Unexpected God, your advent alarms us. Wake us from drowsy worship, from the sleep that neglects love,

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1 The First Sunday of Advent Holy Eucharist Rite II November 27, 2016, 11:15am Trinity Church For a World of Good Broadway at Wall Street, New York City Unexpected God, your advent alarms us. Wake us from drowsy worship, from the sleep that neglects love, and the sedative of misdirected frenzy. Awaken us now to your coming, and bend our angers into your peace. Amen.

2 Welcome to Trinity Church Please add your voice and heart to the prayers. Everyone is welcome at Jesus Table, and everyone s voice is needed to tell the Good News of God s love in Christ. Please help others find a place near you, and greet the person next to you as we prepare to worship together. If you would like to pray with someone confidentially, for yourself or others, go to the Chapel of All Saints during communion time. About this Service Advent is a season of expectation and preparation, as the Church prepares to celebrate the coming of Christ in his incarnation, and also looks ahead to his final advent as judge at the end of time. The name is derived from a Latin word for coming : adventus. In the northern hemisphere, the Advent season falls at the darkest time of the year, and the natural symbols of darkness and light are powerfully at work throughout Advent and Christmas. The lighting of candles on an Advent wreath was a tradition imported from northern Europe in the nineteenth century, and is now a common practice. Sources: churchofengland.org, episcopalchurch.org Canticle The Entrance Rite Drop Down, Ye Heavens (The Advent Prose) Richard Hey Lloyd (b. 1933) Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour forth righteousness: let the earth be fruitful, and bring forth a Saviour. Be not very angry, O Lord, neither remember our iniquity for ever: thy holy cities are a wilderness, Jerusalem a desolation: our holy and our beautiful house, where our fathers praised thee. Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour forth righteousness: let the earth be fruitful, and bring forth a Saviour. We have sinned, and are as an unclean thing, and we all do fade as a leaf: our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away; thou hast hid thy face from us: and hast consumed us, because of our iniquities. Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour forth righteousness: let the earth be fruitful, and bring forth a Saviour. Ye are my witnesses, saith the Lord, and my servant whom I have chosen; that ye may know me and believe me: I, even I, am the Lord, and beside me there is no Saviour: and there is none that can deliver out of my hand. Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour forth righteousness: let the earth be fruitful, and bring forth a Saviour. Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, my salvation shall not tarry: I have blotted out as a thick cloud thy transgressions: fear not for I will save thee: for I am the Lord thy God, the holy one of Israel, thy Redeemer. Isaiah 45:8, adapt. Aurelius Clemens Prudentius ( ) 2

3 Introit At the sound of the bells, please stand as you are able. Ad te levavi Gregorian Chant Mode 8 To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul; let none who look to you be put to shame. Psalm 25:1-2 Acclamation BCP p. 355 Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be God s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Advent Litany God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us. God the Holy Spirit, Sanctifier of the faithful, Have mercy on us. Holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us. First organ interlude 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 all our heart, and mind, and strength. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We have not forgiven others as we have been forgiven. Forgive us, O Lord. We have squandered the resources of your creation and been insensitive to the needs of generations yet to come. Forgive us, O Lord. Forgive what we have been, amend what we are, direct what we shall be, that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways. Forgive us, O Lord. 3

4 Second organ interlude Help us to prepare your way, opening our hearts to the transforming grace of your Word. Lead us in the way of John the Baptist, that our hearts may be open to receive the gift of the One who is to come. Prepare us, O Lord. Let us hear again the message of Gabriel and ponder anew the miracle of life. Prepare us, O Lord. Like Mary, let us sing with joy as we give thanks for the coming of the Savior. Prepare us, O Lord. Fill us, O Lord, with the desire to observe this holy season, so that we might come to the birth of your Son in joy and expectation. Prepare us, O Lord. Third organ interlude Your will is justice and respect for the dignity of all people. Your will is empowering love, giving us courage to bear the burdens of life. Remind us, O Lord. Your will is peace, comfort to the troubled conscience and hope for new beginnings. Remind us, O Lord. Fourth organ interlude In all our life, O Lord, enliven our hopes, inspire our dreams, that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways. Keep us expectant, O Lord, to see new possibilities for life and ministry through the eyes of your Son. Lord, hear our prayer. Empower us to reach out in love to the forsaken, the destitute and the oppressed. Lord, hear our prayer. 4

