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St. Mark's EpiscopalChurch November 7, 2010
New Canaan, CT All Saints' Sunday
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Daylight Savings Time Ends!
Turn Back Your Clocks Sunday!
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We welcome you and your family to St. Mark's
If you are seeking a church home, we would be honored to have you as a member of our parish family. Please speak to one of the clergy, or be in touch with us during the week to find out more about us (contact information below).
This Sunday's schedule:
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I - chapel
9:00 a.m. Year of the Story
9:50 a.m. Church School
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II and Holy Baptism
11:15 a.m. Coffee Hour
11:15 a.m. Foundations for Discipleship
11:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group and Confirmation Class
4:00 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group
5:00 p.m. Choral Holy Eucharist
Nursery care is available for children under 3-years old from 9:00-11:15am in the nursery wing.
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Sunday at St. Mark's
The Year of the Story continues this morning in Morrill Hall from 9:00-9:45am as we take a year-long mountain-top tour of the Bible! Each Sunday we will discuss a major Bible story, beginning with Genesis and ending with Revelation. This morning Father Peter leads a discussion of the Rise of the Monarchy.
Foundations for Discipleship Sunday! This is a class intended for newcomers and adults preparing for baptism or confirmation but open to everyone. It will have 12 sessions spanning the program year; this class concludes the fall session. It will meet promptly at 11:15am in the Education Center (large classroom) and it will cover the basics of the faith including Jesus, the Bible, prayer, the sacraments, and church music. So grab a cup of coffee after church and head right to the class this morning. Today, Father Peter will lead a discussion about prayer. (Fall dates: October 17, 24, 31, November 7) (Winter: January 9-February 13; Spring: March 20-April 10)
Bible Marathon Discussion Sunday! Come to the Outreach Center (small classroom) at 11:30am to discuss your Bible reading (we are up to 2 Samuel). Next discussion group is this Thursday from 10-11am in the Education Center (large classroom).
 All Saints' Sunday Evening Choral Eucharist includes the Parish Choir singing Haydn's Missa Brevis Sancta Johannis De Deo. This service of remembrance is at 5:00 p.m. Sunday and will be less than an hour.
The Donor Recognition Center is being finalized. New lists with name corrections have been posted inside Morrill Hall. Double-check your listing and contact Dick DePatie in the office with changes; the cut-off date is here!
The Lion's Den Book & Gift Store is almost in full Christmas gear. Christmas cards, 2011 calendars, and magical gifts are appearing. For your shopping convenience, beginning in November we will be open Saturdays from 9 to 1. Hope to see you soon and thank you for supporting your church store!
We Welcome New Vestry Member Dean Davis. Dean has been appointed by the vestry to serve a partial term replacing Jim Hilboldt. Jim recently resigned from the vestry due to his new job in Washington, D.C. Our thanks to him for his dedicated work and commitment to the church.
Please keep the following people in your daily prayers: Alice, Tyler Everett Austin, Capt. Samuel Booth, Angela Carroll, Loretta Chappell, Belle Coughlin, Jennifer Doctor, Jim Dwyer, Dana Fox, Jen, John, Lee, George Kinter, Laura Minchella, Lt. Ted Roesler, Frank Petro, Ruthann Saphier, Mary Shouvlin, Stan, and Bill Winking. We celebrate the baptisms of: Lilia Engelsen, Bracelen Flood, Eleanor Glover, Johanna Kellman, Andrew Lovering, and Jack Vincent.
Altar Flowers are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of William Gray Smith, Sr., Sabino & Mary Mastroberardino, F. William Berardino and Albert H. and Janet J. Cronenberg by Charlene and Thomas Berardino; William Maxwell Jayne, John Kennon Jayne and Dorothy Sewall Jayne by Kennon and Sabra Jayne and their sons John, Truxton, Joseph and Houston; Channing Wiley, Corinne Howell Hull, Lita Wiley Libby and Lex Bacon by Bobbie Bacon; Nancy Lee Laws Reifsnyder by Jeremy and Ditte Reifsnyder; John Case Besson by his family.
