THE EPIPHANY The Holy Eucharist Rite II January 6, :00 am

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1 THE EPIPHANY The Holy Eucharist Rite II January 6, :00 am Welcome! We are glad you chose to worship with us today and invite you to participate fully in our service. In the Parish House Children are always welcome in the church for all or part of the service, but should you want to use it, nursery care is available in the Parish House building, around the left side of the church. Restrooms are also in the Parish House. A Children s Corner is available in the back of the church. Visitor s Card Please fill out a visitor s card (found on the hook 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 We begin our service with the WORD including a SERMON, continue with PRAYERS, and follow with COMMUNION. Words in italics provide directions about when it is customary to stand, sit or kneel. If any of this is physically difficult for you, please remain seated. Bold type indicates words we will speak together. Music not printed in the bulletin is in the blue hymnal. 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. If you prefer, you may dip (intinct) the bread in the wine chalice. If you wish to receive a blessing, or only bread, simply place your hands across your chest when the priest or server comes to you. Children are welcome to receive communion at the discretion of their parents. Wherever you are in your faith journey, we welcome you at Trinity. God s grace sustains us as we strive to know, love and serve others in our daily lives. Thank you for worshiping with us.

2 ORGAN VOLUNTARY Prelude sur l'introit de l'epiphanie Maurice Durufle ( ) WELCOME THE ENTRANCE RITEI The people stand to sing the Processional Hymn, and remain standing through the Collect of the Day. PROCESSIONAL HYMN Brightest and best Morning Star Hymnal 117 OPENING ACCLAMATION COLLECT FOR PURITY 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 The Third Song of Isaiah (Surge, Illuminare) Janette Fishell BCP p. 87 The Refrain is sung by the cantor or choir and then repeated by all. Cantor or Choir For behold, darkness covers the land; deep gloom enshrouds the peoples. But over you the Lord will rise, and his glory will appear upon you. All repeat the Refrain Cantor or Choir Nations will stream to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawning. Your gates will always be open; by day or night they will never be shut. All repeat the Refrain 2

3 Cantor or Choir They will call you, The City of the Lord, The Zion of the Holy One of Israel. Violence will no more be heard in your land, ruin or destruction within your borders. All repeat the Refrain Cantor or Choir You will call your walls, Salvation, and all your portals, Praise. The sun will no more be your light by day; by night you will not need the brightness of the moon. All repeat the Refrain Cantor or Choir The Lord will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory. All repeat the Refrain Cantor or Choir 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. All repeat the Refrain THE COLLECT OF THE DAY The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. THE WORD OF GODI The people are seated for the First Lesson, Psalm, and Second Lesson. THE FIRST LESSON Nations come to the light Isaiah 60:1-6 Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the LORD will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you. Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Lift up your eyes and look around; they all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from far away, and your daughters shall be carried on their nurses' arms. Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and rejoice, because the abundance of the sea shall be brought to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you. A multitude of camels shall 3

4 cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come. They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praise of the LORD. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. THE GRADUAL PSALM Sung by the choir Deus, judicium Psalm 72:1-7, Give the King your justice, O God, * and your righteousness to the King's Son; 2 That he may rule your people righteously * and the poor with justice; 3 That the mountains may bring prosperity to the people, * and the little hills bring righteousness. 4 He shall defend the needy among the people; * he shall rescue the poor and crush the oppressor. 5 He shall live as long as the sun and moon endure, * from one generation to another. 6 He shall come down like rain upon the mown field, * like showers that water the earth. 7 In his time shall the righteous flourish; * there shall be abundance of peace till the moon shall be no more. 10 The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall pay tribute, * and the kings of Arabia and Saba offer gifts. 11 All kings shall bow down before him, * and all the nations do him service. 12 For he shall deliver the poor who cries out in distress, * and the oppressed who has no helper. 13 He shall have pity on the lowly and poor; * he shall preserve the lives of the needy. 14 He shall redeem their lives from oppression and violence, * and dear shall their blood be in his sight. THE SECOND LESSON The gospel s promise extends to all Ephesians 3:1-12 This is the reason that I Paul am a prisoner for Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles-- for surely you have already heard of the commission of God's grace that was given me for you, and how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I wrote above in a few words, a reading of which will enable you to perceive my understanding of the mystery of Christ. In former generations this mystery was not made known to humankind, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: that is, the Gentiles have become fellow heirs, members of the same body, and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. Of this gospel I have become a servant according to the gift of God's grace that was given me by the working of his power. Although I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given to me to bring to the Gentiles the news of the boundless riches of Christ, and to 4

