Re“Mark”able News - 2 September 2018

Today's Readings: Song of Solomon 2:8-13; Psalm 45:1-2, 7-10; James 1:17-27; Mark: 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Noticias Re"Mark"adas (anuncios espanol) ​

Together in Faith: Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights. James 1:17.

It’s easy not to remember that when we are generous, we are actually sharing in God’s generosity. Our giving is part of God’s perfect gift to us.

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 Fr. Gerardo.

St. Mark’s Singers: The St. Mark’s Singers are beginning rehearsals on Thursday, September 6th at 7pm. If you are interested in improving your singing skills and lending your voice to this important ministry, please contact Chris Perry. You may send him an email at [email protected], call him at (602) 414-9265 or talk to him after the service.

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. Also, we need volunteers especially now due to several people having health issues. We need to have at least two people to have the store open otherwise it has to close. All our profits go to help with the church's expenses.

Women’s Shelter: Daughters of the King will be accepting donations for the Women’s Shelter. Please place hygiene products in the box provided in the narthex. We would like toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, socks, underwear, and other feminine hygiene products.

Upcoming Ministry Meetings:

• Altar Guild: October 20, 10 am
• ECW & M: September 9, 11:15 am 
• Daughters of the King: September 12, 11 am
• Bishop’s Committee: Tuesday, September 25, 7 pm,

Mark Your Calendars:

• PAINT PARTY: Saturday, September 29, 4 pm—7 pm, Knight Hall; no artistic talent needed. You will be guided step-by-step to create your own masterpiece. All supplies provided; tickets are $35/per person which includes pizza; Wine is available for $5 donation per glass; See Maureen Davies or Kathy Smith for tickets or more information.
• Sunday School will begin again on Sunday, September 9 at 8:45 am; parents and children can meet for registration that morning in Knight Hall.
• Blessing of the Animals, Sunday, September 30, 10 am-Knight Hall; bring your pets (or pictures of your pets) to be blessed in tribute to St. Francis of Assisi 

Full Announcements (pdf)