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January 2013
St. Mark’s News Volume 16/Issue 1
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From the Curate
“What is that? (looking at a fiery “something” flying in front of a big, full moon) . . . . That’s the
Christmas Star. That’s all that matters tonight. Not bonuses or gifts or turkeys or trees. You see kids, it
means something to everybody . . . now I know what it means to me . . . .” These poignant words from
Clark W. Griswold in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation might not be far from Matthew’s intent of
the star the magi followed from the East.
Staring at the now two-year-old boy Jesus, these men are pious gentles (Babylonian astrologers) who
have come to pay homage to the King of the Jews. (In the ancient world, the term “magi” could have a
pejorative connotation as well: sorcerers, practitioners of the black arts, or even beguiling frauds.) These
elder statesmen are God-fearers; being led by the star, they come in peace. They have made this journey
to worship; they embody the world’s gaze upon God’s glorious new creation. Looking ahead in the
Gospel, these gentle, gifting travelers are in direct contrast to the child’s future run-in with Gentile
magistrates (27: 11, 29 & 37). They proclaim Jesus as the “King of the Jews” as well, but the governors
and crowds in chapter 27 have a very different tone behind their homage.
Using the best of pagan science, they spot the star “at its rising”
(not “from the East,” which is a mistranslation—the magi came
from the East; the star didn’t). They know there is someone
special at the end of its leading; in the ancient world stars hailed
the advent of messianic rulers, the coming of a new king.
The magi serve as the messengers to King Herod (his own
astrologers were unaware of this eternal occasion), piquing his
notorious paranoia. He harbors his own nefarious schemes as he
welcomes these holy men. But he has misjudged his guests, for
these are righteous men. They will not carry out Herod’s sinister
plans. God is guiding this story.
Like Abraham following God’s call (Genesis 12:1-4), these wise men listened to God’s beckoning once
more from the East. “The wise men connected the rise of the star with the birth of the king of the Jews.”
(David Garland, Reading Matthew, pg 26.) The same star meant different things to Herod and these
magi; for these star gazers, the star meant new beginnings, a new kingdom is come. They have made the
trip to worship the new born king. For Herod the star was an omen. Comets were signs portending the
birth of someone of consequence. Suetonius tells us that when a comet appeared over Rome for several
nights, Nero took the precaution of having several Roman noblemen executed so that it would have
augured their deaths and not his (Garland, 26).
In this Issue
From the Curate ..................................... 1
Vestry Highlights .................................... 2
Outreach ................................................ 3
About the Vestry Nominees .................... 4
Parish Life .............................................. 5
Christian Formation ................................ 7
Parishioner Highlights ............................ 9
Birthdays & Anniversaries .................... 10
ROTA ................................................... 11
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Indeed, Mr. Griswold interprets Matthew well; the star means different things for different people. For
some, it is a beacon to the true One to worship, for others it brought cold sweats. Everyone seemed to
understand that what the star was, was less important that where it was. After Herod’s own priests and
learned men fine-tuned the search for our longing travelers (wonderful irony; the ones who sought to kill
the boy actually made possible for him to be worshipped), they found the baby in Bethlehem. The star is
an epiphany, letting us know exactly where God’s treasure is, where God’s big revelation resides.
The magi’s star lit their way just as Yahweh safely ushered His Hebrews out of bondage by way of a
pillar of light (staying right over his new creation, the Israelite nation: Exodus 14:19); all finding the
peace and rest prepared by Him. First laying eyes on the Christ child, I imagine they were breathless for a
few moments. Weary and road hardened, these distinguished and humble magi would have been
overwhelmed by God’s revelation to the world (all two years of him) playing with his toys. The journey
was certainly worth it.
May we search for this child as intently as did our Babylonian brothers, not being distracted by false
notions of power, happiness, or fulfillment. May our true heart’s yearning for God’s New Beginning
(Jesus Christ) prevail above all else this Epiphany season. And when the light of Christ finds us, may we
know where ever we have been, whatever we have gone through to get to Him, we all find the perfect gift
He offers; true comfort and rest from our weary journey.
