September 2017
St. Mark’s News Volume 21/Issue 8
From Fr. Bill - Life in the Hurricane Almost nine years ago, in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, Bishop Doyle dispatched me to Galveston as interim rector of Trinity Episcopal Church. Trinity is one of the oldest Episcopal churches west of the Mississippi, with a proud and illustrious history. Trinity was no stranger to catastrophic loss. Following the 1900 Hurricane, which took between 6,000 and 12,000 lives in Galveston and still ranks as the deadliest natural disaster in American history, In this Issue Trinity Church—the entire building—was carefully and methodically From Fr. Bill ............................... 1 raised several feet to prevent future flooding. Nobody thought the Rector Search Update ............... 2 Church would ever be flooded again. Even so, the tidal floods of Hurricane Ike overwhelmed the Island and got well up into the Church. The boilers and air conditioners were housed in the basement of a Church thought impervious to flood. You can guess the result. The waters also overwhelmed the homes of almost every member of the parish. Their city lay in ruins.
Outreach .................................... 3 Parish Life .................................. 4 Christian Formation ................... 4 Parishioner Highlights ................ 6 Celebrations .............................. 7 Caffeine Ministry ........................ 7 ROTA ......................................... 8
The colossal Tiffany window (said to be the biggest ever created by that legendary maker) which towers above the altar, was badly damaged and had to be removed and shipped off to Minnesota for repairs, at no small cost. The boarded-up, gaping hole left by its removal seemed to symbolize the gravity of a disaster that cost at least 100 lives in Galveston and the Texas coast. All of the material things that supported our worship—hangings, linens, and vestments were ruined. We had no power for weeks, and then electricity limited only to the certain parts of the facilities. No air-conditioning for many months—a fact that in Galveston’s climate quickly produced a very laid back approach to vesting by clergy and laity alike. The sanctuary smelled really, really awful and the paint and plaster on the historic walls peeled off like so much dry skin. The ruined kneelers had to be removed, and a congregation that strongly preferred this posture in Eucharist had to learn to stand during confession and absolution. However, my memories of that time are not of the hardship, Sunday, September 10: although there was plenty to be found. It was a tough slog Rally Day at 10 a.m. Also, we will for almost three years before we were back to a sense of return to three services: 7:30 a.m., restoration and stability. Instead, my memories are of a time that pointed us toward Christ’s real presence in our lives and 9:00 a.m., and 11 a.m. in our Church. We learned that even as we had been Sunday, September 17: surrounded by famous stained glass and accustomed to the Christian Formation at 10:00 a.m. accoutrements of Episcopal religious ritual, none of that mattered when it was suddenly taken away by the flood. We discovered again and again the core strength of our faith. That is what mattered. There was liberation and deep grace in that. What I remember is joy.
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September 2017 This week, our brothers and sisters in the Diocese are facing another terrible test. We must pray unceasingly for their relief and deliverance. May we also be reminded what is truly important.
Bill+ Grant us grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found. (from the Book of Common Prayer).
Rally Day has been rescheduled for Sunday, September 10 @ 10 a.m. This is the same day we move to three Sunday services: 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m. We hope that everyone can attend and mingle around the ministry tables in the Parish Hall to learn more about what we do at St. Mark's and in the larger community, and see where you fit in! The petting zoo and FWYC breakfast picnic have also been rescheduled for September 10 th.
