st. mark's news june and july 2012
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Episcopal Church monthly newsletterTRANSCRIPT
June and July 2012
St. Mark’s News Volume 15/Issue 6
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From the Rector
On Sunday, May 27, we celebrated the Feast of Pentecost. We remembered that day recounted in the Acts
of the Apostles when “suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind” that
filled the house where the disciples were gathered. “Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them,
and a tongue rested on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in
other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.” (Acts 2:2-4) It was on that day of Pentecost that the
church was born. On that day 3,000 people were baptized, and they “devoted themselves to the apostles’
teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” (Acts 2:41,42) Our own celebration of
the feast was significantly more reserved. No one was thought to be inebriated at 9:00 a.m. No one was
heard to be speaking in a language other than his/her own. The only flames of fire were those on our
torches and candles. But, as was the case on that first feast of Pentecost there were baptisms and the Holy
Spirit was present with us in our worship.
I like what Barbara Brown Taylor has to say about our
worship and the Holy Spirit: “What happens between us
when we come together to worship God is that the Holy
Spirit swoops in and out among us, knitting us together
through the songs we sing, the prayers we pray, the breaths
we breathe. It can happen with two people and it can
happen with two thousand people. It can scare us or
comfort us, confuse us or clarify things for us, but as far as
I can tell the Holy Sprit never bullies us. We are always
free to choose whether or how we will respond.” (Home by
Another Way p. 142)
During this season after Pentecost in which we find
ourselves, Taylor poses the question that is always the one
we need to ask: “Do we still believe in a God who acts like
that. Do we still believe in a God who blows through
closed doors and sets our heads on fire? Do we still believe in a God with power to transform us, both as
individuals and as a people, or have we come to an unspoken agreement that our God is pretty old and
tired by now, someone to whom we may address our prayer requests but not anyone we really expect to
change our lives?”
She makes some suggestions that I intend to pay attention to during this season after Pentecost. Her first
suggestion is that we pray, “Come, Holy Spirit” every chance we get. She suggests that we pay attention
and learn to recognize the Spirit when that prayer is answered. The Holy Spirit blowing through our lives
In This Issue
From the Rector .....................................1
Vestry Highlights ....................................2
Thank you Susie/Welcome Travis .........3
Outreach ................................................4
Parish Life..............................................4
Music Notes ...........................................5
Christian Formation ...............................6
Parishioner Highlights ............................7
Caffeine Ministry ....................................8
Celebrations ..........................................8
June ROTA ........................................... 10
July ROTA ............................................ 11
The Calendar can be found on our web site:
http://stmarksaustin.org/communications/cale
ndar/
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might bring a renewed sense of hope and new beginnings. The Holy Spirit blowing through our lives might
bring healing and reconciliation in our relationships. The Holy Spirit blowing through our lives will bring
transformation, even in its most subtle and quiet forms. The Holy Spirit blowing through our lives might fill
us with peace, or it might empower us in new and unexpected ways. The Holy Spirit might be a rushing wind
or a still small voice.
During this season after Pentecost, “May the peace of God which passes all understanding keep your hearts
and minds in the power of the Holy Spirit.”
EZT+
Vestry Highlights
The St. Mark’s Vestry met on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Highlights of the meeting:
The Men’s scholarship golf tournament on May 12, 2012, was a great success: 68 golfers, a good number
of hole sponsorships, and a record net income of approximately $4,300.
Because of this annual event we are able to award graduating seniors who have been involved in the
mission and ministry of the parish scholarship money. On May 20 we will give 6 scholarships and we will
acknowledge a total of 15 high school graduates.
Elizabeth+ outlined for the vestry what Bishop Doyle has presented as his plan with respect to the
blessings of same-sex covenants. The entire 120 page document, Unity in Mission, can be found on the
Diocesan website.
Elizabeth+, Susie+, and Pattie Rose attended the Bishop Suffragan Walkabout at Camp Allen on May 12,
2012. The election will be at the Cathedral in Houston on Saturday, June 2. The two candidates are the
Rev. Beth Fain and the Rev. Jeff Fisher.
Bill Kibler and Mary-Alis Kelly built beautiful liturgical furniture for Godly Play (baptismal font, altar,
pulpit, lectern, bookcase, storage case). Elizabeth+ is thrilled that Bill is going to build a new baptismal
font for the church.
