The Third Sunday after the Epiphany January 21, 2018

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The Third Sunday after the Epiphany

January 21, 2018 8:00 AM and 10:15 AM -Rite II Eucharistic Prayer B- Year B www.calvaryepiscopalbatavia.church

Growing Faith in Christ Through Worship

Prayer for the Mission of Our Parish

Join us for Worship

Loving God, Through your grace guide us, the people of Calvary Episcopal Church, to joyfully carry out our mission of growing faith in your Son, Jesus Christ. Fill us with your Holy Spirit that we may develop a living faith that deepens our understanding of you and strengthens our awareness of the needs of others. May we be a transforming light within our parish and within the community. All this we ask in the Name of your Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen

Communion Services Sunday: 8 AM and 10:15 AM Tuesday: 7 AM Wednesday: 9:30 AM Thursday: 1PM (Michealsen) 5:45 PM (Calvary) Join us for Study Adult Bible Study Classes Wednesday: 10:15 AM Sunday: 9:10 AM Children’s Christian Ed Sunday: 10 AM VBS: Jul/Aug 4th

Adult Christian Ed Monday of the Month: 7 AM

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Book Study Group Monday of the Month: 3 PM Spiritual Enrichment Seasonal Retreats

Join us in Our Outreach Programs Hesed House/PADS Mission Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry Literacy Programs International Mission Assistance Meal Assistance Join us in Fellowship Whenever we are together

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The Calvary Family is pleased to WELCOME to join us the Epiphany for the baptism of Christ. On Sundays, we normally have two distinct liturgies (services). Both include the Eucharist (Communion). During Lent, our 8 AM Sunday Service celebrates the Eucharist with the words of our traditional Rite I liturgy from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer. The 10:15 AM Service uses the more contemporary language of our Rite II Liturgy. During the period of time after the Epiphany but before Ash Wednesday, both Sunday services follow the Rite II Liturgy. Nursery care is available during the 10:15 AM Service as well as Sunday School for children and youth. Adults and Children of all ages are welcome to all the services at Calvary. We encourage you to try each of them and see which service fits you best. At Calvary, we believe that each member of our congregation should have an opportunity to celebrate the Eucharist. We pray that these worship experiences will be a wonderful way to connect all parishioners through a community of faith, hope and compassion at a church that welcomes all of God’s children. Please complete a visitor’s card found in the pew rack and place it in the collection tray. We invite you to join us following the service for coffee and fellowship in the south end of the Education Wing.

The Reverend Michael D. Rasicci, Rector 222 South Batavia Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510-2564 (630) 879-3378 * [email protected] www.calvaryepiscopalbatavia.church

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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS Our Responsibility: What better evidence exists to prove the Grace and Love of our Lord, Jesus Christ than the childhood development of our children? At Calvary, we take that responsibility very cheerfully, yet extremely seriously. Our Director of Youth Christian Ed, Adam McCluskey is a graduate of the General Theological Seminary in New York and completed his studies as a Seminarian at St. Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church in New York City. Adam is well trained for his role. The entire staff at Calvary as well as those volunteers directly responsible for your son or daughter’s Christian Education are subject to a background investigation and must complete the Keeping God’s Children Safe Program. Your child’s safety is as important to us as is his or her Christian Education. Your active participation is not only welcome, but is essential to your child’s Christian development!

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INFORMATION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH Nursery Care: Nursery Care is available for infants and toddlers during the 10:15 AM Sunday Service. Youth Christian Education: Youth Christian Education begins at 10:00 AM on Sunday. Our program provides the foundation for a life guided by Christ, emphasizing “love thy neighbor” and service to others. The program is focused on building new relationships and emphasizing that church is fun and that God loves everyone, without exception. Here, we invite all children and families into our ministry. At Calvary, we are grateful for the opportunity to serve God by teaching and forming the next ambassadors of the church. You are always welcome; please join us! First Holy Communion: Youth participation in preparation for their first Holy Communion is coordinated by the Director of Youth Christian Education. Adults should contact the Rector. Confirmation: Youth Confirmation is coordinated by the Director of Youth Christian Education. Confirmation for adults requires participation in Confirmation Classes scheduled in the Spring.

