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The Rock Road

March 2018

We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Dear St. Peter's Family, The Rev. Bert Baetz, Rector

The Rev. J. Michael Wheeler Assistant Priest

In this particular season of Lent, we have been invited to meet God in the Gospel of Mark. And, in meditating on this particular book in the Scriptures, we will discover how this unique account of the Good News in Christ maintains a certain amount of suspense from one chapter to the next. Perhaps this is not unlike our Lenten journey that maintains a certain amount of suspense from one week to the next; we will only disclose the full disclosure of God and his love at the end of these forty days. On one hand, the gospel writer Mark reveals the identity of Jesus from the outset of his gospel book. In the opening chapter, Mark writes, "The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God." Clearly, Mark wants his readers to know that this Gospel is about a particular person, Jesus, who is anointed (the Christ) with a unique sonship to God.

Janet Boutin, Director, School

Kay Reicheneau Asst. Director, School

In the gospel of Mark, even from the opening verse, this identity of Jesus is no "secret" to the reader. Yet, on the other hand, for most of the gospel book, the identity of Jesus is not fully known to the disciples, the crowds, the religious leaders, and the vast majority of those with whom Jesus encounters in Mark's gospel. So, what will it take to know Jesus as the Son of God?

Linda Jordan, Dir. Parish Life

David Miron, Dir. of Music/Organist

Guy Scott, Facilities Manager

On January 7, we began the year 2018 with six baptisms on that first Sunday after the Epiphany. On that Sunday, we heard the story from Mark's gospel when Jesus is baptized by John, and a voice came from heaven, saying, "You are my Son, the Beloved." In one respect, we only overheard that clear identification of Jesus. Obviously, we were not at Jesus' baptism and Mark does not record that anybody else was present to echo God and say, "Yes, this is God's Son!" The full disclosure of Jesus' identity will be suspended for the majority of Mark's gospel, and apparently, we must journey through Mark's gospel like we journey through Lent. We find ourselves in these forty days, and we are "turning the page" in our calendars to arrive in Holy Week when and where we can expect to encounter the full disclosure of God's love for us in his Son. According to the Gospel of Mark, Jesus will have to journey into the desert, perform certain signs, teach certain parables, and undergo suffering before he can be fully known. We have been invited to the observance of a holy Lent; it is a season that invites us to an end, when and where we might see what others see at the end of Mark's gospel. We are invited to make our way all the way to the cross when and where somebody in the gospel book will finally be able to utter the words in all their fullness: truly this man was God's Son. Let us continue to journey together in this season and find ourselves at the place where the Son gives us the life and peace that lasts forever.

Kristen Cook Admin. Assistant

Barbara Davila Childcare Coord.

Kara Joy Baker, Choir Director

Faithfully,

Chrisie Jennings, Financial Assistant

“We give glory to God by knowing Christ and making Him known to others.”

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Let us welcome the newly baptized, confirmed, received, and reaffirmed in our church!

Micah Levi Fore (Baptized; Jan. 7) Laura Suzan Fore (Baptized; Jan. 7) Livia Cosette Fore (Baptized; Jan. 7) Vivian Margaux Fore (Baptized; Jan. 7) Charlotte Olivia Lisina Hightower (Baptized; Jan. 7) Hayden Michelle Magnell (Baptized; Jan. 7) Charlotte Ruth Furtwengler (Baptized; Feb. 11) Owyn Shae Furtwengler (Baptized; Feb. 11) Porter Samuel Ligon (Baptized; Feb. 11) Marvin Lawrence Baird (Confirmed; Feb. 18) Hayden Ryan Barnett (Confirmed; Feb. 18) Cathryn Joan Eastland (Received; Feb. 18) Carolyn Reagan Hildebran (Confirmed; Feb. 18) Julianne Crenshaw Hunnicutt (Confirmed; Feb. 18) Samuel Austin Hunnicutt (Confirmed; Feb. 18) Barbara Jansen (Reaffirmed; Feb. 18) Geraldine Arianne Magnell (Received; Feb. 18) Audrey Lynn Schreiner (Confirmed; Feb. 18) Catherine Freed Smajstrla (Confirmed; Feb. 18)

“We give glory to God by knowing Christ and making Him known to others.”

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BEST TIMERS Social hour luncheon! Join us, won’t you? We have the BEST TIME!

