The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost Choral Eucharist, Rite II September 26, 2021 - 9:00&11:15 AM
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The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Choral Eucharist, Rite II
September 26, 2021
9:00 & 1 1 : 1 5 AM
ADVENT | CHRISTMAS | EPIPHANY | LENT | EASTER | PENTECOST
Our church follows the Christian year (also called the Church year). For millennia,
Christians have used this system to organize each year around the life of Christ. The
Church Year begins 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.
How We Worship: We worship in heart, body, and mind. To help, we sometimes kneel
or stand. At other times we make the sign of the cross to remind us Christ is for us. Such
actions are not required. In the Episcopal Church, “all may, some should, none must.”
NEW HERE?
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.
Guests: Please scan the QR code or complete the “hello” card located at the
Welcome Desk so we can get to know you. 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: Located next to the Parish Hall and in the Welcome Center.
INFO FOR PARENTS
There are coloring materials and other activities in a basket at the entrance of the Parish Hall
to help keep children mindful of worship.
Nursery (ages 0-4): Open for 9:00 AM, 11:15 AM, and 5:30 PM services in The Crèche. 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 are dismissed before
the Gospel reading for children’s chapel in the Godly Tots room in The Crèche. They return
before Communion.
Nursing Mothers: Higgins Parlor is open for those who desire a private space for nursing.
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10:15 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES
Godly Tots (Pre-K–Kindergarten) The Créche
Godly Kids (Grades 1–3) Outreach Center Rm. 5
Godly Tweens (Grades 4–6) Outreach Center Rm. 7
Youth (Grades 7–12) Outreach Center Rm. 8
Adult Sunday School Mahan Music Room
Please silence cell phones and mobile devices.
During the prelude, please be mindful of those preparing for worship.
Masks are required at all services and formation classes.
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THE HOLY EUCHARIST
According to the Book of Common Prayer (BCP)
Prelude Allegretto (Drei tonstücke) Niels Gade (1817-1890)
Processional Hymn Christ, whose glory fills the skies Hymnal 7
Words: Charles Wesley (1707-1788)
Music: Ratisbon, melody from Geystliche gesangk Buchleyn, 1524; adapt. att. William Henry Havergal (1793-1870).
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Opening Acclamation
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
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.
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The Collect of the Day
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity:
Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises,
may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Please be seated for the readings.
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THE WORD OF GOD
The Old Testament Lesson Numbers 11:4-6,10-16,24-29
Lector A reading from Numbers.
The rabble among them had a strong craving; and the Israelites also wept
again, and said, “If only we had meat to eat! We remember the fish we used to
eat in Egypt for nothing, the cucumbers, the melons, the leeks, the onions, and
the garlic; but now our strength is dried up, and there is nothing at all but this
manna to look at.”
Moses heard the people weeping throughout their families, all at the entrances
of their tents. Then the Lord became very angry, and Moses was displeased. So
Moses said to the Lord, “Why have you treated your servant so badly? Why have
I not found favor in your sight, that you lay the burden of all this people on me?
Did I conceive all this people? Did I give birth to them, that you should say to
me, ‘Carry them in your bosom, as a nurse carries a sucking child,’ to the land
that you promised on oath to their ancestors? Where am I to get meat to give to
all this people? For they come weeping to me and say, ‘Give us meat to eat!’ I am
not able to carry all this people alone, for they are too heavy for me. If this is the
way you are going to treat me, put me to death at once—if I have found favor in
your sight—and do not let me see my misery.”
So the Lord said to Moses, “Gather for me seventy of the elders of Israel, whom
you know to be the elders of the people and officers over them; bring them to the
tent of meeting, and have them take their place there with you. So Moses went
out and told the people the words of the Lord; and he gathered seventy elders
of the people, and placed them all around the tent. Then the Lord came down in
the cloud and spoke to him, and took some of the spirit that was on him and put
it on the seventy elders; and when the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied.
