The Messenger of St. Mark's | After Pentecost | September 7, 2023 | |
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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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Sun., Sept. 10, 11:15a, Youth Formation Begins: Godly Play for children ages 3-8; Bible Stories & Art for ages 8-12 and Holy Troublemakers for youth ages 12-18
- Sun., Sept. 10, 11:15a, Adult Formation: The Way of Love/Inquirers' Class Starts
- Sun., Sept. 10, 11:15a, Adult Formation: Vital Conversation Series - Caring for Our Gifts Commences
- Sun., Sept 10, 11:15a, Adult Formation: Breathing Underwater: Spirituality & the 12 Steps Group Begins
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Sun., Sept. 10, 7-8:45p, The Chosen Season 2 Small Group Begins
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Sun., Sept 17, 11:15a, Lifetime of Altar Guild Service Celebration for Karen McDaniel (Bring a salad to share and a card or note of thanks to give to her)
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Sun., Sept. 17, 5p, Community Conversation: Safe Church - A Safe Space for Follow Up (In-person, Stoney Chapel)
- Wed., Sept. 20, 11:30-12p, Church members may come by the Fish Garden to have a farm experience.
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Wed., Sept. 27 - The Montessori is sharing Picture Day with church members (email for times)
- Sun., Sept. 24, Meet the Architect/All-Parish Visioning Workshop
- Sat., Oct. 7, 1p, Funeral for Ann Yeager
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Sun., Nov. 5, Bishop Hunn will be at St. Mark’s for Sunday worship
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SAINT MARK'S MISSION, MINISTRY & OUTREACH | |
Formation: Vital Conversation Series - Caring for Our Gifts | |
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Caring for Our Gifts: Toward a more comprehensive Theology of Stewardship
Sundays, 11:30 – 12:15 p.m. (following coffee hour)
Facilitator: Fr. Christopher McLaren
Location: Chapel
The spiritual practice of “Stewardship” is about more than money. Stewardship is about how we faithfully nurture and share ALL the gifts God gives us–including our bodies, minds, spirits, relationships, time, money, talents, and the earth. Join us for any session in this series of informal community conversations as we wrestle together with the challenges and blessings we face as we strive to grow as good stewards of the many gifts God has given us.
Schedule:
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9/10 The Gift of a Faith Community – Peter Pierotti, and Andrew and Blythe Clark
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9/17 What is Stewardship – Lucy Sinkular, Rev. Billie Abraham and Peter Pierotti
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9/24 No Class - Instead attend: Meet our Architect/Parish Visioning Workshop
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10/1 The Gift of Time - Rev. Billie Abraham and Sara Johnson
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10/8 The Gift of Creation – Kenneth Reese and Christina Beppler
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10/15 The Gift of Budgets: Fueling Worship, Shaping Community and Enabling Service – Ken Reese and Miranda Eastham
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10/22 The Gift of Giving – Lucy Sinkular and Jeremy Wirths
- 10/29 No Class (Pledge and Pancake Sunday)
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11/5 The Gift of Relationships – Marisa Rothrock and Sarah Camp
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11/12 The Gift of the Body: Taking Care of your Health – Anne Christensen and Katrina Grant
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11/19 The Gift of Children – Parenting as Stewardship - LeeAnna Sacoman and Maren McLaren
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Formation: The Way of Love (Inquirers') Class | |
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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.
Please let us know you're coming by signing up on the sign-up sheet on the table in the hallway going toward the Parish Hall, or by emailing Fr. Christopher via email here.
Schedule:
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9/10 First Class – Set Direction, Learning and Preparation for Reception or Confirmation or Baptism. Sharing our Stories Get to Know One another - watch a very brief video on The Way of Love with Michael Curry – Facilitators: Fr. Christopher+, Harrison Higgins, Ty Camp
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9/17 Class 2 – TURN – Fr. Christopher
- 9/24 Meet the Architect – Visioning Process – All Parish Visioning Meeting and Meet the Architect No Inquirers' Class
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10/1 Class Three – PRAY – Harrison Higgins
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10/8 Class Four - WORSHIP – Fr. Christopher
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10/15 Class Five – LEARN – Ty Camp
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10/22 Class Six - BLESS - Harrison Higgins
- 10/ 29 Stewardship – Pledge and Pancakes – No Classes
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11/5 Feast of All Saints - No Inquirers' Class today - Recommended: Contemplative Prayer – Fr. Michael Jupin
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11/12 Class Seven - GO – Ty Camp
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11/19 Class Eight - RULE of LIFE – Bringing it all together Harrison, Michael Jupin+, Ty and Fr. Christopher
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Formation: Breathing Underwater: Spirituality and the 12 Steps | |
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Sundays 11:15 a.m.
