Monthly Newsletter of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

themessenger MARCH 2015 VOLUME 104 ISSUE 3

F R O M T H E R E C T O R

Celebrating Resurrection: The Easter Vigil

T here are many of our liturgical services that I think are profound in the Anglican tradition. The service

that I think most helped me to understand why I was an Episcopalian, has been the Easter Vigil. It is

beautiful and powerful, steeped in history from as early as the second century, and reminds us at a

profound level of the mystery of the resurrection and our identity in Christ. In the early church, the vigil would

have taken place through the night hours until sunrise. Now the Book of Common Prayer acknowledges that

most congregations will no longer keep the full night ritual. So, the Vigil is described as the first Easter service to

be held sometime between sunset on Holy Saturday and sunrise on Easter Day. Through the years at St. Mark’s,

it has been celebrated at both times, though in recent years it has been in the evening on Saturday.

This year, we are going to celebrate the Easter Vigil at 6 am. It is one of the few liturgical changes I have opted to

make in my first year and it is so we can have that ancient experience of moving from the dark to the light. There

is something incredibly powerful about gathering around the new fire in the dark and exiting the church into the

full light of resurrection. We will still kindle the new fire outside, light the Paschal candle, and process into the

darkened church. Our individual candles, lit from the Paschal Candle will gradually illuminate the church as we

gather. We will hear lessons of scripture that recount the fullness of our salvation history. We will celebrate

baptisms and renew our own baptismal promises. The fourth and final portion of the service will be our

celebration of the first Eucharist of this Easter. Throughout the movements of the service, light will gradually

increase. Vigil candlelight will give way to more and more light until we will ring bells and once again proclaim,

Alleluia, Christ is Risen. The Lord is Risen Indeed. Alleluia. Whether you have enjoyed the

evening Vigil in the past, or never had a chance to attend this service, I hope you will come this

year. It is a deep and meaningful way to celebrate Easter and will be a beautiful culmination of

our Holy Week services.

Peace, Beth+

HOLY WEEK & EASTER SCHEDULE

March 29 ········· Palm Sunday; Choral Evensong

March 30 ········· Holy Monday Liturgy, 12:00 pm

March 31 ········· Holy Tuesday Liturgy, 12:00 pm

April 1 ············· Holy Wednesday Liturgy, 12:00 pm

April 2 ············· Maundy Thursday Eucharist, 7:00 pm

Good Friday Vigil (Overnight, Bethlehem Chapel)

April 3 ············· Mass of the Presanctified Gifts at 7:30 am

Good Friday service 12:00 pm, followed by

The Stations of the Cross

April 4 ············· Easter Egg Hunt & Picnic 10:00 am

Holy Saturday Liturgy, 1:00 pm

April 5 ············· Easter Vigil (with incense), 6:00 am;

No 7:45 a.m. service

Easter Services at 9:00 (no incense) & 11:15 (with incense)

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2015 Giving Update

Emmet Faulk, | Parish Business Administrator | efaulkjr@stmarks-sa.org

2015 FINANCIAL REPORT

JANUARY 2015

Pledge Revenue $169,584

Non Pledged Giving $7,694

Open Plate Giving/Seasonal Giving $1,861

Other Revenue (e.g., parking lot) $39,725

TOTAL REVENUE: $218,864

TOTAL EXPENSES: $206,121

REVENUE OVER EXPENSES: $12,743

As of Thursday, February 19, 2015, below is an update on giving.

As of: 2/19/15 2015 Pledge Up Down New NoCH

TOTALS $1,645,968 $184,128 ($29,455) $65,402

# Pledges 340 175 30 32 103

AVERAGE $4,841 $1,052 ($982) $2,044

Median Pledge $2,460 $365 ($600) $1,800

ONLINE PLEDGING IS NOW AVAILABLE!

If you have not already pledged, please visit our website at

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

The Messenger is published monthly and is available in magazine format online at

www.stmarks-sa.org.

