Spotlight on Parishioner Lori McFadden
While Lori McFadden was a “recovering” Catholic for many years God answered her prayers. She promised to go to church every week . . . but she didn’t enjoy it until she found Saint Mark’s! The welcoming, loving, thoughtful people she found at Saint Mark’s drew her to her new Church home. “It is a blessing to worship together.” Lori is a regular at the 8:00 am Sunday Service, serving on the Vestry, and active with our Book Club and Altar Guild. Lori can also be seen taking pictures at events for our church Facebook page. 
A Heart Warming Celebration for All Saints’ Sunday
Thanks to Father Harvey’s vision, the pictures supplied by many parishioners, and the wonderful work by Kelly Harris to prepare the digital presentation, our service for All Saints’ Day was a memorable event, both poignant and heartwarming. See more at https://saintmarksftl.com/a-heartwarming-celebration-for-all-saints-sunday/
Sunday Coffee Hours are a HUGE Success!
By popular demand coffee hours follow both the 8:00 am and 10:30 am services in the Parish Hall. Take a few moments to catch up with friends and the clergy, meet visitors and new parishioners. One parishioner referred to it as “the new happy hour”! There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex for anyone interested in hosting a coffee hour. November slots are already filled! Thank you volunteers! See more at https://saintmarksftl.com/coffee-hour-a-huge-success/
Postponement of the Lectors’ Meeting (11/13)
The meeting scheduled for this Saturday, November 13th is being postponed, due to a conflict with a scheduled Vestry’s meeting. A new date will be scheduled.
Thanksgiving Eve Service 11/24
Father Harvey will conduct a Thanksgiving Eve Service on Wednesday, November 24 at 6:30 pm at the Church. Before we give thanks at our Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving Day, let us come to God’s house, and give Him thanks and praise!
Children’s Advent Sunday School (11/28, 12/5, 12/12, and 12/19)
Sunday School will take place during the 10:30 am service, for ages 3-11. The Sunday School will focus on the Christmas story and preparation for the Christmas Pageant. Mark your calendars. Watch for more details in our future newsletters.
Our School’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (12/10)
Our church will be participating in the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Saint Mark’s Episcopal School, 5:00 – 8:00 pm on Friday, December 10th. Entry into the event is free of charge. The Church will be hosting two craft tables for children ages PreK to 8 years old. There will be food, beer and wine sold at the event. Please contact one of the Co-chairs Robin Dreyfus or Sarah Ransdell if you are able to volunteer.
Pastoral Care at Saint Mark’s
Our priest-in-residence, Fr. Errol Harvey is currently available to provide pastoral care for our parish. You may contact Fr. Harvey at 917-653-8839, or by email at eahnyc@yahoo.com.
Please check for our parish updates on the church website at: https://saintmarksftl.com/parish–news/
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