WE SEEK TO UNITE ALL PEOPLE WITH GOD AND EACH OTHER IN CHRIST THROUGH WORSHIP, FELLOWSHIP, EDUCATION, AND SERVICE | | |
Rector's Ramblings
On Wednesday, August 6, the church celebrated the Feast of the Transfiguration. Jesus went up the mountain to pray. He took Peter, James, and John with him. While he was on the mountaintop, Moses and Elijah appeared with Jesus as Jesus was transfigured. His glory was revealed to Peter, James, and John.
One of the often-overlooked meanings of the transfiguration has to do with our eternal destiny. Moses had been dead for more than twelve centuries. Elijah had been taken into heaven about eight centuries earlier. Their personal identities were secure in God’s presence.
In Luke 20:27-38, the Sadducees asked Jesus about the resurrection. Jesus said the resurrection is clear in the statement that God is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God is the God of the living, not of the dead.
When we pray for those whom we love, but see no longer, we can be assured that their personal identities are preserved in God’s presence. If Moses and Elijah were at the transfiguration, those who have died in the Lord since that day are preserved for the day of resurrection, when we will be reunited with them.
Fr. RJ+
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📣 HELP WANTED: Eucharistic Ministers Needed!
No Experience Necessary—Just a Willing Spirit!
St. Mark’s is seeking a few good souls to help serve during our worship services as Eucharistic Ministers. This is a meaningful, once-a-month (or so) opportunity to support our church family—and yes, we can work around snowbird seasons, busy calendars, and other commitments!
Low Commitment, High Impact:
Serve just 10–15 times a year—about once a month—and we’ll accommodate your schedule.
Not a Public Speaker? No Problem!
If reading in front of the congregation isn’t your thing, but you’re willing to serve the Chalice during Communion, we’d love to pair you with a Lector who can handle the speaking. We’ll match the role to your comfort level.
Join us in this sacred, simple act of service that helps bring the holy to the people.
Interested? Curious? Have questions?
Reach out to the office: office@stmarks-canton.org
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Sunday, August 10
Services at 8 and 10 a.m.
Lessons
Bulletin
Live Stream
Monday, August 11:
Knitting, 1 p.m.
Book Club, 3 p.m.
Code Name Helene by Ariel Lawhon
Tuesday, August 12:
Yoga, 7 p.m.
Cost is $10 per session. Cash, check, Venmo or PayPal accepted. Reserve your spot by texting 330-705-4359 or emailing yogabeth63@gmail.com
Wednesday, August 13:
Virtual Evening Prayer, 4 p.m. Zoom | Bulletin
Thursday, August 14:
Prayer Book Study, 1 p.m.
Save the Date
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August 24,9 a.m.- Altar Guild Meeting
- August 24, 10 a.m. - Blessing of the Backpacks
View the full St. Mark's calendar HERE.
| | There are several new/empty GREETER sign up sheets on the kiosk just waiting for your name. Greeting our fellow parishioners prior to the 10 o’clock service is arguably the most fun ministry that we can be a part of! Thank you, all. | | |
Book Club Updates
September 8 - Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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Newsletter Additions
If you are adding something to the Lion's Pause, please submit it here by the Monday prior to Friday publication.
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August Birthdays
1 Jess Hostetter
4 Jack Gordon
11 Tory Willoughby
12 Todd Heinzman
13 Joyce Rupp
Pamela Clark
18 Bradley Mull
28 Tony Kovacevich
August Anniversaries
1 Drew and Mandy Pelger
4 Bruce and Jane Schutrum
21 Scott and Debbie Shellhammer
26 John and Tory Willoughby
27 Patrick and Rebecca Watters
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Notable with Bob Morrison
I was dumbfounded when I heard that the trustee chair said I was turning the church from a lifeboat to a showboat!. I thought the dedication recital for our new organ was a "plus" for the congregation, but that comment brought me down to earth. My first thought was just to forget it - advice I gave to my organist friend Jim Mayercak who heard that someone in his congregation was calling the church service "The Jim Mayercak Show."
But I changed my mind. Scripture tells us that we are to enter God's House with praise - even a "joyful noise." There's no way a trumpet or organ can play itself; no way there can be shouts of praise without a human voice. So there: that disposes of the "show boat" argument, I hope.
As the days of my delight with the new Hammond evolved, I felt that the factory setting for a string stop (preset "E" on the top manual) was too loud, so I opened up the back of the console where all the mechanism of that device was housed and studied the position of the wiring for the presets. The genius of Hammond's design was to take a single sound, a pure sine wave with flute-like smoothness, and make it available at ninety pitches and eight strengths per pitch. So I reset Swell E to 00 1333 111. The two zeroes are reserved for tones an octave lower. The "1" is the fundamental pitch which, at level 1, is the weakest sound. The 333's are all higher overtones but at "3" level not so intrusive - just enough to mimic the sound of strings. The 111 lends a tiny glint of sparkling overtones to make this "salicional" a nice string.
It was fun experimenting with these overtones and trying to make this $1250 device sound like a big pipe organ. But as time went on, I began to question whether my initial enthusiasm was justified.
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Prayer Concerns
Have compassion on: Carol Popovich, Vonda Temelkoff, Jim Weaver, Jane Schutrum, Ron Brooks, and all those who suffer from any grief or trouble.
Family & Friends: Hannah Smith (friend of Brynn Pelger) + Mary Ann Legrom, Lee, & Chuck Boone (friends & cousin of the Hixons) + Jill Black (friend of Leslie Redmon) + Schultz family (acquaintances of Katie Cerrone) + Joann Smith family (friends of Ken Jaeb) + Jean & David Fell (Father RJ’s acquaintance) + Kathleen (acquaintence of Sara Strattan) + Allison (cousin of Sandi Kaustinen) + Debbie, Jared, & Clarice Lough (niece & friends of the Watters) + Katheleen Philippsborn (sister of Tom Turner) + Robert Dink” Heinzman & Machelle Wells (Todd’s dad & friend of the Heinzmans) + Father Jon Conventry (Trinity Episcopal Church - Alliance) + Jimmy Little (son of Sue Little) + Tom (brother-in-law of AnJane McConville) + Gail and Judy Shumway (sister-in-law & co-worker friend of the Rand’s daughter) + Karen McVehil & Pam Lagodich (friends of the Mulls) + George Finley family, Scott Jones, Val Hiner-Donlon, & Rick Ciminelli (cousins & friends of the Gordons) + Terry Adaska (acquaintance of Bert Heisser) + Trish (friend of Paulette Frech) + Don Siegfried & Janet Sheatzley-Morgan (husband and sister of Barb Siegfried) + Allison Cornell-Hood & Anne Higgins (daughter & friend of Diane Cornell) + Finnigan Savage (friend of Pam McCarthy) + David (acquaintance of the Nadels) + Paul (friend of the Browns) + 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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