The Call. May the words of our mouths and the mediations of our hearts be acceptable in thy sight oh Lord our strength and our redeemer.

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1 The Call May the words of our mouths and the mediations of our hearts be acceptable in thy sight oh Lord our strength and our redeemer. A Monthly Newsletter Issue - September 2018 Worship Welcome our new organist-choirmaster Newly Baptized Pages 2-3 Formation Rally Day Rally Day Schedule CF Calendar Youth Calendar Rally Day Readiness Pages 4-7 Outreach Escuelita Readers Weekend Food Backpacks YMCA Letter of Thanks Farmworkers Mission Trip Thanksgiving Update Pages 7-11 Parish Prayer Shawl Ministry WINE Book Club Transitions Sabbath Hike Pages Stewardship Financial Pages Page 16 The program year at St. Mark s is shaping up to be a memorable one in the life of our church. We ve been building on successive years of comprehensive Christian Formation for all ages. In the last two years, participation in Adult offerings has increased 400%. The content of spiritual conversations among our youth has deepened and familiarity with the biblical narrative in our children has broadened. The kinds of service and the expansiveness of our commitment to La Escuelita San Marcos and Ranson Middle School makes St. Mark s an ideal Community Faith Partner. We hear this often. Our Pastoral Care Committee is sending more cards, making more visits, following the progress of more members than in the previous decade. The Welcome Ministry is newly energized and we hear newcomers feel warmly received and encouraged to join wherever called. Thanks to funds pledged in our 2008 Legacy Campaign, and the extensive maintenance plan of our Building and Grounds Committee, the campus looks well kept. We take seriously the mission of the church and consistently ask in our planning and execution; how does this activity help us know Christ and make him known. On Sunday, September 10, we will do what so many churches do the first Sunday after Labor Day. In our Rally Day, we will worship together, unveil new formation offerings, showcase our ministries and invite participation, present the 2018 funding strategy, offer a new music ministry and introduce a working idea for a new building and eat lunch and ride the finest church water slide. It should be a good day signaling a good year for a community that loves God and neighbor. Find details of the day in the following pages. Looking forward, 1

2 Meet Scott Foppiano our new ORGANIST-CHOIRMASTER Scott Foppiano was born in Memphis, T N and began studying the piano at an early age under Evelyn Maschmeyer of the Memphis Beethoven Club and, soon thereafter, organ with Dr. John L. Hooker at Calvary Episcopal Church. While a student at the Parish School of St. Paul the Apostle he began playing for school liturgies and, in time, for weekend Parish Masses as well. During his years at Christian Brothers High School (the De La Salle Brothers) he experienced his first movie palace and theatre pipe organ at the Orpheum in downtown Memphis. "Bitten by the bug," he was allowed to begin learning to play the theatre's Mighty Wurlitzer organ and was soon thereafter playing for show and movie overtures and intermissions. Following his family's relocation to Charlotte, he entered the NC School of the Arts as a Keenan scholarship student of Dr. John and Margaret Mueller. Subsequent formal studies brought him under the tutelage of Dr. David Lowry at Winthrop University, Donna Robertson at Mars Hill College and Dr. Robert Glasgow at the University of Michigan. Privately, he continued study of the organ with William Whitehead of Kirk in the Hills in Bloomfield Hills and with his best friend and mentor the late, great Thomas Hazleton with whom he studied the arts of classical organ, transcription playing and theatre organ stylings. During these years he served as Senior House Organist of the fabulous Fox Theatre in Detroit and was a regular "movie organist" at both Detroit's Redford Theatre and also the Michigan Theatre in Ann Arbor. He holds a BMus, MMus, Serv Pl and CAGO of the AGO, Certification of Liturg ical Programming from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit and training in Gregorian Chant with the Benedictine Monks at L Abbaye St. Pierre in Solesmes, France. Scott has recorded eight solo digital compact disc recordings to date with future projects pending. Having served on the administrative boards of the American Guild of Organists, the Organ Historical Society and the American Theatre Organ Society, he has performed for their conventions at both local and national levels. In 2001 his choir made a pilgrimage-tour of Italy, the culmination of which was their singing the Latin Solemn Mass in St. Peter's Basilica where he played the great organ and directed their singing. Additionally, following the Mass, they were formally presented to +His Holiness Pope Saint John Paul II. He has served notable congregations nationwide including the National Basilica Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak, MI where he oversaw the restoration of the 1933, 100-rank Geo. Kilgen and Son pipe organ designed by Charles Courboin and voiced by Henry Vincent Willis, the largest extant Kilgen organ in existence and historically certified by the OHS. He served as Organist-Choirmaster at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, a traditional Latin Tridentine Mass parish of the Society of St. Pius X, in Kansas City, MO where his duties there include d playing the organ for all Parish Masses, the training and direction of the Men's Chant Schola, the Parish Choir and the Boys Choir. He teaches piano, vocal coaching, classical organ and theatre organ privately. In 2007 he was honored with the title of ATOS Organist of the Year and was presented in solo recital at the Cadet Chapel of the United States Military Academy at West Point. In addition to his ecclesiastical duties and also serving as the Organist and Accompanist at Temple Beth El in Charlotte, Scott maintains a busy schedule as a solo organ performer and silent photoplay accompanist. He is excited to be with St. Mark s and is looking forward to getting to know the parishioners here. 2

