ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 315 E. Pecan St. San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 226-2426 www.stmarks-sa.org [email protected]Office hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Emergency Pastoral Care: 210-507-0256 Monthly Newsleer of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church themessenger SEPTEMBER 2013 VOLUME 102 ISSUE 08 SEE INSIDE FOR THE 2013-2014 FALL CHRISTIAN FORMATION BROCHURE! [pull-out secon] MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The fall worship schedule begins on September 8. Chrisan Formaon for all ages will begin on September 8. Overview We know that we are members of the Body of Christ, filled with the Holy Spirit, forgiven and given life eternal through our baptism; these are the deep truths and also the mysteries of our faith. But what does all that really look like in our day to day lives? By growing in our knowledge and understanding of what it means to be a disciple and of the symbols and ritual actions of the church – their history, meaning, and purpose – we begin to appreciate these mysteries, and in so doing, prepare ourselves to encounter the living God in more deeply transformative ways. Goals What are your goals? Seriously. While a weekly game plan is prepared, it’s important to know what you’d like to get out of this class. So be thinking about it: what do you want and need? We will discuss this in our first class. Expectations Each class builds on the previous classes, so plan to attend every session. That said, life happens, so a make-up session can be scheduled. If you desire to be confirmed by the Bishop on Sunday, November 3, attending each class is a pre-requisite. Our class meets from 10:10-11:00a.m. each Sunday morning in Dean Richardson room on the 2nd floor. As all of our time is valuable, please arrive on time. We will have coffee and snacks provided by the church. We will also gather at the Bishop Jones Center one Saturday along the way to share a meal, meet the Bishop, and cover some additional ground. The date for this will be decided together at our first class, so bring your calendar. Questions are always encouraged. We’ll do our best to answer or find someone who can answer when we can’t. We are all always learning and being formed in the faith. If you have a Book of Common Prayer (1979), bring it. Jot notes in it as we go. (It won’t hurt the book, really.) Who knows? Your notes might speak to you on some upcoming Sunday morning in the middle of worship. If you don’t have one, consider purchasing one…or you can always borrow one from the church. (The downside is you can’t write in those.) There is no required reading for this class. However, we’ll provide a recommended reading list of books and resources that we will reference throughout the class. Adult Confirmaon, Recepon, and Reaffirmaon CLASS SCHEDULE Dean Richardson Room (2nd floor) Sunday mornings at 10:10a.m. Sunday, September 8 The Life of Faith: What is a Disciple? Sunday, September 15 Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi: We are Always Being Formed Sunday, September 22 Tools of the Trade: The BCP, The Liturgical Calendar and Sacred Space Sunday, September 29 Initiation Rites: Baptism as Full Inclusion, Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation Sunday, October 6 Eucharist: Feast of Thanksgiving, Remembering and Sending Sunday, October 13 Anglicanism: The Episcopal Church’s Broader Context Saturday, TBD Half Day Retreat at Bishop Jones Center Sunday, November 3 10:10-11:00a.m. Adult Forum with Bishop Reed; Confirmation at 11:15a.m. service Interested? Contact the church at 210-226- 2426 or email [email protected]for further informaon or to sign up.
We know that we are members of the Body of Christ, filled with the Holy Spirit, forgiven and given life eternal through our baptism; these are the deep truths and also the mysteries of our faith. But what does all that really look like in our day to day lives? By growing in our knowledge and understanding of what it means to be a disciple and of the symbols and ritual actions of the church – their history, meaning, and purpose – we begin to appreciate these mysteries, and in so doing, prepare ourselves to encounter the living God in more deeply transformative ways.
Goals
What are your goals? Seriously. While a weekly game plan is prepared, it’s important to know what you’d like to get out of this class. So be thinking about it: what do you want and need? We will discuss this in our first class.
