October 2015
St. Mark’s News Volume 19/Issue 9
From the Rector It is October, and among other things it means that it is the month for talking about stewardship. In August, the Finance Committee starts work on the budget for the next year so that we can present it at the Mission and Ministry meals the three Sundays in October (11, 18, and 25). Even our Gospel reading for October 11 will have money as its theme. In Mark 10:17-22 a wealthy man asks Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life. Jesus reminds him of the commandments, to which he responds, “Teacher, I have kept all these since my youth.” Jesus then looks at him, loves him, and says, “You lack one thing: go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” The man was shocked by what Jesus had to say, and “went away grieving, for he had many possessions.” During this season of stewardship we are not asked to sell all that we own but we are invited and challenged to tithe what we have. The Biblical standard for giving is the tithe: 10% of our income. The tithe is also the standard of stewardship for the national Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Texas. Stewardship is about both the giver and the receiver - and ultimately it is about our relationship to God. Every Sunday morning at 7:30, prior to consecrating the elements we say, “All things come of Thee oh Lord, and of Thine own have we given Thee.” Do we believe that all that we have is a gift from God, even when it is the case that we have worked hard for what we In this Issue have? Do we believe that if we give God the “first fruits,” that 10% From the Rector .........................1 before we spend the remaining 90%, we will be taken care of? Is Vestry Highlights ........................2 God the giver of what we have, and can God be trusted to care for Parish Life ..................................5 us? Outreach ....................................6 Christian Formation ....................6 Caffeine Ministry ........................8 Parishioner Highlights ................9 Celebrations ............................. 10 ROTA .......................................11
So the first focus of our attention with respect to stewardship is God. The next focus of attention is we, the givers. I know only too well the anxiety of the unexpected and sometimes extraordinary expense and I have learned that it is important for me to write my check for my pledge on the first Sunday of the month so that I am not tempted to give God my leftovers. Learning to make this commitment, this priority, has changed me. Rather than leaving leftovers for God, the leftovers, as it were, go to the other appeals about which I care and have some passion. And finally, the recipient for those of us at St. Mark’s is St. Mark’s and the wider community in which we live. I am immensely thankful for the generous stewardship of this parish that enabled us to purchase a micro-home for the Community First! Village: the first Austin area Episcopal Church to do so. The Vestry, the Finance Committee, and I your Rector are committed to being faithful stewards of that which you have entrusted in our care. And finally, stewardship is about time and talent as well. We have only to look around St. Mark’s; we have only to experience our worship, to see the abundant fruits of stewardship of time and talent. For this I thank each of you for this stewardship of time, talent, and money.
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October 2015 Please make a point of sharing a meal with us on October 11, 18, or 25. These meals are about more than saying what we need money for in the coming year. These meals are about a vision for future ministry and space. These meals are about hearing from fellow parishioners about what their own experience of stewardship is. These meals are about table fellowship with one another. Let me once again say how very blessed I am to serve in this most generous community with God’s people who care for one another and for others outside our walls, outside our neighborhood, outside of our own comfort zones. You are the best! EZT+
Vestry Highlights The St. Mark’s Vestry met in the Bennett Wing classroom at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday September 15, 2015. The meeting opened with a reading about, and the Collect for, St. Cyprian (Bishop and Martyr of Carthage, 258). The Rector’s report included:
A significantly larger number of families attended the Families with Young Children Taco lunch on the deck on August 23rd than had RSVP’d. Abby Raines had to go out for more food. On the same day Donna Emory returned to share more about the progress being made on the CommunityFirst! Village. The weekend of August 29 and 30 was a busy one: Richard Kirchhof’s funeral and reception in the morning followed by set up for Rally Day on the 29th, and on the 30th the Blessing of Backpacks and distribution of crosses at 10, followed by Rally Day in the Parish Hall. A discussion of the search for an Assistant Rector. Elizabeth+ thanked the members of the Vestry who were able to be of help meeting with the Rev. Ted Blakley and his wife Rebekah who were in town September 3 - 5. The Blakleys drove to Austin from Wichita, Kansas, on Thursday and that evening had dinner with Bishop and Mr. Harrison and the Turners at Blackbird and Henry. On Friday, Karen Milton and Michael Meigs gave them a driving tour of Austin followed by lunch at Central Market. After lunch they met with the staff and in the late afternoon with JP Kloninger at Whole Foods. In the evening the Turners took them to dinner at Jack Allen’s. Saturday morning they joined the Contemplative Prayer Group before breakfast at Kerbey Lane with John Cooper and Clarence Bonnen. The Blakleys wanted to come to Austin and everyone who met them thought they would be a good fit for us. On the Wednesday following their visit Elizabeth+ received a counter financial proposal from Ted+ requesting $30,000 more than we offered since they did not feel our package was sufficient for a family of 6 living on one income. St. Mark’s is not in a position to meet such a request. Elizabeth+ compared our package with that of other Assistant Rectors and it is appropriate. The most difficult issue (in addition to finding someone) is that of insurance for spouse and family since as of 2015 the Diocese no longer pays that portion of insurance. The figure the Diocese has given us is approximately $17,000 and we have budgeted $6,000. Prayers please as the search goes on.