Parish Clergy The Rev. Beth Knowlton Rector The Rev. Carol Morehead Associate Rector

Making a Gift of Their Service The Rev. C. Douglas Earle Assisting Priest The Rev. Mary Earle Assisting Priest The Rev. Dr. John Lewis Co-Director, The Work+Shop The Rev. Dr. Jane Patterson Co-Director, The Work+Shop The Rev. Linda Ricketts Assisting Priest

Staff Todd Allison Youth Director Priscilla Briones Finance Manager Catherine Cardenas Children’s Ministry Intern Janet Carrizales Nursery Director Joseph Causby Director of Music & Organist Emmet Faulk Parish Business Administrator Erin Hughes Youth Ministries Assistant Director Gail Jackins Families & Children’s Ministries Director Marsha Kimura Music Department Administrator Jesse “Chuy” Mendoza Kitchen Manager/Chef Ruby Merrill Facilities Supervisor & Receptionist Pat Hutchison Noble Community of Care Amanda Quisenberry Youth Ministries Assistant Dr. Edwin A. Rieke Dir. of Music & Organist Emeritus Callie Sanchez Families & Children’s Ministries Intern Derek Shively Head Sexton Leah Thomas Special Events Coordinator

St. Mark’s Episcopal 315 E. Pecan St.

San Antonio, TX 78205 www.stmarks-sa.org

Below is the budgeted financial report for January 2015. NOTE: The 2015 budget has not been approved by the vestry as of publication, therefore, there is no comparison to the budget period.

FINANCE REPORT

Financial Report

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Our Wednesday Evening Lenten Series continues. The remaining Wednesday nights in Lent, we will offer Holy Eucharist at 5:30pm, followed by optional dinner in Café Kairos at 6:00pm. At 6:30, we will have a speaker who will lead us in reflecting on our theme, Walking the Way of the Cross.

March 4 ········· The Rev. Mary C. Earle March 11 ········ James R. Dennis, O.P. March 18 ········ The Rev. Beth Knowlton March 25 ········ The Rev. Dr. John Lewis

Café Kairos during Lent

We have asked our wonderful kitchen staff to prepare a supper of soup and salad in keeping with Lent and the call to give ourselves to God. A simple meal, without dessert, will help us remember those who have less and remind us to rely on God.

Café Kairos Menus for Lent: March 4-5 ····· Potato Chowder, garden salad, focaccia bread March 11-12 ·· Chicken noodle soup, tossed salad, biscuits March 18-19 ·· Italian white bean soup, Caesar salad, garlic

bread sticks March 25-26 ·· Chicken & Dumplings, garden salad, Sister

Shubert’s rolls April 1-2 ······· Mexican corn soup, tossed salad, tortillas

One Body, Many Menus

B eginning this month we

will hold our small

group gatherings, One

Body, Many Menus. We

plan to hold 20 gatherings in 2015,

with 10 gatherings from March to

May, and 10 more in the fall.

Gatherings will consist of no more

than 25 people. Through these

gatherings, St. Mark’s members

will have the opportunity to:

● Get to know our new rector,

the Rev. Beth Knowlton.

● Get to know each other.

● Reflect on St. Mark’s vision,

as expressed in our core

vocation.

We will reflect on ways that

St. Mark’s feeds our minds, bodies,

and souls. Together, groups will

envision how St. Mark’s can

continue to live into this core

vocation of feeding the hungry

with real food,

feeding those

hungry for

knowledge

and meaning,

and feeding

those hungry for beauty and

creativity.

Thanks to our Stewardship Co-

Chairs: Robert and Shea Pollom,

George and Jill Vassar, Ed Rieke,

and Ann Coiner.

Wednesday Evenings in Lent

An Invitation to a Holy Lent: Walking the Way of the Cross

SIGN UP TODAY! http://tinyurl.com/onebodymanymenus

Palms to Ashes to Palms

The Sunday before Ash Wednesday, we gathered

in the Tucker Courtyard to burn dried palm

fronds from last year in order to use the ashes for

the Imposition of Ashes. This tradition helps keep

us tied to the rhythm of the liturgical year.

The rhythm goes full circle when we make palm

crosses to wear on Palm Sunday. This year,

everyone is invited to help makes these crosses on

Saturday, March 28, from 10-12am in Gosnell Hall.