Rector Search Update – Parish Survey Opens September 10 Dear St. Mark’s Family, We are now in the pre-search phase of our rector search. This is the phase where we gather information about our parish to put into a website that will explain our mission, values and who we seek in a rector. There are a number of other parishes in our diocese that have actually completed this phase. If you wish to see their results they are listed on the Diocese of Texas’s website devoted to Churches in Transition. We encourage you to take a look at a few. The Diocese’s Communication Team worked with these parishes to develop these websites. Our Parish Profile Committee has begun the work of collecting the information about St. Mark’s that will be used for the website that the Diocesan Communications Team will construct for us. Part of that information will come from the Holy Cow! Survey that is part of our discernment process. We would like to see everyone participate in providing 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. To ensure broad participation, the Vestry decided to wait until everyone has returned from the Labor Day vacation to administer the survey. The Holy Cow! Survey will open on Sunday, September 10 and stay open through Sunday, October 1. While most of you will fill out this survey on-line, some may choose to fill out a paper survey. Please contact one of us if you would prefer the paper format. An email will be sent out with information about how to access the survey. While this work proceeds, the Vestry will be working with the Diocese to determine the minimum compensation package for our new rector. This is an important step in the search process, and a timely one given that preparations for next year’s budget are already underway. If you have questions about the survey or anything else related to the search process, please feel free to contact either of us or anyone on your Vestry. Thank you, Clarence Bonnen, Senior Warden: cbonnen@gmail.com Melissa Blanding, Junior Warden: mkblanding78@gmail.com
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Mission and Ministry Meals in October For many of you the beginning of school signals the beginning of fall with many school, family and upcoming holiday events. It also means October Stewardship Month at St. Mark’s. Look for the Mission and Ministry Meals (M&M) sign up table at Rally Day on September 10. This is our time to gather together as a parish and share our thoughts and prayers about stewardship and our Church giving. Our three M&M Sunday meals will be October 15th (chicken and beef fajitas), October 22nd (BBQ), and October 29th (roasted chicken and fried chicken) following the 11 a.m. service. We provide the main course and you bring a side dish or a dessert to share. Babysitting will be provided by the church. Look for the sign-up sheets in the Parish Hall beginning in September. During the meals, the Finance Committee will present the financial report for St. Mark’s, and the expected Budget for 2018. Pledge cards will be handed out, to return on November 5th, All Saints Sunday. Father Bill and Father David will present the program on the theological basis of giving. At St. Mark’s, we love to come together for great meals, so don’t pass up this opportunity to meet new parishioners and catch up with everyone over another scrumptious meal, while you consider your tithe to St. Mark’s. Hope to see you there!
Outreach Thank you to all of you who donated blood! We had 7 individuals participate. If you have suggestions for increasing our participation levels, feel free to share them with the Outreach team, who meets on the first Sunday of each month, after the late service. We appreciate your support of the Family Eldercare Fan Drive this August! Family Eldercare reported that the 2017 drive exceeded their goals. It is wonderful to see such great support from the entire community. For the month of September, we would like to highlight AIDS Services of Austin (ASA). ASA's mission is to help people with AIDS or HIV navigate the maze of social and medical services to get the knowledge and care they need. They also work with community groups to ensure that people undergoing this highly personal and confidential experience Central Texas Food Bank Volunteer can maintain their health and overcome obstacles and challenges. Opportunity in Kyle October 21 Thirdly, ASA educates the community in order to fight the St. Mark’s is signed up to help with the indifference and stigma around AIDS, which greatly affects the Mobile Food Kitchen in Kyle on Oct. spread of the disease. Annually, ASA provides direct care services 21st. The volunteer link to over 1,500 people and HIV prevention education to over 10,000 is:http://stmarks.cafb.volunteerhub.com/. people in Central Texas. They also conduct over 1,600 HIV tests a Ten volunteers are needed, between the year. hours of: 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. at 1510 BeBee We will be collecting items for their Helping Hands Food Bank. Items needed include tuna, canned beans (low sodium), toothpaste and toothbrushes (soft), shampoo and conditioner, bar soap, and deodorant. Caitlin Simmons at ASA said that food is always needed, but personal hygiene items are always quick to go as many of the recipients of the food pantry program are homeless. Please contact Laurie Mayor if you are interested in dropping the donations off at the ASA offices at the end of the month. For more information about their volunteer needs, visit www.asaustin.org. Thank you, Laura Merritt, for suggesting this outreach idea!
Rd, Kyle, TX 78640. Using the link above, volunteers need to create an account, then the shift will show up on this page and they can just click “sign up.” This is a rain or shine volunteer opportunity; however in the event of inclement weather, we will immediately updated our Mobile Pantry hotline - 512684-2559. Please call this number prior to heading to your shift to get the latest information about any closures or delays.
