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Volume 48, No.3 March 2008

The emotions that are carried into church each week by the people walking through the doors are a diverse collection. Each person brings singular experience. Each person is dealing with myriad demands and expectations. It is an amazing thing that one religious worship service is somehow to meet the needs of all those gathered. This may not be possible on any given Sunday and yet, over the course of many Sundays the rhythm of seasonal themes and the breadth of scripture readings offer the regular churchgoer a comprehensive resource for thriving spiritually, regardless of whether one is happy, sad, content, worried, angry, dispirited or despondent.

The services of Holy Week, moving from the penitence of Lent to the joyous celebration of Easter, capture this comprehensiveness. Starting on Palm Sunday when Jesus is heralded while entering Jerusalem, through the Last Supper of Maundy Thursday and the horrific violence of Good Friday, we come full circle to the miraculous joy of Easter. This is an amazing journey, one that reflects emotions and thoughts that we all carry with us on a daily basis. This is a story that reflects our lives and promises to lift all of us, as individuals and as a community, to a new place of being. Even bitter emotions can come to taste sweet on this journey.

Come and travel this pilgrimage with us this month. When we have walked the comprehensive road that Christ travelled, the suffering, the challenge, the hope of a new life in the midst of an enduring love, it changes how we arrive at the destination. Easter is all the sweeter. Join us on the journey!

In Christ,

From the Rector: Sweet Emotion for a Holy Week

On the Way to EasterBible in hand,

I slip behind a wall of timeto walk with the women.“Are you afraid?” I ask,

panting to keep up with them -strong from three years of walking.

“Of course,” they answer,“but his body must be anointed!”

They keep walking.“There’s no one to roll away

the stone.” I object.(Are they courageous or just naive?)

Ahead I see sunlightglinting off steel. “There’s no one

to protect you!” I protest.They nod and keep walking

their burdens perfectly balanced.(Courageous, I decide.)“Godspeed then,” I say,

as I shift my life on my shouldersand retreat to my safe, familiar world.

But the road on which I find myselfis crowded with people in need

of every kind of anointing.“Godspeed!” I hear the women call

across the millennial wallas I start walking.

- Anne ZimmermanIncarnation

Looking AheadMarch 8 _______________________ Lenten Quiet DayMarch 5, 12 ________________________ Lenten Series Millenial Goals and Developing SoulsMarch 16 ______________________ Holy Week begins See pp 5,6 for Holy Week eventsMarch 23 _________________________ Easter SundayApril 13 ______________ Bishop’s Visit to 10:00 Service and Gala Brunch for GAIA

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Adult Formation and Education

50-Minute Forum: “Parenting and Spirituality”March 9th, 11:30 am

You are invited to a special forum in which St. Mark’s parishioners who are parents or grand-parents or even great-grand-parents will share their thoughts on parenting and spirituality. They will explore the questions “What have I learned about spirituality from parenting?” and “How has my own spirituality helped me parent” as well as other issues. Please join us for what promises to be an informative and uplifting 50 minutes!!!

Listening for God

Eileen Pollack’s short story, The Rabbi in the Attic will be our focus when we meet on Sunday March 30th at 11:30 am. Susan Pines will facilitate the discussion. New members are always welcome to join this ongo-ing group. We meet monthly and follow a book of contemporary short stories, God: Stories, edited by C. Michael Curtis.

Special Book Group – Outreach and Adult Formation join forces for GAIA

As part of the Out-reach Alliance’s focus on fund-raising for the Global Aids Interfaith Action, the Outreach Alli-ance and Adult Formation are offering a special book reading of “Ana’s Story”—a story of courage, hope and devotion in the life of a young girl born in Latin America with AIDS who was orphaned by the disease and lost her sister to the disease, became an outcast and suffered terrible abuse, but with the help of organizations like GAIA now lives with treatment and hope. It is a book of profound insight into such a life and it is profoundly moving. Retold by Jenna Bush, daughter of President Bush, all proceeds from the book go to UNICEF. We will be reading the book this Lent and then meet on Sunday March 30th, 11:30 am, to have a discussion of what we have read. Copies of the book will be available in the church office at cost. They are also available at Kepler’s and at Amazon.com. Please join us!!!!!

