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St. Mark's This Week

Service Assistants

Sunday, September 13

 

10:30am

 

Verger: Paul Shane

First Reading: Kate Williams

Second Reading: Harold Wright

Intercessor: Beth Wentworth

Chalicers: Mike Maruca, Paul Shane

Acolytes: Grace & Thomas McDuff

Crucifer: Paul Shane

Gospel Bearer: Mike Maruca

Vestry Speaker: Jennifer McCauley

Ushers: Steve & Mary Clark, Harold Wright & Elam Jarrells

Greeters: Beth Wentworth & Fred Crowley

Nursery: Cassandra Price

Altar Guild: Sanford Eberly, Annette Spanel, Jackie Bitler, Jessica Dawson

Altar Flowers: Sanford Eberly

Coffee Hour: Parish Life

Alter Guild Zoom Host: Elizabeth Kyser & Nora Thompson

 

Sunday Readings:

 

Genesis 50:15-21

Psalm 103:1-13

Romans 14:1-12

Matthew 18:21-35

 

Children's Worship is BACK this Sunday!

Best for ages 4-10ish

Monica and Malinda will invite your children to join us just after the gospel for some age appropriate sharing of our scripture and faith tradition.

 

It's Welcome Back Sunday

 

We will officially begin our 2026-2027 program year with a festive coffee hour, building tours, blessing of the backpacks and brief cases, and lots of info about our program offerings and ministry opportunities!

 

St. Mark's purple tees (we bought a few extra)

will be for sale!

Short Sleeve - $15, Long Sleeve $20, and a few polos for $25.

 

Paul will have his card reader!

 

And we have St. Mark's Socks!

Take a look and let us know if you want to order a pair or two!

$20 per pair

 

Newcomer Ministry Team

A new way to support St. Mark's

 

We are blessed with numbers of visitors and newcomers. And we need to tend these folks as they get familiar with the church and have questions about why we do what we do and how to get involved in our many service and learning opportunities.

Questions? Chat with Scott Pennington or Suzanne Long

PRIDE

Saturday, September 12

Midtown Green

noon - 5pm

 

We are in booth 119 & 120

 

PRIDE Eucharist is Friday, September 11, 6:30pm at St. Stephens, the Rt. Rev. Gene Robinson presiding.

Parish Retreat

October 23 - 25, 2026 at Shrine Mont!

 

A relaxing mountain weekend and an opportunity through some workshops and outdoor experiences to consider how and where we hear the voice of God. Family friendly!

Shared with our friends at Holy Comforter!  

 

2026 Brochure with schedule.

 

Register on-line!  

 

Space is limited so don't wait too long!  

Adult single - $285.00, double - $225.00. Children & youth - $160.00 (children 3 and under are free)

 

Pay using our GIVE page and list Parish Retreat in the Tribute Box

 

Outreach

St. Paul’s Faith & Action Special Event
Dinner & Conversation with Your Elected Representatives
Wednesday, September 16th
5:30pm - 7:45pm
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (815 E. Grace St)
How does faith shape the way we live together as a community? Join us for a fellowship dinner catered by Bundy Heirloom Farms followed by a panel discussion with elected representatives, featuring members of the Virgi1ia General Assembly, including Sen. Schuyler VanValkenburgSen. Lamont BagbyDel. Betsy CarrDel. Delores McQuinnDel. Rae Cousins, and Del. R. Lee Ware (invited). 
Come and hear how faith and personal experience influence public service and explore the connections between our shared values and the common good. 
Register HERE
Contact Deacon Florian Jones-Stamm for more information.
Childcare will be available.

 

Please share this event with your friends and social media networks!

It will be a great afternoon for conversation and learning.

 

An interview with Joan

 

12-step September 16 host is

Don Kyser

 

Don't forget to sign up to host this important ministry! 

 

 

New hosts are always welcomed and needed

Training provided.

Contact Suzanne Long for more information. 

Wednesdays 7:30 - 9:30pm

 

Food Pantry on 2nd and 4th Saturdays!

 

Shop for our Staples!

List

 

 

September 12 Breakfast team is

Dawson, McTier, Cline, Jones

 

Contact Karen Franklin if you have a donation

or want to assist with distribution, Karen

Please remember in your prayers this week:

 

Parishioners: Jennifer McCauley, Nancy Lyons, Edward Moyer, Becky Lee, Fonetta Collett, Emily Townley, Samantha Ridley, Orie Bullard II, Jerry Truman, Margie Costas, Jane and Stuart Settle, Haig and Anne Kambourian, Bobbie Aiken, Jo Tyler, Betty Leviner, Lisette Johnson, Mike and Margaret Franklin, Phyllis Iverson, Marsha Iverson, and Bill Piercy.

 

Our extended family and friends: Margaret Tipple, Gretchen and family, Matthew, Christy Fielder, Alex Schaub, Bruce Schaub, Mary Booton, German Bailon, Susan Richardson, Yvonne and the Catton Family, Colleen Abbenhause, Jane Martin, David Williams, Jeffrey Pace, Heather, Dave Chester, Rebecca Brown, Henry, Natoma, Eleanor Velez and family,  Tom Johnson, Paul, Maria, Judy Hardman, Phyllis, Wendy Christiana, Val Lipari, Dawn Bitler, Curtis, Kandace, Janice Wise, John O’Shea, Terri Humel, Everette Beach, Jennifer Downey, Mary McLenigan, Robert McLenigan, Sally Kye, Andrew and Gretchen Curtain, Ron, Pam, the Dummitt family, Elizabeth and David Hardison, Ronnie, Nicholas, the Sonant family, Amy Burks, Kristy Rose, Randi Smith, Marion Broome, and Hollis Daniels.