For your thought:

Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started shouting, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is tormented by a demon.” But he did not answer her at all. And his disciples came and urged him, saying, “Send her away, for she keeps shouting after us.” He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”

--Matthew 15:22-24

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WORSHIP CORNER

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Important Upcoming Dates:

• Sun., August 20, 11:30a - Safe Church (pt. 1)
• Sun., August 27, 11: 30a - Safe Church (pt. 2)
• Sun., Sept. 3, 11:15a - Community Introduction to Richard Rohr's book: Breathing Under Water: Spirituality & the 12 Steps
• Sun., Sept. 3, 6-8:30p - End-of-Summer Pool Party
• Mon., Sept. 4, Labor Day (Offices Closed)
• Sun., Sept. 9, 11:15a, Sunday Formation Commences
• Sun., Sept. 10, 11:15a, Inquirers' Class Starts
• Sun., Sept. 10, 7-8:45p, The Chosen Season 2 Small Group Begins

SAINT MARK'S MISSION & OUTREACH

Community Conversation: Safe Church at St. Mark's

Surviving & Preventing Abuse: St. Mark's Survivors Share Their Stories

Each summer at St. Mark's we work to get ready for a new school and program year. Part of getting ready is renewing our commitment to making St. Mark's a Safe Church, for everyone--including children, youth, elders, and other vulnerable people. One step we can take to prevent abuse of all kinds, including sexual abuse, is to openly talk about it as a church community. Talking about difficult subjects in the context of a safe, supportive, spiritual community can be healing for those who have been impacted by abuse and also plays an important role in protecting others from experiencing abuse. 

We are offering a two-part Safe Church Forum at St. Mark's. 

Part 1 (Sunday, August 20th, 11:30 a.m.): members of St. Mark's who have been impacted by abuse will share their experiences as part of a panel discussion on Surviving Abuse.  

Part 2 (Sunday, August 27th, 11:30 a.m.): we'll review/highlight the basic Safe Church policies that all members of St. Mark's are expected to uphold as part of our commitment to making St. Mark's a Safe Church.

Ministry: Join the Choir of St. Mark's

The St. Mark’s Choir began rehearsals this week, but it's never too late to join our choir! The choir rehearses every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. and gathers on Sundays at 8:50 a.m. to prepare for worship. All teens and adults are welcome to join; no audition is necessary. Choir is a fun and spiritually enriching way to serve the parish and training is provided. If you feel uncertain about your singing, new members are offered three free (and optional) voice lessons to help them get started. Many members of the choir have children and a variety of childcare options are available. If you have questions about joining the choir please contact our Choir Director, Jeremy Wirths, by emailing him here.

Save the Dates: Parish Campout 2024

We have the dates for our 2024 campout: July 19-21, 2024. Mark it on your calendars and join us next year!

Ministry: Coffee Hour Hospitality

Are you currently a Coffee Hour Hospitality Team member or is service to others part of your calling? Please join us this Sunday (8/20) before worship for a brief question-and-answer session in the Parish Hall/kitchen at 8:30 a.m.

This will be a great way to get your questions answered! The Coffee Hour Hospitality Teams typically only serve once a month with the same team members on a specific Sunday of the month (first, second, third, or forth - the fifth Sundays are slated for pancake breakfasts). This will be a great way for all to be on the same page who are currently signed up, as well as to gain more team members as our fall program ramps up.

Thank you for being a part of St. Mark's radical hospitality.

If you have any questions, please call or text Pauline Artery at 505-382-5255.

Formation: Inquirers' Class Begins in September

Sundays 11:15-12:15

Beginning: September 10 – November 19 (8 Sessions) 

Location: St. Mark’s Library

Facilitators: Fr. Christopher McLaren, Ty Camp, and Harrison Higgins

Join us to learn more about the Episcopal Church and the practices that make for a vital faith journey. We will enjoy brief videos from The Episcopal Church’s series on The Way of Love, inspired by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. Classes will consist of video, teaching, discussion and reflection. This class is for anyone who wants to learn more about the Episcopal Church, deepen their connection to the community of St. Mark’s, refresh their faith and spiritual practices, or prepare to become a member through baptism, confirmation, or reception. 

We hope you will join us. Contact Fr. Christopher for more information via email here.

Outreach: Volunteer for Thanksgiving Feast of Hope

There are exciting outreach opportunities this Thanksgiving!

St. Mark’s is teaming up with La Mesa Presbyterian Church to feed those in need at La Mesa’s annual Feast of Hope Thanksgiving Day dinner.



Here are some opportunities to help:

• Wednesday, Nov 22 – help with set up and food prep at La Mesa.
• Thursday, Nov 23 (Thanksgiving Day) – early set up, mid-day food service, meal delivery to homes, late day clean up at La Mesa
• Now – donate money for food and supplies.

These are great ways to express our gratitude for the abundance of gifts we receive by giving our time and talents to help create a wonderful Thanksgiving for others. Please see Deacon David for more information via email here.

Outreach: Our Montessori School has Openings - Enroll Now!

Outreach: Cookies for a Cause

Help the Boy Scouts Pack 990, of which St Mark’s is the charter organization. The goal is to raise funds for the Pack to support kids learning outdoor and leadership skills.

