A reminder that if you have announcements for the newsletter or the bulletin, they must be sent to Katie at [email protected] no later than Tuesday at 12 noon.
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Faith, Formation and Fellowship
I will fulfill my vows to the Lord
in the presence of all his people. - Psalm 116:12
This Sunday is the Second Sunday after Pentecost and the appointed readings are
Genesis 18:1-15, (21:1-7);
Psalm 116:1, 10-17;
Romans 5:1-8;
Matthew 9:35-10:8 (9-23).
We invite you to take some time this week to read them in advance so that they can speak to you throughout the week. If you don't have a Bible nearby, you can find the passages at this website:
www.lectionarypage.net.
Sunday Morning's Lay Ministers
-- Thank you to the following parishioners for sharing their time and talent with the congregation this week. If you would like to become involved, please contact Pastor Debra at 847-732-9564 or [email protected].
- Altar Guild: Pat Bent, Rachel Easton
- Flower Guild: Ellie Bergman
- Ushers: Fred Lewis, Susan Lewis, Lisa Montgomery
- Lectors: John Lucadamo (8 a.m.); Lisa Montgomery (9:30 a.m.)
- Eucharistic Ministers: Milner Seifert, Dorothy Szczepaniak
- Vestry Persons of the Day: TBD
- Coffee Hour Snacks (8 a.m.): Last names beginning with M-S
- Lakefront Snacks: Lori Goede and Dan Whitmore
Lakefront Cookies & Lemonade: If you would like to pick a Sunday to bring cookies and lemonade to share after worship at the lakefront this summer, please sign up in the parlor or visit:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0448AFAF23A57-lemonade2
There is also a sign-up sheet at the lakefront-- just ask an usher.
Jubi-latte & Tea Deum with the Rector:
This Summer, beginning June 7, Jubi-latte and Tea Deum becomes a weekly event! Pastor Debra will be at a table at Cupitol (812 Grove Street, Evanston) on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. and is happy to buy you a coffee, tea, or milkshake and to chat about whatever is on your mind (or nothing at all). . . . Hope you'll stop by! Students who are off for the summer are especially welcome!
Becoming the Story We Tell: Lectionary at the Lakefront:
You are invited to join Pastor Debra at the lakefront each Tuesday in June from 7 - 8 p.m. to reflect together on the scripture for the following Sunday, to look for connections between the gospel drama and the drama of our own lives and to become shaped by the stories that have been a part of our faith for centuries. Where: just north of Hamilton Street and the lake close to the playground so that those who have small children can easily take part. [Rain location: St. Mark's parlor]. What: just bring yourself, a lawn chair or blanket, and, if you'd like, a friend (and maybe a sweater and some bug repellant!). Who: anyone. Not sure this is for you? That's ok, come once and give it a try (or, "Come and See" as we like to say at St. Mark's). Why? (1) maybe this is the moment for you or your household to become more intentional about following the way of Christ, or (2) maybe your faith is mostly a private affair and you would like now to explore this faith with others, or (3) maybe Christ seems a distant figure to you and this is the moment that you are being called to deepen your relationship with Christ, or (4) maybe you are simply curious and are willing and able to be open-minded to a new experience that will be shared with others who are curious as well. If you have any questions, contact Pastor Debra at 847-732-9564. Otherwise, we'll see you at the lakefront!
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Going Where The Youth Are
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 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! If you have events to add on behalf of your young person, please email Pastor Debra,
[email protected]
Off to Camp: Abigail, Maggie and Sydney are at Camp Echo through June 23rd. Abigail is hiking in the Porcupine Mountain State Park in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Maggie is canoeing in Minnesota and Sydney is at the main camp.
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Outreach and Social Justice
Midweek Lunch: Come and Join Us!
Each week, volunteers from St. Mark's and St. Matthew's work together to prepare and serve meals for our neighbors who struggle with hunger and homelessness. On Tuesdays from 6:00-6:30 p.m. volunteers turn five pounds of turkey, two pounds of ham, one pound of salami, three pounds of cheese and six big loaves of bread into 60 sandwiches.
On Wednesdays, volunteers gather in Cunningham Hall to set up and take down tables and chairs, set out food and beverages, serve the meal and talk with our guests. During the summer, many regular volunteers leave for vacation, and so help is needed on Wednesdays from about 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. "Come and See" as we like to say at St. Mark's! Join fellow parishioners Mary Pat Buckley, Rima Lockwood, Dave Himrod as well as folks from St. Matthew's to serve and meet our guests. Perhaps you'll be treated to an informal gospel music concert from Linda and friends. Contact John Lucadamo at
[email protected] or 847-436-1701 for more information.
Ready, Set, Go!
The Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate is set for Sunday, June 18, 2017. The YWCA Evanston/ North Shore sponsors this Father's Day tradition. The race features 5K/10K Runs, 5K Walk, and Youth Mile/Half mile. Race proceeds support the Y's racial justice and relationship violence programs. The race honors the memory of Ricky Byrdsong, the first African-American head coach of the men's basketball team at Northwestern University and insurance executive who died a victim of a hate crime. In the summer of 1999, Mr. Byrdsong was jogging with two of his young children in his Skokie neighborhood when a member of white supremacist group shot him. Registration and more information about the Race are available at
www.ywca.org/evanston.
Are you running or volunteering for the Race? Please report your involvement in the Race with Katie Kuriyama at
[email protected]
so we can record our social justice efforts.
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Stewardship
Each month in 2017 we will feature a ministry of St. Mark's where we can "count what counts" because we are Bound Together in Christ. If you have a ministry at St. Mark's where we can "cou
nt what counts" (lunches packed or served, pounds of produce distributed, hours of candles burned, number of notes sung!) contact Katie Kuriyama at [email protected] so we can assign you a month!
Counting What Counts:
In the month of May, 29 parishioners helped St. Mark's participate in National Bike Month by helping our community reduce our carbon footprint one bike ride, walk, carpool, or public transit ride at a time. Over the 4 Sundays in May, St. Mark's had 7 individuals ride their bikes to worship, 14 individuals walk, 1 individual take public transit, and 7 families carpool. Thank you for participating!
Thank You from the Garden Ministry: Thank you and kudos to the wonderful crews that replanted the area on the south side of the St. Mark's sign on June 7
th, and who mulched the front and St Francis Gardens on June 10
th in 90 degree weather: Ellen Bergman, Rich Forst, Joanna Greene, Dave Himrod, Katie Kuriyama, Rima Lockwood, Donna Richardson, Chris Schultze, and Dale Seifert. There were also a few others who are appreciated for showing up to help, only to find that the job was completed so speedily that we were done. Lola Himrod organized both events and brought in Greg Kimbrough to assist the workers. Thank you also to those who donated money and for their time to pay for and haul the mulch, including some of the folks above. Rich Forst also fixed a leaking spigot while we worked. The new flowers in front of the sign are all hardy perennials suited to a dry climate. Recently Bonnie and Don Lindstrom enhanced the northwest corner at Ridge and Grove with some new sedums, hostas and iris. All of these efforts work toward the goal of creating a welcoming entrance to the church with mature, easy care plants. Lola and Dave's granddaughter, Nadia, will be doing extra watering of the new plants to help them get established.
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Other Announcements
Prayer List
If you would like yourself or your loved ones added to the prayer, please email their name(s) to Pastor Debra at [email protected].
We bid your prayers for: Bob Barr, Trish Barr, Pat Bent, Veronica Braithwaite, John Burnham, Tony Campise, Genevieve Costello, Karen Cornelius, Caroline Frowe, Ann Lettner, Ayden Lettner, Charlie Lettner, Grace Lettner, Kathy Lettner, John Lucadamo, Donald McCrea, Bob Molumby, Jake Morris, Jan and Jeri Offutt, Danny White, Betty Augustinos, Lucy Augustinos, Robert Brown, Margaret Brown-Stansbury, Barbara Gerrish, Olivia Heiting, Joan and Sherwin, Kelly Wheeler Szczepaniak, Bruce McMenomy, Jay Johnson, OJ Mabwa, Ahmed Mahmoud, Carl and Lindy Messier, Reg Ryan, Tim and his family.
We pray for the people in
the Diocese of Southeast Mexico and the Diocese of Renk
June Birthdays:
Joseph Najem (2), David Najem Jr. (2), Danny White (2), Betsy Johnson (3), Janice Baker-Offutt (3), Tony Campise (6), Bruce Gaede (7), Raymond Lettner (7), Mary Pat Buckley (8), Pren Sawyer (8), Chuck Johnson (9), Jenni Suvari (9), Trish Barr (10), Lori Goede (10), Paul Lettner (10),
Bernard Rocca III (17), Kesleigh Lettner (18), Michael Johnson (21), Neville Allen Jr. (22), Skip Benz (24), Ted Richardson (26), Adam Brooks (28), Laura Burnham (29), Catherine Forst (30)
June Anniversaries: Bruce and Rev. Lee Gaede (7), Steve and Jennie Harrell Gaede (15), Mark Babbitt & Katherine Lewis (15)
If we have missed your birthday or anniversary, please do let us know so we can correct the error. Send your name and date of birth to [email protected]
Vacation:
David Plank is on vacation through June 21.
Summer Office Hours: The office will be open for "drop-in" on Mondays from 2-5 p.m. (Debra) and on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Katie). And, of course, you can always schedule an appointment to see Pastor Debra, Katie, or David. Just call!
Nametags -
Please wear your nametags. It's welcoming! And it helps us all converse and connect. If you need a nametag, please contact Katie ([email protected])
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