The Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ: Christmas Eve December 24, p.m. The Holy Eucharist, Rite II

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1 CALVARY EPISCOPAL CHURCH The Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ: Christmas Eve December 24, p.m. The Holy Eucharist, Rite II A faithful Episcopal Church welcoming all in the name of Christ

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3 11:00 P.M. Solemn Procession and The Holy Eucharist, Rite II Introit A Boy Was Born Benjamin Britten A Boy was born in Bethlehem; Rejoice for that, Jerusalem! Alleluya! He let himself a servant be, That all mankind he might set free: Alleluya! Then praise the Word of God who came To dwell within a human frame: Alleluya! Text anonymous (trans. from German, 16th century) Priest All stand as the Procession enters the church. SOLEMN PROCESSION People Procession O come, all ye faithful HYMNAL, 83 All sing together. Station at the Crèche Celebrant The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. Alleluia. People And we beheld his glory, full of grace and truth. Alleluia. Celebrant The Lord be with you People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. Most merciful and loving God, you have hallowed this night by the incarnation of your Son Jesus Christ, and by the child-bearing of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Grant that we your people may enter with joy into the celebration of this feast, and may also rejoice for ever as your adopted sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord. People Amen. Hymn in Procession Angels we have heard on high HYMNAL, 96 Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be God s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Collect for Purity Song of Praise Glory be to God on high (sung by the choir) Harold Darke Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will to men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee. We give thanks to thee for thy great glory. Lord God, heavenly King, God, the Father Almighty. O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of the Father, have mercy upon us. For thou only art holy, thou only art the Lord, thou only art most high, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. The Collect of the Day All remain standing. Officiant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Officiant Let us pray. The Priest prays the Collect; all say Amen.

4 THE WORD OF GOD The Readings All sit for the Lesson and Epistle. The text of the Readings are printed on the Insert. The Lesson Isaiah 9:2-7 Gradual Anthem A Spotless Rose Herbert Howells A spotless Rose is blowing, The Rose which I am singing, Sprung from a tender root. Whereof Isaiah said, Of ancient seers foreshowing, Is from its sweet root springing Of Jesse promised fruit. In Mary, purest Maid: Its fairest bud unfolds to light For through our God s great love and might Amid the cold, cold winter, The Blessed Babe she bare us And in the dark midnight. In a cold, cold winter s night. Text from a fourteenth-century carol Stanley Nevola, baritone The Epistle Titus 2:11-14 Sequence Hymn Angels, from the realms of glory HYMNAL, 93 All stand and sing stanzas 1 and 2. The Holy Gospel Luke 2:1-20 Response before the Gospel Glory to you, Lord Christ. Response after the Gospel Praise to you, Lord Christ. Anthem after the Gospel Sussex Carol On Christmas night all Christians sing, to hear the news the angels bring: News of great joy, news of great mirth, News of our merciful King s birth. The Sermon Then why should we on earth be so sad, since our Redeemer made us glad? When from our sin he set us free, all for to gain our liberty. arr. David Willcocks When sin departs before his grace, then life and health come in its place; angels and men with joy may sing, all for to see the new-born King. All out of darkness we have light, which made the angels sing this night: Glory to God and peace to men, now and for evermore. Amen. Traditional English carol The Reverend Jonathon Jensen, Rector-Elect The Nicene Creed All standing BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, page 358 The Prayers of the People Intercessor In the Name of the Word made Flesh, O God, People hear our prayer. Confession and Absolution BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, page 360 The Peace Officiant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you. All may greet one another in the Lord s name. Welcome and Announcements THE HOLY COMMUNION Offertory Anthem Birthday Carol David Willcocks Rejoice today with one accord: this is the birth-day of our Lord. Alleluia. Gloria in excelsis Deo. Shepherds abiding in the field, to them God s glory was revealed. Alleluia. And to the shepherds sore afraid, an angel said, Be not dismayed. Alleluia. Tidings of joy to you I bring: today is born a heavenly King. Alleluia. And ye shall find in manger laid, the Babe in swaddling clothes arrayed. Alleluia. A host of angels filled the sky, thus singing praise to God on high: Alleluia. Now join we all the angel-throng, and let our voices swell the song: Alleluia! Presentation Hymn Joy to the world! HYMNAL, 100, stanzas 1, 2, 4 All sing together.