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Parish Life
The Men's Group meets the 2nd Monday of 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. Thinking of Joining Altar Guild? Things you don't have to worry about: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
There are no vocabulary tests. Yes, the names of ecclesiastical things are not common vocabulary items. As with all new words though, they gently insinuate themselves into your own used language. You don't have to be an ironing pro. There are tricks that preclude ironing, leaving our linens looking perfect. YAY! You don't even have to be a washing expert: only one person each week takes home linens. Being female is not an obligation. There is something for everybody. Flower arrangement skills are not needed at St. Mark's.
Please think about it. If you have specific questions, either ask anybody you see on Altar Guild duty or contact Karen Milton (ksmilton@gmail.com). It is never too late to join, but we'd love to have you NOW!
Christian Formation for Children, by Cathy Nelson, DRE We will begin our regular programming this month, which includes a return to three services on September 10th and Christian Formation on September 17th. With families back in the pews more regularly, and youth acolytes, lectors, choristers and Youth Ensemble singers more actively involved, there is a sense of vitality in the church building. As I recall from my own parenting experiences, this time of year brings a sense of excitement and anticipation, along with a chance for growth and discovery. Although your plates are already filled with new schedules, teachers, activities and friends, this part of the year is the best time to evaluate family habits and commitments: Are there too many activities scheduled for an individual or all of us? Which ones are worth the time and energy? And what benefit is gained? Can we rearrange things to add something else that contributes to the well being of the family? At the risk of overwhelming the family plate, I would like to suggest you add one more thing that you can do as a family - a time every day for the family to read the Bible together. The Center for Biblical Studies has begun a program for parents who want to share the Bible with their children. The Rev. Marek P. Zabriskie, who also founded The Center for Biblical Studies and The Bible Challenge for adults, created the ParentChildren Bible Challenge. The challenge below encourages parents to set aside time to read through the Bible with your children. (http://thecenterforbiblicalstudies.org) “I want my children to know the Bible,” is the emphatic statement clergy and Christian educators hear often from households. We want to know scripture, and we want our children to know scripture as well. If you are like this, then join The Bible Challenge and become a Bible reading household. The average church only has 40 hours in a given year to influence the life of a child. The average parent has 3,000 hours per year to influence a life. Think about it. You are your child’s most influential spiritual teacher.
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September 2017 The gift of your time will build their confidence and faith in God. If you have a good church, you need its support, encouragement and expertise to help you be your child’s primary spiritual influence. But without your commitment and attention, the church can do little to make a spiritual impact upon your child. The purpose of The Parent Child Bible Challenge is to:
invite families to become fully engaged in The Bible Challenge explore how the church can support families in reading an age appropriate Bible share how the church and families grow together and are strengthened in their relationship with God through regular Bible reading
Reading and learning the Bible together as a family does the following: helps families grow closer, opens communication, helps kids know that faith practice begins at home, and transforms our lives every day and all the time. St. Mark’s library has most of the Bibles suggested, along with others including graphic novel Bibles and The Path. Stop by the bookshelf and help yourself to one! Please stop by on Rally Day, rescheduled to September 10th, to see how you might get involved—all of our programs are led by parishioners like you! Each program is staffed by two adults who help share our faith traditions and sense of community with your children. The children’s programs include Children’s Chapel for 4-6 year olds; Church School classes for children from aged 3 through High School; Youth Group for 6th through 12th graders; youth acolyte and lector ministries; Choristers and Youth Ensemble, and other seasonal events and activities during the year. Please