RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD ST. MARK S LUTHERAN CHURCH 1900 ST. PAUL STREET BALTIMORE, MD 21218 Phone: 410.752.5804 Fax: 410.752.4074 On the web at: stmarksbaltimore.org Follow us on Facebook A Reconciling in Christ Congregation Pastor Rev. Dr. Joseph A. Donnella II Administrator Stephen E. Kohler Deacons Clifford Andersson, Connie Lisch, Woodland Pomeroy, Sue Romanic Cantor James Harp Sexton Jeffry Spangler MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of St. Mark s Church is to embrace diversity, practice hospitality, and make known Christ s presence in Word and Deed. All worshipers are invited and welcomed to receive the Body and Blood of Our Lord in the sacrament of Holy Eucharist which will be distributed at the head of the center aisle. The wine may be received by common cup or by intinction. PARTICIPATING IN THIS LITURGY: Presider Assisting Minister Chalicist Crucifer Thurifer Lector Prayer Petitioner Greeters Rev. Dr. Joseph A. Donnella, II Deacon Connie Lisch Mr. Richard Spittel Mr. Emanuel Nixon Mr. Woodland Pomeroy Ms. Rebecca McClellan Mr. Alexander Smith-Burden People of St. Mark s Church EASTER DAY - 21 APRIL 2019 œ œ œ Copies of our Prayer List may be found on the table in the narthex. Please take a copy and remember those persons listed in your prayers throughout the coming week.
21 April 2019 Resurrection of Our Lord - Easter Day ORGAN VOLUNTARY Alexandre Guilmant Paraphrase sur un choeur de Judas Maccahabée de Händel See! The Conquering Hero Comes! Sound the Trumpet, Beat the Drums! CHORAL VOLUNTARY Will C. MacFarlane Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us: therefore let us keep the feast. Not with the old leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. Christ being raised from the dead, dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over Him. For in that He died, He died unto sin once: but in that He liveth, He liveth unto God. Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin: but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. Christ is risen, risen from the dead: and became the first fruits of them that slept. For since by man came death: by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die; even so in Christ shall all be made alive. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be: world without end. Amen Through the sea you led your people Israel from slavery into freedom. At the river your Son was baptized by John and anointed with the Holy Spirit. By water and your Word you claim us as daughters and sons, making us heirs of your promise and servants of all. We praise you for the gift of water that sustains life, and above all we praise you for the gift of new life in Jesus Christ. Shower us with your Spirit, and renew our lives with your forgiveness, grace, and love. To you be given honor and praise through Jesus Christ our Lord in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. C. Amen. THE HYMN -The Assembly will please stand- THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM P. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C. Amen. P. Joined to Christ in the waters of baptism, we are clothed with God's mercy and forgiveness. Let us give thanks for the gift of baptism. We give you thanks, O God, for in the beginning your Spirit moved over the waters and by your Word you created the world, calling forth life in which you took delight. Through the waters of the flood you delivered Noah and his family.
GREETING P. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C. And also with you. CANTICLE OF PRAISE PRAYER OF THE DAY P. Let us pray: O God, you gave your only Son to suffer death on the cross for our redemption, and by his glorious resurrection you delivered us from the power of death. Make us die every day to sin, that we may live with him forever in the joy of the resurrection, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C. Amen.
-The Assembly will please sit- FIRST READING: Acts 10:34-43 34 Peter began to speak to the people: I truly understand that God shows no partiality, 35 but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 36 You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ he is Lord of all. 37 That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: 38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. 39 We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; 40 but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, 41 not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. 42 He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. 43 All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name. 16 The right hand of the LORD is exalted! The right hand of the LORD acts valiantly! 17 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD. 18 The LORD indeed pun- ished me sorely, but did not hand me o- ver to death. 19 Open for me the gates of righteousness; I will enter them and give thanks to the LORD. 20 This is the gate of the LORD; here the righ- teous may enter. 21 I give thanks to you, for you have answered me and you have become my salvation. 22 The stone that the build- ers rejected has become the chief cornerstone. 23 By the LORD has this been done; it is marvelous in our eyes. 24 This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Lector: Assembly: The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 PSALM: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 1 Give thanks to the LORD, for the LORD is good; God s mercy en- dures forever. 2 Let Israel now declare, God s mercy en- dures forever. 14 The LORD is my strength and my song, and has become my salvation. 15 Shouts of rejoicing and salvation echo in the tents of the righteous: The right hand of the LORD acts valiantly! 19 If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. 20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. 21 For since death came through a human being, the resurrection of the dead has also come through a human being; 22 for as all die in Adam, so all will be made alive in Christ. 23 But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ. 24 Then comes the end, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father, after he has destroyed every ruler and every authority and power. 25 For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. 26 The last enemy to be destroyed is death. Lector: Assembly: The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. -The Assembly will please stand-
THE HYMN Sing vss. 1-3 before the Gospel; vss 4-5 after the Gospel. GOSPEL: Luke 24:1-12 1 On the first day of the week, at early dawn, [the women] came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they went in, they did not find the body. 4 While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. 5 The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. 6 Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, 7 that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again. 8 Then they remembered his words, 9 and returning from the tomb, they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. 10 Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. 11 But these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. 12 But Peter got up and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; then he went home, amazed at what had happened. HOMILY THE HYMN -The Assembly will please sit- -The Assembly will please stand- Over for the final refrain.
