PRELUDE “Lord I Want to Be Like Jesus” Gilbert Martin
OPENING HYMN “Before the Lord’s eternal throne” Hymn #391
1 Before the Lord’s eternal throne,
ye nations, bow with sacred joy;
know that the Lord is God alone;
he can create, and he destroy.
2 His sovereign Power without our aid
formed us of clay and gave us breath;
and when like wandering sheep we strayed,
he saved us from the power of death.
3 We are his people, we his care,
our souls, and all our mortal frame:
what lasting honors shall we rear,
almighty Maker, to thy Name?
4 We’ll crowd thy gates with thankful songs,
high as the heavens our voices raise;
and earth, with her ten thousand tongues,
shall fill thy courts with sounding praise.
5 Wide as the world is thy command,
vast as eternity thy love;
firm as a rock thy truth must stand,
when rolling years shall cease to move.
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, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually
be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and
the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Please be seated.
First Lesson Job 23:1-9, 16-17
Job said:
“Today also my complaint is bitter;
his hand is heavy despite my groaning.
Oh, that I knew where I might find him,
that I might come even to his dwelling!
I would lay my case before him,
and fill my mouth with arguments.
I would learn what he would answer me,
and understand what he would say to me.
Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power?
No; but he would give heed to me.
There an upright person could reason with him,
and I should be acquitted forever by my judge.
“If I go forward, he is not there;
or backward, I cannot perceive him;
on the left he hides, and I cannot behold him;
I turn to the right, but I cannot see him.
God has made my heart faint;
the Almighty has terrified me;
If only I could vanish in darkness,
and thick darkness would cover my face!”
The Word of the Lord Response: Thanks be to God.
PSALM Psalm 22:1-15 Please read responsively
1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? *
and are so far from my cry
and from the words of my distress?
2 O my God, I cry in the daytime, but you do not answer; *
by night as well, but I find no rest.
3 Yet you are the Holy One, *
enthroned upon the praises of Israel.
4 Our forefathers put their trust in you; *
they trusted, and you delivered them.
5 They cried out to you and were delivered; *
they trusted in you and were not put to shame.
6 But as for me, I am a worm and no man, *
scorned by all and despised by the people.
7 All who see me laugh me to scorn; *
they curl their lips and wag their heads, saying,
8 “He trusted in the Lord; let him deliver him; *
let him rescue him, if he delights in him.”
9 Yet you are he who took me out of the womb, *
and kept me safe upon my mother’s breast.
10 I have been entrusted to you ever since I was born; *
you were my God when I was still in my mother’s womb.
11 Be not far from me, for trouble is near, *
and there is none to help.
12 Many young bulls encircle me; *
strong bulls of Bashan surround me.
13 They open wide their jaws at me, *
like a ravening and a roaring lion.
14 I am poured out like water;
all my bones are out of joint; *
my heart within my breast is melting wax.
15 My mouth is dried out like a pot-sherd;
my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth; *
and you have laid me in the dust of the grave.
EPISTLE Hebrews 4:12-16
The word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it
divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of
the heart. And before him no creature is hidden, but all are naked and laid bare to the eyes
of the one to whom we must render an account.
Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus,
the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is
unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has
been tested as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with
boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
The Word of the Lord. Response Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL HYMN “The people who in darkness walked” Hymn #126
1 The people who in darkness walked
have seen a glorious light;
on them broke forth the heavenly dawn
who dwelt in death and night.
2 To hail thy rising, Sun of life,
the gathering nations come,
joyous as when the reapers bear
their harvest treasures home.
3 To us the promised Child is born,
to us the Son is given;
him shall the tribes of earth obey,
and all the hosts of heaven.
4 His name shall be the Prince of Peace
for evermore adored,
the Wonderful, the Counselor,
the mighty God and Lord.
5 His power increasing still shall spread,
his reign no end shall know;
justice shall guard his throne above,
and peace abound below.
GOSPEL Mark 10:17-31
Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark
People Glory to you Lord Christ.
As Jesus was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him,
“Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus said to him, “Why do you call
me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: ‘You shall not
murder; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not bear false witness;
You shall not defraud; Honor your father and mother.’” He said to him, “Teacher, I have kept
all these since my youth.” Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, “You lack one thing;
go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in
heaven; then come, follow me.” When he heard this, he was shocked and went away
grieving, for he had many possessions.
Then Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it will be for those who have
wealth to enter the kingdom of God!” And the disciples were perplexed at these words. But
Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier
for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the
kingdom of God.” They were greatly astounded and said to one another, “Then who can
be saved?” Jesus looked at them and said, “For mortals it is impossible, but not for God;
for God all things are possible.”
