The Newsletter of St. Mark’s

Episcopal Church 315 E. Pecan St.

San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 226-2426

www.stmarks-sa.org

IN THIS ISSUE ● From the Rector

● Stewardship Update

● Christian Formation

● Women’s Christmas

Luncheon

● Christmas to the Street

● Christmas Pageant

● Children & Family

● Christmas Worship

Schedule

DECEMBER 2014 VOLUME 103 ISSUE 11

The Already and the Not Yet

F R O M T H E R E C T O R — T H E R E V . B E T H K N O W L T O N

O ne of the tensions for the first Christians was that they were constantly in a state of acknowledging the presence of the Risen Christ as palpable and real, while at the same time waiting for his return. They expected that return to come within their lifetime, so

this was not abstract in any way. It colored how they thought about decisions, and what their priorities of daily life should be. This is a tension we name each week in the Eucharist when we say, “Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.” Advent is a season that catches us preparing for new life and the birth of the infant Jesus. At the same time, we also hear the prophets railing on about a very different sort of arrival. The danger for me is to think this is some abstract theological concept, or something that those poor folks back in ancient times had to struggle with. If I am honest though, this tension of the already and the not yet is a daily tension of the Christian life. When I am centered, I see signs of the presence of God in each face and encounter that comes my way. When I am centered, I can look with genuine grief and compassion at things in our world that clearly are still longing for redemption. If I am praying as I should, then these tensions and ambiguity are held in the loving care of God. If I am distracted and overcome with activity, I can start to think it is my individual responsibility to right all the wrongs I see and wonder when on earth God is going to bother to show up. This passage from second Peter is a wonderful reminder about the tension we live in. Because when I find myself struggling with impatience, or wondering where God has gone, that is actually a gift. Because maybe it is me that needs a bit more time. Maybe I need to realize my need to turn more fully to God. There is a very different time horizon at work with the eternal, and that may be the best gift of all. There is not a pressure to get it all done today, because when God beholds us with the eyes of love, we have all the time we need. My hope is each of us will listen to that invitation this season. Then Christ will again be born again, and return. Blessings for a Holy Advent and Christmas.

Beth+

“Do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:8-9

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

ONLINE PLEDGING IS NOW AVAILABLE! If you have not already pledged, please visit our website at

http://stmarks-sa.org/#/home/2015-pledge

We have had an encouraging start to our 2015 Stewardship campaign. On the ingathering date of November 16, 2014 we saw a 4.6% increase in total giving over last year. To date, 53% have increased their pledges over last year and the average pledge is up by 21%. We are delighted that 10% are new pledges. Thank you for your generosity! Your pledges allow us to plan for our mission and ministry in the coming year. We still have a way to go to meet our 2015 budget goals, so please consider making a pledge if you have not done so. An update will be provided in the January Messenger.

REMINDER:

For tax purposes please be sure that

any 2014 contributions to St. Mark’s are dropped

off at the church office by 5:00p.m.

or postmarked December 31st.

We want to end the

year fiscally healthy, so please make sure your

pledge is fulfilled.

Thank you for your generosity.

Christian Formation A

A warm welcome to Brother James R. Dennis, who comes to St. Mark’s from St. Luke’s. James is a

member of the Anglican Order of Preachers, better known as the Dominicans. He began his work with the Order in 2008, and became a novice in 2010. He took his life vows in August of 2012, and currently serves as the Chancellor of the Order and as one of the formation directors, teaching the required study of St. Thomas Aquinas. His ministry also includes involvement in the liturgy and working with those who are terminal and their families. He will share more about his vocation at our Adult Formation on December 14th at 10:10 a.m. in Gish Hall. Brother James regularly writes for the diocesan magazine, and teaches and preaches around the Diocese of West Texas. He is also an attorney and a writer. He has co-written three novels and is currently working on a volume of poetry to be published next year. He lives in San Antonio with two ill-behaved dogs.

J oin us for some time this Advent for intentional quiet and reflection. It is easy in the midst of the holidays to forget that Advent has particular gifts to offer.

