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st. marks episcopal church · 901 w emery st · dalton, ga 30720 · www.stmarksdalton.org
September 15, 2016
The Bulletin
CONTACT INFO FOR
INTERIM PRIEST-IN-CHARGE:
Rev. Beth Royalty
651-253-5920 cell
706-229-0425 home
beth@stmarksdalton.org
Dear Friends:
I wrote last week about Communication. This big issue is a challenge in any church
community. It will take every member of St. Mark’s to be involved in communication –
we need to read what others write, talk with one another in person, deeply listen to
one another, read Face Book and other communications platforms if possible, and in
all things, talk in love, honesty, and truth with one another.
The next step in becoming better communicators will lie with our Vestry. Remember
that almost every Vestry meeting is open to visitors. The Vestry meets on the second
Tuesday of every month beginning at 6:45pm. If you want to come and observe and
listen for the whole meeting or just part of a meeting, you are welcome. The Vestry is
hard at work with many things. They are working on next steps after the Holy Cow
survey meeting at the same time that they continue the work that they have
committed to by their election to be spiritual leaders at St. Mark’s, to manage the
financial aspects of the community, and to build in areas of formation, parish life,
buildings and grounds, pastoral care, etc. One of their goals is to be transparent in
their work. They are beginning to write job descriptions for their own roles and invite
more people to be on their committees. The overall goal is for every Vestry position to
come complete with a notebook full of a job description, committee notes, pertinent
information, pictures, a calendar, goals and expectations. When a new Vestry member
is elected at the Annual Parish meeting (now scheduled for May 7, 2017), he or she
will be mentored by veteran Vestry members and presented with the notebook for
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their area. We will have a parish finance meeting on January 22, 2017, and the
Annual Parish Meeting has been moved to the spring to allow for better transition for
everyone. Instead of a new vestry member coming in the middle of a program year,
they will be able to have the summer to go on retreat and begin to learn about their
commitment and do goal setting for the program year ahead.
Beginning next week, and twice a month, a Vestry person will be writing this “Dear
Friends” letter to you all. Sally Little, who oversees pastoral care, will write the first
letter. They will be telling you about their role, their committees, inviting you to be a
part of the work we do here, describing goals and projects, hopes and passions, and
all in all, doing more to keep everyone informed of what is happening at St. Mark’s
and how everyone can be involved. Furthermore, starting this coming Sunday, the
written reports that every Vestry member does before every Vestry meeting will be
available for you to read. They are already pinned, along with the approved Vestry
Minutes, to a bulletin board in the gathering and office space in the Parish House, but
now you will be able to pick them up in the Narthex, and soon we hope to have the
reports linked to our website. The Vestry heard, loud and clear, in discussions in the
past few weeks, “We want to know what is going on!” This is our church, together:
the congregation, the Vestry, the staff. We will move forward together, and
Communication is key to a productive and healthy conversation.
These are our Vestry members and their areas of responsibility:
Cindy Michaels – Senior Warden and Mission
Beth Bennett – Junior Warden and Parish Life
Chris Stearns – Stewardship
Jaime Beckler – Children and Youth Formation
Sally Little – Pastoral Care
Mike Andersen – Buildings and Grounds
Bob Caperton – Welcoming
Jim Halverson – Finance
Marilyn Lance – Liturgy and Worship
John Schwenn – Adult Formation
Tracey Burke – Treasurer
Barbara Yarbrough – Clerk
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Seek them out, ask questions, give ideas, come and be a part of the work that they do.
Every person is needed, every voice important.
In faith,
Beth+
ST. MARK’S PRESCHOOL
On Wednesday, Sept. 7 , the 3 and 4 year old class traveled to the church sacristy for
Blessing of the Backpacks. The children were mesmerized at the scenery and listened
attentively to Rev. Beth. It was a wonderful experience for all.
A big thank you to Brian Beckler and Becklers Carpet for the donation of new rugs for
the classroom.