Newcomers and Inquirers

Twice a year St. Mark’s hosts a series of three classes for people who are new to the community and who are interested in learning more about our tradition. These sessions offer a brief look at the his-tory, theology and practice of the Episcopal Church and how we continue the tradition specifically at St. Mark’s. Why do we do what we do? How do we “de-sign” a faithful community? How do you play a part in the tradition and its contemporary practice? Join us for any of our sessions on Mondays, February 25, March 3 and 10. Call the church office to register (650) 326-3800.

Bishop Marc Andrus to visit Saint Mark’s on April 13

Get ready for our Episcopal Visit! Bishop Marc will be celebrating and preaching at our 10:00 service on April 13. Don’t miss this special service to wel-come the bishop into our midst. During his visit, the Bishop performs rites designated for the Episcopate – confirmation, reaffirmation of vows, and reception into the Episcopal Church. If you are an adult inter-ested in any of these milestones, speak with Rev. Matt McDermott right away. The April 13 service will be followed by a Benefit Brunch for GAIA (see page 8 for more details).

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Lent Practice: Stations of the Cross and CandlelightLabyrinth Walking

You are invited to participate in sacred, med-itative practices during Lent. St. Mark’s will have Stations of the Cross and a large labyrinth available to walk in the church during Holy Week. Please feel free to come anytime during this period (10:00 am – 9:00 pm) to partake in these ancient practices as a way of deepening your Lent experience.

Finding Faith at the Movies: “Millennial Goals and Developing Souls”

This years Lenten Series will present five eve-nings of discussions of Christian spirituality in con-temporary films. Please join us for a simple supper of soup and bread and an evening of film clips and discussion led by clergy and friends of St. Mark’s and Grace Lutheran Church. Companions on the Jour-ney will also be joining us. The remaining dates are March 5 and 12, at St. Marks (see pg 11 for details).

Marge Piercy’s poem, “To have without hold-ing”, reads in part as such:

Learning to love differently is hard,love with the hands wide open, love

with the doors banging on their hinges,the cupboard unlocked…

Learning to love differently is hard when it means loving with our hands wide open. To love with our hands wide open, a love that does not grasp or clutch or hang on to with fear, is a love that offers freely back that which has been given us. It is a love that opens doors and opens hearts, a love that heals and nurtures and lets go.

The doors banging on their hinges is the stone rolled away; the unlocked cupboard the empty tomb. This difficult and different kind of love is, in the end, a Resurrection Love. It is a love that holds no condition, no price. It is the unselfish love of a man who came to be God with us. It is the love of Easter and of eternity. May your Eastertide be filled with such love coming to and from you.

- Lori

From the Associate Rector: Resurrection Love

Prayer for a Happy DeathJohn 20:6-7

When I arrive at the tomb,petered out of breath like Peter,let me enter it in awe,see the worn garments of myselfneatly folded, laid aside,and follow you anew in Galilee.

- Irene ZimmermanWoman Un-Bent

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Holy Week 2008 - Living Our FaithMarch 16– The Sunday of the PassionLiturgy of the Palms and Holy Eucharist8:00 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.(9:45 service begins in Hoover Park with friends from Grace Lutheran)This service moves from triumph to somber rever-ence. We begin each service with a recreation of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem waving palms as a

symbol of our worship and joy-ful hope. However, the mood turns somber for he who is ac-claimed is then judged as crimi-nal and sentenced to suffering and death. The dramatic telling of the “Passion Story” of Jesus’ life and last days with images of classical paintings will bring us

“down to earth” into the reality of human suffering. We are invited to place our burdens on stones, which are washed clean in the coming presence of Christ, and leads us to the Three Great Days.

The Three Great DaysTriduum is the ancient Latin title for the three days that complete Holy Week. From sunset on Thursday until sunset on Sunday, we celebrate one extended liturgy; from Maundy Thursday until the Easter Vigil no service has a close or ending. In the Triduum we celebrate and remember the Christ event, the new Passover that redeems all humankind. Each of the pri-mary liturgies is one of the acts in this holy drama

March 20 – Maundy ThursdayThe First Day6:15 p.m. Agape Meal & Liturgy of the Word in Par-ish Hall followed by Holy Eucharist in the Church and Stripping of the AltarThis Eucharist commemorates Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples in the tradition of the desert monas-teries. It reflects Jesus’ bittersweet farewell, in which he tells them of his love and makes one last attempt

to illustrate the nature of his ministry and the min-istry to which he calls them by doing the work of a menial slave in washing their feet. It is this focus that gives the day its name. Mandatum, “commandment” in Latin, became “Maundy” in English. “A new com-mandment I give, that you love one an-other as I have loved you.” The ser-vice begins in silence, with the Litur-gy of the Word inspired by the des-ert monks and includes an optional opportunity to take part in sym-bolic rituals of service. We process chanting to the church for the Eucharist at the close of which the altar is stripped and all ornamentation re-moved in preparation for Good Friday. We depart in silence. All are welcome and childcare is available.

