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The People’s responses are in bold type, and directions are italicized.
The Service begins on page 76 of the Book of Common Prayer (BCP).
Please stand
PROCESSIONAL
“Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones” The Hymnal 1982, #618
1 Ye watchers and ye holy ones,
bright seraphs, cherubim, and thrones,
raise the glad strain, Alleluia!
Cry out, dominions, princedoms, powers,
virtues, archangels, angels’ choirs,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
2 O higher than the cherubim,
more glorious than the seraphim,
lead their praises, Alleluia!
Thou bearer of the eternal Word,
most gracious, magnify the Lord,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
3 Respond, ye souls in endless rest,
ye patriarchs and prophets blest,
Alleluia, alleluia!
Ye holy twelve, ye martyrs strong,
all saints triumphant, raise the song,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
4 O friends, in gladness let us sing,
supernal anthems echoing,
Alleluia, alleluia!
To God the Father, God the Son,
and God the Spirit, Three in One,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Officiant From the rising of the sun to its setting my Name shall be great among the nations, and in every place incense shall be offered to my Name, and a pure offering: for my Name shall be great among the nations, says the Lord of hosts.
Please stand or kneel
The Confession of Sin BPC p. 79
Officiant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against you
in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in your will,
and walk in your ways,
to the glory of your Name. Amen.
Officiant Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life. Amen.
THE INVITATORY AND PSALTER BPC p. 80
Officiant Lord, open our lips.
People And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.
Venite (Psalm 95:1-7) BCP p. 82
Come, let us sing to the Lord; *
let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation.
Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving *
and raise a loud shout to him with psalms.
For the Lord is a great God, *
and a great King above all gods.
In his hand are the caverns of the earth, *
and the heights of the hills are his also.
The sea is his, for he made it, *
and his hands have molded the dry land.
Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee, *
and kneel before the Lord our Maker.
For he is our God,
and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. *
Oh, that today you would hearken to his voice!
Psalm 99 BCP p. 728
(Lay Reader 1 and People read responsively by whole verse.)
1 The Lord is King; let the people tremble; *
he is enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth shake.
2 The Lord is great in Zion; *
he is high above all peoples.
3 Let them confess his Name, which is great and awesome; *
he is the Holy One.
4 “O mighty King, lover of justice, you have established equity; *
you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.”
5 Proclaim the greatness of the Lord our God and fall down before his footstool; *
he is the Holy One.
6 Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among those who call upon his Name, *
they called upon the Lord, and he answered them.
7 He spoke to them out of the pillar of cloud; *
they kept his testimonies and the decree that he gave them.
8 “O Lord our God, you answered them indeed; *
you were a God who forgave them, yet punished them for their evil deeds.”
9 Proclaim the greatness of the Lord our God and worship him upon his holy hill; *
for the Lord our God is the Holy One.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
Please be seated
THE LESSONS
A Reading from the Book of Exodus 34:29-35
Lay Reader 1 Moses came down from Mount Sinai. As he came down from the mountain with the two tablets of the covenant in his hand, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God. When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, the skin of his face was shining, and they were afraid to come near him. But Moses called to them; and Aaron and all the leaders of the congregation returned to him, and Moses spoke with them. Afterward all the Israelites came near, and he gave them in commandment all that the Lord had spoken with him on Mount Sinai. When Moses had finished speaking with them, he put a veil on his face; but whenever Moses went in before the Lord to speak with him, he would take the veil off, until he came out; and when he came out, and told the Israelites what he had been commanded, the Israelites would see the face of Moses, that the skin of his face was shining; and Moses would put the veil on his face again, until he went in to speak with him.
The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Canticle 13: A Song of Praise BCP p. 90
(Lay Reader 1 and People read together)
Glory to you, Lord God of our fathers; *
you are worthy of praise; glory to you.
Glory to you for the radiance of your holy Name; *
we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.
Glory to you in the splendor of your temple; *
on the throne of your majesty, glory to you.
Glory to you, seated between the Cherubim; *
we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.
Glory to you, beholding the depths; *
in the high vault of heaven, glory to you.
Glory to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; *
we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.
