February 2, 2020 The Feast of the Presentation: Candlemas

9:00 & 11 : 15 AM Choral Eucharist

Rite II, according to the Book of Common Prayer (BCP)

St. Alban's proclaims to all, through word and deed, the grace of God in Jesus Christ.

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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 with 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.

New 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 everybody 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.

How We Worship: We worship in heart, body, & mind. To help, we sometimes kneel or stand. At other times we make the sign of the cross (indicated by the cross in the margin, like the one on the left), to remind us Christ is for us. Such actions are not required. In the Episcopal Church, “all may, some should, none must.”

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: Available on either side of the narthex (lobby). and in the St. Alban's Outreach Center. Changing tables are in the Outreach Center bathrooms.

Coffee Hour: Join us after the service for coffee outside the church.

ADVENT | CHRISTMAS | EPIPHANY | LENT | EASTER | PENTECOST

Please silence cell phones and mobile devices. During the prelude, please be mindful of those preparing for worship.

Construction Underway: Pardon Our AppearanceWe are building a new Parish Hall and transforming the Parish House into new spaces for Children's Ministry as part of the Our One Foundation Campaign.

Thank you for your patience. More info here: stalbanswaco.org/news

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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 (lobby) or courtyard.

Nursery (ages 0-4): Open from 8:45 AM-12:45 PM in the Sunday School Building. 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 the Godly Kids room in the Outreach Center. They return before Communion.

Godly Tots (Ages 3-5 - Pre-K - Kindergarten) Outreach Center, Room 8Godly Play (1st - 2nd Grade) Outreach Center, Room 6Godly Kids (3rd - 4th Grade) Outreach Center, Room 5 Godly Tweens (5th - 6th Grade) Outreach Center, Room 14 Youth Ministry (7th - 12th Grade) Outreach Center, Room 13 Adult Classes: The Old Testament Mahan Commons

CAMPUS

MAPParking is available in our main parking lot, in front of the Outreach Center (priority parking) and in the Annex lot, in addition to on-street parking. The main entrances to our campus are on N. 30th St.: the front entrance to the church and the entrance to the Outreach Center (under the red awning). The Outreach Center is the location for adult Sunday School (in Mahan Commons), the nursery, and classes for children's & youth ministry.

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Prelude Adagio (Symphonie V) Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937)

All stand.

Processional Hymn Hail to the Lord who comes Hymnal 259

THE HOLY EUCHARIST - 9:00 & 11:15 AMRite II, according to the Book of Common Prayer (BCP)

Eucharist, meaning “thanksgiving,” comes from the Greek words for “good” and “gift.”

This Bulletin Is Available OnlineGo to stalbanswaco.org/bulletins and click on the link for today’s service.

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Words: John Ellerton (1826-1893), alt.Music: Old 120th, melody from The Whole Booke of Psalmes, 1570; harm. Thomas Ravenscroft (1592?-1635?), after Richard Allison (16th cent.); adapt. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

Opening Acclamation BCP 355 Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. 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.People Amen.

Gloria in Excelsis The Cambridge Mass Stuart Forster (b. 1971)

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The Collect of the Day BCP 239 Celebrant The Lord be with you.People And also with you.Celebrant Let us pray. Almighty and everliving God, we humbly pray that, as your only-begotten Son was this day presented in the temple, so we may be presented to you with pure and clean hearts by Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Please be seated for the readings.

THE WORD OF GOD

The Old Testament Lesson Malachi 3:1-4 Pew Bible, p. 778

Lector A reading from Malachi.

Thus says the Lord, See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight—indeed, he is coming, says the Lord of hosts. But who can endure the day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire and like fullers' soap; he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the descendants of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, until they present offerings to the Lord in righteousness. Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to the Lord as in the days of old and as in former years.

Lector The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.

Sung by the choir to Anglican Chant. Coverdale translation. Psalm 24:7-10 Domini est terra Joseph Barnby (1838-1896)

7 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors;* and the King of glory shall come in.

8 Who is this King of glory?* It is the Lord strong and mighty, even the Lord mighty in battle.

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9 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors;* and the King of glory shall come in.

10 Who is this King of glory?* Even the Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory.

The Epistle Hebrews 2:14-18 Pew Bible, p. 971

Lector A reading from Hebrews.

Since God's children share flesh and blood, Jesus himself likewise shared the same things, so that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by the fear of death. For it is clear that he did not come to help angels, but the descendants of Abraham. Therefore he had to become like his brothers and sisters in every respect, so that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make a sacrifice of atonement for the sins of the people. Because he himself was tested by what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested.

