As a courtesy to others, please silence your cell phone.
We ask your prayers for: The family of Pamela Snyder, Jim, The family of Glenda Hinton, The John Snyder family, Beth, Joern, Valerie, Linda, Mark, Helen, David, Sherrie, Nancy, Pat, Sharon, Ken, Candace, Lori, Debi, Nevitt, James, Avery, Connie, Linda, Anne, Kim, and Ella.
And for those serving in the Armed Forces and Diplomatic Corps of our Country:
David Craddock, John Sampson, Brett Griffin, Zachary Falter, and Isabel Steen Falter.
See list of Birthdays in the weekly email.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer—Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui.
In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer—Church of the Redeemer, Cincinnati; and Reparations Task Force.
The Altar Arrangements are given to the Glory of God, and in loving memory of
Bill & Mary Ellen Crawford
This morning’s special music for our 100th Anniversary was made possible by
The Charles and Ann Simms Music Fund. Thank you to the Simms family!
Serving Today – 2/8/26 – 9:30am
Altar Guild Barbara O’Hara
Ellen Walters
Reader Mary Beth Coker
Laura Walters
Ushers Margaret Sampson
Diane Labrie
Crucifer/ Bob Neben
Chalice Jay Woodhull
Candle Teena Baldrige
Book Randy Young
Serving Next Sun. – 2/15/26 – 9:30am
Altar Guild Dana Cunningham
Mary Ellen Foster
Reader Paul T.
Jill Davis
Ushers Linda Miller
Jeff Baldrige
Crucifer/
Chalice Bob Neben
Book Teena Baldrige
All Hymns are in the Blue, 1982 Hymnal or Lift Every Voice & Sing (referred to as LEVAS).
PRELUDE:
Violin Concerto, movement II Korngold
Lauren Geerlings, violin
Sonata #1 for Violin and Basso Continuo in A Major, Op 1 #3 G. F. Handel
Andante
Allegro
Adagio
Allegro
Betsey and Mark Hofeldt, violin and cello
Fairest Lord Jesus arr. Charles Maggs
St. Paul’s Handbell Choir
Locus Iste (This Place was Made by God) Bruckner
St. Paul’s Adult Choir
PRAYER REQUESTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PROCESSIONAL: Hymn #525 The Church’s One Foundation Aurelia
1 The Church’s one foundation
is Jesus Christ her Lord;
she is his new creation
by water and the word:
from heaven he came and sought her
to be his holy bride;
with his own blood he bought her,
and for her life he died.
2 Elect from every nation,
yet one o’er all the earth,
her charter of salvation,
one Lord, one faith, one birth;
one holy Name she blesses,
partakes one holy food,
and to one hope she presses,
with every grace endued.
3 Though with a scornful wonder
men see her sore oppressed,
by schisms rent asunder,
by heresies distressed;
yet saints their watch are keeping,
their cry goes up, “How long?”
and soon the night of weeping
shall be the morn of song.
4 Mid toil and tribulation,
and tumult of her war
she waits the consummation
of peace for evermore;
till with the vision glorious
her longing eyes are blessed,
and the great Church victorious
shall be the Church at rest.
5 Yet she on earth hath union
with God, the Three in One,
and mystic sweet communion
with those whose rest is won.
O happy ones and holy!
Lord, give us grace that we
like them, the meek and lowly,
on high may dwell with thee.
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Celebrant Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
HYMN OF PRAISE: “Songs of Thankfulness and Praise”, sung to the tune Salzburg (#135)
Songs of thankfulness and praise, Jesus, Lord, to thee we raise,
manifested by the star to the sages from afar;
branch of royal David’s stem in thy birth at Bethlehem;
anthems be to thee addressed, God in man made manifest.
Grant us grace to see thee, Lord, present in thy holy Word;
Grace to imitate thee now and be pure, as pure art thou;
That we might become like thee at thy great epiphany,
And may praise thee, ever blest, God in flesh made manifest.
Please be seated.
The Collect of the Day
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Please be seated.
First Reading: Isaiah 58:1-9A
A Reading from Isaiah
Shout out, do not hold back!
Lift up your voice like a trumpet!
Announce to my people their rebellion,
to the house of Jacob their sins.
Yet day after day they seek me
and delight to know my ways,
as if they were a nation that practiced righteousness
and did not forsake the ordinance of their God;
they ask of me righteous judgments,
they delight to draw near to God.
