07/20/12- The Messenger-Vol. 101 Issue 6

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themessenger Monthly Newsletter of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church JULY 2012

VOLUME 101

ISSUE 6

Junior Warden’s Construction Report #3 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Financial Statement -Page 2 Concert Series -Page 4 Youth News -Page 6

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 315 E. Pecan St. San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 226-2426 www.stmarks-sa.org

By Tom McGehee, Junior Warden

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t is hard to believe that it is almost midsummer and that our renovation project is also approaching the halfway point. The overall scope of the project is beginning to move from that of demolition to reconstruction.

Final contracts are being reviewed and nearing approval for the audio/visual and lighting work.

The waterproofing of the foundation is nearly completed and the soil is currently being replaced along the exterior of the east side of the sanctuary. Work is also proceeding on a new irrigation system as well as improved drainage. Other interior ongoing interior works include the installation on new conduit for electrical wiring. Ongoing work being done offsite includes the repair and refinishing of the pews and the repair of the stained glass windows. The stained glass windows will be protected by acrylic panels.

There was a hope that much of the interior plaster ceilings could be refinished with a new, thin “skim” coat of plaster. Although most of the plaster is in good condition, the underlying and supporting metal mesh or lathe has deteriorated to the point that it is in need of replacing. This will result in an all new ceiling for most all of the sanctuary. The Chancel or the eastern most part of the sanctuary will retain the original ceiling. The installation of the new ceiling will entail new wood supports as well as lathe and plaster. A further benefit of this work will be that insulation, which we do not have, will be installed in the ceiling. All of this ceiling work had been anticipated and was budgeted.

This work will not affect the timetable for completion of the restoration.

The unanticipated construction problem has been the condition of the existing roof. It has

been found that the entire sanctuary roof is in need of replacement. This has been confirmed by two independent roofing inspections.

Repairs to the existing roof are not considered feasible or prudent. We are currently in the process of getting several bids for this reroofing. This is an unanticipated expense and is not in the construction budget. Again, this should not impact the overall timetable for the completion of the restoration.

Overall the renovation work is proceeding on schedule and without any major surprises other than the roof. We hope to be able to have a Sunday morning tour of the ongoing work later this summer.

If anyone has any questions about the renovation work please feel free to get in touch with Tom McGehee, Junior Warden. tommcgehee@yahoo.com

Photo by Tom McGehee

June Financial Statement The Messenger is published monthly and is available in magazine format online at www.stmarks-sa.org Parish Clergy The Rev. Michael D. Chalk Rector Assisting Clergy The Rev. Dr. John Lewis Co-director, The Work+Shop The Rev. Dr. Jane Patterson Co-director, The Work+Shop The Rev. Andrew Lobban Assisting Priest The Rev. Matt Wise Assisting Priest

Pledge Revenue $101,631.87 Non Pledge Giving $7,215.33 Open Plate $1,370.96 .............................................................................................

Total Revenue $135,041.79 Total Expenses $157,259.14 .............................................................................................

June Revenue Under Expenses -($22,217.35) If you have any questions about financials, please contact Priscilla Briones at 210-2262426 or email her at pbriones@stmarks-sa.org.

Making a Gift of Their Service The Rev. Mary Earle Assisting Priest The Rev. Cliff Waller Assisting Priest Staff Todd Allison Youth Director Priscilla Briones Accounting Janet Carrizales Nursery Coordinator Joseph Causby Director of Music Elaine Enloe Clergy Executive Administrator Database Manager Sandy Falkenberg Cherub Choir Conductor Emmet Faulk Community Formation Director Heather Herschell Children’s Ministries Director Erin Hughes Youth Ministries Assistant Director Melanie Lizcano Communications Director Ruby Merrill Facilities Manager Pat Hutchison Noble Community of Care Dr. Edwin A. Rieke Dir. of Music & Organ Emeritus

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 315 East Pecan St. San Antonio, TX 78205 www.stmarks-sa.org

Save the Dates TAX FREE SHOPPING DAY Saturday, August 18 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.