- Travis
Vestry Highlights
The St. Mark’s vestry met on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at the home of Elizabeth and Philip Turner,
for a brief meeting followed by a holiday meal for vestry members and spouses/significant others. There
were six items on the vestry agenda:
1. Highlights of 2012 budget, as of the end of November
2. Approval of the final 2013 budget
3. Approval of slate of vestry nominees: Shelly Botkin, David Johns, Nancy Kibler, J.P. Kloninger, and
Jim Nolan
4. Appointment of four Diocesan Council representatives: Danielle Adkins, Al McKinney, Bo
Overstreet, and Andrew Poynot
5. Appointment of Danielle Adkins to the Endowment Committee, to complete Brian Kelly’s term from
January to December 2013, with eligibility for an additional three-year term
6. Approval of choir loft seating project
The meeting was adjourned and dinner was served.
Travis Smith’s Ordination to the
Sacred Order of Priesthood
Wednesday, January 9 at 6:30
The recently consecrated Suffragan Bishop, Jeff Fisher, will make his way from Tyler, Texas, to Austin, Texas
to ordain our Curate, Travis Hunter Smith, to the sacred order of Priesthood on Wednesday, January 9, at 6:30
p.m. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. Your prayers and presence are requested.
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Mission and Ministry
God is good and St. Mark’s parishioners are faithful and generous. As of December 18, 2012, we had
received 152 pledges for a total of $475,796. (Our total for 2012 was $438,373.) We have eight new
pledges, and our average pledge jumped from $2,823 in 2012 to $3,131 in 2013. Thanks to everyone who
has made this financial commitment to St. Mark’s, and thanks to those who may not be able to pledge for
financial reasons, but who give generously of their time and talent during the course of the year.
Between the Services in January
There will only be one Adult Formation class during the month of January – on January 13, when Ms.
Mary Ann Huston leads a discussion of Praying the Daily News.
On the other Sundays in January:
January 6 is the Feast of the Epiphany. On that Sunday we will celebrate the feast with a King’s
cake and an art project. The children from Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, will
return to a new building at the end of January. The PTSA of Connecticut wants the children to
return to a Winter Wonderland full of handmade snowflakes. I hope that all of us, of all ages, will
gather in the Parish Hall to make a snowflake to adorn this new space. We will also have sheets of
newsprint available for signatures from our parishioners.
January 13 at 10:00 a.m. in the Grace Chapel: Praying the Daily News
January 20 – the Annual Parish Meeting: a time to thank outgoing vestry members and to elect a
new class of five members; a time to receive ministry reports from the last year; a time for fellowship.
January 27 – Annual Bishop’s Visitation for Confirmations, Receptions, and Holy Baptism.
The Rt. Rev. Dena Harrison, Suffragan Bishop of the Diocese of Texas will be at St. Mark’s during
the 11:00 service to Confirm and Receive adults and youth.
January Outreach
St. Mark’s has consistently provided food donations to El Buen Samaritano for many years. Since the
food pantry is always in need of certain items, the Outreach Committee has decided to try a more targeted
approach this year. We will be asking for one specific item each month.
***The donation item of the month for January is: DIAPERS – all sizes and brands.***
We would also like to enlist some new volunteers to help with dropping off the collected
donations on the last Friday of every month during the morning. This would merely entail picking
up items from the church and delivering them to El Buen (near Manchaca and William Cannon).
You don’t need a big car or big muscles to do this! If we get 12 volunteers, each person would
only deliver one time per year! If you are interested in helping out and delivering to El Buen,
please contact Becky Poynot at [email protected].
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About the Vestry Nominees
Nancy Kibler. Since I retired from teaching both French and Spanish at Austin High in 2006, I have
taken up gardening and exercising. I love the gardening and I do the exercising. I
also coach the youth who read at the 9:00 a.m. service twice a month; it allows me to
stay in touch with teens, the best part of teaching. I try to be a faithful book club
member.
