The prelude is a time for preparation for worship.
As we enter the sanctuary, let us prepare for worship through quiet prayer and meditation.
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.
PRELUDE
“In the Cross of Christ I Glory” Setting: John Carter
Please stand
PROCESSIONAL
“In the cross of Christ I glory” (verses 1,2,3) The Hymnal 1982, #441
1 In the cross of Christ I glory,
towering o’er the wrecks of time;
all the light of sacred story
gathers round its head sublime.
2 When the woes of life o’ertake me,
hopes deceive, and fears annoy,
never shall the cross forsake me:
lo, it glows with peace and joy.
3 When the sun of bliss is beaming
light and love upon my way,
from the cross the radiance streaming
adds new luster to the day.
Officiant If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us, but if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Please stand or kneel
The Confession of Sin BPC p. 79
Officiant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor
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.
Officiant Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life. Amen.
THE INVITATORY AND PSALTER BPC p. 80
Officiant Lord, open our lips.
People And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.
Officiant The Lord is full of compassion and mercy: Come let us adore him.
Venite (Psalm 95:1-7) BCP p. 82
(Officiant and People read together)
Come, let us sing to the Lord; *
let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation.
Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving *
and raise a loud shout to him with psalms.
For the Lord is a great God, *
and a great King above all gods.
In his hand are the caverns of the earth, *
and the heights of the hills are his also.
The sea is his, for he made it, *
and his hands have molded the dry land.
Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee, *
and kneel before the Lord our Maker.
For he is our God,
and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his hand. *
Oh, that today you would hearken to his voice!
Psalm 126 BCP p. 782
(Lay Reader 1 and People read responsively by whole verse.)
1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, *
then were we like those who dream.
2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, *
and our tongue with shouts of joy.
3 Then they said among the nations, *
“The Lord has done great things for them.”
4 The Lord has done great things for us, *
and we are glad indeed.
5 Restore our fortunes, O Lord, *
like the watercourses of the Negev.
6 Those who sowed with tears *
will reap with songs of joy.
7 Those who go out weeping, carrying the seed, *
will come again with joy, shouldering their sheaves.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
Please be seated
THE LESSONS
A Reading from the Book of Isaiah 43:16-21
Lay Reader 1 Thus says the Lord, who makes a way in the sea, a path in the mighty waters, who brings out chariot and horse, army and warrior; they lie down, they cannot rise, they are extinguished, quenched like a wick: “Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. The wild animals will honor me, the jackals and the ostriches; for I give water in the wilderness, rivers in the desert, to give drink to my chosen people, the people whom I formed for myself so that they might declare my praise.”
The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Canticle 16: The Second Song of Zechariah BCP p. 90
(Lay Reader 1 and People read together)
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; *
he has come to his people and set them free.
He has raised up for us a mighty savior, *
born of the house of his servant David.
Through his holy prophets he promised of old,
that he would save us from our enemies, *
from the hands of all who hate us.
He promised to show mercy to our fathers *
and to remember his holy covenant.
This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham, *
to set us free from the hands of our enemies,
Free to worship him without fear, *
holy and righteous in his sight
all the days of our life.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
A Reading from the Letter of Paul to the Philippians 3:4b-14
Lay Reader 2 If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, a member of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless.
Yet whatever gains I had, these I have come to regard as loss because of Christ. More than that, I regard everything as loss because of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and I regard them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but one that comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God based on faith. I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead.
Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Beloved, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.
The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Canticle 11: The Third Song of Isaiah BCP p. 87
(Lay Reader 2 and People read together)
Arise, shine, for your light has come, *
and the glory of the Lord has dawned upon you.
For behold, darkness covers the land; *
deep gloom enshrouds the peoples.
But over you the Lord will rise, *
and his glory will appear upon you.
Nations will stream to your light, *
and kings to the brightness of your dawning.
Your gates will always be open; *
by day or night they will never be shut.
They will call you, The City of the Lord, *
The Zion of the Holy One of Israel.
Violence will no more be heard in your land, *
ruin or destruction within your borders.
You will call your walls, Salvation, *
and all your portals, Praise.
The sun will no more be your light by day; *
by night you will not need the brightness of the moon.
The Lord will be your everlasting light, *
and your God will be your glory.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
A Reading from the Gospel according to John 12:1-8
Lay Reader 3 Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him. Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus’ feet, and wiped them with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (the one who was about to betray him), said, “Why was this perfume not sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?” (He said this not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief; he kept the common purse and used to steal what was put into it.) Jesus said, “Leave her alone. She bought it so that she might keep it for the day of my burial. You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me.”
Officiant The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
REFLECTION:
“Thoughts on the Lord’s Prayer” Wayne Harper
Officiant and People together, all standing
The Apostles’ Creed BCP p. 96
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
The People stand or kneel
THE PRAYERS BCP p. 97
Officiant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Officiant Let us pray.
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 for ever. Amen.