5 The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, page 367 Sanctus (Service in E) sung by the choir Darke Holy, holy, holy. Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Glory be to thee, O Lord most high. Blessed is he that cometh in the Name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. The service continues on page 368 of THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER. The congregation may stand or kneel. Memorial Acclamation The Lord s Prayer HYMNAL, S 119 Hymnal S numbers refer to Service Music, printed at the front of the Hymnal. The Breaking of the Bread (A brief silence is kept.) Fraction Anthem Alleluia. Christ our Passover HYMNAL, S 155 All baptized persons are welcome to receive Holy Communion. An usher will guide you to the altar rail or pulpit station. At the altar rail, kneel or stand, with hands cupped one on top of the other, to receive the consecrated bread. Please guide the chalice containing the wine to your lips. If you do not wish to receive directly from the chalice, you may dip a portion of the wafer carefully into the wine, or you may simply cross your arms over your chest as the Chalice Bearer passes. Parents are encouraged to bring children to receive Communion or a blessing. Those not wishing to receive Communion may come forward for a blessing. Gluten free wafers are available upon request at the pulpit station. Communion Hymn O little town of Bethlehem HYMNAL, 78 All sing together. Music at Communion Maria Wiegenlied Max Reger Maria sitzt am Rosenhag Mary sits by the rose-hedge und wiegt ihr Jesuskind, and rocks her Jesus child, durch die Blätter leise while gently through the leaves weht der warme Sommerwind. rustles the warm summer s breeze. Zu ihren Füssen singt At her feet there sings ein buntes Vögelein: a brightly colored little bird: Schlaf, Kindlein, süsse,, Sleep, sweet little child, schlaf nun ein! go to sleep! Hold ist dein Lächeln, Lovely is your laughter, holder deines Schlummers Lust, lovelier your slumber s delight; leg dein müdes Köpfchen lay your weary little head fest an deiner Mutter Brust! safe on your mother s breast! Schlaf, Kindlein, süsse, Sleep, sweet little child Martin Bölitz Susan Shafer, contralto Hymn A stable lamp is lighted HYMNAL, 104 All sing together.

6 A Hymn to the Virgin Benjamin Britten Of one that is so fair and bright: Velut Maris stella: Hail, Star of the Sea! Brighter than the day is light Parens et puella: Mother and yet a girl! I cry to thee: thou see to me Lady, pray thy Son for me! Tam pia! How holy! That I may come to thee. Maria! Mary! All this world was forlorn Eva peccatrice. Because of Eve s sin. Till our Lord was y-born. De te genetrice. Of you his mother. With Ave it went away: Darkest night, then comes the day Salutis. Of salvation. The well springeth out of thee. Virtutis. Of virtue. Lady, flower of everything, Rosa sine spina, Rose without thorn, Thou bear Jesu, heaven s king. Gratia divina. By divine grace. Of all thou bearest the prize, Lady, queen of paradise. Electa! Chosen! Maid mild, mother es effecta. Effecta. Thou art made. Text anonymous, ca Post-Communion Hymn Silent night, holy night HYMNAL, 111 Sung by all together, kneeling. Post-Communion Prayer BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, page 365 The Christmas Blessing May Almighty God, who sent his Son to take our nature upon him, bless you in this holy season, scatter the darkness of sin, and brighten your heart with the light of his holiness. Amen. May God, who sent his angels to proclaim the glad news of the Savior s birth, fill you with joy, and make you heralds of the Gospel. Amen. May God, who in the Word made flesh joined heaven to earth and earth to heaven, give you his peace and favor. 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 Hark! the herald angels sing HYMNAL, 87 Dismissal All respond: Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia. Postlude Sonata for Four Trumpets Anon. (17th cent.) All who wish to listen to the postlude from the Choir Stalls are invited to do so. The Clergy, Wardens, Vestry and Staff of Calvary Episcopal Church wish you peace at Christmas and throughout the New Year. Thanks to the instrumentalists enriching our music this evening. Charles Lirette, Chad Winkler, Rick Murrell, and Caleb Griffith, trumpet, Jason Allison, horn, Jim Albrecht, trombone, Simon Cummings and Nicole Myers Cummings, cello, Warren Adams, timpani, Stan Nevola, cymbals. Thanks to all whose memorial contributions helped make the music in this service possible.

