Beloved of God:
For your thought during this Lenten season:
Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.”
--John 2:19
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Join us for virtual worship on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. here:
Zoom Meeting, Meeting ID: 894 5266 0070, and the password: liturgy
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FOR VIRTUAL WORSHIP/CLASSES/PRAYERS: For a complete listing and schedule of our online / in-person offerings available, please click on the button below:
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SAINT MARK'S MISSION & OUTREACH |
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Please Take Our NEW Survey! |
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In light of falling infection rates of Covid-19, our Diocesan guidelines and revised policy from the State of New Mexico Department of Health, we may now resume in-person worship on a limited basis, provided adequate safety measures are in place and followed, which include:
- Social distancing
- Use of masks
- No congregational singing
- Maintaining accurate attendance records in case contact tracing is needed
A letter with an accompanying paper version of the survey is on its way to your address, but if you'd prefer to take it online you may do so here (or by clicking on the button below).
Please have each person in your household fill out the Survey individually, including youth – you may make copies or use the online form to accomplish this.
St. Mark’s staff, vestry and clergy are working to implement the reopening plan in the coming weeks. Your response is an important part of the effort. Thank you!
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Creating Art During the Pandemic? Turn it into a Fundraiser! |
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We're creating an online gallery with a specific purpose in mind: to invite all parishioners (of all ages and skill levels) to send us your creations during the pandemic for raising fundraising for the Congregational Relief Fund. This fund aims to help those negatively affected by the pandemic. If you're interested, please send Erin Cook via email the following:
- Clear image of artwork
- Suggested minimum donation amount
- Title of artwork
- Size
- Medium(s) used
Please note:
- Please only submit artwork that is appropriate for the church website.
- If someone submits a donation for your piece, you agree to bring the sold artwork promptly to the church office so that it may be picked up by the donating individual.
- 100% of the proceeds will go to the Congregational Relief Fund.
Donations may be given anytime by selecting "Congregational Relief Fund" in the "(Optional) Use this donation for" dropdown in PayPal or write "Relief Fund" on the memo line of your check and send it to the church office: 431 Richmond Place NE, 87106.
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Sundays: St. Mark's Weekly Music Makers/Choir Rehearsal |
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St. Mark's Weekly Music Makers/Choir Rehearsal with Music Director Jeremy Wirths
11:00 a.m. on Sundays
We are busily recording music for St. Mark's Lent, Holy Week and Easter Services! Singers of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate. Visit this website for this week's recording assignments (including links to all sheet music and audio guide recordings.) All singers are welcome (but not required) to join Jeremy on Sundays from 11AM-12PM on Zoom for a virtual "choir rehearsal"--a chance to warm up together and begin to familiarize ourselves with the recording projects for the coming week. (Attendance at Sunday gatherings is NOT required in order to participate in recordings.)
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Sundays: Inquirers’ Class - Lenten Book Study |
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Inquirers’ Class: Lenten Book
Title: Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again
Author: Rachel Held Evans
Sundays in Lent - Noon-1 p.m. – Zoom Class
Join us for a lively discussion and community time.
Participants are asked to purchase their own book online.
If the Bible isn't a science book or an instruction manual, then what is it? What do people mean when they say the Bible is inspired? When Rachel Held Evans found herself asking these questions, she began a quest to better understand what the Bible is and how it is meant to be read. What she discovered changed her--and it will change you too.
Class reading assignment plan (please read prior to each class):
- March 7 – Chapters 4 and 5
- March 14 Chapters 6 and 7
- March 21 Chapter 8 and Epilogue
- March 28 Palm Sunday – Final discussion
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This group, open to all who share in the important work of raising, teaching, loving, or parenting children, meets the 1st and 3rd Sunday evening of each month for sharing, discussion, prayer, study and mutual support. For more information and links to this month's readings, contact Sylvia+ via email.
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Mondays & Wednesdays: Lent Madness Dinner-time Devotions |
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Mon/Wed at 5:30 p.m. during Lent (Starting February 22)
This Lent, join the Miller-Mutia Family for Dinnertime Devotions on Mondays and Wednesday Nights from 5:30-6:00 p.m. We'll meet in Mother Sylvia's Zoom Room (Meeting ID 510 932 1315) at 5:30 p.m. to sing grace and share "highs and lows" from the day. Then, over dinner, we'll read the Lent Madness bios of the Saints for the Day and discuss which saint(s) will be getting our votes! Drop ins are always welcome, but if possible, we'd love you to RSVP, so we know to expect you! RSVP here.
