June and July 2012
St. Mark’s News Volume 15/Issue 6
From the Rector On Sunday, May 27, we celebrated the Feast of Pentecost. We remembered that day recounted in the Acts of the Apostles when “suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind” that filled the house where the disciples were gathered. “Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.” (Acts 2:2-4) It was on that day of Pentecost that the church was born. On that day 3,000 people were baptized, and they “devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” (Acts 2:41,42) Our own celebration of the feast was significantly more reserved. No one was thought to be inebriated at 9:00 a.m. No one was heard to be speaking in a language other than his/her own. The only flames of fire were those on our torches and candles. But, as was the case on that first feast of Pentecost there were baptisms and the Holy Spirit was present with us in our worship. I like what Barbara Brown Taylor has to say about our worship and the Holy Spirit: “What happens between us when we come together to worship God is that the Holy Spirit swoops in and out among us, knitting us together through the songs we sing, the prayers we pray, the breaths we breathe. It can happen with two people and it can happen with two thousand people. It can scare us or comfort us, confuse us or clarify things for us, but as far as I can tell the Holy Sprit never bullies us. We are always free to choose whether or how we will respond.” (Home by Another Way p. 142)
In This Issue From the Rector.....................................1 Vestry Highlights....................................2 Thank you Susie/Welcome Travis .........3 Outreach ................................................4 Parish Life..............................................4 Music Notes ...........................................5 Christian Formation ...............................6 Parishioner Highlights ............................7 Caffeine Ministry ....................................8 Celebrations ..........................................8 June ROTA ........................................... 10 July ROTA ............................................ 11 The Calendar can be found on our web site:
During this season after Pentecost in which we find ourselves, Taylor poses the question that is always the one http://stmarksaustin.org/communications/cale we need to ask: “Do we still believe in a God who acts like ndar/ that. Do we still believe in a God who blows through closed doors and sets our heads on fire? Do we still believe in a God with power to transform us, both as individuals and as a people, or have we come to an unspoken agreement that our God is pretty old and tired by now, someone to whom we may address our prayer requests but not anyone we really expect to change our lives?” She makes some suggestions that I intend to pay attention to during this season after Pentecost. Her first suggestion is that we pray, “Come, Holy Spirit” every chance we get. She suggests that we pay attention and learn to recognize the Spirit when that prayer is answered. The Holy Spirit blowing through our lives
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June and July 2012 might bring a renewed sense of hope and new beginnings. The Holy Spirit blowing through our lives might bring healing and reconciliation in our relationships. The Holy Spirit blowing through our lives will bring transformation, even in its most subtle and quiet forms. The Holy Spirit blowing through our lives might fill us with peace, or it might empower us in new and unexpected ways. The Holy Spirit might be a rushing wind or a still small voice. During this season after Pentecost, “May the peace of God which passes all understanding keep your hearts and minds in the power of the Holy Spirit.” EZT+
Vestry Highlights The St. Mark’s Vestry met on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Highlights of the meeting:
Summer Church Schedule!
The Men’s scholarship golf tournament on May 12, 2012, was a great success: 68 golfers, a good number of hole sponsorships, and a record net income of approximately $4,300. Because of this annual event we are able to award graduating seniors who have been involved in the mission and ministry of the parish scholarship money. On May 20 we will give 6 scholarships and we will acknowledge a total of 15 high school graduates. Elizabeth+ outlined for the vestry what Bishop Doyle has presented as his plan with respect to the blessings of same-sex covenants. The entire 120 page document, Unity in Mission, can be found on the Diocesan website. Elizabeth+, Susie+, and Pattie Rose attended the Bishop Suffragan Walkabout at Camp Allen on May 12, 2012. The election will be at the Cathedral in Houston on Saturday, June 2. The two candidates are the Rev. Beth Fain and the Rev. Jeff Fisher. Bill Kibler and Mary-Alis Kelly built beautiful liturgical furniture for Godly Play (baptismal font, altar, pulpit, lectern, bookcase, storage case). Elizabeth+ is thrilled that Bill is going to build a new baptismal font for the church. Our income is above the budgeted amount to date (we are currently at 108.38% overall). Work continues on the installation of the monitored fire alarm system. Ross Ramsey gave a Building Committee update: we cannot add to our current footprint and will have to enlarge program space by building a two-story structure. We are about to sign a contractual agreement with the architect, Robert Jackson (who has been giving most generously of his time and vision to date!). Two actions were taken regarding the Day School: the Vestry voted to (1) approve the revised Constitution that expands the number of Board members from 6 to 10 and (2) approve the four new Board members (John Minne, Tara Pitt, Terra Lynch, and Sarah Tower). Elizabeth+ also reported that enrollment for 2012-2013 is down, with 19 spots available (primarily in pre-K).
