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10:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall
April 6 The Rev. Michael J. Brown, PhD - "Living Together: Christians and Non-Christians in a Pluralistic World" Michael Joseph Brown holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies and Classics from Vanderbilt University. He also holds a Master of Divinity degree and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Chicago. In addition, Dr. Brown studied the material culture of Roman Egypt, which serves as a central focus of his scholarship. Michael Joseph Brown was ordained an Itinerant Deacon in the African Methodist Episcopal Church in 1988, and was later ordained an Itinerant Elder in 1990. At present, he is Associate Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins at the Candler School of Theology and the Graduate Division of Religion at Emory University. April 13 and 20 Artists from the Stations of the Light will discuss their artwork. These classes will meet in the church. April 27 The Rev. H. King Oehmig, D. Min. - "Isaiah's Image of the Peaceable Kingdom" King is founder and Editor-in-Chief of Synthesis Publications and recently retired vicar of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Trion, GA. He has published noted works and co-authored "Understanding the Sunday Scriptures". King serves as the chaplain for Saint Mark's Cancer Support Group. |
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St. Mark's is very excited to offer a new prayer tool: the first St. Mark's Stations of the Light. Fourteen St. Mark's artists have reflected on the liturgy of the Way of the Light and have created a visual presentation to be placed in the sanctuary during the 50 days of Easter this year. A work of art has been created for each of the fourteen stations. These will be hung under the stained glass windows and beside the Stations of the Cross. A liturgy will be available for prayer and reflection. This will be a powerful visual Alleluia!! It is a prayer tool that will affirm Easter with its promise of hope, life and light in the Resurrection. The public is invited. Beginning March 23rd, the hours will be Wednesday evenings from 5:00 p.m.to 7:30 p.m. and Sunday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please set aside a time to experience this visual prayer during Easter. Walking and praying the Stations of the Cross during Lent will enhance the experience of the Way of the Light. If you are interested in hosting one of these times during Easter, please contact the church office. |
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The traveling Cathedral Bookstore will be at St. Mark's
on Sunday April 6. There will be books and gifts for
sale to warm the Anglican heart. A percentage of the
proceeds will support the Stations of the Light.
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The Run for John, April 5th
The friends of the Bruner family and St. Joseph's Catholic Church have organized a road race on April 5th in memory of John Bruner. The benefits from the The Run for John will fund scholarships for local runners, volunteers and parish members in or bound for college. There will be a 1 mile run/walk at 8:30 am and a 5K race at 9:00. Race central and start/finish of both races will be at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Haig Mill Road. There are also sponsorship opportunities. Sponsors wishing to contribute to the scholarship fund can do so and will be listed as donors in the race package brochure and therunforjohn.org. Meredith Andersen is the contact person at St. Mark's. Please see her for information and forms if you are interested in running or being a sponsor. Her home phone is 278-4327. |
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Mark your calendars for the upcoming 2nd Sunday
Potluck on April 13th. Join your church
family after the 11 a.m. service for food and fellowship!
Please bring two dishes, or a double portion of your
favorite dish to share.
There will be no 2nd Sunday Potluck on Mother's Day, May 11. Take Mom OUT to lunch! |
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The Middle School and High School Youth will be
going on a Mission Trip to Washington, D.C. July 19-
26.
To raise funds for this trip (and for next summer's
possible Mission Trip to France), we need
parishioners to help us out during the following Spring
Fundraisers. If you would like to help us as we
"WORK TOWARD WASHINGTON"
by donating casseroles, items and services for
auction, and/or items for our Yard Sale,
please contact Wes.
