Lent-2 (Yr C) March 16, 2025

 

 

 

 

The service is being livestreamed and recorded and will be available on our Facebook page.

The People’s responses are in bold type, and directions are italicized.

If you prefer a gluten-free host, please notify an usher prior to the service.

 

The prelude is a time for preparation for worship. 

As we enter the sanctuary, let us prepare for worship

through quiet prayer and meditation.

 

                                                     Please stand

 

PRELUDE

“Variations on ‘The God of Abraham Praise’”                        Hal Hopson

 

PROCESSIONAL

“The God of Abraham Praise”    (verses 1,2,3)                 The Hymnal 1982,  #401

 

1  The God of Abraham praise, who reigns enthroned above;

   Ancient of everlasting days, and God of love;

   the Lord, the great I AM, by earth and heaven confessed:

   we bow and bless the sacred Name for ever blest.

 

 

2  He by himself hath sworn: we on his oath depend;

   we shall, on eagle-wings upborne, to heaven ascend:

   we shall behold his face, we shall his power adore,

   and sing the wonders of his grace for evermore.

 

 

3  There dwells the Lord, our King, the Lord, our Righteousness,

   triumphant o’er the world and sin, the Prince of Peace;

   on Zion’s sacred height his kingdom he maintains,

   and, glorious with his saints in light, for ever reigns.

 

 

 

The Liturgy of the Word

 

Celebrant         Blessed be the God of our salvation

People               who bears our burdens and forgives our sins.

 

Celebrant         Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid.  Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy Name through Christ our Lord.   Amen.

 

 

KYRIE                                                                          The Hymnal 1982,  #S96

 

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy, have mercy.

 

 

COLLECT OF THE DAY

 

Celebrant         The Lord be with you. 

People               And also with you.

Celebrant         Let us pray.

O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

 

 Please be seated

 

A Reading from the Book of Genesis                                                      15:1-12, 17-18

 

Reader  The word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” But Abram said, “O Lord God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” And Abram said, “You have given me no offspring, and so a slave born in my house is to be my heir.” But the word of the Lord came to him, “This man shall not be your heir; no one but your very own issue shall be your heir.” He brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven and count the stars, if you are able to count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your descendants be.” And he believed the Lord; and the Lord reckoned it to him as righteousness.

 

Then he said to him, “I am the Lord who brought you from Ur of the Chaldeans, to give you this land to possess.” But he said, “O Lord God, how am I to know that I shall possess it?” He said to him, “Bring me a heifer three years old, a female goat three years old, a ram three years old, a turtledove, and a young pigeon.” He brought him all these and cut them in two, laying each half over against the other; but he did not cut the birds in two. And when birds of prey came down on the carcasses, Abram drove them away.

 

As the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram, and a deep and terrifying darkness descended upon him.

 

When the sun had gone down and it was dark, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces. On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I give this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the river Euphrates.”

 

The Word of the Lord. 

People    Thanks be to God.

 

 

Psalm 27

(Reader and People read responsively by whole verse.)

 

1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom then shall I fear? *
    the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom then shall I be afraid?

 

2 When evildoers came upon me to eat up my flesh, *
    it was they, my foes and my adversaries, who stumbled and fell.

 

3 Though an army should encamp against me, *
    yet my heart shall not be afraid;

 

4 And though war should rise up against me, *
   yet will I put my trust in him.

 

5 One thing have I asked of the Lord; one thing I seek; *
   that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life;

 

6 To behold the fair beauty of the Lord *
   and to seek him in his temple.

 

7 For in the day of trouble he shall keep me safe in his shelter; *
   he shall hide me in the secrecy of his dwelling and set me high upon a rock.

 

8 Even now he lifts up my head *
   above my enemies round about me.

 

9 Therefore I will offer in his dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness; *
   I will sing and make music to the Lord.

 

10 Hearken to my voice, O Lord, when I call; *
    have mercy on me and answer me.

 

11 You speak in my heart and say, “Seek my face.” *
     Your face, Lord, will I seek.

 

12 Hide not your face from me, *
     nor turn away your servant in displeasure
.

 

13 You have been my helper; cast me not away; *
     do not forsake me, O God of my salvation.

 

14 Though my father and my mother forsake me, *
     the Lord will sustain me.

 

15 Show me your way, O Lord; *
     lead me on a level path, because of my enemies.

 

16 Deliver me not into the hand of my adversaries, *
     for false witnesses have risen up against me, and also those who speak malice.

 

17 What if I had not believed that I should see the goodness of the Lord *
     in the land of the living!

 

18 O tarry and await the Lord’s pleasure; be strong, and he shall comfort your heart; *
     wait patiently for the Lord.

