The Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost

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1 W The Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost November 18, 2018 The Holy Eucharist 11:15 a.m. ELCOME to Christ Church, Georgetown. We are grateful for your presence this morning. If you would like to learn more about Christ Church or become more closely associated with this community, we encourage you to complete a pew card, which may be placed in the offering plate, given to an usher or member of the clergy, or mailed to the Parish Office. We hope you will return to Christ Church and worship with us again soon. For detailed information about the mission, ministry, work, and witness of the parish, including the complete schedule of Sunday and weekday services, visit our website: Please remember to silence all mobile phones and other electronic devices. Personal listening systems for the hearing impaired are available. Please speak with an usher. At the conclusion of the liturgy, all here present are cordially invited to Keith Hall for fellowship and refreshments. THE ENTRANCE RITE The service follows the order for Holy Eucharist: Rite One, which begins on page 323 in The Book of Common Prayer. The musical setting of the ordinary of the Eucharist is the Missa de Sancta Maria Magdalena, by Healey Willan ( ). ORGAN VOLUNTARY: The Peace may be exchanged. from Rubrics Dan Locklair (b. 1949) All stand and sing HYMN IN PROCESSION 48: O day of radiant gladness Es flog ein kleins Waldvögelein THE OPENING ACCLAMATION Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. The says THE COLLECT FOR PURITY LMIGHTY God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: A Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

2 All sing KYRIE ELEISON The music may be found at S-91 in The Hymnal Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. GLORIA IN EXCELSIS The music may be found at S-202 in The Hymnal Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ; O 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 God the Father, have mercy upon us. For thou only art holy; thou only art the Lord; thou only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen. THE SALUTATION AND COLLECT OF THE DAY The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. LESSED Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant that we may in B such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that, by patience and comfort of thy holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which thou hast given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

3 THE LITURGY OF THE WORD All sit for THE LESSON: 1 Samuel 1:4-20 N the day when Elkanah sacrificed, he would give portions to Peninnah his wife and to all her sons and O daughters; and, although he loved Hannah, he would give Hannah only one portion, because the LORD had closed her womb. And her rival used to provoke her sorely, to irritate her, because the LORD had closed her womb. So it went on year by year; as often as she went up to the house of the LORD, she used to provoke her. Therefore Hannah wept and would not eat. And Elkanah, her husband, said to her, Hannah, why do you weep? And why do you not eat? And why is your heart sad? Am I not more to you than ten sons? After they had eaten and drunk in Shiloh, Hannah rose. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat beside the doorpost of the temple of the LORD. She was deeply distressed and prayed to the LORD, and wept bitterly. And she vowed a vow and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thy maidservant, and remember me, and not forget thy maidservant, but wilt give to thy maidservant a son, then I will give him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall touch his head. As she continued praying before the LORD, Eli observed her mouth. Hannah was speaking in her heart; only her lips moved, and her voice was not heard; therefore Eli took her to be a drunken woman. And Eli said to her, How long will you be drunken? Put away your wine from you. But Hannah answered, No, my lord, I am a woman sorely troubled; I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have been pouring out my soul before the LORD. Do not regard your maidservant as a base woman, for all along I have been speaking out of my great anxiety and vexation. Then Eli answered, Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant your petition which you have made to him. And she said, Let your maidservant find favor in your eyes. Then the woman went her way and ate, and her countenance was no longer sad. They rose early in the morning and worshiped before the LORD; then they went back to their house at Ramah. And Elkanah knew Hannah his wife, and the LORD remembered her; and in due time Hannah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Samuel, for she said, I have asked him of the LORD. The Choir sings PSALM 16 Conserva me, Domine Chant: A. Herbert Brewer ( ) 1 Protect me, O God, for I take refuge in you; * I have said to the LORD, You are my Lord, my good above all other. 2 All my delight is upon the godly that are in the land, * upon those who are noble among the people. 3 But those who run after other gods * shall have their troubles multiplied. 4 Their libations of blood I will not offer, * nor take the names of their gods upon my lips. 5 O LORD, you are my portion and my cup; * it is you who uphold my lot. 6 My boundaries enclose a pleasant land; * indeed, I have a goodly heritage. 7 I will bless the LORD who gives me counsel; * my heart teaches me, night after night. 8 I have set the LORD always before me; * because he is at my right hand I shall not fall. 9 My heart, therefore, is glad, and my spirit rejoices; * my body also shall rest in hope.

