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Saint Mark's Messenger Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Joann Ellis, Editor March 2020

Walking Together

Yours in Christ,

Oscar Rozo+

An Invitation from Presiding Bishop Curry to Turn and Pray on Behalf our Nation

As the season of Lent approaches, Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invites Episcopalians and people of faith to turn and pray on behalf of our nation: “In times of great national concern and urgency, people of faith have returned to ancient practices of repentance, prayer and

fasting as ways of interceding with God on behalf of their nation and the world. This is such a moment for us in the United States.”

“On Ash Wednesday I will join with other Christian leaders observing this Lent as a season of prayer, fasting and repentance on behalf of our nation, with continued fasting each Wednesday until the Wednesday before Advent begins.” “Our appeal comes during a time of profound division and genuine crisis of national character. This is not a matter of party or partisanship, but of deep concern for the soul of America.”

“The group of religious “Elders” who share this commitment – the same group that over a year ago published the “Reclaiming Jesus” statement – includes Evangelical, Roman Catholic, mainline Protestant leaders. While we hold diverse political affiliations and positions on many issues facing our country, we find common ground in two shared convictions:

• First and foremost, we are committed to Jesus Christ as Lord, and his way of love as our primary loyalty.

• Second, because we love our country, we are concerned about its moral and spiritual health and well-being.”

“For me, this call is rooted in my personal commitment to practice Jesus’s Way of Love, by which I turn, learn, pray, worship, bless, go and rest in the way of our savior. Especially now, drawn together by love, hope and concern, and recalling the wisdom of our ancient traditions, I am grateful to join others in the spiritual practice of prayer, fasting and repentance for our nation. If you feel called to join us in this practice, the invitation is attached. The full text, together with the “Reclaiming Jesus” document can be found on the: Reclaiming Jesus website: www.reclaimingjesus.org

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Let us pray. Almighty God … We humbly pray that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of your favor and glad to do your will. Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues. Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in your Name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that, through obedience to your law, we may show forth your praise among the nations of the earth. In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in you to fail; all which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Your brother, The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry

Treasurer’s update ~ Fred Ellis ~ January, 2020:

Total Income: $7,201.13

Total Expenses: $6,974.30

Deficit $ 226.83

Scrip Profit for the Month of JAN 2020 is: $211.58

To be a safe and welcoming

worshipping community supported by

faith in Christ through sacramental

life, holy scripture and prayers.

We welcome, support and nourish the

diversity in all people and treat

everyone with dignity and respect.

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Around the Parish ~

Margaret Irhke has fallen and broken her femur. She had to have surgery

and is now in a rehab center in Lomira. Her address is:

Margaret Ihrke

Hope Health and Rehab Center

438 Ashford Ave.

Lomira, WI 53048

920-269-7786

MARCH BIRTHDAYS, 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 a blessing on the Sunday even if your

birthday is not listed. Please let us know also if your name is incorrectly spelled we try hard to

keep everything correct, but typos do happen. jojoellis52@gmail.com )

Birthday

19 Ricky Polensky

25 Mary Jane Drews

28 Megan Moquin

28 Zeke Tester Rozo

Baptismal Anniversaries

2 James Merrill, Jr.

6 June Harmon

13 Ernie DeZarn

Wedding Anniversaries

3 James & Christine Merrill

3 Dan & Sue Kuhn

21 Steve & Cyndi Helmer

ANNUAL PLANT, BAKE AND RUMMAGE SALE The vestry is planning our annual plant and bake sale tentatively for Friday May 29 and Saturday, May 30. We sell a lot of plants if they are big enough to dig out of the ground at that time. What we need is an early spring. Greenhouses best seasons are at Mother’s Day and we would like to have plants at that time also, but they have hothouses and we do not. If you have plants that need thinning or you want dug up let me know and we will come to do the work. House plants also sell so if you have too many or it's time to separate them to fit into your pots better,

we can do that too. It isn't too early to think about these things, especially if that early spring happens and we move the date up. Another idea for the sale is to offer a sandwich plate from our parking lot. We are thinking pulled pork on a bun with a bag of pork to buy and take home. This will take some extra advertising so if ANYONE here can help with that part of it please let me know. The next part is the bake sale. We do well with our bake sales and anything goes. I have Deb Jenson's recipe for her orange cookies if anyone would like to practice them for our next Christmas cookie walk and sell them at the bake sale. As far as rummage goes it has been decided that the little stuff that doesn't sell well, such as cups, vases, toys, plates, clothes, knick-knacks, Christmas decorations, electronics etc. will not be included. We just have to box them up and take them somewhere else. If you have bigger items such as bicycles, furniture, golf clubs, or fishing equipment we will decide by item. It sounds harsh but we don't want to move things that don't sell multiple times. There will be more information as the time gets closer. ~ Linda Zamzow

