Nov 2015 - St. Mark`s on the Campus

THE LION’S ROAR
November 2015
A View from the Courtyard
- By Father Jerry Thompson
Dear Friends,
1309 R Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: 402-474-1979
www.stmarks-episcopal.org
On occasion, someone will say something like, “We could really use an x-and-such.”
And I’ll say, “We really need a wish list!”
Holy Eucharist ScheduleSunday—8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Below are a few wish list items that have occurred to people, and their approximate
cost if we know it. It’s partial but a beginning. Please pass on your ideas!
The other day I said it to Gwen – and she’s making one! We’ll soon have a wish list!
Periodically we’ll publish it and you can review it and see what strikes your fancy.
Or a few parishioners can go together to purchase an item. And once in a while, the
Vestry will decide that some item on the list is something it should take care of.
Flat screen TV for the lounge
Cable TV for the lounge ($850 annually)
New furniture for the lounge (where Adult Forum meets)
New flooring for the lounge
Rug for the narthex
Linoleum for the kitchen
New desk chairs for the Bookkeeper & Office Manager ($300)
Seasonal Banners for front of building (approx. $700)
Banners advertising concerts & recitals (approx. $300)
Tuesday—12:30 p.m.
Wednesday—7:00 p.m.
The Rt. Rev. J. Scott Barker, Bishop
The Rev. Dr. Jerrold Thompson,
Rector
The Rev. Dr. Sidnie White
Crawford, Priest Associate
As I say, this is only a beginning, so please add your own ideas—and think about
how you can contribute to the community effort!
The Rev. Gretchen R. Naugle,
Priest Associate
Stephanie Hill, Senior Warden
CHRISTMAS EVE ...PLEASE NOTE!!!
Opal Doerr, Junior Warden
We’re trying something different this year! We are having only ONE Christmas
Eve Eucharist beginning at 7:00 p.m. There will be NO 11:00 p.m. Eucharist.
Jessica Freeman, Treasurer
Why?
Lisa Sutton, Asst. Treasurer
1.
During the last several decades, a phenomenon has been occurring throughout
the church; fewer people are attending the later Eucharist and more people are
attending the earlier one. Perhaps it’s the reality of an aging membership.
Sarah Fairchild, Christian Education 2.
Nora Pitts, Child Care
The choir traditionally prepares special music for Christmas Eve, and this way
more people will be able to enjoy it (the choir has normally sung at the later
Eucharist only). We’ll also continue to offer youth music, as has been done for
years.
Kurt Knecht, Music Director
Gwen Colgrove, Office Manager
Diane Crawford, Bookkeeper
Roger Hochstetler, Sexton
St. Mark’s on the Campus
strives to be a Eucharistic
Community of reflection
and action, acceptance and
growth, Gospel and world.
3.
Some years ago, we stopped using Rite I at 11:00 p.m., so the two eucharists are
the same in that regard.
Given these realities, we decided to combine the two eucharists into one and have
one large celebration. As usual, we’ll have a birthday cake for Jesus and people are
also welcome to bring desserts for the congregation to enjoy. We’ll have a combined
party for all!
Let us know what you think afterwards…..
With prayers and blessings for you all,
Father Jerry+
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THE VESTRY Meeting notes—October 18th ....
November 2015
 Mark Musick & Martha Davies—representing the Operating Endowment
Fund Committee, proposed a final draft of a planning document for the Fund.
A principle balance of $50,000 would be achieved (by donation and pledges)
over a three year period before interest would be drawn.
 St. David’s and St. Matthew’s have expressed interest in assisting with our
Lion in the Courtyard
Refugee Family Sponsorship. Colleague of Rev. Sidnie’s, Abla Hassan, will
be presenting a program on Refugees on November 15th at St. Mark’s on the Campus.
Parishioners are asked to bring a brown bag lunch that day following the 10:30 a.m.
Eucharist.
 Kurt Knecht will be ordering a cover and a platform to ease moving the baby grand piano.
 The Sexton’s pay and hours were reviewed.
