THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT The Holy Eucharist Rite I December 9, :45 am

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1 THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT The Holy Eucharist Rite I December 9, :45 am We are glad you chose to worship with us today and invite you to participate fully in our service. In the Parish House Restrooms are available in the Parish House building, to left of the church. Visitor s Card Please fill out a visitor s card (found in your pew) so we can get to know you better. You may hand it to an usher or put it in the offering plate. Flow of Worship The WORD, SERMON, PRAYERS, and COMMUNION. Bold type are words we speak together. Communion Baptized Christians are welcome to receive communion and ALL are welcome to come forward for a blessing. To receive the bread, hold your hands out together. To receive the wine, help the server by guiding the chalice. God s grace sustains us as we strive to know, love and serve others in our daily lives. Thank you for worshiping with us. THE LITURGY The Book of Common Prayer p 323 THE COLLECT OF THE DAY, LESSONS, PSALM AND GOSPEL see below THE SERMON The Rev. Paul Nancarrow THE NICENE CREED BCP p 326 THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE BCP p 328 THE CONFESSION OF SIN BCP p 331 EUCHARISTIC PRAYER I BCP p 333 THE LORD S PRAYER BCP p 336 THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD BCP p 337 THE POSTCOMMUNION PRAYER BCP p 339

2 THE COLLECT OF THE DAY Merciful God, who sent thy messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. THE FIRST LESSON The return of scattered Israel Baruch 5:1-9 Take off the garment of your sorrow and affliction, O Jerusalem, and put on forever the beauty of the glory from God. Put on the robe of the righteousness that comes from God; put on your head the diadem of the glory of the Everlasting; for God will show your splendor everywhere under heaven. For God will give you evermore the name, "Righteous Peace, Godly Glory." Arise, O Jerusalem, stand upon the height; look toward the east, and see your children gathered from west and east at the word of the Holy One, rejoicing that God has remembered them. For they went out from you on foot, led away by their enemies; but God will bring them back to you, carried in glory, as on a royal throne. For God has ordered that every high mountain and the everlasting hills be made low and the valleys filled up, to make level ground, so that Israel may walk safely in the glory of God. The woods and every fragrant tree have shaded Israel at God's command. For God will lead Israel with joy, in the light of his glory, with the mercy and righteousness that come from him. THE PSALM The Song of Zechariah Luke 1: Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; * he has come to his people and set them free. 69 He has raised up for us a mighty savior, * born of the house of his servant David. 70 Through his holy prophets he promised of old, 76 You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High, * for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way, 77 To give his people knowledge of salvation * 71 that he would save us from our enemies, * from the hands of all who hate us. by the forgiveness of their sins. 78 In the tender compassion of our God * 72 He promised to show mercy to our fathers * and to remember his holy covenant. the dawn from on high shall break upon us, 79 To shine on those who dwell in darkness and 73 This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham, * the shadow of death, * and to guide our feet into the way of peace. 74 to set us free from the hands of our enemies, Free to worship him without fear, * 75 holy and righteous in his sight all the days of our life. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. 2

3 THE SECOND LESSON A harvest of righteousness on the day of Jesus Christ Philippians 1:3-11 I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now. I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ. It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because you hold me in your heart, for all of you share in God's grace with me, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. For God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the compassion of Christ Jesus. And this is my prayer, that your love may overflow more and more with knowledge and full insight to help you to determine what is best, so that in the day of Christ you may be pure and blameless, having produced the harvest of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God. THE GOSPEL Prepare the way of the Lord Luke 3:1-6 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his brother Philip ruler of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias ruler of Abilene, during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. He went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah, "The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be made low, and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth; and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.'" THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE We pray for those among us who are sick or have other needs. Alex, Ben*, Betsy*, Carol*, Diana, Hugh, Katherine, Kendall, Kevin, Lynn*, Michael, Waverly, Robert Ambler, Lash Barksdale, Marv and Peg Belden*, Kenneth Bond, Betsy Brown, Martin Brown*, Wendy Brown, Libbey Buckley*, Patti Burtner, Davison Chapman, Pat Clark* SENDING FORTH OF THE EUCHARISTIC VISITORS At the conclusion of communion, the Eucharistic Visitors go to the altar rail. We send you out to share Communion this day. May you carry the prayers of all of us as you take this sacrament of Christ s presence. May those who receive it from you be strengthened and encouraged in that community we have together in our Lord Jesus Christ. VESTRY Ernest Holley, Senior Warden Erik Boody, Junior Warden Tom Fechtel, Treasurer 2018 Term: Erik Boody Molly Brown Ernest Holley Jim Manchester Sharlene Richards Pat Williams David Wallace 2019 Term: Rick Chittum Hunter Moss Richard Obenschain Juliette Swenson Karen Tate 2020 Term: Frank Babcock Katie Cathey Sally James Lynn Manka Betsy Pinkston 3

