ST. MARGARET S CHURCH

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1 ST. MARGARET S CHURCH 1601 PLEASANT PLAINS ROAD, ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND INFO@ST-MARGARETS.ORG The Nativity of our Lord December 25, 2016 THE HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE TWO 10:00 A.M.

2 Welcome to St. Margaret s Episcopal Church If you are visiting us for the first time, let us offer you an especially warm welcome. We hope that you will enjoy worshiping with us. If at any moment in the service you are not sure what to do, ask any of your neighbors in the congregation they will be happy to help you. We would like to continue our relationship with you, so please fill out a visitor card (found in the pew racks and on the back tables) and drop the card in the collection plate or hand it to one of the clergy or ushers following the service. We pray that your time here is a blessing to you as your presence is a blessing to us. Communion All are welcome to receive bread and wine during communion, including children. To receive bread, place your hands palms-up at the communion rail. To receive wine, assist the Eucharistic Minister in guiding the chalice to your lips, or you may instinct by dipping the bread in the wine. If you do not wish to receive the bread or wine, place your arms across your chest and you will receive a blessing. Glutenfree wafers are available for communion. Indicate your wish for a gluten-free wafer by first extending your hands palms down when at the communion rail. The wafers are kept in a separate holder and you are invited to take one from this holder. Liturgy/Music The hymns are from the Hymnal 1982 and the service is from the Book of Common Prayer unless otherwise noted. In Today s Service Clergy Music Eucharistic Minister: Lector: Altar Guild: Decorations: Ushers: The Rev. Jane Milliken Hague James R. Fitzpatrick Karen Engelke Karen Engelke Nancy Saroch St. Margaret s Flower Guild St. Margaret s community is many fibers knitted together over three centuries. Our table has seated revolutionary fighters with agents of the Crown, slave owners and abolitionists. Our leadership includes partnered, married, single and divorced Christians. We welcome in love persons of every race, gender, culture, sexual orientation and gender identification. All people have a sacred worth and the fabric of St. Margaret s grows stronger with each new thread. It wraps in comfort the shoulders of the defeated and the hurt and has been raised as a banner to celebrate God s transforming wholeness in our midst. We welcome you to be part of our fabric as we grow in the centuries ahead. Front Cover: "Adoration of the Shepherds' by Charles Le Brun,

3 The Nativity of Our Lord December 25, :00 A.M. THE HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE TWO PRELUDE LIGHTING OF THE CHRISTMAS CANDLE Church of England God our Father, today the Savior is born and those who live in darkness are seeing a great light. Help us, who greet the birth of Christ with joy, to live in the light of your Son and to share the good news of your love. We ask this through Jesus Christ, the light who has come into the world. Amen. The candles are lit. The people stand as able. HYMN Once in Royal David s City Irby 3

4 OPENING ACCLAMATION Behold, I bring you good news of a great joy: a Savior is born to you. Alleluia. Unto us a child is born. Alleluia. Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. And blessed be God s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. COLLECT FOR PURITY Almighty God; unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid; 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 Jesus Christ our Lord. GLORIA Angels we have heard on high 4

5 THE COLLECT FOR THE DAY The Lord be with you And also with you. Let us pray. Almighty God, you have given your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and to be born of a pure virgin: Grant that we, who have been born again and made your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom with you and the same Spirit be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. The people may be seated. FIRST LESSON Isaiah 52:7-10 A reading from the prophet Isaiah. How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns." Listen! Your sentinels lift up their voices, together they sing for joy; for in plain sight they see the return of the Lord to Zion. Break forth together into singing, you ruins of Jerusalem; for the Lord has comforted his people, he has redeemed Jerusalem. The Lord has bared his holy arm before the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. Reader The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 5

