July 30, 2017 The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost 9:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II 11:15 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II

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1 St. Alban's proclaims to all, through word and deed, the grace of God in Jesus Christ. July 30, 2017 The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost 9:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II 11:15 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II According to the Book of Common Prayer (BCP)

2 ADVENT CHRISTMAS EPIPHANY LENT EASTER PENTECOST Our church follows the Christian year (also called the Church year). For millennia, Christians have used this system to organize each year around the life of Christ. The Church Year begins at Advent, as we wait for the arrival of Jesus celebrated at Christmas. During Epiphany, we celebrate Christ revealing himself to the world. In Lent, we prepare for the remembrance of Christ's death during Holy Week and resurrection at Easter. On Pentecost, we remember the coming of the Holy Spirit, who sustains us in our life in Christ during the season known as Ordinary time. We re glad that you re here! St. Alban s is an Episcopal Church, part of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Worship in our tradition is liturgical, which means that we use written prayers. This is an ancient and biblical way to pray. The liturgy makes worship something the community does, not just the minister up front. It helps us when our own words fail. It ensures we receive a steady diet of God s Word. And it reminds us every week of God s grace in Jesus Christ. Guests: Please complete the hello card located in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate or give it to an usher. If you have any questions, our ushers and ministers are here to help. After the service, stop by our welcome station for a St. Alban s tote bag. Restrooms: Men s and women s restrooms are available on either side of the narthex (lobby). Changing tables are available in every restroom in the Parish Hall and office building across from the courtyard. Please silence cell phones and mobile devices. During the prelude, please be mindful of those preparing for worship. 2

3 Children are welcome in our services. Please help them be mindful of others who are with us for worship. If your little ones get restless, feel free to take them for a walk in the narthex or courtyard. At the 9:00 & 11:15 AM services, our nursery is open for ages 0-3. Nursery (ages 0-3): Open from 8:45 AM-12:45 PM in the Sunday School Bldg. After announcements, some parents/caregivers choose to pick up their children from the nursery to bring them to Communion; others choose to pick them up after the end of the service. Children s Chapel (ages 4-9): At the 9:00 & 11:15 AM services, children ages 4-9 are dismissed before the Gospel reading for children s chapel in Higgins Chapel. They return before Communion. & Join us for this special summer class as we explore the tradition that illumines and draws us towards the object of our faith: Our Lord Jesus Christ. This class is open to all adults, as well as high school and middle school students. Nursery open for ages 0-4; children's program available for elementary-age children. Regular 10:15 AM Sunday School is on break until September 17. Please join us for Coffee Hour after the service! 3

4 THIS BULLETIN IS AVAILABLE ONLINE Go to stalbanswaco.org/bulletins and click on the link for today s service. THE HOLY EUCHARIST - 9:00 & 11:15 Rite II, according to the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) Eucharist, meaning thanksgiving, comes from the Greek words for good and gift. THE WORD OF GOD Prelude Fugue in F minor Charles Burney ( ) Processional Hymn Praise to the Lord, the almighty Hymnal 390 4

5 The Opening Acclamation BCP 355 Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen. Collect for Purity Celebrant Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no 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. 5

6 Gloria in Excelsis Hymnal S-280 6

7 The Collect of the Day BCP 231 Celebrant Celebrant The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Please be seated for the readings. The Old Testament Lesson Genesis 29:15-28 Pew Bible, p. 22 Laban said to Jacob, Because you are my kinsman, should you therefore serve me for nothing? Tell me, what shall your wages be? Now Laban had two daughters; the name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel. Leah s eyes were lovely, and Rachel was graceful and beautiful. Jacob loved Rachel; so he said, I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel. Laban said, It is better that I give her to you than that I should give her to any other man; stay with me. So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed to him but a few days because of the love he had for her. Then Jacob said to Laban, Give me my wife that I may go in to her, for my time is completed. So Laban gathered together all the people of the place, and made a feast. But in the evening he took his daughter Leah and brought her to Jacob; and he went in to her. (Laban gave his maid Zilpah to his daughter Leah to be her maid.) When morning came, it was Leah! And Jacob said to Laban, What is this you have done to me? Did I not serve with you for Rachel? Why then have you deceived me? Laban said, This is not done in our country giving the younger before the firstborn. Complete the week of this one, and we will give you the other also in return for serving me another seven years. Jacob did so, and completed her week; then Laban gave him his daughter Rachel as a wife. Lector The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 7