Infants - 8 years of age Please bring a sack lunch and/or diaper bag with your child.

Sign up with Janet Carrizales, Nursery Manger at 210-226-2426 ext. 108 or jcarrizales@stmarks-sa.org.

CALENDAR MEETING For ministry chairs or leaders!

Tuesday, August 28 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.

Youth Suite, 2nd floor For more information or if you would like to attend, please contact Elaine Enloe at 210-226-2426 ext. 143 or eenloe@stmarks-sa.org.

CHOIR CAMP August 20-22 9:00a.m. - 12:30p.m.

For 2nd-6th graders Visit www.stmarks-sa.org to register your child for choir camp and for more information.

FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS & MEETINGS, VISIT ST. MARK’S CHURCH CALENDAR AT WWW.STMARKS-SA.ORG.

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Construction workers work hard to get the Narthex completed.

Renovations on the Sanctuary are underway and on schedule.

Inside view of the Columbarium

Outside view of the Columbarium Photos by Tom McGehee

Fall Fellowship Festival Update

Due to the extreme success of last year’s Fall Fellowship Festival and the demand for another one like it, we are a victim of our own success. The construction that is underway does not allow the facility to be used for the number of people that will participate. Due to last year’s success we will post phone the FFF for 2012. Stay tuned for more details about wonderful events at St. Mark’s.

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Concert Series All events are at 4:00p.m. and free of charge.

Parking is FREE at one of two parking lots on the West and East side of the building.

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Choral Evensong sung by St. Mark’s Choir Trinity University, Parker Chapel

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Vespers sung by St. Mark’s Choir University of the Incarnate Word Chapel

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Advent Lessons and Carols Sung by the Combined Choirs of St. Mark’s

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Britten: Ceremony of Carols Sung by the treble voices of St. Mark’s Choir with Harp

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Epiphany Procession

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Daniel Mutlu, tenor

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Pergelosi: Stabat mater

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Palm Sunday Evensong

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Fiesta Concert: The Music of Francis Poulenc

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Pentecost: The Music of Maurice Durufle

Sunday, June 23, 2013

The St. Mark’s Choir in Concert

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ST. CECILIA GUILD 2012-2013 I would like to help support the annual concert series, Music from Saint Mark's, for the 2012-2013 season by becoming a member of the St. Cecilia Guild, contributing at the following level:

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Concert Sponsor ($2,500 and above) Sustaining Member ($1,000-$2,499) Angel ($500-$999) Benefactor ($100-$499) Patron ($50-$99) Donor ($25-49) Name ______________________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________ Email ______________________________________________________________________________

Please make checks payable to Saint Mark's Church, 315 E. Pecan St., SA 78205-1819 Unless otherwise instructed, names of contributors will be listed in each concert program.

August 19 at 10:10a.m.

Tom Gish Hall, 3rd floor Join us for food, fun & fellowship!

We will feature guest author Martin the dog, and his companion Reverend Dick Elwood who will read their picture book entitled Martin in the Narthex during children’s chapel at the 9:00a.m. service. Children, parents and the young at heart are invited to attend chapel to hear this charming book. Martin and Reverend Elwood will also be available to take pictures and sign copies of their recent publication during the Sunday Social in Gish Hall between the 9:00a.m. and 11:15a.m. services.

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4th Annual Summer Outreach Weekend

By Todd Allison and Erin Hughes Mark’s where we were met again by Shannon who set the youth room up with some sandwiches and cold drinks. The youth enjoyed lunch as they talked over their morning experiences and got a little rest before heading off to the afternoon project.

“Preach the Gospel always…if necessary, use words.” - St. Francis of Assisi

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atch out, San Antonio! St. Mark’s has a large group of youth who are not only willing, but excited to see what they can do to help improve our community. In June, nearly 40 St. Mark’s youth gave up the first weekend of their summer to give back to the San Antonio Community through a number of projects.