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MARCH 2020 Year A

Liturgical Ministries A Gentle Reminder: If you are not able to serve liturgically when it is your turn, please find a

replacement so our worship on Sundays run smoothly. Thank you 1-Mar

First Sunday of Lent

8-Mar Second Sunday of Lent

ACOLYTE Leah Helmer ACOLYTE June Harmon

ALTAR Linda Zamzow ALTAR Libbie Kacuba

CHALICE Jim Merrill CHALICE James Cleary

COUNTERS Jody Langfeldt/Jim Merrill COUNTERS Vanda Wiegert & Jim Merrill

INTERCESSOR Libby Kacuba INTERCESSOR Ken Peters

READER

Ken Peters

Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7

Romans 5:12-19

Matthew 4:1-11

Psalm 32

READER

Libby Kacuba

Genesis 12:1-4a

Romans 4:1-5, 13-17

John 3:1-17

Psalm 121

USHER Dave & Cori Drexler USHER Bob & Marsha Horne

15-Mar

Third Sunday of Lent

22-Mar Fourth Sunday of Lent

ACOLYTE Summer Helmer ACOLYTE Fred Ellis

ALTAR Joyce DeZarn/Sue Hilbert ALTAR Gayle Elbert/Betsy Lampert

CHALICE Jim Merrill CHALICE Joann Ellis

COUNTERS Jody Langfeldt & Andy Harmon COUNTERS Joann Ellis & Linda Zamzow

INTERCESSOR Bob Zamzow INTERCESSOR James Cleary

READER

Kit Marceil

Exodus 17:1-7

Romans 5:1-11

John 4:5-42

Psalm 95 READER

Deb Kuenzi

1 Samuel 16:1-13

Ephesians 5:8-14

John 9:1-41

Psalm 23

USHER Dan & Sue Hilbert USHER Bob & Linda Zamzow

HAPPY SPRING

29-Mar Fifth Sunday of Lent

ACOLYTE Jim Merrill

ALTAR Deb Kuenzi & Jodi Langfeldt

CHALICE Fred Ellis

COUNTERS Jim Merrill & Vanda Wiegert INTERCESSOR James Cleary

READER

Joann Ellis

Ezekiel 37:1-14

Romans 8:6-11

John 11:1-45

Psalm 130

USHER Dave & Cori Drexler

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APRIL 2020 Year A

Liturgical Ministries A Gentle Reminder: If you are not able to serve liturgically when it is your turn, please

find a replacement so our worship on Sundays run smoothly. Thank you

5-Apr Palm Sunday

12-Apr Easter Sunday

ACOLYTE Leah Helmer ACOLYTE James Cleary

ALTAR Linda Zamzow ALTAR Libbie Kacuba

CHALICE James Cleary CHALICE Joann Ellis

COUNTERS Andy Harmon & Joann Ellis COUNTERS Jodi Langfeldt/Jim Merrill

INTERCESSOR Libby Kacuba INTERCESSOR Ken Peters

READER

Dan Hilbert Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 31:9-16 Philippians 2:5-11 The Passion of our Lord-Special Readers

READER

Fred Ellis Acts 10:34-43 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-18

USHER Bob & Marsha Horne USHER Bob & Linda Zamzow

19-Apr

2nd Sunday of Easter Morning Prayer

26-Apr 3rd Sunday of Easter

ACOLYTE June Harmon ACOLYTE Summer Helmer

ALTAR Joyce DeZarn/Sue Hilbert ALTAR Gayle Elbert/Betsy Lampert

CHALICE Fred Ellis CHALICE Jim Merrill

COUNTERS Vanda Wiegert & Joann Ellis COUNTERS Jodi Langfeldt & Andy Harmon

INTERCESSOR Bob Zamzow INTERCESSOR James Cleary

READER

Sue Hilbert Acts 2:14a, 22-32 Psalm 16 1 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31

