Epiphany-3 (Yr C) January 26, 2025

 

 

 

 

The service is being livestreamed and recorded and will be available on our Facebook page.

The People’s responses are in bold type, and directions are italicized.

 

      The Service begins on page 77 of the Book of Common Prayer (BCP).

 

                                                     Please stand

 

PROCESSIONAL

 

“Hail to the Lord’s Anointed”                                                The Hymnal 1982,  #616

 

 

1  Hail to the Lord’s Anointed, great David’s greater Son!

     Hail, in the time appointed, his reign on earth begun!

     He comes to break oppression, to set the captive free;

     to take away transgression, and rule in equity.

 

 

2  He comes with succor speedy to those who suffer wrong,

     to help the poor and needy, and bid the weak be strong;

     to give them songs for sighing, their darkness turn to light,

     whose souls, condemned and dying, were precious in his sight.

 

 

3  He shall come down like showers upon the fruitful earth,

     and love, joy, hope, like flowers, spring in his path to birth:

     before him on the mountains shall peace, the herald, go;

     and righteousness in fountains from hill to valley flow.

 

 

4  Kings shall bow down before him, and gold and incense bring;

     all nations shall adore him, his praise all people sing;

     to him shall prayer unceasing and daily vows ascend;

     his kingdom still increasing, a kingdom without end.

 

 

5  O’er every foe victorious, he on his throne shall rest;

     from age to age more glorious, all-blessing and all-blest:

     the tide of time shall never his covenant remove;

     his Name shall stand for ever,   his changeless Name of Love.

 

 

The Liturgy of the Word

 

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

People                   And blessed be God’s 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.

 

COLLECT OF THE DAY

 

Celebrant         The Lord be with you. 

People               And also with you.

Celebrant         Let us pray.

Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

 

GLORIA                                                                                                       The Hymnal 1982,  #S278

 

Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth.

Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father,

    we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God,

    you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us;

you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord,

You alone are the most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit,

     in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

 

 Please be seated

 

A Reading from the Book of  Nehemiah                                                                8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10

 

          All the people of Israel gathered together into the square before the Water Gate. They told the scribe Ezra to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the Lord had given to Israel. Accordingly, the priest Ezra brought the law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could hear with understanding. This was on the first day of the seventh month. He read from it facing the square before the Water Gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women and those who could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive to the book of the law. And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up. Then Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God, and all the people answered, “Amen, Amen,” lifting up their hands. Then they bowed their heads and worshiped the Lord with their faces to the ground. So they read from the book, from the law of God, with interpretation. They gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading.

 

         And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, “This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn or weep.” For all the people wept when they heard the words of the law. Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions of them to those for whom nothing is prepared, for this day is holy to our Lord; and do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

 

The Word of the Lord. 

People    Thanks be to God.

 

 

Psalm 19

(The Lector and People read responsively by whole verse.)

 

1   The heavens declare the glory of God, *

     and the firmament shows his handiwork.

 

2   One day tells its tale to another, *

     and one night imparts knowledge to another.

 

3   Although they have no words or language, *

     and their voices are not heard,

 

4   Their sound has gone out into all lands, *

     and their message to the ends of the world.

 

5   In the deep has he set a pavilion for the sun; *

     it comes forth like a bridegroom out of his chamber;

   it rejoices like a champion to run its course.

 

6   It goes forth from the uttermost edge of the heavens

  and runs about to the end of it again; *

     nothing is hidden from its burning heat.

 

7   The law of the Lord is perfect and revives the soul; *

     the testimony of the Lord is sure and gives wisdom to the innocent.

 

8   The statutes of the Lord are just and rejoice the heart; *

     the commandment of the Lord is clear and gives light to the eyes.

 

9   The fear of the Lord is clean and endures for ever; *

      the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.

 

10 More to be desired are they than gold, more than much fine gold, *

     sweeter far than honey, than honey in the comb.