 

 

A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Philippians                                      3:17-4:1

 

Reader    Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us. For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ; I have often told you of them, and now I tell you even with tears. Their end is destruction; their god is the belly; and their glory is in their shame; their minds are set on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven, and it is from there that we are expecting a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. He will transform the body of our humiliation that it may be conformed to the body of his glory, by the power that also enables him to make all things subject to himself. Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.

 

The Word of the Lord. 

People    Thanks be to God.

                                               

Please stand

 

GRADUAL  HYMN                      

“Kind Maker of the World, O Hear”    (verses 1,2,3)                            The Hymnal 1982,  #152

 

1  Kind Maker of the world, O hear

     the fervent prayer, with many a tear

     poured forth by all the penitent

     who keep this holy fast of Lent!

 

2  Each heart is manifest to thee;

     thou knowest our infirmity;

     now we repent, and seek thy face;

     grant unto us thy pardoning grace.

 

3  Spare us, O Lord, who now confess

     our sins and all our wickedness,

     and, for the glory of thy Name,

     our weakened souls to health reclaim.

 

 

THE GOSPEL

 

Celebrant      The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke             13:31-35

People           Glory to you, Lord Christ.

 

Celebrant          Some Pharisees came and said to Jesus, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” He said to them, “Go and tell that fox for me, ‘Listen, I am casting out demons and performing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish my work. Yet today, tomorrow, and the next day I must be on my way, because it is impossible for a prophet to be killed outside of Jerusalem.’ Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! See, your house is left to you. And I tell you, you will not see me until the time comes when you say, ‘Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.'”

 

Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord. 

People  Praise to you, Lord Christ.

 

Please be seated

 

THE SERMON                                                                                                  The Rev. Jack Koepke

 

Please stand

 

THE NICENE CREED

 

All:  We believe in one God,

the Father, the Almighty,

maker of heaven and earth,

of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,

the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God,

begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father.

Through him all things were made.

For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven:

  by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,

and was made man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.

On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures;

     he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,

and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,

who proceeds from the Father and the Son.

With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.

He has spoken through the Prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.

We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

 

 

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

 

In the Anglican cycle of prayer, we pray for The Church of the Province of Central Africa.

 

In the Diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for Christ Church in Glendale, St. George’s in Dayton, and St. Peter’s in Gallipolis.

 

In our Parish cycle of prayer, we pray for Ginny Tuxhorn, Elizabeth Wagner-Weber and Sean Weber, and Mike and Katherine Wagner.

 

I ask your prayers for God’s people throughout the world; for this gathering; and for all ministers and people.

Pray for the Church.

Silence

 

I ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations; and for the well-being of all people.

Pray for justice and peace.

Silence

 

I ask your prayers for the sick: Tibby, Patricia, Jim, Mary-Anna, Wayne, Judy, Juanita, Rob, Mary, Susan, and the Darnells; for the poor, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison.

Pray for those in any need or trouble.

Silence

 

I ask your prayers for all who seek God, or a deeper knowledge of him.

Pray that they may find and be found by him.

Silence

 

I ask your prayers for the departed, especially Eleanor Kehl in whose memory the candle is given.

Pray for those who have died.

Silence

 

Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored.

Pray that we may have grace to glorify Christ in our own day.

 

Silence

Celebrant Jesus our only Savor, you renounced the way of ease for the way of truth and life.  Draw us to seek God’s kingdom whatever the cost, for the sake of the true treasure in heaven.  Amen.
(From A New Zealand Prayer Book Page 532)

 

 

THE CONFESSION

 

Celebrant      Let us confess our sins to God and our neighbors.

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.

 

Celebrant      Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

 

                                           Please stand

 

THE PEACE

 

Celebrant      The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People           And also with you.

The congregation offers the peace of God to one another.

  

                                   Please be seated

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS, BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY PRAYERS

 

THE OFFERTORY

The Ushers collect the offering at this time

 

OFFERTORY HYMN  

“Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless”                                    The Hymnal 1982, #343

 

1 Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless
your chosen pilgrim flock
with manna in the wilderness,
with water from the rock.

 

2 We would not live by bread alone,
but by your word of grace,
in strength of which we travel on
to our abiding place.

 

3 Be known to us in breaking bread,
but do not then depart;
Savior, abide with us, and spread
your table in our heart.

 

4 Lord, sup with us in love divine,
your body and your blood,
that living bread, that heavenly wine,
be our immortal food
.

 

                    Please stand as the offerings are brought to the altar.