6 THE GRADUAL (said responsively by whole verse) Psalm 72:1-7, Give the King your justice, O God, * and your righteousness to the King's Son; 2 That he may rule your people righteously * and the poor with justice; 3 That the mountains may bring prosperity to the people, * and the little hills bring righteousness. 4 He shall defend the needy among the people; * he shall rescue the poor and crush the oppressor. 5 He shall live as long as the sun and moon endure, * from one generation to another. 6 He shall come down like rain upon the mown field, * like showers that water the earth. 7 In his time shall the righteous flourish; * there shall be abundance of peace till the moon shall be no more. 10 The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall pay tribute, * and the kings of Arabia and Saba offer gifts. 11 All kings shall bow down before him, * and all the nations do him service. 12 For he shall deliver the poor who cries out in distress, * and the oppressed who has no helper. 13 He shall have pity on the lowly and poor; * he shall preserve the lives of the needy. 14 He shall redeem their lives from oppression and violence, * and dear shall their blood be in his sight. SECOND LESSON Hebrews 1:1-4 A reading from the letter to the Hebrews. Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds. He is the reflection of God's glory and the exact imprint of God's very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. Reader The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. The people stand as able. 6

7 As the Gospel moment approaches, and the book is processed and the music plays, everyone turns and reorients themselves to face where the Gospel is, for the teachings of Jesus reorient our lives towards Him, and at this moment, we become the Jesus Movement. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry SEQUENCE HYMN Of the Father s love begotten Adoro Devote THE GOSPEL John 1:1-14 Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God. 7

8 And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father's only son, full of grace and truth. Priest The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. The people may be seated. HOMILY The Rev. Jane Milliken Hague A moment of silence is kept after the homily. The people stand as able. THE NICENE CREED : Let us declare our faith in God. : We believe in God the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named. We believe in God the Son, who lives in our hearts through faith,and fills us with his love. We believe in God the Holy Spirit, who strengthens us with power from on high. We believe in one God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE In joy and thanksgiving at Christ's birth, Let us sing to the Lord a new song, On earth peace, good will among people. written by Margaret D. McGee for a Christmas Eve service at St. Paul s Episcopal Church in Port Townsend, Washington We pray for all faithful people, For all welcome messengers of good news, Let us sing to the Lord a new song, On earth peace, good will among people. For the nations and their rulers, For the corporations and their executives, For anyone with power over the lives of others, Let us sing to the Lord a new song, On earth peace, good will among people. For those who defend the helpless, For those who strive for justice, For those who work to find a way to peace, Let us sing to the Lord a new song, On earth peace, good will among people. For anyone suffering, sick, alone, afraid, or in any kind of trouble. We pray especially for [name those you want to remember today]. Let us sing to the Lord a new song, On earth peace, good will among people. 8

9 For those who have died. We pray especially for [name those you want to remember today]. Let us sing to the Lord a new song, On earth peace, good will among people. Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. Before the eyes of all the nations you sent your Son, the exact imprint of love itself, to be our salvation. With the shepherds in the fields, let us go now to Bethlehem, there to find Christ in our hearts, and in the world. Amen. THE PEACE The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. The people share God s peace and then may be seated. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERTORY THE HOLY COMMUNION The people remain seated while offertory music is played, and bread and wine are brought to the altar. An offering of gifts is collected, and along with the bread and wine, they are presented to God as thanksgiving for the blessings poured out onto us. Our gifts: bread, wine, music and money, become sacramental in God s economy. The people stand as able after the offertory. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Eucharistic Prayer B The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise. Then, facing the Holy Table, the proceeds 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 gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive power to become your children. 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: 9

10 SANCTUS Holy, holy, holy Lord Mathias Then the 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 for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me." Therefore, according to his command, O Father, and We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory. The continues 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. 10

11 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 Margaret 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. Amen. 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 the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. BREAKING OF THE BREAD FRACTION ANTHEM Christ our Passover Near INVITATION TO COMMUNION The Gifts of God for the of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ lived and died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving. The people are seated. 11