5 make everyone see what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things; so that through the church the wisdom of God in its rich variety might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was in accordance with the eternal purpose that he has carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have access to God in boldness and confidence through faith in him. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. The people stand to sing the Sequence Hymn and remain standing for the Gospel. SEQUENCE HYMN Earth has many a noble city Stuttgart Hymnal 127 THE GOSPEL Revelation of Christ to the nations of the earth Matthew 2:1-12 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Christ. In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, "Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage." When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. They told him, "In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel.'" Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, "Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage." When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. The people are seated for the Sermon. THE SERMON The people stand for the Nicene Creed and the Prayers of the People. The Rev. Paul Nancarrow THE NICENE CREED Said by all We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. 5

6 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, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who 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 After each intercession We pray to you, O Lord: Lord, hear our prayer. In the petition for the sick, the people join in naming those with special needs. Alex, Ben*, Betsy*, Carol*, Diana, Evaleen, Hugh, Katherine, Kendall, Kevin, Lynn*, Michael, Waverly, Robert Ambler, Lash Barksdale, Peg Belden*, Kenneth Bond, Betsy Brown, Martin Brown*, Wendy Brown, Libbey Buckley*, Patti Burtner, Eddie Carter, Davison Chapman, Pat Clark* Final intercession Lifting our voices with all creation, with the Blessed Virgin Mary, and all the saints, let us offer ourselves and one another to the living God through Christ. To you, O Lord. Concluding collect Gracious God, for one hundred years you have guided and sustained the mission and ministry of this Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia. As we prepare for another century, stir up your life-giving Spirit in our congregations to revive and renew us for the spreading of the Gospel: Draw us out among our neighbors and help us understand the deep longings of their hearts. Guide us forward so that we may be leaven for the world; a gathering strong for service and glad in praise; and a people listening and responding to your presence; through Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and steadfast companion. Amen. The people kneel for the Confession. 6

7 CONFESSION OF SIN AND ABSOLUTION Confession said by 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. 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 presider offers Absolution, and the people respond Amen. THE PEACE The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. The people greet one another with a sign of God s peace and then are seated. THE HOLY COMMUNIONI THE OFFERTORY The people remain seated while their offerings of bread and wine are brought forward and their monetary gifts are received. The collection taken at this liturgy is divided between the maintenance and mission of Trinity Episcopal Church and the charitable causes we support. We are grateful for your generous giving. OFFERTORY ANTHEM Epiphany Carol Bruce Neswick (b. 1956) Sing of God made manifest in a child robust and blest, to whose home in Bethlehem where a star had guided them, magi came and gifts unbound, signs mysterious and profound: myrrh and frankincense and gold grave and God and king foretold. Sing of God made manifest when at Jordan John confessed, I should be baptized by you, but your bidding I will do. Then from heaven a double sign dove-like Sprit, voice divine hailed the true Anointed One: This is my beloved Son. Sing of God made manifest when Christ came as wedding guest and at Cana gave a sign, turning water into wine; further still was love revealed as he taught, forgave, and healed, bringing light and life to all who would listen to God s call. Sing of God made manifest on a cloud-capped mountain s crest, where the Law and Prophets waned so that Christ alone remained: glimpse of glory, pledge of grace, given as Jesus set his face towards the waiting cross and grave, sign of hope that God would save. The people stand to sing the Presentation Hymn, and remain standing through the Sanctus & Benedictus. PRESENTATION HYMN Sung by all We three kings Three Kings of Orient Hymnal 128 7

8 THE GREAT THANKSGIVING EUCHARISTIC PRAYER B The Book of Common Prayer, p. 367 The presider offers our thanks to God for the grace and mercy made available to us in Christ. SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS Sung by all William Mathias Hymnal S 128 The people may remain standing or kneel. The presider continues with the Eucharistic Prayer. BCP p 368 WE give thanks to you, O God.... Therefore, according to his command, O Father, We remember his death. We proclaim his resurrection. We await his coming in glory. 8

