LEADING TODAY'S SERVICES

Celebrant, Preacher The Rev. Carri Patterson Grindon Director Lisa Sylvester Organist Mark Robson Eucharistic Ministers Celinda Pearson*, Bruce Linsenmayer, Tom Hooper-Rosebrook Altar Guild Tom Hooper-Rosebrook (Sat), Ann Osaki*, Ann Waddell Intercessors Joanne Morse*, Desiree Cardenas Lectors Valerie Barth, Al Grindon

Healing Prayer Minister Roberta Goodman Nursery Olivia Brown, Sophie Grindon Sunday School Teachers Nic Arnzen, Ray Samoa Tellers Carol Peters, Anne Browne Ushers Jim Morse*, Beth Owen, Mary Moffitt

*7:45 a.m.

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., The Very Rev. Sylvia Sweeney, Ph.D., Assisting SAINT MARK'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Parker Garrett: Children, Youth and Family Director 1014 E. Altadena Drive Lisa Sylvester, Music Director; Mark Robson, Organist Altadena, CA 91001 (626) 798-6747 Kara Morgan, Choristers Director; David Key, 9:00 a.m. Musician www.saintmarksaltadena.org Joanne Morse & Lisa Auyong, Administrative Assistants Lee Ann Bechthold, Bookkeeper; Karen Kikkawa, Web-Sexton; Conner Poynter, Sexton Mrs. Jennifer Foley Tolbert, Head of School JUNE 26, 2016

VESTRY The Rev. Carri Patterson Grindon, Rector THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Bruce Linsenmayer, Senior Warden; Traci Cecconello, Junior Warden

Joanna Scott, Treasurer; Allen, Clerk Valerie Barth, Diane Carey-Schmitz, Debbie DeCaro, 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Marti Farley, John Green, Paul McKinney, William Owen, 10:30 a.m. Choral Holy Eucharist Kara Ramirez, Robert Ross, Nathan Schroeder Jane Sobota, School Board Representative Reynolds Cafferata, Chancellor

MISSION STATEMENT Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church welcomes all into our community of faith as we grow in Christ’s through lives of worship, learning, service and fellowship.

Reading (continued) Opening Voluntary “Gavotte Pastorale” ~Frederick Shackley equipment from the oxen, he boiled their flesh, and gave it to the THE ENTRANCE RITE (standing) people, and they ate. Then he set out and followed Elijah, and became his servant. Our service music today, “St. Mark’s Mass” by William M. Owen, Jr., is found on the Music Card in the pew. Gradual Psalm 16 Today’s hymns are found in The Hymnal 1982 and Wonder, Love and Praise (WLP). Protect me, O God, for I take refuge in you; * I have said to the LORD, "You are my Lord, Opening Hymn “Christ is made the sure foundation” Hymn 518 my good above all other." All my delight is upon the godly that are in the land, * Opening Acclamation BCP Page 355 upon those who are noble among the people.

Collect for Purity BCP Page 355 But those who run after other gods * shall have their troubles multiplied. Gloria Music Card Their libations of blood I will not offer, *

Collect of the Day nor take the names of their gods upon my lips. O LORD, YOU are my portion and my cup; * Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the it is you who uphold my lot. apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by My boundaries enclose a pleasant land; * their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; indeed, I have a goodly heritage. through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the I will bless the LORD who gives me counsel; * Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. my heart teaches me, night after night.

I have set the LORD always before me; * THE LITURGY OF THE WORD because he is at my right hand I shall not fall. First Reading (seated) 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21 My heart, therefore, is glad, and my spirit rejoices; * The LORD said to Elijah, "Go, return on your way to the wilderness of my body also shall rest in hope. Damascus; when you arrive, you shall anoint Hazael as king over Aram. Also you shall anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel; For you will not abandon me to the grave, * and you shall anoint Elisha son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah as nor let your holy one see the Pit. prophet in your place." You will show me the path of life; * in your presence there is fullness of joy, So he set out from there, and found Elisha son of Shaphat, who and in your right hand are pleasures for evermore. plowing. There were twelve yoke of oxen ahead of him, and he was

with the twelfth. Elijah passed by him and threw his mantle over him. He left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, "Let me kiss my father and my mother, and then I will follow you." Then Elijah said to him, "Go back again; for what have I done to you?" He returned from following him, took the yoke of oxen, and slaughtered them; using the

Second Reading Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Gospel (continued) For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not As they were going along the road, someone said to him, "I will submit again to a yoke of slavery. follow you wherever you go." And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love nowhere to lay his head." To another he said, "Follow me." But he become slaves to one another. For the whole law is summed up in a said, "Lord, first let me go and bury my father." But Jesus said to him, single commandment, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." If, "Let the dead bury their own dead; but as for you, go and proclaim however, you bite and devour one another, take care that you are not the kingdom of God." Another said, "I will follow you, Lord; but let consumed by one another. me first say farewell to those at my home." Jesus said to him, "No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of Live by the Spirit, I say, and do not gratify the desires of the flesh. God." For what the flesh desires is opposed to the Spirit, and what the Spirit desires is opposed to the flesh; for these are opposed to each other, to prevent you from doing what you want. But if you are led by the Sermon (seated) ~ The Rev. Carri Patterson Grindon

Spirit, you are not subject to the law. Now the works of the flesh are Nicene Creed (standing) BCP Page 358 obvious: fornication, impurity, licentiousness, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, anger, quarrels, dissensions, factions, envy, Prayers of the People, Form IV BCP Page 388 drunkenness, carousing, and things like these. I am warning you, as I warned you before: those who do such things will not inherit the Confession BCP Page 393 kingdom of God. The Greeting of Peace (standing) By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, Announcements (seated) kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There Birthdays and Anniversaries is no law against such things. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the THE LITURGY OF THE ALTAR Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit. Offertory Anthem “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” ~J.S. Bach Roz Fleischer, solo ~Arranged by Bernard Gasso Sequence Hymn “Take my Life and let it be” Hymn 707 Presentation Hymn (standing) “I want to walk as a child of the light”