7 CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS 2013 Flowers In Loving Memory Of James S. Austin, Jr. by his family The Brophy and Olson Families by Anna Brophy William Kennedy Nealon, Rita Nealon Harmeier, William Carey Nealon, Monsignor Joseph Nealon, Robert Doyle Ferguson, Phyllis Marschall Ferguson, Ann M. Carey, James Hutchison, Virginia Blanche Hutchison and Mary Emma Lambie by Ranny and Jay Ferguson, Rachel and Bill, Laura, Rob, Henry and Caroline, Melissa, Kelly, Cole, John and Tom John G. Craig, Jr. by his family Horace Fulson, Loudolph Fulson, Norbert Fulson by Normandie Fulson Ora Galford by Gregory Galford Dominique F. Gouirand, William B. Blair and Ruth S. Marinucci by Ann Gouirand Walter and Elizabeth Hazlett and Henry and Renée Holmes by The Hazlett Family Joseph and Theresa Houston, Clarence and Garnet Smith by James and Marie Houston Giles B. Cook, Jr. and H. Richard Johnston by Franny, Henry, Richard and Emily Johnston Catherine Lare Leigh by Mary Ellen Leigh Donald Maury by Kathy Maury John B. Dixon, Ann E. Mazur and John F. Mazur by Bettina Dixon, Jon, Christian and Claire Mazur Mary Cooke McGough and James Marshall McGough, Regina W. and Clarence Edward Stewart, by their Family Thomas H. Nimick, Jr. by Theresa Nimick Helen D. Holzmann and David L. Sterling by Vanessa Sterling William and Dorothy Stevens, Robert Stevens, Beverly Stevens, Ernest and Emily Westman by William A. Stevens and Roger C. Westman Susie and Holmes Wolfe by Weezie Wells M. John Wootten and Janet Canning by Judith Wootten Annie Swan by Holly Swan Wright Music In Loving Memory Of John and Mary Baiz by Chris, Rob and Eric Mr. and Mrs. Ernest U. Buckman and Mr. and Mrs. Florence Walker Danneberg by their family Jerry Carlson by Betty Carlson, Christine Smith, Steve Carlson and their families continued on the back

8 Thomas Joseph Gallis by Abby Suzanne, Alexandra J., Karen JoAnn and David M. Charonis Theresa Mary Ellen Charonis by Abby Suzanne, Alexandra J., Karen JoAnn and David M. Charonis Emmanuel Steven Charonis by Abby Suzanne, Alexandra J., Karen JoAnn and David M. Charonis Esther and Normon Ernst and John B. Dixon by Hazel Dixon, Lauren Ernst, Chris, Alix, Julie and Geoffrey Dixon-Ernst Bob and Jack Eversman by Judith W. Eversman Mr. and Mrs. John Frank, Mr. and Mrs. James Barnes, Mrs. Ida Wiley by The Frank Children Dolores Asper Tocci and Joseph Tocci by Laurie Heinricher Paul and Marion Cribbs and Floyd L. Moyer by Laurie and Peter Heinricher Ian Jameson by his grandmother Paul J. Ross by The Ross Family Poosie and Charlie Orr by Weezie Wells Caroline Wettick by her family In Thanksgiving for The Reverend Leslie G. Reimer by The Robinson Family Thanksgivings Where Needed In Loving Memory Of Munroe and Eleanor Wilson, Charles W. Atwood, Sr., Sam and Jewel Wooten by Florence, Charles, Catherine and Sarah Atwood Thomas and Lauren Deis by their family Linda Lester by Adele Eley Diane Madigan and Gail Kennedy by Bob and Adele Eley Denise Wilson by Bob and Adele Eley Our parents and grandparents by Larry, Susan and Lizzie Geyer Martha Pepples by Cindy Pepples Loved Ones by Dr. Lucille M. Koehler Arthur F. McNulty, Jr. by his family Family and Extended Family by Charles R. Quillin Clara Leif by Anne Robb Gertrude M. Sears by Mary Lou Southwood Doris V. Wilson by Michael and Sara Colligan Floyd and Dorothy Ryel and Richard Dorman by Joyce E. Dorman

