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F ROM THE R ECTOR the EPISTLE The Monthly Parish Newsletter of SAINT MARKS EPISCOPAL CHURCH JUNE 2011 ISSUE 151 T his month appropriately concludes our series about Saint Mark’s staff by looking at two staff members who share responsibility for looking into the future: Brad and Crystal Essex, Saint Mark’s youth ministers. Brad comes to us with two degrees in theater and has worked at New York University’s Institute of Film with eclectic figures such as Spike Lee. Crystal has a degree in Sports and Leisure Studies and is an award-winning dancer. They were married at Saint Mark’s in 2008—and together enjoy an amazing range of interests, including reading, writing, dancing, traveling, art, volleyball, horseback riding, film, music as well as good food, fun and family. As we may well imagine, there is seldom need to find an interesting activity to become a youth event! Brad and Crystal meet with the youth several times each month, and spend considerable time planning the youth calendar. One of their goals this year has been to look ahead with dates and times to help facilitate planning. Much focus is placed on the middle school youth, as they are the greatest in number. This year, however, Saint Mark’s is beginning to have some of these middle school alumna get older—challenging us to look at how to best serve our new high-schoolers. Ideas (and volunteers) are always welcome! Youth activities vary considerably, from service projects and fundraisers to fellowship events and activities which coordinate with the Journey to Adulthood program that is run so well by Kathy Drobny. In the last few years, several of Saint Mark’s youth have participated in some particularly interesting activities, with four teens traveling to New Orleans in 2008 to assist in Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Staying in a reclaimed school, they cleared debris and painted in a day care facility. In 2008 and again in 2010 youth were included among the travelers to LaLabor, Guatemala. Here Saint Mark’s has been building a relationship with the Sisters of the Precious Blood to provide humanitarian relief, education and medical services. Regardless of the activity, at the end of the day the youth join in a circle for the simple service of Compline. Compline, which comes to us out of the monastic tradition, is how the religious would end their day. It is fitting way to give thanks to God, and place ourselves and those we love in divine keeping until the new day begins. Some people may want to visit the service in the Book of Common Prayer (page 137). Brad and Crystal’s ministry at Saint Mark’s is critical. For the first decade of my own ministry I was leader of two large groups, both in West Virginia and in Dayton—and know very well what Bishop Thompson once said to be true: “Youth are not the future of the church. They are part of the church now.” For our young people to grow in their spiritual lives, we must embrace them as vital parts of the church today. They need nurture and the ability to make a contribution to all of our lives now. I give thanks that Saint Mark’s understands this responsibility, and is willing to provide time, space and resources to nurture all our children, youth and young adults. Thank you, Brad and Crystal, for all you do. Many thanks as well to the leaders of VBS and Godly Play and our Canterbury Choir for your energy and dedication. Someone unfamiliar with Saint Mark’s asked me recently to describe the church. “Dedicated” was the word that first came to mind. A dedicated staff—a dedicated congregation—dedicated to growing in faith, living in hope and celebrating God’s love for us all. Paul Crystal, Brad and baby Paisley, born April 15, 2011

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  • F RO M T H E R E C T O R

    the EPISTLE The Monthly Parish Newsletter of

    SAINT MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH JUNE 2011 • ISSUE 151

    T his month appropriately concludes our series about Saint Mark’s staff by looking at two staff members

    who share responsibility for looking into the future: Brad and Crystal Essex, Saint Mark’s youth ministers. Brad comes to us with two degrees in theater and has worked at New York Univers i ty ’s Institute of Film with eclectic figures such as Spike Lee. Crystal has a degree in Sports and Leisure Studies and is an award-winning dancer. They were married at Saint Mark’s in 2008—and together enjoy an amazing range of interests, including reading, writing, dancing, traveling, art, volleyball, horseback riding, film, music as well as good food, fun and family. As we may well imagine, there is seldom need to find an interesting activity to become a youth event! Brad and Crystal meet with the youth several times each month, and spend considerable time planning the youth calendar. One of their goals this year has been to look ahead with dates and times to help facilitate planning. Much focus is placed on the middle school youth, as they are the greatest in number. This year, however, Saint Mark’s is beginning to have some of these middle school alumna get older—challenging us to look at how to best serve our new high-schoolers. Ideas (and volunteers) are always welcome! Youth activities vary considerably, from service projects and fundraisers to fellowship events and activities which coordinate with the Journey to Adulthood program that is run so well by Kathy Drobny.