Jesus, I wish you would let me wash your feet, since it was through walking about in me that you soiled them. I wish you would give me the task of wiping the stains from your feet, because it was my behavior that put them there. But where can I get the running water I need to wash your feet? If I have no water, at least I have tears.

-Ambrose of Milan, Fourth Century

March 21 – Good FridayThe Second DayStations of the Cross12:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.Using a service that originated in the third century from Jerusalem, Constantinople, Gaul, and Rome, we will pray together in contem-plation of the cross. From 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. we will remem-ber Jesus’ Seven Last Words with music and medita-tions offered by parishioners. At 2:00 p.m. People are invited to walk a devotional labyrinth meditation. The 7:30 p.m. service will be one of prayer and meditation recalling Christ’s passion through contemporary im-ages. This hour long experience is another unique op-portunity for worship.

Hail, O holy Cross, worthy tree, whose precious wood bore the treasure of the world!

-prayer of Medieval Monks

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March 23 – The Great Vigil of EasterThe Third DayHoly Eucharist, Baptism and Breakfast 5:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.Begins on the patio with the Great Caul-dron Fire, continues with Baptism and Eucharist in the church Followed by breakfast (8:00 a.m.) in the Parish HallThis is the principal liturgy of the Chris-tian year, the fullest act of Christian wor-ship. It is the Christian Passover, the Pas-chal feast of the People of God. We gath-er in darkness and silence on the patio for the rekindling of the New Fire from which the Paschal Candle is lit. There we hear the history of salvation, told in dra-matic presentations by various parishio-ners. We process into the church to cel-ebrate baptisms and remember our bap-tisms and celebrate the first Eucharist of Easter. And so, we are raised to new life with Christ. We reach the finale of the liturgical drama, and what happened to each of us when we were baptized is renewed in us together. We are part of the incredible story of God’s salvation that has been going on throughout history.

Come, thou holy Name of the Christ that is above every name.Come thou power of the Most High, and the compassion that is perfect.Come, gift of the Most High.Come, compassionate other…Come, she that revealeth the hidden mysteries.Come, mother of the seven houses, that thy rest may be in the eighth house.Come, elder of the five members, mind, thought, reflection, consideration, reason; communicate with these your peopleCome, Holy Spirit, and cleanse their reins and their heart, and give them the added seal, in the Name of the Father, and Son, and Holy Ghost.

–3rd Century Greek Baptismal prayer from the Acts of Judas Thomas

March 23 – Easter MorningEaster Breakfast and Family Easter Events8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.The congregations from both the early morning Vigil and the 10 a.m. Easter Day Eucharist are invited to join us for a breakfast in the Parish Hall. Food and fel-lowship are shared as we celebrate together the hope and promise of the Resurrection. Children’s activities will commence promptly at 9:15 a.m. on the parish grounds.

Stretch out your wings, O holy church,And greet the simple lambsWhom the Holy Spirit has begotten from the waters.

- West Syrian Baptismal Chants, Fifth Century

March 23 – Easter DayFestive Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m.The Festival of the Resurrection continues with a fes-tive celebration of the Eucharist. The choir, with ac-companiment, will lead us into a joyful proclamation of new life. Alleluia!

My Christ rise in gloryScattering the darkness before your path.The Sun of suns,The eye of the great God.The eye of the King of Hosts,Is rising upon us,Gently and generously.Welcome, glorious Son,Dawn of a new day.Glory to you, Son of the Most High,Human face of God,Laboring with us, spending your life for us,Cross-bound to set us free.

-Celtic blessing

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Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt!Calling all school-aged children!The hunt begins at 9:15 a.m. sharp!

Children and FamiliesEaster is Coming March 23d! It’s Easter Basket Time!

