Saint Mark's Messenger - Beaver Dam
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
Saint Mark's Messenger
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Joann Ellis, Editor April 2019
Walking Together
Since the moment that we wake up early in the
morning till the time that we go back to bed, our lives are
filled with choices. Simple choices such as, what do I wear
today? Difficult choices such as, do I love others even
though I might get hurt? Lent is a time that reminds us of this
simple reality of life. Historically speaking, Lent was the
time when new converts to the faith, took this time to
prepare themselves for baptism through prayer, self-
reflection and study of the scripture. At the end of Lent, during the celebration of
Easter new converts would take the powerful choice to be baptized, to become
members of the faith and commit to center their lives in God by resisting evil, by
respecting the dignity of every human and by turning back to God whenever they
would fall into sin. As we take this time during lent to reflect on God’s powerful
choice to create us and love us, what powerful choices do you need to embrace in
your life to center yourself in God’s love? What powerful choice will you take
today?
Please join us during this Lent to reflect on the life and ministry of Christ
and his powerful choice of love that transformed the world!
Stations of the Cross 12 Hour Prayer Vigil
Wednesdays 6 pm Vigil begins at 8:00 pm Thursday
(March 13th - April 17th) through 8:00 a.m. Good Friday
Palm Sunday Good Friday
Sunday April 14th - 9:00 am Friday April 19th - 12 pm
Ecumenical Service 6:30 p.m. - Beaver
Maundy Thursday Dam High School
Washing of the Feet &
Seder Meal Easter Vigil
Thursday April 18th - 6:00 pm Saturday April 20th - 6:00 pm
Easter Sunday
Sunday April 21st - 9:00 am
Yours in Christ,
Rev. Oscar Rozo
1Dates of meetings:
Vision - Mission - March 24th-done
Values - March 31st-this week
Rule of Life - April 7th-next week
Spring is finally in the air and with it brings thoughts of...... bedding plants,
paint, lumber and lawn decorations. Spring weather also includes new clothes, picnics
and fishing. Did you know we have scrip for all of these activities? So, as you make
your shopping lists how about remembering to take scrip with you. Having some scrip
cards in your purse or wallet before you head out helps our church meet our scrip
pledge and sometimes other nonprofits if we can sell enough to make extra profit.
Stop at the scrip table and purchase whatever you need.
Scrip Profit for the Month of FEB 2019 is: $ 180.52
Treasurer’s update ~ Fred Ellis ~ February 28, 2019:
Total Income: $12,181.57
Total Expenses: $15,205.56
Deficit -$ 3,023.99
PRAY FOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN THE SERVICE
Dennis Adams, James Brink, Barry Hilbert, Joshua Kent, Karl
Krueger, Brian Lampert, Christopher Schoebel, Steven Strubbe,
and Trevor who just joined the Army.
Lord, keep our servicemen and women safe, whether they
serve at home or overseas. Hold them in your loving hands
and protect them as they protect us. Amen.
(If you have updates to this listing of our service men and women, please give me any
additions, corrections or persons to remove because their service time has ended.)
2Stations of the Cross ~~ Looking for a way to practice a Lenten Displine?
Why not consider joining us for Stations of the Cross on Wednesdays
through April 17th @ 6:00 pm. This is a short 30 minute or so time to
sing a couple of Taize hymns, walk, take turns telling and listening to
the story of the various cross stations and pray with our Lord. Plan to
join us on Wednesdays during Lent.
Lent Reflection
We are told to “pray as if everything depends on God; act as if everything
depends on you.” Prayer and action are both needed for “tikkun olam” (Hebrew for “world
repair”), to mend the world. Let us read the following prayer together:
We cannot merely pray to You, O God, to We cannot merely pray to You, O God, to
end war; end disease;
For we know that You have made the For You have already given us great
world in such a way minds
That we must find our own path to peace With which to search out cures and
Within ourselves and with our neighbors. healings,
If we would only use them constructively.
We cannot merely pray to You, O God, to
end starvation; Therefore, we pray to You instead, O
For You have already given us the God,
resources For strength, determination and will
With which to feed the entire world, power
If only we would use them wisely. To do instead of just to pray,
To become instead of merely to wish.
We cannot merely pray to You, O God, to
root our prejudice; For Your sake and for ours,
For You have already given us the eyes Speedily and soon,
With which to see the good in all people, That our Land may be safe and just,
If we could only use them rightly. And our lives may be blessed.
