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Sunday, Oct 1
8am - Holy Eucharist Rite I
8:45am - Childcare opens - in old Preschool Bldg
9am - Animal Blessing & Coffee Hour
10am - Formation for All Ages & Fiber Arts Group
11am - Holy Eucharist Rite II
12pm - Coffee Hour & Childcare closes
12:30pm - Daughters of the King, Acolyte Training, & College Brunch
The Wednesday Connection, Youth Group, & Newcomer Class!
Wed, Oct 4 in the Parish Hall at 5:30pm
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Animal Blessing Sunday, Oct 1 at 9AM
Bring creatures of all kinds for our Animal Blessing on Sunday, October 1 at 9AM. There will be a Drive Thru Blessing (at the driving loop) and a Pet Inclusive Full Eucharist on the Parish Hall Back Porch.
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Fiber Arts Group Meets this Sunday, Oct 1 at 10AM in the Parish Hall
Grabs your hooks, needles, drop spindles, and more and join your fellow parishioners as we gather over our shared crafts.
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Daughters of the King Meeting
Sun, Oct 1 at 12:30pm in the Parish Hall Library
It is the first Sunday of the month which means the Daughters of the King will meet for their monthly meeting. Mark your calendars folks!
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Join the Young Adults & Campus Ministry team at Brenda & Kaare Remme's House for good food and conversation
1132 Belvin St starting at 12:30pm this Sunday, Oct 1
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Newcomer Classes Wednesdays in Oct from 5:30-7:30pm in the Parish Hall Library
Join Fr Christian & Rev Madeline for an experiential orientation to Christianity, the Episcopal Church, the Diocese of West Texas, St Mark’s Parish, and your place in the Body of Christ. Everyone is welcome to attend them all, or just the one that piques your interest.
Oct 4: Church Organization and Ethos followed by a Campus Scavenger Hunt
Oct 11: Bible 101, BCP 101, and Trivia Night
Oct 18: Liturgy, Sacraments, and Compline in the Chapel
Oct 25: Spiritual Gifts Inventory and Your Place at the Table
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Save the Date for the Annual Chili Cookoff!
Saturday, October 21st from 10am to 2pm at St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Come one, come all for chili, a silent auction, bake sale, bouncy house, and so much more!
The funds raised at this event will go to help local organizations so mark your calendars now!
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The Wednesday Connection
Sep 6 - Dec 13
5:30-7:30pm
Mark your calendars for Wednesday night programming this fall. We'll gather for a meal and then break out into small groups. Childcare provided for infant-2nd grade, Classes for 3rd-5th Grade, continued screening of The Chosen, a Richard Rohr Book Study with Fr Christian, Bell Choir, and Chancel Choir.
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Mark your calendars for The Gallery of Saints on Children's Sunday October 29th at 10am
Wear your costumes & meet the Saints! Kids of all ages welcome!
Interested in being a Saint in the Gallery?
Email our Family Minister Tamara Talasek at tamara@stmarkssanmarcos.org
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From the Director of
Children and Family Ministries
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All ages Sunday School at 10am!
Youth Group has moved to Wednesday Nights from 5:30 to 7:30pm starting Wednesday, September 27th!
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Nature Enrichment Co-Op
Every Friday!
Registration is now open for Friday October 6. Spots are offered on a weekly basis.
Limit 12 families per session.
This free creation care enrichment program is open to parents and children to age 5.
If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to the office.
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Notes from your Music Director | | |
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Bell Choir Rehearsals take place every Wednesday starting at 5:45pm.
Chancel Choir Rehearsals begin at 6:45pm.
The Chancel Choir will be leading us in an international Lessons and Carols this December. If you are interested in joining either choir please come and find me after church or just wend your way to the choir loft. As always, you have a place at the table.
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The Diaper Pantry is getting low and we need your help!
Diapers are an essential item for families and one that is not provided or covered by government assistance programs like SNAP or WIC. For the last 4 years, this ministry has grown into a community staple and support network for 300+ families in our community. Please help us continue this vital ministry by donating to our fund using the link below, or bringing in a box of diapers to add to the pantry. Thanks so much for supporting the littlest members of the St. Mark's Community!
Diaper Giving Page
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We're Looking for New Ministry Partners
St Mark's Outreach Committee is seeking new ministry partners we can support with funds, volunteers, or promotions. We are especially interested in groups addressing food scarcity, creation care, or the well-being of kids and seniors. If you are active in a community service organization who you think would be a good partner, please fill out our new partnership request form here on our website at https://stmarks-sanmarcos.org/resources/parish-reports-forms/
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Save the Date for Two Diocesan Celebrations of Bishop David and Patti Reed
The Bishops' Transition Committee is excited to invite everyone in the Diocese of West Texas to two celebrations for the shared ministry of the Rt. Rev. David M. Reed and his wife Patti: October 7 at Camp Capers, Waring and November 4 at St. Alban's, Harlingen.
Give a gift of gratitude for Bishop David & Patti Reed to the St. Francis Chapel Renovation! Make your gift by September 1 to be recognized during the Camp Capers celebration.
There are three ways for congregations and individuals to give to the St. Francis Chapel Renovation:
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Online, at dwtx.org/give.
- Text "Chapel" to (210) 796-6805.
- Mail a check to the diocesan office*, made out to "DWTX" and labeled "St. Francis Chapel Gift."
*Episcopal Diocese of West Texas
Attn: St. Francis Chapel Gift
P.O. Box 6885
San Antonio, TX 78209
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Important Dates to Remember
Monday, January 1, 2024: Bishop David M. Reed officially retires; Bishop David G. Read becomes Bishop of West Texas
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“All things come of Thee, O Lord…”
You can give to the ministry of God through St. Mark’s in the following ways:
You can place your gift in the Offertory Plates as they are passed around the congregation.
You can send a check to:
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
3039 Ranch Road 12
San Marcos, TX 78666
You can Text-to-Give
Text the word GIVE to 512-894-8770 to get started
You can Give online through the St. Mark’s Website: www.stmarks-sanmarcos.org/give
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If you would like to help send a child to Camp Capers this summer, please include "Camp Scholarship" on the memo. | |
Have you submitted your information for our new church directory? We are asking everyone (old & new) to submit their information for our new church directory at the link below. It will only take a minute to complete, so... | |
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When you are ready and comfortable, please join us for Sunday Morning Services at 8am or 11am.
You can click this Facebook link to join us for live online worship on Sundays at 11am.
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St. Mark's is collecting photos from our Parish events. If you have pictures that you would like to share, and that you give permission to be used on social media, eNews and overall furthering our joy; please send them our way. Please keep photos between 25MB-1MB and send to: office@stmarkssanmarcos.org. | | | | |