8 Read responsively. Psalm 128 Beati omnes 1 Happy are they all who fear the Lord, * and who follow in his ways! 2 You shall eat the fruit of your labor; * happiness and prosperity shall be yours. 3 Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine within your house, * your children like olive shoots round about your table. 4 The man who fears the Lord * shall thus indeed be blessed. 5 The Lord bless you from Zion, * and may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life. 6 May you live to see your children's children; * may peace be upon Israel. The Epistle Romans 8:26-39 Pew Bible, p. 919 The Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn within a large family. And those whom he predestined he also called; and those whom he called he also justified; and those whom he justified he also glorified. What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? He who did not withhold his own Son, but gave him up for all of us, will he not with him also give us everything else? Who will bring any charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? It is Christ Jesus, who died, yes, who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes for us. Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For your sake we are being killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep to be slaughtered. No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Lector The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 8

9 Children s Blessing & Dismissal Children are invited forward for a Blessing before following the Cross to Children s Chapel. The children return before Communion. Please stand. Gradual Hymn Thy kingdom come, O God! Hymnal 613 The Gospel Matthew 13:31-33, Pew Bible, p. 795 Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus put before the crowds another parable: The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; it is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches. He told them another parable: The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three measures of flour until all of it was leavened. The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. 9

10 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; on finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind; when it was full, they drew it ashore, sat down, and put the good into baskets but threw out the bad. So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous and throw them into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Have you understood all this? They answered, Yes. And he said to them, Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like the master of a household who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old. Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. Please be seated. The Sermon The Rev. Dr. Nathan G. Jennings 10

11 All stand. The Nicene Creed BCP 358 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. *Catholic means universal. 11

12 The Prayers of the Form V, BCP 389 Please kneel. The Intercessor and pray responsively. In peace, let us pray to the Lord, saying, Lord, have mercy For the holy Church of God, that it may be filled with truth and love, and be found without fault at the day of your coming, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy. For Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; for Michael, our Presiding Bishop; for Andy, Dena, Jeff, and Hector, our Bishops; for Aaron and Judy, our Priests; for Neal, our Curate; for Alberto, our Deacon; for Korey, our seminarian, and for all the holy people of God, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy. For all who fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that our divisions may cease, and that all may be one as you and the Father are one, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy. For the mission of the Church, that in faithful witness it may preach the Gospel to the ends of the earth, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy. For those who do not yet believe, and for those who have lost their faith, that they may receive the light of the Gospel, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy. For the peace of the world, that a spirit of respect and forbearance may grow among nations and peoples, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy. For those in positions of public trust, especially Donald, our President; Greg, our Governor; Kyle, our Mayor; that they may serve justice, and promote the dignity and freedom of every person, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy. For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer; for refugees, prisoners, and all who are in danger; that they may be relieved and protected, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy. For this congregation, that we may be delivered from hardness of heart, and show forth your glory in all that we do, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy. 12

13 For our enemies and those who wish us harm, and for all whom we have injured or offended, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy. For all who have commended themselves to our prayers; for those on our parish prayer list; and for our families, friends, and neighbors; that being freed from anxiety, they may live in joy, peace, and health, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy. For our sister parish of All Saints, Nambiti, Malawi, and those in our parish family who will celebrate birthdays and anniversaries in the coming week, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy. For all who have died in the communion of your Church, and those whose faith is known to you alone, that, with all the saints, they may have rest in that place where there is no pain or grief, but life eternal, we pray to you, O Lord. Lord, have mercy. Rejoicing in the fellowship of all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life to Christ our God. To you, O Lord our God. Silence The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect. Michael Whiteley Mark Ayers Deborah Townsend Delayne Vaughn Celebrating birthdays Celebrating anniversaries Tom & Kathleen Stanton Jeremy & Elisabeth Uecker Gary Leverenz Ellie Sheesley Sophie Sheesley Michael Trakselis Jerry & Paula Campbell Craig & Susann Collins Our continuing parish prayer list may be found on page 22. Please contact the church office to add or remove a name from the list. 13

