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Rector's Ramblings

Today is the Commemoration of Bishop William White of Pennsylvania. He and Samuel Provoost were the second and third bishops in the Episcopal Church in the United States. This marked an important point of independence for the young American church. The consecration of a new bishop requires at least three bishops to lay hands on the new bishop. With the consecration of White and Provoost, the Episcopal Church in the United States no longer depended on other provinces in the Anglican Communion to consecrate new bishops.  

William White served as the Chaplain to the Continental Congress from 1777 to 1789, then as the Chaplain to the Senate. It was probably his experience in these bodies that gave the Episcopal Church the form of government we have. Bishop White was largely responsible for the Constitution of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America. The government of the Episcopal Church resembles the Articles of Confederation that preceded the Constitution of the United States. He believed that the people of the church should elect their own bishops, unlike the Church of England, in which bishops were appointed by civil authorities. White also structured the General Convention with a bicameral structure. The House of Bishops and the House of Deputies meet separately for legislative sessions. Both houses must concur on the passage of any legislation. Bishops, clergy, and lay people all have a voice in the government of the General Convention and in Diocesan Conventions.  



Bishop White served as the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church at its first General Convention in 1789, then again from 1795 until his death in 1836.  

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Sunday, July 19:

Services at 8 and 10 a.m.

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Tuesday, July 21:

Yoga with Beth, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, July 22:

Virtual Evening Prayer, 4 p.m.

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Thursday, July 23:

Bible Study, 1 p.m.

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July 12th Picnic in the Pavilion 

What a great day we had for the St. Mark’s Picnic in the Pavilion. Blue skies and a gentle breeze welcomed us to the outdoors for good food and fellowship. 

The picnic was held after the 10:00 service with about 35 people attending who brought a delicious buffet of dishes and special recipes to share, including salads, watermelon and assorted fruit, cucumber and pasta salads, baked beans, fresh tomatoes and more. 

It looked like a brownie contest was going on, with all contestants winners because they were all gone! And two special summer cakes topped off the dessert table, which were gobbled up as well. All this in addition to grill master Joe Hoot’s excellent hamburgers and hot dogs. 

Many thanks to all who participated, and helped with all the set up and clean up. We are so lucky to have these outdoor spaces at St. Mark’s to enhance our summer services. 

Stay tuned for the next one in August!

Upcoming books:

Bonjour Book Club!

Quel super programme nous avons eu! 

We "traveled" to France with Beth Julian this month as she shared her travels singing with "A Chorus with a Cause" at Normandy Beach for the 82nd anniversary D-Day Festival. The group participated in events at Normandy, Sainte-Mere-Eglise, the D-Day Memorial Parade, and Utah Beach before moving on to Paris. Beth and Patrick both sing with the group, and their whirlwind tour took them not only to Normandy, but Mont Saint-Michel, Versailles and extensive sites all over Paris. Beth shared her slide show of sailing the Seine past Notre Dame cathedral, walking through the famous Hall of Mirrors and gardens of Versailles, the narrow winding cobblestone streets of Mont Saint-Michel, and the beautiful churches where they sang. Beth brought souvenirs and books from all the sites they visited to share with us, along with some very special French croissants and macarons. We also listened to a special adaptation, especially written for this performance, based on the hymn "Holy, Holy, Holy" which was very moving, and beautifully sung in the historic La Madeleine Cathedral in Paris. This was a very special trip for this philanthropic group, to honor those who did not return home from WWII, to commemorate this date with song and prayer, and we thank Beth for sharing this remarkable trip with the Book Club.

Upcoming books:

August 10 - The Book of Charlie by David Von Drehle

September 14 - Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President by Candice Millard

October 12 - Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann

November 9 - Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

Book Club meets the second Monday of the month at 3:00 pm in the Family Room, and all are welcome!

Happy Reading!

Notable with Bob Morrison

I met David White at a rehearsal for Messiah with the Canton Symphony in 1984, where I was playing keyboard. He had just sung that opening tenor aria "Every Valley," and I was impressed. When the intermission came, I approached him and said, "Are you from New York?" He answered, "I'm from Massillon," [the town next to Canton]. To use Jane Ace's phrase, "You could've knocked me over with a fender!" Here was this world-class voice so close at hand.

When he auditioned for the Messiah role with Maestro Gerhardt Zimmerman, it was late in the day, and Zimmerman said to him, 'Why did you make me wait all day for this audition? You're hired!" And he was hired for 1985 as well.