Hymn 490 Gospel Luke 9:51-62

When the days drew near for Jesus to be taken up, he set his face to THE GREAT THANKSGIVING go to Jerusalem. And he sent messengers ahead of him. On their way Eucharistic Prayer A BCP Page 361 they entered a village of the Samaritans to make ready for him; but Sanctus Music Card they did not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem. The Lord's Prayer BCP Page 364 When his disciples James and John saw it, they said, "Lord, do you want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume Breaking of the Bread them?" But he turned and rebuked them. Then they went on to another village. Communion of the People All who seek God and are drawn to Christ are welcome at the Lord’s table. If

you desire to come up for a blessing instead of communion, indicate this by crossing your arms on your chest.

Gluten-free communion wafers are available upon request; Announcements let the clergy know if you require these.

At the 7:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services, we offer an opportunity for prayers June 29 All Parish Board Game Night for yourself or a loved one – for healing, support, or thanksgiving – during 6:00 p.m. Community Hall communion at the altar rail for the early service and in the southwest corner Bring your favorite games, and come ready for an evening of of the church for the later service. intergenerational fun and fellowship!

Communion Hymn “Will you come and follow me” WLP 757 10:30 Coffee Hour—Sign up! A new coffee hour calendar has been put on line and Post-Communion Prayer BCP Page 365 we need hosts for the year. Join up with others to provide a meal after the 10:30 service. July and August Blessing are wide open. Closing Hymn “O Jesus, I have promised” Hymn 655 Sign up at: www.bitly.com/CoffeeHour2016-17

Dismissal BCP Page 366 Summer Salad Suppers 2016 Closing Voluntary “Fantasy in E major” BWV 566 Sponsored by ACTS ~Johann Sebastian Bach Altadena Congregations Together Serving

Potluck at 6:30 p.m. Presentation from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. ***************** Flowers are given in loving memory of Fred and Barbara Haines and Theme: Who Is Our Neighbor?

Buzzy Owen from the Owen family. Thursday, July 7 – Our Senior Neighbors Please join us for coffee hour in the church library, hosted by Altadena Senior Center, 560 E. Mariposa Street

Nancy Rothwell after the 7:45 a.m. service. Thursday, July 14 – Our Homeless Neighbors

Please join us for a coffee hour in the Community Hall, hosted by the Dorothy Edwards, Homeless Advocate – Guest Speaker First Church of Christ, Scientist, Altadena, 942 E. Altadena Drive “St. Louis Group” (John Green, Nathan Schroeder, Mickey Block, David Woodley and Nadine Hegamin) Thursday, August 4 – Being a Good Neighbor – We Have What It after the 10:30 a.m. service. Takes ************ Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1014 E. Altadena Drive

ACTS includes representatives from local Bahá’í, Baptist, Christian Science, Episcopal, Jewish, Islamic, Lutheran, and United Church of Christ communities.

Donations will be accepted for the ACTS Food Pantry.

Please bring a vegetarian dish to share: appetizer, main dish, fruit, salad or dessert.

Saint Mark’s Parish Prayer List – June 2016

Pray for our church: Michael, our Presiding Bishop Jon, Diane and Samuel, our Bishops; The Priests who serve our Parish; The Bishop Diocesan search process.

Pray for our Partner Church and School and its Priest in Haiti: Ste. Marguerite’s and Père Pierre Reginald Valliere.

Prayer of Thanksgiving Arrival of Sophie to the family of Pere Wisnel and Marjorie DeJardin.

Pray for those in active military service: Bianca Edwards, Ben Soifer, Henry Carnevale, TSgt Wesley Walker, Commander Michael Kearns, Erin Moffitt, William Moffitt, Martin Gocha, Matthew Moffitt.

Pray for those living with chronic conditions: Rosie & Jake Rutt, Peggy Taylor, Dorothy Ledge, Mary and Meg Elgin, Merril Somerville, Dargin Springfield, Sylvester Scott, Edward Bailey III, Kai Jack, Arthur Green, Elizabeth Schiller, Lynn Marini, Frank Malone, Daniel, Jill Farmer.

Prayer is requested for: Kelly Bennett, Robert Lum, Rebecca Jayne, Michael Williams, Jennifer Pattison, MaryLu Anderson, Scott Pagter, Rose Gaynus, Pablo, Leslie Andersen, Susan and Jeff, Rusty Duff, Jim H, Dan Carlson, Luke Kissick, Paul Morgan, Tom Clyce, Andy Pollard, Bill Eddy, Robert Key, Jennifer, Joscelle Shen, Sally and Pete, Marc McCelland, Paula Kuhl, Ruth Ridenou, William Malcolmson, Shelton family, Michellene Fryson, Julie Maurer, Melba Kullerd, Henrie Majeau, Bill McDaniel, Lewis family, Michael Airitam, Gianni Washington-Parker, Gary Wheatcroft, Steve TenBroeck, Janis Rosebrook, Roger Salting, Tom Soifer, Clare, Roberto, Roberta Goodman, Larry Albinski, Vic DeCaro, Simone Baugh, Olson family, Linda Short, Jim Sweeney, Heidi Tungseth, Kitty Reese, Paul Hawkins, Terri Jones, Norman Barken, Josephine Santamaria, Adam Wolkin, Linda Larry, Irene DelRusso and Mary Moffitt.