But they did not do so again. Two men remained in the camp, one named Eldad,
and the other named Medad, and the spirit rested on them; they were among
those registered, but they had not gone out to the tent, and so they prophesied
in the camp. And a young man ran and told Moses, “Eldad and Medad are
prophesying in the camp.” And Joshua son of Nun, the assistant of Moses, one of
his chosen men, said, “My lord Moses, stop them!” But Moses said to him, “Are
you jealous for my sake? Would that all the Lord’s people were prophets, and
that the Lord would put his spirit on them!”
Lector The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
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The Psalm is sung by the choir to Plainchant. Coverdale translation.
Psalm 19:7-14 Caeli enarrant Tone VIII.1
7 The law of the Lord is an undefiled law, converting the soul;*
the testimony of the Lord is sure, and giveth wisdom unto the simple.
8 The statutes of the Lord are right, and rejoice the heart;*
the commandment of the Lord is pure, and giveth light unto the eyes.
9 The fear of the Lord is clean, and endureth for ever;*
the judgments of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold;*
sweeter also than honey, and the honeycomb.
11 Moreover, by them is thy servant taught;*
and in keeping of them there is great reward.
12 Who can tell how oft he offendeth?*
O cleanse thou me from my secret faults.
13 Keep thy servant also from presumptuous sins,
lest they get the dominion over me;*
so shall I be undefiled, and innocent from the great offence.
14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart,
be alway acceptable in thy sight,*
O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.
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The Epistle James 5:13-20
Lector A reading from James.
Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should
sing songs of praise. Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of
the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name
of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them
up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven. Therefore confess your
sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The
prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. Elijah was a human being like
us, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six
months it did not rain on the earth. Then he prayed again, and the heaven gave
rain and the earth yielded its harvest.
My brothers and sisters, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and is
brought back by another, you should know that whoever brings back a sinner
from wandering will save the sinner's soul from death and will cover a multitude
of sins.
Lector The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Children’s Blessing & Dismissal
At the 9:00 and 11:15 AM services, Children are invited forward for a Blessing before following the
Cross to Children’s Chapel located in The Crèche. The children return before Communion.
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Gradual Hymn Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless Hymnal 343
Words: James Montgomery (1771-1854), alt.
Music: St. Agnes, melody John Bacchus Dykes (1823-1876); harm. Richard Proulx (1937-2010),
after John Bacchus Dykes (1823-1876)
10Please remain standing facing the Gospel reader.
The Gospel Mark 9:38-50
Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Mark.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name,
and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do
not stop him; for no one who does a deed of power in my name will be able soon
afterward to speak evil of me. Whoever is not against us is for us. For truly I tell
you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you bear the name of
Christ will by no means lose the reward.
“If any of you put a stumbling block before one of these little ones who believe in
me, it would be better for you if a great millstone were hung around your neck
and you were thrown into the sea. If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off;
it is better for you to enter life maimed than to have two hands and to go to hell,
to the unquenchable fire. And if your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is
better for you to enter life lame than to have two feet and to be thrown into hell.
And if your eye causes you to stumble, tear it out; it is better for you to enter the
kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and to be thrown into hell,
where their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched.
“For everyone will be salted with fire. Salt is good; but if salt has lost its saltiness,
how can you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one
another.”
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman
11All stand.
The Nicene 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:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic* and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
*Catholic means universal.
12The Prayers of the People Form III
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 Joe, our
President; Greg, our Governor; Dillon, 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, especially Graham, eternal rest;
Let light perpetual shine upon them.
We praise you for Michael the Archangel and 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.
Silence
We 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:
Cedar Ridge Elementary, The Cove, reVision, and Mission Waco; the Episcopal
Hispanic Mission in Waco; and our sister parish of All Saints, Nambiti, Malawi.
The Celebrant adds a concluding collect.
13Confession of Sin
The Deacon says
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
Silence may be kept.
Minister and People
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word,
and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not
loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We
are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have
mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your
ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.
The Celebrant says
Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus
Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you
in eternal life. Amen.
The Comfortable Words
Called 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.
The Peace
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 worship space 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.
Stewardship Announcement Grace Brown (9:00 AM)
Duane McGregor (11:15 AM)
14THE HOLY COMMUNION
All baptized Christians, regardless of age or denomination, are welcome to receive Communion at the
Lord’s Table.
To receive Holy Communion:
• Come up by row, beginning with the front rows.
