T H E FOURTH S U N D A Y O F ADVENT

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2 MUSIC NOTES The organ music heard before and after Mass is from an early collection by the great 20 th Century virtuoso Marcel Dupré. The collection was published in 1920, while he was Louis Vierne s deputy organist at Notre Dame de Paris. Vierne was absent for a few long periods for health reasons, which meant that Dupré was effectively the Organist at Notre Dame during this time. An excellent improviser (as many French organists are), Dupré caught the ears of an English businessman, who visited the tribune (organ loft) at Notre Dame many times to hear Dupré improvise. This collection of 15 pieces, which are recollections of improvisations during Vespers at Notre Dame, was dedicated to this English businessman, referred to simply as Monsieur C.J. This man was, in fact, Claude Johnson, often referred to as the hyphen in Rolls-Royce, who ran the high-end car manufacturer from 1910 until his death in The collection is split into three sections: Antiphons, Ave Maris Stella, and Magnificat. The Ave Maris Stella pieces (of which there are 4) interpret texts from the traditional Marian hymn, Ave Maris Stella, traditionally sung at Vespers of Our Lady. Both pieces heard today prominently quote the traditional chant. Hassler s motet Dixit Maria is a sprightly piece for the Annunciation (which falls on March 25, but is also a theme of today s readings). It has two major sections: the first illustrating the Angel s speech to Mary, and the second setting Mary s response. Hassler, who is credited with bringing the Venetian style of composition back to his home in modern-day Germany, also wrote a Parody Mass (or, a Mass Setting which borrows material from other music) on the motet, part of which is heard today. I thought I should briefly speak on the origins of a very well-known advent hymn, which we sing today. O Come, O come Emmanuel (Veni Emmanuel) is a plainsong hymn which sets Latin texts from the 9 th century (translated into English in our hymnal, of course). These texts are paraphrases of the 7 O Antiphons (named, simply, because they all begin with the word O ). These are simply the Magnificat antiphons sung at the Monastic Office of Vespers (before and after the Magnificat) on the 7 days before Christmas Eve (December 17-23). If you pray the Daily Office at home, try singing a verse of the hymn before and after reciting the Magnificat when you say Evening Prayer (the dates for each are in the hymnal)! 2

3 T H E FOURTH S U N D A Y O F ADVENT D E C E M B E R 18, 2016 H I G H MASS AT 10:30 AM Organ 2 selections from Fifteen Pieces : Marcel Dupré ( ) Ave Maris Stella: When the salutation Gabriel had spoken Magnificat: My soul doth magnify the Lord and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior Introit Rorate Mode 1 Rorate caeli desuper, et nubes pluant justum: aperiatur terra, et Let showers fall from the heavens, and let the clouds rain down justice: let the earth germinet Salvatorem. Ps. Caeli open and bring forth the Savior. Ps. The enerrant gloriam Dei: et opera heavens declare the glory of God: and the manuum ejus annuntiat firmament shows his handiwork. firmamentum. (Isaiah 45, Psalm 19) Kyrie eleison Missa super Dixit Maria Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison. Hans Leo Hassler (c ) Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Collect of the Day After chanted prayers, Amen will be sung on a monotone unless otherwise indicated. Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. T H E LITURGY O F T H E W O R D First Reading Isaiah 7: Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, saying, Ask a sign of the LORD your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven. But Ahaz said, I will not ask, and I will not put the LORD to the test. Then Isaiah said: Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little 3

