The Messenger of St. Mark's | After Pentecost | July 27, 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:
- Fri-Sun, July 28-30 - All-Parish Campout
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Sun., July 30, 11:00a - Campout Coffee Hour (for those not at the campout)
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Sat., August 5 - Master Iconography Class Begins
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Sun., August 6, 9:30a - Back-to-School Celebration during our liturgy
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Sun., August 6, 11:15a - Mental Health Forum with Marcie Holland (Library)
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Wed., August 9, 9-12 - CPR Training
- Sun., August 20, 11:30a - Safe Church (pt. 1)
- Sun., August 27, 11: 30a - Safe Church (pt. 2)
- Sun., Sept. 3, 6-8:30p - End-of-Summer Pool Party
- Sun., Sept. 9, 11:15a, Sunday Formation Commences
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Sun., Sept. 10, 7-8:45p, The Chosen Season 2 Small Group Begins
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SAINT MARK'S MISSION & OUTREACH | |
This Sunday: "Campout" Coffee Hour | |
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For those who will not be at the Bandelier Campground on July 30th, we've got something special planned...
After our 9:30 Sunday liturgy on July 30th, we won't be having our usual 5th-Sunday-of-the-Month Pancake Breakfast; instead, we'll host Campout Coffee Hour. It will include lit fire pits in the Courtyard for s'more making and ready-to-eat "pigs in a blanket!" Please bring one (or more) of the following:
- Graham crackers
- Chocolate bars
- Marshmallows
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Ready-to-serve "pigs in a blanket" (click here to see an example recipe)
- Any healthful, ready-to-eat side, like fruit salad, watermelon balls, carrot sticks, etc.
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"Down to the River to Pray" - Back-to-School Celebration | |
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Sunday, August 6, 9:30 a.m.
Join us for a "Back-to-School Celebration" Liturgy at St. Mark's on Sunday, August 6th at 9:30am, including backpack blessings and special-guest musicians Bill Foote and Dan Matthews leading spirituals, old-time hymns, and folk favorites throughout the liturgy. Bring your backpack/laptop/bags/books/planners etc. to be blessed for the upcoming school year.
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Mental Health Community Forum | |
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Join us after worship on Sunday, August 6 at 11:15 a.m., for a mental health discussion/forum. The discussion will be led by parishioner, Marcie Holland, and will take place in the library.
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Join St. Mark's Formation Team for Children & Youth | |
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As a faith community we ALL share responsibility for supporting the spiritual growth of the next generation. There are countless ways for each of us to build relationships and build faith with the children and youth at St. Mark's. One of these ways is to join the formation team and help facilitate one of our youth groups or Sunday School Classes. Sunday School resumes on Sunday, September 9th and we are looking for members who are interested in joining our teams!
If you are interested in learning more or getting involved with our Godly Play class (ages ~2-8), please contact Mother Sylvia via email here.
If you are interested in learning more or getting involved with our upper elementary (ages ~8-12), middle school (ages ~12-14) or high school (ages~14-18) youth groups, please contact Deacon David via email here.
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Safe Church at St. Mark's | |
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Surviving & Preventing Abuse: St. Mark's Survivors Share Their Stories
Each summer at St. Mark's we work to get ready for a new school and program year. Part of getting ready is renewing our commitment to making St. Mark's a Safe Church, for everyone--including children, youth, elders, and other vulnerable people. One step we can take to prevent abuse of all kinds, including sexual abuse, is to openly talk about it as a church community. Talking about difficult subjects in the context of a safe, supportive, spiritual community can be healing for those who have been impacted by abuse and also play an important role in protecting others from experiencing abuse.
At the end of August, we will offer a two-part Safe Church Forum at St. Mark's.
Part 1 (Sunday, August 20th, 11:30 a.m.): members of St. Mark's who have been impacted by abuse will share their experiences as part of a panel discussion on Surviving Abuse.
Part 2 (Sunday, August 27th, 11:30 a.m.): we'll review/highlight the basic Safe Church policies that all members of St. Mark's are expected to uphold as part of our commitment to making St. Mark's a Safe Church.
If you have been impacted by abuse and would like to discuss your experience with a member of St. Mark's clergy and/or participate in our panel discussion on August 20th, please contact Mother Sylvia (via email here) to schedule an appointment for further conversation.
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Wednesday, August 9, 9-11 a.m.
In-person in the Parish Hall.
$40/person
How do people pay?
Payment must be made ahead of time by paying Jennifer Lind, our Parish Administrator, any time between 9-2p, M-Th.
Is there a limit on the number of people who may attend the training?
We have limited openings. Please sign up here to reserve your space.
What does the training cover?
The training covers infants, children, and adult CPR and first aid. The instructor will go over the AED (using the one we have in the hallway for visual, but without using it) -- but there will not be a full segment on practicing using the AED.
Will I be certified in CPR?
We will get a card at the training stating that CPR was certified and that it is good for two years. CPR needs to be renewed every two years.
Sign up here to reserve your space!
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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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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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