Re“Mark”able News - 27 October 2019

The Pharisee and the Publican (Le pharisien et le publicain). Brooklyn Museum. No known copyright restrictions

Today's Readings: Joel 2:23-32; Psalm 65, 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18; Luke 18:9-14

Noticias Re"Mark"ados (anuncios en español)

Together in Faith: Jesus also told a parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt. Luke 18:9

A healthy self-concept is a great gift, unless it turns into a self-righteousness that puts others down. A good steward strives always to build others up.

FALL FESTIVALIA & AUTUMN HARVESTINE: A Fund-raising Dinner for St. Mark’s Parish in Knight Hall. Back in the Valley for an extended stay? Why not kick off your Autumn with something different? Treat yourself to an exquisite dinner before the Holiday rush gets started! Celebrating the Return of “Cool” to The Valley—An Exquisite Dining Experience in a room Lavishly decorated and surrounded by Autumn. Two (2) nights only: Friday November 8th & Saturday November 9th with limited seating of 30 persons per night. Donation fixed at place setting of $40 per person or $75 per couple. Included with your donation: Relaxed Cocktail Get-Together beginning at 6 pm with an array of exotic hors d’oeuvres. Tickets may be purchased during Lion’s Den on Sundays.

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!

Life Line Screening: St. Mark’s will be hosting Life Line Screening on Saturday, November 23, 8:30 am to 5 pm in Knight Hall. Package 1: Plaque, Vascular Disease and Hearth Rhythm Package—4 tests for only $139; Package 2: add Osteoporosis Screening for only $10 more -5 tests for only $149 (A $181 savings!) Pre-registration is required— call 1-888-653-6450 which also earns you and additional $10 discount. For more information regarding the specific tests, please see flyers in the narthex.

Upcoming Ministry Meetings:

• Bishop’s Committee: Tuesday, November 26, 7 pm
• Daughters of the King: November 13, 11 am
• ECW & M: November 10, 11:15 am
• Altar Guild: November 16,, 10 am

Mark Your Calendars:

• Laying on of Hands and Anointing with Oil, last Sunday of every month
• Training workshop for all Altar Servers and Chalice Bearers, Saturday, November 2, at 10 am
• All Saints Day, Sunday, November 3; one bilingual service at 10 am with potluck to follow in Knight Hall
• Fall Festivalia & Autumn Harvestine, Friday November 8 and Saturday November 9 at 6 pm in Knight Hall (tickets on sale after Sunday services)
• Life Line Screening, Saturday, November 23, 8:30 am-5 pm, Knight Hall
• Bring a Friend to Church Challenge AND Thanksgiving Service and Brunch, Sunday, November 24; one bilingual service at 10 am with breakfast in Knight Hall AFTER to the service.

Full announcements (pdf)

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