READER

Dave Drexler Acts 2: 14a, 36-41 Psalm 116:1-3, 10-17 1 Peter 1:17-23 Luke 24:13-35

USHER Dan & Sue Hilbert USHER Dave & Cori Drexler

Special Holy Week Services Continued On Next Page

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SPECIAL HOLY WEEK SERVICES

April 9 Maundy Thursday

6:00 pm Washing of Feet & Agape Meal

April 10 Good Friday 12:00 Noon

ACOLYTE ACOLYTE

ALTAR ALTAR

CHALICE CHALICE

COUNTERS COUNTERS

INTERCESSOR INTERCESSOR

READER

Exodus 12:1-4, 5-14 Psalm 116:1, 10-17 1 Corinthians 11-23-26 John 13:1-17, 31b-35

READER

Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Psalm 22 Hebrews 10:16-25 John 18:1-19:42

USHER USHER

April 11 HOLY SATURDAY

6:00 pm

ACOLYTE

ALTAR

CHALICE

INTERCESSOR

READER

We need 9 Readers Sign-up with Rev. Oscar if you would like to be a reader Genesis 1:1—2:2 Genesis 7:1-5;11-18,8-16-18;9:8-13

Genesis 22:1-18 Exodus14:10--15:1 Isaiah 4:2-6 Isaiah 55:1-11 Ezekiel 36:24-28. Ezekiel 37:1-14

Zephaniah 3:12-20

Records Improvement Project Is your passion to collect and organize things? Many of us will gather over the next three months to collect all records of the church, organize them into categories and present a report to our church vestry. If you would like to participate in this project, please contact Rev. Rozo (rozo.oscar.a@gmail.com)

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Just a reminder that there will be a presentation about dementia and what it means to be dementia friendly on March 15th after church. The presenter will be Rob Griesel, Dementia Care Specialist from the Dodge County Aging and Disability Resource Center in Juneau. As more and more people age, dementia becomes more of an issue for families and friends of those with dementia. Come see how we might be able to help them feel more comfortable in their surroundings.

The Stewardship Committee

Fr. Oscar Rozo Deb Kunezi Jody Langfeldt

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: ______________________________________________

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LIVING WELL THOUGH LENT 2020 Join us for a Living Compass Lent Devotional study. You will get a devotional to read daily. We will then meet on Friday’s at 6:30 pm at St Marks to discuss what we’ve read and felt that week. We will be using The Living Compass resources for our discussions. We will also, take turns bringing soup to share. Come for fellowship, prayer, and reflection. First meeting will be Friday, Feb 28th.

The Season of Lent

All Lenten evening services are at 6:00 pm Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, February 26th. Here at St.

Mark’s it is a tradition to have “ASHES TO GO” in the parking

lot for those who are not able to join us at the Ash Wednesday

Eucharist at 6 pm. Father Oscar and sometimes a member of the

church will be out in the parking lot providing ashes from 12 - 1 pm;

and again from 4-5 pm. Our Ash Wednesday Eucharist Service will

be at 6:00 pm.

Beginning on Wednesday March 4 through April 1, we will

have Stations of the Cross at 6:00 pm instead of the Evening Prayer

Service.

We will also have a Lenten Study and Soup Supper on

Friday evenings from 6:30pm pm till 7:30 pm beginning February

28 through April 3, using the Living Compass Books “Livimg Well

Through Lent 2020: Pr a c t i c ing Co ura g e W i th A l l Y ou r H ear t , Sou l , S t reng th , An d

Mind” .

We will finish our Lenten season with Palm Sunday April 5th. During Holy Week will have

our Maundy Thursday Service including a Washing of the Feet and an Agape Meal beginning at

6:00 pm, a 12-hour Prayer Vigil from 8:00 pm Thursday Evening till 8:00 am Friday Morning, at

Noon on Friday a Good Friday Service will be held and a Holy Saturday Service beginning a 6:00

pm. Hope you can join us during the season of Lent, Holy Week and the celebration of Easter.

