Epiphany-Last (Yr C) Feb 27, 2022

The Celebration of Holy Eucharist

The Last Sunday After the Epiphany

 

 

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

Dayton, Ohio, February 27, 2022, 10:30 AM

 

 

Note: the service is being livestreamed and recorded and will be available on our Facebook page.

 

If you’re new to St. Mark’s please see an usher for a welcome packet so we might acknowledge your visit and include you on our email list for weekly updates and information regarding St. Mark’s and the Diocese of Southern Ohio. The RESTROOM is located to the right as you enter the building.

 

Throughout the service the people’s responses are in italics; directions are in bold italics.

 

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

 

WELCOME: The Rev. Rowena Mae MacGregor

 

Please stand for the ringing of the bell and processional.

 

PROCESSIONAL:                        

“The King shall come when morning dawns”   (verses 1-3)       The Hymnal 1982,  #73

 

1  The King shall come when morning dawns

       and light triumphant breaks;

   when beauty gilds the eastern hills

       and life to joy awakes.

 

2  Not, as of old, a little child,

       to bear, and fight, and die,

   but crowned with glory like the sun

       that lights the morning sky.

 

3  The King shall come when morning dawns

       and earth’s dark night is past;

   O haste the rising of that morn,

       the day that e’er shall last;

 

 

The Liturgy of the Word

 

Celebrant:  Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (With gusto!) 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.

 

Celebrant: Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy.

         

COLLECT OF THE DAY

Celebrant: The Lord be with you.  And also with you.  Let us pray. O God, who before the passion of your only ­begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; 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 EXODUS:

Reader:  Moses came down from Mount Sinai. As he came down from the mountain with the two tablets of the covenant in his hand, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God. When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, the skin of his face was shining, and they were afraid to come near him. But Moses called to them; and Aaron and all the leaders of the congregation returned to him, and Moses spoke with them. Afterward all the Israelites came near, and he gave them in commandment all that the Lord had spoken with him on Mount Sinai. When Moses had finished speaking with them, he put a veil on his face; but whenever Moses went in before the Lord to speak with him, he would take the veil off, until he came out; and when he came out, and told the Israelites what he had been commanded, the Israelites would see the face of Moses, that the skin of his face was shining; and Moses would put the veil on his face again, until he went in to speak with him.    (34:29-35)

Reader:  The Word of the Lord.  Thanks be to God.

 

Please stand

 

A READING FROM THE BOOK OF PSALMS:

 Reader: The Lord is King; let the people tremble; he is enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth shake.

All: The Lord is great in Zion; he is high above all peoples. Let them confess his Name, which is great and awesome; he is the Holy One.

 

Reader: “O mighty King, lover of justice, you have established equity; you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.”

All: Proclaim the greatness of the Lord our God and fall down before his footstool; he is the Holy One. Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among those who call upon his Name, they called upon the Lord, and he answered them.

 

Reader: He spoke to them out of the pillar of cloud; they kept his testimonies and the decree that he gave them.

All: O Lord our God, you answered them indeed; you were a God who forgave them, yet punished them for their evil deeds. Proclaim the greatness of the Lord our God and worship him upon his holy hill; for the Lord our God is the Holy One (PS 99)

  

Please be seated

 

A READING FROM PAUL’S FIRST LETTER TO THE CORINTHIANS:

Reader:  Since, then, we have such a hope, we act with great boldness, not like Moses, who put a veil over his face to keep the people of Israel from gazing at the end of the glory that was being set aside. But their minds were hardened. Indeed, to this very day, when they hear the reading of the old covenant, that same veil is still there, since only in Christ is it set aside. Indeed, to this very day whenever Moses is read, a veil lies over their minds; but when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit. Therefore, since it is by God’s mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart. We have renounced the shameful things that one hides; we refuse to practice cunning or to falsify God’s word; but by the open statement of the truth we commend ourselves to the conscience of everyone in the sight of God.    (3:12-4:2)

Reader:  The Word of the Lord.  Thanks be to God.

 

Please stand

 

GRADUAL:                           

“Be thou my vision”      (verses 1-2)                    The Hymnal 1982,  #488

 

1 Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart;

   all else be nought to me, save that thou art—

   thou my best thought, by day or by night,

   waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.

 

2 Be thou my wisdom, and thou my true word;

   I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord;

   thou my great Father; thine own may I be;

   thou in me dwelling, and I one with thee.