Lector The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.

Children’s Blessing & Dismissal Children are invited forward for a Blessing before following the Cross to Children’s Chapel located in the Godly Kids Room in the Outreach Center. The children return before Communion.

Gradual Hymn Sing we of the blessed Mother Hymnal 278

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Please remain standing facing the Gospel reader.

The Gospel Luke 2:22-40 Pew Bible, p. 833

Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Luke.People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, the parents of Jesus brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord"), and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, "a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons." Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Messiah. Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying,

"Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word;for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel."

And the child's father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, "This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your own soul too." There was also a prophet, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped there with fasting and prayer night and day. At that moment she came, and began to praise God and to speak about the child to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem. When they had finished everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.

Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

11*Catholic means universal.

Please be seated.

The Sermon The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman

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.

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** All Saints, a parish of 1,800 members and 5 congregations, asks our prayers for Fr. Lucious Kaminga, parish unity & growth, and their beekeeping business. All Saints prays for us weekly.Our continuing parish prayer list, birthdays, and anniversaries may be found on page 24. Please contact the church office to add or remove a name from the list.

The Prayers of the People Form III, BCP 387

Please kneel. The Intercessor and People pray responsively.

Father, we pray for your holy Catholic* Church; That we all may be one.

Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; That your Name may be glorified by all people.

We pray for Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; for Michael, our Presiding Bishop; for Andy, Jeff, Hector, and Kai, our Bishops; for Aaron, Neal, Kara, Keith, and Oscar, our Priests; for Alberto, our Deacon; and for all bishops, priests, and deacons; That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.

We pray for our armed forces, for the people of our country, for peace in the Middle East; and for Donald, our President; Greg, our Governor; Kyle, our Mayor; and all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; That there may be justice and peace on the earth.

Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favor in your sight.

Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; That they may be delivered from their distress.

Give to all the departed eternal rest; Let light perpetual shine upon them.

We praise you for all your saints who have entered into joy; May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.

Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.

SilenceWe pray for those on our parish prayer list, those in our parish family celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in the coming week, our local mission partners, theEpiscopal Hispanic Mission in Waco, and our sister parish of All Saints, Nambiti, Malawi.**

The Celebrant adds a concluding collect.

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Confession of Sin BCP 359

The Deacon saysLet us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Silence may be kept.

Minister and PeopleMost 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 332Called the “comfortable words” 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) have been a cherished part of Anglican liturgy since the 16th century. With the Bishop's approval, 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. People 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.

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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. 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.

GIVINGDuring 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.

For Children: Everyone has an offering for God. In the narthex, Artistic Offering cards can be found in the children's worship basket. Encourage your children to add an offering of words, prayer, or imagination and let them know they can place it in the offering plate as it comes by.

Forgot cash or check? Secure online giving via RebelGive at stalbanswaco.org

Simply click on the RebelGive logo.

Offertory Anthem We wait for Thy loving kindness, O God William McKie (1901-1984) We wait for Thy loving kindness, O God: in the midst of Thy temple. O God, according to Thy Name, so is Thy praise unto the world's end. Thy right hand is full of righteousness: Alleluya. O Lord send us now prosperity. Amen.

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All stand.

Doxology

The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B BCP 367

Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you.Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord.Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People 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:

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Sanctus & Benedictus The Cambridge Mass Stuart Forster

People stand or kneel for Eucharistic Prayers.

Eucharistic Canon and Christ's Words of Institution BCP 368

This bulletin contains all congregational responses. To save paper, the Celebrant's prayers are not printed here. If you’d like to follow along with this part of the service, we encourage you to turn to page 368 in the Book of Common Prayer.

Memorial Acclamation BCP 368

Celebrant Therefore according to his command, O Father,People We remember his death,

We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;

Great Amen BCP 369By 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. AMEN.

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The Lord's Prayer BCP 364

Celebrant And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,People 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

The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept.

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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.

Communion Motet Nunc Dimittis on Plainsong Themes Gerald Near (b. 1942)

Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen, thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; To be a light to lighten the Gentiles: and to be the glory of thy people Israel. Glory be 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.

All kneel.

Post-Communion Prayer BCP 365

After Communion, the Celebrant saysLet us pray

Celebrant 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

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Recessional Hymn Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates Hymnal 436

Words: Georg Weissel (1590-1635); tr. Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878)Music: Truro, melody from Psalmodia Evangelica, Part II, 1789; harm. Lowell Mason (1792-1872), alt.