I have been married to Bill Kibler for 44 years. We have two daughters, Mary-Alis
Kelly and Charlotte Mata. Charlotte and her family live in Houston. Mary-Alis and Brian and their
three kids are here in Austin at Saint Mark's. I came to St Mark's because one morning when I was
praying at All Saints' I heard a voice asking, "Why don't you come to St. Mark's?" It wasn't the voice
of God. It was Bill Bennett in the pew behind me. So I did!
JP Kloninger. JP has been a Barton Hills neighbor since 2007, and his wife Laura and daughters
Emma (7) and Stella (5) have been blessed to call St. Mark’s their Parish home since
2008. Since then J.P. has been active with the Families with Young Children’s group,
Adult Formation classes, Men’s Group, and is a new storyteller for Sunday Godly Play
sessions. Oh, JP also participated in the annual BBQ chicken cook-off last year, and
now plans to do that every year he can going forward!
JP is the Director of Finance & Business Analysis for Whole Planet Foundation, a Whole
Foods Market non-profit organization which focuses on poverty alleviation worldwide through
microcredit. He grew up in Costa Rica and has had various experiences involving work and travel
throughout the developing world, management of companies’ efficiency and performance, and
teaching college level international business and Latin American economics. He holds Bachelor
degrees in Agricultural Engineering and Management/Engineering, and a Master's degree in
Economics with emphasis on Development.
JP believes in the enormous positive effect that free-market commerce can have on the alleviation of
poverty. In graduate school he learned about Muhammad Yunus and microfinance as a very
effective tool to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in the poorest of the poor, and he has been a big fan
and supporter ever since.
JP loves camping, fishing, hiking, and road trips with his family; he enjoys exploring international
foods of all sorts; and he is a soccer fan, normally rooting for the national teams of Brazil, USA, and
especially Costa Rica.
Jim Nolan. I was born in Ft. Wayne Indiana in 1955, and I grew up in Indiana with 2 brothers and 5
sisters. I received a BA from Indiana University in Economics/Psychology, then I moved
to Dallas in 1980, where I worked as sous chef for upscale restaurants and attended
SMU Law school. After graduating in 1985, I went to work for a small suburban law firm in
Arlington, doing bankruptcy and estate planning work. My family moved to Austin in 1992
when I began working for the state of Texas. My legal niche is public information law. I
have worked for the Texas Employment Commission, the Dept. of Family and Protective Services,
and my current employer, the Texas Comptroller's Office.
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My wife Becky and I have been married for 27 years, and we have two beautiful daughters,
Rosemary, 22, and Bonnie, 17. Our family came to St. Mark's in about 2006, from St. Austin's,
because we were looking for a more personal relationship with our church, which we found here.
We were already familiar with St. Mark's as Becky taught in the day school for 10 years, and we live
in the neighborhood.
David Johns. I am a hydrogeologist and have worked at the City of Austin since 1989. My job has
been a dream, getting paid to do what I love and continuing to make Austin a special
place to live, a task that is more challenging very year. I’ve been married to Pam for
over 22 years and have 3 children; Leah 27, Dillon 19, and Wes 17. Leah lives around
the corner from us and is well on her own professional way; Dillon just completed his
first semester at LSU; and Wes is in the middle of swim season for his junior year at
McCallum. I was raised in the Episcopal church, attending St. Mark’s in Beaumont as
a child. We first came to St. Mark’s in the 1990s when we were looking for a small parish that would
be a good match for us and our children. Early on, Pam and I helped start the young families group
(now the families with young children). I’ve been a regular helping with the spring chicken BBQ, and
I attend the Men’s group meetings. Both Pam and I love St. Mark’s and the people in it. I look
forward to serving the St. Mark’s community on the vestry.