We will then wear them the next day, Palm

Sunday.

This year, remember to keep your palm crosses

and let them dry. Then bring them next year

before Ash Wednesday!

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O ur many Spring opportunities continue, inviting us to grow in our life together as disciples of Christ.

With offerings including Sunday mornings, mid-week studies, and weekend retreats and retreat days, 2015

promises to truly offer us the opportunity to live into part of our core vocation: to feed those who hunger

for wisdom and knowledge. For more details, see the website or email Carol.

Sunday Offerings

Lent

Desert Spirituality: A Lenten Path, with The Rev. Mary C. Earle and Dr. Dan Morehead

During Lent, join us as we look at the ancient desert traditions and how we continue to walk this path.

March 1 ···················· Silence, Solitude, Stillness

March 8 ···················· The Patience of the Cell

March 15 ·················· The Power of Detachment

March 22 ·················· Desert Practices for Today

Eastertide

Rector’s Forum: Being a Christian in an Increasingly Secular World

How do we live out our Christian Life in a world that no longer easily supports this choice? How do we live

out daily life and work in a way that honors our life in Christ? This class will explore themes of secularism

historically as it relates to our daily lives.

Celtic Spirituality, with The Rev. Mary C. Earle, Sylvia Maddox, and Andrew Morrison

Join us live into an Easter life as we look at our deep roots in the Celtic tradition.

April 12 ···················· Connecting with the Celtic Past: Who were the Celts? What are the key elements of

Celtic spirituality? Why does this speak so strongly across the ages to us today?

April 19 ···················· Connecting with and through the Saints

May 3 ······················· Connecting with Creation: How can the Celtic tradition lead us so see creation as the

"first cathedral"? What can we learn from their ability to perceive Christ's presence in

nature?

May 9 ························ Retreat and Cèilidh, Bishop Jones Center

May 10 ······················ Connecting the Daily with the Eternal

May 17 ······················ Connecting with the Outer World: The Celtic saints were the Great Evangelists of

history, sailing away, trusting in the Spirit, bringing Christianity and learning to the 3

countries of Western Europe, that were struggling under the dark ages.

May 24 ····················· Celtic Christianity and the Holy Spirit

May 31 ······················ Trinity Sunday. The great mystery of connection. For the Celts, the Trinity is a way of

naming divine reality, and proclaiming the ultimate connection, "The Three of My

Love."

Adult Christian Formation The Rev. Carol Morehead | Associate Rector | cmorehead@stmarks-sa.org

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Midweek Offerings

Wednesdays

Mid-Week Bible Study, 6:00 - 7:30 pm, Dean Richardson Room; February 11; April 8, 22; May 6.

Daughters of the King Book Study, 5:00 - 5:45 pm, Room 305

Lenten Series, 5:30-7:30, Walking the Way of the Cross, Wednesdays in Lent: March 4, 11, 18, 25

5:30 ·········· Eucharist in Bethlehem Chapel

6:00 ··········· Dinner at Café Kairos (for those who would like to purchase dinner)

6:30 ·········· Special Lenten Speaker series: A different speaker each week (see p.3)

Thursdays

Mesa Redonda, THE WOUNDED HEALER: Ministry in Contemporary Society; Gosnell Hall & Room

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MINISTRY BY A LONELY MINISTER

March 5 ················ I. The Wounded Minister

March 12 ·············· SPRING BREAK -- NO CLASS

March 19 ·············· II. The Healing Minister

March 26 ·············· CONCLUSION: A Forward Thrust

Time Out Bible Study, The Gospel of Mark, 10:00-11:30am, Youth Suite

Saturday, May 9— Celtic Spirituality Retreat and Cèilidh, Bishop Jones Center, 9:30-2:00

Join The Rev. Mary C. Earle, Sylvia Maddox, The Rev. Carol Morehead, and Andrew Morrison for a day

exploring the practical aspects of the Celtic tradition. We’ll conclude with a traditional cèilidh, a time for

celebration in song and word. Lunch provided; no cost to attend, but please reserve a spot by calling or

emailing the church office.

