August 2017
St. Mark’s News Volume 21/Issue 7
From the Interim Rector Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. I am so honored and excited to come among you in this special time at St. Mark’s! In short order, I have gotten to work with a gifted and dedicated staff at the parish and school—everyone has greeted me with a spirit of openness and welcome. In July, I participated in my first vestry meeting at St. Mark’s, and I met a remarkable group of Church leaders. There was a wonderful spirit of common purpose and much laughter, too, even as we discussed weighty topics at St. Mark’s. I’ve seen Christ in the many smiling faces and extended hands that have met me in this wonderful community. There is an entire Church vocabulary, what I call “Episcospeak,” to describe this particular moment in parish life. We are in “transition,” and in a time of “discernment.” Really, though, this is the story of the people of God since the beginning. We as God’s people are always on the move, always seeking to discern God’s will, and at our best, we are ever ready to see where Christ wants us to follow. Take Abraham and Sarah, for example, who were well settled and very comfortable. God set these two in motion and the whole of salvation history was sparked by their response to God’s call.
In this Issue From the Interim Rector ............ 1 Rector Search Update ............... 2 Rally Day ................................... 3 Outreach ................................... 5 Music Notes............................... 6 Christian Formation ................... 7 Parishioner Highlights ............... 9 Celebrations ............................ 10 ROTA ...................................... 11
God has wonderful things in store for St. Mark’s today, just as God has for the past two or three generations. Of that, I am certain. As my old Granddad would say, “You can take that to the bank.” And we are hardly without resources to claim the fullness of that grace. Our processes at the Diocese of Texas are the best in the entire Church. We have a deep well of faith upon which to draw for refreshment and renewal. To quote St. Paul: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. (1Tim 1:7 KVJ). I am glad to come among you and to serve as your rector for a time. It is a very sweet blessing, indeed. Bill+
Fall Sunday Service Schedule begins on September 10: We will return to our Sunday schedule of three services at 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., and 11 a.m., with Christian Formation hour at 10 a.m.
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Rector Search Update Dear St. Mark’s Family, As you know by now, The Reverend William “Bill” Fowler recently joined us and will be serving as Interim Rector of St. Mark’s while we continue our search for a new permanent Rector, following Mother Elizabeth’s retirement in June. If you have not already done so, please take a moment to introduce yourself to Father Bill and welcome him to St. Mark’s. We are fortunate to benefit from his previous experience serving as Interim Rector in six other parishes and are grateful he has agreed to be with us during this time of transition. The Vestry is continuing the work of finding a new permanent Rector. To that end, the Vestry has recently named a Parish Profile Committee to develop our public Parish Profile. This website will include important information about our parish, our community involvement, living in Austin, and most importantly, our priorities for a new Rector. Think of it as a marketing document to help attract interested candidates. Members of this committee will include Nancy Bachschmid, Laurie Mayor, and Rex White. It is possible that the committee will be reaching out to other members of the parish as they work to compile the Parish Profile. We appreciate these members and encourage everyone to work with them to ensure our profile is complete and accurate. The most imperative thing you can do to help inform our search process is to participate in a parish-wide survey of our congregational priorities. The Vestry has opted to use the Diocese-recommended survey called Holy Cow! We hope to set a release date soon and will provide more information about how to participate in the weeks to come. The survey will provide the Vestry and the Profile Committee with crucial information about who we are, what we value, and the characteristics we would most like to see in a new Rector. Broad participation makes for the most complete and accurate assessment, so please plan to participate. Please feel free to contact either of us, or anyone on the Vestry if you have questions about the survey, or anything else related to the search process. Melissa Blanding & Clarence Bonnen Wardens Senior Warden contact information: Clarence Bonnen: cbonnen@gmail.com
Junior Warden contact information: Melissa Blanding: mkblanding78@gmail.com
Mark your Calendars Sunday, August 13 – Salad/Sandwich Potluck after the 10 a.m. service. Blood Donation Drive, 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot. See page 5 for registration details! Sunday, August 27 – Rally Day; see next page for more information The Men's Group meets the 2nd Tuesday each month @ 6:30 p.m. for dinner and fellowship. Dinner is prepared by cooking groups that rotate each month. Men's Group is open to all men of St. Mark's. To get on the email list, contact Bob Peterek: rpeterek@austin.rr.com. Women of St. Mark’s meet on the 4th Monday of the month (unless otherwise noted) for Bunco & Potluck at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. All women are welcome. For more information, or to get on the email list, contact Diana Stangl: dstangl@austin.rr.com.
