Re“Mark”able News - 7 July 2019

He Sent Them Out Two by Two - Jacques James Tissot [Public Domain]

Today's Readings: 2 Kings 5:1-14; Psalm 30; Galatians 6:1-16; Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

Noticias Re"Mark"ados (anuncios en español)

Together in Faith: The Lord says…“As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you." Isaiah 66:1,13

​We’re used to thinking of God as father, but God as mother is also a biblical image. How can we project God’s maternal comfort to those in need of it? 

Fr. Harold Knight: The parish of St. Mark’s will honor and celebrate the Rev. Cannon Harold S. Knight’s 107th birthday on Sunday, July 21st. His actual birth date is July 26th. Fr. Knight served St. Mark’s from 1957 to 1977. Our parish hall has been named in his honor. He lives in his home in Mesa and he and his wife, Edithanne, are doing well, according to their caregiver. We will have a cake in his honor and would like to “shower” him with birthday cards. Cards may be mailed to the office, and we will have a basket in the Narthex and one in Knight Hall to collect the cards which will be delivered to him. He continues to practice his passion of writing poetry and we include one of his most recent. If you have any questions, please see Jeanette Rogers. Even if you do not know him, please send him a card.

I cannot go to Church these days
But in spirit I am there.
I read the Sunday lessons.
We are one in praise and prayer.

I miss familiar faces
But I see them in my mind.
I give my alms for the work of Christ.
A willing pledge I signed.

Evil cannot conquer good;
Christ’s teaching will always last.
When this is truly understood
With Christ our lot is cast.

Back to School: The Food Pantry volunteers will be giving out backpacks and school supplies during the July food distributions. There will be a donation box in the Narthex on July Sundays . Suggested donations are: Note paper, pens, pencils, markers, glue, scissors, rulers, file folders, crayons. Thank you for helping kids start the school year feeling prepared to succeed.

Bishop’s Visit: Our new Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Jennifer A. Reddall, will be visiting St. Mark’s on Sunday, September 29. We will have ONE bilingual service at 10 am with a potluck to follow in Knight Hall. As customary, the Bishop will be conducting Confirmations, Receptions and Reaffirmations of Baptismal Vows. If you are interested in becoming confirmed, received or reaffirming your baptismal vows in the Episcopal Church, please contact Fr. Gerardo.

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.

MarkDowns Thrift Store: The Thrift Store will be closed during the month of July (except Food Pantry Tuesdays) and open on Fridays only during the month of June and August (except Food Pantry Tuesdays). The store will remain open on Sundays in between services from 8:45 -9:45 am.

Upcoming Ministry Meetings:

• ECW & M: July 14, 11:15 am
• Altar Guild: July 20, 10 am
• Bishop’s Committee: Tuesday, August 27, 7 pm
• Daughters of the King: July 10, 11 am

Mark Your Calendars:

• Laying on of Hands and Anointing with Oil, last Sunday of every month
• Vacation Bible School, July 15-19, 9 am-11:30 am
• Fr. Harold Knight’s 107th Birthday! July 26th
• Bishop Visit, Sunday, September 29, one bilingual service at 10 am with potluck to follow in Knight Hall (The Rt. Rev. Jennifer A. Reddall will conduct confirmations, receptions and reaffirmations of baptismal vows).

Full announcements (pdf)

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