Shelly Botkin. Shelly Botkin and her husband, Ryan Marquess found St. Mark’s when they
attended the wedding of dear friends. Shelly and Ryan lived in the neighborhood for
many years before settling on St. Mark’s as their parish. They are greeters, and Shelly
likes to play Bunco when she can. After working for a long time in the Texas capitol,
Shelly is now employed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas in governmental
relations. She is a film fan, gardener, sometimes runner, food appreciator, and
volunteer for foster children. Shelly has a BA in anthropology from Washington
University in St. Louis, and she grew up in Lubbock, Texas.
Parish Life First Friday Book Group
First Friday Book Group meets on the first Friday of each month . . . usually. There is a change in
February and March: we will meet the second Friday of February and not at all in March.
January 4 The Story of Beautiful Girl Rachel Simon
February 8 The Art of Hearing Heartbeats Jan-Philipp Sendker
March No Meeting
April 5 Half of a Yellow Sun Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
May 3 Plainsong Kent Haruf
June 7 The Maid Kimberly Cutter
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Women’s News
Happy New Year to All! As we begin 2013, I encourage you to remember the words of Eleanor Roosevelt
"The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for
newer and richer experience." One of the most beautiful gifts in the world is the gift of encouragement.
So let’s…
DANCE as though no one is watching us.
SING as though no one can hear you.
LOVE as though you have never been hurt before.
LIVE as though heaven is on Earth.
If you have never had the chance to play BUNCO, your next opportunity is January 28th
. . . mark it on
your new 2013 calendar! We start with a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m.
A big "Thank you" to Suzann Dvorken for sharing her game of “Left Center Right.” In November we
learned how to play the dice game of LCR, suggested by Dee Ann Thomasson. The exciting game was
simple to play and fast-paced. We had two big winners: Doris Edgar and The Rev. Elizabeth Turner.
From the Garden
The holiday rush is almost behind us; a brand new year has begun, and the season of Epiphany is still
ahead bringing the wonderful story of the birth of Christ to its final triumph with the star of Bethlehem and
the arrival of the Magi on January 6th.
Throughout Advent, we enjoyed the work of Becky Nolan, who festooned the corner and entrance with
purple to remind us of the contemplative nature of Advent, and then we enjoyed the seasonal red of
Christmas she prepared in advance to be put in place by the elves while she was traveling to India over
the Christmas holiday. Becky and the rest of us miss dear Roberta Pazdral, who worked tirelessly with
Becky in the past to keep up the seasonal fun, but Becky soldiers on! Her beautiful wreaths, balls, and
bow-topped trees welcomed us all season. Combined with the Altar Guild’s deep cleaning and the
glorious addition of dozens of red poinsettias, St. Mark’s was bathed in the glow of this wonderful time of
year. The many caring hands of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church keep making it happen.
Joanne Foote’s incredible makeover of the entrance beds has been the perfect counterpoint to the
colorful accessories of the holidays. What is more lovely to see than freshly planted shrubs and color,
newly turned earth, with the fresh look and scent of cypress bark mulch blanketing and protecting the new
plants from our odd and varied extremes of weather! Dee Ann Thomasson’s steady hand is present, too,
as she continues to lavish attention on the triangle bed and nearby pots. McKinney Isle continues to
flourish even as it takes a winter break.
Tom Delameter has been tending the Columbarium garden making sure the vines are neatly trimmed and
the groundcover under control. Cynthia Archer still hunts down our poison ivy and it is tucking and
running.
All our wonderful gardeners can now take a break during January, as everything will go pretty dormant
save the need to put out the occasional sheeting to protect the plants. We are thankful for our gardeners
and volunteers who keep the church vibrant and loved. May you all have a wonderful New Year, and
while enjoying the work of these special folks, think about adopting a spot of your own!
“The Earth laughs in flowers,”
Diane Brewer, Coordinator
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Christian Formation
For Children and Youth (by Cathy Nelson, Director of Religious Education) We conclude the twelve days of Christmas and begin the season of Epiphany on January 6. This year,
The Epiphany of our Lord Jesus Christ, falls on a Sunday. We will hear the story of the magi who
followed a star to Bethlehem to find Jesus, the child who was born to be king of the Jews. The gifts
presented to the child by the magi: gold (for royalty), frankincense (burned during worship and prayer),
and myrrh (for anointing bodies before burial) make clear the magi, strangers from the east, recognized
the significance of Jesus’ birth.