 

THE DOXOLOGY        (verse 3)                                        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.

 

Prayer over the Gifts of Food

Celebrant          Dear Lord, who fed friends and strangers on the hillside, accept our gifts of food for the hungry in our community.  Grant that we may never be at ease at our tables until all your people are fed.  Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten,

All         nor the hope of the poor be taken away.

 

 

The Liturgy of the Table

 

God’s Table is open to all, as God’s Love is open to all.

 

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER A

 

Celebrant         The Lord be with you.

People               And also with you.

Celebrant         Lift up your hearts.

People              We lift them to the Lord.

Celebrant         Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People              It is right to give him thanks and praise.

 

Celebrant         It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

 

Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who was tempted in every way as we are, yet did not sin. By his grace we are able to triumph over every evil, and to live no longer for ourselves alone, but for him who died for us and rose again.

 

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

 

 

THE SANCTUS                                    The Hymnal 1982, #S130                

 

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,

Heaven and earth are full, full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.

 

 

Celebrant We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world.

 

In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.

 

On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

 

After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you:  This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Therefore, according to his command, O Father,

 

We remember his death,

We proclaim his resurrection,

We await his coming in glory;

 

And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.

 

We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with St. Mark and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.

 

By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

 

 

THE LORD’S PRAYER

 

All     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 forever.  Amen.

 

Celebrant         Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;

People               therefore let us keep the feast.

 

 

FRACTION ANTHEM

“Agnus Dei”                           The Hymnal 1982, #S164

 

Jesus, Lamb of God: have mercy on us.

Jesus, bearer of our sins: have mercy on us.

Jesus, redeemer, redeemer of the world:

give  us your peace, give us your peace.

 

 

INVITATION TO COMMUNION

 

Celebrant   

The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

 

What we celebrate is not The Episcopal Church’s Supper, but The Lord’s Supper.  All are welcome at the Lord’s Table, where you may receive Communion in both kinds.   Those not partaking of Communion are invited to come forward, cross your arms over your chest, and receive a blessing.

 

 

COMMUNION HYMN  

 

“Let Us Break Bread Together”                                    The Hymnal 1982,  #325

 

1  Let us break bread together on our knees;

   let us break bread together on our knees;

  when I fall on my knees, with my face to the rising sun,

   O Lord, have mercy on me.

 

2  Let us drink wine together on our knees;

  let us drink wine together on our knees;

  when I fall on my knees, with my face to the rising sun,

   O Lord, have mercy on me.

 

3  Let us praise God together on our knees;

  let us praise God together on our knees;

   when I fall on my knees, with my face to the rising sun,

   O Lord, have mercy on me.

 

 

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

Celebrant      Let us pray. 

All        Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

THE PRAYER OVER THE PEOPLE

Celebrant          Bow down before the Lord.

Keep this your family, Lord, with your never-failing mercy, that relying solely on the help of your heavenly grace, they may be upheld by your divine protection; through Jesus Christ our Lord.    Amen.

 

 

RECESSIONAL

“Lord Dismiss Us With Thy Blessing”                                               The Hymnal 1982,  #344

 

 

1  Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing;

       fill our hearts with joy and peace;

   let us each, thy love possessing,

   triumph in redeeming grace:

       O refresh us, O refresh us

   traveling through this wilderness.

 

2 Thanks we give and adoration

       for thy Gospel’s joyful sound:

   may the fruits of thy salvation

   in our hearts and lives abound:

       ever faithful, ever faithful

   to thy truth may we be found;

 

3 so that when thy love shall call us,

       Savior, from the world away,

   fear of death shall not appall us,

   glad thy summons to obey.

       May we ever, may we ever

   reign with thee in endless day.

 

 

POSTLUDE

“Toccata in D”                                                                                 Gordon Young

 

THE CANDLE IN THE SANCTUARY LAMP remains lighted throughout the week to honor the eternal presence of Christ. It is given this week by Katherine Wagner, in loving memory of Eleanor McFarland Kehl.

 

COFFEE HOUR is hosted by Laura Leach.

 

 

 

Prayers for the Week of March 16

 

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 Church of the Province of Central Africa.

In the Diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for Christ Church in Glendale, St. George’s in Dayton, and St Peter’s in Gallipolis.

In our Parish cycle of prayer, we pray for Ginny Tuxhorn, Elizabeth Wagner-Weber and Sean Weber, and Mike and Katherine Wagner.

 

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: 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; Ellie, friend of Ann Phillips; Emma, Lowell, & the Burton Family,  friends of Juanita Limes and the Darnells; Helen, Wayne Harper’s mother-in-law; Jane, friend of the Tallmans; Joel & Becky, friends of the parish; 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

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 16.

