 Today's Readings: Isaiah 7:10-16; Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25
Noticias Re"Mark"ados (anuncios en español) Invest In Hope: “To all God's beloved in Rome, who are called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 1:7 If Paul were writing to us, he would tell us that we too are called to be saints. That’s both a joy and a challenge. How should we live as saints? As a Christmas reflection, that’s something to consider! Christmas Tree Lighting: A big thank you to all those who donated toward the purchase of holiday gift cards! Over one hundred families received gift cards for Thanksgiving turkeys! May God Bless You! On Sunday, during Advent and Christmas, there will be a Christmas tree in the Narthex. Our goal will be to light up the tree with lighted icicles representing donations towards church operations. Let’s keep the lights on at St. Mark’s. Donate generously. Convention Delegates: If you would like to be a candidate for delegate to the 2020 Annual Diocesan Convention in Phoenix, please contact Gloria or Fr. Gerardo in the office no later than Wednesday, January 8th. 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 26, 2019. Upcoming Ministry Meetings:
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Full announcements (pdf)  Today's Readings: Isaiah 35:1-10; Canticle 15; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11
Noticias Re"Mark"ados (anuncios en español) Invest In Hope: Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news brought to them.” Matthew 11:4-5 What Jesus offers are not things that people want (as in Christmas gifts) but things they need: sight, the ability to walk and to hear, especially to hear the good news. A steward might be thinking: How can we bring these necessities to the needy around us? Christmas Flowers: Remember a loved one or offer thanks in our Christmas Eve service bulletins. Please fill out a Christmas Flowers form found in a pew pocket or the Narthex and enclose it with your payment in the envelope provided. Forms and money are due no later than TODAY. Convention Delegates: If you would like to be a candidate for delegate to the 2020 Annual Diocesan Convention in Phoenix, please contact Gloria or Fr. Gerardo in the office no later than Wednesday, January 8th. 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 20, 2019. Upcoming Ministry Meetings:
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Full announcements (pdf)  Today's Readings: Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12
Noticias Re"Mark"ados (anuncios en español) Invest In Hope: “With righteousness he shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth.” Isaiah 11:4 Isaiah encourages equity for the poor and the meek of the earth. In preparation for the family sharing of gifts at Christmas, Advent invites us to actively share gifts with the poor and the meek. Christmas Flowers: Remember a loved one or offer thanks in our Christmas Eve service bulletins. Please fill out a Christmas Flowers form found in a pew pocket or the Narthex and enclose it with your payment in the envelope provided. Forms and money are due no later than Sunday, December 15, 2019. You Are Invited!: St. Mark’s Hispanic Ministry will be hosting Our Lady of Guadalupe service on Sunday, December 15 at 10 am followed by Las Posada in Knight Hall after the service. Music, food and worship will be plentiful! Please join us for this wonderful Advent event. Calling Bishop’s Committee Candidates: Will you consider running? As a candidate, you will need to be a member in good standing, committed to growing spiritually, and supportive of both the mission and ministries of our church. If you meet these expectations and would like to explore serving on the Bishop’s Committee, please contact Fr. Gerardo at 480-964-5820 no later that December, 13th. Upcoming Ministry Meetings:
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 Today's Readings: Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44
Noticias Re"Mark"ados (anuncios en español) Invest In Hope: “They shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks.” Isaiah 2:4 Isaiah’s hoped-for time of peace will be echoed by the coming King, Jesus. As Christian stewards, we can work to reduce the level of rancor and hateful discord in our society. Christmas Flowers: Remember a loved one or offer thanks in our Christmas Eve service bulletins. Please fill out a Christmas Flowers form found in a pew pocket or the Narthex and enclose it with your payment in the envelope provided. Forms and money are due no later than Sunday, December 15, 2019. You Are Invited!: St. Mark’s Hispanic Ministry will be hosting Our Lady of Guadalupe service on Sunday, December 15 at 10 am followed by Las Posada in Knight Hall after the service. Music, food and worship will be plentiful! Please join us for this wonderful Advent event. Calling Bishop’s Committee Candidates: Will you consider running? As a candidate, you will need to be a member in good standing, committed to growing spiritually, and supportive of both the mission and ministries of our church. If you meet these expectations and would like to explore serving on the Bishop’s Committee, please contact Fr. Gerardo at 480-964-5820 no later than December, 13th. Upcoming Ministry Meetings:
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