Details to come! Registration will open

on March 5.

All are welcome!

A great spiritual get-away for individuals

and families!

Registration will begin on March 5!

2015 Parish-Wide Retreat

at Mustang Island

May 1-3

Easter Flower Order is available

On the back page

The deadline for orders is Monday, March 30, 2015.

Please return form to the parish office.

c/o Pat Hutchison Noble 315 E. Pecan St.

San Antonio TX 78205 Questions? Contact Pat at 210-226-2426.

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YOUTH MINISTRIES

Women’s Glee Club

ST. CECILIA GUILD PRESENTS

MUSIC FROM ST. MARK’S

2014-2015

MUSIC NOTES

Joseph Causby | Director of Music & Organist | jcausby@stmarks-sa.org

Sunday Morning Youth Formation in Lent Reflections in the Lord’s Prayer; Sundays in the Youth Suite Lent is an appropriate time to consider the prayer Jesus taught us to pray in a careful way. Youth, 7th-12th grade, are invited to join us for a 6 week study and reflection on the Lord’s Prayer in the hope that we will be renewed in our reflections during Lent and intentional as we pray this familiar prayer.

Wednesday Night Fellowship & Dinner in LentYouth Led Bible Study; Wednesday Nights, 6:30pm – 7pm* Join us Wednesday nights for a youth led bible study and break out group discussions as we look deeper at the Gospels of Mark and John. *Beginning February 25; Youth will gather at 5:30 for Eucharist in the Chapel before dinner and discussion in the Youth Suite. Dinner is $6

Sunday, March 29; Youth Read Passion Narrative

St. Mark’s youth will read the Passion Narrative at the 9am and 11:15 services. All Youth, 7th-12th grades, are encouraged to take part in reading.

Wednesday, April 1; Youth Seder Supper

Youth are invited to join in a Seder Supper at 5:30pm on Wednesday, April 1 in Jerusalem Chapel. Youth will experience and share in a Passover Seder Meal in respect and honor to the Jewish tradition. Because we are limited in space this activity is being limited to the youth in 7th-12th grades and their friends. Please notify Todd or Amanda if you will be attending so we can be prepared.

YOUTH MINISTRY GATHERINGS

Our youth programs could not happen with-out our wonderful volunteers! We are always

looking for parents, grandparents, college students and young adults who would like to help in supporting the Youth of St. Mark’s by

mentoring one of our Youth Confirmation students, working behind the scenes at an event or lock-in, volun-teering to bring snacks or food, or driving to events. To

get involved please contact Todd Allison or Erin Hughes. (210) 226-2426 or youth@stmarks-sa.org

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Todd Allison, Youth Director | Erin Hughes, Assistant Youth Director | Amanda Quisenberry, Ministry Assist. | youth@stmarks-sa.org

WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SMCYOUTH @SMYGSA #SMYGSA

Camp Eagle–Rocksprings, TX

$75.00 per person Registration Deadline: March 22

March 6-8 Sr. High; Happening #127

March 9-11 Sr. High Spring Break Retreat

March 29 Palm Sunday Youth Read Passion Narrative April 1 Youth Ministry Seder Supper

April 2 Maundy Thursday

April 3 Good Friday Noon Service

April 3 Stations of the Cross (1pm)

April 4 Parish Easter Egg Hunt at BJC

April 5 Easter Sunday

April 10-12 Youth Retreat at Camp Eagle

April-June S.O.W. Fund Drive

April 26 Feast of St. Mark

May 1-3 Parish Retreat at Mustang Island

May 10 Youth Sunday/Senior Recognition

June 5-7 Summer Outreach Weekend

June 15-19 DWTX Day Camp at St. Mark’s

June 22-25 St. Mark’s VBS

Fun was had by all when

the Youth of St. Mark’s

served the traditional

Pancake Supper for Shrove

Tuesday.

The Rev. Beth Knowlton

served as emcee for the

festivities!

Choristers rehearse

for the Talent

Show. The choir

from St. Paul’s

Montesorri School

joined in to

perform at Shrove

Tuesday.

