Holy Eucharist 10:30 a.m. – Rite II

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Glen Ellyn

December 18, 2016 The Fourth Sunday of Advent

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Welcome to St. Mark’s The Episcopal Diocese of Chicago

The Worldwide Anglican Communion

This bulletin will guide you through today’s worship service and is followed by a section of prayers, thanksgivings and announcements. You will find hymns and other music in the blue Hymnal in your pew rack. Page numbers with an “S” are in the front section of the hymn book.

To Our Guests & Visitors: Please help us get to know you by filling out a "Welcome to St. Mark's" card in the pew rack and dropping it in the offering plate. Regardless of your religious background, you are welcome to receive Communion. Please see the back of the bulletin for a list of clergy, staff and vestry members.

Children – All children, regardless of their age, are invited to stay in worship with their parents. Worship bags and activity papers are available for children to read and/or color. These can be found on the children’s table in the narthex. See today’s schedule below for other child care options.

About Communion - Everyone is invited to receive Holy Communion, including young children. If you are wheat-intolerant, we offer gluten-free communion hosts and a chalice. Please indicate this preference to the communion minister at the altar rail.

Pastoral Care - If you are aware of any pastoral or practical need, please contact our pastoral care coordinator, Carolyn Faivre at (630) 334-1053 or e-mail carolyn@drfaivre.com or any member of the clergy directly. You are welcome to use the cards in the pew rack for additions to the church prayer list. Pastoral care is available to assist you with any concern: rides, meals, prayer shawls, prayers, etc.

TODAY’S SCHEDULE

8:00 am – 3:00 pm Nursery available (Room 112) 8:00 am Rite I Eucharist 9:15 am Rite II Eucharist 9:15 am Adult Forum (Library) 10:30 am Rite II Eucharist Christmas Pageant 1:00 pm Rite II Eucharist (Spanish) 7:30 pm Lessons and Carols 7:30 pm Sunday Night AA (Library)

The indicates places in the liturgy where it is appropriate to cross oneself, if desired.

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Please use this time to prepare yourself for worship in prayerful silence. THE ENTRANCE RITE When the altar party enters, please stand as you are able. An Advent Prayer Lighting the Advent Wreath Kyrie ................................................................................................................... David Hurd

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Advent Acclamation Officiant Our King and Savior now draws near. People O come, let us adore him. The congregation is seated.

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LITURGY OF THE WORD

Presentation of “A Christmas Pageant” by St. Mark’s children and youth written by St. Mark’s parishioner Robert Lundin

Scene I ............................................................................................................... In the Stable Carol ............................................................ The King of Glory Comes, Prepare the Way, O Zion Sung by the K-1st grade and 2nd – 5th grade Chorister Choir Scene II ................................................................................. The Decree of Caesar Augustus Pageant Ensemble ................................................................................. Veni, Veni, Emmanuel Scene III ........................................................................................ The Arrival in Bethlehem Scene IV .................................................................................................... The Birth of Jesus The Angels’ Carol ........................................................................................ Away in a Manger Scene V .......................................................................................... The Entrance of the Magi Anthem .................................................................................... “Mary, Where is your Baby?” Sung by the K-1st and 2nd – 5th Chorister Choirs Scene VI ...................................................................................... The Shepherds and Angels Carol ...................................................... Hymnal 83 ............................................ Adeste fideles

1. O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; come, and behold him, born the King of angels;

O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. 2. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, sing, all ye citizens of heaven above; glory to God, glory in the highest;

O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. 3. See how the shepherds, summoned to his cradle, leaving their flocks, draw nigh to gaze; we too will thither bend our joyful footsteps;

O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

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Carol of the Angels ....................................................................................................... Gloria Scene VII ............................................................................ The Adoration of the Shepherds Scene VIII ............................................................................................. The Magi Bring Gifts Carol ..................................................... Hymnal 100 .................................................. Antioch Verse 1 will be sung by the Pageant Cast. Please join them on verse 2. Joy to the world! The Savior reigns; Let us our songs employ, While fields and floods, rocks hills and plains,

Repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy. Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

Following the pageant, participants will return to worship after removing their costume. The Peace All stand Officiant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you. The Ministers and People may greet one another in the name of the Lord. The People are seated during the announcements and Offertory. LITURGY OF THE TABLE Offertory ............................................................................................................. Adult Choir “Dixit Maria” .............................................................................................. Hans Leo Hassler Dixit Maria ad angelum: Ecce ancilla Domini, fiat mihi secundum verbum tuum. Translation: Mary said to the Angel: Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord, let it be done to me, according to your word. Please stand as the offerings, bread, and wine are brought to the altar.

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Doxology.................................... Hymnal 380, verse 3 only .................................... Old 100th

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Eucharistic Prayer C The people remain standing. The Officiant sings or says

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God of all power, Ruler of the Universe, you are worthy of glory and praise. Glory to you for ever and ever. At your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses, and this fragile earth, our island home. By your will they were created and have their being. From the primal elements you brought forth the human race, and blessed us with memory, reason, and skill. You made us the rulers of creation. But we turned against you, and betrayed your trust; and we turned against one another. Have mercy, Lord, for we are sinners in your sight. Again and again, you called us to return. Through prophets and sages you revealed your righteous Law. And in the fullness of time you sent your only Son, born of a woman, to fulfill your Law, to open for us the way of freedom and peace. By his blood, he reconciled us. By his wounds, we are healed.

