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St. Mark’s Blessing of the Animals Service

Saturday, October 3, 2026

11:00am

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Season of Creation – September 5,2026 to October 3, 2026

Trinity Hamburg Food Pantry

St. Mark’s will be collecting donations to support Trinity Hamburg food pantry. The collection will end on October 5th. Trinity is in need of the following items: TissueToilet PaperHearty SoupsCanned Chicken & Canned Tuna (in water)

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Orchard Park Chamber’s OKTOBERFEST 2026. It will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 5pm-9pm.

Your take-out dinner will consist of (2)grilled German bratwurst, German potato salad, sauerkraut, homemade applesauce, and rye-bread/butter for $15.00. Kid’s meal consisting of a hot dog/roll, bagged chips, cookies and fruit will be offered for $5. There is live music, covered eating, a beer truck, a dessert truck and an American food truck.

This year no tickets or pre-order will be needed. We are hoping that this will not interfere with your willingness to support and participate in this very important St. Mark’s fund raiser. We are also hoping this will encourage more community participation. Please tell your friends, neighbors and extended family –mark your calendars- no tickets required!

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Saturday, October 10, 2026 @ 11:00am – Renewal of Ministry Service for The Reverend Shawn J. Clerkin

The Right Reverend Stephen Lane, Episcopal Bishop Provisional of Western New York will preside over The Renewal of Ministry and Welcoming our New Rector Service on Saturday, October 10th at 11 AM with a Reception Following.

 All are welcome.

Location: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

6595 East Quaker Street Orchard Park, New York. 14127

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This year, the St. Mark’s Choir extends a special invitation to work with our choir towards singing at the 9pm Christmas Eve service! Beginning Thursday, October 1, the beginning of our choir rehearsals (7pm until about 7:45) will be devoted to preparing our anthems and other music for Christmas Eve. If you’d like to sing with our choir but aren’t sure you’re up for regular Sunday mornings or long Thursday rehearsals throughout the year, this opportunity is for you! Please email our director, Michael McNeill, at music@stmarksop.org to indicate your interest.

Continuing Concert Series

Sunday, October 18, 2pm: Katie Weissman (cello) and Michael McNeill (piano)

Sunday, November 8, 4pm: Walter Kemp III ( piano) CD release concert

Saturday, December 5, 3pm: The Hamburg Guitar Quartet

 

Sunday, March 7,2027 – 4pm: Violinist Leanne Darling

Sunday, April 18, 4pm: Fra/ctured (Evan Courtin & Isabel Ong, violins; Bob Donowick, viola; Andy Borkowski, cello)