9 The Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ: Christmas Eve December 24, 2013 WELCOME TO CALVARY CHURCH NEWCOMERS AND GUESTS are always welcome at Calvary Church. Our service uses the three books located in the pew: The Book of Common Prayer, Lift Every Voice and Sing II, and The Hymnal Directions in the service bulletin indicate where it is customary to stand or kneel. We invite you to participate as you are able. We hope you will take a moment to read and complete the Welcome Card in the pew, and place it in the offertory plate as it passes. Children of all ages are welcome in worship services. Packets of materials for children are available from the ushers. Nursery Care available during the 4 p.m. service. The Infants and Toddlers Nursery is downstairs on the Christian Education level. Participants in the Services 4:00 p.m. The Holy Eucharist, Rite II Preacher and Celebrant..The Right Reverend Dorsey W. M. McConnell Assisting The Reverend Jonathon Jensen The Reverend Leslie G. Reimer The Reverend Carol Henley The Reverend Lynn C. Edwards Vergers Michael Braxton, G. Frederic Roth Acolytes Christian Mazur, Matt Ramsey, Peter Heinricher, Ben King, Rian Fantozzi, Lowrie Woodside, Grace Randall, Sam King, Will Koontz Lectors Richard Stadler, Jean Ferguson Carr, James Houston Chalice Bearers Kathy Farrington, Aileen Keyes, Jon Mazur, Colleen Sari 11:00 p.m. Solemn Procession and The Holy Eucharist, Rite II Celebrant The Reverend Leslie G. Reimer Preacher The Reverend Jonathon Jensen Assisting The Reverend Carol Henley The Reverend Ruth Bosch Becker Vergers Michael Braxton, G. Frederic Roth Acolytes Emma Schauf, Peter Heinricher, Greta Bould, Claire Mazur, Alika Smith, Adrian O Sullivan, Ben King, Eliana Jackson, Ian Jackson Lectors Charles Oke, Bruce Adams, Christian Mazur Chalice Bearers William Stevens, Philip Parr, Normandie Fulson, David Eichelberger Altar Guild Melissa Crimmins Team

10 The Next Step Group of the Sam Shoemaker Community welcomes all every Saturday from 10:30 11:30 a.m. in the Conference room. Visit the Calvary website at for details.

11 Our Parish Life The Envelope Please... Offering envelopes for those who have requested them are available in the Parish Hall. Please pick them up to help defray the unnecessary costs of mailing. Electronics Recycling Event On Saturday, December 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. we will hold another Electronics Recycling Event. We will accept any time of electronics, such as computers, printers, telephones, cassette and record players and small appliances. [Tube televisions are NOT accepted, but these can be recycled for free at Construction Junction, located at 214 North Lexington Street, just off Penn Avenue in Point Breeze.] Celebrating Baptism Holy Baptism will be celebrated at Calvary Church on Sunday, January 12, 2014 during the 11 o clock service. If you have a child to be baptized on that day, or are an adult interested in baptism, please call the church office to let us know. Save The Date: Saturday, February 8, 2014 will be the Chili Fest. All parishioners and their children are invited to this event. And especially, we invite new members of the church. Watch for more information and the posted sign-up sheet. Soup Season We will meet again on January 3, 2014 in the Calvary kitchen at 10 a.m. to make more soup. Please join us. If you have a favorite recipe, bring it along. the ingredients to me, and I ll be happy to do the shopping. Adele Eley, , adele.eley@gmail.com Sisterhood Meetings On Sunday, January 5 the Sisterhood is invited (including husbands) to a luncheon at my house, 6337 Jackson Street after the 11 o clock service. Sisters are asked to bring a creche if they would like to share it with the group. I will have my collection of creches on display. Charlotta Ross, Seasonal Displays Please visit the seasonal displays in the elevator lobbies on levels B, E, and F. Next year we hope to display crèches belonging to Calvary families. Altar Flowers Help us keep the church in full bloom by donating flowers in memory of, or in honor of, someone special. If you would like to place a memorial listing, please contact Marsha Morris in the church office at , ext Deadlines for Publications The deadline for submissions for the next issue of Agape is on Friday, January 10, Please your text to calvary@calvarypgh.org or deliver it to the church office. Announcements for the Sunday service bulletin must be received by the end of the day on Wednesday. Visit Calvary s website at