• You are invited to leave your financial offering in the alms basin at the front.
• After the priest says the words of distribution you will receive the bread, then intinct (dip) the
bread in the chalice, and reverently consume the bread.
• If you are a person with a mobility disability, Communion will be brought to you.
• Gluten-free wafers are available. Just say "gluten-free" to the minister.
During the anthem, we invite you to make a financial offering to the work of the church.
Go to stalbanswaco.org and click "Give." You may also place cash or check (payable to
St. Alban's Episcopal Church) in the offering plate when you come forward for Communion.
Offertory Anthem Love Divine Howard Goodall (b. 1958)
Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heav'n, to earth come down,
Fix in us thy humble dwelling, all thy faithful mercies crown.
Jesu, thou art all compassion, pure unbounded love thou art;
Visit us with thy salvation, enter ev'ry trembling heart.
Breathe, O breathe thy loving Spirit into ev'ry troubled breast,
Let us all in thee inherit, let us find that second rest:
Take away our power of sinning, Alpha and Omega be,
End of faith as its beginning, set our hearts at liberty.
Come, almighty to deliver, let us all thy life receive;
Suddenly return, and never, never more thy temples leave.
Thee we would be always blessing, serve thee as thy hosts above;
Pray, and praise thee, without ceasing, Glory in thy perfect love.
Finish then thy new creation: pure and spotless let us be;
Let us see thy great salvation, perfectly restored in thee;
Changed from glory into glory, till in heav'n we take our place,
Till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love, and praise!
15All stand.
The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer A
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:
Please silently pray with the choir as they sing
Sanctus & Benedictus Christchurch Mass Malcolm Archer (b. 1952)
Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Holy, holy, holy,
Dominus Deus Sabbaoth, Lord God of Hosts:
pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua, Heaven and earth are full of thy glory.
Hosanna in excelsis! Hosanna in the highest.
Benedictus qui venit Blessed is he that cometh
in nomine Domini, in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in excelsis! Hosanna in the highest.
16Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when
we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent
Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die
as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.
He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your
will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ
took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his
disciples, 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; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to
them, 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.”
Celebrant Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
People Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
The Celebrant continues
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise
and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you
these gifts.
Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your
Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that
we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy,
and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your
eternal kingdom.
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By him, and with him, and in him, in
the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and
for ever.
The people respond in a loud voice:
AMEN.
17Celebrant 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
Celebrant Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People Therefore let us keep the feast.
Invitation to Communion & Ministration of the Sacrament
All baptized Christians are welcome to receive Communion. See p. 15 for instructions. If you would
like a gluten-free wafer, please tell the minister. If you have questions about what we believe about
Communion, visit stalbanswaco.org/communion.
18Agnus Dei Christchurch Mass Malcolm Archer (b. 1952)
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the
miserere nobis. world, have mercy on us.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the
miserere nobis. world, have mercy on us.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the
dona nobis pacem. world, grant us peace.
All stand.
Post-Communion Prayer
After Communion, the Celebrant says
Let 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
19Recessional Hymn Where cross the crowded ways of life Hymnal 609
Words: Frank Mason North (1850-1935), alt.
Music: Gardiner, from Sacred Melodies, 1815; arr. William Gardiner (1770-1853)
20The Dismissal
Deacon Let us go forth in the name of Christ.
People Thanks be to God.
The organ voluntary is offered as a gift to God to sit and enjoy. Please exit quietly if you do so during
its playing so as not to disturb others.
Voluntary Moderato (Drei tonstücke) Niels Gade (1817-1890)
Music Notes
Malcolm Archer (b. 1952) is an English composer, conductor and organist. Archer
has formerly served as Organist and Director of Music at Wells Cathedral, St.
Paul's Cathedral, London, Winchester College. The Sanctus and Agnus Dei in this
morning's service are from Archer's Christchurch Mass which was composed in
1992 for the Choir of Christchurch Priory in Dorset, United Kingdom.
