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Rick+ began vocational ministry as a youth pastor
while still in college in the early 70's. Since then he
has continued in pastoral and college ministries,
conference speaking, and retreat leading. Rick+ came to
St Marks in August, 2002.
A life-long student, Rick+ is a graduate of 3
seminaries, and continually challenges his own
understanding and perspective through reading, seminars
and conferences, dialogue, and travel. After completing his bachelor's in philosophy
with a minor in Greek and a second minor in English Bible, Rick+ earned a
Master's of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, majoring in pastoral ministry.
He completed his Anglican Studies at Episcopal Theological Seminary of the
Southwest, in Austin, Texas, and received his doctorate in ministry from Fuller
Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA.
For fun Rick sails on the Chesapeake Bay, seeks opportunities for
world travel, is an avid film buff, and never met a pun he didn't like.
Rick+ would love to welcome you to St Marks, whether
you're considering the Christian faith, seeking a new
start, new to the area, hoping to deepen your existing
faith and spiritual experience, or seeking an
opportunity to serve God in a new way.
More:
A Word of Welcome |
More about Rick
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Meredith+ came to St Marks in December 2009 to serve as our interim, assistant priest.
Meredith+ received the B.M. degree (Church Music) in 1998 from Birmingham-Southern College, the M.Div. from Emory University in 2002 and the S.T.M. in Liturgics from General Theological Seminary, NYC in 2005. She has served churches in the dioceses of Pennsylvania and Atlanta, and most recently at St. John’s, Glyndon, MD. Her interests include the integration of liturgy, music and theology, Christian formation & education, pastoral care and stewardship & sustainable living.
Outside of church work her pleasures and pastimes include yoga, running, cycling, baking, organic gardening, health & wholeness, reading, listening to music, playing the organ and singing hymns, and spending time with her family. Her personal spiritual practices include praying the Daily Office and meditation.
Meredith+ lives in Ellicott City with her husband Derek and two daughters, Greta and Hannah. To learn more about Meredith+ view her resume here.
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Madeleine+ first came to St Mark's as an intern in
2005, and was ordained Deacon and appointed to St Mark's
in June, 2006.
She serves with the Justice Ministries of the Diocese
and is responsible for the MD Episcopal Public Policy
Network webpage and listserve. At
St. Mark's she works with the Outreach and Pastoral Care
Committees. Deacons are non-stipendiary, ordained
leaders, who inspire and lead the Church to serve the
world, and who bring the world to the Church.
For fun, Madeleine enjoys reading, sewing, and
playing piano -- and her favorite ice cream is Ben and
Jerry Raspberry Avalanche.
More: News from Our Deacon
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St. Mark's Outreach
For more
information about the ministry of deacons, you may read
the following articles:
"About Deacons", "What is a Deacon?", "Serving the
Helpless", and "Shining a Light on the Vocation of
Deacon".
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Our Director of Music for our Traditional Service:
Rosemary Beakes
Rosemary became organist/choirmaster at St. Mark's in November, 1979.
In addition to private organ studies, she has
attended many seminars and church music conferences
including Westminster Choir College,the British and
French Organ Music Seminars. She received the Presiding
Bishop's Diploma in Church Music from the Leadership
Program for Musicians and now serves as its coordinator
for the Diocese of Maryland's Committee on Liturgy and
Music.
Rosemary has attained the Service Playing Certificate
from the American Guild of Organists and is a member of
the Association of Anglican Musicians.
Rosemary is also a registered nurse and works at the
Howard County Child Advocacy Center.
More:
Music at St Marks
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Our Director of Music for our Contemporary Service:
Nick Pace
Nick and his wife Jane live in Scaggsville and have
two grown children, Jennifer and William.
Nick has been playing guitar for most of his life. In
addition to St. Mark's, he has been a choir member and
musician at several other churches in the area. His love
of praise and worship music started when he became
involved in the Maryland Episcopal Cursillo. Nick became
a Music Director on Cursillo Weekends and at various
gatherings. He has also played guitar accompaniment on
the Maryland Episcopal Cursillo recording, "Songs of
Praise, Volume 2." For many years he led the music for a
Prayer and Praise Service which met at St. Mark's once a
month.
Nick is currently a manager of information technology
with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) in Hyattsville, Maryland.
More:
Music at St Marks
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Nancy became St. Mark's receptionist and parish
secretary in September 1995. In addition to those tasks,she now serves as our office manager.
