Re“Mark”able News - 31 March 2019

The Return of the Prodigal Son. Bartolomé Esteban Murillo [Public domain]

Today's Readings: Joshua 5:9-12 ; Psalm 32; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

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Together in Faith: Then Jesus said, “There was a man who had two sons.” Luke 15:11

We immediately recognize this introduction to the parable of the prodigal son. It represents such an ordinary but complex situation… how to balance competing interests and values. Stewards always strive for balance, measuring how best to care for all the persons and situations they encounter.

Women’s Shelter: Daughters of the King will be accepting donations for the East Valley Women’s Center. Please place hygiene products in the box provided in the narthex. We would like toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, socks, underwear, and other feminine hygiene products.

Join Us for our Lenten Program: On Wednesdays during Lent, we will begin with Stations of the Cross at 10 am, followed by the healing Eucharist as usual. After the service, there will be a Lenten Program and everyone is encouraged to bring a bag lunch. On Fridays, we will begin with the Soup Supper at 6 pm in Knight Hall with Lenten Program during dinner, followed by Stations of the Cross inside the church. This year’s Lenten Program is “Back to the Basics”, a comprehensive review of the bible and the Anglican tradition; vestments and vessels; church etiquette and protocols.

Sale at MarkDowns: The Thrift Store will have NEW UNUSED items for sale on Sundays during the coffee hour, between 8:45 and 9:45. So come and browse and make your selections. The Thrift Store continues to be opened on Sundays from 8:45-9:45 AM., between the 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM services.

Upcoming Ministry Meetings:

• ECW & M: April 14, 11:15 am
• Altar Guild: April 20, 10 am
• Bishop’s Committee: Tuesday, April 23, 7 pm,
• Daughters of the King: May 8, 11 am

Mark Your Calendars:

• Laying on of Hands and Anointing with Oil, last Sunday of every month
• During Lent:
  • Wednesdays, 10 am: Stations of the Cross/Lenten Program
  • Fridays, 6 pm –Soup Supper with Lenten Program followed by Stations of the Cross. Hosts:
    • April 5: Food Pantry/Cursillo
    • April 12: Choir/Christian Education 

​Full announcements (pdf)

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