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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

315 E. Pecan St.

San Antonio, Texas 78205 (210) 226-2426

www.stmarks-sa.org

by The Rev. Mike Chalk

O n my sabbatical I had the opportunity to

study with Peter Steinke, an internationally respected authority on congregational development. He highly recommended a monograph by Jim Collins, entitled Good to Great and the Social Sectors. Some of you may be familiar with Collins’ larger body of work with corporations, helping them to define and refine their mission to make the move from being a good organization to a great one. This shorter work relates some of Collins’ concepts to the work of non-profits and churches. On Saturday, September 18th, your Vestry and clergy met to begin Collins’ process for identifying the core vocation of St. Mark’s—recognizing and naming the things we are most passionate about, and do excellently. While our mission and vision statements have effectively guided our decision-making process for years, this work was intended to energize and sharpen our sense of our vocation as Christ’s body in San Antonio. Your Vestry worked hard and with considerable enthusiasm as we focused especially upon what draws younger people into the church. What are their passions and needs that overlap with our core vocations? One passion of many people concerns the future of our children and grandchildren. Many of us hope that the church, with God’s help, will create a better future for them. We want our children to be able to live well in a world made up of all kinds of people.

We want our church to be a means of justice, and to address the well-being of the planet. Adults want to learn to be models of spiritual growth for children, so that they will have a sense of what an authentic spiritual journey looks like. Many younger adults also have a passion for finding meaning in a world that often seems chaotic and void of meaning. In this context, the church can become a place that addresses the human search for meaning with wisdom, faithfulness and a sense of our rich history. An aspect of this search includes connecting what is larger than the self: to experience the transcendent God. This human quest is the way in which people develop over time, the quality that younger adults call “authenticity.” As our conversation unfolded, we recognized a related passion: to be a part of a community of support. Many younger adults are looking for a community that shares their values, a community that helps raise children well, and a community that is actively present during times of doubt and uncertainty. Finally, we realized that another passion cuts across all of our age-groups: a commitment to excellence in everything we do as a parish. We invite your responses to the work your Vestry has done so far. Our hope is that, through this conversation with you, God will empower us to realize the vision that is God’s own for us.

Your Vestry at Work

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The earthquake changed the center of their world. Their Holy Trinity Cathedral and thousand-student music school in Port au Prince collapsed into rubble. Scores of lives were lost all around the church complex. The philharmonic orchestra’s instruments were crushed. Choristers in the elite men and boys choir, Les Petits Chanteurs, lost their homes. They sleep in makeshift tent cities now. Miraculously, less than a year after the earthquake, Les Petits Chanteurs has regrouped — and they will perform in San Antonio in November. The 30-voice choir, accompanied by a string ensemble from the Holy Trinity Philharmonic Orchestra, will be singing for the biennial gathering of the National Association of Episcopal Schools in San Antonio. They have agreed to be in concert at St. Mark’s on Friday, November 19th at 6:30pm, and they will sing for the Sunday morning liturgies at St. Mark’s on Sunday the 21st. The focus of the tour is to raise awareness in the United States about the rich musical traditions in Haiti and the importance of rebuilding Holy Trinity Music

School, a keystone in Haiti’s cultural life. Les Petits Chanteurs is a select group of performers ranging in age from 8 to 18. Over the years, representative groups from Holy Trinity Music School have performed at

the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., Lincoln Center in New York City, Tanglewood with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, with the Chicago Children's Choir, and at more than 90 churches across the United States. The school is the only music school of its kind in Haiti and

depends upon charitable support to sustain its mission to all the people of Haiti. Its buildings are rubble now, as is the surrounding Holy Trinity Cathedral complex, but the choir and orchestra are rising again! It is our hope to fill St. Mark’s at the concert on November 19th with supporters and community friends. Admission is free, but tickets are required and are available at St. Mark’s. A free will offering will be taken at intermission. We will help Haiti stand and sing.

