Re“Mark”able News - 30 May 2021

Invest In Hope: “How can anyone be born after having grown old?” asked Nicodemus. John 3:4

The good news of the Christian life is that people can always be born again. God’s invitation to a renewed life of service, love, care and concern is never withdrawn and can be accepted at any time. Now, for instance, is a great time to embrace more fully a life of discipleship and stewardship.

Sunday, May 30: Services will be ONLINE only for Sunday, May 30. We will broadcast services from St. Andrews at noon for Spanish and St. John’s (Bisbee) at 9 am for English.

MAY UPDATE—COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS): MESSAGE FROM FR GERARDO: As of May 1, there are updated guidelines for congregations in the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona. For now, we are holding in person worship services on SUNDAY ONLY.

• Masks and social distancing continue to be required at all church functions.
• Congregational and choral singing can resume after May 1.
• Coffee hour and other functions with food can take place outdoors after May 1 (but not indoors).
• Worship and other events can take place with up to 50% of the capacity of the room being used.
• All cleaning and sanitizing procedures will be carried out before and after each service in the sanctuary as well as any common areas like the narthex and restrooms.
• Parishioners are further encouraged to bring their own copies of a BCP, bible and/or hymnal, if desired. The powerpoint will still be available and have everything you need on the screen.

​May Tithing: St. Mark’s is still present and desperately needs your support. If you normally bring an envelope with a check to church, you can instead mail that envelope to the church office, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 322 N Horne St, Mesa, AZ 85203. If you usually give loose cash to the church, you can instead write a check and mail, or you can donate via the PayPal button on the right or here through FaithStreet - on the "Choose a Fund" drop down menus, scroll to choose "St. Mark's, Mesa". You can also do online payments through your bank, through the Bill Pay option. You could even set up a recurring payment through your bank if you wish, so you will not forget. God Bless and Stay Safe, Dianne Nunez, Stewardship/Finance Chair

Looking for a Social Media Team for St. Mark's: If you are active on social media and love St. Mark's, we're looking for you! We want to develop a social media team to help coordinate our communication and engage our congregation on all our social media platforms - currently Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, in both English and Spanish. If you are interested in volunteering, have suggestions, or would like more information, please contact Anali Perry at [email protected]. 

Upcoming Ministry Meetings: NONE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Mark Your Calendars:

• Our Food Pantry will continue to operate by outside, drive-through food distributions on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month until further notice.

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CURRENT SERVICES: You can join us for services live at the following times, or watch the recording any time at your convenience:

• Tuesday, 12 pm—Noon Day Prayer (online)
• Wednesday, 10 am -  w/Christian Education  (online)
• Thursday, 7 pm—Order of Compline (online)

​Full announcements and prayer list (pdf) ​

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