The prelude is a time for preparation for worship.
As we enter the sanctuary, let us prepare through quiet prayer and meditation.
The service is being livestreamed and recorded and will be available on our Facebook page and on YouTube.
The People’s responses are in bold type, and directions are italicized.
PRELUDE
“Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” setting: John Carter
Please stand
The Liturgy of the Palms
Please stand
Celebrant Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord.
People Peace in heaven and glory in the highest.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Assist us mercifully with your help, O Lord God of our salvation, that we may enter with joy upon the contemplation of those mighty acts, whereby you have given us life and immortality; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Celebrant The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke 19:28-40
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
After telling a parable to the crowd at Jericho, Jesus went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ just say this, ‘The Lord needs it.’” So those who were sent departed and found it as he had told them. As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?” They said, “The Lord needs it.” Then they brought it to Jesus; and after throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. As he rode along, people kept spreading their cloaks on the road. As he was now approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, saying,
“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!
Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!”
Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, order your disciples to stop.” He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.”
The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Thanksgiving Over the Palms
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give him thanks and praise.
It is right to praise you, Almighty God, for the acts of love by which you have redeemed us through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. On this day he entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph, and was proclaimed as King of kings by those who spread their garments and branches of palm along his way. Let these branches be for us signs of his victory, and grant that we who bear them in his name may ever hail him as our King, and follow him in the way that leads to eternal life; who lives and reigns in glory with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
Celebrant Let us go forth in peace.
People In the name of Christ. Amen.
PROCESSIONAL
“All Glory, Laud, & Honor” (verses 1,2,3,5) The Hymnal 1982, #154
All glory, laud, and honor
to thee, Redeemer, King!
to whom the lips of children
made sweet hosannas ring.
1 Thou art the King of Israel,
thou David’s royal Son,
who in the Lord’s Name comest,
the King and Blessèd One.
Refrain
2 The company of angels
is praising thee on high;
and we with all creation
in chorus make reply.
Refrain
3 The people of the Hebrews
with palms before thee went;
our praise and prayers and anthems
before thee we present.
Refrain
5 Thou didst accept their praises;
accept the prayers we bring,
who in all good delightest,
thou good and gracious King.
Refrain
To join the procession please exit your pew to the center aisle and proceed toward the altar, then around the front of the nave to the side aisle (if you’re seated on the left side of the pews, cross in front of the front pew on the left, and proceed up the left side aisle; if you’re seated on the right side, cross in front of the front pew on the right, and proceed up the right side aisle.) Go all the way down the side aisle and then back up the center aisle, entering your pew.
The Liturgy of the Word
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Please be seated
A Reading from the Book of Isaiah 50:4-9a
The Lord God has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. Morning by morning he wakens—wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught. The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I did not turn backward. I gave my back to those who struck me, and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard; I did not hide my face from insult and spitting. The Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame; he who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who are my adversaries? Let them confront me. It is the Lord God who helps me; who will declare me guilty?
The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 31:9-16
(Reader and People read responsively by whole verse.)
9 Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am in trouble; *
my eye is consumed with sorrow, and also my throat and my belly.
10 For my life is wasted with grief, and my years with sighing; *
my strength fails me because of affliction, and my bones are consumed.
11 I have become a reproach to all my enemies and even to my neighbors,
a dismay to those of my acquaintance; *
when they see me in the street they avoid me.
12 I am forgotten like a dead man, out of mind; *
I am as useless as a broken pot.
13 For I have heard the whispering of the crowd; fear is all around; *
they put their heads together against me; they plot to take my life.
14 But as for me, I have trusted in you, O Lord. *
I have said, “You are my God.
15 My times are in your hand; *
rescue me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me.
16 Make your face to shine upon your servant, *
and in your loving-kindness save me.”
A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Philippians 2:5-11
Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross. Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Please stand
GRADUAL HYMN
“Ride On! Ride On in Majesty!”” (verses 1,2,5) The Hymnal 1982, #156
1 Ride on! ride on in majesty!
Hark! all the tribes hosanna cry;
thy humble beast pursues his road
with palms and scattered garments strowed.
2 Ride on! ride on in majesty!
In lowly pomp ride on to die;
O Christ, thy triumphs now begin
o’er captive death and conquered sin.
