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You have received a most informative letter from Senior Warden, Chuck Gregory, announcing that Father Grant Wiseman will become our new Rector. He and his wife, Heather Wiseman, will be here by August 1, 2022. Look for additional information each week in this newsletter. Those who have met Father Grant and Heather during the search and vetting process – the Search Committee, the Vestry, Dr. Taintor, the School Board Members and personnel, and other church leaders – enthusiastically await their arrival. The Bishop said, “He will love you all”. That is quite a statement.

The Guild will meet tomorrow, May 19th, at noon. Please bring a dish to share. The speaker will talk about Senior Housing Options and Long Term Care. The meeting will be held in the newly renovated Ministry Center. All are welcome! For further information please contact Lynne Coughlin at 954-741-6566.

During the 8:00 and 10:30 coffee hours, this Sunday, May 22nd, all parishioners and guests are invited to tour the renovated Ministry Center in the Parish Hall. Father Grant’s office and parish meeting rooms will be in the Ministry Center, located on the north side of the Parish Hall. Access will be directly from the church parking Lot.

The Anthem for this Sunday, May 22, is O Day of Peace – Jerusalem by C. H. H. Parry, an English composer and teacher (1848-1918) best known for . . . our song! He was head of the Royal College of Music in England.

Please turn in your pledges! Pledge cards are still available on the table, at the entrance of the Church – just put them in the collection plate. Thank you. The Vestry is preparing the church budget for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.  An accurate pledging total is necessary to prepare a meaningful budget. You may make your pledge online at https://saintmarksftl.com/pledge-online/.

Thank you to everyone who have brought food for the Pantry of Broward. Our parishioner, Kirk Bookman will have a collection container THE FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH at the entrance of the Church. The next collection is SUNDAY,  JUNE 6. Perishable and nonperishable items are welcome. The Pantry’s clients receive a box of nonperishables, a bag of fresh vegetables, fruits and eggs, and milk and Cheese. Our own, Kelly Harris, helped to start the Pantry with friends; BJ Buntrock, Vera Lynne Williams, and Penny Loughan, originally in their backyard. The web page of the Pantry is www.thepantryof broward.org. It certainly has grown! What an important outreach!

Please contact Terry Gaw, tagaw@aol.com, if you are interested in serving as an usher during either the 8:00 am or the 10:30 am service. Terry often ushers at the 10:30 Sunday service and will be happy to speak with you about ushering. Ushers are often the first greeters to meet when they visit Saint Mark’s. The ushers’ welcome and directions are the first impressions our guests have. Ushers are key volunteers. Please volunteer and help Saint Mark’s Church grow.

If you are interested in serving on our Audio/Visual team, please contact; Kelly Harris, in the church office: kharris@saintmarks.com. This is a great opportunity for student volunteers to earn community service hours. We will assist you in the training process. Just be eager to learn!

Now that the cases of COVID have thankfully abated, wearing a facial mask is encouraged, but not required. Please respect the space of those who choose to be more cautious.