themessenger Monthly Newsletter of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church MARCH 2014
IN THIS ISSUE: WINTER GATHERING Front Page STEWARDSHIP & FINANCIAL REPORT Page 2 LENTEN LUNCHEON VOLUNTEER FORM Page 3 ADULT FORMATION Page 4 YOUTH NEWS Page 5 CHILDREN & FAMILY Pages 6-7 EASTER FLOWERS Page 8 COMMISSION ON MINISTRIES Page 9 BIRTHDAYS & MEMORIALS Pages 10-11 ASH WEDNESDAY Back Page
ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 315 E. Pecan St. San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 226-2426 www.stmarks-sa.org stmarks@stmarks-sa.org Office hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Emergency Pastoral Care: 210-507-0256
VOLUME 103
ISSUE 3
2014 Winter Gathering On Sunday, February 9, 2014, St. Mark’s held our annual Winter Gathering. Parishioners met in Gosnell Hall to hear reports from the Interim Rector, Treasurer, and the New Rector Search Committee Chairs. The Rev. Ned Bowersox addressed the challenge of transitions and cautioned against letting anxiety be the leader of our conduct. St. Mark’s Treasurer, Len Briley then presented his report which included financials from 2013 and the 2014 budget adopted by the vestry. St. Mark’s ended 2013 with an $11,000 shortfall. The 2014 budget, which projects a $120,000 shortfall was presented . He also reiterated details of the construction debt Interim Rector, The Rev. Ned Bowersox presenting at the incurred from the recent 2014 Winter Gathering in Gosnell Hall on February 9, 2014. RENEW campaign of renovation Photo credit, Gail Jackins and restoration of our historic church. Len also stressed the adopted practice of transparency regarding finances at St. Mark’s. One of the most anticipated presentations was that of the New Rector Search Committee chairs, Dina Aboul Saad and Dr. William Smith. After acknowledging the Search Committee members, Dina and Bill were able to report that the committee was at the stage where there are several candidates who are ready for a visit from teams of three representing the search committee. They reviewed the current work that the Search Committee is doing then entertained questions from the audience including addressing the priority of complete discretion in the process to protect the candidate’s privacy. Senior Warden, Tom McGehee then adjourned the meeting.