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And therefore we praise you, joining with the heavenly chorus, with prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and with all those in every generation who have looked to you in hope, to proclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn: Officiant and People sing Sanctus ............................................................................................................... David Hurd

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At the conclusion of the Sanctus, the people may stand or kneel. And so, Father, we who have been redeemed by him, and made a new people by water and the Spirit, now bring before you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our Lord. On the night he was betrayed he took bread, said the blessing, broke the bread, and gave it to his friends, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” After supper, he took the cup of wine, gave thanks, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Remembering now his work of redemption, and offering to you this sacrifice of thanksgiving, We celebrate his death and resurrection, as we await the day of his coming.

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Then the Officiant continues Lord God of our Fathers and Mothers; God of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebecca, Jacob and Rachel; God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: Open our eyes to see your hand at work in the world about us. Deliver us from the presumption of coming to this Table for solace only, and not for strength; for pardon only, and not for renewal. Let the grace of this Holy Communion make us one body, one spirit in Christ, that we may worthily serve the world in his name. Risen Lord, be known to us in the breaking of the Bread. Accept these prayers and praises, Father, through Jesus Christ our great High Priest, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, your Church gives honor, glory, and worship, from generation to generation. AMEN. The Officiant continues 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.

Padre nuestro que estás en el cielo, santificado sea tu Nombre, venga a nosotros tu reino, hágase tu voluntad, en la tierra como en el cielo. Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día. Perdona nuestras ofensas, como también nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden. No nos dejes caer en tentación y líbranos del mal. Porque tuyo es el reino, tuyo es el poder, y tuya es la gloria, ahora y por siempre. Amén.

The Officiant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept. Officiant Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People Therefore let us keep the feast. The Officiant says The Gifts of God for the People of God.

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All are welcome to receive Holy Communion. The ushers direct the congregation to the altar rail. Those not wishing to receive communion are invited to the altar for a blessing: simply cross your arms over your chest to indicate this preference. Music at Communion ...........................Hymnal 497, Verses 1&3 ........... Wie schoen leuchtet 1. How bright appears the Morning Star, with mercy beaming from afar; the host of heaven rejoices; O righteous Branch, O Jesse’s Rod! Thou Son of Man and Son of God! We, too, will lift our voices: Jesus, Jesus! Holy, holy, yet most lowly, draw thou near us; great Emmanuel, come and hear us.

3. Rejoice, ye heavens; thou earth, reply; with praise, ye sinners, fill the sky, for this his Incarnation. Incarnate God, put forth thy power, ride on, ride on, great Conqueror, till all know thy salvation. Amen, amen! Alleluia, alleluia! Praise be given evermore, by earth and heaven.

Hymnal 264 ................................................. Song 34 1. The Word whom earth and sea and sky adore and laud and magnify, whose might they show, whose praise they tell, in Mary’s body deigned to dwell. 2. To Mary the Archangel came and God’s new message did proclaim, “Hail, Mary, you shall bear a son who shall be called the Holy One.”

3. Blest in the message Gabriel brought, blest in the work the Spirit wrought, most blest to bring to human birth the long-desired of all the earth. 4. Lord Jesus, Virgin-born, to thee eternal praise and glory be, whom with the Father we adore and Holy Spirit evermore.

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Hymnal 265 ................................... Gabriel’s Message 1. The angel Gabriel from heaven came, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame; “All hail,” said he, “thou lowly maiden Mary, most highly favored lady,” Gloria! 2. “For know a blessèd Mother thou shalt be, all generations laud and honor thee, thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold, most highly favored lady,” Gloria!

3. Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head, “To me be as it pleaseth God,” she said, “my soul shall laud and magnify his holy Name.” Most highly favored lady, Gloria! 4. Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born in Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn, and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say— “Most highly favored lady,” Gloria!

Hymnal 277 .................................................. Raquel 1. Sing of Mary, pure and lowly, virgin-mother undefiled; sing of God’s own Son most holy, who became her little child. Fairest child of fairest mother, God the Lord who came to earth, Word made flesh, our very brother, takes our nature by his birth. 2. Sing of Jesus, son of Mary, in the home at Nazareth, toil and labor cannot weary love enduring unto death. Constant was the love he gave her, though he went forth from her side, forth to preach, and heal, and suffer, till on Calvary he died.

3. Glory be to God the Father; glory be to God the Son; glory be to God the Spirit; glory to the Three in One. From the heart of blessed Mary, from all saints the song ascends, and the Church the strain re-echoes unto earth’s remotest ends.

After Communion, the People kneel as the Officiant says Let us pray.

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Officiant and People 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

Officiant The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever.

People Amen. Closing Hymn .................................. Hymnal 56 vs 1-4 .......................... Veni, veni Emmanuel 1. O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel! 6. O come, thou Dayspring from on high, and cheer us by thy drawing nigh; disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death’s dark shadow put to flight.

7. O come, Desire of nations, bind in one the hearts of all mankind; bid thou our sad divisions cease, and be thyself our King of Peace. 8. O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear.

Officiant Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. People Thanks be to God.

Following the service, everyone is invited to Mahon Hall for fellowship and coffee hour.

No Sunday School today. Classes will resume on January 8th.