    In the last few years, several of Saint Mark’s youth have participated in some particularly interesting activities, with four teens traveling to New Orleans in 2008 to assist in Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Staying in a reclaimed school, they cleared debris and painted in a day care facility.

    In 2008 and again in 2010 youth were included among the travelers to LaLabor, Guatemala. Here Saint Mark’s has been building a relationship with the Sisters of the Precious Blood to provide humanitarian relief, education and medical services. Regardless of the activity, at the end of the day the youth join in a circle for the simple service of Compline. Compline, which comes to us out of the monastic tradition, is how the religious would end their day. It is fitting way to give thanks to God, and place ourselves and those we love in divine

    keeping until the new day begins. Some people may want to visit the service in the Book of Common Prayer (page 137). Brad and Crystal’s ministry at Saint Mark’s is critical. For the first decade of my own ministry I was leader of two large groups, both in West Virginia and in Dayton—and know very well what Bishop Thompson once said to be true: “Youth are not the future of the church. They are part of the church now.” For our young people to grow in their

    spiritual lives, we must embrace them as vital parts of the church today. They need nurture and the ability to make a contribution to all of our lives now. I give thanks that S a i n t M a r k ’ s understands this responsibility, and is willing to provide time, space and r e s o u r c e s t o nurture all our children, youth and young adults. Thank you, Brad and Crystal, for all you do. Many thanks as well to the leaders of VBS and Godly Play and

    our Canterbury Choir for your energy and dedication. Someone unfamiliar with Saint Mark’s asked me recently to describe the church. “Dedicated” was the word that first came to mind. A dedicated staff—a dedicated congregation—dedicated to growing in faith, living in hope and celebrating God’s love for us all. Paul

    Crystal, Brad and baby Paisley, born April 15, 2011

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    BRUCE ’ S COLUMN A Summer Sabbatical

    Dear friends in Christ, Shortly after Paul came to Saint Mark’s as Rector, he mentioned to me that when he was Associate Rector at St. George’s in Dayton, he was granted a sabbatical, and was supportive of allowing me to take one at some point during my ministry here at Saint Mark’s. I always thought that only rectors and vicars were allowed sabbaticals, but as it turns out sabbaticals are indeed recommended for assisting clergy who have met certain time requirements. As a matter of fact, the sample letter of agreement for assisting clergy on the diocesan website builds in provisions for sabbaticals for folks like me. Paul and I talked again about a possible sabbatical back in February, as we were mapping out my half-time work schedule. Again, he was very supportive of my being granted a sabbatical. In our discussion, he mentioned that 2011 would be a better year than 2012 be (because of some commitments he has that summer). I agreed—and I had been looking at this summer, too. I have now been serving Saint Mark’s for 11 years. I came on board during the first week of June 2000. For the three weeks, I was here only on weekdays. Upon ordination on June 24, I joined you all on Sundays as well. And so, in April I formally requested a sabbatical to be taken this summer. In April, Paul and wardens Barb Keyes and Phil Glandon approved my request. I have been granted a sabbatical that begins in early June and lasts through Labor Day. My last Sunday among you until mid-September will be the Feast of Pentecost on June 12. So, what will I be doing for three months? I will be recharging my spiritual, physical and intellectual batteries with some extended Sabbath time. I begin my Sabbatical with a week long course on Celtic Christianity.

    The course is being taught by the Rev. Dr. Elise Feyerherm (left), who led our Lawn Chair Theologians program on Julian of Norwich last summer. The course runs from Monday, June 6 through Friday, June 10.

