For your thought:
When Jesus realized that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain by himself.
-- John 6:15
All are welcome to worship with us on Sundays at 9:30 and Thursdays at 11:00 a.m.
Come as you are.
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For a complete listing and schedule of our online / in-person offerings available, please click on the button below: |
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SAINT MARK'S MISSION & OUTREACH |
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Welcome All Newcomers with Libations & Hymns Event |
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Saturday, August 7th, 4-6 p.m.
Join us as we welcome the many visitors and newcomers who came to St. Mark's immediately before, during, and after the pandemic lockdown, including our fantastic new organist and choir director, Jeremy Wirths! St. Mark's members are encouraged to come, bringing their favorite bottled/canned beer (including root beer and other attractive non-alcoholic alternatives) and snacks to share, to welcome our visitors, newcomers, and guests! Newcomers--come enjoy the festivities and get to know other newcomers and members at St. Mark's. This is an all-ages event, and children are most welcome! Come as you are!
4:00 p.m. Hymn Sing
- Come ready to request your favorites, and sing (or hum) along!
5:00 p.m. Introductions & Fellowship
- We'll "circle up" for some brief introductions and more time to enjoy snacks and drinks and get to know each other.
- We'll wrap up festivities at the church, but those who are in the mood are encouraged to invite a new friend to wander over to Central Avenue to enjoy local food trucks, live music, and festivities together.
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Cosmos Mosaic Star Party Workshops |
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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 workshop sessions coming up:
- Saturday, July 31, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Saturday, July 31, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Sunday, August 1, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
20 participants per session.
Masks required.
Children under 10 shall be accompanied by an adult.
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St. Mark’s Take Them a Meal Ministry |
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St. Mark’s Take Them a Meal Ministry is getting ready to for kickoff on August 1st to bring some tasty, nourishing meals to St. Mark’s member Josh Smith and his wife, Sarah, as they welcome their first baby--Baby Ash--into the world! Everyone is welcome and invited to sign up to deliver a meal as a tangible sign of loving care for Josh, Sarah, and baby Ash. Not a cook? Take-out meals, as well as homemade meals, are always welcome! Click here for more information or to sign up. Call/text Melani Tutt, 505-410-6952 with questions.
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Last Week to Get Your Artwork! |
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Hurry! 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.
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ABQ FaithWorks Collaborative works with the vulnerable poor - unhoused and resident asylum seekers. They are known in this community for responding to the needs of those who knock on the door. They are currently in need of the items listed below for this important outreach in our community.
Please think about picking up some of these items the next time you go shopping and bring them to St. Mark’s. There is a plastic box in the narthex to collect them:
Travel/Portion Size Items PLEASE!
- shampoo
- conditioner
- toothbrushes
- toothpaste
- protein bars
- peanut butter crackers
- cheese crackers
- trail mix
- tuna (flip top)
- Vienna sausages (flip top)
- backpacks
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What is FaithWorks up to? Find out at the ABQ FaithWorks quarterly open meeting July 28 at noon. Come in person to the MonteVista Christian Church or join us online for this one-hour hybrid meeting. You will hear Dennis Plummer's assessment of our programs and Jessica Corley's report on both serving asylum-seeking families resident in Albuquerque and the preparations for anticipated arrivals of migrants coming through from the border. Mark your calendar and find the link when it becomes available on our website https://www.abqfaithworks.org/.
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A New Opportunity to Pray Together |
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All are invited to join Marceliano Varoz on Thursdays at 10:30 (before the 11:00 a.m. Midweek Eucharist), in the Stoney Chapel for a 25-minute period of contemplative silence and mutual support in prayer. Before we move into the Nave for the Eucharist, there will be time to name prayers aloud, so the group can hold them in their hearts throughout the week. All are welcome. Please join us! |
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Our Sunday Altar Flowers are provided by the Altar Guild with donations from the congregation. If you have a special birthday, a loved one you are missing or a special date you wish to commemorate, consider making a donation for the altar flowers that week with a special note in the Order of Worship. The suggested donation for flowers is $50.00, which covers Altar Guild costs. However, we will gratefully accept any amount in remembrance or in honor of your loved one. Dedications need to be clearly written and the donations must be received one week before the date for print. To assist you, we have a new sign up here, and drop the donation in the mail or the gray drop box behind the Welcome Table in the narthex. Please write" Altar Flowers" in the memo line description, if using a check, or select "Altar Flowers" in the dropdown in PayPal. If you have any questions, please contact our Parish Administrator, Jennifer Lind (email her here) or called her at 505.262.2484. Thank you!
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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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You may give electronically (including pledge payments) to St. Mark's - securely via PayPal® - anytime. Please consider checking the box that says, "I’d like to add to my donation to help offset the cost of processing."
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Camp Stoney Pop-Up Camp for Young Adults |
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We are delighted to announce that Camp Stoney will be hosting a "pop up" camp for Young Adults starting Sunday, July 25 and running through Thursday, July 29.
This camp is intended for young adults aged high school sophomores through seniors in college. Registration is required as space is very limited.
Details are as follows:
- What: Young Adult Retreat
- When: Sunday, July 25 (4:00pm) to Thursday, July 29 (12:00pm)
- Where: Bishop's Ridge (Camp Stoney)
- Why: Because we love you! And this is a kick-off for Young Adult ministry in the Rio Grande
- Who: Young Adults (High School Senior through graduate College Students) (Ages 18-35)
- How Much: $150 for the week or $40 per day (includes 3 meals)
Program will include formation opportunities with Br. Angel and special guests, service projects around Bishop's Ridge and excursions into Santa Fe and Los Alamos.
Please contact Br. Angel directly for registration information and further details. brangel@dioceserg.org
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