Virtual St. Mark's - 2 August 2020

Miracle of the Bread and Fish by Giovanni Lanfranco [Public domain]

Each Sunday we are streaming our English service at 10:00 AM on our Facebook page. (You don't need a Facebook account to watch- just click the "Join online services" button on the right!) If you miss the service, you can always watch it later!

Invest In Hope: “Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.” Matthew 14:15

This was the advice from his disciples, but Jesus took a different approach… he took on the responsibility of feeding the five thousand. At times we too are called upon to ourselves care for those in need.

Poem from Fr. Knight - Jeannette received this poem from Father Knight, in response to our birthday video last week. Thanks to everyone who contributed!

The God I Know

God's face is nature's beauty,
Nature's care a sacred duty,
His footsteps are heard in rustling leaves,
His heart in every heart that grieves,
His eyes are the rays of the shining sun,
His example the work that Christ has done,
God blessed our science and research,
His life is in His holy church,
By God's love we know God's grace,
His loving arms our lives embrace.

-The Reverend Harold S. Knight

UPDATE: COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) CLOSURE: As previously promised, the St. Mark's Task Force has been working diligently for the past few months to compose appropriate guidelines for returning to in -person worship, assuring that we are in compliance with CDC, federal, state, local and Diocesan requirements. The plan for re-opening for St Mark's has been approved by our bishop. Once Bishop Reddall has determined that Maricopa County has reached the point of declining infection rate, we will be notified that the church can move forward with the implementation of Phase II. We look forward to seeing everyone very soon. In the meantime, we will continue to provide services online on St. Mark’s Episcopal Church’s Facebook page. The Church office is closed to walk-in traffic at this time in order to limit exposure. In addition, clergy and staff will work remotely as much as possible. For Pastoral Emergencies, please call Fr. Gerardo Brambila at 602-405-4588. If you have additional questions, you may also call Parish Administrator, Gloria McManus at 480-560-9505.

August 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

Invest in Hope Matching Capital Campaign: We have a family in our parish that is willing to move their bequest forward from their deaths into 2020, where it will be sorely needed. But they would also like to have other parishioners participate. So they invite and challenge us to give to the campaign, and they will match our donations dollar for dollar, up to $50,000 on their part. Write "Match" in the memo line of your check to identify your contribution or if giving cash, place in an envelope and write your name and “match” on the front. You can mail your donations or pledges to St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 322 N. Horne St., Mesa, AZ 85203, or using either PayPal or through the Diocese of Arizona using FaithStreet. PayPal sends your donation directly to St. Mark's. For FaithStreet, please select "St. Mark's Mesa" from the drop down menu under "select a fund."".

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.

CURRENT ONLINE SERVICES:

• Tuesday, 12 pm—Noon Day Prayer
• Wednesday, 10 am w/Christian Education
• Thursday, 7 pm—Order of Compline
• Saturday at 7 pm - Spanish Service
• Sunday at 10 am - English Service 

Full announcements and prayer list (pdf)

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