PRELUDE “Holy Manna” Marilyn Rinehart
OPENING HYMN All creatures of our God and King Hymn #400
1 All creatures of our God and King,
lift up your voices, let us sing:
Alleluia, alleluia!
Bright burning sun with golden beams,
pale silver moon that gently gleams,
O praise him, O praise him,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
2 Great rushing winds and breezes soft,
you clouds that ride the heavens aloft,
O praise him, Alleluia!
Fair rising morn, with praise rejoice,
stars nightly shining, find a voice,
Refrain
3 Swift flowing water, pure and clear,
make music for your Lord to hear,
Alleluia, alleluia!
Fire, so intense and fiercely bright,
you give to us both warmth and light,
Refrain
4 Dear mother earth, you day by day
unfold your blessings on our way,
O praise him, Alleluia!
All flowers and fruits that in you grow,
let them his glory also show:
Refrain
5 All you with mercy in your heart,
forgiving others, take your part,
O sing now: Alleluia!
All you that pain and sorrow bear,
praise God, and cast on him your care:
Refrain
6 And even you, most gentle death,
waiting to hush our final breath,
O praise him, Alleluia!
You lead back home the child of God,
for Christ our Lord that way has trod:
Refrain
7 Let all things their creator bless,
and worship him in humbleness,
O praise him, Alleluia!
Praise God the Father, praise the Son,
and praise the Spirit, Three in One:
Refrain
GATHERING RITE
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and forever. Amen.
COLLECT FOR PURITY
Celebrant
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom all 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 (spoken)
Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s 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.
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you
Celebrant Let us pray.
COLLECT OF THE DAY
Celebrant
Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the
love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring
forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.
Please be seated.
First Lesson Song of Solomon 2:8-13
The voice of my beloved!
Look, he comes,
leaping upon the mountains,
bounding over the hills.
My beloved is like a gazelle
or a young stag.
Look, there he stands
behind our wall,
gazing in at the windows,
looking through the lattice.
My beloved speaks and says to me:
“Arise, my love, my fair one,
and come away;
for now the winter is past,
the rain is over and gone.
The flowers appear on the earth;
the time of singing has come,
and the voice of the turtledove
is heard in our land.
The fig tree puts forth its figs,
and the vines are in blossom;
they give forth fragrance.
Arise, my love, my fair one,
and come away.”
The Word of the Lord Response: Thanks be to God.
PSALM Psalm 45:1-2, 7-10 Please read responsively
1 Hallelujah!1 1 My heart is stirring with a noble song;
let me recite what I have fashioned for the king; *
my tongue shall be the pen of a skilled writer.
2 You are the fairest of men; *
grace flows from your lips,
because God has blessed you for ever.
7 Your throne, O God, endures for ever and ever, *
a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kingdom;
you love righteousness and hate iniquity.
8 Therefore God, your God, has anointed you *
with the oil of gladness above your fellows.
9 All your garments are fragrant with myrrh, aloes, and cassia, *
and the music of strings from ivory palaces makes you glad.
10 Kings’ daughters stand among the ladies of the court; *
on your right hand is the queen,
adorned with the gold of Ophir.
EPISTLE James 1:17-27
Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the
Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. In fulfillment of
his own purpose he gave us birth by the word of truth, so that we would become a kind of
first fruits of his creatures.
You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to
anger; for your anger does not produce God’s righteousness. Therefore rid yourselves of all
sordidness and rank growth of wickedness, and welcome with meekness the implanted
word that has the power to save your souls.
But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. For if any are
hearers of the word and not doers, they are like those who look at themselves in a mirror;
for they look at themselves and, on going away, immediately forget what they were like. But
those who look into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and persevere, being not hearers who
forget but doers who act-they will be blessed in their doing.