Everyone is very happy with Roger
Hochstetler’s work and compensation will be raised to $400 per month.
 Snow Emergency procedures were reviewed as to how the parishioners will be notified of a
cancellation or delay of services.
 The Capital Improvement Fund was reviewed and 5% will be moved to make improvements
to the Lounge floor and other items as they arise.

A discussion was held regarding the tree in the courtyard. It is dying and removal and a
replacement will be discussed at a later date.
 Project Resource is an initiative designed to help Episcopal congregations become more
deeply engaged spiritually in the areas of financial development. Applications must be
forwarded to the Diocesan office and six (6) parishes will be selected to participate.
 The next Vestry meeting is scheduled for November 22nd @12:15 p.m. in the Allington Youth
Room. This is a week later than the normal schedule to accommodate the speaker on the
15th.
HUSKERS HELPING THE HOMELESS
Thanks to an incredible community and 600+ volunteers, over $50,000 was raised in support
of Matt Talbot Kitchen’s hunger relief during the 2015 “Husker Helping the Homeless!”
Special thanks to the University of Nebraska Athletic Department for partnering with us each
year on this event and to St. Mark’s on the Campus for allowing us to utilize their facility as
a central meeting location for the event.
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November 2015
The pantry workers thank all who have given
groceries and cash donations. As mentioned before, we
give out MANY more families of one and two than we
do larger ones, so we need the small versions of most
products more frequently (ie: cooking oil, cereals,
pancake mix, juices, etc.). Thanks again for your
continued support. Our current needs are:
St. Mark’s Food Pantry
Mixed fruit, canned peas, individual juices,
individual cold cereals, family-size oatmeal
and individual desserts.
HOLIDAY HUGS
During Advent, St. Mark’s on the Campus will collect hats,
underwear, gloves, socks and any other warm, new or gently
used garments to help the people at the City Mission deal with
winter weather. Collection boxes will be in place the first
Sunday in Advent.
A colleague of Sidnie White Crawford’s will speak at a brown bag lunch on
Sunday, November 15th. Abla Hassan is Syrian and teaches Arabic at UNL.
She will share her perspective on the current situation in Syria, which has
resulted in so many refugees seeking homes around Europe and the rest of the
world. Bring or grab a lunch that day after the Eucharist and join us!
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November 2015
In going through closets and storage spaces, I have come upon numerous pictures. I need help in identifying the time
and the individuals in many of the photos. Please call the office if you can assist me in determining the time period and
names of former parishioners– thank you!!
Gwen C.
If you are requesting use of the church
building, either the Chapel or the Lounge, or
need space for a meeting, please contact
Gwen in the office. The church office handles
the calendar and a response can be given
quickly by contacting Gwen by email.
Men’s Breakfast
When: Saturday, November 7th;
7:30 a.m.—9:00 a.m.
Where: Steve Blum’s home
6711Rexford Dr.
Thank you!!
Stock Donations Now A Giving Option
We now have an account with TD Ameritrade
that enables us to accept stock donations. If
you are considering such a donation, contact
the Treasurer, Jessica Freeman.
OUTREACH COLLECTION
will be received Sunday,
November 1st, 2015. Your
outreach offerings totaled
$404.00 for September, 2015.
These funds are divided
equally between our parish's
four
outreach ministries Gathering Place, People's City
Mission, Diocesan Missionary
Fund, and St. Monica's Home.
Please prayerfully remember
these ministries in your first
Sunday giving. This second
offering does not support the
existing parish budget, the
Pantry
or
the
Rector's
Discretionary Fund.