4 for you to weary mortals, that you weary my God also? Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel. He shall eat curds and honey by the time he knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good. For before the child knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good, the land before whose two kings you are in dread will be deserted. The LORD will bring on you and on your people and on your ancestr al house such days as have not come since the day that Ephraim departed fr om Judah-- the king of Assyria. Reader People The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. A brief period of silence is observed. Gradual Psalm 24 Setting by Bruce Ford (b. 1947) Refrain Cantor; then all repeat: BzzewzzzzzzzzzztzzzzzzzzzzzyzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzztzzzzzzzzzzzzzzyuzzzzzzzUYzzz,zzzzzzzzzzzzztzzzzzzzzzzzzyzzzzzzzzzzzzzzuyzzzzzzzzzzzzztzzzzzrzzzzzzzzzztzzzzzzzzzzzzyzzzzzzzzzzzztrzzzzzzzzzzzzzEzzzzzzzzzzzzz/ Lift up your heads, O gates; lift them high, O ev- er- last- ing doors. The earth is the LORD S and all that is in it, the world and all who dwell therein. For it is he who founded it upon the seas and made it firm upon the rivers of the deep. All repeat the Refrain. Who can ascend the hill of the LORD? and who can stand in his holy place? Those who have clean hands and a pure heart, who have not pledged themselves to falsehood, nor sworn by what is a fraud. All repeat the Refrain. They shall receive a blessing from the LORD and a just reward from the God of their salvation. Such is the generation of those who seek him, of those who seek your face, O God of Jacob. All repeat the Refrain. Lift up your heads, O gates; lift them high, O everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD, strong and mighty, the LORD, mighty in battle. All repeat the Refrain. Lift up your heads, O gates; lift them high, O everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is he, this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. All repeat the Refrain. Second Reading Romans 1: 1-7 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, the 4

5 gospel concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh and was declared to be Son of God with power according to the spirit of holiness by resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord, through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles for the sake of his name, including yourselves who are called to belong to Jesus Christ, to all God's beloved in Rome, who are called to be saints: grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. A brief period of silence is observed. Sequence Hymn 265 The Angel Gabriel from heaven came Alleluia Mode 7 MzzzzzuzzzzzzzzzzizzzzzzzzopzzzzzzOcmcxzzoizzzzzzzyizzzzzzzzuyzzzzzzzzzTcxmvzyrzzzzzzzyiuzzzzzzzTzzzzzzzzzTv/ A- le- lu- ia, al- le- lu- ia, al- le- lu- ia. V. Stir up your strength, O Lord, and come to save us. All repeat the Alleluia Holy Gospel Matthew 1: Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Vzzzzzzzzzzzzzz6zvvvcczdrvczzzYzzzzzzzzz/ People Glory to you, Lord Christ. Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. All this took place to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet: Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means, God is with us. When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord 5

6 commanded him; he took her as his wife, but had no marital relations with her until she had borne a son; and he named him Jesus. Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. Vzzzzzzzzzzzzzz6vvvvzzzdrvccYvxx/ People Praise to you, Lord Christ. Homily Father Bates Nicene Creed Hymnal, inside back cover Prayers of the People Form IV Let us pray for the Church and for the world. Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world. Here and after each petition is sung VzzzzyvrvyvtzvRv/vvrvztvzzzYvzzz/ V. Lord, in your mer-cy, R. Hear our prayer. Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good. Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory. Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us. Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courag e and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation. We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom. The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect. Hasten, O Father, the coming of your kingdom; and grant that we your servants, who now live by faith, may with joy behold your Son at his coming in glorious majesty; even Jesus Christ, our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen. 6

7 Confession of Sin Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. Most merciful God, 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 our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen. The Celebrant says Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. The Peace Celebrant People The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. T H E LITURGY O F T H E E U C H A R I S T See the special note below regarding receiving the Blessed Sacrament. Offertory Antiphon Ave Maria Mode 8 Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with tecum: benedicta tu in mulieribus thee: blessed art thou amongst women and et benedictus fructus ventris tui. blessed is the fruit of thy womb. (Luke 1) Hymn 269 Ye who claim the faith of Jesus Eucharistic Prayer B Sanctus arr. by James McGregor (b.1930) MztyvzuczztycuyczzYv/czzzztycxuzczzyczzztvzYv/zxxxzzzzyz7zKiczzucxxyuzzzxxxxz V. The Lord be with you. R. And al- so with you. V. Lift up your MxYTv/zzvzzucyz7zKizczuvyuczyvYTv/vzzzzzzuvzuvuvzzyz7zKizzcuvzz hearts. R. We lift them to the Lord. V. Let us give thanks to 7