The Rev. Beth Knowlton will guide us through a series of meditations and reflections to help us prepare for the arrival of Christ once again. Please RSVP to Elaine Enloe at eenloe@stmarks-sa.org by Tuesday, December 9. Lunch will be provided.

ADVENT QUIET DAY Creating Space for God - Especially When We Think We Are Too Busy

December 13, 10am-2pm

A dult Confirmation On November 2, thirteen adults participated in the life of the church by being confirmed, officially received into the church, and reaffirming baptismal vows.

Nearly all of them were already members, some for many years. The service that day, led by Bishop Lillibridge, was a beautiful time of rededication as we all reaffirmed our Baptismal Covenant. Neither confirmation or reception are required to be a member of the parish; rather, these pastoral rites offer a wonderful opportunity to formalize relationships and reaffirm our common life in Christ which we all share together here at St. Mark’s. Those who participated were Nicole Campbell, Susan Guess, Allison Hays Lane, Tiffany Kimbrell, Carol Lee Klose, Bryce Milligan, Mary Milligan, Annette Nixon, Patrick Nixon, Elizabeth Raney, Neel Scott, Bob Scott, and Veronica Segovia. This spring there will be another opportunity to participate in these pastoral rites, which will culminate in the Bishop’s visit on April 26, 2015. Stay tuned for details in the next issue of The Messenger.

Save the Date:

The Parish-wide Retreat will be held May 1-3, 2015, at the Mustang Island Conference Center. Programming for all ages

will be provided. Registration will begin in January, so look for details in the new year!

Women’s Glee Club

ST. CECILIA GUILD PRESENTS

MUSIC FROM ST. MARK’S

2014-2015

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! KLRN will air Christmas Lessons & Carols recorded at St. Mark’s on the following dates: Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at 7:00pm. Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, 2014 at 12:00pm and 8:00pm Be sure to watch or set your DVR to record this beautiful event!

Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together. Isaiah 40:3,5 Participants: children, ages 3 through 6th grade.

●One rehearsal: Saturday, December 20, 9am-11am 9-10am- animals, angels, shepherds & townspeople (ages 3-1st grade) 10-11am- Wisemen and Star, Mary, Joseph, Angel Gabriel, & Innkeeper (2nd-6th grade) 9:30-11am- Narrators (2nd-6th grade)

Please sign up for the role you would like. For the main characters, we will draw names to determine casting. Parents of children ages 3-1st grade must remain with their child(ren) at all times. Rehearsal will begin in Gish Hall, 3rd floor of the parish house. To register, go to the music page on our website and click on PAGEANT 2014!

The Cookie Walk is a wonderful yearly success because of the many beautiful holiday treats lovingly prepared by members of the parish and supporters of the Choir Tour Fund. We would like to reach 900 dozen this year! There will be a drop-off time on Saturday morning, December 20 from 10:00am-12:00pm in the kitchen. Here are some guidelines to help you prepare:

Please make 10 dozen cookies of one or two kinds (10 dozen each).

Please put cookies in a container marked with your name and phone number if you would like it saved for you, clearly marking the name of the cookie and whether or not they contain nuts.

Cookies may be baked ahead of time and frozen.

You may bring them to the church to be stored in the church’s freezer.

Since this is a holiday event, cookies should be “holiday attractive” and your very best! Save the Rice Krispy treats, etc. for another time. Also, smaller cookies are easier to make and tend to fit better in the boxes.

If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact any member of the St. Mark’s Choir. Thank you so much in advance for your participation. We are very grateful to you.

Please call or email Murphy Brumlik at 274-8000 or brumurph@gmail.com if you intend to participate so we can anticipate the number of tables that will be needed. Thank you again.

Sunday, December 21 at the 4:00pm in the Church

Sunday, December 21 at 10:00am in Gosnell Hall

The Parish Celebrates Ruby Merrill’s 20+ Years of Service On September 1, 1993, Ruby Merrill joined the St. Mark’s staff as the full-time kitchen manager. Over the past 21 years, Ruby has become a treasure of St. Mark’s. On November 12th, the parish expressed its love for Ruby and her family at a BBQ celebration of her ministry at St. Mark’s.

