The Messenger of St. Mark's | Trinity Sunday | June 2, 2023 | |
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For your thought:
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
--Matthew 28:19-20
Study this Sunday's Readings.
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Worship on Sunday is both in person and virtually, every week at 9:30 a.m. We live stream Sunday liturgies on our Facebook & YouTube channels.
Also, we offer a Midweek Eucharist every Thursday at 11 a.m. that is both in person and through our live-streaming platforms.
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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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Important Upcoming Dates:
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June 4, 11:15 a.m., Q&A with our Clergy regarding Summer of Conversation - Parish Hall
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June 7, 7-8:30 p.m. - "The Chosen" viewing and group discussion (every Sunday evening in June)
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June 9, 6 p.m. - LGBTQ+ Evening Prayer & Festive Potluck - Pride Event at St. Michaels & All Angels, ABQ
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June 10, 8:15 a.m. - Come to St. Mark's to join the Pride Trolley
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June 11, 8:45 a.m. - Summer Choir Practice Commences - Every Sunday during the summer
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June 19 - Offices closed in observance of Juneteenth
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July 2, 9:30 a.m. - The Maryland State Boy Choir will visit St. Mark's and sing in worship that Sunday.
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SAINT MARK'S MISSION & OUTREACH | |
St. Mark’s Summer of Conversation 2023 | |
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Summer of Conversation Clergy Q&A
Sunday, June 4th at 11:15
In-person only in the Parish Hall
Last Sunday, we held a training for Summer of Conversation. The Summer of Conversation helps us stretch our immediate circles of friends and gives us a chance to strengthen the relational fabric of our parish. Mo. Sylvia, Fr. Christopher and Deacon David will be available after coffee hour on Sunday to hold a Question-and-Answer forum for those wanting to know more about The Summer of Conversation and how to be a part of it. This will also contain additional training for anyone who was at last week's training.
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Summer of Conversation Topical Group Conversations - Sign Up!
The “backbone” of St. Mark’s annual Summer of Conversation is intentional, one-on-one conversations, AKA “relational meetings.” In addition to encouraging participation in “one-on-one” conversations throughout the summer, we welcome individuals to convene and facilitate group conversations around particular topics or areas of shared interest on Sundays after church in the library. If you would be interested in convening and facilitating an informal conversation around a topic or area of interest to you, please talk to a member of the clergy and sign up on the clipboard in the narthex.
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Sign Up for the All-Parish Campout | |
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Friday, July 28 – Sunday, July 30th
The all-parish campout is returning after four years! Come for both nights, one night, for the hike, and/or for Sunday Eucharist (drive up and join us if you’re not camping).
- The campground is 6 miles west of Bandelier National Monument near Los Alamos, NM.
- This is a tent-only campground with a covered cooking shelter, pit toilets and drinking water.
- Friday: Gather any time after 4 PM, set up tent, play games, and more.
- Join the optional hike on Saturday afternoon, then enjoy a potluck meal on Saturday evening (bring your own main dish & a side to share)
- Worship and Holy Eucharist outside on Sunday morning
- Check-in time is 4:00 PM on Friday
- Check-out time is 11:30 AM on Sunday
- Max attendees: 100
- Cost is $5 per person / night – to be collected by Lucy Sinkular at the campground. Any extra that doesn’t cover the campground expenses will go in the offering plate.
- All ages are welcome!
If you plan on coming, sign up on the sign-up sheet on the Welcome Table in the entryway of the church.
If you have any questions, please contact the Scott & Lucy Sinkular at via email here.
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New! Sacred Arts Guild Climate Show | |
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Come check out the new show, "Climate Change: Our Fragile Earth", our Sacred Arts Gallery Exhibit in the Parish Hall. It will be on display during office hours and on Sundays through September 2, 2023.
Artists were provided this prompt before embarking on their creative process for this show:
In our faith tradition, God calls us to be stewards of his creation and St. Mark's Episcopal Church continues to work on finding solutions to the climate crisis in our world. One of the ways to change hearts and minds is to focus on the beauty and fragility of our ecosystem. Another is to highlight problems and propose solutions. Artists are uniquely positioned to both challenge and encourage through their works of art. We hope that this call for art highlights new perspectives and inspires a growing community of people working towards climate solutions.
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Beginning on Sunday, June 11th, the choir will be on summer break from midweek rehearsals. Each Sunday from June 11th until mid-August a "summer choir" will gather at 8:45 a.m. to prepare to lead the music for each Sunday service. Everyone is welcome to join in the summer choir, whether or not you sing in the choir during the rest of the year. Please join us! Questions? Contact our Choir Director, Jeremy, via email here.
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Summer Small Group: Sunday Evenings with “The Chosen” | |
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“The Chosen” is a crowd-funded TV series on the life of Jesus and his followers. St. Mark’s will show the first four episodes followed by a short discussion on Sundays in June from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Cecil B. Fish Courtyard or the Library (weather-determined). Bring a snack or dessert to share (optional). For information on the series, you may find the trailer on YouTube here. Please sign up at the welcome table in the entrance area or email Mother Sylvia via email here or Jennifer Lind (our Parish Administrator) via email here.
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Donations Welcome for Altar Flowers | |
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...in the name of a loved one, a cause, or in gratitude.
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The suggested donation for weekly altar flowers is $70, which covers the full cost of a large arrangement. We will gratefully accept any amount in honor or in remembrance of your loved one. Please use a giving envelope in the pew to return the form along with your payment selection OR by PayPal® (be sure to select "Altar Flowers" from the dropdown and to let us know what for in the memo field). Dedications and donations are due one week before your requested date in order to appear in the Order of Worship. You may also call our office at 505-262-2484 during business hours (M-Th, 9-2) to place a donation/dedication for Altar flowers.
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Building Renewal Committee Update | |
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Alleluia!
The Building Renewal Committee has found commensurate passion in our potential architectural firms in our quest to Build Something Beautiful. During discussion to reach consensus on the strengths the firms would bring, real excitement filled the room -- Father Christopher described his reaction akin tongues of flame at Pentecost! We were filled with excitement, confidence, and renewed commitment.
As reported earlier, one firm withdrew from consideration. Accordingly, we have added a final interview as soon as this week with a well-qualified firm that has the benefit of the principal being a highly regarded and experienced professional woman. Part of our job is to ensure we have perspectives that vary. Certainly, the female perspective in a professional world more dominated by men helps us in many ways. We have learned much from each firm, and having three firms who advanced from a considerable list allows us to assure our Community that we’re doing our due diligence.
We’ve kept our enthusiasm for the work we’re doing, and these interviews have proved were on the right course. We plan to recommend a firm to the Vestry at its July 27 meeting.
Stay tuned.
Alleluia!
Did you miss the initial conversations/presentations/survey results? We've created a web page for the Building Renewal Committee's efforts to this point, including survey results and all of our previous presentations here: https://www.stmarksabq.org/brc.
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Save the Date & Spread the Word | | |
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...By Mail (St. Mark's has a secure mailbox and is checked regularly):
431 Richmond Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106.
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...By PayPal®.
Please consider checking the box that reads, "I’d like to add to my donation to help offset the cost of processing."
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...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.).
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Help the City Solve the ABQ Housing Crisis | |
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The housing crisis is real! Rent prices have skyrocketed and there are not enough units for people living in Albuquerque. You can help solve this situation by advocating with your City Councilor. The next City Council meeting is on June 5, 2023. Find out more information at: https://www.abqfaithworks.org/blog
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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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