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simply st. mark’s: The St. Marker September, 2015 Worship Schedule: Saturday Holy Eucharist, Rite II - 5:30 P.M. Sunday Holy Eucharist, Rite I - 8:00 A.M. Holy Eucharist, Rite II - 10:00 A.M. Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Clergy & Staff: Terry Allen White – Bishop Whit Stodghill – Supply Priest Delinda Buie – Deacon Assistant Josh Duncan – Organist and Choirmaster Marti Taber – Financial Secretary, Director of Christian Education Leo Simon - Sexton Vestry Harry Dumesnil – Sr. Warden, 2016 Scott Shafer – Jr. Warden, 2015 Bob Shober – Treasurer, 2015 Liz Crone – Clerk, 2015 Laurie Duesing – 2016 Bryan Hudson – 2016 Jamie Ramsay – 2016 Rose Rodgers - 2015 Tara Grieshop-Goodwin – 2017 Cindi Richards – 2017 Frank Meier – 2017 Greg Premo – 2017 Receptionist Volunteers Alice Covell Premo – Mondays Barbara Patton - Tuesdays Doreen Fraser – Wednesdays Rose Rodgers – Thursdays Jeannie Park – Fridays

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

www.stmarks.episcopalky.org 2822 Frankfort Ave. Louisville, KY 40206

(502) 895-2429

The St. Marker is the monthly publication of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Louisville, Kentucky

Dear Parishioner of St. Mark’s, First, I want to thank the entire congregation for your help and support. Since receiving our Charge from the Vestry, the committee and the entire Parish have been on a journey to find our next Rector. The Rector Search Committee members are committed to finding the right person for our next Rector. I personally want to thank each one for their willingness, dedication and hours of work to find the right Rector. The members of the Rector Search Committee are: Peter Ronald – Secretary Phil Scherer – Co-Chair E. Corbin Crutcher Mary Helfrich Ethan Moore Stephanie Miller Ed Perry Elizabeth Mitchell David James – Chair In order to find the “right” person to be our next Rector, we first needed to determine the “wants” and “needs” of the congregation. To accomplish this we asked the congregation to compete a survey, the Church Assessment Tool (CAT). Using the results from the survey, we conducted small group discussion to discern the “needs” and “wants” of the congregation. With that information, the Committee, along with a few additional Parishioners, completed a detailed Parish Portfolio including 12 standardized questions. In addition to the Portfolio, a Parish Profile, was also required to post our Rector opening with the National Episcopal Church. With the great help of Carlile Crutcher and his daughter Edith Bush, they developed an outstanding video. All of this information was posted for 60 days (June 3-August 3). We are now receiving candidates for our Rector position! Each candidate submits a packet of information including resume, cover letter and their Ministry Portfolio. Each packet of information is 15-20 pages long. As of August 25, 2015, the Committee has received two (2) batches of candidates, with more to come. Personally, I am excited that everyone’s hard work and commitment is paying off with the number of Priests applying of our Rector position. The Committee will continue to provide updates on out journey to fine the right Rector. Faithfully yours, David B. James Chair, Rector Search Committee

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For the past two months we

have been working as a Congregation

with the Diocese Pastoral Response Team addressing the former rector, Wayne Yeager in several disclosure meetings. The next step will be to have a sacred conversation looking back on the leadership during Charles Hawkins’ tenure. Please join us Sunday, September 20, 12:00 P.M. for this discussion. We will gather following Church School, eat a quick lunch which will be provided and start the meeting at 12:30 p.m.

As part of our Adult Christian Education, The Rev. Whit

Stodghill will lead a series of classes using the book People of the Way, Renewing Episcopal Identity, By Dwight J. Zscheile. This class will begin September 20. The book will be available in the church office if you wish to purchase for $15.00. Did you know… A newspaper article from 1906, stated that St. Mark’s Episcopal Mission Church was considered the “smallest church in the world.” St. Matthew’s of Madison, Ohio had originally claimed the title by measuring their church building to be 24 feet by 48 feet long. Upon hearing this declaration, St. Mark’s congregation disputed the findings announcing our Mission church to be 26 feet by 40 feet long. Thereby giving St. Mark’s the title of “smallest church in the world.”