5 Ride on! ride on in majesty!
In lowly pomp ride on to die;
bow thy meek head to mortal pain,
then take, O God, thy power, and reign.
Please be seated
The congregation may be seated for the first part of the Passion.
At the verse which mentions the arrival at Golgotha all stand, as they are able.
Narrator The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to Luke 23:1-56.
The assembly rose as a body and brought Jesus before Pilate. They began to accuse him, saying,
Council “We found this man perverting our nation, forbidding us to pay taxes to the emperor, and saying that he himself is the Messiah, a king.”
Narrator Then Pilate asked him,
Pilate “Are you the king of the Jews?”
Narrator He answered,
Jesus “You say so.”
Narrator Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds,
Pilate “I find no basis for an accusation against this man.”
Narrator But they were insistent and said,
Council “He stirs up the people by teaching throughout all Judea, from Galilee where he began even to this place.”
Narrator When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean. And when he learned that he was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him off to Herod, who was himself in Jerusalem at that time. When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had been wanting to see him for a long time, because he had heard about him and was hoping to see him perform some sign. He questioned him at some length, but Jesus gave him no answer. The chief priests and the scribes stood by, vehemently accusing him. Even Herod with his soldiers treated him with contempt and mocked him; then he put an elegant robe on him, and sent him back to Pilate. That same day Herod and Pilate became friends with each other; before this they had been enemies.
Pilate then called together the chief priests, the leaders, and the people, and said to them,
Pilate “You brought me this man as one who was perverting the people; and here I have examined him in your presence and have not found this man guilty of any of your charges against him. Neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us. Indeed, he has done nothing to deserve death. I will therefore have him flogged and release him.”
Narrator Then they all shouted out together, “Away with this fellow! Release Barabbas for us!” (This was a man who had been put in prison for an insurrection that had taken place in the city, and for murder.) Pilate, wanting to release Jesus, addressed them again; but they kept shouting, “Crucify, crucify him!” A third time he said to them,
Pilate “Why, what evil has he done? I have found in him no ground for the sentence of death; I will therefore have him flogged and then release him.”
Narrator But they kept urgently demanding with loud shouts that he should be crucified; and their voices prevailed. So Pilate gave his verdict that their demand should be granted. He released the man they asked for, the one who had been put in prison for insurrection and murder, and he handed Jesus over as they wished.
As they led him away, they seized a man, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming from the country, and they laid the cross on him, and made him carry it behind Jesus. A great number of the people followed him, and among them were women who were beating their breasts and wailing for him. But Jesus turned to them and said,
Jesus “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children. For the days are surely coming when they will say, ‘Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bore, and the breasts that never nursed.’ Then they will begin to say to the mountains, ‘Fall on us’; and to the hills, ‘Cover us.’ For if they do this when the wood is green, what will happen when it is dry?”
Narrator Two others also, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him.
(Please stand as you are able)
When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said,
Jesus “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.”
Narrator And they cast lots to divide his clothing. And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying,
Leaders “He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!”
Narrator The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, and saying,
Soldiers “If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!”
Narrator There was also an inscription over him, “This is the King of the Jews.” One of the criminals who were hanged there kept deriding him and saying,
1st Criminal “Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us!”
Narrator But the other rebuked him, saying,
2nd Criminal “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed have been condemned justly, for we are getting what we deserve for our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong.”
Narrator Then he said,
2nd Criminal “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”
Narrator He replied,
Jesus “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”
Narrator It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, while the sun’s light failed; and the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Then Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said,
Jesus “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.”
Narrator Having said this, he breathed his last.
Silence may be kept.
When the centurion saw what had taken place, he praised God and said,
Centurion “Certainly this man was innocent.”
Narrator And when all the crowds who had gathered there for this spectacle saw what had taken place, they returned home, beating their breasts. But all his acquaintances, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.
Now there was a good and righteous man named Joseph, who, though a member of the council, had not agreed to their plan and action. He came from the Jewish town of Arimathea, and he was waiting expectantly for the kingdom of God. This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then he took it down, wrapped it in a linen cloth, and laid it in a rock-hewn tomb where no one had ever been laid. It was the day of Preparation, and the sabbath was beginning. The women who had come with him from Galilee followed, and they saw the tomb and how his body was laid. Then they returned, and prepared spices and ointments.