8 MuvyuvyvYv/vxxuvucyz7zKicuvuzvuvzzyuvzzzzyvzxYTvzzzzzz/ the Lord our God. R. It is right to give him thanks and praise. It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. 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: -v`*vvvyvvvvrvv]vvvevvvvwvvvv]vvyvvvvšvvvv]vvvvyvvvv]vvvvvovvvvvvvivv]vvvvjvvvvvvvvvhvvvvvvvvvyvvvvv] Ho-ly, ho-ly, ho-ly Lord, God of pow r and might, -v`*vvhvvvvvvvvvjvvvvvvvvhvvvvvvvgvvvvv]vvvvfµvvvdvvvvvvfvvvvvvvhvvvv]vvvhºvv%vgvvvvvy,vc vvvvvhvvv] heav n and earth are full of your glo- ry. Ho- -v`*vv vvvvgvvvvvvfvvvvgvvvvvvevvvvvvÿwvvvvvv]]vvvvvvrvvvvvvvdvvvvvvdvvv]vcvsvvvvvvhvvvvvvhºvv%vgvv] san-na in the high-est. Bless-ed is he who comes -v`*vvhvvvvhvvvvl¼vvvvvkc]vvvvjcvcjcvvvcvy,vvv vvvvhvvv]vvv vvvvvgvvvvfvvvvgvvv]vvvevvvvvvwvv} in the Name of the Lord. Ho-san-na in the high-est. The people remain standing. The celebrant continues 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 Virgin 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 8

9 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. 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 the ever-blessed Virgin Mary and 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. MtvTcYc/ A- MEN. Lord s Prayer The Celebrant begins MyvzYvztcxzzycxucxzuvcyvzzzuvzzyvzzzTcc,czztycxucxyuczzzycxzYcx/ And now as our Sa-vior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, MtyvzzzuzvuzzvyvizvuvzyvzzTv,cxuvytcxtycxucxyuvzYczzzz,zz Our Fa- ther, who art in hea- ven, hal- low- ed be thy Name, All continue MuzvizzvuvzzzYTv,zzzzyvuvyvYTv,cyvzzuvzyczzytcztycxzuvzz thy king-dom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in MyuvzzYv.vtvyczzuvicxzzucxzyczzuzzzzzzYTcx,zzycxzuvicxuczzzzyvycxz hea- ven. Give us this day our dai- ly bread, and for-give us our tres- 9

10 MtcxTczz,xyzzzzzyxzzzztxxxzyzzzzzzzczzuzzzzzzzzzzzzyzzzzzzzzuvcycxtccYzzzzzzzzzYzzzz.zzzzzzevztvyzzzzzzzz MuczycxtcxzyvzytvTzzzmzzzzztzzzzzztzzzzzyzzzzzzyzzzzzyzzzzzzxuzzzzzzytzzzzzTzzzz.zzzzzevtvyzzzzzzyzzzzzzz pass-es, as we for-give those who tres- pass a-gainst us. And lead us MuzzzzzzzzzYzzzz,zzzztcxztzzvyvzzzycxzuzzzzzzytcxzTzzz,xxtczzyzzzzzyczzzuzzzzzytzzzzzTzzzz.zzzztzzzzTYx/ not in- to temp- ta- tion, but de-liv- er us from e- vil. For thine is the king-dom and the pow r and the glo- ry, for ev- er and ev- er. A- men. Breaking of the Bread MzcczzztvzzyvzuvuvzucxuzzzzzzizzzzzzzzzuccyvztzzzzzzzzTvx/ V. Christ our Pass- o- ver is sac- ri- ficed for us; McczzztvczyvzuvzuvzzzzyzvztzzvzYccc/ R. There- fore let us keep the feast. Agnus Dei Missa super Dixit Maria Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona nobis pacem. Hans Leo Hassler Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant us peace. Distribution of the Blessed Sacrament See the special note below regarding receiving the Blessed Sacrament. The Gifts of God for the People of God. Communion Antiphon Ecce virgo concipiet Mode 1 Ecce virgo concipiet, et pariet Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a filium: et vocabitur nomen ejus son and shall call his name Emmanuel. Emmanuel. (Isaiah 7) 10