125th Anniversary

Celebration The 125th Anniversary Committee will be reaching out to past and present parishioners of St. Mark’s. Help them by completing the enclosed questionnaire. The goal is to compile information for church records that will be used as part of our 125th Celebration. The Committee continues to reach out for volunteers willing to spend a few hours gathering and documenting the information that will be used in the celebration and thereafter, archived for future generations.

Spirit of Crescent Hill Awards and Dessert with the

Mayor will be hosted at St. Mark’s on Thursday, September 3, 6:30 P.M. St. Mark’s as well as our own parishioner, Stephanie Miller will be among the recipients of the Crescent Hill Spirit Awards. Please try to attend. Bring a dessert to share.

The Book Nook September 17, 7:00 P.M. the Book Nook will gather in the parlor to discuss Major Pettigrew's Last Stand: A Novel by Helen Simonson. You are about to travel to Edgecombe St. Mary, a small village in the English countryside filled with rolling hills, thatched cottages and a cast of characters both hilariously original and as familiar as the members of your own family. The book for October 15 will be Goldfinch by Donna Tartt.

ECW The following is the calendar for the Episcopal Church Women.

September 15, 2015 – The first meeting of the new year will be hosted at the home of Mary Helfrich, 2314 Mohican Hill Ct. The meeting will begin at 11:00 A.M. with a Pot Luck Lunch to follow. Annual dues of $10.00 will be collected at this meeting. All women of St. Mark’s are invited to attend! Please sign up in the Information Center. October - TBA November - TBA December 5 - Christmas Bazaar January - No Meeting February - Inner Faith Coffee March - Budget meeting April - TBA May - Field trip??? Church SCHOOL PICNIC

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~Musical Musings~ Summer break has come and gone, the weather is cooling off and I believe I have seen a little extra color in the trees. The choir has already begun rehearsals for the Fall “Semester” with new music and a few special services that will be offered. Highlights for this season: Sunday, September 21, 5:00 p.m. --Choral Evensong with the choirs of St. Thomas Episcopal & St. James Episcopal at St. Thomas Episcopal on Westport Road. Brass quintet recital before the service. Sunday, November 1, 10:00 a.m. --The Faure Requiem for All Saints’ Day with string quartet. Sunday, December 20, 5:00 p.m. --Christmas Lessons & Carols with St. Thomas & St. James Choirs at St. Thomas Church on Westport Rd. However, if you’ve ever thought about singing in the choir, it’s not too late to join! Rehearsals are Sunday mornings, 8:30. There’s always room! The Children’s Choristers begin rehearsals Sun., Sept. 13, 12:00 noon. I am excited to announce this year we will have our very own room upstairs. Special thanks to Cindi Richards and Scott Schafer for helping get things ready. Kids will sing in church on Sun., Oct. 4; Sun., Nov. 15; and then will begin work on the Christmas Pageant for Christmas Eve! Any child age 5 or over is welcome to join us. Contact me in the church office or email me at music.stmarkslville@gmail.com Psallam Spiritu et Mente…

Foyers Dinners The Foyer Groups started the season with a Luau dinner Saturday evening, August 22. Everyone was invited to attend the kick off event in order for all to experience a Foyers Dinner. The Foyer Groups were established to build community among adult parishioners by coming together once a month for dinner. In order to make these dinners more accessible to all, a new format has been set in place. Each month small groups of approximately 10 people gather to enjoy a pot luck dinner at either the church or someone’s home. Those wishing to host a dinner at their home or use the church as a dinner site are encouraged to let the office know for scheduling. Our goal is to increase the number of parishioners participating in this ministry. Please consider this invitation to either host a dinner or simply attend dinners as a way to get to know your fellow St. Markers. If you are interested in learning more about the Foyer groups or would like to attend a dinner, please contact Marti Taber at the church office at 895-2429. Remember you do not have to host a party in order to be part of the Foyer Groups. Foyers Luau Night