    On June 11, I will be officiating at the wedding of Patrick Hreachmack and Cathy Hesness here at Saint Mark’s. Then on Sunday, June 12, I will be here to join in the celebration of the Feast of Pentecost.

    On Monday, June 13, I begin a week (hopefully that is all!) of jury duty. The last time I did jury duty was 35 years ago in Essex County, NJ.

    On July 2, we head up to the Chautauqua Institution in western New York for a week. The theme for this week at Chautauqua is “Applied Ethics: Government and the Search for the Common Good.”

    The program includes “secular” lectures in the morning and “interfaith” lectures in the afternoon. Chaplains for the week include our Presiding Bishop Katherine Jefferts Schori (above left) on Sunday and Bishop Gene Robinson (right) from New Hampshire for the rest of the week. On July 30, I will be officiating at the wedding of Chris Everett and Gretchen Jeffries here at Saint Mark’s. From August 6 to 12, I will be taking a course called “A Door to the Psalms” at Lawrence Un ivers i ty ’ s “Bjorklunden” campus in Door County, WI. The course will be taught by Bill Urbrock. We have taken a number of courses from Bill over the years on ancient near-eastern religions. He is an excellent teacher and has become a good friend. That week will be followed by a week of rest and relaxation at the place we usually stay at in Door County. Throughout the summer, I will be working on a project that I started several years ago but never completed, a Bible Study called “The Bible and Handel’s “Israel in Egypt”. Many of you have participated in the Kerygma Program Bible studies I have led at Saint Mark’s, and some of you remember the programs on Handel’s “Messiah” and the Brahms’s “Requiem.” This project will be modeled on those two programs. Please keep me in your prayers this summer, as I will keep you all in mine.

    The Rev. Bruce Smith Associate Rector

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    SPECIAL EVENTS IN JUNE

    Join us in the Canterbury Center for a Blu-ray presentation Pentecost Sunday—June 12, 3 p.m.

    “When England’s throne is suddenly thrust upon him, amidst royal family scandal and impending world war, King George VI must overcome a lifelong, debilitating speech impediment to lead his nation. After his iron-willed compassionate wife Elizabeth secretly enlists an eccentric speech therapist, the two men forge an unlikely friendship that will ultimately empower the monarch to find his voice, inspire his people and rally the world. Based on an inspiring true story, The King’s Speech has been universally hailed as ‘a masterpiece.’ The majestic cast is ‘overwhelming’ (The New York Observer).”1 Academy Award—Best Picture, Colin Firth—Best Actor

    A true modern-day parable about finding ones voice in a broken world

    Tea and sherry will be served

    1From the Anchor Bay DVD cover Saint Mark’s Christian Video License International #503371000

    Remember, Renew, Rejoice!

    Sunday, June 19—4 to 6 p.m. in the Church

    Stewardship of Your Estate

    with Bill Reddington –Vestry member, Lawyer and Judge

    Simple Wills, Planned Giving, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Will, Health Care Powers of Attorney

    Planning a Celebration of Life Paul St. Germain, Gary Garber and Michael Murray

    The service as an Easter Liturgy, Scripture Readings, Hymns, the Eucharist,

    Casket or “Cremains,” the Saint Mark’s Memorial Garden

  • MUS IC NOTES GARY L. GARBER , SAINT MARK ’S D IRECTOR OF MUSIC

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    I’m delighted to share with you the exciting news that next year, from 13 to 19 August 2012, our Saint Mark’s Choir will be spending a week in residence at Worcester Cathedral. Cathedral choirs in England traditionally go on holiday in the summer, and in their place visiting choirs supply the music for the Daily Office and the Eucharistic services. We will be singing Evensong daily, in addition to a mid-week sung Holy Eucharist and the Sunday Holy Eucharist – a great deal of singing, and of daily hard work rehearsing! The Choir will be continuing a 500-year tradition of music in support of the prayer life of Worcester Cathedral and its environs. The choristers will be traveling at their own expense, and in the days before and after our residency will be sight-seeing and enjoying the beautiful area of the West Midlands. The town of Worcester is about 30 miles southwest of Birmingham, and about the same distance north of Gloucester, and has a population of about 94,000. The River Severn runs through the middle of the city, overlooked by the Cathedral, which dates from the 12th century.