3 Welcome the Newly Baptised Aiden James Hollar with parents Ash & Jamilee Rally Day September 10th One Service at 9:30 in our Sky Chapel Come hear what we have in store for the coming year and Join us for lunch Hospitality will provide the main course Parishioners please bring by last name: A-H Salads I-P Sides Q-Z Desserts 3

4 Rally Sunday September 10 th 9:30 Worship in Sky Chapel 10:45 Ministry Rotations 12:20 Lunch on the Grounds 12:45 Legacy Campaign Update 1:00 Hang time for all ages 4

5 Chris&an Forma&on Classes for all ages resume September 17 th. Classes begin at 9:30 and conclude at 10:50 every Sunday. The Chris&an Forma&on year ends with a lunch on May 20 th. Classes are divided into mul&ple week units. Each session ends with classes suspended for a parish brunch and discussion. During Chris&an Forma&on Time, children 0-4 are supervised in the nursery, children 4 years through Kindergarten are in the Yellow classroom, children 1st -3 rd grade are in the Red classroom, children in 4 th and 5 th grade are in the Blue classroom. These rooms are on the second floor of the Parish House. Classes for Middle and High School youth are in the lower level of Founders Hall. Adult classes meet in Osborne Hall. Coffee, lemonade and cookies are available in the Gallery. 1 st Forma&on Session 7 weeks 9/17-10/29 11/5 Parish Brunch and 2018 Budget Presenta&on 2 nd Forma&on Session 5 weeks 11/12-12/17 12/3 Parish Brunch and 2017 Annual Mee&ng 3 rd Forma&on Series 7 weeks I/7 2/18 2/25 Parish Brunch 4 th Forma&on Series 5 weeks 3/ 4-4/18 *no Sunday School 3/25 or 4/1 for Palm and Easter Sundays 4/22 Parish Brunch St. Mark s Feast Day Celebra&on 5 th Forma&on Series 4 weeks 4/29 5/13 5/20 Last Sunday School/Gradua&on Sunday/Lunch Detailed Chris&an Forma&on Class descrip&ons and tours and will be available for each household Rally Sunday, September 10 th. Copies will be mailed out September 14 th. 5

6 Youth Calendar September Rally Day 17 - Sunday School Starts God in the Movies- Divergent 30 - Lake Party Self-Sparrow House 3:30pm 7:30pm October Happening (HS Dio Event) Creeper Trail 29 - SNL Bowling November Fall Lodge :30 - God in the Movies December 2017 Auto Bell Fundraiser 15 - Progressive Dinner/ Christmas Party 24 - Church-wide Luminaries January Winter Retreat 21 - SNL - Cooking w/ Sue February Valentine s Fundraiser Parents Night Out 14 - Ash Wednesday 21 - Praying in Color Bishop s Ball 28 - Praying in Color March Praying in Color 14 - Praying in Color 21 - Praying in Color 28 - Praying in Color Spring Mission Day (10th or 24th) April 1 - Easter Genesis (MS Dio Event) May Youth Sunday Graduation Sunday Beach Trip? Summer Events: Large Summer High School Mission Trip Episcopal Outreach Camp & More! 6

7 Rally Day Readiness Come Ready to: Reorganize rooms Paint Move Furniture Spruce Up And More Sept. 3 After the 8:30 & 11:00 Services Community Readers Needed! Please sign up to read in English to our La Escuelita children on Friday mornings at 11 am for 30 minutes. They will love hearing your voice! You will love being with the children! Books are provided. (but if you have a favorite bring it!) Readers of all ages are wanted! Any questions? Contact Suzanne Davis