Les Petits Chanteurs - Haitian Men and Boys Choir Coming to St. Mark’s

The Messenger is published monthly and is available in magazine format online at

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Parish Clergy The Rev. Michael D. Chalk Rector The Rev. Jonathan Wickham Assistant Rector

Assis ng Clergy The Rev. Dr. John Lewis Co-director, The Work+Shop The Rev. Dr. Jane Pa erson Co-director, The Work+Shop

Making a Gi of Their Service

The Rev. Mary Earle Assis ng Priest

Staff Jennifer Allison Children’s Ministries Co-Director Todd Allison Youth Director Priscilla Briones Accoun ng Janet Carrizales Nursery Coordinator Bill Edwards Parish Administrator Elaine Enloe Clergy Execu ve Administrator

Database Manager Sandy Falkenberg Cherub Choir Conductor Emmet Faulk Community Forma on Director CAYA Worship Coordinator Heather Herschell Children’s Ministries Co-Director Melanie Lizcano Communica ons Director Ruby Merrill Facility Manager Pat Hutchison Noble Community of Care Grace Ohlenbusch Interim Organist Kris n Roach Interim Director of Music Sara Talley Asst. Director Youth Ministries

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 315 East Pecan St. San Antonio, TX 78205

Haven for Hope Partners Haven for Hope is the largest, most comprehensive transformation campus for homeless people in the country. The San Antonio community is so blessed to have it! But Haven couldn’t do it alone – they depend on 79 partners to provide most of the services. Several of those partners need our help more than ever, as they have taken on more responsibilities than they had in the past. This includes SAMMinistries, the San Antonio Food Bank, St. Vincent DePaul Society, San Antonio Christian Dental Clinic and others. To learn more about the Haven for Hope partners, go to www.havenforhope.org or contact Patsy Jordt at patsyjordt@sbcglobal.net or 493-0446. C

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S t. Mark's currently has five cold food service teams working monthly with St. Vincent de Paul preparing lunch or dinner at Haven for Hope. Prospects Courtyard, where cold meals are served, is almost to capacity many days, so the average number of meals being prepared for a single lunch or dinner is often in excess of 250. With the summer experience under our belts, we are becoming very efficient in making, packing and serving meals, under the watchful eye of the capable staff of St. Vincent de Paul and volunteer campus members who assist in the kitchens as part of their personal development in the Haven for Hope campus program.

We also currently have four separate hot food service teams serving dinner or lunch monthly under the coordination of the San Antonio Food Bank and are planning to add another Sunday dinner team in November. Again, with practice, we're getting very good at serving up about 500 meals each time (in 45 minutes no less) depending on the number of serving lines working! We perform, alongside campus members and Food Bank culinary students, whatever other services the six outstanding Food Bank chefs request assistance with - which can range from sanitizing the kitchen workspace to chopping and prepping for other meals. Whether hot or cold meals, what we "do" doesn't begin to describe

how we feel and the many blessings experienced and expressed by those working. There is a wonderful sense of community among our individual crews and a sense that we are participating in something much bigger than ourselves, our church or our community. It's a privilege to witness God's hand touching individuals whose lives are being transformed. Come and see for yourself! If you're interested in learning more about serving at Haven for Hope with us, please contact Pat Bridwell at lewbrid@aol.com or 930-7199. There's always more room in this kitchen - and you don't even need to know how to cook! Stay tuned for our future website updates.

What's Cooking at Haven for Hope? by John McClung and Pat Bridwell, Co-chairs, Kitchen Corps

Photos courtesy of Lauren Cothren and Pat Bridwell

The Rev. Mike Chalk never misses a spot.

Pat Donegan, Lucy Wilson, Dina Rodriguez looking fabulous in the latest cafeteria attire.

The Kitchen Corps team take a second to smile for the camera.

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Music from St. Mark’sMusic from St. Mark’s

Congratulations to Kristin Roach, and eleven other members of Camerata San Antonio. Their 2009 CD of music by Uruguayan composer Miguel del Aguila, Salon Buenos Aires, has been nominated for two Latin Grammy® awards: Best Classical Album and Best Classical Contemporary Composition! For more information, or to purchase a copy of this CD, please visit www.cameratasa.org. The 2010 Latin Grammys will air on Univision global television network on November 11th.

Congratulations to the 25 choir members who participated in La Boheme! We are so proud of your hard work and the way you represented St. Mark’s. Thank you also to Sandy Falkenberg, children’s chorus master, and to all of the parents who helped us behind the scenes.

LABOHEME ROLLOUTTHEREDCARPET!