5 We pray for direction in our community of faith, for the ministry of laity and clergy, and all in authority in the nations of the world. Lord, hear our prayer. We pray for all humanity, for peace, for good will among nations, and for your spirit of love in our hearts. Lord, hear our prayer. We pray for all who are ill and those in trouble and adversity. Lord, hear our prayer. We pray for those who have died and who are the vessels of God s grace in every generation. Lord, hear our prayer. Fifth organ interlude The Collect of the Day BCP p. 211 Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. All Please be seated. Music: Peter Hallock ( ) 5

6 The Liturgy of the Word The First Reading Isaiah 2:1-5 Reader A Reading from the Book of Isaiah. The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. In days to come the mountain of the Lord s house shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be raised above the hills; all the nations shall stream to it. Many peoples shall come and say, Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths. For out of Zion shall go forth instruction, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. He shall judge between the nations, and shall arbitrate for many peoples; they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning-hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. O house of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the Lord! The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. The Psalm Psalm 122 Plainchant The choir sings the refrain, then all repeat and sing as indicated. I was glad when they said to me, * Let us go to the house of the Lord. Now our feet are standing * within your gates, O Jerusalem. Jerusalem is built as a city * that is at unity with itself; To which the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, * the assembly of Israel, to praise the Name of the Lord. For there are the thrones of judgment, * the thrones of the house of David. REFRAIN Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: * May they prosper who love you. Peace be within your walls * and quietness within your towers. 6

7 For my brethren and companions sake, * I pray for your prosperity. Because of the house of the Lord our God, * I will seek to do you good. REFRAIN The Second Reading Romans 13:11-14 Reader Reader A Reading from Paul s letter to the Romans. You know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us live honorably as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. After the reading of the Gospel, all children are invited to follow the cross to Children s Chapel. They will return at the Peace. Gospel Acclamation Hymnal 59 Please stand as you are able. Words: Latin, ca. 6th cent.; tr. Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1861, alt. Music: Merton, William Henry Monk ( ) 7

8 The Holy Gospel Matthew 24:36-44 Deacon Deacon The Sermon Silence follows the sermon. The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus said to the disciples, But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark, and they knew nothing until the flood came and swept them all away, so too will be the coming of the Son of Man. Then two will be in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. Two women will be grinding meal together; one will be taken and one will be left. Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. But understand this: if the owner of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Rev. Phillip A. Jackson The Nicene Creed BCP p. 358 Please stand as you are able. 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. 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. 8

9 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 are transferred to the Advent Litany on this day and the Confession is omitted. The Peace Celebrant The Holy Eucharist The Peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. The greet one another in the name of the Lord. Welcome Please be seated. The Offertory The ushers collect the offering. Jesus Christ the Apple Tree Elizabeth Poston ( ) The tree of life my soul hath seen, laden with fruit, and always green: the trees of nature fruitless be compared with Christ the apple tree. His beauty doth all things excel: by faith I know, but ne er can tell the glory which I now can see in Jesus Christ the apple tree. For happiness I long have sought, and pleasure dearly I have bought: I missed of all: but now I see tis found in Christ the apple tree. I m weary with my former toil, here I will sit and rest awhile: under the shadow I will be, of Jesus Christ the apple tree. This fruit doth make my soul to thrive, it keeps my dying faith alive; which makes my soul in haste to be with Jesus Christ the apple tree. Divine Hymns or Spiritual Songs, compiled by Joshua Smith, New Hampshire,

10 At the Presentation Hymnal 380, v. 3 Please stand as you are able as the offering is brought forward. Words: Thomas Ken ( ); Music: Old 100th, melody from Pseaumes octante trois de David, 1551, alt.; harm. after Louis Bourgeois (1510?-1561?) Censing of the Altar Dirigatur oratio mea sicut incensum in conspectu tuo. Let my prayer be set forth in thy sight as incense. Psalm 141:2 The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B BCP p. 367/378 Celebrant It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. 10

11 Sanctus Because you sent your beloved Son to redeem us from sin and death, and to make us heirs in him of everlasting life; that when he shall come again in power and great triumph to judge the world, we may without shame or fear rejoice to behold his appearing. 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: Hymnal S122 Please continue standing, or kneel as you are able. Music: Plainsong; Mass 18; adapt. Mason Martens ( ) Celebrant All Celebrant 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 woman Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered 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 gave 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, 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. 11

