The Messenger - January 2015

themessenger Monthly Newsletter of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church JANUARY 2015

VOLUME 104

ISSUE 1

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

Parish Clergy The Rev. Beth Knowlton Rector The Rev. Carol Morehead Associate Rector Making a Gift of Their Service The Rev. C. Douglas Earle Assisting Priest The Rev. Mary Earle Assisting Priest The Rev. Dr. John Lewis Co-Director, The Work+Shop The Rev. Dr. Jane Patterson Co-Director, The Work+Shop The Rev. Linda Ricketts Assisting Priest Staff Todd Allison Youth Director Priscilla Briones Finance Manager Catherine Cardenas Children’s Ministry Intern Janet Carrizales Nursery Director Joseph Causby Director of Music & Organist Elaine Enloe Clergy Executive 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 Jesse “Chuy” Mendoza Kitchen Manager/Chef Ruby Merrill Facilities Supervisor & Receptionist Pat Hutchison Noble Community of Care Amanda Quisenberry Youth Ministries Assistant Dr. Edwin A. Rieke Dir. of Music & Organist Emeritus Callie Sanchez Families & Children’s Ministries Intern Leah Thomas Special Events Coordinator

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

FINANCE REPORT

Emmet Faulk, Business Administrator efaulkjr@stmarks-sa.org

NOVEMBER FINANCIAL REPORT Pledge Revenue $142,263 Non Pledge Giving & Open Plate $10,717 Other Revenue $44,205 ..........................................................................................

Total Revenue $197,185 Total Expenses $190,712 .................................................................... .....................

November Revenue Over Expenses $6,473

YEAR-TO-DATE AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2014 ACTUAL YTD

BUDGETED YTD

VAR. ACTUAL TO YTD

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pledge Revenue $1,387,097 $1,530,833 90% Non Pledge, Seasonal & Open Plate $153,282 $161,783 95% Other Revenue $443,513 $414,212 107% --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Total Revenue $1,983,892 $2,106,828 94% Total Expenses $2,110,074 $2,226,876 95% --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------YTD Over (Under) Expenses ($126,182) ($120,048)

You may recall that the vestry approved a deficit budget for 2014 of -$120,000. As Beth mentioned in her communication to the parish, we have been blessed with some incredibly generous gifts in December and are closing the gap from our projected deficit. In fact, we are optimistic about being able to end the year without a deficit.

As of the publication date, we do not have the final tally of how we ended the year, but it was looking very positive. An end-of-the-year report will be provided in the next issue of The Messenger.

Thank you for your continued support of St. Mark’s and its ministries. Here’s to a wonderful 2015!

Emmet Faulk Parish Business Administrator

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10th Annual Christmas to the Street BBQ

By Todd Allison, Director of Youth Ministries and Erin Hughes, Assistant Director of Youth Ministries

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he weekend before Christmas is always a busy one at St. Mark’s, and for the last ten years, it has also become a weekend of fellowship and outreach.

Christmas to the Street began as a small barbecue meal, prepared offsite, and offered to homeless and near homeless on the front lawn of the church. Over the years the event has grown, turning the meal into something truly blessed by the grace of God.

When the morning approached, the day kicked into high gear as youth unable to attend the lockin joined the ranks following breakfast, and Gosnell Hall was transformed to welcome our guests for lunch. Thanks to the all night efforts of our group in the parking lot, volunteers arrived to begin slicing up the now perfectly smoked briskets.

As the serving lines were set and stocked with brisket, tamales, red beans and rice, and sausage hot off the grill, the youth were tasked with various assignments and lunch was served. But Christmas to the Street 2014 had really only just begun.

In keeping with the vocation of St. Mark’s and embracing our partnership with Haven for Hope, Christmas to the Street has continued to grow each year. Ten years later, what began with 50 meals has grown to over 1500 served at three locations between St. Mark’s and the Haven for Hope campus.

While youth welcomed and served our lunch guests, the kitchen crew continued slicing the brisket and began to pack food for delivery to Haven for Hope. Coolers were loaded up and then delivered to the campus, along with a crew of volunteers from St. Mark’s.

Once at Haven for Hope, the groups split into two, where half Christmas to the Street has grown from a simple youth event headed to the main dining hall in partnership with the San to one that combines the talents and efforts of not only our Antonio Food Bank and the others served a meal at St. youth and their friends but the entire Parish community. From Vinny’s Bistro in partnership with St. Vincent de Paul Society. the coordinated efforts of working with vendors to order supplies to the weekend and meals themselves each task is Thank you to all of those who planned, organized, prepared, scheduled and executed with a love for our neighbors and the served, and were a part of the 10th annual Christmas to the community of San Antonio at this special time of year.

