St. Mark's News & Events for August 10, 2008

Greetings to all of you!
It is with deep gratitude to God that I announce that Jeanne Heintzel has been honored with the St. Jude Medal award winner for this year 2008! This award is given each year to a person who has consistently lived the Gospel message of service to their fellow Christians. Jeanne is currently the chairwoman of our Hospitality Committee, but has been involved in many functions in our parish. She has taught religious education, been a Reader, Eucharistic Minister, member of the SMARTS group, and on and on. She has always been right there to help no matter what event is going on in our parish. She will be awarded this beautiful medal on Sunday, November 23, 2008 at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle. Congratulations to you Jeanne! We are so proud of you!

Last week we also had a wonderfully successful Vacation Bible School camp in which 125 children participated with dozens of teenagers and adults helping out in the program. The children had a great time and I was able to attend the closing ceremonies where they sang and “gyrated” to the music. It was a hoot! Thanks to all of those who made this week so successful.

Also, last week we presented the floor plan of our new church to the subcommittees that had been working with the Steering Committee this past year. We took all their suggestions and tried to incorporate many of their comments in the design. All were very pleased with what they saw and I hope to show the plan to the rest of the parish in the near future.

Due to the continuous rain, I have not been able to get out on the golf course in awhile. At least that’s my story and I’m sticking with it! However, my clubs are screaming to take them out very soon and I hope to do so whenever the sun comes out.

Well, that is all for now. Continue to enjoy the gift that God has given to us in each other.

Peace, Fr. David