ST. MARGARET S MISSION: TO SERVE GOD, we the people of St. Margaret's Church, located in Northeast San Antonio, empowered by the Holy Spirit, come together to reach out in faith and love to all people with the Good News of God's reconciling Grace. We do this through our worshipping, serving, praying, healing, giving, studying, teaching the Faith, and evangelizing for the glory of God. LET S CONNECT! WORSHIP NURTURE OUTREACH It is no mistake that the first line of St. Margaret s Mission Statement is TO SERVE GOD. We endeavor to do this through our worshipping, serving, praying, healing, giving, studying, teaching the Faith, and evangelizing for His Glory. This booklet groups all of these practices into three major areas of ministry: WORSHIP, NURTURE, OUTREACH This booklet is intended to be a roadmap to St. Margaret s Ministries to help you find where you are called to give of your time and talent in order to love God, love Our Neighbors, and fully live as followers of Jesus Christ. Please prayerfully consider where God is leading you to CONNECT! Outreach (Hope) St. Margaret s EPISCOPAL CHURCH Worship (Faith) Nurture (Love)
WORSHIP Ministries Acolyte Carol Howell Phone: 210-452-4427 Email: chowell42@att.net Acolytes are any parishioner, age ten and older, that assist the priest with our liturgical form of worship. They serve as Flag Bearers, Crucifers, and Altar Servers. Their presence and ministry are key to our worship. Training is provided. Altar Guild Bonnie Cole (8am) Phone: 210-288-8954 Email: bcx2@sbcglobal.net Bonnie Barrows (10:30am) Phone: 210-620-2373 Email: barrows_bonnie@yahoo.com The Altar Guild is a team of people who are called to tend to the places where God s people worship Him. The duties include: Caring for linens, candles, wine and wafers, having a member present at every worship occasion, preparing the altar and sanctuary for every worship occasion and special event, straighten the altar and sanctuary after every worship occasion and special event. Band Laura McWhirter Phone: 210-494-9672 Email: ljx2@satx.rr.com The Band provides music for the glory of God. It is a group of vocalists and musicians who play guitars, drums and keyboard for the 10:30am Contemporary Service. Rehearsal time varies, and the music is a mixture of Contemporary Christian Praise Music and Traditional Hymns. Bulletin Folder Carol Howell Phone: 210-452-4427 Email: chowell42@att.net Each and every Service Bulletin is lovingly folded by a member of St. Margaret s. Folders occasionally assist in other simple office related tasks as well. Folding is done in small groups on Thursday or Friday of each week in the church Conference Room. Volunteers are usually asked to fold or assist one to two days a month. Choir Joyce Brannon Phone: 210-213-9331 The Choir is a ministry group of vocalists that sing praises to God at the 10:30am service. This group is getting off of the ground and growing. Flower Guild Kay Pendley Phone: 210-657-7577 Email: kpendley@satx.rr.com The Flower Guild strives to glorify God with the beauty of fresh flowers and greens for Sunday and Special Worship Experiences. For the assigned Service, members of the Flower Guild pick up flowers from the Petal Palace the day prior to the Service and deliver them to the church. Greeter Max and Daisy Trevillian Phone: 210-545-1250 Email: maxwell_trevillian@yahoo.com St. Margaret s Greeters warmly greet everyone as they come to services. Greeters make visitors feel welcome and encourage them to fill out a nametag and an attendance card. Greeters distribute Service Bulletins it s a wonderful way to get to know your church family. Lay Eucharistic Ministry (LEM) Barbara Baugh Phone: 210-364-4394 Email: blbaugh5@gmail.com This is a group of men and women who are called to serve the chalice during Holy Communion. One needs to be licensed, all training is provided. Lay Reader / Lector Mike Vorndam Phone: 210-980-3474 Email: mvorndam@gvtc.com This group reads appointed lessons, psalms and prayers of the people during Worship Services; anyone can do this! Readings are provided in advance if you want to practice. Prayer Team Jo McCartney Phone: 210-496-3655 Email: jomc@trobertsonsr.com Members are available during Communion to pray with individuals with any concerns that they may have. Working with the Prayers of the People Coordinator, this team offers up specific requested prayers to God. Members who are Certified bring communion to people who are unable to attend church services. Meets from 10am 11am in the Conference Room on the 3 rd Saturday of the month. Prayers of the People Mike Burroughs Phone: 210-564-8772 Email: mburroughs@satx.rr.com A group of people dedicated to praying for the specific needs of others. Information is sent via email and you may pray whenever and wherever is comfortable for you.