Street. Without our many volunteers, it just isn’t possible. A very special thank you to Ruby Merrill, Pat Bridwell, Gene As Friday night fell and the parking lot was taken over by Alderman, Joel Martin, and Craig Stokes for their efforts along barbeque pits, youth from 6th-12th grades gathered inside to with the Youth Group. And a hearty thanks to the parents, take on tasks in preparation for Saturday’s meals. Close to 40 staff, parishioners, and friends who have made Christmas to youth this year spent Friday night bagging pickles and onions, the Street part of their holiday tradition. Thanks to Rev. dividing up the roughly 2000 cookies that had been baked in Knowlton for your blessing and support, and to the church the kitchen earlier in the week, stocking goodie bags, and leadership and the many financial contributors, without which organizing the donated blankets to offer Saturday. Back this outreach opportunity could not happen. Thank you all. outside in the parking lot, the No Ties Allowed men’s group fired up the pits and prepared roughly 1000 pounds of brisket Planning for our 11th Christmas to the Street is already to throw on the smokers for the night. underway. We welcome your input as we make plans!

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Music from St. Mark’s

For Christmas this year, the St. Mark's Choir adopted four families from the school where our soprano staff singer Ana Hernandez works. With generous support from the congregation, we raised over $3000 that was put toward purchasing much-needed items for our families. Additionally, members of the choir visited Ana's school and sang a 30 minute concert for the arts students. The highlight of the day was joining the school and church choirs together in singing 'Let there be peace on earth.'

ST. CECILIA GUILD PRESENTS MUSIC FROM ST. MARK’S 2014-2015

Women’s Glee Club

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Adult Christian Formation

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his Spring, we will again have a wonderful palate of offerings to help us grow in our life together as disciples of Christ. With offerings including Sunday mornings, mid-week studies, and weekend retreats and retreat days, 2015 promises to truly offer us the opportunity to live into part of our core vocation: to feed those who hunger for wisdom and knowledge.

Sunday Offerings Rector’s Forum: The Promises of Baptism, January 4-February 15 Come join us in the adult forum as we reflect on how we live out our baptismal identities in every day life.

January 4 January 11 January 18 January 25 February 1 February 8 February 15

How do we continue in the Apostles Teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?

Epiphany Baby Shower—Gosnell Hall How do we resist evil and return to God when we find ourselves separated by sin?

How do we proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?

How do we seek and serve Christ in all persons?

How do we strive for justice and peace among all people?

How does my belief in God and in my community sustain me in my ability to keep these promises?

Desert Spirituality: A Lenten Path, with The Rev. Mary C. Earle and Dr. Dan Morehead During Lent, join us as we look at the ancient desert traditions and how we continue to walk this path.

February 22 Desert Spirituality: What is it? Why is it relevant?

March 1 Silence, Solitude, Stillness March 8 The Patience of the Cell March 15 The Power of Detachment March 22 Desert Practices for Today

Holy Week & Easter March 29 Marcy 30 March 31 April 1 April 2

April 3 April 4 April 5

Palm Sunday; Choral Evensong Holy Monday Liturgy, 12:00 pm Holy Tuesday Liturgy, 12:00 pm Holy Wednesday Liturgy, 12:00 pm Maundy Thursday Eucharist, 7:00 pm Good Friday Vigil (Overnight, Bethlehem Chapel) Good Friday services at 7:30 am and 12:00 pm; Holy Saturday Liturgy, 1:00 pm Easter Vigil (with incense), 6:00 am; No 7:45 a.m. service Easter Services at 9:00 (no incense) & 11:15 (with incense)

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Adult Christian Formation Eastertide: Rector’s Forum: Being a Christian in an Increasingly Secular World How do we live out our Christian Life in a world that no longer easily supports this choice? How do we live out daily life and work in a way that honors our life in Christ? This class will explore themes of secularism historically as it relates to our daily lives.

Celtic Spirituality, with The Rev. Mary C. Earle, Sylvia Maddox, and Andrew Morrison Join us live into an Easter life as we look at our deep roots in the Celtic tradition.

April 12 April 19 May 3 May 9 May 10 May 17 May 31

Connecting with the Celtic Past: Who were the Celts? What are the key elements of Celtic spirituality? Why does this speak so strongly across the ages to us today?