Ms. Stangl gave the Finance Committee report: pledge income was back up after a summer slump, and we continue to be over our year-to-date budget amount.
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October 2015 Elizabeth+ presented the draft of the 2016 budget that will be presented at the Mission and Ministry meals in October. The vestry approved the draft. Elizabeth+ also asked each vestry member to take an active role in welcoming newcomers to St. Mark’s by introducing themselves to anyone they have not yet met, whether or not it is their first time visiting. Other reports included: Outreach, Facilities, Parish Life, Pastoral Care, Liturgy and Worship, and the Day School. Ms. Kibler reported the good news that there is only one opening in the Day School. The meeting closed with Compline.
Pet Blessing on Saturday, October 3 The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi is October 4, so in honor of St. Francis we will bless pets at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday October 4. Bring your beloved furry friends to be blessed. We gather on the lawn outside Grace Chapel. The one thing that the blessing does NOT accomplish is transformation of your pet’s temperament, but it is fun to meet each other’s family members who are otherwise not invited to church!
Plan to Attend a Mission and Ministry Meal It’s October, which is St. Mark’s time to gather together to talk about how we can all be better stewards and participate more fully in the Mission and Ministries of St. Mark’s. Our three Sunday meals will be October 11 (chicken), October 18 (fajitas), and October 25 (BBQ) following the 11 a.m. service. You only have to sign up to bring a side dish or a dessert and we provide babysitting. The Stewardship Committee will present the financial report and the expected budget for 2016 and you will be given your pledge card to return on November 1, All Saints Sunday.
Flu Shots Available in October Flu shots will be offered each Sunday during the month of October after the 7:30 a.m. service, and between 10 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. No sign up is necessary. The cost is $17.50 or Medicare. We have a parishioner who is passionate about all of us being vaccinated and has offered to help financially for anyone unable to pay the $17.50.
Don’t Forget to Set Your Clocks Back! Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 1. Don’t forget to set your clocks back before going to bed Halloween night!