 

11  By them also is your servant enlightened, *

      and in keeping them there is great reward.

 

12  Who can tell how often he offends? *

      cleanse me from my secret faults.

 

13 Above all, keep your servant from presumptuous sins; let them not get dominion over me; *

     then shall I be whole and sound, and innocent of a great offense.

 

14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, *

     O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.

 

 

A Reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians                                        12:12-31a

 

            Just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.

 

             Indeed, the body does not consist of one member but of many. If the foot would say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. And if the ear would say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole body were hearing, where would the sense of smell be?  But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. If all were a single member, where would the body be? As it is, there are many members, yet one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you,” nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.” On the contrary, the members of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, and those members of the body that we think less honorable we clothe with greater honor, and our less respectable members are treated with greater respect; whereas our more respectable members do not need this. But God has so arranged the body, giving the greater honor to the inferior member, that there may be no dissension within the body, but the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice together with it.

 

          Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers; then deeds of power, then gifts of healing, forms of assistance, forms of leadership, various kinds of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all possess gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret?  But strive for the greater gifts.

 

The Word of the Lord. 

People    Thanks be to God.

                                               

Please stand

 

GRADUAL  HYMN                      

“How Wondrous and Great Thy Works”                                                 The Hymnal 1982, #533

 

1  How wondrous and great thy works, God of praise!

    How just, King of saints, and true are thy ways!

    O who shall not fear thee, and honor thy Name?

    Thou only art holy, thou only supreme.

  

2  To nations of earth thy light shall be shown;

    their worship and vows shall come to thy throne:

    thy truth and thy judgments shall spread all abroad,

    till earth’s every people confess thee their God.

 

 

THE GOSPEL

 

Celebrant      The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.                2:1-12

People           Glory to you, Lord Christ.

 

             Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone.

             When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” And he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. Then he began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”

 

Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord. 

People  Praise to you, Lord Christ.

 

Please be seated

 

THE SERMON                                                                                                             The Rev. Jack Koepke

 

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 Episcopal/Anglican Province of Alexandria.

 

In the Diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for All Saints in Portsmouth, St Andrew’s in Evanston, and St Patrick’s in Dublin.

 

In our Parish cycle of prayer, we pray for Ian, Laura, Annie, and Ainsley Leach; Juanita Limes; and Don and Carol Nancarrow.

 

 

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

 

Celebrant Almighty God, whose Son revealed in signs and miracles the wonder of your saving presence: renew you people with your heavenly grace, and in all our weakness sustain us by your mighty power; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

(adapted from Common Worship, the Church of England, page 387)

 

 

THE CONFESSION

 

Celebrant       Let us confess our sins to God and our neighbors.

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          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.

  

Please stand

 

THE PASSING OF THE PEACE

 

Celebrant      The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People           And also with you.

The congregation offers the peace of God to one another.

  

Please be seated

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY PRAYERS

 

 

Please stand as the offerings are brought to the altar.

 

OFFERTORY HYMN                                                                                 The Hymnal 1982,  #380

 

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise God all creatures here below;

Praise God above ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

 

 

The Liturgy of the Table

 

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

 

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER A

 

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; 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, #S125                

 

All: 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.  Hosanna in the highest. 

 

Celebrant      We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world.

 

In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.

On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

 

After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you:  This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

 

Therefore, according to his command, O Father,

 

Celebrant and People

We remember his death,

We proclaim his resurrection,

We await his coming in glory;

 

Celebrant      And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.

 

We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with St. Mark and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.

 

By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever.

 

All   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.

 

 

INVITATION TO COMMUNION:

Celebrant    The Gifts of God for the People of God.

 

What we celebrate is not The Episcopal Church’s Supper, but The Lord’s Supper.  All are welcome at the Lord’s Table, where you may receive Communion in both kinds.   Those not partaking of Communion are invited to come forward, cross your arms over your chest, and receive a blessing.