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Rally Day Rally Day is on August 27. Rally Day is an opportunity to see all of our ministry groups in one place, and learn how you can fit into life at St. Mark’s. Below is a brief snapshot of each ministry. For instance, do you enjoy bringing new life to gardens? Are your children now old enough to become acolytes (once a month commitment)? Is preparing delicious meals your passion? (That could translate into helping prepare pastoral meals on an as needed basis). Maybe your daily life commitments have shifted and you have a little more time available (i.e. kids off to college). See if there is a ministry (or two) that speaks to your heart and then, on Rally Day, look for the table in the Parish Hall to learn more and sign up! Acolytes
Correspondence Ministry
Acolytes carry the torches, Gospel book or cross during services. Youth from 4th grade through high school are invited to participate. Adult acolytes are also invited to serve. We are especially in need of acolytes at the 9 a.m. service! Contact: Jay Brown
Through the art of letter writing, members of this ministry write notes on behalf of St. Mark's to members of the parish during important times of their lives. Contact: Cathy Nelson
Altar Guild The Altar Guild is responsible for the care of the church linens, hangings, vestments, and traditional decorations for special services, and care of the altar and its preparation for the Eucharist. Members serve on a rotating schedule. Contact: Karen Milton
Accredited through the SAES (Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools), our Day School serves the needs of children 2 years through prekindergarten. Programs offered: gym magic, music, outdoor play, field trips, and classroom learning. Contact: Anne Wingler, Director
Choir & Choristers
Dinner Groups
Adults & Choristers rehearse on Wednesday evenings. Contact: Mark Reed, Organist/Director of Music Adult Choir sings at the 11:00 a.m. service and at other times during the liturgical year. St. Mark’s Choristers (children’s choir): Suitable for children in grade 1st through 5th/6th. Youth Ensemble: middle & high school youth, perform a few times during the year. Instrumentalists, solo and ensemble offerings are a welcome addition to the program.
Dinner Groups are formed in the fall and meet approximately once a month, throughout the year. Contact: Karen Milton
Children’s Christian Formation For children/young adults, ages three through High School. Classes for all ages are offered each Sunday. Confirmation classes for 7th graders (and older) take place in the fall. Children’s Chapel is provided for children aged 4 - 6 years during Sunday worship. A nursery is available for children under age 3. Contact: Cathy Nelson
Contemplative Prayer Group This form of centering prayer prepares our heart and mind to receive the gift of God’s presence. Saturday mornings: 8:15-9 a.m. Contact: Liz Badger
St. Mark’s Day School
The Order of the Daughters of the King The Daughters of the King (DOK) is an order for laywomen who are communicants of the Episcopal Church, who make a courageous commitment to serve God and the church through prayer, service and evangelism. Contact: Judy Elkins
Education for Ministry (EfM) EfM is a four-year Christian course, developed by the Sewanee Seminary, and meets once a week, from September through May. Contact: Wes Raney
Facilities Committee The Facilities Committee provides needed repairs and upkeep to parish facilities. Contact: Ray Smith
Finance Committee Responsible for preparation and oversight of the annual budget, the Finance Committee meets once a month. Committee members are appointed.
Garden Guild The Garden Guild maintains the beautiful gardens and grounds of St. Mark’s. Members adopt an area to plant, water, and tend. Contact: Joanne Foote
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August 2017 Health Ministry
Pastoral Care/Meals Commission
This group encourages whole person health through: integration of body, mind, spirit; increased selfknowledge; personal responsibility; interdependence among God’s people. Contact: Jonea Raney
We offer support to parish members during illnesses, deaths, and difficult family situations. Volunteers assist with food, transportation, & visitation. Contact: Jonea Raney and Diana Stangl
Lectors and Lay Eucharist Ministers
Quilters Group
Lay Readers, Lectors and Chalice Bearers are adults who take a prominent part in the parish worship.