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Vacation Bible School at St. Mark’s Shea Pollom had our first Vacation Bible School

planning meeting on Feb 22. Please look on the

St Mark’s Family Facebook page,

and the St Mark’s website for

information! VBS will be AT St

Mark’s and Shea has lots of ways

you can get involved and support

this exciting ministry with our

youngest parishioners!

FAMILIES & CHILDREN

Gail Jackins | Director of Children and Families Ministries | gjackins@stmarks-sa.org

Lenten Legos On the Wednesday evenings of

Lent, at 6:05 in Gosnell Hall, we’ll

re-create the Bible stories of Lent

with Miss Gail. Grades 1 to 6.

Nursery available.

March 4 ······· Jesus turns over the tables in the temple

March 11 ···· Spring Break (no Legos)

March 18 ····· Lazarus comes out of his tomb

March 25 ····· Palm Sunday triumphal entry into

Jerusalem

April 1 ········· The empty tomb on Easter morning

The Easter Bunny has

issued a parish-wide call

candy. Approximately 400

eggs must be filled so they

will be available to hide at

the Jones Center on

Saturday, April 4. That

takes a few weeks of work!

We would like donations of individually wrapped

candies (no loose jelly beans or un-wrapped candy)

or gift cards to H.E.B., Walmart, or Target. Bring

donations to the reception desk or to Gail Jackins.

212 Ministry will fill eggs. (We already have plenty!)

Thank you in advance for your contributions!

212 Ministry is on a hunt

Camp Capers Day

Camp at St Mark’s This summer, St. Mark’s will

host Camp Capers Day Camp

on June 15 to 19. Day

campers will be here from

9:00 to 3:00 and bring a lunch

from home each day. This

new offering is designed for

children who haven't been to

Camp Capers before but are

considering attending,

children who don’t sleep

away from home, and inviting

other children who would

enjoy a fun, meaningful week

sharing the transforming,

unconditional love of Jesus

Christ. St Mark’s will

provide facilities and

supplies, snacks, volunteers,

and host families who will

provide housing for the Camp

Capers staff. Camp Capers

counselors and staff will be

the leaders of programs and

activities.

If you have questions or are

interested in supporting this

new opportunity for Capers

and St Mark’s, contact Gail at

gjackins@stmarks-sa.org.

Will Parker will be performing on the 2nd

floor of the Parish House after the 9:00

service on Sunday, March 15! Will is a

cradle Episcopalian who attended

Reconciliation church in San Antonio and

graduated from Trinity University. He is

the theatre arts instructor at KIPP:

University Prep High School in San

Antonio. Will has performed around the

diocese, and his songs reveal a soft, fun,

sweet side. Kids of all ages love his themes of tolerance of

difference, friendship, and the value of super-saccharine

breakfast food! Contact Gail Jackins with questions.

Flowering of the

Cross At the 9 and 11:15 services on Easter

morning, children can bring flowers

from home to insert into the special

wire mesh cross at church. We’ll do

this during a prelude, before the

service begins, so arrive early!

Flowering of a cross at Easter dates

back to the sixth century, and is a full-of-life symbol of Easter.

Remember to pick a flower on Easter morning to bring to

church, and bring a few extra flowers for children who may

forget.

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PARISH NEWS

Lenten Offering Task Force

The rector and vestry have convened a special Task

Force to explore possibilities for a Lenten Offering.

This group will look at the rich heritage of Lenten

Luncheons and discern the path ahead. They will begin

their work this month. Because discernment is an

intentional and spirit-led process, the group will take

their time in their work.

The Task Force will be chaired by Martha Steves and

Pat Bridwell. The Rev. Mary C. Earle will serve as

chaplain to the task force, and Lewis Fisher will work

to provide a good historical framework of St. Mark’s.

The members of the group are: John Beauchamp,

Stephen Cavender, Laurin Cothren, Darin Digby,

Mike Kuykendall, Katie McDonough, Brandon Raney,

David Ribble, Anne Rochelle (v), Suzy Tackett (v),

Robin Voight, and Susan Waltrip.

