September 19, 2019

St. Mark’s capital campaign wraps up Sept. 29 If you haven’t yet received a campaign packet, please call or email the office or chair Woody Rutter ( jrutter@islc.net ) or pick up a packet from the table in the narthex on Sunday.

Medical Team training session tomorrow A training session for members of the Emergency Medical Team and those who wish to join will be held in the church at 10 AM on Fri., Sept. 20 . Training will cover our mission, scope and procedures for responding to medical emergencies in the church. A repeat session will be conducted on Sun., Sept. 22 , following the 11 AM service. Contact Leigh Stone with questions at 843 441-1963 or dudleighstone@islc.net .

Come Walk for Water this Sat. at 8:30 AM Join St. Mark's this Sat., Sept. 21, 8:30 AM , at Live Oaks Park in Port Royal to support Water Mission's efforts to ensure safe drinking water around the world and right now in the Bahamas. If you don't wish to walk the whole route, no problem--there are golf carts to take you around! Vic Varner and band start playing at 8 AM and Capitol Coffee will be there to help you wake up. A few no-fee registrations are still available from Westley Byrne wapwb1@gmail.com . Otherwise, for instructions on how to access the website to register, see the flyer HERE .

New foyer groups forming now Foyer Groups are small groups of eight or so people who get together once a month to share a potluck meal and fellowship. The intention is to have fun and become better acquainted. Past groups have met in homes for dinner or brunch or at a restaurant. The kick-off event will be Sun., Oct. 13, at 5:30 at Jim and Debbie Phelps’. If you'd like to participate contact Debbie at  daphelps19@gmail.com  or 770-596-5328. You don’t need to attend the kick-off to be included, but we hope you do!

Screwtape Letters session #2 on Wed. This second of the four-part adult ed series on C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters is scheduled for this Wed., Sept. 25 at 10 AM and will be repeated at 6:30 PM preceded by a light supper at 6 PM. Join the group as they examine the subtle but effective ways evil comes into our world. You're invited to the second one even if you missed the first.

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God-on-Tap restarts next Thurs., Sept. 26 The end of summer means the return of God-on-Tap. The next gathering is Thurs., Sept. 26, 6-8 PM at Common Ground in downtown Beaufort. Come join this informal group for good food, good drink, good conversation. Cheers!

Stuffing party for Pledge Drive Believe it or not, it's almost that time again. The office needs help stuffing, labeling and stamping envelopes for the Pledge Drive that begins soon. Come catch up on the news while lending a hand on Thurs., Sept. 26 at 10 AM. RSVP to Julie at stmarksc@gmail.com or just show up! Coffee and pastries will be served and a good time will be had by all. With enough hands, it won't take more than an hour.

New ensemble at 9 I'm excited to tell you that we will have an ensemble for the 9 AM service beginning Sun., Oct. 6 ! This will be in addition to the ensemble at 11. If you're interested in sharing your voice with others, please contact me at dmullis1@hargray.com . I'd love to have you join us! --Diane Mullis-Waddell

Parish Retreat: it's not too late Space is still available at the Parish Retreat on Oct. 18-20 , featuring guest leader Dr. Mary McGregor. Click HERE for complete information and cost. A deposit of $40 is required for each attendee (checks payable to St. Mark's, memo "retreat.") Please send the deposit as soon as possible to reserve your place.

St. Mark's has two prayer lists If you wish to be added to our prayer lists or have a loved one added, contact Debbie Dawsey Davis at debdd3@gmail.com . There are two prayer lists—a confidential one in which a group prays for those on the list on a regular basis and a public one in which the names are listed in the Sunday bulletin. Please be sure to get the person’s permission before asking to have him or her placed on the public list.

Share your gratitude What are you grateful for--help from a friend; an emotional or physical healing; supporting prayers from our congregation; birth of a grandchild; good news about a friend or relative? There’re so many things to be grateful for. If you would like to find out more about sharing, contact Mike Seymour at mike@hol.edu .

Mark your calendar--upcoming events Oct. 6--Blessing of the Animals, 3 PM Oct. 27--Trunk or Treat, 3-5 PM Nov. 10--Evening Prayer with Bishop Adams to celebrate St. Mark's 10th anniversary, 4 PM Nov. 15-16--Diocesan Convention (see "In Brief," below)

Big turnout for kick-off brunch on September 8

Approximately 135 parishioners attended a 10 AM service and brunch to kick off the Capital Campaign and fall activities. The beautiful food was catered by St. Mark's Ramona Fantini of Common Ground. Thanks to chairperson Gale Swann and all her helpers, some of whom are new members-- Carol and David Whitworth; Mandy, Rob, Topper and Amanda Blue Burgin; Paula and Tom Miller; Johan Peers; Laurie Foley; Kate McCullough; Kathy Thomas and Brian Pisano. (At left: Leigh Stone signing for his Capital Campaign packet. Contact the office if you need one.)

IN BRIEF

THE 24/7 CONTACT FOR THOSE NEEDING PASTORAL CARE during the month of September is Judy Parichy. She can be reached at 610-724-3591. A SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION AND HEALING takes place every Wednesday at 5:30 PM in the church. A CENTERING PRAYER GROUP meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 5:30 PM in the church. The next meeting is Sept. 24. For more information, contact Judy Parichy at  judyparichy@gmail.com or pick up an information leaflet from the narthex. THE DEADLINE FOR THIS NEWSLETTER and the Sunday bulletin is  5 PM on Tuesdays. All Announcements should relate to St. Mark's or its ministry partners or have clearance from the Vestry.  Verbal announcements during services must be given to the Vestry Person on Duty in advance of the service. THE 229TH DIOCESAN CONVENTION of the Episcopal Church in SC is Nov. 15-16 at the North Charleston Marriott. All are welcome to attend. Register HERE .

HELPFUL LINKS

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.  To see the Liturgical Ministry Schedule click HERE.  Available dates for altar flowers are HERE. To give flowers in memory of a loved one or in thanksgiving, pick up a flower envelope from the church or Center and follow the directions on the envelope.

Click the logo to visit St. Mark's web page Mailing address: PO Box 761 Port Royal, SC 29935

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