talk with Cathy Nelson about volunteering and our Safeguarding God’s Children policies and certification, if you would like to learn more. Christian Formation classes for children and youth from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade will resume on September 17 at 10:00 a.m. St. Mark’s wonderful Church School teachers are planning for and anticipating the appearance of our children in the classes too! The Godly Play class for children in Pre-K through 2nd Grade meets in the Common Room. This class will have an orientation on Sunday, September 17, for children and parents. They will hear the story The Circle of the Church Year. The following Sundays, the class will hear The Holy Family, which is told each time we begin a new season of the Church year, and Creation. The storytellers for this class are Scott Forrest, Pam Johns, Henry Olivas, and Cathy Nelson. Parent volunteers will be class assistants. 3rd through 5th Grades will meet in Classroom D in the school classroom hallway. David Genet will lead Bible study using Lesson Plans the Work curriculum from The Episcopal Church. The lessons follow the Revised Common Lectionary so your children will have an opportunity to dig deeper into the Gospel reading each Sunday. Parent volunteers will be class assistants. The Confirmation Class for 7th graders and any older students wanting to be confirmed will meet for six weeks, on September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, and 22 in the Bennett Wing classroom. Brian Prall, our seminarian, will lead the Confirmation Class using the curriculum I will, with God’s help. Confirmation is on February 4 when the Rev. Dena Harrison will join us at the 11:00 a.m. service. The Youth Class for 6th through 12th graders will meet in Classroom B in the school classroom hallway for breakfast and Bible study. Eric Panter and Danielle Adkins will lead the class. After the Confirmation Class ends on October 15, all youth will meet together in the Bennett Wing classroom. When we return to three services on September 17, Children’s Chapel for 4 to 6 year olds will be available during both the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. In order to provide a safe environment in which our children can worship and play, we will continue to ask a parent to help our Chapel leaders during each Chapel service. Welcome back! And thank you for supporting our children’s programs.
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September 2017 We received word of Sandy Sterzing’s death on August 29 as we were putting the finishing touches on the September newsletter. Sandy and Beth Chenoweth worked closely on Sandy’s Parishioner Highlight for this month. Over the weekend, Sandy had read Beth’s introduction, and she told Beth how much she liked it. We decided to publish the introduction and Sandy’s column as they were originally written, and we are keeping Sandy, her family, and her precious friends Darlene and Debbie in our prayers. She will be missed.
Parishioner Highlights Sandy’s article is “so her” that it is entered here verbatim. In talking with her she shared that she and her husband Ross have been married 50 years and own a restaurant (Ross’s) on far north Lamar Blvd. Ross’s is known for great country casual dining with homemade cooked food since 1963. They have 4 children, Dawn Denise, Thomas Ross Jr., Steven Charles, and Kevin who has their only grandchild, Brice. To know Sandy is to see the energy that she brings to working with the Martha’s and her other St. Mark’s endeavors! We thank you Sandy for just being YOU! Beth Chenoweth
Sandy Sterzing Make a joyful noise to the Lord all ye lands!! Well, that’s exactly what the St. Mark’s choir did on my very first visit some 6 years ago. I immediately felt the warmth and ease to be in this place that was to become my new church family.
and potluck Italian dinners. All loved being involved. Then, at some time during this growth things began to change and the Holy Spirit seemed to have left. I no longer looked forward to gentle stroking on my Sunday’s and began to regret having to attend.
I am a native Austinite and cradle Episcopalian. I was christened as a baby at Good Shepherd, confirmed at St. David’s, left the church for a bit, then returned to become a 14-year member of Resurrection Episcopal on Justin Lane.
I finally realized I just had to make a change. I began visiting other churches—St. Michaels, St. Luke’s, and eventually St. Mark’s. I’m thinking at that point that this is a long way from my home in Summit Oaks-close to Duval Rd. Well, it only took that one visit to show me where my new home was to be. I told my precious friends Darlene and Debbie that I had found our church and they were gonna love it!! Indeed they did.