Meet us MARCH 22nd 11:30AM at CHI-CHOS 241 Old Ingram Loop, Ingram

RSVP to Lynda Griffin at (830) 896-5163 ____________________________________________________

Jerome’s Jots MEET THE AUTHOR As my husband and I travel across this great state of Texas, I often wonder what the early Texans saw in this mostly rough, wild and untamed country. What brought them to Texas? What inspired them to settle in what must have been a hostile and unwelcoming environment? What were they leaving that made Texas seem to offer a better life? Some of those questions will be answered when St. Jerome’s Guild welcomes Bailey D. Reynolds author of The Migration to Texas: Blood Sweat &Tears: (The Evolution of the Texans) on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the church library. From the back cover:

MARCH USHER SCHEDULE 9:30 AM SERVICE: 04Gail & David Brown 11Andy Bachofen, Karen Jackson 18Kay Bruce, Nellwyn Sadler 25Sue & Doug Whinnery 11:15 AM SERVICE: Jim Posgate, Jesse Filgo. Bobby Ulich, Bill Crumrine __________________________________________________

When the great American westward migration began, Texas had but very little to recommend it other than almost unlimited space. It was a wild untamed country of deserts, mountains, prairies, coastal plains and forests, populated with wild cattle, wild hogs and rattlesnakes and vultures hovering overhead waiting for an unlikely prey. Almost without exception, every tree, bush, shrub or plant, along with every wild animal or reptile, would either stick you, cut you or bite you. It took special men and women to be willing to attempt to tame this wilderness. Only people who had already experienced extreme hardships and had the ingenuity to survive such conditions were tempted to venture into Texas. Only people with the “right stuff” could survive in this land. Such men and women were the ancestors of the Texans. They came, they toiled, they shed their blood and they persevered. They laid the foundation for what Texas and the Texans have become: a truly different breed of people.

ATTENTION YOUTH AND YOUTH PARENTS A St. Peter’s Youth Group meeting is scheduled for Sunday, March 18 at 4 pm in the multipurpose room adjacent to Tucker Hall. Father Bert, Rebekah Talarico and Linda Jordan will be discussing the future mission trips and outreach for our youth group. We need all youth and parents in attendance to brainstorm and hear some ideas and potential fundraising opportunities to help make it all happen! Please text or call Linda Jordan at 928-9453 to let her know that you can make it or if you have any questions. “We give glory to God by knowing Christ and making Him known to others.”

The Migration to Texas: Blood Sweat & Tears: (The Evolution of the Texans) is available from Amazon. All are welcome. Come and bring a friend. The library is open Monday - Thursday from 9 AM to 4PM, Friday 9AM to Noon. It is located on the first floor of the office. Books are self-checkout. -Barbara Cordova

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Wednesday Night Offerings through March 21st. SOUP SUPPER BEGINS AT 5:45 PM, followed by the Lenten Series. KING’S KIDZ begins at 6:30 pm for young children (infants through 5th grade). The children are divided into at least 2 different age groups. The young ones (2 years old and younger) will be in the Children’s Center with a minimum of two St. Peter’s childcare workers. The little ones can play, draw, color, sing, hear about Jesus and even take a nap if they wish. The older children (3 years old through 5th grade) will meet in the Youth Room in Shelton Hall. This group of children will hear a bible story, sing a few songs, have a craft project and play outside. King’s Kidz is a loving, safe place in which children can come hang out with their friends and have fun while learning about Jesus and His love for each and every child.

Senior Game Day– 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 3:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room. What is

Senior Game Day? It is a day set aside for those of you that have an interest in meeting with others for an afternoon of dominoes, Rummikub, cards, and other games. Coffee, tea, and lemonade will be provided. Afterwards, if you wish, you can attend the Eucharist at 5:15 pm, and supper at 5:45 pm! _______________________________________________________________________________________

Lenten Soup Suppers and Speakers continue Wednesdays with supper at 5:45 pm followed by the Lenten speaker’s talk at 6:30 pm. The evening concludes with Compline in the church at 7:15 pm. The Lenten series poses a different question each week based on the book, Meeting God in Mark – Reflections for the Season of Lent by Rowan Williams. The book will be a wonderful devotional for you to use as a reference during the Lenten series talks and to use as your devotional for your own reflection during your Lenten journey. Books may be purchased on Sunday mornings in Tucker Hall or in the church office during the week. The cost per book is $12. March 7

Why miracles? The Rev. Bert Baetz, Rector St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and School Kerrville, Texas

March 14

Why parables? The Rev. Zac Koons, Associate Rector St. Richard’s Episcopal Church Round Rock, Texas

March 21

Why such passion? The Rev. J. Michael Wheeler, Assistant Priest St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and School Kerrville, Texas

“We give glory to God by knowing Christ and making Him known to others.”