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A Letter from Eric Panter Hello St. Mark’s, My name is Eric Panter. I have been a member of the Saint Mark’s community since 2010, as a member of the choir, and helping to lead the youth group. You may have also seen me serving as cantor at the 9:00 a.m. service. I will soon be embarking on a one-year working mission trip to the Philippines, on the island of Luzon and the city of Baguio, as the sole representative of Texas in the Episcopal Young Adult Service Corps. First, let me clarify something. I call this a "working mission" because there seems to be the idea in many people's minds of the concept of a Missionary - the idea of someone going over just to knock on doors and try and gain converts to a religion. That is NOT my goal on this mission. While I will be working through the Episcopal Church, my aim is to live out my own faith through service to the Filipino people and to cultivate relationships with people and communities who have an entirely different way of life than our own and who experience the world and God in their own unique fashion. "So then, if you're not going out to proselytize, what will you be doing?” The work that I will be doing is rooted in what is known as Asset-Based Community Development - the idea that a community can be empowered through teaching and through drawing together its own existing strengths and resources to enact sustainable solutions to the problems they face and the future that they can create for themselves even after we have departed. "Although our programs are part of an integrated development plan, our current focus in the Philippines is agriculture. After working with communities to assess local needs and resources, our partner has established programs to increase available farmland, build food processing facilities so farmers can add value to their produce, and establish trading outlets so farmers can sell their produce directly and earn more income. Other priorities include responding to the emerging demand for organic produce in the Philippines, and working with communities to minimize deforestation.” - From the Episcopal Relief and Development Website It will be my pleasure to take the heart of service which I have seen so beautifully represented here at Saint Mark’s out into the world. This will be no vacation. There will be struggle and hardships and challenges that I haven't even conceived of yet. But I trust implicitly in this calling and what it means both to me and to our one body as humanity itself, and I am ready to face those challenges head-on with a smile and love for those I go to serve.
www.gofundme.com/PanterMission. Alternatively, please feel free to contact me at Eric.Panter@yahoo.com if you would like to learn about the If you are able, I would greatly appreciate your support by visiting
possibility of making a tax-deductible donation. I would also appreciate your prayers, letters and any words of encouragement for my journey. If you would like to follow my work while I’m away, please follow my blog at OurOneBody.blogspot.com as I chronicle the efforts of the ERD team and my own personal experience throughout my year away. Much love to all of you, Eric
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Parish Life First Friday Book Group – 11:00 a.m. in the Bennett Wing Classroom Join us once a month, or as you are able, for our First Friday Book Group. Here are the books we are reading for the remainder of 2015. October 2 November 6 December 4
Beautiful Ruins The Good Lord Bird Girl Meets God
Jess Walter James McBride Lauren Winner
Women's Group Monthly Gathering A chick flick is being planned for the Women's Group for our monthly meeting on October 26. We will be going to see the film Suffragette (with Meryl Streep and Carey Mulligan). Keep an eye on the pew sheet for more details as the date approaches. Women’s Retreat News Remember to register for the Annual ECW retreat at Camp Allen, November 20-22. Online registration is available through this link: www.epicenter.org/ecw/annualretreat . Registration deadline is November 6! (There are also registration forms in the Parish Hall which can mailed in.) If you plan on attending, but have not been receiving emails from me concerning the retreat, please contact Pat Bullock: pnjbull1965@aol.com or 512-369-3525. Volunteers are needed to help with cookies/cake ball making! If you can help, please contact Laura Merrit: merritt.laura@gmail.com; or Bradley Johnson: southaustinmomma@gmail.com. A workday was held in September to begin making items for our booth at the Women's Retreat at Camp Allen. More workdays will be scheduled, so make plans to join us and help fill our booth with homemade treasures! Stay tuned for details.
Music Ministry Poinsettias and Wreaths for Sale Make your celebration of Christmas more beautiful and support the St. Mark's Music Ministry at the same time! Members of the Choir will be selling poinsettias and wreaths in the Parish Hall following the 9:00 and 11:00 services on the following Sundays: October 11, 18, 25 and November 1. The beautiful poinsettias have 4-6 blooms and come in 6" pots wrapped with decorative foil. Red, white, and pink poinsettias are available. Each poinsettia is $12. The premium mixed green wreaths with cones are handmade to order in the Pacific Northwest. They will be a stunning addition to your home decorations and are available in 20" or 24" diameter sizes. These elegant wreaths are $27 or $35. Please pay by check or cash (exact change) when you place your order. (If you are unable to place your order directly during coffee hour, you may arrange your order and make payment directly with Mark Reed by emailing mreed1685@gmail.com. The poinsettias and wreaths will be available for pick-up beginning on Sunday morning, December 6. Proceeds from the sale are used to further the ministry of the Choir and Choristers. Your support is greatly appreciated! ~Mark Reed, Director of Music/Organist
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Outreach We will be Trick-or-Treating for UNICEF again this year to help raise funds that provide immunizations, food, and clean water to children all over the world. Bring your spare change on Sunday 10/18 and 10/25 after the 9am and 11am services. Any children and youth who wish to help to collect change are invited to wear their costumes.