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Financial Report— 2015
INCOME
2015 September
2015 YTD
YTD BUDGET
OVER / SHORT
2015 BUDGET
Pledge contributions budget
Faith contributions (increased
pledges for 2015: $21,000)
Plate - Christmas
Plate - Easter
Plate - General
Flower Income
Interest Income
Use of Church
$11,314.34
$152,374.56
$159,678.00
-$7,303.44
$212,904.00
$3,158.56
$0.00
$0.00
$786.50
$50.00
$1.87
-$75.00
$18,223.58
$0.00
$2,731.00
$7,588.43
$1,230.00
$15.85
$1,923.50
$0.00
$0.00
$2,500.00
$7,425.00
$2,150.00
$18.00
$1,530.00
$18,223.58
$0.00
$231.00
$163.43
-$920.00
-$2.15
$393.50
$0.00
$3,000.00
$2,500.00
$10,000.00
$3,000.00
$25.00
$2,000.00
TOTAL INCOME
$15,236.27
$184,086.92
$173,301.00
$10,785.92
$233,429.00
2015 YTD
YTD BUDGET
OVER / SHORT
2015 BUDGET
EXPENSES
2015 September
Advertising / Promotional
Campus Ministry
Continuing Ed & Sabbatical
Diocesan Asking
Education Expenses
Insurance
Kitchen Supplies
Miscellaneous Expense
Office Eqpt / Technology
Office & Administrative
Payroll Expenses
Repair & Maintenance
Utilities
Vestry Expenses
Worship & Music Supplies
Vestry Aprvd Salary/Dioc.increase
$97.60
$0.00
$44.96
$1,938.06
$5.99
$0.00
$47.02
$0.00
$35.00
$549.27
$12,761.90
$826.05
$660.62
$85.00
$234.00
$1,239.56
$951.60
$1,523.27
$1,148.44
$17,442.54
$1,795.75
$4,012.84
$220.10
$0.00
$1,269.48
$5,742.85
$123,398.69
$5,123.75
$7,959.02
$333.00
$2,425.34
$7,933.67
$976.00
$805.00
$1,285.00
$17,442.54
$1,954.00
$4,087.59
$333.00
$25.00
$1,280.00
$5,281.00
$124,743.36
$4,415.00
$8,852.50
$527.50
$3,785.00
-$24.40
$718.27
-$136.56
$0.00
-$158.25
-$74.75
-$112.90
-$25.00
-$10.52
$461.85
-$1,344.67
$708.75
-$893.48
-$194.50
-$1,359.66
$7,933.67
$1,300.00
$1,000.00
$2,375.00
$23,256.75
$2,300.00
$4,900.00
$500.00
$50.00
$1,755.00
$6,965.00
$166,043.99
$5,860.00
$11,125.00
$750.00
$5,375.00
$0.00
TOTAL EXPENSES
$18,525.03
$181,280.34
$175,792.49
$5,487.85
$233,555.74
Net Income / Expense
-$3,288.76
$2,806.58
-$2,491.49
$5,298.07
-$126.74
2015 September
2015 YTD
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$629.00
$0.00
$831.00
$700.00
$157.00
$629.00
Designated Donations
SMOC Pantry
Rector Discretionary
General Outreach
Capitol Improvement
Piano Fund
2015 September 2015 YTD
$618.00
$7.00
$404.00
$0.00
$0.00
$2,134.00
$1,860.77
$3,834.32
$0.00
$199.47
Columbarium Fund
Memorial Fund
Music Fund
Sunday Sch Fundraiser
Bishop's Discretionary
FINANCIAL ASSETS - as of September 30, 2015
General Funds
Rector's Discretionary
Pantry
SSGA Endowment Principal
SSGA Endowment Available
ST2 HVAC Replace
ST5 Capital Impmnt
CD -Spire Faulkner Music
BALANCE OF FUNDS
$32,457.81
$370.11
$1,934.96
$91,225.26
$4,777.00
$48,297.97
$6,653.13
$0.00
ST3 Columbarium
ST3 Kitchen General
ST3 Memorial Fund
ST3 Piano Fund
ST3 Visiting Clergy Fund
ST3 Youth Funds
ST4 CE Music Carryover
ST4 SpireFaulkner Music
$200,465.00
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$1,500.00
$228.95
$2,478.07
$0.00
$0.00
$1,723.62
$0.00
$8,818.12
November 2015
OPEN FOR PRAYER
ADULT FORUM
Meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Lounge! The following are
topics that will be discussed for November:
Nov. 1st
Nov. 8th
Nov. 15th
Nov. 22nd
Nov. 29th
The Main Chapel is Open for Prayer
during regular office hours; Monday
thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00—
3:30 p.m. The Lounge is also open during
regular office hours. Please call the
church office for group reservations.