 

 

A READING FROM THE GOSPEL OF LUKE

Celebrant: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.

People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Celebrant:    Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep; but since they had stayed awake, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. Just as they were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah”–not knowing what he said. While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified as they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!” When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those days told no one any of the things they had seen. On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him. Just then a man from the crowd shouted, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son; he is my only child. Suddenly a spirit seizes him, and all at once he shrieks. It convulses him until he foams at the mouth; it mauls him and will scarcely leave him. I begged your disciples to cast it out, but they could not.” Jesus answered, “You faithless and perverse generation, how much longer must I be with you and bear with you? Bring your son here.” While he was coming, the demon dashed him to the ground in convulsions. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. And all were astounded at the greatness of God.      (9:28-43)

Celebrant:  The Gospel of the Lord.   Praise to you, Lord Christ.  

 

GRADUAL:                           

“Be thou my vision”      (verse 3)                                           The Hymnal 1982,  #488

 

3 High King of heaven, when victory is won,

   may I reach heaven’s joys, bright heaven’s Sun!

   Heart of my heart, whatever befall,

   still be my vision, O Ruler of all.

 

 

Please be seated

 

THE SERMON 

 

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 worshipped 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.

 

Please stand or kneel

 

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE:

The following prayers offer opportunities for you to say aloud the prayers of your heart and you are encouraged to do so.

 

Reader: In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.

 

A moment of silence is observed.

 

Reader: For all people in their daily life and work;  for our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.

Reader: For this community, the nation, and the world; for all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.

Reader:  For the just and proper use of your creation; for the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.

Reader: For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;  for those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.

Reader: For the peace and unity of the Church of God; for all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.

Reader:  For Michael, our Presiding Bishop, and Wayne, our Bishop Provisional, and for all bishops and other ministers; for all who serve God in his Church.

Reader: For the special needs and concerns of this congregation, remembering especially those on our parish prayer list: Carolyn, Paul, Donna, Ann, Ruby, Howard, the Darnell Family, Judy, Juanita, Rob, Mary, Carmen, George, and Vern.

 

*Time is given for people to add their own petitions spoken aloud*

 

Reader: Hear us, Lord;  for your mercy is great.

 

Reader:  We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.

*Time is given for people to add their own petitions spoken aloud*

Reader: We will exalt you, O God our King; and praise your Name for ever and ever.

 

Reader:  We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.

 

*Time is given for people to add their own petitions spoken aloud*

 

Reader: Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; who put their trust in you.

 

Celebrant: Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles, “Peace I give to you; my own peace I leave with you:” Regard not our sins, but the faith of your Church, and give to us the peace and
unity of that heavenly City, where with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, now and for ever. Amen.

 

THE CONFESSION:

Celebrant:  Let us confess our sins to God, our neighbor, and all our relations.

All:  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:  Our Lord Jesus Christ has bestowed power and commandment to his ministers to declare and pronounce to those who are truly repentant, absolution and remission of sin.  Therefore, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, be reconciled to God through grace and “go and sin no more.” Amen.

 

Please stand

 

THE PASSING OF THE PEACE:  

Celebrant:  The peace of the Lord be always with you.  And also with you.

REMAINING IN THEIR PEWS,  the congregation offers the peace of God to one another.

 

Please be seated

 

BIRTHDAY and ANNIVERSARY PRAYERS

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:   Libby Nicholson, Senior Warden

 

OFFERTORY SENTENCE

Celebrant: O Lord our God, you are worthy to receive glory and honor and power; because you have created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.   (Rev. 4:11)

 

Thank you for your generous weekly gifts.

The day-to-day mission and ministry of St. Mark’s

is funded primarily by gifts received in the offering plate each week.

 

 OFFERTORY

 

TBA Laura Leach, pianist

 

Please stand

 

PRAYER FOR THE OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE: 

Celebrant:  Let us pray.

All: Most Holy God, the author of life and creator of all that is, receive and bless my offering this day; that the currency of worldly value may become the currency of transformation through the worship  and work of this community. Amen. 

 

 

The Liturgy of the Table

 

To receive the sacrament, please  line up in the center aisle; at your turn approach the Celebrant to receive the Host. Return to your seat via the side aisles.

Those not receiving the sacrament are invited to come forward for a blessing; cross your arms across your chest to indicate this to the Celebrant who will administer the blessing.  If you are unsure about receiving the sacrament please make an appointment with The Rev. MacGregor who would be delighted to speak with you.