Connecting with and through the saints Connecting with Creation: How can the Celtic tradition lead us so see creation as the "first cathedral"? What can we learn from their ability to perceive Christ's presence in nature?

Retreat and Ceilidh, Bishop Jones Center Connecting the daily with the eternal Connecting with the Outer World: The Celtic saints were the Great Evangelists of history, sailing away, trusting in the Spirit, bringing Christianity and learning to the countries of Western Europe, that were struggling under the dark ages.

Trinity Sunday. The great mystery of connection. For the Celts, the Trinity is a way of naming divine reality, and proclaiming the ultimate connection, "The Three of My Love."

Midweek Offerings Wednesdays Mid-Week Bible Study, 6:00 - 7:30 pm, Dean Richardson Room This group, led by The Rev. Dr. John Lewis and The Rev. Carol Morehead, will continue a close reading study of the gospel of Mark. Class meets every other week on these dates: January 14, 28; February 11; April 8, 22; May 6.

Daughters of the King Book Study, 5:00 - 5:45 pm, Room 305 Lenten Series, 5:30-7:30, Wednesdays in Lent: February 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25 Join a special Lenten Offering this year, which will follow this schedule: 5:30 Eucharist in Bethlehem Chapel 6:00 Dinner at Café Kairos (for those who would like to purchase dinner) 6:30 Special Lenten Speaker series: Each week will feature a speaker who will help us explore a Holy Lent

Thursdays Mesa Rondonda, THE WOUNDED HEALER: Ministry in Contemporary Society

Join this study of Henry Nouwen’s classic book, which follows an optional dinner at 5:30pm, followed by the study in Room 102. Space is limited and commitment to attend all sessions is the expectation.

January 8 Introduction: The Four Open Doors MINISTRY IN A DISLOCATED WORLD: The Search of Nuclear Humanity January 15 I. The Predicament of Nuclear Humanity: Historical dislocation, Fragmented ideology, A Search for immortality 6

Adult Christian Formation January 22 II. The Way to Liberation: The mystical way, The revolutionary way, The Christian way MINISTRY FOR A ROOTLESS GENERATION: Looking into the Fugitive’s Eye’s January 29 I. The Men and Women of Tomorrow: The inward generation, The generation without Fathers, The convulsive generation February 5 II. Tomorrow’s Ministers: The articulator of inner events, The person of compassion The contemplative critic

Time Out Bible Study, The Gospel of Mark, 10:00-11:30am, Youth Suite Led by The Rev. Dr. John Lewis and The Rev. Carol Morehead Special Retreat Days Saturday, February 21—Lenten Quiet Day, Bishop Jones Center, 10:00-2:00 Join The Revs. Mary C. Earle and Carol Morehead as we enter the season of Lent.

No cost to attend; lunch provided, but reservations required please. Contact the church office to reserve a spot.

Saturday, May 9— Celtic Spirituality Retreat and Ceilidh, Bishop Jones Center, 9:30-2:00 Join The Rev. Mary C. Earle, Sylvia Maddox, The Rev. Carol Morehead, and Andrew Morrison for a day exploring the practical aspects of the Celtic tradition. We’ll conclude with a traditional Ceildh, a time for celebration in song and word. Lunch provided; no cost to attend, but please reserve a spot by calling or emailing the church office.

Stay tuned for more Christian Formation options as the spring approaches!

SAVE THE DATE!

2015 Parish-Wide Retreat at Mustang Island May 1 - 3, 2015

All are welcome!

A great spiritual get-away for individuals and families!

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Children & Family Communion Instruction All St Mark’s members are invited to a child-friendly Communion instruction for children and parents on Saturday morning, January 10, with Revs. Beth & Carol.

We’ll gather in Gosnell Hall for snack at 10:30 a.m., then kid-friendly Instructed Eucharist in church! Nursery available for infants. Questions? Ask Revs. Beth or Carol, or Miss Gail. Please email Gail, so we’ll know how many people to expect. gjackins@stmarks-sa.org

New Year’s Resolutions!

Bring your children to church and Sunday School every Sunday in 2015 and volunteer to teach or be a substitute in Sunday School or Chapel! The answer to the question “When is the right time to plant a tree?” is “Twenty years ago”. When your children are older and have a firm foundation of church attendance and knowledge of our faith, you’ll be glad you planted and supported those seedlings in 2015!

