O God, the strength of all who put their trust in you: Mercifully accept our prayers; and because in our weakness we can do nothing good without you, give us the help of your grace, that in keeping your commandments we may please you both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The City of Grand Rapids is offering St Marks a walking tour today at 3 p.m. Meet at Wood TV pavilion outside (near Rosa Parks). Contact Michelle Gordon with your RSVP at 616-443-0596 call or text or email michellegordon@gordongroupgr.com
New Parishioner's Dinner at 5 p.m.
We welcome our newer parishioners to an evening of fun and celebration with a Mexican style dinner and Margarita's in the Parish Hall.
Lent at St. Mark's
Shrove Pancake Supper
Before Lent, Episcopalians celebrate "Fat Tuesday" (aka: "Mardi Gras" or "Shrove Tuesday") with a pancake dinner. Join us for an all-ages celebration on Tuesday, February 25th from 5:30-7 pm.
Wednesdays in Lent
Join us for The Story of Jesus in History and Faith presented by Herb Merrill
February 25 Ash Wednesday Services with ashes will be at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. A soup and bread contemplative supper will be offered at 5:45 p.m. prior to the 7 p.m. Choral Eucharist.
Lenten Retreat 2020: ‘A Journey with Jesus’ Consider the Parish retreat at The Dominican Center at Marywood on Saturday, February 29, from 9:15-1:00 (lunch included). A sign-up sheet is available at the Welcome Desk. Registration is limited to 14 parishioners and a fee of $15 will be gratefully received.
On Sunday’s over Lent, Mother Sue York will offer a Bible study on the Gospel for the day in St. Mary’s Chapel. The sessions will from 9:30 – 10:10 a.m.
On Friday's during Lent the Way's of the Cross will be offered each week at 12 noon in the Sanctuary
Our new Lenten Devotional booklets have arrived and are now available on the resource tables in the Sanctuary.
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep onpraying for all the LORD's people.