Our income is above the budgeted amount to date (we are currently at 108.38% overall).
Work continues on the installation of the monitored fire alarm system.
Ross Ramsey gave a Building Committee update: we cannot add to our current footprint and will have to
enlarge program space by building a two-story structure. We are about to sign a contractual agreement
with the architect, Robert Jackson (who has been giving most generously of his time and vision to date!).
Two actions were taken regarding the Day School: the Vestry voted to (1) approve the revised
Constitution that expands the number of Board members from 6 to 10 and (2) approve the four new Board
members (John Minne, Tara Pitt, Terra Lynch, and Sarah Tower). Elizabeth+ also reported that enrollment
for 2012-2013 is down, with 19 spots available (primarily in pre-K).
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June 3 – August 26
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9:00 a.m. Bible Study in Bennett Wing classroom (TBD)
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II, in Grace Chapel
There were six applicants for the St. Mark's Men's Golf Tournament scholarships. On May 20, scholarships were awarded to Alex Aboussie, Max Azarmehr, Blake Cooper, Paul Corbae, Casey Edgerton and Dillon Johns. Congratulations and thanks to all of you who support the annual golf tournament.
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Thank you Susie Comer!
It has been a gift to work with Susie+ as our Curate
this past year. We were the Comers’ church home
before Susie+ was ordained in June of 2010. Her
first year of her curacy was spent at St. James’ in
Austin, and then last summer we had the gift of her
return. She has truly been a colleague in ministry and
has brought her gifts of preaching, teaching, wisdom,
and generous spirit to us. We are all going to miss
her. Plan on being with us on June 24 for her last
Sunday. Following the 10:00 service we will have a
reception to thank her for her ministry with us.
Welcome Travis Smith!
On Sunday, July 1, we will welcome our new Curate, Travis Smith, and his family to St. Mark’s. Travis
was ordained deacon at the Cathedral on Saturday, June 16. Travis and his wife Suzanne have two-year-
old Luke and another on the way shortly after Travis begins his ministry with us. Below you can read a
bit more about Travis and Suzanne and about how they found their way to the Episcopal Church. They
are excited about being placed at St. Mark’s, and I know they will receive from us a warm and
enthusiastic welcome!
Dear St. Mark’s family,
I am writing to thank you for a grace-filled year as your
curate. I am so happy to have spent my second year
of my training with this wonderful parish, where I was
confirmed as an Episcopalian, and where my children
were baptized. I have been embraced by you in a
year that has included much change and growth for
me, and I am grateful or each of you. Thank you for
letting me teach and minister to you. I am humbled by
your care and support for me and my family.
Yours in Christ,
Susie+
The Rev. Susie Comer
Assistant Rector
Dear St. Mark’s,
I want to begin by saying how honored we are to have been placed in the St. Mark’s community. My wife, Suzanne,
and I cannot wait to meet you and are delighted God has gifted us in this way.
Suzanne and I grew up Baptist, both of us, even graduating seminary from Baylor University in 2002. I was born in
Bryan (Aggie by birth), grew up in Houston until my early teens and in Phoenix, Arizona, during my later teens and
college years. I attended college at a small Baptist school, Grand Canyon University, which remains largely unknown
even to locals. I enjoyed it tremendously though. When I graduated, I was not finished.
With a degree in Bible and a girlfriend at TCU, I traveled east to the beautiful metropolis of Waco, Texas, to attend
Truett Theological Seminary, which was a fairly young school at the time. There I was challenged far beyond my
expectations and first introduced to a deeper spiritual life than I previously knew. Soon after moving to Texas, my
girlfriend and I parted ways and I met the woman of my dreams and future bride, Suzanne. She, too, was studying to
be ordained by God.
During seminary, Suzanne accepted her call to be ordained while I relented. Upon graduation from Truett Seminary, I
still had no desire to be ordained as a Baptist minister. I knew it was not for me. It took some time, but when our friend
invited us to the small, unassuming Episcopal Church in Mexia, Texas, we went because we were being nice. That first
step into the door was among the most profound moments I have had. I felt like I was home. I knew, instantly, that I
was going to be a priest (having no idea what that meant). Getting in the car to drive home, I mustered up the courage
to share my “priest” feelings with Suzanne, and she simply said, “I know.”
