 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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 Today's Readings: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Canticle 16; Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43
Noticias Re"Mark"ados (anuncios en español) Invest in Hope: Then one of the criminals said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." Luke 23:42 Even in his darkest time, as death approached, Jesus remained king. And as king, Jesus assured the criminal that all would be well for him. In our dark times, let's remember that Jesus' promise extends to us too. Food Pantry Thanksgiving Donations: Food Pantry volunteers will be receiving donations for the purchase of gift cards. The $10 gift cards will be given to families to enable them to buy a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. They will be given out during our November 26th food distribution. A donation table will be set up during the Lion's Den coffee hour. Thank you everyone for supporting our mission to help needy families celebrate the holidays! 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 Posadas in Knight Hall after the service. Music, food, and worship will be plentiful! Please join us for this wonderful Advent event! Upcoming Ministry Meetings:
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 Image by Barbara Jackson from Pixabay Today's Readings: Isaiah 65:17-25; Canticle 9; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19
Noticias Re"Mark"ados (anuncios en español) Invest In Hope: When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, Jesus said, “As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down.” Luke 21:5-6 Jesus’ words remind us how easy it is to take confidence in things that will not last. Instead, he invites us to invest in eternal things, like love, care for another, generosity, mutual support, acceptance. Food Pantry Thanksgiving Donations: Food Pantry volunteers will be receiving donations for the purchase of gift cards. The $10 gift cards will be given to families to enable them to buy a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. They will be given out during our November 26th food distribution. A donation table will be set up during the Lion's Den coffee hour. Thank you everyone for supporting our mission to help needy families celebrate the holidays! Life Line Screening: St. Mark’s will be hosting Life Line Screening on Saturday, November 23, 8:30 am to 5 pm in Knight Hall. Package 1: Plaque, Vascular Disease and Hearth Rhythm Package—4 tests for only $139; Package 2: add Osteoporosis Screening for only $10 more -5 tests for only $149 (A $181 savings!) Pre-registration is required— call 1-888-653-6450 which also earns you and additional $10 discount. For more information regarding the specific tests, please see flyers in the narthex. Upcoming Ministry Meetings:
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