December 29, First Sunday after Christmas. 10:30 a.m. Christmas Festival of Readings & Music and Eucharist

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1 2 December 29, 2013 First Sunday after Christmas 10:30 a.m. Christmas Festival of Readings & Music and Eucharist Welcome Hearing Assistive Devices and Large Print service leaflets are available Please ask an usher for assistance Please ask an usher for a copy of the service music

2 3 The Gathering of the Community Celebrant Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; People may the earth be filled with His glory. Celebrant Light has sprung up for the Righteous, People and joyful gladness for those who are true-hearted. Celebrant Glory to God in the Highest, People and peace to his people on earth. Processional Carol #123 Once in Royal David s City Celebrant The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. People The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Celebrant Those who dwelt in the land of deep darkness, on them has light shined. People We have beheld Christ s glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father. Celebrant For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given. People In him was life, and the life was the light of humanity. Collect of the Day Celebrant Let us pray. People Almighty God, you have shed upon us the new light of your incarnate Word. May this light, enkindled in our hearts, shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. 4 A Bidding for Christmas Celebrant My sisters and brothers in Christ, in this season when we celebrate the birth of Jesus, let it be our duty and delight to hear once more the message of the angels and go in heart and mind to Bethlehem to see the Son of God lying in a manger. As we hear the reading of God s holy word, let us hear the witness of John the Evangelist; join with Mary, the favoured handmaid, and offer ourselves in service to God s holy and saving purpose for the world; magnify the God of mercy who breaks the power of tyrants and exalts the humble; raise our voices with the messenger who announces good news of great joy to all people; and give thanks to the one whose power has made us the children of God. As we mark once more the mystery of the Word made flesh, let us join with the song of angels and saints and make this place ring with our carols and hymns of praise. But first, let us remember the poverty of the birth of the Prince of Peace, and pray for the poor, the cold, the hungry, and those among us who find that there is no room for them at the inn. Let us remember the flight of the Holy Family into Egypt, and pray for the oppressed, refugees, the isolated, and those on the edges of our society. Let us remember that the Lord of Glory experienced the pain of life and death, and pray for the sick, the anxious, the weary, and the bereaved. And remembering the promise that he shall reign for ever and ever, let us pray for the rulers of the nations, for peace and justice on earth, for the unity and mission of the Church, that we may be a sign that God s rule on earth has already begun. With joy in our hearts, let us hear again the story of the birth of Christ, and join with Mary and Joseph, with shepherds and wise men, and with all our forebears in faith in offering our worship.

3 Please remain seated until The Peace. 5 The Proclamation of the Word Prologue First Reading: The Witness of John the Evangelist I John 1:1 4 #132 verses 1 & 6 Of Eternal Love Begotten A Girl Named Mary Second Reading: Visit from an Angel Luke 1:26 38 #269 Heavenly Message Third Reading: Mary Visits Elizabeth Luke 1:39 56 Poem: Everyday Dishes by Judith Frost (date unknown) Joseph, A Good Man Fourth Reading: Another Visit from an Angel Matthew 1:18 25 Poem: The Hands That First Held Mary s Child by Thomas Troeger (1986) #151 verse 1 All Poor Folk and Humble Bethlehem Fifth Reading: The Birth of Jesus Luke 2:1 7 #120 O Little Town of Bethlehem Sixth Reading: The Shepherds Hear the News Luke 2:8 14 #136 While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks Seventh Reading: The Shepherds Find the Baby Luke 2:15 20 Poem: A Christmas Poem by Dick Davis (1984) Epilogue Eighth Reading: The Witness of John the Evangelist John 21:25; I John 4:9 #137 What Child Is This Prayer Celebrant Almighty God, you wonderfully created and yet more wonderfully restored our human nature. May we share the divine life of your Son Jesus Christ, who humbled himself to share our humanity, and now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. 6 The Peace page 192 Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you. The Celebration of the Eucharist Offertory Hymn #153 Good Christians All, Rejoice The Prayer over the Gifts Celebrant Let us pray. People God of light, in the birth of your Son we see your glory. May we who share in this mystery grow daily in your love. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. Eucharistic Prayer #2 [see service music, page 2] page 196 Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give our thanks and praise. Celebrant We give you thanks and praise, almighty God, through your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Redeemer. He is your living Word, through whom you have created all things. By the power of the Holy Spirit he took flesh of the Virgin Mary and shared our human nature. He lived and died as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. In fulfilment of your will he stretched out his hands in suffering, to bring release to those who place their hope in you; and so he won for you a holy people. He chose to bear our griefs and sorrows, and to give up his life on the cross, that he might shatter the chains of evil and death, and banish the darkness of sin and despair. By his resurrection he brings us into the light of your presence. Now with all creation we raise our voices to proclaim the glory of your name. People Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

