Weekly Announcements

Week of October 5, 2008

Announcements

1. Editor’s Note: We are exploring ways to reduce our carbon footprint with announcements. You can help by limiting your announcement to 4 lines (11 pt. Ariel). Please submit announcements by close of business on Tuesday to Elise Elzinga at elise.elzinga@stmarks.net.
   
   

Worship

2. Lay Participation: Lay participation are a hallmark of Worship at St. Mark’s. We provide training and flexible as well as regular schedules, so join us! Watch for introductions, contact the Worship Co-Chairs or any Verger to learn more. Readers: Linda Ewald (9:00 and 11:15); Acolytes: Leslie Allen (9:00), Susan Thigpen (11:15); Beadles: Johnna Matthews (9:00), Raiford Gaffney (11:15); Bread & Wine: Joe Tarantolo (9:00), Beryl Lillaston (11:15); Layservers: Suanna Bruinooge (9:00), Loretta Veney (11:15). Worship Co-Chairs are Linda Chandlee and Jim Steed
   
   

Christian Education

3. Beyond the Frame: Jacob Lawrence’s Migration Series at the Phillips Collection, Saturday October 18, 10:00 AM. to 3:00 PM. Meet at 10:00 outside the Phillips (1600 21st St NW, easy walk from Q Street exit Dupont Circle Metro) to see these powerful rarely-displayed images. The sixty painting Migration Series captures the story of the great 20th century migration of African Americans from the rural South. Painting in Harlem in 1942, Lawrence created striking images to chronicle the quest for greater economic and social justice. After lunch, return to St. Mark’s to share our reactions and to create images of our own stories of migration. Cost $35 plus $10 admission to the Phillips ($8 seniors). Facilitated by Margaret Brown and Kitty Donnelly. Sign up on the Christian Education board in foyer. For information contact Kitty at 301/779-4583 or kittydmd@gmail.com or Margaret at 202/544-8502 or mbrown@dcaccess.net.
   
   

Parish Life

4. Honduas Pub Lunch: October 5th. This event is to thank you all for your wonderful support of our trip last summer. We will be having two presentations, one at 11:00 AM. and one at 12:45 PM., so that those who attend the 9:00 AM. service don’t have to stay until the afternoon. A light brunch will be served after Sermon Seminar and full Pub Lunch will be served following the 11:15. Please join us for whichever time fits your schedule.
   
   
5. Fall 2008 Baptism Class: A short course for adults who wish to be baptized and parents wishing to present children for Baptism on November 2, 2008. The class will be held on Sundays from 10:00 AM. - 12:00 PM. in the Adams Room on October 5, October 12, October 19, and another session TBA. Childcare in the nursery is available, but children are welcome to come to the class. The class will examine the liturgy of baptism and parenting issues associated with the rite. David and Stephanie Deutsch will lead the class. If you are interested, please call Paul Abernathy, Rector, at 202/543-0053; also, please sign up on the sheet in the foyer and e-mail Stephanie and David at dsd@his.com.
   
   
6. St. Mark's Reading Group: October 6. Please join us for a discussion of Out Stealing Horses by Per Pettersen in the Penniman Room in Baxter House at 7:30 PM. At the November 3 meeting, we will discuss Here If You Need Me by Kate Braestrup.
   
   
7. Women Supporting Women Honduras Informational Meeting: Excitement is building for our first Adult Women's Honduras Trip on February 14 - 28, 2009. This is a first for St. Mark's. We seek to participate in projects that support and empower the women of Honduras while stretching and learning more about ourselves. Our partner with Sustainable Harvest International/FUCOHSO (Spanish for Sustainable Harvest International). Most of our time will be spent on current projects developed by SHI with an additional "Dream Project" to be determined by trip participants. There are still slots available. Our deadline has been extended to October 15th for making your commitment to the trip. See Betsy Agle, Jennifer Dalzell or Pontheolla Mack Abernathy for more info.
   
   
8. Women Save the Date: Saturday, October 11 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. for a night of fancy dresses, bubbly beverages, and chocolate delights! St. Mark's Women to Women present an "active" getting to know you night, borrowed from the newest trend in dating. Curious? Dress up, bring a beverage, and come to the Nave for chocolate and good conversation with new friends and a chance to meet our new Assistant Rector! RSVP to Marilu Sherer at marilu2002@yahoo.com.
   
   
9. Care Giving Workshop: Saturday October 18, 9:00 AM. - 1:00 PM. in the Parish Hall, co-led by Lilly March and Suella Henn. All are welcome. We will look at some essential elements of good listening skills, reflect on spirituality of care giving and include small group work. Call Lilly March at 703/751-3187 with questions. Please sign-up on the bulletin board.
   
