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The St. Mark’s E-CALLER              St. Mark’s Mission is

6595 E. Quaker Street                                                              To Love Christ,

Orchard Park, NY 14127                                       To Love Our Neighbor, and

www.stmarksop.org 716.662.4418                                   To Serve the World.

 

August 30, 2010

 

CELEBRATION ~~ KICK-OFF SUNDAY

 

SEPTEMBER 12

 

 

COMMISSIONING OF CHURCH SCHOOL TEACHERS

 

 

BACKPACK BLESSING

 

 

BEGINNING OF CHURCH SCHOOL

 

 

ICE CREAM SOCIAL

 

 

 

 

The Rev. Sean T. Leonard, Rector ++ The Rev. Leland G. Rose, Deacon

 

  

BEYOND SUNDAY MORNING . . .

 

Have you ever had the feeling that your relationship with God is stuck? That something is missing in your life? As I have grown as a Christian what I have come to discover is, if I desire a life-altering relationship with God I am going to have to work at it. Very infrequently have I found God parachuting out of the sky and into my life without my first opening the door of my heart to Him. One of the ways in which we open the doors of our hearts to God is by seeking out opportunities that allow our spirits to dance with the Holy Spirit in a dance that could forever alter the landscape of our life.

 

I am pleased to announce that there are two opportunities for the adults of St. Mark’s to do such a thing.

 

AN ADULT FORMATION COURSE.

 

This 16-week course, led by Fr. Sean, will give the participants the opportunity to discuss in-depth matters relating to their faith as well to try out a number of spiritual practices. The dates and time of this course will be determined by those interested in participating at the introductory meeting – with lunch – on Sunday September 19, at 11:45.

 

Cursillo.

 

Cursillo is a short course on Christianity in a retreat format. Cursillo begins Thursday evening October 7 and concludes Sunday afternoon October 10. This year’s retreat will be held at Camp Pioneer in Angola. For more information, please see Fr. Sean.

 

In addition Buffalo Wings and Theological Things resumes with the first gathering on Wednesday, September 15, at 7:15 p.m., at Mia’s Restaurant on the corner of South Buffalo and Jewett-Holmwood Road.

 

I hope you will consider taking part in one of these exciting opportunities.

 

Fr. Sean+

 

 

LOVE TO SING favorite traditional hymns?

LOVE TO SING hymns from your childhood?

LOVE TO SING new spiritual songs of praise?

NOW IS YOUR CHANCE TO SING

with the St. Mark's Choir

and lead the congregation in a joyful noise!

 

Come at 9:15 on Sunday to raise your voice to the Lord.

 

 

 

 

 

CELEBRATION ~~ KICK-OFF SUNDAY

SEPTEMBER 12

 

I am eagerly awaiting the start of the new Church School year on September 12 where we will start with the Commissioning of Church School Teachers during the 10:00 service. All students and teachers will go to their classes after the commissioning. After the service we will have an Ice Cream Social in the Parish Hall. Just a reminder that starting September 19, Church School classes will begin at 9:45 a.m. Please help our teachers to be more effective by having your children in class by 9:45 a.m.

 

I am excited to announce that we will be starting a

 

Youth Group

 

for all teens in Rite-13, J2A and FABs

Sunday, September 19

 

at 5:30 p.m.

 

at the Rectory

right across Potter Avenue.

 

Chrishelle Leonard will be leading us in this new venture, and I’m sure it will be great. We will meet once a month for a meal and lots of fun. Please pray for this new ministry. All teens are welcome. Please invite your friends!

 

Jamie Spriegel

 

 

LAY MINISTRY NEEDS AT ST. MARK’S.

 

St. Mark’s continues to be on the look out for people who might be willing to serve God by serving in a ministry capacity in the Church.

 

TREASURER

We are actively in the process of recruiting a person to serve as our next Treasurer. This person should be experienced in the field of accounting/finance. For more information please see, Fr. Sean.

 

SINGERS

We are looking for people to assist us with worship on Sunday mornings by singing in the choir. See Diane San Giacomo or Martha Rose.

 

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

We are looking for people to serve as Eucharistic Ministers -- those who administer the chalice. For more information call the parish office (662.4418) or see Fr. Sean.

 

CHURCH SCHOOL TEACHERS

We are looking for people to serve as Church School Teachers. See Jamie Spriegel

 

 

Please Hold in Prayer

 

The Nominees for the

 

Eleventh Bishop of Western New York

 

 

The Rev. Michael N. Ambler, Jr.,

 

Rector of Grace Episcopal Church, Bath, Maine

Episcopal Diocese of Maine

 

The Very Rev. Canon Michael A. Bamberger,

 

Rector of The Episcopal Church of the Ascension, Sierra Madre, California Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles

 

The Rev. Dr. R. William Franklin,

 

Senior Associate Priest at St. Mark's Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania

 

The Very Rev. Canon Barbara J. Price,

 

Rector of St. Peter's Church, Eggertsville, New York

Episcopal Diocese of Western New York.

 

 

The Delegates representing St. Mark’s at the Convention to Elect our next Bishop

are

Misty Burney

Diane Durant

Dee Jakel

along with

Fr. Sean

Deacon Lee

 

All five are open to your input and welcome the opportunity to discuss the candidates with you. Please hold them in your prayers throughout this discernment process.