Howard Goodall (b. 1958) is an English composer of musicals, choral music, and
music for television. He is particularly well-known for composing the themes for
the televsion shows Blackadder, Mr. Bean, and The Vicar of Dibley. Goodall is also a
regular on-screen, writing and presenting six award-winning television series on
the theory and history of music. Goodall's setting of the Charles Wesley text Love
Divine was composed for the British Choir Schools' Association in the year 2000
to mark the new millennium.
All music reprinted under OneLicense A-737783
All music broadcast under Church Copyright Solutions License #12099
21TODAY'S WORSHIP MINISTERS
Celebrant The Rev. Neal McGowan
Preacher The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman
Deacon The Rev. Alberto Melis
Children's Minister Stephanie Drum
Organist & Director of Music Eugene Lavery
Assistant Organist Holden Miller
Choir Women of St. Alban's Choir and Choristers (11:15)
Vestry Person of the Day Ben Sheesley
Altar Guild Donna Leas, Carol Melis, Bronwyn Case,
Stephen Case, Anna Kay Hollon-Harris
Lay Eucharistic Minister 9:00 AM
Lector Daniel Watkins
Crucifer Daniel Watkins
Torchbearers
Ushers Josie Engebretson, Emerson Lange
Tommy Bundrant, Dawn Humphrey,
Audio/Visual Alex Engebretson, Bronwyn Case, Stephen Case
Robert Brown
Lay Eucharistic Minister 11:15 AM
Lector Polly Brown
Ushers Jack Boyd
John Noles, Karen Noles
ALTAR FLOWERS
The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God
by Shap & Leann Williams in celebration of
Summer Collins' 36th birthday and their 23rd wedding anniversary.
22Getting Connected at St. Alban's
We have been aske d to pray for
Jimmy Pancerella* Danny Troop Dale William Winslow
Hunter Herbert* Alan Markwardt Theresa Strakos
Kenneth Scattergood* Tom Gallagher Brooks Williams
Joe Bozarth, IV* Doug Toombs June Bundrant
Blake Bostick* Donna Webb
Michael Field* Kimberly Lane Local Mission Partners
Jerrod Elliott* Billy Dilworth Cedar Ridge Elementary
Vance Jones* Carol Lewis The Cove
Doris Merkh Helley Lewis reVision
Justin Joslin Richard Guy Mission Waco
Bill & Laura Clifton Gary Simpson
*denotes active military service
Ce l e b rat i n g bir thdays
Jerrie Callan Grace Callan Donna Leas
Jay Hernandez Brian Raines Callum MacGregor
Ezra Reilly Amy Brewer Laurinda Thorp
Richard Hensley Bennett Gamel Sam Martinez
Philip Price, Jr. Catherine Kneipp Cindy White
Ce l e b rat i n g a nniver sar ies
Shap & Leann Williams
John & Ashley Coffer
Re m e m be r i n g th e depar ted
Lawrence (Larry) Gifford, Sr.
The Rev. Graham Cliff (former Rector of St. Alban’s from 1972-74)
Pastoral Care
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.
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STEWARDSHIP 2022
Today we begin our four-week Stewardship
Campaign. You will be hearing from members
of the parish about what they treasure about St.
Alban's.
Take this time to prayerfully consider your 2022
financial pledge to support our mission and
ministry. Please make your pledge by October 17.
Make your pledge online: https://www.stalbanswaco.org/
stewardship or follow the QR code.
Or, you can contact our parish Business Manager,
Nancy Bennett at nancy@stalbanswaco.org
or by phone at (254) 752-1773 to set-up your pledge.
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PARISH FINANCIAL UPDATES
2021 Giving Update
September Pledged: $73,276 - September Received: $56,971*
Giving regularly towards your 2021 pledge for our ministry budget is more vital
than ever. Thank you for your faithful support. You can give in three ways:
• Make a gift online (scan the QR code with your phone's camera)
• Mail in a check
• Drop a check in the church office mailbox
If you’re a regular giver, please consider setting up automated online giving
through your bank or through our online giving option. If you make a gift online,
please include your name in the form. Your name is required to apply your
payment to the correct contribution statement. If you have questions about online
giving, contact our Business Manager, Nancy Bennett, at nancy@stalbanswaco.org
or visit www.stalbanswaco.org/give.
* Reflects the period ended September 22.