   
10. Monday Night Meditation: Mondays from 7:30 - 9:00 PM. in the Nave. No prerequisites or requirements needed only the desire to find centeredness. 'Meditation helps wake us out of the trances, the trance of busyness, the trance of depression, the trance of doubt, the trance of blame and all the other states we get ourselves into. Slowing down, recognizing what is here, right now and being aware of the body and feelings that arise. Contact Collie Agle at chagle@washpathfind.com or 202/255-2687.
    
    
11. The Gospel: The next issue of The Gospel will appear in mid-November. If you have an article or picture you’d like to submit or if you have an idea for an article you would like to suggest, please contact Stephanie Deutsch at scd@his.com or Bart Barnes at barnes.bart@verizon.net. We look forward to hearing from you!
    
    
12. Pub Lunch Needs You: Please consider signing up to host a pub lunch on the sheet in the foyer. The next opening is October 19 and so this gives you plenty of lead time to get a group together or ask me to get you helpers. No pub lunch today, but folks have signed up for September 28, October 5, 12, 26 and November 2. Contact Linda Huntington at 301/279-2248 or linda_huntington@yahoo.com.
    
    

Music

13. Sign Up to Sing this Fall! Choirs have begun – contact Keith Reas at 202/543-1397 or keith.reas@stmarks.net for more information.
    
    
14. Chancel Choir for Adults: Meets Thursday evenings 7:30 – 9:30. Choir members sing for either the 9:00 or 11:15 service, and for special services and concert events throughout the year.
    
    
15. Boys and Girls Choir: Choir for children in grades 4 – 8 meets on Thursday afternoons from 4:30 – 5:45. The choir sings regularly alone and with the Chancel Choir for Sunday services and special events throughout the year. Members have the opportunity to attend summer choir camp.
    
    
16. Children's Choir: Directed by Ben Hansen, for children in grades 1 – 3 meets on Sunday mornings from 9:00 – 9:45. The choir sings periodically for the 9:00 service.
    
    

Youth & Family Ministry

17. Safety Reminder: Our doors are open for all to come and go as they please on Sundays. As the program year starts and young people are running to and fro please help the community keep a watchful eye on all our children.
    
    
18. Honduras Pub Lunch: October 5th
    
    
    • Teens and Honduras Committee – Everyone should be on the email chain with me and Tracy about family contributions. I will send out a schedule reminder next week. Teens should plan to come help me in the Parish Hall instead of going to Sunday School on the 5th (though they can come as early as 8:30 if they want). We will be having two presentations, one at 11:00 AM. and one at 12:45 PM., so that those who attend the 9:00 AM. service don’t have to stay until the afternoon. A light brunch will be served after Sermon Seminar and full Pub Lunch will be served following the 11:15.
      
      
19. National Cathedral Lock-in: The Cathedral Lock-in is the night of November 21 this year. Registration materials are available and the program will be focused. This event fills up fast, so I’m making October 19th the deadline to get checks and forms to me.
    
    
20. Family Pot-Luck Suppers: The first supper will be on October 12th, starting at 5:30 in the Parish Hall. Families with babies and school-aged children should have received a flier over the summer with subsequent dates and food requests. There’s no need to RSVP, just bring a dish that will feed 8 - 10 people based on your last name:
    
    
    • A - F: Fruit or Vegetable
    • G - L: Protein
    • M - S: Pasta, Rice, or Bread
    • T - Z: Sweets
    • Sian: Juice, Iced Tea, & Water
    
    

Around the Diocese

21. The Chane Gang Live! Walker School benefit at 7:30 PM., Friday, October 10. Bishop John Bryson Chane and his band, The Chane Gang, will bring their hard-driving blues sound to Washington Episcopal School (5600 Little Falls Parkway, Bethesda) The concert costs $30 per person, with a light fare and a cash bar, proceeds will benefit the Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys. Wear your dancing shoes and show your support in style by becoming a Patron ($500) or a Benefactor ($1,000). Support at these levels includes six tickets. RSVP by Octover 3 to 202/299-6521 or fodonoghue@edow.org. Guest list at the door. If you are unable to attend but want to show your support, please donate online at www.bishopwalkerschool.org.
    
    
22. Ensemble Guadior Presents: "Enchanting Tapestries of Italy, Un Soggiorno Italiano." Music by Corelli, Vivaldi and Stradella on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 8:00 PM., Christ Church + Washington Parish, 620 G Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 (near Eastern Market Metro). Played on period instruments including a 1665 Stainer violin, this concert transcends time and takes the audience back to the early 17th and 18th centuries to experience the essence of the soundscapes of baroque Italy. Admission is $20, or $10 for students and seniors. More information about Ensemble Gaudior, may be found at www.ensemblegaudior.com.
    
    

News to Use

23. Moving? Whenever you change your address, phone number, or email address, please advise Susan Block, the Parish Administrator, so she can update the parish database. Please send changes to susan.block@stmarks.net or to St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 118 3rd St., SE, Washington, DC 20003, or call Susan at 202/543-0053, ext. 305. Thanks.