4 10 For you will not abandon me to the grave, * nor let your holy one see the Pit. 11 You will show me the path of life; * in your presence there is fullness of joy, and in your right hand are pleasures for evermore. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Spirit: As it was in the beginning, is now, * and will be for ever. Amen. THE EPISTLE: Hebrews 10:11-25 VERY priest stands daily at his service, offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away E sins. But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, then to wait until his enemies should be made a stool for his feet. For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are sanctified. And the Holy Spirit also bears witness to us; for after saying, This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, says the Lord: I will put my laws on their hearts, and write them on their minds, then he adds, I will remember their sins and their misdeeds no more. Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin. Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way which he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. All stand and sing the hymn. Stanzas 1 and 2 precede the reading of the Holy Gospel; stanza 3 follows. HYMN AT THE GOSPEL PROCESSION 686: Come, thou fount of every blessing Nettleton THE HOLY GOSPEL: Mark 13:1-8 Gospeler The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark. Glory be to thee, O Lord. S Jesus came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones A and what wonderful buildings! And Jesus said to him, Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone upon another, that will not be thrown down. And as he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign when these things are all to be accomplished? And Jesus began to say to them, Take heed that no one leads you astray. Many will come in my name, saying, I am he! and they will lead many astray. And when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places, there will be famines; this is but the beginning of the birth-pangs. Gospeler The Gospel of the Lord. Praise be to thee, O Christ. At the invitation of the preacher, all sit for THE HOMILY The Reverend Elizabeth F. Keeler

5 All stand and say THE NICENE CREED I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible; And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of the Father; and he shall come again, with glory, to judge both the quick and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end. And I believe in the Holy Ghost the Lord, and Giver of Life, who proceedeth from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spake by the Prophets. And I believe one holy Catholic and Apostolic Church; I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins; and I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE FORM III The says Let us pray. The people then kneel. Father, we pray for thy holy Catholic Church; That we all may be one. Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve thee; That thy Name may be glorified by all people. We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; That they may be faithful ministers of thy Word and Sacraments.

6 We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; That there may be justice and peace on the earth. Give us grace to do thy will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favor in thy sight. Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; That they may be delivered from their distress. Give to the departed eternal rest; Let light perpetual shine upon them. We praise thee for thy saints who have entered into joy; May we also come to share in thy heavenly kingdom. Let us pray for our own needs and those of others. A period of silence is kept. Then the adds a concluding collect. THE CONFESSION OF SIN AND ABSOLUTION The says Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God. and M OST merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against thee in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved thee with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in thy will, and walk in thy ways, to the glory of thy Name. Amen. The says LMIGHTY God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all A those who with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. THE PEACE The peace of the Lord be always with you. And with thy spirit. THE GREETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS All stand and greet one another in the name of the Lord. Then all sit for

7 T HE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST THE OFFERTORY The begins the Offertory with a sentence of Scripture. As the alms are collected and the altar prepared, the Choir sings ANTHEM: Judge eternal UDGE eternal, throned in splendor, Lord of lords and King of kings, with thy living fire of judgment purge J this land of bitter things; solace all its wide dominion with the healing of thy wings. Still the weary folk are pining for the hour that brings release, and the city s crowded clangor cries aloud for sin to cease; and the homesteads and the woodlands plead in silence for their peace. Crown, O God, thine own endeavor; cleave our darkness with thy sword; feed all those who do not know thee with the richness of thy word; cleanse the body of this nation through the glory of the Lord. Words: Henry Scott Holland ( ), alt. Music: Gerre Hancock ( ) All stand and sing THE DOXOLOGY AT THE PRESENTATION P RAISE God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host: praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Old 100th THE GREAT THANKSGIVING EUCHARISTIC PRAYER II The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up unto the Lord. Let us give thanks unto our Lord God. It is meet and right so to do. The proceeds I T is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto thee, O Lord, holy Father, almighty, everlasting God. Here a Proper Preface is said. Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising thee, and saying, All sing SANCTUS AND BENEDICTUS QUI VENIT The music may be found at S-114 in The Hymnal 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.