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Contact Information Position Rector

Name Fr. Michael D. Rasicci

Senior Warden Brandon Crawford Junior Warden Erik Turner Vestry Clerk S&H Dalmasso Treasurer Joe Nemedi Dir Youth Christian Ed Adam McCluskey

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Visitors and Guests- Our Greeters and Ushers remain ready to assist you in any way. If you are unfamiliar with our service, please ask an Usher for the Visitors’ Bulletin. If you want to learn more about the Calvary Family, please fill out a visitor’s card and drop it in the collection plate. Ask an Usher for a Visitor’s Information Package to take with you when you leave. Bulletin Articles- Articles or information for inclusion in the upcoming Sunday Bulletin should be received by the Parish Office by 9:00AM on the preceding Tuesday Room Reservations for Meetings or non-Calvary Events- To ensure room availability, ministries and committees are asked to notify the Parish Office at least 24 hours in advance of meeting room requirements. Having the meeting announcement, location, date and time included in the Monthly Schedule is preferred to provide all interested parishioners sufficient time to plan for the meeting/event, however 11th hour requests can be approved assuming availability of space. NonCalvary Events will require a signed agreement and may include a fee. Lost Articles- May be claimed in the Church Library only if they have been recovered. Non-recovered lost articles may not be claimed until recovered. Our experience is that recovered items are never claimed, and items sought for claiming are never recovered. So, if you do go to the library and actually find a lost article for which you were searching, let us know and we'll throw a party.

Sacrament of Baptism- Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ’s Body the Church. The bond which God establishes in Baptism is indissoluble. All parents of children to be baptized or adults wishing to be baptized should make an appointment with the Rector to learn more about this important first step as a Christian. Marriage- Calvary is available for weddings of most denominations. Couples wishing to be married by our Rector with the Episcopal Liturgy must attend pre-marriage counseling sessions. For more information, please visit the Church Office Anointing of the Sick- Please notify the Parish Office if you or someone you know will be confined to home or hospitalized and would like to be anointed by the Rector. Wednesday and Thursday Holy Eucharist include the Healing Rite for those who can attend. Visit the Sick- If you are aware of any parishioner who is homebound and would benefit from a pastoral visit and/or the receiving of Communion, please notify the Parish Office. Meals and Transport Available- If following a hospital stay or serious illness at home you need assistance in the preparation of meals, please notify our Parish Office. If you need transportation to or from services or other church events, please notify the Parish Office. The Calvary Family is committed to serving members of the Parish Family and the community for “the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve.” Genesis 20:28

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+The Word of God+ Opening Hymn “They Cast Their Nets”

Hymn 661

Priest: Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

The Collect for Purity Priest: 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. All: Amen.

The Gloria in Excelsis 8:00 AM-

All: Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, 7|Page Please turn off or silence all portable electronic devices.

you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

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Collect Priest: People: Priest:

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray.

Jonah reluctantly travels to Ninevah and warns the citizens of God’s judgment. When they heed the warning and repent, God spares them.

Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever People: Amen.

First Lesson LEM:

Jonah 3: 1-5, 10 A Reading from the Book of the Jonah:

The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time, saying, "Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you." So Jonah set out and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly large city, a three days' walk across. Jonah began to go into the city, going a day's walk. And he cried 9|Page Please turn off or silence all portable electronic devices.

out, "Forty days more, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!" And the people of Nineveh believed God; they proclaimed a fast, and everyone, great and small, put on sackcloth. When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it. LEM: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

Gradual Psalm

Psalm 62: 6-14

{Please read the Psalm responsively dividing at the asterisk} [Please join the choir in chanting the Psalm to the following tone]

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For God alone my soul in silence waits; * truly, my hope is in him. 7

He alone is my rock and my salvation, * my stronghold, so that I shall not be shaken.

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In God is my safety and my honor; * God is my strong rock and my refuge. 9

Put your trust in him always, O people, * pour out your hearts before him, for God is our refuge. 10

Those of high degree are but a fleeting breath, * even those of low estate cannot be trusted. 11

On the scales they are lighter than a breath, * all of them together. 12

Put no trust in extortion; in robbery take no empty pride; * though wealth increase, set not your heart upon it. 13

God has spoken once, twice have I heard it, * that power belongs to God. 14

Steadfast love is yours, O Lord, * for you repay everyone according to his deeds.

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Second Lesson

1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Reader: A Reading from First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians:

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mean, brothers and sisters, the appointed time has grown short; from now on, let even those who have wives be as though they had none, and those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no possessions, and those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present form of this world is passing away. Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

The Gospel Acclamation "Songs of Thankfulness and Praise"

Hymn 135

[Please sing verse 2]

The Holy Gospel

Mark 1:14-20 +The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to

Priest: Mark: People: Glory to you, Lord Christ. Priest: Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news." As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea-- for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, "Follow me and I will make you fish for people." And 12 | P a g e Please turn off or silence all portable electronic devices.

immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets. Immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and followed him. Priest: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Gospel Acclamation "Songs of Thankfulness and Praise"

Hymn 135

[Please sing verse 2]

Homily – Fr. Rasicci The Nicene Creed All: 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 13 | P a g e Please turn off or silence all portable electronic devices.