    On Sunday, June 5, for the 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist, the Choir will continue our tradition of doing a sung mass twice yearly. We will be singing the Messe Solennelle of Louis Vierne (1870-1937), composed in 1899 just prior to Vierne’s appointment as organist of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Michael’s voluntaries will be by Vierne’s colleague Marcel Dupré, who for four years was assistant to Vierne at Notre Dame. The Choir will sing on Pentecost, June 12, before recessing for a well-earned summer’s rest. Faithfully, Gary

    OUTREACH & SMALL GROUPS UPDATES SUPPORT NNEMAP THROUGH KROGER REWARDS: Kroger supports nonprofits through their reward card, contributing a portion of each sale to NNEMAP if you enroll. Please consider participating—you need your own rewards card and you must enroll to support NNEMAP. Go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com, click on “Ohio,” and then go to the bottom of the next page where it says “Click here for a step by step enrollment.” You will need NNEMAP’s nonprofit ID number: 80611. This is an easy way to support NNEMAP while doing your weekly shopping. If you had already enrolled and want to continue NNEMAP support, you will need to renew your enrollment for this year, at the website listed above. SUPPER GROUP’S GRAND FINALE PICNIC: Supper Group will celebrate the end of its 9th year together at the home of Gloria Wylie—1779 Ramblewood Ave., on Saturday, June 4 at 6:30 p.m. Guests and newcomers are always welcome. Call Anice Ellis if you have questions: 529-9597. OPEN SHELTER LUNCH-PACKING: Lunches will be prepared for the Open Shelter on Wednesday, June 29 at 3:30 p.m. in Saint Mark’s Kitchen. Please join us if you are able—extra hands are always appreciated! Contact BJ Hauswirth, 488-6129, for more info.

    Worcester Cathedral in England

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    Financial Report through April 30, 2011 To: Vestry, Wardens, Rector, and Associate Rector From: Dot Yeager, Treasurer Date: May 17, 2011 Subject: Finance Report for the month of April 2011 Overall Results: Total year-to-date receipts of $184,217 compared to disbursements of $194,300 resulted in a loss of $10,083. Adding special gifts of $10,325 resulted in net income of $242. Saint Mark’s is blessed that some members are able to pre-pay their pledges, providing sufficient cash flow to weather the beginning of the year cash requirements. Revenues: Member contributions year to date were $141,713, compared to $141,825 for the same period last year. $10,325 in one-time special gifts was received, in response to the January congregational appeal. Another $2,900 in pledges are outstanding. Gifts restricted for outreach purposes were received in the amounts of $2,500 and $250, respectively, for a total of $2,750. Operating Fund Disbursements: Facilities expense is $2,800 over budget in the following areas:

    • $1,900 was spent on snow removal compared to $930 estimated in the budget. • Utilities expense is significantly lower than last year, but is higher than the budget estimated at this

    point in the year. • Monthly janitorial expense of $1,170 for December 2010 was paid in January, so five months are

    reflected in the year-to-date amount, compared to four months budgeted. With the change in vendors and lower monthly cost, this should even out over the course of the year.

    Please contact me if you have any questions.

    Parish Office News JU L Y 2 0 1 1 E P I S T L E D E AD L I N E I S MO ND AY , JU NE 2 0 :

    Please submit all news, photos and articles to Jessie in the Parish Office via phone (486-9452, ext. 301) or e-mail: [email protected] by 12 noon on Monday, June 20. Volunteers will fold the June EPISTLE on Thursday, June 23 at 9:30 a.m. in the Canterbury Center. Please join us!

