October 2018
St. Mark’s News Volume 22/Issue 9
Francis in Austin By The Rev. Dr. David W. Peters We can see him running across a field, holding up the hem of his tattered gray habit with one hand so he doesn’t trip on the uneven ground. The friar reaches a young warrior who is lying on the ground, an arrow sticking out of his thigh. The friar sees another wound in his side, but has no time to stop the bleeding as he hears the war cries drawing closer and closer. They are both young, the friar and the warrior. Both of them share a common humanity and do not wear shoes. The friar stoops down over him, as if to shield him from the occasional arrows that fly overhead. The young friar in gray heaves the wounded man onto his shoulder and carries him back to the village, where the women and children wait in fear. From that day on, the friar is treated as a member of the small family band of Native Americans who live near his mission. This is one of the many experiences of the tiny bands of Franciscan missionaries who lived in Texas during the time when the government of Spain claimed this land as their own. These dedicated followers of Jesus, through the example of St. Francis, lived lives of extreme poverty and devotion to Christ. Many were born in either Mexico or Central America and joined the Franciscans as teens. They came north to Texas in small bands, often accompanied by soldiers and officers who were present to enforce the Spanish claim and to defend against French incursions from the East.
In this Issue
From the Associate Rector ........ 1 Family Ministry ........................... 2 Parish Life .................................. 4 Outreach .................................... 7 Parishioner Highlights ................ 8 Celebrations ............................... 9 Caffeine Ministry ...................... 10 ROTA ....................................... 11
The Franciscans who served in Texas were not large in number, and had little power to limit the abuses of the Spanish soldiers and officers against their native neighbors. Franciscan missionaries frequently wrote letters asking the governors and officials to stop sending them soldiers, as the soldiers caused trouble amongst the native communities. The Franciscans persevered in spite of severe physical and spiritual hardship. When one of their number was killed, more would follow in his footsteps. They admired the native culture, they learned their languages, and often felt that these people who lived so simply would make better Christians than the European conquerors with their love of material possessions. These Franciscans were, after all, were married to Lady Poverty, as was their founder Francis. It was the eventual French incursions from the East and the sudden disappearance of native groups that led to Franciscans coming to Austin and settling about a mile from St. Mark’s at Barton Springs. Of course, the city of Austin did not exist and it wasn’t called Barton Springs yet. It was 1730 and they were a long way from Mexico City where they were trained for their work. Three separate missions from what is now East Texas came to settle near St. Mark’s that fall. They stayed through the winter, and were puzzled by how few natives were interested in their mission. It was during this time that the Comanche
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October 2018 bands began to settle north and west of Austin, and so these years were times of great transition in the native populations. From letters and journals we can tell they lived near Barton Springs, a place where many natives had historically gathered to enjoy the cold springs. No archeological evidence exists from their stay, likely because of the construction that happened over the years to make the swimming area we all enjoy. But they were there, keeping their daily rhythms of prayer and Eucharist. Their strategy was always quite simple. They would build a chapel and sacristy and begin to pray their daily prayers as a Franciscan community would do in Europe or Asia. Then they would begin to grow crops, all the while demonstrating their techniques to the native people who gathered to see their curious work. The Tonkowa people who lived in this area were not known to cultivate crops, but the Caddos to the east were. When it came time to harvest various crops, they would lock the grain or corn in a granary. Then, in exchange for labor in the fields, the missionaries would give weekly portions to the men of the tribe to give to their families. There are accounts of how this revolutionized the hunter-gatherer cultures of this area, as many natives wanted to take all their shares for the week or month at once. The humble Franciscans would allow this, but when they came back hungry a few days later, they would be told they already had their allotment. The soldiers and officers who accompanied the friars offered protection to any group of natives that needed it. This may have been the main motivation for native people to come to the missions in the first place. From their presidio or fort, the soldiers could ward off raids by neighboring tribes. By the 1700s, as the numerous Comanche Bands began to populate Central Texas, this became more and more difficult. Ultimately, when the government in Mexico City decided it was too expensive to keep the Texas missions in the East and in Austin open, they closed them, and the friars and some of their native converts moved to San Antonio where you can see some of their buildings today. Aside from the interesting historical events, the mission here in Austin can inspire us in our mission here at St. Mark’s. We find ourselves in a geographic area where the “natives” seem preoccupied with many things other than worship. We live in a geographic area that is growing in wealth and influence as property values rise and traffic increases. In many ways we find ourselves in a situation of great transition, not unlike the situation of those Franciscans who lived a mile down the hill from us. Perhaps we can do some of the things they did. We can pray the prayers from our tradition and stay devoted to the Eucharist, and invite others to join us. We can learn the language of our new neighbors, their anxieties and hopes, and listen for where God is speaking to them. Occasionally we may need to hike up our robes and run into the flying arrows of controversy in a city that is experiencing growth pains and conflict over affordable housing, education, and policing. And perhaps we are being called to follow their examples of poverty, seeking what we can give away to find freedom, just as Francis did centuries ago. Whatever we do, we must remember we are planting seeds that will not blossom in our lifetimes, but will be part of the heritage for future generations yet unborn. We must remember we work for God, and our successes may not always be obvious or tangible. Like those friars of old, we continue to love, continue to serve, and continue to pray.
