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themessenger Monthly Newsle er of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church JULY/AUGUST 2014

VOLUME 103

ISSUE 07

FROM THE NEW RECTOR—THE REV. BETH KNOWLTON

Letting Go to More Fully Receive

remember a man in a small group setting many years ago saying about approaching the communion rail, “It reminds me every week that to receive Christ I have to stop grasping everything else so tightly. I can only receive with open hands.” That image has stayed with me through the years, and has been particularly poignant in recent weeks. I am being invited on a daily basis to let go of many things to more fully receive the calling that Christ has given me in the gift of being called as your rector.

start to realize how much of that will change, it is tempting to grasp in anxiety or control.

Beth packing in Atlanta spor ng her new Spurs gear.

Some things are easy to let go —things I meant to throw away years ago are happily thrown in the garbage or taken away to the local donation centers. Other thing are much dearer, and a piece of me longs to close my hands and hold on just a bit longer—the relationships that have been forged through more than two decades lived in Atlanta, the home Ron and I purchased together (the only one our children know), comfortable patterns of life and geography. When I

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But then that beautiful image comes again. Opening my hands, my heart, and my mind to more deeply receive the presence of Jesus Christ. It reminds me that so much of the journey is about letting go, grasping, and then letting go again. I imagine many of you are feeling similar impulses as you anticipate our arrival and bid Ned Bowersox goodbye. You may be remembering holy times before the transition began.

Those feelings and thoughts are holy and part of our communal life as the Body of Christ. If we believe that the Eucharist is a holy act of remembering, each time we grasp, and each time we let go, we enter more deeply into the mystery of Christ. Our family remains so grateful for this next season of our life and we continue to pray for open and outstretched spirits and hearts for ourselves and the dear people of St. Mark’s.

Beth+ IN THIS ISSUE:

New Rector Arrival & Installa on Dates ......................................................... page 2 Summer Adult Forma on Schedule ............................................................... page 3 Boy & Girl Choir Musical ................................................................................. page 4 Outreach Commi ee Awards Grants .............................................................. page 4 Pictures from Ned’s “Mahalo!” Celebra on ................................................... page 6 Youth Ministry News ....................................................................................... page 8 Family & Children’s Ministries News ............................................................ page 10

The Messenger is published monthly and is available in magazine format online at www.stmarks‐sa.org.

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Parish Clergy The Rev. Carol Morehead Assistant Rector Making a Gi of Their Service The Rev. C. Douglas Earle Assis ng Priest The Rev. Mary Earle Assis ng Priest The Rev. Dr. John Lewis Co‐Director, The Work+Shop The Rev. Dr. Jane Pa erson Co‐Director, The Work+Shop The Rev. Linda Ricke s Assis ng Priest The Rev. Cliﬀ Waller Assis ng Priest Staﬀ Todd Allison Youth Director Priscilla Briones Finance Manager Janet Carrizales Nursery Director Joseph Causby Director of Music & Organist Elaine Enloe Clergy Execu ve Administrator Database Manager Emmet Faulk Parish Business Administrator Erin Hughes Youth Ministries Assistant Director Gail Jackins Families & Children’s Ministries Director Marsha Kimura Music Department Administrator Mary Hayden Manning Children’s and Youth Ministries Asst. Jesse Mendoza Kitchen Manager/Chef Ruby Merrill Facili es Supervisor & Recep onist Pat Hutchison Noble Community of Care Dr. Edwin A. Rieke Dir. of Music & Organist Emeritus Callie Sanchez Families & Children’s Ministries Intern Leah Thomas Special Events Coordinator

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NEW RECTOR ARRIVAL Welcome, Beth! August 10th

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 2014 (Following the 10am Eucharist in Gosnell Hall) Join us as we welcome our new Rector, The Rev. Beth Knowlton on her first Sunday at St. Mark’s. A reception will follow the 10am Eucharist in Gosnell Hall to give Beth and her family a warm welcome to the community of St. Mark’s.