We cannot merely pray to You, O God, to - Arthur Waskow
end despair;
For You have already given us the power You are not required to complete the
To clear away slums and to give hope, work,
If we would only use our power justly. but neither are you free to desist from it.
3This year @ St. Mark’s for the Lenten Season
We have a Prayers Answered/Thanksgiving Tree
Have you taken a good look at the Lenten cross at the front of the church? Can
you tell it is made from the two trunks of our Christmas trees? Jesus's birth and
death are both represented in the cross. Why do we display it? It is a symbol of
our Lenten journey. Do you make a Lenten journey toward Easter? Why should
you? Easter is the most important celebration in the Christian faith. It is made
even more glorious after forty days of self-reflection, study and Holy Week
Services. This year, instead of writing our prayer requests and concerns and tacking them to the
cross, we will think about our prayers answered by God and tack them on the cross instead. How
have you been involved in answering someone’s prayer? Write it down and tack it on the cross.
Lent isn't all penitence. Let’s celebrate each other’s goodness toward one another as we journey
together towards Easter. Linda Zamzow
Easter Flowers ~ Easter, one of the two great festivals of the church year, should
show forth in a setting of beauty. As, usual, we would like to
fill the church with Easter lilies and a variety of other flowers
through the contributions of those who wish to give in
memory of loved ones or in recognition of a special event in
their life. Any amount, large or small, will be gratefully
received.
If you wish to participate, please fill out the form
below and place in the offering plate or leave at the church office.
I wish to give $________ toward the purchase of flowers for Easter.
In memory of: __________________________________________
In thanksgiving for: _______________________________________
Your name: ______________________________________________
At Easter we buy red azaleas, yellow mums and white lilies for the
altar to glorify Jesus. Is it enough color? Tulips would be a happy
plant to add but we don't buy them because they aren't cost effective
with their short blooming life. If anyone would like to add to the beauty
of the church with a tulip or hydrangea or a hyacinth plant for the day
and then take them home again, you can bring them to church on Holy Saturday,
April 20. This is a beautiful service where we bless the new fire and water and tell
the Old Testament stories. After service, we stay and decorate the church. Be with
us to set the scene for the resurrection service on Sunday. ~ Linda Zamzow
4ALL NIGHT PRAYER VIGIL
It has been a tradition here at St. Mark’s for several years to
hold an all-night long Prayer Vigil from 8:00 pm Maundy
Thursday Evening until 8:00 am Good Friday Morning. You are
invited to sign up for however much time you would like
to be at the Prayer Vigil. There will be a sign-up sheet in
the Narthex during Holy Week.
When Jesus took his disciples to the Garden of
Gethsemane to pray with Him he asked them to “Sit here
while I pray” Then he took Peter, James, and John along
with him, …He said “stay here and keep watch”…going
a little farther he fell to the ground and prayed…Then he returned to his
disciples and found them sleeping. “Simon, he said to Peter, are you asleep?
Excerpt from Mark 14:32-38
Could you not keep watch for one hour?”
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION!! ~ April 22 is Earth day. It is also Easter
week so we will celebrate it on Sunday April 28. How? Do you have an idea of
how to honor our green space? If so, talk to Fr. Rozo, a vestry member or a junior
warden so we can get something set up. ~ Linda Zamzow
P. S. This is a Messy Church Sunday
On the first Sunday of each month,
please bring a non- perishable food
item with you to church. (Of course
donations are welcome anytime.)
Thank you!
Pantry Donations accepted:
• Non-perishable food items, with current "best buy" dates
• household and personal care items, such as:
o cleaning products o deodorant
o toilet paper o shampoo
o paper towels o laundry soap
o toothpaste
Donations are accepted anytime during normal store hours.
5RECALL NOTICE
The Maker of all human beings (GOD) us recalling all units manufactured, regardless of
make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and central component of the heart.
This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype units’ code-named Adam and Eve,
resulting in the reproduction of the same defect in all subsequent units. This defect has been
technically termed “Sub-sequential Internal Non-Morality”, or more commonly known as
S.I.N., as it is primarily expressed. Some of the symptoms include:
1. Loss of direction 6. Depression or confusion in the
2. Foul vocal emissions mental component
3. Amnesia of origin 7. Fearfulness
4. Lack of peace and joy 8. Idolatry
5. Selfish or violent behavior 9. Rebellion
The Manufacturer, who is neither liable nor at fault for this defect, is providing factory-
authorized repair and service free of charge to correct this defect.