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.

Prayers of the People Priest: In Jesus you have announced the fulfillment of your time, O God: Give us courage to answer readily the call to follow you, letting nothing in us interfere with the good news of your kingdom, as we offer 14 | P a g e Please turn off or silence all portable electronic devices.

our prayers and intercessions, saying: The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near. LEM: God alone is our rock and our salvation: Uphold your church, Almighty One, in your strength, and grant us faithfulness to proclaim the good news of Jesus to all the world [Please pause for silent prayer]

The time is fulfilled, People: And the kingdom of God has come near. LEM: God is our safety and our honor: Put divine trust into the hearts of the leaders of our nation and of all in authority, Almighty One, that they may cooperate with your work to build communities of peace throughout the world. [Please pause for silent prayer]

The time is fulfilled, People: And the kingdom of God has come near. LEM: Steadfast love is yours, O Gracious One: Look upon the great cities and lonely villages of your creation, and turn us from our wicked ways, that all who suffer may be relieved, and all who work may find satisfaction. [Please pause for silent prayer]

The time is fulfilled, People: And the kingdom of God has come near. LEM: God is our strong rock and our refuge; Be present in our community, O Loving One, that the life of your new world may be manifest in this place. [Please pause for silent prayer] 15 | P a g e Please turn off or silence all portable electronic devices.

The time is fulfilled, People: And the kingdom of God has come near. LEM: Give your steadfast love to those for whom we pray in intercession, especially for those whose names and needs are found in the Intention Books, on the Intercessory Prayer list, and those listed in today’s bulletin: Are there others you would wish to add?……And also those who, in this transitory life, are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity, especially those in the Armed Forces who are far from family and in harm’s way. For the Church of Bangladesh: their Moderator, Bishops, Clergy and Faithful. For Congregations in the Aurora Deanery: St. Mark, Geneva; St. Barnabas and St. Mark, Glen Ellyn; also for our Companion Dioceses: Saint Michael and All Angels, Cancun of SE Mexico and Saint James, Lathbior in Renk, South Sudan. Hear our grateful hearts as we thank you for the blessings of your kingdom, especially for those in our parish who are celebrating birthdays this week: Mark Devaney, Sally TreKell, Elizabeth VanDuyn, Steve Morgenstern and Heather Dalmasso. Are there any others? (pause) and for those celebrating anniversaries: Tony and Brenda Schroeder. Are there any others? (pause) Bring into your fuller presence those who have died, that they may find life within your reign forevermore, especially any name you would like to mention… [Please pause for silent prayer]

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People: And the kingdom of God has come near. Priest: Put the urgency of your in-breaking kingdom into our hearts, O God, that we may swiftly follow you to do our part in your work of reconciliation, through Jesus Christ our Savior, who with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. All:

Amen.

Prayer for our Mission Our Mission Prayer may be found on the inside cover of this bulletin.

The Confession of Sin Priest: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor: All: 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.

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Priest: 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. All: Amen.

The Peace Priest: People:

The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.

8:00 AM-

Announcements

+The Holy Communion+ Offertory Versicle Offertory Hymn “Fishers of Men”

Choir Anthem

+The Great Thanksgiving

Eucharistic Prayer B

Priest: People:

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Priest: People

Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.

Priest: People:

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise. 18 | P a g e

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Priest: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. 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:

The Sanctus 8:00 AM-

All: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

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be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life. On the night before he died for us, 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.” [The Acolyte strikes the chime to remind us of Christ’s presence under the form of bread]

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.” [The Acolyte strikes the chime to remind us of Christ’s presence under the form of wine]

The Memorial Acclamation Priest: Therefore, according to his command, O Father. All: We remember his death. We proclaim his resurrection. We await his coming in glory.

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Priest: And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Agnes of Rome and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. 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. All: AMEN.

The Lord's Prayer Priest: And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say: All: 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 21 | P a g e Please turn off or silence all portable electronic devices.

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 8:00 AM-

Priest: People: Priest: People: Priest: People:

Jesus, Lamb of God: Have mercy on us. Jesus, Bearer of our sins: Have mercy on us. Jesus, Redeemer of the world: Give us your peace.

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The Invitation to Holy Communion Priest: The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving. [All baptized Christians are welcome to receive Holy Communion in the Episcopal Church]

The Communion Hymn "Just As I Am"

Hymn 693

Prayer After Holy Communion Priest: Let us pray. All: 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.