12 All We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts 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 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. The Lord s Prayer BCP p. 364 Celebrant All Fraction And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, 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 glory, for ever and ever. Amen. The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. Celebrant Celebrant Please be seated. Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. The Gifts of God for the of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving. The ushers will bring you forward when it is time for you to receive. We receive communion at stations at the front of each aisle. Those wishing to kneel should go to the south rail by the pulpit. Please note that we will no longer serve at the north rail by the lectern. All who hunger for God are cordially invited to this table, including children. You may consume the bread and then drink from the chalice (please grasp the bottom of the chalice to guide it to your lips). Also, you may dip the bread in the wine and then consume it, or you may leave the bread in your palm for the chalice-bearer to dip in the wine and place on your tongue. Gluten-free wafers are available. Those who do not wish to receive communion are welcome to come forward for a blessing, indicated by crossing your arms over your chest. If you would like to pray with someone confidentially, for yourself or others, go to the Chapel of All Saints and someone will meet you there. 12

13 Communion Anthems Vigilate William Byrd ( ) Vigilate, nescitis enim quando Dominus domus veniat, sero, an media nocte, an galli cantu, an mane. Vigilate ergo, ne, cum venerit repente, inveniat vos dormientes. Quod autem dico vobis, omnibus dico; Vigilate. Watch ye therefore (for you know not when the lord of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cock crowing, or in the morning): watch therefore, lest coming on a sudden, he find you sleeping. And what I say to you, I say to all: watch. Mark 13:35-37 This Is the Record of John Orlando Gibbons ( ) This is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him; Who art thou? And he confessed and denied not, and said plainly; I am not the Christ. And they asked him; What art thou then? Art thou Elias? And he said; I am not. Art thou the prophet? And he answered; No. Then said they unto him; What art thou? That we may give an answer unto them that sent us. What say st thou of thy-self? And he said; I am the voice of him that crieth in the wilderness; Make straight the way of the Lord. John 1:19-23 Silence follows the final anthem. Concluding Rite Post-Communion Prayer BCP p. 365 Please stand as you are able. Celebrant All Let us pray. 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 BOS p. 23 Celebrant All May Christ the Sun of Righteousness shine upon you and scatter the darkness from before your path; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen. 13

14 Closing Hymn Hymnal 56, vv. 1-4 Words: Latin, ca. 9th cent.; ver. Hymnal 1940, alt.; Music: Veni, veni Emmanuel, plainsong, Mode 1, Processionale, 15th cent.; adapt. Thomas Helmore ( ) Dismissal BCP p. 366 Deacon Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Thanks be to God. Postlude Nun komm, der heiden Heiland, BWV 661 Johann Sebastian Bach ( ) Flowers To dedicate flowers, 14

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16 Care for Caregivers An Afternoon of Reflection and Replenishment because caregivers need care, too. Saturday, December 3 11:30am 3pm Parish Center (2 Rector St.) Join the Rev. Kristin Kaulbach Miles and therapist Sarah McCaslin for an afternoon of care. Be replenished by the sharing of a meal, the catching of your breath, the comfort of prayer, and practices of resting in the presence of God. Please RSVP by November 23. For more information or to RSVP, contact Ellen Andrews at eandrews@trinitywallstreet.org or The New Jim Crow A Discussion Group Wednesdays 6:30 8pm, Parish Center (2 Rector Street) Come explore important issues like systemic racism and mass incarceration in this warm and open discussion group centered around Michelle Alexander s bestselling book The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness. The group runs throughout the year in six-week intervals and is facilitated by David Peters, a social worker and community organizer. New participants are always welcome, and no previous reading is required. Please check trinitywallstreet.org/events to confirm dates. Courtesy of The New Press For more information, contact Ruth Frey at rfrey@trinitywallstreet.org. 16