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St. Mark’s 2016 Christmas Pageant Cast

Angels

Bea Atkinson CeCe Atkinson Elisa Castaneda-Wolaver Lucy Chavez Maeve Churchill

Sophia Commo Sophie Eichenauer Nola Gross Delany Lemar Dalby Luttenton

Quinn Luttenton Lily Marsh Chloe Todd Lila Warren

Shepherds

Soren Alcorn Theo Campen Sydney Commo

Aaron Hafner Sophie Lopez Charlie Luttenton

Andy Plutko Ben Sallas

Sheep Grace Anbil Lillian Anbil Ellie Campen Isabelle Dickey

Teagan Dickey Sarah Hafner Robert Lambert Caden McGuire

Riley Ott Carson Rivera Ethan Todd Kelsey Warren

Speaking and Other Roles Angel on High—Mira Alcorn Baby Jesus—Emersyn McGuire Caesar Augustus—Carmen Chavez Camel—Hailey Weaver Cat—Sophia Kennedy Cow—Ben Sassi Donkey—Audrey Weaver Innkeeper 1—Gideon Smith Innkeeper 2—Iris Shadis-Greengas Innkeeper’s wife—Maeve Brannegan Joseph—Cameron Pihl King1—Mallory Brannegan

King 2—Maggie Gross King 3—Caroline Sallas Lovebird—Kai Hill Lovebird—Maddie Roberts Mary—Charlotte Alcorn Narrator—Mahla Hill Rabbit 1—Logan Sassi Rabbit 2—Sabrina Joyce Rabbit 3—Kate Adler Shepherd 1—Connor Gowans Shepherd 2—Caden Gowans Shepherd 3—Henry Joyce Star—Greta Smith

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Thank you for the following Volunteers

Amber Lemar—Director Megan Mcguire—Director’s Assistant Ellen Dickey—Directors Assistant Izana Hill—Tech Assistant Claire Margaglione—General Assistant Kate Marsh—Angel Mom Kim Lloyd-Eichenauer—Angel Mom Ellen Brannegan—Angel Mom

Dilhara Anbil—Sheep Mom Stephanie Rivera-Sheep Mom Alice Plutko—Shephard Mom Susan Sallas—Shephard Mom Karen Hill—Costumes Todd Dickey--Sets Drew McGuire-Sets

Special thanks to our Pageant Musicians

Violin – Rebecca Sandrok, Isabel Bergmann, Jia Luchs Viola – Suzanne Luchs Parker Somerville – French Horn

Trumpet – Ryan Valdivia Percussion – Sam Kalbfleisch Treble and Chorister Choirs

If we missed your name and you volunteered, please know that we are very thankful!

Your Face I am Seeking… St. Mark’s is blessed with a rich and varied collection of paintings, prints, icons and other art pieces. “Your Face I am Seeking” is the title of the painting that is hanging above the altar. The artist, Ludmila Pawlowska, created this piece in 2012. This painting was part of the Icons in Transformation exhibit that St. Mark’s hosted in the summer of 2013. It contains many elements, including a cross, a tree, a face of Christ, and references to the legend of St. Veronica, who tended to Christ on the way to Calvary. Its purchase for St. Mark’s was made possible by a gift in loving memory of Phil and Dru Carter, who called St. Mark’s home for fifty-five years.

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-Announcements- TODAY

Christmas Cards, Handmade beaded necklaces, and handmade crosses are on sale today in the narthex. All proceeds will go to the Women’s Center in Toliara, Madagascar. The necklaces and crosses were handmade by women of Madagascar using the May 8, 2016 St. Mark’s bulletins that Rev. Patsy McGregor took back to Madagascar with her after preaching at St. Mark’s. Rev. Patsy and her husband, Bishop Todd McGregor are the founders of People Reaching People in Toliara, Madagascar. St. Mark’s has had an ongoing relationship with the McGregors for many years and we are excited about this opportunity to support the work of the Toliara women. Contact Joyce Fletcher for more information at

joycefletcher@rocketmail.com or (630) 204-3175. Look for more information about People Reaching People and how you can be involved in this exciting ministry! The annual Lessons and Carols service will be held this evening at 7:30 pm, followed by a festive reception in Mahon Hall. Music will be by Britten, Howells, Ord, Darke, and many others. This unique service of scripture readings, along with seasonal hymns and carols, was designed for and first celebrated in 1918 at King's College Chapel in Cambridge, England.

ADULT FORMATION, OUR JEWISH BROTHERS & SISTERS

Check out our Facebook Group – St. Mark’s Adult Formation. You can find resources, conversations, events, and connections as we explore our faith as a community and individuals.

MUSIC NEWS

If you are interested in joining the choir, or participating musically in any way, please contact Director of Music, Daniel Segner, at musicdirector@stmarksglenellyn.org.

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WOMEN’S & MEN’S MINISTRIES

Men’s Group Monthly Breakfast meetings – Tuesday, January 3 at Glen Oak Restaurant at 6:30 am. If you have any questions please contact Dick Anstee, ranstee@comcast.net.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

Contact: Kristin Margaglione, Director of Children's Ministries (630) 881-1262 (call or text) or email at Kristin419@sbcglobal.net

Christmas Eve Worship with Children's message - At 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm Christmas Eve worship on December 24 everyone has an active part in the message. We will search Bethlehem with Joseph, greet Mary in unique animal ways, and wonder with the Shepherds at the wonderful news. The worship continues with Christmas Eucharist and singing Silent Night. Make this a treasured part of your Christmas family celebration. It's wiggle-ific!