On the sabbath they rested according to the commandment.
THE SERMON The Rev. Greg Sammons
Please stand
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
In the Anglican cycle of prayer, we pray for the Church of England.
In the Diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for Church of the Epiphany in Nelsonville, St. James in Zanesville, and St. Stephen in Columbus.
In our Parish cycle of prayer, we pray for Wayne and Gail Harper, Jim and Jackie Hoskinson, and Hayward Jones.
Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit, especially those on our Parish Prayer List: Tibby, Patricia, Jim, Mary-Anna, Wayne, Judy, Juanita, Rob, Susan, and the Darnells; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom.
Silence
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
Celebrant Jesus, when you rode into Jerusalem the people waved palms with shouts of acclamation. Grant that when the shouting dies we may still walk beside you even to a cross.
(From A New Zealand Prayer Book, page 598)
THE PEACE
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
Please be seated
ANNOUNCEMENTS, BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY PRAYERS
THE OFFERTORY
The Ushers collect the offering at this time.
OFFERTORY SOLO
“The Palms” Jean Fauré Soloist: Laura Leach
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.
The Liturgy of the Table
God’s Table is open to all, as God’s Love is open to all.
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER B
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. You bid your faithful people cleanse their hearts, and prepare with joy for the Paschal feast; that, fervent in prayer and in works of mercy, and renewed by your Word and Sacraments, they may come to the fullness of grace which you have prepared for those who love you.
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,
Celebrant and People
We remember his death,
We proclaim his resurrection,
We await his coming in glory;
Celebrant 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.
Please stand
COMMUNION HYMN
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” (verses 1,2,3) The Hymnal 1982, #474
1 When I survey the wondrous cross
where the young Prince of Glory died,
my richest gain I count but loss,
and pour contempt on all my pride.
2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
save in the cross of Christ, my God:
all the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to his blood.
3 See, from his head, his hands, his feet
sorrow and love flow mingled down!
Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,
or thorns compose so rich a crown?
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.
Look down in mercy, Lord, on your people here before you; and grant that those whom you have nourished by your Word and Sacrament may bring forth fruit worthy of repentance through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.
RECESSIONAL (see insert)
“Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”
1. Hosanna, loud hosanna,
the little children sang;
through pillared court and temple
the lovely anthem rang.
To Jesus, who had blessed them
close folded to his breast,
the children sang their praises,
the simplest and the best.
2. From Olivet they followed
mid an exultant crowd,
the victor palm branch waving,
and chanting clear and loud.
The Lord of earth and heaven
rode on in lowly state,
nor scorned that little children
should on his bidding wait.
3. “Hosanna in the highest!”
that ancient song we sing,
for Christ is our Redeemer,
the Lord of heaven our King.
O may we ever praise him
with heart and life and voice,
and in his blissful presence
eternally rejoice!
DISMISSAL
People Thanks be to God.
Please exit quietly or remain quietly listening during the Postlude.
POSTLUDE
“Processional in E Flat Major” Stephen Best
THE CANDLE IN THE SANCTUARY LAMP and THE PALM ARRANGEMENT are given by Ann Phillips in celebration of Kerry’s, Tony’s, and Logan’s birthdays.
COFFEE HOUR is hosted by the Pre-K Sunday School Class.
Prayers for the Week of April 13
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, in political leadership, and political reform
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 England.
In the Diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for Church of the Epiphany in Nelsonville, St. James in Zanesville, and St. Stephen in Columbus.
In our Parish cycle of prayer, we pray for Wayne and Gail Harper, Jim and Jackie Hoskinson, and Hayward Jones.
For those celebrating birthdays: Justin Rubino 4/14, Dave Reuter 4/15, Carol Nancarrow 4/17, TJ Walch 4/17.
For those celebrating anniversaries: Wayne & Gail Harper, 4/26.
