CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY SERVICE DECEMBER 24, 2014 4 PM SERVICE WITH PAGEANT RITE TWO SAINT PETER S EPISCOPAL CHURCH P.O. Box 464, Lewes, Delaware 19958 (o) 302.645.8479 ~ www.stpeterslewes.org ~ (f) 302.645.0986 Hours: Monday Friday 8:30am to 3:00 pm ~ One License A-709423
Opening Voluntary Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her Johann Pachelbel (1653 1706) ( From Heaven above to earth I come ) Processional Hymn O come, all ye faithful Hymnal 1982 #83, stanzas 1,2,3,6 Celebrant: People: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be God s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Celebrant: Blessed be the one, holy and living God. People: Glory to God for ever and ever. Amen Celebrant: Blessed Jesus, son of Mary, Son of God, may we for whom the heavens have opened, never lose that heavenly vision. May we, who like the shepherds, have seen in your birth a new kind of love, witness to that love in our praise this evening and throughout our daily lives; all this we ask through your most holy name. Amen. CHILDREN S PAGEANT: The holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to St. Luke (2:1-20) As the story is told and re-lived; we all join the youth and sing the first verse of the following hymns: O little town of Bethlehem Hymnal 1982 #79 Once in royal David s city Hymnal 1982 #102 Away in a manger Hymnal 1982 #101 Angels we have heard on high Hymnal 1982 #96 We three kings of Orient are Hymnal 1982 #128 Joy to the world! the Lord is come Hymnal 1982 #100 THE PEACE Celebrant: The Peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you. (The ministers and people may great one another in the name of the Lord) Offertory Voluntary The people stand to sing the Presentation Hymn THE LITURGY OF HOLY EUCHARIST Presentation Hymn: Christ, to thee with God the Father Hymnal 1982 #82, stanza 4 THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Eucharistic Prayer B BCP Page 367 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: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. 2
Because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who, in 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: Sanctus 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. 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 Isreal 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 give 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, Celebrant and People: We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory; The Celebrant 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. 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 St. Peter 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, THE LORD S PRAYER BCP page 364 (It is the custom at Saint Peter s, for those who wish, to hold hands with each other during this prayer) 3
THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD Celebrant: People: Alleluia, Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. THE DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION All God s people are welcome to receive the Holy Sacrament, including children. If it is difficult for you to come to the rail, please notify an usher and the Sacrament will be brought to you. The Laying-On-of-Hands for Healing is offered during communion in the side chapel. Communion Hymns God rest you merry, gentlemen Hymnal 1982 #105 What child is this, who, laid to rest Hymnal 1982 #115 Silent Night, Holy Night Hymnal 1982 #111 POST-COMMUNION PRAYER BCP page 365 Celebrant & People: 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. BLESSING Celebrant: My friends, life is short, and we do not have too much time to gladden the hearts of those who travel with us, so be quick to love and make haste to be kind. And may the ONE who made us, and the ONE who loves us, and the ONE who travels with us, be with you and those you love this day and always. Amen. Retiring Procession Hark! the herald angels sing Hymnal 1982 #87 THE DISMISSAL Leader: People: Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Thanks be to God. Concluding Voluntary In dulci jubilo, BWV 729 J.S. Bach (1685 1750) ( In sweet rejoicing ) Merry Christmas! Thank you for joining us for worship this evening! The Christmas Day Service is tomorrow at 9am. Lesson & Carols next Sunday @ 9am. 4
CHRISTMAS FLOWER DEDICATIONS Richard & Tina Jundt in memory of Charles and Sada Jundt Buzz & Terri Klopp in thanksgiving for our children and grandchildren Judy Cousins in thanksgiving for Ed, Jon, David, loving family & friends, St. Peter s community Red & Barbara Moulinier in memory of the parents of the Moulinier & Kernan families Dean & Peggy Belt in memory of Dean C Belt, Jr Judy Cousins in celebration of Ed, Ralph and Joe Nancy Grasing and family in memory of loved ones The Graham Girls in thanksgiving for our parents, Jane & Victor Graham John Michael Sophos in memory of Michael Sophos, John & Cecelia Scott Kelsey, Howard & Helen Kelsey Enderlin, Marge Kelsey, Pat Kelsey Scharf Jeffrey Ross & Sheila Bravo in thanksgiving for Morgan & Austin Helen Murphy in memory of Stephen and Cornelius Murphy Marna Cupp s family in memory of Marna Cupp Amy Orr Lear & Jane Drevo in honor of our parents Amy & Bill Orr Amy Orr Lear in loving memory of my son, Rob Orr Robert Kovalcik & Bob Howard in memory of Frank Kovalcik and Barbara & Tom Bowden Tom Sturgis in memory of James Thomas and Frances Scarborough Sturgis anonymous in memory of Deborah D. Anthony Eleanor Hodges in thanksgiving for Dan & Rebecca and Ben & Brooke Holly Sullivan in memory of Dennis King Larry & Susan Hofer in thanksgiving for our children and grandchildren Natalie Kerr in honor of Seekers Volunteers, past and present Dave & Elinor Boyce in celebration of family, friends, and Christ s birth Dennis Fitch & Michael Kearns in memory of Donald & Margaret Fitch and Charles & Dorothy Kearns in thanksgiving for Missy Fitch Gavigan 5
ABOUT OUR SERVICE To help enrich your worship experience with us, we offer the following suggestions for your guidance: To help us conserve and promote eco-friendly habits, you can now download the Sunday Bulletin on our website. To do so, please visit the Worship & Music tab and click on Sunday Bulletin to download a PDF copy. Alternately, you can just bring your device to church, log onto StPetersChurch-guest, (password episcopal ), and download the PDF before the service. At several points in the service, you will notice some people kneeling, others standing, or seated. All are permissible and you should feel free to do whichever is the most appropriate for you. All God s people are welcome to receive Communion in the Episcopal Church, including children. The ushers will help direct you to the Communion rail. If it is difficult for you to come to the rail, please let an usher know and we will gladly bring Communion to you in your pew. To receive the wafer, cross your hands palm up and the wafer will be placed in your hand. To receive the chalice, lightly steady the cup with your hand and help direct it to your lips. If you do not wish to receive the chalice, simply cross your arms over your chest. If you need a gluten-free wafer, please speak to one of the clergy before the service. Laying on of Hands and Anointing for Healing is offered during the Communion portion of most Sunday services. If you wish to receive unction or to share a special prayer request, please meet a member of the clergy in the Chapel to the right of the Altar. The presence, sounds and activities of children are welcome in our service! In the back of the church are activity packets for children to use in the pews. There is also a rocking chair for parents. A Nursery is also available on the lower level of our Parish Hall from 9:30 11:40 am. Godly Play is our Sunday School for children ages 3 to 5 th grade on Sunday mornings at 9:30am on the lower level of our Parish Hall. Questions, please contact Mende George at 645.8479 or mgeorge@stpeterslewes.org. Restrooms are available in the Parish Hall. An usher can give you directions. If you need assistance with hearing devices, please let a member of the clergy know. If you are going through a difficult time and would like a Stephen Minister, please speak to one of the clergy. STAFF The Rev. JEFFREY ROSS, Rector ~ The Rev. DOUG CULTON, Rector Emeritus ~ The Rev. MARK HARRIS, Associate Priest ~ The Rev. CARLYLE GILL, Associate Priest ~ The Rev. LARRY HOFER, Associate Priest T.J. THOMAS, Minister of Music ~ MENDE GEORGE, Youth & Family Ministry ADELE FLUHARTY, Parish Administrator ~ VERA BAILEY, Parish Secretary ~ BOB REEHORST, Sexton 6