Christian Formation for Children, by Cathy Nelson, DRE While looking for books to add to St. Mark’s library, I came across the book The Spiritual Child, The New Science on Parenting for Health and Lifelong Thriving, by psychologist Lisa Miller, a professor and director of clinical psychology at the Teachers College of Columbia University. In the introduction, Miller says that as a scientist she knows that “childhood spirituality is a powerful truth that is incontrovertible yet strangely absent from our mainstream culture.” And knowing that, Miller began her scientific journey: “the study of our inborn natural spirituality as foundational to mental health and wellness, particularly as it develops in the first two decades of lives.” She and a few colleagues built a new science of spirituality, mental health, and thriving. Miller’s book focuses on children’s spiritual development throughout childhood and the impact of this development on them into adulthood. She also follows the coinciding spiritual growth of the parents. Scientific examples are doted through the book, but she also offers her own personal stories along with many others’ and suggestions for living with and nurturing our children’s and our own spirituality. Science has defined spirituality as “a sense of a close personal relationship to God (or nature or the universe or whatever term each person used for higher power) and a vital source of daily guidance.” Miller says that this spirituality exists whole and intact when a child is born, unlike cognitive, social, emotional, moral and physical abilities, which develop over time. And if the child’s spiritual curiosity and awareness is nurtured it will be integrated into the child’s other capacities. Natural spirituality will deepen and can support the child through the challenges of adolescence and become a resource for health and healing through adult life. On the other hand, without nurturing and guidance, a child’s spirituality will wither and the adolescent becomes more susceptible to destructive behaviors, such as substance use and abuse or dangerous or unprotected sexual behaviors, risk taking, and depression, all of which may follow them into adulthood. Miller sees a crisis looming because “factors ranging from cultural to ideological to technological have made many parents reluctant, uncomfortable, or afraid to engage with our children in their spiritual quest. Now more than ever, in a culture where often enormous amounts of money, empty fame, and cynicism have become toxic dominant values, our children need us to support their quest for a spiritually grounded life at every age— and to discover or strengthen our own.” As spiritual ambassadors, parents introduce children to the presence of spirituality in daily life and share with them a spiritual language in whatever way feels comfortable—prayer, meditation, sharing time in nature or participating in traditions and rituals that celebrate the importance of God, family, friends, and community, and especially in showing unconditional love. Spiritual parenting “is in the many moments that you thoughtfully embody spiritual values, awaken your family to spiritual presence, and meet life’s challenges and opportunities to deepen your child’s spirituality.” And in return, children open the hearts of parents to the spirituality in and around them. Most of us already know most of this, instinctively if not scientifically. And those of us in the Episcopal Church know that we can bring our children to church to experience the spiritual language of the traditions and
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October 2015 rituals of sacramental worship. We can model how to pray and how to take part in the rituals in a communal response to God. We can teach our children how to care for others inside and outside the church. In a short book by Helen Barron called Come to the Table, also on St. Mark’s bookshelves, the author describes how a family with three children worship together at the Eucharist. “How do we invite them into the joy and mystery of communion while we worship along with them?” “We choose to take the journey— ourselves: our presence defying our doubts. We will accept that our conversations with God will be interrupted as most of our conversations are with insights—and questions—from our children. The children’s questions may provide us with a new look at what we are doing. Explaining to children what we are doing may even strengthen our own faith.” This book is a wonderful introduction to what Barron says are the four elements of the Celebration of the Eucharist: Come, Listen, Do, and then Go. Along with suggestions about how to be present with children in this very important spiritual expression of our beliefs, Barron explains what we are doing in simple terms that can be used with children. We also have her book called Journey into Baptism, which is a guidebook for sponsors or those seeking baptism.