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Announcing God's Good Work ... Lunch and Fellowship
Sept. 18th at 11:45
St Mark's Parish Hall
Recovery Programs at St. Marks will be sharing their appreciation of St.
Marks. George Woodward and Joylene Green two of our own will be
guiding the program.
A-F Dessert
G-N Meat Vegetable/Salad
O-Z Vegetable/Salad
Please bring a selection per your last name.
ADULT FORMATION
First Class
9 AM
Intentional Discipleship
Episcopal 101
9:30 AM
Episcopal 101
BOTH CLASSES IN PARISH HALL
REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED BY DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
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THIS SUNDAY
In our worship services today we are focusing in our prayers and sermon on giving thanks for
the long history of Recovery Groups at St. Mark’s. Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, and
Overeaters Anonymous have been our neighbors in the St. Mark’s Parish Hall and other
rooms for many years. The almost-daily meetings held here have blessed St. Mark’s over the
years, creating sacred space with the yearning and hopes of people seeking recovery, even
when we don’t even know the exact nature of the thousands of stories that have been told
here. We will continue this focus with today’s Announcing God’s Good Work Luncheon
following the 10:30 service.
Sunday’s Schedule
8:00am
Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00am
First Among Equals “micro class” for Adults – Parish Hall
9:30am
Episcopal 101 Adult Formation Class – Parish Hall
9:30am
Sunday school for children K-5th grade – downstairs in Parish Building
10:30am
Holy Eucharist Rite II
11:45am
Announcing God’s Good Works Luncheon – Parish Hall
5:00pm
EYC – Parish Hall
FIRST AMONG EQUALS
A 20 minute gathering that will cover a huge array of topics. This week’s topic will be
intentional discipleship.
EPISCOPAL 101
Today we will talk about “Our Episcopal Identity.” In the recent discussions generated by the
Holy Cow survey, some folks have said that one of the things they love about St. Mark’s is
that this is the place for the “Episcopal identity” in our community. We are the only Episcopal
Church in three counties. What does this phrase mean? Does it matter to you that you attend
an Episcopal Church specifically? What do people seek when they come into a faith
community? All are invited to attend this forum. Questions and comments are welcomed.
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OUTREACH AND NEIGHBORING
JOIN US THIS SUNDAY
This Sunday, please join us for worship and potluck lunch following the service. Reverend
Beth and the Outreach Committee have put together a day designed to give us more insight
and understanding into 12 Step recovery groups. Whether alcoholism or another form of
addiction, there is a spiritual component necessary to achieve long-term recovery. Much of
that work is achieved in group meetings and work with others who have years of recovery.
Sunday we will celebrate our efforts in outreach over the years and that of the 12 Step groups
that call St. Mark’s home. Current 12 Step groups meeting at St. Mark’s are AA, Al-Anon,
and Overeaters Anonymous.
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EYC RESUMES!
Hello to all middle and high school students and parents. After an exciting and
fun-filled weekend at Carter’s Lake, we are ready to resume EYC. We will
meet this Sunday, September 18th, from 5pm - 7pm in the Parish Hall. Dinner
will be provided. Hope to see you there!
Learn Conversational Spanish
at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
When: Wednesdays from 7 pm until 9 pm
Begins: September 21th, 2016
Instructor: Rose Renfroe
Single phrases and what you need to know for basic conversation.