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February Vestry Highlights

In addition to the regularly scheduled meeting in January, the vestry met briefly after the Annual Parish Meeting and at the end of the vestry retreat. At the meeting on January 21, 2018, the vestry elected Lou Ann Maxwell to serve as Secretary and Lee Underwood to serve as Junior Warden. At the meeting following the vestry retreat, on January 27, the vestry elected Delegates and Alternates to represent St. Peter’s at the Diocesan Council. The following Delegates were elected: Barbara Cordova, Lisa Earl, Richard Eastland, Mickey Horany, Linda Jordan, Lou Ann Maxwell, and Richard Mosty. The following Alternates were elected: Art Bogie, Kathy Bogie, Stephen Drane, Polly Horany, Barbara Jansen, Betty Mosty, and Rich Schneider. The Vestry met on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 5:30pm. Fr. Bert opened the meeting in prayer, and at the beginning of the meeting, the Vestry approved the minutes from the January 15, 21, and 27 meetings. Mickey Horany delivered the Finance Report in Catherine Schulte’s absence. Mickey made reference to the reports and summary delivered earlier in the month by Chrisie Jennings. Mickey also highlighted the recent bequest of $10,000 to the church, the increased income from prepaid 2018 pledges that were contributions made in 2017, and the increased expense in Group Insurance due to the fact that it is a quarterly payment. The Vestry approved the financial report. Dee Elliott, the School Board/Vestry liaison, reported on the ministry of the school. Dee reported on the success of the recent fundraiser luncheon which raised $24,653, and she noted that due to sanitary protocols, St. Peter’s School community has avoided being severely affected by the flu. Fr. Bert added that longtime kindergarten teacher Ms. Hufstedler will retire at the end of the academic year, and Ms. Boutin has replaced Ms. Hufstedler with Ms. Paige Fletcher, the current school librarian. Catherine Kern reported from the Safe Campus Committee. The committee will hold a meeting after a community-wide training that will be held later in the month. Lou Ann Maxwell gave the ECW Report. ECW board met on January 25, 2018 and voted to bring the $1,835 contribution for Tucker Hall Shades to the General Meeting. The General Meeting was held on February 1, 2018 and the $1,835 expense for Tucker Hall Shades was approved but with the contingency that any cords for the shades would be tied up so not to cause a child hazard. She added that Father Bert was the speaker at the February General Meeting and his speech was well received. Brooksie Bledsoe gave the Newcomers Report highlighting new contacts, and in a short discussion, Brooksie, Fr. Bert, and the vestry discussed future opportunities for our newcomers ministry in light of Bishop Reed’s second initiative on evangelism. Lee Underwood, Junior Warden, reported to the vestry. He has not yet had good success locating someone to repair the fountain in the courtyard. The Air Conditioning Repair is still in limbo awaiting the compressor from the factory which should be delivered next week, at the latest. Lee and the vestry discussed landscaping and potted plants in the courtyard, and they discussed a clean-up day. It was decided to set the date for March 24. In addition to Lee’s report, Fr. Bert added how he is continuing to think of ways to enhance our space for worship. Rich Schneider, Senior Warden, reported to the vestry. He shared how he is supporting Fr. Bert through the process of the search for the new Parish Administrator. The two of them have also worked together in reorganizing the Finance Commission. Fr. Bert Baetz reported to the vestry. Fr. Bert reported on the bishop’s visit and that the bishop saw all positive signs upon his visit. Nine parishioners were confirmed or received into the church, and one member was reaffirmed. Fr. Bert reported that another member is planned to be confirmed at the Easter Vigil, and we will likely have two baptisms at the Vigil. Fr. Bert shared his plans for vacation in May and June. Fr. Bert shared more of the details related to the Christian Formation Ministry assessment that will take place April 8-10. He and Linda Jordan will be working with a team from the Diocese of Texas to assess our Formation Ministry at St. Peter’s. A number of members from the parish will be invited to participate in this process and seeing the plan through its development and implementation. Fr. Bert reported that he has had success in receiving applicants for the Parish Administrator search. He feels encouraged in the process. The position has been posted as a part-time position. If there seems to be a candidate suitable for both the parish administrator job and the financial bookkeeping duties, then he wants to consider that person for a full-time position, comparable to the position previously held by Chrisie Jennings. “We give glory to God by knowing Christ and making Him known to others.”

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February Highlights continued from page 8….