Usher Terry Griffey Phone: 210-875-0891 Email: tgriffey@mac.com Ushers offer assistance with seating, if needed. Ushers count number of attendees at the services, assist with collecting the offering and keeping order as the congregation moves towards the Altar for Communion. They also carry the hosts and wine from the back of the church to the Altar. Finally, Ushers assist with the exiting of the church and help find answers to any questions regarding St. Margaret s. NURTURE Ministries Adult Christian Education Father John Hill Phone: 210-860-4329 Email: jhill@stmargs.org Sunday School for Grown Ups! Various classes on various subjects that are offered throughout the year at 9:30am right after the 8am Service and right before the 10:30am Service - a great connector to meet and interact with members from the other Service as well. Birthday and Anniversary Cards Dottie Hill Phone: 210-646-5727 Honor and Celebrate with St. Margaret s members by mailing them Birthday and Anniversary Cards. Brotherhood of St. Andrew, St. Margaret s Chapter Max Trevillian Phone: 210-385-8781 Email: maxwell_trevillian@yahoo.com This is a group of men who desire to connect, grow and serve Christ together through informal meetings, food, discussion, a short devotional or teaching lesson. This group is also involved in parish and community service projects, such as Church Lawn Maintenance and Facilities. They meet the first Tuesday of the Month from 6:30pm 7:30pm in the Conference Room. Children s Chapel Tonya McAlexander Phone: 210-657-3328 Children s Chapel is held after the Children s Sermon at the 10:30am Service, during the Regular Sermon. Like Children s Sunday School, the lessons for Children s Chapel are preplanned and all supplies available. Children are returned to the Sanctuary after the Peace is given. Children s Sunday School Tonya McAlexander Phone: 210-657-3328 For Children K 4 th grade, this ministry is in need of teachers and assistants to facilitate Sunday lessons all supplies and plans are provided for you! Enjoy the childlike Faith of St. Margaret s youth as well as lend your talents to pass the faith to this generation. Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Anna Brown Phone: 210-264-7394 Email: annab@satx.rr.com An opportunity for St. Margaret s women to grow in faith and fellowship while working for the betterment of both our church family and the wider community by serving those in need. ECW meets from 2pm - 3pm on the third Saturday of the month in the Conference Room. Hospitality / 5 th Sunday Susanne McDonald Phone: 210-651-6711 Email: susannemc64@yahoo.com The Hospitality Committee provides food and beverages after Sunday Services and facilitates the 5 th Sunday Joint Service Pot Luck Lunch. This Ministry also provides hospitality services for funerals, weddings, or other special events. Ladies Night Out Marinell Myers Phone: 210-363-6591 Email: gcsudzy@yahoo.com On the second Tuesday of the month at 6pm the Ladies of St. Margaret s have dinner meeting at various restaurants. The women of St. Margaret s come together for food, fun and fellowship. Nursery / Child Care Tonya McAlexander Phone: 210-657-3328 For children ages 0 5 years old on Sunday mornings, childcare is provided in the nursery from 9am noon. Volunteers needed to facilitate the care of our children. From 9:30am 10:15am a preschool Sunday School program is offered; all lesson plans and supplies are provided. Office Angels Carol Howell Phone: 210-452-4427 Email: chowell42@att.net On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am noon volunteers are needed in the Parish Office to answer phones and do light office work including filing, shredding, envelope stuffing.
