Newsletter of The Parish of St.

Mark the Evangelist

Hood River, Oregon ~~~ December 2023

All in all, a very successful bazaar this year. Lots of good donations,
lots of participation by the parishioners, lots of customers with lots of
compliments, and lots of our second-time-around items found their
forever homes. Everybody worked hard, and it showed. Our
proceeds were $3,073.16. We will have the funds to make good
donations to the local charities that we support.
Thank you all very much, and love you all. Vicki

Advent Midweek Gathering. Meal—Discussion—Worship

Gather for a simple soup supper and discussion on artistic
depictions of the stories of Advent
Spirit of Grace Lutheran-Methodist Church
Dec 6, 13, 20, @ 5:15

Thursday, December 21 at 7:30 p.m. Holidays are sometimes

"blue" or filled with difficult feelings around painful life events
such as death, disease, poverty, or abuse. This worship
service is traditionally held on or around the longest night of
the year, which is the Winter Solstice. The Worship includes
an opportunity for expressions of grief and pain.” (confidentially one-on–one with Rev
Kelly) as well as an opportunity to focus on the promise of hope.

Advent IV and Christmas Eve fall on the

same Sunday this year!
Sunday morning, Dec 24 Advent IV
services at 8 at 10:00 a.m. Then at 7:30
p.m. join us for a Christmas Eve service.
Altar Guild will decorate after the morning
service. If you’d like to donate a
poinsettia, have it to us by then.
 St Mark’s Guild will
meet on Dec 12 at
11:30 a.m. at Grace
Su’s China Gorge
Restaurant for their
winter luncheon. RSVP Donations of peanut butter, oil and sugar
to DiAnn Crapper. are always welcome and can be placed in
the basket in the columbarium room or
dropped off at the FISH location at Spirit of
Grace Church on Tucker Road.
They could use your Rosauer’s paper
bags. Recycle them to FISH.
St. Mark’s Vestry meets Pet food is also accepted.
regularly to discuss and St. Mark’s turn to volunteer is
support the ministries of our Dec 11, 13, and 15
Parish. Current vestry minutes
and treasurer’s report can be
found on the bulletin board in
the parish hall. Next meeting is
Dec. 17 after the 10 a.m.
service. All are welcome.

We now have two AED

or automated external
defibrillators in the
building. One is
mounted by the kitchen
and another at the
back of the church.

If you have listened to the scripture readings in church or

studied them yourself, you would remember the many names for
Jesus. He has been referred to as Rabbi, teacher, prophet, or Son
of God. But what about Creator Sets Free or Wisdomkeeper?
Who are the Separated Ones and the Chosen One? If you
are curious and want to learn more about these names and more, come to the
Gospel Based Discipleship (GBD) group that meets the second and fourth
Thursdays of the month at 1:30. It is scripture study based on the Sunday Gospel
reading in three translations, the last always being the First Nations Version (FNV).
You don’t need to buy the FNV, just come open to listen and discuss how you hear
the gospel. All are welcome.
Any questions, contact Georgia Giacobbe 541-965-2976 or
[email protected].
 In Loving Memory
Carol Jean Howe
November 13, 1928 – November 16, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Carol
Jean Howe, a woman who lived a remarkable life filled with love, kindness and countless
cherished memories. She peacefully departed this world at home with family by her side on
Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the age of 95, in her hometown Hood River, Oregon.
Carol was born on November 13, 1928, to Harry and Gertrude Caughey in Hood
River, Oregon. She was raised on her parent’s dairy farm in Odell, Oregon. She lived during
the great depression and that created many lifelong impressions and admirable character
traits. These included the value of a dollar, hard work and determination to push through
difficult times.
She graduated in 1947 from Odell High School and was valedictorian of her senior
class. During her school years, Carol was active in athletics, student government, glee club
and performed in several class plays. She attended Eastern Oregon College and earned a
business degree.
On January 22, 1950, Carol married the love of her life, Charles ‘Tom’ Howe
at St. Mark’s Church in Hood River. They were married for 53 years until his passing in
February 2003. Carol was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, aunt, great-aunt, and great-
great aunt, her family was the center of her universe and her love for them knew no
bounds. She leaves behind her legacy of love, unity and strength.
In 1952, Carol began her working career at Hood River Hospital. She started
as a switchboard operator, and over the years worked her way up to become the
accounting and personnel manager. She also assisted and advised many of the Hospital
administrators during her 33 years of service. She was admired by her co-workers for being
a loyal, motivated and a hard-working manager, working above and beyond what was
expected.
One of Carol and Tom’s ambitions was to travel after they retired. They were
avid travelers, enjoying many years of RVing with Good Sams Travel Club. They traveled
through the United States, including Alaska, to family reunions and enjoyed being
snowbirds for many years in Mesa, Arizona.
Carol loved her hometown of Hood River, finding solace and joy in the beautiful
surroundings, the picturesque landscapes, the flowing rivers, and the majestic mountains
were not only her home but also a constant source of inspiration and tranquility. She was a
true pillar of her community, known for her unwavering dedication to her family and friends
and her commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of those around her. Her
warm and caring nature touched the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her.
A true testament to her character, Carol dedicated her life to helping others.
She was actively involved in St. Marks Church and other community organizations lending
her time, support and making anonymous donations to various causes. Her selflessness
and compassionate nature touched the lives of many.
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 As we say goodbye to our beloved Carol, we take comfort in knowing that
her spirit will forever live in our hearts. Her unwavering love, kindness and
generosity will continue to inspire us to be the best version of ourselves. She will be
deeply missed by her loving family, friends and all those fortunate enough to have
known her.
May her soul find eternal peace, and may her beautiful legacy continue to
shine brightly in the hearts of those she touched.
Rest in peace beloved Carol you will be forever loved and cherished.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Gertrude Caughey,
her sisters Mildred McAvoy and Lois Marks, her husband Charles ‘Tom’ Howe and
her nephew Ernie Thesman. She is survived by niece Susan Lageman and her
children, niece Mary Ellen Bennett and husband Keith, nephew Tom Bennett, great
niece Debbie Shemorry and husband Gary, and their children, great nephew
Michael Thesman and wife Kimberly, and their children.
Services will be held at St. Mark’s on Friday, December 15, 2023 at
11:00am. Interment at Idlewild Cemetery will follow. A reception will be held at St.
Mark’s after the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made
to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church or an organization of your choice.
 Building Use December
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
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BAZAAR 9-3
SETUP 9 SALE