 

COMMUNION HYMN  

“As We Gather at Your Table”                                                                  Wonder Love and Praise,   #763

 

1  As we gather at your Table,

       as we listen to your Word,

   help us know, O God, your presence;

       let our hearts and minds be stirred.

   Nourish us with sacred story

       till we claim it as our own;

   teach us through this holy banquet

       how to make Love’s vict’ry known.

 

2  Turn our worship into witness

       in the sacrament of life;

   send us forth to love and serve you,

       bringing peace where there is strife.

   Give us, Christ, your great compassion

       to forgive as you forgave;

   may we still behold your image

       in the world you died to save.

 

3  Gracious Spirit, help us summon

       other guests to share that Feast

   where triumphant Love will welcome

       those who had been last and least.

   There no more will envy blind us

       nor will pride our peace destroy,

   as we join with saints and angels

       to repeat the sounding joy.

 

 

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

“We Are All One in Mission”                                                             Wonder Love and Praise  #778

 

1  We all are one in mission,

        we all are one in call,

    our varied gifts united

        by Christ, the Lord of all.

    A single, great commission

        compels us from above

    to plan and work together

        that all may know Christ’s love.

 

2  We all are called for service

        to witness in God’s name.

    Our ministries are diff’rent,

        our purpose is the same:

    to touch the lives of others

        by God’s surprising grace,

    so people of all nations may feel

        God’s warm embrace.

 

3  We all behold one vision,

        a stark reality;

    the steward of salvation

        was nailed upon a tree.

    Yet resurrected Justice

        gives rise that we may share

    free reconciliation

        and hope amid despair.

 

4  Now let us be united

        and let our song be heard.

    Now let us be a vessel

        for God’s redeeming Word.

    We all are one in mission,

        we all are one in call,

    Our varied gifts united

        by Christ, the Lord of all.

 

DISMISSAL

People     Thanks be to God.

 

 

POSTLUDE

 

THE CANDLE IN THE SANCTUARY LAMP remains lighted throughout the week to honor the eternal presence of Christ.

 

 

 

Prayers for the Week of January 26

 

FOR PEACE AROUND THE WORLD.

 

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

For those who struggle: with the basic necessities of life after natural catastrophic events, especially those who have lost everything in the California wildfires. For the millions of refugees worldwide who look for asylum in loving, welcoming lands. 

For those serving in the Armed Forces, and for the safety of all   Americans around the world.

For our enemies.

 

For those in our prayer cycles:

In the Anglican cycle of prayer, we pray for Episcopal/Anglican Province of Alexandria.

In the Diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for All Saints in Portsmouth, St Andrew’s in Evanston, and St Patrick’s in Dublin.

In our Parish cycle of prayer, we pray for Ian, Laura, Annie, and Ainsley Leach; Juanita Limes; and Don and Carol Nancarrow.

 

For those celebrating February birthdays: Gary Welch 2/10, Jim Rudd 2/13, Gail Harper 2/18, Tracey Swartz 2/26, Don Nancarrow 2/28.

For those celebrating February wedding anniversaries: Don and Carol Nancarrow 2/27.

For those on our parish prayer list: Jenna, Tibby, Patricia, Jim, Mary-Anna, Linda, Wayne, Judy, Juanita, Rob, Mary, 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; Emma, Lowell, & the Burton Family,  friends of Juanita Limes and the Darnells; Helen, Wayne Harper’s mother-in-law; Jane, friend of the Tallmans; Jeff, friend of the Hoskinsons; Katie, friend of the Reuters; Luann, Sean Weber’s mother; Natasha, the Tallman’s granddaughter; Patrick, Jackie Hoskinson’s cousin; Patti and Rachel, Norma Peachey’s daughter-in-law and granddaughter; Regina,   Mary-Anna Welch’s sister; Renea, friend of Juanita and Lisa; Roberta, Tracey Swartz’s mother; Tonia, Juanita Limes’ daughter-in-law; Tony, Judy Rudd’s brother; Tracy, friend of the parish.