Each year St. Mark’s Children and Family Com-mission delivers lovingly created Easter Baskets to parishioners, friends and relatives who cannot leave home on Easter Sunday.

Donate $15 – $20 to sponsor the creation and deliv-ery of baskets by completing a Sunday bulletin insert or by emailing marygreene@saint-marks.com with the name and address of someone you would like to receive a basket, or consider an anonymous donation for someone you may not know. What a great way to celebrate Easter!

Godly Play Schedule9:45 Pre-K through grade 5 children gather in the

Parish Hall to sign in and sing along to music. Parents are encouraged to arrive early for this new feature in our program that is intended to bring children and parents together informally before church and Sunday school (Godly Play) begin. Teachers lead students to their class-rooms for the day’s lesson allowing parents to enter church before the service begins.

10:45 Children join the service in the sanctuary. Chil-dren are encouraged to gather around the altar where they have a good line of sight and can participate in the mystery.

Shrove Tuesday Report -What a party!

St. Mark’s annual pancake supper was a great success bringing parishioners of all ages together for homemade pancakes, sausage and entertain-ment.

A special thanks to Marga-ret Miller and Laurie Reynolds for their homemade pancake batter management in the kitchen – we turned out at least 500 pancakes this

year! Congratulations to Pris-cilla Bell – Queen for 2008!

March 2 _______________ The Faces of EasterMarch 9 _______________ The Faces of EasterMarch 16 ______________ Palm Sunday Parade

Contact marygreene@saint-marks.com with ques-tions and suggestions!

2008 Summer Camp Dates St. Dorothy’s Rest

June 15-20 ...............................................................Staff OrientationJune 21-27 .......................Russian River Adventures I (ages 8-12)June 28-July 4 .................Russian River Adventures II (ages 8-12)July 2-4 ............................................................Mini-Camp (ages 6-8)July 6-12 ..........................Hang Out & Work & Stuff (ages 13-15)July 29-August 4 .............Explorations Backpacking (ages 13-15)August 5-11 ................. Russian River Adventures III (ages 8-12)August 15-17 ............Ankle Biters (1 parent, 1 child ages 5 & 6)

Registration & Staff recruitment has begun.http://www.stdorothysrest.org/

Bishop’s RanchJune 22 - 30 ......................................................Choral Music Camp June29 - July5 .................................................................Family CampJuly27 - August 2 ............................................... Generations Camp

5297 Westside Road Department of Camp Ministries Healdsburg, CA 95448 Email: ranchprg@sonic.net

Tel (707) 433-2440 x118 Fax (707) 433-3431http://www.bishopsranch.org

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so far this year our youth have blown away all our visitors at the January Beloved Community visioning day (“the most fun I’ve ever had in church!”), slept in Grace Cathedral and marched with thousands of others on MLK day at Nightwatch, and laughed at the Super Bowl commercials. As we’re planning ahead towards summer, we wanted to make sure y’all had

dates for summer camps. BREAD camp this summer is going to be based on that robot movie WALL-E! See the Children and Families page for St. Dorothy’s dates. Also keep an eye out for news of a mission trip in August!

Teen TalkLooking Ahead to Summer....

Mission Trip 2008!

We’ll join an ur-ban immersion trip to Los Angeles or-ganized by Sierra Service Project Au-gust 3-9. For more info contact Liz or check out sier-raserviceproject.org. Cost is $279 per person. Let us know ASAP if you’re interested!

Summer Youth ScheduleJuly 13-19 ............. Senior High BREAD (incoming 10th and up)July 20-26 ........... Junior High BREAD (incoming 7th-9th grade)August 3-9..Mission Trip to Los Angeles (incoming 9th and up)

Opportunities for parents!50-minute Forum: “Parenting and Spirituality” March 9 after the 10am service in the Kennedy RoomAdolescence 101: Join marriage and family therapists Elizabeth Bowden-Smith and Martha Chan during youth group time Sundays, March 9 and 16. We’ll gain some insights on adolescent development, and share fellow-ship and support. Please call Liz Graves at (650) 326-3800 to confirm participation and dates.

