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
“Gabriel’s Message” P. Manz
WELCOME
Prayer Requests
Anniversary & Birthday Blessings
Announcements
Please stand
PROCESSIONAL
“O come, O come, Emmanuel” (vs 1-4) The Hymnal 1982, #56
1 O come, O come, Emmanuel,
and ransom captive Israel,
that mourns in lonely exile here
until the Son of God appear.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
shall come to thee, O Israel!
2 O come, thou Wisdom from on high,
who orderest all things mightily;
to us the path of knowledge show,
and teach us in her ways to go.
Refrain
3 O come, O come, thou Lord of might,
who to thy tribes on Sinai’s height
in ancient times didst give the law,
in cloud, and majesty, and awe.
Refrain
4 O come, thou Branch of Jesse’s tree,
free them from Satan’s tyranny
that trust thy mighty power to save,
and give them victory o’er the grave.
Refrain
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
“People look east” (v. 5) WLP, #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.
Collect of the Day
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
We praise you, O God, for this victory wreath that marks our days of preparation for Christ’s advent. As we light the candles on this wreath, strengthen our hearts as we await the Lord’s coming in glory. Enlighten us with your grace, that we may serve our neighbors in need. Grant this through Christ our Lord, whose coming is certain and whose day draws near.
Amen.
Please be seated
A Reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah (7:10-16)
Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, saying, Ask a sign of the Lord your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven. But Ahaz said, I will not ask, and I will not put the Lord to the test. Then Isaiah said: “Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little for you to weary mortals, that you weary my God also? Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel. He shall eat curds and honey by the time he knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good. For before the child knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good, the land before whose two kings you are in dread will be deserted.”
The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
A Reading from the Book of Psalms (80:1-7, 16-18)
(Reader and People read responsively by whole verse.)
1 Hear, O Shepherd of Israel, leading Joseph like a flock; *
shine forth, you that are enthroned upon the cherubim.
2 In the presence of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh, *
stir up your strength and come to help us.
3 Restore us, O God of hosts; *
show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved.
4 O Lord God of hosts, *
how long will you be angered despite the prayers of your people?
5 You have fed them with the bread of tears; *
you have given them bowls of tears to drink.
6 You have made us the derision of our neighbors, *
and our enemies laugh us to scorn.
7 Restore us, O God of hosts; *
show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved.
16 Let your hand be upon the man of your right hand, *
the son of man you have made so strong for yourself.
17 And so will we never turn away from you; *
give us life, that we may call upon your Name.
18 Restore us, O Lord God of hosts; *
show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved.
A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans (1:1-7)
Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, the gospel concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh and was declared to be Son of God with power according to the spirit of holiness by resurrection from the dead,
Jesus Christ our Lord, through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles for the sake of his name, including yourselves who are called to belong to Jesus Christ,
To all God’s beloved in Rome, who are called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Please stand
GRADUAL HYMN
“Savior of the nations, come!” The Hymnal 1982, #54
1 Savior of the nations, come!
Virgin’s Son, make here your home.
Marvel now, both heaven and earth,
that the Lord chose such a birth.
2 Wondrous birth! Oh, wondrous child
of the Virgin undefiled!
Mighty God and Mary’s son,
eager now his race to run!
3 Thus on earth the Word appears,
gracing his created spheres;
hence to death and hell descends,
then the heavenly throne ascends.
4 Come, O Father’s saving Son,
who o’er sin the victory won.
Boundless shall your kingdom be;
grant that we its glories see.
THE GOSPEL
Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew (1:18-25)
People Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet: “Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means, “God is with us.” When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took her as his wife, but had no marital relations with her until she had borne a son; and he named him Jesus.
The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Please be seated
THE SERMON The Rev. Jean Vargo
THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH
“Light One Candle” N. Sleethe
Light one candle for HOPE, One bright candle for HOPE!
He brings HOPE to every heart, He comes, He comes!
Light one candle for PEACE, One bright candle for PEACE!