Phone (402) 474-1979
[email protected]
Something saintly
Presiding Bishop Installation
Speaker—Abla Hassan
Advent Discussion
Thanksgiving Weekend
ROAR DEADLINE:
The final deadline for the
December Lion’s Roar article
submissions and scheduling
availability is Monday,
November 16th.
SPACE AND STUDENT ACTIVITES
Our Wednesday night student-focused liturgy combines elements of
Evening Prayer, Eucharist, 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 service at 7:00 p.m. If you
know of any students who would be interested, please inform them
about this event.
SOUP LUNCHES!!
The November Soup Supper has been cancelled.
Please watch the Mid-Week Minders and the
Announcements as to the date for the next soup
lunch.
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November 2015
Mon
1
Tue
Wed
3
2
4
SUNDAY WORSHIP
12:30 p.m.
(see worship schedule)
Outreach Sunday
Stewardship Potluck
ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
Holy Eucharist
Lady Julian Chapel
Fr. Jerry day off
Thu
5
Fri
6
Sat
7
11:30 a.m. Bach’s Lunch w/
Men’s Breakfast
Matt Oltman in SMOC
@Steve Blum’s home
Chapel
7:30 a.m.—9:00 a.m.
5:30-6:30 Choir Practice
7:00 p.m. SPACE
NU vs. Michigan State
(HERE)
TIME CHANGE
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8
10
Fr. Jerry day off
SUNDAY WORSHIP
(see worship schedule)
12:15 Bible Study in Lady
Julian Chapel
16
15
Fr. Jerry day off
SUNDAY WORSHIP
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SUNDAY WORSHIP
Holy Eucharist
Lady Julian Chapel
5-6:00 p.m. The Gathering
Place Volunteers
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12
18
25
12:30 p.m.
Holy Eucharist
Lady Julian Chapel
20
Student-Parents Assoc.
Meeting—Lounge 5-8:00
p.m.
Hastings College
Luncheon—Lounge
30
(see worship schedule)
ADVENT 1
12:15 Bible Study—Lady
Julian Chapel
Fr. Jerry day off
Nat’l. Federation of the
Blind—10-Noon
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5:30-6:30 Choir Practice
7:00 p.m. SPACE
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OFFICE CLOSED
THANKSGIVING
HOLIDAY
THANKSGIVING DAY
OFFICE CLOSED
NU vs. Iowa (HERE)
1
SUNDAY WORSHIP
21
Kurt Knecht Premier of
Psalm 40 @St. Paul’s
@10:00 a.m.
Fr. Jerry day off
29
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NU vs. Rutgers
(AWAY)
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5:30-6:30 Choir Practice
7:00 p.m. SPACE
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13
5:30-6:30 Choir Practice
7:00 p.m. SPACE
Holy Eucharist
Lady Julian Chapel
11:30 a.m. Bach’s Lunch w/
Colt Ballou in SMOC
Chapel
(see worship schedule)
Vestry Mtg. @12:15 in
Allington Youth Room
Interfaith Thanksgiving
Service @South St.
Temple @3:00 p.m.
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12:30 p.m.
LION’S ROAR
DEADLINE
(see worship schedule)
Refugee Speaker w/brown
bag lunch
3:00 p.m. Book Mark’s
Club @Nan Hanway’s
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12:30 p.m.
2
12:30 p.m.
Holy Eucharist
Lady Julian Chapel
3
4
5
5:30-6:30 Choir Practice
7:00 p.m. SPACE
ProRail Meeting—
Lounge 9-Noon
SUNDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE: HOLY EUCHARIST AT
8:30 a.m. (Spoken)
10:30 a.m. (Choral)
OTHER WORSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Tuesdays
12:30 p.m. HOLY EUCHARIST (Lady Julian Chapel)
Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. CONTEMPLATIVE EUCHARIST (Main Chapel)
The Chapel and Lounge are open during regular office hours
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November 2015
Daylight Savings Time begins @2:00 a.m. on
Sunday, November 1st. Set your clocks BACK one
hour and enjoy that extra hour of sleep!!!
