here - St. Mark's

St. Mark’s Episcopal
901 W. Emery St.
Dalton, GA 30720
OFFICE:
706-278-8857
WEBSITE:
www.stmarksdalton.org
January 29, 2015
CONTACT INFO
FOR PRIEST-IN- CHARGE:
Rev. Beth Royalty
651-253-5920 cell
706-229-0425 home
beth@stmarksdalton.org
From the Priest-in Charge
Dear Friends:
Thanks to all of you who attended last Sunday's Annual Meeting. The turnout was great, the potluck lunch was delicious,
and the fellowship was full of laughter and a positive, optimistic vibe. We had a slate of five wonderful candidates for the
next Vestry class. Our new Vestry members are Mike Andersen, Cindy Michaels, Tom Miner, and John Schwenn. Many
thanks also to Ben Blackburn who put his name in the election as well. All five of these fine folks will be involved in leadership in the months ahead.
What's going on now at St. Marks? As we move into February, we are preparing for the season of Lent. Staff meetings
about liturgy, music, and different programs are happening a couple of times a week as we get ready for this church season
that starts with Ash Wednesday on February 18. A few things to put on your calendar: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
and the Burning of the Palms will start at 5:30pm on Tuesday, February 17. If you have saved your palms or palm crosses
from last year's Palm Sunday, bring them that evening and we will add them to the fire to prepare ashes for Ash Wednesday. This supper is especially interesting to children, as we will burn the palms, and bury the Alleluias in preparation for
Lent. On Ash Wednesday we will have services at 7am, 12:15 and 7pm, with a brand new service that will be particularly
meaningful for children, with the Imposition of Ashes only, at 6pm. The week of Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday falls
in Winter Break for the local school systems, but if you are in town, come and join the fun!
We have several Lenten programs that we are preparing: a book study on Thursday mornings with Barbara Brown Taylor's,
"Learning to Walk in the Dark", a Sunday morning Adult Formation series called "Letting Go", and a Sunday evening series
called "Shalom" that will include a simple supper. We will be looking for volunteers to help prepare soup and bread for this
program.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 7 when the next Run for Peter, "Peter's Free Wheelin' 5K Run", will occur. As you
probably know, this is an important community event that benefits our wonderful preschool. If you can volunteer to help
with this run, please let Ellen Andersen know.
The Vestry will be planning their Vestry retreat soon. And, as I have referenced several times in sermons and at the Annual
Meeting, we will be planning a program for all members of St. Mark’s to connect into discussions about mission and vision.
Blessings for the end of January and the start of February for you and your loved ones.
In faith,
Beth+
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Christian Formation
Children and Youth Formation
Pre-Kindergarten through Fifth grade children are using the Whirl curriculum. This week’s lesson is “Healing in
the Synagogue - Power” based on Mark 1:21-28.
The Sixth through Eighth grade students will continue lessons in the re:form – Ancestors curriculum.
The Senior High Class will continue a series of lessons focusing on: “Characteristics (Values) of a Spiritual Life”.
EYC will meet at 5:00 pm. on Sunday, February 1.
The Youth Prayer Breakfast will meet Friday, January 30 at Panera’s at 7:15 am.
Keurig Chronicles
Keurig Chronicles will meet in the library - all adults are invited and welcomed.
Preschool News
Peter's Free Wheelin’ 5K will be held Saturday, March 7 at St. Mark’s Church. Last year, the event brought the community
together to celebrate not only the life of Peter Andersen but to celebrate all children. It was a very joyous occasion. This year
we have added a 1 mile fun run that takes place before the 5K. My Team Triumph will participate again- pairing disabled
individuals with able bodied "angels". We are currently looking for sponsors for the 2015 race. We accept any amount but
sponsors with donations $100 or over will be listed on the t-shirts. Sponsorship forms are available at the church or from
Ellen.
It is very easy to sign up to participate in the race and we welcome all ages and ability levels. We have forms at the church or
sign-up is available using the link found on Facebook or the church website: www.stmarksdalton.org. Registration is at 7:30
am; Fun Run, 8:30; and 5K, 9:00.
If you would like to volunteer to help the day of the race, please contact Thierry Urbain - urbain64@optilink.us or
Phil Reisz - pkreisz@optilink.us.
Preregistration for the 2015-2016 school year for church members, siblings and present students began on Friday, January
16. Preregistration for the community will begin Friday, Feb. 13. If you need more information, please contact Ellen at
ellen@stmarksdalton.org.
Family Promise Update
Dear St. Mark's Family Promise volunteers,
There are no families in the program right now, so we did not host this week. Our local Family Promise network stays busy helping
families in our community even when there are no families staying at the churches; this is known as "out of network service." Below is
a statement from Amy Kleem, Director:
Out of Network service continues to be busy. Out of Network spending was $21,046.22 for 2014. We were able to assist over 40
families (106 adults and 133 children). Through a relationship with one of the social workers at TC Thompson, we have been able to
help 4 families in Whitfield County that are struggling due to the medical expenses of children with cancer.
In addition to medical expenses, help is given in the areas of rent assistance, gasoline expenses, temporary housing help, and food
assistance.