If any think they are religious, and do not bridle their tongues but deceive their hearts, their
religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to
care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
The Word of the Lord. Response Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL HYMN We plow the fields and scatter Hymn #291
1 We plow the fields, and scatter
the good seed on the land,
but it is fed and watered
by God’s almighty hand;
he sends the snow in winter,
the warmth to swell the grain,
the breezes and the sunshine,
and soft refreshing rain.
All good gifts around us
are sent from heaven above;
then thank the Lord,
O thank the Lord
for all his love.
2 He only is the Maker
of all things near and far;
he paints the wayside flower,
he lights the evening star;
the winds and waves obey him,
by him the birds are fed;
much more to us, his children,
he gives our daily bread.
Refrain
3 We thank thee, then, O Father,
for all things bright and good,
the seedtime and the harvest,
our life, our health, our food:
the gifts we have to offer
are what thy love imparts,
but chiefly thou desirest
our humble thankful hearts.
Refrain
GOSPEL Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark
People Glory to you Lord Christ.
When the Pharisees and some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered
around him, they noticed that some of his disciples were eating with defiled hands, that
is, without washing them. (For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, do not eat unless they
thoroughly wash their hands, thus observing the tradition of the elders; and they do not
eat anything from the market unless they wash it; and there are also many other traditions
that they observe, the washing of cups, pots, and bronze kettles.) So the Pharisees and
the scribes asked him, “Why do your disciples not live according to the tradition of the
elders, but eat with defiled hands?” He said to them, “Isaiah prophesied rightly about you
hypocrites, as it is written,
‘This people honors me with their lips,
but their hearts are far from me;
in vain do they worship me,
teaching human precepts as doctrines.’
You abandon the commandment of God and hold to human tradition.”
Then he called the crowd again and said to them, “Listen to me, all of you, and understand:
there is nothing outside a person that by going in can defile, but the things that come
out are what defile.” For it is from within, from the human heart, that evil intentions come:
fornication, theft, murder, adultery, avarice, wickedness, deceit, licentiousness, envy,
slander, pride, folly. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person.”
The Gospel of the Lord. Response Praise to you Lord Christ
SERMON The Rev. Cricket Park
THE NICENE CREED
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 – Form III
The Leader and People pray responsively.
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 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.
You may offer your prayers silently or aloud.
Celebrant:
Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles, “Peace I give to you; my own peace I
leave with you:” Regard not our sins, but the faith of your Church, and give to us the
peace and unity of that heavenly City, where with the Father and the Holy Spirit you
live and reign, now and for ever. Amen.
CONFESSION
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
Silence may be kept.
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.
THE PEACE
Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you.
Please greet one another with a sign of peace.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Following the announcements, the ushers will collect this week’s offering.
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS
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 HOLY COMMUNION
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 our thanks and praise.
Celebrant
God of all power, Ruler of the Universe, you are worthy of glory and praise.
Glory to you for ever and ever.
At your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of interstellar space,
galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses, and this fragile earth, our island home.
By your will they were created and have their being.
From the primal elements you brought forth the human race, and blessed us with
memory, reason, and skill. You made us the rulers of creation. But we turned against
you, and betrayed your trust; and we turned against one another.
Have mercy, Lord, for we are sinners in your sight.
Again and again, you called us to return. Through prophets and sages you revealed
your righteous Law. And in the fullness of time you sent your only Son, born of a
woman, to fulfill your Law, to open for us the way of freedom and peace.
By his blood, he reconciled us.
By his wounds, we are healed.
And therefore we praise you, joining with the heavenly chorus, with prophets,
apostles, and martyrs, and with all those in every generation who have looked
to you in hope, to proclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn:
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.
And so, Father, we who have been redeemed by him, and made a new people by
water and the Spirit, now bring before you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy
Spirit to be the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our Lord.
On the night he was betrayed he took bread, said the blessing, broke the bread, and
gave it to his friends, 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, gave thanks, 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.”
Remembering now his work of redemption, and offering to you this sacrifice of
thanksgiving,
We celebrate his death and resurrection,
as we await the day of his coming.