8 The people kneel. Then the continues LL glory be to thee, O Lord our God, for that thou didst create heaven and earth, and didst make us in A thine own image; and, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption. He made there a full and perfect sacrifice for the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again. For in the night in which he was betrayed, he took bread; and when he had given thanks to thee, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take, eat, this is my Body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me. Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, Drink this, all of you; for this is my Blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for you, and for many, for the remission of sins. Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me. Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory. And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the Body and Blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus Christ. And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, our selves, our souls and bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this Holy Communion may worthily receive the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be filled with thy grace and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Ghost all honor and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end. AMEN. THE LORD S PRAYER And now, as our Savior Christ hath taught us, we are bold to say, O and UR 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 the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD The breaks the consecrated bread. A period of silence is kept. Then is said Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

9 All sing AGNUS DEI The music may be found at S-158 in The Hymnal O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, grant us thy peace. The offers the following invitation. EHOLD the Lamb of God; behold him that taketh away the sins of the world. B The Gifts of God for the of God. THE COMMUNION All baptized Christians are welcome to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion. Gluten-free wafers are available. Please make your need known at the altar rail. Those who do not wish to receive Holy Communion may come forward for a blessing. Please indicate this to the priest by crossing your arms over your chest. ANTHEM: O salutaris hostia O During the administration of Holy Communion, the Choir sings salutaris hostia, quae cæli pandis ostium, bella premunt hostilia: Da robur fer auxilium. O saving Victim, opening wide the gate of heaven to us below, our foes press on from every side, thine aid supply, thy strength bestow. Words: attr. St. Thomas Aquinas (1225?-1274) Music: Thomas Tallis (c ) All sing HYMN 318: Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face Nyack After Communion, all kneel and say THE POSTCOMMUNION PRAYER LMIGHTY and everliving God, we most heartily thank thee for that thou dost feed us, in these holy A mysteries, with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and dost assure us thereby of thy favor and goodness towards us; and that we are very members incorporate in the mystical body of thy Son, the blessed company of all faithful people; and are also heirs, through hope, of thy everlasting kingdom. And we humbly beseech thee, O heavenly Father, so to assist us with thy grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and do all such good works as thou hast prepared for us to walk in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen. THE BLESSING The blesses the people; the people respond Amen. THE DISMISSAL Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.

10 All stand and sing HYMN IN PROCESSION 598: Lord Christ, when first thou cam st to earth Mit Freuden zart ORGAN VOLUNTARY: Prelude and Fugue in E minor, BWV 533 Johann Sebastian Bach ( ) ASSISTING IN THE LITURGY Tyler M. Thompson, Crucifer Sally Squires Wilhelm, Second Cross and Altar Server Deborah D. Nichols, Lector Harry A. Volz, Head Usher Thomas L. Birch, Millie C. Coleman, William H. Courtney, Anne H. D. Randolph, Ushers Laura Hornbuckle and Anne Roulhac, Altar Guild Susan H. Dawkins and Elizabeth M. Evans, Flower Committee Henry L. Thompson and Mary Elizabeth Thompson, Welcome Table PARISH ANNOUNCEMENT S Rita Yoe to Leave Christ Church: After four and a half years as Youth Missioner at Christ Church, Rita Yoe has accepted a new position as Programs Coordinator at the Claggett Center, an Episcopal camp and conference center in Buckeystown, Maryland, where she will manage the summer camp and year-round programming for children, youth, and adults. Rita will remain in ministry at Christ Church through the Christmas season. She will begin her tenure at the Claggett Center in mid-january. Rita s departure is a significant loss for the Christ Church family. We will miss her immensely. It is a wonderful opportunity for Rita, however, and we offer heartfelt congratulations on her appointment and best wishes for an exciting new phase of life and ministry. The Claggett Center is most fortunate to get her! Stewardship Update: The Stewardship Co-chairs and Vestry are deeply grateful for the overwhelming response to this year s campaign. As of Wednesday, November 14, pledges for 2019 totaled nearly $1,000,000 toward our goal of $1,550,000. We have received roughly 40 new pledges totaling $61,000. Pledge increases from more than 90 households total $188,000. In addition, the average pledge has increased by nearly $1,000. If you have not yet made a financial commitment for the coming year, we encourage you to do so as soon as possible. The Vestry, which meets this week, will soon begin making decisions about the 2019 operating budget. Your pledge will have a real impact on the planning process. To submit a pledge, visit the parish website and click on Pledge at the top right-hand corner of the screen, or fill out a pledge card, found in the pews, and drop it in the offering plate today. Planned Giving: All parishioners are invited to remember Christ Church in their estate plans. The Church is like a cairn. We all leave a stone when we get to the top of life s hill. Together, we can commit some of our strength to support those who come after us, just as we rely on the strength of those who have come before. For more information, contact the Rector. Choral Evensong: The next service of Choral Evensong will take place today, at 5:00 p.m., in the Church. The liturgy will include works by Herbert Sumsion, Thomas Tallis, and Richard Webster. Choral Evensong will continue on first, third, and fifth Sundays of the month through May. A reception follows each service. Christ Church is one of a few parishes in the U.S. to offer this beautiful, quintessentially Anglican liturgy with such frequency. Please plan to join us. GMC Winter Shelter: Today, Christ Church once again welcomes Georgetown Ministry Center s Winter Shelter, during which the Parish Hall Auditorium becomes home to 10 men and women who are experiencing homelessness. If