Reviving the Tradition of the

Christmas Luncheon for the

Women of St. mark’S

You are Invited to

A Come and Go Luncheon

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

11:30 – 1:30 p.m.

At the home of Mollie Zachry

7603 Shadylane Drive

San Antonio, Texas 78209

Valet Parking Provided

Please R.S.V.P. by friday, December 12, 2014

stmarks@stmarks-sa.org

Sunday, January 11, 2015 At 10:10 a.m.

In Gosnell Hall

In the tradition of the Magi (Wise Men), bring a bagged or wrapped baby gift to celebrate!

All gifts will be donated to Good Samaritan Community Services.

Diapers (Sizes 2-5) Pull Ups® Infant and toddler clothing

(3 mos.-24 mos.) Wipes Blankets Crib sheets Sleepers and onesies

PLEASE: NO food or formula

Gently used or new baby clothes are acceptable. Thank you!

ITEMS NEEDED:

Youth News

Arrive at St. Mark’s Church at 8:00pm Friday, December 19 (please eat before arriving) for a night of fun, work and fellowship. While we will have plenty of fun the purpose of the night is to prepare for Saturday’s Christmas to the Street. Participants will be assisting in preparing items for the meal, desserts, and setting up to serve lunch. Kids will have an opportunity to sleep so they will be rested for the next day’s events. The nights work is a must for Saturday so please join us. Friends welcome so we hope to see you Friday, December 19th.

Christmas to the

Street: Youth

Lock-In

8pm; Friday, December 19th through conclusion of 10th Annual Christmas to the Street* All 7th-12th grade youth and their friends are welcome to attend * Plan on being done by 3:00pm on

Saturday.

WHEN: Friday, December 19th 8:00pm (please arrive at 8:00, staff will not be

available till 8:00pm

WHERE: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (enter gates through Tucker Courtyard)

WHO: Youth Lock-In is open to all 7th through 12th grade students and friends.

COST: $15* and a new or gently used blanket for the 212 Ministry Blanket Drive.

*Christmas to the Street is a ministry carried out in partnership with the community, including St. Mark's parish budget, private donations, and volunteers. We ask that all participants pay $15 where possible. Any additional financial contribution is appreciated.

WHAT TO BRING: Sleeping bag, pillow, and shorts/jeans for Saturday. All participants will be given a t-shirt for Saturday.

For Saturday: Please bring jeans or long pants for Saturday and comfortable shoes.

DON’T BRING: Cell phones! We have a habit of holding on to those during lock-ins at St. Mark’s so just leave them at home.

PARTICIPATION IN THE LOCK-IN AND SATURDAY MEAL WILL GIVE

YOU 10 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE CREDIT

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Can’t come Friday night? Join us Saturday Morning….

Saturday, December 20th

9:00am – 3:00pm

CHRISTMAS TO THE STREET BBQ

The night’s hard work will be served in Gosnell Hall to those individuals and families less fortunate. Last year we fed over 400 and this year should be just as busy. In addition to lunch we will also hand out blankets and goodie bags that have been collected by the St. Mark’s “212 Ministry.”

Invite your family and friends to join you for lunch and share in the event!

Christmas to the Street began 10 years ago as an outreach ministry led by the St. Mark’s Youth and Kitchen Ministries. The goal was simple: provide a generous home-cooked meal of brisket and sausage with all the fixin’s to our neighbors in downtown San Antonio. The response and support from the community has continued to grow each year.

Four years ago that vision was expanded as we embraced a new partnership with the Haven for Hope Center for services to the homeless community. In addition to the roughly 500 meals served by our youth and volunteers at St. Mark’s for lunch two teams serve over 1000 at the Haven for Hope campus through the partnership with St. Vincent De Paul and the San Antonio Food Bank. Altogether, Christmas to the Street 2014 will serve nearly 2000 warm meals to hungry men, women and children.

Christmas to the Street is a ministry carried out in partnership with the community, including St. Mark's parish budget, private donations, and volunteers.