Peter began to say to him, “Look, we have left everything and followed you.” Jesus said,
“Truly I tell you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father
or children or fields, for my sake and for the sake of the good news, who will not receive a
hundredfold now in this age—houses, brothers and sisters, mothers and children, and
fields with persecutions—and in the age to come eternal life. But many who are first will be
last, and the last will be first.”
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:
Hasten, O God, the coming of your kingdom; and grant that we your servants, who
now live by faith, may with joy behold your Son at his coming in glorious majesty;
even Jesus Christ, our only Mediator and Advocate. 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.
OFFERTORY “Offertory on ‘Dennis’ ” Gordon Young
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 GREAT THANKSGIVING – Eucharistic Prayer A
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Lift up your hearts.
People We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Celebrant
It is right, and a good and joyful think, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father
Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. For by water and the Holy Spirit you have made us
a new people in Jesus Christ our Lord, to show forth your glory in all the world.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the
company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
Sanctus – Holy Holy Holy The Hymnal 1982, Service Music, #124
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.
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we
had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus
Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us,
to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.
He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a
perfect sacrifice for the whole world.
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread;
and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said,
“Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to
them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is
shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for
the remembrance of me.”
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Celebrant and People:
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
The Celebrant continues:
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and
thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.
Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son,
the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may
faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and
at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity
of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. 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 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, the power, and the glory, forever and ever. 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 “Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life” Hymn #487
1 Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life:
such a way as gives us breath;
such a truth as ends all strife;
such a life as killeth death.
2 Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength:
such a light as shows a feast;
such a feast as mends in length;
such a strength as makes his guest.
3 Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart:
such a joy as none can move;
such a love as none can part;
such a heart as joys in love.
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 Hymn #573
1 Father eternal, Ruler of creation,
Spirit of life, which moved ere form was made;
Through the thick darkness covering every nation,
Light to man’s blindness, O be Thou our aid:
Thy Kingdom come, O Lord, Thy will be done.
2 Races and peoples, lo! we stand divided,
And sharing not our griefs, no joy can share;
By wars and tumults Love is mocked, derided,
His conquering cross no kingdom wills to bear:
Thy Kingdom come, O Lord, Thy will be done.
3 Envious of heart, blind-eyed, with tongues confounded,
Nation by nation still goes unforgiven;
In wrath and fear, by jealousies surrounded,
Building proud towers which shall not reach to heaven:
Thy Kingdom come, O Lord, Thy will be done.
4. Lust of posession worketh desolations
there is no meekness in the powers of earth;
led by no star, the rulers of the nations
still fail to bring us to the blissful birth:
Thy Kingdom come, O Lord, Thy will be done.
5 How shall we love Thee, holy, hidden Being,
If we love not the world which Thou hast made?
O give us brother love for better seeing
Thy Word made flesh, and in a manger laid:
Thy Kingdom come, O Lord, Thy will be done.
DISMISSAL
The congregation is dismissed.
Response Thanks be to God.
POSTLUDE “The Glory of the Spirit” Lani Smith
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 October 13, 2024
Acolytes: Stephanie Welch
Lay Readers: Elizabeth Wagner-Weber and Susan Kendall
Chalice Bearers: Jim Rudd and Elizabeth Wagner-Weber
Tech Table: TJ Walch
Ushers: Dave Reuter and Carol Williamson
Counters: Janet Reuter and Kendall Rubino
Open/Close: Wagner/Nancarrow
Coffee Hour: Jackie and Jim Hoskinson
Altar Guild: Katherine Wagner and Elizabeth Wagner-Weber
Interim Organist: Joel Hootman
Ministry Assignments for October 20, 2024
Acolyte: Faggio Nocero-Sargent
Lay Readers: TJ Walch and Gabe Walch
Chalice Bearers: Judy Rudd and Carol Williamson
Tech Table: Dave Reuter
Ushers: Tony Rubino and Jim Rudd
Counters: Carol Nancarrow and Jim Rudd
Open/Close: Wagner/Nancarrow
Coffee Hour: TBA
Altar Guild: Katherine Wagner and Elizabeth Wagner-Weber
Interim Organist: Joel Hootman
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
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
Christian Formation Calendar
Sundays
Senior High Youth classes — 9:30 a.m.
Junior High Youth classes — 10:10 a.m.
Nursery/Young Children classes — 10:30 a.m.
Adult Forum classes begin Sunday, October 6, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mark’s
October 13 after church: Puppet Show rehearsal
October 20 after church: Make tie-pillows for Care House
October 27 after church: Puppet Show rehearsal
November 3: All Saints’ Sunday Puppet Show during the sermon time
December 8: Lego Bible Study
Persons of all ages are encouraged and welcome to participate in the above activities
Episcopal Relief and Development—Hurricane Relief
Since the storm hit, we are supporting dioceses, faith-based and community-led organizations
throughout the Southeast and are currently working in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina to bring
emergency assistance across a wide swath of areas impacted by the hurricane.
