I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD."

Psalm 122:1
"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."

Genesis 1:1
"This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it."

Psalms 118:24
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And he shall direct your paths."

Proverbs 3:5



Special Events:

Feast of St. Mary the Virgin
The feast of St. Mary the Virgin is Friday, August 15th. Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at 7:30 PM. The nursery will be available that evening. The regularly scheduled Liturgy will not be celebrated at noon.

St. Mark's 50th Anniversary
St. Mark's will celebrate our 50th anniversary on Sunday, September 7th beginning with Choral Evensong at 6:00 PM followed by a Barbecue dinner with all the trimmings. Please plan to bring your family and join us in this joyous occasion. The nursery will be provided for the event.
 

Notes to Note:

Confirmation Preparation & Beginning Christianity Course
On Sunday, September 28, our bishop, The Right Reverend Jack L. Iker, will be with us. Confirmation Preparation classes will begin Sunday, August 17th from 5:00 to 6:30 PM and will meet every Sunday for six weeks. This course is also offered for anyone seeking to know more about the Christian Faith. All are welcome. Please call the Parish Office at 817-277-6871 to register.

Books, Movies, Music and Baked Goods Faire
Mark your calendars for September 19 & 20 when St. Mark's will ne hosting a sale of books, CDs and movies. A bake sale and coffee bar will also be available. If you are interested in helping out and/or contributing items for the event, please contact
the Parish Office.

The Adopt-A-Bed Volunteers need more members
Our mission is to maintain the flower beds scattered throughout St. Mark's landscape, by keeping the weed free and tidy until the ground covers and shrubs become fully established. Adopt-A-Bed offers the opportunity for a personal ministry made up almost entirely of simple labor with minimal expense. If you'd like to increase your pledge of time and talent, Adopt-A-Bed might be right for you. Contact Doug Jaeger or your Junior Warden, Keith Burger, to volunteer or ask questions.

Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Wednesday Morning Bible Study at 10:30 AM in the Conference Room.

Brotherhood of St. Andrew Meeting
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew meets on Thursday, August 14 at 7:00 PM.

Vestry Meeting
The Vestry meets on Thursday, August 21 at 7:00 PM.

Summer Sunday Forum
Every Sunday from 9:15 to 10:15 a study will be given on The Gospel according to St. Mark. This summer series will continue every Sunday morning through August 24. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Choir Rehearsal
Weekly Choir Rehearsal will resume on Wednesday, August 27 at 7:30 PM.

Sacrament of Confession
A priest will be sitting for Confession from 9:00 - 9:50 AM every Saturday in the chapel.

Altar Flowers and Sanctuary Candle
If you would like to make a donation to St. Mark's Church in celebration of a birthday, anniversary or in memory of a loved one, please fill out the appropriate form and sign the chart on the bulletin board in the parish hall or contact the Parish Office. The cost for flowers is $25 per Sunday. The cost for the candle is $5.00 per Sunday.

Forms for Recording the Anniversary of the Dearly Departed
Prayers for the departed are offered at Mass on the anniversary of their death. If you would like your departed loved ones registered for this remembrance, please contact the Parish Office.

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