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| The Gryphon’s Roar | St. Mark's Newsletter |
| A message from the Rev. Battle Beasley |  |
| DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER |  |
| People and Places | 
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| Best o' Fall Fest o' Fall UPDATE |  |
| From the Heart by Carey Hardison |
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| Annual Parish Meeting by Gary Abrahamson, Senior Warden |
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| Thank you from the Stewardship Committee by Pat Worsley |
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Dear
People of God,
Several people have asked me why in the Eucharistic prayer I include James and Mary along
with Mark as we remember the Saints. I began adding James as our pilgrims went to Ecuador
to our companion church, Santiago Apostle, St. James the Apostle. I added Mary because the
Native American Icons, which adorn our walls, are depicting the life of Mary as she is in our
Lord’s life.
There are days when I want to add a long list of saints some of whose “days” of remembrance
are in the upcoming week and some of whom I have been reminded of because of people who
have been in my life that week. We believe in the “great cloud of witnesses” who have gone
before us, and who support and follow behind us on our journey toward God. All Saints Day,
which we have just celebrated is co-joined with All Souls Day, to help us, to affirm us in
claiming and celebrating those who have gone before to whom we give thanks for supporting,
encouraging, celebrating our faith journey.
I want to invite you in the prayers of the people as we remember those who have died, to
name those who have gone before in your life who gave and give you hope, strength, joy in
your journey with God.
God's Peace,
Battle +
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Best
o’ Fall Fest o’ Fall - Update
A Huge Success
Thanks to Generous Donations of Time, Energy and Talents!!
The weather was gorgeous. The company was great. The food was delicious. There were lots of choices for spending
money. We visited with old friends, made new friends and welcomed lots of folks who came down our drive for the first
time. We raised right at $800 for our Ecuador mission and over $4,000 for our own building and grounds account. The
Lord is good. Rejoice and give thanks!
Your 2003 Fund Raising Committee thanks each and every one who contributed to the success not only of this BEST
FEST but also to the Lasagna Dinner last January and the Talent Show this spring. Together we added approximately
$7,500 to the special fund for replacing air conditioning/heating units. It was wonderful to earn these funds while we
had fun and made new friends. The work and fun we shared are part of our journey seeking God in ourselves and all
creation.
Thanks from your Committee Co-chairs: Elizabeth Gregory, Pauline Hall, Susie McEwen, and Patricia Worsley.
DIOCESAN
CYCLE OF PRAYER
Each month we will be publishing the Calendar of
Prayer for the Diocese of Tennessee. It
begins on the first Sunday of Advent, 2002 and runs through Year B of the
Eucharistic Lectionary of the Book of Common Prayer.
ALL SAINTS’ DAY – November 1, 2003
All Saints’ Chapel, Sewanee
ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY – November 2, 2003
All Saints’ Church, Smyrna
PENTECOST XXII – November 9, 2003
St. Andrew’s Church, New Johnsonville
PENTECOST XXIII – November 16, 2003
St. Andrew’s Church, Nashville
CHRIST THE KING – November 23, 2003
Christ Church Cathedral, Nashville
Christ Church, Alto
Christ Church, Tracy City
ADVENT I – November 30, 2003
Church of the Advent, Nashville
ADVENT II – December 7, 2003
Church of the Good Shepherd, Brentwood
From the Heart
I've been an Episcopalian all of my life....a member of Saint Marks for about 5 years. I pretty
much know the service by heart.
There have been times when I came to church, coasted thru the service, said a few hello's
and went home. But recently, I've felt the presence of the Holy Spirit so strongly.......even
as I drive up Margie Lane. To walk in the door and receive a hug and a smile from Norm
and Ann Baker has always been one of my favorite parts of church. Seeing families growing
and changing.....the two little ClenDennings.....my gosh, it seems like yesterday I was lucky
enough to hold them as babies while they slept thru church.
Being a part of the Daughters of the King has been another favorite for me. Sharing,
working and praying with these women has made an amazing difference in my life. And
then there's Battle.....there have been two times in the last couple years that I REALLY
needed some help and he was there both times. I could not have asked for more than what
he gave me. We are so blessed with him.
I have spent the last 4 or 5 Sundays, not coasting thru the service, but in complete awe of
God's presence among us. I've had goose bumps and joyful tears week after week!
Maybe it's my relationship with God or maybe it's yours....and I just happen to be in the right
place. Whichever the case may be, I am grateful. Being a part of Saint Mark’s has become
so very important to me.
Thank you all for being a
part of my journey.
Peace,
Carey Hardison
The Stewardship Committee wishes to thank every one who completed our Time and Talent/Rule of
Life Survey. To date, we have received 67 surveys, and hope to receive a few more. There is still a
need for Acolytes at the 10:30 a.m. service.
Please watch the rotation schedule published in The Gryhon’s Roar for the scheduling of Chalice
Bearers, Acolytes, Readers, Ushers, Oblation Bearers, Coffee Hosts, Nursery Workers, and
Sextons. If you cannot serve when scheduled, please swap with someone else on the schedule and
let the Rector (361-4100) or Les Worsley know the name of the person with whom you
swapped.
If you are unable to find someone with whom to swap, please let the Rector or Les know and they
will draft someone on Sunday morning.
It is requested that Chalice Bearers and Acolytes be vested and in the Rector’s office at least 10
minutes prior to the start of the service. Readers should arrive in time to review the lessons they are
scheduled to read that day – about 10 to 15 minutes prior to the start of the service. Ushers and
Nursery Workers should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the service.
As the need arises in the life of our congregation for other ministries, someone will contact you or
announcements will be made in church about volunteering for the items in which you indicated an
interest.
Again, thank you for all you do for St. Mark’s.
Pat Worsley
Stewardship Committee
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