    From The Mailbag A “THANK YOU” FROM THE DREW FAMILY: “We would like to very sincerely thank everyone at Saint Mark’s for the tremendous outpouring of love and support that you have shown us during the past few months, and especially for supporting our efforts to raise money for Diamond Blackfan Anemia research. We are still awaiting actual figures, but I (Joanne) spoke with the manager at Mama Mimi’s who said that the restaurant was very busy all day April 28 for our DBA fundraiser, and she estimates donations from the day’s sales to be about $175. On top of that there was $207 in cash donations as well as donations made to the Diamond Blackfan Anemia Foundation directly, which brings total donations to the DBA Foundation on Fred’s behalf for 2011 to $1,871! Thank you!” —Mark, Joanne, Fred and Matilda Drew ANOTHER “THANK YOU”: “I would like to thank you for the marvelous day we had on Sunday (May 15). I love the wording on the picture I was given: “Betty Spring Gorman, Gifted Artist, Expressive Visionary, Devoted Church Woman, Founding Member of Saint Mark’s Flower Guild.” Thank you, Paul!” —Betty Gorman

  • Mary Maag 6/11 Dot Yeager 6/12 Pam Thurston 6/12 Bill Kennard 6/13 Karen Stewart 6/13 Mary Baldwin 6/14 Nyna Hess 6/15 David Hyre 6/15 Nicholas Johnson 6/15 RC Brandes 6/16 Marion Sherman 6/18 Chuck Sechler 6/20 Andrew Schill 6/21 Larissa Blais 6/21 William Dunlap 6/21

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    JUNE B I RTHDAYS AT SAINT MARK ’ S HAPPY B IRTHDAY TO YOU!

    Linda Jones 6/23 Cynthia Alexander 6/24 Jim Jones 6/25 Dwight Anstaett 6/29 Christopher Keller 6/26 Joann Drew 6/27 Sydney Thompson 6/27 Casey Keller 6/29 Martha Pitzer 6/29 Russell Pitzer 6/29 Bruce Smith 6/30 Joe Botti 6/30 Lynda Weaver 6/30

    Brett Alexander 6/1 David Stewart 6/1 Kelly Kelleher 6/1 Robert Tannous 6/4 Bill Karl 6/7 Katie Renner 6/7 Patrick Hiller 6/7 David Hauswirth 6/8 Geoffrey Dickhaut 6/8 Katherine Hauswirth 6/8 Jackie Nicol 6/9 David Turner 6/10 Emma Parson 6/10 Jim Getz 6/11 John Muskoff 6/11

    PENTECO S T I S COM ING !

    Preparing for Pentecost: Help prepare Saint Mark’s for Pentecost Sunday!

    Join us on Saturday, June 11 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and help decorate the Church for Pentecost Sunday! A pizza dinner will be provided following our preparations.

    Pentecost Sunday:

    Sunday, June 12—8 and 10 a.m., with a festive fellowship time beginning at 11:30 a.m. Plan to join us for this special day in the life of our parish.

    GUATEMALA 2 0 1 1 July 28 to August 6

    There are still a few spaces available on the trip this summer to LaLabor!

    The cost is $2000 and includes materials and supplies for our humanitarian efforts. Scholarship funds are also available, including one fully paid trip sponsored by the Social Issues Committee. A $500 deposit is due ASAP. Please contact Paul by e-mail: [email protected] or 486-9452, ext. 302, for more info.

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    STEPHEN M IN I STRY AT SAINT MARK ’ S Stephen Ministers Serve as Golden Parachutes

    Submitted by Kristi Glass, First Presbyterian Church of Elko, Nevada Many of us go through difficult times in our lives, such as the death of a loved one, a divorce, unemployment, or a health crisis. We may experience stress from serving as a caregiver to others, or from trying to make ends meet financially. The current state of our economy has us all feeling uncertain, wondering how our families and our nest eggs will make it through the next few years. We see the government providing golden parachutes in the form of bailouts to big businesses, but what about you and me? Who is going to help us through not only our financial troubles, but also the other difficult challenges we face? As Christians, we know we are not alone. God loves us and listens to our thoughts and prayers, but some-times that does not feel like enough support because we cannot see or hear Him. When we’re feeling stressed out, alone, lost, or in serious need of tangible comfort and support, we need someone here on earth to listen to our concerns and to physically be with us through our challenging times.