Choral Alleluias will precede and follow the hymn. CREED 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, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. 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, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who 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. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Petition response: Your mercy is great.
PEACE OFFERING SENTENCE -The Assembly will please sit- ANTHEM from EASTER ORATORIO, Preis und Dank! J. S. Bach Praise and thanks remain, Lord, your hymn of praise. Hell and devil are conquered, its gates are destroyed. Rejoice, you rescued tongues, so that you are heard in heaven. Open, O heavens, your magnificent drawbridges, the Lion of Judah approaches in triumph! PRESENATION OF GIFTS THE HYMN -The Assembly will please stand- Please refer to the following page.
OFFERING PRAYER A. Let us pray: C. Blessed are you, O God, ruler of heaven and earth. Day by day you shower us with blessings. As you have raised us to new life in Christ, give us glad and generous hearts, ready to praise you and to respond to those in need, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. DIALOGUE -The Assembly may kneel, or sit, or stand- THANKSGIVING AT THE TABLE MYSTERY OF FAITH CONCLUSION OF THE THANKSGIVING PREFACE HOLY, HOLY, HOLY LORD S PRAYER
DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION Please permit the choir to commune first. THE HYMN INVITATION TO COMMUNION P. These are the gifts of God for the people of God. C. Holy things for a holy people. LAMB OF GOD -The Assembly will please sit-
POST-COMMUNION MOTET Georg Frideric Handel from JUDAS MACCABAEUS, Sing Unto God Sing unto God, and high affections raise, to crown this conquest with unmeasured praise! -The Assembly will please stand- PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION A. Let us pray: Life-giving God, in the mystery of Christ s resurrection you send light to conquer darkness, water to give new life, and the bread of life to nourish your people. Send us forth as witnesses to your Son s resurrection, that we may show your glory to all the world, through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. C. Amen. BLESSING P. Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! C. Amen. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! THE HYMN Please refer to the following page. DISMISSAL A. Alleluia! Go in peace. Share the good news. C. Thanks be to God. Alleluia! VOLUNTARY Charles-Marie Widor from FIFTH ORGAN SYMPHONY, Toccata From sundaysandseasons.com. Copyright 2018 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved.
THIS WEEK AT ST. MARK S: Today 21 April Resurrection of Our Lord Easter Day 9:45 AM Choir Rehearsal 11:00 AM Holy Eucharist 12:15 PM Fellowship Hour: Fellowship Committee Gifts to the Glory of God have been received for: Altar Flowers in memory of Dwight Lewis Scott, and Mildred and Ira Dwight Scott by Sylvia Lukemire. Paschal Candle Flowers by Bishop William Gohl. Potted Palms by Charles Smith. Bulletins & Bread, Wine & Candles in gratitude for the ministry of Pastor Joseph A. Donnella, II. Monday 22 April The Church Office will be closed. Tuesday 23 April 7:00 PM Congregation Council Meeting Wednesday 24 April 10:00 AM Urban Pastors Pericope Study Thursday 25 April The Feast of St. Mark, Evangelist 7:00 PM Oregon State University Choral Dept. Concert Sunday 28 April Second Sunday of Easter 10:00 AM Adult Class 11:00 AM Holy Eucharist 12:15 PM Fellowship Hour: Caroline Bahr, Emily Bergstresser A special word of thanks to our timpanist this morning, Mr. Gilbert Rupp, as well as to each member of our choir who so beautifully accompanied our liturgies leading up to this celebration of the Resurrection. from Sunday, 14 April: Attendance: 66 Offering: $1916.31