Church School Classes Classes began last month and children and teachers are getting to know each other better. Our Godly Play teachers, Scott Forrest, Pam Johns, Henry Olivas and me, and 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Class teacher David Genet have been enjoying sharing stories with the children. Ellise Johnson has made it through the introduction to the long saga of the life of David, and Neal McGowan and Michele Bonner have been meeting with the Confirmands. Thank you all for your hard work and commitment! And thank you parents, for assisting with the classes.
October Godly Play Pre-Kindergartners and Kindergartners will continue to hear the sacred stories from the Old Testament: The Great Family, The Exodus, The Ten Best Ways, and The Ark and the Tent. Godly Play Two for 1st and 2nd graders will hear these stories from our new collection of stories: The Story of Abraham, The Story of Sarah, The Story of Jacob and The Story of Joseph. Along with the stories, the children are learning how the Godly Play space is a place for them to experience the sacred beliefs and practices of the church. 3rd, 4th and 5th grade class This group will continue to follow the lectionary using Lesson Plans that Work. The Gospel readings from the book of Mark will be the primary focus of their discussion and activities. Youth Class for 6th - 12th grades Meet in Classroom B with their teachers Ellise Johnson, Danielle Adkins and Jay Brown. They will be continue to work through the story of David in I and II Samuel. Confirmation Class This class will meet with Neal McGowan and Michele Bonner in the Bennett Wing classroom through October 25. The class is preparing for Confirmation on January 31.
Other Educational Opportunities Safeguarding God’s Children (SGC) Training There will be SGC training in October for parents and volunteers who work with our children, or just want to learn more about how to protect our children. Please email cnelson@stmarksaustin.org or call the church at 512-444-1449 for more information.
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October 2015 Instructed Eucharist on November 1 For families who would like to learn a bit more about the rite of communion, plan to join Mother Elizabeth for an informal instructed Eucharist following the 11:00 a.m. service on Sunday, November 1. Mission and Ministry October is St. Mark’s Mission and Ministry month. The whole congregation will be focusing on stewardship, with opportunities to attend the Mission & Ministry Meals on Sundays in October (Oct. 11, 18 & 25). Children can be included in the family conversation about sharing time, talents and money with the church and the larger community. St. Mark’s will celebrate the Mission and Ministry ingathering on Sunday, November 1. There will be a reception for the whole parish at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate.
Christian Formation for Adults October: Religion, Politics, Race, and Community Involvement Our Adult Formation schedule for October is not to be missed! On October 4 Ross Ramsey will conclude his two-week class on Religion and Politics: Local & National. On October 11 we will have an opportunity to talk about St. Mark’s various outreach ministries and opportunities. And then on October 18 and 25 Rich Oppel will engage two guests in a discussion of race relations in Austin. On October 18 our guest will be Austin Chief of Police, Art Acevedo, who will talk with Rich about Race and Police Shootings. On October 25 our guest will be former Huston-Tillotson Provost, Dr. Vicki Lott, who is part of a consulting group that deals with Institutional Racism. The format for the two week session on racism will be a Charlie Rose-style Q & A with Rich asking the guests 4 to 6 questions, and then opening it to the class for questions. Ross and Rich have coordinated with one another so that there is continuity between their respective series. October 4: October 11: October 18: October 25:
Ross Ramsey St. Mark’s Community Involvement Ministries Rich Oppel and Art Acevedo Rich Oppel and Dr. Vicki Lott
Caffeine Ministry The teams listed below are asked to stay after coffee fellowship to wash coffee pots, put away leftover cookies, and clean counters. (So, no early duty---help is now only needed after the 11 a.m. service.) And if you are unable to help, please switch w/someone or contact the vestry member assigned for the month. Thank you! EZT+ October (Jim Nolan) 4 Diane & Charles Brewer 11 Beth & Mike Brode 18 Becky Brownlee & Ross Ramsey 25 Chuck Bryant & Scottie Alpin
November (JP Kloninger) 1 Kim & Wade Buckner 8 Cindy & Dru Cabler 15 Kevin & Meredith Childs 22 Barbette & John Cooper 29 Liz Davis & Linda Crannell