Upcoming Concerts

All concerts are offered free of charge. Nursery and elementary school childcare available by reservation only. Please contact Janet Carrizales or Heather Herschell at (210)226-2426 to make a reservation. Visit www.stmarks-sa.org for a complete listing of upcoming concerts.

THE CHENAULTS, Organ Duo Sunday, November 14, 2010 at 4:00pm

ADVENT SOLEMN EVENSONG with The Parish Choir Sunday, December 5, 2010 at 4:00pm

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In May 2013, The WorkShop (The Rev. Drs. Jane Patterson and John Lewis) is planning a biblical and historical tour of Egypt in collaboration with The American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) and their Director of Development, St. Mark’s parishioner Dina Aboul-Saad. This promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit some of the earliest Christian monasteries in the deserts of Egypt (which have recently been

restored), ascend holy Mt. Sinai, spend several days exploring the phenomenal sites and antiquities in Luxor (ancient Thebes), including the Valley of the Kings, and to visit the spectacular museums and pyramids of Cairo. More details will be forthcoming. If you are interested in placing your name on a list to receive more information, please contact Katherine Buzzini at The WorkShop (210-599-4224 or kbuzzini@theworkshop-sa.org).

Encountering the Desert Mothers and Fathers: A Biblical and Historical Study Tour

As God’s people, we are at our best when we live in the midst of profound thanksgiving. When we cultivate a thankful life we begin to see with new eyes that God’s grace is showing up everywhere. Come together for a Thanksgiving meal as we give thanks to God for all the many blessings in our homes, our community, our church and our world. Cost for the meal is $8 for adults, $5 for children, and $25 for families of four or more. Turkey, sides and drinks are included. We ask that you bring a salad or a dessert to pass, and your stories of thanksgiving. Please call the church office (226-2426) to let us know that you are coming and what side item you plan to bring.

The Right Reverend Gary Lillibridge, Bishop of the Diocese of West Texas, will preach, celebrate and confirm during his annual visit to St. Mark’s on Sunday, November 7th. It will be a day of celebration of the life and ministry of this church and our diocese. Confirmation will be during the 11:15 service that morning.

Save the DateSave the Date

Annual Bishop’s Visit at St. Mark’s

St. Mark’s Thanksgiving Dinner on Tuesday, November 23 - 6:00pm

Let’s Give Thanks!

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O n Wednesday September 15, Gosnell Hall was transformed into a good old fashioned chili cook off - complete with red and white table cloths, live entertainment, and a friendly competition between the boys and the girls of the St. Mark’s youth group competing for the title of the best pot of chili. The boys team was led by chili master Craig Stokes and the girls team was led by “seasoned” chili veterans Shannon Stephens and Elizabeth Breazeale. The event got underway with live entertainment, a wide variety of silent auction items to peruse, and whispering chatter between chili consumers on what team would win the coveted title of best pot of chili. Close to the end of the first hour, the competition came to a boil. The girls were the first to scrape their pot clean and serve all of their chili which left them with the confidence to ensure the win. While the girls basked in their confidence, the boys continued to serve bowl after bowl of their recipe and the money kept piling up in their bucket. In the end when both chili pots were cleaned out, the final live song was sung, and the silent auction had ended, the dollars were added up for each team. As Todd approached the microphone to announce

the winner of the boys vs. girls chili cook off competition, the anticipation in the room grew intense. With a difference of only twenty dollars, the boys shocked the crowd by taking the competition with a total of $186 to the girl’s total of $166. In all, the night was a huge

success for the St. Mark’s Youth

Ministry program. Over $1000 was raised in silent auction totals, chili revenue, and donations towards the live entertainment led by Trevor Stokes, Mattie Goodwin, Sam Clements, and Natalie Ribble. The generous funds raised will go toward outreach opportunities in our surrounding community, scholarships for various retreats and educational opportunities for youth group members, along with the potential to grow the St. Mark’s Youth Ministry program to bring more young people to the love of Christ and this congregation. Todd and Sara want to sincerely thank everyone involved in this special event, especially Helen Ballew and David Ribble, Elizabeth Breazeale, Mike & Ginny Check, Ruby Merrill, Patrice Oliver, Shannon Stephens, Craig and Laura Stokes. We look forward to expanding this FUNdraising occasion in the years to come!

