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The Newsletter of Saint Mark’s Parish

September 2014

. . . G E T S E T . . . G O ! !

Sept 1 Labor Day

Office Closed

Sept 3 Door of Hope dinner

6:00 p.m.

Stewardship Meeting

7:00 p.m. Brown Library

Sept 3, 10, 17, 24 Men’s Breakfast

7:00 a.m.

Bible Study

9:30 a.m. Brown Library

Book Group/DOK prayers


Lectio Divina


Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 Choir rehearsal

7:30 p.m. Music Room

Sept 6 Movie Night


Sept 7 Homecoming Sunday Backpack Blessings

Acolytes, Sunday School, Youth Group,

& Choir begin

Daughters of the King Meeting

8:45 a.m. Community Hall

Sept 7, 14, 21, 28 Adult Education: TED Talks

9:00 ̶ 10:15 a.m. Brown Library

Sept 8, 15, 22, 29 Centering Prayer

10:00 a.m. Brown Library

Sept 9 Women’s Soup

New Delhi Palace, 6:30 p.m.

Sept 10 Vestry Meeting

7:00 p.m. Brown library

Sept 14 Altar Guild Meeting

8:45 a.m. Rector’s Office

Acolyte Recognition

10:30 service

Sept 20 Crafting at Villa Gardens

11:00 a.m. 5th floor Activities Room

Sept 21 Altar Guild Recognition

All services

Sept 24 Writer’s Workshop

7:00 p.m. Brown library

Sept 28 Lectors and Lay Eucharistic Ministers

Recognition, all services

LOOKING AHEAD

Oct 5 Blessing of the Animals

Oct 12 City of Hope Boy Scout Troop 1Blood Drive

Choristers sing for the first time

Oct 19 Season of Gratitude begins

Newcomers Welcome

From the Rector

I’m looking forward to the return of the children to our school in the coming days. I really miss

their presence here over the summer: the music of their voices and the audible buzz of their energy

zipping through and around our buildings. They bring such vibrancy to our campus and are a

constant reminder that God continues to make all things new. I am grateful for this tangible

expression of God’s goodness, and for all the gifts our school brings to our Saint Mark’s community.

Last Wednesday, our Vestry approved the recommendation of our Organist Search Committee to

fund the position at a level commensurate with the education and experience of our strongest

candidates. This vote represented a significant increase in our budget, another leap of faith for our

parish. The very next morning, a check was delivered to us from the school. It was the check for our

portion of the profits from last spring’s church and school fundraiser, our annual auction and dinner.

The school parents and staff, along with our church volunteers, work incredibly hard to create this

celebratory fundraiser, and we divide the proceeds equally. The church includes in our budget each

year $20,000.00 as our portion of the projected income from this event. The check we received this

year was for $35,500.00 and change. The well-timed and surprising grace of this additional income is

a safety net under our latest leap. I laughed out loud, and then emailed the Vestry.

God’s Spirit is zipping through this place, church and school. God continues to be at the business

of making us new creations. For all the blessings of the years past, and for all the new life coming to

and through our community, praise God! It’s going to be another exciting year!

Faithfully,

Pastor Carri+

Movie Night: Saturday, September 6, 6:30 p.m., Brown Library

Join Nathan Schroeder on Saturday, September 6 in the Brown Library for the movie

“Heaven is for Real,” the true story of a four-year old son of a small town Nebraska pastor

who experienced heaven during emergency surgery. Bring a snack to share and enjoy the

surprise film.

Door of Hope

The next dinner at Door of Hope is Wednesday, September 3 at 6:00 p.m. Contact George Rothwell (798-

7415) if you would like to participate by contributing a dish and sharing dinner with the residents.

Backpack Blessings, Sunday, September 7: ALL SERVICES

All students and those who work in schools are invited to bring your backpack, calendar, planner, or lunch-

box for a blessing as the school year begins.

Homecoming Sunday

Homecoming is September 7, a time to return to routine and renew our commitment to the ministries of

Saint Mark’s Parish. The TED TalksAdult Education series continues on Sunday mornings from 9:00 ̶

10:15 a.m. in the Brown Library. Sunday School begins. Classes are available for children preschool

through 6th grade. Children should gather at 10:30 a.m. in the church library for a brief orientation before

splitting into separate classes. The Youth Group will have their first meeting of the year at 5:00 p.m. Watch

your email for more details on this event.

Women’s Soup will meet Tuesday, September 9, at 6:30 p.m. at New Delhi Palace, 950 E. Colorado

Blvd., Pasadena, hosted by Charlotte Mathews. Call Charlotte at 626-798-3725 or Betty Butler to RSVP at

626-396-0686 no later than the Monday September 8.

Project this month: Haiti Teachers’ Project

Recurring Weekly Events: All Are Welcome Centering Prayer: Mondays at 10:00 a.m. Brown Library

We enjoy a 20-minute Centering Prayer period and then a short video of inspiration and time for private

reflection. New to Centering Prayer? We will teach you. Robin Ross acts as mentor.

Adult Education: TED Talks, Sundays, 9:00 – 10:15 a.m., Brown Library

There is a changing list of topics and readings that co-inside with the seasons of the church calendar.

Men’s Fellowship, Wednesdays, 7:00 a.m. mainly at Fox’s

The Men’s Fellowship enjoys breakfast together every Wednesday at Fox’s to discuss current topics and

decide on projects to support activities at Saint Mark’s.

Bible Study, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Brown Library

Pr. Carri will lead a lively study and discussion of Acts of the Apostles beginning September 3.