MUSIC NOTES:
I’m very excited to announce the reinstitution of the Bach’s Lunch at St. Mark’s on the
Campus. Working with Dr. Pete Eklund, we will once again be presenting free
lunch time concerts of the Bach Cantatas at St. Mark’s. The Bach Cantatas are
the music that Bach wrote for the church services in Leipzig when he was
musical director for the city. The cantatas will feature choir, soloists, and a
variety of instrumentalists from the University. The cantatas are some of the
most beautiful music Bach ever wrote.
On November 6th, Matthew Oltman (former artistic director of Chanticleer and
current DMA student) will conduct Bach’s Cantata Ein Feste Burg ist unser
Gott. This is Bach’s Reformation Day cantata based on Luther’s classic hymn
“A mighty fortress.”
On November 23rd, Colt Ballou will conduct Bach’s Cantata Wachet Auf, ruft
uns die Stimme. This cantata is based on Jesus’ parable of the Ten Virgins and
use the hymn tune we now sing as “Sleepers wake.”
Dr. Kurt Knecht
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Kim Thomason
Bob Zimmerman
Bob Kuzelka
Ken Shepard
Beth Hemmer
Parker Durham
Loris Purtzer
Marcelline Hutton
Brent Cejda
Kathy Schmutte
Ethan Kemper
Larry Reznicek
Craig Lawson
Katherine MacLeod Hill
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November 2015
ALL SAINTS SUNDAY—NOVEMBER 1st.
We will add to the Prayers of the People the names of people
who have died in the last year for whom you would like us to
give thanks.
Each year, the Vestry receives nominations for the Extraordinary Service Award. This award is
presented at our Annual Meeting in January and honors a person or persons who have served Christ
as part of St. Mark’s on the Campus in a notable way during the previous twelve months.
If you would like to nominate someone, please let one of the wardens know (Stephanie Hill or Opal
Doerr). She will ask you to write a description of the person’s/group’s service, and all nominations will
then be considered by a panel of highly trained evaluators. :)
If you wish to check out previous winners, they are listed on the plaques in the Lounge.
Likewise, the parish occasionally awards the Peek Award to someone(s) who has
contributed in outstanding ways to the life of the parish over an extended period of time.
If you would like to nominate someone for the Peek Award, the same process is followed.
Book Mark’s Club
Book: Words of Life: Selected Sermons by
Fr. Don Hanway
When: Sunday, November 15th @3:00 p.m.
Where: Nan Hanway—128 N. 13th, #1009
THANKSGIVING INTERFAITH SERVICE
We will participate in an interfaith Thanksgiving service
on Sunday, November 22nd at 3:00 p.m. at the
South Street Temple. Join our brothers and
sisters of other faiths in lifting grateful hearts
to God!
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November 2015
MAKING STRIDES 2015 SHINING SUCCESS
Once again St. Mark's on the Campus raised over $500 for
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, the annual benefit for
the American Cancer Society. Susan Ugai, Linda Willard, and
Peg Sheldrick comprised the St. Mark's team. Liz and Carol
Thompson walked in honor of Fr. Jerry's birthday. It was a
beautiful day in every possible way.
Bishop Barker’s 2015 Visit with the
Sunday School
On September 6, 2015, Bishop Scott Barker visited St. Mark’s on the Campus accompanied by Canon to the
Ordinary Liz Easton. They spent the hour preceding the 10:30 service with the Sunday School children and staff.
The children were able to ask a variety of interesting and thoughtful questions. They had more questions than
time, which he generously answered for us by e-mail. This is the second of a three-part series
The Job
Bishop Bark’s favorite thing about being a Bishop is getting to visit the different churches on Sunday. He also
said that he really enjoyed spending time with the children. His least favorite thing about the job is dealing with
problems.