Birthday Box Collection begins January 8. The People’s Resource Center needs you! At the food pantry, needy children ages 1-12 can pick out a birthday present out of a box. The people of St. Mark’s are encouraged to save their change and buy a small unwrapped item for a child. If you are 1-12, please buy a toy for your age and gender. If you are an adult, you are encouraged to buy for ages 9-12 as those are the gifts they run out of first. Look for a take home birthday box in the narthex or in the classrooms starting January 8 to save money in for your contributions. On February 26, please join us at coffee hour to bring in your unwrapped gifts and enjoy some cake. Please no gift cards. Any questions, contact Kristin Margaglione at Kristin419@sbcglobal.net or (630) 881-1262.

All are welcome to St. Mark’s Superstars Drama Camp! Please feel free to bring a friend. This one day camp is offered over Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 16. The cost is $25 Children ages 3-6 will meet from 9:00 am-12:00 pm and ages 7 and up from 12:30 pm-3:30 pm. We will meet in Mahon Hall and offer an introduction to acting, singing, dancing and

showcase areas of performing arts, as well as play games. Gina Corrado, a drama teacher in the Glen Ellyn public schools will be conducting this camp. Please register online at www.stmarksglenellyn.org. If you have any additional questions please email Kristin Margaglione at Kristin419@sbcglobal.net.

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YOUTH MINISTRIES

Contact: Kim Reed, Youth Ministry Coordinator 630-660-3611 (call or text) or email at kimreed178@gmail.com

St. Mark's "High School &

the Recently Graduated"

Potluck Christmas Dinner! Wednesday, Dec. 21

6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Join us for a “Bigger Better” Collection Contest, More Games, and a Potluck Dinner

Bring a friend. Bring a side dish or dessert to share!

We’ll be in the Mahon Hall. For more information, contact Kim Reed,

kimreed178@gmail.com or 630-660-3611 (cell)

What's happening for youth at St. Mark's? We have Sunday School at 10:15 am and Noon except "All-in Sundays for Youth" on

the last Sunday of the month, when instead of offering Sunday School at 10:15 am, we encourage youth to participate in or attend worship. There will be no Sunday School for youth on Dec. 18, 25, and Jan. 1. Sunday School will resume on Jan. 8.

High School Youth Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, and the Middle School Youth Group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, EXCEPT in December when we have our Christmas Parties.

Youth Bridge Group is the first Sunday of every month at 11:45 am in the library. All youth are invited to help make lunches for PADS, eat pizza, and get to know each other!

Interested in going on a mission trip this summer? Sign up for either (or both) the Appalachia Service Project Mission Trip (July 2017) or the Mexico Mission Trip (June 2017). For those currently in 8th grade or older.

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MIQRA - Jan. 14 & 15, 2017 - Online Registration Now Open. episcopalchicago.formstack.com/forms/miqra2017 (meek * rah) is a weekend diocesan retreat for youth in grades 6-12 that focuses on the Bible and allows teens to discover what's in it, why we should care, and how to read it. This event offers teens a chance to come together, make friends, ask questions, and learn about God's love letter to the world.

We are excited for this event to return to St. James Cathedral for the first time since 2010. We are also trying a shortened schedule for the event this year in hopes of making it more accessible to youth and adult participants. Learn more about this event and get signed up today! Contact Kim Reed for more information. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! We have private Facebook pages for middle and high school youth. Send a request to Kim Reed to join. And you may follow us on Twitter at @stmarksyouth1.

PARISH LIFE From Darkness into Light: Four Wednesdays (Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14 & 21) 7:00-8:00 pm in Classroom 203. This Advent meditation group led by Susan Whiteman (a Presbyterian minister and former chaplain) will reflect on the journey from darkness to the light of the Incarnation and ask ourselves how we find light in the darkness as followers of Jesus Christ. Yoga at St. Mark’s! Join Stephanie Gutzmer every Thursday from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm for a fun, energizing yoga flow and guided meditation. All levels welcome--only requirement is a desire to breathe and move. Take a moment from your day to find stillness in yourself so that you may live with wisdom, compassion, and integrity. Suggested class fee is $10 and includes a donation to St. Mark’s. Class will be held in Mahon Hall. BFF Group Takes Christmas Off - Sort of… The Wednesday BFF Crafters group is taking time off from its December 21 and December 28 sessions to finish holiday projects at home. Come join us in the parish library when we resume meeting on January 4, at 9:30 am. Bring your portable project and your stories. Coffee will be on!

You are invited to a Bible study of the Gospel of Matthew: St. Mark's offers a Bible study every Tuesday morning in the library, gathering at 9:00 am and ending at 10:30 am. We are studying the Gospel of Matthew - which narrates the ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. Written in

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A.D. 80-85, Matthew presents Jesus as the Messiah and the Son of God- “God with us.” (1:23). Matthew is the Gospel that will be featured during worship services beginning in Advent and continuing through 2017. The Tuesday Bible study is open to everyone, including those who come occasionally or for whatever time their schedule allows. There is time for conversation about pastoral concerns, church news and current events. Questions? Please contact George Smith at rector@stmarksglenellyn.org or call 630-858-1020, ext 222. Don't forget to follow us on social media for church updates, daily Advent reminders from our staff, and photos of our active ministries.

Add us on Facebook: St. Mark's Glen Ellyn Add us on Twitter: @stmarksge Add us on Instagram: @stmarksge

If you have any questions you can email Samantha - communications@stmarksglenellyn.org.

