Here's the News of the Week for June 28 from St. Mark's Chapel!

• NE Region Liaison
  Fred Day-Lewis has agreed to serve as St. Mark’s parish liaison to the region. We want to congratulate and thank Fred for his service.

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• Will you step up?
  St. Mark's Episcopal Chapel is looking for someone to gather a team to walk in the WAIM Steeple Chase. The Steeple Chase Ride/Walk is a 5-mile walk and 20-100 mile Bike Tour through scenic Northeast Connecticut's "Quiet Corner". 100% of the proceeds go to support: Perception Programs, Inc **Windham Area Interfaith Ministry** Windham No Freeze project.
  Follow the link below for more information on this exhilarating event!
  https://stmarkschapel.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d4bef094c67c47fd55f6205d5&id=85f2a1e1a5&e=ed78b9badf

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• The Office Needs Your Help
  • Two Filing Cabinets
    The office is currently in search for two legal size 4-drawer filing cabinets. This will provide more space and allow for improved organization. Let the office know if you would be willing to donate your old filing cabinets or purchase new ones as a gift!
  • Quickbooks 2016
    The office is looking for anyone who would have a 2016 QB license or disk we could use/load on the office computer. Let the office know if you may be able to help!

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• The Anglican Vision
  On July 3rd, 6:30pm-8pm, join Rev. Brian for food and conversation as we explore The Anglican Vision, by James E. Griffiths. Please RSVP at the office and let us know if you will be contributing to the meal.

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• Invitation to Try Something New
  Rev. Brian is going away in August and it might be a good alternative to do morning prayer. Based on the congregation’s recent feedback, an alternative prayer service would be happily welcomed. If this is something that interests you please let Brian or a member of the vestry know.

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• Camp Washington
  Is your child looking for excitement this summer? At Camp Washington your child will be part of a creative and fun God filled community! Click on the link below to register.
  https://stmarkschapel.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d4bef094c67c47fd55f6205d5&id=e9e8f9d4a6&e=ed78b9badf

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• Youth @ Convention 2019
  At the diocesan convention on October 26 and 27th there is a special youth presence session on Saturday, October 26 including an overnight at a parish in Hartford. If you have any interest in being a youth delegate let Rev. Brian know.

The audio cuts for St. Mark's Chapel's 10 am service on 06-23-19, the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost.
 
Recorded tracks:
 
Greeting, Announcements (Rev. Brian Blayer)

1st Reading:  Isaiah 65:1-9 (Bruce Steinway)

2nd Reading:  Romans 8:14-17(Bruce Steinway)

Gospel: Luke 8:26-39 (Rev. Brian Blayer) 

Sermon (Rev. Brian Blayer)

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Happy Friday! Here's the News of the Week!            June 21, 2019

• Invitation To Try Something New
  Rev. Brian is going away in August and it might be a good alternative to do morning prayer. Based on the congregation’s recent feedback, an alternative prayer service would be happily welcomed. If this is something that interests you please let Brian or a member of the vestry know.

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• The Office Needs Your Help
  • Two Filing Cabinets
    The office is currently in search for two legal size 4-drawer filing cabinets. This will provide more space and allow for improved organization. Let the office know if you would be willing to donate your old filing cabinets or purchase new ones as a gift!
  • Quickbooks 2016
    The office is looking for anyone who would have a 2016 QB license or disk we could use/load on the office computer. Let the office know if you may be able to help!

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• Dear Friends:
  My heart is overflowing: The fun and over-sized card arrived bringing joy and smiles. I especially loved that so many of the Sunday School kids signed the card. 
  Thank you for the very generous check enclosed with the card. It is sincerely appreciated.
  Sending lots of love and happy wishes for wonderful summer adventures to each and everyone of you.
  Linda

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• The Anglican Vision
  June 26 and July 3rd, 6:30pm-8pm, join Rev. Brian for food and conversation as we explore The Anglican Vision, by James E. Griffiths. If you’re new to the Episcopal Church or just want to have a deeper experience of our faith practice, The Anglican Vision is a short book which looks at the history, mission, and identity of the Anglican Church around the world. Please RSVP at the office and let us know if you will be contributing to the meal.

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• Will you step up?
  St. Mark's Episcopal Chapel is looking for someone to gather a team to walk in the WAIM Steeple Chase. The Steeple Chase Ride/Walk is a 5-mile walk and 20-100 mile Bike Tour through scenic Northeast Connecticut's "Quiet Corner". 100% of the proceeds go to support: Perception Programs, Inc **Windham Area Interfaith Ministry** Windham No Freeze project.
  Follow the link below for more information on this exhilarating event!
  https://www.bikereg.com/steeple-chase-bike-tour

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• Vacation Bible School
  “The Child of God” Vacation Bible School will be held at Storrs Congregational Church, July 29 - August 2, 9-12:30. Although we are all children of God, they are specifically focusing on stories involving children. Registration details coming soon. Volunteers are needed to help with arts and crafts, snacks, and just being another set of hands. Please let the church office know if you can help out.

