"The resurrection appearances continue in us-we're the risen body of Christ. Each of us, in a sense, and in a very flawed way, is a resurrection appearance. The story continues-there is no ending to the gospel, because resurrection continues in us."
From the Reverend Michele Morgan, Priest-in-Charge
Michele and members of the vestry will be away this weekend at a strategic planning retreat. Keep our parish leadership in your prayers as they do the hard work of discerning how we will live into our future as a faith community community committed to love and justice.
From the Reverend R. Justice Schunior, Associate Rector
Friends,
I want to let you know about a few upcoming opportunities for service and learning.
From our Friends at the Newtown Action Alliance:
Did you know that gun manufacturers are the only industry in America that is protected from lawsuits? Let that sink in. In 2005 Congress passed The federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) which grants broad immunity from liability to gun manufacturers and dealers in federal and state courts. Toys are better regulated. Victims of gun violence are the only citizens with such restricted rights to sue a manufacturer of a dangerous product.
Sandy and Lonnie Phillips, whose daughter was killed in the Aurora Colorado movie theater shooting, are asking Congress to support the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act to repeal PLCAA . Click HERE to sign onto the letter to support Sandy and Lonnie.
Also, there are many activities happening this coming Wednesday April 13 and Thursday April 14 around the National Sports Shooting Foundation's lobby efforts for gun rights. Click HERE to read about what's going on. I'll be at many of these events and would love company!
Decisive Moments in Life and Faith
A Retreat with the Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, Saturday, April 23 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
I know a lot of really smart people, but only a handful of people I would call truly wise. Bishop Mariann is one of those people; so when there's an opportunity to learn from her, my ears perk up - and that's before I even know what the topic is! Here's the retreat description:
Among the countless decisions we are called upon to make in our lives, a few stand out as truly decisive. These are moments of choice that shape the course of our lives. Where is God in those moments? How do we discern God's will?
Join Bishop Mariann and gain insight into God's way with us as we reflect together on some of the great decisive moments in scripture and poetry, and create space to ponder the important decisions before us.
For over thirty years Ed Green and his employees have cared for our buildings and grounds. As of April 17, we will be moving in a different direction, but we want to thank Ed, Keith, and David for their years of faithful service. We are taking a collection to give them a parting gift. Please make out checks to St. Mark's and put "staff appreciation fund - Green's Maintenance in the memo line.
From Jeff Kempskie, Director of Music
Dear St. Mark's,
Please consider attending an upcoming choral concert featuring the music of William Byrd (1543-1623). Hosted by St. Mark's on Saturday April 16th at 8pm, the concert will be performed by Carmina, an early music ensemble led by Vera Kochanowsky. Repertoire will include the Mass for Four Voices and motets from Gradualia. Suggested donation: $15.
Christ the Lord is Risen Today!Orientis partibus, arr. Frank Ferko (b. 1950)
Opening Hymn
180 He is risen, he is risen, Tune: Unser Herrscher
Gloria in excelsis S 280 Robert Powell
(9:00) Celtic Alleluia, Fintan O'Carroll & Christopher Walker
(9:00) Procession to the Baptismal Font
LEVAS 134 Take me to the water, African American Spiritual
Offertory Music
Two arrangements of Bach Chorales: Allein zu Dir, Herr, Jesu Christ, BWV 261 & Es Ist Genug: so nimm Herr meinen Geist, from Cantata No. 60, J.S. Bach, ed. Graham Bastable - Capitol Hill Cello Quartet
Presentation Hymn
193 That Easter day with joy was bright, v. 5, Tune: Puer nobis
Sanctus S 129 Robert Powell
Fraction Anthem This is the feast of victory for our God, Tune: Festival Canticle
Music During Communion
(9:00) Jesus, Debby Kerner-Rettino
If Ye Love Me, Thomas Tallis - Chancel Choir
Two arrangements of Bach Chorales: Christum wir sollen loben schon, from Cantata No. 121 & Jesu, Meine Freude from Cantata No. 81, J.S. Bach, ed. Graham Bastable - Capitol Hill Cello Quartet Hymn 328 Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord, Tune: Song 46
Closing Hymn
205 Good Christians all, rejoice and sing! Tune:Gelobt sei Gott
Postlude
Trumpet Tune in D, David N. Johnson (1922-1987)
From the Outreach Board
Mite Boxes!
It's time to return them so we can put that all that money you collected during Lent to good use. We'll be collecting your mite boxes at all three services each Sunday in April.
If you wish to have a receipt for tax purposes OR if you would like your contribution reported along with your pledge contribution you must include a note with your name and the total amount in the box.
All funds collected will go to two organizations supporting refugees: the Episcopal Migration Ministries and The Lutheran Social Services Refugee Resettlement fund. If you have any questions, please contact the Outreach Board at stmarksoutreachboard@gmail.com.
Schedule of Services
Sunday, April 10, 2016
The Third Sunday after Easter
9:00 am Family Eucharist & Holy Baptism
The Reverend Rebecca Justice Schunior, Presider and Preacher of Children's Reflection
No Children's Chapel because of the 2nd Sunday Family Service
10:00 am Sermon Seminar
The Reverend Rebecca Justice Schunior, Preacher
11:15 am Holy Eucharist
The Reverend Rebecca Justice Schunior, Presider and Preacher
5:00 pm Contemplative Eucharist
The Reverend Rebecca Justice Schunior, Presider and Homilist
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