Youth NewsYouth News

Inaugural Chili Cook-Off a Huge Success!!! by Sara Talley and Todd Allison, Youth Directors

The youth provide entertainment during the Chili Cook-Off.

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Christmas Greenery & Poinsettias can be ordered now through November 10th. Order deadline is to ensure delivery before Christmas. Order forms are available from a youth member or in the youth suite on the 3rd floor. All proceeds from this year’s greenery sales will go towards the 6th Annual Christmas to the Street BBQ.

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NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS Questions about birthdays or events on the calendar? Contact Elaine Enloe at 210-226-2426 or via email at eenloe@stmarks-sa.org.

November 1st Tom Dobbs, Ethan Hanes, Mary Jane Houston, Park Lawrence November 2nd Hutch Bryan, Robert De Luna, Hugh Fitzsimons, Larry Vasquez November 3rd John Beauchamp, Robin Rae Bernhard, Herb Collier, Harrison Cotton, Terry Denton, Ethan Faunce, Carolyn Klebaum, Alexa Smith, James Zimmerhanzel, Linda Zimmerhanzel November 4th Matthew Carpenter, Ella Gunn, Nancy Russell November 5th Kathy Kelly, Harriet Martin, Patsy Steves, Eva Sullivan, Amelie Sullivan, Jessica Ungermann November 6th Peggy Baetz, Carol Fallon, Marji Gray, Cuatro Smith, Gloria Steves Dilley November 7th Angie Ellis, Cassie Gainey, Kim Judd, Brenda Kingery, Con Mims, Lucia Redmond, Sandra Woodall November 8th Lisa Evans, Randy Fleisher, Megan McPheron November 9th Marie Leinweber, Michael Lowry November 10th Lorrie Uhl November 11th Robert Baker, Neel Lane, Scott Mettauer November 12th Jack Hebdon, Carol Hebdon, Hamlet Newsom, Rosalinda Vasquez November 13th Theresa Casiano, David Morgan, Vivian Tracy November 14th Emily Beauchamp, Julie Bender, Julie Carnahan, Sandra Dreyer, Laura Johnson, Jelane Lodek, Jingle Robinson, Scott Uhl, Bebe Waller November 15th Blaise Bender, Jack Ingram November 16th Fiona Hall, Nancy Jones, Carol 'C.C.' Muir, Jill Smith, Alex Sugg November 17th Graham Matthews, Noah Stanton November 18th Nelson Allen, Aston Down, Jennifer Ham, Gail Harwood, Elise Rubiola, Richard Tisdale, Francesca Torres, Mary Frances West, Lyndon Woodall November 19th

Anne S. Church, Leena Holmstrom, Johanna Sharp, Jesse Wilber November 20th Mark Arnold, Jeff Breazeale, Jeane Crowson, Abigail Kirby, Lara Luce, Jim Redmond, Roberta Rife, Mallory Rigney, Ross L. Shipman November 21st Todd Allison, Annabelle McGee, Alice Haney, Diana Huntress, Linda Jones, Tracy Kirby, Olivia Ribble, Jacob Schenk November 23rd Fela Aguilar, Courtney Bonner, Liz Chiego, Adele Edmunds November 24th Carol Bousquet November 25th Joe Dongieux, Jordan Enloe, Anne Goodwin, Melissa Oatman, Carolyn Thornton November 26th Mark Foster, Shannon Minister, Melvin Sedillo, Amanda Talaat November 27th Patrick Bowen, Nicholas Sherman, Catherine Taylor, Ralph Voight November 28th Laura Butterfield, Catherine Cruz, Blair Davis, Emily Foster, Delaney Gunn, Mary Ruth Leonard, Betty Ludwig, Rob Robertson, John Younger November 29th Thelma Cade-Perdue, Welda Hissner, Ditty Kindervater, Chris Lopez, Otis Parchman November 30th Cathy Briggs, David Duesing, Tricia Houston, Frances Lefkofsky, Jamie Maverick, Sue Carol McDonald, Sally Owens, Ann Sahm, Martha Steves A very special Happy Birthday to: Roberta Rife on her 97th (Nov. 20) Welda Hissner on her 95th (Nov. 29) Marie Leinweber on her 92nd (Nov. 9) Peggy Baetz on her 91st (Nov. 6) Julie Carnahan on her 90th (Nov. 14th) Frances Lefkofsky on her 90th (Nov. 30th) In Compassion: Elizabeth “Betty” Neal (October 9)

