October 2017
St. Mark’s News Volume 21/Issue 9
Go Green! Perhaps you’ve noticed the markers of our fall worship season. I’m not just referring to the fact that we have returned to the rhythms of a three-service schedule. Or even the fact that the choir is back in full voice, although their return is a wonderful event. I’m talking more of the long season that emerges following Pentecost and takes us all the way through Advent. Clergy vest in green, so sometimes we call it “green season.” Our Church Collects—the special prayers that introduce our worship—are numbered in this season. It’s the longest season in our Church year. From our Roman Catholic roots, we sometimes refer to this fall green season as “ordinary time,” from “ordinal,” which refers to the counting of the series of weeks in the long season. Our Prayer Book simply refers to it as “The Season After In this Issue Pentecost.” We might think this green time lacks the focus of Advent, the festive nature of the Christmas season, the clarity of From Fr. Bill ............................... 1 the Epiphany season, the solemnity of Lent, the power of Holy Rector Search Update................ 2 Week, or the glory of the Easter season. Actually, I think the M&M Meals ................................ 2 green season brings a little of all of that into our worship time Outreach .................................... 4 Parish Life .................................. 5 every fall.
From the Day School ................. 6 DRE Article ................................ 7 Music Notes ............................... 8 Parishioner Highlights ................ 9 Caffeine Ministry ........................ 9 Celebrations ............................. 10 ROTA ....................................... 11
For one thing, it is a time when we really get to know Jesus as Lord. This year, for example in Matthew it is as if we are walking along the road with Jesus as disciples. There is a degree of intimacy as the Church, through our lectionary, reacquaints us with Our Lord’s important teachings. We are more intentionally reminded of the brief but awesome earthly ministry of our Messiah. It’s a marvelous way to be reminded that Jesus Christ is present in all our daily life and work just as he was with his early Church. We get to know ourselves in the figures of Peter, and James, and John, and in the others who Jesus loved despite their sundry imperfections.
So, there is nothing particularly ordinary about this time, at least not in the sense of being mundane. It is a wonderful time for us to “go green;” that is, to hear His voice with a fresh perspective in a new day. Bill
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Rector Search Update Dear St. Mark’s Family, The Parish-wide Church Assessment/Holy Cow! Survey will be open through October 1st. Many of you have responded and we thank you for engaging in the discernment process as part of the search for a permanent rector. We invite anyone who hasn’t yet taken the survey to participate these last few days! Your thoughts and opinions are valued. Set aside a minimum of 30 minutes to complete the survey. At the end, there are a number of free-form questions, which will allow you to respond with your own thoughts. To complete the survey online: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/StMarksECAustin. If you would prefer to take a paper version of the survey, please ask for one in the church office. It will be due October 1. There will be a lot happening in October. A Holy Cow! consultant will come on Sunday, October 15, from 10 a.m. – noon, to interpret the survey results. (We will only have on Eucharistic service that morning, at 9 a.m.) We will also put together the new rector’s minimum compensatory package to add to the parish profile. The Diocese will help us with this task. After that the parish profile committee will finish putting together the parish profile and present it to the vestry for approval. We hope to get the parish profile published on the Texas Diocesan website for prospective candidates to view. After the parish profile is finished, the Vestry will begin assembling a search committee. October is also our time for Mission and Ministry Luncheons. I encourage you to sign up, attend, and prayerfully consider what to pledge for the coming year. We will have some challenges, but let’s make sure that we remain on a financially sound footing. If you have questions about anything related to the search process, please feel free to contact either of us or anyone on your Vestry. Clarence Bonnen, Senior Warden, (cbonnen@gmail.com) Melissa Blanding, Junior Warden, (mkblanding78@yahoo.com)
Mission and Ministry Meals – October 8, 22, & 29 October is Stewardship Month at St. Mark’s. Have you signed up for the Mission and Ministry Meals (M&M)? This is our time to gather together as a parish and share our thoughts and prayers about stewardship and our Church giving. Please sign up for one of the meals, which will begin at noon on one of the following Sundays: Oct. 8, Oct. 22, or Oct 29. You only have to sign up to bring a side dish or a dessert and we provide babysitting. The sign up sheets are in the Parish Hall. The Finance Committee will present the financial report and the expected Budget for 2018 and you will be given your pledge card to return on November 5th, All Saints Sunday. Father Bill and Father David will present the program. At St. Mark’s, we love to come together for great meals so don’t pass up this opportunity to meet new parishioners and catch up with everyone over another scrumptious meal. Hope to see you there! Here are the menus for the three Sundays: Oct. 8 Fajitas, Oct. 22 BBQ, and Oct. 29 Fried and Roasted Chicken.
