LEADING TODAY'S SERVICES Celebrant The Rev. Carri Patterson Grindon*, The Betsy Hooper-Rosebrook Preacher The Rev. Carri Patterson Grindon

Eucharistic Ministers George Rothwell*, Bruce Linsenmayer, Jannette Allen

Lector Chris Zarow

Acolytes Nick Bass*, Ryan Schroeder, Corah Forrester,

Quinton Wilson, Samantha Marquez, Jacob Rutt Music Director Lisa Sylvester Organist Sae Wan Yang Intercessors Kay VanValkenburgh*, Adam Schroeder Altar Guild John Green (Sat), Nadine Hegamin*, Christina Thom, Eric Thom Sunday School Nic Arnzen, Ray Samoa Nursery Olivia Brown, Sophie Grindon Tellers Bill Owen, Taki Lague Ushers Kay VanValkenburgh*, Karen Rogers, Jill McDowell * 7:45 a.m. service PARISH STAFF The Rev. Carri Patterson Grindon, Rector The Rev. Betsy Hooper-Rosebrook, Associate Rector The Rev. Colin Brown, Ph.D., D.D. The Rev. Pete Berry & The Rev. Joseph A. Lane, D.Min., SAINT MARK'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1014 E. Altadena Drive The Very Rev. Sylvia Sweeney, Ph.D., Assisting Parker Garrett: Children, Youth and Family Director Altadena, CA 91001 (626) 798-6747

Lisa Sylvester, Music Director; Sae Wan Yang, Organist www.saintmarksaltadena.org Kara Morgan, Choristers Director; David Key, 9:00 a.m. Musician Joanne Morse & Lisa Auyong, Administrative Assistants Lee Ann Bechthold, Bookkeeper; Karen Kikkawa, Web-Sexton; Conner Poynter, Sexton Mrs. Jennifer Foley Tolbert, Head of School September 20, 2015

VESTRY SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST The Rev. Carri Patterson Grindon, Rector HOMECOMING SUNDAY Diane Carey-Schmitz, Senior Warden; Tom Horner, Junior Warden Joanna Scott, Treasurer; Jannette Allen, Clerk Traci Cecconello, John Green, Bruce Linsenmayer, Paul McKinney, Kara Ramirez, Robert Ross, Nathan Schroeder, Karen Sessions 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Jane Sobota, School Board Representative 10:30 a.m. Choral Holy Eucharist Reynolds Cafferata, Chancellor

MISSION STATEMENT Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church welcomes all into our community of faith as we grow in Christ’s love through lives of

worship, learning, service and fellowship.

Opening Voluntary “Minuet” ~George F. Handel

THE ENTRANCE RITE (standing)

Today’s hymns are found in The Hymnal 1982 and Lift Every Voice and Sing (LEVAS)

Today’s service music is from Heritage Mass by Owen Alstott.

Opening Hymn “For the beauty of the earth” Hymn 416

Opening Acclamation Book of Common Prayer (BCP) Page 355

Collect for Purity BCP Page 355

Glory To God Collect of the Day

Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading (seated) Jeremiah 11:18-20

It was the LORD who made it known to me, and I knew; then you showed me their evil deeds. But I was like a gentle lamb led to the slaughter. And I did not know it was against me that they devised schemes, saying, "Let us destroy the tree with its fruit, let us cut him off from the land of the living, so that his name will no longer be remembered!" But you, O LORD of hosts, who judge righteously, who try the heart and the mind, let me see your retribution upon them, for to you I have committed my cause.

Gradual Psalm 54 Second Reading continued Please join the Choir in singing the REFRAIN: Those conflicts and disputes among you, where do they come from? Do they not come from your cravings that are at war within you? You want something and do not have it; so you commit murder. And you covet something and cannot obtain it; so you engage in disputes and conflicts. You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, in order to spend what you get on your pleasures. Save me, O God, by your Name;* in your might, defend my cause. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee

Hear my prayer, O God;* from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. give ear to the words of my mouth. Sequence Hymn “Blest are the pure in heart” Hymn 656 For the arrogant have risen up against me, and the ruthless have sought my life,* The Gospel (standing) Mark 9:30-37 those who have no regard for God. Jesus and his disciples went on from there and passed through Galilee. He did not want anyone to know it; for he was teaching his disciples, REFRAIN saying to them, "The Son of Man is to be betrayed into human hands,