Green Team Tip: Greening the Advent & Christmas Seasons – It’s a Wrap. In the U.S., we throw away 25% more trash during the time from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day than any other time of year – a whopping 25 million tons. If you still have gifts to wrap, consider packaging that is reusable: gift bags, decorative boxes and tins, baskets (thrift stores are a great place to find inexpensive baskets), cloth bags, mason jars, new dish towels. For an

alternative to purchased paper wrap, consider Sunday comics, colorful magazine pages, or old maps from a thrift store. If you do buy gift wrapping paper, avoid the shiny, metalized paper, which is not recyclable. And when the gift opening is over, separate the paper wrap (recyclable) from the ribbons & foil-type wrap (landfill) from the reusable (to store for the next time).Have a question or suggestion for the Green Team? Email GreenTeam@stmarksglenellyn.org.

MISSION AND OUTREACH

The cold winter will is here. Our PADS guests are out in the elements during the day. We are collecting outdoor winter garments, boots, socks and underwear for both our male and female clients. We have many clients who are larger and will require larger sizes. For further information about St. Mark's PADS ministry contact either David Dornblaser at 630.215.7999 dornblaser@me.com or Don Sutherland 630.469.8284 drsmps@sbcglobal.net.

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ReVive Christmas Baskets – thank you! Whether you shopped, wrapped, packed, toted, funded, loaded the truck, or prayed for those in need, you made a difference. St. Mark’s parishioners and friends of St. Mark’s supported 76 families, comprised of 248 adults & kids who will have a brighter Christmas this year. The sponsors were made up of 75 households and one group.

PRAYERS AND THANKSGIVINGS

We pray for God’s people throughout the world, for Justin, our Archbishop; for Michael, our Presiding Bishop; for Jeffrey, our Bishop; for our clergy and all ministers and people.

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for Kilmore; Elphin & Ardagh - (Armagh, Ireland), The Rt Revd Ferran Glenfield.

In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the ecumenical relationships between the churches in full Communion with the Episcopal Church: the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; Church of North India; Church of South India; Church of Pakistan; Church of Bangladesh; the Old Catholic Churches; the Philippine Independent Church; the Mar Thoma Syrian Church of Malabar; and the Moravian Church in America, Northern and Southern Provinces.

In our Companion Dioceses, we pray in thanksgiving for the ministries shared with our companion dioceses of Southeast Mexico and Renk, in the Republic of South Sudan, for those living in our companion dioceses, for our continued work and ministry together.

We pray for those expecting a child, Emily & Mike Wolkowitz, Amber & David Lemar, Ellen & Todd Dickey, Natalie & Sean Koop, Patty & Matt Hafner, Kirsten & Tim Dineen, Meghan & Jacob Ayers, Sally & Ross Kramer, and Carrie & Scott.

We pray for those who are living and traveling abroad, especially Mallory Holding (Uganda), Molly Toliver (Nigeria), Maggie Hughes (Spain), Sawyer Hill (Scotland), and Joseph Lanzillo (Tanzania).

We pray for our global partners: FRRME and the ministry in the Middle East; People Reaching People, a ministry of Bishop Todd and Reverend Patsy McGregor in Toliara, Madagascar, and San Marcos, our companion parish in Nigromante, Mexico.

If you or someone you know is in need of prayer support and you would like the prayer recipient’s name to appear in the Sunday bulletin prayer list, please contact Rebecca Sandrok with the name and the condition or the situation the person faces. rebeccasandrok@yahoo.com

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NEXT SUNDAY – DECEMBER 25, 2016 – CHRISTMAS

Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-4,(5-12); John 1:1-14; Psalm 98.

THE WEEK AHEAD

Monday, December 19 6:30 pm - 8 pm Philatelic Club (Basement) 7 pm - 9 pm Boy Scout Troop 44 (library) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Daughters of the King (Library) 8 pm - 10 pm Serenity Seekers / Al-Anon

(Lehman Parlor) Tuesday, December 20 9 am - 10 am Bible Study with the Rector (Library) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Vestry Meeting (Library) 8 pm - 9 pm Tuesday Night GE South AA (Mahon Hall) Wednesday, December 21 12 pm - 1 pm Noon Eucharist (Chapel) 4 pm - 4:40 pm K-1st Chorister Rehearsal-Choir Room 4:45 pm - 5:30 pm 2nd - 5th Chorister Rehearsal/Choir Room 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm High School Youth Potluck Christmas Party (Mahon Hall) 7 pm - 8 pm From Darkness into Light - Advent Meditation (Room 203) 7:30 pm - 9 pm

Bible Study in Spanish (Lehman Parlor) Thursday, December 22 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Yoga Flow & Meditation (Mahon Hall) 8 pm – 9:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 8 pm - 9:30 pm AA Meeting (Mahon Hall) Friday, December 23 6 pm - 8 pm Folkloric Children's Dance Group (Basement) Saturday, December 24 8 am - 9 am Saturday morning AA (Lehman Parlor) 9:30 am - 11 am CODA (Room 202) 3 pm Christmas Eve Service, Rite II 5 pm Christmas Eve Service, Rite II 8 pm Christmas Eve Service, Rite II (Spanish) 10:00 pm Christmas Eve Service, Rite II

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Advent at St. Mark’s 2016

Sun Dec 18 Christmas Pageant, 10:30 am in Sanctuary/Undercroft

Posadas, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm in Basement

Decorating the church, 3:00 pm in Sanctuary

Lessons and Carols , 7:30 pm in Sanctuary

M-F Dec 19-23 Posadas, 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm in Sanctuary, Basement

Wed Dec 21 Eucharist, noon in chapel

From Darkness into Light, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm in Rm 204

High School Youth Party 6:30 pm in Mahon Hall

Sat Dec 24 Christmas Eve, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm Children's message in Sanctuary

Christmas Eve (bilingual), 8:00 pm in Sanctuary

Christmas Eve, 10:00 pm in Sanctuary

Sun Dec 25 Christmas Day (bilingual), 11:00 am in Sanctuary

Wed Dec 28 Eucharist, noon in chapel

Sun Jan 1 New Year's Day (bilingual), 11:00 am in Sanctuary

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Christmas at St. Mark's

Christmas Eve And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes,

and laid him in a manger.