Suffrages B BCP p. 98
V. Save your people, Lord, and bless your inheritance;
R. Govern and uphold them, now and always.
V. Day by day we bless you;
R. We praise your name for ever.
V. Lord, keep us from all sin today;
R. Have mercy upon us, Lord, have mercy.
V. Lord, show us your love and mercy;
R. For we put our trust in you.
V. In you, Lord, is our hope;
R. And we shall never hope in vain.
The Collect of the Day
Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
A Collect for Sundays BCP p.98
O God, you make us glad with the weekly remembrance of the glorious resurrection of your Son our Lord: Give us this day such blessing through our worship of you, that the week to come may be spent in your favor; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Collect for Peace BCP p.99
O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries; through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Prayer for Mission BCP p. 100
Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of your faithful people is governed and sanctified: Receive our supplications and prayers which we offer before you for all members of your holy Church, that in their vocation and ministry they may truly and devoutly serve you; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
Please be seated
THE OFFERTORY
The Ushers collect the offering at this time
Offertory Solo Charles Gounod
“O Divine Redeemer” Soloist: Shannon LeRue
Please stand as the offerings are brought to the altar.
Offertory Hymn
“The Doxology” (verse 3) The Hymnal 1982, #380
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below;
Praise God above ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
THE PASSING OF THE PEACE
Officiant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
Please be seated
ANNOUNCEMENTS, BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY PRAYERS
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Lay Reader 2 In the Anglican cycle of prayer, we pray for The Anglican Church of Chile.
In the Diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for Christ Church in Xenia, St. James in Westwood, and St. Simon in Lincoln Heights.
In our Parish cycle of prayer, we pray for Mike and Sandy Bultman; Steve, Lisa, Sophie, and Carly Darnell; and Steve, Tibby, and Will Day.
In peace, let us pray to the Lord.
For the holy Church of God, that it may be filled with truth and love, and be found without fault at the day of your coming, we pray to you, O Lord.
For Sean our Presiding Bishop, Kristin our own bishop, for all bishops and other ministers, and for all the holy people of God, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For all who fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that our divisions may cease, and that all may be one as you and the Father are one, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For the mission of the Church, that in faithful witness it may preach the Gospel to the ends of the earth, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For the peace of the world, that a spirit of respect and forbearance may grow among nations and peoples, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For those in positions of public trust, that they may serve justice, and promote the dignity and freedom of every person, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For the sick, especially those on our Parish Prayer List: Tibby, Patricia, Jim, Mary-Anna, Wayne, Judy, Juanita, Rob, Susan, and the Darnells; for the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer; for refugees, prisoners, and all who are in danger; that they may be relieved and protected, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For this congregation, for those who are present and for those who are absent, that we may be delivered from hardness of heart, and show forth your glory in all that we do, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For all who have commended themselves to our prayers; for our families, friends, and neighbors; that being freed from anxiety, they may live in joy, peace, and health, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For all who have died in the communion of your Church, and those whose faith is known to you alone, that, with all the saints, they may have rest in that place where there is no pain or grief, but life eternal, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy.
Rejoicing in the fellowship of [the ever-blessed Virgin Mary, blessed St. Mark and all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life to Christ our God.
To you, O Lord our God.
Officiant Creator God, you prepare a new way in the wilderness, and your grace waters our desert. Open our hearts to be transformed by the new thing you are doing, that our lives may proclaim the extravagance of your love given to all through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
THE GENERAL THANKSGIVING BCP p.101
Officiant and People
Almighty God, Father of all mercies,
we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks
for all your goodness and loving-kindness
to us and to all whom you have made.
We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life;
but above all for your immeasurable love
in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ;
for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory.
And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies,
that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise,
not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your service,
and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit,
be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.
A Prayer of St. Chrysostom BCP p.102
Officiant Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.
Officiant Let us bless the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Officiant The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.
RECESSIONAL
“Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life” (verses 1,2,5) The Hymnal 1982, #609
1 Where cross the crowded ways of life,
where sound the cries of race and clan,
above the noise of selfish strife,
we hear thy voice, O Son of Man.
2 In haunts of wretchedness and need,
on shadowed thresholds dark with fears,
from paths where hide the lures of greed,
we catch the vision of thy tears.
5 till all the world shall learn thy love,
and follow where thy feet have trod;
till glorious from thy heaven above,
shall come the city of our God.
DISMISSAL
The congregation is dismissed.
Officiant Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Please exit quietly or remain quietly listening during the Postlude.
NO POSTLUDE TODAY…
Instead, Percy Jones will teach us new service music for Easter Sunday and later. Please stay for that before heading to Coffee Hour!
THE CANDLE IN THE SANCTUARY LAMP remains lighted throughout the week to indicate and honor the eternal presence of Christ. It is given by the Wagners in loving memory of Edward Veazey.
COFFEE HOUR is hosted by TJ, Gabriel, and Wesley Walch.
Prayers for the Week of April 6, 2025
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; with finding asylum in loving, welcoming lands; with losing necessary services in this changing political climate; with unexpected job losses
For those serving in the military, and for the safety of all Americans around the world.
For our enemies and for those who would harm us for gain.
For those in our prayer cycles:
In the Anglican cycle of prayer, we pray for the Anglican Church of Chile.
