Re“Mark”able News - 1 August 2021

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Invest In Hope: Jesus told the people, “You are looking for me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal life.” John 6:26-27

Jesus invites his followers to determine what is really important in life, and to seek after that. We today have so many distractions, so many opportunities to miss what God is calling us to be and do. Let’s make a renewed effort to seek that which endures for eternal life. 

Mask Update: Following NEW updates from the CDC and the Diocesan Office, the St. Mark’s Bishop’s Committee has decided to update the Mask Mandate. Going forward, individuals who have been vaccinated may now attend worship services without masks if they choose. Mask wearing continues to be mandatory for people who are not fully vaccinated. We do ask that you still observe social distancing. If you feel that you are vulnerable, please continue to wear your mask. If you are sick, please stay home. All services will continue to be broadcast online.

MarkDowns Thrift Store: The thrift store will be closed for the summer.

August 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.

Looking for a Social Media Team for St. Mark's: If you are active on social media and love St. Mark's, we're looking for you! We want to develop a social media team to help coordinate our communication and engage our congregation on all our social media platforms - currently Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, in both English and Spanish. If you are interested in volunteering, have suggestions, or would like more information, please contact Anali Perry at webmaster@stmarksmesa.org. 

Upcoming Ministry Meetings: NONE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Mark Your Calendars:

• Our Food Pantry will continue to operate by outside, drive-through food distributions from 8:00-11:30 AM on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month until further notice.

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CURRENT SERVICES: You can join us for services live at the following times, or watch the recording any time at your convenience:

• Tuesday, 12 pm—Noon Day Prayer (online)
• Wednesday, 10 am -  w/Christian Education  (online)
• Thursday, 7 pm—Order of Compline (online)
• Sunday, 8 am - Spanish Service (in person and online)
• Sunday at 10 am - English Service (in person and online)

Full announcements and prayer list (pdf) 

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