On Epiphany, we mark the importance not of the birth of a baby, but the gift of the word of God made
flesh, the Messiah, who has come to redeem all of us. This Jesus is an adult Christ, a Lord, a king and
ruler who will return in the end times. This concept is hard enough for adults to understand, but what
about our children?
One theme that is easier to focus on - the image of light - runs throughout the seasons of Advent,
Christmas and Epiphany. Educator Joseph Russell explains, “Advent begins in darkness and moves
toward the light with the lighting of the Advent candles. Christmas proclaims the presence of the light.
Epiphany calls us to spread the light.” During Epiphany, also called the Feast of Lights, we are
celebrating the coming of Christ who was sent to bring God’s light into a dark world.
Arise, shine; for your light has come,
and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you.
For darkness shall cover the earth,
and thick darkness the peoples;
but the LORD will arise upon you,
and his glory will appear over you.
Nations shall come to your light,
and kings to the brightness of your dawn.
~ Part of the Old Testament reading for Epiphany in Isaiah 60
Young children are very responsive to the symbol of light. Since lights and candles surround us during
the previous season and the season of Epiphany, take opportunities to point out the light of a candle, a
sunset or sunrise, and talk about the beauty of Jesus the Light. Families could leave the Advent wreath
prominently displayed with a Christ candle lit in the center. And on the Sunday of the Feast of
Epiphany, join in a celebration in the Parish Hall at 10:00 a.m., where we will have plenty of lights,
decorations and maybe even some frankincense and myrrh, along with a cake to remind us that we are
celebrating the King of glory.
On the Sundays after Epiphany, we hear stories that confirm that Jesus was God’s son, including the story
of Jesus’ baptism and stories about his ministry. We consider our call to ministry to live out our baptism
in the Church and in our personal lives. At home, families can continue celebrating with a time set aside
to give thanks to those who gave them presents, either by writing thank you notes or through a blessing.
And although the usual season of gift-giving is over, children could pick out a toy to give to a charitable
organization. Families could invite someone to dinner or begin a new tradition of visiting someone who
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is shut-in or in a special-care facility. Post-Christmas times can be very lonely for some. Together,
families could spread the Light.
January will be a full month here at St. Mark’s!
We will have an Epiphany party on January 6 at 10:00 a.m. in place of Christian Formation classes.
Classes will be held on January 13, and 27. We will take a break on January 20 so teachers can attend
the Annual Parish Meeting. Please bring children to the Common Room on January 20 at 10:00 a.m.
On January 27, our confirmands will be confirmed at the 11:00 a.m. service.
Godly Play classes for Pre-Kindergartners and Kindergartners and the Godly Play Two class for 1st and
2nd
graders will learn about baptism and then begin a section on parables. The following stories are
scheduled for January 13 and 20: Holy Baptism and Parable of the Good Shepherd.
The 3rd
, 4th
and 5th
Grade Class will hear the story of the Magi (Matthew 2) on January 13 and the story
of Jesus’ presentation at the Temple (Luke 2:41-50) on January 27.
The Middle School Youth Class and the High School Youth Class will meet with Travis Smith, Kathy
Genet, Harry Lipp, Jay Brown, and Danielle Adkins in the Bennett Wing Classroom. They will also hear
the story of the Magi (Matthew 2) and then Mary’s call (Luke 1:26-38).
As we begin this new calendar year, I would like to thank the teachers, Chapel leaders, youth, parents
and other adults who lead programs for our youth. Your work is truly appreciated! I look forward to
another wonderful year working and celebrating together.
~ Cathy Nelson
Thank You!
Once again, thank you all for your amazing
generosity - both to the community and to the
clergy and staff. We collected over $500 for House
the Homeless and their annual long underwear
drive (I am confident that it will not be the current
80 degrees for the remainder of the winter season).
