Our Mission Statement: St. Marks: A community centered in Christ; loving and serving one another through Christ; reaching out into the world by opening doors, minds, hands and hearts with Christ

 

"Show us your mercy, O Lord, and grant us your salvation." - Psalm 85:7

 

St. Mark's Current Events

Christian Education at St. Mark's DO YOU THINK THAT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND SUNDAY SCHOOL IS IMPORTANT TO THE FUTURE OF ST. MARK’S? As a family made up of Christians of all ages our answer should be a resounding…YES! We have spent a lot of time on the future financial stability of St. Mark’s, but we must not forget the future spiritual stability of parish family as well. That stability is based on the Christian Education experience that is available to our entire parish family, from pre-school to adult. Several members of Vestry have committed to participate in this fall’s Sunday School and Adult Education Program. This commitment should not be a just a Vestry Commitment, but a parish family commitment as well. To make our commitment to Christian Education work, the Vestry needs your help. The goal is to have Christian Education and Sunday School available for all, and not have the burden of preparing and teaching fall on two or three people as it has in the past. The plan is to work together in teams to support one another in creating a Christian Education and Sunday School Program that will answer the above question with that resounding…YES! We hope that enough people will step forward that each team will only have to participate for a portion of the church year, allowing you to worship as you normally do. The only qualification for the job is to answer “Yes” to the above question, no other experience is necessary. A sign-up sheet will be placed on the bulletin board. Questions may be answered by any Warden, Vestry Member or Colleen.  An informational and organizational meeting will be held in early September. Please sign-up on the sheet posted on the Bulletin Board ifyou are committed to Christian Education at St. Mark's and are willing to help make it happen. The future of Christian Education and Sunday School, as well as the future spiritual stability of St. Mark’s is every member’s responsibility. Please consider making a commitment of a portion of your Sunday worship time to the future of Christian Education and Sunday School at St. Mark’s. On behalf of the Vestry, thanks from Jim Isaac Summer Lunch Program: St. Mark's will again be participating in a Summer Food Program. This year, though, it will be a park program and lunches will be served. The Village Recreation Department will be feeding the children, so all we need to do is to pick up the coolers from the YWCA each day and return them the following day when we make the pick-up. The program will runfor 5-6 Weeks, beginning this week and the ideal situation will be to have one person in charge of each day of the week. . If you are interested, please contact Leslie DeLooze at 768-6919 or e-mail her at leslie@delooze.com.    Please pick up your Quarterly Pledge Statements:  They may be found on the table at the back of the church.  Thank you.

Next Vestry Meeting: August 23, 2010, at 6:15 pm.      Vacation Bible School: Vacation Bible School will be held from Monday, July 19th through Thursday, July 22, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the First Baptist Church of Le Roy.  It is free for all children, ages 4 – 12.  Register ahead or at the door.  For more information, call 768-2308.   Back Pack Club: Donations are always welcome. Money is low; any help to get through the rest of the school year would be greatly appreciated. Contact the church office if you would like to make a donation. St. Mark's 2010 Events Calendar is available here for downloading. Last updated on 07/14/2010 St. Mark’s Annual Summer Church Picnic Time:     August 14, 2010, at 4:00 pm.  Dinner will start at 5:00 pm.  Rain date is August 28th, same times. Location:  Colleen & Chris O’Connor’s House, 6184 Main Road, Stafford, NY ECW will be providing the meat (sliced  roast beef), rolls and paper products.  Please bring a dish to pass (salad, dessert or beverage).  A sign-up sheet is posted on the office bulletin board.  Please indicate what dish you will be bringing. Note:  Bring lawn chairs and yard games. Please join us for good food and fellowship. July and August Lay Ministry Schedules: The July and August 2010 Lay Ministry Schedules are available now. To download, click on the appropriate month above.   Ecumenical Service:  There will be a Community Ecumenical Service held at 9:00 am on Sunday, July 18, 2010 at St. Mark’s Church.  This service is sponsored by First Baptist, Cavalry Baptist, St. Mark’s Episcopal, United Methodist & First Presbyterian Churches of Le Roy. All are invited to attend. A Celebration of Life The Gepfert Family Welcomes You to a “Celebration of Life” for Dave Gepfert on Saturday, August 7th, 2010 at 12:00 noon in St. Mark’s Church.