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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
Last Modified: 2010-08-31 14:49:36