A Reading from the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians 3:12-42
Lay Reader 2 Since, then, we have such a hope, we act with great boldness, not like Moses, who put a veil over his face to keep the people of Israel from gazing at the end of the glory that was being set aside. But their minds were hardened. Indeed, to this very day, when they hear the reading of the old covenant, that same veil is still there, since only in Christ is it set aside. Indeed, to this very day whenever Moses is read, a veil lies over their minds; but when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit.
Therefore, since it is by God’s mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart. We have renounced the shameful things that one hides; we refuse to practice cunning or to falsify God’s word; but by the open statement of the truth we commend ourselves to the conscience of everyone in the sight of God.
The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Canticle 17: A Song of Simeon BCP p. 93
(Lay Reader 2 and People read together)
Lord, you now have set your servant free *
to go in peace as you have promised;
For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior, *
whom you have prepared for all the world to see:
A Light to enlighten the nations, *
and the glory of your people Israel.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
A Reading from the Gospel according to Luke 9:28-36
Officiant Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep; but since they had stayed awake, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. Just as they were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah” —not knowing what he said. While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified as they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!” When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those days told no one any of the things they had seen.
The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
SERMON: (from the files of The Rev. Mike Kreutzer)
OFFERTORY
Officiant Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God.
Please Stand
OFFERTORY HYMN The Hymnal 1982, #380
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God all creatures here below;
Praise God above ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
A Prayer over the Gifts Received for the Children of CARE House
Lord Jesus, who took the children into your arms and embraced them with your love, receive these gifts for the children of CARE House. Through the power of your Spirit, may these offerings and the offering of all our ministries to them, bring them comfort and healing. May they come to know and feel in their hearts and in their souls the fullness of life and of love given to all of us by our one God and Father. In your holy name we pray. Amen
THE PASSING OF THE PEACE
Officiant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
The Ministers and People greet one another.
Please be seated
ANNOUNCEMENTS, BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY PRAYERS,
Officiant and People together, all standing
The Apostles’ Creed BCP p. 96
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
The people stand or kneel
THE PRAYERS BCP p. 97
Officiant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Officiant Let us pray.
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your Name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done, on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins,
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours,
now and for ever. Amen.
Suffrages B BCP p. 98
V. Save your people, Lord, and bless your inheritance;
R. Govern and uphold them, now and always.
V. Day by day we bless you;
R. We praise your Name for ever.
V. Lord, keep us from all sin today;
R. Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy.
V. Lord, show us your love and mercy;
R. For we put our trust in you.
V. In you, Lord, is our hope;
R. And we shall never hope in vain.
The Collect of the Day
O God, who before the passion of your only begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
A Collect for Sundays BCP p.98
O God, you make us glad with the weekly remembrance of the glorious resurrection of your Son our Lord: Give us this day such blessing through our worship of you, that the week to come may be spent in your favor; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Prayers of the People
Lay Reader 2 In the Anglican cycle of prayer, we pray for The Anglican Church of Burundi.
In the Diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for Christ Church Cathedral, St. Edward in Whitehall, and St. Paul in Logan.
In our Parish cycle of prayer, we pray for Megan Rubino and Adam and Addison Oiler; Jim and Judy Rudd; and Lee and Carol Smith.
Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;
That we all may be one.
Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you;
That your Name may be glorified by all people.
We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons;
That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.
We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world;
That there may be justice and peace on the earth.
Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;
That our works may find favor in your sight.
Have compassion on those on our Parish Prayer List: Jenna, Tibby, Patricia, Jim, Mary-Anna, Wayne, Judy, Juanita, Rob, Mary, Susan, and the Darnells, and for all who suffer from any grief or trouble;
That they may be delivered from their distress.
Give to the departed eternal rest;
Let light perpetual shine upon them.
We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;
May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.
Officiant
Almighty God, your Son revealed in signs and wonders the greatness of your saving love, renew your people with your heavenly grace, and in all our weakness sustain us by your mighty power; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
(from A New Zealand Prayer Book , page 564)
THE GENERAL THANKSGIVING BCP p.101
Officiant and People
Almighty God, Father of all mercies,
we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks
for all your goodness and loving-kindness
to us and to all whom you have made.