11 Motet Dixit Maria Dixit Maria ad angelum: Ecce ancilla Domini, fiat mihi secundum verbum tuum. Hans Leo Hassler Mary said to the angel: Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord, let it be done to me according to your word. Postcommunion Prayer Grant, we pray, almighty God: that as the coming festival of our redemption draws near, we, who have received this pledge of eternal salvation, may increase in faith, hope, and love: that we may worthily celebrate the mystery of the birth of your only-begotten Son, who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen. Seasonal Blessing May Almighty God, by whose providence our Savior Christ came among us in great humility, sanctify you with the light of his blessing and set you free from all son. Amen. May he whose second Coming in power and great glory we await, make you steadfast in faith, joyful in hope, and constant in love. Amen. May you, who rejoice in the first Advent of our Redeemer, at his second Advent be rewarded with unending life. Amen. And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. MUvIc/ A- men. Dismissal V. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. MiuvyvuvYTc/ R. Thanks be to God. Hymn 56 Organ Final: Amen (Ave maris Stella) from 15 Pieces O come, O come, Emmanuel Marcel Dupré 11

12 Special Note about Receiving the Blessed Sacrament All people are welcome at the Altar. If one is not baptized or for any reason does not wish to receive Communion, he or she is most welcome to receive a blessing, indicated by crossing both arms over one s chest. If you wish to discuss or receive baptism (initiation into the Christian faith), please speak to the priest. You may receive the bread directly onto your tongue or into folded hands, and then after consuming the bread, may drink the wine from the chalice. If you keep the bread in your hands, it is our custom that a chalice bearer will dip it into the wine, and then place it on your tongue. The ministers will bring the Sacrament to those who tell an usher that they cannot easily climb the steps. Low-gluten bread is available upon request. If one does not wish to receive either the bread or wine, be assured that Christ is fully present in both. 12

13 WEEKLY GRACE NOTES DECEMBER 18, 2016 We welcome our visitors to Grace Church today. Please, if you will, complete a visitor s card in the pew, placing it in the offering plate. STEWARDSHIP Thank you to everyone who has submitted a pledge for Audrey Adams Ellen & James Annan Daphne Annibourne Richard Appelgren & Pete Kolonia Frederick Armah Samuel Armah Shevon Armstrong Monica Asiama-Frimpong Shawn Barnes J. Brent Bates Gilbert Beck Brian Beekman Ottie Blamah-Sah George Bowen Rose Bowman Curtis Branch Henry Cadogan Dorothy Carter Alman Clarke Ernest Clay Louie Clay James Cramer & George Gavin Tracy Cummings Elaine Davis Andre Devers Sandra Durrell Anita Elisée Monique Elisée Hilary Fann Bruce Ford Fred & Marie Gaspard Renvy Haggins-Briggs Jim Hopkins & Sian Ricketts Shelly Irby Deleena Kayjay Rosemary & Anthony Kearney Joan Knowles Steve Lane Winifred Langevine Michael & Marge Lindstrom Jewel Lowe Zachary Maher Bob May Samuel & Rehana Naushad Peter & Lynne Nelson Scot & Susy Norris Darriea Pigott Clarissa Polanco & Myrta Soto Lloyd Prator Victoria Richardson Jason Scully Abosede Aboderin Tokosi Olamide Tokosi Daphine Turner Peter Woolley & Kathryn Douglas 13

