Trinity Parish of Newton Centre Episcopal Advent I December 2, 2018 The Holy Eucharist 10:00 AM 1
Trinity Parish seeks to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ as contemplatives in action: prayer leading to mission; mission leading to prayer. BCP page numbers refer to the red Book of Common Prayer. Bolded numbers refer to hymns in the blue Hymnal 1982. Please turn off your cell phone before the liturgy begins. Front: Tree of Jesse, mural by Martha Bancroft, 1971 Parish of the Messiah, Auburndale, Mass. Copyrighted music and hymn text reprinted under One License #A-727270. All rights reserved. Children are welcome in our liturgy. Trinity Parish also offers weekly Sunday School and childcare beginning at 9:45am. The Sunday School classrooms and nursery are on the lower level. Please proceed down a side aisle to the front of the sanctuary, go through the door, and follow the hallway to the right. If you would prefer someone to show you, please ask an usher. E-Weekly Trinity Parish has a weekly electronic newsletter. To receive weekly news from Trinity Parish via email, please send an email to office@trinitynewton.org with Please add my name to the E-Weekly distribution list in the subject line. 2
The Opening Rite Prelude: Canzonetta, Op. 78, No. 2 William Mathias (1934 1992) The Great Litany S-67 The People stand BCP, p. 148 3
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The Collect of the Day BCP, p. 211 The Liturgy of the Word First Reading T Jeremiah 33:14 16 he days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. And this is the name by which it will be called: The Lord is our righteousness. The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. 5
Psalm 25:1 9 BCP, p. 614 Ad te, Domine, levavi 1 To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul; my God, I put my trust in you; * let me not be humiliated, nor let my enemies triumph over me. 2 Let none who look to you be put to shame; * let the treacherous be disappointed in their schemes. 3 Show me your ways, O Lord, * and teach me your paths. 4 Lead me in your truth and teach me, * for you are the God of my salvation; in you have I trusted all the day long. 5 Remember, O Lord, your compassion and love, * for they are from everlasting. 6 Remember not the sins of my youth and my transgressions; * remember me according to your love and for the sake of your goodness, O Lord. 7 Gracious and upright is the Lord; * therefore he teaches sinners in his way. 8 He guides the humble in doing right * and teaches his way to the lowly. 9 All the paths of the Lord are love and faithfulness * to those who keep his covenant and his testimonies. 6
Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 3:9 13 H ow can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of you? Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and restore whatever is lacking in your faith. Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you. And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we abound in love for you. And may he so strengthen your hearts in holiness that you may be blameless before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Sequence Hymn WLP 721 Signs of ending all around us Ton-y-Botel 7
The Holy Gospel Luke 21:25 36 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. J esus said, There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. Then he told them a parable: Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day catch you unexpectedly, like a trap. For it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth. Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man. The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. Homily After the Homily, silence will be kept. 8
The Nicene Creed We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. The Peace BCP, p. 360 The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you. Then the Ministers and People may greet one another in the name of the Lord. 9
The Liturgy of the Eucharist Offertory Anthem: Lift up your heads, O ye gates William Mathias Lift up your heads, O ye gates, and be lift up ye 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. Lift up your heads, O ye gates, even lift them up, ye everlasting doors, and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. (Psalm 24:7 10) Offertory Hymn 600, O day of God, draw nigh Bellwoods The Great Thanksgiving BCP, p. 367 10
Sanctus Plainsong, Mode 2; adapt. Bruce E. Ford The words continuing from Eucharistic Prayer B may be found in the BCP, p. 368. Memorial Acclamation BCP, p. 368 Celebrant according to his command, O Father, People We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory. Conclusion of the Eucharistic Prayer BCP, p. 369 11
The Lord s Prayer Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. 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 forever. Amen. The Breaking of the Bread BCP, p. 364 After the Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread, a period of silence is kept. Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. Fraction Anthem S-170 Mode 1 melody; adapt. Mason Martens 12
At communion the first chalice is the shared, common cup from which we drink. The second cup is the intinction cup, for those who choose to receive the wine by dipping the bread. Communion Motet: Rorate caeli desuper Rorate caeli desuper, et nubes pluant justum: aperiatur terra, et germinet Salvatorem. Charles H. Giffen (b. 1940) Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let it bring forth a Saviour. (Isaiah 45:8) The Concluding Rite After the Communion, silence will be kept. Post-Communion Prayer and Advent Blessings BCP, p. 366 Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. To each of the Advent Blessings, the people respond AMEN. Recessional Hymn 57, Lo! he comes, with clouds descending Helmsley Announcements Dismissal People Thanks be to God. Postlude: Processional William Mathias 13