The Repair Technician, JESUS, has most generously offered to bear the entire burden of
the staggering cost of these repairs. There is no additional fee required.
The number to call for repair in all areas is: P-R-A-Y-E-R. Once connected, please
upload your burden of SIN through the REPENTANCE procedure. Next, download
ATONEMENT from the Repair Technician, JESUS, into the heart component. No matter how
big or small the SIN defect is, JESUS will replace it with:
1. Love 6. Goodness
2. Joy 7. Faithfulness
3. Peace 8. Gentleness
4. Patience 9. Self-Control
5. Kindness
Please see the operating manual, the B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth) for further
details on the use of these fixes.
WARNING: Continuing to operate the human being unit without correction voids any
manufacturer warranties, exposing the unit to dangers and problems too numerous to list and will
result in the human unit being permanently impounded. For free emergency service, call on JESUS.
DANGER: The human being units not responding to this recall action will hve to be
scrapped in the furnace. The SIN defect will not be permitted to enter Heaven so as to prevent
contamination of that facility.
Thank you for your attention!
GOD
P.S. Please assist where possible by notifying others of this important recall notice, and you may
contact the Father any time by ‘Knee Mail’
6St. Mark”s Annual Rummage Sale
Date: May 17-18, 2019 (Friday, Saturday)
Time: Friday 8 Am-Noon
Saturday 8 Am-Noon
There will be plants, baked goods, clothing, books, household
items and seasonal decorations as well as furniture if available.
We welcome gently used items. For clothing, this means
clean with no holes, rips, stains or pet hair. Electronic household items should be clean and
in working order. Other household items (sheets, blankets, decorations, dishes, etc.) should
be clean as well. Furniture should be in good repair, clean, and no odors. We ask that you do
not bring tube TVs as there is a cost to St. Mark’s to dispose of them if they do not sell.
In the past we have experienced items being donated that have been dirty, torn,
stained, had excessive pet hair, or smelled musty or smoky. Workers setting up for the sale
have attempted to clean the items which takes additional time and effort; with some items
unable to be cleaned. Items unable to be cleaned or have an odor or excessive pet hair will be
discarded. As you know we no longer have a dumpster and therefore cannot dispose of items
here. This will mean extra garbage for church members to take home.
Items not sold during the sale will be given to area nonprofits. The above guidelines
are based on those used by local nonprofits in deciding what they resell.
Please package and mark baked goods before bringing. See Linda
Zamzow if you have plants that you are willing to donate. Hopefully the
weather will cooperate this year by not delaying our sale date. Items may be
brought to church and placed within the taped-off area in the main room
upstairs.
We will need sorters, price markers, people willing to pick up items
from members’ homes, people to set up and workers on the days of the sale
and for clean-up and pack-up on Saturday at the close of the sale. A sign-up sheet will go up
in April for those interested in helping out. Please sign up if you can!
If you have questions you can contact either Jody Langfeldt at (920) 948-2743 or
53redbird53@gmail.com or Debbie Kuenzi at (920)344-6473 or dn.kuenzi@gmail.com
Plant Sale
We changed the date of the Rummage/Plant and Bake Sale to May 17 and 18
in hopes that spring will be here and we can dig peoples excess outside
plants to sell. Although labor intensive, they add a lot of money to our
coffers. If you have plants that have become thick or overgrown please
consider donating them. If you cannot dig them yourself I would be happy to
come and do it. If there is anyone who is able and would like to help with
this project please talk to Linda Zamzow. I look forward to seeing the first
plants peek out of the soil. If you have houseplants that need to be separated, they sell well
too. FYI, the Big Sky Greenhouse has been sold and will no longer sell plants of any kind.
