Re“Mark”able News - 9 December 2018

Today's Readings: Malachi 3:1-4; Canticle 16; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6 

Noticias Re"Mark"ados (Anuncios en español)

Together in Faith: “The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.’” Luke 3:4

Although none of us may be as significant as John the Baptist, we too are called to prepare the way of the Lord. Advent reminds us that the Lord is continually coming into our world, and we are continually called to make his paths straight. Our actions of care, compassion, love and stewardship are the actions we can take to prepare the Lord’s way.

Bishop's Committee Parishioner Liaison: Every week there is 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 Charlie Vaughn.

Christmas Flowers: Remember a loved one or offer thanks in our Christmas Eve service bulletins. Please fill out a Christmas Flowers form found in a pew pocket or the Narthex and enclose it with your payment in the envelope provided. Forms and money are due no later than Sunday, December 16, 2018.

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.

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, 14th.

Upcoming Ministry Meetings:

• Daughters of the King: December 12, 11 am
• Altar Guild: December 15, 11 am
• ECW & M: December 16, 12 pm, Mimi’s Café on Alma School Rd.
• Bishop’s Committee: Tuesday, December 18, 7 pm,

Mark Your Calendars:

• La Posada, Sunday, December 23, following 10 am service in Knight Hall
• Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24th, 6 pm, Children’s Pageant and St. Mark’s Singers and Musicians
• Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25th, 10 am
• Epiphany, Sunday, January 6th, 10 am
• Annual Meeting, Sunday, January 20, 10 am, one bilingual service with potluck to follow in Knight Hall 

Full Announcements (pdf)