Adult Formation Classes: Sundays at 10 a.m. Fr. David is leading an Adult Formation class: Francis in Austin, Bennett Wing Classroom. Fr. Zac is continuing his class: What Happens to Us When We Worship God? Grace Chapel
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Family Ministry Every Sunday in October:
Children’s Chapel/Godly Play @ 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Family Taco Hour @ 10 a.m., on the patio.
Volunteer Opportunities Nursery.* Volunteer substitutes; Sundays, 8:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.; 1- or 2-hour shifts available. Children’s Chapel/Godly Play.* Volunteer assistants (including older elementary students & youth); Sundays, 9am & 11pm. Family Taco Hour.* Volunteer assistants; Sundays, 10 a.m. Family Ministry, general. Volunteer assistants (including youth), what’s your schedule? *Adult volunteers must have Safeguarding God’s Children (SGC) certification. Has your family had a chance to check out the new Family Ministry programming yet? We are trying out new and different things, and we’d love to get your feedback. Send your feedback to Cindy: ccabler@stmarksaustin.org.
Children’s Chapel At the 9 & 11 a.m. services we are offering Children’s Chapel, but with a new twist. Children (ages 4-7) begin the service with their parents in the Sanctuary, and then are invited to follow the Children’s Chapel Crucifer to the Common Room for a Godly Play lesson. The children return to their parents in the Sanctuary during the Peace. There are many opportunities for adults, older elementary students & youth to volunteer with this program. Please ask what a Storyteller, Doorkeeper, Crucifer, Caboose or Altar Guild helper does – and see if one of these important jobs is right for you (or your older kids).
Family Taco Hour Also new this fall is the Family Taco Hour, at 10 a.m. In lieu of children’s formation classes, we are offering a chance for family fellowship over breakfast. Every Sunday, we provide breakfast tacos on the playground patio between the church classrooms and the Day School.
Parents, please sign your children in for the playground; supervision is provided so that you can socialize with other parents on the deck or attend adult formation, worry free! (In case of inclement weather, the tacos move indoors & rainy-day activities will be provided; look for signs in the Parish Hall). Want to help out? Taco transportation, setup/cleanup and playground monitor* are key positions in need of extra hands – please inquire! *Requires SGC certification.
Family Ministry Office Help Do you have organizational skills that you’d like to put to use in Family Ministry? If you stick your head into my office, you will see that I have several organizational challenges just waiting for you! Even one hour of your time would be a big help as I try to bring order to the chaos. You tell me your schedule – during the week, after church on Sunday, whenever – I’m sure I can find a job that’s right for you. This is also a good opportunity for any youth who need volunteer hours.