 

Please remain standing

 

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 God thanks and praise. 

Celebrant:  It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.  Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your son Jesus Christ our Lord. 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,  #S129

 

All sing: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your

glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in

the highest.

 

You may 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.

 

Celebrant: 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 give 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,

 

All: 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 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 Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with 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.

People:  AMEN! (with gusto!)

 

Please stand

 

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.

 

FRACTION ANTHEM: “Agnus Dei “                The Hymnal 1982,  #S164

 

All: 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.

The people may now come forward to receive the Sacrament.

 

THE PRAYER OF RECEPTION FOR THOSE PARTICIPATING ONLINE:

(to be said by those at home)

Blessed Jesus, with your faithful people at every altar of your church where the Holy Eucharist is now being celebrated, I offer my praise and thanksgiving.  Since I cannot receive you today in the Sacrament of your Body and Blood, I ask you to come spiritually into my heart.  Cleanse and strengthen me with your grace, Lord Jesus, and let me never be separated from you.  May I live in you, and you in me, in this life and the life to come.  Amen.

 

Please stand

 

COMMUNION HYMN:  

“Let all mortal flesh keep silence”                   The Hymnal 1982,  #324

 

1  Let all mortal flesh keep silence,

        and with fear and trembling stand;

    ponder nothing earthly-minded,

        for with blessing in his hand

    Christ our God to earth descendeth,

        our full homage to demand.

 

2  King of kings, yet born of Mary,

        as of old on earth he stood,

    Lord of lords in human vesture,

        in the Body and the Blood

    he will give to all the faithful

        his own self for heavenly food.

 

3  Rank on rank the host of heaven

        spreads its vanguard on the way,

    as the Light of Light descendeth

        from the realms of endless day,

    that the powers of hell may vanish

        as the darkness clears away.

 

4  At his feet the six-winged seraph;

        cherubim with sleepless eye

    veil their faces to the Presence,

        as with ceaseless voice they cry,

    “Alleluia, alleluia!

        Alleluia, Lord Most High!”

 

 

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

Celebrant:  Let us pray.  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:

Celebrant:  ….. +And may the blessing . . .

 

RECESSIONAL:

“All creatures of our God and king” (verses 1-3)                             The Hymnal 1982,  #400

 

1  All creatures of our God and King,

     lift up your voices, let us sing:

          Alleluia, alleluia!

     Bright burning sun with golden beams,

     pale silver moon that gently gleams,

 

              O praise him, O praise him,

              Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

 

2  Great rushing winds and breezes soft,

     you clouds that ride the heavens aloft,

          O praise him, Alleluia!

     Fair rising morn, with praise rejoice,

     stars nightly shining, find a voice,

 

     Refrain

 

3  Swift flowing water, pure and clear,

     make music for your Lord to hear,

          Alleluia, alleluia!

     Fire, so intense and fiercely bright,

     you give to us both warmth and light,

 

     Refrain

 

 

DISMISSAL:

Celebrant:  Alleluia! Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.  Thanks be to God. Alleluia!

 

THE CANDLE IN THE SANCTUARY LAMP remains lighted throughout the week to

indicate and honor the eternal presence of Christ.  It shines this week in memory of John Behnke.

 

THE ALTAR FLOWERS  are given by the Welch Family in loving memory of John Behnke.

 

 

GROUNDED IN COMMUNITY

 

 THIS SUNDAY– EPIPHANY LAST –  HOLY EUCHARIST – FEB. 27:

Celebrant: The Rev. Rowena Mae MacGregor

Music Director/Organist: Donna Larsen (on leave)

Pianist: Laura Leach

Ushers:  Tony Rubino, Jim Rudd

Tech: Katherine Wagner, Elizabeth Wagner

Acolytes: Jackie Hoskinson, Gabriel Walch

Lay Eucharist Ministers: Readers: OT/PS: Don Nancarrow EP/POP: TJ Walch

Counters: Jim Rudd, Gary Welch

Altar Guild: Elizabeth Wagner, Katherine Wagner

 

 

ASH WEDNESDAY- HOLY EUCHARIST- MAR. 2, 7:00 PM:

Celebrant: The Rev. Rowena Mae MacGregor

Music Director/Organist: Donna Larsen (on leave)