Quilters meet approximately on the last Friday each month and bring quilting projects. The quilters also make baby quilts for our newborn members. Contact: Pat Bullock
Liturgy and Worship Committee The Liturgy and Worship Committee assists the Clergy with planning and design of worship services. Particular attention each year goes into the planning of the season of Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week and Easter.
Long Range Planning/Building Committee The Long Range Planning Committee dares to dream, and consider what would make St. Mark’s a better place. Members appointed by the Rector.
St. Mark’s Marthas, (Parish Life Committee) The Marthas coordinate special functions at St. Mark’s to support our fellowship with one another. Through this connection we laugh, play, share, eat, and pray. Contact: Brenda White
Men’s Group Meeting on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m., the Men’s Group enjoys food, and fellowship. Dinner duties are shared by cooking groups. This group also sponsors an annual Golf Tournament, which provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Contact: Bob Peterek
Newcomers’ Incorporation Ministry We greet visitors and welcome them into the parish. “Greeters” help out before and after Sunday services once per month. Contact: The Rev. David Peters
Office Volunteers Office volunteers do a variety of jobs which include: answering the phone, folding Sunday’s bulletins, greeting visitors, record-keeping, computer skills, and special projects. Contact: Joanne Foote, Parish Administrator
Outreach Committee Opportunities for serving the outside community through a variety of programs such as The Blood Center, Central Texas Food Bank, Community First! Village, El Buen Samaritano, Family Eldercare, Habitat for Humanity, Trinity Center, & The Shower Ministry. Contact: Laurie Mayor
Shower Ministry Working at the Trinity Center at St. David’s, female Trinity Street neighbors are given the opportunity to shower on Tuesday mornings. Volunteers greet the neighbors, provide clean towels, toiletries and oversee shower times. Contact: Pat Bullock
Stewardship Committee The Stewardship Committee coordinates the annual Mission and Ministry stewardship meals and program.
Ushers Ushers play a vital role in facilitating a smooth service: acting as a first contact for newcomers— representing the church community, assisting the infirm to insure participation, and monitoring the environment. Ushers are organized into teams assigned to one service per month. Contact: Ryan Marquess
Women of St. Mark’s Through diverse ministries the Women of St. Mark’s have opportunities to gather for fellowship, spiritual growth, and service. Social highlights include monthly potluck dinners & Bunco, occasional Chick Flicks, museum trips, & retreats. Contact: Diana Stangl
FWYC-Families With Young Children We get together to share fun and fellowship, as well as to learn to raise Christian children. Our ministry includes social gatherings including Picnic & Playtime on the Deck, and kid-free events for parents. Contact: Melissa Blanding
Youth Group The St. Mark’s Youth Group is a vibrant, fun-filled and faith-filled group of kids. We typically meet for two hours most Sundays for social events, field trips, or outreach activities. Contact: Clarence Bonnen or Eric Panter
Youth Lectors Youth Lectors read twice a month during Sunday service at 9:00 a.m. Contact: Nancy Kibler
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Outreach We had a great time at the Kyle Mobile Pantry handing out food from the Central Texas Food Bank. Thank you to all the volunteers who showed up. It was a hot morning, but we all agreed that we would like to do this again soon. Seeing the faces of the individuals taking the food home was very touching.
Blood Drive at St. Mark's Sunday, August 13th from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Please use the link below to sign up online*. If you would like help registering, please call Laurie Mayor at 512-809-6696. General guidelines include: Eligible donors are in good health, at least 17 years old, and weigh at least 115 pounds (for whole blood donations) or 110 pounds (for platelet donations). For specific questions about donor eligibility, email whocandonate@weareblood.org or call 512-206-1108. There is also great information on the Eligibility page of the weareblood.org website. Please feel free to spread the word to help us fill all 20 spots! *To sign up online, use https://www.wrbdonor.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/48881
Family Eldercare Fan Drive It's hot out!!! And our homebound neighbors who are elderly and have disabilities feel it the most as they are often without air conditioning. Donations will be accepted during the month of August. Look for the donation drop-box in the Parish Hall in support of Family Eldercare's 47th annual Fan Drive. Please make checks out directly to Family Eldercare. $15 purchases a fan!