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Parishioner Highlights The Cablers represent St. Mark’s well as you will read. Daughter Claire was the reason for their first experience with the church so we can give her full credit for their membership! They are active, caring and discerning parishioners, which is what makes us the wonderful parish that we are! All three of them have made a difference at St. Mark’s with their involvement and leadership for which we thank them. P.S. I’m thinking that we need to see when Dru the grill chef will entertain us with some German food while we view Cindy’s artistic creations!? Beth Chenoweth
The Cablers: Dru, Cindy, and Claire Our first experience with St. Mark’s was when we enrolled Claire at the Day School when she was two. Soon thereafter, we fell in love with the parish. We have been active with the Parents of Young Children, and Dru has served as Jr. Warden & Sr. Warden. He currently serves on the technology and stewardship committees. Cindy has led the Art rotation in VBS for the past two years and works with the Martha’s. Claire is active with the Youth Group and Acolytes. Dru was born and raised in very large family in southeastern Louisiana (Hammond). He went to school at LSU, graduating with an electrical engineering degree in 1983. After college, he moved to Houston for a short time, before “seeing the light” and moving to Austin to work for AMD in 1984, where he worked until 2000. After brief stints at several startups, spinoffs and remote offices, he returned to AMD in 2006, continuing until 2012. After another brief time at a remote office, he joined Austria MicroSystems (ams) in the summer of 2014. Cindy was born in Oklahoma City and moved to Mississippi at a young age. She went to college at Mississippi State University (NOT Ole Miss! Go Dawgs!), graduating with a degree in computer science. She then moved to central Florida to work in the microelectronics industry. While working there, a business trip to Austin convinced her that should her career ever take her to Texas, Austin, was the place to be. A year or two later, that came to pass and here she has stayed. She went to work for AMD, where she ended up meeting Dru at the Coke machine on a Thursday – on Thursdays, the Coke machines gave
employees free sodas, and Dru gallantly offered to buy her a Coke. Nerd romance! She worked 5+ years in the tech industry before deciding to become a fulltime mom for Claire. One of the highlights of Dru & Cindy’s lives was the opportunity to move to Dresden, Germany in 1998 as part of Dru’s work with AMD. They learned German and lived there until 2000. This past summer, Dru was again fortunate to be given a temporary work assignment in Austria by ams; Cindy & Claire were also lucky to be able to join him for part of that time. Dru enjoys golfing & cycling, and he bikes to work once or twice a week whenever possible. He is also interested in investing. He has always maintained an interest in science fiction and enjoys movies, television & books in that genre; he also likes reading action novels. Since quitting full-time employment, Cindy has focused on her love of art, and has discovered, much to her surprise, that she is a sculptor. She has worked in concrete, ceramics, bronze and, most recently, stone. She also enjoys sewing, knitting, crocheting and other fiber arts. Both Dru & Cindy are passionate about trying new restaurants and cuisines, especially when travelling. During the time they lived in Germany, Cindy took a class or two in German cuisine, and she had the good fortune to be able to study Italian cooking in Tuscany. She enjoys trying new recipes, and Dru has become a handy grill chef, so the two of them often try new things when they cannot dine out. Our daughter Claire is a freshman at Bowie High this fall. An avid reader from a young age, Claire still finds the time to read a novel or two a month. She also plays piano and enjoys knitting and other crafts. When she has a chance, she likes to catch up with
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October 2015 her favorite TV shows. Outside, she likes to swim and skateboard. We always seem to have a cat (sometimes two or three); the current one is Lucy. We are also blessed with the World’s Best Dog, Dandelion, a greyhound/Lab mix. Both are rescued animals (please spay/neuter your pets & support your local animal rescue organizations!).
We live in far south Travis County, in the Estates of Shady Hollow - or as we sometimes like to say, “On the frontier of Hays County.” We have a lovely acre of land – which our greyhound-mix loves to patrol against marauding deer, squirrels and, most unfortunately, skunks!