Expectations
Each class builds on the previous classes, so plan to attend every session. That said, life happens, so a make-up session can be scheduled. If you desire to be confirmed by the Bishop on Sunday, November 3, attending each class is a pre-requisite. Our class meets from 10:10-11:00a.m. each Sunday morning in Dean Richardson room on the 2nd floor. As all of our time is valuable, please arrive on time. We will have coffee and snacks provided by the church. We will also gather at the Bishop Jones Center one Saturday along the way to share a meal, meet the Bishop, and cover some additional ground. The date for this will be decided together at our first class, so bring your calendar. Questions are always encouraged. We’ll do our best to answer or find someone who can answer when we can’t. We are all always learning and being formed in the faith. If you have a Book of Common Prayer (1979), bring it. Jot notes in it as we go. (It won’t hurt the book, really.) Who knows? Your notes might speak to you on some upcoming Sunday morning in the middle of worship. If you don’t have one, consider purchasing one…or you can always borrow one from the church. (The downside is you can’t write in those.) There is no required reading for this class. However, we’ll
provide a recommended reading list of books and
resources that we will reference throughout the class.
Adult Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation
CLASS SCHEDULE Dean Richardson Room (2nd floor)
Sunday mornings at 10:10a.m.
Sunday, September 8 The Life of Faith: What is a Disciple?
Sunday, September 15
Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi: We are Always Being Formed
Sunday, September 22
Tools of the Trade: The BCP, The Liturgical Calendar and Sacred Space
Sunday, September 29
Initiation Rites: Baptism as Full Inclusion, Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation
Sunday, October 6
Eucharist: Feast of Thanksgiving, Remembering and Sending
Sunday, October 13
Anglicanism: The Episcopal Church’s Broader Context
Saturday, TBD
Half Day Retreat at Bishop Jones Center
Sunday, November 3
10:10-11:00a.m. Adult Forum with Bishop Reed; Confirmation at 11:15a.m. service
The Messenger is published monthly and is available in magazine format online at
www.stmarks-sa.org. Parish Clergy
The Rev. Ned Bowersox Interim Rector The Rev. Carol Morehead Assistant Rector Assisting Clergy The Rev. Dr. John Lewis Co-Director, The Work+Shop The Rev. Dr. Jane Patterson Co-Director, The Work+Shop
Making a Gift of Their Service The Rev. C. Douglas Earle Assisting Priest The Rev. Mary Earle Assisting Priest The Rev. Linda Ricketts Assisting Priest The Rev. Cliff Waller Assisting Priest
Staff Todd Allison Youth Director Priscilla Briones Accounting Manager Janet Carrizales Nursery Director Benjamin Carlisle Assistant for Music & Liturgy Joseph Causby Director of Music & Organist Elaine Enloe Clergy Executive Administrator Database Manager Sandy Falkenberg Cherub Choir Director Emmet Faulk Parish Business Administrator Erin Hughes Youth Ministries Assistant Director Gail Jackins Families & Children’s Ministries Director Melanie Lizcano Director of Communications Mary Hayden Manning Children’s and Youth Ministries Asst. Ruby Merrill Facilities Supervisor & Receptionist Pat Hutchison Noble Community of Care Dr. Edwin A. Rieke Dir. of Music & Organist Emeritus Leah Thomas Special Events Coordinator Callie Sanchez Families & Children’s Ministries Intern
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 315 E. Pecan St. | SA TX 78221
210-226-2426 www.stmarks-sa.org
Priscilla Briones, Accounting Manager [email protected] B udget R eport
JULY FINANCIAL REPORT
Pledge Revenue $175,979
Non Pledge Giving $3,193
Open Plate $1,372
Total Revenue $209,927
Total Expenses $178,642
JULY REVENUE OVER EXPENSES $31,285
There was a special commissioning on Sunday, August 18 of the new work to which God is calling the Rev. Dr. Jane Patterson at the Seminary of the Southwest and The Rev. Dr. John Lewis at the St. Benedict’s WorkShop. The congregation gathered around them in the liturgy to lay hands to bless them as they continue the work they have begun in their years with us at St. Mark’s.