We gave a car full of gifts to Safe Place and another
car full to Austin Children's Shelter. And once
again the clergy and staff were recipients of your
generosity. All we can say is thank you and we
love you.
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Parishioner Highlights It has been my pleasure to know Rex & Brenda White for some time. I have seen how dedicated they are to
whatever they undertake to accomplish, be it related to occupation or the many things that they are involved with at
St. Mark’s. Brenda’s skill at overseeing 8 grandchildren—with such finesse—makes her the perfect head of our
Martha’s group, and Rex is always ready to share his wine connoisseur knowledge when inquiries are made. I know
you will enjoy reading about this wonderfully busy and talented couple.
Beth Chenoweth, Senior Warden
Brenda and Rex White
We are truly honored to be asked to profile “our lives”
as members of St. Mark’s. We have been active in
this parish since approximately 1981--31 years! We
recently celebrated our 32nd
wedding anniversary, so
you might say we have been
nourished by this parish.
Brenda. I was born in Texas City,
Texas. My family moved back and
forth between there and the
Belton/Holland (Texas) areas until
graduation from Holland High School. I soon made
my permanent move to Austin in 1965. I was raised
in the Baptist faith. After attending an Episcopal
memorial service in 1979, I knew I had found a
permanent church home. I was confirmed at St.
David’s. I lived in this neighborhood, and eventually
made my way to St. Mark’s. I began my working
career in Austin as a secretary at the Attorney
General’s office. After several years, I worked in a
legal office; eventually moving to the Railroad
Commission to work as secretary to the legal advisor
and finally as the administrative assistant to Railroad
Commissioner Mack Wallace. After a few years of
retirement, I served as secretary at St. Mark’s for
approximately nine years, working with Fr. Scotty
Innes and Fr. Tom Gray. I now consider myself a
“professional” grandmother.
My past activities at St. Mark’s include clown ministry,
Back Door Players, choir, altar guild, being one of the
first women ushers, president of the Women’s Group,
chairing committees such as bazaars and the 40th
anniversary of St. Mark’s, working on many projects,
co-founder of the San Pasquel’s Coffee House, and
serving as junior and senior wardens. My present
activities consist of being a member of the Daughters
of the King, an LEM, chairing the Parish Life
Committee (a.k.a. the Marthas), and being a team
member of the Shower to Shower program. I love to
read human-interest novels, dance, attend plays,
travel, craft, and “antique.”
Rex. The demographics of my life are simple. I was
born in Houston in 1932; moved with my parents prior
to WWII to about seven states; settled in military
school in San Antonio during WWII; and finally landed
in Garland, Texas, for four great years in a small-town
high school—always a life-long Episcopalian.
The University of Texas is my home university,
awarding me three degrees: B.S. in Geology; M.A. in
Geology; and an L.L.B. (J.D.) in 1957 in law. In
between high school and the LLB, I did stints as a
deep sea diver, a geologist for two years on an Indian
reservation in New Mexico, a geophysicist, and
independent geology consultant, and a man without
income during the Christmas of 1964. I continue my
solo private practice in oil and gas law.
Notwithstanding all these adventures, I ultimately met
Brenda. We married and committed ourselves to
each other and to St. Mark’s parish. I have served on
the vestry, and do so now; served as a lector and
LEM for at least 20 years, cooked chickens,
performed (questionably) in numerous parish plays,
been a member of the choir, served as chancellor,
helped build the Day School playground and our
present kitchen, helped paint the outside of the entire
church at least twice, and on occasion tended to the
church bell. I enjoy a glass of good wine (with our
without friends), a historical book, music, plays, and
looking for fossils with our grandchildren.
We are blessed with two wonderful boys and
daughters-in-law who have graced our lives with eight
extraordinary (of course) grandchildren. Rex III, Terri,
Rankin, Annabelle, Ella Grace, and Samuel live here
in Austin and Eric, Mary, Allison, Katie, Julia, and
Hannah live in Houston.