14 VOLUNTEERS FOR BREAD PICKUP We once again have a donor for bread to distribute to those in need, if we can find volunteers to fetch it. Volunteers must regularly and reliably pick it up on one or more mornings, Monday through Thursday, on Raymond Boulevard and bring it to the church. Speak with Father Bates if you are able and interested. RECESS FOR FORUMS Forums for Adults will be on recess until after the New Year with a specific date to be announced. NEWARK BOY CHORUS SCHOOL RETURNS TO GRACE CHURCH The Newark Boy Chorus School will present Tis the Season, a Holiday Concert here at Grace Church on Monday, December 19, at 7:00 P.M. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Founded in 1969, the Newark Boys Chorus School is a private school created to provide an integrated academic and music program unique to the City of Newark. The school is responsible each year for the education of young urban men from the greater Newark Area. Known as Newark s Musical Ambassadors, the Chorus has been heard throughout the world with a diversified repertoire that includes traditional classical music, spirituals, folk music, and jazz. Visit their web site at for more information. GREENING & CLEANING OF THE CHURCH Today is the Greening of the Church after High mass. While the greening of the church is happening, others will be able to dust and clean the pews and woodwork with a cleaning of the floors after the greening. VESTRY The Vestry plans to have a brief meeting after the Greening of the Church, time to be determined. All Vestry members are asked to help with the greening and cleaning. 14

15 CHRISTMAS AT GRACE CHURCH IN NEWARK Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24 5:00 P.M. Lessons & Carols 10:30 P.M. Carols 11:00 P.M. Procession and High Mass Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25 Noon Procession and High Mass FLOWER SPONSORSHIP No flowers are on the altar during Advent. Donations will be accepted for Christmas flowers; you may use the envelope provided in your boxes or write Christmas Flowers on the outside of a blank envelope. Christmas flower donors will be listed in the Christmas service leaflets. There are new flower sign-up sheets posted in the hallway for January through April. SIGN UP FOR COFFEE HOUR MOVED The Coffee Hour sign up sheet has been moved to the bulletin board in the hallway on the first floor of the Parish House next to the flower sign up. Please sign up for open Sundays in January, if you are able to help with this important ministry of hospitality. Coffee Hour can be as simple or as elaborate as desired. Instructions for making coffee and iced tea are posted on a closet door in the Parish Hall. SUNDAY SCHOOL BAKE SALE The Sunday School Bake Sale previously scheduled for today is now date To Be Determined. Please keep an eye out for the new date and come support the Sunday School. ST. DUNSTAN CHOIR The St. Dunstan volunteer Choir rehearses every Sunday at 12:30 P.M., after coffee hour. New voices are always welcome! Please speak to the director of music, or him at music@gracechurchinnewark.org if you are interested in joining. 15

16 CHOIR SCHOOL The Choir School at Grace Church in Newark rehearses on Thursdays at 4:30 P.M. and Saturdays at 11:00 A.M. The program is open to all children from ages 8-18, and provides a fantastic leadership opportunity in the church, as well as a great opportunity to develop musical talent. Please contact the director of music (choristers@gracechurchinnewark.org) for more information. ELECTRONIC GIVING Grace Church offers electronic giving to automate your offering as a convenience for parishioners and consistency for our parish. Go to Online Giving at GraceChurchinNewark.org to set up or adjust your plan. Mobile Giving is accessed by scanning the image you see here with your phone s QR code reader. Additional info is available from Jim Cramer. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Liturgical Ministers Sam Armah, MC Jim Cramer, Thurifer Raul Ausa & Mike Lindstrom, Servers Elaine Davis, Crucifer Bruce Ford & Raven Williamson, Lectors Sam Armah & Mike Lindstrom, Eucharistic Ministers Jewel Lowe & Valerie Munro, Ushers Altar Guild Bruce Ford, Sandra Durrell, Jeeps Scanlon Altar Flowers There are no Altar Flowers during Advent. Refreshments Thank you to the Kearney Family for providing today s refreshments. Happy Birthday Franklin Coleman (December 19) and Edugie Igiehon (December 22). Please notify the parish office of any missing or incorrect birthdays for the upcoming week. 16

17 Volunteers Thank you to parishioners who volunteered at the church during the past weekdays: Elaine Davis, Sandra Durrell, and Raven Williamson. THIS WEEK AT GRACE CHURCH The Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 18 8:00 A.M. Said Mass 9:00 A.M. Parish Forum 10:30 A.M. Church School 10:30 A.M. High Mass 12:00 P.M. Refreshments 12:30 P.M. Greening and Cleaning of the Church 12:30 P.M. St Dunstan Choir Rehearsal Monday, December 19 7:00 P.M. Tis the Season, a Holiday Concert Presented by the Newark Boy Chorus School Monday-Friday 12:10 P.M. Mass Thursday, December 22 4:30 P.M. Choir School Saturday, December 24 11:00 A.M. Choir School 5:00 P.M. Christmas Lessons and Carols 10:30 P.M. Carol Prelude 11:00 P.M. Procession and High Mass Christmas Day, December 25 12:00 P.M. Procession and High Mass 17