Location: Classroom 3 (Montessori classroom nearest the kitchen)
Facilitator: Thomas Russell
"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."
Join us for a weekly time of mutual support and accountability in community. We’ll begin each session by reading together a chapter from Richard Rohr’s book, Breathing Under Water: Spirituality & the Twelve Steps. We will then spend time together in silent meditation/contemplation/prayer. We’ll conclude our sessions with time for reflection, sharing, and conversation. All are welcome.
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Formation: Youth Formation at St. Mark's - Starts Sunday! | |
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Godly Play (ages ~3+)
Begins Sunday, September 10th
Join us for a wonder-filled and wonderful hour of storytelling, wondering, and independent exploration & creative response. Godly Play is a Montessori based approach to supporting the spiritual growth of children that is spacious, contemplative, and open-ended, while grounded in the Sacred Stories of the Christian Tradition. Contact Mo. Sylvia (via email here) Drop-ins welcome. Registration encouraged. Please click here to register.
Bible Stories & Art (ages ~8+)
Begins Sunday, September 10th
We'll expand our knowledge of the bible and enjoy creating art together. We’ll listen, talk, play and create to make the stories come alive. Contact Heather Gaume (via email here). Drop-ins welcome. Registration encouraged. Please click here to register.
Holy Troublemakers (ages ~12+)
Begins Sunday, September 10th
We’ll study the lives of a variety of people from different faiths and backgrounds who have worked tirelessly to bring God’s love to all people. Sometimes, their efforts are met with skepticism and derision for not following the norm. We’ll learn to be Holy Troublemakers, too. Contact Deacon David (via email here). Drop-ins welcome. Registration encouraged. Please click here to register.
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Celebration: Karen McDaniel - Lifetime of Altar Guild Service | |
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Karen McDaniel has spent much of her life dutifully serving on the Altar Guild of St. Mark's. After worship on September 17th, let's celebrate Karen's exemplary service by bringing a salad to share (all types of salads are welcome!), as well as bringing cards or notes of gratitude to give to her. There will be celebratory cake and some storytelling, as well.
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Community Viewing & Conversation: Season Two of The Chosen | |
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The Chosen (+ the Sabbath)
Sunday Night Small Group
Starts Sunday, September 10, 7:00-8:45pm Mountain Time
In person in St. Mark’s Library AND on Zoom
All are welcome! Join us on site or online! Bring snacks or drinks to share! We’ll gather to share our “highs and lows,” watch a film or an episode from a series together, enjoy some small group discussion, and close by praying a brief service of Compline.
If you would like to catch up, watch ahead, or rewatch episodes of The Chosen, you may do so here. Watching previous episodes is not a prerequisite to coming to any of the viewings/discussion groups.
Schedule:
PLUS 2 Bonus Sessions to Kick off our St. Mark’s Advent Study on the Sabbath:
Find weekly Zoom links and more at https://www.stmarksabq.org/online
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Outreach: Montessori School Joint Activities with the Parish | |
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Wednesday, September 20 - Farmer Leonard will visit the Montessori with his farm animals and the church has been invited to join the fun! After the children finish, members may come by the Fish Garden from 11:30-12 to have their own farm experience.
Wednesday, September 27 - The Montessori is also sharing Picture Day with church members. If you would like information about the photographer, his packages and pricing, or to schedule a time slot, please call (505) 262-2484 or email the church office (email here) and leave your name, email address and phone number. We can email the photographer’s information and contact you with available times for a session.
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Save the Date: Bishop Hunn to Visit St. Mark's | |
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Mark your calendars: Bishop Michael Hunn, of the Diocese of the Rio Grande, will visit St. Mark's during our Sunday liturgy on November 5th, 2023.
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Community Conversation: Safe Church Follow Up | |
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Sunday, September 17 at 5pm in Stoney Chapel
In August we held a series of community conversations at St. Mark's around experiencing, responding to, and preventing abuse. These are important conversations, and we are profoundly grateful for the courage and care of all the members of St. Mark's who participated. These are also difficult conversations, and we want to create space for anyone who might need some follow up care, conversation, prayer, or support following their participation in these conversations.