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October 2018 Safeguarding God’s Children “Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve . . . . You don’t have to know the second theory of thermodynamics in physics to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. …but you might need Safeguarding God’s Children (SGC) training to serve! Wondering what SGC is? “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 Episcopal Diocese of Texas is committed to ensuring that its churches, schools, and institutions live out our Baptismal promises by providing an environment free of abuse, exploitation, and harassment. Through the ministries of Safeguarding, The Diocese of Texas provides resources to ensure that every person’s dignity is respected and protected.” (www.epicenter.org/safeguarding) If you’ve never taken Safeguarding God’s Children training, or if it’s been a while, please contact me about taking the course: ccabler@stmarksaustin.org. Many St. Mark’s volunteer activities require this certification. Two classes will be offered this fall: Sunday, October 21 and Sunday, November 11; both classes start after the 11 a.m. service. The course lasts about two hours. I would love to see every parent (including dads!) become certified!
Parish Life Men’s Group: 2nd Monday of the Month The St. Mark’s Men’s Group meets on the second Monday of (most) every month, for dinner, conversation, and a little business! Currently, five cooking teams rotate through the schedule and provide meals on their team’s designated date. If you are interested in getting on the monthly Men’s Group email, and/or possibly lending your culinary skills, or being the guy that does the beverage run, please contact Bob Peterek: rpeterek6468@att.net, or 512-627-2231. Meeting schedule for the next two months: November 12th, 6:30 p.m. NO meeting in October due to Mission & Ministry Meals.
St. Francis Pet Blessing, Sunday, October 7, 9 a.m. service. All pets and their parents are invited to the St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals. We will gather on the front lawn, outside of Grace Chapel, enjoy music, the blessing of animals, and celebrate Holy Communion. Neighbors and friends are invited, and there is no pressure to stay for the entire service. Participation in Holy Communion is optional. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and come celebrate the animals that bless our lives! It will be a wild and wonderful time! Pets should be leashed, etc.
Next Newcomer’s Lunch: Oct. 7, at 12:15 p.m. All visitors and newcomers are invited for lunch (provided), in the Common Room!
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October 2018 Health Ministry: Flu Shots in October @ St. Mark’s: sign up by October 1st for your flu shot. We will only order the number of vaccines that are signed up for! Vaccine offered will be the quadrivalent version, and cost is $15, administered beginning the last Sunday in September, by Jonea Raney, RN. Contact Jonea for further information: 512-695-9069. Please sign up sheet in Parish Hall!
Next Baptism Dates: November 4 at 11 a.m. and November 11 at 9 a.m. If you or your child would like to receive the sacrament of Holy Baptism, please contact Fr. Zac to set up an appointment: zac@stmarksaustin.org
Youth Group Fall Calendar 10/7 - Cooking (LuckyPotluck) 10/14* - Contemplative Prayer/Games 10/21 - Distributing Care Packs 10/28* - Flex Day (No ... we won’t be weightlifting ... probably ...) Except where indicated, lunch will be provided. Pickup times will be announced at the 11 a.m. service before the meeting. October 28 is a Flex Day; we can decide as a group what we would like to do on that day. * Indicates Youth Ensemble Rehearsal Days If you have any thoughts, concerns, or questions please feel free to forward them on to StMarkFlions@gmail.com.
Music Notes: The Annual St. Mark’s Choir Poinsettia and Wreath Sale Is Here! Make your celebration of Christmas more beautiful and support the St. Mark's Choirs! Choir members will be selling poinsettias and wreaths in the Parish Hall following the 9:00 and 11:00 services on the following Sundays: October 7, October 14, October 21, and October 28.
The gorgeous poinsettias come in 6" pots wrapped with decorative green foil. Red, White, and Pink poinsettias are available.
The premium mixed green wreaths with cones are handmade to order in the Pacific Northwest. These fresh and fragrant wreaths will be a lovely addition to your home decorations and are available in 20" or 24" diameter sizes.
When will items be ready for pickup? The poinsettias and wreaths will be available for pick-up beginning on Sunday morning, December 2nd. Proceeds from the sale are used to further the ministry of the Choir, Choristers, and Youth Ensemble. Your support is greatly appreciated!