Seven challenging years later, I find myself at the start of living into my call as an Episcopal priest. I enjoyed my time
immensely as a student at Seminary of the Southwest and it has helped prepare me for my time at St Mark’s. Suzanne
and I are delighted to have been brought to St. Mark’s, and we see it as another great gift. God has blessed us with
marriage; a beautiful son, Luke; and another son who will be born around July 9. They are the best thing about me for
sure. We look forward to learning, growing, and sharing life with our new church home over the next few years.
- Travis
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St. Mark's donated 471
pounds of food to the
Caritas Food Drive in
May. Thanks to all who
contributed!
Support the Day School—Eat at Pluckers!
Pluckers on South Lamar will donate a portion of the profits to St. Mark's Day School on Monday, June 4th and Monday, July 2nd.
You simply have to dine in at Pluckers on South Lamar on any of those days and mention St. Mark's Day School to your server . . .
it's that easy! Thanks for your support!
Outreach Let’s help KEEP CENTRAL TEXAS COOL. St. Mark’s will be participating in the Family
Eldercare Fan Drive during July, by donating either Fans or Funds: Fans: New fans; 20’’ box
fans or 12” and above oscillating fans. Funds: A donation of $30 will provide 2 fans to an
individual or family in need. Donated fans and funds are given to low-income elderly,
families with children, and frail neighbors who need our help to beat the summer’s heat. Bring
your fans and funds (payable to Family Eldercare) to the church.
Parish Life
Save the Date and Save your Stuff!
St. Mark’s Yard Sale is Saturday, September 22
And if you can’t hold on to your donations until September, call Jill Collins (695-4265)
who will make arrangements to pick up items and store them until the sale. This year
we will not be selling adult clothes. All electronics must be in good working order, and
we ask that you donate only CLEAN kitchen items and appliances.
“The King James Bible: Its History
and Influence”
University of Texas
Harry Ransom Center
Saturday, June 16, at 3:00 p.m.
Join a group of St. Mark’s parishioners for a Docent-led tour of the Ransom Center exhibit on the King James Bible. Watch for more information!
St. Mark’s Theater Outing
Patience, by Gilbert and Sullivan
Saturday evening, June 16
Twenty seats have been reserved for St. Mark’s parishioners (and family and friends) for Gilbert and Sullivan’s Patience. It is a Long Center production, playing at The Brentwood Christian School on North Lamar. Tickets are $18; when reserved using our group code:
“SMKS.” Reservations may either be made on-line (Long Center ticketing service) or by phone (512-474-5664).
From the Garden . . .
The rains of May have been a real blessing. As the church greens up, it also grows and grows. We shall hope that the summer months bring us the occasional shower and the cooler temperatures that usually accompany a mild winter as we had this year. Ideas are always welcome and we welcome participation. Many thanks to our green thumbs who continue to beautify our grounds.
As Emerson said, “The earth laughs in flowers.”
Diane Brewer, coordinator
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Women Of St. Mark's
THANK YOU! Grateful and generous hearts are the reason the United Thank Offering is able to continue to
award grants which are gifts of love, and which change lives. Thank you for giving to this ministry. The
United Thank Offering is a spiritual and financial partner in the mission work of The Episcopal Church.
Thank you for helping others.
Ladies of St. Mark's you are the Best! The best bakers in town! The silent auction was a big hit & we owe it
to all to you & your fantastic recipes! A special thanks for all of you who volunteered at the Chicken BBQ and
Parish Picnic—way to go!
Potluck & Bunco is back on the calendar for June 25 & July 23. Please note the time change: setup will
begin at 6:00 p.m. and dinner starts at 6:30 sharp. On July 23 we will have a Chick Flick Night in the Parish
Hall...Come join us for potluck dinner followed by the showing of "Return to Me" on DVD. Let's play Bunco!
First Friday Book Group
The First Friday Book Group meets on the first Friday of each month at 11:00 a.m. in the Bennett Wing
classroom. Everyone is welcome to join us. Here is what we will be reading and discussing through the end of
the year.
June 1 Tinkers Paul Harding Oct. 5 The Sense of an Ending Julian Barnes
July 6 Caleb’s Crossing Geraldine Brooks Nov. 2 Border Songs Jim Lynch
Aug. 3 The Buddha in the Attic Julie Otsuka Dec. 7 Unbroken Laura Hillenbrand
Sept. 7 The Samurai’s Garden Gail Tsukimaya
Music Notes – Help Mark Choose the Summer Hymns!