Celebration of New Ministry September 18th

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2014 6:30PM (aka Installation of New Rector)

The Celebration of a new ministry is the time when the community as a whole celebrates the covenant they make with their rector to live in their various ministries with the support of one another. It is also the installation of our new rector, The Rev. Beth Knowlton. In this service not only will Bishop Lillibridge read the Rector’s Letter of Institution, he will also give a charge to the parish, reminding us of the gifts and responsibilities given us in Baptism. A Fiesta Celebration Reception in Gosnell Hall will follow the service.

BUDGET REPORT

Priscilla Briones, Finance Manager pbriones@stmarks‐sa.org

MAY FINANCIAL REPORT Pledge Revenue $87,709 Non Pledge Giving $6,127 Open Plate $1,832 Other Revenue $46,429 .......................................................................................... Total Revenue $142,098 Total Expenses $184,111 .................................................................... ..................... May Revenue Under Expenses -$42,013 2

ADULT FORMATION The Rev. Carol Morehead | Assistant Rector | cmorehead@stmarks‐sa.org

Summer Christian Formation 9:00 a.m., Gish Hall Our summer Christian Formation opportunities continue here at St. Mark’s. We invite you to join in each week as we explore how God is at work in and through us as disciples of Christ. July 6; July 20 through August 10 – Exploring Our World: An Invitation to Search, Question, and Join the Discussion Come each week to view a short film by NOOMA, followed by a discussion of the day’s topic. These films offer a fresh and compelling look at the teaching of Jesus. July 6 – Shells: Are we so busy that we miss out on what we’re supposed to be doing? July 20 – She: Why do we overlook the feminine characteristics of God? July 27 – Open: Does prayer really help? August 3 – Dust: What does God see in us? August 10 – Rich: Is it possible that God has blessed us so that we can be a blessing to others? July 13 – Habitat for Humanity Join Barrett Myers, Faith Relations Coordinator for San Antonio Habitat for Humanity, and Mike Kuykendall to learn more about the Habitat for Humanity ministry at St. Mark’s. We will discuss the many ways to support this ministry. You might be surprised that many ways don’t involve working on the houses or even sweating (although those opportunities are available). We are building momentum to support the fall build schedule in San Antonio, as well as the Diocesan spring build planned in Seguin early next year. August 17 & August 24 – Conversations with Beth Come and see and begin to know our new rector, The Rev. Beth Knowlton as she answers questions and shares her vision for St. Mark’s. August 24 – Ministry Faire (Parish House) After the 10:00am worship service August 31 – No Adult Formation Join us for worship at 10:00 a.m.

MUSIC NOTES Joseph Causby | Director of Music & Organist | jcausby@stmarks‐sa.org

CHOIR CAMP Saturday, August 9th 9am‐3pm Choristers 1st grade‐ 6th grade Register online beginning July 15th

BOY AND GIRL NOVICES (TRAINING CHOIR) 1st ‐2nd grades (rehearsals begin September 3rd) This training choir will rehearse on Wednesdays from 4.15pm‐ 5.00pm. This group is a preparatory group that u lizes the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) training curriculum.

BOY AND GIRL CHORISTERS 3rd‐6th grades (rehearsals begin on September 3rd) This choir rehearses on Wednesdays from 5.00pm‐6.00pm.

YOUTH CHOIR

ST. MARK’S CHOIR (ADULTS) Rehearsals begin Thursday, August 7th 6.30pm‐8.45pm Interested singers should contact Joseph Causby.

CHERUB CHOIR Ages three‐kindergarten This musical explora on group will rehearse on Sunday mornings during the Sunday School hour and will be led by Ms. Kathy Kelly.