Parish Prayer Gardens Stations of the Cross Ginny Gibson Phone: 210-288-1676 Email: ginny@stmargs.org This group of dedicated volunteers maintains our beautiful Gardens and grounds. One can adopt a Station of the Cross and keep it weed free and trimmed. A plaque commemorating your efforts is placed at your Station. Tri-Chairs are the Gibsons, Tony Bierschenk, and Sigrid de la Cima. Pastoral Care Team Tami Roessler Phone: 210-375-5607 Email: tramr4@satx.rr.com Members provide support (either requested or referred) to Parishoners. Sojourners Barbara Baugh Phone: 210-364-4394 Email: blbaugh5@gmail.com This is a group who has experienced a loss of a loved one. They meet in the Conference Room at 11:30am on the 3 rd Saturday to support each other. Ultreya Max Trevillian Phone: 210-545-1250 Email: maxwell_trevillian@yahoo.com This is a group of people who have had the Cursillo Experience and wish to continue to build on it. They meet on the 4 th Tuesday of each month in the Conference Room from 6:30pm 7:30pm. Wednesday Book Study Group Father John Hill Phone: 210-860-4329 Email: jhill@stmargs.org This group meets every Wednesday morning at 9am to discuss a selected book. The discussion is followed by the Wednesday Holy Eucharist and Healing Service. Youth Group Tonya McAlexander Phone: 210-657-3328 The Youth Group consists of 5 th 12 th graders that meet at 9:30am for a Bible Study. Also, on occasion the Youth Group meets after the 10:30am Service for a Book Discussion. The Youth Group participates in many Outreach Programs in the Community, as well as Fellowship with group outings to Sunday Night Live at the Bishop Jones Center and places such as Main Event and Mini Golf. OUTREACH Ministries Ongoing Outreach Opportunities Food Pantry Bonnie Cole Phone: 210-479-7037 Email: bcx2@sbcglobal.net On the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 9am 10am Volunteers help collect and distribute food to the needy in the community at Calvary Temple on O Connor Road. THE MARGARITA Newsletter Ginny Gibson Phone: 210-288-1676 Email: ginny@stmargs.org Collect and edit articles from various Ministry Leaders and compile a newsletter that is distributed once every two months. Uganda Mission Father John Hill Phone: 210-860-4329 Email: jhill@stmargs.org For ten days in August a team travels to Nebbi, Uganda to encourage men in their role as fathers, husbands and community members. They also train the men with business skills to help them start or grow a business to support their families. Finally, this mission is also developing a business loan bank that has reasonable interest rates for payback. They are in need of prayers, financial support, as well as people who are interested in traveling to Nebbi. St. Margaret s School, The St. Margaret s Mustangs Stephanie Cady, Director of School Phone: 210-657-0395 Email: stmargaretsdayschool@gmail.com St. Margaret s Episcopal School serves children ages 2years- PreK. The school is dedicated to providing a warm atmosphere where students excel academically, socially, and spiritually. Children are taught using experiential play and Developmentally Appropriate Practices. The school operates Monday Friday from 9am-2pm. Outreach is a top priority. If you are interested in volunteering or you know of an organization that needs or provides service hours, contact the school director.
One Time a Year Outreach Opportunities WORSHIP SERVICE TIMES SUNDAY 8:00AM Traditional Rite I Pumpkin Patch Tonya McAlexander Phone: 210-657-3328 The front of St. Margaret s becomes a giant Pumpkin Patch for the month of October. The proceeds fund High School Scholarships for our community Graduates. Volunteers needed to work in the Patch from 10am dusk every day, as well as set up and take down, and help run the Family Harvest Day which includes family fun, food, and will end with Trunk or Treating. Fiesta Carnival Phone: 210-657-3328 A one day event in which St. Margaret s becomes a Carnival and a host for Food, Games, and booths. Volunteers are needed to set up, work the booths, clean up, solicit donations, vendors, and the various performing acts. The proceeds help St. Margaret s School as well as our other outreach programs. SUNDAY 10:30AM Contemporary Rite II WEDNESDAY 10:30AM Holy Eucharist & Healing Tonya McAlexander 7 Stahl Elementary School Support Anna Brown Phone: 210-490-6670 Email: annab@satx.rr.com November: Stahl Family Food Drive Nonperishable goods are collected through the month to provide holiday meals for Families in Need December: Families adopted for Christmas. Gifts are purchased for specific families selected by Stahl s Family Services. Easter: Easter baskets and Food are provided for our adopted Stahl Families. Vacation Bible School (VBS) Tonya McAlexander Phone: 210-657-3328 For a week in the summer St. Margaret s hosts a VBS for Children, changing the theme annually. The children learn valuable lessons from His Word all lesson plans and supplies are provided for this fun environment. St. Margaret s School Summer Program Stephanie Cady, Director of School Phone: 210-657-0395 Email: stmargaretsdayschool@gmail.com St. Margaret s School will offer specialty camps for our community s children during specific weeks in the summer. ST. MARGARET S EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND SCHOOL STAFF: Rector: The Reverend John Hill, jhill@stmargs.org Assisting Priest: The Reverend Julie Wizorek Parish Ministry Coordinator: Tonya McAlexander, tonya@stmargs.org Parish Administrator: Gretchen Benne, gretchen@stmargs.org Director of School: Stephanie Cady, stmargaretsdayschool@gmail.com Church Office: 210-657-3328 St. Margaret s Episcopal School: 210-657-0395