SAINT MICHAEL
and All Angels Episcopal Church
The Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost October 27, 2024
9 AM TRADITIONAL CHURCH
WELCOME
FROM THE RECTOR
The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata
We’re so glad you’ve joined us at Saint Michael today. We’d love to get to know you better, so please take a moment to fill out the welcome card, either physically or digitally, that can be found on this page or in the pew back in front of you. Our Welcome Team members are in the hallways today to help you with anything you need.
I hope you will join us at 10:10 a.m. for our Fall Parish Meeting in the church. We will be voting on the next slate of elected representatives for Vestry, the All Angels Foundation, and Diocesan Convention. I’m so grateful for all those who were willing to accept a nomination for elected leadership. Classes for children and youth will continue with their normal schedule and adult classes will resume next week. Then at 7 p.m. tonight, we will host our next Saint Michael Presents Concert featuring Cantus. For more, please see the Sunday News handout, available outside the worship space.
As we prepare to worship together, I invite you to take a moment and center yourself on God’s presence. Worshiping, learning, and giving together help us grow closer to who God created us to be, and you’re part of that work. May God bless you today and every day, and I hope to see you again very soon!
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The Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost
Holy Eucharist: Rite II
The service begins on page 355 of The Book of Common Prayer. Hymns may be found in the blue hymnal in the pew rack.
The Word of God
Prelude
Intrata No. 2
Welcome
Herbert Howells
The flowers adorning the altar are given to the glory of God and in memory of Rita Clements.
Entering Procession (standing, sung by all) Hymn 410
“Praise, my soul, the King of heaven” Lauda anima
The Opening Acclamation and Collect for Purity (standing)
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. Amen.
Song of Praise (standing, sung by all)
“Glory to God”
The Collect of the Day (standing)
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Hymn S 280
Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The manuscript of “Intrata No. 2” (1941) isn’t always clear and contains uncertain notation and shorthand, which may suggest that it served as an ‘aide memoire’ for the composer himself when he played it. Starting quietly, the music builds up to a big climax before dying down again.
Children ages three through eight are invited to meet a member of our ministry staff by the pulpit to be escorted to children’s chapel; they will return to the congregation following the Peace.
Chanted by
The Lesson (seated)
Jeremiah 31:7-9
Thus says the LORD: Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, “Save, O LORD, your people, the remnant of Israel.”
See, I am going to bring them from the land of the north, and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, among them the blind and the lame, those with child and those in labor, together; a great company, they shall return here. With weeping they shall come, and with consolations I will lead them back, I will let them walk by brooks of water, in a straight path in which they shall not stumble; for I have become a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn.
Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
The Psalm (seated) Psalm 126
When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, * then were we like those who dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, * and our tongue with shouts of joy. Then they said among the nations, * “ The LORD has done great things for them.”
The LORD has done great things for us, * and we are glad indeed.
Restore our fortunes, O LORD, * like the watercourses of the Negev. Those who sowed with tears * will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping, carrying the seed, * will come again with joy, shouldering their sheaves.
Sequence Hymn (standing, sung by all) Hymn 429, v. 3 “ The Lord pours eyesight on the blind” Old 113th
The Gospel (standing)
Mark 10:46-52
Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus and his disciples came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stood still and said, “Call him here.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart; get up, he is calling you.” So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way.
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon (seated)
The Nicene Creed (standing)
The Reverend Mary Lessmann
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.
Parish Prayers of the People
As of October 21, 2024
Edwin Adams
John Aldridge
Rami Angir
Kathryn Anschutz
Douglas Ashcraft
Barbara Hart Bell
John Bell
Patricia Bell
Len Bourland
Kimberly Brand
Patrick Bridges
Kimberly Brock
Sherrill Brown
Darrell Calvin
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.
The Prayers of the People: Form VI (standing)
Celebrant Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Lector
In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.
For all people in their daily life and work;
People For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.
Lector
For Joe, our President; for Greg, our Governor; for Eric, our Mayor; and for this community, the nation, and the world;
People For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
Lector For the just and proper use of your creation;
People For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
Lector For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;
People For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.
Lector For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
People For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
Lector For Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; for Michael, our Presiding Bishop; for George, our Bishop; and for all bishops and other ministers;
People For all who serve God in his Church.
Lector For those on the Saint Michael prayer list, and ___, and for the special needs and concerns of this congregation. Hear us, Lord;
People For your mercy is great.
Lector We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life. We will exalt you, O God our King;
People And praise your Name for ever and ever.
