The Messenger of St. Mark's | After Pentecost | August 31, 2023 | |
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For your thought:
"For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it."
--Matthew 16:25
Study this Sunday's Study this Sunday's Readings.
| The offices of St. Mark's will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day. | |
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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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Useful links:
Important Upcoming Dates:
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Sun., Sept. 3, New Art Exhibits Starting (Library & Parish Hall)
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Sun., Sept. 3, 11:15a - Community Introduction to Richard Rohr's book: Breathing Under Water: Spirituality & the 12 Steps
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Sun., Sept. 3, 6-8:30p - End-of-Summer Pool Party & Potluck (Bring a dish or beverage to share)
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Mon., Sept. 4, Labor Day (Offices Closed)
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Sun., Sept. 10, 11:15a, Sunday Formation Commences (for Youth & Adults)
- Sun., Sept. 10, 11:15a, Inquirers' Class Starts
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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)
- Sun., Sept. 24, Meet the Architect
- Sat., Oct. 7, 1p, Funeral for Ann Yeager
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SAINT MARK'S MISSION, MINISTRY & OUTREACH | |
Fellowship: End-of-Summer Pool Party & Potluck | |
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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 at ~8:15 we'll gather around the pool and close the evening by praying compline together. Join us!
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Community Conversation: Spirituality and the 12 Steps | |
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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).
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Celebration: Karen McDaniel's 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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Save the Date: Building Renewal Committee - Meet the Architect! | |
Exhibit: New Sacred Arts Exhibit in the Parish Hall | |
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. | |
Exhibit: New One-Person Art Exhibit in the Library | |
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For September and October, 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.
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Formation: Sign Up for 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.
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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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Outreach: Volunteer for Thanksgiving Feast of Hope | |
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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:
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Wednesday, Nov 22 – help with set up and food prep at La Mesa.
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Thursday, Nov 23 (Thanksgiving Day) – early set up, mid-day food service, meal delivery to homes, late day clean up at La Mesa
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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.
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Save the Date: Ann Yeager 's Funeral | |
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Longtime parishioner, Ann Yeager, recently died. There will be a funeral for her on Saturday, October 7 at 1 p.m. A reception will follow. May light perpetual shine upon Ann.
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Community Conversation: Safe Church Follow Up | |
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Sunday, September 17th 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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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 Kickoff 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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By Mail (St. Mark's has a secure mailbox and is checked regularly):
431 Richmond Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106.
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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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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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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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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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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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