Lori Stewart, Josh Duncan, Anne Taber

Leo and Cathy Simon

Connie Foss, Betty and Jim Senn, Liz Crone, Nancy Urbscheit and Stephanie Miller

Liz Crone, Jeannie Park and Marti Taber

Greg Premo, Joyce Martin, Alice Premo, Bryan and Julie Hudson, Clara Hudson

Shirley Elmore, Fran Reagan

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Fellowship Fun

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September 1 Aidan Estes September 2 Betty Rothwell September 4 Lauren Wells September 6 Kitty Park Patterson September 7 Jim Park Nancy Urbscheit September 8 Jean Calvert Emma Marvin September 10 Summer Atwell September 12 Keith Christenson Bill Cobb September 14 Soha Fauver Keenon Coleman September 15 John Knecht September 16 Karen Denham David Ramsay John Smith September 19 Dana Boone Lexann Fraser September 21 Laurie Duesing September 22 Pat Campbell September 24 Anne Ebendorf September 26 David Haight,III Betty Senn September 27 Andy Blieden September 30 Thomas Redmon

Parish Life….. We extend our deepest sympathies to: Kristina Drabenstadt, her daughter, Hilda Mae and all the family and friends of Ed Green Let light perpetual shine upon him May his souls, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Congratulations!! We are happy to announce…. Sam and Ben Tindall are big brothers! Charlotte and David Tindall welcomed William Thomas on Friday, August 14. Ethan and Amber Moore welcome their second daughter, Kimble Lynn Moore on August 26. She is the little sister to Collins, and granddaughter to Judy Moore. Congratulate you all on this blessed event. Sara and Dan Knight and their daughter, Nora welcome the birth of their son and brother, Elliot Thomas Knight on August 19. Tom and Jeanne Murrell are the happy grandparents to the family’s new addition.

As the Search Committee continues their work they ask we pray the following:

Almighty and gracious Father, who has blessed us with 124 years of worship in this place: guide us as we seek the next rector for our parish, that we may be directed by your grace, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Please pray this month for….. - those ill or healing:

Carolyn Hadden, Betty Unruh, Lewis Taber, Jennifer Taylor, Edgar Eaves, Henry Fairleigh, Sam Lord, Chad Bryan, Katie Russo-Avery, Dick Ruthers, Roy Potts, David, Jack Trumbo, Doris and Keenon Coleman, Ann, Scott

- those serving in the Armed Forces of our Country: Alyson Gill, Jeremiah Harrel, Mike Morrison

September Anniversaries: September 6 John and Jennifer Smith September 9 Dick and Mimi Arnspiger September 10 Tom and Hill Walthall September 17 Alison and Andrew Rosenberger September 27 Paul and Cissy Dendy September 30 Dan and Sara Knight

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Flower and Candles:

• September 6 Altar Flowers by Dr. and Mrs. Henry Fairleigh in loving memory of her grandmother, Ida Harpe Rinker, and in honor of their son, Joe L. Fairleigh’s birthday, and daughter-in-law, Vicki Fairleigh’s birthday.

• September 13 Altar Flowers by Frances Reagan in loving memory of her daughter, Laura

Sigmon; her husband, Robert Reagan; her parents, LeRoy and Helen Axton Scott; and her nephew, Scott Lee McCracken

• September 20 Altar Flowers by June Richards in loving memory of Stephanie Clary, for her love

and service to St. Mark’s; Barbara Schwarz and Dorothy Leason for their love and friendship; and her parents, Jack and Indie Foreman.

• September 27 Altar Flowers by The Fraser Family in thanksgiving for all the love, prayers and

healing of Lexanne Fraser.

• Eucharistic Candles for September by Mrs. Susan Schueler in memory of Christine Yeager.

• Five Branch Candles for September by Mrs. Shirley Elmore in loving memory of her parents, Irvin and Sallie Crouch; her husband, Donald C. Elmore; and her friends Chris S. Yeager and Diane Howell.

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