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Today's Readings: Micah 6:1-8, Psalm 15; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12
Together in Faith: When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up to the mountain; he began to speak, and taught them, saying; "Blessed are the poor in spirit..." Matthew 5:1-3 The teachings of Jesus, encapsulated in the Sermon on the Mount, have inspired and encouraged and lead people for centuries. His love for the poor in spirit, the needy, the outcast, the dispossessed, the 'invisible people'...this inspires us as well. Let us look around for the poor in spirit. Feast of the Candles: Next Sunday, February 5, at all regular services we will be blessing candles that will be used throughout the year. Parishioners are encouraged to bring any candles from home they would like to have blessed. White candles of any shape or size are suggested. "Eat Your Heart Out" Bake Sale: Hosted by ECW on Sunday, February 12th in Knight Hall between 8:30 and 11:00 AM services. Mark your calendar...you don't want to miss this event - great way to have Valentine Goodies on hand for that special day. (Tuesday, Feb 14th)! Upcoming Ministry Meetings:
This Sunday is our Annual Meeting. We will be having a single, bilingual service at 10:00 AM, followed by a potluck lunch and ministry fair. We will be voting for 3 new Bishop's Committee members as well as our Convention Delegates. Here is the Annual Meeting Packet (pdf) - it includes an overview of church finances, ministry reports, and information about candidates for Bishop's Committee and Convention Delegates. Please review the packet, pray, and be prepared to submit your vote on Sunday. We hope that you can join us!  Noticios Re"Mark"adas (Anuncios en Español)
Together in Faith: The next day John the Baptizer saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, “…I myself did not know him.” John 1:29- 31 John is not the only one who can miss Jesus… we all do it. In this new year, let’s make an effort to look for Jesus in the many persons and circumstances of our lives. Annual Meeting: The Annual Meeting of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will be Sunday, January 22nd. There will be one bilingual service at 10 am, and the meeting will be conducted during the service. There will be a review of 2016 ministry highlights, presentation of the 2017 budget, election of 2017 Bishop’s Committee members, and election of delegates to the 2017 Diocesan Convention. Following the service, there will be a pot-luck lunch in Knight Hall. Please bring a dish to share. Upcoming Ministry Meetings:
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Together in Faith: And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17 The voice from heaven ratified Jesus’ baptism and encouraged him to follow God’s call during his entire life. We too have been baptized, and we too have received encouragement to follow God’s call. Let’s resolve to be faithful to that call in all our thoughts and actions. Convention Delegates: If you would like to be a candidate for delegate to the 2017 Annual Diocesan Convention in Phoenix, please contact Gloria in the office. All members in good standing in the Episcopal Church are eligible to run. Delegates will be elected at the Annual Parish Meeting on Sunday, January 22, 2017. Annual Meeting: The Annual Meeting of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will be Sunday, January 22nd. There will be one bilingual service at 10 am, and the meeting will be conducted during the service. There will be a review of 2016 ministry highlights, presentation of the 2017 budget, election of 2017 Bishop’s Committee members, and election of delegates to the 2017 Diocesan Convention. Following the service, there will be a pot-luck lunch in Knight Hall. Please bring a dish to share. Upcoming Ministry Meetings:
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