14 Confession of Sin BCP 359 The Deacon says Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. Silence may be kept. Minister and 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. The Absolution BCP 360 The Comfortable Words BCP 332 Called the comfortable words since the 16th century because of their ability to give comfort, these Bible verses (Matthew 11:28, John 3:16, 1 Timothy 1:15, 1 John 2:1-2) are a cherished part of Anglican liturgy. St. Alban s uses a contemporary language version in this Rite II service. The Peace BCP 360 Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. The people greet one another in the name of the Lord. Please be seated. Parish Announcements Infants/Toddlers at Communion: At this point of the service, some parents/ caregivers choose to pick up their children from the nursery and bring them into the church for Communion. Others choose to pick them up after the end of the service. Baptized children are welcome to receive Communion. Those not baptized are invited to receive a blessing. 14

15 THE HOLY COMMUNION All baptized Christians, regardless of age or denomination, are welcome to receive Communion at the Lord s Table. Come forward by rows and kneel at the altar rail. At the 9:00 & 11:15 AM services, you may also come to the standing Communion station on the left. If you wish to receive a blessing instead of Communion, cross your arms over your chest. If your mobility is limited, please let an usher know and we will bring Communion to you. Gluten-free wafers are available. Just say gluten-free to the minister. If you have questions about what we believe about Communion, visit stalbanswaco.org/communion. GIVING During the Offertory, as an act of gratitude and worship, we joyfully respond to God s gift to us in Jesus Christ by giving an offering to the Lord. We offer bread and wine, music, and financial resources towards God s work through his church. Secure online giving at stalbanswaco.org/give or text give to (432) Offertory Anthem Ave Maria (Otello) Giuseppe Verdi ( ) Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum; benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Jesu. Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus, nunc et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. All stand. Doxology 15

16 The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer A BCP 361 Celebrant Celebrant Celebrant The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise. It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. The Celebrant adds a Proper Preface. 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 & Benedictus Hymnal S-125 kneel or stand for Eucharistic Prayers. Eucharistic Canon and Christ's Words of Institution BCP 362 Memorial Acclamation BCP 363 Celebrant Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. 16

17 Great Amen BCP 363 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. The people respond in a loud voice: AMEN. The Lord's Prayer BCP 364 Celebrant And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And 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, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. The Breaking of the Bread Fraction Anthem Hymnal S-154 Invitation to Communion & Ministration of the Sacrament All baptized Christians are welcome to receive Communion. See p. 14 for instructions. If you would like a gluten-free wafer, please tell the minister at the rail. If you have questions about what we believe about Communion, visit stalbanswaco.org/communion. 17

18 Communion Motet If God be for us (Messiah) George Frideric Handel ( ) If God be for us, who can be against us? Who shall lay anything to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth, who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yeah rather, that is risen again, who is at the right hand of God, who makes intercession for us. All kneel. The Sending Out of Lay Eucharistic Visitors [when appointed] Celebrant In the name of God and St. Alban s, I send you forth bearing these holy gifts, that those to whom you go may share with us the communion of Christ s body and blood. We who are many are one body, because we all share one bread, one cup. Post-Communion Prayer BCP 365 After Communion, the Celebrant says Let us pray Celebrant and Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously 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 18

19 Recessional Hymn O worship the King, all glorious above! Hymnal 388 The Dismissal Deacon Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Thanks be to God. Organ Voluntary Choral Song Samuel Sebastian Wesley ( ) 19