11 you would like to be part of this two-week ministry, contact parishioners Liza Ballantine: or Rick Shewell: New volunteers are welcome. Please consider helping to prepare a meal, spending the night, or supporting the many forms of hospitality we extend to these important Georgetown residents. Youth Service Opportunity: All young people of the parish are invited to assist in preparing a meal for residents of the GMC Winter Shelter. Volunteers in grades 9 12 will serve today, 5:30 8:30 p.m. (in conjunction with Youth Confirmation Class); volunteers in grades 6 12 will serve on Sunday, November 25, 5:30 8:30 p.m. For more information or to volunteer, contact Youth Missioner Rita Yoe. Youth Confirmation Class: The second of this year s Confirmation Classes for high school students will be held today, 5:30 8:30 p.m. The focus of the session will be Christian mission. During a portion of the class, participants will prepare and serve dinner to residents of the GMC Winter Shelter. Parishioners in ninth grade and above are invited to attend all the classes, held on Sunday evenings throughout the year, and to discern whether they wish to be presented for the Sacrament of Confirmation at Washington National Cathedral in May. In order to be confirmed, students must attend five of six sessions; classes may be completed in a single year or over the course of multiple years. For more information, contact Youth Missioner Rita Yoe. Thanksgiving Day Eucharist: As is our custom, there will be a celebration of the Holy Eucharist on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, at 10:00 a.m., in the Church. The full Choir of Christ Church will be present. Please note that the Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23, and there will be no services until Sunday, November 25. Women s Bible Study: All women of the parish are invited to participate in this Fall s exploration of Revelation, the final book of the Bible. The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 27, 6:30 8:00 p.m., in the Memorial Room. The text, Frederick Schmidt s Conversations with Scripture: Revelation, may be purchased through amazon.com or by contacting the Reverend Elizabeth Keeler. Men s Ministry Group: The group s next meeting will take place on Thursday, November 29, at 6:30 p.m., in the Memorial Room. Discussion will be led by parishioner Tim Carrington. Do join us for fellowship, a simple supper, and a beer. Adult Forum: The Adult Forum series, entitled Scripture and Christian Ethics: How the Bible informs our decisions, will continue on Sunday, December 2, at 10:00 a.m., in Keith Hall, with a presentation by the Reverend Dr. Frank Wade. Bicentennial Lecture: On Sunday, December 2, at 1:00 p.m., in Keith Hall, parishioner Sidney Lawrence will make a presentation on the genesis of his recently-unveiled Bicentennial drawing, an historic panorama featuring all three Christ Church buildings and the city of Washington. All are welcome. A Service of Lessons and Carols for Advent: The annual Service of Lessons and Carols for Advent, sung by the Choir of Christ Church, will take place on Sunday, December 2, at 5:00 p.m., in the Church. It will feature works by Benjamin Britten, Stephen Cleobury, George Frideric Handel, James MacMillan, Paul Manz, Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, and Elizabeth Poston, as well as classic congregational hymns such as O come, O come, Emmanuel, Creator of the stars of night, and Lo! he comes with clouds descending. A reception will follow. Please note that the 5:00 p.m. Eucharist will be moved to 6:00 p.m. so that parishioners who wish to do so are able to attend both services. A Service of Lessons and Carols for Christmas: The annual Service of Lessons and Carols for Christmas, sung by the Choir of Christ Church, will take place on Sunday, December 16, at 5:00 p.m., in the Church. Modeled after the famed service held each year at King s College, Cambridge, this festive, candlelit liturgy will include works by Bob Chilcott, Morten Lauridsen, William Mathias, Boris Ord, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Stanford Scriven, and David Willcocks. Arrive early to ensure seating. A reception will follow. Please note that the 5:00 p.m. Eucharist will be moved to 6:00 p.m. so that parishioners who wish to do so are able to attend both services. Christmas Pageant: The annual Christmas Pageant will take place on Friday, December 21, at 6:30 p.m. All children and young people of the parish are invited to participate. Students in grades 6 8 who are interested in character roles, and students in grades 9 12 graders who are interested in serving as narrators or helping backstage are asked to contact Youth Missioner Rita Yoe by November 25. Bicentennial Choral Evensong: The year-long celebration of the Bicentennial of Christ Church will conclude with a special service of Choral Evensong for the Feast of the Epiphany on Sunday, January 6, at 5:00 p.m. A festive reception in the Parish Hall Auditorium will follow. Please note that there will be no 5:00 Eucharist this day.