January 4 - Bring a King January 11 – Daughters of the King Epiphany Shower January 18 – regular formation January 25 – regular formation

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Gail Jackins, Family & Children’s Ministries Director gjackins@stmarks-sa.org

As you take down Christmas decorations, please bring us the Christmas cards you’ve received.

Our children can use them for crafty projects next December!

Bring them to Gail Jackins any time you’re at church, thanks.

Thank You 212 Ministry!

6th Graders Collect Blankets Thanks to our 212 Ministry participants for collecting blankets that were given at Christmas to the Street and Haven for Hope. We had 6th graders spend the night and next day at church preparing for, and serving at, Christmas to the Street with Miss Callie and Miss Catherine. Our young people were a blessing to many people of San Antonio!

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News of the Family JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

January 12th Cynthia Baker, John Franco, Jimena Galindo, Mary Margaret Mueller, Pat Nixon, Jan O'Brien, Karen Perretta, Janie Scholz, Lottie Sherwood January 13th Bryan Holdsworth, Ellen Lantz, Nancy January 1st Nance, Suzy Tackett Robert Cadwallader, David Hernandez, January 14th Sr.; Elizabeth Story, Frank Sutter Clara Jeanne Baca, Paige Blakemore, January 2nd Ann Tobin Jules Boudreaux, Sharon Dukes, Terri January 15th Shaw, Wendy Smith, Lauren Wood Jim Bliek, Ross Olsaver, Victor Ortega, January 3rd Juliane Wise Ann Allega, Kelly Blakemore, Marjory January 16th Newman, Carla Pineda, Jim Queen, Jim Richard Ladd, Sharon Moa, Ann Reeks, Robinson, Callie Sanchez Ronnie Schenk, Marshall Steves, Travis January 4th Terrell, William Thayer Steve Allison, Linda Hulett, Nancy January 17th Zachry John Aranda, Missy Campos, Ben January 5th Carlisle, Elisabeth Patiala, Bryant Lewis Clements, Rebecca Henderson, Winslow Judy Rux January 18th January 6th Judy Freeman, Gray Jeffers, Carolyn Clary Auler, Stephen Blount, Doug Meyer, Bryce Milligan, Patsy Warncke, Earle, Adair Griffin, Margaret McClung Thomas Wise January 7th January 19th Albert Burnett, Melanie Butler, Lela Jackson Cobb, Sam Hamilton, Dean Crawford, Greg Skillern, Jane Steves, Hutchison, Chuy Mendoza, Linda Megan Talley, Nicole Young Morse, Cathy Robinson, Kelly January 8th Zimmerhanzel Ross Anderson, Victoria Flores, Merle January 20th Gilbert, Anna Hurd, Dick Johnson, Patricia Bowen, Kim Morris Peter Merritt, Mark Thornton January 21st January 9th Penny Compton, Bo Guess, Vickey Haff, Addison Duncan, Dean Glass, Jack Hudson Hanselman, Carol McElligott, Hebdon, Michael Palmer, Alejo Soto, Julia Oettinger, Helen Oettinger Suzanne Vollmer January 22nd January 11th Jim Freeman, Shellie Lowe Emma Allison, Hattie Colglazier, Linda January 23rd Hammond, Christopher Ruiz, Bill Smith, Anna Brelsford Coiner, Leonor De Lara, Susan Townley Christopher Henderson, Camille Kimbro, Marilyn Middleton

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January 24th McKenna Carpenter, William Arlie Gonzalez, Lisa Spielhagen January 25th Denise Dahm, Craig Donegan, Mechelle Fowler, Judith Infante, Eleanor Johnson, Dan Lane, Liam Morehead, Sam Newman, Bridgette Popovich-Guerra, Katherine Queen, Devin Watson January 26th Jerome Evans, Paige Griffin, Bobbie Jay, Laura Judson, Sarah Judson, Gail Mydlow, Melissa Stoeltje, Jordan Tanner January 27th Doug Addington, Robert Bain, Jay Capra, Jack Englehardt, Matt Gregurich, Susan McCloskey, Marilyn Preddy, Blake Sykes January 28th Henry Eckel, Nancy Fisher, Nichole Kimura, Henry Wyatt January 29th Liz Bondurant, Bruce Houston, John McFadden January 30th Guy Chipman, Marilou Long, Anne Tucker, Steve Walker January 31st Christina Howe, Sarah Lozano, Susan Matthias, Carolina Roberts, Peyton Thomas

A very special Happy Birthday to Jack Hebdon, on his 92nd (9-Jan) Albert Burnett, on his 91st (7-Jan)