17 WEEK BEGINNING NOVEMBER 27, 2016 TRINITY CHURCH BROADWAY AT WALL STREET ST. PAUL S CHAPEL BROADWAY AND FULTON STREET Announcements FOR VISITORS AND NEWCOMERS Welcome to Trinity Church and St. Paul s Chapel. We re glad you re here. Come connect with us: CONNECT Introduce yourself to our clergy, ushers, or greeters, text TRINITY to to stay in touch with us, or fill out a connection card found in your pew and place it in the offering plate. FELLOWSHIP HOUR Visit with fellow worshippers over coffee and small bites after all Sunday services. After the 9am and 11:15am services at Trinity, enjoy coffee at the back of the church or at the Parish Center at 2 Rector St. TRINITY TOUR Take a tour of the church following the 11:15am service. Gather by the pulpit where a docent will guide you around our historic building. TODAY Discovery Adult Formation 10am, Trinity Church, Manning Room Discovery Adult Formation Classes will help you prepare for the upcoming Christmas season. Information: christianformation@trinitywallstreet.org or Advent Wreath Making 10am, St. Paul s Chapel Families with children are invited to join in a time of fun and festivities making Advent wreaths and participating in a service project. There will be no classes for children, youth, or adults at 14 Vesey at this time. Commissioning Burundi Travelers 11:15am, Trinity Church In the first week of December, a group of six Trinity staff and congregation members will leave for a mission trip to Burundi. The group will work in three communities to build five houses for members of five vulnerable families. The group s participation in this mission will strengthen our Trinity/mission partner relationships, support our partners vision to restore human dignity, and demonstrate Trinity s value of compassion through action. EVERY SUNDAY Nursery Care (six months through age 5) 8:45am-1pm, The Nursery, Trinity Church The Nursery is found by taking the south aisle past the altar. Ask an usher to show you the way to stroller parking, the activity room, and the crib room. Sunday School and Youth Group 10am, 14 Vesey St. (across from St. Paul s Chapel) Information: Wendy Claire Barrie at wbarrie@ trinitywallstreet.org or call Discovery for Families with Children 10am, 14 Vesey St. (across from St. Paul s Chapel) Information: Keith Klein at kklein23@gmail.com or The Gospel, Times, Journal, and You 10am, Parish Center, 2 Rector St. Discussion centering on the editorial pages of The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the day s Gospel. Brown Bag Lunch Ministry: Packing 12:30pm, Trinity Church Brown Bag Lunch 2pm, Trinity Church Compline by Candlelight 8pm, St. Paul s Chapel THIS WEEK MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Brown Bag Lunch 12:45pm, Trinity Church 17

18 The Broad Way 1pm, Parish Center, 2 Rector St. Bring your lunch and join Bob Zito for lively discussion and fellowship. Information: rzito@trinitywallstreet.org. Trinity Knitters 5:30-7:30pm, Parish Center, 2 Rector St. All knitters and crocheters and those who wish to learn are encouraged to attend. We provide yarn, needles, patterns, and expert instruction. Learn how to knit or crochet prayer shawls and items for housebound, returning veterans, seamen, and others in need. Free and open to all. Information: Janet MacMillan at macmilj@yahoo.com. Prison Ministry Task Force: FIRST DEGREE 6pm, The King s College, 56 Broadway The Prison Ministry Task Force invites you to a screening of FIRST DEGREE, a documentary which takes viewers inside Sing Sing, the maximum security prison, and investigates Hudson Link for Higher Education, an unusual college behind bars that is successfully preventing Sing Sing inmates from being sent back after their release. A discussion will follow, led by Hudson Link s Executive Director Sean Pica, Alumni Coordinator Todd Young, and Hudson Link graduates. Bring a friend. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to tmoody@trinitywallstreet.org. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Brown Bag Lunch 12:45pm, Trinity Church Scripture, Reflection, & Compline 6pm, Parish Center, 2 Rector St. Gather for spiritual nourishment and fellowship. Occurs every Tuesday through the end of June. Information: the Rev. Kristin Kaulbach Miles at kmiles@trinitywallstreet.org or Membership 101: Have You Heard the Story? 6-7:30pm, Parish Center, 2 Rector St. Are you new to Trinity and St. Paul s Chapel, or do you want to learn more about making this parish your church home? Have You Heard the Story? is a four-week membership series led by Mother Hershey Mallette Stephens and Summerlee Staten that provides a step necessary for membership. Class meets Tuesdays, November 8, 15, 22, and 29. To RSVP or to learn more, membership@ trinitywallstreet.org or call WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Brown Bag Lunch 12:45pm, Trinity Church Trinity Women 1pm, Trinity Church, Manning Room Women of all ages, from all walks of life, are all welcome at Trinity Women. These weekly gatherings create connection in the context of Christian community. In this conversational space, we ll share our stories, explore faith, and build relationships on our journeys. Trinity Women is led by Ellen Andrews. Feel free to bring your lunch, come late, or leave early as necessary. Information: Ellen Andrews at eandrews@trinitywallstreet.org. The New Jim Crow, a Discussion Group 6:30-8pm, Parish Center, 2 Rector St. Join David Peters, social worker, community organizer, and facilitator of New Rochelle Against Racism (NewRoAR) as he facilitates a series of conversations guiding us through Michelle Alexander s The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness. This group offers an opportunity to discuss and organize on issues of importance to our communities. The group will run throughout the year in six-week intervals. This is an ongoing discussion and new participants are welcome at any session. No previous reading required. Bring a friend; all are welcome. Information: rfrey@trinitywallstreet.org. Contemplative Wednesdays 6:30-8pm, Parish Center, 2 Rector St. All are welcome to drop in for an ongoing rhythm of silent meditation practice and spiritual conversation to renew our hearts and expand our capacity for open-hearted engagement in the world. The space is reserved for weekly respite. Drop in and give yourself the gift of resting in God. Information: kbozzuti-jones@trinitywallstreet.org. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 Brown Bag Lunch 12:45pm, St. Paul s Chapel Weekday Congregation Gathering 5:30pm, December 1, Trinity Church Join an evening gathering for the weekday congregation, for fellowship, food, beverages, and music. We hope to see you there for a time to meet and greet others who attend weekday services. RSVPs are appreciated: Ellen Andrews at eandrews@ trinitywallstreet.org. 18