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The Dismissal Deacon Let us go forth in the name of Christ. People Thanks be to God.

Organ Voluntary Fiat Lux (12 Pièces) Théodore Dubois (1837-1924)

All music reprinted under Church Copyright License #11024469

Music Notes

Sir William McKie (1901–1984) was born in Melbourne, Australia. He graduated from the Royal College of Music and was organ scholar at Worcester College, Oxford. In 1930 he was appointed Melbourne City Organist before returning to the United Kingdom in 1938 to become Informator Choristarum at Magdalen College, Oxford. In 1941 McKie became organist and Master of the Music at Westminster Abbey and to this day is the only person born outside the United Kingdom to hold this post. McKie stayed at the Abbey until 1963 and during these years directed the music for the royal wedding in 1947 and the Coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953; he was knighted in the same year. Upon his death in 1984, McKie was buried in the West Cloister at Westminster Abbey.

We wait for Thy loving-kindness, O God was written in 1947 for the marriage of HRH The Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten in Westminster Abbey. The original instructions for the marriage ceremony were that it was to be a simple service and not a state occasion. The King stipulated the service should not last more than fifty-five minutes. McKie’s response is to be heard in the simplicity of this anthem.

ALTAR FLOWERS

For altar flowers, or if you would like to reserve a specific Sunday, contact Hilary Gardner for info and help. (254) 752-1773 ext. 1002 or hilary@stalbanswaco.org.

The flowers on the altar are given by the Rev. Judy Filerto the glory of God and in memory of

Ron Janes.

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TODAY'S WORSHIP MINISTERSCelebrant

Preacher Assisting Clergy

DeaconChildren's Minister

Organist & Director of MusicAssistant Organist

CarillonneursVestry Person of the Day

Altar Guild

LectorIntercessor

Lay Eucharistic MinistersCrucifer

TorchearersUshers

LectorIntercessor

Lay Eucharistic MinistersCrucifer

TorchbearersUshers

The Rev. Neal McGowanThe Rev. Aaron M. G. ZimmermanThe Rev. Oscar HuertaThe Rev. Alberto MelisStephanie DrumEugene LaveryHolden MillerDonna Berry & Sara TeichelmannLarry Adams-ThompsonAnn Cooper, Jacqueline Frahm, Kenn Harding, Sara Teichelmann, Laurinda Thorp

Daniel WatkinsDean RileyJay Hernandez, Dean Riley, & Daniel WatkinsKenn HardingMilo RainesPat & Sandy Atkins, Lea & Tom Porter, Jeff Ward

Doug SmithTom SmithDoug Smith, Tom SmithSean WenzelAda & Luke LarsenPolly & Robert Brown, Eric & Esther Hooley, Michael Larsen, Tracy Talbert

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Looking to get involved at St. Alban's but don't know where to start? Email iwanttoserve@stalbanswaco.org and find where your gifts

can be put to use to serve others through St. Alban's.

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Pastoral Care

Hospital Visits: Our clergy and pastoral staff visit hospitals regularly. Please contact Hilary at (254) 752-1773 ext. 1002, or hilary@stalbanswaco.org if you or a family member are in the hospital.

Prayer Lists: St. Alban’s maintains a published prayer list, a confidential prayer list (shared only with clergy and pastoral staff) and a prayer list for those on active military duty and their families. To add someone to a prayer list, please secure permission from the person to be added and then contact Hilary at (254) 752-1773 ext. 1002. Hilary needs at least the first name of the person being listed as well as your name and contact information. Individuals remain on our prayer lists for one month unless the request is renewed.

Celebrating birthdays

*denotes active military service

We have been asked to pray for

Towne AdamsBrandon Raimondo

Kevin ShufordLauren OdenKaren Pettit

Jackson WardGaige Hulett

Jimmy Pancerella*Hunter Herbert*

Kenneth Scattergood*Joe Bozarth, IV*Blake Bostick*Michael Field*Jerrod Elliott*Kelley LewisVicky Smyer

Joe Price

Stephanie SiglerWilliam Yager

Marj King ParkerAna Gomez

Donnie KimmelSherry KrollDonna WebbNorm KrellBill MaloyBill Atkins

Ray WaldonTommy Bundrant

Pat BarhamBarbara WhitlockTermulo Family

Ben & Courtney Haworth

Celebrating anniversariesKeith & Rebecca Hartberg

New Vestry OfficersFollowing the annual parish meeting on Sunday, January 26, 2020, the new vestry met to elect officers for the current year. Larry Adams-Thompson was elected as Junior Warden, Darren Metting will continue as Treaurer, and Esther Hooley will serve as clerk. As announced at the annual meeting, Jerrie Callan is the new Senior Warden.