3:00 pm Eucharist with Children’s Message (nursery available) 5:00 pm Eucharist with Children’s Message (nursery available)

8:00 pm Bilingual Eucharist with Brass 10:00 pm Eucharist with Brass and Choir

Christmas Day And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us,

...full of grace and truth.

11:00 am Bilingual Eucharist (nursery available)

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A celebration of scripture readings, seasonal carols and candlelight led by the adult choir of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

(Daniel Segner, Director of Music, Marsha Webster, Music Associate).

Sunday, December 18 at 7:30 p.m.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

393 N. Main Street, Glen Ellyn

Collection for World Relief DuPage - A collection will be taken during the Lessons and Carols celebration. The collection will be used to purchase Jewel Food Cards to help refugee and asylee clients from Bhutan, Burma, Iraq, Iran, Syria and other countries who are being relocated in DuPage county. They arrive here with only the clothes on their back; please help us branch out into the world and connect with them. World Relief DuPage assists 650 people in 200+ families each year.

Lessons and Carols

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Giving Campaign Update - Thank you to those who so far have turned in a pledge for 2017. If

you haven't turned in your pledge, please email the treasurer at treasurer@stmarksglenellyn.org or

submit your pledge online on the St. Mark's web page.

Phil & Sarah Adler Jose & Kara Agueros Mario Alcantar & Magaly Cuautle Chad & Rachel Alcorn Sandy & Rinda Allison Lety Alonso Alternating Currents Corp Josh & Dilhara Anbil Jerry & Prilla Anderson Dick & May Anstee Doug Armantrout Candelaria Arroyo Eleazar Avalos & Asucena Lara Bob & Jo Ayo Dave & Kris Baier John Baker Joe & Randa Barber Margaret Barclay Francisco & Belen Barrera Refugio Barron & Catalina Martinez Jerry & Christy Becker Michael & Tricia Benich Carol Bennett Tom & Jennifer Bergmann Jerry & Linda Bertrand Chris & Andrea Bilotti Elliott & Mimi Black Carolina Blancas Adrian & Silvia Blanco Veronica Blanco Cory & Ali Blane Michael & Rebecca Boskovic Dave & Ellen Brannegan Jim & Monica Brennan Keith Brickey Miguel & Norma Briones Bob & Connie Brooks Itsmar & Evelyn Cabrera Gustavo & Dalia Cabrera Francelia Calderon Higidio Camarillo & Esther Davalos Bryan & Sam Campen Miguel & Maria Cano Bob & Ann Cardwell Jerry & Tanya Carey Joe Carlton

Antolina Carrazco Eladio Carrillo & Maricela Gomez Andy & Chris Carter Vincente Castaneda-Villegas & Erin Wolaver Jose Castro & Gloria Cielo Cristobal & Tanya Cavazos Paul-Gordon & Lynne Chandler Jen Chavez Rafael Chihuahua & Tomasa Casas George & Deirdre Churchill Isauro & Francisca Cielo Ernesta Cielo Barbara Colombo Scott & Jess Commo Dan Conaway Victor & Lucia Conrado Antonio & Irene Cortez Monica Costillo Rosy Covarrubias David & Melissa Creech Sue Crosson-Knutson Craig & Ann-Marie Cudzilo Gilberto & Rebeca Cuellar Robin Currie & Bob Beeching Stephen Curtis & Dianne Hunter Dennis & Miriam Curtis Keith & Amanda Cyzen Beremundo & Yolanda Damian Hugo & Alva De Casas Ryan & Julia Delack Leslie Delany Roberto & Maria Delara Todd & Ellen Dickey John & Linda Dickey Dianne Dinse Jeff & Elizabeth Diver Andrew & Jennifer Dorn David & Lynn Dornblaser Harvey & Ellie Dunham Ryan & Jodee Dunham Will & Betsy Dunlop Walter & Dolores Dunnett Rich & Sue Edwards Scott Eichenauer & Kim Lloyd-Eichenauer

Scott & Deanna Ellison Daniel & Laura Ellison Charlene Elwood Carlos Escorcia & Claudia Reyes Karen Evans Saul Favela & Sofia Estrada Maria Fernandez Ted & Beth Figler David & Joyce Fletcher Peter & Lea Forsman Rafael Francisco & Emilia Diaz Tim & Joyce Frawley Jared & Gina Friebel Kevin & Jody Friesen Pat & Nikki Fry David Funck & Jen Grant Gloria Gallegos Fildeberto & Lucila Galvan Rafael Garcia & Michelle Roman Manuel Garcia & Leticia Esquivel Roque & Teresa García Richard & Nancy Gier John & Cindy Glavin, Jr. Javier Gonzalez & Alejandra Rubio Lorenza Gonzalez Myrna Grant David Greengas & Eden Shadis Steve & Kelly Gross Jim & Kit Grotelueschen Michael & Tina Guglielmo Brigida Guzman Anne Hacker Matt & Patty Hafner Merrilee Hall Rich & Melissa Hardy Edna Heatherington Peggy Heilig José Hernandez & Marciana Moreno Mauro Hernandez & Alejandra Montes Esteban Hernandez & Ofelia Beltrán Mary Hess Bill & Liz Heun T.J. Hill & Renee Hughes Karen Hill & Oo Thein Maung

