Welcome in the name of Jesus Christ,
who is the reason for this church
We are located at 26830 W. Park St. in Roseville, Michigan
Pastor - Rev. George Oberle
Secretaries - Cathy Lane and Letha Kozak
Music Director - Roshell Onofrey
phone - (586) 775-3919
e-mail - st.markelca@att.net
Pastor - Rev. George Oberle
Secretaries - Cathy Lane and Letha Kozak
Music Director - Roshell Onofrey
phone - (586) 775-3919
e-mail - st.markelca@att.net
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Worship ScheduleWe are back to having in person Worship Services - every Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
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We will work to maintain social distance and safety for those who choose to meet with us in person. If you prefer not to attend, we will continue to provide videos on this site and live-stream services on our Facebook page.
Brothers and sisters in Christ,
I am ready (and I know that I am not alone) to take a careful, patient step in the direction of normalcy (not a new normal, but in the direction of the old normal) this Sunday, June 7, at 10:00 AM.
In an attempt to be responsible, we have taken the time to prepare the sanctuary by clearly marking off pews that will be closed for the foreseeable future and the main isle is also marked by blue tape (in six foot increments) so that you can easily gauge your position relative to those in front of you and behind you. We have also worked out a procedure for Holy Communion that will serve to keep you as safe as possible. I will share that with you during the announcements.
Also, masks are a personal decision. If you intend to wear one for the service and forget or misplace your mask, we will provide you with one. I will wear a mask when you greeting you at the door and during Holy Communion. The sharing of the peace by the way will be a strictly verbal affair.
Again, we know that some are not ready for that step just yet…that’s OK! The service will be live streamed (Thank you Sandy Baker) and posted on our Facebook page and on our website for you to watch at a later time.
God bless,
Pr. Oberle
P.S. When you come to St. Mark, you will be able to use the balcony, the section by the side altar and also the choir loft. Your church can seat over 500. Plenty of room to spread out.
I am ready (and I know that I am not alone) to take a careful, patient step in the direction of normalcy (not a new normal, but in the direction of the old normal) this Sunday, June 7, at 10:00 AM.
In an attempt to be responsible, we have taken the time to prepare the sanctuary by clearly marking off pews that will be closed for the foreseeable future and the main isle is also marked by blue tape (in six foot increments) so that you can easily gauge your position relative to those in front of you and behind you. We have also worked out a procedure for Holy Communion that will serve to keep you as safe as possible. I will share that with you during the announcements.
Also, masks are a personal decision. If you intend to wear one for the service and forget or misplace your mask, we will provide you with one. I will wear a mask when you greeting you at the door and during Holy Communion. The sharing of the peace by the way will be a strictly verbal affair.
Again, we know that some are not ready for that step just yet…that’s OK! The service will be live streamed (Thank you Sandy Baker) and posted on our Facebook page and on our website for you to watch at a later time.
God bless,
Pr. Oberle
P.S. When you come to St. Mark, you will be able to use the balcony, the section by the side altar and also the choir loft. Your church can seat over 500. Plenty of room to spread out.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Please help the American Red Cross if you can!
Donations can be scheduled at www.redcrossblood.org/
sponsor code stmarklc
OR, you can call Sandie at 586-202-9854
Donations can be scheduled at www.redcrossblood.org/
sponsor code stmarklc
OR, you can call Sandie at 586-202-9854
MCREST Can and Bottle Drive
If you're looking for a way to get rid of all those cans and bottles that you've been accumulating during quarantine AND you want to help a very good cause, we have a way for you to do both. The MCREST can and bottle drive started Sunday, June 7 and is on until Labor Day weekend. All money raised goes to fund the St. Mark MCREST program. Just bring those pesky empties to church and we will take care of them for you!
Flowers on the Altar are given to the Glory of God and in memory of Donald Gill by David and Robin Gill
Bud vase is placed in memory of my father, Walter Oliver, by Joyce Vroom
Please help the food pantry - during this difficult time, the need is great.
The food pantry needs the following items:
Smaller size packages are best, as many people carry these items home on foot or bicycles.
If you need food assistance, pantry hours are
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
9:00 a.m.-noon.
- cereal and oatmeal
- peanut butter and jelly
- canned fruit and vegetables
- pasta and sauce
- mac and cheese
- rice
- mashed potato mix
- canned stew, chili, and soup
- pancake mix and syrup
Smaller size packages are best, as many people carry these items home on foot or bicycles.
If you need food assistance, pantry hours are
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
9:00 a.m.-noon.
Friends Reaching Out Activities for 2020
We have a bulletin board of returning activities, as well as some great new ideas brought to us by the congregation. Many thanks to Cathy Lane for setting the board up. We will be looking for people to take the lead on some of these great activities when they can be resumed safely.
SMEPT - St. Mark Emergency Preparedness Team
The St. Mark Emergency Preparedness Team is a group of people who want to be proactive with being prepared for any emergency that may occur in or around our building at any time. From using the A.E.D. machines we have located in the Narthex and Fellowship Hall or the new Bleed Stop Kits (Same Location as A.E.D.) to possible safety hazard awareness, from slip and fall possibility to downed tree limbs that block the sidewalk. Meetings will be posted in the weekly newsletter.
GOALS:
Who We Are Looking For:
GOALS:
- Create Emergency Plans specific to the needs of SML.
- Identify unsafe conditions and correct them as best possible.
- To prepare the SML building and family for swift and efficient handling of emergency situations. Some of the most common emergencies include fire, major medical emergencies, minor injuries such as slip & fall or kitchen accidents, loss of utilities, severe weather conditions, unfriendly visitors or violent events.