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October 2018 Women of St. Mark’s ECW Retreat in October at Camp Allen Registration is now open for the 117th Annual Retreat for Women, October 12-14th, held at Camp Allen. The theme this year is "I Am Fearfully and Wonderfully Made.” Whether this is your first retreat or your tenth, we know that you will find the retreat a blessing. Our own Pat Bullock will be installed as Secretary of the Diocesan ECW Board during the retreat and Diana Stangl will be honored as St. Mark’s Woman of the Year. Please take time to congratulate both of them. Camp Allen is north of Houston, near Navasota, Texas, about 2.5 hour drive from Austin, in the peaceful Piney Woods of east Texas.
Registration fee is $185, all inclusive, (room, meals, workshops!). You may register either online, using the link below, or fill out a registration form, located in the Parish Hall near the kitchen. https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07efn05oc424ef9cf6&oseq=&c=&c h=. Sample of sessions offered: Yoga, “Women Who Do Too Much,” “Women as Leaders,” cardmaking. Scholarships are available for half of the registration cost. Contact Trish Johnston, edot.ecw.pres@gmail.com, or (832) 279-5787. This year’s retreat is hosted by Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, Waco, St. Luke the Evangelist, Houston, and The Diocese of Texas ECW Board.
Potluck & Bunco: October 22, 6:30 p.m., Parish Hall. Gathering over games and a meal is a great way to get to know other women and have a night out. We hope you will join us. Bring a beverage or food item to share! November 3: Market Days! Have you ever wanted to go to Wimberley Market Days? Wimberley hosts the oldest outdoor market in the Texas Hill Country and the second-largest in the state. They feature over 475 booths of everything you can't live without. We will carpool to Wimberley Market Days on Saturday, November 3.
Meet up at the church parking lot at 9:00 a.m., and then head out for a day of shopping and fun. This is a great way to get a jump-start on your Christmas shopping. Please RSVP to Debbie Thornal at texicalli13@gmail.com. Also, let Debbie know if you are willing to drive.
Remember every woman in every pew make up the Women of St. Mark’s! We invite you to attend any or all of our events and make new friends!
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Outreach Thanks to all of you who donated blood during the Blood Drive in September: 12 donors signed up and 7 whole blood donations were collected. This was our best year yet!
Attention St. Mark's Children and Youth! Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF
Who: Calling all Fortnight characters, (Hawk, Renegade), Ninjas, Witches, Butterflies, Superheroes, Spiders and more! What: Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF! When: Sundays Oct. 21 and Oct .28, at both services. We need your to help collect for UNICEF before/after church services. Contact: Laurie Mayor laurie.mayor@yahoo.com.
Why? Help raise money for UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund AND get an extra wear out of your Halloween costume. Since 1950, Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF funds have helped save and improve children's lives around the world. UNICEF works in 190 countries and reaches millions of children with immunizations, education, health care, nutrition, safe water and sanitation, emergency relief, and more. Details: Don't forget to bring your Halloween bucket to church to help collect spare change! If you wish to Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF on Halloween night, please take an orange box found in the Parish Hall. Money collected can be turned in at any Coinstar machine. To learn more about the event: Trick or Treat for