Book Group, Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. Brown Library

This group meets once a week to read aloud a book of interest. Presently they are reading the first in the

series of The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency.

Endowment Message

"Grandpa didn't believe in a Will.... but Grandma does, because she had to help

settle his estate without the benefit of a Will or a Trust. Do you have a Will or a

Trust? Please consider a bequest to the Endowment Fund of Saint Mark's

Parish when creating or updating your Will or Trust."

Rock ‘n’ Roll Fest 2014: Save the date—

November 8

The Fall Fest may be in November

but preparations are underway and we

need your help to make it happen.

There are a number of ways to

participate such as procuring craft

donations and pricing of items, build

a new fair booth, work on signage, or donate empty

and clean eggs for confetti eggs.

Please consider helping in some way! This

fundraiser generates important and necessary funds

for our church and requires many hands. Contact

Karen Sessions by email at

[email protected] to volunteer!

Crafts Booth

At the Rock ‘n Roll Fall Fest this year the craft

booth ̶ “Chic Boutique” ̶ will feature three items for

sale: quality handmade jewelry, wreaths, and

knitted/crocheted items. Janis Rosebrook and Marti

Farley, co-chairs, know very talented

parishioners are out there who can help us fill the

booth with handmade bracelets, earrings, hair clips,

brooches, knitted scarves, sweaters, and baby items.

Plus how about crafty people who make wreaths for

home decor that wow us all? Please contact us if

you are willing to donate your talents. Our contact

information is [email protected] and

[email protected]. The fest is November 8, so start crafting now!

Hello from Parker

I am beyond excited to join the staff and wonder-

ful community of Saint Mark’s. You have greeted

me with open arms and have already made me feel

at home. Saint Mark’s is a special place where

Christ’s love is shared and felt. Undoubtedly you

know this, but it bears repeating. I look forward to

getting to know each of you as we worship and play

together in this space.

Over the next few months, I am most excited

about hearing your hopes and dreams for Saint

Mark’s and for children, youth, and family

ministries here. The program is healthy, vibrant, and

dynamic. I cannot wait to work together to grow and

strengthen what you have already established.

Whether you are a parent, youth, child, or

parishioner who cares about this ministry, I want to

hear from you. I have reserved time for group

conversation on the afternoon of September 7. If

you are not a parent of someone in the program,

please call or email me to schedule a time to meet.

I will typically be in the office Sunday ̶ Thurs-

day of each week. Please feel free to call, email, or

text me

anytime. I look forward to meeting you and begin-

ning our work together!

With Love,

Parker Garrett

CYF Director

CYF CONTACT INFORMATION:

Email: [email protected]:

Cell: 334.398.1129

Children, Youth and Family Ministries Corner

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Sunday, September 24 – Acolyte Crucifers’ Dinner

5:30 p.m. in the Library

Saturday, September 6 – Acolyte Training

2:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 7 – Homecoming Sunday,

Backpack Blessing

Visioning Session

w/ Parents of YOUTH


Visioning Session

w/ Parents of CHILDREN


YOUTH GROUP

5:00 p.m. Community Hall

Sunday, September 14 – Acolyte Recognition

YOUTH GROUP


Sunday, September 21 – YOUTH GROUP


Friday, September 26 through Sunday,

September 28 – YOUTH GROUP

TENATIVE FALL YOUTH RETREAT

(details and confirmation to follow)

mailto:[email protected]



Sunday, September 14 , 2014:

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

* 7:45 a.m. HOLY EUCHARIST

The Rev. Betsy Hooper-Rosebrook, preaching

Coffee Hour immediately following in the Office.

8:45 a.m. Altar Guild Meeting, Rector’s Office

* 9:00 a.m. FAMILY SERVICE

The Rev. Carri Patterson Grindon, preaching

Nursery care available. Snacks after service

9:00 a.m. Adult Education, Brown Library

* 10:30 a.m. CHORAL HOLY EUCHARIST


Acolyte Recognition. Saint Mark’s Choir sings.

Sunday school for ages 3 through 6th grade. Nursery

care available. Coffee Hour immediately following

the service in the Community Hall.

5:00 p.m. Youth Group, Community Hall

Sunday, September 7, 2014:

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Homecoming Sunday

Backpack Blessings


The Rev. Carri Patterson Grindon , preaching

Coffee Hour immediately following in the Office.

8:45 a.m. Daughters of the King Mtg, Community Hall


The Rev. Betsy Hooper-Roebrook preaching




The Rev. Carri Patterson Grindon , preaching

Saint Mark’s Choir sings. Sunday School begins for

ages 3 to 6th grade. Nursery care available. Coffee

Hour immediately following the service in the

Community Hall.

2:00 p.m. Visioning Session with Parents of Youth,

Brown Library

3:00 p.m. Visioning Session with Parents of Children

Brown library



Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost


The Very Rev. Sylvia Sweeney, preaching

Coffee Hour immediately following in the

Church Office.


Parker Garrett, preaching




The Very Rev. Sylvia Sweeney, preaching

Altar Guild Recognition. Saint Mark’s Choir

sings. Sunday school for ages 3 through 6th grade.

Nursery care available. Coffee Hour potluck

immediately following the service in the

Community Hall.



Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost



Coffee Hour immediately following in the Office



Nursery care available. Snacks after service.




Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers Recognition.

Saint Mark’s Choir sings. Sunday school for ages 3

to 6th grade. Nursery care available. Coffee Hour

immediately following the service in the

Community Hall.

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