Re“Mark”able News - 3 December 2017

Today's Readings: Isaiah 64:1-9; Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37

Noticios Re"Mark"ados (anuncios español)

Together in Faith: ”I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given you in Christ Jesus, for in every way you have been enriched in him…,so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift.” I Corinthians 1:4-5,7.

As we start the season of Advent, it’s good to hear St. Paul’s words of thanks and gratitude for God’s grace. The time of Advent will end with the time of Christmas gift-giving, symbolic of the gifts we have been given from God and God’s invitation that we gift others.

Bishop's Committee Parishioner Liaison: Every week there will be 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 Judy Hossack.

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 pew pocket or Narthex and enclose it with your payment in the envelope provided. Forms and money are due no later than Sunday, December 17, 2017.

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 that December, 15th.

Bibles: MarkDowns Thrift Store needs bibles! They hand them out for free and they are going through them quickly. Spanish and English bibles are needed please!

Upcoming Ministry Meetings:

• ECW & M: December 10th, 2017: Christmas Luncheon at Mimi’s Café, 1250 S Alma School at 12 pm
• Daughters of the King: December 13, 2017, 11 am
• Altar Guild: December 16, 10 am
• Bishop’s Committee: Tuesday, December 19, 2017, 7 pm, Conference Room
• Ministry Council (all ministry leaders): Tuesday, January 16, 7 pm

Mark Your Calendars:

• Lessons & Carols Service, St. Mark’s Singers, Friday, Dec. 8th at 7 pm in the sanctuary
• Our Lady of Guadalupe, Sunday, Dec. 10th, 8 am Spanish Service
• Sunday, Dec. 17th, La Posada following our 10 am service in Knight Hall
• Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday and services are as follows:
  • Spanish service: 8 am
  • Rite II with Children’s Pageant: 10 am
  • Rite II Choral Service: 7 pm
• Christmas Day: Monday, Dec. 25th at 10 am

​Junior Warden Schedule: Our Junior Warden, Bob Cheatham, will be keeping regularly scheduled hours at the office: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 8-10 am performing various maintenance duties; also every Friday from 7 am-11 am performing beautification, and property maintenance. If you have questions, comments or just want to help out, please call Bob Cheatham at 602-568-2701. 

Full announcements (pdf)