UNICEF
El Buen Samaritano Hands for Hope Meal Drive & Volunteer Opportunities El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission is hosting its 27th annual Hands for Hope meal drive campaign which officially kicks off on October 21, with the goal to provide Thanksgiving care packages to more than 1,000 families this year. This event is a wonderful way for the Episcopal community to come together to provide all the trimmings for a delicious meal to families in need during the holidays! Our parish will be participating in a fundraising campaign to raise the money for turkeys and pies, while area Episcopal schools are collecting canned goods. All donations will be matched 2:1 by the Moody Foundation, which means that El Buen’s food pantry can remain stocked all year round! Volunteers are also needed for Hands for Hope! There are three days to help: Nov. 3 & 10th: registering families for meals; November 17th: distribution day Please go online to elbuen.org/volunteer-application to reserve your volunteer spot. Spots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, check out this YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJT3_r_iXA&feature=youtu.be
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Parishioner Highlights Debbie Thornal was (and still is) an upbeat, bright and positive gal when I met her some 9 years ago! Always smiling and asking what she could do to assist in whatever activity that was taking place. I noticed quickly that Debbie, Darlene Goodnight, and Sandy Sterzing were the dynamic trio that worked well together, had great senses of humor, and brought smiles to all our faces as we worked with them and grew to know Debbie. I feel that all the children in her “blended family” are blessed to have her as a role model as she helps raise them. We thank you, Debbie for all your involvement that helps makes us the outstanding church that we are! ~ Beth Chenoweth
Debbie and Hilry Thornal I am from Beaumont, Texas. Father Claude Payne confirmed me in 1965 at St. Mark’s in Beaumont. My mother was very involved with and in the choir. She had the most glorious voice! She also sang in local little theater, opera and other civic occasions. She remained in the choir until she passed away in October 2011. She still listens to that choir from her place in the columbarium there in front of the choir at St. Mark’s Beaumont. I am married to Hilry Thornal. He is known to all as “Hil,” and also answers to “Pops.” We have a combined blended family with 3 children: Kristoffer, Alicia, and Hilaire. Gotta say, they are all great kids! Alicia, my daughter, is married to Brandon. They have our grandsons Benjamin (11 years old), and Brody (18 months old), respectively. Kris has a partner, Veronica, who has a son Greg. Hilaire is career oriented and footloose. All live here in Austin.
I became a member of our St. Marks approximately 9 years ago. My dearest friend Sandy Sterzing introduced me to St. Marks along with our dear friend Darlene Goodnight. I felt so warmly greeted by all. Judy Elkins was the first member to welcome us personally. I’m happy now to call her my friend. I loved the atmosphere, the people, Mother Elizabeth and the CHOIR filled me with joy and the feeling of home. Now retired, I worked as an Escrow Officer/Closer for title companies for over 35 years. I’ve only being retired since June 2017 so it is all new for me. That said, I have been keeping my youngest grandson, Brody, 18 months old, in our home during the week. I have been grateful and happy to have this opportunity to be with him. He makes me so happy…getting to know this little man since he was 8 weeks old. He will begin day care next March. My future goal is to do more volunteering for St. Mark’s and with other needy causes. I am currently involved in the Martha’s, DOK, Altar Guild and will be President of ECW this next term. I love all the wonderful folks and friends I work with on these ministries. I’m blessed to have the chance to be involved in working with all with the wonderful people I have met. In closing I hope I can also get to do more gardening, cooking, and some DYI projects…..when time allows!
