The Lion s Roar. FEBRUARY 2013 (Revised)

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1 The Lion s Roar FEBRUARY 2013 (Revised) A View w from the Courty tyard - By Father Jerry Thompson 1309 R Street Lincoln, NE Phone: Fax: Holy Eucharist Schedule Sunday 8:30 & 10:30 Tuesday 12:30 pm The Rt. Rev. J. Scott Barker, Bishop The Rev. Jerrold Thompson, Rector The Rev. Sidnie White Crawford, Priest Associate The Rev. Gretchen R. Naugle, Priest Associate Kate Sirota, Senior Warden Jeanine Jewell, Junior Warden Lisa Sutton, Treasurer Jessica Freeman, Asst. Treasurer Kurt Knecht, Music Director Natalie Shepard, Christian Education Kirsten Boothe, Nursery Denise Meredith, Admin. Assistant Trevor Vargason, Sexton St. Mark's on the Campus strives to be a Eucharistic Community of reflection and action, acceptance and growth, Gospel and world. Dear Friends, We will soon be entering the season of Lent, a deliberately penitential season. Back in Advent, I was beginning to think about Lent when in a book on hearing private confessions, I came across the following words regarding general confession (they are a quote from yet another source): In an interdependent world repentance/penance has a special complexity, perhaps. A person's complicity in sin is magnified exponentially..... Much of the time we might even be quite unaware of our accommodation to social and economic sin, when our benefits and apparent blessings are obtained unknowingly in the context of exploitation of others. In a world such as this, repentance/penance surely means deepening economic and political awareness. The reality of these words was driven home rather powerfully in the factory fire in Bangledesh a few months ago. The factory had only one exit, the stairwell down which workers had to flee, and the fire was raging up it. Over a hundred twenty bodies were fund in the rubble of the factory. "Outsourcing" might be an economic issue; it apparently is also a moral and ethical issue. Even as we complain about the loss of jobs in our own country, we make use of the access to relatively inexpensive goods produced in unsafe situations like this factory. It's easy for us to do so without even thinking about it. It's but one of the ways in which our sin is corporate as well as individual. "Amendment of life" in this instance might be to stop purchasing clothes produced in Bangledesh, and also to be deliberate about increasing our awareness of workers and their conditions elsewhere, and even in the United States. We will of course have the General Confession as part of our corporate liturgies during Lent; however, I am also available for private confessions, to address sins that are more individual in nature. It's always a good practice to "examine our lives, repent of our sins, and be in love and charity with all people" (BCP, Catechism, p. 860, in response to the question, "What is required of us when we come to the Eucharist?"). At some points in our lives we need to do more than this. Lent is an especially good time to reflect on our lives and practice private confession if we deem it necessary. I pray we all have a blessed Lenten season as we prepare to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. In His peace,

2 At the January 20th Annual Meeting, the congregation... + Approved the minutes from the 2012 Annual Meeting + Elected the following to the vestry: Nan Graf (filling two years of a three-year term); Beth Hemmer, Walter Stroup, and Robert Stock (three-year terms). Elected as Wardens: Kate Sirota (Senior), Jeanine Jewell (Junior) + Received the reports of various committees and groups within the parish + Heard from the Rector that he will continue his membership in the Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Concerns at UNL during the coming year as part of the parish commitment and Episcopal commitment to the LGBT community. + Heard the Treasurer's Report. The Vestry adopted a deficit budget of $19,000 and encouraged the parish to pray about more fully supporting the costs of the operating budget. + Decided to return to the Capital Improvement Fund the money borrowed from it minus whatever interest was accumulated in the fund. + Elected the following to attend Annual Council: Delegates: Ray Lowther, John Flint, Nancy Brown; Alternate: Jeanine Jewell, Pamela Starr + Awarded the Peek Award to Natalie Shepard INQUIRERS / CONFIRMATION CLASSES Father Jerry will be holding Inquirers /Confirmation Classes for those interested in 1) learning more about the Episcopal Church and the Anglican understanding of Christianity; 2) exploring Confirmation, Reception into the Episcopal Church, or individual Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows when the Bishop comes in late August; or 3) simply refreshing their understanding of the Christian faith. No commitment to a particular rite is necessary to participate in the classes. If you want to be part of these classes, please contact Father Jerry before Ash Wednesday, Feb 13th. He will gather those who are interested to find a time convenient for all to meet on a regular basis. The Office will be CLOSED on Ash Wednesday, Feb 13th. In case of pastoral emergency, call Father Jerry at Lion s Roar Deadline is Monday, February 18th for scheduling availability & article submissions. Dennis Alfrey Mary Lutz Betty Fisher Nan Graf February Birthdays Barbara Stock Leith Orr Rebecca Fischer Margo Young Natalie Shepard Richard Sutton Ferd Anderson Leroy Svec

