Re“Mark”able News - 24 November 2019

Today's Readings: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Canticle 16; Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43

Noticias Re"Mark"ados (anuncios en español)
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Invest in Hope: Then one of the criminals said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." Luke 23:42

Even in his darkest time, as death approached, Jesus remained king. And as king, Jesus assured the criminal that all would be well for him. In our dark times, let's remember that Jesus' promise extends to us too.

Food Pantry Thanksgiving Donations: Food Pantry volunteers will be receiving donations for the purchase of gift cards. The $10 gift cards will be given to families to enable them to buy a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. They will be given out during our November 26th food distribution. A donation table will be set up during the Lion's Den coffee hour. Thank you everyone for supporting our mission to help needy families celebrate the holidays!

You are invited! St. Mark's Hispanic Ministry will be hosting Our Lady of Guadalupe service on Sunday, December 15 at 10 am followed by Las Posadas in Knight Hall after the service. Music, food, and worship will be plentiful! Please join us for this wonderful Advent event!

Upcoming Ministry Meetings:

• Bishop’s Committee: December 17, 7 pm
• Daughters of the King: December 11, 11 am
• ECW & M: December 8, 11:15 am
• Altar Guild: January 16, 10 am

Mark Your Calendars:

• 2 Day Black Friday Sale in MarkDowns Thrift Store: Friday, November 29 from 8-4, Saturday November 30 from 8-noon.
• Christmas Caroling-Main Street Mesa, Saturday, November 30, 6:30 pm—EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE—see Chris Perry for details
• Ushers/Greeters Training Workshop, Saturday, February 1 at 10 am
• East Valley Pops Orchestra, Tuesday, December 3 at 7 pm, FREE!! 
• Christmas Caroling - Downtown Gilbert, Friday, December 13 at 7 pm - see Chris Perry for details
• Our Lady of Guadalupe service AND Las Posadas, Sunday, December 15 at 10 AM with food and fun to follow in Knight Hall
• 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 at 10 AM
• Epiphany, January 5 at 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

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