Heifer Donations on Rally Day After you muse through the tables for Rally day, please don't forget to step outside and consider making a donation to Heifer International and pet a fuzzy animal at the Petting Zoo! Heifer International programs provide a set of strategically connected projects that empower small-scale farmers to achieve socially, economically and environmentally secure livelihoods.
School Volunteers Needed As the school year approaches and you are organizing your schedule, we would like to make you aware of ways you can give back to the community on a regular basis.
Austin Partners in Education Our very own Barbette Cooper works with Austin Partners in Education (APIE) and has shared that APIE is in need of volunteers during the school year to mentor and tutor students on a weekly basis. Volunteers who tutor students in math are provided lesson plans and training from the program coordinator. This position is called a “Classroom Coach.� They work throughout the school year with an assigned group of students for 1 hour, once weekly, during the school day. Students are supported with high-engagement learning activities in reading or math that provide opportunities for structured practice and safe, supportive feedback. Volunteers who mentor are matched with one student to visit usually during lunchtime. Mentoring opportunities are available for students in any school and any grade within Austin ISD. If you are interested in learning more details about volunteering with APIE, please visit Get Involved | Austin Partners In Education.
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El Buen Samaritano El Buen Samaritano is an outreach ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas located in South Austin. We support them yearly at Thanksgiving, but they have ongoing needs that might interest you or match your skill set. Ongoing volunteer needs include: ESL Instructor or Assistant, Youth Mentoring Program volunteer, Computer Literacy Instructor or Assistant, Food Pantry Assistant, or Community Gardener. Visit elbuen.org or check the bulletin board in the parish hall for a flyer with more information.
Music Notes – Make Your Voice Count: Join a Choir! The St. Mark’s choirs are a special group within the larger family of the church. They are a place to grow musically, while forming lasting friendships in a supportive environment. The choirs offer a unique and important way to serve God within a caring and closeknit community. We need YOU to sing with a choir this year: But what if I can’t read music? We welcome singers from differing backgrounds with varying levels of experience. If you love to sing, there’s a place for you in the choir! Is there an audition? No audition required, we welcome everyone!
You are always WELCOME in the St. Mark’s Choir! My singing is a prayer, O Lord, a prayer of thanks and praise; in music, Lord, I worship thee; thy beauty fills my days. I give my talents, Lord, to thee, my mind and heart and voice, for thou alone art worthy, Lord; in thee do I rejoice.
What if I can’t be at every rehearsal or service? We begin practicing our anthems 8–12 weeks before we perform them so that everyone has time to learn the music. Although we always want a full choir, we realize that few people can be here for everything.
Accept the worship of my heart, accept my music, too: help me to live always for thee, Lord, keep me strong and true.
I’m rather busy, why should I take the time to sing with a choir? People need music. Our souls crave a release from the busyness of everyday life; we need art and beauty in our lives. Choral singing is one of the only experiences in which true amateurs can come together to produce truly great art. Time spent singing words of faith set to music of significance will invigorate the rest of your week!
O bless me, Lord, and help me sing thy love so full and free; and bless all those who listen, Lord, help them to worship thee.
St. Mark’s Adult Choir Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 7:00–8:30 p.m. Our first rehearsal will be Wednesday, August 23.
The St. Mark’s Choristers Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 6:00–6:45 p.m. Our first rehearsal will be Wednesday, August 30.