If your family would like to be featured in Parishioner Highlights in an upcoming issue of the newsletter, please contact Beth Chenoweth: bjchenoweth@gmail.com, or 512-585-0464, or contact the church office: office@stmarksaustin.org.
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October Celebrations Birthdays Paisley
Dew
Oct 1
Kelsey
Hicks
Oct 15
Darlene
Sullivan
Oct 1
Lindsay
Mullins
Oct 16
Ross
Fife
Oct 2
Tina
Stonebarger
Oct 16
Mai
Rogers
Oct 2
Abigail
Blanding
Oct 16
Ariston
Awitan IV
Oct 3
Alicia
Barker
Oct 17
Mandalyn
Castleberry
Oct 3
Judy
Elkins
Oct 17
James
Hartline
Oct 3
Randy
McNair
Oct 17
Kathy
Ramsey
Oct 3
Liam
Yeager
Oct 17
Sonia
Rudy
Oct 3
Nancy
Kibler
Oct 18
Christine
Brunson
Oct 4
Castle
Smouse
Oct 18
Nora
Kelly
Oct 4
Taber
Lee
Oct 18
Clara
Baumgart
Oct 5
Isabella
Sepos
Oct 19
Rachel
Lee
Oct 5
Julian
Webb
Oct 19
Amelia
Sondgeroth
Oct 5
Pamela
Castles
Oct 20
Carol
Todd
Oct 5
David
Chun
Oct 20
Barb
Steinberg
Oct 6
Francisco
Sondgeroth
Oct 20
John
Stephenson
Oct 6
David
Johns
Oct 22
Joseph
Sondgeroth
Oct 8
Julie
Rush
Oct 22
Dave
Elkins
Oct 10
Susan
Bonnen
Oct 24
Katherine
Romero
Oct 10
Kate
Bryant
Oct 24
Boston
Sanders
Oct 10
Emma
Kloninger
Oct 24
Nancy
Middlebrook
Oct 11
Shirley
Carter
Oct 26
Marie
Peterek
Oct 11
Joan
Chapmond
Oct 28
Carson
Buckner
Oct 12
Jessica Mai
Dunn
Oct 28
Sarah
Loyd
Oct 12
Patrick
Hatton
Oct 28
Chase
Almond
Oct 13
Mackenzie
Osterberg
Oct 28
Shelly
Botkin
Oct 13
Joe
Bullock
Oct 29
Diane
Brewer
Oct 13
Kevin
Lee
Oct 29
Eliza Lea
Jackson
Oct 13
Vanice
Severn
Oct 29
Ronnie
Lee
Oct 13
Randa
Stephenson
Oct 29
Marilyn
Mazac
Oct 13
Kelly
Lowder
Oct 30
Stephen
White
Oct 13
David
Peters
Oct 30
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Anniversaries Eva & Nolan Duffin
Oct 3
Kimberly Katner & Jennifer Ritter
Oct 20
Sallie & William Yeager
Oct 8
Marsha Topham & Terry Dempsey
Oct 23
Melissa & Chris Blanding
Oct 10
Kristen & Evan Kochelek
Oct 26
Ashley & Philip Denniston
Oct 12
Sarah Bancroft & David Peters
Oct 26
Lindsey & Michael Gehrig
Oct 16
Christie & Adam Stockstill
Oct 27
Margaret Schlankey & Bill Pugsley
Oct 16
Meghan & Brian Hack
Oct 29
Shirley Sullivan & Bradley Strahan
Oct 17
Cecilia & Ray Smith
Oct 30
Laura Merritt & J.P. Kloninger
Oct 19
October Caffeine Ministry Vestry Contact: Phil Aboussie 7
Leigh Ann & Tim Hendricks
14
Nancy & John Hicks
21
Rachel & Michael Jackson
28
Becky & Claudia Janes
Seen Around St. Mark’s: Fr. Zac’s Installation
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October ROTA
7:30
TIME
October 7
October 14 Youth Sunday
October 21
October 28 Youth Sunday
November 4
Nancy Middlebrook
Amelia Sondgeroth
Pattie Rose
Wes Raney
Jill Collins
Jill Collins
Jonea Raney
Wes Raney
Margarita Moreno
Pattie Rose
USHERS
Beth Chenoweth Mary Smith
Danielle Adkins Stephen White
Jon & Judith Dullnig
Jonea Raney & Jill Collins
Ed Shipsey Al McKinney
LECTORS
Nancy Kibler (1) Cindy Bogard (2)
YOUTH
Mike Thomasson (1) Dodie Wells (2)
YOUTH
Cindy Bogard (1) Mike Thomasson (2)
Carol Oppel Bill Kibler
Becky Janes
Christine Brunson
Carol Oppel Becky Janes
Bill Kibler
ACOLYTES
Claudia Janes Henry Janes Beatrice Reshetnikov TBD Carol
Hunter Rogers Mairin Bachschmid Emma Kloninger Nick Forrest