For those on our parish prayer list: Tibby, Patricia, Jim, Mary-Anna, Linda, Wayne, Judy, Juanita, Rob, 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 APRIL 13
UPCOMING CHURCH SERVICES:
April 18 Good Friday celebrated by the Rev. Mike Kreutzer
April 20 Easter Sunday Eucharist led by the Rev. Mike Kreutzer
April 27 Morning Prayer led by Jackie Hoskinson
May 4 Holy Eucharist celebrated by the Rev. Cn. Jodi Baron
May 11 Holy Eucharist celebrated by the Rev. Mike Kreutzer
May 18 Morning Prayer led by Don Nancarrow
May 25 Holy Eucharist celebrated by the Rev. Peter Homeyer
EASTER FLOWERS: Our church is especially beautiful
when accented by gorgeous flowers. If you would like to make a donation towards the Easter flowers, envelopes are in the pews. Please note if your donation is in memory or honor of someone(s) special!
EASTER EGG HUNT! We hear that a certain rabbit will be making its rounds through Riverside while we’re in church, and leaving some goodies for the children. Please let Jenna know if extra kids will be attending so the Bunny can plan to have enough. RSVP to Jennawalch@gmail.com.
The Monthly VESTRY MEETING will be held Wednesday, April 17, at 7pm in the Fellowship Room. All parishioners are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Next Sunday, April 20, is HUNGER SUNDAY. Please remember to bring in non-perishable food items for the Food Pantry at St. Paul’s Methodist Church. They 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. Manual can openers are also useful. Thank you for your generosity!
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
April 13, 2025: Palm Sunday
Holy Eucharist
Celebrant: The Rev. Greg Sammons
Organist: Percy Jones, Jr
Acolyte: Lizzy Reuter
Lay Readers: Carol Williamson, Gabriel Walch
Chalicists: Elizabeth Wagner-Weber, Kendall Rubino
Tech & Facebook Live: Dave Reuter, Katherine Wagner
Ushers: Wayne Harper, Jim Rudd
Counters: Carol Nancarrow, Janet Reuter
Open/Close: Wagner/Reuter
April Altar Guild: Norma Peachey, Ginny Tuxhorn
April 20, 2025: Easter Day
Holy Eucharist
Celebrant: The Rev. Mike Kreutzer
Organist: Percy Jones, Jr
Acolyte: Elizabeth Wagner-Weber
Lay Readers: Carol Williamson, Jackie Hoskinson
Chalicists: Jim Rudd, Judy Rudd
Tech & Facebook Live: Gary Welch, Katherine Wagner
Ushers: Dave Reuter, Ginny Tuxhorn
Counters: Dave Reuter, Gary Welch
Open/Close: Wagner/Reuter
April Altar Guild: Norma Peachey, Ginny Tuxhorn
Coffee Hour: TBD
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GOOD FRIDAY OFFERING
A letter from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe
Dear People of God in The Episcopal Church:
For 103 years, the Good Friday Offering has supported the ministry of The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East. This Lent, the need is almost unfathomable, and I ask you to join me in making a generous gift at iam.ec/goodfridayoffering.
We do not know what the political future of the Holy Land will be; but whatever that future, our siblings in Christ in The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East will continue to serve God’s people through their congregations, hospitals, schools, orphanages, and humanitarian aid programs. These vital ministries serve people of all faiths without distinction, bearing witness to the power of hope and healing across divides.
Your gift to the Good Friday Offering will support ministry at al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza, which has continued to provide essential health care services despite the violence of war; St. George’s in Baghdad, Iraq, and its medical center; an eye clinic at Christ Church in Yemen; and the powerful Christian presence of All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Damascus, Syria, and All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Beirut, Lebanon.
It is easy to feel powerless in the face of the human suffering we have witnessed in the Holy Land, but with a gift to the Good Friday Offering at iam.ec/goodfridayoffering, we can help The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East turn despair into hope for thousands of God’s people across their region.
Thank you for your generous support this Lent.
The Most Reverend Sean Rowe,
The Episcopal Church
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- Scan the QR code below
- Visitiam.ec/goodfridayoffering
- Send a check with “Good Friday Offering” in the memo line to:
The Episcopal Church (DFMS) PO Box 958983 St. Louis, MO 63195-8983
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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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On-line Giving to St. Mark’s
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
Licensing for music use and streaming:
One License – #A-740839
Dave Reuter – Webmaster
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