The Weekly E-pistle

From St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Lappans

18313 Lappans Road, Boonsboro, MD 21713

301-582-0417        

The Rev. Anne O. Weatherholt, Rector stmarks@myactv.net

Ronnie Bragunier, Parish Administrator   stmarksadmin@myactv.net

 Announcements, Sunday, May 11, 2008

TODAY:

• May 11^th is the Feast of Pentecost!  The 9:00 AM service will be in the Parish Hall and will feature Tammi Bricker’s visual art.  A Pentecost workshop for children will follow at 10 with crafts and activities. The Rev. Amy Richter, Missioner for Christian Formation from the Diocese of Maryland is our guest.   She will preach at all services.

·         Remember to wear red, orange or yellow on Pentecost!

·         Today is Mother’s Day!  We honor all those who “mother” others in so many loving ways. 

·        Today is the last day for our annual UTO Ingathering Days.  The United Thank Offering gives grants for many human needs both in the US and around the world.  If you do not have a “blue box” on your meal table, you may take one to use the coming year. 

·         Today is the last day to add new names to our Memorial Day prayers.  If you have submitted a name in previous years, it will remain on the list. On May 25 we will remember those who have served in the military and are now at rest in the Lord.  

THIS WEEK:

·         The St. Mark’s Lions will be playing Monday, May 12 at Fairgrounds 1 at 6:30 PM. Go cheer for them!

·         The Brotherhood of St. Andrew & the Daughters of the King will meet together on Saturday, May 17^th, at 8:00 AM in the Parish Hall for a combined breakfast and Bible study.

NEXT SUNDAY:

• Our 2008 Youth Sunday will be May 18.  We will honor our seniors graduating from High School:  Laura Baldasarre, Leah Beachley, and Andrea Perez.
• We will commission and pray for all of our Workcamp Volunteers at our services today.        
• The end-of-the-year program will be held on Sunday, May 18th in the Parish Hall following the 9:00 am service.  The theme this year highlights the Millennium Development Goals.  Parents are asked to bring ice cream toppings or baked goods for the reception to be held following the program.

COMING UP:

• Our Summer Schedule will begin on June 1.  Sunday morning services June 1 will be 7:45, 9 and 10:30 AM.  Don’t forget—Confirmation and Ground Blessing will take place at 4 PM on June 1^st! 
• Sign up now for “Lee’s Team” in the relay for life on June 20.  This is a fund-raiser for the American Cancer society and St. Mark’s is forming a team in memory of Lee Auchincloss.   For registration go to the following site or call Angie at 301-291-2641. http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=9345&team_id=286088 
• If you plan to attend the consecration of Eugene Sutton, you will need a pass.  Procedures for making a reservation have been sent by e-mail or are available on a handout in the back of the church.  (There is one seat left on the bus.  We have reserved passes for those already signed up for the bus.) 

OUTREACH NEEDS:

• The Literacy Council is in great need of volunteers for its Board of Directors.  The Council trains tutors to teach adults to read and write.  Contact Barb Creager 301-797-3923 or the Council Office, 301-739-4208. 

 Prayer List

Your continued prayers are asked for those on our prayer list. For our homebound members:  Olive Alger, Priscilla Herr, The Rev. Bill Kersting, Joanne Marong, Bill McNamee, Marjory Nagle, Peggy Reynolds, Leona Riley, Frances Shuler, Hyliene Tusing, and our sisters and brothers at Somerford and Autumn Assisted Living Homes.

 For those on our on-going prayer list:  Steve Campbell, Debbie Clever, Shannon Clopper, Bob Coffman, Debbie Crampton, Bob & Ginny Crump, Pat & Duncan Curl, John and Barbara Festerman, Judy Flynn, Michael Cade Fotta,  Lynn Giles, Marie Gladhill, John Godlove, The Gosnell family, Freeman Graham,  Bill Gumm, Leslie Harshbarger, Pat Hawfield, Virginia Householder, Sherri Humble, Maynard and Gracie Joyce, Jan Knopp, Malcolm Knopp, Ron & Gail Knopp, Donald Kretzer, Tom Lell, Peggy Lewis, Charles & Eleanor Mangum, Madison Mehlferber, Alex Marinelli, Betsy Martin, Florence May, Andy McGinley, Jayden Miller, Bud Miner, Susie Miner, Vi Mortimer, Robert Moschel, Sr., Janice Mullendore, Kim O’Baker, Elizabeth Orwig, Kate & Edward Parmalee, Karen Parmelee, Ginger Pfeifer,  Ben Reilly, Ada Rohrer, Sally Sayers, Shirley Shoemaker, Debbie Sine, Debbie Smith, Jesse Spielman, Samantha Stickney, Woodie Tingle, Sr., Paul Waddy, Jill Willard  Micki and Herman Wit-tig.

For those with recent needs:  Albert Hawks,  Deacon John Cozzoli, and Bishop John Rabb.

For our military & civilians serving both at home and abroad: Tim Berger, Anthony Hart, David Reinhardt, Cade McCarty, Danny Grove, Randy Willard, Jr., Richard & Christina Robertson, Adam Clark, Cheryl  Büehn, Kevin Bearese, Edward Tanguy, Don Smith, Danny Barrett, Sonja Christian, Nathan Baker, David Smith, and Joel Wade.

7:45

Celebrant:                                 The Rev. Anne O. Weatherholt

Preacher:                                  The Rev. Amy Richter

Usher:                                      Tom Wibberley

Chalicist & Acolyte:                  Al Ward

Lectors :                                   Tom Wibberley, Hazel Morgan

Celebrant:                                 The Rev. Anne Weatherholt

Ushers:                                     The Bargers

Chalicists:                                 Jennifer Drake, Ed Maloy

Acolytes:                                  Anne Beachley, Matt Hamilton, Maddy Hayward

Lectors:                                    Don Beachley, Valerie Fenn

Oblations:                                  The Bargers

Musicians:                                 Danny Nelson, Stu Scarborough,

                                                Robert Hawfield, Sue Ann Nogle, Leah Beachley

Celebrant:                                 The Rev. Anne Weatherholt

Preacher:                                  The Rev. Amy Richter

Usher:                                      Don DeVore

Chalicist:                                   Harry Nogle

Acolytes:                                  Rick Skinner, Nancy Miller, Anna Baldasarre

Lectors:                                    Liz Brodell, Ginger O’Connell

Oblations:                                  The Skinners

Organist:                                   Laura Baldasarre

Choir Director:                          Andrew Kipe

Tellers:                                     Karen Hamilton, Don DeVore

Altar Guild:                               Ginger Hart, Fran Nichols, Linda Shelton