We will also have our Bake Sale along with the plants and rummage sale. Let’s help make
this a BIG SUCCESS. ~ Linda Zamzow call (920) 885-6407 or email:
kokomozippers@gmail.com
72019 Stocking Orders
We already have ten orders and looking for about 10 more orders. The
cost to you for a personalized handmade decorated Christmas stocking
is $55.00 plus shipping. Next year the price will increase to $60.00 To
order call Linda Zamzow @ 885-6407
LET’S CELEBRATE APRIL BIRTHDAY,
BAPTISMAL ANNIVERSARIES AND
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
If your Birthday, Baptismal Anniversary or Wedding
Anniversary is not listed, please fill out an update form and
turn into the office. The form is located on the Narthex
Table. Please do come for blessing on the Sunday even if
your birthday is not listed.
Birthdays Baptismal Anniversaries
1 – Kevin Panzer 1-Holly Streiff
3 – Alexis Mienke 10-Emily Harmon
5- Ernie DeZarn 17-Ron Neste
9- Dustin Streiff 19-Jenna Clark
9- Kathy Wiegert 27-Deb Kuenzi
19-Emily Von Ruden
27-Deb Kuenzi Wedding Anniversaries
28-David Drexler 14-Don & Mary Jane Drews
29-Bill Panzer
30-Betsy Lampert
VOLUNTEER HOURS AND DONATIONS:
Each year Fr. Rozo has to submit a Parochial Report to the Diocese of Milwaukee.
Report includes the number of parishioners we have, how many took communion last year,
births, deaths, marriages, etc. and how much money it took to run the church. We are charged an
annual apportionment by the Diocese each year to help pay for the running of the Milwaukee
Diocesean Office. The money we spend ourselves works like a deduction on your income tax.
We are now asking you to keep track of the hours and money you spend. There are
volunteer sheets available to record your hours and any money spent by you. Anything from dish
soap to toilets to lawn fertilizer should be included. So many of us bring things that are needed
and consider it a donation, and would never consider being paid back. This however hurts us. If
you would record your cost and turn in your receipts we can use the numbers on the parochial
eport and lower our apportionment. Linda Zamzow
8Phyllis J Ecklor ~ Age 86
Tuesday, November 15, 1932 - Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Phyllis June (Schiellack) Ecklor 86 went home to
her Lord on March 6th, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.
Born November 15th 1932 to George and Clara Schiellack.
After graduation from Heartland High she moved
to Kenosha, WI where she met her true love Fred William
Ecklor. They wed on September 5th 1952. Fred went home
May 6th 2012. Together they raised 3 children, Laura (Tim)
Kavalauskas, Mary (Paul) Chappa and William.
They were blessed with 7 grandchildren, Tim
(Libby), Amanda (Wayne), Kathleen (Derik), Leah (James),
Daniel, Elizabeth and Budd. They also have 5 great-
grandchildren. Phyllis is also survived by her brothers, Don,
Robert and Paul, and two sisters, Shirley and Rosanne.
Phyllis was proceeded in death by her loving husband, her parents, sisters Betty Bryant
and Donna Bryant, and son-in-law Tim Soens.
Phyllis enjoyed time with family, reading, Jeopardy and Scrabble.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 11, 2019 at St Mark’s Episcopal Church
700 E Mill St, Beaver Dam, WI. The service will start at 12:00 and followed by a luncheon.
Phyllis will lay in rest alongside her husband (Fred) at the church columbarium.
Condolences may be sent to:
Laura & Tim Kavalauskas Mary & Paul Chappa William Ecklor
2329 34th Ave W4377 Cty. Rd. E 2660 11th Pl, Unit 412
Kenosha, WI 53144 Berlin, WI 54923 Kenosha, WI 53140
OTHER PARISH UPDATES Address Updates The new Parish Directory is
out, however there are some updates that need to be made already. Maryann Kenitz is
correct in the directory. The reason she has two different addresses is because one is for mail
to be sent to her in care of her son, one is sent to the Serenity Village mailing address and if you
are going to visit MaryAnn in person. When you go to visit, you need to ring the door bell and
someone will let you in. You also need to be let out by one of the staff persons as well.