Liz’s favorite thing about being the canon is also visiting the churches. They are all different (sizes, type of
people) yet thy all worship the same. All serve the community and all are welcoming. Liz said her least favorite
thing was probably when sad things happen.
A Bishop might preside at a wedding, baptism or funeral for a local priest of his or her family member. A Bishop
makes $130,000 a year.
A Bishop is a bishop for life. Bishop Baker expects to be the Bishop for Nebraska until he retires. However, he
can quit any time he wants (Note: that this was specifically asked. He did not add that on his own.) Episcopal
Bishops can be married. In fact, Bishop Barker is married and has two children, ages 22 & 24.
During the week the Bishop works in his office in Omaha along with his staff. He might be working with a
church in trouble or transition (such as when a priest leaves). He also plans camps and ministry fairs.
A canon is a person who has a special job in the diocese. The Canon to the Ordinary helps the bishop with the
work of the whole Diocese.
……...To Be Continued….
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OFFICE HOURS
The church office/building is open Monday—Friday; 9:00 a.m. -12:00 and 1:00-3:30 p.m. During
these hours, the Office Manager , Gwen Colgrove, will be present and the telephone will be answered
(provided, of course, she is in the office and not elsewhere in the building nor already on the phone, in
which case a message may be left. (Outside of these hours, the doors will be locked and the phone will
not be answered.) Diane Crawford, Bookkeeper, will be in her office Mondays 9-3:30 p.m.; Tuesday and
Wednesday 9:00-Noon.
The Rector (Father Jerry) is available by appointment Tuesday thru Sunday, although he is generally
around the church building 10-3 Tuesday thru Friday. However, because of worship, meetings, lunches
and coffees with parishioners, pastoral visits, appointments away from the church office, time set aside
for sermon preparation, administrative tasks, study and reading, etc., an appointment with the
Rector is always recommended. Many thanks from your church office staff!!!
SERVICE
PARTY
November 1
November 8
November 15
November 22
November 29
Opal Doerr
Sara Toren
Opal Doerr
Todd Sneller
Todd Sneller
Don Gray
Quinn Mobbs
Jonathan Walz
Mary Lutz
Jonathan Walz
Lisa Schaumburg
Dorothy Marks
Mary Lutz
Collin Sipple
Don Gray
Mitchell Karas
Nathan Karas
Arnold Lund
Lisa Schaumburg
Mitchell Karas
Aaron & Katharine
Morrison
Durham Family
Betty Fisher
Michelle Waite
Bob Kuzelka
Lisa Sutton
Bob Stock
Betty Fisher
Lector (OT)
Lyn Forester
Laura Waldman
Bob Stock
Berwyn Jones
Doug Durham
Epistler
Pippa Lawson
Katharine Morrison
Donna HarlerSmith
Michelle Waite
Katharine Morrison
Intercessor
Berwyn Jones
Aaron Morrison
Peg Sheldrick
Don Gray
Pippa Lawson
Greeter
Walt Stroup
Beth Hemmer
Stephanie Hill
Jonathan Walz
Larry Reznicek
Coffee Host
Betty Fisher
Opal Doerr &
Korynne Bolt
Jim Karas
Quinn Mobbs &
Andrea Nelson
Aaron & Katharine
Morrison
Bread Baker
Don Steinegger
Laura Waldman
Don Steinegger
Kathy Schmutte
Loris Purtzer
Marcelline Hutton
Don Gray
Laura Waldman
Kathy Schmutte
Opal Doerr
Tellers
Martha Davies
Leroy Svec
Doug Durham
Jim Karas
Stan Sipple
Andrea Nelson
Jeanine Jewell
Anne Puls
Larry Reznicek
Martha Davies
Eucharistic Visitor
Peg Sheldrick
Jeanine Jewell
Peg Sheldrick
Bob Kuzelka
Jeanine Jewell
8:30 RH/Acolyte
10:30 LEM
Acolytes
Ushers
Altar Guild
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