Under New Business, Fr. Bert presented a Finance Commission Organizational/Relationship Chart. In reference to the chart, and in discussions with the Senior Warden, it was proposed that Dave Weekley serve as Finance Commission Chair, and Mickey Horany would serve as Stewardship Commission Chair, with both commissions working in concert with one another in purpose. The Finance Commission would include several liaisons: stewardship, budgeting/forecasting, and endowments/planned giving. It was presented that the Finance Commission include the following members: Dave Weekley (chair), the Rector, the Senior Warden, the Treasurer, Lou Ann Maxwell, Stephen Drane, and Ross Rommel. The vestry approved the chart and commission as presented. The vestry elected Mr. Richard Mosty as Parish Chancellor. Fr. Bert discussed the role of vestry representative with the vestry and the pros and cons of electing vestry members earlier than the Annual Parish Meeting. Fr. Bert shared the benefits of early elections which became the practice at his previous parish. Fr. Bert invited continued feedback from the vestry. Fr. Bert shared that he also plans to follow up with more detailed expectations of the vestry representative role. There was no Old Business. Thus, the rector and vestry closed with the Lord’s Prayer and the meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be Monday, March 19 at 5:30pm in the Multi-purpose Room of Tucker Hall. As always, anyone in the parish is welcome to attend. If you wish to be on the agenda and speak, however, please notify the Rector no later than the previous Wednesday, March 14, when he writes the Agenda and then emails the Agenda to the Vestry. ________________________________________________________________________________________

SPRING 2018 YOUTH GROUP CALENDAR Sunday, March 25 at 4 pm - Greg Maxwell’s House of Steel and Pizza Greg specializes in unique classic and muscle cars and has two race cars in his collection at Greg Maxwell’s House of Steel located at 110 Crystal Drive in Kerrville. Greg and Lou Ann Maxwell invite us to come and see! Please meet at the church office at 3:30 pm.

Sunday, April 29 at 4 pm – Mosty Brothers Nursery and Burgers Come, see, and learn about the Mosty Brothers Nursery situated on 80 acres in Center Point. Erin and Bryan Wofford’s nursery is located at 200 Mosty Lane in Center Point. Please meet at the church office at 3:30 pm.

Sunday, June 3 at 3 pm – End of Year Pool Party and Barbeque Come for a pool party and barbeque to celebrate summer at Richard and Betty Mosty’s home at 330 China Street in Center Point. Don’t forget your towel! Please meet at the church office at 2:30 pm.

“We give glory to God by knowing Christ and making Him known to others.”

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THE COTTAGE SHOP (830)257-0290 Hours are Tuesday , Thursday, Friday, 9-5PM or Saturday, 9-1

Spring is in the air. Easter will be soon. The Shop needs markers. All those price tickets need to be filled out and attached. Monday morning needs help to do that! Please come and check it out and enjoy conversation, coffee, and treats! SHOP

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E.C.W. Charitable Giving – Spotlight E.C.W. is proud to spotlight Families & Literacy. Through E.C.W.’s donation Family & Literacy is able to reach approximately 1400 people this year. They are enabled to enrich their lives through their GED/ HSE preparatory, English as a second language, computer skills and parenting classes. E.C.W., through the hard work and efforts of the volunteers of the Cottage Shop, is able to directly make a difference in many lives in our community. The ECW Board _______________________________________

Kitchen Comets The Kitchen Comet Cleaners will be gathering in the Tucker Hall kitchen on Thursday, March 8th at 9:00 AM. Roll up those sleeves and come help us!

Sun., March 25, 8:00 am, 9:30 am, & 11:15 am: Palm Sunday Services Wed., March 28th, 7:00 pm: Taize Service Thurs., March 29th, 7:00 pm: Maundy Thursday Service Fri., March 30th, Noon: Good Friday Service Sat., March 31st, 10:00 am: Easter Egg Hunt in Tucker Hall Sat. March 31st, 7:00 pm: Easter Vigil Service, followed by a reception in the garden. Sun. April 1st, 8:00 am, 9:30 am, & 11:15 am: Easter Sunday Services †††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††

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MARCH BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES BIRTHDAYS