The special electing convention will be held Saturday, November 20, at St. Paul's Cathedral in Buffalo.

 

 

CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST

 

Wednesday mornings at 10:00

 

in the All Saints’ Chapel

 

 

 

FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER HOUSE RENOVATION

AT ORCHARD PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

 

We will be meeting every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. It is a really messy job with lots of plaster dust and insulation dust, so it is ESSENTIAL that each worker brings gloves, particle mask and goggles/glasses for safety. Long sleeves are also helpful because of the insulation. Bring tools – a claw hammer, screwdrivers, crowbar, sledgehammer, wheel barrel. There will be always be someone in charge to give direction. If you have questions, please contact me. Terrie Benson Murray at 881.3010, ext 218 or tbmurray@colhenlombardo.com

 

 

AN INVITATION from Trinity Church in Hamburg.

 

The Episcopal Church Women of Trinity Hamburg invite you to attend our meetings.

We gather on the third Wednesday of the month at 12 noon for lunch, followed by a program of interest. Just bring your own place setting and come along. Our first meeting will be on Wednesday, September 15. We look forward to seeing you.

-- Marydale Schmidt, President

 

 

ST. MARK’S CARES BOX

A WAY TO RESPOND TO NEEDS OF OUR OWN FAMILY.

 

Do you have a prayer request?

Do you have a need?

Are you aware of another’s need?

Can you respond to a need?

 

Write it down and drop it in the St. Mark’s Cares Box, located near the side entrance to the church.

Needs will be posted anonymously on the bulletin board near the box.

 

A St. Mark’s Cares coordinator will contact you when a need and response match.

 

Don’t let pride get in the way of writing down a need – it blesses the responder!

 

St. Mark’s Family Cares!

 

 

  

IN YOUR PRAYERS REMEMBER

 

Those who are ill or recovering from illness:

Donna Scott               Henry Hager                    Benjamin Adams               Raymond

Eileen Neep                Elaine Michael                 Marilyn Hoffarth                      Peter

Mary Ann Byers           Candy Kaufman              Amanda Knouse                 Jennifer

Margie Turner                Andy Kaufman               Matthew Schaffer               Fabian

Kristie Rush                 Georgette Sackerson          Walter Gordon               Jeanette

Fred Fuerst                  Madelyn Mullen                    Brendan Vega             Bob Hayes

Shirley Kneis                Kathie Hanacik                 Tom McLeanathan           Pat Vidler

Bob Setter

 

Thanksgivings, especially for the marriage of Brian and Tressa Kennedy Bogner

Pray for those who have died, especially William J. Arthur and for those in whose

memory the Altar Flowers were given: Barbara Goodhue Legler, Alice Fuller Goodhue,

and Bessie Clagett Fuller

Pray for the 18 persons who have died serving our country in Afghanistan this week.

 

Pray for the safekeeping of those serving our country in the military:

Sean Sullivan, Caitlin Sullivan, Rebecca Pigut Russo, Benjamin Russo,

David Nadeau, Joseph Murray, Stephen Gallagher, Joey Brotka, Peter,

Gordon Sprague IV, Dan Nitrai, Buck, Scott Mauer, Peter, Joshua Mapes,

Kirsten Rapp, Phillip, Michael H., Rob D., Michael S., Jason, Terri Yackle,

Chris O’Connor, Rick Fuerst.

 

THE ROSES TEA ROOM

AND

BASKET RAFFLE

 

To Benefit

OUR LITTLE ROSES HOME FOR GIRLS IN HONDURAS

 

Saturday, October 2, 2010, at 1:00 p.m.

at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

4275 S. Harris Hill Road, Williamsville

 

Tickets are $20.00 and are available in the Parish Office.

 

 

 

2010/2011 Church School Calendar

 

September 12 Backpack Blessing and Celebration Sunday --- Everyone starts in the service

September 19 9:45 am start time begins

September 19 5:30 p.m. Youth Group

 

October 24 Noon Blessing of Pets

October 10 No Church School (Columbus Day Weekend)

October 17 1:00 p.m. CROP Walk

October 17 5:30 p.m. Youth Group

 

November 21 Heifer Fair

November 21 5:30 p.m. Youth Group

November 28 No Church School

 

December 19 Decorate the Church after 10:00 service

December 19 5:30 p.m. Youth Group

December 26 No Church School (Christmas Break)

 

January 16 5:30 p.m. Youth Group

 

February 20 No Church School (Mid-Winter Recess)

February 20 5:30 p.m. Youth Group

 

March 6 Rite-13 Celebration

March 20 5:30 p.m. Youth Group

 

April 3 Communion Preparation Class

April 10 Communion Preparation Class

April 17 No Church School (Spring Recess)

April 17 5:30 p.m. Youth Group

April 23 10:00 a.m. Last Days of Jesus

April 24 Easter Day – All Worship Together & First Communion

 

May 8 Youth Sunday

May 15 5:30 p.m. Youth Group

May 29 No Church School (Memorial Day Weekend)

 

June 5 Parish Picnic

Please note: the dates are subject to change, but I will do my best to give advance notice.

 

Jamie Spriegel

 

 

 

 

 

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