7th‐12th grades (rehearsals begin on September 3rd) This choir rehearses on Wednesdays from 7.00pm‐8.00pm

TREBLE CHOIR (AUDITIONED) 4th‐12th grades (rehearsals begin on September 4th) Audi ons will be held on Wednesday, September 3rd from 6pm‐7pm. This choir rehearses on Thursdays from 5.30pm‐ 6.30pm and is for treble voices (girls, and boys with unchanged voices)

MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT Doug and Linda Addington | Outreach Grant Commi ee Chairs

Outreach Committee Awards Grants Following is a brief summary of programs that the 2014 Outreach Committee funded as well as the amounts that were awarded. Assistance League of San Antonio--Operation School BellAmt. funded: $5,000 Operation School Bell’s objective this year is to provide clothing and supplies for 3,000 San Antonio children in kindergarten through grade five in Title I schools. Children’s Chorus of San Antonio--Music Together at Haven for Hope Amt. funded: $2,000 CCSA has launched a new program at Haven for Hope using a children’s music curriculum for a target population of children ages birth-five. The Children’s Shelter--Camp Open Mind, Open heART Amt. funded: $2,000

Doug Addington

Linda Addington (continued on next page)

Camp Open Mind Open heART empowers children at the shelter with opportunities to participate in a variety of art-based activities as well as character development, music therapy, and physical activities like dance and martial arts. Christian Assistance Ministry--CAM Core ServicesAmt. funded: $9,000 CAM is seeking funding for core support of services in 2014. These dollars will be used to fund services provided to clients on an immediate and daily basis. Chrysalis Ministries (formerly Bexar County Detention Ministries)--Protestant Chaplaincy ProgramAmt. funded: $6,000 This program provides worship services, Bible study, spiritual retreats, pastoral counseling, religious mentoring and character development classes to male and female individuals incarcerated or in treatment at various local facilities. Communities in Schools of San Antonio--CIS-SA Enrichment Program Amt. funded: $5,000 From service learning to art instruction, CIS-SA offers an array of activities designed to increase students’ engagement in learning and broadening their vision of the future. Good Samaritan Community Services--Youth Development Services Amt. funded: $10,000 Youth Development Services (YDS) offers a safe place and planned activities to promote academic achievement, healthy choices, college and career readiness, and opportunities for voluntary community service and leadership development. Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio--House Sponsorship Amt. funded: $5,000 This project will provide a home for a hard working family in desperate need to break the bondage of poverty and provide them with a decent, simple, home of their very own. I Care San Antonio--I Care Vision Center at Haven for Hope Amt. funded: $6,000 The goal of the Vision Center is to improve access to care and fill a gap in health care delivery to the poor and the elderly in Bexar County. Morningside Ministries--Manor Nursing Care Renovation: Preparing for a New Generation Amt. funded: $4,000 Morningside’s most current renovation plan for the nursing facility on Babcock Road includes completely remodeling 19 residential rooms, purchasing other furnishings and constructing a bathing facility. Pay It Forward--Sober Living Homes Housing Scholarships Amt. funded: $6,000 The project’s goal is to fund the move-in costs to community-based sober living homes for homeless, destitute alcoholic/addict men and women transitioning directly from detox, treatment or incarceration. San Antonio Christian Dental Clinic--Dental Care for Low-Income and Homeless Bexar County Adults Amt. funded: $7,000 SACDC provides a full range of dental services and offers clinic volunteers an outlet for personal service. San Antonio Metropolitan Ministry, Inc. (SAMM)--Transitional Living and Learning Center for Homeless Families Amt. funded: $10,000 The TLLC program goals are to address residents’ particular causes of homelessness and to support them in overcoming their barriers to success, while providing the best possible environment for their children. Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of San Antonio-SVDP CHAP-St. Vinny’s Bistro Amt. funded: $4,000 St. Vinny’s Bistro is the first line of contact with feeding many in the chronically homeless and mentally ill population. On average, 400 meals, served three times a day to this contingent is the primary function of SVDP. Youth Orchestras of San Antonio--YOSA MAS: Music After School Amt. funded: $2,000 Music After School is a program through which YOSA provides free instruments and free instruction to fourth and fifth grade students from seven Edgewood ISD elementary schools.

Mahalo, Ned! On Sunday, June 29, 2014, we said “Mahalo” to Ned and Annie Bowersox. The Rev. Ned Bowersox completed his time of service as Interim Rector of St. Mark’s and began his next “adventure”. Ned & Annie are headed to Hawaii for some well-deserved refreshing. Thanks to Leah Thomas, Special Events Coordinator, and Jesus “Chuy” Mendoza, Kitchen Manager and all who contributed their time for executing a wonderful event.