ANNOUNCEMENTS: We welcome our visitors this morning we are happy to have you worship with us! Please fill out a Visitor s Card (in the pew) and return it in the offering plate. We d like to stay in touch with you! And, if you have a little time, join us for Fellowship Hour. All of us at St. Mark s wish you a very Happy and Blessed Easter! Thank you to all who have helped make this Holy Week and Easter a wonderful experience for all of us. A lot of hands and hours have gone into the planning and development of these liturgies, as well as the music, flowers, etc. We are grateful to each of you! Easter Plants We are very grateful to all who so generously contributed toward the decoration of St. Mark s Church for this celebration of our Lord s resurrection. If you happen to live near one of our shut-in members, perhaps you might consider delivering a plant to them? Thank you! Thank you to all who so generously contributed to the collection of food to be given to the food pantry at the Franciscan Center on Maryland Avenue. Your generosity is and will be greatly appreciated. Thursday, 25 April The Feast of St. Mark, Evangelist - St. Mark s will host the Oregon State University Choral department concert. Featuring the Chamber Choir, Bella Voce, and Meistersingers, this concert is open to the public at no charge. It will begin at 7 o clock PM. Why not invite friends and family to join us? Memorials & Honoraria Easter 2019 IN MEMORY OF: Harold & Donna Fink by Teri Lura Bennett My mother and grandmother, Brenda Hicks and Inez comer by James Hicks Gene and Perry Walston by Jeremy Walston Lecolia R. G. Nixon, my mother; and Eva N. Robinson, my grandmother by Emanuel Nixon Louis and Janet Chuck by Paul Baglyos Loved ones by Emily Bergstresser Robert W. Conors by Carole M. Conors Gunnar Mengers and Andrew Neale by Caroline & David Bahr Emilie Neussinger Welsh by her husband, Ralph R. Welsh William Dailey II, my pop pops, by Jen Dailey Lambert Debbie Etheridge by Susan Surrey Wilfred Phillips, Julia Phillips, John Phillips, Hope Phillips, Gay Phillips, by Joan Phillips Hoyle Norman L. Hanson, Mary Reed Hanson, Anna Adkins Reed, Nancy Hanson Mayer, Mary Hanson Jinno by Barbara Hanson D. Ray and Gertrude Sachs and family, Rev. and Mrs. Ernest Klein, David Klein, P. Thomas Barry, by Harold R. Sachs Bill, Betty, and Brent Schlegel; Fallen Soldiers; Tom Barnes, Ruth Kratz, Ross and Dot Kruse, by Brad Schlegel Edna Lawrence, Walter Lawrence, Henry Thielmann, Mother, Helen M. Hanzleman, Nannie, Anna May Farrell, Mommie and Daddy Arrington, Azzie Reese Benhoff, Wendy Benhoff, The Reeeses, Dale Shawn, Florence Solt by Louise & Gil Ricketts Our parents: Jack and Eunice LeBon, John and Dolores Romanic by John LeBon & Sue Romanic Howard Turner by Alethea Turner Bobby, Nicky, Tony, Joey Williamson, by Nancy Nedwell Jeremy L. Parker by Sara Jane Parker Henry and Minnie Arnold, Jessie and Margaret Coles by Waetina A. Coles Paul Britt by Andrew Colletta Mildred and Louis Wolf, Noel Wolf, Toshiko Matsuhashi by Lou Wolf
Sam s Dad, Jim, by Becky & Sam McClellan Marjorie and David Lange, parents of Rev. Beverly Lange Donnella; Joseph and Jaqueline Donnella, parents of Pastor Donnella by Joseph A. Donnella, II IN HONOR OF: My children and grandchildren by Harold R. Sachs St. Mark s Choir, Jim Harp, Stephen Kohler by Brad Schlegel The Ricketts and Appler families, Dave Ricketts, by Louise & Gil Ricketts Our 20 years together by John LeBon & Sue Romanic Waetina Coles by Alethea Turner The Staff of St. Mark s by Nancy Nedwell Nancy Brouse by Sara Jane Parker Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren by Waetina A. Coles My friends at St. Mark s, Victims of violence, James Harp and our Choir by Andrew Colletta Jason Wolf, Sheri Greisz and children; Sophie, Cassie; Jennifer Day and children: Brandon, Justin, Peyton; Linda Wagner and children; Roxanne Wolf, Alyce Verville by Lou Wolf Our fur babies and all the joy and love they bring to our lives; Becky s parents: Phil and Linda, Sam s mom: Roxanne; and thanks to my entire St. Mark s family for supporting my service to the Congregation Council, by Becky and Sam McClellan.