“Why do we fast, but you do not see?
Why humble ourselves, but you do not notice?”
Look, you serve your own interest on your fast day,
and oppress all your workers.
Look, you fast only to quarrel and to fight
and to strike with a wicked fist.
Such fasting as you do today
will not make your voice heard on high.
Is such the fast that I choose,
a day to humble oneself?
Is it to bow down the head like a bulrush,
and to lie in sackcloth and ashes?
Will you call this a fast,
a day acceptable to the Lord?
Is not this the fast that I choose:
to loose the bonds of injustice,
to undo the thongs of the yoke,
to let the oppressed go free,
and to break every yoke?
Is it not to share your bread with the hungry,
and bring the homeless poor into your house;
when you see the naked, to cover them,
and not to hide yourself from your own kin?
Then your light shall break forth like the dawn,
and your healing shall spring up quickly;
your vindicator shall go before you,
the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard.
Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer;
you shall cry for help, and he will say, Here I am.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
The Response: Psalm 112:1-10 (sung by the choir)
1 Hallelujah!
Happy are they who fear the Lord *
and have great delight in his commandments!
2 Their descendants will be mighty in the land; *
the generation of the upright will be blessed.
3 Wealth and riches will be in their house, *
and their righteousness will last for ever.
4 Light shines in the darkness for the upright; *
the righteous are merciful and full of compassion.
5 It is good for them to be generous in lending *
and to manage their affairs with justice.
6 For they will never be shaken; *
the righteous will be kept in everlasting remembrance.
7 They will not be afraid of any evil rumors; *
their heart is right;
they put their trust in the Lord.
8 Their heart is established and will not shrink, *
until they see their desire upon their enemies.
9 They have given freely to the poor, *
and their righteousness stands fast for ever;
they will hold up their head with honor.
10 The wicked will see it and be angry;
they will gnash their teeth and pine away; *
the desires of the wicked will perish.
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-12
A Reading from 1 Corinthians
When I came to you, brothers and sisters, I did not come proclaiming the mystery of God to you in lofty words or wisdom. For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified. And I came to you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling. My speech and my proclamation were not with plausible words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit and of power, so that your faith might rest not on human wisdom but on the power of God.
Yet among the mature we do speak wisdom, though it is not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are doomed to perish. But we speak God’s wisdom, secret and
hidden, which God decreed before the ages for our glory. None of the rulers of this age understood this; for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. But, as it is written,
“What no eye has seen, nor ear heard,
nor the human heart conceived,
what God has prepared for those who love him”—
these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. For what human being knows what is truly human except the
human spirit that is within? So also no one comprehends what is truly God’s except the Spirit of God. Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit that is from God, so that we may understand the gifts bestowed on us by God.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Please stand if able.
Gospel Procession: Hymn #488 Be Thou my Vision Slane
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.
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.
The Gospel: Matthew 5:13-20
Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot.
“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one letter, not one stroke of a letter, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”
Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Homily The Rev. Jean Vargo
Silent Reflection
Baptismal Hymn: #490, vs. 1-2 only, I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light Houston
1 I want to walk as a child of the light.
I want to follow Jesus.
God set the stars to give light to the world.
The star of my life is Jesus.
In him there is no darkness at all.
The night and the day are both alike.
The Lamb is the light of the city of God.
Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus.
2 I want to see the brightness of God.
I want to look at Jesus.
Clear sun of righteousness, shine on my path,
and show me the way to the Father.
Refrain
+ + + Holy Baptism + + +
John Ward Hawrylak
Henry William Hawrylak
Sarah Elisabeth Hawrylak
Presentation and Examination of the Candidates
Celebrant The Candidates for Holy Baptism will now be presented.
Parents & Godparent I present John, Henry and Sarah to receive
the Sacrament of Baptism.
Celebrant Will you be responsible for seeing that the children you present
are brought up in the Christian faith and life?
Parents & Godparent I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you by your prayers and witness help these children to grow
into the full stature of Christ?
Parents & Godparent I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of
wickedness that rebel against God?
Parents & Godparent I renounce them.
Celebrant Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt
and destroy the creatures of God?
Parents & Godparent I renounce them.
Celebrant Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love
of God?
Parents & Godparent I renounce them.
Celebrant Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior?
Parents & Godparent I do.
Celebrant Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love?
Parents & Godparent I do.
Celebrant Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord?
Parents & Godparent I do.
To the congregation
Celebrant Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to
support these persons in their life in Christ?
