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Two Ash Wednesday Services on February 17
February 17th, is Ash Wednesday, the first of the 40 days of Lent, named for the custom of placing blessed ashes on the foreheads of worshipers at Ash Wednesday services.
This day is observed as a fast in the church year of the Episcopal Church. The Ash Wednesday service is one of the Proper Liturgies for Special Days in the BCP (p. 264). Ashes are blessed for use on Ash Wednesday as a sign of penitence and a reminder of mortality.
St. Mark’s will have two services on this day at 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the church.
New Relationship Class to Begin
Beginning Sunday, February 7th, Fr. Carey Stone will offer a 2-week series, A Tune-Up for Lovers and Friends, using Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicators to help participants improve intimate relationships by understanding personality types. The class will meet the first two Sundays in February at 9:15 a.m. in the Java Loft.
Scout Sunday February 7
We will celebrate Scout Sunday on February 7 during the 10:30 worship service. We will recognize the dedication that all the boys and adults have given through St. Mark’s Troop 7 this year. The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation’s…
Read more »Presenting our new ChristCare Small Group Leaders
Friendship is a cooperative and supportive relationship between two or more people. The key word here is between. Friendship is not a one way street. In order for a friendship to grow, you must spend time with each other. For God to show us his unconditional support, guidance and love, we need to spend time with Him. ChristCare offers safe and trusting small group communities where people can support, nurture, encourage, and care for one another, while spending time with God. “ChristCare is a special place where you can grow in your relationship with God and other Christians”-Elizabeth Pittman, ChristCare leader. “ChristCare is a comfortable method of building Christian community that allows us to learn, love, and grow”-Erin Dalton, ChristCare leader.
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Saints and Sinners Gathering at the Ramseys’ Rescheduled
Because of the weather, the Saints and Sinners gathering scheduled for Friday, January 29, at 6:30p has been rescheduled for Friday, February 5th at 6:30p. John and Mary Jim Ramsey will host Saints and Sinners at their home (4 River Ridge Circle click here for a map). Please bring an hors d’oeuvre, dessert, or your favorite finger food along with $4 to cover the cost of drinks. This will be a great opportunity to socialize with fellow parishioners before Lent.
The February Postmark is now available
Bishop Benfield Requests Offerings for Haitian Aid
All parishes in the diocese are being asked to take a special offering this Sunday to aid victims of the Haiti earthquake, through Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD). ERD is providing critical support in the aftermath of the Haitian earthquake. ERD provides emergency assistance after…
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