Announcements The Blessing

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Final Hymn "Take Up Your Cross"

Hymn 675

Dismissal Priest: People:

Let us go forth in the Name of Christ. Thanks be to God.

The Calvary Community Learn how Calvary connects with its Parish and the community at large

CALVARY CURRENTS CHRISTIAN UNITY WEEK CONTINUES. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity continues this week through Thursday, January 25th. THE EVERYTHING CLASS TOMORROW. The Everything You wanted to Know about the Church but Never Had the Time To Ask Class will be held tomorrow, Monday, at 7 PM in Memorial Hall. It is open to everyone. Bring your questions.

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PRAYER BOOK HOLY DAY ON THURSDAY. Thursday is a Prayer Book Holy Day for the Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle. We will celebrate a Special Eucharist at 5:45 PM that afternoon. RECTOR’S FORUM TODAY. The monthly Rector’s Forum is scheduled for this Sunday between services at 9:10 AM in Rectors’ Hall. Grab a cup of coffee and a sweet roll from the Parish Kitchen and join Fr. Mike for this unscripted Q&A session. The Open Plate Collection from both Sunday morning services will be directed to the Rector’s Discretionary Fund. 2018 VESTRY SLATE ANNOUNCEMENT The proposed Vestry Members for 2018 are: Senior Warden: Brandon Crawford * (2nd consecutive term) Junior Warden: Terry Sutherland ** (Term expires in 2019) Vestry Members: Mary Baffes *** (New Member Thru 2021) Sean Dalmasso *** (New Member Thru 2021) Jessica Hermanny *** (New Member Thru 2021) Minnie Titus-Glover (Term expires in 2019) Laura Jeziorski (Term expires in 2019) Tommy Ricker (Term expires in 2019) Sue VanMeter (Term expires in 2019) Nick Wade (Term expires in 2020) Chelsea Coventry-Molina (Term expires in 2020) Phil Prior (Term expires in 2020) 25 | P a g e Please turn off or silence all portable electronic devices.

ANNUAL MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, JANUARY 28TH. There will only be one Eucharist celebrated on Sunday the 28th at 9:30 AM. It will be followed by a light breakfast, AED Training (for those parishioners who are interested), and the Annual Meeting which will begin at 11:00 AM.

CALVARY CREDITS Thank you, Paul and Eileen Mueller, and Sue and Bill VanMeter for hosting Coffee Hour last Sunday. Thank you to everyone involved in last Tuesday’s PADS Mission at Hesed House.

CALVARY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Calvary Study Group. The Calvary Study Group meets on the 4th Monday of the month at 3:00 PM in Memorial Hall. Led by Gary Leonard, the group reads, studies and discusses books across a wide spectrum of issues considered important today. The Group has just finished reading “They Poured Fire on Us from the Sky, a compelling story of the Lost Boys of the Sudan. Stay tuned for their next book selection. This group will next meet on February 26, 2018. Adult Bible Study. Calvary offers two opportunities to read and study the Bible in a small and friendly group setting each week. The Sunday group is led by Jennifer VanDuyn and meets the 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sunday of each month between the two Eucharist Services starting at 9:10 AM. (It is currently on winter vacation until January 7, 2018) The 26 | P a g e Please turn off or silence all portable electronic devices.

Wednesday Group is led by Fr. Mike and meets on Wednesdays throughout the year. (The 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Wednesdays of each month.) E-U Class. The official name of this class is Everything You Wanted to Know About the Church but Never Had the Time to Ask. Led by Fr. Mike, this class helps individuals gain a greater understanding of our church home and its place in the Episcopal Church of America and in the Worldwide Anglican Communion. It is an unscripted attempt to answer whatever questions are important to you. Held on the 4th Monday of the month at 7:00 PM. Calvary Library. Our Library is open for business whenever the church is open. In it, you will find reference materials, various versions of the Bible, historical non-fiction, works of fiction as well as videos and books on tape of spiritually themed topics. The library, when it is unstaffed, is happily self-help with instructions detailing check-out procedures. When our Librarian, Amy Cooper or any of her volunteers, are at the Librarian’s desk, they will be happy to assist you however they can.

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Batavia Brotherhood Banquet Tickets are available for sale in the Parish Office. The Banquet is scheduled for February 20 at Holy Cross beginning at 6:30 PM. Calvary is the host church; Dan Hoefler is the MC and Matt D. and Bill C. are providing the evening’s music. The listed ticket price is $15/TICKET. The tickets have been pre-purchased. If you would like a ticket, please pay what you can afford, and the proceeds will benefit the Rector’s Discretionary Fund.

