Re“Mark”able News - 1 March 2020

Christ in the Wilderness by Ivan Kramskoi [public domain]

Today's readings: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11 

Noticias Re"Mark"ados (anuncios en español)

Invest In Hope: “Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him."  Matthew 4:10 
 
While being tempted by the devil, Jesus was encouraged to forget his purpose, forget his task, forget his God. But he didn’t. Instead he rededicated himself to God and to God’s service. We too are called to rededicate ourselves to God and to God’s service.  
 
Invest in Hope Matching Capital Campaign:  We have a family in our parish that is willing to move their bequest forward from their deaths into 2020, where it will be sorely needed. But they would also like to have other parishioners participate. So they invite and challenge us to give to the campaign, and they will match our donations dollar for dollar, up to $50,000 on their part. Write "Match" in the memo line of your check to identify your contribution or if giving cash, place in a giving envelope found in the pews and write your name and “match” on the front. 
 
Daughters of the King Shoe Drive:  Members of the DOK are asking for gently worn or new women’s shoes (please no sandals, flip flops or heels) for women leaving prison as some have no shoes when they are released.  
 
Altar Guild: Members of St. Mark’s, we need your help to carry out the tasks of the Altar Guild for all  services (before and after mass). Please talk to Father Gerardo if you are willing to help. Thanks in advance! 
 
Join Us for our Lenten Program:  On Wednesdays during Lent, we will begin with Stations of the Cross at 10 am, followed by the healing Eucharist as usual. After the service, there will be a Lenten Program and everyone is encouraged to bring a bag lunch.  On Fridays, we will 
begin with the Soup Supper at 6 pm in Knight Hall with Lenten Program during dinner, followed by Stations of the Cross inside the church.  
 
MarkDowns Thrift Store Spring Fling: Our thrift store will be holding a Spring Fling Sale on Thursday March 19 (9 am—1 pm), Friday March 20 (9 am—1pm) and Saturday, March 21 (9 am-3pm). 
 
Upcoming Ministry Meetings: 

• Daughters of the King: March 11, 11 am
• Altar Guild: March 21, 10 am
• St. Mark’s Brotherhood: Rescheduled; date to be determined
• Bishop’s Committee: Tuesday, March 24, 7 pm

 
Mark Your Calendars:

• Laying on of Hands and Anointing with Oil, last Sunday of every month
• Stations of the Cross: Wednesdays at 10 am with Lenten program to follow; Fridays at 6pm beginning with Soup Supper and Lenten program, followed by the Stations of the Cross.
• Soup Supper Hosting Schedule:
  • March 6: Altar Guild/Daughters of the King/Ushers
  • March 13: Food Pantry
  • March 20: Cursillo and MarkDowns Thrift Store
  • March 27: St. Mark’s Singers/Pastoral Care
• Cursillo Ultreya-CANCELLED
• Life Line Screening, Saturday, March 21, 9 am-4 pm; info flyers available soon
• Sunday, April 5, Palm Sunday-regular service times; procession with Mesa Caledonian Pipe Band
• Maundy Thursday, April 9, 7 pm-Foot washing and stripping of the altar
• Good Friday, April 10: Stations of the Cross at 11:30 followed by service at 12 pm
• Easter Sunday: 6 am Sunrise; 8 am Spanish; 10 am English 

Full Announcements (pdf)

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