In the Diocesan cycle of prayer, we pray for Christ Church in Xenia, St. James in Westwood, and St. Simon in Lincoln Heights.
In our Parish cycle of prayer, we pray for Mike & Sandy Bultman; Steve, Lisa, Sophie, and Carly Darnell; and Steve, Tibby, and Will Day.
For those celebrating birthdays: Justin Rubino 4/14, Dave Reuter 4/15, Carol Nancarrow 4/17, TJ Walch 4/17.
For those celebrating anniversaries: Wayne & Gail Harper, 4/26.
For those on our parish prayer list: Tibby, Patricia, Jim, Mary-Anna, Linda, Wayne, Judy, Juanita, Rob, Susan, and the Darnells.
For those who suffer from illness, grief, or any other adversity:
Akiko, friend of Jim Tallman; Blaze, the Tallman’s grandson; Chip, Jim Rudd’s step-mother; Chris & family, friends of the Reuters; Clara, Pat Tallman’s cousin; Crystal, friend of the Rubinos; Ellie, friend of Ann Phillips; Emma, Lowell, & the Burton Family, friends of Juanita Limes and the Darnells; Helen, Wayne Harper’s mother-in-law; Jane, friend of the Tallmans; Joel & Becky, friends of the parish; Katie, friend of the Reuters; Luann, Sean Weber’s mother; Natasha, the Tallman’s granddaughter; 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 APRIL 6
UPCOMING CHURCH SERVICES:
April 13 Palm Sunday Eucharist celebrated by the Rev. Greg Sammons
April 20 Easter Sunday Eucharist celebrated by the Rev. Mike Kreutzer
April 27 Morning Prayer led by Jackie Hoskinson
May 4 Holy Eucharist celebrated by the Rev. Cn. Jodi Baron
May 11 Holy Eucharist celebrated by the Rev. Mike Kreutzer
May 18 Morning Prayer led by Don Nancarrow
May 25 Holy Eucharist celebrated by the Rev. Peter Homeyer
NO POSTLUDE TODAY! Percy will use that time instead to teach us the service music for Easter. We will take a few minutes right after the service to learn the Song of Praise, then head to Coffee Hour.
SPARKLE DAY is next Saturday, April 12! It’s time for St. Mark’s Annual Sparkle Day as we prepare our buildings and grounds for Easter. We need volunteers to clean the sanctuary, the lounge and fellowship room of the community building, and spruce up the grounds. Feel free to bring any cleaning supplies (buckets, Windex, cleaning cloths, paper towels, etc.) you may use (no polish, please); most of all, we need you!!
EASTER FLOWERS: Our church is especially beautiful
when accented by gorgeous flowers. If you would like to make a donation towards the Easter flowers, envelopes are in the pews. Please note if your donation is in memory or honor of someone(s) special!
COFFEE HOUR: The Coffee Hour host list is full for April—thank you! There are plenty of Sundays that need a host, so sign up to celebrate with your church family after the service. It’s a chance to mingle, chat, get caught up, celebrate, while enjoying light snacks drinks.
READINGS and MINISTRY SCHEDULE
April 6, 2025: Lent-5
Morning Prayer
Officiant: Don Nancarrow
Organist: Percy Jones, Jr
Acolyte: Gabriel Walch
Lay Readers: Elizabeth Wagner-Weber, Judy Rudd, Jim Rudd
Tech & Facebook Live: TJ Walch, Katherine Wagner
Ushers: Ginny Tuxhorn, Tony Rubino
Counters: Kendall Rubino, Gary Welch
Open/Close: Wagner/Welch
April Altar Guild: Norma Peachey, Ginny Tuxhorn
April 13, 2025; Palm Sunday
Holy Eucharist
Readings: Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16,
Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 23:1-56
Celebrant: The Rev. Greg Sammons
Organist: Percy Jones, Jr
Acolyte: Lizzy Reuter
Lay Readers: Carol Williamson, Gabriel Walch
Chalicists: Elizabeth Wagner-Weber, Kendall Rubino
Tech & Facebook Live: TJ Walch, Katherine Wagner
Ushers: Wayne Harper, Jim Rudd
Counters: Carol Nancarrow, Janet Reuter
Open/Close: Wagner/Reuter
April Altar Guild: Norma Peachey, Ginny Tuxhorn
Coffee Hour: Pre-K Sunday School Class
We will plan services on a week-to-week basis,
some Sundays being Morning Prayer and some being the Holy Eucharist.
We appreciate your patience 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: Jim Rudd
Junior Warden: Tony Rubino
Vestry:
Jenna Walch
Gary Welch
Elizabeth Reuter
Jackie Hoskinson
Faggio Nocero-Sargent
Katherine Wagner
Don Nancarrow, Treasurer
Dave Reuter, Recorder
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On-line Giving to St. Mark’s
There are two easy ways to donate online!
Text “LIONGIVING” to 73256.
Or click on the QR code and follow the link
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
456 Woodman Drive
Dayton, OH 45431
Email: st_marks@ameritech.net
Office Phone: 937-256-1082
Resources:
Website: https://stmarksdayton.org,
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