June 3 – August 26 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I 9:00 a.m. Bible Study in Bennett Wing classroom (TBD) 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II, in Grace Chapel
There were six applicants for the St. Mark's Men's Golf Tournament scholarships. On May 20, scholarships were awarded to Alex Aboussie, Max Azarmehr, Blake Cooper, Paul Corbae, Casey Edgerton and Dillon Johns. Congratulations and thanks to all of you who support the annual golf tournament.
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Thank you Susie Comer! It has been a gift to work with Susie+ as our Curate this past year. We were the Comers’ church home before Susie+ was ordained in June of 2010. Her first year of her curacy was spent at St. James’ in Austin, and then last summer we had the gift of her return. She has truly been a colleague in ministry and has brought her gifts of preaching, teaching, wisdom, and generous spirit to us. We are all going to miss her. Plan on being with us on June 24 for her last Sunday. Following the 10:00 service we will have a reception to thank her for her ministry with us.
Dear St. Mark’s family, I am writing to thank you for a grace-filled year as your curate. I am so happy to have spent my second year of my training with this wonderful parish, where I was confirmed as an Episcopalian, and where my children were baptized. I have been embraced by you in a year that has included much change and growth for me, and I am grateful or each of you. Thank you for letting me teach and minister to you. I am humbled by your care and support for me and my family. Yours in Christ, Susie+ The Rev. Susie Comer Assistant Rector
Welcome Travis Smith! On Sunday, July 1, we will welcome our new Curate, Travis Smith, and his family to St. Mark’s. Travis was ordained deacon at the Cathedral on Saturday, June 16. Travis and his wife Suzanne have two-yearold Luke and another on the way shortly after Travis begins his ministry with us. Below you can read a bit more about Travis and Suzanne and about how they found their way to the Episcopal Church. They are excited about being placed at St. Mark’s, and I know they will receive from us a warm and enthusiastic welcome! Dear St. Mark’s, I want to begin by saying how honored we are to have been placed in the St. Mark’s community. My wife, Suzanne, and I cannot wait to meet you and are delighted God has gifted us in this way. Suzanne and I grew up Baptist, both of us, even graduating seminary from Baylor University in 2002. I was born in Bryan (Aggie by birth), grew up in Houston until my early teens and in Phoenix, Arizona, during my later teens and college years. I attended college at a small Baptist school, Grand Canyon University, which remains largely unknown even to locals. I enjoyed it tremendously though. When I graduated, I was not finished. With a degree in Bible and a girlfriend at TCU, I traveled east to the beautiful metropolis of Waco, Texas, to attend Truett Theological Seminary, which was a fairly young school at the time. There I was challenged far beyond my expectations and first introduced to a deeper spiritual life than I previously knew. Soon after moving to Texas, my girlfriend and I parted ways and I met the woman of my dreams and future bride, Suzanne. She, too, was studying to be ordained by God. During seminary, Suzanne accepted her call to be ordained while I relented. Upon graduation from Truett Seminary, I still had no desire to be ordained as a Baptist minister. I knew it was not for me. It took some time, but when our friend invited us to the small, unassuming Episcopal Church in Mexia, Texas, we went because we were being nice. That first step into the door was among the most profound moments I have had. I felt like I was home. I knew, instantly, that I was going to be a priest (having no idea what that meant). Getting in the car to drive home, I mustered up the courage to share my “priest” feelings with Suzanne, and she simply said, “I know.” Seven challenging years later, I find myself at the start of living into my call as an Episcopal priest. I enjoyed my time immensely as a student at Seminary of the Southwest and it has helped prepare me for my time at St Mark’s. Suzanne and I are delighted to have been brought to St. Mark’s, and we see it as another great gift. God has blessed us with marriage; a beautiful son, Luke; and another son who will be born around July 9. They are the best thing about me for sure. We look forward to learning, growing, and sharing life with our new church home over the next few years. - Travis
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St. Mark's donated 471 pounds of food to the Caritas Food Drive in May. Thanks to all who contributed!