19 Writing God: Spiritual Journaling 6pm, Parish Center, 2 Rector St. Journaling helps us pay attention to God. It is a way to hear and respond to God to develop a living relationship with God. Come enrich your spiritual pilgrimage through this art. Information: yt2179@caa.columbia.edu. Get Involved Service & Justice Orientation 6pm, Parish Center, 2 Rector St. This is a training and educational opportunity for new members and families who regularly attend Trinity Church and St. Paul s Chapel to gain knowledge about how to get involved in our service and justice initiatives. Recommended for new or interested congregational members to help them connect service with their faith journey. Information: Mandy Culbreath at mculbreath@ trinitywallstreet.org. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 Brown Bag Lunch Ministry: Packing 10am-Noon, St. Paul s Chapel Brown Bag Lunch 12:45pm, St. Paul s Chapel Life Talk 1pm, Trinity Church, Manning Room Join this lively lunch-time discussion about God, politics, love, and life. Meets the first and third Fridays of every month. Information: eandrews@ trinitywallstreet.org. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 Care for Caregivers 11:30am-3pm, December 3, Parish Center An Afternoon of Reflection and Replenishment. Be replenished by the sharing of a meal, the catching of your breath, the comfort of prayer, and practices of resting in the presence of God. Join the Rev. Kristin Kaulbach Miles and therapist Sarah McCaslin for a restorative experience especially for those who provide care to loved ones suffering from chronic illness. Space is limited; RSVP by November 23. Information: Ellen Andrews at eandrews@trinitywallstreet.org or Brown Bag Lunch 12:45pm, St. Paul s Chapel NEXT SUNDAY Canterbury Pilgrimage Information Meeting 12:45pm, Trinity Church, chancel Come learn more about our exciting pilgrimage trip to Canterbury Cathedral (June 17-27, 2017) along the medieval route called the Pilgrim s Way. Applications and registration will be available at the meeting. Information: pilgrimages@trinitywallstreet.org. Breaking Bread 1pm, Trinity Church, Manning Room We might all agree that waiting for God is hard to do; sometimes, we feel tested to the breaking point. But, wait we must. The deeper focus, then, shifts to how to wait. In our Breaking Bread time together, loving conversations can prompt us toward transformative moments. We invite you to join us for community eating as we break bread and find Christ in our life together in community, ministry, and activity through loving conversations with each other. Information: Regina Jacobs at gingerbeer@ optonline.net or Kathy Bozzuti-Jones at kbozzuti-jones@trinitywallstreet.org. COMING SOON Tutu: Then and Now A Photo Exhibit November 30-December 18, St. Paul s Chapel Co-sponsored by the Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation, this exhibit depicts Archbishop Desmond Tutu s leadership throughout the apartheid movement and his justice work in recent years. Photographs are by two South African photographers, Sumaya Hisham and Eric Miller. Free and open to all. 11th Annual 12-Step Recovery Retreat December 2-4, St. Marguerite s Retreat House A retreat for Trinity parishioners who are or have been involved with a 12-step program, held at St. Marguerite s Retreat House, Community of St. John Baptist, Mendham, NJ, facilitated by the Rev. Stuart Hoke, ThD. Retreat cost is $225 for a private room and includes two nights accommodations and meals. Information: Sandy Blaine at sdblaine1014@ gmail.com or Keisha Joseph at kjoseph@ trinitywallstreet.org. The Divine Dance: an Advent Pilgrimage December 9-11, Holy Cross Monastery We will travel to Holy Cross Monastery near Poughkeepsie, New York, with Richard Rohr s recently released book, The Divine Dance: The Trin- 19

