The Lion's Pause 🦁

The Lion's Pause

WE SEEK TO UNITE ALL PEOPLE WITH GOD AND EACH OTHER IN CHRIST THROUGH WORSHIP, FELLOWSHIP, EDUCATION, AND SERVICE

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Rector's Ramblings

Yesterday we celebrated Independence Day. This is a good time to think about what a good nation might look like. The collect for our country on page 820 in the Book of Common prayer is:

Almighty God, who hast given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly beseech thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of thy favor and glad to do thy 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 thy Name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that, through obedience to thy law, we may show forth thy 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 thee to fail; all which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

In the collect, we acknowledge that our national identity is secondary to our primary identity found in our relationship to God. The role of our government is to provide for justice and peace. In addition, we pray that we will be able to show God’s praise among the nations of the world.

Of course, we must also recognize that we live in a pluralistic nation. Even among the founders, there were a variety of faiths. There were Catholics, members of the Church of England, Puritans, Presbyterians, and Deists. For those interested in the religious views of the framers of the Constitution, Faiths of the Founding Fathers by David L. Holmes is an excellent source.

Perhaps part of being saved from pride and arrogance is the ability to make space for those with whom we disagree. This does not mean that we have to say all religious beliefs are the same. There are differences that are important.

This prayer for our national life gives us something that we can aspire to bring about. We have not arrived at its vision yet. However, as we keep it in mind, we can do our part in living out the very things for which we pray.

Fr. RJ+

Carriage rides will be provided during the church picnic on July 14. Two carriages will be available for ten minute rides. There will be a total of 16 time slots available to sign up for a ride. Two people per ride, with the possibility of small children riding on parents’ laps. There will be a sign up sheet in the lobby.

SAVE THE DATE - May 18, 2025

St. Mark’s 70th Anniversary

Time flies - hard to believe we are coming up on our 70th year. A wonderful celebration is being planned, so please mark your calendars now, and stay tuned for future details!

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the water conditioner rebuild. Your gifts are very appreciated. We have now reached our goal of $2,816.

Sunday, July 7:

8 and 10 a.m.

Lessons

Bulletin

Live Stream

Monday, July 8:

Knitting, 1 p.m.

No Book Club in July

Tuesday, July 9:

Yoga with Beth, 6:40 p.m.

Wednesday, July 10:

Evening Prayer, Zoom

Bulletin Zoom

Sunday, July 14:

Morning Prayer

Sermon on the Mount

Carriage Rides

Church Picnic

View the St. Mark's calendar HERE.

Save the Dates

August 18 - Intergenerational service in the Undercroft, with Blessing of the Backpacks

September 15 - Morning Prayer, Outdoor Service

October 6 - afternoon Blessing of the Animals in the Outdoor Chapel

Please see sign-up sheets in the Narthex for these events.

ECW Luncheon

Twenty-four women from Episcopal churches in our Central East Mission area, including St. Paul's Canton, St. Timothy's Massillon, Trinity New Philadelphia, and New Life Uniontown, attended the ECW Luncheon held at St. Mark's on June 25. After a welcoming "meet and greet," a service of Holy Eucharist was held in the sanctuary, with Father RJ officiating. A delightful luncheon followed, prepared by Chef Carol Popovich, along with salads and desserts prepared by ladies of St. Mark's. Everyone agreed that more events like this should be planned in the future, sharing with the other churches.

Please sign up in the lobby.

Yoga with Beth

Tuesdays (July 2, 9, 16, 23) from 7 - 8 p.m.

$10 per class or prepay $30 for the 4 July classes

Bring your own mat/block/straps

Text 330-705-4359 or email to reserve your spot!

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Newsletter Additions

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July Anniversaries

13 Beth and Rick Crowl

24 Bruce and Judy Hixon

29 Katie Cerrone-Arnold and Chris Arnold Arnold

30 Kent and Pamela Clark

31 John and Kathy Wise

July Birthdays

9 Jane Schutrum

12 Vonda Temelkoff

13 Eloise Hochwalt

17 Scott Shellhammer

27 Brynn Pelger Rachel Crowl

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Bob's Music Notes

I've always admired folks who were bi-lingual - which might stem from my aunt's reading "The Three Bears" to me in Spanish when I was a child. In high school, there was a sign that said "Latin is not a dead language; it has only changed its name." And we made up a jingle for our teacher: "Sprouts are to the brussel what Latin is to Miss Russell."