October Celebrations Birthdays Darlene Sullivan Elizabeth Hickson Mai Rogers Jim Sherrard Ariston Awitan IV Mandalyn Castleberry James Hartline Kathy Ramsey Sonia Rudy Ellise Johnson Bennett Johnson Nora Kelly Clara Baumgart Amelia Sondgeroth Carol Todd John Stephenson Cynthia Archer Betty Anderson Jeannie Lightsey Ava Sharpe Joseph Sondgeroth Pamela Jones
10/01 10/02 10/02 10/02 10/03 10/03 10/03 10/03 10/03 10/04 10/04 10/04 10/05 10/05 10/05 10/06 10/07 10/08 10/08 10/08 10/08 10/09
Dave Elkins Katherine Romero Boston Sanders Nancy Middlebrook Marie Peterek Carson Buckner Sarah Loyd Louis Spindler Shelly Botkin Diane Brewer Ronnie Lee Marilyn Mazac Stephen White Kelsey Hicks Tina Stonebarger Alicia Barker Judy Elkins Randy McNair Liam Yeager Nancy Kibler Castle Smouse Linda Crannell
10/10 10/10 10/10 10/11 10/11 10/12 10/12 10/12 10/13 10/13 10/13 10/13 10/13 10/15 10/16 10/17 10/17 10/17 10/17 10/18 10/18 10/19
Lisa Kepple Julian Webb Pamela Castles David Chun Abigail Goff Francisco Sondgeroth Kristen Williamson David Johns Julie Rush Susan Bonnen Kate Bryant Emma Kloninger Shirley Carter Benjamin Gallardo Winston Baxter-Harwell Joan Chapmond Darcy Goff Joe Bullock Avery Li Vanice Severn Randa Stephenson
10/19 10/19 10/20 10/20 10/20 10/20 10/20 10/22 10/22 10/24 10/24 10/24 10/26 10/27 10/28 10/28 10/28 10/29 10/29 10/29 10/29
Anniversaries Jordan & Francisco Sondgeroth Sallie & Bill Yeager Melissa & Chris Blanding Ashley & Philip Denniston Lindsey & Michael Gehrig II Margaret Schlankey & Bill Pugsley
10/02 10/08 10/10 10/12 10/16 10/16
Shirley Sullivan & Bradley Strahan Laura Merritt & JP Kloninger Mary Ann & Michael Huston Marsha Topham & Terry Dempsey Christie & Adam Stockstill Cecilia & Ray Smith
10/17 10/19 10/20 10/23 10/27 10/30
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October ROTA October 11
November 1 All Saints Day Choristers @ 9 a.m.
MINISTRY
October 4
LECTOR
Pattie Rose
Amelia Sondgeroth
Jonea Raney
Jon Dullnig
Wes Raney
LEM / ACOLYTE
Wes Raney
Nancy Middlebrook
Jill Collins
Wes Raney
Pattie Rose
USHERS
Danielle Adkins Stephen White
Ed Shipsey Al McKinney
Beth Chenoweth Mary Smith
Judith & Jon Dullnig
Jonea Raney Jill Collins
LECTORS
Ken Whalen (1) Lynn Edgerton (2)
Abbe Kelly Will Kelly Ariston Awitan
Kevin Childs (1) Meredith Childs (2)
Suzanne Lightsey Ethan Fuhrman Emma Kloninger
Phil Aboussie (1) Ginny Acker (2)
LEMS
Mike Thomasson Carol Oppel
Bill Kibler Kim Buckner
Neal McGowan Lynn Edgerton
Gary Taylor Becky Janes
Neal McGowan Pam Castles
ACOLYTES
Abbe Kelly Will Kelly Nora Kelly Meredith Shaw Kim K.
Suzanne Lightsey Ethan Fuhrman Emma Kloninger Hunter Rogers Kim B.
Ariston Awitan IV Claudia Janes Matthew Awitan Henry Janes Carol, Kim B.
Aidan Brady Karen Milton Emma Kloninger Hunter Rogers Carol, Kim B.