The Rev. Ned Bowersox preaching his last sermon as Interim Rector of St. Mark’s.

Ned and his wife, Annie, receive a standing ova on from the congrega on as Associate Rector, Carol Morehead looks on.

Todd Allison, Priscilla Briones and Ned Bowersox Amazing tropical display of fruit!

Ned & Annie Bowersox and Renee & Emmet Faulk

Sherbet in lime and lemon rinds!

Ned with Carol Morehead

Bebe Waller and Annie Bowersox

Leah Thomas, Pat Bridwell, Ned Bowersox and John Lewis

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YOUTH MINISTRIES Todd Allison, Youth Director | Erin Hughes, Assistant Youth Director | youth@stmarks‐sa.org

Summer Outreach Weekend 2014 Outreach is a big part of who the St. Mark’s Youth Group is and for the past 6 years we have kicked the summer off by completing a weekend of outreach in the San Antonio community. This year, Summer Outreach Weekend included 40 youth from St. Mark’s and St. John’s, New Braunfels coming together to work and volunteer on projects in and around downtown San Antonio.

July 13 Episcopal Night at the Ball Park The annual Episcopal Night at the Ball Park will be held on Sunday, July 13, at Nelson Wolff Stadium as the San Antonio Mission take on the Frisco RoughRiders. Game time is 6:05pm. Tickets are $7 each with the diocesan group.

August 1‐3 Happening #128 at Christ Church, San Antonio Happening #128 will take place at Christ Church in San Antonio Friday-Sunday, August 1-3. Happening is a spiritual retreat for high school students, sophomore and above. To learn more about Happening contact Todd or Erin for details or register online at:

www.dwtx.org/calendar‐events/happening/ August 9 Acolyte Mee ng/Training (Mandatory) There will be a mandatory acolyte training on Saturday, August 9 from 10am-12pm. All current and new acolytes must attend. Anyone entering 6th grade (Fall 2014) and not part of the Boy and Girl Choir may acolyte. If you would like to be included for the Fall 2014 schedule please email Todd and be sure to attend the training! Todd’s email is tallison@stmarks-sa.org.

The youth gathered at St. Mark’s at 9am and after a quick introduction and welcome loaded up and were off to the first project site. A new partner for this year, we arrived at the Good Samaritan Center on Friday to help them prepare for their summer programs. Youth scraped and primed 16 large metal benches, and took them from worn-out, to summer -ready! It was hot, dirty work, but working together, our youth were able to get the job done. Making sure the weekend was not just all work and no fun the three vans of sweaty, paint-covered youth pulled up to the McNeel residence and enjoyed a swim and a little barbeque before showering. Thank you to the McNeels for opening their home to our group and to the D.R. Semmes Family YMCA for the showers. We are blessed to have such amazing support. Clean, and slightly less covered in paint for some, the group headed to the next stop. Not too far from St. Mark’s, just a couple blocks off Broadway in a vacant field there is an amazing thing that happens every Friday night. Taking it to the Streets Ministry is a group that provides meals, and much more for our homeless and hungry neighbors. Anyone is welcome to just show up and help serve, support and pray with the nearly 300 people who might show up for the meal. Blessed and surviving only on donations and volunteers this year our youth helped set up tables, make sandwiches, serve food provided from local churches and groups, pick up trash, hand out cold drinks, and whatever else needed to be done. The return to St. Mark’s was a welcome sight after the busy day. (continued on next page)

Our youth programs could not happen without our wonderful volunteers! 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, working behind the scenes at an event or lock‐in, volunteering to bring snacks or food, or driving to events. To get involved please contact Todd Allison or Erin Hughes. (210) 226‐2426 or youth@stmarks‐sa.org

and water park riding the Iron Rattler and the new Bahama Blaster before heading back to St. Mark’s for the evening. Another full day of service and fun had the youth a little more tired than they thought and after just a few more rounds of Free Zone they quickly called it a night.