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October 1 is Cathy Nelson Day! Father Bill has declared October 1 “Cathy Nelson Day” at St. Mark’s. The Church will honor Cathy, who recently announced her retirement after 17 years of service as Director of Religious Education. Cathy has touched the lives of countless children during her tenure and brought light and life into our worship. On October 1st, all Christian education programs will be canceled, and we will instead come together in the parish hall at the 10 o’clock hour for food and festivities as we celebrate Cathy's record of service at St Mark’s.
Blessing of the Pets: Sunday, October 1 at 9 a.m. All pets and their parents are invited to the St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 1st at 9:00 a.m. We will gather on the front lawn of the Parish where children choristers will sing, clergy will bless the animals, and we will celebrate Holy Communion. This event is open to the public and there is no pressure to stay for the entire service or to participate in Holy Communion. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket and come celebrate the animals who bless our lives. It will be a wild and wonderful time! Contact Fr. David Peters for questions or more information: dpeters@stmarksaustin.org or 512-571-4124.
Holy Cow! Survey Results Presented October 15 St Mark’s will welcome Robyn Strain, the Consultant from Holy Cow! which conducted our parish survey. Robyn will make a special presentation to the congregation on Sunday, October 15. We will only have one Eucharist service on this Sunday, at 9:00 a.m. Then, starting at 10 a.m., Robyn will present the results of our survey—which we anticipate will last approximately two hours. This promises to be a lively and informative session and everyone is urged to attend. Nursery care and various distractions for the kids will be provided to encourage attendance. Please note: There will not be services at 7:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. on October 15 only. Confirmation class will still meet at 10 a.m. on October 15.
Adult Formation Oct. 1: No Class. Please join us as we celebrate the retirement of Cathy Nelson during the 10 a.m. hour! Oct. 8: The Rev. Canon John Newton, Chief of Staff to Bishop Doyle on his new book. Oct. 15: No Class. Please join us for a presentation on our Holy Cow! Survey results. (Confirmation Class will still meet on Oct. 15 at 10 a.m.) Oct. 22, Oct. 29, Nov. 5:, and Nov. 12: The Rev. Cecilia Smith, series on Apocalyptic Literature. in the Bible; Oct. 29: Its Origin & Purpose; Nov. 5: Its Use; and Nov. 12: Its Misuse.
Oct. 22: Its place
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Special Adult Formation Guest on October 8 The Rev. Canon John Newton will visit St. Mark’s on Sunday, October 8th. He will be talking about his recent book, Falling Into Grace: Exploring Our Inner Life with God, at Adult Formation at 10 a.m. as well as preaching at all three services. Facing Into Grace and his earlier book, New Clothes: Putting on Christ and Finding Ourselves will be available for purchase and signing. I have read both books and found them to be profoundly encouraging and insightful. Fr. John writes with humor and grace, explaining complex theology in inspiring terms. Reading and hearing Fr. John will be a blessing and an encouragement in your walk with Christ. A lifelong Episcopalian, The Rev. Canon John Wharton Newton, IV, was baptized and confirmed at St. Mark’s in Beaumont, TX. After graduating in 2004 from the University of Texas with a bachelor’s degree in business studies (BBA), John worked for eighteen months as the program coordinator for the Episcopal college ministry on the UT campus. In 2008 John graduated from Virginia Theological Seminary and was ordained to the priesthood at All Saints Episcopal Church in January of 2009, where he served for almost three years as the University of Texas Campus Missioner. In February of 2011 John began working as Bishop Andy Doyle’s Canon for Lifelong Christian Formation in the Diocese of Texas, and in May of 2015 John moved into a new role as Bishop Doyle’s Chief of Staff. John is the author of two books: New Clothes: Putting on Christ and Finding Ourselves (2014) and Falling into Grace: Exploring our Inner Life with God (2016). John is married to his best friend Emily and the two of them reside in Houston with their daughters, Annie and Kate, and their golden retriever Scout.