Will Kelly Nora Kelly TBD TBD
Karen Milton Michael Meigs Mairin Bachschmid TBD Carol
Will Kelly Nora Kelly Matthew Awitan TBD Carol
USHERS
Dee Ann Thomasson Dodie Wells Amalia de la Rosa Manuel de la Rosa
Ken Whalen Stephen Wilson Barbara Wilson Henry Olivas
Wade Buckner Dan Bogard Lindy Siegismund Lee Siegismund
Diana Stangl
Michael Meigs
Ginny Acker (1) Rex White (2)
Mike Brode Phil Aboussie Ross Ramsey Stephanie Young Laura Merritt Ellie Reshetnikov Karen Milton (1) Michael Meigs (2)
Christie Stockstill (1) Melissa Blanding (2)
Phil Aboussie (1) Barbara Dody (2)
Mark Breen Dee Ann Thomasson Dodie Wells Amalia de la Rosa Shelly Botkin Ryan Marquess Bill Willis (1) Jennifer Payne (2)
Ann Seyler Roger Seyler
Jay Brown Liz Davis
Brenda White Rex White
Jay Brown
Dru Cabler
Josef Genet Ryan Dempsey Clara Baumgart Josie Baumgart
Connor Hanley Luke Thiessen Morgan Dew Claire Cabler Jay
Sam Forrest Ben Forrest Beatrice Reshetnikov Vivian Reshetnikov Jay
Connor Hanley Meredith Shaw Claire Cabler Sloane Shaw Jay
Jay Brown Josef Genet Clara Baumgart Josie Baumgart
Carolyn & James Wier Bo Overstreet Rick Tennant JP Kloninger
Charles Brewer Bob Peterek Manuel de la Rosa Jim Nolan Ryan Marquess
Yvonne Chavez Darlene Goodnight Debbie Thornal
Jodi Doran Jay Doran Pam Johns David Johns
Carolyn & James Wier Bo Overstreet Rick Tennant JP Kloninger
Shelly Botkin
Steve Niemeyer
Laura Merritt
Jean & Frank Severn
Barbara Dody
Judy Elkins-TC Pat Bullock Debbie Thornal Darlene Goodnight Diana Stangl
Jonea Raney-TC Jill Collins Carolyn Wier Pat Bullock
MINISTRY
LECTOR LEM / ACOLYTE
9:00
LEM
GREETERS LECTORS LEM
11:00
ACOLYTES
USHERS
ALTAR GUILD
GREETERS
Sat./Sun. 9:00
Barbara Dody
Jonea Raney-TC Jill Collins Carolyn Wier Dodie Wells
Dee Ann Thomasson-TC Karen Milton-TC Evelyn Henry Olivas McMillen Tina Stonebarger Emma Kloninger Karen Milton Laurel Kelly
Depositor
Al McKinney Cindy Bogard
Cecily Bennett Diana Stangl
Amalia de la Rosa Jim Nolan
Ed Mickler Jennifer Shaw
Bo Overstreet Joe Moldenhauer
WED. 6 p.m.
October 3
October 10
October 17
October 24
October 31
Lector
Dodie Wells
Jill Collins
Pattie Rose
Jay Brown
Rex White
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Vestry Melissa Blanding, Sr. Warden Scott Forrest, Jr. Warden Vestry members: Phil Aboussie, Dan Aja, Mike Brode, Dru Cabler, Meredith Childs, Kathy Genet, Marjie Lawrence, Ryan Marquess, Laura Merritt, Jennifer Payne, Susan Randle, and Pattie Rose.
Committees Acolytes: Jay Brown, Carol Oppel, Cindy Cabler, Kim Kiplin, Kim Buckner, and Nancy Bachschmid
Associate Rector The Rev. Dr. David W. Peters
Building Committee: Amelia Sondgeroth Family Ministries: Cindy Cabler
Family Ministry, Interim Cindy Cabler Organist/Director of Music Mark Reed
Daughters of the King: Judy Elkins Women of St. Mark’s: Lisa Martin
Parish Administrator Joanne Foote
Facilities: Scott Forrest Finance: Diana Stangl
Head of Day School Karon Hammond
Outreach: Laurie Mayor Deadline for the November 2018 St. Mark’s News is Monday, October 15, 2018. Please submit your article by email as an attachment to: office@stmarksaustin.org.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 2128 Barton Hills Drive Austin, TX 78704 512.444.1449 www.stmarksaustin.org office@stmarksaustin.org
Rector The Rev. Zac Koons
Altar Guild: Karen Milton
Communications: Pattie Rose
To view the monthly calendar of events at St. Mark’s, visit our website: www.stmarksaustin.org.
Staff
Parish Life: Brenda White Pastoral Care/Health Ministry: Jonea C. S. Raney & Diana Stangl
Newsletter Editor Becky Janes
Stewardship: Amelia Sondgeroth, Dru Cabler Ushers: Ryan Marquess
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
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