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This Week at St. Mark's August 4, 2016
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EPISCOPAL BEACH-A-PALOOZA 2016
August 14 at 10 a.m.
On Sunday, August 14, there will be just
one worship service at 10 a.m. at the lakefront (
click here for map) followed by a Ravinia-style Picnic. When St. Andrew's, St. Luke's, St. Mark's, and St. Matthew's get together for worship at the lakefront it is a glorious morning indeed! Our morning will begin with Worship at 10 a.m. (if it rains, we will gather at St. Luke's, 939 Hinman Ave., Evanston).
- All Y'All Choir: If you'd like to sing in a "pick-up" choir, you are invited to gather at the lakefront at 9:15 a.m. No prior singing experience is required or expected. However, an ability to read music is helpful.
- Back-to-School Blessings: Students and Teachers are invited to receive a special blessing during the service.
- Open-Plate Collection for Curt's Cafe: In July our 4-church worship gathered more than $1,100 for Curt's Cafe. Our goal for the summer is $2,500. We can do it! If you won't be at the service and want to contribute, simply leave a check made payable to Curt's Cafe in Pastor Debra's mailbox in the hallway at the church and we'll add it to the total.
- Ravinia-Style Picnic: "What's that?" you may ask. It's a pack your own picnic for you and your family, bring a dessert to share with the community and come and enjoy! To sign up to bring a dessert to share, click here.
- Games: If you would like to plan games for children, please contact Pastor Debra.
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Worship
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In the Baptismal Covenant, we are asked, "Will you continue in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?" and we respond, "I will, with God's help."
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Summer Schedule:
 Except on August 14, St. Mark's continues to operate on a "Summer Worship Schedule" through Sunday, September 4, 2016:
- 8:00 AM Traditional Worship with Eucharist in the Lady Chapel at St. Mark's
- 9:30 AM Contemporary Worship with Eucharist at the Lakefront (click here for map); in the event of rain, we worship at the church
Summer Snacks:
- 8 a.m.: Worshipers are encouraged to
bring snacks (cookies, fruit, etc.) to share in the parlor after worship. Coffee, tea and juice are provided.
- 9:30 a.m. Lakefront: Please sign up to bring lemonade and/or cookies to share at the lakefront after worship. The sign-up list is here o
 r you can send an email to [email protected] and Natalie will get you signed up. Available dates include: August 7, August 28 (lemonade only), and September 4.
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This Sunday's Lay Ministers-
Thank you to these parishioners for sharing their time and talent with the congregation this week. If you would like to be involved, contact Pastor Debra at [email protected].
- Altar Guild: Trish Barr, Dorothy Laudati, Julia Ferguson
- Flower Guild: Ellie Bergman
- Ushers:
Marion Macbeth, Dorothy Laudati, Bob Barr
- Lector: Ted Richardson
- Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Alison Walsh, Andrea Nowack, Lynette Murphy
- Lay Eucharistic Visitor: Milner Seifert
- 8 a.m. Coffee Hour Snacks: A-F
- Lakefront Lemonade & Cookies: sign up here
- Vestry Persons of the Day: Dale Seifert, Ted Richardson
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Social Justice & Outreach Opportunities
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St. Mark's continues its commitment to our community through its many social justice and outreach activities. Following are ways in which you can get involved with the St. Mark's community in helping to create a better world.
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Producemobile - Tuesday, August 9-
On the 2nd Tuesday of each month, Interfaith Action of Evanston teams up with the Greater Chicago Food Depository to bring free, fresh produce to our neighbors in need. The distribution takes place from 9:30 - 11:30 at the Robert Crown Center. Volunteers are needed from 8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Thank you to July's staff and volunteers: Lucy Consiglio, Rima Lockwood, Bruce Gaede, Chris Schultze, Andrea Nowack, Anna Holladay, and Debra Bullock. If you are able to help on August 9, you can sign up at this link or by sending an e-mail to Pastor Debra,
[email protected]
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Backpacks:
St. Mark's is the site of school supply sorting and distribution for Evanston COPE, a community network of volunteers whose mission is to provide assistance for Evanston families who have needs related to sustenance, safety, or service.
Last day to drop off a new backpack at St. Mark's is Wednesday, August 10. Volunteers are still needed at St. Mark's for the following time slots:
- Friday August 12th from 3:30 - 5:30 pm and 5:30 - 7 pm (Distributing Supplies)
- Saturday August 13th from 11:30 - 1 pm (Distributing Supplies)
Thank you to those who have already signed up for the other time slots! If you would like to sign up for a shift,
click here OR email Pastor Debra at
[email protected]
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Midweek Lunch: Come and join us!
There are two weekly opportunities to serve our neighbors who struggle with hunger and homelessness. Every Tuesday from 6:00-6:30 pm, lunches are packed in the kitchen here at St. Mark's, and every Wednesday lunch is served at 11 a.m. On Wednesday, volunteers are asked to arrive by 10:00 a.m. and stay until 12:30 p.m.
