Molly Skelton
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Worship & Formation
Altar Flowers:
If you would like to remember a loved one by making a donation for flowers on a Sunday morning, add your name to the sign up sheet in the parlor. The suggested donation is $50. There are several dates throughout the summer still available!
The Big Provincial Gathering is an event for ANYONE and EVERYONE:
Lay persons and clergy are invited to come to connect with others, build networks around ministries, and create ongoing ways of supporting one another. St. Mark’s is part of the Diocese of Chicago and the Diocese of Chicago is in Province V of the Episcopal Church and this gathering is for all of us! It takes place on July 12 and July 13 in Kalamazoo, Michigan and includes childcare for infants, programs for children of all ages and adults! Join Pastor Debra and others from throughout the Province to learn what other churches are up to in these changing times.
Click here for more information or to register!
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Coffee Hour Hosts Needed for after services through July 7! If you are available to help set up and clean up after a service, please sign up in the parlor, or
email Timothy and let him know what weekend!!
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Jubi-latte and Tea Deum (Coffee with the Priest)!
Get a cup of coffee and chat with the priest! During the summer months – June through August – we will meet
on Thursdays, from 10 – 11 a.m. at Berry Pike Café located at 1100 Davis Street (across from the post office).
Vestry
Did you know that the most recent Vestry Meeting minutes are always posted on the bulletin board outside of the volunteer office? Now they can also be viewed onl
ine by clicking
this link!
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Social Justice & Outreach
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Sandwich-Makers and Lunch Servers Wanted:
Did you know that every week St. Mark’s and St. Matthew’s serve lunch to between 50 and 70 guests in Cunningham Hall? AND, did you know that you can get involved by helping to make those lunches on Tuesday evenings? It’s all true! Sandwich-making takes place on the 2
nd
, 3
rd
, 4
th
, and (when it exists) 5
th
Tuesday of each month in the kitchen from 6 – 6:30 p.m. but we need your help. If you can spend 30 minutes even once in a while, we could use your help. In addition, especially during the summer weeks, additional help is needed on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. to set up, serve, and clean-up lunch. Sign up is easy:
Cope Backpack Drive:
St. Mark’s will once again be a distribution site for backpacks and school supplies in August but now through July 2019 you can already get involved by purchasing a new backpack and leaving it in the bin at Becky & Me Toys (620 Grove St) OR at Wintrust Bank (901 Grove St). Shop for backpacks in-store or online at COPE’s Amazon Wishlist: https://amzn.to/2VyCP5s.
Join IAE in the 4th of July Parade: Help raise the community’s awareness of Interfaith Action of Evanston by joining others from faith communities and march under the IAE banner in the Fourth of July parade. An Evanston tradition since 1922, this parade draws thousands of viewers. It’s a lively crowd of friends and neighbors from all over town—a community love fest.
We step off at 2 pm and follow the 1.3 mile route along Central Street, ending at Ryan Field (Dyche Stadium). Participants finish no later than 4 pm. Families and children are welcomed. Details are on the flyer posted on the bulletin board and in the parlor! Questions? Contact Donna Richardson, 847.712.0705
Hospitality Center Red Basket Campaign July-September: Below is the list of items along with suggested sources sent by Sue Murphy, executive director - Interfaith Action of Evanston. A red bucket has been placed in the parlor to collect items and will also be available at second service at the Lake please drop the items in at your convenience. Questions, please contact Donna Richardson. Thanks, we appreciate your generosity!
Sunscreen Umbrellas
Small bottles of hand sanitizer Deodorant
Ear buds - dollar store Lip balm (ChapStick, etc.)
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Birthday Blessings:
Ted Richardson (6/26)
Amaru Greene (7/3)
Annie Kirchner (7/3)
Phyllis Lyons (7/4)
Elsa Sondgeroth (7/8)
Prayer List
Names remain on the prayer list for 5 weeks (2 weeks for those who have died).
We bid your prayers for:
Trish Barr, Veronica Braithwaite, Mary Pat Buckley, Jim Carver, Gerritt Dangremond, John Fitts, Caroline Frowe, Judy Kopp, Charlie Lettner, Grace Lettner, Paul Lettner, Katherine Tyson McCrea, George Mitchell, Jan and Jeri Offutt, Chris Schultze, OJ Mabwa, Michael Collins, Archie Oliver
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If we have missed your birthday or anniversary, or if you have a name you would like added to the prayer list (or removed from the list) please send an email to Timothy at
office@stmarksevanston.org
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Treasurer's Note:
On behalf of the Treasurer’s Office and the Stewardship Team, we are all hoping you have plans for a joyous summer! Before you head out of town, we’d love if you can remember to keep your pledge up to date at St. Mark’s. Cash flow slows down in the summer so it is helpful for everyone to help out! Payments can be placed in offering plates on Sunday mornings, mailed to the church, or made by PayPal (go to
http://www.stmarksevanston.org
and click on the Donate button in the right hand column). We want it to be easy for you! We will send out mid-year statements in early July.
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