St. Mark’s Message
The Second Sunday in Lent
March 1, 2015
THE LION’S PAUSE
REFLECTIONS OF
ALLISON PENICK,
Vestry Clerk
I awoke this morning to a wonderland of
white—clouds of snowflakes drifting over icy
footprints on the sidewalks and tire marks on
the roads. That makes it sound pretty. I was
grumpy inside. My mind felt frozen. I didn’t
want to risk going to church which would have
helped me hit my re-set button.
I read the paper instead. Now I felt very
gloomy. ISIS terrorists striking everywhere. A
murder trial for a former football hero.
Corruption trials for political figures at all
levels of government. Funerals for victims of
yet another Metro-North train crash. A
measles outbreak. I searched for good news.
The U.S. economy is slowly improving, but that
doesn’t explain why my food bill is still high.
Oh, wait. The UCONN men and women
basketball teams both won on Saturday. I
smile once.
Where do I as an Episcopalian fit in this world?
Last week I received a notice from the
Episcopal Public Policy Network asking me to
e-mail my legislators to encourage them to
pass immigration bills in Congress. I did so.
St. Mark’s Thursday group has looked at
several Church Next courses focusing on the
Common Good. It seems to be a simple idea.
St. Mark’s mission is “Open to God’s Love Serving Our Neighbor”. Jesus asks us to love
each other as ourselves. The Common Good
should be the result. A comment on one of
the course’s discussion questions really
touched me. “Love is deeper than justice.
When justice and mercy meet, that is truly
divine.” Only God can reach that goal. Not
mere punishment for wrongs but
rehabilitation, reconciliation and forgiveness.
As an Episcopalian, I must strive to follow
Jesus. I must love, forgive, and work toward
the common good in our community. A letter,
a poem, a friendly “hello”, a donation to the
food pantry….
Love and peace to all,
Allison Penick
XCI, No. 08
Adult Forum – Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in the
Auditorium
March 1st – Some thoughts on Islamic
fundamentalism and its origins. Fr. Pace offers a look
at the origins of contemporary Islamic fundamentalism
and political Islam. Islamic fundamentalism is one of
the greatest challenges before today’s world. It is
important to know something of its origins and how it
is nourished and fed.
Due to the weather the
St. Mark’s
Episcopal Church
2nd Annual Shrove Tuesday
Pancake Feast
WAS CANCELLED this year.
Join us next year on Shrove Tuesday
(February 10, 2016) for great food and
fellowship!
2015 LENTEN EPISCOPAL/LUTHERAN
SOUP AND SERVICE SCHEDULE
Wednesdays During Lent
The Parables of Lent
March 4th – St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church
68 Main St., East Berlin
“The Hidden Treasure/Priceless Pearl”
March 11th – First Lutheran Church of the
Reformation
77 Franklin Square, New Britain
“The Good Samaritan”
March 18th – Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
1103 Chamberlain Highway
“Workers in the Vineyard”
March 25th – St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
147 West Main St., New Britain
“The Prodigal Son”
St. Mark’s Food Pantry
Please consider giving a couple hours a week or
month helping at the food pantry. There are many
ways that you can help: restocking the shelves,
helping clients with paperwork or handing out
food. A couple of hours of your time can help many
families get the food that they need to make it
through the month. Please contact the office if you
think you can help.
The St. Mark’s Food Pantry is also in need of gently
used plastic grocery bags. You may drop them in
the baskets in the back of the church on Sundays or
at the parish office during the week. Thank you!
Sunday, March 1, 2015
 The Second Sunday in Lent 
First Reading:
Epistle
Gospel:
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
Romans 4:13-25
Mark 8:31-38
Prayers for our Parish families: Dave, Theresa and
Benjamin Wells, Jack, Gina, Jack and Jill Wenz,
Michael Widdecomb, Bud and Helen Wilcox and
Michael, Jessica and Johnathin Wilcox.
PRAYER CHAIN: to activate the chain call Barbara
Campbell 860-673-7607, Campbellba@Earthlink.net.
NOONDAY PRAYER with intercessions is said each
Thursday at noon in the Chapel. All welcome.
If you or someone you know is hospitalized, please
inform the clergy or call the office 860-225-7634.
Offering Envelopes are now available
in the back of the church.
Please pick up your envelopes. If you
would like envelopes, please sign up on
the clipboard and envelopes will be
assigned to you. Thank you!
Daylight Savings Time Begins
Sunday, March 8th
Remember to turn your
clocks ahead 1 hour!
HIGHLIGHTS
Sundays at 9:00 a.m. – Adult Forum
Lenten Soup and Service Schedule
Pancake Supper Cancelled!
Food Pantry – help needed
Sunday, March 8th – Spring Ahead!
ST. MARK’S MESSAGE
Postage Paid
ST. MARK’S PARISH SCHEDULE
Sunday, March 1
*8:30 – 10:15 a.m.
*8:30 a.m.
*9:00 a.m.
*9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
*11:15 a.m.
*11:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
*12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
*6:00 p.m.
*7:00 p.m.
*7:00 p.m.
Monday, March 2
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 3
9:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4
10:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 5
6:30 a.m.
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Friday, March 6
5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 7
All Day
Sunday, March 8
7:45 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
The Second Sunday in Lent
Sunday Morning N.A. – Gym
Adult Choir Warm-up – Choir Room
Adult Forum – Auditorium
Church School – Classrooms
HOLY EUCHARIST – Church
LA SANTA EUCARISTIA – Salon
Coffee Hour and Fellowship – Aud.
Bell Choir – Choir Room
LA SANTA EUCARISTIA – Iglesia
New Life Church – Gym/Aud.
Yoga – Gym
A.A. Regular Meeting – Gym
A.A. Meeting – Library
Food Pantry Open
Light Hearted A.A. Group – Lib.
Manos Unidas – Auditorium
Staff Meeting
Friends of Bill W. AA – Library
Women’s AA Meeting – Library
Alanon Family Group Meeting – Lib
Getting Better AA Group – Lib.
Mid-week Lenten Soup and Service
– St. Gabriel’s Church, East Berlin
New Life Church – Auditorium
Finance Committee – Office
Al-anon/Alateen – Library
Morning Mingle Set-up
Morning Mingle – Aud.
Food Pantry Open
Tag Sale – DMR Room
Noon Prayer – Chapel
CCARC Prayer Service – Parlor
Champion Youth Hip Hop Class –Aud
Adult Choir – Choir Room
St. Mark’s Thursday Night Group –
Library
Young Peoples AA Meeting – Gym
Vestry Retreat – Wisdom House
Friday Night Dinner – Auditorium
New Life Church – Auditorium
A.A. Group – Saunders Library
Vestry Retreat – Wisdom House
The Third Sunday in Lent
Vestry Retreat – Wisdom House
HOLY EUCHARIST – Church
HOLY EUCHARIST – Church
LA SANTA EUCARISTIA – Salon
LA SANTA EUCARISTIA – Iglesia
Holy Eucharist - Hospital For
Special Care
The Rev. Patricia M. Hames, Rector
The Rev. Armando Gonzalez, Hispanic Missioner
The Rev. Dr. Douglas Engwall, Deacon Emeritus
Parish Office: 860-225-7634 Fax: 860-832-8803
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