Son’s Address Physical Address
Maryann Kenitz Maryann Kenitz
%Scott Kenitz Serenity Villa Assisted Living, Bldg. 4
6003 Shagbark Lane 1727 American Eagle Dr., Apt. 8A
Hartford, WI 53027 Slinger, WI. 53086
Addresses that need to be corrected in the new 2019 directory (the part that needs correction)
is bolded below and highlighted the person’s name. Please review your directory and let Sue
Hilbert know if there are other changes or corrections that need to be made:
Barbara Conley Thomas Wiegert Brett McElvaney
212 E Industrial Dr. #14 875 Saturn Dr. W8737 Birdie Lane
Beaver Dam, WI 53916 Chino Valley, AZ 86323 Beaver Dam, WI 53916
9APRIL 2019 – YEAR C
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
APRIL 14, 2019
APRIL 7, 2019 5th Week of Lent
4th Week of Lent Palm Sunday
ACOLYTE LEAH HELMER ACOLYTE JAMES CLEARY
ALTAR LINDA ZAMZOW ALTAR LIBBY KACUBA
CHALICE FRED ELLIS CHALICE JIM MERRILL
JOANN ELLIS/ JIM MERRILL/VANDA
COUNTERS LINDA ZAMZOW COUNTERS WEIGERT
INTERCESSOR SUE HILBERT INTERCESSOR DEB KUENZI
DAVE DREXLER
LINDSEY CLEARY
Isaiah 43:16-21
The Liturgy of the Palms
Philippians 3:4b-14
Luke 19:28-40
John 12:1-8
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
Psalm 126
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 31:9-16
READER READER Philippians 2:5-11
The Passion Story will be
read by 8 different persons
Joann Ellis, Dan Hilbert,
Marie Frank, Linda Zamzow
(we need 4 more)
Luke 22:14-23:56
or Luke 23:1-49
USHER DAN & SUE HILBERT USHER DAVE & CORI DREXLER
APRIL 18, 2019 APRIL 19, 2019
Maundy Thursday Good Friday
ACOLYTE JAMES CLEARY ACOLYTE Joann Ellis
ALTAR LIBBY KACUBA ALTAR Libbie Kacuba
CHALICE JIM MERRILL CHALICE Breann Van Loo
JIM MERRILL/
COUNTERS COUNTERS N/A
VANDA WEIGERT
INTERCESSOR DEB KUENZI INTERCESSOR Volunteer Needed
Need 2 Readers
LINDSEY CLEARY
Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14
Hebrews 10:16-25
READER 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 READER
or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9
John 13:1-17, 31b-35
John 18:1-19:42
Psalm 116:1, 10-17
Psalm 22
USHER DAVE & CORI DREXLER USHER N/A
10APRIL 2019 – YEAR C
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
continued
APRIL 20, 2019 APRIL 21, 2019
The Great Vigil of Easter Easter Sunday
Fred Ellis
ACOLYTE ACOLYTE JAMES MERRILL, JR.
JOYCE DEZARN/SUE
ALTAR
N/A ALTAR HILBERT
CHALICE Fred Ellis CHALICE JOANN ELLIS
ANDY HARMON & JOANN
COUNTERS
N/A COUNTERS ELLIS
Joann Ellis
INTERCESSOR INTERCESSOR BOB ZAMZOW
The Liturgy of the Word
Joann Ellis
Linda Zamzow
JAMES CLEARY
We need 7 More Readers Acts 10:34-43
Genesis 1:1—2:2 or Isaiah 65:17-25
READERS Genesis 7:1-5;11-18,8-16-18;9:8-
13 1 Corinthians 15:19-26
Genesis 22:1-18 or Acts 10:34-43
Exodus14:10--15:1
Isaiah 4:2-6 John 20:1-18
Isaiah 55:1-11 or Luke 24:1-12
Ezekiel 36:24-28
Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Zephaniah 3:12-20 READER
USHER N/A USHER BOB & LINDA ZAMZOW
To laugh often and much;
APRIL 28, 2019
nd To win the respect of intelligent
2 Sunday of Easter
people and the affection of
ACOLYTE JIM MERRILL children;
GAYLE ELBERT/ To earn the appreciation of honest
ALTAR BETSY LAMPERT critics and endure the betrayal
CHALICE JAMES CLEARY of false friends;
JODY LANGFELDT/ To appreciate beauty;
COUNTERS VANDA WIEGERT To find the best in others;
to leave the world a bit better,
INTERCESSOR KEN PETERS
Whether by a healthy child,
READER KIT MARCEIL
a garden patch, or a redeemed
Acts 5:27-32 social condition;
Revelation 1:4-8 To know even one life has breathed
John 20:19-31 easier because you live.
This is to have succeeded!