To sign-up to volunteer, please click these links:
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SMAC (St. Mark's Adventurous Christians - a/k/a Youth Group) News for Youth. . . and for the Rest of Us!
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The Church is wherever God's people are gathered and for our youth that is often not at St. Mark's - the building - because they are involved in so many extra-curricular activities. Imagine the positive message we might share with our young people by Being Church where they are - at the ice rink, on the baseball diamond, at the debate club, at their concert. Let's show up and cheer for our young people. Let's Be Church Where the Youth Are! Take pictures, congratulate often, and remind our young people that they too are Being the Church wherever they are!
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Going Where Our Youth Are: If you have events you would like included for your young person or if your child will be at camp and you'd like them added to the prayer list while they are away, please email Pastor Debra,
[email protected].
 Confirm not Conform Info Night will take place on Sunday, August 28 from 6:15 - 8 p.m. at St. Mark's. Confirm not Conform (CnC) is a place for incoming 7th, 8th, and 9th graders to ask tough questions about faith and to search out answers. Through interactive classes, mentor relationships, field trips, retreats and the challenge to do a whole lot more than just learn a few facts; CnC lets you take real responsibility for understanding your faith and its power. At the end of the two-year program, you choose whether or not to be confirmed. All participants, whatever their decisions, are honored in a special service dedicated to their work, exploration, and discoveries. This information night is your opportunity to hear about the program, get a copy of the year's calendar of events and to ask questions.
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Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Isaiah 1:1, 10-20; Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:32-40
"Out of Zion, perfect in its beauty, God reveals himself in glory."
Psalm 50:2
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Thursday, August 4
10:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, King Home
Sunday, August 7
8:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Lady Chapel
9:30 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Lakefront
Tuesday, August 9
8:30 a.m.
Producemobile, Robert Crown Center
6:00 p.m.
Lunch Packing, Kitchen
6:30 p.m.
Sunday School Planning Meeting, Bethlehem Chapel
Wednesday, August 10
6:45 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Bethlehem Chapel
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday Lunch
4:00 p.m.
COPE Backpack supply sorting, St. Mark's basement
Thursday, August 11
5:00 p.m.
COPE Backpack supply sorting, St. Mark's basement
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August 1
Ann Lettner
Maggie Johnson
Lucy Consiglio
August 3
Jake Morris
Corinne Clarkson
August 4
Andrea Nowack
August 5
Nathan Waller
Eliana Greene
August 6
Jack Heinz
August 10
Edie Molumby
Matthew Yanaga
Sebastian Urbanowski
August 12
Fred Lewis
August 13
Joanna Greene
Blair Lele
August 14
Patrick Arrington
Emily Dangremond
August 16
Andrew Schultze
Emmett Bell
Jackson Benz
August 19
Sherri Crawford
Eva Sondgeroth
August 21
Kate Johnson
August 24
Hal Griffith
Casmir Szczepaniak
Elizabeth Lewis
Melinda Heindel
Rachel McElhatton
August 27
Bob Easton
August 28
Kristine Offutt
August 29
Clark Alexander
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August 2
Donald & Mary Koss
August 3
Judson & Gabrielle Brooks
August 5
Patrick & Emily Furlong
August 8
Milner & Dale Seifert
August 10
Robert & Rima Lockwood
August 13
Catherine Carpenter & David Baker
August 20
Luke Urbanowski & Lisa Liang
August 29
Deane & Beth Johnson
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A Lion Hunt to Create Fellowship Across the Miles-
Each summer, St. Mark's parishioners and staff members fan out across the country (sometimes across the globe) as travel plans take them outside of Evanston. This summer, St. Mark's invites
you to go on a Lion Hunt! The lion is our mascot and so we invite you, wherever you are (even if you don't leave Evanston) to keep your eyes open for lions -
stuffed, real, in a painting, in the pages of a book - and take a picture (preferably with you in it). Then, send it to Natalie at the church office ([email protected]) OR better yet, post it to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the hashtags #StMarkEvanston and #LionHunt. We can't wait to see all the places you've found a lion to remind you of St. Mark's!
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Understanding and Analyzing Systemic Racism Training - In July, Pastor Debra, Liz McElhatton and Andrea Nowack attended the Chicago ROAR / Diocese of Chicago Antiracism Commission's 2 1/2 day training in Hyde Park. The cost was just $75 and the information shared and conversations had were priceless. We hope you will consider taking this training when it is next offered - October 20 - 22. To learn more and to register,
click here.
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Staff Vacations-
Natalie Greene, Office Manager, is on vacation and will return to the office on Monday, August 8. Rudy Burke, Building Services Technician is on vacation and will return on Wednesday, August 10. David Plank, Associate for Music Ministries will be on vacation from August 29 - September 2. During staff absences, please contact Pastor Debra with any questions.
Financial Update, Pledge Status and Special Giving - Last month St. Mark's Finance Team conducted our mid-year budget review and we are happy to report that we are doing fine overall. There are always a few line items higher or lower than anticipated; but, overall, we are on track for a great 2016. With your support, we will continue that trend. One request we have is that you please remember that when you go on summer vacations, the church does not.
