St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Volume 31, Issue 8 THE LION · 2019-08-02 · St. Mark’s Episcopal...
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August 2019 Volume 31, Issue 8 St. Mark’s Episcopal Church THE LION RECTOR ’ S CORNER INSIDE THIS ISSUE Deacon Corner……………..2 Women’s Book Group……3 August Celebrations………4 Brews Game Outing………5 Children & Youth………….6 Calendar……………………...7 Friends in Christ, In a sermon recently, I played with the idea of St. Mark’s as an inn and its members as innkeepers. Every allegory has its problems, but I kind of liked this one because it gave me a different sense of our building. A church building is not only for our own use — not unlike an inn — but is geared toward the next person coming in the doors. We attend to the building, but we don’t have exclusive ownership of it. Or, put another way: I don’t encourage investment in our buildings because of their beauty or comfort--though they are both beautiful and comfortable. Rather, I encourage investment because our buildings are one of our major assets for ministry. Think about all the different connections that have been made in these walls. Thinks of all the baptisms, marriages, confirmations, and burials. Think of the support and succor that has been given and received at 2618 N. Hackett. It’s staggering to think of the love of God and of neighbor that has been incubated in our space. And I want to make sure that I am providing our descendants the very best physical plant possible to launch whatever creative missions they will undoubtedly launch. We are stewards of this corner of the world, and I want to encourage us to take that responsibility seriously. I hear moaning about the disrepair of our buildings now and again, but I would rather think of them as our inn, our asset. After the people of St. Mark’s, our physical presence is our largest asset and we ought to treat it as such. In the days and weeks to come, you’ll be hearing more about how we can be wise innkeepers — looking at fire systems, safety and accessibility, building usage for mission and ministry, building usage for music and worship. We will figure out what we have, what we need, and what needs to change for the future. I thank God and our ancestors for leaving this physical plant to us, and I hope to do my best to pay that generosity forward. In Christ, Ian+ (Fr. Burch)
Transcript of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Volume 31, Issue 8 THE LION · 2019-08-02 · St. Mark’s Episcopal...
August 2019 Volume 31, Issue 8 St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
THE LION
RECTOR’S CORNER
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Deacon Corner……………..2
Women’s Book Group……3
August Celebrations………4
Brews Game Outing………5
Children & Youth………….6
Calendar……………………...7
Friends in Christ, In a sermon recently, I played with the idea of St. Mark’s as an inn and its members as innkeepers. Every allegory has its problems, but I kind of liked this one because it gave me a different sense of our building. A church building is not only for our own use — not unlike an inn — but is geared toward the next person coming in the doors. We attend to the building, but we don’t have exclusive ownership of it. Or, put another way: I don’t encourage investment in our buildings because of their beauty or comfort--though they are both beautiful and comfortable. Rather, I encourage investment because our buildings are one of our major assets for ministry. Think about all the different connections that have been made in these walls. Thinks of all the baptisms, marriages, confirmations, and burials. Think of the support and succor that has been given and received at 2618 N. Hackett. It’s staggering to think of the love of God and of neighbor that has been incubated in our space. And I want to make sure that I am providing our descendants the very best physical plant possible to launch whatever creative missions they will undoubtedly launch. We are stewards of this corner of the world, and I want to encourage us to take that responsibility seriously. I hear moaning about the disrepair of our buildings now and again, but I would rather think of them as our inn, our asset. After the people of St. Mark’s, our physical presence is our largest asset and we ought to treat it as such. In the days and weeks to come, you’ll be hearing more about how we can be wise innkeepers — looking at fire systems, safety and accessibility, building usage for mission and ministry, building usage for music and worship. We will figure out what we have, what we need, and what needs to change for the future. I thank God and our ancestors for leaving this physical plant to us, and I hope to do my best to pay that generosity forward. In Christ, Ian+ (Fr. Burch)
DEACON’S CORNER
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I often talk to you about volunteering either in the church or outside it. I have suggested all the different things you could do. I have said that no one is too young or too old to volunteer. I have often told you how when you do volunteer to serve the poor, the sick, the troubled, you are doing God’s work. We are his agents here on earth to bring about more fully, The Kingdom of God.
I believe we all have had calls to do God’s work whether we realized it or not. But the excuses we make: perhaps felt not smart enough, or had enough time, or any other reason we come up with. I could go on and on but I have a much better idea for you.
I want you to go on the St Mark’s Web Page and click sermons. Read the sermon that Ian gave on the 4th Sunday after Pentecost, Year C. It was Sunday, July 7th, 2019. Read it if you missed church that Sunday, or perhaps even read it again if you were there. It’s worth it!