Lord God of our Ancestors: God of Abraham and Sarah; Isaac and Rebekah; and
Jacob, Leah, and Rachel; God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: Open our
eyes to see your hand at work in the world about us.
Deliver us from the presumption of coming to this Table for solace only, and not for
strength; for pardon only, and not for renewal. Let the grace of this Holy Communion
make us one body, one spirit in Christ, that we may worthily serve the world in his
name.
Risen Lord, be known to us in the breaking of the Bread.
Accept these prayers and praises, Father, through Jesus Christ our great High Priest,
to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, your Church gives honor, glory, and worship,
from generation to generation. AMEN.
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.
THE FRACTION
Celebrant Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.
Response Therefore let us keep the feast.
INVITATION TO COMMUNION:
Celebrant: The gifts of God for the people of God.
All are invited to God’s table. Receive the bread with outstretched hands. You may
sip from the chalice or lightly dip the wafer into the wine. (Please use hand sanitizer
available in the aisle.) If you prefer a blessing, cross your arms over your chest as a
signal to the ministers.
COMMUNION HYMN “O Lord, hear my prayer”
1 O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God,
in every need thou bringest aid;
thou comest forth from God’s great throne,
from God, the Father and the Son;
O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God.
2 O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God,
increase our faith in our dear Lord;
unless thy grace the power should give,
none can believe in Christ and live;
O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God.
3 O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God,
make us to love thy sacred word;
the holy flame of love impart,
that charity may warm each heart;
O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God.
4 O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God,
enlighten us by that same word;
teach us to know the Father’s love,
and his dear Son, who reigns above;
O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God.
POSTCOMMUNION PRAYER
Celebrant Let us pray.
Eternal God, heavenly Father,
you have 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
The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
CLOSING HYMN “Thy Kingdom come, O God!” Hymn #613
1 Thy kingdom come, O God!
Thy rule, O Christ, begin!
Break with thine iron rod
the tyrannies of sin!
2 Where is thy reign of peace,
and purity, and love?
When shall all hatred cease,
as in the realms above?
3 When comes the promised time
that war shall be no more,
oppression, lust, and crime
shall flee thy face before?
4 We pray thee, Lord, arise,
and come in thy great might;
revive our longing eyes,
which languish for thy sight.
5 Wherever near or far
thick darkness broodeth yet:
arise, O Morning Star,
arise, and never set!
DISMISSAL
The congregation is dismissed.
Response Thanks be to God.
Please join us for coffee in the Fellowship Room of the Community Building.
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Welcome to St. Mark’s! During the service, please assume the postures of prayer and
devotion as best suits your ability. If you are able, please stand for the Gospel, singing
hymns, and the prayers. Kneeling and sitting are also appropriate for the prayers of
the people and the Eucharistic prayers. Remember, the posture of your heart is more
important to God than the position of your body.
Ministry Assignments for September 1, 2024
Acolyte: Elizabeth Reuter
Lay Readers: TJ Walch and Gabe Walch
Chalice Bearers: Carol Williamson and Don Nancarrow
Tech Table: Gary Welch
Ushers: Dave Reuter and Tony Rubino
Counters: Janet Reuter and Jim Rudd
Open/Close: Wagner/Rubino
Coffee Hour: Norma Peachey and Ginny Tuxhorn
Altar Guild: Carol Nancarrow and Kendall Rubino
Ministry Assignments for September 8, 2024
Acolyte: Stephanie Welch
Lay Readers: Judy Rudd and Jackie Hoskinson
Chalice Bearers: Don Nancarrow and Kendall Rubino
Tech Table: TJ Walch
Ushers: Wayne Harper and Jim Rudd
Counters: Dave Reuter and Tony Rubino
Open/Close: Wagner/Rubino
Coffee Hour: Jackie and Jim Hoskinson
Altar Guild: Carol Nancarrow and Kendall Rubino
We have openings for coffee hour. Please sign up to help on the bulletin board sheets
next to the church office. The sign-ups for flowers and candles are there also.
