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Community and Fellowship
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Pre-Ordination Reception for Julie O’Brien ·
New Member Recognition Sunday ·
Ice Cream Home Social ·
Tea With the Rector Spiritual Formation ·
Day of the Ascension ·
Recognition of Participants, Spiritual
Formation Classes ·
The Day of Pentecost ·
We Can Use Your Voice! Multilingual ·
Ordination of Julie O’Brien ·
Forward Day by Day ·
Adult Spiritual Formation Classes ·
Ladies’ Bible Study Guild ·
Mother’s Day Offering ·
My Trip to ·
Preschool Looking for Board Members ·
Angel Food Ministries Children and Youth·
Children’s Formation Classes ·
Youth Formation Classes ·
Youth Activities |
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Community and Fellowship …seeking and serving Christ in each other |
Pre-Ordination Reception for Julie O’Brien Sunday, May 11, 9:45am Our seminarian, Julie O'Brien,
will be ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons in the Episcopal Church at New Member Recognition Sunday, May 18 8:45am and 10:45am Services Please mark your calendars and plan to attend services on
Sunday, May 18th. It is a
day to celebrate, recognize, and welcome our newest church family
members. Come and be part of the
family! If you are new to St. Mark’s
and would like more information regarding New Member Sunday or how to become
a member of this parish, please call the church office, 353-1979. Ice Cream Home Social Saturday, June 7,
6:00pm Jenny and Curtis
Henderson will host the Ice Cream Social in their home on Saturday,
June 7th. Come over to
“our” house for an old-fashioned gathering of adults and children of all
ages. Get to know your St. Mark’s
family over scoops of ice cream with your favorite topping. Play cards, share pictures, even talk about a recent book or
just visit. Guests are limited to
20-25 people so sign up soon on the sign-up sheet in the narthex. Directions to the Tea With the Rector Sunday, July 13 The next “Tea with Rector” is scheduled for July 13, 2008,
at 9:45am. Newcomers and visitors are
especially invited to join us in the Rector’s office. The first cup of tea with the Rector, you
are our guest. The second cup of tea
with the Rector, you are our friend!
The third cup of tea with the rector, you are “family”! Hope you can join us at 9:45 in the
rector’s office for a cup of tea (or coffee) and refreshments. |
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Spiritual Formation …cultivating Christ in ourselves |
The
Day of Pentecost
May 11, 2008
The Day of Pentecost
is one of the Christian church's more exuberant and joyful celebrations.
According to the scriptures in the Book of Acts, the Church came into being
on the day of Pentecost, the Church's birthday. Pentecost takes place 50 days after Easter
Sunday. Believed to be the oldest
feast in the Church, the story of Pentecost dates back to the first century. The purest meaning of Pentecost Day is that of a
time of renewal for Christian believers. Through studying the story of
Pentecost, we seek and pray for spiritual gifts for the church. There is a
renewed focus on evangelism, empowerment from the Holy Spirit, deeper
intimacy with God, and fellowship. For Christians, the celebration of
Pentecost is marked by faith, hope, a sharing of community,
and an awareness of a purpose much greater than ourselves. We Can Use Your Voice! Multilingual Day of Pentecost, May 11 Do you speak a foreign language?
If so, we need you for our annual multilingual Pentecost reading, for
either or both of the 8:45 and 10:45 services on May 11th. Any language is welcome--we would love to
have every continent represented! Please call Jeanette or Greg Passty at (512) 557-0228 or 396-5968, or send email passty@txstate.edu to volunteer, or to
get answers to your questions. Text
will be provided if need be. Muchas gracias!