The Youth Ensemble Rehearsals are approximately every other Sunday from 12:15–12:45 p.m. First rehearsal TBD. For more information, please contact Mark Reed, Director of Music music@stmarksaustin.org 512-203-1780
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Christian Formation for Children Cathy Nelson, Director of Religious Formation This month, St. Mark’s will move forward with the search for our new rector. We will have the support and guidance of the Diocese, our interim rector Father Bill, the vestry and the committees involved in the parish profile work and the search. Parishioners will be very involved in this process as well. Families, in particular, will need to participate in this part of the process, joining committees, focus groups and other fact-finding conversations, and participating in the anticipated Parish Survey. We need to think about who St. Mark’s is now and what we might like to be in the future. A document at the National Episcopal Church website calls this phase “A Congregational Self-Study,” which “describes a congregation’s history, mission and goals, hopes, dreams and the qualities they seek in their next priest.” www.episcopalchurch.org/files/CDO_BuildingaProfile.ppt Specifically, as parents of the next generation of Christians, you will have an opportunity to discern what St. Mark’s does well and what you feel might be added or changed to help you in this most important job. This phase of the process offers you the chance to think outside of the box and think big! Although raising children in the Christian faith occurs mostly outside the church in the everyday moments of life, the St. Mark’s community provides the structure and guidance needed to teach the Christian message. We come together to support each other, and through worship, programming and social and outreach activities, parents and children learn the role and mission of the Church. In Christian Nurture in the Twenty-First Century, Cynthia Coe describes ‘a new vision for Christian Formation.’ Coe says the church “serves very specifically and intentionally as a sensus fidelium, as sense of the faithful and the true Christian message among competing secular forces.” Coe argues that the church will need to reclaim the role of teacher to the teachers - teaching parents how to teach their children. When parents need guidance teaching their children “concepts, such as: continuing in the apostles teaching and fellowship, persevering in resisting evil and repenting and returning to the Lord, proclaiming by word and example the Good News of God in Christ, seeking and serving Christ in all persons, and striving for justice and peace among all people,” the church will model these behaviors by the “very ethos of how it operates.” By practicing Judeo-Christian principles, “and by holding up the roots of these concepts – loving one’s neighbor as one’s self, justice, mercy, acting in community,” the church will also find ways to work with parents and honor their needs during this overbooked, stressed phase of life. But what will this look like in practice? St. Mark’s already does a good job of gathering together for services each Sunday. We also have opportunities for serving together, young and old, during the services and outside the doors. But is there more we can do to intentionally minister to each other? Might this be a time to form small groups, have more intergenerational educational moments, have combined story hour for parents and children instead of separate education programming? Again, this is a time to think big as you consider how we, the St. Mark’s community, might evolve! Sharing your vision in the upcoming Parish Survey is a way to have your voice and ideas heard!
Upcoming Events Sunday, August 13 As the dog days of summer set in, and school days begin to loom on the horizon, come reconnect at St. Mark’s for two traditional summer events: The Salad/Sandwich Potluck, following the 10:00 a.m. service; and an on-site outreach opportunity to donate to the blood bank via the We Are Blood mobile van, which will be at St. Mark’s from 9 a.m.-noon. Give blood and nourish yourself with the potluck! See the posters in the Parish Hall to sign up for both events.
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August 2017 Sunday, August 27 Rally Day, Blessing of Backpacks, Petting Zoo & FWYC Picnic on the Deck!
Blessing of Backpacks and Crosses @ the 10 a.m. service. Students of all ages are invited to bring their backpacks to church and will receive a back-to-school cross at the service. Teachers are invited to be present for a commissioning/prayers for the beginning of a new school year. This year, we will be honoring St. Mark’s Day School teachers and director, Anne Wingler, for the work they do all year long. Rally Day ministry fair will be held after the 10:00 a.m. service. Come into the Parish Hall and learn about the opportunities for you to plug into St. Mark’s: no gift of time is too small! Check out the Petting Zoo (outside), and look for the Heifer International table, where you can contribute to the Heifer projects. Families with Young Children (FWYC) Picnic on the deck! Watch for more information from Melissa Blanding, the FWYC chair. (FWYC is for families with children ages 10 years and younger.)
Please look over the Rally Day list found in this newsletter and consider how you and your family contribute to the life of this parish and lives beyond our doors. Looking ahead to September: St. Mark’s will return to three services and begin Christian Formation classes on September 10 at 10:00 a.m.