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Getting Connected at St. Alban'sGetting Connected at St. Alban's

Ushers and Acolytes: Volunteer at Diocesan CouncilWaco is proud to host the 171st meeting of the Council of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. We have been asked to recruite ushers and acolytes to serve during the Diocesan Eucharist at 7:00 PM on Friday, February 6. (Usher rehearsal begins as 6:15 PM; acolyte rehearsal begins at 3:45 PM.) If you are interested in representing our parish and serving as an usher or acolyte for this important service, please email rebekah@stalbanswaco.org.

Shrove TuesdayLet us know you'll be attending this long-awaited day by RSVPing at bit.ly/albanRSVP.

The Rev. Sarah Condon Next SundayThe Rev. Sarah Condon will be preaching at St. Alban's next Sunday, February 9. Sarah is currently the Diocesan Missioner to Rice University and has served as an assistant priest for pastoral care at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston and as a hospital chaplain in the Texas Medical Center. She is a graduate of the University of Mississippi and Yale Divinity School. Sarah is a writer and speaker for Mockingbird Ministries and cohosts its podcast, which is called the Mockingcast.

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Save the Date - Newcomers PartyIf you are new or newish to St. Alban's, you're invited to the home of David and Angela Tekell for a night of food and fellowship on Tuesday, February 11, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Email rebekah@stalbanswaco.org to RSVP and get the Tekells' address.Science & Christian Ministry ConferenceThe Science & Christian Ministry Conference will address the relationship of theology and science specifically for seminary students, and for all those tasked with serving in the church. This two-day conference takes place February 24-25 at Truett Seminary and will highlight presentations and workshops by four national speakers to address topics that pas-tors and churches encounter in their public ministries.Topics include:Science and the BiblePastoral Care and Mental IllnessEngaging the World and Stewardship of CreationThe Relationship of Theology and Natural ScienceLearn more about the conference at bit.ly/3aXSdfJ!

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RSVP and get Liz's address: bit.ly/FebWomensSocial

Senior Ministry The next Senior Ministry meeting will be Thursday, February 6, at 11:30 AM, in the Annex (323 N. 29th). This meeting is for ALL SENIORS at St. Alban’s as well as the community. Come and give us your input and willingness to work and participate to get this much-needed ministry off the ground. For more information, contact Sandra Landis at sdlandis@earthlink.net or by calling 254-301-5131.

If you would like information about this reading group, email Sophia Compton: sophiacompton560@gmail.com.

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Youth MinistryYouth Sunday School - The Epistle of JamesJoin us Sunday mornings at 10:15 AM in the youth room (Rm. 13) upstairs in the Outreach Center as we dig into this compelling letter from James.

Youth Midweek - Faith & ArtAll youth are invited to our midweek meeting on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM in the youth room as we explore the dynamic relationship between faith, art, and creativity.

Summer Mission TripThe Parent Meeting for our summer mission trip will be Sunday, February 2 at 10:15 AM in the Outreach Center youth room. We will discuss plans and ideas for our trip in July. Both parents and youth are invited!

Moving Day!The youth room is moving! If you are a youth or adult who would like to help in this move, please contact Stephanie.

Save the date - Camp Allen RegistrationRegistration for Camp Allen's Summer Camp is now open. Visit www.campallen.org/summercamp.html to learn more about this wonderful resource in our diocese and to sign your camper up! Scholarships are available.

Children's MinistryIf you've been looking for a way to serve the children of St. Alban's outside the Sunday School classroom, now is your chance!Moving Day! Our children’s Sunday School rooms are moving! If you interested in helping by moving and/or assembling furniture, please contact Stephanie@stalbanswaco.org. WelcomeStarting this March, we are seeking adults to help welcome families on Sunday mornings and guide them to the new Children’s Ministry spaces. If you would like to help, contact Stephanie.