Sunday, April 27 - Casserole Sale
We need the wonderful cooks at St. Mark's to create and donate casseroles for our Casserole Sale in the Courtyard on Sunday, April 27. Parishioners are asked to create the dish in a well-covered disposable pan and bring it by for storage beginning Monday, April 21. Saturday, May 3 - Silent Auction during Cinco
de Mayo Dinner
Parishioners are asked to donate items, services, etc. for a Silent Auction that will be held during the Saturday, May 3 Cinco de Mayo Celebration. The Youth will be donating services such as babysitting and lawn maintenance, and we need parishioners to donate items and/or services that will help us raise funds for our Mission Trip. If you have an item or service that you believe will fetch a handsome price, please consider donating it for our Silent Auction beginning Monday, March 31. Saturday, May 10 - White Elephant Yard Sale at
St. Mark's
While you're doing your Spring Cleaning and/or rummaging through your attic or garage, you may come across several old items (furniture, books, knickknacks, etc.) that you need to dispose of. Rather than take those items to the dump or donating them to the Salvation Army, why not donate them to the Youth for our Saturday, May 10 White Elephant Yard Sale. We'll begin taking and storing items for the Yard Sale on Monday, April 28, so start hunting through your attics and garages and putting things aside during your Spring Cleaning to help raise funds for our Mission Trip. |
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The Quilting for Others Group recently gave 14 quilts
to Cherokee Estates, two to the Crisis Center, and
four to the Oakhaven Home for teen moms. We have
six ready for the Foster Children Project.
This group continues to meet on Monday mornings in the Parish Hall. Contact Joann Williams for more information. |
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Jessica was born and raised in Knoxville, TN. After attending the University of Tennessee for her undergraduate and graduate degree in accounting, she moved to Nashville to start work for Ernst & Young. Paul was born in Campbellsville, KY and moved much of his youth. He attended LeHigh University, the Medical College of Pennsylvania, and the University of Pennsylvania's anesthesia residency program for his medical traning. During a respite from work, both were on a tour of Ireland when they met each other. Jessica and Paul dated 2 years long distance and upon Jessica's urging for a Southern city, Paul began a job at Hamilton Medical Center to practice anesthesia. The couple returned to Ireland to recite their wedding vows and settled into their new lives in Dalton. Jessica is currently a CPA employed part-time at the United Way of Northwest Ga, and teaches aerobics at the Bradley Center for Wellness. Paul still practices anesthesia for Anesthesia Associates of Dalton and enjoys commuting on his motorcycle. The couple are expecting their first baby, a baby girl, due in June. |
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CARTER HOPE SUPPERS: Gather with a few
friends and/or family to prepare and serve a Tuesday
evening meal at the Carter Hope Center. The
following dates are available: May 6, 13 and 27. The
sign-up sheet is located in the church
office area. For questions, call Woody Mader at
706.866.6982 or Mary Squires at 706.217.1891.
DEO CLINIC: The DEO Clinic needs these items for clients: travel-size deodorant, travel-size shaving cream, and travel-size toothpaste. (We are happy to receive any size toiletries; our clients find it easier to carry around the smaller versions.) Please place donated items in the DEO bin near the church office. Thank you! FOOD PANTRY: Remember to keep the food pantry in mind as you shop. Powdered milk, macaroni and cheese, and canned foods (meat, soup, fruit, vegetables, and spaghetti sauce) are always needed. |
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George and I want to thank our St. Mark's family for all
the prayers, visits, and cards that have been so
abundant and most welcome. We feel very loved.
Connie and George Woodward Dear St. Mark's family, On behalf of my family, I would like to thank you for all of the prayers, wishes, cards, food and love that so many of you offered to us during mom's illness and after her death. We will miss her so much. Sally, Rick and Tess Little We want to thank the St. Mark's family for their prayers, visits, calls, cards, and their many comforting words during the years of Ahmet's illness. We are also grateful to Dean, Elizabeth, James, and Cindy Sarratt and her fellow workers for the loving ways they ministered to our family this last week. Marion and Geneva Albertson and The Semratedu Family |
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What do we have in common: KI4Y, N3ACK, KI4WFM, K4YE, W4PX, WK4CJS, and W4DEO ? These are just a few of the licensed amateur radio operators (HAMS) in the Diocese of Atlanta. DWIGHT OGIER, the Bishop's appointed representative for disaster coordination, is seeking Episcopalians in the Diocese who have a HAM radio call sign. A future Diocesan emergency net of communications may be established. This net would function as a sub- set of ARES and PACES. Please send CALL SIGN and e-mail address to: dwightogier at bellsouth.net or telephone: 770-886-1408. |
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While the Rector is on sabbatical, the Rev. Elizabeth
Roles, Assistant to the Rector, will be the 'priest-in-
charge.' All pastoral needs should go directly to her.
Your gracious understanding of the necessity of these
arrangements is greatly appreciated. She can be
contacted at the church (706.278.8857) or on her cell
(706.537.8908).