Psalm 118:14-29 Ralph Waldo Emerson
or Psalm 150 SUBMITTED BY LINDA ZAMZOW
USHER BOB & MARSHA HORNE
11MAY 2019
YEAR C
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
5-May 12-May
3rdSunday of Easter 4thSunday of Easter
ACOLYTE Brianne Van Loo ACOLYTE John Harmon
ALTAR ALTAR
Linda Zamzow Libbie Kacuba
CHALICE Joann Ellis CHALICE Fred Ellis
COUNTERS Joann Ellis & Vanda COUNTERS Andy Harmon & Jodi
Wiegert Langfeldt
INTERCESSOR Bob Zamzow INTERCESSOR Joann Ellis
READER Ken Peters READER Libbie Kacuba
Acts 9:1-6, (7-20) Acts 9:36-43
Revelation 5:11-14 Revelation 7:9-17
John 21:1-19 John 10:22-30
Psalm 30 Psalm 23
USHER Bob & Linda Zamzow USHER Bob & Marsha Horne
19-May 26-May
5th Sunday of Easter 6th Sunday of Easter
ACOLYTE Fred Ellis ACOLYTE Mike Weirough
ALTAR Joyce Dezarn/ ALTAR Gayle Elbert/
Sue Hilbert Betsy Lampert
CHALICE Jim Merrill CHALICE James Cleary
COUNTERS Jim Merrill & Vanda COUNTERS Joann Ellis & Andy
Wiegert Harmon
INTERCESSOR James Cleary INTERCESSOR Deb Kuenzi
READER READER Dave Drexler
Dan Hilbert Acts 16:9-15
Acts 11:1-18 Revelation 21:10,
Revelation 21:1-6 22-22:5
John 13:31-35 John 14:23-29
Psalm 148 or John 5:1-9
Psalm 67
USHER Dan & Sue Hilbert USHER Dave & Cori Drexler
May 5th is coming and so is the Spring Ingathering for the U.T.O. Find
your little Blue Box. May will be here before you know it and there are so
many people that are in need, with fires, floods and cyclones. We have been so
lucky and been so Blessed. Our boxes should be heavy. ~ Vanda Wiegert, UTO
Coordinator
12St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Vestry Meeting Minutes
February 17, 2019
Members present: Chris Merrill, Erin Weirough, Jody Langfeldt, Linda Zamzow, Joann Ellis
Also present: Dave Drexler-Co-Jr. Warden, Fred Ellis-Treasurer, Fr. Oscar Rozo-Rector, Jim
Merrill-Sr. Warden
1. Meeting called to order by Jim Merrill, Sr. Warden at 10:33 am. Jody L did the devotion. Jody
L was asked to take the minutes of the first meeting. Motion by Linda Z and seconded by Joann
E to have Jody L continue for this year as Clerk. Jody agreed. Motion carried.
2. Approval of January 6, 2019 meeting minutes – Motion by Joann E and seconded by Chris M to
approve the minutes of the January 6th Vestry meeting with correction. Motion carried.
3. Treasurer’s Report – Fred E gave the treasurer’s report. Question raised about why line 544.4
was so over budgeted amount. Fred explained it is a one-time expense for the domain name and
web site hosting. Motion by Linda Z and seconded by Joann E to approve the Treasurer’s report
as presented. Motion carried.
4. Old Business –
a. Termination letter for garbage disposal – Copies of letter distributed to Vestry members.
We only need to pay for January and February 2019. The amount submitted was $1130.95 to
terminate service.
b. Donation policy – Policy was reviewed and discussed. Fr. Oscar will check with the
Diocesan office and St. Paul’s Watertown on how they handle donations of time and talent.
Item tabled until next month.
c. Bagging meals – This was an idea put forth by Chris M and Meredith H. Chris explained the
idea behind it and that they were hoping to start in November. The idea is to have simple
recipes to prepare as a group for parishioners to freeze as needed. It now could be a Lenten
project with a date in March. More details will be forth coming.
d. PAVE (keys) – Fr. Oscar gave PAVE a key for their meetings every Thursday from 4:30 to
5:30 pm.
e. Yoga Class – Fr. Oscar reported it is unsure if the classes will resume.
f. Committee First Lutheran/St. Marks – Fr. Oscar reported that parishioners are overwhelmed
and the interim pastor at First Lutheran is not always there. A request for volunteers will go
in the newsletter.