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone number: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Email: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Please return to John Schwenn or place in his church mail box or email at:
1803 Oakmont Drive
Dalton, GA 30720
jschwenn@daltonstate.edu
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September 2016
Sunday, September 18- Pentecost 18
8:00am Holy Eucharist: Rite I
9:00am First Among Equals
9:30am Episcopal 101
9:30am Sunday school for K-5th grade
10:30am Holy Eucharist: Rite II
11:45am Announcing God’s Good Works Luncheon
5:00pm
EYC
Monday, September 19
10:00am Quilting for Others
Wednesday, September 21
12:15pm Healing/Holy Eucharist
5:00pm Handbells
7:00pm Conversational Spanish
7:30pm Chancel Choir
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Church Staff
Interim Priest-in-Charge
The Rev. V. Beth Royalty
Seminary Intern
Nicholas Phares
Organist/Choir Director
Beth Nichols
Financial Administrator
Parish Administrator
Angelina Vaquera-Linke
Preschool Director
Ellen Andersen
Webmaster
Sue Killcreas
Vestry
Sunday, September 25- Pentecost 19
8:00am Holy Eucharist: Rite I
9:00am First Among Equals class
9:30am Episcopal 101
10:30am Holy Eucharist: Rite II
5:00pm
EYC
We celebrate the lives that make up the
community of St. Mark’s Church.
Happy Birthday!
September 18 - September 24
Patsy Gordon (18th)
Rick Powell (18th)
Rick Little (18th)
Jennifer Phinney (19th)
Roger Bagley (19th)
Gary Keeble, Sr. (20th)
Camilla Springfield (20th)
Gayle Hayes (21st)
Roger Williams (22nd)
Matt Smith (23rd)
Jeanne Burr (24th)
Adult Formation
John Schwenn
jschwenn@daltonstate.edu
Missions
Cindy Michaels - Sr. Warden
clamichaels@gmail.com
Chris Stearns
raddog@windstream.net
Children and Youth Formation
Jaime Beckler
jaimepea@hotmail.com
Finance
Jim Halverson
Jim.halverson@regions.com
Parish Life
Beth Haney Bennett - Jr. Warden
bbbb49@bellsouth.net
Pastoral Care
Sally Little
little.sally1@gmail.com
Property & Grounds
Mike Andersen
mandersen@andersenco.com
Stewardship
Chris Stearns
Welcoming
Bob Caperton
bob@barrettproperties.com
Worship
Marilyn Lance
lancemarilyn@yahoo.com
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Intercessory Prayer List – September 2016
(Parishioners indicated by *)
*Geneva Albertson
Melvin Adams
Beth Long
*Carolyn Alexander
Bob Arms
Reese Lukei
*Joan Anderson
Estrella Avila
Ann Lumpkin
*Paul Anderson
Alice Bachman
Bridget McClure
*Walter Arms
Lynn Bailey
Edith Ann Meekins
*David Blackburn
Robert Bearden
Esme Miller
*Jennifer Blackburn
Mary Blackburn
Teresa Mitchell
*William Brammer
Margie Bruner
Parker Monhollon
*Charlotte Bryant
Eva Burchfield
Billy Nimmons
*Tracey Burke
Mark Burnette
Martha Painter
*Patti and Gary Cole
Marita Cantrell
The Pareti Family
*Carey Craig
Judith Catalano
Mary Elizabeth Paris
*Melba Greene
Linda Chase
Michelle Pritchett
*Jake Harrison
Shirley Cobia
Shirley Puckett
*Cathy & John Houser
Jeri Cotnam
Merilyn Ridley
*Jacob Jones
Jenny Allen Crawford
Larry Roth
*Steve Jordan Family
Jaye Anne Creswell
John Sewell
*Kim Miller
Virginia Cross
Lamar Sims
*Alice Oosterhoudt
David Dinges
Jim Sportiello
*John Schwenn
Erica
Mac Starr
*Bernadette Smith
Anne Farrow
Terese
*Meg & Pete Smith
Nathan Gaddy
Bailey Underwood
*Pat and John Sportiello
Carolyn Gentry
Denise Williams
*Carol Taylor
Janet Goodroe
Jason Yates
*Virginia Weaver
Pete Gunn
Pat Young
Avis Gunter
Chase Hair
Dana Hamilton
Charles Helton
Sandra Hesser
Harvey Holman
Howard Hull
Hyde Family
Katherine Kelehear
Beverly Kellett
Becky Lewis
Fran Little
Jim Lord
Hannah Locke and family