Women of St. Mark’s - The 3rd monthly gathering of the

women of St. Mark’s will be March 20, at 11:30 pm at The Char House,

Center Street, Beaver Dam, WI 53916. Call Gayle Elbert, 887-2918, if

you plan to attend.

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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

Vestry Meeting Minutes January 12, 2020

Members present: Chris Merrill, Erin Weirough, Jody Langfeldt, Linda Zamzow, Joann Ellis Also present: Ken Peters – Co-Jr. Warden, Jim Merrill – Sr. Warden, Fr. Rozo – Rector, Fred Ellis- Treasurer

1. Meeting called to order by Jim Merrill, Sr. Warden at 10:38 am. Linda Z gave the devotion. 2. Approval of December 15, 2019 meeting minutes – Corrections were: 1) Joann E was not present at the

meeting but was in the listed of those who were, 2) the Quik Books version currently in use is version 9 and we would be updating to 2020, and 3) Joann E did not make the motion to adjourn as she was not present at the meeting. That motion was made by Chris M. Motion by Linda Z and seconded by Chris M to approve the December 15, 2019 minutes. Motion carried.

3. Treasurer’s Report – Fred E gave the final Treasurer’s Report of 2019. He noted the profit from the Cookie Walk was not included in the Fundraiser amount, line 416. He also pointed out that the internet cost were higher, line 544.4, as we had to renew our domain. Motion by Joann E to accept the Treasurer’s report. Report accepted. Fred then moved on the draft 2020 budget. Most budgeted amounts remain the same from 2019 although there were some changes: 1) Line 417 was changed from “Flowers & Candles” to just “Flowers” since we have changed to refillable candles, 2) Fr. Oscar’s compensation will be increased 2.2% as per the Diocesan recommendation, 3) line 518 is the premium for Worker’s Compensation insurance, 4) there was a zero missing from the Miscellaneous (Snow/Lawn, line 519) 2019 budgeted amount, 5) the copier amount was left at $1900 although that area was underspent in 2019 as the current copier contract is up in April of 2020, 6) line 545.2 Software, was increased from $150 to $300 for the needed updates to some software, 7) line 546 Fundraiser Expenses was increased to $200 as that area was overspent, 8) line 563, Flowers, was decreased from $550 to $350 as Altar Guild members frequently use flowers from their gardens in the summer months, 9) line 564, Sanctuary Candles will be removed as have an electric Sanctuary candle, 10) line 568, Ads & Advertising was increase from $50 to $100 dollars as it was slightly overspent, and 11) line 572, Rector’s Continuing Education was decreased from $690 to $600 as frequently Fr. Oscar’s education is paid for or subsidized by the Diocese or National Church. Motion by Joann E and seconded to approve the 2020 draft budget for presentation to the congregation at the Annual Meeting. Motion carried. Fred did bring to our attention an issue that needs to be addressed regarding Fr. Oscar’s RSVP account, item 215 on the Balance Sheet. This is like a retirement account that Fr. Oscar puts money in for the future. The set up apparently took longer than expected and while the amount shows up on paper, we have not been putting the amount needed in Fr. Oscar’s compensation for the funds to actually be there. This is essentially money we owe to Fr. Oscar in the amount of $7985.01. Fred will talk to Fr. about the account number to transfer the money into so this can be corrected. Motion b y Joann E and seconded by Jim M to transfer $7380 from line 250.6, Columbarium Money Market, and $604.99 from line 259.9, Coffee Money, to the RSVP Account, line 215. Motion carried. The parish will continue to pay back the Columbarium Money Market the balance of the amount taken to purchase and construct the columbarium.

4. Old Business – a. St. Mark’s Rule of Life – Tabled. b. Quickbooks ( Techsoup) – Jim M reported he will be checking if other programs need updating

before updating QuickBooks. He is planning to take advantage of deals for non-profits to purchase this software.

c. Non-profit in Beaver Dam (flyer)/(website) – Jody got information to Fr. Oscar about La Clinica and Goodwill to add to the flyer.

d. Diocesan Baseball Card – This information was sent to Fr. Oscar. e. Compensation Resolutions – These were emailed and approved via email before 12/31/19. f. Annual Meeting – This is usually an expanded coffee hour provided by the Vestry members. It was

suggested we have a chili dump with corn bread, rolls, crackers and desserts. Committee reported

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need to get to Sarah for inclusion in the packet. It was determined that the positions of Sr. Warden, Jr. Warden, 2 Vestry members (Erin and Chris’s terms are up), Convention delegates/alternates, and a Trustee will need to be voted on.