Somehow, incredibly, summer is here already! Where did Lent and Easter go? Sometimes I feel like we should
still be in the Epiphany season. They say that time flies when you’re having fun, and I guess that explains how
this spring went by so quickly. Thanks to the St. Mark’s Choristers and to the Adult Choir for their hard work
this year. We made lots of wonderful music together and definitely had a good time. The choirs take a brief
break during the summer months, but we’ll enjoy hearing from different soloists in worship each week.
This summer I’d like the congregation’s help choosing some of our hymns. Take some time over the coming
weeks to flip through the hymnal and jot down a few of your favorites. Email them to me at
[email protected]. You can also write them down and hand-deliver or mail them to the church office. I
will try to use as many of them as I can in worship this summer. (Of course, I can’t promise to include them
all. It would be hard to work in unseasonable hymns like Christmas carols or completely new/unfamiliar songs
during the summer.) I hope to include at least one selection from every list that gets sent to me, and I’ll also
hold onto the lists for reference in the year to come.
Thanks again to all who participated in the Music Ministry this year. I hope to hear you singing hymns with
the congregation throughout the summer, and I look forward to singing together as a choir again in the fall.
Best wishes,
Mark
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Christian Formation
For Children and Youth (by Cathy Nelson, Director of Religious Education)
We will begin our summer programming this month and kick it off with the Heifer Living Gift Market
on Sunday, June 3, after the 10:00 a.m. service. Parishioners have signed up to provide food,
decorations and to staff each animal table. The tables, a petting zoo, and food and fellowship make this a
wonderful family-oriented event and an easy way to highlight Heifer and its mission in the world. Thank
you all for taking part in it! Mark your calendars and plan to attend! For more information about Heifer,
please go to www.heifer.org
St. Mark’s Vacation Bible School, Easter People from PowerXpress, will be held on June 4 to 8. At this
time, we welcome church members and others to St. Mark’s to learn about God through Games, Science,
Storytelling, Cooking, Art and Music Workshops. The volunteers and other leaders work very hard as
they prepare for the program and lead the workshops, and I would like to thank them all! You are much
appreciated!
Danielle Adkins
Mayra Alvarez
Cynthia Archer
Heather Bundschuh
Susie Comer
Megan Frederick
Shawna Gallardo
Veronica
Becky Janes
Bradley Johnson
Olga MacPherson
John Minne
Henry Olivas
Connie Orta
Becky Poynot
Sybi Ward
Ruby Willmann
Our Great Teen Helpers!
St. Mark’s invites all of these volunteers along with the many other volunteers who help all year long to
join us for the Volunteer Appreciation Party on Sunday, June 24, from 4 to 6 p.m.! You will receive
an Evite with details. Thank you again!
Summer Church School classes will be held at 10:00 a.m. on June 10, 17 and 24. We’ll hear Godly Play
stories and work on art projects while parents attend a Bible study in the Bennett Wing Chapel. Children
of all ages are invited to join in on the summer fun! We will continue to have Chapel at 10:00 a.m. for
children ages 4 to 6, every Sunday through the summer.
Summer is a great time to visit with other parishioners in the
Parish Hall after church while children play on the playground,
or join in one of the great Families with Young Children events!
Although the fall seems a long time away, please be thinking
about how you might like to help with our children’s programs
next year. We will continue to offer Godly Play classes for Pre-
K and Kindergarten and for 1st and 2
nd graders, and classes for
our 3rd
, 4th and 5
th graders, Middle School and High School
students.
See you in church!
Many thanks to artisan Bill Kibler and his assistant
Mary-Alis Kelly for hand-crafting furniture for our Godly
Play classes!
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Parishioner Highlights
As I looked around at St. Mark’s at all the fantastic people who play a part in making our church so uniquely
wonderful, I realized that there are many people I have not yet had the opportunity to meet. After talking with
Mother Elizabeth and the vestry, we decided to highlight different parishioners each month in the newsletter. I
hope you enjoy reading these “Highlights,” and “yes”--your turn is coming!
Beth Chenoweth, Sr. Warden
Frank Severn Jr. and Jean Severn
History with St. Mark’s and Involvement. Jean and
Frank are founding members of St. Mark’s, having
been with the church since
1959. They say “We are
thankful and privileged to
be a part of St. Mark’s.”
