Re"Mark"able News - 1 September 2019

The Meal in the House of the Pharisee - James Tissot [Public domain]

Today's Readings: Jeremiah 2:4-13; Psalm 81:1, 10-16; Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16; Luke 14:1, 7-14 

Noticias Re"Mark"ados (anuncios en español)

Together in Faith: When Jesus noticed how the dinner guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable. Luke 14:7

To no surprise, Jesus' parable encouraged his listeners to seek a humble place seems totally old-fashioned...but it was apparently old-fashioned even in Jesus' time! Jesus invites his listeners, and us, to consider an other-centered view of life.

Bishop’s Visit: Our new Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Jennifer A. Reddall, will be visiting St. Mark’s on Sunday, September 29. We will have ONE bilingual service at 10 am with a potluck to follow in Knight Hall. As customary, the Bishop will be conducting Confirmations, Receptions and Reaffirmations of Baptismal Vows. If you are interested in becoming confirmed, received or reaffirming your baptismal vows in the Episcopal Church, please contact Fr. Gerardo.

Episcopal Night at Chase Field: The Arizona Diamondbacks invite all members of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona, along with their family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy a time of fellowship and cheer on the D-backs as they host the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, Sept. 13 at 6:40 pm. Additional information is available on the flyers in the Narthex and online.

Women’s Shelter: Daughters of the King would like to thank everyone for their generosity and donations for a local women’s shelter. It is much appreciated by the ministry and recipients.

Upcoming Ministry Meetings:

• Bishop’s Committee: Tuesday, September 27, 7 pm
• ECW & M: September 8, 11:15 am
• Daughters of the King: September 11, 11 am
• Altar Guild: September 21, 10 am

Mark Your Calendars:

• Laying on of Hands and Anointing with Oil, last Sunday of every month
• Cursillo Weekend, September 5-8, at Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale; interested parties please contact Monica Larsen at [email protected] or 480-621-8158
• Episcopal Night at Chase Field, September 13, 6:40 pm
• Province VIII ECW Annual Retreat, September 28-29, Hilton Garden Inn, Phoenix, AZ—additional information in the Narthex
• Bishop Visit, Sunday, September 29, one bilingual service at 10 am with potluck to follow in Knight Hall (The Rt. Rev. Jennifer A. Reddall will conduct confirmations, receptions and reaffirmations of baptismal vows)
• Blessing of the Animals, Sunday, October 6—one service at 10 am in Knight Hall: Bring a Friend To Church Challenge!!!

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