St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Mystic, Connecticut
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November 2009 Calendar
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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. 23 Pentecost, for example, means the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost.
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.
Bishop Smith made his last official visit to St. Mark's on All Saints' Day, the first Sunday of November, 2009. Bishop Smith and Fr. Mark baptized Chloe C. and Kyler F. Please see the photos of Bishop Smith and the baptisms.
The American Girl Doll Tea Parties were a hit again this year. Many young ladies of all ages joined us on Friday the 6th and Saturday the 7th and brought their dolls to tea.
On the 14th of November there was a Wreath Workshop to prepare for the Christmas Bazaar on the 21st. There are some photos of the wreaths on the Christmas Bazaar Page.
On Commitment Sunday, November 15th, home visitations took place. There were no Sunday morning services; there was a single service at 4:30 PM in celebration of the home visits and stewardship. See the pictures of the Stewardship Dinner that followed the 4:30 service.
Apple Pie Making on the 17th was a fun activity. St. Mark's apple pies are always a big hit at the Christmas Bazaar.
The Christmas Bazaar attracted many people from the community and within St. Mark's Parish. Be sure to see the Christmas Bazaar Page for pictures!
Thanksgiving Dinner on the 26th is always a time for sharing with the whole community, not just members of the parish! Everyone is welcome as we give thanks for our many blessings. This year approximately 160 dinners were sent out and more were enjoyed in the Undercroft.
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| 1 8:00 AM Church School 9:45 AM Holy Eucharist 10:00 AM Reception for Bishop Smith  |
2 Morning Prayer 9:00 AM |
3 Morning Prayer 9:00 AM Quilts & Crafts 9:00 AM Toddler Board 7:00 PM |
4 Morning Prayer 9:00 AM Holy Eucharist at StoneRidge 10:30 AM |
5 Holy Eucharist 7:00 AM Bible Study 8:00 AM Morning Prayer 9:00 AM Choir rehearsal 7:30 PM |
6 Morning Prayer 9:00 AM Bazaar Intake 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM American Girl Doll Tea Party 3:30 PM  |
7 American Girl Doll Tea Party 10:00 AM, Noon, 2:00 PM  |
| 8 8:00 AM Budget Forum 9:00 AM Church School 9:45 AM Holy Eucharist 10:00 AM Children's Choir rehearsal 11:20 AM Handbells rehearsal 11:20 AM |
9 Morning Prayer 9:00 AM |
10 Morning Prayer 9:00 AM Quilts & Crafts 9:00 AM Healing Service 7:00 PM |
11 Office Closed Holy Eucharist at StoneRidge 10:30 AM |
12 Holy Eucharist 7:00 AM Bible Study 8:00 AM Morning Prayer 9:00 AM Choir rehearsal 7:30 PM |
13 Morning Prayer 9:00 AM |
14 Wreath Workshop 9:00 AM Bazaar Intake 9:00 AM until 11:30 AM |
| 15 Commitment Sunday Service & Dinner 4:30 PM |
16 Morning Prayer 9:00 AM |
17 Morning Prayer 9:00 AM Apple Pie Making 10:00 AM Vestry 7:00 PM |
18 Morning Prayer 9:00 AM Holy Eucharist at StoneRidge 10:30 AM |
19 Holy Eucharist 7:00 AM Bible Study 8:00 AM Morning Prayer 9:00 AM Theology Sandwiched In 12:00 PM Choir rehearsal 7:30 PM |
20 Morning Prayer 9:00 AM |
21 Christmas Bazaar 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM  |
| 22 8:00 AM Bazaar Bargains 9:00 AM Church School 9:45 AM Holy Eucharist 10:00 AM Children's Choir rehearsal 11:20 AM Handbells rehearsal 11:20 AM |
23 Morning Prayer 9:00 AM |
24 Morning Prayer 9:00 AM Seabury Deanery 7:00 PM |
25 Morning Prayer 9:00 AM Holy Eucharist at StoneRidge 10:30 AM |
26 9:00 AM Thanksgiving Dinner 1:00 PM  |
27 Morning Prayer 9:00 AM |
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| 29 8:00 AM Intergenerational Forum 9:00 AM Church School 9:45 AM Holy Eucharist 10:00 AM Children's Choir rehearsal 11:20 AM Handbells rehearsal 11:20 AM |
30 Morning Prayer 9:00 AM |
December 1 Morning Prayer 9:00 AM |
December 2 Morning Prayer 9:00 AM Holy Eucharist at StoneRidge 10:30 AM |
December 3 Holy Eucharist 7:00 AM Bible Study 8:00 AM Morning Prayer 9:00 AM Choir rehearsal 7:30 PM |
December 4 Morning Prayer 9:00 AM |
December 5 Church School Gathering 4:30 PM |
Bishop Smith's sermon was on the marks that we receive as baptized Christians, the now-invisible marks of the christening oil. He spoke of the Christian marks that should be visible daily: The ways in which we treat our fellow humans. He also spoke of saints who have died and saints who are living.