Outreach El Buen Monthly Food Donations: peanut butter & jelly, all varieties of the following: pasta, pasta sauce, bottled juice, & cereal. Please bring your donations to the bin in the Parish Hall.
Trick or Treat for UNICEF at St. Mark’s: October 22 & 29. The children and youth of St. Mark's will support children in need all around the world this Halloween by participating in Trick or Treat for UNICEF. FWYC & Youth will be accepting donations at the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services on Sunday, October 22nd (Families with Young Children) and 29th (Youth). There will be extra collection boxes in the Parish Hall for those who Trick or Treat for UNICEF on Halloween night. This tradition began at UNICEF in 1950, and the money collected helps pay for medicine, nutrition, clean water, emergency relief and education for children worldwide, including the United States. For parents wanting to teach their children more about what the event means, the UNICEF website has links to great You Tube videos showing what they do. You might want to preview videos for age-appropriateness first. www.unicef.org
Mobile Food Pantry Distribution: We loved it so much, we are doing it again! Join us at the Kyle Mobile Food Pantry to help hand out food to Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) recipients! Mobile Food Pantries bring truckloads of groceries for volunteers to distribute to families. You get to greet families and fill their grocery bags with food. Please sign up in the Parish Hall and complete the online sign-up at http://stmarks.cafb.volunteerhub.com/ . You need to sign up each person registering, including minors. This is an outside event! Bring a hat, sunglasses, and water. And as with all CAFB volunteer shifts, you must wear closed-toe shoes and sleeveless shirts are not allowed. Hope to see you there! When: Sat., Oct. 21st from 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Where: 1510 BeBee Rd., Kyle, TX 78640 Who: Anyone 8 years old and older
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Parish Life Attention Road Trippers: The Rev. Bert Baetz, one of our former curates and most recently the Rector at St. Mark’s in Richmond, has been called to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Kerrville, Texas. Rev. Baetz will be installed as Rector of St. Peter’s on Thursday, November 2 at 6:00 p.m. If you would like to share a ride to and from the event, please contact Mike Davis or Pattie Rose at 512-282-2270 or rosebud11@utexas.edu, or the church office. Thank you!
Window at St. Mark's, Richmond
ECW Retreat, October 13-15, at Camp Allen. Pat Bullock has been selected as this year’s Honored Woman, and St. Mark’s would love to have a group attend: scholarships are available! All-inclusive retreat cost: $175. The ECW can provide reimbursement for those seeking a scholarship. Please email Diana Stangl with questions about the scholarship: dstangl@austin.rr.com. To register online: http://www.epicenter.org/event/979709-2017-10-13-116th-annual-retreat-for-women/.
Monthly Men’s Group Meeting. The Men’s Group will not meet in October; their next meeting will be November 13 at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is prepared by cooking groups that rotate each month. Men’s Group is open to all men of St. Mark’s. To get on the email list, contact Bob Peterek: rpeterek@austin.rr.com.
DOK News. The Daughters of the King is an international order of women who vow to pray and serve Christ in their daily walk. If you are interested in membership in our Junior or Adult DOK group, please contact Judy Elkins at 512-312-9690 or judyelkins@me.com for more information. We usually form a training class in the fall and the induction into the order takes place in the spring. Making Prayer Requests. If you would like to make a request for prayer or update your current request, phone or email the office or e-mail our Prayer List Coordinator, Liz Badger, at lizbadger9@gmail.com. You may also speak to the clergy or any Daughter—recognizable by the silver cross we wear—and we will submit your request. Coat Drive. This fall we are once again sponsoring our Children's Coat Drive. Please bring gently used or new coats and jackets and place in the tub provided in the Parish Hall during October and November. Adult sizes that would be appropriate for teens are also accepted.