- Increase the general safety awareness level at our gatherings and on our property.
Who We Are Looking For:
- Volunteer men, women, and youth who are willing to become more aware of their surroundings and be willing to take some training, or use their current skillset, to take a leadership role during emergencies.
- Chris Bauer, Joe Bartalino, Geoff Lane, Trevor Trelfa, Dan Baker, Glenn Harris, Jeff Coates, Ken Elsey, Tom Kozak, and Jeremy Lobsinger have already offered to participate.
EMAIL FAN OUT
THE ST. MARK EMAIL LIST IS GROWING IN POPULARITY.
Do you want to join our e-mail list?
Please send your email address to st.markecla@att.net (Attn: Cathy Lane).
We send out emails occasionally, when there is something important to share. With winter upon us you’ll want to be informed.
Do you want to join our e-mail list?
Please send your email address to st.markecla@att.net (Attn: Cathy Lane).
We send out emails occasionally, when there is something important to share. With winter upon us you’ll want to be informed.
St. Mark Accessibility Project
The lift is now operational!
Please be sure to tell your friends and relatives!
Please see our Accessibility Project page for all updates:
www.stmarklutheranroseville.org/st-mark-accessibility-project.html
Please be sure to tell your friends and relatives!
Please see our Accessibility Project page for all updates:
www.stmarklutheranroseville.org/st-mark-accessibility-project.html
Altar Flowers
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A HUGE thank you to our congregation for donating to the Flower Fund to help subsidize the cost of altar flowers. These funds will be used to reduce the cost for a pair of regular mixed bouquets, making these flowers more affordable. The cost to you will be $30 per pair for a basic arrangement. Prices are as follows:
Mixture of Flowers -
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Please make check payable to St. Mark Lutheran Church, memo note - Flower Fund.
To reserve a date for flowers, see sign-up board in the narthex or contact Debbie Wilson.
To reserve a date for flowers, see sign-up board in the narthex or contact Debbie Wilson.
A note to visitors, concerning Holy Communion:
At St. Mark, there is a place at the Lord's table for all baptized Christians, regardless of tradition or denomination.
Groups and Organizations
For information on our groups and organizations:
www.stmarklutheranroseville.org/organizations.html
www.stmarklutheranroseville.org/organizations.html
Volunteer help
Altar Guild - set up and clean up after communion, one Sunday per month. Please contact Nancy Fallon or the office for more details.
Ushers - hand out bulletins, assist visitors and members as needed before and after services. Usher 2 Sundays, off 4 Sundays
Greeters - welcome members and visitors with a smile and handshake - rotating schedule
Lay Readers - read the lessons of the day once a month. Substitutes will fill in when the regular readers are note available - you will be notified the Monday before, so you can practice the reading.
Ushers - hand out bulletins, assist visitors and members as needed before and after services. Usher 2 Sundays, off 4 Sundays
Greeters - welcome members and visitors with a smile and handshake - rotating schedule
Lay Readers - read the lessons of the day once a month. Substitutes will fill in when the regular readers are note available - you will be notified the Monday before, so you can practice the reading.
Archived videos of special music and sermons can be viewed on our YouTube channel
Our channel's link is www.youtube.com/channel/UCADjDjDOtojiTU3lNAHrmrQ?view_as=subscriber
Videos that are recorded for Facebook Live can be viewed on our page. You do not need an account to access the page.
Choirs
We are always looking for new choir members.
If this is something you would like to try, contact Roshell Onofrey.
If you would like to join us, practices are on these days:
Children's Choir - Sundays at 9:45 a.m.
Adult Choir - Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Handbell Choir - Saturdays at 9:00 a.m.
You don't need to be able to read music to participate, your fellow members can help you learn the music.
Schedule is available on the music page: www.stmarklutheranroseville.org/music.html
If this is something you would like to try, contact Roshell Onofrey.
If you would like to join us, practices are on these days:
Children's Choir - Sundays at 9:45 a.m.
Adult Choir - Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Handbell Choir - Saturdays at 9:00 a.m.
You don't need to be able to read music to participate, your fellow members can help you learn the music.
Schedule is available on the music page: www.stmarklutheranroseville.org/music.html
Yoga Classes
St. Mark hosts a weekly yoga class every Monday at 6:30 p.m.
Amy, the instructor, will help you adapt the poses to reduce difficulty, if needed.
Only $5 per class, drop in any Monday!
Amy, the instructor, will help you adapt the poses to reduce difficulty, if needed.
Only $5 per class, drop in any Monday!
Please help build our history page and photo archives!
Looking for a little help from our friends - I would like to add more info to the history page and photo archive on this website.
If you have any stories, pictures, videos, or other items you would like to share on the site, please let me know (in person, through Faceboook Messenger, or using the contact link on this site).
Thanks, Sandie Baker
If you have any stories, pictures, videos, or other items you would like to share on the site, please let me know (in person, through Faceboook Messenger, or using the contact link on this site).
Thanks, Sandie Baker
We are collecting the following items on an ongoing basis:
Campbell's labels (full labels with UPC).
Eyeglasses for the Lion's Club.
Please leave them in the coat room.
We are also collecting baby product coupons for the Baby Pantry at St. Pio Church on Kelly Road.
We are looking for coupons for products like diapers, baby food, formula, wipes, etc.
There is box in the narthex where these can be left.
Eyeglasses for the Lion's Club.
Please leave them in the coat room.
We are also collecting baby product coupons for the Baby Pantry at St. Pio Church on Kelly Road.
We are looking for coupons for products like diapers, baby food, formula, wipes, etc.
There is box in the narthex where these can be left.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30
Matthew 11:28-30