People We will.
Celebrant Let us join with those who are committing themselves to
Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant.
Celebrant Do you believe in God the Father?
People I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and
earth.
Celebrant Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
People 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.
Celebrant Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
People 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.
Celebrant Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in
the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?
People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into
sin, repent and return to the Lord?
People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God
in Christ?
People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your
neighbor as yourself?
People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and
respect the dignity of every human being?
People I will, with God’s help.
Prayers for the Candidates
Leader Let us now pray for these persons who are to receive the
Sacrament of new birth and for those who have renewed their
commitment to Christ.
Leader Deliver them O Lord, from the way of sin and death.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Open their hearts to your grace and truth.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Fill them with your holy and life-giving Spirit.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Keep them in the faith and communion of your holy Church.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Teach them to love others in the power of the Spirit.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Send them into the world in witness to your love.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Bring them to the fullness of your peace and glory.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Celebrant Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of
Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection
and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns
now and forever. Amen.
Thanksgiving over the Water
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Celebrant
We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over it the
Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation. Through it
you led the children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt
into the land of promise. In it your Son Jesus received the
baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy Spirit as the
Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, through his death and
resurrection, from the bondage of sin into everlasting life.
We thank you, Father, for the water of Baptism. In it we are
buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his
resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit.
Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into his
fellowship those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in
the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
At the following words, the Celebrant touches the water
Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by the power of your
Holy Spirit, that those who here are cleansed from sin and
born again may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus
Christ our Savior. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all
honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
The Baptism
Celebrant John / Henry / Sarah, I baptize you in the
Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy
Spirit you have bestowed upon these your servants the
forgiveness of sin, and have raised them to the new life of grace.
Sustain them, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give them an
inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to
persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy
and wonder in all your works. Amen.
Celebrant and Leader
John / Henry / Sarah you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and
marked as Christ’s own for ever. Amen.
John / Henry / Sarah receive the light of Christ.
Celebrant Let us welcome the newly baptized.
All Together We receive you into the household of God. Confess the
faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with
us in his eternal priesthood.
The Peace
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
Offertory Sentence
Offertory Music: Cantate Domino (Sing Praises to the Lord) Heinrich Schütz
Sung in Latin, English translation as follows:
Sing praises to the Lord, sing Him a new song.
Sing praises all ye citizens of heaven.
Sing praises to the Lord, sing Him a new song
Let Israel rejoice in praise to the God who made us,
and children of Zion exalt in your king of glory.
Bless His name forever, with timbrel and dance and singing,
With stringed instruments praise Him. Praise Him.
Please stand if able.
Hymn #493, O for a thousand tongues to sing (vs 1-3)
1. O for a thousand tongues to sing
my great Redeemer’s praise,
the glories of my God and King,
the triumphs of his grace!
2. My gracious Master and my God,
assist me to proclaim
and spread through all the earth
abroad the honors of thy Name.
3. Jesus! the Name that charms our fears
and bids our sorrows cease;
‘tis music in the sinner’s ears,
‘tis life and health and peace.
The Holy Communion
The Great Thanksgiving
Eucharistic Prayer for Advent, Christmas & Epiphany
(from Evangelical Lutheran Worship Augsburg Fortress 2006)
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Lift up your hearts.
People We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Celebrant It is indeed our joy, that we should at all times and in all places, give thanks and praise to you, gracious God, through our Saviour Jesus Christ. You comforted your people with the promise of the Redeemer, through whom you will make all things new. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join in their unending hymn:
Please stand or kneel if able.
Sanctus, Hymnal #S125
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.
The Celebrant continues
Holy One, the beginning and the end, the giver of life:
Blessed are you for the birth of creation.
Blessed are you in the darkness and in the light.
Blessed are you for your promise made to your people.
Blessed are you in the prophets’ hopes and dreams.
Blessed are you for Mary’s openness to your will.
Blessed are you for your Son Jesus, the Word made flesh.
In the night in which he was betrayed, Our Lord Jesus Christ took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: “Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
Again, after supper, Jesus took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
With this bread and cup we remember your Word, Jesus Christ, dwelling among us, full of grace and truth. We remember our new birth in Christ’s death and resurrection. We look with hope for his coming.
People Come, Lord Jesus.
Holy God, we long for your Spirit. Come among us. Bless this meal. May your Word take flesh in us. Awaken your people. Fill us with your light. Bring the gift of peace on earth.