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Jeff Hill & Catharine Phillips John & Bettye Hille Judy Jackson Edith Jacobson Jim & Phyllis Jenkins Abraham & Juana Jimenez Felipe Jimenez & Laura Lopez de Jimenez Chip Johnson Pat & Denise Joyce Bob & June Judd Ginnie Judd Bill & Yolanda Kelly Molly Kennedy Gretchen Kenower Don & Rhonda Kent Randy & Heather Knotts Alex & Eleanor Krause, Jr. Gary Kreutz & Carolyn Faivre Arthur & Jeanne Kreymer Dan & Darcie Lambert Jan & Steve Langford Fred & Jennifer Langtry Nancy Lanham Dave & Amber Lemar Bob & Pauline Lewis Terry & Elizabeth Lin David Lincoln & Nancy Purcell Wilma Linde Matt & Sherry Little Zach & Jamie Littlefield Rita Kay Lochner & John Scruton-Wilson Rodolfo Lopez & Flor Itzel Carmona Alex Lopez & Lindsey Paris - Lopez Juan & Rosalua Lopez Abel Lopez Velazquez & Evelyn Melchor Salgado Severiario Luna & Carmela Juarez Erik Luna & Robertina Campuzano Bob Lundin Paul & Annie Mahon Lou & Kristin Margaglione Guido & Susan Mariottini Fanny Martin Bradley & Becky Martin Victor Martinez & Silvia Gomez Ben & Pam Maxson Roby & Laura McGovern Drew & Megan McGuire

Ana Medina & Alicia Barraza Alicia Medina Bob & Susie Meehan Manuel Mejia & Aracely Rodriguez Antonio & Veronica Mendoza Omar Mendoza & Florina Pineda Richard & Fiona Miller Will Moeller Matt & Rosemary Mongolis Bruno Montiel & Areli Reyes Clint & Jane Moore, III David & Rosario Morales Joe & Melody Mordini Francisca Moreno & Porfirio Vivaldo Dick & Sue Mylander Barbara Newsom Karen Nicholson Inocencio & Norma Nolasco Teresa Norris Heather Norton Bill Novak Maria & Christian Ocampo Greg & Marylu Olsen Bob & Cheryl Olsen Andres Olvera & Azucena Moreno-Hernandez Dave & Stephanie Ott Anna Panor Ben Parrish & Christina Castelli Domingo Pastrana & Rita Estrada Sandi Perez Peter & Petra Peterson Mark & Martha Pfefferman George Pliml Greg & Alice Plutko Lou Pointon Eve Poth Dan & Helen Pradt Jesus & Monica Quintana Christian Ramirez & Lorena Barrera Jesús & Angelica Rebolledo Leticia Rebolledo & Kevin Santana Lane & Kim Reed Mike & Jennifer Reese Ken & Cathy Reick Mario & Reyna Reyes Julio Reyes & Angeles Perdomo Matt & Katie Riccio Teresa Rios Joey & Stephanie Rivera

Steve & Julie Rodriguez Gody Rodriguez & Magda Sanchez Keith & Pam Rojc Sahid Rosas & Esmeralda torres Graham & Tiffany Ruddle Paul & Heidi Ruskusky Bill & Susan Sallas Juan Salmeron & Maria Vargas Leon Sanchez Familia Karl Sandin & Laura Montgomery Maria Sandoval Richard & Rebecca Sandrok Isidro Santellanes & Yolanda Luna Roberto Santillan & Blanca Adame Nancy Schmitt Sue Schmuck Peggy Schoen Carl & Patsy Schwartz Robert Schweizer Steve & April Sedall Luz Adriana Servin Paul & Martha Sexauer Sarah & Michael Sharkey Susan Shivas Scott & Susan Shorney Ron Sienkiewicz George & Cecilia Smith Graham Smith & Kim Rothwell Smith Charles Snider Ani Solis Irma Solorzano Ricardo & Anne Soto Relia Spencer Bud & Barb Stephani, Jr. Emy & Cali Sukenaga Tim & Pat Sullivan Don & Marie Sutherland Bob & Joy Talsma Honorio Tapia & Maribel Grande Joe & Kate Tebrugge Ai Thai Jane Thomas Jack & Kim Toliver Tom & Stephanie Toppen Jim & Cheryl Treleaven Todd & Beth Treleven Jean Tschampa Betty Tursman Bob & Tina Ulrich

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Ron Ummel & Joanie Somerville Victor & Argelia Uribe Pete & Virginia Vagt Javier & Liz Valdivia Reynaldo Valero & Esmeralda Olea Rosmary Valero Henry Valero Jayson & Wendy Valluzzi Jim & Grayson Van Camp Myles Van Camp & Jessica Tschampa

Joe & Alice Vanest Miguel Vargas & Roselia Calderon Jose Velazquez & Oralia Solorzano-Carvajal Mauricio Velazquez & Laura Porrua Rob & Briel Wakerly Barbara Walden Hunter & Julie Walor Bob & Kara Ward Don & Chris Warman Andrew & Libby Wassef

Jake & Patty Weaver Steve & Marsha Webster Jim & Kelli Wheeler Jeff & Fiona White Susan Whiteman Eric & Bryn Wulf Jane Zaccaria Bud & Paula Zwiebel, Jr.