He brings PEACE to every heart, He comes, He comes!
Light one candle for JOY! One bright candle for joy!
Ev’ry nation will find salvation in Bethlehem’s baby boy.
Light one candle for LOVE! One bright candle for LOVE!
He brings LOVE to every heart, He comes, He comes!
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 Burundi.
In the Diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for All Saints in Portsmouth, St. Andrew in Evansville, and St. Patrick in Dublin.
In our Parish cycle of prayer, we pray for Larry & Joy Brown; Mike & Sandy Bultman; and Steve, Lisa, Sophie & Carly Darnell.
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
Father of love, through your most Holy Spirit, Mary the Jewish girl conceived your Son; may his beauty, his humanity, his all-transforming grace be born in us, and may we never despise the strange and stirring gentleness of your almighty power. 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
“Gabriel to Mary came” A. Bullard
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.
Prayer over the Gifts of Food
Celebrant Dear Lord, who fed friends and strangers on the hillside, accept our gifts of food for the hungry in our community. Grant that we may never be at ease at our tables until all your people are fed. Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten,
All nor the hope of the poor be taken away.
The Liturgy of the Table
God’s Table is open to all, as God’s Love is open to all.
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 indeed our joy, that we should at all times and in all places, give thanks and praise to you, gracious God, through our Saviour Jesus Christ.
You comforted your people with the promise of the Redeemer, through whom you will make all things new.
And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join in their unending hymn:
THE SANCTUS The Hymnal 1982, #S124
Holy, holy, holy, holy, God of power and might.
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)
The Celebrant Continues
Holy One, the beginning and the end, the giver of life:
Blessed are you for the birth of creation.
Blessed are you in the darkness and in the light.
Blessed are you for your promise made to your people.
Blessed are you in the prophets’ hopes and dreams.
Blessed are you for Mary’s openness to your will.
Blessed are you for your Son Jesus, the Word made flesh. In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: “Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
Again, after supper, Jesus took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying “This cup is the new covenant in my blood shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
With this bread and cup we remember your Word, Jesus Christ, dwelling among us, full of grace and truth. We remember our new birth in Christ’s death and resurrection. We look with hope for his coming.
All Come, Lord Jesus.
Celebrant
Holy God, we long for your Spirit. Come among us. Bless this meal. May your Word take flesh in us. Awaken your people. Fill us with your light. Bring the gift of peace on earth.
All Come, Holy Spirit
Celebrant Blessing, praise and thanks to you, holy God, through Christ Jesus, by your Spirit, in your church, world without end
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
“The angel Gabriel from heaven came” The Hymnal 1982, #265
1 The angel Gabriel from heaven came,
his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame;
“All hail,” said he, “thou lowly maiden Mary,
most highly favored lady,” Gloria!
2 “For know a blessèd Mother thou shalt be,
all generations laud and honor thee,
thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold,
most highly favored lady,” Gloria!
3 Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head,
“To me be as it pleaseth God,” she said,
“my soul shall laud and magnify his holy Name.”
Most highly favored lady, Gloria!
4 Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born
in Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn,
and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say—
“Most highly favored lady,” Gloria!
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
“O come, O come, Emmanuel” (vs 5-8) The Hymnal 1982, #56
5 O come, thou Key of David, come,
and open wide our heavenly home;
make safe the way that leads on high,
and close the path to misery.
Refrain
6 O come, thou Dayspring from on high,
and cheer us by thy drawing nigh;
disperse the gloomy clouds of night,
and death’s dark shadow put to flight.
Refrain
7 O come, Desire of nations, bind
in one the hearts of all mankind;
bid thou our sad divisions cease,
and be thyself our King of Peace.
Refrain
8 O come, O come, Emmanuel,
and ransom captive Israel,
that mourns in lonely exile here
until the Son of God appear.
Refrain
DISMISSAL
People Thanks be to God.
Please exit quietly or remain quietly listening during the Postlude.