What a wonderful gift this time was for me. A chance to learn about the actual way a church lives and continues to serve. I was blessed to lead the ECW as president for three years, and served on the vestry as Junior Warden. Time on the vestry was for three years as well. It was a joy to serve during this time as we were in the process of “growing our congregation.” Much fund raising through cake sales
I met within about a month with our former sweet priest Mother Elizabeth to get the real lowdown on how to proceed. I was ready to transfer membership right then and she said, “Well, take some time.” I didn’t need to because I knew in my soul that this was right. Before long I also rededicated my heart to the church. So, in closing, all I can say is this family of Christ is one of his best. We are diverse, humble and ready to serve at the drop of a hat. Thank you sweet family for your love and dedication to God’s plan for us all. Use me as you need because I’m ready!! Yours, Sandy Sterzing
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September Celebrations Birthdays Marty
Clark
9/1
Betty
Lee
9/14
Stella
Kloninger
9/24
Miles
Barker
9/2
Zephyr
Gates
9/15
Emily
Mazac
9/24
Cindy
Bogard
9/2
Dan
Bogard
9/16
Claire
Cabler
9/25
Kelly
Vande Streek
9/2
Sydney
Doidge
9/16
Shannon
Eaton
9/25
Alison
Lee
9/3
Logan
Pugh
9/16
Estella
Minne
9/25
Andrea
Michael
9/3
Sonnie
Barham
9/17
Lansing
Pugh
9/25
Bradley
Strahan
9/3
Kim
Buckner
9/17
Suzann
Dvorken
9/26
Gregory
Knapp
9/4
Olivia
Rush
9/17
Jim
Nolan
9/26
Frank
Severn
9/4
Lorraine
Bowman
9/18
Kathy
Overstreet
9/26
Max
Reshetnikov
9/5
Clay
Buckner
9/18
Pam
Johns
9/27
Dillon
Johns
9/6
Jill
Collins
9/18
Benton
Tso
9/27
Emily
Lehrach
9/6
Emily
Rogers
9/18
Rex
White
9/27
Jacob
Sondgeroth
9/6
Carolyn
Wier
9/18
Owen
Chandler
9/28
Anna
Mazac
9/7
Carol
Oppel
9/20
Christopher Elliott
9/28
Rosemary
Nolan
9/7
Kyle
Rush
9/20
Benjamin
Forrest
9/28
Harper
Sanders
9/7
Ben
Joyce
9/21
Samuel
Forrest
9/28
Dayna
Blazey
9/9
Marsha
Topham
9/21
Mehron
Azarmehr
9/29
Anna
Bryan-Borja
9/9
Timothy
Glover
9/22
Aaron
Barker
9/29
Thomas
Hudak
9/9
Adam
Stockstill
9/22
Joey
Genet
9/29
Alexandra
Geraci
9/10
Rick
Tennant
9/22
Laura
Merritt
9/29
Jennifer
Payne
9/10
Susan
Baxter-Harwell
9/23
Diana
Stangl
9/29
Kemble
White
9/10
Trent
Weems
9/23
Roberta
Bondy
9/30
Jackie
Whalen
9/11
Joaquin
Yard
9/23
Henry
Janes
9/30
Barbara
Dody
9/12
Josephine
Baumgart
9/24
Michelle
Lehrach
9/30
Al
McKinney
9/13
Bryn
Delfausse
9/24
Anniversaries Mina Kumar & James Spindler
9/3
Jana Kay & Tim Green
9/12
Diana & Greg Stangl
9/3
Penny & Considine
9/14
Kendra & Walter Roloson
9/7
Beth & John Chenoweth
9/19
Liz Badger & Lansing Pugh
9/9
Caffeine Ministry September 2017: Vestry Contact – Marjie Lawrence 3 10 17 24
Randa & John Stephenson Virginia & Stuart Sullivan Darlene & Kevin Sullivan Ester & Gary Taylor
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ROTA September 3
September 10
(Last Sunday of 2 services)
(Return to 3 services)
LECTOR
8:00 a.m. Jill Collins
7:30 a.m. Jonea Raney
Margarita Moreno
Pattie Rose
Nancy Middlebrook
LEM/ ACOLYTE
Nancy Middlebrook
Wes Raney
Pattie Rose
Margarita Moreno
Wes Raney
USHERS
Ed Shipsey Al McKinney
Beth Chenoweth Mary Smith
Danielle Adkins Stephen White
Jonea Raney Jill Collins
Beth Chenoweth Mary Smith
LECTORS
10:00 a.m. Bill Kibler (1) Nancy Kibler (2)
9:00 a.m. Nancy Kibler (1) Michael Brown (2)
Becky Janes (1) Phil Aboussie (2)
Cindy Bogard (1) Gary Taylor (2)
Mike Thomasson (1) Dodie Wells (2)
LEMS
Bill Kibler Michael Brown
Pam Castles Mike Thomasson
Bill Kibler Carol Oppel
Michael Brown Christine Brunson
Brian Prall Kim Buckner
ACOLYTES
TBD TBD Hunter Rogers Morgan Dew Cindy
Clay Buckner Matthew Awitan Lucas Breen Emma Kloninger Kim B.