David grew up singing in choirs at St. Mary's, Massillon. In high school he developed a serious interest in music and then joined Canton Civic Opera where he starred in "Kismet." He became the cantor at St. Joseph's (that gorgeous Romanesque building across from Aultman Hospital).

Margery Kent Henke was the conductor of the Tuscarawas Philharmonic. She hired David to do solos in the Dubois "Seven Words." Margery and her husband were members of my downtown Methodist Church and re-acquainted me with David White, who, great to say, became a soloist under my direction, which ushered in a productive time. David had studied with Margaret Palmieri at KSU. I accompanied him at one of these lessons. I was unsure of the tempo of the piece in question, and when I had only played a few notes, Ms. Palmieri stopped me and said, "You need to have a good concerpt of the rhythm before you play!" (which echoes the comment Madame Longy made to me at Peabody Conservatory some time before: "Mr. Morrison, what's wrong with your rhythm?")

These were heady days at the Methodist Church, where we aimed to do a Bach Cantata each year with orchestra and, with soloists like David and my wife Kathleen, this was accomplished.

David went on to study German lieder with Thilde Beuing and with the chorus master of the Kansas City orchestra, Arnold Epley which confirmed his love for Brahms, Vaughan Williams, Wolf, Finzi, and Beethoven. He made some CDs of song cycles by these masters.

In 1987, David's work with Follett Corporation library services took him to Kansas City and he became involved with a Methodist choir, an Episcopal Cathedral [John Schaefer organist], and St. Peter's Cathedral as well. 

On visits back to Canton, he often sang at St. Mark's. One of these times, John Werren, who was leading the service, said, "David, would you sing the Lord's Prayer for us?" Thank goodness, this Malotte setting was quite familiar to both David and me, and we obliged.

But then something happened that was to bring all this to a close.

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Prayer Concerns

Have compassion on:  Marilyn Thorp, Rich Tirpak, Vonda Temelkoff, Jim Weaver, Jane Schutrum, Ron Brookes, Gene Little, and all those who suffer from any grief or trouble. 

For those who have died:  Tom Temelkoff & Patty Kapper

Family & Friends:  Rachel Murphy (friend of the Kovacevichs & Wises) + Tom Phister & Terry Phister (Marcia Kiesling’s father & uncle) + Alison (friend of the Willoughbys) + Bill Malsch (cousin of Jim Weaver) + Milton Coke, John, & David (brother of Kim & friends of the Nadels) + Richie & Char (Florida friends of  the Kieslings) + Lesley & Trish (friends of Paulette Frech) +  Irina Chernikova & Clifton McAuley (friends of Chris Arnold & Katie Cerrone) + Christen Rian (niece of Kathy Wise) + Deb Bester, Mike Paris, Tom Jackson, & Karen McVehil (friends of the Mulls) + Gordy (Christy Revoldt’s grandson) + Heather (friend of the Derek Gordons) +  Bruce Redmon, & Jan Taylor Troche, & Mary Hunter (cousins & friend of Leslie Redmon) + Bob Timken & Linda Morrow (friends of the Boyds) + Mark Eldrige family & Hannah Smith (friends of the Pelgers) + Max Barton, Christine Osterman, & Chuck Boone (friends & cousin of the Hixons) +  Kathleen (acquaintance of Sara Strattan) + Clarice Lough (friend of the Watters) + Robert “Dink” Heinzman (Todd’s dad) +  Father Jon Conventry (Trinity Episcopal Church, Alliance) + Jimmy Little (son of Sue Little) +  Tom (brother-in-law of AnJane McConville)  +  Gail & Judy Shumway (sister-in-law & friend of the Rands)  +  Gwyn Hensley Thompson, Martinelli family, & Rick Ciminelli (friends of  the Gordons)  +  Janet Sheatzley-Morgan (sister of Barb Siegfried)  +   Finnigan Savage (friend of Pam McCarthy) + Those in the Armed Forces.

PRAYER CHAIN:

St. Mark's has a group of prayer warriors who pray for the specific needs of those on the prayer chain. If you would like to place yourself or a loved one on the prayer chain, please contact Bobbi Gordon at ggordon24@sbcglobal.net

Prayer requests may be placed on the private Prayer Chain or on the Prayer Concerns list appearing in The Lion's Pause and Sunday bulletin or in both places. Please let Bobbi know your preference. Unless otherwise instructed, names will be listed as we receive them. Please update Bobbi or Katie on the status of your friends or family members as to when they may be removed from the prayer lists.

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