Go to Rude Boy Cookies (1916 Central Ave SE, 87106) on Saturday, August 26 from 2-5 pm. 20% of all store sales will be donated to Pack 990.

Community Conversation: Spirituality and the 12 Steps

Breathing Under Water: Spirituality and the 12 Steps

A Community Introduction to Richard Rohr's book & concepts

Facilitators: Cole McLaren & Thomas Russell

Sunday, September 3rd, 11:15 a.m. in the Library

"We are all addicted in some way. When we learn to identify our addiction, embrace our brokenness, and surrender to God, we begin to bring healing to ourselves and our world." In his book, Breathing Under Water: Spirituality & the Twelve Steps, Richard Rohr shows how the gospel principles in the Twelve Steps can free anyone from any addiction—from an obvious dependence on alcohol or drugs to the more common but less visible addiction that we all have to sin.

How does addiction (to ideas, beliefs, habits, toxic relationships, and/or substances) constrain our freedom and impede our flourishing? How might the Gospel, the 12 Steps, and/or Contemplative Prayer and Practice help us all experience more freedom and the fullness of life that God desires for us? Join St. Mark's members Thomas Russell and Cole McLaren for a community conversation as we begin to explore these important questions together. If you are interested in being part of this conversation, but can't join the gathering on September 3rd, please contact Thom (via email here) or Cole (via email here).

Outreach: Donations Needed for AsUR Organization

St. Mark's is collecting feminine hygiene products (pads and tampons - all sizes) and condoms for AsUR. They are an organization which serves unsheltered women living on the street. There is a collection bin in the narthex. You may also donate monetary funds (earmarked for AsUR) and Deacon David will do the shopping.

Fellowship: End-of-Summer Pool Party & Potluck

Sunday, September 3rd 6:30-8:30PM

Albuquerque Tennis Club, 2901 Indian School Rd NE 

(Northeast corner of Indian School and Girard)



Everyone (members and friends, young and old) is invited to join St. Mark's students, teachers, and families for our "back to school" pool party and potluck supper.  Arrive any time after 6:00 p.m. and sign in at the front desk (we'll have the pool all to ourselves from 6:30-8:30). There is a big pool, a baby pool, and lots of tables and chairs for lounging around as you enjoy food and fellowship. 

Please bring a "main dish salad", dessert, and/or drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) to share. St. Mark's will provide the cups, plates & napkins. Around 8PM we'll begin to pack up and ~8:15 we'll gather around the pool and close the evening by praying compline together. Join us!

GIVE TO ST. MARK'S

By Mail (St. Mark's has a secure mailbox and is checked regularly):

431 Richmond Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106.

Electronically through By PayPal®.

Please consider checking the box that reads, "I’d like to add to my donation to help offset the cost of processing."

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 (e.g., pledge, congregational relief fund, etc.).

DIOCESE & BEYOND

DRG LGBTQ+ Ministries Upcoming Events

There are several upcoming events to enjoy with the LGBTQ+ Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande!

Raton, NM

Raton celebrates their first Pride Events.

Friday, Aug 25:

           Raton Pride Kickoff at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 240 Rio Grande Ave, Raton NM 87740

           5:00 Eucharist

           6:00 Potluck and Social

Saturday, Aug 26:

           10:00 Pride Parade, 1^st Street between Clark and Rio Grande (10:30 kick off)

           Join the LGBTQ+ Ministry in the parade and offering pet blessings.

Albuquerque, NM Metro area:

Sunday, Sept 10:

           Cookout and potluck at Church of the Holy Cross, 367 NM-344, Edgewood, NM 87015 (just 20 miles east of Albuquerque)

           4:00 gathering

           4:30 cookout and potluck

           5:30 Eucharist

Las Cruces, NM

Las Cruces celebrates Pride Events

Friday, Oct 6:

           Pride Eucharist at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 518 Alameda Blvd, Las Cruces NM 88005 (Time and details to follow)

Saturday, Oct 7:

           4:30 Pride March begins at Plaza de Las Cruces.

           Join the LGBTQ+ Ministry in the march and celebration which follows.

All events are open to anyone who wishes to participate. Please share this information with friends, family, and anyone you think might benefit from being a part of these events.

If you have any questions, please contact: LGBTQdrg@gmail.com

One Way to Help the People of Lahaina - ERD

Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) is one of many ways to help those in need during the recovery efforts underway in Hawaii. If you would like to help, you may do so here.

Day of Remembrance

Dignity not Detention –  New Mexico Coalition, invites you to the Day of Remembrance on August 24th at 6:00pm in front of the ABQ ICE Field Office (5441 Watson Drive SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106). This event is to honor all those who have suffered in ICE detention: those currently or formerly in immigrant detention at facilities all over the country, and those who have died in detention, including Kesley Vial, who died tragically on August 24th, 2022. Speakers will include members of Kesley's family, survivors of New Mexico's ICE detention centers, and local advocates fighting to close these facilities. If you have any questions or would like to further support this Day of Remembrance, please contact NMILC Attorney Sophia Genovese via email here.

All are welcome to join us for worship during our Thursday 11 a.m. midweek Holy Eucharists and our Sunday Holy Eucharists at 9:30 a.m. You may join us in person or on Facebook & YouTube.

Come as you are!

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