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EVERY WEEK Tuesday 10:00am Gifted Years Class 10:00am DOK PrayErs Wednesday 9:30am Parents' Day Out 10:00am Eucharist & Study at Bishop Jones Center 10:00am Threads of Blessing at Bishop Jones Center 12:10pm Eucharist 4:30pm Cherub Choir 5:00pm Cafe Kairos 5:30pm Youth Group Meeting 5:30pm Boy & Girl Choir 5:30pm Women's Bible Study 7:00pm Youth Choir Thursday 10:30am Timeout Bible Study 12:15pm Work+Shop Groups for Faith in Daily Life 5:00pm Cafe Kairos 6:30pm Parish Choir Rehearsal Friday 9:30am Parents' Day Out Sunday 7:45am Eucharist 8:00am Breakfast 8:30am Bookstore Open 9:00am Eucharist 10:10am Christian Formation 11:11am "Come As You Are" Eucharist 11:15am Eucharist

NOVEMBER CALENDAR St. Mark’s now posts all events on our interactive calendar at www.stmarks-sa.org. We maintain our web calendar as the primary church calendar. The interactivity features are very helpful. Please visit www.stmarks-sa.org for the most current information.

THIS MONTH

Wednesday, November 3 5:30pm Environmental Stewardship Group Meeting 6:30pm Confirmation Class for Adults Thursday, November 4 5:00pm Haven for Hope Cooking Teams 5:30pm MESA REDONDA Sunday, November 7 Bishop's Visit and Confirmation DAYLIGHT SAVINGS SIGN-UP TABLE FOR BLOOD DRIVE Tuesday, November 9 5:30pm Finance Committee Wednesday, November 10 6:15pm Discipleship Training for Leadership Thursday, November 11 Veteran's Day 9:30am Daughters of the King Meeting 5:30pm MESA REDONDA 5:30pm Outreach Committee Meeting Sunday, November 14 ROCK N ROLL MARATHON SIGN-UP TABLE FOR BLOOD DRIVE 4:00pm Concert- Duo Organists Monday, November 15 10:00am Parish Aid & St. Nicholas Tuesday, November 16 5:30pm Vestry Thursday, November 18 5:00pm Haven for Hope Cooking Teams Saturday, November 20 10:00am Cursillo Lunch Meeting Tuesday, November 23 6:30pm Thanksgiving Dinner Wednesday, November 24 OFFICE CLOSED at 2PM Thursday, November 25 THANKSGIVING Friday, November 26 OFFICE CLOSED

BLOOD DRIVE: Did you know that over 600 units of blood are needed daily for south Texas patients? And just 1 donation can save 3 lives. St. Mark’s will be sponsoring a blood drive on January 9. South Texas Blood and Tissue Center will provide a sign-up table for the Blood Drive on Sunday, November 7. If you would like to sign up before November 7, call Elaine at the church. Many questions you have may be answered on the STBTC website(www.southtexasblood.org). Every blood donor has the power to save a life!

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The Messenger (USPS 514-020)

Published Monthly (3rd Wednesday) ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

315 East Pecan Street, San Antonio, Texas, 78205 Telephone: (210) 226-2426

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315 E. Pecan Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205 Rector: The Rev. Michael D. Chalk

Editor: Melanie Lizcano Layout & Graphic Design: Melanie Lizcano e-mail ar cles to mlizcano@stmarks-sa.org

Ar cle deadline is 2nd Wednesday of each month

Fall Worship ScheduleFall Worship Schedule

Service Times: 7:45am Rite I Eucharist (No Music) 9:00am Rite II Eucharist with Boy & Girl Choir & Children's Chapel 10:10am Christian Formation for All Ages 11:15am Rite II Eucharist with Parish Choir 12:15pm Tea Under the Trees (if inclement weather will move to Gosnell Hall) 11:11am Come As You Are Worship Service For more information contact the church office at (210)226-2426 or visit www.stmarks-sa.org.