Frank has served as Jr.
Warden, treasurer, vestry
member, and choir
member. At present he is
serving as usher, greeter,
and depositor. Wood for the annual chicken BBQ
came from their ranch near Wimberley for many
years. Early in St. Mark’s history, Frank’s western
six-piece band played at a St. Mark’s dance with all
proceeds going to “keep St. Mark’s doors open.”
Jean served on the Altar Guild for 30 years with 5 of
those years as the Director. She was a choir member
for 14 years and served as President, Vice President,
and Secretary of the Women’s Group. She also
served as chairman and worker at the annual BBQ
when it was a fund raiser. Jean became a member of
the Daughters of the King in 1976 and has served as
President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer.
She has been a member of the Finance Committee
since 1998. Currently she is an usher and greeter,
and, as she states, she was privileged to be on the
Discernment Committee for Robert Pace.
Family History. Frank and Jean met, fell in love, and
married while attending Southwestern University.
They graduated together in 1951.
They have two sons, Frank III (Cedar Park, Texas)
and Steve (West Lake Village, California), and a
daughter, Joan Vanice (Austin). Their grandchildren
are Kaley and Chris (California) and Jeffrey and
Preston (Cedar Park) Severn. Jean and Frank
recently traveled to California to hear their grandson
Chris deliver the commencement speech at his
graduation from Berkley’s School of Business. They
had also traveled to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, for
Jeffrey’s graduation from Middle Tennessee
University in Sound Engineering.
Their dogs, Pixie (a Chihuahua) and Red (a
Visla/Hungarian hunting dog), both lived more than16
years. Jean speaks fondly of her walks with Red and
recalls that after he became deaf, their neighbors
would drive slower when meeting him on the road.
Occupations (current &/or former). Frank was
owner of the Austin/Luling branch of Petro-Chemical
Transport for over 30 years, later retiring from Citgo
Petroleum. Jean was a student, wife, teacher and
mother to her three children. Jean taught English
Literature to freshman and sophomores at
Southwestern University and then taught English at
Georgetown High School.
Neighborhood. They lived in Barton Hills on Oak
Park when St. Mark’s was founded in 1959. They
later moved to Sunset Valley and presently have
resided in West Lake Hills for 35 years. They enjoy
the rural feel of their current home and seeing deer,
birds, and once even a family of red foxes in their
back yard.
Hobbies/Interests. Frank has enjoyed boating,
hunting, fishing and golf. He raised horses and cattle
on the Star S Ranch in Wimberley for over 30 years.
Frank’s six-piece band (mentioned above) played 4
nights a week early in their marriage.
Jean enjoys traveling, reading, bridge, hunting and
ranching. Feeding the deer and turkey at their
acreage in Driftwood is also a favorite pastime.
Grandchildren are a focus in their life. In recent years
they have taken many trips with St. Mark’s friends to
places such as England, Ireland, Italy, Greece,
Scotland, Monaco, Costa Rica, and New York. These
trips are among their fondest memories.
They are faithful attendees at St. Mark’s services on
Sundays and Wednesdays. Interests also include
dining with friends, and helping at St. Mark’s
whenever they can.
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SUMMER CAFFEINE MINISTRY
June Vestry Contact: Dan Bogard
July Vestry Contact: Danielle Adkins
August Vestry Contact: Al McKinney
3 Andrew and Becky Poynot 1 Jonea Raney and Jill Collins 5 Robin Bridgewater and Lee Wagner
10 Margaret Schlankey and Bo Overstreet
8 Matt and Shannon Schultz 12 Matt Lamon and Cynthia Harris
17 Ross Ramsey and Becky Brownlee
15 Shirley and Lloyd Schwartz 19 Lee and Lindy Siegismund
24 David and Susan Randle 22 David and Barbara Sharpe 26 Jim and Amelia Sondgeroth
24 Melissa and Chris Blanding
Arrive 15 minutes before 10 a.m. service make lemonade, set out cookies, etc. After service, clean-up coffee urns, etc. If you are unable to make your time, contact someone on the list above to arrange a trade or contact the designated Vestry Member.