Memorials

Contact Pat at the church office if you have any questions about memorials at St. Mark’s at (210) 226-2426 hutchison@stmarks-sa.org

AS OF 12/30/14 MEMORIAL FUND Ed Bardgett by Rob & Myrna Bowers, Gary & Pam Chambers, Kenneth Ewell, Kait & Matthew Gish, Christin & Tommy Gish, Marijane Gish, Leslie Horoshko, Keith & Sharon Manning, Phil Norman, Suzanne & Ken Oleson, Patrice & Joey Oliver, Susan & Carlos Sanchez, Helen Tafel, W. Reed Williams John & Arta Boggs by John S. Boggs Wilma & Harvey Blue by Mary Ann Boggs Alice Cummins by Judy & Lee Rux, the Rev. Timothy & Elizabeth Turner, Maxine Weynand, Jill & George Vassar John Douglas by Mr.& Mrs. William Balthrope, Donna & Ed Bardgett, D.D. Braly, Carol & George Brown, Stella Brown, Judy & Jimmy Cavender, Hasslocher Enterprizes, Inc., Pat & Tom Frost, John Jockusch, Perron & Campbell, Mary Jane & Raymond Judd, Leco Management: Leo, Tracy & Patricia, Sherman Macdaniel, Stan & Bobbie McCormick, Camilla & Bill Parker, June Pettus, Martha Pigeon, Laurie Luhn, Mary Handy Parker, Nancy Schweers, the Rev. Timothy & Elizabeth Turner, the Spoor Family, Colleen Theobald, Texas Public Radio, Jill & George Vassar, Sara Jane White, Dee & Jack Willome Billie LeClercq by Robert LeClercq, Frances Tillson Bob & Lois McDowell by Sue Carol McDonald Bill Pennington & Dorris by Benjamin Harvey Meredith Steves by Betty & Bill Chumney, Susan Lewis, Laura & Weir LaBatt III, Sam Bell Steves II, the Marshall Steves, Sr. Foundation, Donna & Jim Wright Linda Striekert by Donna & Ed Bardgett, John & Elizabeth Burcham, Norma L. Cloud, Yolande Farris, Tom & Lynda Glutz, Jose & Stella Gutierrez, Nancy J. Hopkins, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Howson, Judy & Lee Rux, David & Jenny Willem Earl W. & Vivian Tracy, Jr. by Ty & Shari Tracy

ASSOCIATE RECTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND William Glen & Juanita English by

Linda Striekert by Gail Mydlow Linda Striekert by Maxine Weynand RENEW FUND Alice Cummins by Minta Cook, Paul & Jean Parker John Douglas by Paul & Jean Parker ST. CECILIA GUILD Ed Bardgett by Ann Coiner Dorothy Brown by Ann Coiner Alice Cummins by Ann & Ed Keetch John Douglas by Dan & Paula Butt, Drew & Elizabeth Cauthorn, Ann Coiner, Annabelle McGee, Clytie Phelps Linda Striekert by Ann Coiner, Patsy Warncke Andrew & Josephine Thompson by Amanda O. Macdaniel

GARDEN FUND Howard Mitchell by Betty Mitchell

SPECIAL GIFTS A gift to CAM in thanksgiving for Kate Crone by the Lane family A gift in support of the taping of Lessons & Carols and in thanksgiving for the ministry of Ned & Annie Bowersox by Canon Kirk & the Rev. Lisa Mason A gift in honor of KLRN and Ned & Annie Bowersox by Ann Church A gift to Kitchen Ministries in honor of Ruby Merrill by Linda & Phil Jacobs A gift in honor of the choir & the ministry of Ned & Annie Bowersox by Sue Bain A gift to Kitchen Ministries in thanksgiving for Ruby Merrill

by Sue Bain A gift to The Garden Fund in thanksgiving for Nance Haney, my mother, by Alice Haney A gift to St. Cecilia in honor of Suzanne & Jim Clements &

their children, Sam & Jennifer by Carol & George Glasby A gift to The Willard Simpson Fund in honor of Betsy Simpson by Elsie Steg A gift to St. Cecilia in honor of Beechie Kampman by Elsie

Mary Ann Boggs

RECTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Ed Bardgett by Phil Norman John Douglas by Maxine Weynand

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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 Rector/Editor-in-Chief: The Rev. Beth Knowlton Layout & Graphic Design: Emmet Faulk e-mail articles efaulkjr@stmarks-sa.org

Article deadline is 3rd Friday of each month

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