Safeguarding God’s Children Certification Calling St. Mark’s Parents and others who work with St. Mark’s children and youth: The final promise of our Baptismal Covenant urges us to “Strive for justice and peace among all people, and to respect the dignity of every human being.” The Safe Church Ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas can help us live out this promise. The programs ensure an environment free of abuse, exploitation, and harassment. http://www.epicenter.org/safechurch/ Safeguarding God’s Children (SGC) is part of the Safe Church Ministry. In accordance with Safeguarding God’s Children Policies any program for children and youth at St. Mark’s will be staffed by at least two unrelated adults aged 21 years or older who have been certified in Safeguarding God’s Children. The SGC certification process requires the following:
Volunteers fill in an online application Reference and background checks run Sign a code of conduct Attend a three-hour class to learn about signs of sexual abuse and how to prevent it from occurring. The commitment to this class, and the information provided in the program adds to the overall health and safety of the community, and is invaluable information for families who are raising children, as well as for others who help form a circle of care around our children. St. Mark’s is proud that our church is the kind of place where families are comfortable bringing their children. And it is our parents and other volunteers, along with all St. Mark’s adults, who help create this environment. In order to continue to provide this kind of loving circle around our children, we need the help of all adults, especially parents. Please sign up for an upcoming class and join us in providing a safe and loving environment for our children. For information, please contact Cathy Nelson, 512-444-1449 or cnelson@stmarksaustin.org.
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Parishioner Highlights St. Mark’s is so glad that the Azarmehrs moved to Austin! They are invaluable members of our St. Mark's family. How fun it has been to watch Margaret and Max grow up, play an integral part in the church, and then go off to further their educations and seek career opportunities. Mehron and Heather are both active at St. Mark's, which helps to make us one of the most heartwarming and welcoming churches in Austin! Beth Chenoweth
The Azarmehr Family The Azarmehr family consists of parents Mehron and Heather, who live in Barton Hills, and their two kids. Their daughter, Margaret, is moving to Olympia, WA, this fall as she is transferring to Evergreen State College. Son Max is living and working in New York City.
History with St. Mark’s The Azarmehrs moved back to Austin in 1998 when Mehron decided it was time to open up his law firm. They found a house in Barton Hills, and once they moved in, they tried St. Mark’s and decided to stay because it felt like home. Finding a church home in St. Mark’s was unexpected because they previously attended All Saints and still had friends in that parish. But, the people at St. Mark’s are warm and there are a lot of ways to participate in the community, so they quickly became attached. The kids grew up at St. Mark’s—both were both confirmed here and were in the Youth Group. Both kids were acolytes, though Max for longer than Margaret.
States lived in and occupations Heather: Born in Dallas; grew up in Wisconsin; Graduated from University of the South, Tennessee; Graduated from Graduate School, Southern Methodist University in Texas; Taught Art History in Georgetown, TX; Helped Mehron with the law firm here in Austin, and currently a nurse, here in Austin. Mehron: Born and grew up in Iran; graduated high school in Irving, TX; graduated from both undergraduate school and graduate school at University of North Texas, Denton, TX; Worked at the World Bank, Washington, DC; Law School in San Antonio, TX; worked for the Texas Attorney General’s Office in Austin, TX; Worked for as an attorney for Gardere & Wynne in Dallas, Texas; owns a boutique immigration law firm in Austin Texas. Margaret: Born in Dallas, Texas; grew up in Austin Texas; Has worked at Kerby Lane on Guadalupe for the last year and a half. Again…moving to Washington State. Max: Born in Austin, Texas; grew up in Austin, Texas; has worked as a life guard in Austin Texas for 2 years in a row; graduated from UT in Austin Texas in 2016; and now works for a startup in New York, where he works with customer service. He is also working on developing his music.
Hobbies/Interests
Heather has been an active choir member since about 2000, is a current member of the DOK, and has done other odd projects from helping with VBS and performing the parish’s 2009 production of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol.
Heather: knitting, movies, reading novels, riding her bike, hanging out with her friends. As nursing is a relatively new endeavor, she spends time learning about her work and has some ideas about some public health projects for later in the future.
Mehron has been a vestry member, has sponsored holes for the Men’s Group Golf Event, and has been a lector.
Mehron: soccer, traveling, reading autobiographies and going to the movies (or falling asleep during movies.) Mehron is interested in business development and world current events.
