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                

“Festival Setting of ‘Holy God, We Praise Thy Name’”   (Trumpet & Organ)    Jacob Weber

 

                                                       Please stand

 

PROCESSIONAL

“Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!”   (v. 1,3,4)     The Hymnal 1982,  #362

 

1  Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!

          Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee:

     Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty,

          God in three Persons, blessèd Trinity.

 

 

3  Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee,

          though the sinful human eye thy glory may not see,

     only thou art holy; there is none beside thee,

          perfect in power, in love, and purity.

 

 

4  Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!

          All thy works shall praise thy Name, in earth, and sky, and sea;

     Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty,

          God in three Persons, blessèd Trinity.

 

 

Officiant   

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come!     BCP p. 77                          

 

                                                     Please stand or kneel

 

The Confession of Sin     BCP 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     BCP p. 80

 

Officiant          Lord, open our lips.

People           And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

 

 

SONG OF PRAISE   LEVaS II, #246

Praise, praise, honor and glory, Praise, praise, honor and glory,

Praise, praise, honor and glory, Honor and glory to Christ, our King.

 

Spoken:

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. 

 

Officiant        Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God: 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 8     BCP p. 590

 (Lay Reader 1 and People read responsively by whole verse.)

 

1  O Lord our Governor, *

    how exalted is your Name in all the world!

 

2  Out of the mouths of infants and children *

    your majesty is praised above the heavens.

 

3  You have set up a stronghold against your adversaries, *

    to quell the enemy and the avenger.

 

4  When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, *

    the moon and the stars you have set in their courses,

 

5  What is man that you should be mindful of him? *

    the son of man that you should seek him out?

 

6  You have made him but little lower than the angels; *

    you adorn him with glory and honor;

 

7  You give him mastery over the works of your hands; *

    you put all things under his feet:

 

8  All sheep and oxen, *

    even the wild beasts of the field,

 

9  The birds of the air, the fish of the sea, *

    and whatsoever walks in the paths of the sea.

 

10  O Lord our Governor, *

     how exalted is your Name in all the world!

 

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 Proverbs (8:1-4, 22-31)

 

Lay Reader 1             Does not wisdom call, and does not understanding raise her voice? On the heights, beside the way, at the crossroads she takes her stand; beside the gates in front of the town, at the entrance of the portals she cries out: “To you, O people, I call, and my cry is to all that live.

 

The Lord created me at the beginning of his work, the first of his acts of long ago. Ages ago I was set up, at the first, before the beginning of the earth. When there were no depths I was brought forth, when there were no springs abounding with water. Before the mountains had been shaped, before the hills, I was brought forth— when he had not yet made earth and fields, or the world’s first bits of soil. When he established the heavens, I was there, when he drew a circle on the face of the deep, when he made firm the skies above, when he established the fountains of the deep, when he assigned to the sea its limit, so that the waters might not transgress his command, when he marked out the foundations of the earth, then I was beside him, like a master worker; and I was daily his delight, rejoicing before him always, rejoicing in his inhabited world and delighting in the human race.”

 

The Word of the Lord.

People   Thanks be to God.

 

 

Canticle 16: The Song of Zechariah     BCP p. 92

(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.

You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High, *
    for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,

To give his people knowledge of salvation *
    by the forgiveness of their sins.

In the tender compassion of our God *
    the dawn from on high shall break upon us,

To shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, *
    and to guide our feet into the way of peace.

 

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 Romans (5:1-5)

 

Lay Reader 1           Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.

 

The Word of the Lord.

People   Thanks be to God.

 

 

Canticle 13: A Song of Praise     BCP p. 90

(Lay Reader 2 and People read together)

 

Glory to you, Lord God of our fathers; *
    you are worthy of praise; glory to you.
Glory to you for the radiance of your holy Name; *
    we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.

 

Glory to you in the splendor of your temple; *
    on the throne of your majesty, glory to you.
Glory to you, seated between the Cherubim; *
    we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.

 

Glory to you, beholding the depths; *
    in the high vault of heaven, glory to you.
Glory to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; *
    we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.

 

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.

 

 

Antiphon   (Sung)

 

Al-le-lu-ia.    Al-le-lu-ia.    Al-le-lu-ia.

 

 

A Reading from the Gospel according to John (16:12-15)

 

Lay Reader 3           Jesus said to his disciples, “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me, because he will take what is mine and declare it to you. All that the Father has is mine. For this reason I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.”

           

The Word of the Lord.

People   Thanks be to God.

 

 

Repeat Antiphon   (Sung)

 

Al-le-lu-ia.    Al-le-lu-ia.    Al-le-lu-ia.