Nancy grew up in Baltimore County in a Methodistfamily, now lives in Howard County, and is a member atMt. Zion United Methodist Church in Fulton.
Nancy and her husband have a married daughter and
three young grandsons. (Ask to see pictures!) She
enjoys listening to music, aerobic dance classes,
reading, and spending time with friends and family.
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Our Assistant for Spiritual Formation
Diane Roca
Diane came to St Mark's in April 2000 when she and her husband Rich moved to Maryland from New Jersey. She has been active on several committees, completed the Education for Ministry theological program, and is currently a member of the vestry.
Raised in the San Francisco Bay area, Diane came East to Massachusetts to attend college, met and married Rich, and has lived on the East Coast ever since. She has worked in finance and administrative positions and enjoys golf and membership in several organizations.
After being a member of another denomination for many years, Diane found that it was time to leave. She and Rich visited several churches and saw that the Episcopal Church was the right place for them. Her baptism, as an adult, at the Great Vigil of Easter is a treasured event.
Diane and Rich have three married children and six grandchildren
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Our Community Leader for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Eddie Humphrey
Eddie (long for Edna) grew up in the Episcopal Church, moved to the Roman church for the wrong reasons during the revision of the BCP, however she managed to learn and grow greatly, even begin to thrive there. Delighted with the changes in the BCP on her return to ECUSA in 1998, she has dived into St. Mark's community and loves it dearly.
She and husband Greg live with Lucy cat, visit children Jessica, Matthew and Anthony and grandchildren Danielle and Emily as often as possible, still listen and dance to rock 'n roll music and have too many books and too much yarn. (This is almost impossible, but not quite.) Retirement from nursing has meant she can work for the church.
A wartime baby rather than a boomer, Eddie has nevertheless been a lifelong Seeker and Learner (and knitter.)
Eddie became our administrative assistant for Spiritual Formation and Christian Education
secretary in 2008.
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Eric has been a member of St. Mark's since 2004, and has found a ministry this year as the facilities manager for St. Marks. He is a veteran of the Army and served as a maintenance technician for Sears after his Army service, and was last employed as a landscape foreman.
He and his wife Margie live in Olney and are awaiting adoption referral from China. Eric enjoys playing and listening to music. He plays guitar - electric and acoustic - for fun. He enjoys travelling with Margie where- and whenever possible, and hopes to be able to travel internationally SOON, especially to China!
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Who are the ministers of the Church?
(BCP, p 855)
The ministers of the Church are lay
persons, bishops, priests, and deacons.
What is the duty of all Christians? (BCP, p 856)
The duty of all Christians is to follow
Christ; to come together week by week for corporate
worship; and to work, pray, and give for the spread of
the kingdom of God.
What is the ministry of the laity?
(BCP, p 855)
The ministry of lay persons is to represent Christ
and his Church; to bear witness to him wherever they may
be; and, according to the gifts given them, to carry on
Christ's work of reconciliation in the world; and to
take their place in the life, worship, and governance of
the Church.
(Somebody once observed: "Shepherds don't make more
sheep... sheep make more sheep!" The Great Commission to
make disciples is the work of the people, the ultimate
liturgy.
"Send the Laos into the Chaos!"
Read "Make
A Difference" for more about ministry of the laity.
Let us help you find
a ministry role at St. Mark's.
We are not a voluntary organization; but a society of
ministers.
We are called to be disciples of Jesus Christ and ministers of Christ's kingdom.
We take seriously our Anglican tradition, proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ.
"Everyone a disciple;
Every disciple a minister;
Every minister has a mission."
The Ministry of Clergy
What is the ministry of a priest or presbyter? (BCP, p 856)
The ministry of a priest is to represent
Christ and his Church, particularly as pastor to the
people; to share with the bishop in the overseeing of
the Church; to proclaim the Gospel; to administer the
sacraments; and to bless and declare pardon in the name
of God.
What is the ministry of a deacon? (BCP, p 856)
The ministry of a deacon is to represent
Christ and his Church, particularly as a servant of
those in need; and to assist bishops and priests in the
proclamation of the Gospel and the administration of the
sacraments.
What is the ministry of a bishop? (BCP, p 855)
The ministry of a bishop is to represent
Christ and his Church, particularly as apostle, chief
priest, and pastor of a diocese; to guard the faith,
unity, and discipline of the whole Church; to proclaim
the Word of God; to act in Christ's name for the
reconciliation of the world and the building up of the
Church; and to ordain others to continue Christ's
ministry.
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