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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I am here!
I am thrilled to be here at St. Mark’s as your new Associate for Music Ministries and I look forward to joining you all at the lake on August 18! My office hours at the church are Monday’s-Tuesday’s (9-1) and Thursday’s (12-3). Feel free to shoot me an email and set up a time to drop in and say hi! I would love to share a cup of coffee with you soon. You can reach me at music@stmarksevanston.org or 312.241.5308. Again, I am thrilled to be here and I look forward to our work together!
–Westley Hodges
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Lay Ministers for
Sunday, August 11
Eucharistic Ministers: Asher Sondgeroth, Carter Schram (9:30 a.m.)
Lectors: Kathy Hart (8 a.m.), Chris Schultze (9:30 a.m.)
Altar Flowers: Mary Nowack
Altar Guild: Alice Pappas
Lakefront Lemonade:
Vestry Person of the Day: Doug Sondgeroth, Milner Seifert
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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!
Lakefront Ushers Needed:
Due to some planned absences, we are in need of two people to serve as ushers at the lakefront on Sunday, August 25. This involves arriving about 15 minutes early to hand out worship booklets, counting the number of people in attendance, and collecting the offering. The only requirements are a cheerful disposition and a willingness to be of service. If you can help on either of these dates, please let Pastor Debra know at
rector@stmarksevanston.org
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Thanks!
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Westley in Concert and Conversation:
Join us on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at 7:00pm for a concert featuring our new Associate for Music Ministries. Westley will be accompanied by Beau Surratt and the concert will feature Finzi’s Five Bagatelles for clarinet and piano, as well as some vocal piano music by Mark Hayes and Dr. Thomas Lee. Following the short concert, Westley will lead us in song to demonstrate how he leads congregational singing. A reception will follow with plenty of time to meet and chat with Westley. Thank you in advance for support the music ministries at St. Mark’s—we look forward to Westley’s work with us. For more information, please contact Westley at
music@stmarksevanston.org
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An Invitation to the Women’s Gathering & Retreat: God’s Healing Leads to Wholeness
:
All women of the Diocese of Chicago and their guests are invited to attend the ECW (Episcopal Church Women) sponsored fall retreat (October 11-13 at The Portiuncula Center for Prayer in Frankfort, Illinois). Colleen and John Willard will be our featured presenters. Jeannie McCabe from Fort Smith, Arkansas will be our centering presenter and Lead Musician. Janet Irvine, from Janesville, Wisconsin is our Musician. The Rev. Trilby Murray, ECW Chaplain (Deacon at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Chicago) is our Quiet Day Presenter and Spiritual Director for the weekend. The Rev. Eileen Shanley-Roberts is our Celebrant. Special pricing is available through August 31, 2019. Details and registration forms may be found on the ECW website: ecwchicago.org. For questions and concerns please contact Linda Toberman,
retreat@ecwchicago.org
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Lakefront Worship & Lemonade:
We have begun our Lakefront Worship! Each Sunday we gather at the lakefront for worship, and it is nice to end our time together with some refreshing lemonade. If you are willing to bring lemonade for one or more Sundays, please sign up in the Parlor OR email Timothy at
office@stmarksevanston.org
. Sundays Worship takes place at 9:30 a.m. at Hamilton Street and the Lakefront.
A map is
available here!
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 on
line by clicking
this link!
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Choir Room Open House: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to attend a choir rehearsal? Well, now is your chance to come see what all the hype is about! Come out on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 7:30pm to get a tour of the choir room, enjoy some fellowship with cookies and lemonade, chat with Westley our new Associate for Music Ministries, learn some new music, and end with Night Prayer. Even if choir isn't your thing, come say hi! For more information, please contact Westley at
music@stmarksevanston.org.
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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 School Supply Sorting and Distribution:
St. Mark’s is once again partnering with COPE to help sort and distribute school supplies and backpacks for Evanston public school students at St. Mark’s from August 14 through August 17. The sorting can be done by anyone; the distribution can only be done by adults. If you are able to assist, please sign up Here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d4ca9aa2ba02-sorting
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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!
We're looking for: sunscreen, umbrellas, small bottles of hand sanitizer, deodorant, dollar store ear buds, and lip balm (ChapStick, etc.).
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Birthday Celebrations:
Edie Molumby (8/10)
Sebastian Urbanowski (8/10)
Fred Lewis (8/12)
Joanna Greene (8/13)
Blair Lele (8/13)
Anniversary Celebrations:
Patrick & Emily Furlong (8/5)
Milner & Dale Seifert (8/8)
Bob & Rima Lockwood (8/10)
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, Carolyn Brooks, Dick Brooks, Mary Pat Buckley, Jim Carver, Gerritt Dangremond, John Fitts, Caroline Frowe, Charlie and Judy Kopp, Charlie Lettner, Grace Lettner, Paul Lettner, Katherine Tyson McCrea, George Mitchell, Jan and Jeri Offutt, Kate Lewis, OJ Mabwa, Demetrie Augustinos, Michael Collins, Kathleen Cook and Pat Ryan, David and Donnie Cresap, Lynn Kissell, Ahmed Mahmoud, Holly Nelson-Johnson, Reg Ryan, Lisa Smith
We pray for the deceased: Liz Stout
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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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