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Today's Readings: Genesis 28:10-19a; Psalm 139: 1-11, 22-23; Romans 8:12-25; Matthew 13:24-30,36-43
Noticias Re"Mark"adas (anuncios espanol) Together in Faith: Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of God is like…. “ Matthew 13:24 Jesus used many examples of what the kingdom of God is like. Central to all of them is justice, kindness, an evaluation of what is really important, love and concern. Bishop's Committee Parishioner Liaison: Every week there will be an assigned member of the Bishop's Committee to serve as a Parishioner Liaison. We encourage parishioners to seek out this assigned member whenever there is a suggestion, question or concern. The liaisons will bring all comments to the monthly meeting of the Bishop's Committee to be addressed as appropriate. This week’s Parishioner Liaison is Charles Vaughn Episcopal Night at Chase Field: The Arizona Diamondbacks invite all members of The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona along with their family and friends to an exciting division rivalry as the D-backs take on the San Francisco Giants on Friday, August 25 at 6:40 p.m.! New this year: we're all sitting together in the same section, so everyone will have more of an opportunity to chat with fellow Episcopalians and Bishop and Laura Smith! Seating Option: $22 - Lower Level Bleachers (section 141) (these seats do have backs). A portion of every ticket purchased by using this special offer will be designated for the Diocesan Council for Native American Ministry. The pre-game party has returned! Join Episcopalians from all over the Diocese at Trinity Cathedral, 100 W. Roosevelt St. in Phoenix, for a pre-game celebration beginning at 5:00 p.m. Parking at Trinity is available at select spots in the garage (read the signs!), in front of Diocesan House, and street parking in the neighborhood. There will be food available for purchase from local food trucks. Gather for refreshments and fellowship, then take the light rail with other fans to the ballpark. Tickets are $4/person for an all-day pass and can be purchased at the light rail stop. The Central/Roosevelt Stop is adjacent to Trinity. After the game, stay for post-game festivities that are part of the D-Backs Faith & Family Night. There will be fireworks, followed by a player Q&A. Special guest Newsboys will be performing a concert as the main act of the festivities. The ticket order deadline is August 23, 2017. Seating is Limited! Tickets can be purchased online at http:// www.azdiocese.org/baseball.html, by phone (the number is on the form), or by mailing the attached order form or contact Maureen Davies. Upcoming Ministry Meetings:
Mark Your Calendars:
Junior Warden Schedule: Our Junior Warden, Bob Cheatham, will be keeping regularly scheduled hours at the office: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 8-10 am performing various maintenance duties; also every Friday from 7 am-11 am performing beautification, and property maintenance. If you have questions, comments or just want to help out, please call Bob Cheatham at 602-568-2701. Full announcements (pdf) Today's Readings: Genesis 25:19-34; Psalm 119:105-112; Romans 8:1-11; Matthew 13:1-9,18-23
Noticias Re"Mark"adas (anuncios espanol) Together in Faith: “Whoever has ears, let them hear.” Matthew 13:9 Jesus was probably thinking of the many people who heard his message but walked away unmoved. Hopefully not us! The message of Jesus can come to us in many settings and in many ways. Bishop's Committee Parishioner Liaison: Every week there will be an assigned member of the Bishop's Committee to serve as a Parishioner Liaison. We encourage parishioners to seek out this assigned member whenever there is a suggestion, question or concern. The liaisons will bring all comments to the monthly meeting of the Bishop's Committee to be addressed as appropriate. This week’s Parishioner Liaison is Bob Cheatham Fr. Harold Knight’s Birthday: On July 26th, Fr. Harold Knight will turn 105!!! He is not going to be able to make it this year for the celebration, so we are collecting birthday cards to deliver to him and request that any be turned in no later than Saturday, July 22nd. There will be a basket in Lion’s Den to collect the cards. Episcopal Night at Chase Field: The Arizona Diamondbacks invite all members of The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona along with their family and friends to an exciting division rivalry as the D-backs take on the San