Lector We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;
People Who put their trust in you.
Celebrant Almighty God, to whom our needs are known before we ask: Help us to ask only what accords with your will; and those good things which we dare not, or in our blindness cannot ask, grant us for the sake of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Cosette “Coco” Cathey
Patti Cooper
Carlos Cuellar
Kathy Dwight
Tommy Echols
Dick Frazar
Louise Franklin
Robbie Gelhaus
Steve Gleason
Jody Guenther
Jane Haywood
Josh Hight
Andrea Hillburn
Henry Hubbell
Cynthia Jensen
Ada Lynn Jones
Lynne Kent
Danny Landeros
Frank Lauinger
Jack Levens
Tom Luce
Dimitri Margetis
Blake Martens
David Martin
John Morelock
Jordan Oberbilling
Bob Paddock
Nancy Penn
Aaron Pitchard
Jim Riggert
Brad Smith
Dorothy Smith
Byrd Teague
Martha Tiller
Michael Wallens
Mary Anne Walters
Katharine Westbrook
Deborah White
Sheri White
Mary Wolf
Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer and musician of the late Baroque period. In his final job as Cantor of the Thomaskirche in Leipzig, Bach had the task of composing, rehearsing, directing, and performing nearly 60 sacred cantatas a year. “Ertöt uns durch dein Güte” is the final chorale from the cantata Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe (Jesus gathered the twelve to Himself), which Bach composed as an audition piece for this position. Bach directed the first performance of the cantata during a church service, and then again on the last Sunday before Lent a year later.
Confession
of Sin and Absolution (kneeling)
Celebrant 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.
Celebrant 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 Peace (standing)
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.
Announcements (please be seated)
The Holy Communion
Offertory Anthem (sung by the Saint Michael Choir)
Ertöt uns durch dein Güte, BWV 22/5 Johann Sebastian Bach
Ertöt uns durch dein Güte, Erweck uns durch dein Gnad; Den alten Menschen kränke, Dass der neu’ leben mag Wohl hie auf dieser Erden, Den Sinn und all Begehren Und G’danken hab’n zu dir.
Sanctify us by your goodness,
Stir us by your grace.
The ancients grieve
The nature of new life,
While here on this earth
All hearts and minds and desires are with you.
Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all) Hymn 380, v. 3
“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow” Old 100th
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer B (standing)
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant L ift 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 g ive thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
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:
Sanctus and Benedictus (standing, sung by all) Hymn S 129
“Holy, holy, holy”
Please kneel as you are able.
We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to 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 deliv-
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All baptized persons of any age regardless of their denomination and tradition are welcome to share in the banquet of the Lord’s Supper.
Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other occasions as appointed.
At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated.
ered 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 g ave 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.”
Therefore, according to his command, O Father, All We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;
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 g ifts 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 Saint Michael 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. AMEN.
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 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 (kneeling, sung by all) Hymn S 154
“Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia”
Celebrant 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.
Communion Hymn (sung by all) Hymn 312
“Strengthen for service, Lord” Malabar
All are invited to come forward to the two standing stations for Communion at the direction of the ushers. Gluten free wafers are available upon request. Receive the wine by drinking from the chalice as it is offered to you, or by retaining the wafer, to dip lightly into the chalice for yourself. If you are not receiving, you may cross your arms over your chest and receive a blessing. If you are unable to physically come to the rail, please indicate to an usher that you would like to receive Communion at your seat.
Irish by birth, Charles Wood’s influence on music was mostly felt through his most successful students such as Ralph Vaughan Williams and Sir Michael Tippett. However, Wood appears not to have been a very ambitious composer, as most of his works have been published posthumously. He spent much of his life in the shadow of his teacher Sir Charles Villiers Stanford and many of Wood’s compositions have their origins in Stanford’s style and harmonic vocabulary. Most of Wood’s music was written with the Cambridge college choirs in mind, with their ability to sing double-choir music with relative ease. By way of contrast, “Oculi omnium” is the second of two simple, short, four-part introits published in 1927.
Communion Anthem (sung by the Saint Michael Choir)
Oculi omnium Charles Wood
Oculi omnium in te sperant, Domine: et tu das escam illorum in tempore opportuno.
Gloria tibi Domine, Amen.
All eyes look to you, Lord: and you give them food in due time. Glory to you, Lord, Amen.
- Psalm 145:15
The Post-Communion Prayer (kneeling, spoken by 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.