Upcoming Youth Events March 2 .................................... The Breakfast ClubMarch 9 and 16 ...............................Parent ministry with Martha Chan and Elizabeth Bowden-SmithApril 6 ....................................... The Breakfast ClubApril 18-20 ..........Happening (at Marin Headlands)

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Outreach and Community

Medical Relief to Iraqi Children

Thanks to the incredible generosity of the St. Mark’s community, over $800 was sent to Kuwait to as-sist in the travels of Anaam and her daughter Shahad. Dr. Dean Winslow, who has been coordinating this medical relief and will soon be redeployed to Iraq to serve as head of the U.S. military hospital in Baghdad, wrote the following about this sweet little girl: Shahad is a 12 year old girl with severe scoliosis whom we brought to the US last summer for surgery to correct a severe scoliosis. She had two major surgeries at Shriners Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia, last procedure was done in late December.

Gala Brunch for GAIA

The Bishop is coming… the Bishop is coming… to St. Mark’s on Sunday, April 13th! Outreach Alliance is planning a Gala Brunch in his honor, with music and a raffle with fabulous prizes. The proceeds of the raffle will go to GAIA, Global AIDS Interfaith Alliance. This organization is one of the Bishop’s favorite charities and he will draw the winning raffle tickets.

Outreach Alliance is busy putting the pieces togeth-er for this wonderful event. We want to raise money for “Project Lydia”. This is a new GAIA project that St. Mark’s will help sponsor. Project Lydia works on

many fronts – helping women (particularly wid-ows) develop life-sustaining skills such as tailoring, supporting and educating AIDS orphans, and pro-viding basic food and care to the

people of Malawi who have been devastated by AIDS. To learn more about GAIA, please visit their wonder-ful new website (created completely by volunteers) at http://thegaia.org/

We need YOUR help to make this event successful! We need donations of goods like concert tickets, vaca-tion home weekends, an IPOD-Touch, dinners at nice restaurants, etc. Please contact Maureen Simons, mtsi-mons@sbcglobal.net or myself, Susan Dansker, san-dan@dslextreme.com with your donations and sug-gestions. Also let us know if you would like to help with the food and decorations! This is a great oppor-tunity for new members to get to know more people from St. Marks. And it’s a great opportunity to get to know the Bishop and for him to get to know the won-derful people and spirit of St. Mark’s.

Mark your calendar now for April 13th, and let us know if you can help. Thank you!

- Susan Dansker and Maureen Simons

Notes from Iraq

St. Mark’s parishioners will be happy to know that the 153rd MP Company, currently deployed in Iraq, happily received care packages and preschool supplies thanks, in part, to your generosity. First Ser-geant Michael Fields wrote: This is 1SG Fields. We have been extremely busy and the holidays were as good as they could be, considering the circumstances. We have received a tremendous amount of care pack-ages and supplies for the Iraqi children and have been disseminating all of it. The children are very ap-preciative of anything we give them. It is so amazing how different the support for this is compared to the Vietnam War. I am so proud of the American people. We would not be able to continue each and every day without all of your support. Thank you all and please continue to keep us in your prayers. Have a great/ safe day! Michael D. Fields Jr.

The 153rd MP Company was also featured in “The On Guard”, the newsletter of the National Guard, where their work at the Forward Operating Base Kal-su was described in detail. The 153rd is composed mostly of police officers, and they are training Iraqi civilians to become competent, trusted police offi-cers in their own country. “1st Lt. Daniel DeFlavis, a Delaware state trooper, said his Soldiers were able to bring a significant amount of police knowledge to

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Please come join the St. Marks Membership Com-mission for a parish pub and food night!

Don’t worry . . . all bets for Lent are off on Sun-days!! All parishioners, newcomers and new members to St. Marks are welcome!

Sunday, March 2nd from 6-8 pmthe New Old Pro

541 Ramona Street Palo Alto, CA 94301

(650) 326-1446

No RSVP necessary, just come if you can.Childcare available at St. Marks. Drop off the kids and then head downtown. Don’t forget that it’s youth group meeting time as well for your teen at the church (6th -12th grades)

Parish Pub and Food Night!

Questions? Call Anne Anderson 566-9234 or

Mego Tracy 323-1447

Ponder This

Holy Week, that stretch of time between Christ’s entry into Jerusalem for the feast of Passover to the laying in the tomb a week later, is a panoply of the sufferings and heartaches that life brings to the pro-cess of the honing of souls. Christ suffers the disillu-sionment that comes with superficial success, a sense of failure, betrayal by people he trusted, misunder-standing by authority, fear, humiliation, abandon-ment, loneliness, despair, and death. And he shows all of us how to do the same. To say “I believe.. Christ suffered’” is to say “I believe that suffering can be transcended.” It is to throw in our lot with hope.