8 Ranson Middle School Thank you for all the generous donations of school supplies. We delivered all of these backpacks full of supplies the week before school started. Now that school is in session please consider helping us stock the pantry for our weekend food backpacks. Suggested donations are: Individual canned meals with flip tops Fruit cups Individual cereals Snack Crackers and Cookies Pudding cups and fruit snacks Individual Milk containers (not organic if possible) Don t have time to shop? Monetary donations are also welcome. Mark food backpacks on your check or order online from our wish list on Amazon Please contact Marsha Phillips with any questions mbp1936@carolina.rr.com 8

9 August 1, 2017 St. Mark s Episcopal Church 8600 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road Huntersville, NC Dear Members of St. Mark s Episcopal Church, Somewhere between becoming an adult and being a kid, a teen is discovering who they are and who they want to be. Summer Day Camp creates an environment where teens can be themselves, explore exciting new things, cultivate friendships and create lasting memories. We are grateful to the members of St. Mark s Episcopal Church for recognizing the life-transforming benefits of summer camp, and for making camp possible for children in our community who could not afford to attend without your help. Your gift of $4515 provided 10 teens from Ranson Middle School with four weeks of summer camp at the McCrorey Family YMCA including transportation to and from camp and their summer meals. Thank you for providing a transformational experience for these students and for your partnership with the YMCA of Greater Charlotte and Ranson Middle School. Together, we can change lives. Sincerely, Jemarion Young McCrorey Family YMCA Senior Program Director 9

10 Farmworkers Mission Trip September 22nd -24th We will travel once again to eastern North Carolina to provide excellent meals, fellowship and support to our fellow farmworkers through the Episcopal Farmworkers Ministry. This year instead of collecting items to take we would like to participate in the water in the fields campaign Monetary donations of as little as $7.50 can make a huge impact. See the information below for details on this program. Checks can be made out to St. Mark s. Please note Farmworkers in the memo line. If you would like to join us on this trip please contact Mike michael.tinsley@hdrinc.com or Philip plloyd13@att.net for additional information. Farm field work is hard work with long hours under a hot sun. Humidity is high, temperatures are often above 90 degrees, and farmworker access to drinking water is often limited. The water is on the edge of the field. Sometimes it takes us an hour and a half to get from one side of the field to the other and come back. (Farmworker interviewed by Juan Carabana of Episcopal Farmworker Ministry, July 2015.) Among farmworkers, heatstroke is the leading cause of death, representing a rate nearly 20 times greater than for U.S. civilian workers. (Report released by Oxfam and the Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC) in 2011 citing the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)) You Can Help. Give a farmworker easier access and control over their hydration What 1 Farmworker Receives from a $7.50 contribution: 1 Canvas Pouch with belt loops, sized to hold various bottle sizes 1 removable felt liner for added insulation 1 bottle of sports drink with electrolytes, and also chosen for bottle refill durability 10

11 Dear Ones, The Outreach Commi3ee of our Dear Body has hosted a Thanksgiving meal in our Fellowship Hall for several years. Our original intenaon was to include our St. Mark s family as well as those from our larger community. In prior years we have not been as successful in reaching the greater community as we had hoped. This year we have decided to concentrate on St. Mark s families and friends. We asked through a survery what the people of St. Mark s would prefer. The survey showed us that the people of St. Mark s would prefer to gather in homes rather than at the church. People want to invite and people want to join others in celebraang giving thanks to God for their many blessings. In the coming months opportuniaes will be available to sign up. Be encouraged to sign up as either a host or a guest in the home of a fellow parishioner. In the meaname if you have quesaons or would like addiaonal informaaon please contact Marilyn Wooten at or mandfwooten@carolina.rr.com 11

12 KNIT CROCHET PRAY St Mark s Prayer Shawl Ministry For several years St. Mark s pastoral care ministry has provided prayer shawls to many parishioners as well as friends, family members, and coworkers in times of illness, grief, loss and various other times of need. Over time some of our knitters and crocheters have moved on to other ministries. While we continue to make our prayer shawls and baby blankets we invite anyone who is interested to join us. We have recently prepared kits with yarn and simple patterns that are ready to be made. If you are interested in knitting or crocheting for this meaningful ministry please contact Annemarie Lafreniere to find out how to obtain materials or for any other questions. alafreniere@carolina.rr.com or W.I.N.E. Women in Need of Entertainment September 18th 6:30pm at the home of Lynnda Jordan 4600 Deerfield Way Charlotte, NC Bring a a bottle of WINE or a dish to share. If you don t have time for either, just bring yourself. Sign up Below 9a75-march Please contact Debbie Siegel debbiesiegel@bellsouth.net with any questions St. Mark s Muses Book Club will meet on Friday September 8th at 10am at the home of Malinda Bivens 466 Flat Rock Drive Denver Please join us even if you have not read the book. The next month s selection will be given out at this time. Sign up at the link provided marks 12