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August Celebrations Birthdays Douglas
Joyce
8/1
Britt
Sitzes
8/9
Kevin
Cromack
8/19
Kim
Kiplin
8/1
Yvonne
Chavez
8/10
Claire
Dempsey
8/19
Quincy
Raines
8/1
Scarlett
Lewis
8/10
Ryan
Dempsey
8/19
Wesley
Raney
8/1
Virginia
Acker
8/11
Margaret
Dvorken
8/19
Nancy
Hicks
8/2
Jenny
Greer
8/11
Rina
Hartline
8/20
Avery
Peters
8/2
Cynthia
Harris
8/11
Lucy
Joyce
8/20
Anna
Shaver
8/2
Avery
Lindeman
8/11
Jack
Minor
8/20
Margaret
Azarmehr
8/3
Liam
Sullivan
8/11
Juana
Antokoletz
8/21
Kimberly
Cromack
8/3
Jeff
Doidge
8/12
Kate
Bonnen
8/21
James
Crowson
8/3
Julia
Greer
8/12
Lee
Siegismund
8/21
Chris
Delfausse
8/3
Roger
Seyler
8/12
Oliver
Bondy
8/22
Berit
Kragas
8/3
Mark
Zuniga
8/12
Becky
Janes
8/23
Nicholas
Sepos
8/3
Lark
Anthony
8/13
Charlie
Berndt
8/24
Steven
Siegismund
8/3
Nathan
Kelly
8/13
Marcy
Greer
8/24
Sue
Crowson
8/4
Penny
Considine
8/14
Kenzie
Randall
8/25
Kerstan
Turman
8/4
Delia
Greer
8/14
Barbette
Cooper
8/26
Danielle
Adkins
8/5
Leigh Ann Hendricks
8/14
Emily
Dolan
8/27
Willah
Peers
8/5
Lucas
Ruiz
8/14
Clara
Berndt
8/28
Dodie
Wells
8/5
Nicole
Flores
8/15
Marquita
Dubach
8/28
Laura
Delfausse
8/6
Cole
Francis
8/15
Stacey
Gonzalez
8/28
Lisa
Martin
8/6
Bodhi
Pitt
8/15
Rich
Janes
8/28
Kathleen
Allen
8/7
Jonea C. S. Raney
8/15
Michael
Brode
8/30
Audra
Bogard
8/8
Cathy
Chadwick
8/16
David
Lindeman
8/30
Iona
Olive
8/8
Ester
Taylor
8/16
Barbara
Wilson
8/30
Katie
Harwood
8/9
David
Martinez
8/17
Rick
Albers
8/31
Briana
Shepard
8/9
Max
Azarmehr
8/19
Aby
Gomez
8/31
Anniversaries Patricia & Joe Bullock
Aug 7
Elizabeth & Reynard Wellman
Aug 17
Amelia & James Sondgeroth
Aug 7
Carol & Gary Todd
Aug 18
Lorraine & David Bowman
Aug 10
Cathy & James Nelson
Aug 22
Amy & Seth Randle
Aug 11
Amy & Nassos Papalexandrou
Aug 27
Amy & Matthew Sepos
Aug 12
Dee Ann & Mike Thomasson
Aug 29
Susan & Rick Albers
Aug 15
Jonea C. S. Raney and Jill Collins
Aug 30
Meredith & Kevin Childs
Aug 15
Rose & Jim Jennings
Aug 31
Lisa Leach & Jeff Doidge
Aug 15
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August ROTA
8 a.m.
TIME
MINISTRY
August 6
August 13 Salad Potluck - 11 a.m.
August 20
August 27 Rally Day @ 11 a.m.
September 3
LECTOR
Amelia Sondgeroth
Jonea Raney
Amelia Sondgeroth
Pattie Rose
Jill Collins
LEM / ACOLYTE
Pattie Rose
Jill Collins
Jonea Raney
Margarita Moreno
Jonea Raney
USHERS
Ed Shipsey Stephen White
Danielle Adkins Stephen White
Beth Chenoweth Mary Smith
Jonea Raney Jill Collins
Ed Shipsey Al McKinney
Altar Guild
10:00 a.m.
