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St. Mark's This Week

Service Assistants

Sunday, October 4

 

10:30am

 

Verger: Paul Shane

First Reading: Jessica Dawson

Second Reading: Kenneth Decker

Intercessor: Jane Elbert

Chalicers: Frosty Owen, Paul Shane

Acolytes: TBD

Crucifer: Paul Shane

Gospel Bearer: Frosty Owen

Vestry Speaker: Jennifer McCauley

Ushers: Buck Aiken, Errol Somay, George Summers, Howard Pugh

Greeters: Dee Raubenstine, Jackie Bitler

Nursery: Cassandra Price

Altar Guild: Ivy Burnes, Mickie Jones, Mary Mock, Emma Churchman, Kenneth Decker

Altar Flowers: Pam Piercy

Coffee Hour: Penny Adams, Ryn Kennedy, George Spica, Errol Somay

Alter Guild Zoom Host: Harold Wright & Malinda Collier

 

Sunday Readings:

 

Ezekiel 18:1-4,25-32

Psalm 25:1-8

Philippians 2:1-13

Matthew 21:23-32

 

Pastoral Care Team meets Sunday, October 4 at 12:15 pm

 

St. Mark's Ministry Matters!

Stewardship Season gives us many opportunities to appreciate all that our many ministries accomplish.

 

If you want to know more about how your pledge supports the important work of our church in our community - well we are happy to talk!

 

Please join Isabel Tucker and Elizabeth Kyser,

our Stewardship co-chairs,

in the Parish Hall during Coffee Hour this Sunday.

 

They will be available to answer any questions you might have about our Stewardship Campaign for the 2027 year. 

 

Blessing of the Animals !

Sunday, October 4

4pm on the Porch

 

All God's creatures are welcome!

 

SLOW ART Tour

VMFA

Sunday, October 4, 1:00pm

 

As a part of our commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Douglas D'Urso will give a free tour on Sunday, October 4 at 1:00 pm. This will be a SLOW ART experience discovering two works by Mexican and Chilean artists, discussing both historical and contemporary art in Latin America. 

 

We will meet in the Atrium of the Virginia Museum of Fine Art (VMFA).

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

 

Monthly Gift Basket Giveaway, TOO!

All for a mere $10 donation

Outreach

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

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, St. Mark's will be collecting much needed culturally affirming items for the patrons at Sacred Heart Center. Please bring any of the following to the church from now until October 11th. Thank you so much for helping our neighbors and community.

 

  • Canned or dry beans
  • Diapers, any size
  • Maseca (corn flour)
  • Rice
  • Cereal
  • Powdered Milk
  • Baby formula
  • Cooking oils
  • Snacks for small children (such as those made by baby food companies, found in baby food aisle)

 

These items are things which we do not collect for our own Food Pantry so there is no conflict with our ongoing feeding ministry.

Kairos Prison Ministry Weekend October 8-11 

Central Virginia Correctional Unit in Chesterfield, VA

Calling all Bakers, Artists, Intercessors and Good Listeners! Kairos Prison Ministry is an ecumenical ministry that is looking for volunteers both inside and outside the prison walls. 
If you’re interested in learning more, please reach out to Emmaline Taylor at 828-246-3302 or emmalinetaylor@yahoo.com.

They can use home-baked cookies!

 

12-step October 7 host is

Suzanne Long

 

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

 

 

October 10 Breakfast team is

Street, Lett, Kyser, Moseley

 

Contact Karen Franklin if you have a donation

or want to assist with distribution, Karen

 

We need brown paper grocery bags - with handles!

Please remember in your prayers this week:

 

Parishioners: Jennifer McCauley, Nancy Lyons, Edward Moyer, Becky Lee, Fonetta Collett, Emily Townley, Samantha Ridley, 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: Wally Wallenhorst, Dennis O’Neill, Gretchen and family, Matthew, Christy Fielder, Alex Schaub, Bruce Schaub, Mary Booton, German Bailon, Susan Richardson, Yvonne and the Catton Family, Jane Martin, David Williams, Jeffrey Pace, Heather, Dave Chester, Rebecca Brown, Henry, Natoma, Eleanor Velez and family,  Tom Johnson, Paul, Maria, Judy Hardman, Phyllis, 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.