12 Gluten-free wafers are available for communion. Indicate your wish for a gluten-free wafer by first extending your hands palms down when at the communion rail. The wafers are kept in a separate holder and you are invited to take one from this holder. COMMUNION HYMN What child is this Greensleeves The people stand as able after communion. 12

13 POSTCOMMUNION PRAYER and By the power of your Holy Spirit, unite us with Christ and all who share this feast, just as you send us out to be his presence in and for your world. Give us courage to be your people, to show your justice, grace, mercy, peace, and love, and to be a part of your transformation of our world until the day when the one whose birth we celebrate tonight comes again in peace and we sing your praise and glory forever. Amen. THE BLESSING May the joy of the angels, the eagerness of the shepherds, the perseverance of the wise men, the obedience of Joseph and Mary, and the peace of the Christ-child be yours this Christmas; and the blessing of God Almighty the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit be with you this day and forever. Amen. HYMN Joy to the world Antioch 13

14 DISMISSAL Alleluia. Alleluia. Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Thanks be to God. Alleluia. Alleluia. POSTLUDE PLEASE JOIN US SUNDAY, JAN. 1 THE FEAST OF THE HOLY NAME 7:30 A.M. CHRISTMAS LESSONS & CAROLS 9:00, 11:15 A.M. CHILDCARE PROVIDED BRING A BREAKFAST CASSEROLE TO SHARE FOR PARISH BRUNCH AT 10:15 A.M. IN THE PARISH HALL NO SUNDAY SCHOOL SUNDAY, JAN. 8 REGULAR 7:30, 9:00, 11:15 A.M. SERVICES CHILDREN S EPIPHANY PAGEANT AT 10:20 A.M. COSTUMED REHEARSAL AT 9 A.M. ON SAT., JAN. 7 IN THE PARISH HALL NO SUNDAY SCHOOL 14

15 CHRISTMAS FLOWERS & GREENS ARE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD IN LOVING MEMORY OF: Lucy & Frank Muller and Elizabeth & Louis Robbins by Marlene Robbins Bill & Laura Schriefer and David Fordham by Doris, Ben, & Anne Dori Ferguson and Eric Hegerman by Jim & Carol Ferguson Elizabeth Chamberlin by Chris Chamberlin & Family Marlene Canuel by the Canuel Family Dawn Badger, Greg McKain, and Nancy Wanbaugh by Cindy & Steve Badger Barbara & Earle Traub by Kay Holman Rosalie and Wallace Holman by Kay Holman Anne Brice, Robert F. O Hara, and Rodney Harrison by Sally Brice O Hara Arthur and Veda Witherspoon by Leah Drooff Margaret Mae Becker & Clarence Becker and Marion & Robert Hecht by the Becker Family Susan Barnett and Ann Bell by Jim Barnett & Susan Roberts Harriet Rich Sheehy by Joan & Bob Rich Larry Clifton by Beth and Tug Knorr Our grandparents by Anne, Roy and Judith Haugh Charles Cammarata by Joan Cammarata Joan Shirley Morin by Richard A. Morin Jim and Marjorie Kelley by the Breeden Family and James Kelly George and Ora Breeden by the Breeden Family and James Kelly Austin Smith by Emma Smith Lance Corporal Edward Clydesdale by his mother Petey Nettles IN HONOR OF: Sandy Robbins and Jack Higgins by Marlene Robbins Our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren by Jim & Carol Ferguson Our children and grandchildren, friends, and music family by Cindy & Steve Badger Mark Holman by Kay Holman Caring clergy and staff of St. Margaret s by Bill and Nancy Ratchford The St. Margaret s Community by Gibby Edson Caleb Wender Dunnigan by Joan & Bob Rich Our many blessings by Anne, Roy, and Judith Haugh 15

16 St. Margaret s Episcopal Church 1601 Pleasant Plains Road Annapolis, Maryland info@st-margarets.org The Rev. Peter W. Mayer, Rector The Rev. Jane Milliken Hague, Associate Rector James R. Fitzpatrick, Director of Music 16