Make a Gift of Stock to St. Mark’s!

Why Give Stock? With the stock market near an all-time high and with the end of the year quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to consider making a gift of appreciated stock to St. Mark’s. A donor who gives a gift of common stock, held longer than one year, avoids capital gains taxation on the gift and is able to take a charitable deduction using the full value of the gift, claiming up to 30 percent of adjusted gross income (AGI) in the year the gift is made with up to five years to absorb the full deduction.

Three easy steps for making a gift of stock Step 1: Determine the name of the stock(s) and number of shares to be gifted to St.

Mark’s. Step 2: Instruct your broker to contact Steve Becker at Wintrust Wealth Management

(phone: 312-431-6545). Steve will provide your broker with instructions for transferring the stock to Wintrust on behalf of St. Mark’s.

Step 3: Contact Chris Ponstein, the St. Mark’s Bookeeper at 630-858-1020 / treasurer@stmarksglenellyn.org and provide information about the gift, including the name of the stock(s), number of shares and the purpose of the gift (pledge payment, operating fund, a specific project, etc.).

Note: St. Mark’s financial policy calls for gifts of stock to be sold. The donor is given credit for the market value of the stock when it is sold – not the gift’s cost value. The church pays for commissions and transfer fees.

Any questions: Contact the St. Mark’s Treasurer at 630-858-1020 / treasurer@stmarksglenellyn.org Thank you!

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You can use the card that you received in the mail or you may use this one.

Please bring your card to church next Sunday. Thank you.

St. Mark’s Annual

Giving Campaign

for 2017 PLEDGE CARD

Pledge: an estimate of your giving during 2017

Name: _______________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________

With thanks to God and to share in the ministry of St. Mark’s, I / We plan to give:

$_____________ for 2017.

I plan to make contributions (circle one):

Weekly Monthly One Time Online Options (circle one):

Credit Card PayPal Current online arrangement

Please visit www.stmarksglenellyn.org for information on how to set up your account.

___ My voided check is attached for automatic withdrawal from my checking account.

___ I would like more information on stock gifts and/or estate planning for St. Mark’s.

Signature(s)____________________________ ______________________________

Date:__________________ (Contributions will be recorded as a family. If separate statements are required, please contact the church office at frontoffice@stmarksglenellyn.org or 630.858.1020)

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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

Bishops of Chicago the Rt. Rev. Jeffrey D. Lee, Bishop

Clergy rector@stmarksglenellyn.org the Rev. George D. Smith, Rector associaterector@stmarksglenellyn.org the Rev. Victor H. Conrado, Associate Rector walterdunnett@stmarksglenellyn.org the Rev. Dr. Walter M. Dunnett, Associate Rector robin@stmarksglenellyn.org the Rev. Dr. Robin Currie, Pastor Associate catharine@stmarksglenellyn.org the Rev. Catharine Phillips, Priest Associate clint@stmarksglenellyn.org the Rev. Dr. Clint Moore III, Priest Associate suzi@stmarksglenellyn.org the Rev. Canon Suzann Holding, Priest Associate paul-gordon@stmarksglenellyn.org the Rev. Canon Paul-Gordon Chandler, Priest Associate miguel@stmarksglenellyn.org the Rev. Miguel Briones, Deacon

Program Staff and Office Staff musicdirector@stmarksglenellyn.org Mr. Daniel Segner, Director of Music

musicassociate@stmarksglenellyn.org Ms. Marsha Webster, Music Associate childrensministry@stmarksglenellyn.org Ms. Kristin Margaglione, Director of Children’s Ministries youthministry@stmarksglenellyn.org Ms. Kim Reed, Youth Ministry Coordinator

nursery@stmarksglenellyn.org Ms. Norma Cid, Nursery Supervisor pdo@stmarksglenellyn.org Ms. Kathy O’Rourke, PDO Director psdirector@stmarksglenellyn.org Ms. Andrea Cocke, Preschool Director frontdesk@stmarksglenellyn.org Ms. Dellana Mote, Office Manager ginnie@stmarksglenellyn.org Ms. Ginnie Judd, Office Administrator treasurer@stmarksglenellyn.org Ms. Chris Ponstein, Bookkeeper communications@stmarksglenellyn.org Ms. Samantha Campen, Communications Coordinator sexton@stmarksglenellyn.org Mr. Julian Mendoza, Sexton

Senior Warden Peter Vagt Junior Warden Joyce Fletcher Clerk of the Vestry Tim Sullivan Treasurer Harvey Dunham Assistant Treasurer Barbara Walden Chancellor Bob Lewis

Vestry Flor-Itzel Carmona, Lynn Dornblaser, Carolyn Faivre, Jim Grotelueschen, Paige Hardy, Mauro Hernandez, Abraham Jimenez, Dan Lambert, Kim Lloyd-Eichenauer,

Megan McGuire, Scott Shorney, Ricardo Soto, Hunter Walor

Bulletin submissions (deadline: Monday 4:00 pm): frontdesk@stmarksglenellyn.org Church newsletter submissions (January deadline is December 22, 2016): revdoc04@sbcglobal.net Parish wide email announcement requests (deadline is Tues. afternoon): frontdesk@stmarksglenellyn.org The texts and service music in this booklet may be taken from The Book of Common Prayer 1979

Printed on paper made with 30% post consumer recycled fiber.

393 North Main Street Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137 630-858-1020, phone 630-858-1035, fax www.stmarksglenellyn.org