Support the Day School—Eat at Pluckers! Pluckers on South Lamar will donate a portion of the profits to St. Mark's Day School on Monday, June 4th and Monday, July 2nd. You simply have to dine in at Pluckers on South Lamar on any of those days and mention St. Mark's Day School to your server . . . it's that easy! Thanks for your support!
Outreach Let’s help KEEP CENTRAL TEXAS COOL. St. Mark’s will be participating in the Family Eldercare Fan Drive during July, by donating either Fans or Funds: Fans: New fans; 20’’ box fans or 12” and above oscillating fans. Funds: A donation of $30 will provide 2 fans to an individual or family in need. Donated fans and funds are given to low-income elderly, families with children, and frail neighbors who need our help to beat the summer’s heat. Bring your fans and funds (payable to Family Eldercare) to the church.
Parish Life Save the Date and Save your Stuff! St. Mark’s Yard Sale is Saturday, September 22 And if you can’t hold on to your donations until September, call Jill Collins (695-4265) who will make arrangements to pick up items and store them until the sale. This year we will not be selling adult clothes. All electronics must be in good working order, and we ask that you donate only CLEAN kitchen items and appliances.
“The King James Bible: Its History and Influence” University of Texas Harry Ransom Center
Saturday, June 16, at 3:00 p.m. Join a group of St. Mark’s parishioners for a Docent-led tour of the Ransom Center exhibit on the King James Bible. Watch for more information!
St. Mark’s Theater Outing Patience, by Gilbert and Sullivan Saturday evening, June 16 Twenty seats have been reserved for St. Mark’s parishioners (and family and friends) for Gilbert and Sullivan’s Patience. It is a Long Center production, playing at The Brentwood Christian School on North Lamar. Tickets are $18; when reserved using our group code: “SMKS.” Reservations may either be made on-line (Long Center ticketing service) or by phone (512-474-5664).
From the Garden . . . The rains of May have been a real blessing. As the church greens up, it also grows and grows. We shall hope that the summer months bring us the occasional shower and the cooler temperatures that usually accompany a mild winter as we had this year. Ideas are always welcome and we welcome participation. Many thanks to our green thumbs who continue to beautify our grounds. As Emerson said, “The earth laughs in flowers.” Diane Brewer, coordinator
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June and July 2012 Women Of St. Mark's THANK YOU! Grateful and generous hearts are the reason the United Thank Offering is able to continue to award grants which are gifts of love, and which change lives. Thank you for giving to this ministry. The United Thank Offering is a spiritual and financial partner in the mission work of The Episcopal Church. Thank you for helping others. Ladies of St. Mark's you are the Best! The best bakers in town! The silent auction was a big hit & we owe it to all to you & your fantastic recipes! A special thanks for all of you who volunteered at the Chicken BBQ and Parish Picnic—way to go! Potluck & Bunco is back on the calendar for June 25 & July 23. Please note the time change: setup will begin at 6:00 p.m. and dinner starts at 6:30 sharp. On July 23 we will have a Chick Flick Night in the Parish Hall...Come join us for potluck dinner followed by the showing of "Return to Me" on DVD. Let's play Bunco!