Render evil to those who spy on me;* and they will kill him, and three days after being killed, he will rise in your faithfulness, destroy them. again." But they did not understand what he was saying and were afraid to ask him. I will offer you a freewill sacrifice* Then they came to Capernaum; and when he was in the house he and praise your Name, O LORD, for it is good. asked them, "What were you arguing about on the way?" But they For you have rescued me from every trouble,* were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another who was and my eye has seen the ruin of my foes. the greatest. He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, REFRAIN "Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all." Then he took a little child and put it among them; and taking it in his arms, he said to them, "Whoever welcomes one such child in my name Second Reading (seated) James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes not me but the Who is wise and understanding among you? Show by your good life one who sent me." that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. But if you

have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be boastful Sermon (seated) ~The Rev. Carri Patterson Grindon and false to the truth. Such wisdom does not come down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, devilish. For where there is envy and selfish Nicene Creed (standing) BCP Page 358 ambition, there will also be disorder and wickedness of every kind. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, Thanksgiving for a Church BCP Page 578

willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of Greeting of Peace (standing) partiality or hypocrisy. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in Announcements (seated) peace for those who make peace. Birthdays and Anniversaries Acolyte Commissioning

THE LITURGY OF THE ALTAR Closing Hymn (standing) “All Creatures of our God and King” Offertory Anthem “O Be Joyful” ~Healey Willan Hymn 400 Verses 1, 4, 5, 7 Presentation Hymn (standing) “I want walk as a child of the light” Hymn 490 Dismissal BCP Page 366

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Closing Voluntary “Trumpet Tune” ~William Boyce Eucharistic Prayer A BCP Page 361

Holy *************** Please join us for coffee hour in the church office, hosted by Nancy Rothwell after the 7:45 service.

Please join us for a Potluck Coffee Hour after the 10:30 service in Community Hall.

*************** ANNOUNCEMENTS

Via Media starts TODAY, September 20 and runs for nine weeks – a great place to learn more about the faith as we experience it in the Episcopal Church, whether you are a newcomer or long-timer. Two identical sessions are being offered. See the enclosed flier for details.

Youth Group Kickoff The Lord’s Prayer BCP Page 364 Youth Group kicks off today with a swimming party at the Horners'

Breaking of the Bread house! We will gather from 4:00-6:00 p.m. with a quick parents meeting at 5:30. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be provided. Please bring a snack Communion of the People or drink to share as well as any pool floats or yard games that you would

All who seek God and are drawn to Christ are welcome at the Lord's like. Contact Parker at [email protected] if you would like table. If you desire to come up for a blessing instead of communion, indicate to join our weekly email list. this by crossing your arms on your chest. Bible Study: Wednesdays, 9:30—10:30 a.m., Brown Library Gluten-free communion wafers are available upon request; Bring your Bible and open heart, ready to engage the biblical narrative. let the clergy know if you require these. Exploration is guided by Pastor Carri. At the 7:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services, we offer an opportunity for prayers for yourself or a loved one – for healing, support, or thanksgiving – during communion at Lectio Divina: Wednesday, 5:30—6:30 p.m. the altar rail for the early service and in the southwest corner of the church for the Lectio will continue to meet at Roberta Goodman’s home. We pray with later service. scripture, listening deeply for God’s kindness and direction in our lives.

Communion Hymn “There’s a sweet, sweet Spirit” LEVAS 120 VOLUNTEER FOR THE FOOD PANTRY Post-Communion Prayer BCP Page 365 I am looking for new faces to volunteer to work at the ACTS FOOD PANTRY. The pantry is open on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Blessing Our church works on the 3rd Saturday of the month. We have 3 teams and you will only work 4 times a year. We need volunteers for team 3 which would work in September, December, March, and June. There needs to be a minimum of 2 people per shift. We provide a bag of food…the food is purchased by us and is set up on tables in the If you have questions about your eligibility to donate, do not hesitate to pantry. The pantry is located in the rear of Altadena Community ask as qualifications change over time. Refreshments and comfortable Church, across the street from Saint Mark’s. donation beds are provided.