 

 

Homily     (from the files of The Rev. Mike Kreutzer)

 

 

                           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 A     BCP p. 97

 

V.     Show us your mercy, O Lord;
R.    And grant us your salvation.
V.    Clothe your ministers with righteousness;
R.    Let your people sing with joy.
V.    Give peace, O Lord, in all the world;
R.    For only in you can we live in safety.

V.     Lord, keep this nation under your care;
R.    And guide us in the way of justice and truth.
V.    Let your way be known upon earth;
R.    Your saving health among all nations.
V.    Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;
R.    Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.
V.    Create in us clean hearts, O God;
R.    And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.

 

 

The Collect of the Day

 

Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and 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. 101

 

Lord Jesus Christ, you stretched out your arms of love on the hard wood of the cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace: So clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you; for the honor of your Name.    Amen.

 

Please be seated

 

THE OFFERTORY

The Ushers collect the offering at this time.

Officiant           Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God.

 

 

Offertory Hymn  

“Faith of our fathers”     The Hymnal 1982, #558     

                                                   

1  Faith of our fathers! living still

        in spite of dungeon, fire and sword:

    O how our hearts beat high with joy,

        whene’er we hear that glorious word:

 

            Faith of our fathers, holy faith!

            We will be true to thee till death.

 

2  Faith of our fathers! faith and prayer

        shall win all nations unto thee;

    and through the truth that comes from God,

        mankind shall then indeed be free.

 

    Refrain

 

3  Faith of our fathers! we will love

        both friend and foe in all our strife:

    and preach thee, too, as love knows how,

        by kindly deeds and virtuous life.

 

    Refrain

 

                        Please stand as the offerings are brought to the altar.

 

Doxology Hymn

“The Doxology”   (v. 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.

 

 

Prayer Over the Gifts of Food

 

Officiant           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 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

 

                                     Please stand

 

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

 

ANTIPHON    (Sung)

 

This is our prayer.   This is our prayer, O God.

 

 

Lay Reader 2  

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

 

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

 

In our Parish cycle of prayer, we pray for Gary, Mary-Anna, & Stephanie Welch; Carol Williamson; and Jeff & Amber Aldredge.

 

With all our heart and with all our mind, let us pray to the Lord, saying, “Lord, have mercy.”

 

For the peace of the world, for the welfare of the holy Church of God, and for the unity of all peoples, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

 

For our Bishop, and for all the clergy and people, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

 

For our President, for the leaders of the nations, and for all in authority, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

 

For this city for every city and community, and for those who live in them, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

 

For the good earth which God has given us, and for the wisdom and will to conserve it, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

 

For those on St. Mark’s Prayer List: Rommel, Tibby, Patricia, Jim, Mary-Anna, Wayne, Judy, Juanita, Rob, Susan, and the Darnells; for others for whom we wish to pray; for the aged and infirm, for the widowed and orphans, and for the sick and the suffering, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

 

For the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed and the destitute, for prisoners and captives, and for all who remember and care for them, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

 

For all who have died in the hope of the resurrection, and for all the departed, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

 

For deliverance from all danger, violence, oppression, and degradation, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

 

That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without suffering and without reproach, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

 

In the communion of St. Mark and of all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life, to Christ our God.

To thee, O Lord our God.

 

Officiant        

Eternal and glorious God, you dwell in a high and holy place, yet draw us near in your beloved Son; we humble ourselves before you and pray that we may know your loving presence, Creator, Redeemer, and Life-Giver, our one true God for ever.  Amen.

(from A New Zealand  Prayer Book, page 620)

 

 

Repeat Antiphon   (Sung)

 

This is our prayer.   This is our prayer, O God.

 

 

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

“Holy God we praise thy name”  (v. 1-4)     The Hymnal 1982,  #366

 

 

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.

 

POSTLUDE:  In Honor of Fathers

“Trumpet Tune in C”     (Trumpet & Organ)     David Lowe

 

 

THE CANDLE IN THE SANCTUARY LAMP shines in honor of fathers.

 

 

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READINGS  and  MINISTRY SCHEDULE

 

 

June 15, 2025: Pentecost-1 (Trinity Sunday)

Morning Prayer

 

Officiant: Don Nancarrow

Interim Organist: Percy Jones, Jr

Trumpeter: Robert Love

Acolyte:  Elizabeth Wagner-Weber

Lay Readers:  Jim Rudd, Gary Welch, Judy Rudd

Tech & Facebook Live:  Gary Welch, Katherine Wagner

Ushers:   Tony Rubino, Ginny Tuxhorn

Counters:  Jim Rudd, Gary Welch

Open/Close: Wagner/ Welch

June Altar Guild: Katherine Wagner, Elizabeth Wagner-Weber

 

 

 