-Photo by Patrice Oliver
More photos taken by Emmet Faulk and Patrice Oliver are available on St. Mark’s Facebook page. Visit www.facebook.com/StMarksSA to view more photos from other St. Mark’s events. Have pics to share? Tag us and share them with the St. Mark’s community.
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M inistry S potlight
Dinner is served! St. Mark’s Café Kairos will begin on Wednesday, September 11.
Want a bite to eat but no time to cook? Tired of grabbing fast food on the road? Well have no fear, Café Kairos is here! Chuy and Leah are planning on serving some tasty dishes this year so stop by!
There are plenty of opportunities for volunteers and we would love a helping hand in the kitchen. If you are interested in helping this wonderful ministry, please contact Jan Briley at [email protected].
Business Hours: Wednesdays 5:00p.m.-6:45p.m. | Thursdays
5:00p.m.-6:30p.m. (Take out service is available. Call the church
at 210-226-2426 ext. 111 for take-out service)
Cost: Adults $8.00 | Children $5.00
“If I had taken this pilgrimage when I was thirty, the course of my whole life would have been different,” said a participant on a 2012 pilgrimage to the Holy Land led by Jane Patterson and John Lewis at The WorkShop. From this statement was born the idea to develop a pilgrimage especially for adults under 40 (if you’re over 40, still consider yourself a “young adult” at heart, and are committed to the next generation of the church, you’re also included!). Together with some additional church leaders who are committed to this project, and with the encouragement of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, The WorkShop is currently putting together a group of pilgrims who will trace the journeys made by Jesus and his disciples, from Nazareth to Galilee, Capernaum to Jerusalem, Bethlehem to the Mount of Olives. The trip will include visits to Qumran (site of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls), Masada, Jacob’s Well, and other important historical and archaeological sites. The emphasis of the pilgrimage will be to experience the places of Jesus’ life and ministry with both heart and mind, recognizing that such encounters will shape us as more Christ-centered disciples and leaders in the church. We will depart San Antonio on Friday, June 13, 2014, and return on Friday, June 27, 2014. The WorkShop has reserved space on this pilgrimage for at least five young adults from St. Mark’s. One of our principal
goals in this collaborative venture with other diocesan congregations is to deepen the discipleship of some of our young adults in the diocese. We hope to build up the ministry of our diocese by helping to form the next generation of faithful leaders. We also expect that the pilgrimage will create a sense of community among the participating young adults in the Diocese of West Texas, as they discern their vocations to work, family, and service. Whether you are a young adult considering becoming a pilgrim on this journey, or a not-so-young adult who is able to contribute to someone else’s costs, this pilgrimage concerns you as part of the community of St. Mark’s. Cost of the
pilgrimage for older participants is $5000. But The WorkShop is so excited about the long-term value of this pilgrimage for our younger adults that we are offering a $1500 scholarship to help fund each young adult’s participation. Therefore, at most, the cost to them would be $3,500 (double occupancy) for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Additional scholarship aid is being gathered by your clergy, The Revs. Ned Bowersox and Carol Morehead, who are also committed to helping support the participation of young adults from St. Mark’s. Perhaps you are one of the generous givers who will help someone else be transformed by a journey to the Holy Land, or perhaps you are a younger adult drawn to the possibility of using this pilgrimage as a time to discern more deeply
how your life may show forth your values. In the coming weeks, we anticipate that additional scholarship funding will become available to participants through the generosity of St. Mark’s parishioners. Deadline for registration of pilgrims is November 1, 2013. If you are interested in joining this pilgrimage, please let us know as soon as possible by contacting Katherine Buzzini at the WorkShop ([email protected]) or your St. Mark’s clergy staff. We hope you will prayerfully consider joining us on this life-changing pilgrimage.
An Invitation for Young Adults to a Life-Changing Pilgrimage By The Rev. Drs. Jane Patterson & John Lewis
Participants from the 2012 pilgrimage to the Holy Land following Jesus on the Mount of Beatitudes.