ANNIVERSARIES

Jim

Lowry

1-Mar

Douglas

Whinnery

24-Mar

Cathy

Barkley

2-Mar

Erin

Wofford

25-Mar

Linda

Jones

2-Mar

Sharon

Johnson

26-Mar

Jack

Stevens

2-Mar

Chastan

McRae

26-Mar

Nan

Stover

2-Mar

Donald

Oehler

26-Mar

Jay

Beene

3-Mar

Mary

Greer

27-Mar

Michael

Grissom

3-Mar

Chris

Russ

27-Mar

Lillian

Leonard

3-Mar

David

Bryson

28-Mar

Betty

Mosty

3-Mar

Cornelia

Ryon

28-Mar

Alice

Whatley

3-Mar

Gordon

Brown

29-Mar

Arnold

Evans

4-Mar

Tina

Ceppi

29-Mar

Sydney

Ives

4-Mar

Meliss

Machen

29-Mar

Betty

Jones

5-Mar

Mark

Fields

31-Mar

Gazelle

Schreiner

5-Mar

Ann

Kiecke

31-Mar

Dick

Raidt

6-Mar

Judy

Oshipp

31-Mar

Debra

Wolcott

6-Mar

Grace

Guerriero

7-Mar

Hunter

Schmidt

7-Mar

Matthew

Kern

8-Mar

Kylie

Nidever

8-Mar

Finn

Schneider

8-Mar

Hiram

Wilson

8-Mar

Shirley

Trees

9-Mar

Donald

Capps

10-Mar

Charles

McCaskill

10-Mar

Ronnie

Woods

11-Mar

Sarah

Maxwell

12-Mar

Brenda

Fleckenstein

13-Mar

Mickey

Horany

13-Mar

Marshall

Motley

13-Mar

Mark Christopher Brennan

Voss

13-Mar 13-Mar 15-Mar

Ernest

Wood Williams Alvarez Chedzoy

Shari

Truitt

16-Mar

Noah

Kern

18-Mar

Deidra

Harmer

19-Mar

Kristen

Cook

21-Mar

Jennifer

Imel

22-Mar

Linda

Thorne

22-Mar

Beverly

Dodds

24-Mar

Nancy

Muldoon

24-Mar

Russell & Denise

Baehre

7-Mar

Don & Susan

Parker

10-Mar

Ross & Deborah

Rommel

10-Mar

Dave & Mary

Weekley

11-Mar

Jim & Donna

Raymond

16-Mar

Jerre & Jessica

Williams

23-Mar

Phil & Lynda

DeMasco

25-Mar

Gus & Lori

Schreiner

25-Mar

FUN DAYS IN MARCH 3/1: Peanut Butter Lover’s Day Pig Day 3/2: Employee Appreciation Day 3/3: National Anthem Day 3/6: Cookie Day! 3/8: International Women’s Day 3/9: Get Over It Day 3/11: Daylight Savings Day 3/12: Plant a Flower Day 3/14; Children’s Craft Day 3/17: St. Patrick’s Day 3/18: Sloppy Joe Day 3/19: Let’s Laught Day Certified Nurses Day 3/20: Spring Begins 3/22: Goof Off Day 3/23: Puppy Day! 3/25: Lobster Newburg Day 3/26: Spinach Day 3/28: Little Red Wagon Day 3/29: Mom and Pop Business Owner Day 3/30: Virtual Vacation Day Take a Walk in the Park Day 3/31: Crayon Day

16-Mar

“We give glory to God by knowing Christ and making Him known to others.”

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ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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Visit our Website at: www.stpeterskerrville.com THE REV. BERT BAETZ, RECTOR THE REV. MIKE WHEELER, ASSISTANT PRIEST JANET BOUTIN, SCHOOL DIRECTOR KAY REICHENAU, ASSISTANT DIR., SCHOOL THE REV. DAVID MIRON, DIR. OF MUSIC/ORGANIST KARA JOY BAKER, CHANCEL CHOIR DIR. LINDA JORDAN, PARISH LIFE DIRECTOR BARBARA DAVILA, CHILD CARE DIRECTOR GUY SCOTT, FACILITIES MANAGER AMOS ROSALES, SEXTON KRISTEN COOK, ADMIN. ASST. CATHERINE SCHULTE, TREASURER CHRISIE JENNINGS, BOOKKEEPING ASST. VESTRY 2019 BROOKSIE BLEDSOE PATRICK O’FIEL RICH SCHNEIDER, SENIOR WARDEN LEE UNDERWOOD, JUNIOR WARDEN 2020 STEPHEN DRANE CATHERINE KERN LOU ANN MAXWELL, CLERK MEGAN RUSS 2021 DEE ELLIOTT JIM HAYES MICKEY HORANY DAVID MARTIN

The Rock Road (USPS 402850) is published monthly by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 320 St. Peter Street, Kerrville, TX 78028. Periodical postage paid at Kerrville, TX. Postmaster: Send address changes to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 320 St. Peter Street, Kerrville TX 78028

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