(Please review the opportunities below and contact Todd Allison at tallison@stmarks-sa.org for more details)

No Ties Allowed Pit Crew

(6pm Friday, December 19- 3pm Saturday, December 20) An annual tradition for the men of the parish. Volunteers will work in shifts of up to three teams to assist with the BBQ and smoking of roughly 60 briskets, 4000 links of sausage, and a few other items. Things will kick-off Friday evening, December 19, with a dinner and run through the end of lunch and clean up. Contact: Joel Martin (joelmartin31@yahoo.com) or Craig Stokes (cstokes@stokeslawoffice.com)

Kitchen Crew

(Shifts: 9am-11am, 11am-1pm, 1pm-3pm; Saturday, December 20) Preparing everything for over 2000 meals takes a lot of hands. Cleaning up from it does too. Three shifts of volunteers will work behind the scenes in the kitchen on Saturday helping keep the serving line going. Contact: Todd Allison (tallison@stmarks-sa.org)

Haven for Hope Crew(s)

(3pm-7pm; Saturday, December 20)

For our third year volunteers will provide and help serve roughly 1200 meals at Haven for Hope in partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank and St. Vincent de Paul Society. Volunteers will meet at St. Mark’s at 3pm on Saturday, December 20 to load the food and transport it to the Haven for Hope campus. Following set up and serving dinner in the main dining hall and in Prospects Courtyard teams will wrap things up around 7pm. Due to security and space this opportunity is limited to volunteers ages 18 and older and you must have a valid ID. Contact: Pat Bridwell (pbridwell@att.net)

DONATIONS If you would like to help make Christmas to the Street a continued success for years to come by making a financial contribution donations can be sent to: St. Mark's Episcopal Church Attn: Christmas to the Street 315 E. Pecan, SA TX, 78205

Chil

dren

& F

amilie

s Upcoming Sunday mornings at 10:10 a.m.

You and your children are invited to Gosnell Hall on Sunday morning December 21 at 10:10 a.m. for an Advent Event. You’ll find tables with kid-friendly crafts and activities to remember the REAL reason for the season.

Please join us again this year as 212 Ministry collects new and gently-used clean blankets for those less fortunate. Somewhere there is a person who is cold, and you can do something about it! It is that time of the year again when the temperatures are falling but the number of homeless people in the streets are increasing. Each year we collect more blankets than the last. Our goal this year is to collect over 400 blankets. Even one blanket can make a difference! We need your help to make that goal a reality and to ensure that those who are less fortunate are able to stay safe and warm during this winter. Bring your new or gently-used clean blankets to the 2nd floor anytime between now and mid-December. For your convenience, you can bring a gift card to Target or Walmart, and Gail will do the shopping for you. The blankets will be distributed at Christmas to the Street on December 20 at St Mark’s. Questions? Contact Gail Jackins.

All St Mark’s families are invited to a child-friendly Communion instruction for children and parents on Saturday, January 10 with Reverend Beth. We’ll gather in Gosnell Hall for snack, then kid-friendly Instructed Eucharist in church! Nursery available for infants. Any questions? Ask Reverend Beth or Carol, or Miss Gail. Please email Gail, so we’ll know how many people to expect. gjackins@stmarks-sa.org

Advent Event

Communion Instruction

Collecting Blankets

PARENTS’ SHOPPING DAY, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 10AM-4PM St. Mark's will open the nursery for infants through children 8 years of age so parents can enjoy their Christmas shopping! Please pack a diaper bag or lunch for your child. RSVP so we can properly plan for your little one. Call the church office at 226-2426 or email Janet at jcarrizales@stmarks-sa.org. Last day to register is Wednesday, December 10 before 5:00pm.

The Tatum family building a nativity scene at Lego Night.