    To fill our need, God provides Stephen Ministers to act as our golden parachutes. So when you feel like you’ve been pushed out of an airplane and you don't know where or how you’re going to land, a Stephen Minister can help you glide to a safe landing in a peaceful place. All you need to do is ask for one. Stephen Ministers don’t try to solve or fix your problems. Instead, they skillfully listen to you, pray for and with you, and care deeply about you for as long as you need. If you’re in need of a golden parachute, or you’d like to learn how to become a golden parachute for others, contact the Parish Office: 486-9452, or one of the Stephen Leaders: Cindy and Larry Anderson, 777-5513, Pat Barton, 457-8055, Joan Maynard, 725-1834.

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    1 12:00 PM Noonday Eucharist 7:00 PM C.S. Lewis Reading Group 7:00 PM AA Group

    2 6:15 PM AA 7:30 PM Saint Mark's Choir Rehearsal 8:00 PM AA

    3 1:00 PM Chair Volleyball 8:00 PM AA/Al Anon Groups

    4 9:30 AM OA 12:00 PM Altar & Flower Guild Set-Up

    5 8:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite I 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II 7:00 PM Welcome to The Episcopal Church 8:00 PM AA/Al Anon Groups

    6 5:30 PM AA - Men's Group

    7 9:30 AM Al Anon 10:30 AM Saint Mark's Staff Meeting 12:00 PM Noon Day Book Group 5:00 PM Weight Watchers 6:00 PM Weight Watchers 7:30 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry

    8 12:00 PM Noonday Eucharist 12:30 PM Bridge Club 7:00 PM C.S. Lewis Reading Group 7:00 PM AA Group

    9 11:00 AM Holy Eucharist at Friendship Village 6:15 PM AA 7:30 PM Saint Mark's Choir Rehearsal 8:00 PM AA

    10 1:00 PM Chair Volleyball 8:00 PM AA/Al Anon Groups

    11 Hessness/Hreachmack Wedding 9:30 AM OA 12:00 PM Altar & Flower Guild Set-Up 5:30 PM Pentecost Set-Up

    12 Pentecost Sunday 8:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite I 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II 3:00 PM King’s Speech 8:00 PM AA/Al Anon Groups

    13 Vacation Bible School through Friday, June 17 5:30 PM AA - Men's Group 7:00 PM Sisters in the Faith Women's Group 7:00 PM Saint Mark's Men's Group

    14 9:30 AM Al Anon 10:30 AM Saint Mark's Staff Meeting 12:00 PM Noon Day Book Group 5:00 PM Weight Watchers 6:00 PM Weight Watchers

    15 12:00 PM Noonday Eucharist 7:00 PM C.S. Lewis Reading Group 7:00 PM AA Group

    16 6:15 PM AA 8:00 PM AA

    17 1:00 PM Chair Volleyball 8:00 PM AA/Al Anon Groups

    18 9:30 AM OA 12:00 PM Altar & Flower Guild Set-Up

    19 8:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite I 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II 4:00 PM Remember, Renew, Rejoice 8:00 PM AA/Al Anon Groups

    20 12:00 PM EPISTLE Deadline 5:30 PM AA - Men's Group 7:00 PM Vestry Meeting

    21 9:30 AM Al Anon 10:30 AM Saint Mark's Staff Meeting 12:00 PM Noon Day Book Group 5:00 PM Weight Watchers 6:00 PM Weight Watchers 7:30 PM Prayer Shawl Ministry

    22 12:00 PM Noonday Eucharist 7:00 PM C.S. Lewis Reading Group 7:00 PM AA Group

    23 9:30 AM EPISTLE Folding 6:15 PM AA 8:00 PM AA

    24 1:00 PM Chair Volleyball 8:00 PM AA/Al Anon Groups

    25 9:30 AM OA 12:00 PM Altar & Flower Guild Set-Up

    26 8:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite I 10:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II 8:00 PM AA/Al Anon Groups

