St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Celebrating 185 years of Service
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The Third Sunday after Pentecost
June 26, 2022
A Proud History and A Bright Future!
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At this time we are offering both Services
on Sundays at 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
The 10:30 a.m. Service will be recorded live from the St. Mark's Sanctuary through our Facebook page and YouTube Channel.
A copy of the Bulletin may be found on our website, in the button below
or on the Facebook page.
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It is not too late to join the Property Ministry workday, Saturday June 25 at 9am: Please join this ministry team for a fun morning. We will be sealing the bricks on the building with paint rollers and general cleaning. I’m hoping that about 10 can gather to get this work done. We really need your help and any amount of time will be appreciated. Sincerely, Your favorite team members: Mike Armour, Chuck Hoyt, Chris Trevathan and Michelle Jennings |
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On behalf of the parish, I’d like to give a BIG THANK YOU to all the volunteers who helped with St. Mark’s booth at the Pride Festival last Saturday: Jan Gockerman, Wendy Wenner, Hannah Notess, Nancy Dodge, Jessica Hunter, Rikki Manguse, Bobbie Harrison & granddaughter, Christina Dekoekkoek, Eric Gable, Rachel & Paige Ravellette, Laura Kozminski, Dana & Chuck Hoyt. Also to Pam Stevenson, Megan Harding, Ronnie Bowen, Jeff Brown and Fr. Christian for all the support. Having a presence at the festival was greatly appreciated. ~Scot Gugle
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Eucharist For All Ages Continues on July 17 and August 21:
We invite you to join us for our special Services this summer led by children and youth. This is a chance to worship together as an all-ages church family. Parents, if your child (or family unit) would like to participate, please contact Laura Kozminski. We need children and youth to serve in all aspects of these services.
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Together West Michigan June 30: Walk in Hope!
On Thursday, June 30, at 6PM St. Mark's members will gather at St. Mark’s and walk to Westminster Presbyterian Church where we will meet up with hundreds of our brothers and sisters across the community. We will be joined by local, state and federal elected officials and our own Bishop will give the opening blessing. We will hear some of the powerful stories we heard in the house meetings and invite people to join one of the teams that will be turning their issues into actions. If you are unable to walk Rob Marmion has offered to drive you from St. Mark’s or park in a lot near Westminster. If you would like to learn more about what we have done and what will be happening next contact Deacon Jan or talk to any of us at our display in the parish hall after the 10:30 service. Click here to Register. http://bit.ly/twmaction
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Parish Directory, Updates: Thanks to all who checked their contact information in our directory last week. If you are newer to us and would like to add your information to our directory, please add the information for us. If you did not have a chance to do so, directory copies will be available for correction on the Welcome Desk this week. You may also contact Pam Stevenson at pams@stmarksgr. org to check your listing and provide updates. The Parish Directory is a very important document especially because all mailings are sent to those listed there with their information. Many Thanks.
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Annual Diaper Drive, Month of June
This is the 11th year for our drive and we will partner with the Great Start Parent Coalition, Secom and Other Way to help families and their babies in need. One in every four babies born in Kent County is born into poverty and diaper costs are not covered by safety net programs. This effort stocks the pantries so that families may receive more than 12 diapers a month. We will collect diapers through the month of June. Please add diapers to your shopping list and help us with a successful Diaper Drive.
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Lector/Intercessor Training, has been postponed. Please stay tuned for a new date and time for this fall. |
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Tickets for The Music Man at Circle Theater July 24: Parish Life Hospitality ministry is sponsoring a group rate to see the Music Man at the Circle Theater on Sunday, July 24 for the 3 p.m. matinee. Tickets are $24.40 per person. Checks are to be written to the Circle Theatre and given to Judy Fetterhoff or put in the Parish Life mailbox in the parish front office. Your check will confirm your reservation. A signup sheet is located on the parish foyer welcome desk. Our parishioner Mike Dodge will be in the play so let’s cheer him on.
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July 13 at noon for a Mid-Summer Eucharist and Lunch for Seniors
September 18 Celebration Sunday and Annual Fall Picnic
September 25 Ministry Fair
October 2 St. Mark's Anniversary Dinner
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The Parish Library off the Parish Hall contains some 1,400 volumes
of books for adults and children. There are important journals
with terrific and timely articles about the Church and reflections on Holy Scriptures. Books are cross-referenced, and the card catalog is a
quick resource for discovering the wealth of materials available.
You'll see that each section of the library is well marked. Our Librarian, Charles Brown, has easy to read instructions on how to best
check-out books from the Library. He requests that any book pulled
off the shelf should just be put on the 'return' shelf, and he will happily make sure it gets back in place. We are all invited to 'come and see' and 'discover.'
Come and take a look!
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Summer Office Schedule
From June 10 through September 2
Parish offices will be closed at noon on Friday.
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Summer Sunday School: This summer we will continue to provide nursery care for children under 3 in the downstairs classroom. Sunday School during the 10:30 services for school-aged children will take place outdoors in the St. Mary's garden. We'll run, play, sing and worship together! Join us! |
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Sunday Children's Opportunities
During the 10:30 Service, opportunities for children are offered in the Lower Level of the Parish House. Please plan to be with us, parishioners of all ages!
For more information and to volunteer to be of assistance, please contact Evan Knill, Director of Children's Formation at evank@stmarksgr.org
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Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the LORD's people.
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Grand Rapids Episcopal Youth News and Updates |
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Stewardship for 2022
A Proud History/A Bright Future
We are asked to pledge to our life together in 2022. We need as many of us as possible to financially commit to our ministry at St. Mark's. Please, consider a financial commitment to God at St. Mark's, as we continue to do our best to be the mission of God in Christ at St. Mark's.
~ Christian+ & Stewardship Ministry
"Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above..."
James 1:17 NRSV
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Five Ways to Give to St. Mark's
1.) Mobil App Square Cash - Cashtag: $stmarksgr Web address: cash.me/$stmarksgr
3.) Electronic Giving (email Pam for form – see the attachment in our e-news)
4.) Vanco Mobile App from any mobile device
5.) Pay by text - text 616-205-9714 from your phone and send in a payment
6.) Mail in a check to the church
7.) Transfer of Stock
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Thank you for your continued support of St. Mark's!
Please see the ways to give to St. Mark's in the link below.
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Parking on Sundays
Limited parking is available in the Parish Lot. Therefore, consider the free metered parking on Pearl, Ionia, Lyon, Fountain and other streets near the church, the upper and lower levels of the GRCC building on Fountain Street and the Ellis Parking Lot at 210 Ionia just west of Lyon Street.
For the Ellis Lot, please, pick up an exit ticket from an Usher, a Greeter or on the little table where the bulletins are in the north transept. Parking is free on Sunday only. A white ticket is required to accompany the parking ticket and to exit the lot.
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St. Mark's Episcopal Church
134 N. Division Avenue
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-456-1684
https://.www.stmarksgr.org
https://www.facebook.com/stmarksgr/
meganth@stmarksgr.org
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