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EVENTS
August Book Club - August 23
Join Rev Colleen to read and discuss Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers. We will meet to discuss the book the week of August 23rd. Times to be determined
"Written with all of Chambers’ characteristic nuance and careful thought, this is a cozy, wholesome meditation on the nature of consciousness and its place in the natural world. Fans of gentle, smart, and hopeful science fiction will delight in this promising series starter." —Publishers Weekly
Please use the Simpson Room Zoom Link button with passcode 224970
Annual Summer Tea - Aug 29 2-4pm (click on image to enlarge)
Join us at the St Mark's campus. This year we are selling tickets to the event, which go on sale Thursday, July 30 -- look for the link in next week's newsletter.
We are looking for volunteers to help set up the Parish Hall for the Tea and to help with Silent Auction sales. See the newsletter for more info.
In recognition of our nation's 250th birthday, this year's tea will celebrate our country's wonderful diversity. Come share your family's story of becoming Americans and what America means to you. Enjoy an afternoon of good food, fun activities and most of all, fellowship. We are one from many!
Bishop is Coming Sept 13, 2026
Bishop Bourlakas will be visiting St. Martin de Porres Episcopal Church for worship services September 13 to include initiating sacraments to those who want to be baptized, confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church.
All Saints Sunday Nov 1
On All Saints Sunday, we light candles to remember the faithful who have died over the past year. This service also includes Baptism Renewal Vows and sermon from Rev. Jon Scarffe. This is a traditional service which began 2022.
Please stay afterward for the "Who is St. Martin de Porres Forum" by Rev Colleen
Christ the King Sunday Nov 22
On Christ the King Sunday, the parishioners' pledges received during the Stewardship Campaign are placed in a netted package tied with ribbon and are blessed with a special prayer from the Rector.
Christmas Eve Service 7:30 PM
Join us for our traditional Christmas Eve service with Silent Night sung by candlelight.
Christmas Day in PJs 8 am VIRTUAL ONLY
On Christmas Morning in our PJs, we will celebrate Christmas virtually.
The Christmas Morning service will follow the Morning Prayer tradition using the Daily Office Morning Prayer ZOOM link.
Meeting ID: 897 2048 2723
Password: 235996
Lessons and Carols (Lay-Led) Dec 27 10 am
Relax, be casual and wear your Christmas Sweaters, Sweatshirts, Christmas socks, etc. This service has been enthusiastically embraced by the parishioners. NO 8 AM SERVICE
Scout Sunday Feb 7 Service 10 AM
Recognition of the Scouting America organization.
Whether you are girl scouts, boy scouts, cub scouts or anywhere in between - Please wear your scouting attire to recognize the work the scouts do.
Lenten Devotionals - Morning Prayer & Compline
Join us during the Lent Season for morning prayer 8 AM Monday - Friday and compline 8 PM Monday - Friday for Lenten Devotionals via ZOOM.
Please use the morning prayer zoom link and the compline zoom link found on the home page
Ash Wednesday Services Feb 10, 2027
Ash Wednesday Services will be held at Olivet Campus at NOON and at St Marks Campus at 7 PM.
The 7 PM service will be in-person and ZOOM using Sunday Worship Service ZOOM link.
PALM SUNDAY both services Mar 21, 2027
8 AM at Olivet Campus
10 AM at St Mark's Campus
Maundy Thursday Mar 25 2027
7 PM Service at St Mark's Campus
Foot washing, Eucharist and Stripping of the Altar.
Good Friday Stations of the Cross and Tenebrae Mar 26 2027
Good Friday Liturgy followed by Stations of the Cross at noon. The sanctuary will be open from noon to 3 pm to walk the Stations of the Cross or for quiet contemplation, and 2) Tenebrae at 7:30 pm.
Holy Saturday March 27
Begin Holy Saturday with a short devotion at 9:15 AM at St. Mark's Campus followed by decorating of the church for Easter.
Easter March 28
8 AM at Olivet Chapel and
10 AM at St. Mark's Campus
Easter Egg Hunt after 10 AM Service
Pentecost Sunday May 16
REMINDER to WEAR RED!
On Pentecost, we celebrate receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit.





