Word for the Week: We are sometimes inclined to think that the same things are monotonously repeated over and over again in the history of creation. That is because the season is too long by comparison with the brevity of our individual lives, and the transformation too vast and too inward by comparison with our superficial and restricted outlook, for us to see the progress of what is tirelessly taking place in and through all matter and all spirit. Let us believe in revelation, once again our faithful support in our most human forebodings. Under the commonplace envelope of things and of all our purified and salvaged efforts, a new earth is being slowly engendered. One day, the gospel tells us, the tension gradually accumulating between humanity and God will touch the limits prescribed by the possibilities of the world. And then will come the end. Then the presence of Christ which has been silently accruing in things, will suddenly be revealed like a flash of light from pole to pole. Such will be the consummation of the divine milieu. As the gospel warns us, it would be vain to speculate as to the hour and the modalities of this formidable event. But we have to expect it. Expectation anxious, collective and operative expectation of an end of the world, that is to say of an issue for the world that is perhaps the supreme Christian function and the most distinctive characteristic of our religion. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (1881 1955) Vestry Martha Bancroft, Karen Hilliard, David MacNair, David Beidler, Robert English, Nick Carter, and David Nincic. Assisting at the Service 14 Lector: Intercessor: Servers: Verger: Carol Copeland Janine Wanee Martha Bancroft David Arango Shaw Miller Karen Hilliard Usher: Altar Guild: Counters: Jeff DiIuglio Karen Liu Richard Thomas Donna English
Scripture Malachi 3:1 4 Philippians 1:3 11 Luke 3:1 6 Canticle 16 Upcoming for Sunday, December 9, 2018 Advent II Hymns Entrance Hymn 53, Gottes Sohn ist kommen Sequence Hymn 75, Ascension Offertory Hymn 65, Bereden vag for Herran Recessional Hymn 616, Es flog ein kleins Waldvogelein Collect Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. For Your Prayers Please remember in your prayers: the Episcopal parishes of Newton, our clergy and people; the Centre Street Food Pantry, its clients and staff; Donald, our President; Charlie, our Governor; and Ruthanne, our Mayor. Pray also for peace in South Sudan, the Palestinian territories, Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan; comfort and care for all migrants and refugees; All Saints Anglican Church, Winterton, KwaZulu-Natal; the Khethani Christian Fellowship, Khethani Township, KwaZulu-Natal; healing for Courtney, John, Mark, Ali, Judy, and Betty; the Centre St. CRECHE community; for Mark, elected as Bishop of the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe, and for the people of St. John s; for the souls of Roy, Janet, Dorothy, and Wayne. Saints Calendar Tuesday, December 4, John of Damascus, Priest, c. 760 Wednesday, December 5, Clement of Alexandria, Priest, c. 210 Thursday, December 6, Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, c. 342 Friday, December 7, Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, 397 For readings please see http://satucket.com/lectionary/ Outreach / Ministry Ventures. Our baptism calls us to seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbor as our self (BCP, p 305). If you have an idea of how to serve and can find another Trinity parishioner to join you, your service may become an official ministry of Trinity Parish. Please speak with Fr. Miller. 15
16 Announcements for the Week of December 2, 2018 This Week Sun., December 2, Sunday School Christmas Rehearsal, 11:30am TODAY Sun., December 2, Soundings, 11:30am TODAY Mon., December 3, Property Committee Meeting, 7:00pm Wed., December 5, Public Service of Healing, 7:00pm Looking Ahead Sun., December 9, Advent II, Holy Eucharist, 10:00am Sun., December 9, Sunday School Christmas Rehearsal, 11:30am Sun., December 9, Centering Prayer Workshop: The Spiritual Journey, 11:30am 12:30pm Wed., December 12, Evening Prayer, 7:00pm Sun., December 16, Advent III, Holy Eucharist, 10:00am Sun., December 16, Soundings, 11:30am Sunday School Carol for Christmas Eve Youth in Trinity s Sunday School program will be singing Christmas Eve! Rehearsals are to be held each Sunday in Advent, beginning today, in the sanctuary following worship. Hildebrand Donations Due Next Week, December 9 Once again, we are invited to contribute gifts or cash contributions to go to or benefit homeless children and families served by the Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center in Cambridge. Trinity Parish has received a list of names and wishes from eighteen children in 2018. Speak to Daryl Mark or David Nelson for more information or to make a contribution. Christmas Memorials If you would like to make a memorial contribution toward the purchase of Trinity s Christmas poinsettias, please pick up a Christmas memorial envelope in the Dunbar (coffee hour) room. For names to be included in the Christmas Eve order of service, envelopes must be received in the office by Wednesday, December 19. The Rev. Todd Miller The Rev. James La Macchia The Rev. Sharon Ciccarelli Joshua T. Lawton Parish Staff Rector Priest Associate Priest Associate Music Director & Parish Administrator Parish Office Hours Wednesday: 2:00 5:00pm Thursday: 10:00am 1:00pm Office: 617-527-2790 11 Homer Street, Newton Centre, MA 02459 Rectory: 617-527-2908 www.trinitynewton.org office@trinitynewton.org