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The Grapevine St. Mark's Episcopal Church
St. Mark's Episcopal Church 335 Locust Street
Johnstown, PA 15901 814-535-6797
Email: [email protected] Web site
www.stmarksjohnstown.com
Our Staff: Priest: Rev. Nancy L. Threadgill Verger: Cindy Leap Organist: Dolly Lopresti Treasurer: Pam Hysong Secretary: Joanne McKinley Sexton: Nikki Forsythe
The Vestry:
Senior Warden: Lisa Bell-Loncella Junior Warden: Adam Sprankle
2020 Kitty Batrus
Heidi Buchan Adam Sprankle Penn Whitlow
2021
Lisa Bell-Loncella Donovan Pendell Douglas Zawiskie
2022
Richard Burkert Bonnie Murray
Please remember St. Mark’s Church in your will.
A Note from Nancy – October 2019 What a wonderful weekend we just experienced! Bishop Price brought with him lots of love and joy. He received 5 people into the Episcopal Church, blessed our Morley’s dog and spread the good news of Jesus Christ. Please welcome Faye Brown, Catty-Anne McCloskey, Erin Pavic, Samantha Shaffer, and D’Lisa Stewart to the St. Mark’s family the next time you see them. We are grateful to God for bringing them to us. October will be busy. We start with the Blessing of the Animals, Saturday, October 5th. Bring your pet(s) for a special blessing that day. Remember to have them in a carrier or on a leash so nobody gets loose and/or lost. I will bring the kitten we trapped in the courtyard so you all can see her. Later in the month we will be having another spaghetti luncheon. Please pass the word that the meatballs and the spaghetti sauce are homemade, not canned. Dessert will be homemade as well. On the 20th we will have a healing service as part of our Community Common Prayer at 6:30 PM. This month is Breast Cancer Awareness month. I know of several women, as well as my own brother, who have battled this disease and won. I also know women who have lost the battle and have now seen Jesus “face to face.” There are also many who continue to fight it every day. As the commercial on TV says, they are now living “a new normal life”. Each day comes with fear, the unknown and sometimes relief. Any kind of cancer can be unrelenting and we question why one person gets it and the person next to them does not. That big question of “Why?” is unanswerable. The best we can do is pray mightily for healing and be present with those who have can-cer and their friends and families who support them every day. Your presence and prayers do help. God is present and available every minute of every day. Use God for comfort or, if needed, as a verbal “punching bag”. God hurts just as much as we do and really does understand what we are feeling. Let God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit help carry the burden. Peace, In Christ, Mother Nancy
October 2019
Happy October Anniversary!
Jack & Angie Herbein
October 29, 1983
Magnus & Judith Bader-Rogers
October 19, 2016
Amy & Penn Whitlow
October 6, 1981
Name Date Name Date Maggi Lazzari 1 Josh Balamuta 18
Kim Pasko 4 Johan Rogers 19
Abigail Shawley 12 Joy Brehm 26
Elizabeth Hysong 14 Zachery Rager 26
Matthew Ryan Shawley 15 Connie Bokros 28
Lisa Bell-Loncella 16 Angie Herbein 29
Craig Campbell 29
Richard Burkert 29
Happy October Birthday
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
335 Locust Street Johnstown, Pa. 15901
814-535-6797
ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL
Many Thanks to the generous contributions and support from Nick Bocher & Susan Kalcik, June Farougi, Judith Zubal, Annette Kristofco, Gretchen Burkhart, Joy Power, Eileen Veil, Heather Stoykovich, Allied Artists, Carol & Tim Sossong, Giant Eagle-Broad St., Christy Freeman, and the Cambria County Humane Soci-ety. The Pet Food Pantry was open 3 days during the month of September and we helped 135 pet owners of which 40 were either new or returned to the pantry af-ter being away for several months. We were able to help feed 188 Dogs, 8 Puppies and 353 Cats, 40 Kittens. We have see an increase in cats and kittens during September. People are not only taking care of their own cats but also feeding strays that have shown up on their doorsteps seeking food. We gave out the following: Dogs: Dry food 1361 lbs 180 Cans Cats: Dry food 851 lbs 436 Cans Total amount of food given out from January through September: Dry Food Dog 13,314 lbs Cat 8,737 lbs Wet Food Dog 1,922 cans Cat 2,675 cans Our Pet Food Pantry will be open on October 8th, 9th, and 10th. Many thanks to our volunteers for their continued support. Cynthia Greig and Joanne McKinley
Rwandan Orphan All families of the church are encouraged to donate $1.00 on the third Sunday of each month (Oct. 20th) for Josian, our Rwandan orphan. Please be sure to mark your donation separately for her.
Pastoral Care All families of the church are encouraged to donate one dollar on the fourth Sun-day of each month (Oct. 27th) for our Pastoral Care. Please be sure to mark your donation separately for Pastoral Care.