If you are unable to serve on your date, please find your substitute and notify the
church office.
Calendar of Events for Outreach and Evangelism
Contact: Jim Rudd
September 1 CARE House Sunday
September 5 Quarter Auction at Canterbury Court
September 15 Hunger Sunday
September 17 Hope4Riverside Meeting
October 3 Jewelry Sale at Canterbury Court
October 6 CARE House Sunday
October 20 Hunger Sunday
November 3 CARE House Sunday & Day of Change
November 4 Friends of Canterbury Court Meeting
November 11 Flags for Heroes
November 13 CARE House Sunday
November 17 Hunger Sunday
November 19 Thanksgiving Luncheon at Canterbury Court
November 19 Hope4Riverside Meeting
December 1 CARE House Sunday
December 15 Hunger Sunday
Canterbury Court (CCT) Ministry Opportunities
Fundraising Auction: An auction will be held on September 26 to raise funds to
cover the expenses of activities of the residents of CCT. Twenty-five-dollar gift
certificates are requested for the auction. If you are interested in contributing gift
certificates, please provide them to Jim Rudd.
Jewelry Sale: A Jewelry Sale will be held on October 3 to raise funds to cover
expenses of activities of residents of CCT. Costume jewelry is solicited for the
sale. Please provide any contributions to Jim Rudd.
Sign Up for Coffee Hour
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Share it with a friend. This is a great way to introduce our service to someone who
may be searching for a church home. It’s easy evangelism.
Education for Ministry classes begin in September
Education for Ministry (EfM) is a four-year program of group study intended to develop a richer
foundation for life and ministry. EfM covers Hebrew Scripture, the Christian Testament,
Church History, and Theology. The program was developed by the School of Theology at the
University of the South and is sponsored by the Diocese of Southern Ohio.
One year of EfM consists of 36 sessions that meet weekly and include discussion of assigned
readings, shared reflection, and meditative worship. Participants enroll one year at a
time with no obligation to complete all four years. EfM classes are comprised of no less than
six and no more than 12 members. Annual cost is $350 per person, plus books. A limited
number of scholarships are available and assistance can be offered in finding previously
used books.
EfM groups often have participants from several parishes or non-Episcopal churches, giving
discussions and reflections an ecumenical flavor. If you already completed EfM, you are welcome
to return and re-take any year you wish. If you started EfM but did not complete it, you
can usually pick up where you left off.
If there is enough interest, a diocesan Zoom-based class will begin in September, meeting
on Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Contact the Rev. Cameron O’Riley, EfM diocesan
coordinator, at cameron.oriley@christchurchglendale.org or 513.771.1544 to find a class in
your area, or for more information.
In-person Safe Church training
The diocese will offer two in-person trainings for Safe Church on September 13 and 14 at
the Procter Center. These trainings will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Bishop
Krumm room. We will finish training at 12, and lunch is not part of our gathering.
This training will cover the following modules encompassed in Universal Training, Safe
Church, Safe Communities:
• Introduction and Theological Background
• Organizational Rules and Policies
• Healthy Boundaries
• Inclusion
• Duty to Report: Mandated Reporter
The training will be led by Emma Helms-Steinmetz and utilize slides and videos as
part of the session. Space is limited to 20 participants per session.
Sign up at https://diosohio.wufoo.com/forms/kkvnyia02ucgof/
Also note that this training is still available using online modules as in past years.
Building capacity for civil discourse
On Tuesday, October 8, from 6 to 8 p.m., Alan Yarborough, church relations officer in the
Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations, will lead our diocese in a Zoom training
titled “Make Me an Instrument of Peace: Building Capacity for Engaging on Tough Topics.”
