December 13, 2018

The Third Sunday of Advent Rejoice....The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ( Philippians 4:4-7 )

CHRISTMAS @ ST. MARK'S Community Carol Sing Sun., Dec. 23, 4 PM in the Church Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist Family Service 3 PM Candlelight Service 5 PM Parish Office closed Mon.-Wed., Dec. 24-26.

Wednesdays @ St. Mark's The final session of the "Joseph" series takes place on Dec. 19 at 10 AM and will be repeated at 6:30 PM, with Holy Eucharist at 5:30 and a light dinner at 6. Watch for an announcement after Christmas concerning the Wednesdays @ St. Mark's scheduling for January and beyond.

Craft sale benefits Tanzanian school Thank you, thank you.Our craft sale on Sunday totaled $802, all of which will go to support Susie and her school of 250 children in rural Tanzania. Our money goes a long way in providing teaching supplies, uniforms and food for the children. This year we are making it possible for four children to attend Middle School. Also, Susie now has a much needed ipad. Your money is a major blessing in Tanzania.  --Jack and Chris Nietert

There are twelve days of Christmas... ...and Anne Errington plans to celebrate every single one of them and hopes you will too, especially the 10th, 11th and 12th days. Those are the dates (Thurs, Fri. and Sat, Jan. 3, 4 and 5) she's saving EXCLUSIVELY for her St. Mark's family at an open house at her home at 5B Marsh Harbor Dr. on Lady's Island. Drop by on any of those days at your convenience from 4-6 PM. Anne has 56+ nativities from around the world and says, "Please, y'all come!"

Altar flowers Dates are available after Christmas for anyone who would like to give altar flowers in thanksgiving or in memory of a loved one. To avoid confusion, we're asking that you fill out a flower envelope, available in the narthex or the Center, and enclose your check for $30. You can drop it in the offering plate or turn it in to the office. To see open dates click HERE. (Reminder: only greenery is used during Lent, which begins March 6.)

IN BRIEF

READINGS for Sun, Dec. 16: Zephaniah 3:14-20, Canticle 9 (BCP p. 86), Phil. 4:4-7, Luke 3:7-18 OFFERING ENVELOPES for those who ordered them can be picked up in the narthex. After this Sunday, they'll be in the Center. CALENDARS for the 2019 church year now available in the Center. Please leave $2 to cover the cost. THE CONTEMPLATIVE Prayer Group will not meet again during December. Regular meetings resume in January and are on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6 PM at the Parichy's. Contact Judy Parichy for information HERE. ANNOUNCEMENTS POLICY: Deadline for this newsletter and the Sunday bulletin is 10 AM Wednesday. Verbal announcements during services should be cleared with the Vestry Person on Duty in advance.

HELPFUL LINKS

St. Mark's Prayer Ministry To have members of our prayer ministry pray for you or a loved one, contact Debbie Dawsey-Davis at  debdd3@gmail.com or 843-812-8255.  Unsure about service dates? Acolytes, ushers, readers, etc. click HERE to find out when you serve.

Just in time for Christmas! The beautiful new doors have been installed and the new steps will be ready by Sunday. Thank you, House & Grounds Committee. "This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine." Rev. Roy and a revolving manger scene were part of St. Mark's "float" at the Port Royal Golf Cart Christmas Parade on Dec . 7 .

Parish Office 843 379-1020 Office hours are Tues., Wed., Thurs. 9-2