    27 5:30 PM AA - Men's Group 7:30 PM Saint Mark's Book Group

    28 9:30 AM Al Anon 10:30 AM Saint Mark's Staff Meeting 12:00 PM Noon Day Book Group 5:00 PM Weight Watchers 6:00 PM Weight Watchers

    29 12:00 PM Noonday Eucharist 3:30 PM Open Shelter Lunch-Packing 7:00 PM C.S. Lewis Reading Group 7:00 PM AA Group

    30 6:15 PM AA 8:00 PM AA

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  • SAINT MARK’S VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL JUNE 13-17—9 A.M. TO 12 NOON EACH DAY

    Registration forms available in the Parish Hall or contact the Parish Office: 486-9452, EXT. 301 OR [email protected]

    NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID

    PERMIT NO. 532 COLUMBUS, OH

    SAINT MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 2151 Dorset Road Columbus, OH 43221 Phone: (614) 486-9452 Fax: (614) 486-4023 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.saintmarkscolumbus.org RETURN ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED 5/23—6/13/2011

    SAINT MARK’S STAFF The Rev. Paul St. Germain, Rector

    [email protected]

    The Rev. Bruce Smith, Associate Rector [email protected]

    The Rev. Michael Ellis, Affiliate Priest (614) 529-9597

    The Rev. Joan Maynard, Deacon [email protected]

    Gary L. Garber, Director of Music [email protected]

    Michael Murray, Organist [email protected]

    Don McConnell, Head Verger [email protected]

    Brad and Crystal Essex, Youth Ministers [email protected]

    Bill Ryan, Campus Manager [email protected]

    Jessica Ellis, Office Manager [email protected]

    SAINT MARK’S VESTRY MEMBERS’ PHONE NUMBERS

    Barb Keyes, Senior Warden – 459-1189

    Phil Glandon, Junior Warden – 486-5806

    Trent Porterfield, Youth Warden – 457-9598

    Elizabeth Anstaett, Formation – 538-0564

    Patti Blakey, Fellowship – 488-3968

    Steve Brindza, Communications – 529-0024

    Justin Griest, Stewardship – 327-6965

    BJ Hauswirth, Outreach – 486-4228

    Anne Johnson, Outreach – 261-9293

    Ted Keller, Communications – 740-548-8545

    Suzanne McConnell, Formation – 457-7929

    Bill Reddington, Stewardship – 488-6787

    Dianne Silliman, Small Groups – 488-8589

    Darlene Sullivan, Small Groups – 777-1898

    Karen Swartz, Fellowship – 457-5121

    Dot Yeager, Treasurer – 921-1485

    Barbara Hyre, Clerk – 488-1567

    Saint Mark’s, a parish in the Diocese of Southern Ohio, held its first worship service September 9, 1951 in a converted Methodist Church in Grandview. Having achieved parish status in 1953, Saint Mark’s broke ground for a parish hall the next year. Services were held in the parish hall from 1955 until our magnificent church was completed and dedicated in March 1958. The house next door was purchased and converted to become the All Saints Center, dedicated in August 1989. Renovations and the construction of the Eldred Johnston Parish Hall were completed in 2005.

    SAINT MARK’S VESTRY MEMBERS’

    PHONE NUMBERS

    Barb Keyes, Senior Warden – 459-1189

    Phil Glandon, Junior Warden – 486-5806

    Elizabeth Anstaett, Formation – 538-0564

    Patti Blakey, Fellowship – 488-3968

    Steve Brindza, Communications – 529-0024

    Justin Griest, Stewardship – 327-6965

    BJ Hauswirth, Outreach – 486-4228

    Anne Johnson, Outreach – 261-9293

    Ted Keller, Communications – 740-548-8545

    Suzanne McConnell, Formation – 457-7929

    Bill Reddington, Stewardship – 488-6787

    Dianne Silliman, Small Groups – 488-8589

    Darlene Sullivan, Small Groups – 777-1898

    Karen Swartz, Fellowship – 457-5121

    Dot Yeager, Treasurer – 921-1485