5. New Business – a. Issues from Rev. Oscar, Sr. Warden and others:

i. Rule of Life – Fr. Oscar received ideas from Vestry members regarding their ideas about a Rule of Life. This will be presented at the Annual Meeting.

ii. Diocesan Baseball Card – See Old Business item (d). iii. Plan Annual Meeting – See Old Business item (e).

b. Junior Ward and Committee Reports: i. Building and Grounds – Ken P. gave the Jr. Warden report.

1. Plan to convert fireplace – Will be getting estimates on converting Fireside Room fireplace from wood to gas.

2. Other – Normal small maintenance being done. ii. Other Committee Reports –

1. Stewardship – A reminder that the Friends and Family CPR/AED training is scheduled for next Sunday the 19th. Jody will contact Dodge County Aging and Disability Resource Center about providing a speaker for the presentation on dementia and dementia friendly businesses and organizations. This would replace the March presentation.

2. Liturgy – Joann reported that music and lyrics will be in weekly bulletins for a sung Lord’s Prayer. She will be getting ahold of the organ maintenance person about recording more of the hymns from the hymnal use on the occasions Barb Panzer is unable to be in attendance. She would like people to email her their favorite and least favorite hymns to be include in the Liturgy planning. She indicated Fr. Oscar is interested in comments about Messy Church.

3. 2020 Fundraiser Dates – Linda Z gave us the dates for the 2020 brat stands. Those dates are May 16th and June 15th. We will get a third date but can’t do that until after March 1st. A date was set for the Plant/Bake/? Rummage/Pulled Pork sale. It was agreed that May 30th would be the date.

c. Other New Business i. Angel 41 – The National Cathedral angel will be moved in the coming week to a new

location. ii. Pledge Envelops – We are not ordering pledge envelops for 2020 as so few people use

envelops. There are some left over which if people want they can use changing the numbers and dates.

iii. AED/CPR Protocol – These documents were email to Vestry members for their review. Due to the length of this meeting this will be discussed at a future meeting.

6. Fund Raising – Scrip profit for December 2019 is $211.58. 7. Next meeting – The next meeting will be determined after the Annual Meeting. Jody L volunteered to do

the devotion. Linda Z did the closing prayer. 8. Motion to Adjourn – Motion by Joanne to adjourn meeting. Meeting adjourned at 1:30 pm. Respectfully submitted, Jody Langfeldt, Clerk

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

*9:00 am

Holy Eucharist

Fr. Oscar

James Merrill, Jr.

James & Christine Merrill

Dan & Sue Kuhn

6:00 PM Stations of the Cross

6:30

Living Well

Through Lent

Soup Supper

and Discussion

June Harmon

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

*9:00 am

Holy Eucharist

Fr. Oscar

Day Light Savings Time Begins

6:00 PM Stations of the Cross

6:30

Living Well

Through Lent

Soup Supper

and Discussion

Ernie DeZarn

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

*9:00 am

Holy Eucharist

Fr. Oscar

St. Patrick’s Day 6:00 PM Stations of the Cross

First Day of Spring

Ricky Polensky

6:30

Living Well

Through Lent

Soup Supper

and Discussion

Steve & Cyndi Helmer

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

*9:00 am

Holy Eucharist

Fr. Oscar

6:00 PM Stations of the Cross

Mary Jane Drews

6:30

Living Well

Through Lent

Soup Supper

and Discussion

Megan Moquin

Zeke Tester Rozo

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Birthdays

Baptismal Anniversary

Wedding Anniversary

*9:00 am

MESSY

CHURCH

Holy Eucharist

Fr. Oscar

March 2020

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PRAY FOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN THE SERVICE

Dennis Adams, John Bahler, Mark Fritsche (deployed), Barry Hilbert,

Joshua Kent, Brian Lampert (deployed), Christopher Schoebel, Steven

Strubbe, and Trevor who just joined the Army (3/19).

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. jojoellis52@gmail.com )

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

P. O. Box 126

700 East Mill Street

Beaver Dam, WI 53916