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Red Lion Weekly
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
An inclusive fellowship called by God, through Christ, to love and serve the world.
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Help needed for picnic
There will be one service at 10 a.m. on May 19, the Day of Pentecost, followed by a covered-dish picnic and information about St. Mark’s many ministries and volunteer opportunities. We need help with set-up and clean-up. Please contact Jane Frederick at jane@f-farchitects.com or 843-441-2030 to volunteer. This is a BYOC event (Bring Your Own Chair) and everyone should bring a dish to share.
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Is there a parish hall in our future?
On May 5 between the two services, we will have a visioning session for a future parish hall. We want to hear your ideas and priorities. Join us in the church after the 9 a.m. service.
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Sealed as Christ's own forever
Although baptism is available any time of the year, the Easter Season, which lasts 50 days and includes Pentecost, is a traditional time. Baptisms normally take place during a Sunday Eucharist because the community pledges to support the baptized in the development of his or her faith. If you would like to schedule a baptism for yourself or a child, please contact Fr. Roy at stmarkscrector@gmail.com or call the parish office.
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Support for PRES kids
Port Royal Elementary School will conduct state-mandated testing on May 8-9 and May 13-15. Approximately 90 students will be tested each of those days and they would like our help to provide pre-packaged snacks for them. St. Mark's will purchase snacks in bulk. If you would like to help fund this request, please make a $5 donation to St. Mark's. If writing a check, note "PRES snacks" in the subject line. Carter Hoyt will take all donations, make the purchase, and deliver to the school. Any questions, please contact Carter at carterhoyt@comcast.net.
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Do you have experience with Stephen Ministry?
As we move forward with starting Stephen Ministry, I would love to speak with anyone who’s been involved with the program in a different parish. I believe that hearing the history of other programs will help us design one that best meets the needs of St. Marks. No commitment required; I would just like to hear your stories. Please email me at laughneyz@centurylink.net.
--In Christ, Glenda Lee Nutting
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Music Notes
Sunday's Offertory anthem is a medley of two hymns reflecting both Psalm 23 and the Gospel reading from John 10. The first tune is “Resignation,” an American folk melody that first appeared in Southern Harmony (1832). The lilting and peaceful tune is a perfect setting for Psalm 23 and found in The Hymnal 1982, #664. The second tune in the medley (“You Satisfy the Hungry Heart”) was written by Omer Westendorf (d. 1997), one of the leading post-Vatican II composers for the Catholic Church. “Resignation” blends beautifully into Westendorf’s dance-like tune. One of the verses from “You Satisfy the Hungry Heart” focuses on the metaphor of Christ as Shepherd as heard in the Gospel reading.
—Karen Harmon, Music Director
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Open dates for altar flowers
The following dates in May and June are open to anyone who would like to give altar flowers as a memorial or in thanksgiving: May 5, May 19, June 2, June 23, June 30. Fill out an envelope available in the narthex and enclose your check to St. Mark's for $30, or get a copy of the form HERE and mail it in. Many thanks to all who've donated flowers and to the members of the Flower Guild for their beautiful arrangements.
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We ask your prayers for Mary Bryan, Connie Skok, Judy Parichy, Jim Lorenz, Ben Donaldson, Susan Perry, Bonnie Connolly, Stacia Christie, Jack Stefan, George Kirkman, Amy Christian, Alice, Dan Snook, Tietjen Alvarez, Lori, and Jack and Chris Nietert.
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Humanitarian Aid for the Middle East
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ONLINE GIVING
It's easy and convenient to keep up with your pledge online.
Just click the red box below and follow the prompts.
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Holy Communion Sundays at 9 and 11 a.m.
(Livestreamed at 9 a.m. at www.stmarksc.org)
Nursery and Children's Sunday School at 11 a.m.
Midweek Holy Communion on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
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PRAYER LIST--To have members of our Prayer Ministry pray for you or a loved one, contact Paula Guerry at paula.guerry@yahoo.com or 843-812-8288. Names are removed after 30 days unless you advise Paula that the name needs to remain on the prayer list longer. Please obtain the person's permission before asking that his or her name be placed on the PUBLIC prayer list.
NEED ASSISTANCE? -- Email, call or text one of the co-chairs of the Congregational Care Team: Sally Domby (919-791-9105/swldomby@yahoo.com) or Mary Smith (706-255-8967/missmarymac2008@gmail.com).
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THE DEADLINE for this newsletter and the Sunday bulletin is noon on Wednesdays. All announcements should relate to St. Mark's or its ministry partners or have clearance from the vestry. Verbal announcements during services must be given to the Vestry Person on Duty in advance of the service. | | |
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Parish Office
843 379-1020
Office Hours
Tues., Wed., Thurs. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Mailing address:
PO Box 761
Port Royal, SC 29935
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