He laid out the reasons why discipleship is so important. He also, using stories from his own life, laid out how we often don’t feel capable to follow God’s call. I want you to read it because it was one of the finest homilies that I have ever heard on discipleship. It really challenged me.
So that is my challenge to you. Read Ian’s homily and see where you can review your own situation. I think you will realize how often we feel that we just can’t answer God’s call, for any number of reasons. It is very comforting to hear again that God picks all of us for discipleship despite all the shortcomings we may feel we have. God doesn’t require a brainiac, or a person with finely honed leadership qualities, or lots of money or power. He just wants all of us working to bring about a better world for all.
Read it. You’ll love it.
~Michelle
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Thanks as always for your generosity to our pantry community!
RIVERWEST FOOD PANTRY
Condiments, Dressings, and Salt Free Seasonings Dried and Canned Fruit in its own Juices Low Sodium Canned Tomato Products Olive and Canola Oil
WOMEN’S BOOK GROUP
The Women’s Book Group will be meeting on August 5 at 7 pm at the home of Carolyn Davies. Our book for discussion will be The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe. This memoir is about a mother and son and books. During her treatment for cancer, Mary Anne Schwalbe and her son Will spent many hours sitting in waiting rooms together. To pass the time, they would talk about the books they were reading. Soon, they began to trade books and an informal book group of two was born. The book is also about the joy of reading and gives many suggestions of books. Books can be purchased at Boswell for a ten percent discount or borrowed from the library. If you need directions to Carolyn’s home contact the church office at [email protected].
~Ellie Moseley
THE SPIRITUAL LIFE AND HOW TO HAVE ONE: AN INTRODUCTION TO SPIRITUALITY
‘Spirituality’ is a popular term now; it’s part of the current standard response, “I’m spiritual, but not religious.” But, is there really a difference? Come spend a little time with Fr. Steve Peay and find out a bit about the spiritual life. You’ll discover that it’s not so bad to be ‘religious’ (once you get past the cultural baggage), and that all of us can have a spiritual life. Sessions will be on five Thursday evenings, starting July 18. We’ll begin at 6 p.m. with food and fellowship, and the teaching portion will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The sessions will be led by the Very Rev. Steven Peay, Ph.D., FBS, Research Professor & Dean-President Emeritus Nashotah House Theological Seminary and Associate Dean & Canon Residentiary All Saints’ Cathedral. Fr. Peay is a lively and dynamic leader.
- August 1 – The Book of Common Prayer: Anatomy and Use - August 8 – Lectio Divina: Ancient and New - August 15 – The Effects of the Spiritual Life
~Ian
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8/3 Tom & Carolyn Davies 8/4 Randy Miller & Jana Troutman-Miller 8/18 Steve & Joan Martinie 8/20 Jennifer & Michael O’Hear
ANNIVERSARIES BIRTHDAYS:
8/2 Kirsten Guidero 8/8 Marilyn McKnight 8/9 Alex Cain 8/13 Jackie Adams 8/18 Andrew Martin 8/18 Meg Edwards 8/19 Skrauss
August Celebrations
8/22 Maggie Frizzell 8/23 Kathy Katter 8/23 Susanna Mortara 8/27 Steve Martinie 8/29 Owen O’Hear 8/31 Daniel O’Hear
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BREWERS GAME OUTING
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRY
BIBLE STORY TIME VOLUNTEERS NEEDED While Sunday School is on hiatus for the summer, we will have a special Bible Story Time for our children. All Children are invited to come to church for the opening procession and the lessons. During the sermon, come to the Chapel to hear a story from the Bible and work on decorating our children's banner for the upcoming Church School year! You may rejoin your families at the time of the sharing of the Peace.
We need adults to be in the rotation as a Story Leader: email [email protected] or signup in the Parish Hall if you would like to volunteer. The Stories are already written and only need an engaging storyteller and leader!
SAFEGUARDING GOD’S CHILDREN TRAINING | 8/4
St. Mark's and the Diocese of Milwaukee require all clergy, Vestry members, and volunteers who work with children to complete a Safeguarding God's Children Training every five years. The next training session will be at Christ Church in Whitefish Bay on Sunday, August 4 at 11:30 a.m. To register for this training session, for more information, or if you are unsure whether you are required to certify or recertify your Safeguarding training, please email Matt Phillips ([email protected])
BAPTISM AND SOLEMN/FIRST COMMUNION CLASS St. Mark's will offer a Baptism and Solemn/First Communion Class this Summer. All children and youth interested in Baptism, receiving Communion, or learning more about the Church and God's presence in it are invited to attend. Dates and times will be announced soon but if you are interested in registering your child(ren) for this formation opportunity, please email Fr. Ian Burch ([email protected]) or Matt Phillips ([email protected]) today!