Exhaustion didn’t keep the youth from a playing a few rounds of “Free Zone” before it was time to get some sleep and rest up for another full day on Saturday. Saturday morning they woke to loud music and tacos for breakfast before loading the vans and heading off for some more work. The Graffiti Wipe-Out is a project that our youth have helped with now for three years. We meet up with city employees, and work to beautify the community by painting over graffiti. This year, our task was to divide up over a ten square block area in a neighborhood on the southwest side. Youth painted telephone poles, fences, and other structures, to rid them of graffiti. It was a lot of walking, and a lot of painting, but not a single youth complained. It was exciting to see the progress, the difference, and the reactions of many community members. Once our group had completed the work, everyone hopped back into the vans and we headed back to the YMCA for showers.

Sunday morning, youth worked quickly to clean up and prepare Gish Hall for adult formation before gathering in the Youth Suite for breakfast and some reflection on a full weekend. With the summer already in full gear for most many of our youth were off to camp or family trips later in the day while the rest attended the service. Please stop by the Youth Suite on the 3rd floor to check out the pictures from the weekend, and all our other youth events from the years. We want to sincerely thank those who continue to support the youth of St. Mark’s in many ways. Our success is not possibly without our parents and the parish family and friends.

Being that it was the first weekend of summer, we couldn’t make the kids work the whole time! So, Saturday afternoon it was off to Fiesta Texas! The afternoon was spent in the park

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ACOLYTE CALL The word acolyte means “follower” or “one who helps.” Acolytes serve as a companion or helper to assist the clergy performing a number of important functions before, during and at the close of the liturgy. St. Mark's welcomes anyone to acolyte beginning in the fall of their 6th grade year through their senior year of high school. If you would like to be a member of an acolyte team for the fall please email Todd Allison (tallison@stmark-sa.org) for more information and to be included in the scheduling for the fall. Please note all new acolyte must attend the acolyte meeting on Saturday, August 9.

August 1-3, 2014 Christ Church, San Antonio Happenings are spiritual renewal weekends for high school students in grades 10 through 12. The diocese sponsors three weekends each year in various loca ons. For more informa on about the upcoming Happening weekend con‐ tact Todd Allison, Erin Hughes or visit

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FAMILIES & CHILDREN Gail Jackins | Families & Children’s Ministries Director | gjackins@stmarks‐sa.org

Family Selfie

6th Grade 212 Ministry Leaders

When your family is on vacation and you see St Mark, or lion, or statue of a lion, or an Episcopal church . . . please take a group selfie and send it to gjackins@stmarks-sa.org. We’ll make a bulletin board of family trips, so we can all stay connected over the summer. It will be interesting to see everyone’s photos, and a good way for the new Rector to become acquainted with people - even when they’re away! Please send your photo to gjackins@stmarks-sa.org or post it directly on www.facebook.com/stmarksfamily. Here's Gail with a portrait of St Mark at the San Antonio Museum of Art. Please do a nicer job than Gail (include your family's faces)!

212 Ministry leaders are young people in 6th grade! We’ll start the new year & new group of leaders by having a fun evening to get to know each other. We’ll talk about plans for the 2014-15 school year! All 6th graders are invited to join Miss Callie and Miss Gail at Astro Super Bowling 3203 Harry Wurzbach Rd 78209 at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 18. “212 Ministry” is for young people in 4th through 6th grade. It Miss Callie is the target at meets on Sunday mornings in room 212 on Laser tag the second floor. In fact, that’s how we came up with the name “212 Ministry”! Several times throughout the year the leaders (6th graders) also plan and prepare to support special community outreach events like Christmas to the Street, and parish celebrations like our annual Easter egg hunt. These early experiences with community service are just one way to prepare 6th graders for the transition to our youth group, which puts emphasis on outreach activities and living into the Christian message.