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From the Day School The new school year at St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School is underway. Our two-, three-, four- and fiveyear-olds returned to a variety of campus improvements, which parishioners and community members will also enjoy: a new, sturdy fence at the playground entry to replace the dilapidated cedar fence; a brand new fenced-in toddler area behind the Innes building; installation of child-sized toilets in two classrooms; the replacement of 53 worn tires on the playground; the re-hung chain link fence around perimeter of property; and erosion control around the sandbox and areas between the fire truck and pirate ships. These improvements honor the playground which was designed in 1986 by Dr. Joe Frost, professor emeritus at UT, a worldwide leader in children’s outdoor play. The Day School is proud of its Episcopal identity. Students have started weekly visits to Chapel and Godly Play. Staff, board, students and their backpacks were blessed during services at Rally Day on September 10th. We appreciate the energy and enthusiasm that Father Bill has brought to the school and its board. The Day School board has accepted with a mix of sadness and enthusiasm the retirement of Head of School Anne Wingler, who has served in that position since 2013. Anne first joined the school in 1989 as a parent and was a teacher here until 2000. Fortunately, Anne will be with us for another year before retirement which gives the Board plenty of time to search for a new Head of School.
Seen around St. Mark’s in September
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Cathy Nelson, Director of Religious Education, Announces Retirement As I am writing this article, my final St. Mark’s newsletter article, my heart is filled with gratitude. My retirement begins this month, with a new labor of love before me and a wonderful career spent in the company of loving, supportive and faith-filled people behind me. I am truly blessed! Although I have been considering retirement from my position as Director of Religious Education of Children for a number of years, I did not expect to be leaving so suddenly. Unfortunately, two unforeseen events solidified my decision. At the end of August, my mother fell and broke her wrist. I brought her home from the hospital to live with James and me that evening. We have been very happy to have her with us, but it is obvious that I need to spend more time with her than I can when I am working. And, just after Labor Day, I had a heart attack. Although the reasons for the heart attack are still not clear, I believe that it is time for me to focus on my mother’s and my health. As DRE, I have had the privilege of getting to know and work with many, many wonderful people, from working on the Christmas Pageant, planning Vacation Bible School together, to the many ongoing projects with the Outreach Committee, including the Angel Tree during the Advent season, to Sunday morning Church School and teaching Godly Play, providing Safeguarding God’s Children Training, and working with the Day School children each week. It has been a true joy to watch families grow and grow up. When I was hired in June 2000, I could not have imagined how my part time job would turn out to be such a gift. Worshipping, working and socializing together with the St. Mark’s community has been formative for me. The parish has been and will always be blessed with people committed to following the tenets of our faith, especially those found in the Baptismal Covenant – Celebrant: Will you continue in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of the bread, and in the prayers? People: I will, with God’s help. Celebrant: Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord? People: I will, with God’s help. Celebrant: Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? People: I will, with God’s help. Celebrant: Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? People: I will, with God’s help. Celebrant: Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? People: I will, with God’s help.
And now, under the guidance of Father Bill and the leadership of our next rector, I know St. Mark’s will continue to grow and do God’s work. And I will be able to watch and participate from the pews! Thank you for some of the best years of my life! Blessings on you and your families.
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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 8, October 15, October 22, and October 29 The gorgeous poinsettias come in 6" pots wrapped with decorative green 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. These fresh and fragrant wreaths will be a stunning addition to your home decorations and are available in 20" or 24" diameter sizes. Smaller wreaths are $29 and larger wreaths are $35. The poinsettias and wreaths will be available for pick-up beginning on Sunday morning, December 4th. Proceeds from the sale are used to further the ministry of the Choir, Choristers, and Youth Ensemble. Your support is greatly appreciated!