4 CLERGY The Rev. Paul Nancarrow, Rector The Rev. John D. Lane, Rector Emeritus The Rev. Shirley Ruedy, Deacon Office Phone: Website: Address: P.O. Box West Beverley Street STAFF Virginia Bolena, Organist & Choirmaster Muffie Newell, Formation Deidre Jones, Communications Laurie Clements, Parish Admin. Robert Richardson, Sexton 4 Announcements Happening TODAY St. Nicholas Day Appeal: As we enter into Advent, one of the holiest seasons of the Christian year, our diocese s annual St. Nicholas Day Appeal is one significant way that we can adjust our focus to the mission that the Son of God ushers into our world. This year, fifty percent of donations made will be given to Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM), a refugee resettlement program of The Episcopal Church that welcomes and supports refugees and immigrants, educates communities, and equips advocates. The other fifty percent will be given to Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD), a non-profit organization committed to alleviate hunger, create economic opportunities, respond to disasters, promote health, and strengthen communities. Please consider faithfully how you might support this effort. Checks may be made payable to the Diocese of SWVA and either use the envelopes in your pew or mail directly to the Diocese, 1002 First St., Roanoke, VA or by donate online at It is a charitable love for the neighbor that is honored in St. Nicholas, and this annual appeal allows us to share with others in this season of giving. Peace, The Rt. Rev. Mark Allen Bourlakas New Birth. A rose has been placed on the altar in honor of Mason Alexander Cochran; born on November 28, He is the son of Wan-Lae and Alexander Cochran; grandson of Stuart and Emily Cochran. The vestry election will take place at each service today. Ballots are available at the back of the church. You may vote for up to 4 people Offering envelopes are available in the back of the Church for those that requested them on their annual Pledge Form. Thank you to those that pledged! If anyone would like to have the convenience of these envelopes, speak to Laurie Carrington in the office and she will help you with your pledge form. Happening this week Christmas Flower Gifts: Funds given are used to purchase the flowers for the Christmas services and to fund raise for the Altar Guild Ministry. Gifts may be given as a memorial, or to honor a loved one. There is no set monetary fee. If you would like to make a donation, please use envelopes found on the table at the back of the church or in the copy room of the Parish House or submit your memorial via our online form. Go to our website, then hover over the menu heading of Giving and choose Memorials for Christmas Flowers from the drop down menu. You may then send your donation by mail or give online via the link on the online form. Please return your gift no later than Monday, December 10.

5 Novel Theology will meet next on December 11 at 7:00pm in the Foster Room of the Parish House to discuss A Man Called Ove by Frederik Backman. Everyone and anyone is invited to attend provided you have read the book! On January 22 we will discuss Possession: A Romance by A.S. Byatt. Christmas Eve Outreach Dinner Sign Up Sheets are now located at the back of the church. This wonderful ministry continues this year and there is a place for YOU to be involved! We need volunteers for a wide variety of tasks, donations of food, and servers. Please stop this morning and see how you can help! Be sure to include your phone number in case we need to contact you. Many hands make the task lighter For many of our guests this is the only Christmas Celebration they will have. PLEASE NOTE: we will be doing ONE seating at 1:30 p.m. rather than two. We hope to allow our volunteers more time for family activities on Christmas Eve and to prepare for the services that evening. Questions? Mike Quayle at pony3847@yahoo.com or call Thank you for your generosity and gifts of time and food! Christmas Eve Outreach Dinner Gift Donations: It has been our tradition to provide a small gift for each person attending our Christmas Eve Outreach Dinner. At the back of the church is a display with an envelope you can use to place your gift in the offering. You may also simply write a check and indicate in the memo line, Christmas Eve Outreach Gifts. Donations can also be mailed to the church office clearly identified for this fund. We anticipate persons to attend the meal and our goal is a $10.00 gift for each attending. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Donations are due for this fund by DECEMBER 16 th to allow time to purchase gifts. Happening next Sunday The Bishop s Visitation will be December 16. Baptism and Confirmation will be part of the late service, and the Bishop will preach at all services. Please join us for a light reception following the 11am service. Attention! Foster Family List for December 16, 2018: Please excuse the delay in getting this information to the children, youth and parents of Trinity. I just received the list and I am relieved to pass it on to you. For several years each Sunday School class has sponsored a Foster child for Christmas in our Staunton area. Below is the list for each class. The thought is that each person will purchase a gift so a child can have gifts to open Christmas Day. (Several families can go in on an item if desired.) Please bring your gifts to your classroom or Muffie Newell s Office in the Parish House by Sunday December 16. That day we will together wrap the gifts and get them ready for distribution! Questions formation@trinitystaunton.org. Godly Play Class: A two year old male: Any toys, books, puzzles, that you think he would enjoy. I do not have a definite clothing size for him, but if you would like to purchase pjs, hat, mittens, etc the social worker recommended size 4T. First Grade- Fifth Grade: A teen male who is not in a Foster Home but living alone and is in Foster Care system has asked for house supplies - dish cloths, soap, towels, wash clothes, etc. and gift cards to anywhere. Middle School/High School: Another teen male who is not in a Foster Home but on his own and is in Foster Care system has also asked for house supplies - dish cloths, soap, towels, wash clothes, etc. and gift cards to anywhere. 5

