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We look forward to welcoming back a familiar face — Father Mark Crawford

In light of a recent text scam that targeted our parish, all are invited to free seminars

Journey Through Holy Week and Celebrate Easter at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church As the season of Lent draws to a close, and the promise of Easter approaches, we invite you to walk with us through the sacred days of Holy Week at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, located at 680 Calder Avenue in Downtown Beaumont. Whether you’ve been with us for years or are simply searching for a deeper connection, we welcome you with open arms. This is a time of reflection, renewal, and rejoicing—and there is a place for you here. Holy Week & Easter Schedule – 2025 Palm Sunday – April 13 🕗 8:00 a.m. – Spoken Service 🕥 10:30 a.m. – With Choir and Organ We begin Holy Week remembering Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, waving palms and lifting our hearts in praise. Maundy Thursday – April 17 🕕 6:00 p.m. – Maundy Thursday Service 🕖 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. – Overnight Vigil We gather to remember the Last Supper, Jesus’ command to love and serve one another, and then keep watch through the night in prayer. Good Friday – April 18 🕛 12:00 p.m. – Good Friday Service A solemn and powerful service marking the crucifixion of Christ, inviting us into deep reflection on the meaning of the cross. Easter Egg Hunt – April 19 🕚 11:00 a.m. – All are welcome! Join us for fun and fellowship as we celebrate the joy of Easter with children and families from our community. Easter Sunday – April 20 🕗 8:00 a.m. – With Organ & Soloist 🕥 10:30 a.m. – With Choir, Brass, & Organ He is risen! Celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord with glorious music, vibrant flowers, and a spirit of joy and hope.

Join the choir of St. Mark's Episcopal Church for a service of Choral Evensong for Lent at 5PM on Sunday, March 30. The sung service of evening prayer offers an opportunity for reflection and contemplation. Worship in the beauty of solemn holiness as the choir sings the "Preces and Responses" of Thomas Ayleward and Herbert Brewer's setting of the "Canticles in D." The Choir will also sing "The Lord Is My Shepherd" from John Rutter's Requiem as well anthems by English composers Sir Edward Bairstow (Jesu, The Very Thought of Thee) and Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry (Dear Lord and Father). Come for the music. Stay for the fellowship. A reception follows. All are welcome at this free service!

ALERT | Spammers are texting people claiming to be Father James. These are NOT connected to the church. Any messages you may have received from him should be disregarded. Father James is not requesting assistance. St. Mark’s will never reach out requesting help, favors, money or gift cards in this capacity. We are working as quickly as possible to figure out how spammers gained access to our parish contacts. If you have any questions about the validity of any text or email, please feel free to reach out to the church office.

You're invited to join us for a Lenten Pilgrimage at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 680 Calder, in Downtown Beaumont. We'll meet on three Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. The speakers' presentations will be followed by Lunch. All are welcome.

My beloved St. Mark’s family, We shared the news today of Fr. Dick Elwood’s unexpected death this past weekend. Fr. Dick made an indelible impact on St. Mark’s story. Beginning his service as rector in 1984 and serving until 2000, he touched an innumerable amount of lives in Beaumont. Prior to arriving at St. Mark’s, Fr. Dick served in Kingwood, Tyler, and Houston. After leaving St. Mark’s, he served on numerous occasions at St. Martin’s, Houston and as interim rector throughout the state of Texas, most notably at St. Barnabas, Fredericksburg. Fr. Dick’s ministry touched many, many lives. I feel a deep sadness after learning of his death. Fr. Dick opened his heart and shared friendship with me as I began my service as St. Mark’s rector. I know he did the same with so many of you. St. Mark’s is a special place. To me, and on numerous occasions, Fr. Dick shared how St. Mark’s opened up your heart to help him heal during a very difficult time in his life. The legacy of this parish loving on their priest is still felt today. A parishioner shared with me this weekend of how it feels like we have sent out several death notices over the last several weeks. Though we can all attest to the knowledge of death being a part of life, saying goodbye to those we love is ever so painful. As we begin Lent this week, we will be encouraged to remember. Remember that we are mortal but also remember that we loved by God. Remember and bask in the good memories of those who have gone before us. Remember how our lives have been changed by their love. Remember their example and be inspired to carry forward a bit of their witness. Remember that as we grieve with heartache, God sees us and does not turn away. As your rector, I share in the ministry and legacy that Fr. Dick left in this special place. We will share service details when they become available. In the meantime, know that I love you and our loving God sees and meets us in our sorrow. Thanks be to God for the life, witness, and ministry of Fr. Dick Elwood. In-love, Fr. James

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All are invited to join Adult Formation Sundays at 9:15 a.m. for a book study! The class is presently reviewing Max Lucado's text "You'll Get Through This." Reviewers offer this summary: We all fear that the depression will never lift, the disappointment will never stop, the pain will never leave. Here in the pits, surrounded by steep walls, we wonder if our gray skies will ever brighten. Though these unprecedented and challenging times may bring a load of uncertainty and fear that feels too heavy to bear, God gives us this promise: You'll Get Through This. The class meets from 9:15 until 10:15 in Room 104.