This can be done by families and/or individuals; we have had several of our high school youth participate and earn community service hours. Saint Mark’s Parish Prayer List – September 2015 Any questions? Please contact me by phone or email. Anne Browne 818-790-3046 [email protected] Pray for our church: Thank you to all who bring food…it is much appreciated! Katharine, our Presiding Bishop; Michael, our Presiding Bishop-elect

Coffee Hour Requests Jon, Diane and Mary, our Bishops; Dear Friends, The Priests who serve our Parish; The Bishop Diocesan search process. Please take a moment to look over the 10:30 a.m. coffee hour sign--‐up sheets found in the Community Hall. I’ve divided the signups into 3 Pray for our Partner Church and School and its Priest in Haiti: categories. Ste. Marguerite’s and Père Pierre Reginald Valliere. 1.Those who are able to sponsor a coffee hour but not able to do the setup, prep, and service. Pray for those in active military service: 2.Those who can do the setup, prep, and service but are unable to Bianca Edwards, Ben Soifer, Aaron Granger, Henry Carnevale, TSgt sponsor. Wesley Walker, Commander Michael Kearns, Erin Moffitt, William 3.Those who are volunteering to host for the first time and want to get Moffitt.

their feet wet with a lighter offering.(Continental) Pray for those living with chronic conditions: Many families/individuals have had great success sharing the hosting as Rosella and Jacob Rutt, Peggy Taylor, Dorothy Ledge, Mary and Meg it makes prep, service, and financial costs more manageable. Many Elgin, Merril Somerville, Dargin Springfield, Sylvester Scott, Edward thanks to all who have hosted in the past and those who are considering Bailey III, Kai Jack, Arthur Green, Elizabeth Schiller, Lynn Marini. hosting in the future. Robin Ross Prayer is requested for Coffee Hour Coordinating Team Randy Pollard, Coni Canino, Kelly Bennett, Ginny Fisher, Robert Lum, Joseph Allen, Rebecca Jayne, Michael Williams, Jennifer Pattison, SAVE THE DATE Sutter Allen, Heather Cook, MaryLu Anderson, Scott Pagter, Bill and Sunday, October 11, 2015, the Andrew Blackwood Memorial Blood Jane Dale, Barbara Ebert, Ralph Wright, the Van family, Rose Gaynus, Drive returns to Saint Mark's. What is this and why does it matter? Auge, Barbara Wright, Sherri Burdette, Elizabeth Cox, Pablo, Cathy Andy Blackwood was a Boy Scout in Saint Mark's Troop 1 when he Wright, the Rivas Family, Leslie Andersen, Susan and Jeff, Danny and was diagnosed with cancer. While being treated at City of Hope, he had Drew Apartian, Marilyn Kova, Rusty Duff, Alyssa, Jim H, Terri Jones, 3 goals: to graduate from high school with his friends, become an Eagle Dan Carlson, George Henderson, Tom Tanner, Maria Osuna, Susan Scout, and to organize a blood drive to help other people with cancer. Solebello, Luke Kissick, Richard Morrisset, Paul Morgan, Greg Ultimately, Andy lost his battle with cancer, but he lived long enough to Debeles, Brad Patterson, Char Hovencamp, Tom Clyce; Livia, John, achieve all 3 of his goals. Each year since, Troop 1 has partnered with Laura, Rafael and Lucas; Townsend family, Paul Patterson, Andy City of Hope to hold this blood drive in his memory. Thanks to the Pollard, Bill Eddy, Meg Morrow. support of our School and Church communities, this is now City of Hope's largest annual blood drive! Please contact Seth, Nick, or Jonas Pray for the departed: Cecilia Hoschet (slain Sheriff’s deputy), James Bass for more information or to sign up: 818-359-4108 or Taylor (L.A. County firefighter), Ray Wilson, Sr. (Ray Wilson’s father), [email protected]. They, and other members of the Saint Mark's L. David Jackson (Lisa Auyong’s father). Scouting family are happy to accept sign-ups from anyone 18 or over.