5. New Business –
a. Issues from Rev. Oscar, Sr. Warden:
i. Welcome – Fr. Oscar welcomed the new Vestry members and thanked them for their
willingness to serve.
ii. Revisit Vestry format (Goal/Plan of Action/Evaluation) vs (Reports) – Rotate
spiritual contributions.
13St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Vestry Meeting Minutes
February 17, 2019
(continued)
b. Jr. Warden and Committee Reports:
i. Building and Grounds –
a. Dave D reported that painting of upstairs office is completed. Extra outlets will
be needed. The funds will come out of line item 254.8. He also reported that
K&B has not be contacted to cancel tree removal.
b. Garbage termination – See letter.
ii. Other Committee reports – None
iii. Other New Business –
a. Brat stand – It was decided to have another brat stand this year. It can be signed
up for after March 1st. Bob & Linda Z will take care of this.
b. Rummage sale date – It was decided there will be a bake and plant sale. Dates
were looked at for this event. It was decided that May 17th and 18th would be
better for the plants and give more time after Easter. Jody L will recruit help for
the rummage part to include sorting. Advertising will also be needed.
c. Easter flowers – We are having a problem getting palms due to amount required
for an order. Linda will check with Wodill’s about the price of flowers.
d. Messy church & Christian Ed. – Fr. Oscar explained what messy church is with
the children doing the whole service. It will be the 4th Sunday of the month.
While it is focused on children and families it is for everyone. The first one will
be next Sunday.
e. Pancake breakfast – It will be held on March 3rd. Discussion on opening it to the
public. It was suggested we check on other places it is done.
f. Wednesday gathering – Wednesday evenings a soup supper, games and Compline
will be held.
g. Stations of the Cross – Stations of the Cross will be held on Wednesdays during
Lent beginning March 13th and ending April 17th. Stations will start at 6:00 pm
and last about 20 -30 minutes.
h. Coffee money – It was noted during the Annual meeting while reviewing the
financial reports that there is about $1300 in the coffee money line. It is unsure if
we are using the Singing Rooster coffee for coffee hour or not. The initial idea
was to sell the coffee and use the profit as a donation to Haiti. It was suggested
we look at a $500 donation to the Haiti project and figure out if we are using that
coffee.
i. Interviewing neighbors – was tabled until next month.
iv. Fund Raising – Scrip profit for January is $146.06. The final total for the Souper
Bowl collection was $369.00.
6. Next meeting – The next meeting will be March 17th after church. Joann E volunteered to do the
devotion. Fr. Oscar did the closing prayer.
7. Motion to Adjourn – Motion by Joann E and seconded by Jody L to adjourn meeting. Meeting
adjourned at 12:03.
Respectfully submitted,
Jody Langfeldt, Clerk
14Save theDate April 2019
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
March 31 1 2 3 4 5 6
9 am Holy 6 pm Stations
Eucharist of the Cross
10:30 am
Values
Discussion
Fellowship
Hall
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
9 am Holy 6 pm Stations
Eucharist of the Cross
10:30 am 6:30 pm
Rules of Life Vestry
Discussion Meeting
Fellowship
Hall
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
9 am Palm 6 pm Stations 6 pm Maundy 8 am Prayer 6 pm The
Sunday of the Cross Thursday Vigil ends Great Vigil of
Washing of the 12 Noon Easter Service
Feet/Seder Good Friday After service
Meal Service Church
Stripping of Decoration
the Altar
8 pm Prayer
Vigil til 8 am
Good Friday
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
9 am Easter
Sunday Holy
Eucharist
28 29 30
9 am Earth
Day Messy
Church
Sunday
15St. Mark’s
Episcopal Church
P. O. Box 126
700 East Mill Street
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
www.stmark-beaverdam.org
Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee
http://www.diomil.org
Questions for Markie! ~~ Hi! I am Markie, St. Mark’s religious, spirituality,
theology, church culture and church philosophy guide. I am here to answer all kinds of
questions regarding faith, church and theology. I will soon be on the St. Mark’s Website
and FaceBook page. Please submit your questions to Rev. Oscar Rozo @
rozo.oscar.a@gmail.com
New Questions for April 2019: Joseph of Arimathea took the body of Jesus and buried in his own
grave. Who is Joseph of Arimathea and where is he buried?
16You can also read