-Photo submitted by The Rev. Dr. John Lewis
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M usic N otes Joseph Causby, Director of Music & Organist [email protected]
Many thanks to all that supported the St. Mark’s Choir’s Residency and Pilgrimage to Exeter Cathedral. The journey was very successful and rewarding. We look forward to sharing our experiences with you!
All events (except April 18) are at 5pm and free of charge
Sunday, October 27, 2013 Joseph Causby, organ
Sunday, November 10, 2013 Requiem Eucharist for Remembrance Sunday
Fauré Requiem sung by St. Mark’s Choir
Sunday, December 1, 2013 Advent Lessons and Carols
sung by the combined choirs of St. Mark’s
Sunday, December 22, 2013 Children’s Christmas Pageant and Candlelighting
Sunday, January 19, 2014 Epiphany Procession
Sunday, February 9, 2014 Susan Olson, mezzo-soprano
Sunday, February 23, 2014 Choral Evensong
sung by the Treble Choir of St. Mark’s
Sunday, March 2, 2014 Marilyn Keiser, organ
Sunday, March 23, 2014 The Copperleaf Quintet
Friday, April 18, 2014 at 1pm Haydn: Seven Last Words of Christ
SA String Quartet
Sunday, April 27, 2014 Fiesta Concert
Britten Rejoice in the Lamb and Vivaldi Gloria
Parking is FREE at one of two parking lots. Our primary parking lot is EAST of the church across Jefferson St. The secondary WEST Parking lot is located on E. Pecan St. across Navarro St.
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Y outh M inistries Todd Allison, Youth Ministries Director Erin Hughes, Asst. Youth Ministries Director [email protected]
Youth Choir Exeter Residency Exeter Cathedral; Exeter, United Kingdom
Photos by Todd Allison, Cory Howard, Natalie Ribble, and Dr. Jeanette Ross
More photos from the trip are available online on the St. Mark’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/StMarksSA
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Sunday Night LIVE is not just another Sunday service!
SNL is an opportunity for 9th-12th graders, of all faiths and backgrounds, from around San
Antonio to come together and share and discuss topics impacting their lives.
FALL 2013 SNL DATES
Sept. 8 Oct. 13 Nov. 10
SNL meets from 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m.
at the Bishop Jones Center 111 Torcido Dr. | SA, TX 78209
Our youth programs could not happen without our wonderful volunteers! We are always looking for parents, grandparents, college students and young adults who would like to help in supporting the Youth of St. Mark’s by mentoring one of our Youth Confirmation students, working behind the scenes at an event or lock-in, volunteering to bring snacks or food, or driving to events. To get involved please contact Todd Allison or Erin Hughes at 210-226-2426 or [email protected].
RESUMES AUGUST 28
Meet in the Youth Suite 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m.
Dinner is available at Café Kairos.
Check out the Youth Ministries Facebook page for photos and
information about fun events coming up in the fall.
www.facebook.com/SMCYouth
Meet in the Youth Suite 6:00p.m.
Wednesday, September 11
with The Rev. Ned Bowersox
Wednesday, October 9 with The Rev. Carol Morehead
Dinner is available at Café Kairos.
Contact Todd Allison to be added to the Youth Ministries weekly e-
newsletter for important information.