6 Giving Tree: The giving tree is at the back of the church decorated with gift tags listing gift items requested for persons residing at Ritenour Rest Home. When you take a gift tag please sign it out on the form posted next to the tree. All gifts should be wrapped and dropped off in the church office copy room or under the tree by Sunday, Dec. 16. Please securely attach the tag to the gift. Alternatively, if you will be out of town or too busy, you may donate funds and a volunteer will choose a tag from the tree and do the shopping and wrapping for you! Please make checks out to Trinity Episcopal Church with "Giving Tree" on the memo line. All funds must be received by Monday, December 10. On December 16, MIRA, an early music ensemble will present their Christmas concert, Behold, Glad Tidings, at 5pm. The concert will include a number of medieval carols, as well as motets by Hassler, Parminger and Gibbons, specifically the verse anthem, Behold, I Bring you Glad Tidings, a gorgeous yet rarely performed Christmas anthem. MIRA will also offer this concert in Charlottesville on Friday, December 14 at 7:30 in the Holy Comforter Catholic Church, and in that performance the Ceremony of Carols will be included. Both concerts will request donations to cover the costs. For more information, please call Other Many thanks to all who donated food, time and talent to making the reception following the Advent Lessons and Carols service such a lovely and enjoyable event. That particular service and reception mean so much not only to our congregation but to our community as well. What a wonderful way to begin this Advent season and to share the love of God. -- Hospitality Committee Vestry Announces Change in Size: At its regular meeting on November 19, the Vestry of Trinity Church approved a policy to set Vestry membership at twelve members elected to three-year terms and one member selected at random for a one-year term. This will reduce the Vestry from its current size of eighteen elected members and one randomly selected member. This policy will take effect with the next Vestry election. To read the full article please see the link on the drop down menu under About Us on our website or request a printed copy in the office. Calling All Altar Guild Members: We will be decorating the Church for Christmas immediately following the 11:00 service on Dec. 23. Please join us (and bring a friend)! End of the year gifts: Please remember that Trinity operates on a cash basis and contributions can only be considered as being given in 2018 if they are received in our office by December 31. For stock transactions, the shares must have been transferred to our brokerage account by the end of the year. We encourage you to take care of your end-of-year giving before the last day of the year! 6

7 In Our Prayers This Week Pray for Church leaders: Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael Curry, our Presiding Bishop; Mark Bourlakas, our Bishop; Paul and John, our priests, Shirley, our deacon. For the people of the Maya Deanery in the Diocese of Honduras, especially the churches of The Holy Spirit, St. Nicholas, San Antonio, San Francisco de Assisi, St. John the Evangelist, Santa Cruz, San Miguel Arcángel, and Santa Maria Virgen. For the people of the Diocese of Haiti, especially St. Marc s School in Cerca-la-Source. For the people of the Diocese of Leeds. Pray for our Government leaders: President Donald Trump; Governor Ralph Northam; Mayor Carolyn Dull; and County Chair Gerald Garber. Pray for our parish family and friends: (Names with an * are members of Trinity.) This week read at 7:45 Alex, Ben*, Betsy*, Carol*, Diana, Hugh, Katherine, Kendall, Kevin, Lynn*, Michael, Waverly, Robert Ambler, Lash Barksdale, Marv and Peg Belden*, Kenneth Bond, Betsy Brown, Martin Brown*, Wendy Brown, Libbey Buckley*, Patti Burtner, Davison Chapman, Pat Clark* This week read at 8:45 Bob Craycroft*, Champe Davis, Butch Debord, Robert Dunn*, Nancy Feagans, Susie Finlay, Martha Flanders, Sean Flanders*, Mike and Elizabeth Hanna, Tom Hawks, Ken Keller*, Seth Long, Preston Mayson*, Leslie McMacken, Peter Meyers, Jimbo Moore, Toni Nelson* This week read at 11:00 Dorothy Quick, Erick Roderick, Pat Rollins, Tanner Rosebrook, Ralph Ruedy*, Lila San Angelo, John Shuster*, Bob Small* and Kathleen Tosco*, Dee Schumann*, Jackie Sprouse*, Roland Stetler, April Temple*, Donna Vazquez, Bobby Wilfong, Chip Wright Pray for those celebrating birthdays: particularly Christopher Gill, Tom Fechtel, Lee Beam, Stephen Davis, Alan Richardson, Jack Blundell, and Isabelle Fiechtl. Pray for all who have died: T. Franklin Clemmer, III. 7