June 22, 2025: Pentecost-2

Holy Eucharist

 

Readings: 1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a,

Psalm 42 and 43,  Galatians 3:23-29, Luke 8:26-39

 

Celebrant:  The Rev. Benjamin Speare-Hardy III

Interim Organist: Percy Jones, Jr

Acolyte: Elizabeth Wagner-Weber

Lay Readers:  TJ Walch, Judy Rudd

Chalicists:  Kendall Rubino, Jim Rudd

Tech & Facebook Live:  Gary Welch, Katherine Wagner

Ushers:   Tony Rubino, Dave Reuter

Counters:  Kendall Rubino, Gary Welch

Open/Close: Wagner-Weber/Welch

June Altar Guild: Katherine Wagner, Elizabeth Wagner-Weber

 

 

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 15

 

UPCOMING CHURCH SERVICES:

June15            Morning Prayer led by Don Nancarrow

June 22           Holy Eucharist celebrated by the Rev. Benjamin Speare-Hardy

                          with St. Margaret’s parishioners as guests

June 29           Holy Eucharist celebrated by the Rev. Jack Koepke

July 6              Holy Eucharist celebrated by the Rev. Mike Kreutzer

July 13            Morning Prayer led by Jackie Hoskinson

July 20            Morning Prayer led by Don Nancarrow

July 27            Morning Prayer led by Jackie Hoskinson

 

 

BATTER UP!

Come cheer on the St. Mark’s softball team on Tuesday, June 17. The first game of the double header is at 7pm, and the second is at 8:30; both on Diamond #3..  NEW LOCATION for the games this year: Kettering Fields Softball Complex, 444 N Bend Blvd, Dayton, OH 45404.

 

 

The Monthly VESTRY MEETING will be held Thursday, June 19, at 7pm in the Fellowship Room.  All parishioners are welcome and encouraged to attend. Is there a topic you’d like the Vestry to discuss?  Contact Senior Warden Jim Rudd.

 

 

SUNDAY, JUNE 22  is special in two ways: we’ll welcome the parishioners of St. Margaret’s and their rector, Fr. Ben Speare-Hardy as celebrant.  This is the first time since 2019 they’ve joined us, and we’re hoping to reestablish our long-time practice of worshipping together twice a year.  Please welcome our guests (and wear your name tags!!)

 

It’s also Percy’s last Sunday with us as our Interim Organist.  We’ve loved having him for the last three months, and have learned new music and new ways of celebrating our liturgy.  We’ll miss him!

 

 

PERFUMES, COLOGNES, & OTHER SCENTS: Some of our members and guests have respiratory sensitivity issues when exposed to various scents, so please be aware of that when using perfumes and colognes.

Too much scent can make it difficult for others to breathe!

 

 

Prayers for the Week of June 15

 

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

For those living in fear and uncertainty in these turbulent days.

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, in public service, in political leadership, and political reform.

For our enemies, foreign and domestic.

 

For those in our prayer cycles:

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

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

In our Parish cycle of prayer, we pray for Gary, Mary-Anna, & Stephanie Welch; Carol Williamson; and Jeff & Amber Aldredge.

 

For those celebrating June Birthdays: 9/Larry Brown, 22/Steve Day, 25/Gabriel Walch, 26/Kendall Rubino, 30/Mike Bultman.

 

For those celebrating June anniversaries: 6/Steve & Lisa Darnell, 28/Jim & Patricia Tallman

For those on our parish prayer list: Jasmyne, Tibby, Patricia, Jim, Mary-Anna, 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;  Emma, Lowell, & the Burton Family,  friends of Juanita Limes and the Darnells; Jane, friend of the Tallmans; Katie, friend of the Reuters; Natasha, the Tallman’s granddaughter; Patti and Rachel, Norma Peachey’s daughter-in-law and granddaughter; Phil and Maureen, friends of Katherine Wagner; 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.

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

 

 

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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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                                                      Our Mission Statement:

                                   “We gather for worship, education and mutual support;

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

 

 

A Prayer in Honor of Fathers

Elizabeth Wagner-Weber

Lord God, Father to us all: We thank You for the joyful presence of our Earthly fathers, grandfathers, and father-figures. In their strength, love, courage, and kindness we draw closer to You and Your everlasting care. We ask that You watch over all families in this world: those celebrating, and those mourning. May all people know the wondrous feeling of a father’s love, and may we never forget the safety of their embrace. Grant that one day we may again see our fathers who have gone ahead to Your Heavenly home, and may that celebration never end. In Your Holy Name, 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

 

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

 

                                     

 

 

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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.

 

Katherine Wagner – Bulletin Chief Editor

Dave Reuter – Webmaster

 

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