January 2008 Calendar   St. Mark's Episcopal Church Mystic, Connecticut

Most events are held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 15 Pearl Street, Mystic, CT 06355. Events held at other locations are emphasized by this font. Holy days and most secular holidays are noted this way. 1 Epiphany, for example, means the first Sunday after the Epiphany.

Daily or weekly events, such as Morning Prayer, the Holy Eucharist at StoneRidge, are described in detail on the Description & Schedule Page, along with some monthly events such as the Healing Service.

Updates: The information on the MAEC Potluck Supper has been updated to request that you bring your own place setting. The One Faith Series event has been added. Additional sessions of Bridging the Gap had inadvertently been left off the Calendar. Sorry!

Ordination Anniversary Celebration - Sunday, January 13 at 4:00 PM

You are invited to come and help us celebrate the 50^th anniversary of Warren Ernest's ordination to the priesthood and the 25^th anniversary of Mark Santucci's ordination.

Join us for a simple evensong on Sunday afternoon, January 13 at 4 PM. We hope that everyone, young and not-so-young will be there for the service.

A reception will follow in the Undercroft.

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Theology Sandwiched In - Tuesday, January 15 at 12:30 PM

The book for January is C. S. Lewis classic The Great Divorce.

Don't forget to ask for your reading group discount at Bank Square Books (external Site). Our discussion will be on Tuesday, January 15 at 12:30 PM.

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Bridging the Gap - Eight Tuesdays from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Bridge lessons and play to benefit St. Mark's mission in Haiti
January 15
January 22
January 29
February 5
February 12
February 19
February 26
March 4

Saint Mark's Bridging the Gap Bridge lessons and play returned this month for eight sessions. David P. will offer bridge instruction and there will be plenty of opportunity to try your hands. New players and learners are welcome. The first session was held on Tuesday, January 15 at the home of Doug and Barbara B. from 2 to 4 PM.

Please note that the location will vary, and the time may be changed.

Participants are asked to make a donation of $15 (for the whole series). All the money received will go to support our mission in Haiti. Talk to Tim E. or Barbara B. for more information.

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Budget Forum - Sunday, January 20 following the 10 o'clock worship service

A budget hearing will take place on Sunday, January 20 following the 10 AM worship service to allow everyone to see the draft budget for 2008, ask questions and make comments before the Vestry adopts a final budget for presentation to the Annual Meeting.

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MAEC Potluck Supper - Friday, January 25 at 6:00 PM

Sponsored by the Mystic Area Ecumenical Council.

A potluck supper in observance of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be held on Friday, January 25 at 6 PM. at Mystic's First United Methodist Church (external Site), 23 Willow Street, Mystic.

Update: Because the First United Methodist Church does not have a dishwasher, please bring one place setting for each person.

Please bring a main dish or side dish to the dinner which continues the series begun at St. Mark's several years ago. Dessert and beverages will be provided.

A short program will follow the dinner. Come and enjoy the good food and fellowship with members of other Mystic area congregations.

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Annual Meeting - Sunday, January 27 following the 10 o'clock worship service

A week after the Budget Forum, St. Mark's Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 27 following the 10 o'clock worship service. Join us as we elect officers and vestry members, hear reports from 2007, and look ahead to our mission and ministry in the coming year.

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Seabury Deanery Meeting - Tuesday, January 22 at 7:00 PM

January's meeting was at St. David's in Gales Ferry

Seabury Deanery is an affiliation of Episcopal Churches in Southeastern Connecticut. Member churches include Saint Mark's Church in Mystic, St. David's Church in Gales Ferry (external Site), Grace Church in Yantic (external Site), Christ Episcopal Church in Norwich (external Site), Calvary Church in Stonington (external Site), St. James Church in New London (external Site), St. John's Church in Niantic (external Site), and St. James Church in Poquetanuck (external Site).

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One Faith Series - Wednesday, January 30 at 7:00 PM

Everyone is invited to attend this program at Saint Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish in Groton, CT. The event will be held in the Parish Center, behind the church proper.

The Reverend Dwight Dutton of Groton's First Church of Christ Congregational and Pastor Janet Deranian of Mystic's First United Methodist Church (external Site) will both speak on the same Bible passage. An open discussion will follow.

The Saint Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish is located at 69 Groton Long Point Road, Groton. The Saint Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Web Site (external Site) has a map and photographs.

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Mardi Gras Party - Saturday, February 2 at 6:30 PM

Don't throw away your Halloween costume - you can use it for St. Mark's Mardi Gras Party on Saturday, February 2 at 6:30 PM. Mardi Gras comes early this year and we are planning to make a fun night for the whole family. There will be a King Cake, plenty of food and games for all ages. Benefits Mystic Area Shelter and Hospitality (MASH).

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The 2008 Photo Directory is Coming!

St. Mark's is getting ready to update its photo directory and we need everyone to participate.

Photos will be taken on Friday, February 15^th and Saturday the 16^th, with a make-up session on Tuesday, February 19^th.

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Version 2.4a F 8 March 2008

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