Re“Mark”able News - 22 December 2019

Today's Readings: Isaiah 7:10-16; Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25

Noticias Re"Mark"ados (anuncios en español)

Invest In Hope: “To all God's beloved in Rome, who are called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 1:7

If Paul were writing to us, he would tell us that we too are called to be saints. That’s both a joy and a challenge. How should we live as saints? As a Christmas reflection, that’s something to consider!

Christmas Tree Lighting: A big thank you to all those who donated toward the purchase of holiday gift cards! Over one hundred families received gift cards for Thanksgiving turkeys! May God Bless You! On Sunday, during Advent and Christmas, there will be a Christmas tree in the Narthex. Our goal will be to light up the tree with lighted icicles representing donations towards church operations. Let’s keep the lights on at St. Mark’s. Donate generously.

Convention Delegates: If you would like to be a candidate for delegate to the 2020 Annual Diocesan Convention in Phoenix, please contact Gloria or Fr. Gerardo in the office no later than Wednesday, January 8th. All members in good standing in the Episcopal Church are eligible to run. Delegates will be elected at the Annual Parish Meeting on Sunday, January 26, 2019.

Upcoming Ministry Meetings:

• Daughters of the King: January 8, 11 am
• Altar Guild: January 16, 10 am
• Bishop’s Committee: Tuesday, January 28, 7 pm

Mark Your Calendars:

• Laying on of Hands and Anointing with Oil, last Sunday of every month
• Christmas Eve Services, Tuesday, December 24:
  • Children’s Pageant and Eucharist at 5 pm
  • Spanish Service at 7 pm
  • Chorale Service and Eucharist at 9 pm
• Christmas Day Service, Wednesday, December 25, 10 am
• Epiphany, January 5th, 10 am
• Annual Meeting, one bilingual service with business meeting incorporated on January 26 at 10 am with potluck luncheon to follow in Knight Hall 

Full announcements (pdf)

---