Please hold this group in your prayers as they work

together.

PURPOSE:

…”to be used to help provide a college education for worthy

young women at St. Mark’s parish.”

HISTORY: Enid Belding was a resident of Summit, New

Jersey, but while in San Antonio she attended St. Mark’s

Episcopal Church. On her death in 1986, she established a

Charitable Remainder Unitrust to be released after the death

of her brother. This trust fund has now been distributed to

St. Mark’s. As set forth in Miss Belding’s will, one-half the

bequeath to St. Mark’s shall be used to establish a

scholarship fund in memory of her parents, Clarence E.

Belding and Madeline Louise Belding, and her brother,

George Belding.

APPLICATIONS:

Applications are now being accepted. Deadline is March 31.

Application forms are available online at the St. Mark’s

website, www.stmarks-sa.org under “Formation &

Ministries”.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicant must be a female member of St. Mark’s

Episcopal Church, San Antonio, Texas, listed on the roll

of the church.

Applicant must be a deserving person for whom this

scholarship would help realize an opportunity that may

not otherwise be available.

Applicant shall have demonstrated a compelling desire to

further her education, increase her abilities and serve her

fellowman.

Applicant must have satisfactory scholastic record or a

positive job history and maintain a 2.0 grade average.

Applicant must be an active participant in the fellowship

of St. Mark’s.

Contact Carol Morehead at cmorehead@stmarks-sa.org.

ENID BELDING WOMEN’S SCHOLARSHIP Applications due March 31, 2015

Easter Egg Hunt

Come join in for the annual Easter

Egg Hunt on Saturday morning,

April 4! There are lots of eggs to

hunt and a separate hunting area

for our littlest ones. Even if you

don’t have young children at

home, don’t miss out on this

celebration! Be sure to bring a

basket for hunting eggs and a

picnic blanket or chairs.

Where? Bishop Jones Center , 111 Torcido Road

Who? All parishioners of St Mark’s and their guests.

What? Blessing by Rev. Beth; Easter egg hunt; visit from

the Easter Egg Bunny; face painting; balloon art;

lunch following the hunt

When? Story at 10:45, followed by the hunt. Please have

children there and ready at 10:45.

Lunch is free. Please call the church office, or sign up at

the front desk, by Palm Sunday, so we’ll know how many

lunches to prepare.

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MEMORIAL FUND Ed Bardgett by Ilene Bonilla

Meredith Steves by Lynn Huntress KITCHEN MINISTRIES Matt Ahern by John & Chica Younger

John Douglas by John & Chica Younger

SPECIAL GIFTS A gift to St. Cecilia in honor of Joe Causby on the

occasion of his earning his PhD in Music by Kirby Traylor

March 1st Allison Duesing, Ellen Wade, Susan Wilson March 2nd Samantha Kingery, Kay Mijangos, Suzy Mudge March 3rd Ginny Halter, Katie Lowry, Alissa McCoy, Sterling Schrader, Gray Woodson March 4th Sue Bain, John Crider, Jenny Crone, Thomas Duesing, Jr.; Connor Morehead, Meredith Rigney, John Saunders IV March 5th Merritt Clements, Raphaella Dreyer, Philip LeMessurier, Shea Pollom, David Shulman, Katherine Stephenson March 6th Caden Diel, Mitchell Dobbins, Paul Herder, Dorothy Shelton, Tricia Steves March 7th Al Burnett, Jr.; Marshall Noble, Kate Scott, Russell Sugg, Grace Watson March 8th Polly Haff, Annie Mueller, Marian Yetman March 9th Reese Gonzalez, Jackie Paddock, Buffy Smolens

March 10th Phil Charo, Gina G. Dial, Frank Russell, Anne Schelleng, Gerry Scott, Briana Torres March 11th Carrie Diel, Jim Folts, Katie Grohe, Americo Soto March 12th Amy Ingram, Lynn Laurence, Juliette McNeel, Mason Melton, Frances Scott, Dell