For the mission work of this congregation: CARE House, Canterbury Court, St. Paul’s UMC Food Pantry, Hope4Riverside, Neighborhood Bridges, and for the non-profit groups who use our Community Building.

 

For our Diocesan Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Kristin White

For our Presiding Bishop: The Most Rev. Sean Rowe

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF JAN.26

 

Today is the Annual Parish Meeting!  Stay after the service for the business meeting, then for lunch following.

 

Our nominee slate is:

Senior Warden: Jim Rudd             Junior Warden: Tony Rubino

 

Vestry:

Two 3-year terms: Faggio Nocero-Sargent, Katherine Wagner

Two 2-year terms: Jackie Hoskinson

One 1-year term: Gary Welch

 

Diocesan Convention Delegates, in addition to the Wardens:

Kendall Rubino, Katherine Wagner

 

 

Next Sunday is CARE House Sunday, and they can use our help!

Healthy snack suggestions include clementines, apples, pears, 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 card donations.

 

SOUPER BOWL COLLECTION!   Let’s support St Paul’s Food Pantry by collecting SOUP for the Super Bowl!  Hunger Sunday is Feb 16, so bring in your contributions to help our neighbors; there will be a special collection box in the Narthex for the SOUP.

 

UPDATING THE PRAYER LIST: Our Family and Friends list has grown, and there are probably names that could come off, while others could be added.  If you have any edits, additions, or subtractions, please contact Katherine Wagner at katyvzwagner@gmail.com.

 

~~We will NEVER remove anyone without approval~~

 

UPCOMING CHURCH SERVICES:

February 2        Morning Prayer led by Don Nancarrow

February 9        Holy Eucharist celebrated by Fr Greg Sammons

February 16      Morning Prayer led by Jackie Hoskinson

 

ALTAR FLOWERS and SANCTUARY LAMP signup sheets  are now available on the bulletin board next to the Office!  Altar Flowers are $40, and the  Sanctuary Lamp candles are $7.50 per week. There can be more than one person or family contributing for  a specific Sunday, so if the date you wanted is already taken,  just write your name next to it. We will make sure all requests are listed in the bulletin.

 

 

                               MINISTRY SCHEDULE

 

 

                         

  Ministers for January 26, 2025

            Epiphany 3

 

Celebration of Holy Eucharist

    Annual Parish Meeting

 

 

Celebrant:  The Rev. Jack Koepke

Organist: Joel Hootman

Acolyte:  Elizabeth Wagner-Weber

Lay Readers: Don Nancarrow, TJ Walch

Chalicists: Don Nancarrow, Jim Rudd

Tech & Facebook Live:  Gary Welch, Katherine Wagner

Ushers:  Wayne Harper, Jim Rudd

Counters: Dave Reuter, Jim Rudd

Open/Close: Wagner/Reuter

 

 

                     

Ministers for February 2, 2025

               Epiphany 4

 

Celebration of Morning Prayer

 

Readings:

Malachi 3:1-4, Psalm 84, Hebrews 2:14-18, Luke 2:22-40

 

 

Officiant:  Don Nancarrow

Organist: Joel Hootman

Acolyte:   Elizabeth Reuter

Lay Readers: Gary Welch, Jackie Hoskinson

Tech & Facebook Live:  TJ Walch, Katherine Wagner

Ushers:  Dave Reuter, Jim Rudd

Counters: Carol Nancarrow, Gary Welch

Open/Close: Wagner/Nancarrow

 

 

*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 adaptability during this transition time.

 

 

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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: Libby Nicholson

Junior Warden: Kendall Rubino

 

Vestry:

Jackie Hoskinson

Jim Rudd

Mary Sones

Patricia Tallman

Jenna Walch

 

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!

 

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

webmaster@stmarksdayton.org

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