Please feel free to join us in holding safe space for follow-up care and connection in Stoney Chapel on Sunday, September 17th from 5-6pm. And feel free to reach out to Mother Sylvia (email here), Deacon David (email here), or Fr. Christopher (email here) for one-on-one care, conversation, prayer, or support at any time.
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Exhibit: New One-Person Art Exhibit in the Library | |
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For September, Heather Gaume's artwork will be featured in the library of St. Mark's. Most of her current work is done with watercolors, although there will be some Not-for-Sale pieces on loan from their owners. All of the proceeds from the sales of this show will benefit the Building Renewal Fund.
Read more about Heather here.
Pictured: Self Portrait, by Heather Gaume.
Correction: This exhibit will only be up through the month of September, not through October, as previously reported.
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Exhibit: New Sacred Arts Exhibit in the Parish Hall | | |
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Stop by the Parish Hall to view the newly installed, all-media, multiple-artists Sacred Arts Guild Exhibit featuring 'Scapes (Sky, Land, City, etc.). The exhibit is open M-Th 9-2 and on Sundays from 9-12, from September 2 through December 3. St. Mark's retains 20% of all sales. | |
Outreach: Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunity | |
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Our friends at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in the North Valley need help.
Their food pantry, Casa San Miguel, is experiencing nearly double the number of families seeking assistance. While the food pantry can always use money and food donations, they really need people to come help out.
The times are Mondays and Tuesdays, 6:30 – 10:00 on both days. You can work a portion of those times. While there is some lifting (40-pound boxes) involved, there are other jobs which do not require too much manual labor.
Please contact Deacon David (via email here) for more information and to sign up.
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Save the Date: Building Renewal Committee - Meet the Architect! | | |
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Give by mail (St. Mark's has a secure mailbox and is checked regularly). Send to: 431 Richmond Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. | | |
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Give 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."
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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 (e.g., pledge, congregational relief fund, etc.).
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Music Makes Community Retreat | |
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Enjoy the beauty of autumn in the desert from October 5-7, 2023, as Music that Makes Community again gathers at the Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey in Albuquerque, NM for a three-day, two-night retreat. We'll lean into a spacious time for rest and rejuvenation, tune ourselves to the rhythms of the land, and listen to songs and spiritual practices that sustain body, heart, and soul. Daily workshops include opportunities to focus on topics like singing lament and grief, singing to strengthen justice and reconciliation work, singing with all ages, singing into Advent, and creating new songs.
The retreat will be led by a dynamic team of local musicians and clergy, including Sylvia and Donnel Miller-Mutia, David and Winona Poole, as well as MMC's Executive Director Paul Vasile.
COST:
- Guest Room: Double Occupancy - $500 to $425 (all meals, shared room w/ private bath)
- Commuter: Full Retreat - $275 to $200 (all meals)
- Commuter: Friday Full Day - $120 to $90 (all meals)
- Commuter: Half-Day - $80 to $40 (one meal)
Please reach out to Paul (via email here) with any questions or to request scholarship assistance.
DETAILS AND LINK TO REGISTER HERE!
Click here to download the printable flier.
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DRG LGBTQ+ Ministries - Upcoming Events | |
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There are several upcoming events to enjoy with the LGBTQ+ Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande!
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 (You may join the worship on Zoom: Connect with Zoom here. Meeting ID: 705 889 430 Passcode: 251202)
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
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Therapeutic Poetry Workshops | |
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This fall, St. Mark's Montessori School parent, Maggie Brophy, will offer four therapeutic poetry workshops, inviting participants to practice expressive writing for personal growth, creativity flow, and emotional ease. We will use a poem to guide our discussion, writing, and time of sharing. The themes for these fall sessions will be alive, compassion, connected, and quiet.
- Wed., Sept. 20 from 12 - 1:15 p.m. (MT) on Zoom [alive]
- Sat., Oct. 21 from 10 - 11:15 a.m. (MT) in person [compassion]
- Wed., Nov. 15 from 12 - 1:15 p.m. (MT) on Zoom [connected]
- Sat., Dec. 9 from 10 - 11:15 a.m. (MT) in person [quiet]
Register at www.jessicamaggiebrophy.com/registration
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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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Email submissions should be sent (via email) to the Communications Specialist by 9:00 a.m. each Wednesday for inclusion on Thursday's e-news.
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