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Events & Announcements
 Kick Up Your Heels Cowboys & Cowgirls! Texas Roadhouse Romp on Saturday, November 13: 6:30 Cocktails; 7:30 Dinner; 8:30 Texas Style Dancing featuring country music band "Wry Bred." Hey pardner, be sure to save the date and RSVP! Click this Link and push the play button. May Fair Books Being Collected Now! Please drop off your boxes of books in the Church House foyer or contact Thea McGee /203.966.4515x111 in the office for more information. Holy Connectivity! Lots of new faces and names to know; we will have photographers on hand to take your photo for our new in-house picture directory and for the Faithbook Wall. If you prefer, send us a picture we can use for both. Digital, good resolution, the whole family identified; please send to Thea: tmcgee@stmarksnewcanaan.org. New Canaan Sewing Group Annual Holiday Boutique takes place at St. Mark's on Friday, November 19 in Morrill Hall, from 9am-1pm. Lovely handmade items crafted by fine sewers, knitters, quilters and needlepointers are available for early Christmas shopping. All proceeds benefit local charitable organizations. Helen Palmesi is Retiring as Director of St. Mark's Nursery School in spring 2011 after 20 years of dedicated service; a Search Committee has been formed to fill her position and we are currently accepting applications. A job description has been posted on the nursery school website -please share it with prospective candidates you would recommend for the position, or other contacts who might know of qualified candidates. Recommendations may be directed to: smnsdirectorsearch@stmarksnewcanaan.org.  Sunday Morning Greeters Needed. Sign-up sheets are outside the library or contact Judy Webb: judyatbank@aol.com with your availability, and she will sign you up. We need 2 sets of 2 greeters each week. It's fun and very easy! The Food Pantry is running low on supplies while the demands are increasing. Please help us restock our shelves with the supplies listed below. Donations should be brought to the Undercroft, down the ramp by the lower parking lot; food can be put on tables along far left wall of room.
Bottled Juice/ Juice Boxes, Mayonnaise/Ketchup
/Mustard/Cooking Oil Toiletries - Hair Care, Dental Products Hash/Stew/ChiliBoxed Cereal Canned chicken (no tuna)
Coffee and Tea (regular or decaf) Canned Pasta/ Pasta Sauce Large Snacks (pretzels, etc) Kids snacks (individually packaged for lunch)
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Church School begins at 9:50am. PK3-2nd drop-off is in the Library. 3rd-4th grades in the  Education Center. 5th in Outreach Center. Please help us minimize classroom distractions by being on-time; we only have 40 minutes. The children enter church at the Peace. All baptized children are invited to receive communion in the Episcopal Church. Godly Play (PK3-2nd): "Ten Best Ways to Live" Ask your kids about it. Weaving God's Promises (3rd-5th): "All Saints Day" See what they remember So you Sew? The Christmas Pageant costume crew needs helpers, please contact Josh Hill. Nursery Care is available in the education wing from 8:45-11:45am for children up to 36 months.
Choir Registration Forms may be accessed here. If your young singer would like to be part of this marvelous program, please fill out a registration form and return it to the church. Contact Brian-Paul Thomas with questions.
