Advent-1 (Yr A) November 30, 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

“Prelude on Nun Danket”                                                                                   J. Jordan

 

 

WELCOME

Prayer Requests

Anniversary & Birthday Blessings

Announcements                                                                         

 

                                                          Please stand

 

PROCESSIONAL

“’Sleepers, wake!’ A voice astounds us”                                           The Hymnal 1982,  #61

 

1 “Sleepers, wake!” A voice astounds us,

   the shout of rampart guards surrounds us:

      “Awake, Jerusalem, arise!”

   Midnight’s peace their cry has broken,

   their urgent summons clearly spoken:

      “The time has come, O maidens wise!

   Rise up, and give us light;

   the Bridegroom is in sight.

      Alleluia!

               Your lamps prepare

               and hasten there,

      that you the wedding feast may share.”

 

2 Zion hears the watchmen singing;

   her heart with joyful hope is springing,

      she wakes and hurries through the night.

   Forth he comes, her Bridegroom glorious

   in strength of grace, in truth victorious:

      her star is risen, her light grows bright.

   Now come, most worthy Lord,

   God’s Son, Incarnate Word,

      Alleluia!

               We follow all

               and heed your call

      to come into the banquet hall.

 

3 Lamb of God, the heavens adore you;

   let saints and angels sing before you,

      as harps and cymbals swell the sound.

   Twelve great pearls, the city’s portals:

   through them we stream to join the immortals

      as we with joy your throne surround.

   No eye has known the sight,

   no ear heard such delight:

      Alleluia!

               Therefore we sing

               to greet our King;

      for ever let our praises ring.

 

 

 

The Liturgy of the Word

 

Celebrant      Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

People            And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever.  Amen.

 

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             (v. 5)                                                           Wonder Love and Praise,  #724

Angels, announce with shouts of mirth Christ who brings new life to Earth.

Set every peak and valley humming with the word, the Lord is coming.

People, look East and sing today: Love the Lord is on the way.

 

Lighting of the Advent Wreath & Hymn

 

Collect of the Day

 

Celebrant             The Lord be with you. 

People                   And also with you.

 

Celebrant             Let us pray.

Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

 

Please be seated

 

A Reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah (2:1-5)

 

In days to come the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be raised above the hills; all the nations shall stream to it. Many peoples shall come and say, ‘Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.’ For out of Zion shall go forth instruction, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. He shall judge between the nations, and shall arbitrate for many peoples; they shall beat their swords into ploughshares,
and their spears into pruning-hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. O house of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the Lord!  Amen.

 

The Word of the Lord.

People          Thanks be to God.

 

 

A Reading from the Book of Psalms (122)

(Reader and People read responsively by whole verse.)

 

1 I was glad when they said to me, *
“Let us go to the house of the Lord.”

 

2 Now our feet are standing *
within your gates, O Jerusalem.

 

3 Jerusalem is built as a city *
that is at unity with itself;

 

4 To which the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, *
the assembly of Israel, to praise the Name of the Lord.

 

5 For there are the thrones of judgment, *
the thrones of the house of David.

 

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: *
“May they prosper who love you.

 

7 Peace be within your walls *
and quietness within your towers.

 

8 For my brethren and companions’ sake, *
I pray for your prosperity.

 

9 Because of the house of the Lord our God, *
I will seek to do you good.”

 

 

A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans (13:11-14)

 

You know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us live honorably as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.  Amen.

 

The Word of the Lord.

People      Thanks be to God.

                                            

Please stand

 

GRADUAL  HYMN                      

“O day of God, draw nigh”                                                              The Hymnal 1982, #601

 

1  O day of God, draw nigh

        in beauty and in power,

    come with thy timeless judgment now

        to match our present hour.

 

2  Bring to our troubled minds,

        uncertain and afraid,

    the quiet of a steadfast faith,

        calm of a call obeyed.

 

3  Bring justice to our land,

        that all may dwell secure,

    and finely build for days to come

        foundations that endure.

 

4  Bring to our world of strife

        thy sovereign word of peace,

    that war may haunt the earth no more

        and desolation cease.

 

5  O day of God, draw nigh

        as at creation’s birth,

    let there be light again, and set

        thy judgments in the earth.

 

 

THE GOSPEL

 

Celebrant       The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew (24:36-44)

People             Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

 

Jesus said to the disciples, “But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark, and they knew nothing until the flood came and swept them all away, so too will be the coming of the Son of Man. Then two will be in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. Two women will be grinding meal together; one will be taken and one will be left. Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. But understand this: if the owner of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.”

 

The Gospel of the Lord.

People      Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

 

 

Please be seated

 

 

THE SERMON                                                                                                             The Rev. Jean Vargo

 

Please stand

 

 

THE NICENE CREED

 

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 of Australia.

 

In the Diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for Church of the Advent in Cincinnati, Our Savior in Mechanicsburg, & St. Mary in Hillsboro.

 

In our Parish cycle of prayer, we pray for Tracey Swartz, Jim & Patricia Tallman, and Ginny Tuxhorn.