First Friday Book Group The First Friday Book Group meets on the first Friday of each month at 11:00 a.m. in the Bennett Wing classroom. Everyone is welcome to join us. Here is what we will be reading and discussing through the end of the year. June 1
Tinkers
Paul Harding
Oct. 5
The Sense of an Ending
Julian Barnes
July 6
Caleb’s Crossing
Geraldine Brooks
Nov. 2
Border Songs
Jim Lynch
Aug. 3
The Buddha in the Attic
Julie Otsuka
Dec. 7
Unbroken
Laura Hillenbrand
Sept. 7
The Samurai’s Garden
Gail Tsukimaya
Music Notes – Help Mark Choose the Summer Hymns! Somehow, incredibly, summer is here already! Where did Lent and Easter go? Sometimes I feel like we should still be in the Epiphany season. They say that time flies when you’re having fun, and I guess that explains how this spring went by so quickly. Thanks to the St. Mark’s Choristers and to the Adult Choir for their hard work this year. We made lots of wonderful music together and definitely had a good time. The choirs take a brief break during the summer months, but we’ll enjoy hearing from different soloists in worship each week. This summer I’d like the congregation’s help choosing some of our hymns. Take some time over the coming weeks to flip through the hymnal and jot down a few of your favorites. Email them to me at mreed1685@hotmail.com. You can also write them down and hand-deliver or mail them to the church office. I will try to use as many of them as I can in worship this summer. (Of course, I can’t promise to include them all. It would be hard to work in unseasonable hymns like Christmas carols or completely new/unfamiliar songs during the summer.) I hope to include at least one selection from every list that gets sent to me, and I’ll also hold onto the lists for reference in the year to come. Thanks again to all who participated in the Music Ministry this year. I hope to hear you singing hymns with the congregation throughout the summer, and I look forward to singing together as a choir again in the fall. Best wishes, Mark
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Christian Formation For Children and Youth
(by Cathy Nelson, Director of Religious Education)
We will begin our summer programming this month and kick it off with the Heifer Living Gift Market on Sunday, June 3, after the 10:00 a.m. service. Parishioners have signed up to provide food, decorations and to staff each animal table. The tables, a petting zoo, and food and fellowship make this a wonderful family-oriented event and an easy way to highlight Heifer and its mission in the world. Thank you all for taking part in it! Mark your calendars and plan to attend! For more information about Heifer, please go to www.heifer.org St. Mark’s Vacation Bible School, Easter People from PowerXpress, will be held on June 4 to 8. At this time, we welcome church members and others to St. Mark’s to learn about God through Games, Science, Storytelling, Cooking, Art and Music Workshops. The volunteers and other leaders work very hard as they prepare for the program and lead the workshops, and I would like to thank them all! You are much appreciated! Danielle Adkins
Shawna Gallardo
Henry Olivas
Mayra Alvarez
Veronica
Connie Orta
Cynthia Archer
Becky Janes
Becky Poynot
Heather Bundschuh
Bradley Johnson
Sybi Ward
Susie Comer
Olga MacPherson
Ruby Willmann
Megan Frederick
John Minne
Our Great Teen Helpers!
St. Mark’s invites all of these volunteers along with the many other volunteers who help all year long to join us for the Volunteer Appreciation Party on Sunday, June 24, from 4 to 6 p.m.! You will receive an Evite with details. Thank you again! Summer Church School classes will be held at 10:00 a.m. on June 10, 17 and 24. We’ll hear Godly Play stories and work on art projects while parents attend a Bible study in the Bennett Wing Chapel. Children of all ages are invited to join in on the summer fun! We will continue to have Chapel at 10:00 a.m. for children ages 4 to 6, every Sunday through the summer. Summer is a great time to visit with other parishioners in the Parish Hall after church while children play on the playground, or join in one of the great Families with Young Children events! Although the fall seems a long time away, please be thinking about how you might like to help with our children’s programs next year. We will continue to offer Godly Play classes for PreK and Kindergarten and for 1st and 2nd graders, and classes for our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders, Middle School and High School students. See you in church!
Many thanks to artisan Bill Kibler and his assistant Mary-Alis Kelly for hand-crafting furniture for our Godly Play classes!
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Parishioner Highlights As I looked around at St. Mark’s at all the fantastic people who play a part in making our church so uniquely wonderful, I realized that there are many people I have not yet had the opportunity to meet. After talking with Mother Elizabeth and the vestry, we decided to highlight different parishioners each month in the newsletter. I hope you enjoy reading these “Highlights,” and “yes”--your turn is coming! Beth Chenoweth, Sr. Warden
Frank Severn Jr. and Jean Severn History with St. Mark’s and Involvement. Jean and Frank are founding members of St. Mark’s, having been with the church since 1959. They say “We are thankful and privileged to be a part of St. Mark’s.” Frank has served as Jr. Warden, treasurer, vestry member, and choir member. At present he is serving as usher, greeter, and depositor. Wood for the annual chicken BBQ came from their ranch near Wimberley for many years. Early in St. Mark’s history, Frank’s western six-piece band played at a St. Mark’s dance with all proceeds going to “keep St. Mark’s doors open.”