• Camp Washington
  Is your child looking for excitement this summer? At Camp Washington your child will be part of a creative and fun God filled community! Click on the link below to register.
  https://www.campwashington.org/summercamp

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• Youth @ Convention 2019
  ​At the diocesan convention on October 26 and 27th there is a special youth presence session on Saturday, October 26 including an overnight at a parish in Hartford. If you have any interest in being a youth delegate let Rev. Brian know.

The audio cuts for St. Mark's Chapel's 10 am Trinity Sunday family service on 06-16-19. This was our monthly family service at which nearly every laity ministry was performed by the Sunday School students

Recorded tracks:

Greeting, Announcements (Rev. Brian Blayer)

1st Reading:  Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 (Laura Day)

Psalm Response:  Psalm 8 (Laura Day)

2nd Reading:  Romans 5:1-5(Laura Day)

Gospel: John 16:12-45 (Rev. Brian Blayer)  

Sermon (Rev. Brian Blayer)

News of the Week - June 14, 2019

Will You Step Up?
St. Mark's Episcopal Chapel is looking for someone to gather a team to walk in the WAIM Steeple Chase. The Steeple Chase Ride/Walk is a 5 mile walk and 20-100 mile Bike Tour through the scenic Northeast Connecticut's "Quiet Corner".  100% of the proceeds go to support: Perception Programs, Inc **Windham Area interfaith Ministry** Windham No Freeze project.   Follow the link below for more information on this exhilarating event!
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https://www.bikereg.com/steeple-chase-bike-tour

NE Region Liaison - St. Marks
We are looking for a parishioner to act as a liaison to the NE Region. This role would play two key responsibilities:

1) Communicate and announce things going on with the churches in our region,
2) Inform the NE Region team about things happening at St Marks.

Please contact Steve Paasch for more information or if interested.

The Anglican Vision
June 26 and July 3rd, 6:30pm-8pm, join Rev. Brian for food and conversation as we explore The Anglican Vision, by James E. Griffiths.  If you’re new to the Episcopal Church or just want to have a deeper experience of our faith practice, The Anglican Vision is a short book which looks at the history, mission, and identity of the Anglican Church around the world. Please RSVP at the office and let us know if you will be contributing to the meal.

Camp Washington
Is your child looking for excitement this summer? At Camp Washington your child will be part of a creative and fun God filled community!  Click below to register today!

https://www.campwashington.org/summercamp

Vacation Bible School
“The Child of God” Vacation Bible School will be held at Storrs Congregational Church, July 29 - August 2, 9-12:30.  Although we are all children of God, they are specifically focusing on stories involving children. Registration details coming soon. Volunteers are needed to help with arts and crafts, snacks, and just being another set of hands. Please let the church office know if you can help out.

Youth @ Convention 2019
At the diocesan convention on October 26 and 27th there is a special youth presence session on Saturday, October 26 including an overnight at a parish in Hartford. If you have any interest in being a youth delegate let Rev. Brian know.

The audio cuts for St. Mark's Chapel's 10 am Pentecost service on 06-09-19.

Recorded tracks:

• Greeting, Announcements (Rev. Brian Blayer)
  
• Gospel: John 14:8-17 (25-27) (Rev. Brian Blayer)  
  
• Sermon (Rev. Brian Blayer)
  

Scripture references:

1. The First Lesson - Acts 2:1-21
   
2. Psalm Response - Psalm 104:25-35, 37
3. The New Testament - Romans 8:14-17
   
4. Gospel - John 14:8-17 (25-27)
   

Updated for 2 last-minute additions:

•  Vacation Bible School
  Vacation Bible School will be held at Storrs Congregational Church, July 29 - August 2, 9-12:30, with a celebratory worship service in their Meetinghouse on August 4. They accept ages 4-12, with special programming for ages 10-12. Lunch will not be provided but they offer 2 hearty snacks. One when the children arrive at 9:00 and another around 12:00 before they leave at 12:30. 
  
  The theme this year is “Child of God”. Although we are all children of God, they are specifically focusing on stories involving children.
• NE Region Liaison - St Marks
  We are looking for a parishioner to act as a liaison to the NE Region. This role would play two key responsibilities: 1) communicate and announce things going on with the churches in our region, 2) inform the NE Region team about things happening at St Marks.
  Please contact Steve Paasch for more information or if interested.

The audio cuts for St. Mark's Chapel's 10 am Ascension Day service on June 2, 2019. 

Recorded tracks:

Greeting, Announcements (Rev. Brian Blayer)

1st Reading:  Acts 1:1-11 (Acey Neel)

2nd Reading:  Ephesians 1:15-23(Acey Neel)

Gospel: Luke 24:44-53(Rev. Brian Blayer)  

Sermon (Rev. Brian Blayer)

The one announcement for St. Mark's Chapel for June 2, 2019, Ascension Day. Yes, there's no PDF copy - just this one announcement. 
Your editor's note: This was the final week for our parish administrator, Linda Austin-Small. However, she was pretty much absent all week with health issues, so I missed my opportunity to personally tell her my heartfelt thanks for her help over the years enabling me to provide online weekly parish announcements and other online documents for the parish.
>> Readers needed for Pentecost on June 9
The tradition is for the reading from Acts to be done in several languages. If you are interested in reading a part in a language other than English for this service, please let Rev. Brian know.