 

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: Patricia, Jim, Mary-Anna, Wayne, Judy, Juanita, Rob, Susan, and the Darnell family; and for all who suffer from any grief or trouble;

That they may be delivered from their distress.

 

We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;

May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.

 

Give to the departed eternal rest;

Let light perpetual shine upon them.

 

Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.

 

Celebrant        Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

 

 

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

 

THE OFFERTORY

The Ushers collect the offering at this time

 

OFFERTORY SOLO

“An Advent Prayer”                                                                                              A. Pote

                                                                                                          Soloist: Laura Leach

 

Please stand as the offerings are brought to the altar.

 

PRESENTATION HYMN     (v.1)                                            The Hymnal 1982, #65

Prepare the way, O Zion , your Christ is drawing near!

Let every hill and valley a level way appear.

Greet One who comes in glory, foretold in a sacred story.

Oh, blest is Christ that came in God’s most holy name.

 

 

 

 

 The Liturgy of the Table

 

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

  

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. For you are the source of light and life; you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord. 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, #S124

 

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.

 

                                (Please stand or kneel)

 

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, #S161

 

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: grant us 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 for Communion; those not partaking are invited to come forward, cross your arms over your chest, and receive a blessing.

 

 Please stand

 

COMMUNION HYMN  

“Lo! He comes with clouds descending”                                         The Hymnal 1982, #57

        

1  Lo! he comes, with clouds descending,

          once for our salvation slain;

     thousand thousand saints attending

          swell the triumph of his train:

          Alleluia!

          Christ the Lord returns to reign.

 

2  Every eye shall now behold him,

          robed in dreadful majesty;

     those who set at nought and sold him,

          pierced, and nailed him to the tree,

          deeply wailing,

          shall the true Messiah see.

 

3  Those dear tokens of his passion

          still his dazzling body bears,

     cause of endless exultation

          to his ransomed worshipers;

          with what rapture

          gaze we on those glorious scars!

 

4  Yea, amen! let all adore thee,

          high on thine eternal throne;

     Savior, take the power and glory;

          claim the kingdom for thine own:

          Alleluia!

          Thou shalt reign, and thou alone.

 

 

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 BLESSING

 

 

RECESSIONAL

“Christ is world’s true light ”                                                          The Hymnal 1982, #542

 

1 Christ is the world’s true light,
its Captain of salvation,
the Daystar clear and bright
of every land and nation;
new life, new hope awakes,
for all who own his sway:
freedom her bondage breaks,
and night is turned to day.

 

2 In Christ all races meet,
their ancient feuds forgetting,
the whole round world complete,
from sunrise to its setting:
when Christ is throned as Lord,
all shall forsake their fear,
to plough-share beat the sword,
to pruning hook the spear.

 

3 One Lord, in one great name
unite us all who own thee;
cast out our pride and shame
that hinder to enthrone thee;
the world has waited long,
has travailed long in pain;
to heal its ancient wrong,
come, Prince of Peace, and reign.

 

 

DISMISSAL

People       Thanks be to God.

 

 

Please exit quietly or remain quietly listening during the Postlude.

 

POSTLUDE

“Postlude on Wachet Auf”                                                                       J.G. Walther

 

 

THE ALTAR FLOWERS are given by George Snyder in thankfulness for God’s merciful love.

 

THE CANDLE IN THE SANCTUARY LAMP shines in joyful anticipation of the Advent season.

 

COFFEE HOUR is hosted by Lizzy Reuter.

 

 

 

Thank you for joining us in worship.

Please know that your participation with us today,

 in person or online, has been a blessing.

 

 

 

 

READINGS  and  MINISTRY SCHEDULE

 

November 30, 2025: Advent 1

 Holy Eucharist at 11:30 AM

 

        Readings:

Isaiah 2:1-5

Romans 13:11-14

Matthew 24:36-44

Psalm 122

 

Celebrant:  The Rev. Jean Vargo

Organist: Barbara Acker-Mills

Acolyte: Lizzy Reuter

Lay Readers: Judy Rudd, Carol Williamson

Chalicists:  Judy Rudd, Don Nancarrow

Tech & Facebook Live:  Dave Reuter, Katherine Wagner

Ushers:   Tony Rubino, Jim Rudd

Counters:  Carol Nancarrow, Jim Rudd

Open/Close: Wagner/Nancarrow

November Altar Guild: Norma Peachey, Ginny Tuxhorn

Altar Flowers: George Snyder 

Candle: Shines during Advent Season!

Coffee Hour: Lizzy Reuter

 

 

December 7, 2025: Advent 2

 Holy Eucharist at 11:30 AM

 

        Readings:

Isaiah 11:1-10

Romans 15:4-13

Matthew 3:1-12

Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19

 

Celebrant:  The Rev. Jean Vargo

Organist: Barbara Acker-Mills

Acolyte: 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: Dave Reuter, Tony Rubino

Open/Close: Wagner/Welch

December Altar Guild: The Welch Family, Janet Reuter

Altar Flowers: Wagner 

Candle: Adam Holmes

Coffee Hour: Claudia and Steve Hurd

 

 

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Prayers for the Week of November 30

 

In thanksgiving for all we have been given.