Villa, Marie Wiesman March 13th Lilly Chipman, John Herschell, Elizabeth Moore, Sara Spindle March 14th Taylor Allison, Jimmy Cavender III, Ben Dorris, Antti Patiala, Paul Pineda March 15th Karlene Blackburn, Carl Dorrance, Emily Fagan, Kathy Gallaway, Tiffany Smith, Michael Soto, Charlotte Watson March 16th Linda Blount, Mardi Dunkley, John Lodek, Kelly Lowry, Robert Rodriguez, Holly Smith March 17th Trey Foster, Matt Silva, Frank Wood March 18th Catherine Bousquet, Christopher Long, George A. Miller March 19th Elizabeth Auler, Margaret Raney, Coates Roberts, Steve Thompson, Larry Wiesman March 21st Lucian Butler, Kate Cavender, BettyAnne Cody, Laurin Cothren, Emma Foster, Carolyn Lowery, Susan Olson

March 22nd Blakely Besing, Ed Gilbert, Emily Moore, Deems Smith, Maddy Stokes, Tara Ward March 23rd Melissa Joyner, Lillian Wilfong March 24th Jennifer Colglazier, Michael Dahm, Charles Goodenough, Patricia Hoffman, Isadora Olsaver, Anne Palmer, Chloe Pargas, Robert Pollom March 25th Drew Cauthorn, Judy Cavender, Verne Lee Cooper, William Goodenough, Vivian Hartz, Hayden Hughes, Kelton Morgan, Marion Oettinger, Sallie Peacock, Annaliese Welmaker, Brandon Zaragosa March 26th Will Church IV, Harry Guidry, Holly Hill, Jimmy Satel March 27th Garda Boswell, Dianne Greene, George Vassar March 28th Diana Mathews, Seis Steves VI March 29th Darcy Brown, Weston Bryant, Paul Dent, Jr.; Audrey Lozano, Sallie Reblin, Sam Bell Steves II March 30th Pam Chambers, Andrew Gaiennie, Kathy Lawrence, Sydney Somers, Claire Tracy March 31st Jean Cleek, Patricia Ullmann

MARCH BIRTHDAYS

For more information about Memorials and the Prayers of the People at St. Mark’s, contact Pat Hutchison Noble, Community of Care Coordinator at 210-226-2426 or email her at hutchison@stmarks-sa.org.

Special birthday wishes! Sara Spindle, on her 99th (13-Mar) Lillian Wilfong, on her 97th (23-Mar) Dorothy Shelton, on her 95th (6-Mar) Marie Wiesman, on her 94th (12-Mar) Ginny Halter, on her 92nd (3-Mar)

In Memoriam & In Thanksgiving

FAMILY NEWS/COMMUNITY CARE

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Please return form to Leah Thomas.

Easter Treats Order Form Name ___________________________________________________________________________

Contact Phone No. ____________________________________________________________

Primary Email ___________________________________________________________

# of Treats Treats Cost per Treat Total

Large Cookie w/Bag & Bow $2.50/cookie = $

Easter Cookie Tray $18/tray = $

Cookie Box $16/dozen = $

Cheese Straws $10/box =$

Total Purchase = $

Tasty Treats:

CASH PAID CHECK (No._______)

DELIVERY/PICK-UP NOTICE: Order deadline is Friday, March 20, at noon.

Pick-up time for orders is on Thursday, April 2, from 10:00a.m. until 5:00p.m. Orders left after Thursday, April 2, will not be available or refunded.

All proceeds benefit St. Mark’s Kitchen Ministries.

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The Messenger (USPS 514-020)

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Article deadline is 3rd Friday of each month

EASTER FLOWERS TO

ADORN THE CHURCH

Easter flowers to adorn the church may be given in memory of or in honor of loved ones.

$20.00 donation for each memorial or honor

Please complete the form below and return to the parish office by Monday, March 30, 2015.

In memory of:

In honor of:

Your Name:

Phone:

Easter Flowers forms are also available in the church building. A PDF printable version is available in the weekly e-News and on the web at

http://tinyurl.com/2015EasterFlowers. For more information contact Pat at the church office.