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ST. MARK's PARISH Conner Poynter, Sexton 1014 E LEADING TODAY'S SERVICES Celebrant The Rev. Carri Patterson Grindon*, The Rev. Betsy Hooper-Rosebrook Preacher The Rev. Pete Berry Lay Eucharistic Minister George Rothwell*, Rose Dale*, Reynolds Cafferata, Parker Garrett Altar Guild Robin Ross & Beth Owen (Sat), Ann Osaki*, Robin Ross, Jannette Allen Music Director Lisa Sylvester Interim Organist Mark Robson Intercessors Ted Bailey*, Roberta Goodman Acolytes Natalie Dale*, Jake McCann, Aidan Montiel, Adam Schroeder, Savannah Ross, Lauren Cecconello Nursery Olivia Brown, Helen McColpin Tellers Bill Owen, Bob Bowdoin Ushers Gerald Somerville*, Christina Thom, Eric Thom * 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., The Very Rev. Sylvia Sweeney, Ph.D., Assisting Parker Garrett: Children, Youth and Family Director Lisa Sylvester, Music Director; Mark Robson, Interim Organist 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; ST. MARK'S PARISH Conner Poynter, Sexton 1014 E. Altadena Drive Mrs. Jennifer Foley Tolbert, Head of School Altadena, CA 91001-2041 (626) 798-6747 VESTRY The Rev. Carri Patterson Grindon, Rector [email protected] Diane Carey-Schmitz, Senior Warden; Tom Horner, Junior Warden Joanna Scott, Treasurer; Jannette Allen, Clerk THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS Traci Cecconello, John Green, Bruce Linsenmayer, Paul McKinney, January 3, 2016 William Owen, Kara Ramirez, Robert Ross, Nathan Schroeder, Karen Sessions Jane Sobota, School Board Representative 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Reynolds Cafferata, Chancellor 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist MISSION STATEMENT Saint Mark’s Parish welcomes all into our community of faith as we grow in Christ’s love through lives of worship, learning, service and fellowship. Opening Voluntary “We Three Kings” ~Arranged by Mark Robson Erik Forrester, congas THE LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading (seated) Jeremiah 31:7-14 The service music is from “A Community Mass” by Richard Proulx. The hymns are found in The Hymnal 1982. Thus says the LORD: Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for the chief of THE ENTRANCE RITE (standing) the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, Opening Hymn “The first Nowell” Hymn 109 "Save, O LORD, your people, the remnant of Israel." Opening Acclamation BCP Page 355 See, I am going to bring them from the land of the north, and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, Gloria among them the blind and the lame, those with child and those in labor, together; a great company, they shall return here. With weeping they shall come, and with consolations I will lead them back, I will let them walk by brooks of water, in a straight path in which they shall not stumble; for I have become a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn. Hear the word of the LORD, O nations, and declare it in the coastlands far away; say, "He who scattered Israel will gather him, and will keep him as a shepherd a flock." For the LORD has ransomed Jacob, and has redeemed him from hands too strong for him. They shall come and sing aloud on the height of Zion, and they shall be radiant over the goodness of the LORD, over the grain, the wine, and the oil, and over the young of the flock and the herd; their life shall become like a watered garden, and they shall never languish again. Then shall the young women rejoice in the dance and the young men and the old shall be merry. I will turn their mourning into joy, I will comfort them, and give them gladness for sorrow. I will give the priests their fill of fatness, and my people shall be satisfied with my bounty, says the LORD. Gradual Psalm 84 BCP Page 707 (7:45 a.m. service) Verses 1-8 Collect O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, “How lovely is thy dwelling place” Hymn 517 the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of Paraphrase of Psalm 84 him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus (10:30 a.m. service) Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Second Reading Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a Sermon (seated) The Rev. Pete Berry Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has Nicene Creed (standing) BCP Page 358 blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the Prayers of the People Insert world to be holy and blameless before him in love. He destined us for adoption as his children through Jesus Christ, according to the The Greeting of Peace good pleasure of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace that he Announcements freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. Birthdays and Anniversaries I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all THE LITURGY OF THE ALTAR the saints, and for this reason I do not cease to give thanks for you as Offertory “The Brightest and Best” I remember you in my prayers. I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Saint Mark’s Choir ~The Southern Harmony Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, so that, with the eyes of your Presentation Hymn (standing) “We three kings” Hymn 128 heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the THE GREAT THANKSGIVING saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us Eucharistic Prayer B BCP Page 367 who believe. Sanctus Sequence Hymn “What Child is this” Hymn 115 Verses 1 and 3 Holy Gospel (standing) Matthew 2:13-15,19-23 After the wise men had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, "Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him." Then Joseph got up, took the child and his mother by night, and went to Egypt, and remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet, "Out of Egypt I have called my son." When Herod died, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, "Get up, take the child and his mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who were seeking the child's life are dead." Then Joseph got up, took the child and his mother, and went to the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus was ruling over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And after being warned in a dream, he went away to the district of Galilee. There he made his home in a town called Nazareth, so that what had been spoken through the prophets might be fulfilled, "He will be called a Nazorean." The Great Amen Youth Group ̶ Youth Group is also taking a short break. We will not meet TODAY. We will resume our weekly gathering on Sunday, January 10. There will be no parents' program in January, but parents are invited to meet every Sunday during Lent. Adult Education: 9:00 a.m. Brown Library January 3: The First Christmas Story The Lord’s Prayer BCP Page 364 The most familiar Christmas story of all combines two very different versions from Luke’s and Matthew’s Gospels. The Breaking of the Bread Join Terri Jones to discuss what’s unique to each of these stories, and Communion of the People how important you think each is to our ideas of Jesus. 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 January 10, 17, 24, 31 & February 7: of communion, indicate this by crossing your arms on your chest. Immigration. Fear. Prejudice. Class conflict. Gluten-free communion wafers are available upon request. Economic hardship. Political controversy. Please let the clergy know if you require these. The search for hope amid despair. These are the great issues of our time, torn from the headlines of the Communion Hymns “How bright appears the morning star” 1930s…and chronicled in John Steinbeck’s classic novel, Hymn 497 The Grapes of Wrath. Post-Communion Prayer BCP Page 365 Now, more than seventy five years after its original publication, Celinda Pearson and Matt Wright will lead an exploration of the novel, its Epiphany Blessing themes, and its relevance to readers in the 21st Century. Please join them for five sessions in the season of Epiphany. They promise lively Closing Hymn “As with gladness men of old” Hymn 119 discussion, and some exciting extras! They ask only that you keep up with the reading as scheduled in order to have the richest experience, Dismissal and prepare for a rewarding journey through The Grapes of Wrath. Closing Voluntary Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern Door of Hope Dinner: ~Dietrich Buxtehude Wednesday, January 6: 6:00 p.m. *********** Contact George Rothwell via the church office to participate in Please join us for coffee hour hosted by Nancy Rothwell in preparing a dish and sharing a meal with the residents.
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