Jeffrey’s graduation from Middle Tennessee University in Sound Engineering.
Jean served on the Altar Guild for 30 years with 5 of those years as the Director. She was a choir member for 14 years and served as President, Vice President, and Secretary of the Women’s Group. She also served as chairman and worker at the annual BBQ when it was a fund raiser. Jean became a member of the Daughters of the King in 1976 and has served as President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer. She has been a member of the Finance Committee since 1998. Currently she is an usher and greeter, and, as she states, she was privileged to be on the Discernment Committee for Robert Pace.
Neighborhood. They lived in Barton Hills on Oak Park when St. Mark’s was founded in 1959. They later moved to Sunset Valley and presently have resided in West Lake Hills for 35 years. They enjoy the rural feel of their current home and seeing deer, birds, and once even a family of red foxes in their back yard.
Family History. Frank and Jean met, fell in love, and married while attending Southwestern University. They graduated together in 1951. They have two sons, Frank III (Cedar Park, Texas) and Steve (West Lake Village, California), and a daughter, Joan Vanice (Austin). Their grandchildren are Kaley and Chris (California) and Jeffrey and Preston (Cedar Park) Severn. Jean and Frank recently traveled to California to hear their grandson Chris deliver the commencement speech at his graduation from Berkley’s School of Business. They had also traveled to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, for
Their dogs, Pixie (a Chihuahua) and Red (a Visla/Hungarian hunting dog), both lived more than16 years. Jean speaks fondly of her walks with Red and recalls that after he became deaf, their neighbors would drive slower when meeting him on the road. Occupations (current &/or former). Frank was owner of the Austin/Luling branch of Petro-Chemical Transport for over 30 years, later retiring from Citgo Petroleum. Jean was a student, wife, teacher and mother to her three children. Jean taught English Literature to freshman and sophomores at Southwestern University and then taught English at Georgetown High School.
Hobbies/Interests. Frank has enjoyed boating, hunting, fishing and golf. He raised horses and cattle on the Star S Ranch in Wimberley for over 30 years. Frank’s six-piece band (mentioned above) played 4 nights a week early in their marriage. Jean enjoys traveling, reading, bridge, hunting and ranching. Feeding the deer and turkey at their acreage in Driftwood is also a favorite pastime. Grandchildren are a focus in their life. In recent years they have taken many trips with St. Mark’s friends to places such as England, Ireland, Italy, Greece, Scotland, Monaco, Costa Rica, and New York. These trips are among their fondest memories. They are faithful attendees at St. Mark’s services on Sundays and Wednesdays. Interests also include dining with friends, and helping at St. Mark’s whenever they can.
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SUMMER CAFFEINE MINISTRY June Vestry Contact: Dan Bogard
July Vestry Contact: Danielle Adkins
August Vestry Contact: Al McKinney
3
Andrew and Becky Poynot
1
Jonea Raney and Jill Collins
5
Robin Bridgewater and Lee Wagner
10
Margaret Schlankey and Bo Overstreet
8
Matt and Shannon Schultz
12
Matt Lamon and Cynthia Harris
17
Ross Ramsey and Becky Brownlee
15
Shirley and Lloyd Schwartz
19
Lee and Lindy Siegismund
24
David and Susan Randle
22
David and Barbara Sharpe
26
Jim and Amelia Sondgeroth
24
Melissa and Chris Blanding
Arrive 15 minutes before 10 a.m. service make lemonade, set out cookies, etc. After service, clean-up coffee urns, etc. If you are unable to make your time, contact someone on the list above to arrange a trade or contact the designated Vestry Member.