The afternoon had the St. Mark’s youth working in the warehouse of the San Antonio Food Bank for the 4th consecutive The youth group at Six Flags Fiesta Texas year. There the kids The weekend started on sorted, unpacked, Friday morning as we met at counted, packed, and stacked food that would be sent to families St. Mark’s and headed to Six Flags for a day of roller coasters, in our community who are in need. This project was especially and wild adventures. With the water park not open yet we took close to our hearts because of our annual food bank fundraiser. advantage of as many of the “dry” water rides as possible to cool The youth divided up and were each put to a task in various parts off. Everyone enjoyed themselves touring the park, riding the of the warehouse. With great teamwork and hardworking kids, Superman, the Goliath, the new Sky Screamer, and playing we were able to sort over 5,000 pounds of food, and pack games. A bit nauseated, hot, and exhausted, we returned to St. roughly 4,000 pounds in Mark’s for some pizza and ready-to-go boxes for crafts. Crafts? Yes, crafts. families in just over an The youth each received a hour. In fact, so quick tee shirt that they would wear and so much that the for the service projects on afternoons work was cut Saturday. Stencils in hand short because there was the group used the back of no more room for the the shirts to write their names trash we had built up as or nicknames. Once the shirts part of the sorting. We were all named, and the paint were quick to remind was cleaned up, it was time the crew that our to watch a movie and get support for the Food some sleep before the full Bank was not over and day ahead. tomorrow we would cap off the annual Food There was no sleeping in on Bank Fund Drive. It is the first Saturday of the such a blessing to see summer for these youth. our partnership with the After some breakfast tacos food bank and we are generously provided by Clean up crew takes a break to smile at the camera extremely proud of our Shannon Stephens our Photos by Todd Allison youth for all that they have somewhat still sleepy, neondone for the San Antonio Food Bank. yellow shirt crew loaded up the vans to begin the day. The first Tired, sweaty and ready to relax a little the kids were grateful for project of the day had the youth participating in their second the opportunity to rinse off at the Trinity Pool showers before Graffiti Wipeout through the City of San Antonio on the south our evening barbeque. Thank you to David Ribble for side. Not without a few spills and a lot of splatter, our youth coordinating the use of the facility for us. made quick work of 9,000 square feet of graffiti. It was amazing to witness how much of a difference a coat of paint makes, and A bit ahead of schedule we arrived at the Breazeale home for an to see the effort of our youth for this project. The morning was evening of fun and fellowship in their beautiful pool and back hot, but that didn’t stop them from painting with smiles and no complaints! With the available paint all gone and no signs of the (Continued on page 7) graffiti was there just two hours before we went back to St.

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congregation. Thanks to your generosity and the support of our anonymous donor matching contributions the last three years the San Antonio Food Banks has been able to provide over $680,000.00 to their clients through San Antonio and southwest Texas.

We will calculate the final donations for the 2012 Fund Drive and have a special announcement in August when we will present the check to the Food Bank.

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yard. The fact that we had just showered only slightly slowed the move into the pool and before long the entire group was enjoying the cool water.

After a few pool games we fired up the grill and cooked up burgers and hot dogs for the hungry youth and wellearned dinner.

With full bellies we cleaned up, said thank you to our gracious hosts and loaded up the vans one last time to head back to church for the nights activities. A special thanks to the Breazeales for accommodating our group, and for welcoming us into their home and pool.

A special thank you to Shannon Stephens for help in making sure the kids were well fed and hydrated, to the What a great group of volunteers!