3 4 5 6 10 ACIM 7 8 9
8 &10 HE AA noon AA 12 & 6 BookStudy AA noon AA 10a
Alanon 7p AA noon 1:30 GBD AA noon
AA 8p 5:15 SOUP AA 8pm AA 8pm
SUPPER

10 11 12 13 14 15 16
8 & 10 HE AA noon 11:30 Guild 14 10 ACIM AA noon AA 10a
AA 12 & 6 AA noon AA 8pm Funeral
AA 8 pm
Alanon 7p 5:15 SOUP 11am
AA 8p SUPPER
17 18 19 20 10 ACIM 21 AA noon 22 23
8 & 10 HE AA noon AA 12 & 6 AA noon 1:30 GBD AA 10a
Alanon 7p 5:15 SOUP AA 8pm AA noon
AA 8p SUPPER BLUE CHRIST- AA 8 pm
MAS 7:30 pm

24 25 26 27 10 ACIM 28 29 30
ADVENT IV AA noon AA 12 & 6 Study AA noon AA noon AA 10 am
8&10 HE Alanon 7p AA noon AA 8pm AA 8 pm
7:30p AA 8p
CHRIST-
MAS EVE
KELLY ON VACATION
31 8 &10 a.m
Rev Rob Sachs

St Mark’s Episcopal Church

Please help newcomers 400 11th Street, Hood River, OR 97031
get to know us, and we [email protected] 541-386-2077
them, by wearing your Office hours T, W, F 10am-2pm
nametag. The Rev. P. Kelly Mahon, Rector
[email protected]
 Please help out! These
are all simple –to-do
ministries.

Dec 3 Dec 10 Dec 17 Dec 24 a.m. Dec 24 p.m. Dec 31

Advent IV Ch. Eve
Celebrant Rev. Kelly Rev. Kelly Rev. Kelly Rev. Kelly Rev. Kelly Rev. Rob
Sachs

LEM/ Kelly Dale Vicki Kelsey Nick Kirby Don Kevin

Chalice Dicicco Bricker Dickinson Liddiard

Readers Julie Davis Dave Bret Russell ____ ____ Tim

Kelly D Anderson & Vicki Sedgwick
& Dale & Nick Don & Kevin
Prayers David Cathy Peck Pamela Monte Martha
Kosar Krause Dickinson Sedgwick

Greeters Cargills Pravin & Monique Andersons

Jasinta _____

Coffee Andrews Rajamoney

Altar Guild Barb & Jasinta Ruth Tsu Sue Jenkins Sue
Joyce Monique Jennifer M Lois Butler x
Flowers Rajamoney Rajamoney

There are all kinds of easy opportunities

to volunteer here—talk to Sue and she’ll
steer you in the right direction for Coffee
hours, Flowers, readers, ushering,
chalice bearers, drivers, etc.

St. Mark’s Vestry DECEMBER

Sr. Warden, Jennifer Meisberger Gloria Arnold 12/4/30
[email protected] Tim Sedgwick 12/6
Jr. Warden, Mike Freeman Rowin Rajamoney 12/9/16
[email protected] Kevin Liddiard 12/13
Don Dickinson [email protected] Pravin Rajamoney 12/19
Nick Kirby no email 541-354-1323 Don/Monte Dickinson 12/22/68
Di Ann Crapper Duane Sigl 12/23
bandcrapper@@centurylink.com Pravin/Jasinta R 12/29/12
Tom Andrews [email protected]
Steve Winkle [email protected]
David Kosar [email protected]
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
400 11th Street
Hood River, OR 97031