3 Financial Report - End of Year (adjusted pledges)

4 Mark-us Notes FOOD PANTRY Each year, we serve hundreds of people with food and supplies thru agencies such as Centerpointe, Fresh Start, Friendship Home, Peer Program and Veterans Center. Our current largest needs are for: soups (chicken noodle, tomato, vegetable beef), mixed fruit, other canned fruit, peas individual cold cereal, cooking oil (16 oz and 48 oz), 1 lb sugar, oatmeal, rice, and syrup. BOY Y SCOUT SUNDAY Boy Scouts Collin & Evan Sipple, Parker & Jake Durham, Nathan Karas, Kenny Thomason, Xander Hill, and Alex Vannorsdall will be presenting the Pantry basket for the February 3rd collection. ALTAR FLOWERS The 2013 Altar Flower dedication board is now available in the Narthex and still has available weeks. Please prayerfully consider the blessings in your life and recognize them with a flower dedication. Please remember to place your donation of $35 in the offering plate on Sunday or mail to the office. If you are unsure if you ve sent a donation for a past dedication, please contact the office and Denise can confirm. ADULT FORUM On February 3 & 10, Jim and Jessica Karas will be talking about Reiki and offering an experience of Reiki to forum attendees. During Lent, we'll be using a series called "What Wondrous Love". This series incorporates scripture connected to Holy Week, the art of John August Swanson, brief reflections on the two (each reflection segment is about seven minutes long), and discussion questions for the group. Please Note: "What Wondrous Love" is also being offered Thursday evenings, Feb 21 - Mar 21 during Lent beginning at 7 PM in the SMOC lounge. MEN S BREAKFAST The Men's Group will next meet on Saturday February 23 at the home of Kevin Cole, 4042 S. 35th St. We will be discussing the Dalai Lama's book, The Universe in a Single Atom. Anyone interested in joining is welcome! Just show up or talk to Father Jerry for more information. BOOK MARKS BOOK CLUB Sunday, February 17th at 3 p.m. Book: Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard Host: Susan Steinegger 601 Mulder Dr. (402) "Book Marks" began as St. Mark's Book Club. The name changed to Book Marks after we gained members from the other three Episcopal Churches in Lincoln. Non-Episcopal members are also welcome. 4TH ANNUAL CHILI CHALLENGE Bring you favorite chili to the Chili Challenge at St. David's and compete for the Traveling Trophy. Episcopalians bring your friends, chow-down on chili and vote for the People's Choice award. Free will offering goes for Scholarships to Camp Comeca. Entry blanks are available on the bulletin board outside the church office. Sat, Feb. 9th at 12 noon, St. David's Episcopal 8800 Holdrege