Breazeale family for hosting us for our pool party and barbeque, to David Ribble for getting us the “ok” for the showers, and to the parents of our amazing youth for allowing us to share such Saturday night welcomed a lock-in tradition of sardines as the group an amazing weekend with them. Throughout the weekend, our youth gained a ‘second wind’ and burned off a little energy. The occasional helped others, helped the city, were there for one another, and truly check of the computer for an update of the Spurs game only provided served God. It is an honor to be part of such a thriving community a downer for an otherwise fun day so the games resumed before that does not hesitate to extend their time, energy, and support to turning in for the night. Sunday morning, the youth were excited to those in need. What an awesome group of kids we have here at St. find their volunteer shirts fresh and clean, ready for them to wear to Mark’s who, without words, send a strong message of love, hope, church. After a quick breakfast, into Tucker Courtyard we went for faith, and support. one last ’wahoo’ for the Food Bank Fund Drive. Now in our 4th year the annual Fund Drive is something the youth look forward to and, judging by the success each year, so does the St. Mark’s

In June, some of our St. Mark’s youth joined the visiting mission teams from St. Mark’s-Houston and St. Thomas-College Station who had been staying at St. Mark’s for the week for a Friday evening serving 300 plus meals to the community at the 9th Street bridge off Broadway.

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ACOLYTE MEETING/ TRAINING AUGUST 19th

Registration is open for Happening 122, August 3-5 at St. Luke’s in San Antonio.

Happenings are spiritual renewal weekends for high school students in grades 10 through 12. The dioceses sponsors three weekends each year in various locations. For more information please contact Todd or Erin or you may register through the Special Events page at www.dwtx.org Scroll down until you see Happening and click on the computer mouse icon.

There will be a mandatory acolyte meeting/training for all acolytes and those who wish to be come acolyte on Sunday, August 19th at 10am. We will meet in Gosnell Hall following the 9am service. If you are currently not an acolyte and would like to join this important ministry please email Todd Allison prior to August 1st so you can be included in the fall 2012 schedule at tallison@stmarkssa.org

www.dwtx.org/index.php/diocese/Happening Anyone entering 7th grade (fall 2012) and older is eligible to acolyte and must attend this meeting .

HAPPENING 122 AUGUST 3-5, 2012 ST. LUKE’S, SAN ANTONIO

We are always looking for parents, grandparents, college students and young adults who would like to help in supporting the Youth of St. Mark’s by mentoring one of our Youth Confirmation students, chaperoning an event or lock-in, volunteering to bring snacks or food for Sunday Morning or lock-ins, or driving to an event. Our youth programs could not happen without out our wonderful volunteers! To get involved please contact Todd Allison or Erin Hughes at 210226-2426.

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JULY BIRTHDAYS July 1st Clinton Ager, Kathy Fagan, Jane Patterson, Chere Reneau July 2nd John Hartz July 3rd Pat Butler, Frank Donnelly, Asa Kirby, Heather Perron, Sue Todd July 4th Kevin Cartwright, Don Hessenflow, Ruth Judson, Jane Marke, Audrey Vinson July 5th Marian Holdsworth, Blake Ivy, Barbara Yu July 6th Adele Davidson, Alexis Faulk, Diana Kay Geis, Camilla Hurd July 7th JR Bockerstette, Frank Dickson, William Fisher, Jamie Karutz, Susan Kost July 8th Doris Alderman, Minta Cook, Barcley Houston July 9th Daniel Thompson July 10th Lexi Dorn, Kerri Grellner, Rod Haff, Rachel Ham, Kent Leafstedt, Courtney Watson July 11th Gib Austin, Alice Cummins July 12th Nancy Steves July 13th Susan Beardslee, Nicole Campbell, Mark Gainey, Patricia Miranda, Sally Morgan, Juana Rodriguez, Robert Sheldon July 14th Charlotte Allen, Agnes Harwood, Carolyn Hensarling, Lawrence Smith July 15th Donna Bardgett, Louisa Matthews, Betty Rowland, Barbara Ward July 16th Libby Budenholzer, Christina Fisher, Dick Kistner, Sahm, Kathleen Weir Vale July 17th Icy Donnelly, Mell Jackson