Together we will learn how to build capacity for civil discourse using this five-week curriculum
(https://www.episcopalchurch.org/ministries/office-government-relations/civil-discourse/)
developed by the Office of Government Relations of the Episcopal Church and Forward
Movement; use it to talk about public policy; and assess how civil discourse coexists with
other types of personal and institutional engagement.
Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkde2ppjIrH9zCdooeSQ2HNcvh-jXB6JOK#/
registration
Harvest Festival and Season of Creation Celebration
October 5, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Come celebrate the Season of Creation with a good old-fashioned harvest festival! The day
will include a $5 Chili Fundraiser, live music, porch pickin’ with Procter band alumni, fall produce
picking, farm tours, face painting, and a fall craft show with local vendors selling their
one-of-a-kind goods! We will end the day with a Season of Creation worship celebration.
Carpooling with a group from your congregation? Let us know so we can plan for your attendance!
Email camp@proctercenter.org.
Want to be a craft show vendor? We would love to have you! Complete our online application
today after viewing our event terms and conditions. Thank you!
Application: https://tinyurl.com/4d3wcyas
Terms and Conditions: https://tinyurl.com/py487hds
Evangelism Leadership Course, October 6-November 11, Online
Designed for those who seek to inspire, encourage, and lead the community toward a bolder
proclamation of God’s Good News by leading Evangelism Ministries, join DSO’s own Jerusalem
Greer and participants from across the church to explore the call and ministry of evangelism. This
6-week online course is hosted by Bexley-Seabury’s Pathways program.
Learn more and register: https://tinyurl.com/5h3xjrmc
To Contact the Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper:
The new, part-time Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper, Kate Stephenson, can be
reached by email at stmarksdayton.office@gmail.com.
Neighborhood Bridges is a 501 ( c ) (3) charitable
organization that was launched in January of 2017 to respond to the growing rate of
poverty in suburban and rural America. Its mission is to bridge communities with schools
in providing basic needs, removing barriers, and seeking equity for students so they can
engage and succeed in school and life. We use technology and social media to advocate
for children and families in need…and then engage the community via a “campaign for
kindness” to fill those needs.
Neighborhood Bridges is about kindness…speed…efficiency…and bridging all community
resources to drive direct support and care to remove barriers for children/families in need.
Year after year, neighborhood bridges has received the Gold Seal of Approval from
national charity watchdog, GuideStar, because of our continued transparency and annual
administrative overhead costs of 5% or less.
St. Mark’s supports Neighborhood Bridges/Mad River Local Schools . We participate
in flash kindness opportunities and provide storage space upstairs in our Community
Building. You can find out more at https://neighborhoodbridges.org/state/ohio.
St. Arbuck’s Coffee Ministry
Be a part of local witness to God’s love and St. Mark’s fellowship. Join us at the Star-bucks Café inside the Kroger store across the street. Spend the morning or just stop by for a few minutes. Evangelism goes down better with a Capuchino! Plus, you can shop for the St. Paul’s Food Pantry while you’re there!
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Vestry
Libby Nicholson, Senior Warden
Kendall Rubino, Junior Warden
Jackie Hoskinson
Jim Rudd
Mary Sones
Patricia Tallman
Jenna Walch
Don Nancarrow, Treasurer
Dave Reuter, Recorder
Interim Priest-in-Charge:
Rev. Cricket Park st_marks@ameritech.net;
Office Hours by appointment. 937-256-1082
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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)
The Rev. Cricket Park, Interim Priest-in-Charge
st_marks@ameritech.net
Libby Nicholson – Senior Warden;
Kendall Rubino – Junior Warden,
wardens@stmarksdayton.org
TBD, Music Director/Organist,
musicdirector@stmarksdayton.org
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: Annual license with podcasting;
B – 26 to 100 average weekend attendance.
To read a copy of the latest Vestry Minutes, click HERE.
(NOTE: Password Protected.)
For more announcements, click HERE.
Dave Reuter – Webmaster
webmaster@stmarksdayton.org
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