The St. Mark’s Choir will be singing some outstanding pieces in October October 1: I Follow the Thing that Good Is by Hank Beebe American composer Hank Beebe (b. 1926) earned degrees in English and in Music Composition at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He studied with Vincent Persichetti in Philadelphia, before heading to New York to make a career as a composer, arranger, and orchestrator for on- and offBroadway productions. In addition to music for theater, Beebe specialized in composing “industrial musicals,” productions designed for use at large corporate retreats and gatherings. The sparkle and energy of mid-century Broadway infuses his compositions, including his sacred choral works. I Follow the Thing that Good Is sets portions of Psalms 38 and 92 in a vibrant and thoroughly enjoyable way. October 8: Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation by Dale Wood Dale Wood (1934-2003) was an extraordinarily prolific and discerning composer of sacred music. His numerous compositions display the influence of Lutheran hymnody, Baroque counterpoint, jazz, Broadway, and Hollywood. He was as fluent in his work with the finest classical musicians as he was collaborating with jazz musicians like George Shearing or spending months entertaining passengers on a cruise ship. This anthem pairs a familiar hymn text with an original tune by Wood. October 15: Rejoice in the Lord Always by an anonymous 16-century composer This contrapuntal setting of Philippians 4:1-7 uses the translation found in the 1549 Book of Common Prayer, and was likely composed around the founding of the Church of England. Each phrase of the text is given its own unique and appropriate musical treatment. This anthem is among the earliest examples of the Renaissance polyphony of Rome being applied to English texts for use in British cathedrals. October 22: Give Laud unto the Lord by Ernest Bullock Bullock (1890-1979) was a British organist, professor, and composer who served at Manchester Cathedral, Exeter Cathedral, the University of Glasgow, and the Royal College of Music. Most notably, he was Organist and Master of the Choristers at Westminster Abbey, where he directed the music for the coronation of King George VI in 1937. In that same year, he composed the anthem Give Laud unto the Lord. It is a traditional English cathedral anthem, highlighting the full sound of the organ with soaring choral melodies and rich harmonies.
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Parishioner Highlights Phil is life-long Episcopalian, born in Wichita Falls, Texas. All his grandparents were from Lebanon, and I understand that he and his daughter Alex traveled there this summer. And like her father, Alex is also active in the church. To say that Phil has been involved in a lot at St. Mark’s would be an understatement. Phil has been a leader at St. Mark’s with his creative and entrepreneurial ideas. I love people with a GOOD sense of humor but he goes above and beyond as you all know by having a GREAT sense of humor! So Phil for all you have done and continue to do we say THANK YOU and keep up the great work! So in Phil’s own words please enjoy! Beth Chenoweth
The Phil Aboussie Family Judy, Alex, and Phil Aboussie joined St. Mark’s in 2002, a couple of years after they moved into the Barton Hills neighborhood. Alex recently graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in Civil Engineering and works in land development for Garza EMC. Phil has been a self-employed Phil and Alex Aboussie businessman in Austin for many years, with interests in Real Estate, sales, and transportation services. He also has been a part time screen actor with several appearances in movies, commercials, and industrial films! Phil has been an usher and a lector at St. Mark’s for many years. Phil has also been a member of the Men’s Group and has served on the “His Joyceness” cooking team. Alex served as an acolyte and a volunteer for Children’s Chapel, and she was a member of the youth group.
In 2003, Father Bill Bennett challenged the Men’s group to having a golf outing. Up until then the Men’s Group was only concerned about their monthly dinners, beer drinking, cooking for the BBQ chicken dinner and their annual fishing trip. Did I mention beer drinking? Well, Phil volunteered to put together a golf tournament on the condition that it be a fundraiser and the funds be used to create and maintain a scholarship program for qualified graduating seniors from St. Mark’s. After 14 years of golf tournaments, chaired by Phil, the Scholarship Committee has raised over $60,000 and awarded over $40,000 in scholarships to deserving graduates from St. Mark’s! Phil has also chaired the Scholarship Committee from the beginning, which included only members of the Men’s Group and the Rector. Needless to say, the members of the Men’s Group have proudly embraced the scholarship program as their own and it has been almost more important than beer drinking!! LOL! The church community of St. Mark’s is very special to Phil and Alex and they hope to continue to be involved for a long time!