8 This Week at Trinity Noon Lunch is served M-F at 11:30 in McCracken Hall unless otherwise noted. Several AA groups meet throughout the week; please contact our office at or visit our website calendar for more details SUNDAY December 9 7:45 AM Holy Eucharist Rite I CHURCH 8:45 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II CHURCH 10:00 AM Sunday School/WKYUAN PARISH HOUSE 11:00 AM Christmas Pageant and Liturgy of the Word CHURCH MONDAY December 10 5:00 PM Property Committee Mtg FOSTER ROOM 6:30 PM Mindfulness Meditation FOSTER ROOM TUESDAY December 11 9:00 AM Morning Prayer SAINT COLUMBA CHAPEL 10:00 AM Staff Meeting RECTOR S OFFICE 10:30 AM ECW AB Meeting GOOCH ROOM 4:00 PM Children s Choir Rehearsal LOWER LEVEL 4:00 PM Senior Girls Rehearsal CHOIR ROOM 4:30 PM Boys & Girls Choir Rehearsal CHOIR ROOM 5:00 PM Finance Meeting GOOCH ROOM 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal CHOIR ROOM/CHURCH 7:00 PM Novel Theology FOSTER ROOM WEDNESDAY December 12 7:30 AM Men s Bible Study FOSTER ROOM 10:30 AM Healing Prayer SAINT COLUMBA CHAPEL 10:45 AM Choir Rehearsal CHOIR ROOM 11:00 AM Women s Bible Study FOSTER ROOM 7:00 PM EfM Grads FOSTER ROOM THURSDAY December 13 FRIDAY December 14 1:00 PM Grief Support Group FOSTER ROOM SATURDAY December 15 9:30 AM Altar Guild Setup CHURCH SUNDAY December 16 7:45 AM Holy Eucharist Rite I CHURCH 8:45 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II CHURCH 10:00 AM Sunday School/WKYUAN PARISH HOUSE 11:00 AM Holy Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist Rite II CHURCH 1:30 PM Choir Caroling The ALTAR FLOWERS are presented in loving memory of T. Franklin Clemmer, III PRESIDER & PREACHER: The Rev. Paul Nancarrow DEACON: The Rev. Shirley Ruedy ALTAR CHAIR: Susanna Larner EUCHARISTIC MINISTER: Lee Nancarrow LECTOR: Gail Dunn USHER: Sue Armstrong GREETER: Ruth Ward 8

9 Advent, Christmas, & Epiphany Schedule *Sundays only list items of special interest Sunday, December 16 Bishop's Visitation with Baptisms and Confirmation Giving Tree Gifts Due Gift Cards for guests at the Christmas Eve Outreach Dinner due 10:00am Wrap gifts for Foster Children 1:30pm Christmas Caroling by Choir Monday - Thursday, December Toffee and shortbread orders available for pickup in office Monday, December 25 Christmas Day 10:30am Holy Eucharist Sunday, December 30 11:00am Christmas Lessons & Carols Sunday, January 6 The Epiphany 5:00pm The Playing of the Merry Organ Concert The office will be closed from noon on December 24 through January 1. Sunday, December 23 12:15pm Altar Guild decorates for Christmas Monday, December 24 Christmas Eve 12:00pm Office Closes 1:30pm Outreach Dinner 5:00pm Family Service with Eucharist 10:00pm Music for the Nativity 10:30pm Festival Holy Eucharist 9