Francisco Giants on Friday, August 25 at 6:40 p.m.! New this year: we're all sitting together in the same section, so everyone will have more of an opportunity to chat with fellow Episcopalians and Bishop and Laura Smith! Seating Option: $22 - Lower Level Bleachers (section 141) (these seats do have backs). A portion of every ticket purchased by using this special offer will be designated for the Diocesan Council for Native American Ministry. The pre-game party has returned! Join Episcopalians from all over the Diocese at Trinity Cathedral, 100 W. Roosevelt St. in Phoenix, for a pre-game celebration beginning at 5:00 p.m. Parking at Trinity is available at select spots in the garage (read the signs!), in front of Diocesan House, and street parking in the neighborhood. There will be food available for purchase from local food trucks. Gather for refreshments and fellowship, then take the light rail with other fans to the ballpark. Tickets are $4/person for an all-day pass and can be purchased at the light rail stop. The Central/Roosevelt Stop is adjacent to Trinity. After the game, stay for post-game festivities that are part of the D-Backs Faith & Family Night. There will be fireworks, followed by a player Q&A. Special guest Newsboys will be performing a concert as the main act of the festivities. The ticket order deadline is August 23, 2017. Seating is Limited! Tickets can be purchased online at http:// www.azdiocese.org/baseball.html, by phone (the number is on the form), or by mailing the attached order form or contact Maureen Davies. Back to School: Believe it or not, school will be starting soon! The Food Pantry will be giving out school supplies again this year. There will be a donation box in the Narthex for parishioners who would like to donate paper, pencils, pens, glue, erasers, etc. Thank you to everyone who has generously donated summer food and snacks for the summer! Upcoming Ministry Meetings:
Mark Your Calendars:
Junior Warden Schedule: Our Junior Warden, Bob Cheatham, will be keeping regularly scheduled hours at the office: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 8-10 am performing various maintenance duties; also every Friday from 7 am-11 am performing beautification, and property maintenance. If you have questions, comments or just want to help out, please call Bob Cheatham at 602-568-2701. Full Announcements (pdf)  Father Knight at his 100th birthday! Fr. Harold Stanley Knight, former rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church of Mesa, will be celebrating his 105th birthday on July 26th.
Born in Rochester NY in 1912 into a family whose history in America dates back to the 1600s, Harold knew from a young age that he wanted to become a priest. He graduated from the University of Rochester in 1934 and from the Colgate-Rochester Divinity School three years later. He immediately went to work serving two Baptist Churches before joining the Episcopal Church. Surrounded by religious dignitaries from New York and Rome, Fr. Knight was ordained to the priesthood of the Protestant Episcopal Church on July 5, 1948 at St. Mark’s Church in Clark Mills, New York where Mr. Knight had served as a Deacon. The Right Rev. Malcolm E. Peabody, Bishop of the Diocese of Central New York was officiant. Fr. Knight then served at the Church of Epiphany in Rochester. In 1957, his wife saw an ad in the paper for a rector needed in Arizona. Fr. Knight responded to the unusual request and was hired by Bishop Kinsolving, the Bishop for the Missionary District of Arizona. Fr. Knight’s 20-year tenure with St. Mark’s Mesa began at the Pepper Street Church which was built in 1909. At that time, Mesa had a population of 26,000 and as the town grew in the 50’s, so did the St. Mark’s congregation under Fr. Knight’s leadership and his love for God and his parishioners. Following the 1928 prayer book, his baritone voice complimented his elegant speaking skills. He led St. Mark’s Church as it developed broader ecumenical relationships with other Mesa churches, expanded its ministries and focused extensively on Christian education for the youth and young families. Having outgrown the Pepper Street Church, a parcel of land surrounded by fields in “east” Mesa was purchased to build a new church even though “it seemed so far away from the activity of downtown Mesa.” In 1963 St. Marks moved to its present site at 322 N. Horne St. with expanded facilities that included an existing house, barn and a new church and class room spaces. When the present church was built