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Thomas Winfred Custer, son of Kelly and Currie Custer, grandson of Frank and Tinsley Patterson, was born on March 5 in Columbus, Ohio. DEATHS Linda Peterson, cousin of Chris Stearns, died on March 1. St. Mark's parishioner Ahmet Semratedu, Marion and Geneva Albertson's grandson-in-law, died on Tuesday, March 11 in Dalton. Eddie King, brother of Gayle Hayes, died on March 13 in Dalton. Rest eternal grant to them, O Lord: And let light perpetual shine upon them. May their souls, and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. |
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Mark your Calendars now with these upcoming dates: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 - 7 p.m. St. Mark's Evensong SATURDAY, MAY 3 - Cinco de Mayo Celebration SUNDAY, MAY 18 - Summer service schedule begins; bluegrass service; high school graduation Sunday; Vestry cookout. JUNE 9-12 - Vacation Bible School, details to come! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 - Parish Retreat. Details coming soon! |
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Members of St. Mark's Community Who Need Your Prayers: Geneva and Marion Albertson, Alicia Alderman, Peter Andersen and family, Robb Andersen Family, Joan & Paul Anderson, Stan Applegate, Ruth Baker, David Blackburn, Idawee Bowen, Charlotte Bryant, Betty Carlson, Carey Craig, Bill Dawkins, Marie Dodd, Melba Greene, Jane Harrell, Bud Hawkins, Cathy Houser, Yvonne Howalt, Janet Johnson, Phyllis Jordan and family, Brooks Lansing, Sr., Tanc and Joan Lidderdale, Celia Looper, Alicia Kemp McCormick, Troy Moses, Alice Oosterhoudt, Patsy Rains, Cindie Robinson, Caroline Ryman, Doris Shoemaker, Glenn Smail, Carol Taylor, Lo Veasey, Suzanne Ward, Virginia Weaver, Connie Woodward. The St. Mark's Pastoral Care Committee would appreciate your assistance with updating the church staff of any pastoral needs among our congregation. During regular business hours, please contact the church office at 706.278.8857. For after-hours needs, please contact one of the people listed below (contact in the order listed): Elizabeth Roles, Priest-in-Charge (cell: 706.537.8908), Chris Stearns, Senior Warden (home: 706.278.4837), Cindy Sarratt, Vestry-Pastoral Care (home: 706.278.6097). The St. Mark's Prayer Chain continues to actively serve the prayer needs of our parish community. If you have a prayer request, contact the prayer chain leader, Barbara Yarbrough (226-4147). |
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APRIL BIRTHDAYS
1. Sandy Martin, Grady Lance, Georgia Bennett 2. Joann Williams 3. Alicia Kemp McCormick 4. Leslie Harrelson, Margaret Sanders, Will Barron 5. Jonathan Renfroe, Ashley Frazier 7. Price Andersen 8. Jennifer Ross, Michael Webb 11. Meredith Andersen, Lindsey Martin 12. Lucas Dooley, Mathew Dooley 13. Cindy Sarratt, Josh Phillips 16. Randall Bryant, Rhonda Payne, Alli Wagner 17. Leslie Starr, Stephanie Jinright, Marie Dodd 18. Mary Ann Oxford 19. Ann Bradley, Caroline Ryman, Mary Squires, Chase Miller 20. Lucy Taylor, Elizabeth Roles 21. Thierry Urbain 22. George Wright 23. Kate Adams 24. Susan Jaconetti, Sydney Wagner, NIcholas Rehberg 25. Lauren Sneary 26. Heather Holloway, Charlie Andersen, Collier Andersen 27. Kathleen Mahvi, Vann Turner 28. Sally Wall, Halle Bagley 29. Justman Myers, Chuck Christiansen, Sally Addis, Winfred Patterson 30. John Powell, Holly Hall APRIL ANNIVERSARIES
6. Jonathan and Brenda Renfroe 7. Monroe and Jane Harrell 12. Gina and Chuck Christiansen 13. Paul and Ann Bradley 23. Alan and Allyson Faulk, Lee and Elisa Martin 24. Tanc and Joan Lidderdale, Bill and Gina Barron 28. Mike and Paula Gallman |
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We hope you enjoyed the April edition of
The
Banner. Feel
free to contact the church office if
you're having trouble
with this email newsletter.
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
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