June and July Anniversaries June
Shannon & Joe Eaton
06/19
Sarah & Jaylon Loyd
06/01
Elizabeth & John Minne
06/19
Dolores & Jack Minor
06/01
Tish & Christopher Elliott
06/21
Kristen & Kemble White IV
06/01
Christianne & Bradley Castleberry
06/23
Lori & Keith Kreitner
06/03
Nancy & Bill Kibler
06/29
Dorothy & Jim Ramsey
06/04
Kimberly Horne & John Works
06/30
Ellie & Max Reshetnikov
06/05
July
Cheryl & Roy Smithers
06/06
Roberta & George Pazdral
07/02
Becky & Andrew Poynot
06/07
Diane & Charles Brewer
07/03
Katy & Mark Livingston
06/08
Barbara & James Keahey
07/04
Ashley & Travis Phillips
06/09
Becky & Rich Janes
07/09
Judith & Jon Dullnig
06/10
Maria & Scott Lubeck
07/09
Karen Milton & Michael Meigs
06/11
Kathy & Bo Overstreet
07/10
Anna Bryan-Borja & Robert Borja
06/14
Mary & Timothy Irvine
07/12
Betty & Ronnie Lee
06/15
Pam & David Johns
07/14
Sarah & Andy Price
06/15
Kim & Wade Buckner
07/16
Susan & Clarence Bonnen
06/18
Ann & L.A. Williams
07/16
Kate & Jon Nogarede
06/18
Kelly & Christopher Lowder
07/17
Anne & Tom Wood
06/18
Kate & Tom Hourin
07/27
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June and July 2012 June Birthdays Ethan Hall
06/01
Cathy Nelson
06/10
Thomas Pollard
06/17
Bryant Johnson
06/01
Jennifer Shaw
06/10
Calla Pitt
06/18
Bradley Johnson
06/01
Leah Berndt
06/11
Deborah Portman
06/18
Abbe Kelly
06/02
Gene Main
06/11
Andrew Borel
06/20
Philip Turner
06/03
Bill Pugsley
06/11
Margaret Corbae
06/21
Ben Bonnen
06/04
Wade Buckner
06/12
Joy Pappas
06/21
Ian Considine
06/04
David Pugh
06/12
Roxanne Smith
06/21
Julie Dobbs
06/04
Vanessa Verzandvoort
06/12
Valerie Walker
06/21
Joshua Eilers
06/04
Dick Wells
06/12
Will Schulz
06/22
Keene Haywood
06/05
Masha Jennings
06/13
Anne Wood
06/22
Mina Kumar
06/05
Oliver Portman
06/13
Becky Brownlee
06/23
Elijah Gallardo
06/06
J.R. Weiershausen
06/13
Irene Carrico
06/24
Sophie Lawrence
06/07
Kimberly Horne
06/14
Elijah Rudy
06/24
Ellery Mufich
06/07
Lee Wagner
06/14
Judith Dullnig
06/28
Sloane Shaw
06/07
Flo Weiershausen
06/14
Quinn Lipp
06/28
Dru Cabler
06/08
Tish Elliott
06/16
Jack Stephenson
06/28
Travis Phillips
06/08
Helen Anderson
06/17
Lucy Livingston
06/29
Joseph Peers
06/09
Charles Brewer
06/17
Mairead Nunes
06/29
Brooks Lowder
06/10
Scot Rowe
06/30
July Birthdays James Sondgeroth
07/01
Carys White
07/12
Travis Barnes
07/22
Chris Blanding
07/04
James Wier
07/12
Daniel Zuniga
07/22
Jeff Crozier
07/04
William Willis
07/13
Tommy Bryant
07/23
