Re“Mark”able News - 2 December 2018

Today's Readings: Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36

Noticias Re"Mark"ados (Anuncios en español)

Together in Faith: 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.

Bishop's Committee Parishioner Liaison: Every week there is an assigned member of the Bishop's Committee to serve as a Parishioner Liaison. We encourage parishioners to seek out this assigned member whenever there is a suggestion, question or concern. The liaisons will bring all comments to the monthly meeting of the Bishop's Committee to be addressed as appropriate. This week’s Parishioner Liaison is Randy Rogers.

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 bulletin, pew pocket or Narthex and enclose it with your payment in the envelope provided. Forms and money are due no later than Sunday, December 16, 2018.

Sale at MarkDowns: The Thrift Store will have NEW UNUSED items for sale on Sundays during the coffee hour, between 8:45 and 9:45. So come and browse and make your selections. The Thrift Store continues to be opened on Sundays from 8:45-9:45 AM., between the 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM services.

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, 14th.

Upcoming Ministry Meetings:

• Daughters of the King: December 12, 11 am
  
• Altar Guild: December 15, 11 am
• ECW & M: December 16, 12 pm, Mimi’s Café on Alma School Rd.
• Bishop’s Committee: Tuesday, December 18, 7 pm
  

Mark Your Calendars:

• Our Lady of Guadalupe, Sunday, December 9th, 8 am
  
• La Posada, Sunday, December 23, following 10 am service in Knight Hall
• Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24th, 6 pm, Children’s Pageant and St. Mark’s Singers and Musicians
• Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25th, 10 am
• Epiphany, Sunday, January 6th, 10 am
• Annual Meeting, Sunday, January 20, 10 am, one bilingual service with potluck to follow in Knight Hall
  

Full announcements (pdf)