O n January 4, we invite you to bring one of the kings from your own Nativity Scene at your home and add it to the Nativity Scene in church! If you forget, or you’re out of

town, bring him on January 11. There will be a special table for the kings at the front corner of the church, by the church nativity scene. This will be one way that we can continue the spirit of Christmas throughout the Twelve Days of Christmas. Please be sure to tape your name to the bottom of your King, or write it on the bottom of the figurine (so he can be returned to you). The Bible indicates what the three gifts are, but never mentions how many kings there were. The kings or “wise men” came to worship the baby Jesus and we are “wise people” who worship him, too, as we sing in the carol “O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord”. The kings followed the star to Bethlehem and arrived on the day we call Epiphany, January 6, the twelfth day of Christmas. After the 9:00 service on January 4, families can gather in Gosnell Hall to learn about Epiphany and make crafts to take home for January 6. We’ll gather around a piano and sing a few favorite Christmas Carols in Gosnell Hall, too! If you have left-over fruitcake or holiday cookies, bring them for a snack to share with friends at church!

Bring a King Sunday, January 4th in anticipation of the Epiphany

December Birthdays

Questions about birthdays or events on the calendar? Contact Elaine Enloe at 210-226-2426 or via email at eenloe@stmarks-sa.org.

December 1st Linda Trevino December 2nd Anne Godwin, Natalie Matthews, Susan Riordan, Susan Waltrip December 3rd Parker Cassidy, Jim Richter, Pamila Richter, Sam Steves December 4th Jim Cummings, Elizabeth Okamura, Joan Petty, Lucy Wilson December 5th Maggie Guggolz, Mary Margaret Johnson, Emma Lewis, Steve Perez, Alan Radke December 6th Matthew Conner, Tom Dukes, John Reesman, Duncan Tobar December 7th Jenny Brevorka, Jonathan David Check, Bettye Dawson, Robert Heller, Cayden Hoffman, Carolyn Hoffman, William Hudson, Marguerite Morgan, Harris Stephens December 8th Bill Bassett, Ben Bockerstette, Don Clausewitz, Peter Stanton, Lisa Uhl December 9th Ned Bowersox, Eli Kimura December 10th Jason Cruz, Zeke Frederick, Mary McClung, Amy Ryder, Chica Younger December 11th Bill Cothren, Cindy Hollenbeck, Carolyn Lane, Bryan Schiller, Arthur Uhl, Sarah Wilson December 12th Carol Ann Baker, Paula Butt, Joyce Carothers, Mallory Geis, Katie McDonough, Eleanor Phelps, Tony

Smith, Natalia Weatherbie December 13th Linda Lang, Austin Reyes, Jenny Therkelsen December 14th Aubrey Breazeale, Macky Lopez, Betsy O'Connell, Elsie Steg December 15th Andrew Morrison, Elizabeth Raney, Pam Slocum December 16th Paul Baiza-Vigil, Rich Butler, David Estes, Phyllis Hall, Dwayne Ham, Mills Ligon December 17th Raymond Baird, Mica Clark-Peterek, Carlos Ibarra, Patsy Jordt, Carolyn Oatman, Irene Thomas, Adrianne Vaughn December 18th Michael Bain, Walker Bryant, Darin Digby, Lewis Fisher, Paul Parker, Gloria Williams December 19th Rosalind Alderman, James Gonzalez, Keith Hughey, Marcella Whittaker December 20th Tracey Krause, Matthew Oliver, Claudia Thornton December 21st Brooks Englehardt December 22nd Allyson Cavender, Marielle Holdsworth, Dan Morehead, Lane Tatum December 23rd Alice Cave, Mike Chalk, Richard Gray December 24th Chris Amberson, Phyllis Beinhorn, Gary Egmon, Andrew Faulk, Cliff Emery, Bunny Matthews, Mary Sue Miranda,

Jane Satel December 25th Annette Eicke, Sarah Lee Gilliland, Carol Muir December 26th Philip Allega, Randy Gladden, Elizabeth Ryder December 27th Stuart Cavender, Blake Dobbins, Sonya Frederick, Tony Rogers December 28th Don Douglass, Olivia Giese, Caroline Hulett, Matt Kitchen, Annika Lunsford, Dottie Menge, Jennie Oliver, Stuart Smith, Leah Thomas, Leslie Todd December 29th Madeleine Bousquet, Jenny Clements, Josie Davidson, Joyce Dean, Catherine Diel, Sable Kitchen, Chip Matteson December 30th Donna Bruni, Josie Dorris, Matthew Gonzalez, Andrew Heller December 31st Josh Bockerstette, Abby Cavender, C. C. Cavender, Ric Slocum