18 PRAYER LIST Active members of our parish Audrey Adams, George Gavin, Dolores Brown, James Porter, Norma Khurdan, Gil Beck, Anita Elis ée, Victoria Richardson, André Devers, Louie Clay, Miriam Wagner, Donna Cummings, Joan Knowles, Fred Gaspard, Eleanor Hill, Eugene Wagner, Jim Cramer, Doris Moore, Daphne Annibourne, Henry Cadogan, Marie Gaspard, Jean Elisée, George Bowen, William Carter, Cynthia Sears, Hervé Gaspard, Paula Breton, and Rhonda Dover. Friends of our parish Jay Gordon, Equalla Jordan, Kristen Van Iderstein, India Calloway, Marcus Kellar, Jhimmy Cepola, Elijah Lassiter, Dennis Dorsey, Brooklyn Joan, Bert Colwell, Richard Mills, Byrdell Branch, Carl Mazzillo, Christian Carey, Troy Ray, Barney & Odes sa, Arleas e Friday, Elijah Williams - Lassiter, Ronald Rodman, Nettie Wills, Ethel Thomas, Gordo n C. Gladden, Wilfred Samuels, David Cope, Michael Redmond, Paula Ricca, Daniel Arndt, Roberta Whitaker, Elizabeth Rhodes, The Nubani family, Bill Lehman, Debra Dussman, Kerry Beekman, Steven Beekman, Lewis Beekman, Louis Mangiaracina and his wife, Nila Williams, Tom Durrell, Yvonne Dunn, Phyllis Smallwood, Shamar O Neil, Jean Emmanuel, Ann Clay, Eunice Clay, Claire Gaudiani, Charon Davis and family, Kim Shore, Ze Manuel Freitas, Luis Silva, Geoffery Tanner II, Larry Williams, Jason Harner, Roberta Dawson, Anne Power, Jonathan & Helen, Sean Devers, Jeannette Naeger, Michelle Portee, Ronney Davis, Steven Yang, Margaret Fields, Nate Williams and family, Father Alan Crawford, Nicole Brevil, Joseph Jolly, Sharon Robinson, Henrietta Pemberton, Philip Ramstad, Con nie Jeffrey, Mary Brady, Roseann Hendry, Jonathan Ballard, Elizabeth Mita, Mark Duodu, Mary Reid, Nell Lewis, Jean Wilkerson, Lois Plunckett, Monique Gaspard, Vanessa Astore, Richard Chambers, Cheryl Hart, Mark Baine, Dorothy Bedosky, Ariel Maldonado, Elsie Hodge, Madison Boyd-Oquendo, Onnie Good, Leslie McConnell, Rod Merlau, Shirley Marshall, Dolores Bacon, Louis Neblett, Marjorie Calloway, Wilner Altidor, Dolores Katz, Herbert Lloyd, Gwen Moten, Harvey Keys, Barbara Jones, John Canfield, Nicole Robinson, the Riddick family, Annie Myhand, and Arlene Stokes. 18

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20 950 Broad Street Newark, NJ The Rev. Dr. J. Brent Bates, Rector James M. Hopkins, Director of Music The Rev. Canon George H. Bowen, Rector Emeritus The Rev. Marjorie Lindstrom, Priest Associate The Rev. Lloyd Prator, Priest Associate James McGregor, Director of Music Emeritus Shawn Barnes & James Cramer, Wardens Curtis Branch, Sandra Durrell, Hilary Fann, Vestry Class of 2017 Sam Armah, Monique Elisée, Deleena Kayjay, Vestry Class of 2018 Richard Appelgren, Kevin Clark, Rosemary Kearney, Vestry Class of