Daniel Scarborough
07/04
Luke Thiessen
07/14
Dale Hintch
07/23
Bethany Corbae
07/05
Blake Cooper
07/15
Mary Alis Kelly
07/25
Peter Flynn
07/05
Sam Greer
07/15
Audrey Doidge
07/27
Evelyn Price
07/05
Ann Huston
07/15
Alexandra Nelson
07/28
Bridget Black
07/07
Mary Cromack
07/16
Jennifer Antill
07/29
Quinn Loyd
07/08
Graham Grulke
07/16
David Genet
07/29
Jesse Martin
07/08
Phil Mahaffey
07/16
Jordan Sondgeroth
07/29
Arlo Stockstill
07/08
Dorothy Ramsey
07/16
Alex Price
07/30
Cecile Rader
07/09
Margarita Moreno
07/18
Ariel Smith
07/30
Philip Tso
07/09
Rick Stonebarger
07/18
John Cooper
07/31
Margaret Frederick
07/11
Ryan Marquess
07/20
Allison Joyce
07/31
Valerie Olivas
07/12
Susie Bain
07/21
John Kloninger
07/31
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June and July 2012 June ROTA June 3
June 10
June 17
June 24
July 1
LECTOR
Amelia Sondgeroth
Jonea Raney
Pattie Rose
Amelia Sondgeroth
Jonea Raney
LEM
Jonea Raney
Jill Collins
Jonea Raney
Pattie Rose
Jill Collins
ACOLYTE
Jonea Raney
Stephen White
Jonea Raney
Pattie Rose
Jill Collins
USHERS
Danielle Adkins Stephen White
Ed Shipsey Al McKinney
Beth Chenoweth Mary Smith
Jonea Raney Jill Collins
Danielle Adkins Stephen White
8:00 a.m. SERVICE
TIME MINISTRY
LECTORS
10:00 a.m. SERVICE
LEM
ACOLYTES
Dodie Wells (1) Suzann Dvorken (1) Mike Thomasson (2) Andrew Poynot (2)
Robert Chambers
TBD Evan Overstreet Carol, Kim B, Mary
Alex Aboussie Winston Baxter-Harwell Emmaline Baxter-Harwell Claire Cabler Mary Ann, Mary
Brenda White Rex White
Brian Kelly (1) Mary-Alis Kelly (2) Bill Kibler Mary Ann Huston
Barbara Dody (1) Rex White (2)
Lynn Edgerton Jim Casparis
Connor Lightsey Suzanne Lightsey Abigail Goff Clara Bogard
Carson Buckner Abbe Kelly Clay Buckner Will Kelly
Wes Johns Sara Thiessen Luke Thiessen Claudia Janes
Jay
Jay
Jay
USHERS
Carolyn Wier James Wier Bo Overstreet John DeMarines
Jim Casparis Charles Brewer Bob Peterek Manuel de la Rosa Jim Nolan
Henry Olivas Lark Anthony Yvonne Chavez
Frank Severn Jean Severn Jay Doran Jodi Doran
Mark Breen Dee Ann Thomasson Dick Wells Dodie Wells
GREETERS
Jodi & Jay Doran
Meredith Childs Kevin Cromack
Cindy & Dan Bogard
Kim Buckner Michael Meigs
Jean & Frank Severn
Diana Stangl-TC Bev Hicks Lynn Edgerton Barbara Dody
Judy Elkins-Temp TC Meredith Childs TC Dodie Wells Liz Davis Mary Irvine Henry Olivas Helen Anderson Millie Casparis
Depositor
Jonea Raney-TC Carolyn Wier Doris Edgar Tina Stonebarger Bee Dolan Diane Brewer
WED. 6 p.m.