POSTLUDE
“Come, thou long expected Jesus” J. Marsh
THE ALTAR FLOWERS are given by Adam Holmes.
THE CANDLE IN THE SANCTUARY LAMP is given by the Wagners in celebration of Elizabeth’s birthday.
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
December 21, 2025: Advent 4
Holy Eucharist at 11:30 AM
Hunger Sunday
Readings:
Celebrant: The Rev. Jean Vargo
Organist: Barbara Acker-Mills
Acolyte: Will Day, Jackie Hoskinson
Lay Readers: Jackie Hoskinson, Jim Rudd
Chalicists: Don Nancarrow, Judy Rudd
Tech: Dave Reuter
Ushers: Dave Reuter, Wayne Harper
Counters: Tony Rubino, Gary Welch
Open/Close: Reuter/Rubino
December Altar Guild: The Welch Family, Janet Reuter
Altar Flowers: Adam Holmes
Candle: The Wagners
Coffee Hour: TBD
December 24, 2025: Christmas Eve
Holy Eucharist at 7:30 PM
Celebrant: The Rev. Jean Vargo
Organist: Barbara Acker-Mills
Acolyte: Stephanie Welch
Lay Readers: Jackie Hoskinson, Jim Rudd
Chalicists: Carol Williamson, Don Nancarrow
Tech: Dave Reuter
Ushers: Tony Rubino, Dave Reuter
Counters: Sandy Bultman, Jim Rudd
Open/Close: Reuter/Nancarrow
December 28, 2025: Christmas-1
Service of Lessons and Carols
Holy Eucharist at 11:30 AM
Celebrant: The Rev. Jean Vargo
Organist: Cara Geerlings
Acolyte: Gabriel Walch
Lay Readers: TJ Walch, Jackie Hoskinson
Chalicists: TBD, Judy Rudd
Tech: Gary Welch
Ushers: Ginny Tuxhorn, Jim Rudd
Counters: Sandy Bultman, Kendall Rubino
Open/Close: TBD/Rubino
December Altar Guild: The Welch Family, Janet Reuter
Candle: The Elizabeth Wagner-Weber
Coffee Hour: Jackie & Jim Hoskinson
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Prayers for the Week of December 21
For retail workers during the holiday season.
For those traveling during the holidays.
For those struggling with food insecurity.
For those suffering with unjust laws.
For those struggling to find their way on their faith journey.
For those whose holidays may not be so ‘merry’
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 Burundi.
In the Diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for All Saints in Portsmouth, St. Andrew in Evansville, and St. Patrick in Dublin.
In our Parish cycle of prayer, we pray for Larry & Joy Brown; Mike & Sandy Bultman; and Steve, Lisa, Sophie & Carly Darnell.
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; Emily, Ann Phillips’ niece; 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; Taryn, the Phillips’ cousin; 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 December 21
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
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.
CHRISTMAS PROJECT: WE RIDE TOGETHER.
Thanks to all who contributed to this wonderful project,
and to René Meadors for her excellent planning and leadership!
CHRISTMAS FLOWER OFFERINGS: Christmas flowers are a lovely way to celebrate or remember someone special. If you would like to make a donation toward our beautiful Christmas flowers, please donate TODAY for names to be listed in the Christmas Eve bulletin.
Today is HUNGER SUNDAY…and our neighbors need our help. Due to the decreasing amount of food assistance, what food banks really need are financial donations so they can purchase quantities in bulk. Your canned goods are always welcome: shelf-stable items, spices, pet food, diapers & wipes, feminine hygiene supplies, can openers, and kitchen paper products are needed items. Thank you for whatever you can give!
OFFERING ENVELOPES FOR 2026 will soon be available in the Narthex!
WEATHER-RELATED CANCELLATIONS
If church leadership determines it’s necessary to cancel Sunday services, we’ll provide that information as quickly as possible:
*on our phone message (937-256-1082)
*on Facebook (St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Dayton Ohio)
*via email OR The Lion’s Tale (Titled “URGENT MESSAGE”)
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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