The Messenger of St. Mark's | Trinity Sunday | May 28, 2021
St. Mark's Pastoral Emergency Phone Line: 505-800-2422.
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SAINT MARK'S MISSION & OUTREACH
Summer of Storytelling Event #1 - June 5th
This summer we are shifting our Summer of Conversation into a slightly different key. We plan to have several evening gatherings at the Church and on Zoom for Storytelling and Sandwiches.
 
The Storytelling will take place in small multi-generational groups around a casual dinner table if in-person (at the church) or on Zoom. For those in-person, we’ll supply sandwiches, drinks and other goodies as well as story prompts for the evening. It will be a chance to hear stories from people who you may know well or not so well and to share stories of your own.  
 
Schedule for the Storytelling Evenings.
  • 5:00 Gather and Godly Play
  • 5:30 Dinner and Storytelling in small groups.
  • 6:30 Cleanup and the beautiful prayer service of Compline
  • 7:00 Storytelling Event Concludes
  
The events will take place in June, July and September. The first one will be on Saturday, June 5, 5-7 p.m.

The registration deadline is Monday, May 31 at noon.

Notes:
Each Storytelling Evening will have different Story telling prompts and different groups. There will be three Community Storytelling Events during this summer. All will be offered in-person and online. All ages are always welcome. All may attend one or more of the events.
Summer Conversations with St. Mark's Clergy
Please call to sign up now!

We are eager to hear how the Spirit is moving in your life, and we are honored to discern how we can bless and support you in this season of change and transition. As a clergy team, our (admittedly ambitious) goal is to meet with all members of St. Mark's at least once this summer. 

Please help us achieve our goal by calling the church office
Monday-Thursday, 9AM-1PM at 505-262-2484 to set up your summer meeting
with one of St. Mark's Clergy as soon as possible.  

Children and youth, as well as adults; visitors and newcomers, as well as longtime members; geographically distant as well as local members: Everyone is encouraged to make an appointment! Just let us know what days/times are most convenient for you and if you would prefer an "in person", phone, or zoom appointment.  Our Parish Administrator, Jennifer Lind, will be glad to assist you in scheduling your meeting, then the clergy will contact you to confirm details (including location for "in person" meetings) the week of your appointment.

Thank you for helping St. Mark's continue to grow as a robust, healthy, spiritually connected community, by reaching out to make your appointment with a member of St. Mark's clergy today! 
Call to Artists of St. Mark's
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We are planning our quarterly art exhibitions in the Sacred Arts space beginning in September. The walls of the Parish Hall's Sacred Arts Gallery have been blank for over a year. As we emerge from the pandemic, it will be good to see the loveliness of art adorning the gallery again. Please consider submitting up to three pieces. There is no theme, however, we’d like to see plenty of vibrant color. 
 
You may e-mail Audrey Minard (email here) with your information, questions or to request a form.
 
Information needed:
  • Name
  • Address
  • Phone
  • Titles of pieces
  • Medium
  • Size (maximum 30” wide)
  • Price (20% to church)
 
Deadline is Friday, August 27.
Drop off is Friday, September 3 from 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Our Offices are Reopening – Volunteers Needed!
St. Mark’s Offices are officially reopening this month and we need a small crew of front-desk volunteers to help. The main duties are answering the phone and helping greet people who come into the office. Secondary duties might be helping staff with mailings, bulletins, and updating our master calendars.
Hours are Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please contact our Parish Administrator, Jennifer Lind, at 262-2484 or by email for questions or to volunteer.  
Art for Hybrid Worship - Fundraiser
This art gallery fundraiser will close on August 1st, 2021.

We have set up an online art gallery that is comprised of stunning artwork created by the loving hands of parishioners of St. Mark's. If a particular piece catches your eye, please call our office at 505-262-2484 for instructions on how make your donation and to take home the artwork. Anyone feeling moved to help contribute the fund may do so at any time by submitting a check to St. Mark's with "Hybrid Worship Fund" in the memo line.
 
Keep checking the gallery - we are adding new art pieces regularly!
 
If you have artwork you'd like to submit, please contact Erin Cook, via email, for instructions. 
Reservation Forms for Upcoming In-Person Liturgies
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Sunday Liturgy & Holy Eucharist, May 30, 2021, 9:30 a.m. - Nave

Thursday Liturgy & Holy Eucharist, June 3, 2021, 11:00 a.m. - Nave

Sunday Liturgy & Holy Eucharist, June 6, 2021, 9:30 a.m. – Nave
GIVE TO ST. MARK'S
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. Please consider checking the box that says, "I’d like to add to my donation to help offset the cost of processing."
COVID-19 NEWS & RESOURCES
Note regarding the new CDC Mask Guidelines: To continue protecting the most vulnerable members of our faith community, all St. Mark's in-person, indoor interactions will remain masked at this time. Thank you for your cooperation.

DIOCESE & BEYOND
Bernalillo County Congressional Special Election
Bernalillo County Residents: Early voting has begun for the Congressional Special Election. Early voting ends on May 29th. Most locations are open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Click here to find a location near you.

Election Day is Tuesday, June 1 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Any registered voter may go to ANY of the locations listed here to vote in-person or to drop off their not-already-mailed absentee ballots.
How are you at Social Media?
ABQ FaithWorks needs your gift of time and skill on social media to promote our work with migrants and the unhoused. Join our communication team today by calling Kaity Parent today to volunteer in whatever way works for you. 505 225-8271, admin@abqfaithworks.org, and https://www.abqfaithworks.org/
Email submissions should be sent (via email) to the Communications Coordinator by 2:00 p.m. each Thursday for inclusion on Friday e-news. Please see submission guidelines here.
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
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