And at Hopkins, I took a course in "Modern Spanish Novel." The only Spanish I remember is "Mucho gusto in verlo" (much pleasure to meet you) and maybe "muy bien."

Mark Frederick Indorf was a highly gifted (voice and keyboard) pupil of mine (who had been in Judy Hixon's classroom) who did grad work in Paris. He became quite a Frenchman and altered his name to Marc-Frederic and developed such fluency in French that today he speaks English with a French accent. In a recent visit to Canton, I signed him up for a duet at St. Mark's but an accident to his arm derailed that. He's now in Quebec playing organ and doing environmental research. Very gifted fellow indeed.

My 1953 Fontainebleau experience was not all music. Classes in French were offered by Madame Jacques Pillois, a tiny elderly lady somewhat bent over, with a twinkle in her eye, accompanied by two large dogs. She had been a teacher in the USA. She told us that French demanded an active tongue and cheek. She kept saying "Poke de lips" and we had to repeat "oo-ee, oo-ee" until we poked enough! Her first assignment was to learn the French National Anthem which starts "Allons enfants de la Patrie..." (Arise, children of the Fatherland). Well, Madame made sure we sang it correctly, which came in handy when I was watching "Casablanca" and the Germans

sang "Deutschlandlied" competing with "La Marseillaise." I was able to assist the French cause.

But these heady days in France were waning, and my flight home wasn't available till September 10th - and a golden opportunity made itself known.

Prayer Concerns

Have compassion on: Ten Gall, Vonda Temelkoff, Henry Aegerter, Jim Weaver, Jane Schutrum, Ron Brooks, and all those who suffer from any grief or trouble.

For those who have died: Elena Gre Steingraf, Ashley Stockman, & Clare Alice Julian

Family & Friends: Clare Alice Julian family (mother of Patrick Julian) + Judith Johnson (Father RJ’s mother) + Johnny Willoughby & Alison (grandson & friend of the Willoughbys) + Jane McBride (mother of Beth Crowl); Kathy Kennedy (former St. Mark’s parishioner) + Bletzacker/Stutz families (death of Beth’s brother, Jeff) + Joel Harris (friend of Derek & Emily Gordon) + Joanne C. (Florida friend of the Kieslings) + Tom (brother-in-law of AnJane McConville) + Gail & Jody Shumway (sister-in-law of Bec & Bill & co-worker friend of the Rand’s daughter) + Dr. Mallamaci (acquaintance of Bobbi Zollinger) + Jolonda Mull & Pam Lagodich (sister-in-law & friend of the Mulls) + Earl Hoot (father of Joe Hoot) + Scott Jones, Rick Ciminelli, & Tim Swihart (cousin & friend of the Gordons) + Larry Aclaska & Judy Heisser-Turner (acquaintance & sister of Bert Heisser) + Lee, Theresa, and Chuck Boone (friends & cousin of the Hixons) + Mark Osterhage (friend of the Watters) + Elaine Campbell (friend of the Turners) + Sammy Coates (friend of Leslie Redmon) + Melanie & Trish (friends of Paulette Frech) + Pat Walter & family (friend of Barb Whitehouse) + Alycia Geis (Karen Violand’s friend’s daughter) + Don & Janet Sheatzley-Morgan (husband & sister of Barb Siegfried) + DaNay Jackson (friend of Ron Brookes) + Allison Cornell-Hood & Anne Higgins (daughter & friend of Diane Cornell) + Finnigan Savage (friend of Pam McCarthy) + Yanette Pysher (Vonda Temelkoff’s cousin) + Tony Donahue (friend of the Boyds) + Marc Hostetler (brother of Susan Hostetler) + David (acquaintance of the Nadels) + 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.