Two Beauty-full Family Opportunities Sunday, July 20 at the McNay, join Miss Gail at 1:00 for Free Family Day “It’s a Beauty-full Day.” We’ll create patterned, layered paper creations using marbling and dying techniques, and enjoy a multisensory tot spot led by the S.A. Children’s Museum. We’ll experience God’s creation of beauty, color, texture, and pattern in a whole new light together with other families from St. Mark’s.

Summer Movies by Moonlight Travis Park is the location for Movies by Moonlight this summer! Tuesday evenings continue through July. Free! With your St. Mark’s parking sticker, parking will be convenient. Come at 7:30pm for pre -entertainment, or to purchase a snack from the food trucks. The movie will start at 8:30pm, so bring your blankets or lawn chairs and come out to enjoy the free show. Gail will bring there with snacks to share on:

Sunday, August 3, at the S. A. Museum of Art, join Miss Gail at 1:00 for First Sundays for Families “Ancient Greece and Rome.” We’ll become inspired by the beauty of the ancient Mediterranean through mythology and art-making activities. We’ll make a mosaic, sculpt a clay vase, and learn about areas of the ancient world to which Paul and other disciples spread Christianity in the New Testament! “The beauty of creation praises God’s name” (Psalm 148:5) and together, St. Mark’s families can appreciate beauty!

July 15 – Cloudy with a chance of meatballs July 22 – Smurfs 2 July 29 – Despicable Me 2 10

St. Mark's/Christ Church VBS 2014! THANK YOU! Thank you for sharing your amazing children with us at VBS! Thank you to all of our outstanding volunteers that gave of their time, energy and hearts to make this ministry a reality. For a list of names, please view the PDF document at http://storage.cloversites.com/stmarksepiscopalchurch/documents/2014VBS-ThankYou.pdf We hope you all have a wonderful summer! In His Service, Shea Pollom (VBS Director, St. Mark's) Amy Case (VBS Director, Christ Church)

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AROUND THE COMMUNITY St. Mark’s Represented at Israel Pilgrimage

Youth & Children’s Assistant Moves On Dear St. Mark's family, As my year at St. Mark's comes to a close, I wanted to update all of you on my next steps. I have been hired as a full-time preschool teacher and part-time Children and Youth Ministries Assistant at St. David's Episcopal School and Church. This transition is very bittersweet for me, and I could not be more grateful for the opportunities I had at St. Mark's. The children and youth programs here are unlike any other, and I have absolutely loved getting to know you and your families. It was an honor to work with and learn from Todd, Erin, and Gail. I am so excited for the future of this church and will try to visit when I can. Thank you so much for a wonderful year, and keep in touch! In Him,

Mary Hayden Mary Hayden Manning Assistant to Family, Children & Youth Ministries

Forty-one pilgrims, including 15 who were young adults under 39, joined the Rev .Dr. John Lewis and the Rev. Dr. Jane Patterson for the last two weeks of June and traveled to the Holy Land. The trip, sponsored by The WorkShop, included times of reflection and meditation as the group experienced both walking where Christ walked and learning about the way of life in modern Israel and the West Bank, which is a complex blending of cultures and religions. Here, the entire group poses for a picture in front of The Cathedral of St. George the Martyr, the seat of the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese Jerusalem.

Mary Hayden and Alex Rogers at a recent Youth retreat.

NURSERY NEWS Janet Carrizales | Nursery Manager | nursery@stmarks‐sa.org

Tax Free Shopping Day

Tax Free Shopping Day is just around the corner. St. Mark’s will be providing childcare on Saturday August 9th between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00pm. St. Mark’s will open the nursery for children 6 weeks – 8 years of age . Please bring a lunch for your child. Please call & RSVP so we can properly staff and plan for your children. Parents may register with Ms. Janet or the front desk. Last day to register will be on Wednesday, August 6th by 5:00 pm. Parents enjoy your day of stress free shopping.

