Easter-4 (Yr C) May 11, 2025

 

 

 

 

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

“The Lord is My Shepherd” (Evan)                                                                            Gordon Young

 

Please stand

 

PROCESSIONAL

“”Savior, like a shepherd lead us”                                                                  The Hymnal 1982,  #708

 

1  Savior, like a shepherd lead us;

        much we need thy tender care;

    in thy pleasant pastures feed us;

        for our use thy folds prepare.

            Blessèd Jesus!

        Thou hast bought us, thine we are.

 

2  Early let us seek thy favor,

        early let us learn thy will;

    do thou, Lord, our only Savior,

        with thy love our bosoms fill.

            Blessèd Jesus!

        Thou hast loved us: love us still.

 

 

The Liturgy of the Word

 

Celebrant       Alleluia!  Christ is risen!

People            The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!

 

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.

 

 

Song of Praise                                                                                                               LEVaS II, #246

 

Praise, praise, honor and glory, Praise, praise, honor and glory,

Praise, praise, honor and glory, Honor and glory to Christ, our King.

 

Collect of the Day

Celebrant        The Lord be with you. 

People              And also with you.

 

Celebrant Let us pray.

O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

 

 

A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles 9:36-43

 

Now in Joppa there was a disciple whose name was Tabitha, which in Greek is Dorcas. She was devoted to good works and acts of charity. At that time she became ill and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in a room upstairs. Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, who heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him with the request, “Please come to us without delay.” So Peter got up and went with them; and when he arrived, they took him to the room upstairs. All the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was with them. Peter put all of them outside, and then he knelt down and prayed. He turned to the body and said, “Tabitha, get up.” Then she opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up. He gave her his hand and helped her up. Then calling the saints and widows, he showed her to be alive. This became known throughout Joppa, and many believed in the Lord. Meanwhile he stayed in Joppa for some time with a certain Simon, a tanner.

 

The Word of the Lord.

People      Thanks be to God.

 

 

Psalm 23 (sung)

 

“The Lord my God my shepherd is” (v. 1-3)                                                         The Hymnal 1982, #663

 

 

A Reading from the Book of Revelation 7:9-17

 

I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their hands. They cried out in a loud voice, saying, “Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!” And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, singing, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.” Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, “Who are these, robed in white, and where have they come from?” I said to him, “Sir, you are the one that knows.” Then he said to me, “These are they who have come out of the great ordeal; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. For this reason they are before the throne of God, and worship him day and night within his temple, and the one who is seated on the throne will shelter them. They will hunger no more, and thirst no more; the sun will not strike them, nor any scorching heat; for the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of the water of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”

 

The Word of the Lord.

People     Thanks be to God.

                                            

Please stand

 

GRADUAL  HYMN                      

“The King of love my shepherd is” (v. 1,2,6)                                                   The Hymnal 1982,  #645

 

1  The King of love my shepherd is,

          whose goodness faileth never;

     I nothing lack if I am his,

          and he is mine for ever.

 

2  Where streams of living water flow,

          my ransomed soul he leadeth,

     and where the verdant pastures grow,

          with food celestial feedeth.

 

6  And so through all the length of days

          thy goodness faileth never:

     Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise

          within thy house for ever.

 

 

THE GOSPEL

 

Celebrant     The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John 10:22-30

People           Glory to you, Lord Christ.

 

At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” Jesus answered, “I have told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father’s name testify to me; but you do not believe, because you do not belong to my sheep. My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand. What my Father has given me is greater than all else, and no one can snatch it out of the Father’s hand. The Father and I are one.”

The Gospel of the Lord.

 

People     Praise to you, Lord Christ.

 

Please be seated

 

THE SERMON                                                                                                     The Rev. Mike Kreutzer

 

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 Anglican Church in Japan.

 

In the Diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for Grace Church in Pomeroy, St. John in Worthington, and Trinity in Hamilton.

 

In our Parish cycle of prayer, we pray for Jonathan & Meg Ortiz, Norma Peachey,

and Ann Phillips.

 

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: Rommel, Tibby, Patricia, Jim, Mary-Anna, Wayne, Judy, Juanita, Rob, 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.

 

Silence

 

The People may add their own petitions.

 

Celebrant   Good Shepherd of the sheep, by whom the lost are sought and guided into the fold; feed us and we shall be satisfied, heal us and we shall be whole, and lead us that we may be with you, with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

(from The New Zealand BCP p. 596)

 

 

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.

 

 

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 MUSIC

“Blessed Are the Meek” (organ)                                                                      Roberta Rowland-Reynolds                              

Please stand as the offerings are brought to the altar.

 

THE DOXOLOGY  (v.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 Flowering of the Cross

  

All are invited to bring a flower forward to be put into the Cross

 

 

HYMN

“All things bright and beautiful”                                                                     The Hymnal 1982, #405

 

              All things bright and beautiful,

                   all creatures great and small,

              all things wise and wonderful,

                   the Lord God made them all.

