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May 29, 2016
The Second Sunday after Pentecost
A Word to the Wise—“Goodbye, God Bless, and Welcome Back”
John 15:13 “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
Few bonds run as deep as those who are brothers and sisters-in-arms. Two stories illustrate this
point. During my time in D.C., I visited the Vietnam War Memorial. My dad served over there and I
wanted to pay my respect. A while after that the Smithsonian had an exhibition of the mementos family,
friends, and fellow warriors had left at the Wall. The Names on the Wall became real people who left
their mark on the hearts of those who knew them. The mementos were a way of saying goodbye, I
enjoyed the journey with you, you are remembered, you are loved. A fitting tribute to the fallen.
The second story concerns my commanding officer Manuel Razo. Not only was he my
commander but Razo was the best man at my wedding, his wife was the maid of honor. I am the
Godfather to his oldest, and my bride is the Godmother to his youngest. They are the Godparents to two
of my children. Razo is a Vietnam vet, serving two tours in Southeast Asia during the 70's. He continued
his service to our country in the California Army National Guard. This is where I first met him. During a
visit to California, Razo told me a story. It was about a 1991 victory parade honoring the returning
military from Desert Shield/Desert Storm. He was the commander of the American Legion post in
Guadalupe, California at the time. The parade organizers invited Razo and his American Legionnaires,
mostly Vietnam Vets, to march in the parade, and so they did. The Legionnaires carried signs with names
of friends and family who had died in the conflict. Razo carried his best friend's name who was killed-inaction less than 30 days before rotating out of country. Razo paused in the telling of the story, took deep
breath, and told me, "Paul, as we marched, people clapped and cheered for us. I finally felt I was home."
For all those we honor on Memorial Day, Good bye, God Bless. For all those who served and read this,
Welcome Back.
Paul Howell
This Week…May 29-June 4
Next Week…June 5-11
Memorial Day, May 30 – Office closed
Backyard Bible Study begins Wednesday, June 1! Join
us from 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the McGrade’s
home, 185 Ridgeland. Enjoy swimming, Bible study
and lunch!
Regular Wednesday evening services will be
suspended from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Food Pantry Sunday is June 1. The first Sunday of each
month we collect can and dry goods and funds for
our Pantry to serve the community. Please give
generously.
VBS…
Vacation Bible School - June 27-July 1, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Are you ready to step back in time and journey to a
far away land? Join us this June as we embark on an
Egyptian adventure following Joseph on his path from
prison to palace! Registration is now open! Cost is
$10/child or $25/family. Pick up a form in the church
office or register online:
https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/hl/stmarksbeau
mont/gpgs/home.aspx .
VBS requires many helping hands! Family leaders, shop
keepers, music leaders, gamers, crafters, and various
other positions are in demand! Please sign up at the
front desk or contact Lauren Johnsen at 409-8323405 if you interested in volunteering!
Save the Date…
Daughter’s of the King Sunday, June 12
Traveling Eucharist, June 15
Graduation from Education for Ministry ceremony will be
held during the 10:15 service, Sunday, June 5, with a
reception immediately following in the Cloister Room.
Please be sure to congratulate our graduate, Sandy
Farnsworth!
A Celebration of New Ministry
Wednesday, June 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Your prayers and presence are requested for a
Celebration of New Ministry
and the Institution of
The Reverend Anthony P. Clark
as the fifteenth Rector of St. Mark’s.
A reception will follow.
Vestry Voice…
Work will begin soon on repair and reupholstering of all
kneelers in nave, choir, balcony and chapel of church. The
work will continue through the summer.
Parish finances remain stable although overall giving
remains down compared to last year. To date, a draw on
reserve funds has not been necessary.
Deadline is 9:00 AM Thursday 6/2/16 for information for The Weekly Word published 6/12/16
St. Mark’s Chili Supper Planning Meeting for the 75th Annual Chili Supper and Bazaar!
Save the Date! November 10, 2016
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Parish Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Weekday Worship:
Holy Eucharist Tuesdays 12:00 Noon;
Thursdays 9:45 a.m.; Fridays 7:00 a.m.;
Morning Prayer Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. (The Abbey Room 114)
Sunday Worship:
Holy Eucharist 8:00 a.m., 10:15 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
The Abbey Shop Hours:
Sundays 9 a.m. – 12 Noon
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This Sunday, May 29, Lay Ministry Schedule
Duty
Vestry of the Day
Eucharistic Ministers
Eucharistic Visitors
Acolyte Director
Acolytes
Ushers
8:00 AM
10:15 AM
Shelly Vitanza
Gerald Richardson
Shelly Vitanza
James Black, Honour Harry
No visits
Laurie Leister
Harris McGrade, William Leister, Zan McGrade,
Gracie Autery, Joshua Capps
Charles Teel, Sheri Baden,
Mark & Lacey Mabry
Blair & Tressa Clarke
Billie & Cindy Harland,
Mary Jane Moore, Ellen Panchot
Judy Hargrove, Anne McClellan
Richard & Pride Parr
Oblationers
Chapel Prayer Team
Altar Guild
Laura Hayes
Greeters
6:00 PM
David Grove
Karen McCormick
Edra Bogucki, Heidi Zech
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PLEASE PRAY FOR. . .
Margo Abshire
Michael Boyer
Angela Broussard
David & Julie Chisolm
Rebecca Couverette
Chris Dobson
Chad Ferguson
Jody Fulbright
Matt Giannesca
Greg Gilbreath
Mary Anna Glasgow
Elizabeth Gwin
Margie Nell Harris
Pryce Haynes
Brittney Henslee
Kevin Kabelle
Helen Lawson
Eileen Monte
Alice Nolan
Fred Patterson
Clare Parker
J. T. Richard
Carol Savage
Chris Sherman
Sue Simcox
Sheila Smith
Dub Straughn
Millisent Taylor
Ashlie Watson
Melinda Williams
Beverly
Joshua Lynch
John Matlock
Collin McBride
Logan Nunez
Tony Ogden
Stephen Ricker
Gavin Ritchie
Donnie Romero
Jesse Russell
Grady Salisbury
Adam Schlegal
Brian Shajari
Daniel Lee Smith
Matthew Smith
Morgan Smyth
Gary Tipton
Tim Uncapher
Stuart Williams
Roland Zech
For those who have died…
For those serving in the Military…
Joe Alexander
Danny Anders
Justin Clark
Tony Clark+
Stephen Davis
Travis Goodwin
Isaiah Grant
Brad Holton
Jimmy Howell
James Fredericks
Erwin Jasmin
Michael Kobilajak
Lucas Low
Joseph Lynch
For those with Birthdays…
May 29---Dub Straughn
May 30---George Brown
May 31---Becki Stedman
June 2---Jim Rush
June 3---Anne Vincent
June 4---Elias Johnson, Elisabeth Teel, William Williams