Your gifts to our Hurricane Relief Fund (www.episcopalrelief.org) will support the emergency needs
of communities in Western North Carolina, where massive flooding has created major challenges
for those with damage and destruction to their homes and everyone else reliant on power, water,
transport and communications.
As you know, this is just the beginning of ER-D’s relief efforts on the ground. Offering support in the
wake of a disaster isn’t just about the first days of an emergency, or even the first few weeks. It’s
about digging in our heels and walking alongside our local partners as they move through the phases
of this disaster. ER-D is there long after the TV cameras leave — after the water recedes, the
winds die down and communities begin to pick up the pieces. They stay for the long haul, and their
approach is inclusive, comprehensive and forward-looking. Your support, and your prayers, are a
source of great strength on this journey.
I sing a song of the saints of God:
The Puppet Show
People of all ages are invited to be a part of this All Saints’
Sunday extravaganza. Please come to our first rehearsal
on October 13 after church. We’ll give out parts and try our
hand at singing a little. The Show will go on November 3.
Be sure to invite your friends!
Sign Up for Coffee Hour and/or Flowers and/or Candles
There are many blank spaces available for your name. Sign up through December!
St. Arbuck’s Welcomes You!
This coffee house ministry at the Kroger Starbucks happens on Wednesday mornings
from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. It’s a chance to get to know your fellow St. Mark’s parishioners
and meet some neighborhood folks. There are a few folks who take the opportunity
afterward to shop for the food pantry! Inviting someone to have coffee is an easier
task than asking them to church, so use St. Arbuck’s as your ‘side door’ to introduce a
non-church going friend to our community.
Recycle this bulletin!
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.
St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals
We’ll give thanks for our furry, feathered, and scaly friends and
ask God’s blessing over them and all creation on October 19 at
1:30 p.m. Stuffed animals and photos of pets are welcome too.
We’ll be on the lawn, weather permitting. See you there!
Image Attribution: Małgorzata Wrochna, wrochna.art.pl, CC BY-SA 4.0
<https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>,
via Wikimedia Commons
Spiritual Role: How Game
Pastors Create Community.
Learn how gaming can build community and encourage spiritual growth! Use the power of the gospel story to heal, renew, unite, gather, and empower people of all ages. In this course, Roger Speer draws on more than 20 years of experience as a youth minister to explore the theology of gaming. He has used online gaming, family game nights, and table-top, role-playing game clubs to build and rebuild communities across the Episcopal Church. He encourages people to create brave spaces by fusing aspects of game like Dungeons and Dragons, Minecraft, and Pokeman or Lorcana with the gospel message.
The videos can be found in an asynchronous course from ChurchNext.
https://www.churchnext.tv/library. Link is also in the latest e-bulletin from the Diocese.
LOVE. GROW. SERVE
Outreach at St. Mark’s: Make a difference right now
Neighborhood Bridges
Using the platform created by Neighborhood Bridges, which identifies specific needs for
individuals in participating school districts, we will be meeting urgent personal needs
for students at Riverside’s Mad River Local Schools. The Outreach Committee will be
choosing different “Opportunities for Kindness” which will be announced in church, and
inviting parishioners to participate by donating the requested items the following week.
This program connects us directly to neighbors who need support in concrete and
manageable ways. For more information about Neighborhood Bridges, visit
https://www.neighborhoodbridges.org. For questions about fulfilling needs selected by
the Outreach Committee, see the flyers in your pew or email Justine Kelly.
Canterbury Court
Episcopal Retirement Services is proud to offer rent-subsidized, affordable senior living
communities that provide a variety of options and services not often found in communities
for seniors with limited incomes. As part of ERS, Canterbury Court, an affordable housing
community in West Carrollton, is looking for volunteers to join it in its mission to enrich the
lives of its seniors. Contact Jim Rudd for more information.
CARE House
CARE House involves a partnership between Dayton Children’s Hospital, Montgomery
County Prosecutor’s Office, Dayton Police Department, Montgomery County Sheriff’s
Office and Montgomery County Department of Job and Family Services- Children’s
Services Division. In addition to these founding partners, all law enforcement agencies
in Montgomery County partner with CARE House for their child abuse investigations. We
accept donations of individual snacks, small water bottles, stuffed animals (huggable
sized), and gift cards (gas, Walmart, fast food) and pass them on to CARE House.
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.
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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
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