St Mark’s ECW Board Update October 2018 - Becky Jenkins continues as President, Connie Post is now Secretary, Cathy Szelistowski remains Treasurer, and Diann Crawford has joined the board as Vice President.
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Episcopal Church Women at St. Mark's
There are no membership dues!!! If you are a baptized woman and a member of the Episcopal Church you are a member of the Episcopal Church Women (ECW); organized for service, worship, study, fellowship and prayer. 
From top left: Becky Jenkins, Connie Post, Cathy Szelistowski, Diann Crawford.
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Christmas Cookie Exchange
Every December, as a fun way to prepare for the holiday season, ECW host an exchange of homemade cookies for a relaxing afternoon of fellowship and cheer. In the spirit of Christmas, they also collect toys and non-perishable food donations. This is just one of the many fun-filled events that this outgoing group of women organize during the year, so why not come to one of their meetings throughout the year? And don't forget to find fun Christmas cookie recipes to share this December.
Blessing Bags
At the November 2 luncheon meeting of St Mark's Episcopal Women's group (ECW) , the members put their belief in social responsibility into action. They put together 100 "Blessing Bags" for homeless and needy people. A Blessing Bag is literally a bag which contains personal hygiene items and a few snacks. The bags were blessed during services on Sunday, November 11th.
The idea is that these bags will be donated to charity groups that house the homeless. Individuals in the church who chose to do so may also carry a few Blessing Bags in their cars to distribute to needy persons they may encounter. (Everyone is not asked or expected to do this. Only those who feel the personal calling to do so.) If this outreach activity is something you would like to participate in, please call the Office.
The ECW women at St Mark's believe in the value of building personal relationships and community through God's Blessing. They are about fun, food, and working together. All women of the church are invited to participate in future meetings, luncheons, and activities.
The idea is that these bags will be donated to charity groups that house the homeless. Individuals in the church who chose to do so may also carry a few Blessing Bags in their cars to distribute to needy persons they may encounter. (Everyone is not asked or expected to do this. Only those who feel the personal calling to do so.) If this outreach activity is something you would like to participate in, please call the Office.
The ECW women at St Mark's believe in the value of building personal relationships and community through God's Blessing. They are about fun, food, and working together. All women of the church are invited to participate in future meetings, luncheons, and activities.
Cruising the Caribbean Murder Mystery Dinner
What a fun, silly, action packed event! The ECW really outdid themselves. This fundraiser was a pretend dinner party on a Caribbean cruise ship where a murder happened. Thank you to everyone who worked hard to put this event on, and for everyone's financial support. What an awesome and successful night!
What a fun, silly, action packed event! The ECW really outdid themselves. This fundraiser was a pretend dinner party on a Caribbean cruise ship where a murder happened. Thank you to everyone who worked hard to put this event on, and for everyone's financial support. What an awesome and successful night!
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Combined Deanery Workshop
ECW hosted women from the Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg Deaneries for a workshop on January 24, 2018. We shared information, updates, activities and events with each other, while strengthening old friendships and making new ones. |
2017 Christmas Cookie Exhange
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On Sunday, December 3rd, St. Mark’s ECW hosted a Christmas Cookie Exchange at the home of Cathy Szelistowski. Thirty women attended this festive event. The women exchanged delicious homemade cookies, enjoyed a light buffet, played an exciting game, shared fellowship and benefited three separate ministries! The women donated 30 jars of peanut butter for the JFS food pantry, two sack-loads of toys for needy children (those taken from their homes by Child Services awaiting placement in foster care) and the left over goodies will be enjoyed by the carolers at the annual Carol Sing Along. Many thanks to all who helped make this such a fun afternoon!
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