SAINT THOMAS OF CANTERBURY Episcopal Church

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1 IN THE NAME OF CHRIST WE WELCOME YOU SAINT THOMAS OF CANTERBURY Episcopal Church Temecula, California MISSION STATEMENT To share Christ s life-changing love with all people, invite and welcome them into the Body of Christ, and equip them for worship, ministry, and service. THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST YEAR A SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, :30 & 11:00 PM We re glad that you are here! If you are a visitor, we want to greet you and get to know you. If you have not done so, please sign the Guest Book. Whether you are looking for a church home or just passing through, we would be glad to tell you more about Saint Thomas of Canterbury. A PET-FRIENDLY MISSION OF THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF SAN DIEGO

2 10:30 PM A VIGIL FOR CHRISTMAS EVE THE RINGING OF THE BELL SIGNALS THAT OUR WORSHIP IS ABOUT TO BEGIN. PLEASE STAND AS YOU ARE ABLE. The Choir processes in with the singing of the first hymn. Please stand as you are able. Following the first hymn you may be seated. Please remain seated for the readings and stand, as you are able, to sing Hymn 93 (Stzs 1 & 2)... Angels, from the realms of glory READING #1: Genesis 3:1-15 Lector: Jon Floth Hymn 105 (Stzs 1 & 2)... God rest you merry, gentlemen READING #2: Isaiah 40:1-11 Lector: Mark Woodruff Hymn Lo, how a Rose e er blooming READING #3: Isaiah 35:1-10 Lector: Victoria Iredale-Tangas Hymn 79 (Stzs 1 & 5)... O little town of Bethlehem READING #4: Isaiah 7:10-15 Lector: Lani Jones Choral Anthem... Unexpected and Mysterious (Calvin Hampton) READING #5: Luke 1:39-46 Lector: Deb Mitchell Hymn 109 (Stzs 1 & 2)... The first Nowell the angel did say The Choir processes out during the singing of the last hymn. 2

3 11:00 PM THE HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE TWO H notation refers to Hymns in the Hymnal 1982 the blue book. S notation refers to Service music in the front of the Hymnal 1982 the same blue book. BCP notation refers to the Book of Common Prayer 1979 the red book. We welcome French horn player Warren Gref as our musical guest tonight. Prelude THE RINGING OF THE BELL SIGNALS THAT OUR WORSHIP IS ABOUT TO BEGIN. PLEASE STAND AS YOU ARE ABLE. H 83 (Sts 1-2) O come, all ye faithful Adeste fideles Celebrant People A STATION AT THE CHRISTMAS CRÈCHE The word was made flesh and dwelt among us: And we beheld his glory. Celebrant: Let us pray. Almighty and everliving God, you have given us a new revelation of your loving providence in the Coming of your Son Jesus Christ to be born of the Virgin Mary: Grant that as he shared our mortality, so we may share his eternity in the glory of your kingdom; where he lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen. H 83 (Sts 3 & 6) O come, all ye faithful Adeste fideles THE WORD OF GOD The Opening Acclamation BCP, p. 355 The Collect for Purity The Song of Praise: Glory to God Hymnal, S 280 The Collect of the Day BCP, p. 212 The Lessons & Gradual First Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7 Gradual: Psalm 96 All sing the Psalm verses A B 3

4 1. Sing to the LORD a / new song; * sing to the LORD, all the whole / earth. 2. Sing to the LORD and bless his / Name; * proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to / day. 3. Declare his glory among the / nations * and his wonders among all / peoples. 4. For great is the LORD and greatly to be / praised; * he is more to be feared than / all gods. 5. As for all the gods of the nations, they are but / idols; * but it is the LORD who made the / heavens. 6. Oh, the majesty and magnificence of his / presence! * Oh, the power and the splendor of his / sanctuary! 7. Ascribe to the LORD, you families of the / peoples; * ascribe to the LORD honor and / power. 8. Ascribe to the LORD the honor due his / Name; * bring offerings and come into his / courts. 9. Worship the LORD in the beauty of / holiness; * let the whole earth tremble be- / fore him. 10. Tell it out among the nations: The LORD is / King! * he has made the world so firm that it cannot be moved; he will judge the peoples with / equity. 11. Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea thunder and all that is / in it; * let the field be joyful and all that is there- / in. 12. Then shall all the trees of the wood shout for joy before the LORD when he / comes, * when he comes to judge the / earth. B 13. He will judge the world with / righteousness, * and the peoples with his / truth. Second Reading: Titus 2:11-14 Hymn 84 Love came down at Christmas Gartan The Holy Gospel: Luke 2:1-20 The Sermon A period of silence is kept after the sermon. The Nicene Creed BCP, p. 358 The Prayers of the People, Form III BCP, p. 387 The Confession & Absolution BCP, p. 360 The Peace BCP, p. 360 Welcome & Announcements 4