20 ity and Your Transformation. There, through reading, discussion and prayer, we will explore God s dynamic place in our lives and our place in God s life, all in the context of the monastery s spacious, natural beauty and the brothers gracious hospitality. Contact Fr. Daniel Simons at or pilgrimages@trinitywallstreet.org to register. Congregational Forum 1:30-2:30pm, December 11, St. Paul s Chapel The Trinity Church Congregational Council will host a Congregational Forum with special guests the Rev. Dr. Bill Lupfer, Rector, and the Rev. Phil Jackson, Vicar. Council Committee chairs will provide updates on ministry activities. This is an exciting opportunity for some open conversation and deep listening about current plans, hopes, and dreams related to our church community. For those in need, transportation will be provided from Trinity Church to St. Paul s Chapel after the 11:15am church service. Information: Council President Deborah Hope at dehope@ix.netcom.com or Council Vice President Keith Klein at kklein23@gmail. com. Beyond Us and Them 7-8:30pm, December 14, Trinity Church Beyond Us and Them: The Practice of Faith in a Post-Election America with James Alison and Duncan Morrow. Where do we find ourselves now? How do the insights of René Girard concerning desire, violence, and scapegoating help us to make sense of a moment where our illusions are being laid bare and how we are to be is suddenly put into question? Are we stuck in rivalry with easily identifiable others whose faults we see, while remaining blind to our own? James Alison is a Catholic priest, theologian, and author, known for his application of the thought of René Girard to contemporary theological questions. Duncan Morrow has worked for many years in conflict resolution and peace-making in Northern Ireland and beyond. He is currently the Director of Community Engagement at the University of Ulster. RSVP required: institute@trinitywallstreet. org. Holiday Warm-Up 4pm-6:30pm, December 15, St. Paul s Chapel Get into the holiday spirit with a caring community! Enjoy festive food, beverages, and music; receive various craft lessons; and make use of the supplies provided to create holiday cards and wrap gifts. Hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and socks whether handmade or donated will be collected for distribution during Brown Bag Lunch Ministry on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and the last day of Hanukkah. All ages are welcome. Handel s Messiah 7:30pm, December 19, Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center The Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Trinity Baroque Orchestra, Julian Wachner, conductor. Tickets available through trinitywallstreet.org/messiah. Use the code TRINITY25 for 25% off ticket prices. Trinity Institute Water Justice: A Global Theological Conference March 22-24, 2017 Water is an ancient gift and the source of life, needed by all for nourishment and survival. Trinity is working with a dynamic group of global partners to host a conference infused with spiritual principles and common prayer along with science and solutions. To register, visit TI2017.org. BULLETIN BOARD Holy Families, Shepherds, Camels Needed Saturday, December 24 Trinity s joyful Christmas Pageant will be held at 5pm Christmas Eve at St. Paul s Chapel. This year there are a variety of roles for kids through 5th grade and no memorization is required. Rehearsals will be at 10am Sundays, December 11 and 18, and there will be one dress rehearsal at 10am on Saturday, December 24. At 3pm, Saturday, December 24, in Trinity Church, teenagers are needed to operate life-sized puppets for the Christmas Eve Family Service. Training and one rehearsal is required. For information and/or to volunteer, Wendy at wbarrie@ trinitywallstreet.org with the names and ages of children/teens planning to take part. Episcopal Camp Scholarships Interested in sending your child or teen to an Episcopal sleep-away camp this summer? Trinity has partial camperships available. Please Wendy Barrie (wbarrie@trinitywallstreet.org) with details of the camp and date you are planning to attend by January 30, Check out camp options here: 20