June and July Anniversaries
June Shannon & Joe Eaton 06/19
Sarah & Jaylon Loyd 06/01 Elizabeth & John Minne 06/19
Dolores & Jack Minor 06/01 Tish & Christopher Elliott 06/21
Kristen & Kemble White IV 06/01 Christianne & Bradley Castleberry 06/23
Lori & Keith Kreitner 06/03 Nancy & Bill Kibler 06/29
Dorothy & Jim Ramsey 06/04 Kimberly Horne & John Works 06/30
Ellie & Max Reshetnikov 06/05 July
Cheryl & Roy Smithers 06/06 Roberta & George Pazdral 07/02
Becky & Andrew Poynot 06/07 Diane & Charles Brewer 07/03
Katy & Mark Livingston 06/08 Barbara & James Keahey 07/04
Ashley & Travis Phillips 06/09 Becky & Rich Janes 07/09
Judith & Jon Dullnig 06/10 Maria & Scott Lubeck 07/09
Karen Milton & Michael Meigs 06/11 Kathy & Bo Overstreet 07/10
Anna Bryan-Borja & Robert Borja 06/14 Mary & Timothy Irvine 07/12
Betty & Ronnie Lee 06/15 Pam & David Johns 07/14
Sarah & Andy Price 06/15 Kim & Wade Buckner 07/16
Susan & Clarence Bonnen 06/18 Ann & L.A. Williams 07/16
Kate & Jon Nogarede 06/18 Kelly & Christopher Lowder 07/17
Anne & Tom Wood 06/18 Kate & Tom Hourin 07/27
June and July 2012
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June Birthdays
Ethan Hall 06/01 Cathy Nelson 06/10 Thomas Pollard 06/17
Bryant Johnson 06/01 Jennifer Shaw 06/10 Calla Pitt 06/18
Bradley Johnson 06/01 Leah Berndt 06/11 Deborah Portman 06/18
Abbe Kelly 06/02 Gene Main 06/11 Andrew Borel 06/20
Philip Turner 06/03 Bill Pugsley 06/11 Margaret Corbae 06/21
Ben Bonnen 06/04 Wade Buckner 06/12 Joy Pappas 06/21
Ian Considine 06/04 David Pugh 06/12 Roxanne Smith 06/21
Julie Dobbs 06/04 Vanessa Verzandvoort 06/12 Valerie Walker 06/21
Joshua Eilers 06/04 Dick Wells 06/12 Will Schulz 06/22
Keene Haywood 06/05 Masha Jennings 06/13 Anne Wood 06/22
Mina Kumar 06/05 Oliver Portman 06/13 Becky Brownlee 06/23
Elijah Gallardo 06/06 J.R. Weiershausen 06/13 Irene Carrico 06/24
Sophie Lawrence 06/07 Kimberly Horne 06/14 Elijah Rudy 06/24
Ellery Mufich 06/07 Lee Wagner 06/14 Judith Dullnig 06/28
Sloane Shaw 06/07 Flo Weiershausen 06/14 Quinn Lipp 06/28
Dru Cabler 06/08 Tish Elliott 06/16 Jack Stephenson 06/28
Travis Phillips 06/08 Helen Anderson 06/17 Lucy Livingston 06/29
Joseph Peers 06/09 Charles Brewer 06/17 Mairead Nunes 06/29
Brooks Lowder 06/10 Scot Rowe 06/30
July Birthdays
James Sondgeroth 07/01 Carys White 07/12 Travis Barnes 07/22
Chris Blanding 07/04 James Wier 07/12 Daniel Zuniga 07/22
Jeff Crozier 07/04 William Willis 07/13 Tommy Bryant 07/23
Daniel Scarborough 07/04 Luke Thiessen 07/14 Dale Hintch 07/23
Bethany Corbae 07/05 Blake Cooper 07/15 Mary Alis Kelly 07/25
Peter Flynn 07/05 Sam Greer 07/15 Audrey Doidge 07/27
Evelyn Price 07/05 Ann Huston 07/15 Alexandra Nelson 07/28
Bridget Black 07/07 Mary Cromack 07/16 Jennifer Antill 07/29
Quinn Loyd 07/08 Graham Grulke 07/16 David Genet 07/29
Jesse Martin 07/08 Phil Mahaffey 07/16 Jordan Sondgeroth 07/29
Arlo Stockstill 07/08 Dorothy Ramsey 07/16 Alex Price 07/30
Cecile Rader 07/09 Margarita Moreno 07/18 Ariel Smith 07/30