We have lived at the same address in Barton Hills for
31 ½ years. St. Mark’s is a significant and material
part of our life, our friends, and general well-being.
We love this church and look forward to creating more
memories.
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Celebrations
January Birthdays
Ann Rowe 01/01 Helen Randle 01/16 Tom Davis 01/24
Tricia Dew 01/02 Kevin Childs 01/17 Emma Genet 01/24
Stephanie Grayson 01/02 Wesley Cooper 01/17 Cheryl Smithers 01/24
Walker Harris 01/04 Amy Randle 01/17 Georgia Farley 01/25
Bob Peterek 01/04 Kay Slepr 01/17 Henry Olivas 01/25
Shawna Gallardo 01/06 Belinda Romero 01/18 Sarah Tso 01/25
Susan Willis 01/06 Xander Stockstill 01/18 Barron Johnson 01/26
Mark Breen 01/09 Dave Thiessen 01/18 Sidney Hilburn 01/27
Kathryn Camp 01/10 James Nogarede 01/19 Stephanie Young 01/27
Seth Randle 01/10 Julia Grayson 01/20 Lloyd Schwartz 01/28
Amy Bierbower 01/11 Carey Stangl 01/20 Alexandra Aboussie 01/29
Camila Minne 01/11 Carolyn Foote 01/21 Decker Ayers 01/29
Anika Minne 01/11 Carson Johnson 01/21 Lucas Breen 01/29
Preston Santos 01/11 Suzanne Lightsey 01/21 Connor Frederick 01/29
Ethan Fuhrman 01/14 Kristen Sharpe 01/21 Scott Lubeck 01/29
Matt Joyce 01/14 Scott Comer 01/22 Brenda White 01/29
Jessica Nelson 01/14 Glenn Dody 01/22 Rich Oppel 01/30
Colin Clark 01/15 Bill Kibler 01/22 Emily Peterek 01/31
John Works 01/15 Robert Chambers 01/23 Heidi Roure 01/31
Robin Bridgewater 01/16 Elizabeth Rogers 01/23
January Anniversaries
Jennifer Pollard & Juan Ruiz 01/01
Sherrie & Will Johnson 01/06
Emily & Clint Rogers 01/06
Lindy & Lee Siegismund 01/17
Shawna & Raymond Gallardo III 01/18
Sookie & Gregory Knapp 01/18
Dodie & Dick Wells 01/19
Anjuli & David Martinez 01/21
Jennifer Pollard & Juan Ruiz 01/01
Sherrie & Will Johnson 01/06
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January ROTA
TIME MINISTRY January 6 January 13
Youth Sunday January 20
January 27
Youth Sunday
Bishop’s Visit
February 3
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LECTOR Jill Collins Jon Dullnig Jonea Raney Nancy Middlebrook Amelia Sondgeroth
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ACOLYTE Jonea Raney Nancy Middlebrook Jill Collins Jonea Raney Pattie Rose
USHERS Danielle Adkins
Stephen White
Ed Shipsey
Al McKinney
Beth Chenoweth
Mary Smith Judith & Jon Dullnig
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LECTORS Mike Fuhrman (1)
Becky Janes (2)
Cindy Bogard (1)
Glenn Lightsey (2)
Kevin Childs (1)
Meredith Childs (2) Youth
Mary-Alis Kelly (1)
Brian Kelly (2)
LEM Kim Buckner
Gary Taylor
Vivian Orndorff
Lynn Edgerton
Mary Cromack
Mike Thomasson
Jonathan Hansen
Gary Taylor
Bill Kibler
Carol Oppel
ACOLYTES
Carson Buckner
Ariston Awitan IV
Clay Buckner
Matthew Awitan
Kim B.
Connor Lightsey
Suzanne Lightsey
Claudia Janes
Julia Comer
Kim B.
Bennett Whalen
Ariston Awitan IV
Matthew Awitan
Clara Bogard
Kim B.
