THE FIRST SUNDAY after the EPIPHANY: The BAPTISM of OUR LORD

January 11, 2015 Year B & Daily Office Year One

BCP Page 323 8:00 AM HOLY EUCHARIST RITE I Page 163 Traditional Collect (insert) The Sermon Page 340 Eucharistic Prayer II

9:15 AM HOLY EUCHARIST RITE II

The WORD of GOD PROCESSIONAL HYMN 128 "We three kings of Orient are" BCP Page 355 Opening Acclamation Page 356 Gloria in excelsis (Hymnal S-280) Insert Collect (BCP p 214), SUNDAY SCHOOL dismissed to “Upper Room;”

Genesis 1:1-5; PSALM 29 (p 620); ACTS 19:1-7 GRADUAL HYMN Song Book 98, verses 1-3 “Shall we gather at the river” Insert The Gospel: Mark 1:4-11 GRADUAL HYMN Song Book 98, verse 4 The Sermon Page 358 The Nicene Creed Page 388 The Prayers of the People – Form II Page 360 The Peace Page 830/431 Announcements, Birthdays, Anniversaries

The HOLY COMMUNION OFFERTORY HYMN Choir “O God of Gentle Strength” HYMNAL 380, verse 3 The Doxology Page 361 The Great Thanksgiving (Eucharistic Prayer A) Page 362 Sanctus (Hymnal S-129) Page 364 The Lord's Prayer Page 364 Fraction Anthem (Hymnal S-155) COMMUNION HYMNS: Songbook 94, 78, 44a, 40, 36 Page 365/6 The Post Communion Prayer & Blessing RECESSIONAL HYMN 135 "Songs of thankfulness and praise"

All persons baptized with water & the Spirit in the Name of the Trinity are invited to receive the Eucharist. Those who wish to only receive a blessing, may cross their arms. It is perfectly acceptable to receive the Eucharist in only one kind (i.e. the Host), and then decline the chalice, crossing your arms.

1-11-2015

THE FIRST SUNDAY after the EPIPHANY

"Thou art my Beloved . . . with whom I am well pleased." (Mark 1: 11). The Baptism of Henry Beatus (pictured with his Grandmother) Wednesday night, January 7th .

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church Fairbanks, Alaska

www.stmatthewschurch.org www.episcopalak.org

THIS WEEK at SAINT MATTHEW’S 2015 Sunday, January 11th (The First Sunday after the Epiphany 8 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite I 9:15 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II ~SUNDAY SCHOOL dismissed to “Upper Room” after collect 11:15 AM Holy Baptism an d Eucharist, Rite II AMELIA BELLE CADZOW

1:30 PM Fairbanks Correctional Center Men’s Eucharist 6:30 PM Sunday School Planning

Monday, January 12th 1:30 PM Funeral for David Crawford w/ reception following ~~ Parish Hall. 5:30 PM~~Vestry Meeting~~Parish Library

6 PM Education for Ministry (EFM) (Parish Hall) Tuesday, January 13th 11:00 AM Denali Center Wednesday, January 14th 9:30 AM Holy Eucharist w/Healing Prayers 5:30 PM Round & Chant Choir practice (Sanctuary) 6 PM Choir practice (Parish Hall) 7 PM Evening Prayer & Holy Eucharist Thursday, January 15th

Friday, January 16th Saturday, January 17th Sunday, January 18th (The Second Sunday after the Epiphany) 8 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite I 9:15 & 11:15 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II ~ SUNDAY SCHOOL dismissed to “Upper Room” after collect

Under Article III, Section I, of the By-Laws of St. Matthew’s Church, the Rector and the Vestry formally announce that the ANNUAL MEETING of St. Matthew’s will be held in this place on Sunday, January 25th, 2015,at 10:00 AM.

The proposed 2015 St. Matthew’s Budget, various Annual

Reports, and a sign-up for Nominations are posted in the Parish Hall. Annual Reports still to be submitted should be sent to the Church office email (hilary@stmatthewschurch.org).

WELCOME to everyone visiting from throughout the Interior and beyond. You are invited to join us at our coffee hour in the parish hall the service.

2015 OFFERING ENVELOPES are available in the Parish Hall today. If you would like envelopes, please contact Daisy in the church office (456-5235). The 2015 FLOWER CHART and SANCTUARY CANDLE calendars are posted in the hallway near the office for those of you who wish to donate towards the cost of Altar flowers and/or candle by giving thanksgivings or memorials. The flowers cost us $60 each Sunday. The candle costs $5 per week.

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP thru December 31, 2014 Operating Income (Month) $37,059 (YTD) $310,533 Operating Expenses -27,347 -253,192 Tithe - 9,265 - 77,633 Surplus/(Deficit) $ 447 ($-20,292) Weekly offering to meet 2014 budgeted ministry needs $6,561.13 Last Sunday’s offering (operating fund): 7731.77 Christmas offering 5,740.81 PayPal donations during December 4,755

THOSE ASSISTING IN THE LITURGY YOU, The COMMUNION of SAINTS and…..

8:00 AM 9:15 AM 11:15 AM lst Lesson: Andrea Backlund Alan Hayton Psalm: Helen Howard Epistle: Andrea Backlund Val Adams Prayers: Barb Hameister Acolyte/Crucifer: Chalice: Ushers: Nursery: ----------Millie Ambrose --------------------------------------------- Organist: Mary Ellen Koeller Mary Ellen Koeller Altar Guild: Marlin Collins Ann Fleenor Dawn Jagow Coffee Hour: Marlin Collins

OUR PRAYERS OF INTERCESSIONS Parish Intercessions

The Fairbanks Four Mary Jane Bella Jean Lindy Steve Byron Ann Arlene Anna Grace William Marvin Gladys Brenda Candi Robin Kitson Elisabeth Betsy Margaret Jodi Logan Beverly Pete Gayle Lynn Leslie Nancy Mandy Addison Kyron Rhonda Howard Donald Vernon & family Clifton Linda Christopher Janice Robert Violet Bert Lona Kayden Rita Ethel Susan Lydia Hannah Sonya Tami Thelma Lori Darlene Jack Kitty Irene Deloris Cheryl Bonnie LeRoux & Christell Keith Richard Calvin Those traveling; those in recovery; all those serving overseas & their families; our family in various homes & programs; all those grieving.

