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In Response to the Killings at Robb Elementary School: A Prayer from The Book of Common Prayer (page 815)

Our Junior Warden, Harry Richardson, suggests this prayer from The Book of Common Prayer: O God, You made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus, Your Son. Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; that, in Your good time, all nations and races may serve You in harmony around Your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our incoming Rector, Father Grant Wiseman, has a daily blog, Prayers for Challenging Times, Daily Prayers to start the day. The daily prayer is usually posted before 7:00 am. If you would like to join him and others in offering a daily prayer, the web address is https://atwinfather.com/blog/

Bishop Eaton and Father Wiseman have agreed upon a date for his installation in The Diocese of Southeast Florida. The investiture will take place on Thursday, July 14, at 7:00 pm. We rejoice and are excited about this wonderful news. We look forward to having you join us to celebrate this momentous occasion. Please watch for future details.

Saint Mark’s Book Club will meet in the Parish Hall at 11:30 am for lunch and book discussion. The book we will be discussing is Clock Dance by Anne Tyler. The list of books we will be discussing during the next season’s term will also be distributed.

How Lovely are the Messengers by Felix Mendelssohn, 1809-1847, is this Sunday’s Anthem. “How lovely are the messengers that preach us the gospel of peace. To all the nations is gone forth the sound of their words, throughout all the lands their glad tidings.” This gently flowing piece from Mendelssohn’s St. Paul’s Oratorio expresses the importance of those who spread God’s Word.

Join us in the Parish Hall on Sunday, June 12th, after the 10:30 service for a pot luck Barbeque Farewell in honor of Dr. Estes and his family. Dr. Estes has served as our Music Director for approximately eight months, and has made a tremendous, positive impact on our church music. Barbecue will be provided, so please bring a side dish to go with it. The choir will perform acapella some of our favorite songs from the church services, Come one, Come All! Join the fun!!!

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.