Merci beaucoup! Ordination of Julie O’Brien June 7, 2008, 6:00pm By the
Grace of God and with
the consent of the People The Right Reverend Kirk Stevan Smith, PhD Bishop
of the Diocese of Will
Ordain Julie Lynn O’Brien To the Sacred Order of Deacons In the Episcopal Church on Saturday June 7,
2008 * 6:00 p.m. At 4102 Your
Prayers and Presence are Requested Clergy: Red Stoles * A Reception Follows Forward Day By Day Current Issues Now Available “Forward Day by Day” is a
quarterly publication
that features articles written by Priests and lay people of the Episcopal
church. Copies are available in pocket book size as well as large print and
can be found on the Information Shelf in the Parish Hall. The current issue in pocket size is now
available. The large print edition
will follow soon. Adult Spiritual Formation Classes Sunday, 9:45am Jesus
at 2000, Music Room, downstairs Epistle
of James, Conference Room, Finding
Our Faith in the Daily, Parish Hall Parents
of Teens, Computer Lab, downstairs Monday, 6:30pm Foundations of Christian Spirituality,
Rite 13 Room Centering Prayer, Chapel Spirit : Earth, Music Room Early Christianities,
Conference Room Support Group for Parents of
Teens, J2A Room Wednesday, 9:30am Yoga and Health, Weekly Thursdays Faith for Thinking Adults,
6:00pm. Monthly, First Thursday Nights Yoga, 5:30pm, Weekly Ladies’ Bible Study Guild Meetings Second Wednesday of Each Month The Ladies’ Bible Study Guild
meets regularly on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 9:30 A.M. in different
homes. The book of Genesis is the subject for study this semester. All ladies from St. Mark's, and their
guests, are invited to attend this monthly study group. Please call Ellie, 392-7205, more
information. |
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and Outreach …seeking and serving Christ in the world |
Mother’s Day Offering An On Mother’s Day, Sunday, May11th, members of the church
will have the opportunity to once again honor their mothers and/or other women
who have been of significant influence in their lives through a special
Mother’s Day Offering. This year’s offering will be dedicated to children around
the world who are neglected, abandoned and orphaned – children who are
hungry, sick and in need of help for their education. The funds will also be used in initiatives
to help women, trapped in p0verty, create a better home environment for their
children. We will reach the children
and women through the various mission programs sponsored by our Checks should be made payable to the Diocese of West Texas
and marked “Mother’s Day Offering” and special envelopes are available in the
narthex to notify mothers or special women of your donation in their
honor. Checks payable to the Diocese
of West Texas are tax deductible. Preschool Looking for
Board Members Do You Feel Called to this Ministry?
St. Mark’s Preschool is looking
for a few good men and/or women who are interested in the early development
of our children and who can serve on the Preschool Board of Directors for
2008-2009 school term. For more information go to St. Mark’s
website and click on “Preschool”; or, call Marie D’Orazio
at 396-9033. Angel Food Ministries Order Deadline, May Distribution, Saturday, April 26, 2008 Deadline for ordering Angel
Food this month is May 19th, and it will be distributed on
Saturday, May 31st at the VFW Hall on The “Angel Food” project is a
national program that offers high quality bulk fresh food each month for a
small cost. Each basic order has a
cost of $30.00 (this is a small increase over last year) for the regular box
which contains food valued at no less than $50.00. Anyone can subscribe to the program from
month to month. If you have questions, please
call one of the following churches. First
Christian Church, 396-1926 – Charlene Wood St.
Mark's Episcopal Church, 353-1979 – Wendy Beckers |
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Children and Youth …seeking and serving Christ with our
youth |
Children’ Formation Classes
Sunday School, Godly Play This is a powerful and
reflective approach to the sacred stories of the Church, It invites children and adults to enter the stories that
are our heritage as Christians PTJ Pre-teens for Jesus
class encompasses the fifth and sixth graders. The curriculum used is Bible-based and
discusses issues pertinent to this age group. Nursery The Nursery is available for infants to 3 years old and is open
from 7:45a.m until 12:15p.m. Youth Formation Classes
Youth Classes, Sundays, 8:45am Rite 13 This
class prepares youth in 6th and 7th grades for Rite of
Passage. J2A This
class helps prepare youth for Confirmation. YAC This
class develops young adults in ministry and leadership. Youth
Activities Youth
Calendar Spring
2008 MAY May 4 Youth Commission meeting after 10:45AM service--Fall planning session--bring ideas for Corn Maze, Christmas caroling, bonfire, holiday service project, etc. May 31
Angel Food Distribution at VFW Hall (8:00 to
11:00 am) SUMMER CAMP Summer
camps at Sessions Summer Staff Training TBA Senior High Camp June
7 – 13 Ages 15 –
graduation senior (Graduating
seniors with conflicts may call Stacy
Dowdy @ 210-824-5387) Primary Ages 81/2 – 10 Junior High Ages 13 – 14 Intermediate Ages 11 – 12 Senior High Camp B July 14 - 20 Ages 15 – graduating seniors Primary Camp B July
22 - 28 Ages 81/2 – 10 Junior High Camp B July
31 – Aug. 6 Ages 13 – 14 Intermediate Ages 11 – 12 Good Samaritan Camp August
16 – 19 Senior High Trip Camp July
1 - 8 Ages 15-graduation |