A very special happy birthday to: Dottie Menge, on her 101st (28-Dec) Phyllis Beinhorn, on her 94th (24-Dec) Bettye Dawson, on her 92nd (7-Dec) Elsie Steg, on her 92nd (14-Dec) Bryan Schiller, on his 91st (11-Dec)

New

s of th

e Fam

ily

Christmas Flowers to Adorn the Church

Christmas flowers to adorn the church may be given in memory or in honor of loved ones. If you are

interested in Christmas flowers, please fill out a form. Forms are available throughout the church and

can be left in the offering plate or mailed to the church. $20.00 donation for each memorial or honor.

CHRISTMAS FLOWER DEADLINE IS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21. Questions? Contact Pat at (210) 226-2426 or email her at hutchison@stmarks-sa.org.

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

Memorials

MEMORIAL FUND Ann Barber by Laura & Wier LaBatt III, Herff Travel. Inc.,

Alice Lynch, Ann & Robert Tucker Christine Carnahan by Lukin Gillialand, Jr. Alice Cummins by Camilla & Bill Parker Dorothy Gunkel by Ann & Philip Allega Guy Halter by Maxine Weynand Billie LeClercq by Bruce Hatfield Meredith Steves by Peggy & John Colglazier Winifred & Harrold Thompson by Alice Lynch Phillip Yochem, Jr. by Camilla & Bill Parker CHRISTIAN ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES Ann Barber by Tad & Patricia Bowen ST. CECILIA GUILD Gib Austin by Sandy & Ralph Falkenberg, Kay Mijangos, Amy

& David Phipps, Leslie Provence, Kelly Ranson, Ed Rieke,

Alice Cummins by Ann Coiner Andrew Thompson by Almeda & Ned Hodge, Lynn Huntress, Ann &

Ed Keetch, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kleberg III Winifred & Harold Thompson by Clytie Phelps

GARDEN FUND Margaret Fowler by Ann & Tom Madison SPECIAL GIFTS To St. Mark’s Garden Fund in honor of Deems

Smith by Ann & Tom Madison To St. Mark’s Garden Fund in thanksgiving

for Ben Haney by Alice Haney To RENEW in thanksgiving for Argyle C. Amberson by Mary Margaret Amberson

AS OF 12/2/14

John Douglas, November 1 Ron Hall, November 5 Edward Bardgett, November 30

IN

COMPA SSION

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)

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

Christmas Worship schedule

Sunday, December 21 ADVENT IV 7:45am - Rite I Holy Eucharist (Church) 8:30am - Nursery for ages 6wks-6yrs 9:00am - Rite II Holy Eucharist (Church) with Children's Chapel

(Bethehem Chapel) 10:10am - Advent Event and Cookie Walk (Gosnell Hall) 11:15am - Rite II Holy Eucharist (Church) 4:00pm - Christmas Pageant (Church) Wednesday, December 24 OFFICE CLOSED AT 12PM CHRISTMAS EVE 3:45pm - Youth Choir Choral Prelude (Church) 4:00pm - Rite II Holy Eucharist (Church) with Children's Chapel

(Gosnell Hall)

7:00pm - KLRN broadcast of Lessons & Carols from St. Mark’s

10:00pm - St. Mark’s Choir Choral Prelude (Church) 10:30pm - Rite II Holy Eucharist (Church) Thursday, December 25 (Parish Office Closed) 10:00am - Rite II Holy Eucharist (Church)

12pm & 8:00pm - KLRN broadcast of Lessons & Carols from St. Mark’s

Friday, December 26 (Parish Office Closed)

Sunday, December 28 7:45am - Rite I Holy Eucharist (BC) 10:00am - Rite II Holy Eucharist (Church)

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