12 The Calendar Tuesday December 24, 2013 The Eve of the Nativity 2:30 P.M. Choir Call 3:30 P.M. Musical Prelude 4:00 P.M. Holy Eucharist 9:30 P.M. Choir Call 10:00 P.M. Musical Prelude 11:00 P.M. Holy Eucharist Wednesday December 25, 2013 The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ 9:30 A.M. Holy Eucharist Thursday December 26, 2013 Saint Stephen, Deacon and Martyr The church & offices will be closed this day. Friday December 27, 2013 Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist The church & offices will be closed this day. Saturday December 28, 2013 The Holy Innocents 9:00 A.M. E-Waste Re-cycling Event 10:30 A.M. The Next Step Sunday December 29, 2013 The First Sunday after Christmas Day 7:30 A.M. Coffee 8:00 A.M. Holy Eucharist 9:00 A.M. Holy Eucharist 9:00 A.M. Bible Study 11:00 A.M. Holy Eucharist 12:15 P.M. Hospitality Hour Monday December 30, 2013 Frances Joseph-Gaudet, Educator and Prison Reformer, 1934 The church & offices will be closed this day. Wednesday January 1, 2014 The Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ The church offices will be closed this day. 12:00 P.M. Holy Eucharist Thursday January 2, 2014 Vedanayagam Samuel Azariah, First Indian Anglican Bishop, Dornakal, :30 AM Beginnings Staff Work Day 9:30 AM EfM 7:30 P.M. Adult Choir Rehearsal Friday January 3, 2014 William Passavant, Prophetic Witness, :00 A.M. Soup Group Saturday January 4, 2014 Elizabeth Seton, Founder of the American Sisters of Charity, :00 A.M. Centering Prayer for Peace 10:30 A.M. The Next Step Sunday January 5, 2014 The Second Sunday after Christmas Day 7:30 A.M. Coffee 8:00 A.M. Holy Eucharist 9:00 A.M. Holy Eucharist 9:00 A.M. Choristers Warm-Up 9:00 A.M. Bible Study 10:00 A.M. Adult Forum 10:00 A.M. Christian Education Classes 10:00 A.M. Adult Choir Warm-Up 11:00 A.M. Holy Eucharist 12:15 P.M. Hospitality Hour 1:30 P.M. CYG 3:30 P.M. Informational Meeting for trip to Kenya Tuesday December 31, 2013 Samuel Ajayi Crowther, Bishop in the Niger Territories, 1891 The church & offices will be closed this day. *To make reservations for starred events, for which a meal is being prepared, please telephone the church office, , extension 140.