The Blessing (kneeling)
The Dismissal (standing)
Deacon Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
Departing Procession (standing, sung by all)
“Amazing grace! how sweet the sound” New Britain
Hymn 671
Presto from Concerto in G Major, BWV 592
Johann Sebastian Bach
The Concerto in G major is one of a group of five concerto transcriptions made by Johann Sebastian Bach around 1713. The original on which this concerto is based was written by Prince Johann Ernst, the young nephew of Bach’s employer in Weimar, who was a promising violinist and composer. The youthful and exuberant “Presto” is the concerto’s final movement.
The foregoing text of the worship service contained in this order of worship is taken from the Book of Common Prayer 1979.
The Book of Common Prayer alone is of authority in the worship of the Episcopal Church. This program is provided for convenience of use on this occasion.
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7:30 AM
Traditional
Saint Michael Chapel
9 AM
Traditional Church
Joy! A Children’s Service
Saint Michael Chapel
sunday at Saint Michael
FORMATION CLASSES
Sundays | 10 a.m.
2nd floor of the new Education Wing
Adult Formation classes will resume on November 3 due to the Fall Parish Meeting today.
FALL PARISH MEETING
11 AM
Contemporary Church
Traditional
Saint Michael Chapel
5:30 PM
Traditional
Saint Michael Chapel
TODAY | 10:10 AM | CHURCH
Plan to join our Fall Parish Meeting where we will elect our new parish leaders and continue to discuss the future of our church.
Middle School
Youth Room A
High School
Youth Room B
Confirmation
Youth Center
Stop by the St. Mary’s Guild Bake Table, located outside by the South circle drive between the Church & Chapel, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. to purchase a tasty treat!
Children
Godly Play
PreK – Kinder | Room 213
1st Grade | Room 208
Weaving God’s Promises
2nd Grade | Room 207
3rd Grade | Room 209
Launch 45
4th – 5th Grade
Room 216
Nursery is available in rooms 19 & 20 in the school’s hallway. Enter through the Chapel or the Sunday Education Wing entrance, which are marked on the map on the opposite page.
Saint Michael would like to thank the following parishioners for their support of the 2025 year:
Leslie & Nassi Agouridis
Julie & Mike Allen
Beverly Amacker
Mary & Jerry Andrlik
Dee Ann & Gregg Anigian
Michele & Bob Axley
Caroline & Will Badcock
Margaret Badgett
Elizabeth Baker
Mary & George Baldwin
Pam Barbera
Beth & Peter Beck
Steve Beckham
Christy Bednar
Amsler & Don Bell
Robin & Brad Berkley
Dianne Betts
Audrey & Joel Bines
Monique & Tom Black
Kalita & Ed Blessing
Laura & Dan Boeckman
Martha & Wade Bogdon
Susan Bort
Katherine & Darren Boruff
Allison & Chris Bovard
Dianna & Tom Bowen
Tandy & Gary Bowers
Gretchen & Reiner Brasch
Margaret & Dave Briggs
Kim & Phillip Brooks
Adele Broughton
Ginger Brown
Rosamond Brown
Victoria & Stuart Brown
Elizabeth & Bob Buchanan
Janice & Ashburn Bywaters
Galen Elliott & Henry Cadle, Jr.