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THIS WEEK AT ST. ALBAN’SSUNDAY 02/2 7:30 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I 9:00 am Choral Eucharist, Rite II 10:15 am Sunday School for all ages, Outreach Center 10:15 am St. Alban's 101 Class, Outreach Center (2nd floor), Rm. 18 11:15 am Choral Eucharist, Rite II 1:00 pm Holy Eucharist, Episcopal Hispanic Mission in Waco (en Español) 1:00 pm Daughters of the King, Annex MONDAY 02/3 7:30 am Morning Prayer, Church 6:45 pm AA, Outreach Center (2nd floor), Rm. 17 TUESDAY 02/4 7:30 am Morning Prayer, Church 6:00 pm Al-Anon, Outreach Center (2nd floor), Rm. 17 6:00 pm Al-Ateen, Outreach Center (1st floor), Rm. 9

WEDNESDAY 02/5 7:30 am Morning Prayer, Church 10:15 am Rector's Bible Study, Mahan Commons 11:30 am Holy Eucharist 4:15 pm Cherub Choir rehearsal, Church 4:45 pm Choristers rehearsal, Church 6:00 pm Parish Choir rehearsal, Church 6:30 pm Youth Midweek, Outreach Center, Youth Room 6:45 pm AA, Outreach Center (2nd floor), Rm. 17 THURSDAY 02/6 7:30 am Morning Prayer, Church 7:30 am Men's Bible Study, Annex 11:30 am Senior Ministry Meeting, Annex

FRIDAY 02/7 7:30 am Moring Prayer, Church 5:45 pm Al-Anon, Outreach Center (2nd floor), Rm. 17

SATURDAY 02/8 6:30 pm AA, Outreach Center (2nd floor), Rm. 17

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St. Alban’s proclaims to all, through word and deed, the grace of God in Jesus Christ.

ST. ALBAN’S STAFFThe Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman, Rector

aaron@stalbanswaco.org (ext. 1002)

The Rev. Neal McGowan, Assistant Rectorneal@stalbanswaco.org (ext. 1004)

The Rev. Alberto Melis, Deacon alberto@stalbanswaco.org

The Rev. Keith Pozzuto, College Missioner for Wacokeith@escwaco.org

The Rev. Oscar HuertaDiocesan Church Planter for Waco

churchplanteroh@gmail.com

The Rev. Kara Leslie, Pastoral Associatekara@stalbanswaco.org

Nancy Bennett, Business Manager nancy@stalbanswaco.org (ext. 1001)

Stephanie DrumMinister to Children, Youth & Familiesstephanie@stalbanswaco.org (ext. 1006)

Ricky Gamble, Sexton

Hilary Gardner, Parish Administrator hilary@stalbanswaco.org (ext. 1002)

Eugene Lavery, Organist & Director of Music eugene@stalbanswaco.org (ext. 1005)

Holden Miller, Assistant Organist

Rebekah Stille, Connections Coordinator rebekah@stalbanswaco.org (ext. 1007)

A PARISH OF THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF TEXAS

The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, IX Bishop of TexasThe Rt. Rev. Jeff Fisher, Bishop Suffragan

The Rt. Rev. Kathryn "Kai" Ryan, Bishop SuffraganThe Rt. Rev. Hector Monterroso, Bishop Assistant

Jerrie Callan, Sr Warden

Larry Adams-Thompson, Jr Warden

Darren Metting, Treasurer

Esther Hooley, Clerk

Stephanie Kucera

Donna Leas

Florence Scattergood

Ben Sheesley

Amy Sielaff

Angela Tekell

Meghan Watkins

John Wood

ST. ALBAN’S VESTRY

7:30 AM HOLY EUCHARIST (Rite I) A spoken service of Holy Eucharist without music.

9:00 & 11:15 AM HOLY EUCHARIST (Rite II) A majestic, uplifting service of Holy Eucharist with organ.

Features Children’s Chapel.

10:15 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL Classes for all ages during the academic year.

305 NORTH 30TH ST. (AT WACO DRIVE) WACO, TEXAS 76710 (254) 752-1773 • Office hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, M-F Church Offices: 2900 W. Waco Dr. (at corner of 29th St.)

After-hours Pastoral care: (254) 730-1125 stalbanswaco.org • facebook, twitter & instagram: @stalbanswaco

Nursery Staff: Martha Siller, Delores Trevino, Gaby Garcia

ST. ALBAN’S WORSHIP SCHEDULE5:15 PM EVENSONG (1662 BCP)

A sung service of Evening Prayer.

1:00 PM SANTA EUCARISTIA (Rito II)/ HOLY EUCHARIST (Rite II)

Un servicio de adoración espiritual y fraternidad en la Santa Eucaristía / A service of spiritual worship and

fraternity in the Holy Eucharist.

WEEKDAY SERVICESHoly Eucharist, Wednesday, 11:30 AM, Church

Morning Prayer, Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM, Church