 Invest In Hope: And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Luke 1:41
The Holy Spirit is just as active today as in Elizabeth’s time! Like Mary’s cousin, we too are often filled with this spirit of generosity, excitement, hopefulness and care for others. Pledge Drive: Please turn in your 2022 Pledge to the Church Office as soon as possible. Our Stewardship/Finance Committee is working hard to finalize our budget. Have faith that God will let you be generous with what He has given you. Giving Envelopes: Giving Envelopes for 2022 are available in the Narthex, starting this Sunday. They are in alphabetical order. Because we ordered fewer envelopes (savin' money!!), many people had their number changed, but you will see that when you look at your envelopes' numbers. For those of you not attending yet, please let us know if we should mail your envelopes to you OR if you want to come by the church on the days we are open and pick up your envelopes. Food Pantry: Our Food Pantry will continue to operate by out-side, drive thru distribution on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. The Arizona National Guard has been assisting us with this ministry however, their mission to assist us concluded in November. We hope to carry on but, we need help from volunteers who are physically able to push carts loaded with food to families cars. Our distribution in December will be on December 14th (7am to 11am) ONLY. Our set up day ia the Monday prior from 8am to 10am. We would like and appreciate help from volunteers on both days, but any time you can spare would be most appreciated! Food Pantry Volunteers are all vaccinated and clients are asked to wear masks and stay in their cars. We welcome you to join our mission to feed the hungry in Mesa! December Tithing: St. Mark’s is still present and desperately needs your support. If you normally bring an envelope with a check to church, you can instead mail that envelope to the church office, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 322 N Horne St, Mesa, AZ 85203. If you usually give loose cash to the church, you can instead write a check and mail, or you can donate via the PayPal button on the right or here through FaithStreet - on the "Choose a Fund" drop down menus, scroll to choose "St. Mark's, Mesa". You can also do online payments through your bank, through the Bill Pay option. You could even set up a recurring payment through your bank if you wish, so you will not forget. God Bless and Stay Safe, Dianne Nunez, Stewardship/Finance Chair. MarkDowns Thrift Store: The thrift store is OPEN on Friday and Saturday from 9AM till 1PM. We are also looking for volunteers to help in the store. Please contact Diane Lewis at: dilove@q.com or call or text 480-414-5497 Mark Your Calendars:
CURRENT SERVICES: You can join us for services live at the following times, or watch the recording any time at your convenience:
 Invest In Hope: In reply (John the Baptist) said to them, “Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.” Luke 3:11 When the crowds asked John how they should live, his answers were very specific. So with our Christmas feelings of peace and goodwill… we need to transform them into specific acts of charity and concern for others. Christmas Flowers: Remember a loved one or offer thanks in our Christmas Eve service bulletins. Please fill out a Christmas Flowers form found in the Narthex and enclose it with your payment in the envelope provided. Forms and money are due no later than Sunday, December 19, 2021. You Are Invited!: St. Mark’s Hispanic Ministry will be hosting Las Posada in the courtyard after the 10AM service next Sunday, December 19, 2021. Music, food and worship will be plentiful! Please join us for this wonderful Advent event. Pledge Drive: Please turn in your 2022 Pledge to the Church Office as soon as possible. Our Stewardship/Finance Committee is working hard to finalize our budget. Have faith that God will let you be generous with what He has given you. Food Pantry: Our Food Pantry will continue to operate by out-side, drive thru distribution on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. The Arizona National Guard has been assisting us with this ministry however, their mission to assist us concluded in November. We hope to carry on but, we need help from volunteers who are physically able to push carts loaded with food to families cars. Our distribution in December will be on December 14th (7am to 11am) ONLY. Our set up day ia the Monday prior from 8am to 10am. We would like and appreciate help from volunteers on both days, but any time you can spare would be most appreciated! Food Pantry Volunteers are all vaccinated and clients are asked to wear masks and stay in their cars. We welcome you to join our mission to feed the hungry in Mesa! December Tithing: St. Mark’s is still present and desperately needs your support. If you normally bring an envelope with a check to church, you can instead mail that envelope to the church office, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 322 N Horne St, Mesa, AZ 85203. If you usually give loose cash to the church, you can instead write a check and mail, or you can donate via the PayPal button on the right or here through FaithStreet - on the "Choose a Fund" drop down menus, scroll to choose "St. Mark's, Mesa". You can also do online payments through your bank, through the Bill Pay option. You could even set up a recurring payment through your bank if you wish, so you will not forget. God Bless and Stay Safe, Dianne Nunez, Stewardship/Finance Chair. MarkDowns Thrift Store: The thrift store is OPEN on Friday and Saturday from 9AM till 1PM. We are also looking for volunteers to help in the store. Please contact Diane Lewis at: dilove@q.com or call or text 480-414-5497 Mark Your Calendars:
CURRENT SERVICES: You can join us for services live at the following times, or watch the recording any time at your convenience:
  Invest In Hope: “The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.’” Luke 3:4