Mary Agnes Cain
Carol & Dick Carrington
Melissa & James Carry
Cindy & Jay Carter
Becky & Mike Casey
Margaret Cervin
Betsy & Jim Chambers
Chuck Chernosky
Gwendolyn & Bobby Chestnut
Coley Clark
Kendall & Craig Clark
Judy Cole
Kimberly & Joe Colonnetta
Alli & Forrest Compton
Leslie & George Conant
Harriet & Ralph Cousins
Anne & Brent Crawford
Maria & Richard D’Antoni
Deborah McMurray & Glen Davison
Terry & Mark Demler
Janet & Lee Dettra
Elaine & Dennis Disney
Mary Adair & Dee Dockery
Rozi & Bill Doreen
Eleanor Durham
Cynthia Dutter
John Ellerman
Stacy & Chris Elliston
Joyce & Mike Ernst
Joan Faubion
Sarah & Tom Fenton
Wendy Finley
Charlotte & John Flowers
Mary Jo & Bart Forbes
Dru Francis
Kathryn & Jim Francis
Bonita Frederick
Elizabeth & Eric Gambrell
Ruthie Garrett
Teddie & Dan Garrigan
Judy & Bob Gass
Cindy & Kevin Gill
Nicole & Chris Girata
Carol & Mark Goglia
Louise & Tom Gresham
Louise & Guy Griffeth
Jody Guenther
Mary Kay & Larry Guevel
Bettie Hager
Jane & Scott Hancock
Eileen Hudnall-Hannum & Fred Hannum
Kathy & Kevin Hanrahan
Joanne Hardaway
Marianne & Michael Harmuth
Amanda & Neil Harris
Zoe & Todd Hart
Kathy Hayes
Lisa Hays
Kay & Steve Head
Liz & Jeff Helfrich
Sarah Hobbs
Sam Hoffman
Maggie Hoffman
Carrie & Tom Hoffman
Barbara Hollis
Mary Louise & David Hopson
Ann & Frank Houseman
Elizabeth & Todd Howard
Sally Ann Hudnall
Bitsy & Matt Hudnall
Amanda & Nick Huerta
Sandra Hughes
Nell Anne Hunt
Jeanie & Gary Huselton
Mary Jalonick
Pam & Andrew Jamieson
Lynn & David Jennings
Cary & Randy Johnston
Bonnie & Jim Jones
Carolyn & Pete Joost
Dianne Jopling
Kate Juett
Susie & John Khoury
Marcia & Mark King
Kristin Kline
Kate & Ryan Kneipper
Susan & Patrick Krejs
Cynthia Lane
Bettina & Herman Lang
LeAnne & Bob Langholz
Chuck Lathem
Paula Lewis-Patterson
Jo Loomis
Heather Lorch
Sally Lutz
Marti Mahaffey
Stacey & Ken Malcolmson
Ted Manikas
Catherine Marrs
Alex Martindale
Sissy & Mike Massad
Tina McBee
Tom McConnell
Melissa & Don McCoy
Sharon & Bill McGannon
Suzanne & Patrick McGee
Diane McGrath
Victoria & Hunter McGrath
Kay McIlyar
Lyn & Keith McKinney
Lucy McRae Vollet
Barbara Kennard & Brady Millican
Dick Mitchell
Tricia & Mark Monfrey
Caroline & Doug Moore
Pat & Don Moore
Carolyn & John Morelock
Dawn & Allan Morrill
Julia & Sam Nagy
Katherine & Jim Neuhoff
Diana & Geoff Newton
Hank Nichols
Gloria Nicoud
Anne & Blair Oden
Becky & Ron Odlozil
Laurel Page
Mary Ruth & Jim Perkins
Nancy Perot & Rod Jones
Cathy & Steve Philley
Noralyn & Greg Pickens
Bill Power
Myra Walker & Eben Price
Dianne & Hervey Priddy
Beth & J. Puckett
Elizabeth & Frederick Putnam
Betty Quelch
Gloria & Henry Raines
Lutetia Raley
Kelly & Michael Reddell
Liz Respess
Jeff & Darrel Rice
Jim Richards
Phil Ritter
Patsy Roach
Ann & Jim Rogers
Michele & Shad Rowe
Amanda Dake & Chris Rowley
Jennifer & Walker Royall
Ginger Sager
Betty Sanders
Toni & Phil Sanders
Erica & Charlie Sartain
Linda & Les Secrest
Elizabeth & John Selzer
Sara Shanley
Betty & Burton Shepherd
Andy Shoup
Jeanie & Stuart Sikes
Katie & Stewart Slack
Jinny Smith
Giovanna & Tim Smith
Kim & Jim Snyder
Karen & Rand Spencer
Rob Springer-Kyle & Tom Kyle
LaRee Stein
Sally Stephenson
Brian Stock
Candy & Dennis Streit
Ellen Stuart
Carolyn Swann
Madalyn Teal
Marvin Thedford
Cinda Thoma
Michelle & Stewart Thomas
Dixey Thornton
Mary Ann & George Till
Sue Tritschler
Marlene Tubbs
Cornelia & Scott van Tilburg
Fallon & Robie Vaughn
Kathy & Gary Wall
Kathleen & Jay Wallace
Mary & Matt Waller
Pam Watkins
Day & George Watson
Kay & Peter Weeks
Sarah & Russell Weinberg
CiCi & Giffen Weinmann
Martha Wells
Shannon & Craig Werthmann
Julia & Bill Whitsitt
Donell & Phillip Wiggins
Nancy Wilbur
Paige Wilbur
Elizabeth Williams
Emilynn Wilson
Nancy Wilson
Lynn & Kevin Wisdom
Nina Works
Kathy & John Yeaman *as of 10/20/2024