Pianist: Laura Leach

Ushers:  TBD

Tech: TJ Walch, TBD

Acolyte: Elizabeth Wagner

Lay Eucharist Ministers: Readers: TBD

 

 

NEXT SUNDAY– LENT 1-  HOLY EUCHARIST – MAR. 6:

Celebrant: The Rev. Rowena Mae MacGregor

Music Director/Organist: Donna Larsen (on leave)

Pianist: Laura Leach

Ushers:  Dave Reuter, Jim Rudd

Tech: Gary Welch, TBD

Acolyte: Jackie Hoskinson

Lay Eucharist Ministers: Readers: OT/PS: Elizabeth Wagner EP/POP: Carol Williamson

Counters: Carol Nancarrow, Dave Reuter

Altar Guild: Elizabeth Wagner, Katherine Wagner

Sanctuary Lamp: OPEN

 

 

Events at St. Mark’s this Week

 

THIS SUNDAY (Epiphany Last,  Feb. 27): HOLY EUCHARIST, 10:30am, in person and on Facebook Live; EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY, 1:30pm, Fellowship Room.

MONDAY:  SAA MEETING, 6:30am, Lounge;  AA MEETING, 7:30pm, Parish Hall

TUESDAY:  TOPS MEETING, 10a, Bride’s Room;  NA MEETING, 7:30pm, Parish Hall

WEDNESDAY:  EUCHARIST WITH THE IMPOSITION OF ASHES, 7pm, church

THURSDAY:  SAA MEETING, 7:30pm, Lounge; COIN CLUB, 7:30pm, Parish Hall

FRIDAY:  There are no events this day.

SATURDAYHIDDEN GEMS, noon, Parish Hall; AA MEETING, 7:30pm, Parish Hall

NEXT SUNDAY (Lent 1, Mar. 6):  HOLY EUCHARIST, 10:30am, in person and on Facebook Live; CARE HOUSE SUNDAY; EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY, 1:30pm, Fellowship Room.

 

 

Places to be, things to do

 

THE ASH WEDNESDAY service of Holy Eucharist with the imposition of ashes will be held at 7pm on Wednesday, Mar. 2.

CARE HOUSE SUNDAY is next Sunday, Mar.6.  Donations of small water bottles, healthy snacks, and gift cards (gas, Kroger, Wal-Mart) are welcome. Monetary donations will be noted on your contribution sheet. NOTE: Please check the expiration dates of all food products, as CARE House cannot distribute anything that has expired.

THE LENTEN PROGRAM Awaken!: 40 days of Self-care and Self-knowledge, will be held every Wednesday during Lent at 7pm via Zoom beginning Mar. 9. Participants may drop in during any week or do the entire series. The Rev. Rowena MacGregor to facilitate.

DAY OF CHANGE: Spring ahead on Sunday, Mar. 13! Remember that when we “spring forward”  we take up a special donation for the Food Pantry at St. Paul’s UMC.  So as you change your clocks, please bring in your change (or checks, or folding money!) and place it in the specially marked baskets at the front and rear of the sanctuary.  Everything from pennies to $100.00 bills are welcome!

 

 

The Community of St. Mark’s Classifieds

 

SUNDAY’S READINGS can be found at www.lectionarypage.net.  The readings for Sunday, Mar. 6  are Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16, Romans 10:8b-13, Luke 4:1-13.

SIGN UP SHEETS for altar flowers and the sanctuary lamp are in the Narthex. What a lovely way to honor a loved one or celebrate a special occasion! The flowers are $30, and you keep the arrangement; the candle is $5 per week. NOTE: There are no altar flowers during Lent.

 BAPTISM: Easter is one of the major feast days of the Church and is a traditional day for baptisms.  If you are interested in baptism for yourself or are a parent of a child that you wish to have baptized, please contact The Rev. Rowena Mae MacGregor to set up an appointment.

 

 

Lesser Feasts and Fasts

 

RECOMMENDED FEAST DAY TO OBSERVE: Monday, Feb. 28, is the Feast of Anna Julia Haywood Cooper and Elizabeth Evelyn Wright, Educators, 1964, 1904. Julia Haywood Cooper was born about 1859 in Raleigh, North Carolina, to an enslaved woman and a white man. She attended St. Augustine Normal School and Collegiate Institute, founded by the Episcopal Church to educate African American teachers and clergy. Widowed in 1879, she received degrees from Oberlin College, and was made principal of the African American high school in Washington, D.C. Cooper emphasized the importance of equal education for African Americans. An advocate for African American women, Cooper assisted in organizing the Colored Women’s League and the first Colored Settlement House in Washington, D.C. At the age of 65, in 1925, Cooper became the fourth African American woman to complete a doctorate, granted by the Sorbonne in Paris. She died at the age of 104.