At the sharing of the peace Bishop Smith personally greeted everyone present and shook hands.
The Sunday School people came from their classrooms, as usual, to be with us for Communion With them they brought bags of treats for Bishop Smith and Father Mark.
Emphasizing that all Christians are saints, each Godly Play participant had a sign around her or his neck.
The people who had been baptized seemed a little more relaxed when they greeted us at the sharing of the peace.
After the peace, Fr. Mark had his usual teaching moment with the children.
When the service was over, we celebrated Bishop Smith's visit with a reception in the Undercroft.
Everyone at Saint Mark's Church in Mystic wishes Bishop Andrew Smith the very best in his retirement. We feel fortunate to have had him as our Diocesan Bishop.
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St. Mark's Bazaar was held on November 21st, in time for Christmas shopping. Be sure to mark your calendars at home for 2010! The Bazaar is held the Saturday before Thanksgiving each year.
Items are welcome in the following categories: Attic Treasures, Books, Crafts, Jewelry, Kid's World, Linens, Quilts, Silent Auction, White Elephant, and Wreaths. Items that will not be accepted include large appliances, sports equipment, cribs, playpens, car seats, blinds, shades, curtain rods, encyclopedias, magazines, speakers, stereos, records, canning jars, and clothing.
Please make sure all items are clean and in good working order. Call Nancy D. to arrange for pickup of large items.
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Ladies of all ages brought their American Girl Dolls to one of the tea parties on Friday or Saturday. There were doll clothes available, a chance to visit with friends old and new, and glimpses into times past.
Special thanks to Joan N. for making this special event a success!
Proceeds from the tea parties will benefit St. Mark's mission work in Haiti.
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Home visitations took place at the times that Sunday morning services would normally be held. There were no Sunday morning services.
Instead of the usual 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Sunday services we were visited in our homes by volunteers who discussed stewardship and asked us to make our pledges.
At 4:30 PM we met in the Sanctuary for an in-gathering of pledges and a service of commitment. A dinner followed in the Undercroft. Everyone attending was happy, and some showed their enthusiasm more than others. Thanks to Bob Welt for these photographs!
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Each month a different book is chosen for reading and discussion. People usually bring a bag lunch; beverages are provided.
Tuesdays with Morrie is the story of an old man (78 year old Morrie Schwartz, sociology professor at Brandeis University), a young man (Mitch Albom, a successful columnist of the Detroit Free Press), and their time together, through which Mitch shares Morrie's lasting gift with the world. The book was on the New York Times Bestseller List for two-hundred-fifty consecutive weeks.
Remember to ask for your reading group discount at Bank Square Books (external Site).
There will be no Theology Sandwiched In book discussion in December, 2009.
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Each year brings a different collection of items, but the old standbys still remain popular: Hand-made quilts, wreathes, pies, jams & jellies, and needlework. This year there was even a sloth of bears! No matter what your gift list looks like, you'll find something for everyone.
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The next deanery meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 26th at St. John's Church in Niantic (external Site).
Seabury Deanery (WWW.SeaburyDeanery.Org [external Site]) is an affiliation of Episcopal Churches in Southeastern Connecticut. Member churches include St. Mark's Church in Mystic, Grace Church in Yantic (external Site), Calvary Church in Stonington (external Site), St. James Church in Poquetanuck, St. David's Church in Gales Ferry (external Site), St. John's Church in Niantic (external Site), St. James Church in New London (external Site), and Christ Episcopal Church in Norwich (external Site).
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| January 27 St. David's Church, Gales Ferry |
February 24 St. John's Church, Niantic |
March 24 St. James Church, New London |
| April 28 Christ Church, Norwich |
May 26 Grace Church, Yantic |
June 23 Calvary Church, Stonington |
| July (no meeting) |
August (no meeting) |
September 22 St. James, Poquetanuck |
| October 27 St. John's Church, Niantic |
November 24 St. Mark's Church, Mystic |
December (no meeting) |
"The Diocese [of Connecticut] is divided into 14 geographic units called deaneries, each with an elected dean, sub-dean, secretary and treasurer. These were established decades ago as a way to improve communication and encourage collaborative ministry, and replaced an older model of archdeaconries."
"The diocesan bishop views the deanery system as a helpful way to gather clergy and parishes regionally. Confirmations are held on a deanery basis, and bishops meet with each deanery's clergy on a regular basis. Elected lay delegates to convention serve as delegates to their deanery as well."
(The two quoted paragraphs are from the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut Web Site (external Site). The Seabury Deanery Site (WWW.SeaburyDeanery.Org) has much more information which is specific to the Seabury Deanery.
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Every year people from the community join us to celebrate Thanksgiving. This year about 160 dinners of turkey, stuffing, vegetables, and other favorites were sent out to people who couldn't be with us in person. More people sat down in the Undercroft to the same home-made feast. (Below are pictures from 2008. There are no pictures from 2009 because the usual photographers were busy serving.) Join us in 2010 for this community feast!
People of all ages enjoyed the food and warm conversation. The smiles on their faces are priceless!
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