Once again, thank you for supporting such a worthwhile ministry in our community! Our next possibility to host families at St. Mark's
will be April 12-19; please note those dates in your calendars.
Blessings-Mary Squires
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Second Sunday, February 8
A- F Meat
G-N Vegetable
O-Z Dessert
STEWARDSHIP REPORT
Giving for January as of 1/25/2015:
Pledge:
Plate:
Total giving for Jan.
M-T-D Budgeted:
Difference:
$ 21,103.00
$
949.77
$ 22,052.77
$ 22,799.00
$
746.23
Y-T-D Budgeted:
Y-T-D Received:
Difference:
Line of Credit:
$ 22,799.00
$ 22,052.77
$
746.23
$ 5,000.00
Thank you for your generosity and support
for the work of God here at St. Mark’s!
St. Mark’s Website
www.stmarksdalton.org
Facebook site: St. Mark’s Dalton
Women’s Lenten Retreat
Plans are beginning for a St. Mark’s
Women’s Retreat in March.
If you would like to help plan the retreat,
please contact Rev. Beth.
beth@stmarksdalton.org
February 1-7
Virginia Weaver
Martha M oses
Tina Caggiano
Scott Hamlin
Nathaniel Sosebee
Drew Michaels
Marilyn Lance
Steve Jordan
Meg Smith
Angie Potts
Catherine Caylor
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Church Staff
Sunday, February 1 - Epiphany 4
8:00 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite I
10:00 am
Christian Formation
11:00 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite II
5:00 pm
EYC
Wednesday, February 4
11:00 am
Bible Study
12:00 pm
Healing/Holy Eucharist
5:00 pm
Canterbury Ringers
6:00 pm
St. Cecilia Choir
7:30 pm
Chancel Choir
Sunday, February 8 - Epiphany 5
8:00 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite I
10:00 am
Christian Formation
11:00 am
Holy Eucharist: Rite II
5:00 pm
EYC
St. Mark’s Website:
www.stmaksdalton.org
Facebook site: St. Mark’s Dalton
Priest-in-Charge
The Rev. V. Beth Royalty
Director of Music/Organist
Adam Burnette
Financial Administrator
Angela Palmer
Parish Administrator
Nancy Bell
Preschool Director
Ellen Andersen
Webmaster
Sue Killcreas
Vestry
Administration
Alicia Alderman - Sr. Warden
alderman@optilink.us
Building & Grounds
Andrew Hull
hullfamily2190@yahoo.com
Christian Education
Brenda Hoffmeyer
davw@catt.com
Communications
Evangelism/Newcomers
Finance
Outreach
Chris Stearns
raddog@windstream.net
Parish Life
Beth Haney Bennett
bbbb49@bellsouth.net
Pastoral Care
Alicia Alderman
Stewardship
Chris Stearns
Worship
NEW VESTRY MEMBERS
Mike Andersen
Cindy Michaels
Tom Minor
John Schwenn
(Their area of service will be
published when available.)
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Intercessory Prayer List – January 2015
(Parishioners indicated by *)
*Geneva Albertson
Estrella Avila
Jim Lord
*Walter Arms
Lynn Bailey
Hannah Locke and family
*Ben Blackburn
Teresa Bennett
Ann Lumpkin
*David Blackburn
Mae Blessing
Bridget McClure
*William Brammer
Angie Boykin
Vikki Brown McMillan
*Charlotte Bryant
Ava Bramlett
Bud McNally
*Jon Burchfield
Margie Bruner
Debbie Melton
*Patti Cole
Mary Bucy
Esme Miller
*Cathie Cope
Eva Burchfield
Teresa Mitchell
*Carey Craig
Mark Burnette
Martha Painter
*Melba Greene
Marita Cantrell
Tim Palmer
*Bowen Halverson
Richard Carvajal
Mary Elizabeth Paris
*Jake Harrison
Judith Catalano
Susan Phinney
*Martha Hoole
Linda Chase
Merilyn Ridley
*Cathy & John Houser
Jeri Cotnam
Larry Roth
*Josephine Jaconetti
Mindy Cox
Rosa Sanderson
*Bill Jenkins
Virginia Cross
Alice Sarrett
*Debbie Jones
Jaye Anne Creswell
Davis Sarrett
*Phyllis & Steve Jordan
Faith Cuaresma
John Sewell
*Mallory Jordan
Fran Ellis
Betty & Jim Smoot
*Alec Jordan
Turner Fordham
Travis Stewart
*Judy Knight
Evie Gadette
Terese
*Tess Little
Betty Garman
Bailey Underwood
*Kim Miller
Janet Goodroe
Justin Watson
*Alice Oosterhoudt
Dinkins Grange
David Whittle
*Ethel Rutledge
Shirley Gribble
John Wild
*Norma Sanders
Chase Hair
Kathy Williams
*Bernadette Smith
Grayson Hall
Hugh Wilson
*Meg & Pete Smith
Edward C. Hoy
Joanne Yorgen
*Pat and John Sportiello
Howard Hull
*Virginia Weaver
Hyde Family
*Andrew Wood
Billy Jones
Tian Justman
Katherine Kelehear
Jim Killcreas
Peggy Krumlinde