5 Outreach Collection will be collected February 3rd. Your generous gifts totaled $ in These funds are divided equally between our parish's four outreach ministries - Gathering Place, People's City Mission, St. Monica's Home and the Diocesan Missionary Fund. Please prayerfully remember these ministries in your first Sunday giving. This second offering does not contribute to the existing parish budget, the Pantry or the Rector's Discretionary Fund. Our Wednesday night student-focused liturgy combines elements of Evening Prayer, contemplative spirituality, chant, incense, innovative music, and silence. It is a place of quiet rest in our busy world. We meet in the lounge and begin the service at 7pm. Consider joining us and inviting a friend! HEIFER PROJECT THANK YOU Dear Congregation, Thank you for buying our lovingly hand-made wrapping paper and gift tags. Because of your purchases, we were able to give Heifer Project families honey bees ($60) and a trio of rabbits ($30). Thank you very much! - Best wishes, Jr/Sr High Sunday School students FAT SUNDAY PANCAKES Sun, Feb 10th. Pancakes and toppings available after both 8:30 and 10:30 services. Free will offering. Sponsored by the Jr/Sr High Sunday school students, their families, and their teachers. (This takes the place of Soup Sunday for February.) Thanks for the H.U.G.S. The People's City Mission sends its appreciation for the hats, underwear, gloves, socks, and more donated by St. Mark's on the Campus members during Advent and Christmas. The two big boxes of warmth were delivered just after Epiphany. Thanks to all. GOD OF LIGHT A Hymnal Festival featuring David Cherwien, organist Februrary 2nd, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church 2225 Washington Street, Lincoln. David Cherwien, Cantor of Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, will be joined by the choirs of Grace Lutheran, as well as members of Lincoln Lutheran Choir, First Christian Church (Lincoln) Adult Choir, and the Choir of St.-Mark s-on-the-campus Episcopal Church in this remarkable event. CONCORDIA STRING TRIO CONCORDIA STRING TRIO will perform a concert at St. Mark's-on-the- Campus on Tuesday, February 12th at 7:30pm. Karen Becker, cello professor at the UNL School of Music, will be joined by her colleagues and friends Marcia Henry Liebenow, violinist, and Leslie Perna, violist. Marcia is the violin professor at Bradley University in Illinois and concertmaster of the Peoria Symphony. Leslie Perna is the viola professor at the University of Missouri, Columbia and member of the Esterhazy Quartet. The program will consist of works by Beethoven, Gordon Jacob, and Sergei Taneyev. Admission is free and open to the public. COLLEGE B.S. College Bible Study has unfortunately been placed on inactive status

6 ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES - FEB 13th 12:15 PM Holy Eucharist: Imposition of Ashes (No Music) 5:15 PM Sung Eucharist: Imposition of Ashes 7:00 PM Contemplative Eucharist: Imposition of Ashes Also during Lent: Stations of the Cross, Fridays at 12:15 WHAT WONDROUS LOVE During Lent, Father Jerry will be offering a series called "What Wondrous Love". This series incorporates scripture connected to Holy Week, the art of John August Swanson, brief reflections on the two (each reflection segment is about seven minutes long), and discussion questions for the group. Each session will last about an hour. It will be offered on Thursday evenings, Feb. 21-Mar. 21., beginning at 7 PM in the SMOC lounge. The series will also be offered at Adult Forum on Sunday mornings, Feb 17th thru Mar 17th, beginning at 9:30 in the lounge. ARTISTS ON THE EDGE The Artists on the Edge exhibit will begin with an art show and poetry reading at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 3rd, and continue throughout the month of February in the lounge. Outsider art is interesting and a great buy; please support this unique community program. This is our ninth year at SMOC. If you are interested in purchasing any of the pieces or want more information, contact Retha Knapp at KNIT 4 LENT IS BACK - 4,000 HATS IN 40 DAYS A knitting group from Ravelry seeks to incorporate knitting into the discipline of Lent. Its I goal is to knit 4,000 hats in the 40 days of Lent - to be given by Seamen s Church Institute (SCI) at t Christmas to mariners serving the Gulf region r of the United StaS tates.. Mariners M who o dock along that t coast come from all over o the world. w Once back at sea, a special gift at Christmastime - a hand-knit watch w cap,, some toiletries and candies - warm w their hearts while away a ay from loved ones. Founded in and affiliated with the Episcopal E Church,, the Seamen s Church Institute of NewN York & New N w Jersey J (SCI) is the largest, most comprehensiv ehensive e mariners agency in North N America. Annually ually,, its chaplains visit 3,4003 vessels v in the Port P of New N w York Y and New N w Jersey J and along 2,200 miles of America s inland waterww terways.. The Seamen s Church Institute also adds these items to their gift packages : lip balm,, hand lotion,, sudoku or word w search books,, microwave e pop- corn,, hard candy,, or playing cards.. Non-knitters N wishing to contribute these items are e welcomew elcome, and we will mail them in with our hand-knit items.. Patterns P and yarn y are e availaba ailable le from SusanS Ugai at or book1456@aol.com 56@aol.com.. Anyone wanting w to do any kind of hand work w is welcome to join j the group