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Hello St. Mark’s, I am so excited to be joining you all this year as the Children's and Youth Ministries Assistant. I am originally from Harlingen and am starting my fifth year living in San Antonio. I love international mission work and my long-haired dachshund, Roscoe. I have done mission work in Uganda and went to Haiti this summer. I just graduated in May from Trinity University with a BA in Sociology and have already started graduate school (also at Trinity) to get my Master's of Art in Teaching for Elementary and Special Education. I will be doing my student teaching this upcoming year in a 2nd grade class at Woodridge Elementary. I spent the past year at St. John's New Braunfels as the youth minister and was the youth leader at St. George here in San Antonio the previous year. This diocese and Camp Capers have played instrumental roles in my life. I began attending camp when I was 10, session counseling when I was 16, and was on summer staff in 2009 on the Work Crew. I counseled the entire summer of 2010 and served as the Session Staff Coordinator in 2012. Working with kids is my passion, and I cannot wait to get to know my new St. Mark's family! Mary Hayden Manning Children’s and Youth Ministries Assistant
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I am grateful for all the warm welcomes and gracious hospitality extended to me from St Mark’s staff and parishioners. I am originally from northern Maine and have worked at Episcopal churches in Worcester MA, Houston TX, and Wilmington NC. My undergrad degree is from University of Maine, and my Masters in Religious Education is from Boston College. I look forward to partnering with families to expand St Mark’s Children’s and Family Ministries, as our Lord guides and directs. Together we will continue to grow a creative children’s ministry program for the purpose of bringing children into a life-long, life-changing relationship with God, helping them to grow in their love for God and service to others. I am eager to create a Family Ministry leadership team to focus on faith, fellowship, family, fun (and probably food) as we continue St Mark’s commitment to the spiritual development of faithful families. At baptisms, the congregation answers “We will” to the question “Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support these persons in their life in Christ?” Together, we will live into that promise and grow God’s kingdom. Please introduce yourself to me and help me begin to learn your name! Faithfully, Gail Jackins Families & Children’s Ministries
St. Mark’s welcomes Mary Hayden and Gail
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F amily N ews
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
A very special happy birthday to:
Jean Rumsey (Happy 92nd!!!)
Buttercup Sparks (Happy 98th!!!)
“Here's a posy of flowers, and a basket too, with birthday greetings all for you.“
- Anonymous
September 1 Walter Bain, Cary Barton, Stefanie Boswell, Bob Coleman, Jeffrey Hight, Robert LeClercq, Alexandra Tamez, Andrew Thompson, Ann Tiner, Ian Vaughn September 2 Edward MacDonald, W.D. Olivarri, Steve Thomas September 3 Thomas Gaither, Bobbie Jo Sheldon, Jonah Slocum, Tres Steves September 4 William Villa (Happy 1st!!), Debra Walker September 5 Marcos De Luna September 6 Jena Barker, Pat Bridwell, Beverly Hooper, Julie Luker September 7 John Bloodsworth, Mary Ann Matteson September 8 Michael Brumlik, Elise Frierson, Colleen Goff, Charles Owens, Linda Scott, Lee Yelton September 9 Liam Dillon, Zachariah Linson, David Short, Pete Villanueva September 10 Cory Howard, Mark Muecke, Kelly Satel September 11 Caroline Cassidy, Tres Davidson, George Geis, Nicole Gonzalez, Lillian Kimmerly, David Ribble, Jay Roberts
September 12 Tad Bowen, Ed Brown, Dan Butt, Meredith Holmstrom, Juan Carlos Rodriguez, Tookie Spoor September 13 Gene Alderman, Leighton Grigsby (Happy 1st!!), Linda Jacobs, Kate Pollom September 14 Peggy Allison, Rene Fletcher, William Holmstrom, John McClung September 15 Gerry Brawner, Bridgett Burden, Porter Loring, Rayen Lucas, Eric Stupka September 16 Diettrich Arnold, Roger Bennett, Rick Daniels, Sadie Duncan, E.C. Parker, Jean Rumsey (Happy 92nd!!!), Lillian Seeligson, Elisabeth Uhl, Maggie Villareal September 17 Ed Gonzales, Catesby Hunt, Mackenzie Medley, Barry Roberts, Pat Snyder September 18 Priscilla Briones, Michael Cassidy, Lois Dolch, Diana Hamner, Cliff Hurd, Tom Madison, Flor Rodriguez, Barbara Wilson September 19 Andrew Alderman, Jeanne Reesman, Teressa Sisemore, Karen Snyder, Carolyn Witt September 20 Alison Brown, Jennie Lou Leeder, Ann Madison, Bonnie Muecke, Bill Phelps, Kathie Sherman, Jermane Taylor