Animal Welfare Ministry
The extra collection for the First Sunday of the Month is for the needs of our Animal Welfare Ministry.
BUILDING RENOVATION CAMPAIGN
We still have many renovation projects at St. Mark’s and we need your financial help. The extra collection for the 2nd Sunday of each month will be taken up for this purpose.
Vestry Meeting
Sunday, October 13th after the 10:00 am Service
Finance
Wednesday, October 16th 1:00 pm
PASTORAL CARE Holiday Food for Families Looking ahead to November, Pastoral Care will provide families who request as-sistance with the food items necessary for a holiday meal. If you know a family who might benefit, please share this information with Mother Nancy or Amy Whitlow. Beginning November 1, we will accept donations of turkeys and turkey breasts, hams and also non-perishables in order to assemble boxes for 6 to 12 families at Thanksgiving. Non-perishable items may be placed in boxes in the conference room. Food Pantry Your donations to the St. Mark’s Food Pantry are always used and appreciated. Personal care items and food stuffs may be placed on the food pantry shelves at any time. Blanket Collection If you have gently used blankets you would like to find a home for, we will share them with someone in Johnstown who needs a warm blanket. There will be a collection box in the Parish Hall beginning October 1. Thank you for helping to keep someone warm this winter. With a grateful heart, Amy
Pictures for our Website Do you have pictures of an event at St. Mark’s? Perhaps a Sunday service, Christmas or Easter, the Strawberry Festival, Celebrate Johnstown or some other event? The Communications Committee would like to add a more personal touch to the web site. If you have pictures that you are willing to share, send them to our webmistress, Louise Mead at [email protected].
SATURDAY’S KITCHEN Christmas Wish List: Once again, Saturday’s Kitchen is asking us for help in providing items for their families in need: They have asked for the following: 70 Bottles of Shampoo Used or New Gift Bags (12x18) Cookies (Not needed until December) We will be accepting the shampoo and gift bags beginning October 1st. As always “Thank you” for helping those less fortunate. Kitty Batrus & The ECW Ladies
Coffee Shop Bible Study We meet at The Mill House Café at the corner of
Diamond Blvd. and Luzerne Street in Old Westmont. This charming little cof-fee house is bright, cozy, and friendly. The sandwiches, soups, and yummy baked goods are very tempting.
Drop in any Tuesday morning at 10 for coffee or tea, study, & fellow-ship. We read and discuss the lessons for the next Sunday’s service. Copies of the Synthesis CE Lectionary Study Guide are available for anyone in the parish hall.
To receive e-mail notices, please contact Adam Sprankle at [email protected].
Soup & Study
Every Tuesday
6:00 – 8:00 PM
The Soup & Study Group will meet in our Church Hall. We plan to meet on the following Tuesdays: October 1st October 8th October 15th October 22nd October 29th
CONGRATULATIONS
TO THE NEW VESTRY MEMBERS Richard Burkert Bonnie Murray In busy times such as these, you have come forward and taken an important role in helping to make decisions that matter to our Church. ************************************** Our sincere gratitude to the retiring Vestry who have worked so hard these past years: Courtney Foreman Lyssa Nickle-Madden We would also like to extend our sincerest appreciation to Lyssa who has done an outstanding job as Recording Secretary for the Vestry. All of you truly exemplify what it means to be a member of St. Mark’s.
Saturday, October 5, 2019
11:00 A.M.—1:00 P.M.
In the Parish hall & Courtyard
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 335 Locust Street, Johnstown PA 15901
(814) 535-6797 Email: [email protected]
www.saintmarksjohnstown.com
Rain or Shine. Bring your beloved pet for a special
blessing. Everyone and every type of pet is welcome.
Please keep dogs on leashes and other species gen-
tly restrained as appropriate for their species.
St Mark’s Episcopal Church
335 Locust St, Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15901 (814) 535-6797
E-mail: [email protected] www.saintmarksjohnstown.com
Community Common Prayer
Interfaith Healing Service
A service of corporate prayers and individual blessings for all who seek healing:
• For those needing extra strength to withstand the trials & tribulations of life
• For those battling acute or chronic mental or physical illnesses
• For those who have suffered debilitating losses
• For those struggling with addiction
• For those who are grieving
• For caregivers
• For all in need of prayer
St. Mark’s is a church committed to the Lord and to ministry in downtown John-
stown. We are a congregation where everyone is important, where questions can
be asked, and where worship matters. We strive “to make God known.”
Free refreshments and conversation follow the service.
The service is free.
All are welcome.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We extend a special invitation to those who are battling or have battled breast cancer, or any other type of cancer, and those who love them.
Sunday October 20, 2019
11:30 A.M.—2:30 P.M.