- Joan Chittester In Search of Belief

She had a great result. The mother (Anaam) told me through her host translator just a few days before she re-turned to Iraq that Shahad now sees herself as being beauti-ful for the first time in her life. Shahad and Anaam repeat-edly expressed their gratitude to everyone who helped them.

Your donations were obviously well spent. And Dr. Winslow has repeatedly expressed his gratitude for the help that St. Mark’s parishioners have given this relief effort.

- the chief of the National Guard Bureau, and others

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the classroom … The soldiers also tried to teach less tangible lessons to the citizens ‘We want [them] … to take pride in their uniforms and service to their com-munity,” said Staff Sgt. John French, A Wilmington, Delaware probation and parole officer. Such pride and sense of responsibility is important in creating a respected police force in an area that has never had its own internal police force, DeFlavis said.” Keep these troops in your prayers as they do the best they can and take enormous risks under difficult circumstances.

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Dear Friends at St. Mark’s,

Ojai! The Chuvash name means “nest” and that’s how this place feels to me. After agreeing to move here and “farm this place” with my daughter Holly (a floral designer in L.A.), I was intrigued by the valley’s Shangri-La reputation. But I had no idea of the scope of its offerings: Krishnamurti’s and other spiritual centers; a renowned tennis tournament, a winery, a variety of festivals, hiking and biking trails, boutique shops, restaurants, art galleries, picturesque orange groves, and more.

After moving here four months ago, I’m in paradise. My small orchard of mulberry,citrus, carob, pome-granate, persimmon, and other fruit trees lies in a his-toric valley of towns filled with friendly, interesting people and surrounded by forested mountains. Ven-tura, only 20 miles away by car, offers major stores and offices. My only regret is that I had to sell up and leave my home and friendships developed over 30 years. But I was extremely fortunate to be able to leave my home in good hands, those of St. Mark’s pa-rishioners Shin-Mee and John!

Some of you may remember Betsy Jeavons, who at-tended St. Mark’s in the late 1970s and early 1980s and was married to Bill Bruneau there before moving to Willits with Ecology Action. She has recently be-come the Rev. Betsy Bruneau, priest at St. Francis in the Redwoods in Willits. She continues to run Bounti-ful Gardens, the garden supply catalogue service that is part of Ecology Action.

When Betsy heard that I was moving to Ojai Valley, she wrote that she had found an Episcopal church in Ojai , St. Andrew’s, that she felt sure would be “Carol-friendly.” I have indeed found many friends there! In fact, I have been inspired to join its small choir, so am already contributing a little. Incidentally, Betsy’s new church in Willits was recently built of straw bales; see http://www.bbruneau.com/churchpic.html .

If interested in learning more about my move, please visit http://biointensiveforrussia.igc.org/ and click on the top story under “Recent Stories,” or call or write. I can easily send more detail via electronic or paper mail. And, do consider coming for a visit

A Message from Carol Vesecky-- for a few hours or a few days. I have comfortable accommodations for fruit pickers, and there’s a tradi-tion here of work exchange -- 2-3 hours of picking for a night’s lodging! Other arrangements can be made if you’d prefer.

In peace,Carol Vesecky, 913 Oso Road, Ojai, CA 93023805 640-1897

The Lenten Practice of Fasting

Fasting helps us recognize our desires, learn about our addictions and connect to basic realities.

Amy Johnson FrykholmChristian Century March 8th 2005

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“Millennial Goals and Developing Souls “

Finding God at the Movies LLLLL

6:00 p.m. Supper — 6:45 p.m. Presentation — 7:45-8:15 p.m. Prayers

Please view the entire film prior to each meeting Join us on the Wednesdays of Lent for food and fellowship, inspired presentations,

discussion and prayers, and songs of hopeful transformation. Each evening will include a simple supper

and close with evening prayer.

This series is sponsored by Grace Lutheran Church, Companions on the Journey, and St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

St Mark’s Church is located at 600 Colorado Ave off Middlefield Road

February 13th:

“Whale Rider and Gender Equality” with Youth Minister Liz Graves

February 20th:

“Akeelah and the Bee and Poverty and Education” with Prof.