12 PARISH CALENDAR The Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost, November 18 Holy Eucharist: Rite One, 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite Two with Children s Homily, 9:00 a.m. Youth Education, 10:00 a.m., Parish Hall Adult Forum, 10:00 a.m., Keith Hall Holy Eucharist: Rite One, 11:15 a.m. (followed by Coffee Hour in Keith Hall) Holy Eucharist: Rite Two, 5:00 p.m., Chapel Choral Evensong, 5:00 p.m. (followed by a reception in Keith Hall) Youth Confirmation Class, 5:30 p.m., Parish Hall Monday, November 19 Morning Prayer, 7:30 a.m., Chapel Noonday Prayer, 12:00 noon, Chapel Evening Prayer, 5:30 p.m., Chapel Friday, November 23 (Parish Office closed) Saturday, November 24 The Feast of Christ the King, Sunday, November 25 Holy Eucharist: Rite One, 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite Two with Children s Homily, 9:00 a.m. Youth Education, 10:00 a.m., Parish Hall Adult Forum, 10:00 a.m., Keith Hall Morning Prayer: Rite One, 11:15 a.m. (followed by Coffee Hour in Keith Hall) Holy Eucharist: Rite Two, 5:00 p.m., Chapel (followed by a reception in Keith Hall) Tuesday, November 20 Morning Prayer, 7:30 a.m., Chapel Art Class, 10:00 a.m., Parish Hall Auditorium Noonday Prayer, 12:00 noon, Chapel Evening Prayer, 5:30 p.m., Chapel Wednesday, November 21 Morning Prayer, 7:30 p.m., Chapel Holy Eucharist, 7:40 p.m., Chapel (followed by breakfast in Keith Hall) Art Class, 10:00 a.m., Parish Hall Auditorium Thrift Shop, 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m., Parish Hall Lower Level Noonday Prayer, 12:00 noon, Chapel Evening Prayer, 5:30 p.m., Chapel Yoga Class, 6:00 p.m., Keith Hall Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22 (Parish Office closed) Holy Eucharist, 10:00 a.m. Nursery care for children three years of age and younger is available at the Parish Hall on Sundays from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information about or to sign-up for any of the events or programs listed above, please contact the Parish Office. Christ Church Georgetown 31st and O Streets, NW Washington, DC info@christchurchgeorgetown.org The Reverend Timothy A. R. Cole, Rector The Reverend Elizabeth F. Keeler, Assistant to the Rector The Reverend Elizabeth B. Gardner, Assistant to the Rector Mrs. Crystal J. Carpenter Hardin, Seminarian Mr. Jonathan M. Pucik, Seminarian Mr. Thomas P. Smith, Organist and Choirmaster