We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life;
but above all for your immeasurable love
in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ;
for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory.
And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,
that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise,
not only with our lips, but in our lives,
by giving up our selves to your service,
and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit,
be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.
A Prayer of St. Chrysostom BCP p.102
Officiant Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.
Officiant Let us bless the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Officiant The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.
RECESSIONAL
“When Morning Gilds the Skies” The Hymnal 1982, #427
1 When morning gilds the skies,
my heart, awaking, cries,
may Jesus Christ be praised!
When evening shadows fall,
this rings my curfew call,
may Jesus Christ be praised!
2 When mirth for music longs,
this is my song of songs:
may Jesus Christ be praised!
God’s holy house of prayer
hath none that can compare
with: Jesus Christ be praised!
3 No lovelier antiphon
in all high heaven is known
than, Jesus Christ be praised!
There to the eternal Word
the eternal psalm is heard:
may Jesus Christ be praised!
4 Ye nations of mankind,
in this your concord find:
may Jesus Christ be praised!
Let all the earth around
ring joyous with the sound:
may Jesus Christ be praised!
5 Sing, suns and stars of space,
sing, ye that see his face,
sing, Jesus Christ be praised!
God’s whole creation o’er,
both now and evermore
shall Jesus Christ be praised!
Prayers for the Week of March 2
FOR PEACE AROUND THE WORLD.
For those we have lost: to death, suicide, addiction, or politics
For those who struggle: with the basic necessities of life after natural catastrophic events; with finding asylum in loving, welcoming lands; with losing necessary services in this changing political climate; with unexpected job losses
For those serving in the military, and for the safety of all Americans around the world.
For our enemies and for those who would harm us for gain
For those in our prayer cycles:
In the Anglican cycle of prayer, we pray for The Anglican Church of Burundi.
In the Diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for Christ Church Cathedral, St. Edward in Whitehall, and St. Paul in Logan.
In our Parish cycle of prayer, we pray for Megan Rubino and Adam and Addison Oiler; Jim and Judy Rudd; and Lee and Carol Smith.
For those celebrating March birthdays: Patricia Tallman 3/2, Juanita Limes 3/6, Adam Oiler 3/16, Addison Oiler 3/16, Elizabeth Reuter 3/21
For those on our parish prayer list: Jenna, Tibby, Patricia, Jim, Mary-Anna, Linda, Wayne, Judy, Juanita, Rob, Mary, Susan, and the Darnells.
For those who suffer from illness, grief, or any other adversity:
Akiko, friend of Jim Tallman; Blaze, the Tallman’s grandson; Chip, Jim Rudd’s step-mother; Chris & family, friends of the Reuters; Clara, Pat Tallman’s cousin; Crystal, friend of the Rubinos; Emma, Lowell, & the Burton Family, friends of Juanita Limes and the Darnells; Helen, Wayne Harper’s mother-in-law; Jane, friend of the Tallmans; Katie, friend of the Reuters; Luann, Sean Weber’s mother; Natasha, the Tallman’s granddaughter; Patrick, Jackie Hoskinson’s cousin; Patti and Rachel, Norma Peachey’s daughter-in-law and granddaughter; Regina, Mary-Anna Welch’s sister; Renea, friend of Juanita and Lisa; Roberta, Tracey Swartz’s mother; Tonia, Juanita Limes’ daughter-in-law; Tony, Judy Rudd’s brother; Tracy, friend of the parish.
For the mission work of this congregation: CARE House, Canterbury Court, St. Paul’s UMC Food Pantry, Hope4Riverside, Neighborhood Bridges, and for the non-profit groups who use our Community Building.
For our Diocesan Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Kristin White
For our Presiding Bishop: The Most Rev. Sean Rowe
COFFEE HOUR is hosted by Jeff and Amber Aldridge.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF MAR. 2.
UPCOMING CHURCH SERVICES:
March 2 Morning Prayer led by Don Nancarrow
March 5 Ash Wednesday celebrated by the Rev. Mike Kreutzer
March 9 Holy Eucharist celebrated by the Rev. Melanie Slane
March 16 Holy Eucharist celebrated by the Rev. Jack Koepke
March 23 Morning Prayer led by Jackie Hoskinson
March 30 Holy Eucharist celebrated by the Rev Cn Jodi Baron
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER MARCH: yes, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5…only 3 days away! The Sunday School students will set up, host, flip pancakes, and clean up, all for the low price of $5 per person or $15 per family. ALL PROCEEDS go to charities researched and chosen by the high school students.