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NOTE OF GRATITUDE FROM THE SENIOR WARDEN
Dear St. Alban's Family,
Just a note to thank you all for your continued support and love for our parish
during the time of the Zimmerman Family Sabbatical. Time passes so fast that
it seems it was just early spring when we weren't sure the travel plans would
unfold, but God's perfect timing (along with patience and prayer) made this
experience happen. A special thank you to the Rev. Neal McGowan for his
leadership over the course of the last 4 months, to our staff, volunteers and each
of you, for making sure the work of St. Alban's not only continued, but grew!
The fall semester is in full swing and I can't wait to see what happens next for an
amazing group of people who love and serve God every day of the week...not just
on Sunday.
Blessings to each of you,
Stephanie Kucera
RENEW & RESTORE UPDATES
Our historic church is undergoing its first major renovation since it was completed
in 1953. Renovations are currently underway and you can come along on the
journey by visiting: stalbanswaco.org/renewrestoreupdates
Make a pledge and learn more at stalbanswaco.org/renewrestore
HAS YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION CHANGED?
We are updating our church database. If you have moved or changed any of your
contact information, please email Hilary Gardner at hilary@stalbanswaco.org.
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ST. ALBAN’S WORSHIP SCHEDULE
HOLY EUCHARIST (Rite I) 7:30 AM SANTA EUCARISTIA (Rito II)
A spoken service of Holy Eucharist without music HOLY EUCHARIST (Rite II) 1:00 PM
Un servicio de adoración espiritual y fraternidad
HOLY EUCHARIST (Rite II) en la Santa Eucaristía. A service of spiritual worship and
9:00 AM* & 11:15 AM fraternity in the Holy Eucharist.
A majestic, uplifting service of Holy Eucharist with choir
*9:00 AM Livestreamed via YouTube & Facebook
WEEKDAY SERVICES
CHORAL EVENSONG 5:30 PM Morning Prayer Livestream, Weekdays, 7:30 AM
Beautiful liturgy sung by choir, Holy Eucharist, Parish Hall, Wednesdays, noon
followed by spoken service of Holy Communion
ST. ALBAN’S STAFF
The Rev. Aaron M. G. Zimmerman, Rector Stephanie Drum
aaron@stalbanswaco.org (ext. 1003) Director of Children, Youth & Families
The Rev. Neal McGowan, Associate Rector stephanie@stalbanswaco.org (ext. 1006)
neal@stalbanswaco.org (ext. 1004) Dr. Rachel Toombs
The Rev. Alberto Melis, Deacon Director of Formation & Connection
alberto@stalbanswaco.org rachel@stalbanswaco.org (ext. 1007)
The Rev. Kara Leslie, Pastoral Associate Eugene Lavery, Organist & Director of Music
kara@stalbanswaco.org eugene@stalbanswaco.org (ext. 1005)
The Rev. Keith Pozzuto Hilary Gardner, Parish Administrator
College Missioner for Waco hilary@stalbanswaco.org (ext. 1002)
keith@escwaco.org Nancy Bennett, Business Manager
The Rev. Oscar Huerta nancy@stalbanswaco.org (ext. 1001)
Diocesan Church Planter for Waco Rick Gamble, Sexton
churchplanteroh@gmail.com Holden Miller, Assistant Organist
ST. ALBAN’S VESTRY A PARISH OF
Stephanie Kucera, Sr Warden Jason Milam THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF TEXAS
John Wood, Jr Warden Josh Ritter The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, IX Bishop of Texas
Esther Hooley, Treasurer Florence Scattergood The Rt. Rev. Jeff Fisher, Bishop Suffragan
Victor Galvan, Clerk Ben Sheesley The Rt. Rev. Kathryn "Kai" Ryan, Bishop Suffragan
Jerrie Callan Angela Tekell The Rt. Rev. Hector Monterroso, Bishop Assistant
Elizabeth Fraley Erin Lange
305 NORTH 30TH ST. (AT WACO DRIVE) WACO, TEXAS 76710
(254) 752-1773 • Office hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, M-F Church Offices: 2900 W. Waco Dr. (at corner of 29th St.)
After-hours Pastoral care: (254) 730-1125
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