Connor Fuhrman
Davis Fuhrman
Ethan Fuhrman
Clay Buckner
Kim B.
Abbe Kelly
Will Kelly
Abigail Goff
Claudia Janes
USHERS
Mark Breen
Dee Ann Thomasson
Dodie and Dick Wells
Glen Baumgart
Mike Brode
Phil Aboussie
Ross Ramsey
Ken Whalen
Ariston Awitan III
Dan Bogard
John Edgerton
Casey Edgerton
Kevin Cromack
Mark Breen
Dee Ann Thomasson
Dodie and Dick Wells
Glen Baumgart
GREETERS Barbette & John
Cooper
Meredith Childs
Kevin Cromack Cindy & Dan Bogard
Kim Buckner
Michael Meigs Barbette & John Cooper
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:00 a
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SE
RV
ICE
LECTORS Kimberly Horne (1)
Phil Aboussie (2)
Karen Milton (1)
Michael Meigs (2)
Liz Davis (1)
Andrew Poynot (2)
Mary Ann Huston (1)
Bill Willis (2)
Andrea Michael (1)
Jim Crowson (2)
LEM Jim Casparis
Liz Davis
Dru Cabler
Vivien Orndorff
Jim Casparis
Jay Brown Rex White
Jeremiah Griffin
Liz Davis
ACOLYTES
Sara Thiessen
Luke Thiessen
Emmaline Baxter-
Harwell
Julia Comer
Jay, Mary Ann
Michael Brode
Bonnie Brode
Joseph Genet
Claire Cabler
Jay, Mary Ann
Carey Stangl
Matt Forrest
Ben Forrest
Sam Forrest
Jay, Mary Ann
Wes Johns
Winston Baxter- Harwell
Emmaline Baxter- Harwell
Evan Overstreet Jay Brown (Bishop’s. Chaplain)
Jay, Mary Ann
Patrick Camp
Evan Overstreet
Claire Dempsey
Ryan Dempsey
Jay, Mary Ann
USHERS
Carolyn Wier
James Wier
Bo Overstreet
Rick Tennant
John De Marines
Jim Casparis
Charles Brewer
Bob Peterek
Manuel de la Rosa
Jim Nolan
Henry Olivas
Lark Anthony
Yvonne Chavez
Frank Severn
Jean Severn
Jay Doran
Jodie Doran
Carolyn Wier
James Wier
Bo Overstreet
Rick Tennant
John De Marines
GREETERS Jean & Frank Severn Jay Doran Shelly Botkin & Ryan
Marquess
Lark Anthony
Barbara Dody Jean & Frank Severn
AL
TA
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GU
ILD
Sat.
9:00
Jonea Raney-TC
Jill Collins
Carolyn Wier
Helen Anderson
Barbara Dody
Diana Stangl-TC
Karen Milton
Lynn Edgerton
Bev Hicks
Susan Baxter-Harwell
Dee Ann Thomasson-TC
Dodie Wells
Tina Stonebarger
Henry Olivas
Cynthia Archer
Meredith Childs-TC
Judy Elkins
Doris Edgar
Pat Bullock
Liz Davis
Millie Casparis
Jonea Raney-TC
Jill Collins
Carolyn Wier
Karen Milton
Lynn Edgerton
Depositor Frank Severn Diane Brewer Jim Casparis John De Marines Bo Overstreet
WED. 6 p.m. January 9 January 16 January 23 January 30 February 6
Lector Ordination Rex White Dodie Wells Pattie Rose Jill Collins
January 2013
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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
Curate
The Rev. Travis Smith
Director of Religious Education
Cathy Nelson
Organist/Director of Music
Mark Reed
Seminarians
Jeremiah Griffin Jonathan Hansen
Vivian Orndorff
Head of Day School Gina Newton
Parish Administrator
Joanne Foote
Newsletter Editor Becky Janes
Deadline for the February 2013 St. Mark’s News is Tuesday, January 15,
2013. Please submit your article by email as an
attachment to: [email protected].
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