Philip Tso 07/09 Rick Stonebarger 07/18 John Cooper 07/31
Margaret Frederick 07/11 Ryan Marquess 07/20 Allison Joyce 07/31
Valerie Olivas 07/12 Susie Bain 07/21 John Kloninger 07/31
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June ROTA
TIME MINISTRY June 3 June 10 June 17 June 24 July 1
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RV
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LECTOR Amelia Sondgeroth Jonea Raney Pattie Rose Amelia Sondgeroth Jonea Raney
LEM Jonea Raney Jill Collins Jonea Raney Pattie Rose Jill Collins
ACOLYTE Jonea Raney Stephen White Jonea Raney Pattie Rose Jill Collins
USHERS Danielle Adkins
Stephen White
Ed Shipsey
Al McKinney
Beth Chenoweth
Mary Smith
Jonea Raney
Jill Collins
Danielle Adkins
Stephen White
10
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LECTORS Dodie Wells (1)
Mike Thomasson (2)
Suzann Dvorken (1)
Andrew Poynot (2)
Virginia Acker (1)
Jim Crowson (2)
Brian Kelly (1)
Mary-Alis Kelly (2)
Barbara Dody (1)
Rex White (2)
LEM Robert Chambers Gary Taylor
Mary Cromack
Brenda White
Rex White
Bill Kibler
Mary Ann Huston
Lynn Edgerton
Jim Casparis
ACOLYTES
TBD
Evan Overstreet
Carol, Kim B, Mary
Alex Aboussie
Winston
Baxter-Harwell
Emmaline
Baxter-Harwell
Claire Cabler
Mary Ann, Mary
Connor Lightsey
Suzanne Lightsey
Abigail Goff
Clara Bogard
Jay
Carson Buckner
Abbe Kelly
Clay Buckner
Will Kelly
Jay
Wes Johns
Sara Thiessen
Luke Thiessen
Claudia Janes
Jay
USHERS
Carolyn Wier
James Wier
Bo Overstreet
John DeMarines
Jim Casparis
Charles Brewer
Bob Peterek
Manuel de la Rosa
Jim Nolan
Henry Olivas
Lark Anthony
Yvonne Chavez
Frank Severn
Jean Severn
Jay Doran
Jodi Doran
Mark Breen
Dee Ann
Thomasson
Dick Wells
Dodie Wells
GREETERS Jodi & Jay Doran Meredith Childs
Kevin Cromack Cindy & Dan Bogard
Kim Buckner
Michael Meigs
Jean & Frank
Severn
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Sat.
9:00
Jonea Raney-TC
Carolyn Wier
Doris Edgar
Tina Stonebarger
Bee Dolan
Diana Stangl-TC
Bev Hicks
Lynn Edgerton
Barbara Dody
Judy Elkins-Temp TC
Dodie Wells
Mary Irvine
Helen Anderson
Meredith Childs TC
Liz Davis
Henry Olivas
Millie Casparis
Jonea Raney-TC
Carolyn Wier
Karen Milton
Depositor Diane Brewer Jim Casparis John DeMarines Bo Overstreet Jim Nolan
WED. 6 p.m. June 6 June 13 June 20 June 27 July 4
Lector Jonea Raney Jill Collins Pattie Rose Rex White Meredith Childs
June and July 2012
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TIME MINISTRY July 1 July 8 July 15 July 22 July 29 August 2
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LECTOR Jill Collins Nancy Kibler Jonea Raney Jill Collins Amelia
Sondgeroth Pattie Rose
LEM Jonea Raney Bill Kibler Jill Collins TBD Pattie Rose Jill Collins
ACOLYTE Jonea Raney Bill Kibler Jill Collins TBD Pattie Rose Jill Collins
USHERS Danielle Adkins
Stephen White
Beth Chenoweth
Mary Smith
Ed Shipsey
Al McKinney
Jonea Raney
Jill Collins
Danielle Adkins
Stephen White
Ed Shipsey
Al McKinney
10
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.m.