Lector
ALTAR GUILD
Gary Taylor Mary Cromack
Virginia Acker (1) Jim Crowson (2)
Sat. 9:00
Jonea Raney-TC Carolyn Wier Karen Milton
Jim Casparis
John DeMarines
Bo Overstreet
Jim Nolan
June 6
June 13
June 20
June 27
July 4
Jonea Raney
Jill Collins
Pattie Rose
Rex White
Meredith Childs
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June and July 2012 July ROTA July 1
July 8
July 15
July 22
July 29
August 2
LECTOR
Jill Collins
Nancy Kibler
Jonea Raney
Jill Collins
Amelia Sondgeroth
Pattie Rose
LEM
Jonea Raney
Bill Kibler
Jill Collins
TBD
Pattie Rose
Jill Collins
ACOLYTE
Jonea Raney
Bill Kibler
Jill Collins
TBD
Pattie Rose
Jill Collins
Ed Shipsey Al McKinney
Jonea Raney Jill Collins
Danielle Adkins Stephen White
Ed Shipsey Al McKinney
8:00 a.m. SERVICE
TIME MINISTRY
USHERS
LECTORS
ALTAR GUILD
10:00 a.m. SERVICE
LEM
Danielle Adkins Beth Chenoweth Stephen White Mary Smith
Kevin Childs (1) Rex White (1) Bill Willis (1) Cindy Bogard (1) Dodie Wells (1) Michael Meigs (1) Meredith Childs Suzann Dvorken Mike Thomasson Phil Aboussie (2) Dave Elkins (2) Karen Milton (2) (2) (2) (2) Mary Cromack Lynn Edgerton Jim Casparis Mike Thomasson
Gary Taylor Liz Davis
Carol Oppel Robert Chambers
Jay Brown Mary Ann Huston
Dru Cabler Brenda White
Michael Brode Bonnie Brode TBD TBD Jay
Wenlan Carson Buckner Lawrence Connor Fuhrman Jim Casparis Bennett Whalen Sophie Lawrence Davis Fuhrman Jay Brown Clay Buckner Asher Eaton Ethan Fuhrman Claire Cabler Clara Bogard Luke Thiessen Evan Overstreet Abigail Goff Jay Jay Jay Jay
USHERS
Mark Breen Dee Ann Thomasson Dick Wells Dodie Wells
Mike Brode Phil Aboussie Ross Ramsey Samuel Smith
Ken Whalen John Edgerton Ariston Awitan Casey Edgerton III Kevin Cromack Dan Bogard
GREETERS
Jean & Frank Severn
Shelly Botkin Ryan Marquess
Jay Brown Ariel Smith ACOLYTES Kava Dann Lipp Quinn Lipp Jay
Sat. 9:00
Jonea Raney-TC Diana Stangl-TC Carolyn Wier Judy Elkins Karen Milton Bee Dolan
Judy & Dave Elkins
Millie Casparis Dodie Wells Doris Edgar Bev Hicks
Lark Anthony Barbara Dody
Mark Breen Carolyn Wier Mike Brode James Wier Ken Whalen Bo Overstreet John Edgerton John De Marines Kim Buckner Michael Meigs
Jodi & Jay Doran
Meredith Childs- Lynn EdgertonJonea Raney-TC TC Temp TC Carolyn Wier Liz Davis Mary Irvine Bee Dolan Henry Olivas Tina Stonebarger Karen Milton Helen Anderson Barbara Dody
Depositor
Jim Nolan
Dru Cabler
Al McKinney
Frank Severn
Diane Brewer
Jim Casparis
WED. 6 p.m.
July 4
July 11
July 18
July 25
August 1
August 8
Lector
Rex White
Dodie Wells
Jill Collins
Jonea Raney
Meredith Childs
Rex White
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Vestry Beth Chenoweth, Sr. Warden Andrew Poynot, Jr. Warden
Vestry members: Danielle Adkins, Dan Bogard, Susan Bonnen, Kim Buckner, Meredith Childs, Lynn Edgerton, Kathy Genet, Becky Janes, Brian Kelly, Al McKinney, Bo Overstreet, Ross Ramsey, Rex White
Deadline for the August 2012 St. Mark’s News is Monday, July 16, 2012. Please submit your article by email as an attachment to: office@stmarksaustin.org.
Committees
Staff
Acolytes: Jay Brown, Carol Oppel, Mary Cromack, Kim Kiplin, and Kim Buckner Altar Guild: Millie Casparis Building Committee: Amelia Sondgeroth Christian Formation: Cathy Nelson Communications: Pattie Rose Daughters of the King: Jonea C.S. Raney Women of St. Mark’s: Yvonne Chavez and Judy Elkins Facilities: Ray Smith Finance: John Edgerton Outreach: Becky Poynot and Laurie Mayor Parish Life: Brenda White Pastoral Care/Health Ministry: Jonea C.S. Raney Stewardship: Amelia Sondgeroth Ushers: Henry Olivas
Rector The Rev. Elizabeth Zarelli Turner Assistant Rector The Rev. Susie Comer Director of Religious Education Cathy Nelson Organist/Director of Music Mark Reed Seminarian Jeremiah Griffin Youth Ministers Emily Mathis Eric Panter Head of Day School Gina Newton Parish Administrator Joanne Foote Newsletter Editor Becky Janes
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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