13 Memorial Flowers The flowers at the altars are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of: High Altar Lady Chapel All Saints Columbarium Peace Cross Charles Clifton Altman, M.D. and Susan Degnan Altman, by their son, Charles R. Altman, their great granddaughters Anne Powers Bumsted, and Katherine Reed Bumsted. Thomas and Lauren Deis, by their family. Henry Dobson and John Iverson Dixon, by Margaret Dixon. Oliver McClintock, by his wife. Tommy and Florence Nimick, by Locky, Kit and Vikki. Thomas and Elizabeth Harmar Searson, Richard Greville Searson, and Thomas Raymond Searson. Walter N. Wilson, M.D., and L. Jane Wilson, by their family. C. Holmes Wolfe, Jr. and Suzanne O. Wolfe, by friends. Bart and Virginia Shakarian, by his family. John and Ellen Smonski, by their family. Nancy Gay Bateman and Dupuy Bateman, Jr., by Mr. and Mrs. Dupuy Bateman III, and Dupuy Bateman IV. Richard Mather Marshall, Elizabeth Taylor Marshall, Major Richard Mather Marshall, Jr., and Major John Ashby Marshall, by their family. Christian Formation There will be no Adult Forum or classes for children and youth on Sunday, December 29. Classes for all will resume on Sunday, January 5, ADULT FORUM: January 5, 2014 Epiphany: A Season of Light for the World. Beginning with the arrival of the Wise Men at the stable, we see that the birth of Christ is meant for all the peoples of the earth. How do we live that reality as Christians today? The Rev. Leslie Reimer will offer reflections for the season of Epiphany. Calvary Youth Group Looking ahead: following the January 5 CYG meeting from 1 3:30 p.m. we ask CYG parents join us at 3:30 to discuss planning for the trip to the Elewana Education Project in Kenya in There is more information about Kenya available on Calvary website or contact Geoff or Julie Dixon-Ernst. At each of our gatherings there is always time for sharing a meal together, making new friends or enjoying the fellowship among the group. If you haven t come to CYG or it has been awhile make a New Year s resolution to join us in January. A calendar of events for the coming term is on the Calvary website: choose Youth Group from the Programs drop down menu.

14 The Prayers of the People For the Anglican Communion, and for Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury: York, England The Most Reverend John Sentamu, The Right Reverend Martyn Jarrett, The Right Reverend Richard Frith, The Right Reverend Martin Wallace. For the Episcopal Church, and for Katharine, Presiding Bishop. For the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh and for The Right Reverend Dorsey W. M. McConnell, Bishop. For Calvary Church, and for Jonathon, our new Rector. For the parishes of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh, especially Church of the Nativity, Crafton, the Reverend Canon Scott Quinn, and the Reverend Terry Johnston. For those serving in the armed forces: Carson Wilson, Fred Ingram, Sara Pelusi, Will Furlow, Christine DeForest, Chip Mosle. For those who are ill or convalescing: Pat Schuster, Margaret Jenkins, Mary Anne Ferguson, Gary Abbs, Jean Oh, Mary Ellen Leigh, Tom Godlewski, Betty Gentilcore, Susan Howard, Tom, Mariann Colonna, Ann Wardrop, Charlie Merriman, Margaret McKinley, Mary Simmons, Tracy Morris. Let us remember those who continue in our prayers: Nimo Tirimanne, John Fetterman+, Charles Mullen, Don Stanier, Joan Rice Rollins, Cora Fischer, Dora Graff, Bob Clark. For those who have been commended to our prayers: Trip Levis, William Marchl+, Ayden Gora, Julia Brooks, Patricia, Frances Yockey, David Morycz, Gina Strain, Jason Hickman, Dave Mazur, Mary Lou Joseph, Renee, Dave Gifford, Lynda Germano, Ellen, James Knight, Don Miller, Jaylin Ewing, Peggy Hilliard Martin, Omar Doss and his family, Robin, Nancy, Lynette Jackson, Liz Madden, Gretchen, Margaret Chilton, Marjorie, Diana and Rob, Annika and Ethan, Margaret, Toni Kuchera, Sang Oh, Pam Leake, Todd, Jeff, Lovette Ewing, Diana Maye, Steve Katz, MJ Tocci, Christopher Carson, Naomi H., James Campbell, Mimi Howard, Alan Isaac, Marinda S., Mary E., Joanne K., Laura B., Sarah J., Gabriella V., Barbara Boyd, Dave Farren, Benton Bertram, Barry, Bob Smith, John Scanlon, Bill Kennedy, Barry Horton, Vickie, Stephanie Morgan. For people throughout the world living with HIV and AIDS. For all those with long-term or life-threatening illnesses. For caregivers. For those who have died: Mary E. Martin. For those in whose memory altar flowers are given: High Altar Lady Chapel All Saints Columbarium George F. and Ruth M. Roth, by their family. Joe and Rite Hunsiker, by Markie, Lissie, Mary and Susan. Nancy Gay Bateman and Dupuy Bateman, Jr., by Mr. and Mrs. Dupuy Bateman III, and Dupuy Bateman IV. Elizabeth Dalbey Haas, by Susan Prentiss, Elizabeth Exler, Sarah Stankey and Eric Nordby. Margaret R. Snodgrass, by her daughter, Alice S. Beckwith. Cecelia Grant McCormick. Joe and Rite Hunsiker, by Markie, Lissie, Mary and Susan. For those who have died in Afghanistan this week, especially for the members of our armed forces. {To add or remove names from the Prayer List, please call the church office}