We have "Wheat free" communion wafers, made with soy flour and water (containing no gluten, wheat, dairy, eggs, sugar, nuts, nor corn). If you prefer to receive a wheat-free wafer, pick up one of the colored stones on the choir stalls and present at the altar rail.

St. Matthew’s Health Ministry reminds us that

JANUARY is HEALTHY NUTRITION & EXERCISE MONTH

Lord God, give me the desire to be persistent in service, while I have health and strength. May I experience the sweetness that comes in doing the thing that I ought to have done, as well as that in which I took the most pleasure. Help me to so live that my days may be useful, and be recalled with bright and happy recollections.

St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Fairbanks, Alaska January 11, 2015

OUR PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Diocese of Alaska & Diocese of Yukon Intercessions

St. Matthew's, Beaver; St. Andrew's, Stevens Village; Rampart; St. Jude's, North Pole, St. Mark's, Nenana; St. Albans in the Arctic, Point Lay/Community of Lower Post, BC

The Anglican Communion & The Indian Ministries Cycle of Prayer The Church of Ceylon (Sri Lanka)/the Native people in the Diocese of Nebraska

Thanksgivings for Robert Earle (1948), Aaron Matthew (1981), Robert Alan (1981), Clarence James (1987), Lance Bruce (1987), Patricia Rae (1987), Alexander William (1998), Chelsea LaRae (2004), Lawrence Jared (2004) and others whose baptismal anniversary @ St. Matthew's is January 11th , for the Baptism of HENRY EVAN LEE BEATUS on 1/7/15.

For the Departed NORMA NELSON, (+12/30/14) wife of The Rev. Bob Nelson; BRANDON KINNARD

(+1/2/15) Fairbanks/Barrow; THE REV. RICHARD LAMBART (+11/16/14) Priest @ St. Matthew’s 1955-59; WESLEY LORD (+1/7/15) Fairbanks/Nenana/Pt. Barrow

FLOWER and CANDLE OFFERING The flowers on the Altar are given to the Glory of God in thanksgiving by Benno H. Cleveland. The sanctuary candle is given to the Glory of God, and in memory of Ida Pitka (+1/14/87) Beaver, Sharon Radcliffe (+1/13/04) Fairbanks, Mary Dick (+1/15/05) Tanana, and Ronald Solomon (+1/12/14) Fort Yukon/Fairbanks.

The flowers on the Altar and the Advent wreath are prepared and provided at minimum cost by College Floral & Gift

~~~ Sexton: ROBIN HARLOW Verger: MICHAEL WERBELOW

Sunday School: The SUNDAY SCHOOL COMMITTEE Sacristan: CATHY GIACOMAZZI Youth Ministry: VALORIE ADAMS Parish Secretary: DAISY STEVENS Wardens: ALLEN TODD & VICTOR APODACA

Priests: THE REV’Ds JOHN HOLZ, STEVE REED, BELLA JEAN SAVINO, SHIRLEY LEE, JOHN DAVID

Rector: THE REV SCOTT FISHER Bishop: THE RT. REV. MARK LATTIME

The FIRST SUNDAY after the EPIPHANY:

The Baptism of Our Lord January 11, 2015

Year B & Daily Office Year One

11:15 AM HOLY BAPTISM & EUCHARIST, RITE II

PROCESSIONAL HYMN 128 “We three kings of Orient are” Page 299 Opening Acclamation Page 356 Gloria in excelsis (Hymnal S-280) Insert Collect (BCP p 214), SUNDAY SCHOOL dismissed to “Upper Room;”

GENESIS 1:1-5; PSALM 29 (p 620); ACTS 19:1-7 GRADUAL HYMN SongBook 98, verses 1-3 “Shall we gather at the river” Insert The Gospel: Mark 1:4-11 GRADUAL HYMN SongBook 98, verse 4 The Sermon Page 301 Presentation & Examination of Baptismal candidates

AMELIA BELLE CADZOW Page 304 The Baptismal Covenant Page 305 Prayers for the Candidates Page 307/8 The Baptism & Sealing Page 360 The Peace Page 830/431 Announcements, Introductions, Birthdays, Anniversaries OFFERTORY HYMN Gwich’in Singers Page 361 The Great Thanksgiving (Eucharistic Prayer A) Page 362 Sanctus (Hymnal S-129) Page 364 The Lord's Prayer Page 364 Fraction (Hymnal S-155) COMMUNION HYMNS: Song Book 94, 78, 44a, 40, 36 Page 365/6 Post Communion Prayer & Blessing RECESSIONAL HYMN 135 “Songs of thankfulness and praise”

All persons baptized with water & the Spirit in the Name of the Trinity are invited to receive the

Eucharist. Those who wish to only receive a blessing may cross their arms. It is perfectly acceptable to receive the Eucharist in only one kind (i.e. the Host), and then decline the chalice,

crossing your arms.

Under Article III, Section I, of the By-Laws of St.

Matthew’s Church, the Rector and the Vestry formally announce that the ANNUAL MEETING of St. Matthew's will be held in this place Sunday, January 25th, 2015, at 10:00 AM.

St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Fairbanks, Alaska

www.stmatthewschurch.org www.episcopalak.org