Caffeine Ministry October: Vestry Contact – Pattie Rose 1 Rick & Aimee Tennant 8 Dave Thiessen & Berit Kragas 15 Mike & Dee Ann Thomasson 22 Debbie Thornal & Darlene Goodnight 29 Gary & Carol Todd
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October Celebrations Birthdays Paisley Dew
10/1
Nancy Middlebrook
10/11
Julian Webb
10/19
Darlene Sullivan
10/1
Marie Peterek
10/11
Pamela Castles
10/20
Ross Fife
10/2
Carson Buckner
10/12
Abigail Goff
10/20
Mai Rogers
10/2
Sarah Loyd
10/12
Francisco Sondgeroth
10/20
Ariston Awitan IV
10/3
Chase Almond
10/13
David Johns
10/22
Mandalyn Castleberry
10/3
Shelly Botkin
10/13
Julie Rush
10/22
James Hartline
10/3
Diane Brewer
10/13
Susan Bonnen
10/24
Kathy Ramsey
10/3
Eliza Lea Jackson
10/13
Kate Bryant
10/24
Sonia Rudy
10/3
Ronnie Lee
10/13
Emma Kloninger
10/24
Christine Brunson
10/4
Marilyn Mazac
10/13
Shirley Carter
10/26
Bennett Johnson
10/4
Stephen White
10/13
Winston Baxter-Harwell
10/28
Nora Kelly
10/4
Kelsey Hicks
10/15
Joan Chapmond
10/28
Clara Baumgart
10/5
Lindsay Mullins
10/16
Jessica Mai Dunn
10/28
Rachel Lee
10/5
Tina Stonebarger
10/16
Darcy Goff
10/28
Amelia Sondgeroth
10/5
Alicia Barker
10/17
Patrick Hatton
10/28
Carol Todd
10/5
Judy Elkins
10/17
Joe Bullock
10/29
Barb Steinberg
10/6
Randy McNair
10/17
Kevin Lee
10/29
John Stephenson
10/6
Liam Yeager
10/17
Vanice Severn
10/29
Joseph Sondgeroth
10/8
Nancy Kibler
10/18
Randa Stephenson
10/29
Dave Elkins
10/10
Castle Smouse
10/18
David Peters
10/30
Katherine Romero
10/10
Isabella Sepos
10/19
Anniversaries Eva & Nolan Duffin
Oct 3
Laura Merritt & J.P. Kloninger
Oct 19
Sallie & William Yeager
Oct 8
Kimberly Katner & Jennifer Ritter
Oct 20
Melissa & Chris Blanding
Oct 10
Marsha Topham & Terry Dempsey
Oct 23
Ashley & Philip Denniston
Oct 12
Kristen & Evan Kochelek
Oct 26
Lindsey & Michael Gehrig
Oct 16
Sarah Bancroft & David Peters
Oct 26
Margaret Schlankey & Bill Pugsley
Oct 16
Christie & Adam Stockstill
Oct 27
Shirley Sullivan & Bradley Strahan
Oct 17
Cecilia & Ray Smith
Oct 30
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October ROTA TIME
MINISTRY
October 1 Choristers & Pet Blessing @ 9 a.m.
October 8
LECTOR
Nancy Middlebrook
Amelia Sondgeroth
October 15
No Early Service today. Please join us at 9 a.m. for church, followed by a meeting at 10 a.m. about the survey results.
October 22 Youth Sunday
October 29
Pattie Rose
Jonea Raney
Wes Raney
Jill Collins
Jonea Raney Jill Collins
Judith & Jon Dullnig
Wes Raney
Margarita Moreno
USHERS
Beth Chenoweth Mary Smith
Danielle Adkins Stephen White
LECTORS
Mike Thomasson (1) Dodie Wells (2)
Cindy Bogard (1) Ken Whalen (2)
Becky Janes (1) Michael Brown (2)
Claudia Janes Henry Janes Emma Kloninger
Nancy Kibler (1) Bill Kibler (2)
LEMS
Carol Oppel Kim Buckner
Pam Castles Brian Prall
Becky Janes Christine Brunson
Bill Kibler Kim Buckner
Brian Prall Mike Thomasson
ACOLYTES
Nora Kelly Will Kelly Hunter Rogers Beatrice Reshetnikov Nancy B.
Matt Forrest Sam Forrest Ben Forrest Nick Forrest Kim B., Carol
Clay Buckner Ryan Dempsey Lucas Breen Mairin Bachschmid Nancy B.
Claudia Janes Matthew Awitan Henry Janes Emma Kloninger Kim B., Carol
Claire Cabler Hunter Rogers Beatrice Reshetnikov Mairin Bachschmid Nancy B.