For those affected by the government shutdown, especially those struggling with food insecurity and lost wages.

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

For those who struggle with finding asylum in loving, welcoming lands.

 

 

For those in our prayer cycles:

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

 

In the Diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for Church of the Advent in Cincinnati, Our Savior in Mechanicsburg, & St. Mary in Hillsboro.

 

In our Parish cycle of prayer, we pray for Tracey Swartz, Jim & Patricia Tallman, and Ginny Tuxhorn.

 

 

For those on our parish prayer list: Patricia, Jim, Mary-Anna, Wayne, Judy, Juanita, Rob, Susan, and the Darnell family.

 

 

 

For those celebrating December birthdays: 12/3 Hayward Jones, 12/15 Janet Reuter, 12/21 Elizabeth Wagner-Weber, 12/26 Jim Hoskinson, 12/26 Sean Weber, 12/27 Jacqueline Hoskinson

 

 

For those who suffer from illness, grief, or any other adversity:

Akiko, friend of Jim Tallman; Andrew, the Tallman’s son-in-law; Blaze, the Tallman’s grandson; Chip, Jim Rudd’s step-mother; Chris & family, friends of the Reuters; Chuck, friend of Tony Rubino; Clara, Pat Tallman’s cousin; Crystal, friend of the Rubinos;  Emma, Lowell, & the Burton Family,  friends of Juanita Limes and the Darnells; Katie, friend of the Reuters; Luann, Sean Weber’s mother; Natasha, the Tallman’s granddaughter; Patti, Norma Peachey’s daughter-in-law; Regina, Mary-Anna Welch’s sister; Renea, friend of Juanita and Lisa; Roberta, Tracey Swartz’s mother; Steve, friend of the Hoskinsons; Tonia, Juanita Limes’ daughter-in-law; Tony, Judy Rudd’s brother; the Younge Family, friends of Jackie Hoskinson.

 

 

For the mission work of this congregation: CARE House, Canterbury Court, St. Paul’s UMC Food Pantry, Hope4Riverside, Neighborhood Bridges, and for the seven 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 November 30

 

10:30 AM Education and Fellowship

11:30 AM Holy Eucharist

 

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL START TIMES

High School 10:30 AM

Elementary 11:15 AM

Pre-K – 1st grade 11:15 AM

 

 

Sunday, DEC. 7 is CARE House Sunday, and they can use our help filling their snack supplies! Suggestions include fresh fruit, string cheese, yogurt, applesauce; individual packs of almonds, pretzels, raisins, popcorn, granola bars, pb crackers. Huggable-size soft stuffed animals are always welcome, as are cash and gift cards.

 

CHRISTMAS WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

On Christmas Eve,

 St. Paul’s will celebrate at 5pm, and St. Mark’s at 7:30pm.

 

Sunday, Dec. 28

St. Mark’s will host a Lessons and Carols service at 10:30am.

 

Sunday, Jan. 4 is the Feast of the Epiphany,

 9:30am at St. Paul’s and 11:30am at St. Mark’s

 

CHRISTMAS FLOWER OFFERINGS: Envelopes are available in the pews for those who would like to make a donation toward the Christmas flowers in memory of a loved one or in thanksgiving for the blessings in their lives.

 

OFFERING ENVELOPES FOR 2026 are available in the Narthex! Please note they do NOT have numbers assigned to each box as in the past; if you include cash in the envelope, you must put your name on the front or you won’t be credited for the contribution.

 

CHRISTMAS PROJECT: WE RIDE TOGETHER

You should have received a letter from René Meadors, explaining the important (and delightful!) project St Mark’s and St. Paul’s will sponsor. Information available in this week’s Lion’s Tale, and on the bulletin boards.  Questions?? Ask René, Jim Rudd, or any vestry member!

 

 

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

                                     

 

 

Our Mission Statement:

“We gather for worship, education and mutual support;

welcome all people; and serve the community in God’s name”.

 

 

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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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A prayer for St. Mark’s in a time of transition

Elizabeth Wagner-Weber

 

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.

 

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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

 

Interim Rector: The Rev. Jean Vargo

Senior Warden: Jim Rudd

Junior Warden: Tony Rubino

Treasurer: Don Nancarrow

Recorder: Dave Reuter

 

Vestry:

Expiration

2026:   Elizabeth Reuter

              Jenna Walch

              Gary Welch

2027:   Jackie Hoskinson

2028    Faggio Nocero-Sargent

              Katherine Wagner

 

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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

456 Woodman Drive

Dayton, Ohio 45431-2099

Email: st_marks@ameritech.net

Office Phone: 937-256-1082

Website:  stmarksdayton.org

 

Resources:

Website: https://stmarksdayton.org,

 

Facebook: St Mark’s Episcopal Church, Dayton OH

Instagram: St Mark’s Dayton

 

Liturgy from the Book of Common Prayer 1979

& The Hymnal 1982.

 

Readings from the New Revised Standard

Version of The Bible.

 

Music through One License #A-740839.

 

Hannah Summers – Parish Assistant – Bulletin

Dave Reuter – Webmaster

 

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