DAY OF CHANGE is sneaking up as the days get longer. We celebrate the coming of warmer weather when setting our clocks forward on March 9 by taking up a collection for the Food Pantry at St Paul’s UMC. Coins, cash, checks, and online donations are all welcome!
NEIGHBORHOOD BRIDGES needs our help! We provide closet space on the second floor of the Community Building, for items they collect that are given to local students in need. They can always use hygiene items, shelf-stable snacks, new socks and underwear (both child and adult sizes), new or gently used clothing (both child and adult sizes.) If you’d like to send a monetary donation, go to givebutter.com/MadRiver.
PERFUMES, COLOGNES, & OTHER SCENTS: Some of our members and guests have respiratory sensitivity issues when exposed to various scents, so please be aware of that when using perfumes and colognes.
Too much scent can make it difficult for others to breathe!
READINGS and MINISTRY SCHEDULE
March 2, 2025: Epiphany Last
Celebration of Morning Prayer
Officiant: Don Nancarrow
Pianist: Laura Leach
Acolytes: Jackie Hoskinson, Will Day
Lay Readers: Jim Rudd, Elizabeth Wagner-Weber, Judy Rudd
Tech & Facebook Live: Dave Reuter, Katherine Wagner
Ushers: Dave Reuter, Jim Rudd
Counters: Carol Nancarrow, Tony Rubino
Open/Close: Wagner/Rubino
March Altar Guild: Welch Family, Janet Reuter
March 5, Ash Wednesday
Celebration of Holy Eucharist
Readings: Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 103 or 103:8-14;
2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10; Matthew 6:1-6,16-21;
Celebrant: The Rev. Mike Kreutzer
Lay Reader: Don Nancarrow, Judy Rudd
Chalicist: Kendall Rubino
Open/Close: Janet and Dave Reuter
Altar Guild: Janet Reuter
March 9, 2025: Lent 1
Celebration of Holy Eucharist
Readings: Deuteronomy 26:1-11;
Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16; Romans 10:8b-13; Luke 4:1-13
Celebrant: The Rev. Melanie Slane
Organist: Percy Jones, Jr
Acolyte: Elizabeth Wagner-Weber
Lay Readers: Carol Williamson, TJ Walch
Chalicists: Elizabeth Wagner-Weber, Kendall Rubino
Tech & Facebook Live: Gary Welch, Katherine Wagner
Ushers: Wayne Harper, Tony Rubino
Counters: Kendall Rubino, Jim Rudd
Open/Close: Wagner/Rubino
March Altar Guild: Welch Family, Janet Reuter
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Our Mission Statement:
“We gather for worship, education and mutual support;
welcome all people; and serve the community in God’s name”.
A prayer for St. Mark’s in a time of transition:
O Lord, Father of life and change, of new and old: You gifted us with abilities to speak and listen, to hear and decide, to choose and know. We thank you for teaching us how to used these abilities, though we must at times remember to combine them with patience. Remind us to speak with kindness, to listen to understand, to hear all voices, to decide on what is just and true, to choose the path of peace, and to know we are not alone. Be with us in this time of transition, that it is as effective as it is unsettling, as comforting as it is confusing. And never leave our side on the journey ahead, as we strive for an unknown destination. In the name of your Son Jesus, who walks alongside us, we pray. Amen.
(written by Elizabeth Wagner-Weber)
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St. Mark’s is a parish in the Diocese of Southern Ohio,
which is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
PARISH LEADERSHIP
Senior Warden: Jim Rudd
Junior Warden: Tony Rubino
Vestry:
Jenna Walch
Gary Welch
Elizabeth Reuter
Jackie Hoskinson
Faggio Nocero-Sargent
Katherine Wagner
Don Nancarrow, Treasurer
Dave Reuter, Recorder
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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
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Office Phone: 937-256-1082
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