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July 18th Kathleen Calgaard, Cisco Rosado July 19th Kent Calgaard, Kate Crone, Gregory Evans, Matt Perdue, Karl Roach-Compton, John Sisemore July 20th Suzy Clements, Sarah Mais, Van Stewart July 21st Joseph Baiza-Vigil, Barbara Bartay, Gordon Dunkley July 22nd Kelly Cavender, Susan Duncan July 23rd Jamie Blount, Maurleen Cobb, Audrey Dillon, Natalie Dorn, Curtis Gunn, Karen Lundell, Leo Perron, Jonathan Somers July 24th Andrew Dahm, Jean Guidry, Glenn Matthias, Evan Tanner July 25th Barbara Hardin, Nancy Reed, Harold Sager, Jazmyn Vasquez July 26th David Ross, Elise Townsend July 27th Steve Hall, Richard Reams, Tish Sellers July 28th Sandy Falkenberg, Caroline Pollom, Ryan Somers July 29th Holly Besing, Wilburn Day, Deborah Livingston July 30th Missy Bassett, Gary Chambers, Nicole McNeel July 31st Jack Laurence, Lesley Remington, J. Marvin Smith, Gilbert Villarreal A very special happy birthday to: Alice Cummins on her 96th (11-Jul) Ruth Judson on her 90th (4-Jul)

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS August 1st Mary Margaret Amberson, Linda Arnold Montgomery, Patrick Watson August 2nd Amy Phipps August 3rd Mary Jane Adams, Madeline Merritt, Sara Rakowitz, Lou Taylor, Jill Vassar August 4th Lissa Allen, Jeremy Hardgrove, Susan Stewart August 5th Earl Fae Eldridge, Rog Gaebel, Shelby Lane, Paige Martin August 6th Grove Ramsey August 7th Sandy Clark, Catherine Crowley August 8th Lisa Anderson, Deborah Kendall-Gallagher, Megan Moshier, John Oatman, Carla Sherman, Victoria Vaughn, Julie Wilson August 9th Evan Alderman, Raquel Licea, Judi Stanton, Russell Wilson August 10th Haley Holmes August 11th Martin Down, Maria Marshall, David Rochelle, Eloise Sullivan, Dee Whiteside August 12th Doug Block, Evelyn Clark, Audie Hawkins, Merlynne Judd August 13th Pam Bain, Allison Lozano, Ellen Martin, Ellen Sealy August 14th Kimberly Baker, Robert Schuler, Caroline Walker August 15th Susan Cavender, Michael Connor, Natalie Ribble, John Russell, Colin Thompson, Taylor Wyatt August 16th Scott Allison, Grace Beauchamp, Evelyn Brown, Jordan Rubiola August 17th Betty Grace, Caroline Laurence August 18th Helen Ballew, Ali Fowler, John LeFlore, Lynn Mims, Jean Murphree, Kelly Ranson, George Spencer

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August 19th John Guidry, Mally Holdsworth, Bill Jackson, Melanie Lizcano, Robbie Moore, Sabra Onstott, Howard Schneider, Ben Scott, Josh Wise August 20th Lilah Alvarez, David Carter, Ellen Dickson, Elizabeth McEnery, Grace Ohlenbusch, John Saunders, Chuck Shaw, Shannon Stephens August 21st Emma Frederick, Joshua Ham, John Ohlenbusch, James Uhl, Bartell Zachry August 22nd Sally Dooley, Martita Seeligson, Ryan Vaughn, Bill Yates August 23rd Diego Cruz, Bertha De Luna, Beth Forsen, Cliff Waller, Joan Wyatt August 24th Tim Clark, Robin Voight, James Williams August 25th Julie Mock, Sarah Pearson, Albert Vale August 26th Katie Coyle, Kelley Goodson August 27th Mike Austin, Van Howard, Derek Knox August 29th Caroline Crider, Parks Goodwin, Gordon Lewis, Zander Thomas August 30th Linda Addington, John Colglazier, Zachery Foster, Clarissa Olivares, Elizabeth Roberts, Sandra Weber August 31st Janet Hughes, Mike Kuykendall, Nan Watson A very special happy birthday to: David Carter on his 91st (20-Aug)

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