St. Mark's Episcopal Church

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St. Mark's offers many opportunities for ministry within Parish Life.

Members of the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) host receptions for weddings and funerals. The Health & Healing Commission includes Connections, Intercessory Prayer, the Pastoral Care Committee and the Pastoral Emergency Phone (PEP) team. Pam Cartmel and Nancy Miles, our Parish Nurses, and members of Health and Healing are incredibly supportive and caring. We offer prayers for one another – on Sunday mornings and the weekdays in between. Eucharistic Visitors take communion out to the sick and homebound, while others send them notes or altar flowers…

There are, of course, many organized expressions of care within the parish. Furthermore, Father Jed responds in times of crisis – and the Pastoral Emergency Phone was begun in recent years to make sure there’s ALWAYS someone to call in times of urgent need. If you need to reach someone outside of normal office hours (Monday-Friday, 9 am to 3 pm), call 541-778-3305 and someone will be there to help.
 

PARISH LIFE MINISTRIES

ECW (meets quaterly) - The ECW mission is to reach out and support our parish and our neighborhood community by hosting receptions for weddings & funerals as well as provide financial support to various programs within the church. Contact: Molly Kerr

Health & Healing Commission (quarterly on the 1st Wednesday, Hafer House) - This commission is a partnership of parish nurse volunteers and the Pastoral Care Committee. It includes the following ministries:

     Connections (3rd Weds at 10 am, Hafer House) - This group meets to assure that St. Mark's sick and/or shut-ins are regularly ministered to. Contact: John Richardson

     Eucharistic Visitors - Trained Eucharistic Visitors take communion to the sick and homebound. Contact: Janet Alpine

     Intercessory Prayer (meets intermittently, Hafer House) - The prayer group is available to pray for the special needs of individuals in our parish.

     Pastoral Care Committee (1st Weds at 10 am, Hafer House) - Parish volunteers and the Health & Healing committee care for members of St. Mark's. Contact: Pam Cartmel
          Parish Nurses - Pam Cartmel & Nancy Miles offer their nursing expertise to parish members
          Blood Pressure Clinic - Last Sunday of the month at 9:10 am in the Parish Hall
          Card Ministry - A ministry to keep in contact with visitors, the sick & the homebound
          Flower Ministry - A ministry to bring cheer to parish shut-ins
          Pastoral Visitations - The Rev. Jed Holdorph visits parish members when needed

     Pastoral Emergency Phone (quarterly on 4th Weds, Hafer House) - Volunteers monitor the emergency phone (541-778-3305) for a week at a time. Contact: Pam Cartmel

Knitter's Fellowship (2nd Tuesdays at 10 am, Parish Hall or as announced) - Te knitters work on projects which benefit the parish (prayer shawls) and community (hats, sweaters). Contact: Carol Hazeltine

Men's Breakfast (2nd Saturdays at 8 am, Parish Hall) - The men of St. Mark's meet monthly for food, fellowship and bible study. Contact: Don Ogren

Quilter's Group (1st Thursdays at 10 am, Hafer House - not in summer) - This group creates quilts to benefit programs such as the Family Nurturing Center. Contact: MerryLee Miller

Spiritual Direction (2nd Fridays at 1 pm, Parish Hall) - An established group.