For your thought:
He also said, “With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable will we use for it? It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs, and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade.”
--Mark 4:30-32
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SAINT MARK'S MISSION & OUTREACH |
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Letter from St. Mark's Clergy & Vestry Regarding Upcoming In-Person Worship |
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With the encouraging news of increasing vaccination rates and lower infection rates of
COVID-19 in New Mexico, we are now resuming more robust in-person worship and public gatherings.
We will continue to balance the needs of those who are vaccinated with those who are not yet vaccinated and with those still at risk from COVID-19 – including all children under age 12.
As of Sunday June 20th:
All are welcome to attend worship. We will no longer require seating registration, but will continue to
collect contact tracing information online or at arrival. If you'd like to register early, you may do so on our offerings page on our website. Please show up at least 10 minutes early if you plan to register when you arrive.
- At the Bishop’s request, we will still require masks for the congregation during worship
- Both congregational and choral singing may resume while masked
- Fully vaccinated clergy, lay worship leaders and lectors may go without a mask while actively leading
- worship--except when distributing communion
- Coffee Hour will resume outdoors in the Fish Garden
- We will continue to offer robust virtual worship options for people who are not ready to worship in
- person
We are joyful about the return to full, in-person worship for those who feel comfortable doing so. This does present us a beautiful opportunity to practice love of our neighbor with kindness and grace as we care for those most vulnerable among us.
To view a copy of the mailing that was sent to the parish of St. Mark's on June 10th, please click here.
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It’s a Summer STAR Weekend! |
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Join Manuel Hernandez and Lisa Domenici in creating twinkling stars of gold and silver mirror and shiny stuff for the “Cosmos” mosaic that’s coming to St. Marks and the Montessori school this fall.
Dates of sessions:
- Saturday June 19. 10am - 12am
- Saturday June 19. 1pm - 3pm
- Sunday June 20. 1pm - 3pm
20 participants/ per session.
Masks required.
Children under 10 shall be accompanied by an adult.
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Sunday Coffee Hour Returns! |
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With more people coming back to in-person worship, we need your help to make Coffee Hour a success. Starting June 20th, Coffee Hour will take place outdoors in the Fish Garden (grassy area outside the chapel facing Richmond Place). We rejoice that we are at a place where we may start asking people to bring items to share. Below is a listing that shows the individuals who will be asked to contribute an item to share at Coffee Hour one Sunday per month, based on last name (see below). A reminder email will be sent out the Friday before your Sunday based on the last name we have on file.
Important note: When bringing items to share, please bring finger food only! Have food ready to serve, and without the need to have anything prepared in the kitchen. Acceptable foods include cookies, breakfast breads, donuts, pinwheels, breakfast/granola bars, etc. Please no dips, no salsas, or anything messy -- just something one may easily pick up one at a time. We truly appreciate your willingness to help in our hospitality and servanthood.
1st Sunday of the Month: A-F
2nd Sunday of the Month: G-L
3rd Sunday of the Month: M-Q
4th Sunday of the Month: R-U
5th Sunday of the Month: V-Z
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Summer Conversations with St. Mark's Clergy |
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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!
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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.
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Art for Hybrid Worship - Fundraiser |
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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, or by specifying "Technology/Hybrid Worship" from the Use this donation for dropdown in PayPal.
Keep checking the gallery - we are adding new art pieces regularly!
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Reservation Forms for Upcoming In-Person Liturgies |
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Sunday, June 13
9:30 a.m. Sunday Liturgy with Holy Eucharist
Thursday, June 17
11:00 a.m. - Midweek Holy Eucharist
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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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COVID-19 NEWS & RESOURCES |
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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.
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A Service of Evening Prayer to Celebrate Pride Month |
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A Service of Evening Prayer
to celebrate Pride Month
for the LGBTQ+ Community,
our Friends and Allies
June 13, 2021
6:00 PM
Our Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Michael Hun will preach.
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ABQ FaithWorks needs fluent Spanish speakers 1-3 hours per week to help coordinate services for asylum seekers resident in Albuquerque. You would work on a team and have other teams available to support the needs of your family. Call Kaity Parent today and tell her you want to be a Family Liaison for asylum seekers. Kaity: 505 225-8271 admin@abqfaithworks.org and learn more at https://www.abqfaithworks.org/
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