Abbe Kelly Will Kelly Nora Kelly Luke Breen
USHERS
Mark Breen Dee Ann Thomasson Dodie Wells Glen Baumgart
Mike Brode Phil Aboussie Ross Ramsey
Ken Whalen Michael Brown Ariston Awitan III
John Edgerton Lynn Edgerton Kevin Cromack
Mark Breen Dee Ann Thomasson Dodie Wells Glen Baumgart
GREETERS
Maria Fuhrman
Meredith Childs Kevin Cromack Elle Reshetnikov
Kim Buckner Laura Merritt
Michael Meigs Diana Stangl
Maria Fuhrman
LECTORS
Melissa Blanding (1) Andrew Poynot (2)
Mehron Azarmehr (1) Cindy Bogard (2)
Kay Brown (1) Dave Elkins (2)
Michael Meigs (1) Liz Davis (2)
Michele Bonner (1) Stephen Raines (2)
LEMS
Neal McGowan Michele Bonner Jim Casparis Michael Meigs Meredith Childs Karen Milton Cindy
Neal McGowan Dru Cabler Sophie Lawrence Claire Cabler Ryan Dempsey Xander Stockstill Jay, Cindy
Liz Davis Jay Brown Joseph Peers Luke Thiessen Morgan Dew Emma Kloninger Jay, Cindy
Roger Seyler Ann Seyler Matt Forrest Karen Milton Ben Forrest Sam Forrest Michele
Rex White Brenda White Max Genet Jay Brown Josef Genet Elijah Gallardo Jay, Cindy
USHERS
Carolyn Wier James Wier Bo Overstreet Rick Tennant John De Marines
Jim Casparis 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
Carolyn Wier James Wier Bo Overstreet Rick Tennant John De Marines
GREETERS
Jean & Frank Severn
Yvette Webb Jean Severn
Steve Niemeyer Barbara Dody
Jean & Frank Severn
Sat. 9:00
Jonea Raney-TC Jill Collins Carolyn Wier Pat Bullock Lynn Edgerton
Diana Stangl-TC Karen Milton Millie Casparis Tina Stonebarger Cynthia Archer
Meredith Childs-TC Judy Elkins Helen Anderson Darlene Goodnight Debbie Thornal
Jonea Raney-TC Jill Collins Carolyn Wier Pat Bullock
Depositor
Al McKinney
Frank Severn
Diane Brewer
Jim Casparis
John De Marines
WED. 6 p.m.
October 7
October 14
October 21
October 28
November 4
Lector
Pattie Rose
Wes Raney
Kay Brown
Rex White
Michele Bonner
11:00 SERVICE
9:00 SERVICE
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Shelly Botkin Ryan Marquess Dee Ann ThomassonTC Henry Olivas Barbara Dody Liz Davis Susie Baxter-Harwell
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October 2015
Vestry J.P. Kloninger, Sr. Warden Diana Stangl, Jr. Warden
Vestry members: Clarence Bonnen, Michele Bonner, Shelly Botkin, Mark Breen, Jill Collins, John Cooper, Karen Dulaney Smith, Suzann Dvorken, David Johns, Nancy Kibler, Karen Milton, Jim Nolan, and David Randle
Committees
Staff
Acolytes: Jay Brown, Carol Oppel, Cindy Cabler, Kim Kiplin, and Kim Buckner
Rector The Rev. Elizabeth Zarelli Turner
Altar Guild: Millie Casparis
Director of Religious Education Cathy Nelson
Building Committee: Amelia Sondgeroth Christian Formation: Cathy Nelson Communications: Pattie Rose Daughters of the King: Pam Johns Women of St. Mark’s: Pat Bullock
Organist/Director of Music Mark Reed Seminarian Neal McGowan Head of Day School Anne Wingler
Facilities: Ray Smith Deadline for the November 2015 St. Mark’s News is Thursday, October 15, 2015. Please submit your article by email as an attachment to: office@stmarksaustin.org.
Finance: John Edgerton Outreach: Laurie Mayor Parish Life: Brenda White Pastoral Care/Health Ministry: Jonea C.S. Raney
Parish Administrator Joanne Foote Newsletter Editor Becky Janes
Stewardship: Amelia Sondgeroth Ushers: Henry Olivas
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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