Claudia Janes Ryan Dempsey Henry Janes Mairin Bachschmid Nancy B.
Luke Thiessen Matthew Awitan Karen Milton Michael Meigs Carol
Nora Kelly Will Kelly Hunter Rogers Beatrice Reshetnikov Kim K.
USHERS
Mark Breen Dee Ann Thomasson Dodie Wells Amalia de la Rosa
Mike Brode Phil Aboussie Ross Ramsey Stephanie Young
Ken Whalen Stephen Wilson Barbara Wilson
TBD Kim Buckner Dan Bogard
Mark Breen Dee Ann Thomasson Dodie Wells Amalia de la Rosa
GREETERS
Barbara Dody
Yvette Webb Evelyn McMillen
Laura Merritt Ellie Reshetnikov
Diana Stangl
Yvette Webb Evelyn McMillen
LECTORS
11:00 a.m. Michael Meigs (1) Karen Milton (2)
Dave Elkins (1) Christie Stockstill (2)
Barbara Dody (1) Jennifer Jones (2)
Andrew Poynot (1) Melissa Blanding (2)
LEMS
Brian Prall Dru Cabler
Ann Seyler Jay Brown
Brian Prall Liz Davis
Rex White Brenda White
Claire Cabler
Matt Forrest Ben Forrest Nick Forrest Sam Forrest Jay, Cindy
Jay Brown Josef Genet Asher Poynot TBD Jay
Emmaline Baxter-Harwell
TIME
9:00
7:30
MINISTRY
11:00
Emmaline Baxter-Harwell
ACOLYTES
10 a.m. service See above
Xander Stockstill TBD Jay, Cindy
September 17
September 24
October 1
Youth Sunday
Claire Cabler Morgan Dew TBD Jay, Cindy
Henry Olivas Yvonne Chavez Darlene Goodnight Debbie Thornal
Frank & Jean Severn Jay & Jodi Doran David & Pam Johns
Carolyn Wier James Wier JP Kloninger Bo Overstreet Rick Tennant John De Marines
GREETERS
Ryan Marquess Shelly Botkin
Steve Niemeyer
Jean & Frank Severn
Barbara Dody
Jonea Raney-T.C. Jill Collins Carolyn Wier Pat Bullock
Dee Ann Thomasson-TC Debbie Thornal Darlene Goodnight Dodie Wells
Judy Elkins-TC Karen Milton Tina Stonebarger Henry Olivas
Diana Stangl-TC Susie Baxter-Harwell Evelyn McMillen
Jonea Raney-TC Jill Collins Carolyn Wier Pat Bullock
John DeMarines
Bo Overstreet
Jim Nolan
Shelly Botkin
Al McKinney
WED. 6 p.m.
September 6
September 13
September 20
September 27
October 4
Lector
Jonea Raney
Jill Collins
Pattie Rose
Dodie Wells
Rex White
ALTAR GUILD
USHERS
Charles Brewer Bob Peterek Manuel de la Rosa Jim Nolan Ryan Marquess
Sat. 9:00
Depositor
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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
Director of Religious Education Cathy Nelson Organist/Director of Music Mark Reed Seminarian Brian Prall
Facilities: Ray Smith Finance: Diana Stangl Outreach: Laurie Mayor
Deadline for the October 2017 St. Mark’s News is Friday, September 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 St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 2128 Barton Hills Drive Austin, TX 78704 512.444.1449 www.stmarksaustin.org office@stmarksaustin.org
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