People Come, Holy Spirit.
Blessing, praise and thanks to you, holy God, through Christ Jesus, by your Spirit, in your church, world without end. Amen.
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
The Lord’s Prayer, BCP 364
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
The Breaking of the Bread BCP 364
The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread.
A period of silence is kept.
Fraction Anthem: #37 from Enriching Our Music 1
Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance
that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
Communion Music: Winter (from “The Four Seasons”) Vivaldi
Largo
Betsey and Mark Hofeldt, violin and cello
Meditation from Thaïs Massenet
Lauren Geerlings, violin
Please stand or kneel if able.
Post-Communion Prayer
Celebrant Let us pray.
Celebrant and People
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.
Blessing of the People
Recessional: Hymn #390 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Lobe den Herren
1 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation;
O my soul, praise him, for he is thy health and salvation:
join the great throng, psaltery, organ, and song,
sounding in glad adoration.
2 Praise to the Lord; over all things he gloriously reigneth:
borne as on eagle-wings, safely his saints he sustaineth.
Hast thou not seen how all thou needest hath been
granted in what he ordaineth?
3 Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy way and defend thee;
surely his goodness and mercy shall ever attend thee;
ponder anew what the Almighty can do,
who with his love doth befriend thee.
4 Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore him!
All that hath life and breath come now with praises before him!
Let the amen sound from his people again;
gladly for ever adore him.
The Dismissal
Celebrant Let us go forth in the name of Christ.
People Thanks be to God.
Postlude: Excerpt from “Carillon de Westminster” Louis Vierne
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News and Announcements
Volunteers Needed At Canterbury Court
Canterbury Court is having a spa day next Wednesday, February 11 from 2:00 – 4:00PM. They are looking for volunteers to paint nails or give hand massages. This is a great way to brighten someone’s day while giving you a good feeling from helping others. Please contact Nancy Downey at 937-609-2234 if you can help.
Annual Meeting Date change
Due to the timing of the Centennial Celebration, the date for the Annual Meeting has been changed to SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15. Following the 9:30am Eucharist service, please join us in the Parish Hall for the Annual Meeting. During the business portion of the meeting, we will celebrate the ministries of St. Paul’s, review our finances, and elect our Vestry members and delegates to convention.
Lenten Opportunities
Shrove Tuesday – February 17 – 6pm Evening Prayer – pancake supper to follow
Ashes to Go – Wednesday, February 18. Rev Jean is looking for volunteers to dispense ashes in the Dayton area. Pick a place and time and let Rev. Jean or Lois know.
Ash Wednesday Worship Services – 12pm & 7pm at St. Paul’s
Stations of the Cross – Every Saturday in Lent beginning February 21 at 9:30am
Drive through Prayer – Every Wednesday in Lent beginning February 25 from 4-6pm
The Chapel is open for daily prayer from 10am-12pm during Lent
Wednesday Mornings in Lent – Morning Prayer: Offered through Facebook
Devotional Book for the congregation – Rediscover Jesus by Matthew Kelly. We will do a Lenten Bible Study on Sundays after church beginning Sunday, February 22. This book will be available at the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
33 W. Dixon Ave.
Dayton, OH 45419
937-293-1154
www.stpauls-dayton.org
Welcome!
We’re glad you’re here today! Your presence with us is a blessing. We invite you to participate in worship, say the prayers, sing the songs, and introduce yourself. You’ll find a visitor card in the pew rack in front of you. We’re so excited to meet you.
Worship Times
9:30 am – Worship Service with Hymns
Office hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Thursday
9:00 am – 12:00 pm on Friday
St. Paul’s Staff
The Rev. Jean Vargo—Interim Pastor jean@stpauls-dayton.org
Cara Whitby—Director of Music cara@stpauls-dayton.org
Lois Smith—Parish Administrator lois@stpauls-dayton.org
Sue Starner—Finance & Properties Administrator sue@stpauls-dayton.org
St. Paul’s Vestry
Class of 2026 – Linda Bumiller, Charlie Campbell, Steve Ireland
Class of 2027 – Cheryl Strine, Kathleen Walters
Class of 2028 – Chris Brandt, Jill Davis
Senior Warden (term expires 2026)– Paul Sampson
Junior Warden (term expires 2026)– Joe Cairo
All hymns / music used by permission through
Rite Song Subscription, CCLI 11345272, & Augsburg Fortress license #SB181885