4 7 Celebrant Holy and gracious God, accept our praise, through your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ; who on the night he was handed over to suffering and death, took bread and gave you thanks, saying, Take, and eat: this is my body which is broken for you. In the same way he took the cup, saying, This is my blood which is shed for you. When you do this, you do it in memory of me. Remembering, therefore, his death and resurrection, we offer you this bread and this cup, giving thanks that you have made us worthy to stand in your presence and serve you. We ask you to send your Holy Spirit upon the offering of your holy Church. Gather into one all who share in these sacred mysteries, filling them with the Holy Spirit and confirming their faith in the truth, that together we may praise you and give you glory through your Servant, Jesus Christ. All glory and honour are yours, Father and Son, with the Holy Spirit in the holy Church, now and for ever. Amen. The Lord s Prayer [see service music, page 3] Celebrant As our Saviour taught us, let us pray, People Our Father in heav n, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen. The Breaking of the Bread #6 page 213 Celebrant We break the bread of life, and that life is the light of the world. People God here among us, light in the midst of us, bring us to light and life. Lamb of God [see service music, page 4] People Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: grant us your peace, grant us your peace. 8 The Communion page 213 Celebrant The gifts of God for the People of God. People Thanks be to God. All baptised Christians are invited to share in Communion. If you would rather not receive the bread and wine, please feel free to come forward for a blessing. Communion Carol #140 It Came upon the Midnight Clear Prayer after Communion Celebrant Let us pray. People Source of truth and joy, may we who have received the gift of divine life always follow the way of your Son. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. Doxology [see service music, page 5] People Glory to God, whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more, infinitely more than we can ask or imagine. Glory to God from generation to generation, in the Church and in Christ Jesus, in the Church and in Christ Jesus, for ever and ever, for ever and ever. Amen, Amen. Blessing Announcements Recessional Carol #154 Joy to the World Dismissal Subdeacon Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Please join us for refreshments following the service.

5 Celebrant Subdeacon Readers Server Chalice Ushers Counters Altar Guild 9 The Rev. Canon Mark Kinghan Janet Kirk Sylvia Seucharan, Hazel Perkin, Doug Heyes, Delacey Graham, Eric Sabouri, Craig Gustafson, Janet Kirk Geoff Aili Bloomquist, Lori Grauds Team 3: Anne Wynter (leader), Joan Chung-Tiam-Fook, Cynthia Cumberbatch, Ethel McWatt, Maxwell Wynter Clavel Lyttle, Jen Schmidt, Richard Snider, Anne Wynter Roshni Sircar, Margie Lyttle 10 Coming Soon Installation of New Canons: Choral Evensong on Sunday, January 29, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. at the Cathedral Church of St. James, 65 Church Street (at King Street East), M5C 2E9. Come and celebrate with our Incumbent! Seniors Wednesday Group: 10:00 a.m. January 15 Christmas Memories January 22 Walking the Bible Services Sunday 8:00 a.m. Said Eucharist (BCP) 10:30 a.m. Sung Eucharist (BAS) Incumbent Pastoral Associate Organist & Director of Music Parish Administrator Building Supervisor Churchwardens People s Warden Rector s Warden The Rev. Canon Mark Kinghan Janet Kirk Michael Leach Craig Gustafson Ryan Erwin Doug Heyes Clavel Lyttle Parish Announcements Stewardship Campaign: Please remember to return your pledge cards. We will use the information in order to create an accurate budget for Please continue to pray about the financial concerns of the parish Offertory Envelopes are ready to be picked up. Please do not use them before the New Year. If you currently do not have envelopes and would like to have a set, please let the envelope secretary or the office know. The Church Office will be Closed Until Wednesday, January 1 inclusive. In an emergency, please call the church and, when prompted, dial 1 to be forwarded to a member of the pastoral staff. You will be able to reach the pastoral staff any time day or night!

6 11 Community Notices Yonge Churchill Child Care Centre: Before and after school programmes are available! Please see the flyer on the Welcome Desk for contact information. Typhoon Haiyan Victims: Our daycare is accepting donations for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. You can donate summer clothes (new or used), towels, toiletries, and groceries. Donations can be placed in the box outside the daycare office on Level M. Thank you for your kindness to reach out to our brothers and sisters in need. The Archbishop s Levee 2014: Wednesday, January 1 at 12:30 p.m. at the Cathedral Church of St. James, 65 Church Street (at King Street East), M5C 2E9. Join Archbishop Johnson and the College of Bishops to offer best wishes and prayers for the New Year. Said Eucharist at 12:30 p.m. Receiving Line and Reception from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. with the ringing of the Bells of Old York Festive Music at 3:00 p.m. Choral Evensong at 3:30 p.m. with inaugural presentations of The Order of Toronto All are welcome. Nursery care provided. 12 We Remember in Prayer Today and This Week... Worldwide Anglican Cycle The people and leaders of the Diocese of Lake Rukwa, Tanzania Canadian Anglican-Lutheran Cycle The directors and staff of the departments of Communications and Information Resources, Resources for Mission, and Financial Management The Assistant to the National Bishop for Ecumenical and Interfaith and the Assistant to the National Bishop for Worship Diocesan Cycle The people and leaders of St. Christopher, Richmond Hill (The Rev. Philip Der, The Rev. Carol Friesen) Deanery Cycle For secretaries and employees of parishes Parish Ministry Cycle Parochial Tribunal Financial Concerns of the Parish Today s Scripture Readings First Sunday after Christmas Isaiah 63:7 9 Psalm 148 Hebrews 2:10 18 Matthew 2:13 23 Next Sunday s Scripture Readings The Epiphany of the Lord (January 6) Isaiah 60:1 6 Psalm 72:1 7,10 14 Ephesians 3:1 12 Matthew 2:1 12 Congregation Cycle Dan & Rebecca Marlatt, & Luke Anna Marlow Jennifer Marsan, & Max & Aidan Ethel McWatt Shawn & Sharon Meehan, & Matthew, Laura, & Alexander

7 13 Annual Vestry Meeting Our Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 23 following the 10:30 a.m. service. To ensure that the report package is circulated in advance of the meeting, please send reports to the office as soon as possible. Reports must be in by Sunday, February 2, but please send sooner if possible so that preparation on the package can begin before February 2. Please send reports to or drop off at the office. Thank you.