 

1  Each little flower that opens,

          each little bird that sings,

     he made their glowing colors,

          he made their tiny wings.

 

     Refrain

 

2  The purple-headed mountain,

          the river running by,

     the sunset, and the morning

          that brightens up the sky,

 

     Refrain

 

3  The cold wind in the winter,

          the pleasant summer sun,

     the ripe fruits in the garden,

          he made them every one.

 

     Refrain

 

4  He gave us eyes to see them,

          and lips that we might tell

     how great is God Almighty,

          who has made all things well.

 

    Refrain

 

 

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; but chiefly are we bound to praise you for the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the true Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed for us, and has taken away the sin of the world. By his death he has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again he has won for us everlasting life.

 

THE SANCTUS                                                                                                               LEVaS II, #255

 

Holy, holy, holy, holy, holy Lord God of hosts.

Heaven and earth are filled with your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.

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

Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest.

 

 

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:

 

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    Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;

People         Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

 

 

FRACTION ANTHEM

“My flesh is food indeed”                                                                         The Hymnal 1982, #S169

 

My flesh is food indeed, and my blood is drink indeed, says the Lord.

My flesh is food indeed, and my blood is drink indeed, says the Lord.

Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood dwell in me, and I in them.

My flesh is food indeed, and my blood is drink indeed, says the Lord.

 

 

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 for Communion; those not partaking are invited to come forward, cross your arms over your chest, and receive a blessing.

 

 

COMMUNION HYMN  

“Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless” (v.1-3)                                                       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.

 

 

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      Christ the good shepherd, who laid down his life for the sheep, draw you and all who hear his voice, to be one flock within one fold; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always.  Amen.

(from Common Worship, the Church of England, p. 299)

 

 

RECESSIONAL

“Faith of our mothers” (see insert)

 

1 Faith of our mothers, living still
In cradle song and bedtime prayer;
In nursery lore and fireside love,
Thy presence still pervades the air.
Faith of our mothers, living faith,
We will be true to thee till death.

 

2 Faith of our mothers, loving faith,
Fount of our childhood’s trust and grace,
Oh, may thy consecration prove
Source of a finer, nobler race;
Faith of our mothers, loving faith,
We will be true to thee till death.

 

 

3 Faith of our mothers, guiding faith,
For youthful longing, youthful doubt,
How blurred our vision, blind our way,
Thy providential care without.
Faith of our mothers, guiding faith,
We will be true to thee till death.

 

4 Faith of our mothers, Christian faith,
In truth beyond our stumbling creeds,
Still serve the home and save the Church,
And breathe thy spirit through our deeds;
Faith of our mothers, Christian faith,
We will be true to thee till death.

 

 

DISMISSAL

People     Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.

 

Please exit quietly or remain quietly listening during the Postlude.

 

POSTLUDE

“Flourish for an Occasion” (Mother’s Day)                                                               Noel Rawsthorne

 

 

Right after the service, we’ll take our Annual Parish Portrait,

so please stay and be part of this St. Mark’s tradition!

 

 

 

THE CANDLE IN THE SANCTUARY LAMP remains lighted throughout the week to honor the eternal presence of Christ. It shines this week in honor of Mother’s Day.

 

THE ALTAR FLOWERS are given in memory of Heather Miller Murray from her son John Henry Murray, her father Hank Miller, and step-mother, Ethel Lee-Miller. We offer this in tribute to the care mothers give, especially in the days, months, and years when our very life depended on them. This is a remembrance of the blessing that mothers bestow on us.

 

The family asks that the congregation take flowers from the arrangement home with them.

 

 

COFFEE HOUR is hosted by Adam Holmes.

 

 

Prayers for the Week of May 4

 

For those we have lost to death, suicide, addiction, or politics.

For those living in fear and uncertainty in these turbulent days.

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 public service, in political leadership, and political reform.

For our enemies, foreign and domestic.

 

For those in our prayer cycles:

In the Anglican cycle of prayer, we pray for The Church of Ireland.

In the Diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for Grace Church in Cincinnati, St. John in Lancaster, and Trinity in Columbus.

In our Parish cycle of prayer, we pray for Don & Carol Nancarrow, Jeff & Libby Nicholson, and Faggio Nocero-Sargent.

For those celebrating birthdays: Tony Rubino 5/9, Lisa Darnell 5/19

For those on our parish prayer list: Rommel, George, Tibby, Patricia, Jim, Mary-Anna, 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; 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; 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.