Growing Faith in Christ-

Through Community

Special Collections. Each month, on the 4th Sunday, our Outreach Ministry directs a special “Red Bowl” collection be taken to support local, national or global charities or philanthropic initiatives. Our January Red Bowl Collection is for: January 14

Companion Dioceses

$561.00

Rector’s Discretionary Fund. On the 3rd Sunday of each month, any money placed in the collection plate not designated by the giver as a pledge is directed to the Rector’s Discretionary Fund. Fr. Rasicci has provided direct payments to those in need to assist with transportation,

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medical, housing and food costs. Since 2011, $45,000 has been given to assist those in immediate need within our community. Compassion International. Through the offices of Compassion International, Calvary has supported children in Guatemala for over ten years giving over $4,000. Our support provides food and educational financial resources for the child to thrive. We are now supporting our second child in this program. Melany is 11 years old and lives with her brothers, sisters and parents in the State of Huehuetenango in western Guatemala. This program is supported by voluntary giving by parishioners. The collection jar is on a table outside of the Sunday School Room containing a display about Melany. Your giving is appreciated. Public Action to Deliver Shelter/PADS. HESED House in Aurora provides temporary shelter to those who would otherwise be homeless in the southern Fox Valley Region of Kane and Kendall County. Hesed House relies on a strong partnership between them and faith based and corporate sponsors who provide daily staffing of the shelter each evening. Calvary Hesed House rotation is the third Tuesday of every second month. We also routinely collect items essential to the operation of Hesed House as well as clothing for the guests. Our dates for 2018 are: January 16 March 20 July 17 September 18

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The Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry. The mission of the Food Pantry is to provide food relief to the economically disadvantaged residents of Batavia and Batavia Township. The Food Pantry is a 501(c)(3) not-forprofit, volunteer agency that is directed and operated by community and local church volunteers residing throughout the greater Fox Valley. Those who visit and use the Food Pantry are neighbors and friends and people with disabilities, seniors, low income families, and families who have lost their jobs. The Batavia Food Pantry has been in operation for over 30 years. Currently it serves over 1200 individuals monthly. This would not be possible without the active support of community volunteers like Calvary who donate people, time and money. We staff the Pantry on the fourth Tuesday of each month, and Donna Womack is our Food Pantry Volunteer Coordinator.

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Calvary Support of Other Faith Based OrganizationsThe following organizations are co-located in our church and provide the listed services or functions. The Just Food Initiative. JFI maintains their offices here at Calvary and schedules periodic demonstrations within our facility. The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley is a not-for-profit, faith-based organization of individuals committed to building just and sustainable food systems. The Batavia Islamic Center. Calvary has enjoyed a very friendly relationship with the Muslims of the Islamic Center for over 30 years. Both have shared celebrations and opportunities to learn and understand more about each other. In 2016, the Islamic Center joined Calvary in supporting the PADS Mission at Hesed House.

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This Week’s Commemorations Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

St. Agnes Martyr of Rome St. Vincent Deacon of Saragossa and Martyr Phillips Brooks Bishop of Massachusetts Ordination of Florence Li-Tim Oi * 1st Ordained female Anglican Priest The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle Sts. Timothy, Titus and Silas * St. Paul’s Companions Sts. Lydia, Dorcas and Phoebe * Followers of St. Paul

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This Week’s Lessons Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

1st Lesson

Psalm *

2 Sam 5: 1-7, 10 2 Sam 6: 12b-19 2 Sam 7: 4-17 Acts 26: 9-21 2 Sam 11: 1-17 2 Sam 12: 1-25 Deut 18: 15-20

89: 19-28 24: 7-10 89: 1-4 67 51: 1-10 51: 11-18 111

2nd Lesson

The Gospel

Gal 1: 11-24

Mark 3: 19b-30 Mark 3: 31-35 Mark 4: 1-20 Matthew 10: 16-22 Mark 4: 26-34 Mark 4: 35-41 Mark 1: 21-28

1 Cor 8: 1-13

* The Response (Psalm) is from Psalm unless otherwise indicated.

Note: Sunday’s Lessons are available in advance and may be found at the information table outside of the Parish Library.

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Please hold these people in your daily prayers. We also ask that you pray for the forgotten, the poor and the oppressed.

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In order to make your financial support of Calvary’s Mission a much easier process for your pledged and special holiday giving, consider using TITHE.LY. TITHE.LY may be obtained from your Apple or Android APP Stores. www.calvaryepiscopalbatavia.church

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