13 Birthdays Fiona Brown - 9/1 Deborah Allen - 9/2 Scott Brett - 9/2 Judy Finn 9/5 Sarah Thompson - 9/6 Jennifer Klebaur 9/7 Mandy Self-Sparrow - 9/7 Lucy Young - 9/9 Camdyn Addington - 9/11 Andrew Blythe - 9/12 Kevin Haas - 9/12 Mary Kendrick - 9/12 Ian Doolittle 9/13 Owen Mach 9/13 Avery Gambill - 9/14 Angela McDowell - 9/14 John Milholland - 9/15 Julia Weeks 9/15 Lynn Plummer 9/16 Donna Osborne - 9/19 Delia Roberts - 9/19 Eric Savage 9/21 Billy Black - 9/24 Libby James - 9/24 Maggie Fahey - 9/27 Susan Neumann - 9/30 Anniversaries Don & Debbie Siegel - 9/1 Martin & Donna Osborne - 9/6 Homer & Jan Sanford 9/13 Chris & Daniela Hawkins 9/27 Prayers for continued healing: Richard & Mary Beth Masline Jackie Blythe Saunders & Billy Black Larry Reilly John Herrin Mason Family Lorraine Lenardson Jack Stuart Eleanor Rose Kathy Bradford Diann Self George Ann Beam Danny Mason Brian Mondlak Brian Francois Billy Herrold The Bowen Family Zoe Thurston Sherry O Neill Tyler Phelps New Members: Nancy Tatom Sidney Tatom Sid & Heather Linker, children, Eloise, Beatrice Lynn & Dawn Lyons child, Avery Michael & Christina Fisher child, Madeleine Panera Bread Pick Up Cheryl Jones 9/1 Alan & Lesli Kathman 9/8 Andrew & Libby James 9/15 Mark & Lacy Hamilton 9/22 Willard & Barbara Osburn 9/29 13

14 Join us for St. Mark s Sabbath Hikes If you missed the August Sabbath hike you are in luck. The September Hike is coming up. September 16th, 9:00 a.m. -- Latta Plantation -- We will meet in the Nature Preserve parking lot then hike the Cove Trail. The Cove Trail is of moderate difficulty and is 2.5 miles long. Sign up here for the September hike: Save the Date for October October 21st, 7:30 a.m. -- Crowder s Mountain -- We will meet at 7:30 a.m. in St. Mark s Parking Lot to carpool to Crowder s Mountain. We will hike the Crowder s Trail, a 2.8 mile trail of moderate difficulty. Sign up here for the October Hike On all hikes, we will follow the practices of a Sabbath Hike. At the beginning of the hike, we will read a psalm and say a prayer. We will then hike in silence for the first ½ of the hike. Mid-way through our hike, we will stop, break the silence with a blessing, enjoy a snack, and share thoughts and impressions from the journey out. On the return portion of the hike, we will enjoy conversation and fellowship. For all hikes, bring water, a snack/lunch, and dress for the weather. Contact Mary Kendrick marykkendrick@yahoo.com or Jordana Gerabeih jordie321@yahoo.com with questions! 14

15 2017 Stewardship Update JULY 2017 Budgted YTD Actual $361,355 $199,163 Current Pledge Total All other anacipated income Non-Pledge Offerings $28,720 $13,721 Other Income (use of space by outside groups) $11,400 $ 7,885 Sales Tax Refunds $2,500 $ - Daisy Shipp McCoy Founda&on Trust Income $35,000 $ 19,104 Total Budgeted Opera&ng Income $438,975 $208, Budgeted Expenses Approved by Vestry Staff $263,255 $148,191 Diocesan Support $38,908 $22,696 Campus Maintenance & U&li&es $57,480 $ 29,031 Office Administra&on & Other $28,865 $ 14,045 Youth & Chris&an Forma&on $13,705 $ 10,991 Outreach & Escuelita Support $14,300 $ 6,489 Parish Life, Pastoral Care, Stewardship & Parish Retreat $13,100 $ 4,687 Worship & Music $ 8,370 $ 4,533 %7 pledges unfulfilled based on historical average $14,386 Total 2017 Budgeted Expenses $452,369 $240,662 Current Excess/(Deficit) of receipts over disbursements $(13,394) pledge notes 113 pledge cards of 150 have been received Average Pledge $3,197 *Year to Date Pledge Fulfillment 55% 15

16 St. Mark s Episcopal Church 8600 Mt. Holly-Huntersville, Rd. Huntersville, NC