9 And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all....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 LORD S PRAYER Traditional Hymnal S 119 9

10 THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD & THE FRACTION ANTHEM Sung by all Agnus Dei William Mathias Hymnal S 165 MINISTRATION OF COMMUNION All are welcome to come to the altar. There is a place set here for you. Gluten-free wafers are available on request. Baptized Christians may receive Communion. Those not yet baptized may receive a blessing. The ushers will guide you forward. COMMUNION MOTET Saw you never in the twilight Harold W. Friedell ( ) Saw you never in the twilight, when the sun had left the skies, up in heaven the clear stars shining through the gloom, like silver eyes? So of old the wise men, watching, saw a little stranger star, and they knew the King was given, and they followed it from far. Know ye not that lowly baby was the bright and morning Star? He who came to light the Gentiles, and the darkened isles afar? And we, too, may seek his cradle; there our hearts best treasures bring; love, and faith, and true devotion for our Savior, God, and King. COMMUNION HYMN Sung by all, seated What star is this Puer nobis Hymnal 124 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. THE POSTCOMMUNION PRAYER Said 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 EPIPHANY BLESSING MAY Almighty God, who led the Wise Men by the shining of a star to find the Christ, the Light from Light, lead you also, in your pilgrimage, to find the Lord. Amen. 10

11 MAY God, who sent the Holy Spirit to rest upon the Only-begotten at his baptism in the Jordan River, pour out that Spirit on you who have come to the waters of new birth. Amen. MAY God, by the power that turned water into wine at the wedding feast at Cana, transform your lives and make glad your hearts. Amen. AND the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen. RECESSIONAL HYMN On this day earth shall ring Personent hodie Hymnal 92 DISMISSAL VOLUNTARY COPYRIGHT ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: All music is reprinted with permission under OneLicense.net A VESTRY Sally James, Senior Warden Richard Obenschain, Junior Warden Lee Beam, Treasurer Laurie Carrington, Clerk 2019 Term: Rick Chittum Hunter Moss Richard Obenschain Juliette Swenson Karen Tate 2020 Term: Frank Babcock Katie Cathey Sally James Lynn Manka Betsy Pinkston 2021 Term: Tom Bell Constance Harrington Susanna Larner Sally Mueller CLERGY STAFF 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 Virginia Bolena, Organist & Choirmaster Muffie Newell, Formation Deidre Jones, Communications Laurie Carrington, Parish Admin. Robert Richardson, Sexton 11

12 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 January 6 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 Eucharist Rite II CHURCH 5:00 PM The Playing of the Merry Organ Concert CHURCH MONDAY January 7 6:30 PM Mindfulness Meditation FOSTER ROOM TUESDAY January 8 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 4:30 PM Boys & Girls Choir Rehearsal CHOIR ROOM 5:00 PM Finance Meeting GOOCH ROOM WEDNESDAY January 9 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 January 10 6:15 PM Evening Prayer CHURCH 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal CHOIR ROOM/CHURCH FRIDAY January 11 1:00 PM Grief Support Group FOSTER ROOM SATURDAY January 12 9:30 AM Altar Guild Setup CHURCH SUNDAY January 13 TIME Collection Sunday 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 Eucharist Rite I CHURCH 5:00 PM The Western Star MCCRACKEN HALL The ALTAR FLOWERS are presented in loving memory of Herbert A. Jr. & Katherine Larner, Arthur C., Sr. & Myrtle R. Lytle, William S. & Irene E. Larner, Thomas E. Larner, Robert M. & Janet L. Larner, Elizabeth C. Robson Cooney PRESIDER & PREACHER: The Rev. Paul Nancarrow DEACON: The Rev. Shirley Ruedy ALTAR CHAIR: Mary Timberlake EUCHARISTIC MINISTER: Taine McPherson, Lundy Pentz CRUCIFER: Ben Cason CHOIR CROSS: Evelyn Boody TORCH BEARERS: Elaine Boody, Buckley Cason LECTOR: Richard Obenschain PRAYERS: Claudette Obenschain HEAD USHER: Carie Buckley GREETERS: Diane & Tom Fechtel ORGANIST & CHOIRMASTER: Virginia Bolena ASSISTANT ORGANIST: Louise Temple-Rosebrook 12