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Tuesdays: Lenten Book Group and Meditations on the Wonder of Creation |
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Lenten Book Group and Meditations on the Wonder of Creation
Tuesdays 10 a.m. and/or 7 p.m. Zoom (1-hour sessions)
Facilitator: Fr. Christopher
We have pre-ordered 21 copies at $15.00/each ($4 cost savings for the purchaser), so please let us know if you need one or plan to order your own from Paraclete Press. We still have plenty of books, so please email Fr. Christopher to arrange getting a book.
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Wednesdays: Praying the Stations of the Cross |
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Many people find it meaningful to pray the Stations of the Cross in Lent. You are welcome to come pray the Stations of the Cross (or simply sit in silence) in the Nave during Lent on Wednesdays, anytime between 11AM-2PM (ring the doorbell for entry). You may also pray the Stations from home using the images and audio files found here.
Also, on Wednesdays during Lent, between 12-1, we will have Meditation Hour. All are welcome to come and do stations of the cross at any time, but this hour will additionally offer quiet meditation with periodic flute sounds.
Anyone is welcome to schedule an appointment to do Stations of the Cross outside of the Wednesday hours by calling the office Monday-Thursday, 9-2: (505) 262-2484.
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Thursdays: Hybrid Midweek Eucharist |
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Join us at 11:00 a.m. for Thursday worship in the Nave of the church as we tool up and develop teams for a gradual return to in-person worship. Pre-registration is required for in-person worship. You may register here for Thursday, March 11th.
In-Person worship will require:
- Social distancing in the public areas and Nave.
- Wearing of Masks
- Temperature Check and Sign in
- No Congregational Singing at this time.
- Communion in one kind (bread)
- A socially distanced passing of the peace.
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Bible Stories for 40 Days |
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Younger Children and Families: You can click the Gray Story Title following each date on the calendar below to link to videos of St. Mark’s members telling/reading abridged versions of each bible story for children. (Most of these retellings come from: Bible Stories for the 40 Days, by Melissa Musick Nussbaum, Illustrations by Judy Jarrett. If you enjoy these stories and illustrations, we encourage you to buy a hard copy of the book for yourself).
Older Youth & Adults: You may click the Blue Scripture Reference on the calendar below to read the more complete story in the biblical text for yourself.
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All are welcome to give and/or pledge to St. Mark's by mail (St. Mark's has a secure mailbox and is checked regularly): 431 Richmond Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106.
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You may give electronically through the Diocese of the Rio Grande Parish Donation site and check the box next to "Albuquerque-St. Mark's". Just fill out the rest of the information and click the Next button at the bottom of the page. Please make sure fill out "special instructions or comment" to let us know how to apply your gift (i.e.: pledge, congregational relief fund, etc.).
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You may give electronically (including pledge payments) to St. Mark's - securely via PayPal® - anytime.
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COVID-19 NEWS & RESOURCES |
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Weekly Update from Bishop Hunn - 2/27/2021 |
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Women of the DRG Lenten Retreat with Canon Lee Curtis (Zoom) |
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The Women's Ministry of the DRG invites all women to a Lent Retreat with Canon Lee Curtis on March 12-13 via Zoom. Your Lent will be enriched by this time with God and one another.
Friday March 12 we will gather at 6:30PM for fellowship, followed by a presentation by Canon Lee. The evening will end around 8:30PM with worship.
On Saturday, March 13 we’ll start at 8:45AM with fellowship and worship. Throughout the day there will be times for quiet reflection, discussion, and talks by Canon Lee. The retreat will end with closing worship at 2:00PM.
Invite a friend to this event, inside or beyond the diocese!
Contact Cindy Davis (email Cindy here), Coordinator of Women’s Ministry to get the Zoom link. You can join the retreat via phone if you prefer.
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LGBTQ+ Ministry Diocese of the Rio Grande Evening Prayer
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Please Join Us on Sunday, March 14th at 6:00 pm (Mountain Time)
Preacher: Rev’d Regina Hurley
Priest Associate for Elder Care
St Francis Episcopal Church, Rio Rancho
Via Zoom
To call in:
Meeting ID: 705 889 430. - Password: 251202
Via Facebook Live
For more information contact
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FaithWorks Virtual Sunday Movie Matinee: Nobody Wants Us
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Sunday Movie Matinee 3:00 pm March 7: ABQ FaithWorks presents the timely short film, Nobody Wants Us, about the fate of a ship of asylum seekers bound for the US in 1940. The cinematographer and a survivor will join the presentation! Check out the trailer here.
All are welcome!
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St. Mark's Episcopal Church
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