USHERS
Mark Breen Dee Ann Thomasson Dodie Wells Amalia de la Rosa
Mike Brode Phil Aboussie Ross Ramsey Stephanie Young
Ken Whalen Barbara Wilson Stephen Wilson Henry Olivas
John Cooper Wade Buckner Dan Bogard Lindy Siegismund Lee Siegismund
Mark Breen Mike Brode Ken Whalen Dan Bogard
GREETERS
Yvette Webb
Diana Stangl
Laura Merritt Ellie Reshetnikov
Michael Meigs
Laura Merritt Ellie Reshetnikov
LECTORS
Karen Milton (1) Melissa Blanding (2)
Kevin Childs (1) Meredith Childs (2)
Christie Stockstill (1) Bill Willis (2)
Michael Meigs (1) Karen Milton (2)
LEMS
Jay Brown Dru Cabler
Jay Brown Liz Davis
Roger Seyler Ann Seyler
Rex White Brenda White
ACOLYTES
Emmaline BaxterHarwell TBD Morgan Dew TBD Jay, Cindy
Claire Cabler Emmaline BaxterHarwell Xander Stockstill Cindy
Josef Genet Ryan Dempsey Clara Baumgart Josie Baumgart Jay
Luke Thiessen Jay Brown Asher Poynot Stella Kloninger Cindy
USHERS
Carolyn Wier James Wier JP Kloninger Bo Overstreet Rick Tennant John De Marines
Charles Brewer Bob Peterek Manuel de la Rosa Jim Nolan Ryan Marquess
Frank Severn Jean Severn Jodi Doran Jay Doran Pam Johns David Johns
Carolyn Wier Charles Brewer Henry Olivas Frank Severn
GREETERS
Barbara Dody
Jay Doran
Jean & Frank Severn
Steve Niemeyer Barbara Dody
Jonea Raney-TC Jill Collins Carolyn Wier Pat Bullock
Dee Ann Thomasson-TC Susie Baxter-Harwell Dodie Wells
Judy Elkins-TC Debbie Thornal Darlene Goodnight Clara Bogard
Diana Stangl-TC Karen Milton Evelyn McMillen
Depositor
Al McKinney
Cecily Bennett
TBD
Ed Mickler
John De Marines
WED. 6 p.m.
October 4
October 11
October 18
October 25
November 1
Rex White
Dodie Wells
Pattie Rose
Jill Collins
Jonea Raney
Altar Guild
11:00
9:00
7:30
LEM / ACOLYTE
Lector
Sat./Sun. 9:00
No Late Service today. Please join us at 9 a.m. for church, followed by a meeting at 10 a.m. about the survey results.
Karen Milton-TC Henry Olivas Tina Stonebarger
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Vestry Clarence Bonnen, Sr. Warden Melissa Blanding, Jr. Warden
Vestry members: Dan Aja, Mike Brode, Dru Cabler, Jill Collins, John Cooper, Scott Forrest, Marjie Lawrence, Ryan Marquess, Laura Merritt, Becky Poynot, Pattie Rose, and Ann Seyler.
To view the monthly calendar of events at St. Mark’s, visit our website: www.stmarksaustin.org.
Committees
Staff
Acolytes: Jay Brown, Carol Oppel, Cindy Cabler, Kim Kiplin, and Nancy Bachschmid
Interim Rector The Rev. William Fowler
Altar Guild: Karen Milton Building Committee: Amelia Sondgeroth Communications: Pattie Rose Daughters of the King: Judy Elkins Women of St. Mark’s: Diana Stangl Facilities: Ray Smith Finance: Diana Stangl Outreach: Laurie Mayor Parish Life: Brenda White
Deadline for the November 2017 St. Mark’s News is Monday, October 16, 2017. Please submit your article by email as an attachment to: stmarksaustin@gmail.com.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 2128 Barton Hills Drive Austin, TX 78704 512.444.1449 www.stmarksaustin.org office@stmarksaustin.org
Pastoral Care/Health Ministry: Jonea C.S. Raney Stewardship: Amelia Sondgeroth, Dru Cabler
Associate Rector The Rev. Dr. David W. Peters Organist/Director of Music Mark Reed Seminarian Brian Prall Head of Day School Anne Wingler Parish Administrator Joanne Foote Newsletter Editor Becky Janes
Ushers: Ryan Marquess
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