5 THE HOLY COMMUNION The Offertory Choral Anthem The Glorious Song Lani Smith H 87 Hark! the herald angels sing Mendelssohn The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer B BCP, p. 367 Lift up your hearts: Sursum corda Hymnal, S 120 Holy, holy, holy Lord: Sanctus Hymnal, S 125 The Memorial Acclamation Hymnal, S 136 The Great Amen Hymnal, S 142 The Lord s Prayer (Traditional) Hymnal, S 119 The Breaking of the Bread The Fraction Anthem: Agnus Dei David Isele The Communion of the People (If you prefer gluten-free bread, please inform the priest.) All baptized Christians are welcome to receive Communion. If you are unable to go to the Altar for Communion, please notify an Usher. Communion will be brought to you. If you would like to bring your pet with you to the Communion Rail for a blessing, please do so. Choral Anthem Behold the Marvel of This Night Carl Schalk H 82 Of the Father s love begotten Divinum Mysterium The Post Communion Prayer (Please stand as you are able.) BCP, p. 366 H 111 (Please kneel as you are able.) Stille Nacht Silent night, holy night The Blessing H 99 Go tell it on the mountain Go Tell It The Dismissal BCP, p. 366 Postlude 5

6 CELEBRANT / PREACHER MINISTRY MINISTER The Reverend Eleanor Ellsworth ASSISTING PRIEST CANTOR Stephen Sturk PIANIST Wendi Turk GREETERS Jan Tisdale, Viki Iredale-Tangas USHERS Lani Jones, Pat Grannan CHALICE BEARERS Peter Hicks, Jon Floth ACOLYTES Jon Floth, Peter Hicks LECTORS INTERCESSOR Gina Diamante A Vigil for Christmas Eve: Jean Hicks, Deb Mitvhell, Lani Jones, Viki Iredale-Tangas, Pat Grannan Holy Eucharist: Lani Jones, Gina Diamante ALTAR GUILD Ana Mihok, Viki Iredale-Tangas CHRISTMAS FLOWER DEDICATIONS IN MEMORY OF Our parents Raymond Klippert, Anthony & Anna Buscola Audrey & Frank Christie & Mary & Joe Menhall Bill Pellam Chuck Bemis Mary & Jim King Betty, Keith, Donna & Wayne Raymond Long Herbert & Laura Webster, William R. Hilligoss & Robert Williamson Patricia Patton Jeanine Clyde & the Mara Family Evelyn & Harvey Bundy & Jackie & DEDICATED BY The Mihoks The Klipperts The Menhalls Judy Pellam Kay Bemis Bridget & Dan Wyncott Pam & Don Bowen Tom & Susan Reid Virginia Hliilgoss Patton Joel Patton Ron & Paula Tripodi Jack & Barbara Bundy 6

7 CHURCH & SCHOOL: Avenida de Missiones, Temecula, California SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS: Monday Friday; 7:00 am 6:30 pm TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Church (951) ; School (951) ; FAX (951) ADDRESSES: Church: School: WEBSITES: Church: School: THRIFT SHOP: Alta Murrieta Drive-B3, Murrieta, California HOURS: Sunday: Noon 5:00 pm; Monday, Wednesday Saturday: 10:00 am 5:00 pm; Tuesday: 10:00 am-7:00 pm TELEPHONE NUMBER: (951) ADDRESS: SERVICE SCHEDULE: SATURDAY: 5:00 pm Holy Eucharist SUNDAY: 8:00 AM HOLY EUCHARIST 10:15 AM HOLY EUCHARIST WEDNESDAY: 11:00 AM ALL-SCHOOL CHAPEL SERVICE 7:00 PM HOLY EUCHARIST WITH HEALING Jesus Christ... Head of the Church The People of Saint Thomas of Canterbury... The Ministers The Right Reverend James R. Mathes... Bishop of San Diego Vacant... Vicar Peter Mandery (2016) Christian Education & Property... Senior Warden Keen Haynes (2016) Stewardship & Property... Junior Warden Brian Hopley (2016) Finance... Treasurer Barbara Bundy (2016)... Clerk of the Bishop s Committee Ed Rather (2017) Stewardship... Bishop s Committee Cary Klip Klippert (2017) School & Advocacy... Bishop s Committee Mark Woodruff (2017) Evangelism... Bishop s Committee Laura Palma (2016) Fellowship & Christian Education... Bishop s Committee Eva Smith (2018) Servants of God / Outreach... Bishop s Committee Jack Bundy (2018) Thrift Shop & Fundraising... Bishop s Committee Ruby Arellano (2018) Communication... Bishop s Committee Peter Mandery... November 5, 2016 Convention Delegate John Crawford... November 5, 2016 Convention Delegate Keen Haynes... November 5, 2016 Convention Delegate Mark Woodruff... November 5, 2016 Convention Delegate Deniece Mandery (Alternate)... November 5, 2016 Convention Delegate Pam Bowen (Alternate)... November 5, 2016 Convention Delegate Rebecca Haynes (Alternate)... November 5, 2016 Convention Delegate Sharon Eilers... Bookkeeper Barbara Bundy... Administrative Assistant to the Vicar Stephen Sturk, DMA... Music Director Wendi Turk... Pianist Barry Weiss... Pianist Darlene Karnes-Versteegh... Preschool Director Marna Ybarra... Thrift Shop Manager 7