21 2017 Giving Campaign Continues Thank you if you have already made your 2017 stewardship pledge. Pledges to Trinity s 2017 Giving Campaign, Being Good Stewards, continue to come in strong. Please prayerfully consider renewing and increasing your pledge for next year at whatever amount, or making a first-time pledge of financial support of Trinity s ministry and programs. Stewardship brochures, pledge cards, and return envelopes are available near the entrances of Trinity Church and St. Paul s Chapel. Please place your pledge card and envelope in offering plates at any Trinity service. You may also pledge online at For information, contact Willem Brans, Director of Development, at wbrans@trinitywallstreet.org or Giving Tree: Just a Few Days Left! through December 1 Trinity is collecting Christmas gifts for the children and youth we work with through our mission partners in New York City (Hour Children), New Orleans, Panama, Haiti, and Burundi. Stop by the Giving Tree at the Parish Center through December 1 to choose a tag describing a specific gift, and then buy that gift to return under the tree. Information: Stephanie Burgos at sburgos@ trinitywallstreet.org. Trinity Preschool Discount for Members Trinity Church Wall Street and Trinity Preschool are delighted to offer a 10% discount on tuition for any parish member in good standing whose child is enrolled in Trinity Preschool. To receive the discount, you must obtain a Membership Certification letter. To request a Membership Certification letter, inquire about your membership status, or learn about becoming a member, contact the Rev. Hershey Mallette Stephens at hmallette@ trinitywallstreet.org or Learn more at trinitypreschoolnyc.org. Hurricane Recovery and Rebuilding Fund Trinity is raising funds to assist communities devastated by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti and across the Caribbean and southeastern United States. Your donation will provide funding directly to trusted leaders and mission partners, including local parishes. The storm directly affected millions of people in the United States and Caribbean and caused billions of dollars in damage to property and infrastructure. Trinity is committed to helping local communities beyond initial relief efforts as they recover and rebuild in the months and years to come. Special donation envelopes are available at Trinity Church and St. Paul s Chapel. You may also donate online at trinitywallstreet.org/give. Trinity welcomes donations of any amount. Please give generously. New Social Work Consultant Welcome to Kristy Aristy, a Social Work consultant working with Trinity now through December. She will be available Wednesdays 10am 5pm and Sundays 8am 4pm. The objectives of her role include the following: community assessment, including interviews and observations with parishioners, local community, and parish staff; providing direct services/referrals for community/parishioners in need; providing trainings to enhance our community. Contact her at karisty@ trinitywallstreet.org to set up an introduction. Congregational Voice In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1). With this understanding, I must know that the God I serve is director, choreographer, and manager of all things. That means I am always under God s care a rather unique expertise. As a dancer and dance maker I know that means there is an attention to where all human parts are headed and have gone it s all organized. There is no aspect of life not organized by the maker, the choreographer. This provides a comfort because I understand not only what it takes to organize a choreography (bodies in motion) but also how the elements of reality do interact with these bodies I am organizing. Rodney A. Brown Prayer Requests Prayer requests may be found on a separate card printed weekly and located at the back of the churches. The list is cleared at the end of each month. To add names to the list, worshipbulletin@trinitywallstreet.org. Flower Donations Have flowers dedicated in honor or memory of a loved one or in celebration of a life event. A suggested donation of $150 to the Trinity Flower Fund begins the process. Information: flowers@ trinitywallstreet.org. 21

22 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES SUNDAYS 8am 9am 9:15am 11:15am 8pm Holy Eucharist, St. Paul s Chapel Holy Eucharist, Trinity Church Family Eucharist, St. Paul s Chapel Holy Eucharist, Trinity Church Compline by Candlelight, St. Paul s Chapel CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS Congregational Council: congregationalcouncil@trinitywallstreet.org. Meets third Tuesday of the month, 6 8pm, Trinity Church, Manning Room. RSVP: Susan Suliman at ssuliman@trinitywallstreet.org. Arts Standing Committee: arts@trinitywallstreet.org. Toni Foy, Chair. WEEKDAYS 8:15am Monday Friday 12:05pm Monday Friday 5:15pm Monday Friday (except Thursdays) 5:15pm Thursdays Morning Prayer, Chapel of All Saints, Trinity Church Holy Eucharist, Trinity Church followed by prayers, Chapel of All Saints Evening Prayer, Chapel of All Saints, Trinity Church Evensong, Chapel of All Saints, Trinity Church Community Standing Committee: community@trinitywallstreet.org. Meets second Monday of the month, 6 7:30pm. Kevin Grant, Chair. Education Standing Committee: education@trinitywallstreet.org. Meets fourth Sunday of the month, 1 2:30pm. David Elliott, Chair. Hospitality Standing Committee: hospitality@trinitywallstreet.org. Meets second Sunday of the month, 1 2:30pm. Barbara Inniss, Chair. Witness & Outreach Standing Committee: witnessandoutreach@trinitywallstreet.org. Meets third Sunday of the month, 1 2:30pm. Joyce Coppin Mondesire, Chair. All are welcome to attend these meetings. To submit an item for publication, please lgoswick@trinitywallstreet.org at least 10 days before you would like the announcement to appear. As part of Trinity Wall Street s commitment to responsible stewardship of the earth s resources, this publication is printed on paper that is manufactured with 100% post-consumer fibers. 22