In the Parish hall
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 335 Locust Street, Johnstown PA 15901
(814) 535-6797 Email: [email protected]
www.saintmarksjohnstown.com
Vegetarian option available
Take out available
Limited downtown delivery available. Call (814) 535-6797 in advance to order
Proceeds benefit St. Mark’s Music Ministry
Lunch consists of
spaghetti, meatball, sal-
ad, bread, dessert, and
coffee or tea. Cost: $ 8.00
Saturday, November 2, 2019
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. DONATIONS NEEDED:
Flea Market Items: • Clean useable items in good working condition • All types of items except paints/solvents/chemicals, mattresses & box springs, large appliances • Clean plastic and paper bags, newspapers and hangers • Drop off in the Parish Hall Saturday October 26 – Thursday October 31, 2019 during church office
hours (Tuesday - Thursday 9:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.), before and after worship services, or on Wednesday October 30 until 7:30 p.m.
Baked Goods: • Home-made plastic-wrapped baked goods of all kinds. • Please label each item. • Drop off in the Church Kitchen on Thursday or Friday October 31 – November 1, 2019 during church
office hours. Snacks for our Volunteers:
• Drop off in the Church Kitchen
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Even an hour or two of your help will be most welcome. Please come early on the day of the event.
Prior to the Event:
• When: Wednesday, October 30 from 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p. m, Thursday October 31 from 9:30 a.m.-2:30p.m. and Friday November 1 from 9:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
• Tasks:
o Sort and arrange donated items and baked goods on tables and hanging racks, o Affix appropriate price sticker or hanging tag on donated items and baked goods
o Mount exterior publicity posters at prearranged sites
During the Event:
• When: Saturday November 2, 2019 8:15 a.m.-1:00 p.m. • Tasks:
o 2-3 cashiers
o 2 volunteers to staff the bake sale table
o 4-5 volunteers to monitor sale items and answer questions o 1-2 volunteers to help customers load large purchases into their vehicles
Immediately After the Event: Please arrive by 12:45 p.m. on Saturday November 2, 2019
o 2 people to serve as cleanup crew & oversee loading of unsold items into a large truck.
To volunteer or ask questions, please contact Louise Mead at [email protected] or (814) 288-1090.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Satruday
1 2 3 4 5
OCTOBER 10:00 am Bible Study 12:00 Holy Eucharist 11:00 Blessing of Animals
ma Mill House Café
6:00 pm Book Study 6:30 PM Put People First 5:00 pm Holy Eucharist II
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
7:30 am Holy Eucharist II 10:00 am Bible Study 12:00 Holy Eucharist 11:00 am
10:00 am Holy Eucharist II Mill House Café
7:00 pm Allied Artists Saturday's Kitchen
5:00 pm Holy Eucharist I
PET FOOD PANTRY PET FOOD PANTRY PET FOOD PANTRY
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
7:30 am Holy Eucharist I COLUMBUS DAY 10:00 am Bible Study 12:00 Holy Eucharist
10:00 am Holy Eucharist II Mill House Café
1:00 pm Finance Mtg 5:00 pm Holy Eucharist II
Vestry Meeting 6:00 pm Book Study 6:00 pm Put People First
6:30 pm Choir Practice
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
7:30 am Holy Eucharist II 10:00 am Bible Study
10:00 am Holy Eucharist II Mill House Café
12:00 Holy Eucharist
6:30 Comm Comm Prayer 7:15 pm Boy Scouts 6:30 pm Choir Pracrtice 5:00 pm Holy Eucharist I
Spaghetti Dinner Spay / Neuter Clinic
27 28 29 30 31
7:30 am Holy Eucharist I 10:00 am Bible Study 12:00 Holy Eucharist Happy Halloween
10:00 am Holy Eucharist I Mill House Café
6:30 pm Choir Pracrtice
7:15 pm Boy Scouts
HALL NOT AVAILABLE HALL NOT AVAILABLE HALL NOT AVAILABLE
10-5 11:00 am BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
10-8, 10-9, 10-10 9:30 TO 12:30 PET FOOD PANTRY
10-20 6:0O PM COMMUNITY COMON PRAYER "HEALING SERVICE"
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS'
10-20 11:30 AM TO 2:30 PM SPAGHETTI DINNER $8.00
Lay Ministers Acolytes Altar Guild Ushers Coffee Hour
October 5th 5:00 pm L. Loncella (L)
October 6th 7:30 am A. Whitlow Available Open
October 6th 10:00 am A. Whitlow (L)
October 12th 5:00 pm L. Loncella (L)
October 13th 7:30 am D. Horner Available Open
A. Sprankle
October 13th 10:00 am C. Curry (L)
October 19th 5:00 pm L. Loncella (L)
October 20th 7:30 am K. Batrus Available Open
C. Adams
October 20th 10:00 am P. Hysong (L)
October 26th 5:00 pm L. Loncella (L)
October 27th 7:30 am D. Horner Available Open
October 27th 10:00 am P. Hysong (L)