Happy Faces From the Nursery These are the little ones we welcome in Jesus’ name each week in our Sunday nursery and our Parents’ Day Out program

NEWS OF THE FAMILY JULY & AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

JULY July 1st Cab Beever IV, Southy Cavender, Kathy Fagan, Todd Laurie, Ray Parker, Jane Patterson, Chere Reneau July 2nd John Hartz, Dianne Vinson July 3rd Pat Butler, Frank Donnelly, Asa Kirby, Heather Perron, Sue Todd July 4th Don Hessenflow, Elizabeth T. Legrand, Jane Marke, Audrey Vinson July 5th Marian Holdsworth, Blake Ivy, Ed Rieke, Barbara Yu July 6th Adele Davidson, Alexis Faulk, Diana Kay Geis, Camilla Hurd, Phil Jacobs, Laura Wolf July 7th JR Bockerstette Jr., Frank Dickson, William Fisher, Jamie Karutz, Susan Kost July 8th Doris Alderman, Minta Cook, Brian Frilot, Barcley Houston, Kate Spencer-Ladd July 9th Daniel Thompson July 10th Alexandra Dorn, Rod Haff, Rachel Ham, Emory Hill, Kent Leafstedt, Courtney Watson July 11th Gib Austin, Anne Bourne, Cas Campaigne, Alice Cummins, Shelby Salinas July 12th Nancy Steves, Mary Lee Thorsby July 13th Susan Beardslee, Nicole Campbell, Mark Gainey, Sally Morgan, Juana Rodriguez,

Robert Sheldon July 14th Annabelle Adkins, Charlotte Allen, Carolyn Arizpe, Agnes Harwood, Ridley Heller, Lawrence Smith July 15th Donna Bardgett, Louisa Matthews, Betty Rowland, Peaches Wade, Barbara Ward July 16th Libby Budenholzer, Christina Fisher, Dick Kistner, Kathleen Vale July 17th Icy Donnelly, Mell Jackson, Cates Piland July 18th Charles Brackett, Kathleen Calgaard, Cisco Rosado July 19th Kent Calgaard, Kate Crone, Gregory Evans, Matt Perdue, Karl Roach-Compton, John Sisemore July 20th Suzy Clements, Lillian Lyons, Van Stewart July 21st Joseph Baiza-Vigil, Barbara Bartay, Gordon Dunkley July 22nd Kelly Cavender, Lois McDowell July 23rd Jamie Blount, Maurleen Cobb, Audrey Dillon, Natalie Dorn, Christin Gish, Curtis Gunn, Karen Lundell, Leo Perron, Jonathan Somers July 24th Stella Arizpe, Andrew Dahm, Jean Guidry, Anna Harris, Glenn Matthias, Evan Tanner July 25th Wanda Duran, Barbara Hardin, Haddie Hill, 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, Matthew Yates July 30th Missy Bassett, Gary Chambers, Sarah De Vierville, Patrick Howard, Scot Laurie, Nicole McNeel, Forrest Welmaker July 31st Sharyl Davis, J. Marvin Smith III, James Thomas, David Titus, Gilbert Villarreal

AUGUST August 1st Mary Margaret Amberson, Linda Arnold Montgomery, Patrick Watson August 2nd Hank Cavender, Tod Cavender, Amy Phipps, Paul Tellock August 3rd Mary Jane Adams, Madeline Merritt, Lou Taylor, Jill Vassar, Fatima Zurovec August 4th Lissa Allen, Grace Marie Lillibridge, Susan Stewart, John David Waltrip August 5th Earl Fae Eldridge, Rog Gaebel, Shelby Lane, Paige Martin, Clara Persinger August 6th Paloma Cruz, Roland Moreno, Grove Ramsey, Mary Sarabia, James K. Wilson IV