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LECTORS Cindy Bogard (1)
Phil Aboussie (2)
Dodie Wells (1)
Dave Elkins (2)
Kevin Childs (1)
Meredith Childs
(2)
Rex White (1)
Suzann Dvorken
(2)
Bill Willis (1)
Mike Thomasson
(2)
Michael Meigs (1)
Karen Milton (2)
LEM Mary Cromack
Jim Casparis
Lynn Edgerton
Mike Thomasson
Gary Taylor
Liz Davis
Carol Oppel
Robert
Chambers
Jay Brown
Mary Ann
Huston
Dru Cabler
Brenda White
ACOLYTES
Jay Brown
Ariel Smith
Kava Dann Lipp
Quinn Lipp
Jay
Michael Brode
Bonnie Brode
TBD
TBD
Jay
Carson Buckner
Bennett Whalen
Clay Buckner
Clara Bogard
Jay
Wenlan
Lawrence
Sophie Lawrence
Asher Eaton
Luke Thiessen
Jay
Connor Fuhrman
Davis Fuhrman
Ethan Fuhrman
Evan Overstreet
Jay
Jim Casparis
Jay Brown
Claire Cabler
Abigail Goff
Jay
USHERS
Mark Breen
Dee Ann
Thomasson
Dick Wells
Dodie Wells
Mike Brode
Phil Aboussie
Ross Ramsey
Samuel Smith
Ken Whalen
Ariston Awitan
III
Dan Bogard
John Edgerton
Casey Edgerton
Kevin Cromack
Mark Breen
Mike Brode
Ken Whalen
John Edgerton
Carolyn Wier
James Wier
Bo Overstreet
John De Marines
GREETERS Jean & Frank
Severn
Shelly Botkin
Ryan Marquess
Judy & Dave
Elkins
Lark Anthony
Barbara Dody
Kim Buckner
Michael Meigs Jodi & Jay Doran
AL
TA
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GU
ILD
Sat.
9:00
Jonea Raney-TC
Carolyn Wier
Karen Milton
Diana Stangl-TC
Judy Elkins
Bee Dolan
Millie Casparis
Dodie Wells
Doris Edgar
Bev Hicks
Meredith Childs-
TC
Liz Davis
Henry Olivas
Helen Anderson
Lynn Edgerton-
Temp TC
Mary Irvine
Tina Stonebarger
Barbara Dody
Jonea Raney-TC
Carolyn Wier
Bee Dolan
Karen Milton
Depositor Jim Nolan Dru Cabler Al McKinney Frank Severn Diane Brewer Jim Casparis
WED. 6 p.m. July 4 July 11 July 18 July 25 August 1 August 8
Lector Rex White Dodie Wells Jill Collins Jonea Raney Meredith Childs Rex White
Vestry Committees Staff Beth Chenoweth, Sr. Warden Andrew Poynot, Jr. Warden
Vestry members: Danielle Adkins, Dan Bogard, Susan Bonnen, Kim Buckner, Meredith Childs, Lynn Edgerton, Kathy Genet, Becky Janes, Brian Kelly, Al McKinney, Bo Overstreet, Ross Ramsey, Rex White
Acolytes: Jay Brown, Carol Oppel,
Mary Cromack, Kim Kiplin, and Kim Buckner
Altar Guild: Millie Casparis
Building Committee: Amelia
Sondgeroth
Christian Formation:
Cathy Nelson
Communications:
Pattie Rose
Daughters of the King:
Jonea C.S. Raney
Women of St. Mark’s:
Yvonne Chavez and Judy Elkins
Facilities: Ray Smith
Finance: John Edgerton
Outreach: Becky Poynot and Laurie
Mayor
Parish Life: Brenda White
Pastoral Care/Health Ministry:
Jonea C.S. Raney
Stewardship:
Amelia Sondgeroth
Ushers: Henry Olivas
Rector
The Rev. Elizabeth Zarelli Turner
Assistant Rector
The Rev. Susie Comer
Director of Religious Education
Cathy Nelson
Organist/Director of Music
Mark Reed
Seminarian
Jeremiah Griffin
Youth Ministers Emily Mathis Eric Panter
Head of Day School
Gina Newton
Parish Administrator Joanne Foote
Newsletter Editor
Becky Janes
Deadline for the August 2012 St. Mark’s News is Monday, July 16, 2012.
Please submit your article by email as an attachment
to: [email protected].
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 2128 Barton Hills Drive Austin, TX 78704 512.444.1449 www.stmarksaustin.org [email protected]
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