7 St. Mark s on the Campus * Feb 3 - Mar 9, 2013 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Feb 3 Outreach Collection Boy Scout Sunday 2:30 Art / Poetry 10 Fat Sunday Pancake Feed Vestry Meet & Greet Vestry Meeting 3:00 Book Marks Lions Roar Deadline :30 p.m. Concordia StringS Trio (SMOC) :30 - Choir 7:00 - SPACE Office fice Closed Ash WednesdayW 12:15, 5:15, 7:00 Eucharists s with Imposition of Ashes 5:30 - Choir 7:00 - SPACE 5:30 - Choir 7:00 - SPACE 5:30 - Choir 7:00 - SPACE :00-8:00 p.m. Series: What Wondrous Love 28 7:00-8:00 p.m. Series: What Wondrous Love 7 7:00-8:00 p.m. Series: What Wondrous Love :15 p.m. Stations of the Cross 12:15 p.m. Stations of the Cross Mar 1 12:15 p.m. Stations of the Cross 12:15 p.m. Stations of the Cross Chili Challenge (St. Davids) a.m. - 1 p.m. Natl Fed Blind 7:30 a.m. Mens s Breakfast (Kevin Cole) 5:00 p.m. Student Recital Spring forward. Set clocks ahead an hour before going to bed. SUNDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE: HOLY EUCHARIST AT 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. 9:30-10:15 am: SUNDAY SCHOOL / ADULT FORUM - Christian Formation Classes OTHER WORSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Tuesdays 12:30 pm HOLY EUCHARIST (no music) Wednesdays 7:00 pm SPACE: Contemplative Worship Service Thursdays 7:00 pm LENT SERIES: What Wondrous Love Fridays 12:15 pm STATIONS OF THE CROSS: during Lent The Lounge will be open on Wednesday nights and during regular office hours for study or other purposes during the school year. Please call the church office for group reservations

8 The Main Chapel is Open for Prayer During Regular Office Hours: Monday thru Friday from 9 am - 4 pm Phone: (402) smoc.office@stmarks-episcopal.org SHARING THE JOY - Share hap Share happy y news s as it comes! Some members of St S. Mark's will remember James Boyce, Barbara and Bob's son. James graduat uated from Bell llevue e Universit ersity y on Saturd urday,, Jan. 26, with a Bachelor's degree d in computer systs stems and network administ ministration, summa cum laul aude! We're very v proud d of him. He is start arting his Master's stud ies at Bell llevue e this semester er. Thanks. - Bob Boyce Do you have good news to share - weddings, graduations, anniversaries, births, retirements - with your friends and family at SMOC, allowing us to rejoice, congratulate, and be thankful with you? All you have to do is send your good news to the SMOC office, and our cheerful Administrative Assistant will compile it into a column for the Roar. Date Sunday Service Party Volunteers FEB 10 Last Epiphany FEB 13-12:15 Ash Wednesday FEB 13-5:15 Ash Wednesday FEB 17 Lent 1 FEB 24 Lent 2 MAR 3 Lent 3 8:30 RH/Acolyte Opal Doerr Todd Sneller John Flint Don Gray 10:30 Chalice Bearer Eucharistic Minister Acolytes Ushers Todd Sneller Todd Sneller Don Gray Mary Lutz Don Gray Opal Doerr Molly Durham Nathan Karas Lyn Forester Don Gray Bob Stock Lisa Sutton Bob Kuzelka Roger Wait Lisa Schaumburg Pamela Starr Dennis Alfrey Dean Settle Mitchell Karas Mary Lutz Durham Family Todd Sneller Lisa Schaumburg David Sellmyer Michelle Waite Lector (OT) Don Gray Berwyn Jones Pamela Starr Bette Sperry Laura Waldman Cathy Sellmyer Epistler Pamela Starr Bob Stock Opal Doerr Leroy Svec Peg Sheldrick Donna Harler-Smith Intercessor Bob Kuzelka Todd Sneller Don Gray Tim Hill Steve Liechti Michelle Waite Greeter Sarah Fairchild Berwyn Jones Walt Stroup Bob Stock Coffee Host Special Events Pancake Feed Jeanne Vannorsdall Andrea Nelson Nan Graf Bread Baker Don Steinegger Kathy Schmutte Kathy Schmutte Laura Waldman Nancy Brown Loris Purtzer Altar Guild Don Gray Opal Doerr Don Gray Kathy Schmutte Kathy Schmutte Tellers Doug Durham Stephanie Hill Leroy Svec Andrea Nelson Doug Durham Michelle Waite Stan Sipple Stephanie Hill Readers at the 10:30 service are reminded to please check in with the Eucharistic Minister prior to the service.