JULY & AUGUST BIRTHDAYS August 7th Sandy Clark, Catherine Crowley, Hop Dorris, James E. McCutcheon III August 8th Lisa Anderson, Deborah KendallGallagher, John Oatman, Carla Sherman, Julie Wilson August 9th Evan Alderman, Adam Shank, Calvin Smith, Judi Stanton, Russell Wilson August 10th Haley Holmes, Rachel Okamura August 11th Amy Kistner, Maria Marshall, David Rochelle, Eloise Sullivan, Dee Whiteside August 12th Evelyn Clark, Brian Gilroy, Audie Hawkins, Merlynne Judd, Ann Stone August 13th Pam Bain, Ally Lozano, Ellen Martin, Alex Scudder, Ellen Sealy August 14th Kimberly Baker, Lee Cavender, Robert Schuler, Amy Shank, Caroline Walker August 15th Susan Cavender, Michael Connor, Natalie Ribble, John Russell, Jamie Thayer, Colin Thompson, Taylor Wyatt August 16th Scott Allison, Grace Beauchamp, Duane Brown, Evelyn Brown, Paula Philbin, Jordan Rubiola August 17th Bill Conner, Caroline Laurence

IN COMPA SSION

August 18th Helen Ballew, Ali Fowler, John LeFlore, Lynn Mims, Jean Murphree, Kelly Ranson, Alex Townsend August 19th Erik Frederick, Michelle Gregurich, John Guidry, Andi Heerwald, Mally Holdsworth, Bill Jackson, Robbie Moore, Sabra Morse-Onstott, Thorn Newman, Howard Schneider, Ben Scott, Elizabeth Swayze, Josh Wise August 20th Ellen Dickson, Denise Gross, John Hill, Elizabeth McEnery, Grace Ohlenbusch, John Saunders III, Chuck Shaw, Shannon Stephens August 21st Emma Frederick, Joshua Ham, Willis McClung, John Ohlenbusch, James Uhl, Michele Yetman, Bartell Zachry August 22nd Sally Dooley, Lee Anne Gravely, Mary Lois Richter, Martita Seeligson, Ryan Vaughn, Eloise Wyatt, Bill Yates August 23rd Diego Cruz, Bertha De Luna, Beth Forsen, Jan Smith, Cliff Waller, Joan Wyatt August 24th Tim Clark, Nan Clausel, Robin Voight, James Williams August 25th Esther Finerty, Julie Mock, Sarah Pearson, Albert Vale August 26th

Anastasia Brahm, Sarah Digby, Rink Donnelly, Lisa Fedoruk, Hannah Moehnke, Denise Welmaker August 27th Mike Austin, Monica Ferdin, Trey Gaiennie, Van Howard III, Derek Knox, Morgan Mackerer August 28th Henry Crone, Michael Drawbaugh, Ada Saunders August 29th Caroline Crider, Parks Goodwin V, Cal Koontz, Gordon Lewis, Donna Palmer, Zander Thomas August 30th Linda Addington, John Colglazier III, Zachery Foster, Elizabeth Roberts, Clarissa Wilder August 31st Janet Hughes, Mike Kuykendall, Jami Timmons, Nan Watson

A special happy birthday to: Alice Cummins, on her 98th (11-Jul) Ray Parker, on his 95th (1-Jul) Donna Palmer, on her 91st (29-Aug)

For all who have died in the hope of the resurrection, and for all the departed, let us pray to the Lord. (from the Prayers of the People Form 1) Jeff Blanchard, June 19, 2014 The Rt. Rev. Gerald McAllister, June 10, 2014 Charlotte Ross Olivarri, June 23, 2014 Maynard (Sandy) Robinson, June 18, 2014 Polly Triche, June 2, 2014

The Messenger (USPS 514‐020) Published Monthly (3rd Wednesday) ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 315 East Pecan Street, San Antonio, Texas, 78205 Telephone: (210) 226‐2426 Periodicals Postage paid at San Antonio, Texas POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE MESSENGER c/o ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 315 E. Pecan Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205 Associate Rector: The Rev. Carol Morehead Editor: Emmet Faulk Layout & Graphic Design: Emmet Faulk e‐mail ar cles efaulkjr@stmarks‐sa.org

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WORSHIP SCHEDULE 7:45a.m. Rite I Eucharist 9:00a.m. Formation for all ages 10:00a.m. Rite II Eucharist 4:00p.m. Rite III Service For a complete listing of upcoming events, meetings, and classes at St. Mark’s visit www.stmarks-sa.org.