20 Getting Connected at St. Alban's TODAY'S WORSHIP MINISTERS Celebrant & Preacher Curate Deacon Children's Minister Director of Music Soloist Carilloneur Vestry Person of the Day Altar Guild The Rev. Dr. Nathan G. Jennings The Rev. Neal McGowan The Rev. Alberto Melis Jole Cromwell Eugene Lavery Rebekah Hughes Florence Scattergood Pat Danley Carol Melis, Nancy Merkh, Sue Parrigin, JoAnn Stringer Lector Intercessor Lay Eucharistic Ministers Crucifer Torchbearers Ushers 9:00 AM Bob Scattergood Alan Jones Alan Jones, Beth Richards, Cassie Willis Aidon Butler Brandon Raimondo, Stella Raimondo Tommy Bundrant, Steven Sielaff, Amy Sielaff Lector Intercessor Lay Eucharistic Ministers Crucifer Torchbearers Greeters Ushers 11:15 AM Parker Bentley Cassie Willis Parker Bentley, Gary Merritt, Cassie Willis Sean Wenzel Lewis Wenzel, Olivia Wenzel Charles Branch, Glenda Branch Charles Branch, Glenda Branch, Blake Browder, Chrissy Browder, Ron Fadal, Keith Poehl Looking to get involved at St. Alban's but don't know where to start? and find where your gifts can be put to use to serve others through St. Alban's. 20

21 Getting Connected at St. Alban's GUEST PREACHER TODAY The Rev. Dr. Nathan G. Jennings J. Milton Richardson Associate Professor of Liturgics and Anglican Studies and Director of Community Worship, Seminary of the Southwest A native of Austin, Professor Nathan G. Jennings returned to his hometown when he joined the faculty of Seminary of the Southwest in Jennings has also served as the Director of the Anglican Studies Program at Seminary of the Southwest since Jennings is interested in liturgical theology, dogmatic theology, ascetical theology, theological hermeneutics and the way these disciplines intersect and inform one another. His book, Theology as Ascetic Act: Disciplining Christian Discourse, published in 2010, represents a light revision of his doctoral dissertation and argues that Christian teaching and reflection are embodied acts analogous to, and part of, Christian asceticism. Jennings has published various book reviews and articles in journals and collections. He is currently working on a book that will provide a liturgical theology of sacred text and its interpretation. In teaching, Jennings reflects on liturgy theologically as that which enables participation in God and God s work in the world. In addition to the required liturgy and Anglican studies courses, Jennings offers elective seminars in Liturgical and Sacramental Theology, Liturgical Hermeneutics, and occasional seminars on Anglican Divines and Church Fathers. BA, University of Texas MDiv, Yale Divinity School MA and PhD, University of Virginia. 21

22 Getting Connected at St. Alban's We have been asked to pray for Frahm family Brad Thomas Almuth Ewing Charles Symank Doris Merkh Dorothy Hawkins Leo Quinnius Bruce Barton Joyce Braemar Donna Grelle Justin Forgey Drane Haw Dennis Brent Tiffany Barham ALTAR FLOWERS The altar flowers are given to the honor and glory of God and in thanksgiving for the ministry of The Rev. Alberto Melis, Deacon. For altar flower orders, please contact Susie Farley for info and help. Flowers can be ordered at H-E-B (ask for Cenovia or Karen) and Reeds Flowers and both will deliver to the Sacristy on Saturday. Susie's contact info is: Cell: (254)

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24 Getting Connected at St. Alban's Annoucing the launch of the Saint Alban's Sacred Arts series. Established with the goal of bringing world-class music and performers to Saint Alban's and the city of Waco, the Sacred Arts series will celebrate the exceptional musical legacy of the church with monthly concerts and liturgies. Programming for will include concert performances of Gabriel Fauré's Messe de Requiem and John Stainer's The Crucifixion, and liturgies such as A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols and the jewel of Anglican worship, Choral Evensong. Both the adult choir and choristers of the parish will feature prominently in the series. The Sacred Arts series will be self-funding and thus operate outside the scope of the regular music budget. Due to the support of generous benefactors and concert donations from , more than $20,000 has already been raised to support music at Saint Alban's. Further donations are being sought to ensure that the season will be the first of many and that expansion will be possible to match the continuing growth of the parish. Your gifts will help cover the cost of singers, organists, instrumentalists, the chorister program, purchasing scores, and publicity. All donors will receive acknowledgement in concert programs and an invitation to a donors concert and reception at the conclusion of the program year. The giving levels are as follows: - Friend (any gift) - Patron ($1,000+) - Supporter ($250+) - Sustainer ($2,500+) - Associate ($500+) - Benefactor ($5,000+) Please contact the Director of Music, Eugene Lavery for further information. Checks can be made out to Saint Alban's Episcopal Church with Music Fund in the memo line. 24