Although none of us may be as significant as John the Baptist, we too are called to prepare the way of the Lord. Advent reminds us that the Lord is continually coming into our world, and we are continually called to make his paths straight. Our actions of care, compassion, love and stewardship are the actions we can take to prepare the Lord’s way. Pledge Drive: Please turn in your 2022 Pledge to the Church Office as soon as possible. Our The Stewardship/Finance Committee is working hard to finalize our budget. Have faith that God will let you be generous with what He has given you. The Bishop is coming: Next Sunday, December 12, 2021, there will be ONE bilingual service at 10AM. Bishop Reddall will be with us Preaching and Presiding over the Mass. There will be a reception with the Bishop following the service in the courtyard. Food Pantry: Our Food Pantry will continue to operate by out-side, drive thru distribution on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. The Arizona National Guard has been assisting us with this ministry however, their mission to assist us concluded in November. We hope to carry on but, we need help from volunteers who are physically able to push carts loaded with food to families cars. Our distributions in December will be on December 14th (7am to 11am) ONLY. Our set up days are the Monday prior from 8am to 10am. We would like and appreciate help from volunteers all four days, but any time you can spare would be most appreciated! Food Pantry Volunteers are all vaccinated and clients are asked to wear masks and stay in their cars. We welcome you to join our mission to feed the hungry in Mesa! December Tithing: St. Mark’s is still present and desperately needs your support. If you normally bring an envelope with a check to church, you can instead mail that envelope to the church office, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 322 N Horne St, Mesa, AZ 85203. If you usually give loose cash to the church, you can instead write a check and mail, or you can donate via the PayPal button on the right or here through FaithStreet - on the "Choose a Fund" drop down menus, scroll to choose "St. Mark's, Mesa". You can also do online payments through your bank, through the Bill Pay option. You could even set up a recurring payment through your bank if you wish, so you will not forget. God Bless and Stay Safe, Dianne Nunez, Stewardship/Finance Chair. MarkDowns Thrift Store: The thrift store is OPEN on Friday and Saturday from 9AM till 1PM. We are also looking for volunteers to help in the store. Please contact Diane Lewis at: dilove@q.com or call or text 480-414-5497 Mark Your Calendars:
CURRENT SERVICES: You can join us for services live at the following times, or watch the recording any time at your convenience:
 Invest In Hope: Jesus said: “Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down… with the worries of this life…. Be alert at all times.” Luke 21: 34, 36.
The message of Advent is clear: Be ready, the Lord is coming. In our daily lives, this might encourage us to be alert to persons and situations in need. The Thanksgiving we’ve just celebrated reminds us how wonderfully we’ve been blessed and how generous we need to be. Concert: The East Valley Pops Orchestra will be holding their first concert for the 2021-22 season here at St. Mark’s on Tuesday, November 30 at 7PM. Come and enjoy Christmas music and more. The concert is free to the public. Donations to the Richey Foundation will be accepted to support music in needy schools. Pledge Ingathering: The 2022 Pledge Ingathering will be on Sunday, November 28, 2021. Please bring your 2022 Pledge Card that day or send it in to the church office by that day. Have faith that God will let you be generous with what He has given you. Church School: "Let all that you do be done with love." 1 Corinthians 16:14. In the narthex you will find the "I love...tree", ready for you to add a leaf to it each Sunday. Feel free to write or draw something on the leaf and add it to the tree as you enter or leave church. by St. Mark's Church School Food Pantry: Our Food Pantry will continue to operate by out-side, drive thru distribution on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. The Arizona National Guard has been assisting us with this ministry however, their mission to assist us has concluded. We hope to carry on, but we need help from volunteers who are physically able to push carts loaded with food to families cars. Our distribution in December will be December 14th (7am to 11am). Our set up days are the Monday prior from 8am to 10am. We would like and appreciate help from volunteers with any time you can spare! Food Pantry Volunteers are all vaccinated and clients are asked to wear masks and stay in their cars. We welcome you to join our mission to feed the hungry in Mesa! December Tithing: St. Mark’s is still present and desperately needs your support. If you normally bring an envelope with a check to church, you can instead mail that envelope to the church office, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 322 N Horne St, Mesa, AZ 85203. If you usually give loose cash to the church, you can instead write a check and mail, or you can donate via the PayPal button on the right or here through FaithStreet - on the "Choose a Fund" drop down menus, scroll to choose "St. Mark's, Mesa". You can also do online payments through your bank, through the Bill Pay option. You could even set up a recurring payment through your bank if you wish, so you will not forget. God Bless and Stay Safe, Dianne Nunez, Stewardship/Finance Chair. MarkDowns Thrift Store: The thrift store is OPEN on Friday and Saturday from 9AM till 1PM. We are also looking for volunteers to help in the store. Please contact Diane Lewis at: dilove@q.com or call or text 480-414-5497 Mark Your Calendars:
CURRENT SERVICES: You can join us for services live at the following times, or watch the recording any time at your convenience:
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