15 Calvary Episcopal Church December 24, 2013 The Eve of the Nativity The Collect of the Day O God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth of your only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfully receive him as our Redeemer, may with sure confidence behold him when he comes to be our Judge; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. A Reading from the Book of Isaiah [9:2-7] The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness on them light has shined. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. For all the boots of the tramping warriors and all the garments rolled in blood shall be burned as fuel for the fire. For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this. Reader: The Word of the Lord Congregation: Thanks be to God. A Reading from the Letter of Paul to Titus [2:11-14] For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly, while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds. Reader: The Word of the Lord Congregation: Thanks be to God.

16 The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to Luke [2:1-20] Response before the Gospel: Glory to you, Lord Christ. In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, Do not be afraid; for see I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors! When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us. So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. Response after the Gospel: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

17 Large print copies of the service materials and listening devices are available from the ushers. Please ask in the Narthex. CALVARY S CLERGY AND STAFF Calvary Episcopal Church 315 Shady Avenue Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania telephone: facsimile: calvary@calvarypgh.org website: Office Hours: 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday The Reverend Leslie G. Reimer, Interim Rector The Reverend Walter Szymanski, D. Min., Assisting Priest The Reverend Carol Henley, Assisting Priest The Reverend Ruth Bosch Becker, Assisting Pastor The Reverend John J. Fetterman, Theologian-in-Residence The Reverend Zachary Drennen, Missionary to Kenya Dr. Alan Lewis, Director of Music Bill Gesin, Assistant Organist Joseph D. C. Wilson III, Senior Warden Tom Schmidt, Junior Warden Robert Eley, Treasurer 2014 John Allison Charles Oke Sharon Riddler Thomas Schmidt 2015 Nancy Bromall Gordon Fisher Jamie McMahon Margaret O Rourke The Vestry Adele Eley, Coordinator for Christian Formation Lynda Kennedy, Director of Finance Mary Lou Southwood, Chair, Stewardship Committee Peggy Morycz, Director, Beginnings Louise Wells, Events Coordinator Kenneth Smith, Director of Communications Penny Hunt, Administrative Assistant Jeff Rutkowski, Head Sexton Marsha Morris, Parish Secretary Sherry Bloom, Manager, Bookstore at Calvary Robert Dilts, Rebecca Randall, Archivists The Reverend Harold T. Lewis, Ph.D., Rector Emeritus 2016 Catherine Davidson Anne Kamstra Keeler Tim Randall Nevin Woodside 2017 Karen Clay Matt Muldoon Greg Norton Kenneth Stiles 2014 John Horchner G. Frederic Roth, president Roslyn Stone Jean Adams Florence Atwood Russ Ayres, chair The Parish Council 2015 Stephen Bloomburg Pat Standring 2016 Jennifer De Rosa Ann Gouirand Stephen Shandor The Calling Committee Greg Bradley Michael Braxton Kathleen Farrington Lee Hicks Becky Randall Mark Rust 2017 Pam Hess Bob King Colleen Sari Susan Shafer William Stevens Joseph D. C. Wilson III