Elizabeth Evelyn Wright was born in Talbotton, Georgia, in 1872. Her father was an African American and her mother of Cherokee descent. With the encouragement of her teachers she enrolled at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. She interrupted her studies and went to Hampton County, South Carolina, to establish a school for rural black children. Arsonists thwarted her efforts and she returned to Tuskegee to finish her degree, graduating in 1894. She returned to Hampton County to re-start her school, but once again her efforts were turned back.  She ventured to friendlier territory near Denmark in 1897, where she started the Denmark Industrial Institute, modeled after Tuskegee. It continues today as Voorhees College, affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Eternal God, you inspired Anna Julia Haywood Cooper and Elizabeth Evelyn Wright with the love of learning and the joy of teaching: Help us also to gather and use the resources of our communities for the education of all your children; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.    Holy Women, Holy Men)

 

 

Prayers for the Week of Feb 27

 

FOR PEACE.  For those who have died; For those affected by  natural disasters; For medical professionals,  and all those who are suffering from exhaustion and burnout in the midst of the pandemic; For the homeless; For all those addicted to heroin, remembering especially those who died this week from overdose; For all those who have committed suicide: remembering especially teens and young adults who took their own lives this week; For all our brothers and sisters who have died by violence around the world, remembering especially violence in our nation; For our enemies; For the safety of all American military and civilian personnel where ever they serve, remembering especially all those serving at Wright-Patterson AFB; For those who struggle with the basic necessities of life after natural catastrophic events, especially those misplaced by earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding, drought, fire, mudslides, and tornadoes; For the millions of refugees worldwide who wander the lands of the earth and whose suffering is greater than we can ever know.

 

For those in our prayer cycles: in the Anglican cycle of prayer, we pray for the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East;  in the Diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for All Saints Lutheran-Episcopal Church in Washington Court House, Good Shepherd in Athens, and St. Timothy’s in Cincinnati

For St. Mark’s Familes;   For those celebrating February birthdays; For those celebrating February wedding anniversaries; For those on our parish prayer list; For those who suffer from illness, grief, or any other adversity.

 

For faithful animal companions and those who care for all animals;

For the mission work of this congregation: CARE House, Canterbury Court, St. Paul’s UMC Food Pantry, Becoming Beloved Community Initiative, and for the non-profit groups who use our Community Building;  For our Diocesan Bishops: for our Provisional Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Wayne Smith; The Rt. Rev. Kenneth Price, the Rt. Rev. Nedi Rivera, and the Rt. Rev. Wendell Gibbs; For our Presiding Bishop, The Most Rev. Michael Curry; For all postulants and candidates for holy orders in this Diocese: Patricia Rose, Jacob Cunliffe, Dan Carlson, Phoebe Myhrum, Brice Patterson, Martha Camele, Maggie Gough, Brad Gough, Catherine Duffy, Alane Osborne, Libbie Crawford, Gayland Trim, Molly Cook, Victoria Lewis, Kate Meeks, Kyle Schenkewicz, Gregory Williams.

 

For all faith communities as we navigate the way forward in a world being transformed by a number of crises – that we remain faithful in our devotion to God and open to constant change and ongoing self-evaluation.

 

 

For more announcements, click HERE.

 

To read a copy of the January 20, 2022 Vestry Minutes, click HERE.

(NOTE:  Password Protected:  Contact Dave or Katherine for Password.)

 

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ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

 

 The Rev. Rowena MacGregor facilitates various adult educational/spiritual development offerings (Zoom).  Be sure to check the Sunday bulletin for times and dates of her most recent programs.

 

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937-256-1082

Email: st_marks@ameritech.net

Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – noon

 

 

The Rev. Rowena Mae MacGregor, Priest-In-Charge

570-404-2025   rector@stmarksdayton.org

 

Katherine Wagner, Parish Administrator

parishadmin@stmarksdayton.org

 

Donna Larsen, Music Director

musicdirector@stmarksdayton.org

 

Libby Nicholson, Senior Warden

Kendall Rubino, Junior Warden

wardens@stmarksdayton.org

 

 

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