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6th-7th, aka Total-Chaos-in-the-Name-of-the-Lord-Amen meets today from 11:30am-1pm in the undercroft. If you'd like to prepare a simple lunch for this group, please contact Jen Frattaroli at jenfrattaroli@yahoo.com 8th (and up), The Confirmation Class meets today for a MAKE-UP session from 11:30am-1pm in the library. Regular classes resume Nov 14th. 9-12th Sr High EYC meets tonight from 4-6pm. Taize deposits are due now. Please see me if you want to go!  Save the Date: Wednesday, December 1st 7pm in Morrill Hall: St. Mark's Youth is sponsoring a viewing and discussion of the documentary "Race to Nowhere" which highlights the problems and pressures of an achievement culture and seeks to spark a community conversation about a better way. All Youth and Parents are welcome to attend. More information to come. If you're interested in helping to organize or promote the event, please contact Cyra Borsy at cyraq@aol.com. The Sr. High youth group will follow-up with a 4 part discussion series on related topics during Advent. New Orleans Mission Trip 2011: July 9-16th Mission-Immersion 2011 All parents and youth of 9-12 graders should join our Facebook Group: Search "St. Mark's Episcopal Youth Community" and request to join. This is the primary means of communication for all things pertaining to Sr. High Youth. Group members already know about: Youth Service Day Nov. 2nd Taize, Feb 18-27th Mission Trip July 9-16th
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Week Day Adult Education & Worship
Monday Morning Class continues on Mondays in the Library from 9:15-10:30am. This is an intergenerational parenting and grandparenting group and discussion based on Dorothy Martyn's new book, "Beyond Deserving: Children, Parents, and Responsibility Revisited." Please read chapter 7 & 8 for Monday. Child care is provided.  New Monday Class Begins Soon - "Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life" by James Hollis, PhD, will be the focus of our next Monday class. Join Mother Anne and fellow parishioners (from all stages of life!) on Mondays from 9:15-10:30 in the Library as we discuss key life issues such as barriers to transformation, the dynamics of intimate relationship, the family during the second half of life, and career vs. vocation. Childcare provided. This class begins on Monday, November 22. The book is available in the Lion's Den. Wednesday Morning Bible Study continues in the Education Center from 10-11am. Bishop Grein leads a class on apocalyptic literature in preparation for a study of the Book of Revelation. All are welcome. Meditation Group meets each Thursday morning from 9:00-9:30am in the Parlor in the Parish House (please note change of location). All welcome, including beginners. Bible Marathon Has Begun! Read through the Bible cover to cover (that's right, every word) in six months (October-early May, with a break during December). Check our website for the reading plan; hard copies are also available in Morrill Hall and the parish office. Feel free to participate in the Marathon even if you can't make the meetings. We will have discussion meetings on Thursday mornings and Sunday mornings - check the syllabus for the dates. Next discussion meeting is today after church in the Outreach Center (small classroom) and this Thurs, Nov 11, both in the Ed Center (large classroom). Come even if you haven't finished/done the reading if you'd like. |
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Photo Gallery
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We thank those who are serving this weekend
8AM Holy Eucharist Rite I
Celebrant The Reverend Peter F. Walsh
Preacher Joshua Ashton Hill
Lectors David Kalal (Lessons), Sue Hudson (Prayers)
Minister of Communion: Eloise Killeffer
10AM Holy Eucharist Rite II
Celebrant The Reverend Peter F. Walsh
Preacher Joshua Ashton Hill
Lectors Dean Davis (NT)
Ministers of Communion Jan Annunziato, Wendy Hilboldt, Eleanor Lisher, Nancy McSorley,
Jay Walker
Ushers Paul Reiss (Head Usher), Eric Thunem (Usher in Charge), Susan Boston, Jill Ernst,
JP Lavielle, Ditte Reifsnyder, David Shea
Greeters Ann and Joe Kelly; Teri Wagner and Paul Flynn
Altar Guild Holly March (Captain), Jill Ernst, Sabra Jayne, Catharine Sturgess, Cindy Tye
Flower Guild Betsey Doyle (Captain) Cornie Nelson, Margaret Roscoe
Coffee Hour Susan Cotter (Captain)
5PM Holy EucharistCelebrant The Reverend Peter F. Walsh Preacher Joshua Ashton Hill Lectors Anne Brokaw (OT), Richard Keith (NT), Holly March (Prayers) Ministers of Communion Eleanor Lisher, Nancy McSorley, Dirre Reifsnyder, Amanda Sutton
Link to our worship schedule and lectionary readingsLink to the Audio Bible online for pronunciations on the Sunday readings. |
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St. Mark's Episcopal Church
111 Oenoke Ridge
New Canaan, Connecticut 06840
203.966.4515 www.stmarksnewcanaan.org
St. Mark's Nursery School
203.972.7888 www.stmarksnewcanaan.org/nurseryschool.asp
The Lion's Den Book and Gift Store
203.966.3838 www.stmarksnewcanaan.org/lionsden.asp
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