Pledge payments have fallen behind. . . . you can help us by keeping your giving up to date (pledge payments can be mailed directly to St. Mark's, Attn. Treasurer, 1509 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201). And, if you are particularly grateful for something that has happened in your life or the life of a loved one recently, perhaps you can show your gratitude with an additional one-time summer gift to St. Mark's. To make this even easier, you can make your gift through PayPal today. Go to our website (
http://www.stmarksevanston.org) and click the DONATE button in the right-hand column. There is a place in PayPal for you to add a note so that the rector can prepare a note of thanksgiving!
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Social Media and St. Mark's-
If you have your mobile device it would be good if you put it on silent when in worship. But if anything in Sunday's service-a prayer, reading, hymn or the sermon-moves you, please feel free to tweet it or post it to Facebook #StMarkEvanston. While you're at it, "check-in" with us on Foursquare!
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In The Community
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God calls us to love our neighbors as ourselves. Loving finds all of its meaning in relationship. The following are opportunities to be in relationship with one another and with the community of Evanston.
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Fleetwood Jourdain Theater is
premiering the play "Single Black Female" from August 6-21. Show times are on Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 3pm. On August 25th, they will be hosting the Old School R&B Concert at 7pm. On August 26th, they will be hosting the Jazz Meets Blues Concert III at 7pm. They will also hold their annual Black Tie Gala: Songs from Broadway's Black Musicals on Saturday, August 27, 6pm. Ticket prices for all of these events range from $10-$17 (excluding the Gala). Fleetwood Jourdain Theatre is located at 927 Noyes St. in Evanston, IL. Call us with questions or to purchase tickets at 847-866-5915. More information can be found online here.
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Tai Chi Chuan
is an ancient Chinese martial art that promotes well-being by circulating the chi of the body through a series of slow, relaxing movements. The Human Process teaches the Yangstyle short form each Saturday morning at St. Mark's. Practicing Tai Chi helps replenish energy reserves, improves balance, loosens tight muscles and brings more flexibility to joints and ligaments. It is a cardiovascular and weight-bearing exercise. For more information, contact The Human Process at 847-556-6040.
InterPlay is at St. Mark's on Tuesdays 7:30 - 9 p.m. This is an opportunity for adults to shake out everyday stress. Refresh and rejuvenate yourself. Meet new people. Deepen existing connections. Explore all of your awesomeness just as you are. And... the list goes on. Those are some of the benefits you'll enjoy in these weekly, Tuesday night drop-in sessions. No prior InterPlay experience is required to attend. Anyone and everyone can do the activities in this class. So, come just as you are. Sliding scale $8 - $15 per session. To learn more about InterPlay, visit them
online here and
here. You can also email event leader Jeff Breting at
[email protected].
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Evanston Creative Writing Group-
Do you like to write? Do you like to be creative but find it challenging sometimes to put yourself on the page? Do you enjoy receiving challenging prompts that spur your creativity? The Evanston Creative Writing group is a creative prompt group designed to get you on the page and start the creative juices flowing. Each meeting one member will act as the Prompt Master, offering a writing prompt like a picture, a first line, an object, or even a single word. From these prompts members will write for fifteen to twenty minutes, creating a unique and original story, or perhaps creating something that will be the start of something bigger. Please note that this is not a critique group. We offer positive comments on what our authors create, understanding that the writing generated within our group is rough or "first-draft". We accept all members, from those who are serious about writing to those who use the time offered to blow off some creative steam. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month in the library at St. Mark's.
For more information visit us online here
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Parish Prayer List
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The prayer list will be refreshed for the month of July (and is at the beginning of each month). If you would like your loved ones to remain on the prayer list for July, send an email to Pastor Debra at [email protected].
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We bid your prayers for: Astley Bent, Veronica Braithwaite, John Burnham, Karen Cornelius, Bob Easton, Lynn Erickson, Hal Griffith, Charlie and Judy Kopp, Grace Lettner, Kathy Lettner, Ayden Lettner, Ann Lettner, Ted Loda, Donald McCrea, Jake Morris, Mary O'Dowd, Jan and Jeri Offutt, Donna Richardson, Sarah Sutcliffe,Casmir Szczepaniak, Char Wiss, Ronnie Witt IV, Carol Albertson, Betty Augustinos, Lucy Augustinos, Carol Beatty, Margaret Beatty, Martha Burns, Joseph Compton, Chisara Conception, David Cresap, Faye Delandro, Jay Johnson, Katie Iles, Alaf Kwayana, OJ Mabwa, Pat Martin, Carl & Lindy Messier, Amelia Schmidt, Terri Shepard, Helen Snow, Tim and his family, Clifford & Byrdie Tucker, Richard Walsh, Juanita White, Julie Whitmore
We pray for those who have died: Robert Baillie, former longtime member and chorister who passed away in January 2015 (obituary here)
We pray for the people in the Diocese of Southeast Mexico and the Diocese of Renk |
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