in 1981 under Fr. David Pettengill’s guidance, the large room that had housed the church services became an event space/hall which has been renamed Knight Hall in Fr. Harold’s honor. Rev. Canon Harold Knight served on the advisory board of the Salvation Army in Arizona, was the President of the Mesa Association of Churches, President of the Mesa Community Council and on the Advisory Board of United Fund. Because of his ongoing community service, Fr. Knight was named Mesa Citizen of the year in 1977-the same year that he retired. Fr. Knight was an avid tennis player in his youth and had a hobby of conjuring and card tricks. He started writing poetry just out of seminary and still writes and enjoys reading. He has been married to Edithanne, a former concert pianist, for 46 years. A sample from his collection of poems is “The River of Life” inspired by Revelations 22:1 that Fr. Knight wrote when he was a young 92 years: The river of life is a stream deep and broad, that rises and flows from the temple of God. Life is the river, with life I am one, the river will flow when my own life is done. This much I know. I go with the flow. I was born to the river when my mother gave birth; the flow is nature of all life on earth. I am swept by the current, captured, not free: I belong to the waters that flow to the sea. This much I know. I go with the flow. Life is Gods’ spirit though humanly flawed; The River of life is the life – gift of God. Life’s flowing river ever will be. From the Temple of God and Gods bright crystal sea. This much I know. I go with the flow. Fr. Harold Knight shares his 105th birthday with the State of Arizona. Birthday wishes can be sent to Fr. Knight in care of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 322 N. Horne St. Mesa, AZ. 85203 Today's Readings: Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67; Psalm 45: 11-18; Romans 7:15-25a; Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
Noticias Re"Mark"adas (anuncios espanol) Together in Faith: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 In some passages, Jesus asks us to take up our crosses and follow him. Here, he tells us to seek rest and refreshment. The call to discipleship, to stewardship, is complex, demanding many different responses. We need to be alert to today’s call. Bishop's Committee Parishioner Liaison: Every week there will be an assigned member of the Bishop's Committee to serve as a Parishioner Liaison. We encourage parishioners to seek out this assigned member whenever there is a suggestion, question or concern. The liaisons will bring all comments to the monthly meeting of the Bishop's Committee to be addressed as appropriate. This week’s Parishioner Liaison is Anali Perry Fr. Harold Knight’s Birthday: On July 26th, Fr. Harold Knight will turn 105!!! He is not going to be able to make it this year for the celebration, so we are collecting birthday cards to deliver to him and request that any be turned in no later than Saturday, July 22nd. There will be a basket in Lion’s Den to collect the cards. Devine Diners: The Devine Diners program kicked off last weekend with 20 attendees enjoying an indoor picnic at the home of Bobbie Degnon. Everyone enjoyed the good food and conversations with others. A list was provided showing the makeup of the smaller groups and all groups met to decide what their plans are. Fortunately we have had a few additional people sign up this week because they heard about all the fun. You are still welcome to join by contacting Carolyn Morgan at gcmorgan41@aol.com or 817-266-8016. New groups will be assigned in September but you don't have to wait until then to join. Back to School: Believe it or not, school we be starting soon! The Food Pantry will be giving out school supplies again this year. There will be a donation box in the Narthex for parishioners who would like to donate paper, pencils, pens, glue, erasers, etc. Thank you to everyone who has generously donated summer food and snacks for the summer! Upcoming Ministry Meetings:
Mark Your Calendars:
Junior Warden Schedule: Our Junior Warden, Bob Cheatham, will be keeping regularly scheduled hours at the office: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 8-10 am performing various maintenance duties; also every Friday from 7 am-11 am performing beautification, and property maintenance. If you have questions, comments or just want to help out, please call Bob Cheatham at 602-568-2701. Full Announcements (pdf) |
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