September 21 Evelyn Bailey, Karen Brandon, Dave Hulett, Don Lucas, Trevor Stokes September 22 Elizabeth Breazeale, Len Briley, Katherine Frilot, Robin Logan, Joel Martin, Dody Oppenheimer, Lee Wilder September 23 Jack De Witt, Mary Fisher September 24 Margaret Amberson, Alicia Amberson, Staci Foster, Brandy Smith, William Townsend September 25 Kat Golando, Nils Pearson September 26 Ralph Falkenberg, Lisa Piland September 27 Caroll Ahern, Trey Anderson, Woody Chipman, J.B. Crowther, Sandy Folts, Al Hartman, Sandy Hughey, Ann Keetch, Suzy Zimmermann September 28 Randolph Blakeman, Elaine Center, Lisa Cox, Virginia Hartz, Camilla Parker, Dick Soupiset September 29 Dina Jones, Quincy Luce, Jeff Rochelle, Buttercup Sparks (Happy 98th!!!) September 30 Jamie Lynn Bloodsworth, Harvey Marmon
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MEMORIAL FUND David Carter by Dody Oppenheimer
Victor Casiano, Sr. by Paul & Jean Parker
Robert A. Forsen III by Beth Forsen
Mary Jane Houston by Linda, Stephen, Rowe, Charlotte & Macon Blount, Dody Oppenheimer, Lucille & Jim Travis
Jack & Lucille Laurence by Karin & Scott Beckendorf
Del Manion by Frances Coenen
Rowena Osborn by Dody Oppenheimer
Roberta Rife by Carrie Newton Gunn, Camilla & Bill Parker
Charlotte Robertson by Mrs. Bond Davis, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Drought, Connie & David Muzzy, Dale W. Tremblay, C.H. Guenther & Son, Eleanor & Scott Petty, Milby Wade
George Spencer by Mr. & Mrs. Baker Duncan, Ginny & Guy Halter, Roger & Diane Kirstein, Betsy Welmaker O’Connell, Dody Oppenheimer, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rosenbach
ALTAR GUILD Betty Lou Grace by Sue & H.G. Bedford, Beverly & Gene Drummond
Robert Grace by Marcella & Lee Whittaker
ST. CECILIA GUILD Roberta Rife by Ann Coiner
GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER George Spencer by Honorable Edith H. Jones, Victoria & David Wilson
TUCKER COURTYARD Roberta Rife by Betty Cavender
For more information about Memorials and the Prayers of the People at St. Mark’s, contact Pat Hutchison Noble, Community of Care Coordinator at 210-226-2426 or email her at [email protected]. C ommunity
Photo by Melanie Lizcano
Charlotte “Cha-Cha” Robertson Roberta Rife
Victor Casiano Sr. Harrell Browning Betty Lou Grace
Vivian Tracy Irene Diettrich Edgar Myers
We invite you to continue in prayer for
the church family. The prayer list below
are those who have moved into the
nearest presence of the Lord in recent
months.
Thank you for holding the friends and
family of St. Mark’s in your daily
prayers.
C are
Memorials
We offer 3 distinct services to meet the spiritual needs of those who worship here.
This service uses the Rite I liturgy and does not include music.
This service uses the Rite II liturgy with St. Mark’s Boy & Girl Choristers and Youth Choir.
This service uses the Rite II liturgy with St. Mark’s choir.
For a complete listing of events, classes, worship
services please visit www.stmarks-sa.org or contact
the church at 210-226-2426.
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The Messenger (USPS 514-020)
Published Monthly (3rd Wednesday) ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
315 East Pecan Street, San Antonio, Texas, 78205 Telephone: (210) 226-2426
Periodicals Postage paid at San Antonio, Texas POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE MESSENGER c/o ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
315 E. Pecan Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205 Interim Rector: The Rev. Ned Bowersox
We are trying to get volunteers for a St. Mark’s workday in Lockhart on Saturday, September 7.
We can meet at a central location and carpool for those wanting to sign up. Interested people can contact Mike Kuykendall at 210-243-1968. Tools are provided. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