 

UPCOMING CHURCH SERVICES:

March 23          Morning Prayer led by Jackie Hoskinson

March 30          Holy Eucharist celebrated by the Rev Cn Jodi Baron

April 6                Morning Prayer led by Don Nancarrow

April 13              Palm Sunday Eucharist led by the Rev. Greg Sammons

April 20             Easter Sunday Eucharist led by the Rev. Mike Kreutzer

April 27             Morning Prayer led by Jackie Hoskinson

 

Today is HUNGER SUNDAY. The Food Pantry at St. Paul’s Methodist Church can always use canned soups. fruits, vegetables, and meats;  cereal and oatmeal; dried beans; drink mixes; pancake mix and syrup; pasta and jarred sauce; cooking oil and spices. If you’d like to make a financial donation, please note “Food Pantry” in the memo line. !  And we’re still taking donations for DAY OF CHANGE  to benefit the Food Pantry! Drop your coins, cash, and checks into the baskets at the front and back of the church. Thank you for your generosity!

 

PERCY JONES, our interim organist, made his debut last week, and it’s safe to say he Made a Joyful Noise!  His music selections were carefully and thoughtfully chosen, including the Prelude and Postlude. Many people enjoy sitting in the nave while those are played; meditating, settling themselves for the service or the week ahead, or just *being* in the moment. Once the music has started, so has the service; we ask that you sit quietly in the nave and not disturb others with conversations. The same request applies to the postlude; if you’re ready to chat, then head on over to the Fellowship Room and get a jump on Coffee Hour!

 

LENT MADNESS is back!  Check out the poster outside the office for the 2025 bracket of saints who are competing for the Golden Halo. If you’d like to ‘sponsor’ a saint through Lent, write your name above theirs on the poster.  The winner gets bragging rights!

 

BIRTHDAYS: We’d love to add your birthday and/or anniversary to our celebrations list! Please contact Katherine in the office with the information, and we’ll include you on those dates in the bulletin and online Lion’s Tale.

 

                             MINISTRY SCHEDULE

                         

  Ministers for March 9, 2025

                 Lent 1

 

Celebration of Holy Eucharist

    

Celebrant: The Rev. Jack Koepke

Interim Organist: Percy Jones, Jr

Acolyte: Elizabeth Wagner-Weber

Lay Readers: Gabriel Walch, Jackie Hoskinson

Chalicists: Judy Rudd, Kendall Rubino

Tech & Facebook Live:  TJ Walch, Katherine Wagner

Ushers:  Dave Reuter, Ginny Tuxhorn

Counters: Carol Nancarrow, Dave Reuter

Open/Close: Wagner/Nancarrow

March Altar Guild: Welch Family, Janet Reuter

 

                     

Ministers for March 23, 2025

               Lent 3

 

        Morning Prayer

 

Readings:

 

Exodus 3:1-15, Psalm 63:1-8,

1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Luke 13:1-9

 

Officiant: Jackie Hoskinson

Interim Organist: Percy Jones, Jr

Acolyte: Lizzy Reuter

Lay Readers: TJ Walch, Elizabeth Wagner-Weber

Tech & Facebook Live:  Dave Reuter/Katherine Wagner

Ushers:  Tony Rubino, Jim Rudd

Counters: Carol Nancarrow, Kendall Rubino

Open/Close: Wagner/Nancarrow

March Altar Guild: Welch Family, Janet Reuter

Coffee Hour: René Meadors

 

 

*We will plan services on a week-to-week basis, some Sundays being Morning Prayer and some being the Holy Eucharist. The Ministry Schedule will include all possible ministers/participants in the upcoming service, until the service type has been decided (usually by the Wednesday preceding the Sunday.)

             We appreciate your adaptability during this transition time.

 

 

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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 use 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

Jackie Hoskinson

Faggio Nocero-Sargent

Katherine Wagner

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Don Nancarrow, Treasurer

Dave Reuter, Recorder

 

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       On-line Giving to St. Mark’s

There are two easy ways to donate online!

there are two easy ways to donate online!

 

     Text “LIONGIVING” to 73256. 

 

Or click on the QR code and follow the link

 

                               

 

 

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

     456 Woodman Drive

     Dayton, OH 45431

Email: st_marks@ameritech.net

Office Phone: 937-256-1082

 

Resources:

Website: https://stmarksdayton.org,

Facebook: St Mark’s Episcopal Church, Dayton OH

Instagram: St Mark’s Dayton

 

                  

 

Dave Reuter – Webmaster

webmaster@stmarksdayton.org

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