Margalynne Armstrong

February 27th:

“The Day After Tomorrow and/or An Inconvenient Truth and The Environment” with Rev. Sally Bingham

March 5th:

“Yesterday and HIV/AIDS and Mother’s Health” with Rev. Bill Rankin

March 12th:

“God Grew Tired of Us and Child Mortality” with Rev. Jerry Drino

Join us as we once again use the medium of film to find God and our place in a world in need of Grace. This year we use the Millennium Development Goals of the United Nations to focus our theme. The films and our presenters will introduce and show film clips, then engage us in inspired discussions at St Mark’s Episcopal Church.

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St Mark’s Episcopal ChurchSunday Schedule

8:00 a.m. The Holy Eucharist (St. Mark’s Chapel)9:00 a.m. Adult Education Hour10:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist (Church) Children’s Programs6:00 p.m. Youth Group (Parish Hall)

Church Office Telephone (650) 326-3800Fax: (650)326-2186email: stmarkpa@pacbell.netChurch StaffRector: The Reverend Matthew McDermottAssociate Rector: The Reverend Lori WaltonDeacon: The Rev. Richard Peterson (Emeritus)Children/Family Ministries Coordinator: Mary GreeneYouth Ministries Coordinator: Liz GravesAssisting Clergy: Rev. Dr Rebecca Lyman, Rev. John Butcher, Rev.

Joanne SandersMusic Directors: Rebecca Maggi, Tom ColohanChurch Organist: James WelchOffice Adminstrator: Katie YatesSexton: Marco PiconTreasurer: Maureen Kennedy

St Mark’s Calendar

St. Mark’s website: www.saint-marks.com

Sunday8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist (St. Mark’s Chapel)9:50-11:30 a.m. Child Care (Eastside classroom 2)9:00 a.m. Adult Education Hour (St. Mark’s Chapel)10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist w/Music (Church)KidsWorld Infant Care and Toddlers (Eastside classroom 2) Preschool (Eastside classroom 1) Kindergarten & First grades (Westside classroom 1) Second & Third grades (Westside classroom 1) Fourth & Fifth grades (Clubhouse-Church 2nd floor)6:00 p.m. Youth Group (Parish Hall, Youth Room, Library)

Monday8:30 a.m. and1:00 p.m. Centering Prayer and Meditation (Kennedy Room)

Tuesday7:30 a.m. Centering Prayer and Meditation (Kennedy Room)7:30 p.m. Compline (St. Nicholas Chapel)

Wednesday8:30 a.m. Centering Prayer and Meditation (Kennedy Room) 12:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist with Healing Rite (St. Mark’s Chapel)

Thursday7:30 a.m. Centering Prayer and Meditation (Kennedy Room)730 p.m. Choir Rehearsal

Friday8:30 a.m. Centering Prayer and Meditation (Kennedy Room)

Sunday, March 2 Lent 410:00 a.m. Youth Group - “Breakfast Club”6:00 p.m. Parish Pub and Food Night (offsite)

Monday, March 37:00 p.m. Inquirer’s Class (Library)

Wednesday, March 46:00 p.m. Lenten Series - “Millenial Goals and Developing Souls”

Saturday, March 812:00 p.m. Lenten Quiet Day

Sunday, March 9 Lent 511:30 a.m. 50 Minute Forum - “Parenting and Spirituality”6:00 p.m. “Adolescence 101”

Wednesday, March 126:00 p.m. Lenten Series - “Millenial Goals and Developing Souls”

Saturday, March 159:00 a.m. Parish Workday

Sunday, March 16 Palm Sunday8:00 & 9:45 a.m. Sunday of the Passion (9:45 begins at Hoover Park)

Thursday, March 20 Maundy Thursday 6:15 p.m. Agape Meal & Liturgy of the Word (Parish Hall)

followed by Holy Eucharist & stripping of the AltarFriday, March 21 Good Friday

12:00 noon & 7:30 p.m. Seven Last Words and Stations of the Cross (Church)

Sunday, March 23 Easter Sunday5:30 - 7:30 a.m. Easter Vigil Holy Eucharist & Baptism8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Easter Morning Easter Breakfast & Family Events

(Parish Hall)10:00 a.m. Easter Day Festive Eucharist (Church)

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