The Messenger of St. Mark's | Christmas | December 30, 2021
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SAINT MARK'S MISSION & OUTREACH
The Feast of the Epiphany
The Feast of the Epiphany (celebrated Sunday, January 2 at St. Mark's) honors the story - in the gospel of Matthew - of the three kings' visit to Jesus. They bestowed gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. 

The first day of the Epiphany season, also happens to be the first day of the Mardi Gras season, which precedes Lent. King Cake is a New Orleans tradition that dates back to the 1870s. The cake is colorful and typically has a plastic baby Jesus inside. The cake is shared by all, but the person who discovers the small plastic baby in one of the king cakes will become one of the Magi for the day, or wise ones, and be asked to offer a simple toast in the Parish Hall.

Also, there’ll be a scavenger hunt around the church to locate a doll baby Jesus.

Come to worship this Sunday, then enjoy the Feast of the Epiphany -- St. Mark's style. This joyous event will occur in the Parish Hall after the liturgy concludes. It is sure to be a time cherished by all, and all ages.
Annual Meeting, Reports & Vestry/Delegate Nominations
Three vestry positions open up each January at St. Mark's, as well as one delegate position.
 
Please prayerfully consider whether your time and talent could be best used in the guiding, collaborative spirit of our vestry or as our representative to the Diocese of the Rio Grande at Convention. Nomination forms are available here, or in the church office upon request. Please return the form, with an electronic photo, to the office by January 14th.  
 
Also, all ministry Annual Report information needs to be submitted to Jennifer Lind via email by Friday, January 14th. 
Closures During the Holiday...
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The offices of St. Mark's will be closed from Monday, December 27 through Thursday, December 30. Sunday liturgies (including December 26th) will be held at their regular time of 9:30 a.m.; however, Thursday, December 30th we will not be having the following:
  • 10:30 a.m. - 25-Minute Contemplative Silence
  • 11:00 a.m. - Midweek Holy Eucharist

The offices will reopen on Monday, January 3, 2022. If there is an emergency, please contact the office at 505-262-2484. We will be checking messages.
Advent through Epiphany Schedule
GIVE TO ST. MARK'S
All are welcome to give and/or pledge to St. Mark's by:

  1. Mail (St. Mark's has a secure mailbox and is checked regularly): 431 Richmond Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106.
  2. 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.).
  3. You may give electronically (including pledge payments) to St. Mark's - securely via PayPal® - anytime. Please consider checking the box that reads, "I’d like to add to my donation to help offset the cost of processing."
DIOCESE & BEYOND
LGBTQ+ Holy Eucharist & Dinner
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