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27 THIS WEEK AT ST. ALBAN S TODAY 7/30 7:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I 9:00 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II 10:15 am Gladness & Singleness of Heart: Our Liturgy, Parish Hall 11:15 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II 2:00 pm AA Women, Outreach Center (1st floor), Rm. 9 MONDAY 7/31 6:45 pm AA, Outreach Center (2nd floor), Rm. 17 TUESDAY 8/1 6:00 pm Al Anon, Outreach Center (2nd floor), Rm. 17 6:00 pm Al-Ateen, Outreach Center (1st floor), Rm. 9 WEDNESDAY 8/2 11:30 am Holy Eucharist, Higgins Chapel 6:45 pm AA, Outreach Center (2nd floor), Rm. 17 THURSDAY 8/3 FRIDAY 8/4 5:45 pm Al-Anon, Outreach Center (2nd floor), Rm. 17 SATURDAY 8/5 6:30 pm AA, Outreach Center (2nd floor), Room 17 ON BREAK FOR SUMMER Morning Prayer (M-F, 7:00 AM, Higgins Chapel) will resume on Monday, September 11. Rector's Wednesday Bible Study (Wednesdays, 10:15 AM, Parish Hall) will resume on Wednesday, September 6. Men's Bible & Breakfast (Thursdays, 7:30 AM, Parish Hall) will resume on Thursday, September 14 Summer office hours are 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday until September 5. 27

28 St. Alban s proclaims to all, through word and deed, the grace of God in Jesus Christ. ST. ALBAN S SUNDAY WORSHIP 7:30 AM HOLY EUCHARIST (Rite I) A spoken service of Holy Eucharist without music. 9:00 AM CHORAL EUCHARIST (Rite II) A majestic, uplifting service of Holy Eucharist with organ and choir. Features Children s Chapel. 10:15 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL Classes for all ages during the academic year. 11:15 AM CHORAL EUCHARIST (Rite II) A majestic, uplifting service of Holy Eucharist with organ and choir. Features Children s Chapel. WEEKDAY SERVICES Holy Eucharist, Wednesday, 11:30 AM, Higgins Chapel Morning Prayer (commonly called the Daily Office) Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM, Higgins Chapel (On summer break; resumes in September) The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman, Rector aaron@stalbanswaco.org ST. ALBAN S STAFF The Rev. Neal McGowan, Curate neal@stalbanswaco.org The Rev. Alberto Melis, Deacon alberto@stalbanswaco.org The Rev. Judy Filer, Priest Associate Jole R. Cromwell Coordinator for Children s Ministries jole@stalbanswaco.org Ricky Gamble, Sexton Hilary Gardner, Parish Administrator hilary@stalbanswaco.org Rebekah Hughes Newcomer & Ministry Coordinator rebekah@stalbanswaco.org Eugene Lavery, Director of Music eugene@stalbanswaco.org Lori Youngblood, Business Manager lori@stalbanswaco.org ST. ALBAN S VESTRY A PARISH OF THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF TEXAS Jerry Campbell, Sr Warden Claudia Raimondo, Jr Warden Bart Townsend, Treasurer Brennon Arnold, Clerk Pat Danley Kathy Davidson Emily Edwards Tracy Kelly Carol Melis Florence Scattergood Lynn Wisely John Wood The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle IX Bishop of Texas The Rt. Rev. Jeff Fisher Bishop Suffragan The Rt. Rev. Dena A. Harrison Bishop Suffragan The Rt. Rev. Hector Monterroso Assistant Bishop After-hours Pastoral care: (254) facebook.com/stalbanswaco 305 NORTH 30TH ST. (AT WACO DRIVE) WACO, TEXAS (254) Summer office hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, M-F