23 Sunday Staff listed by last name Ellen Andrews Program Manager, Pastoral Care and Community Sister Promise Atelon Sisters of Saint Margaret Melissa Attebury Associate Director of Music Wendy Claire Barrie Program Manager, Children and Youth The Rev. Elizabeth Blunt Priest for Congregational Life and the Arts Dr. Kathy Bozzuti-Jones Associate Director for Faith Formation and Education The Rev. Dr. Mark Bozzuti-Jones Director for Pastoral Care and Community and Chaplain Jennifer Chinn Program Manager, Justice and Reconciliation Mandy Culbreath Program Coordinator, Social Outreach and Brown Bag Lunch The Rev. Frank Hakoola Priest and Program Officer for Africa The Rev. Phillip A. Jackson Vicar The Rev. Dr. William Lupfer Rector The Rev. Kristin Kaulbach Miles Associate Priest for Pastoral Care and Community The Rev. Canon Benjamin Musoke-Lubega Priest and Director of Anglican Relations Robert Scott Director for Faith Formation and Education Sister Gloria Shirley Sisters of Saint Margaret The Rev. Daniel Simons Priest and Director for Liturgy, Hospitality, and Pilgrimage Joshua Anand Slater Program Manager, Liturgical Arts Scott Smith Head Sacristan Summerlee Staten Program Assistant, Faith Formation and Education Avi Stein Associate Organist and Chorusmaster The Rev. Hershey Mallette Stephens Priest for Membership and Hospitality The Rev. Deacon Eva Suarez Deacon The Rev. Winnie Varghese Priest and Director of Justice and Reconciliation Dr. Julian Wachner Director of Music Sister Ann Whittaker Sisters of Saint Margaret Vinod Wesley Sacristan The Rev. Deacon Robert Zito Deacon 23

24 SERVICE PARTICIPANTS CELEBRANT: The Rev. Elizabeth Blunt DEACON: The Rev. Hershey Mallette Stephens PREACHER: The Rev. Phillip A. Jackson CANTOR: The Rev. Daniel Simons MUSICIANS: The Choir of Trinity Wall Street Julian Wachner, Director of Music Avi Stein, Associate Organist and Chorusmaster This is a service of Holy Eucharist according to Rite II, which begins on page 355 of the Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Scripture readings are appointed by the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) and are from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) of the Bible. Hymns come from The Hymnal 1982 and Lift Every Voice and Sing (LEVAS). The Prayers of the and other service elements usually taken from the BCP may also come from additional sources as noted, including the Book of Occasional Services (BOS) TRINITY WALL STREET VESTRY William Lupfer, Rector Joseph Hakim, Church Warden; Diane Pollard, Church Warden Leah C. Johnson, Suellyn P. Scull, Frederick Bland, Lawrence F. Graham, William H. A. Wright II, William L. Cobb, Sanders Davies, Dr. Scott E. Evenbeck, Joel Motley, Paul B. Yang, Robert G. Zack, Suzanne Hammett, Susan Hewitt, Macculloch M. Irving, T. Dennis Sullivan, Emory Edwards, Eric Eve, Sara B. Queen, John G. Talty, Mary Katherine Wold TRINITY WALL STREET CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL Phillip Jackson, Vicar; William Lupfer, Rector Deborah E. Hope, President; Keith Klein, Vice President; Amy Roy, Secretary Katie Basquin, Beverly Ffolkes-Bryant, Ryan L. Campbell, David Elliott, Ruth Antoinette Toni Foy, Oliva George, Kevin Grant, Christian Hylton, Barbara Inniss, Joyce Coppin Mondesire, Maribel Ruiz, Luciana Sikula In an effort to reach a broad audience, Trinity Wall Street records its services and events for broadcast on the internet. Your attendance at a service or event constitutes your consent to be included in any filming, photographing, audio recording, or broadcast and for any other use in whole or in part, including publicity and promotion. If you prefer to avoid being filmed, please sit in the back pews on the side aisles. Sunday parking validation for the Battery Parking Garage is available at the Parish Center, 2 Rector St. Please ask an usher for directions TC-Bulletin-v8 120 Broadway, New York, NY T trinitywallstreet.org The Rev. Dr. William Lupfer, Rector The Rev. Phillip A. Jackson, Vicar