LECTORS
Michael Brown (1) Nancy Kibler (1) Jennifer Jones (1) Karen Milton (1) Cindy Bogard (2) Mike Thomasson (2) Sarah Bancroft (2) Michael Meigs (2)
Mary-Alis Kelly (1) Brian Kelly (2)
LEM
Becky Janes Dru Cabler
Bill Kibler Liz Davis
Brenda White Rex White
Christine Brunson Carol Oppel
Bill Kibler Michael Brown
ACOLYTES
Claudia Janes Henry Janes Morgan Dew Asher Poynot Nancy B.
Max Genet Josef Genet Meredith Shaw Xander Stockstill Jay
Luke Thiessen Ryan Dempsey Luke Breen Emma Kloninger Kim B.
Matt Forrest Ben Forrest Nick Forrest Sam Forrest Nancy B.
Nora Kelly Will Kelly Hunter Rogers Morgan Dew Cindy
USHERS
Carolyn Wier James Wier JP Kloninger Bo Overstreet Rick Tennant John De Marines
Charles Brewer Bob Peterek Manuel de la Rosa Jim Nolan Ryan Marquess
Henry Olivas Yvonne Chavez Darlene Goodnight Debbie Thornal Sandy Sterzing
Frank Severn Jean Severn Jay Doran Jodi Doran Pam Johns David Johns
Mark Breen Dee Ann Thomasson Dodie Wells Amalia de la Rosa
GREETERS
Evelyn McMillen Yvette Webb
Laura Merritt Ellie Reshetnikov
Shelly Botkin Ryan Marquess
Jean & Frank Severn
Barbara Dody
Sat. 9:00
Jonea Raney-TC Jill Collins Carolyn Wier Pat Bullock
Judy Elkins-TC Debbie Thornal Darlene Goodnight Helen Anderson
Dee Ann Thomasson-TC Tina Stonebarger Henry Olivas Evelyn McMillen
Diana Stangl-TC Susie BaxterHarwell Karen Milton Sandy Sterzing
TBD
Al McKinney
Cecily Bennett
Megan Ching
Ed Mickler
John De Marines
Lindy & Lee Siegismund
Mary Carole & Britt Sitzes
Christie & Adam Stockstill
Jim Nolan Diana Stangl
TBD
August 2
August 9
August 16
August 23
August 30
Depositor
Caffeine Ministry Before/After 10 a.m. service Vestry Contact: Becky Poynot WED. 6 p.m. Lector
Jonea Raney
Rex White
Jill Collins
Dodie Wells
Pattie Rose
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Vestry Clarence Bonnen, Sr. Warden Melissa Blanding, Jr. Warden
Vestry members: Dan Aja, Mike Brode, Dru Cabler, Jill Collins, John Cooper, Scott Forrest, Marjie Lawrence, Ryan Marquess, Laura Merritt, Becky Poynot, Pattie Rose, and Ann Seyler.
To view the monthly calendar of events at St. Mark’s, visit our website: www.stmarksaustin.org.
Committees
Staff
Acolytes: Jay Brown, Carol Oppel, Cindy Cabler, Kim Kiplin, and Nancy Bachschmid
Interim Rector The Rev. William Fowler
Altar Guild: Karen Milton Building Committee: Amelia Sondgeroth Christian Formation: Cathy Nelson Communications: Pattie Rose Daughters of the King: Judy Elkins Women of St. Mark’s: Diana Stangl
Outreach: Laurie Mayor
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 2128 Barton Hills Drive Austin, TX 78704 512.444.1449 www.stmarksaustin.org office@stmarksaustin.org
Director of Religious Education Cathy Nelson Organist/Director of Music Mark Reed Seminarian Brian Prall
Facilities: Ray Smith Finance: Diana Stangl
Deadline for the September 2017 St. Mark’s News is Tuesday, August 15, 2017. Please submit your article by email as an attachment to: stmarksaustin@gmail.com.
Associate Rector The Rev. Dr. David W. Peters
Parish Life: Brenda White Pastoral Care/Health Ministry: Jonea C.S. Raney Stewardship: Amelia Sondgeroth, Dru Cabler
Head of Day School Anne Wingler Parish Administrator Joanne Foote Newsletter Editor Becky Janes
Ushers: Ryan Marquess
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
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