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 Assisting Bishops: The Rt. Rev. Wendell Gibbs,

The Rt. Rev. Nedi Rivera, and The Rt. Rev. Kenneth Price

For our Presiding Bishop: The Most Rev. Sean Rowe

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 4

 

UPCOMING CHURCH SERVICES:

 

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

 

June 1   Holy Eucharist celebrated by the Rev. Mike Kreutzer

June 8   Morning Prayer led by Jackie Hoskinson

June15  Morning Prayer led by Don Nancarrow

June 22  Holy Eucharist celebrated by the Rev. Benjamin Speare-Hardy

June 29  Holy Eucharist celebrated by the Rev. Jack Koepke

 

FLOWER SUNDAY is May 11! All are invited to bring flowers to help create our flowering cross, a beautiful sign of the joy of the resurrection.  We will also use this service as an opportunity to take our Annual PARISH PORTRAIT. So come be part of our St. Mark’s Family picture!

 

THE LAST DAY of SUNDAY SCHOOL is May 18! We’ll celebrate the end of the program year with our Annual Sunday School Recognition and Ice Cream Social. There will be bubbles, chalk, and maybe some water balloons (depending on the weather.) Dress comfortably and join the fun! 

 

PERCY JONES will continue to provide wonderful music on Sunday mornings through June 22. Please sign up outside the office if you can provide transportation between his Kettering home and St. Mark’s.

 

ST. CHRISTOPHER’S BLOOD DRIVE on May 10, 8:00-12:30, in the Parish Hall. To schedule a time to give, go to  donate.versitidayton.org. Use sponsor code 1043 or call 800-388-GIVE. You may just save a life.

 

CANTERBURY COURT BUTTERFLY GARDEN EVENT May 16! Celebrate warmer weather by donating sun-loving perennials or annuals, or helping with the weeding and planting.  For information or to RSVP, contact Tammy at twhite@erslife.org  or 937-859-7490 ext 1869.

(see The Lion’s Tale for more details!)

 

 

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 patience during this transition time.

 

 

 

READINGS  and  MINISTRY SCHEDULE

  

May 11, 2025: Easter 4

 Holy Eucharist

 

 

Celebrant:  The Rev. Mike Kreutzer

Organist: Percy Jones, Jr

Acolytes: Gabriel Walch, Elizabeth Wagner-Weber

Lay Readers:  Don Nancarrow, Elizabeth Wagner-Weber

Chalicists:  Jim Rudd, Don Nancarrow

Tech & Facebook Live:  Gary Welch, Katherine Wagner

Ushers:   Dave Reuter, Tony Rubino

Counters:  Janet Reuter, Tony Rubino

Open/Close: Wagner/Welch

May Altar Guild: Carol Nancarrow, Kendall Rubino

 

 

May 18, 2025: Easter 5

Morning Prayer

 

Readings:

Acts 11:1-18, Psalm 148, Revelation 21:1-6, John 13:31-35

 

Officiant: Don Nancarrow

Interim Organist: Percy Jones, Jr

Acolyte: Lizzy Reuter

Lay Readers: Gabriel Walch, Gary Welch, Judy Rudd

Tech & Facebook Live:  TJ Walch, Katherine Wagner

Ushers:  Wayne Harper, Jim Rudd

Counters:  Dave Reuter, Gary Welch

Open/Close:  Wagner/Welch

May Altar Guild: Carol Nancarrow, Kendall Rubino

Coffee Hour: Jeff & Amber Aldredge

 

 

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THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND MUSIC

 

Have you ever noticed? Something incredible happens when we sing. You can feel it when you sing alone, but most especially when you sing as part of a community, a congregation in worship. Something awakens not only in the heart of each person but also in the collective heart of the body of Christ, connecting us to each other and to God in the deepest part of who we are.

 

Singing as a part of Christian worship is so much more than mere mental exercise. God created us to communicate with the very depths of our spirit, and singing is a way we can accomplish this in a profound and meaningful way.

 

Music in The Episcopal Church can be as diverse as its worship services. Although final authority over the music used in an Episcopal service is “the duty of every Minister” (Canon 24, Section 1), our hymnal draws all Episcopalians together musically in the same way that the Book of Common Prayer draws us together in prayer and liturgy.  It teaches the gospel, strengthens our connection to God, and unites the congregation in shared expression. The Episcopal Church has diverse music during worship, and the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music provides resources and resolutions related to music in worship.

 

Most recently revised in 1982, The Hymnal of The Episcopal Church offers 720 hymns in addition to liturgical music. While some of the hymns date back to monastic chants, the hymnal offers more modern music as well.

“The Hymnal 1982 retains the best of the past and sets forth many riches of our own time.  [The Standing Commission on Church Music] looked for theological orthodoxy, poetic beauty, and integrity of meaning. At the same time, the Commission was especially concerned that the hymnody affirm ‘the participation of all in the Body of Christ the Church, while recognizing our diverse natures of children of God.’ … Texts and music which reflect the pluralistic nature of the Church have been included, affording the use of Native American, Afro-American, Hispanic, and Asian material.”

 

                                 (Preface, The Hymnal 1982, Church Pension Fund, 1985)

 

Make a Joyful Noise!

 

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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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