CHURCH SCHOOL TEACHER
Mark your calendars: St. Mark's Church School will resume on Sunday, September 22. We are busy recruiting Church School Teachers for the upcoming school year. If you are interested in joining our amazing team of teachers for a one-month teaching block, please email [email protected] today.
AUGUST 2019
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1
8 AM Yoga 8 PM AA
2 Rector’s Day Off 8 PM AA
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4 8 AM Holy Eucharist 9:30 AM Holy Eucharist Bible Story Time 11 AM Adult Education
5 6 PM SWEATnDANCE 7 PM Women’s Book Group
6 Admin Away 8 AM Yoga 8:15 AM Breakfast Fellowship @ Hollander 5:30 PM Garden Guild 8 PM Reclaiming Jesus
7 Admin Away 6 PM Mass on the Grass 8 PM Aperi Animam Rehearsal
8 Admin Away 7 AM Serve at The Gathering 8 AM Yoga 8 PM AA
9 Admin Away Rector’s Day Off 8 PM AA 7 PM Guitar Recital
10 10 AM Usher Training (tentative)
11 8 AM Holy Eucharist 9:30 AM Holy Eucharist Bible Story Time 11 AM Adult Education 6 PM Aperi Animam Rehearsal
12 6 PM SWEATnDANCE
13 8 AM Yoga 5:30 PM Garden Guild
14 6 PM Mass on the Grass 8 PM Aperi Animam Rehearsal
15 8 AM Yoga 8 PM AA
16 Rector’s Day Off 8 PM AA
17 9:30 AM Quilting Circle
18 8 AM Holy Eucharist 9:30 AM Holy Eucharist Bible Story Time 11 AM Adult Education 6 PM Aperi Animam Rehearsal
19 6 PM SWEATnDANCE
20 8 AM Yoga 8:15 AM Breakfast Fellowship @ Hollander 1 PM Spirituality and Aging 5:30 PM Garden Guild 6:30 PM Vestry
21 Rector Away 6 PM Mass on the Grass 8 PM Aperi Animam Rehearsal
22 Rector Away 7 AM Serve at The Gathering 8 AM Yoga 8 PM AA
23 Rector Away 8 PM AA
24 Rector Away
25 Rector Away 8 AM Holy Eucharist 9:30 AM Holy Eucharist Bible Story Time 11 AM Adult Education
26 6 PM SWEATnDANCE
27 8 AM Yoga 5:30 PM Garden Guild
28 6 PM Mass on the Grass
29 8 AM Yoga 8 PM AA
30 Rector’s Day Off 8 PM AA
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For the most current update, please view our calendar on our website: www.stmarksmilwaukee.org
ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
St. Mark’s is a growing, welcoming parish on Milwaukee’s Eastside. We are a vibrant community of sojourners and seekers. We are young and old, families, singles and couples, gay and straight, from a variety of backgrounds. Together we represent a diverse array of perspectives and life experiences. We believe that the Holy Spirit is at work in our lives and in the world and that we are called, both as individuals and as a community, to share Christ’s love with our neighbors. We hope that the community at St. Mark’s will help you to grow deeper in your faith and that you will find yourself enlivened by service to God and to God’s world.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 2618 N. Hackett Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53211
414-962-0500 stmarksmilwaukee.org
Vestry Members Brooke Frizzell Cheryl Johnson Michael O’Hear
Georgia Cain David Miyama Ginny Schrag Dan Buckler Judith Miller
Graicey Van Spankeren
Sunday Eucharist 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m.
Childcare is provided from 9:15-11:00 a.m.
Wednesday Eucharist
6:00 p.m.
Office Hours Tuesday and Wednesday
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Eastside Senior Services
414-210-5881
The Rt. Rev. Steven A. Miller, Bishop of Milwaukee The Rev. Ian C. Burch, Rector [email protected] The Rev. John Hickey, Priest Associate The Rev. Michelle P. Mooney, Deacon Stephen Wolff, Director of Music [email protected] Matt Phillips, Director of Campus/Youth Ministries [email protected] Kathy Katter, Senior Warden Bill Hunt, Junior Warden Bruce Jacobs, Treasurer Sara Bitner, Parish Administrator [email protected] Daniel Koplitz, Children’s Choirmaster [email protected] Bill Davies, Bookkeeper [email protected] Jyoti Bratz, Housekeeper Skrauss, Sexton Kiran-Joy Kuhn, Lion Newsletter Editor
