Third Sunday of Advent In Scandinavia In Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland, Lucy (called Lucia) is venerated on December 13 in a ceremony where a girl is elected to portray Lucia. Wearing a white gown with a red sash and a crown of candles on her head, she walks at the head of a procession of women, each holding a candle. The candles symbolize the fire that refused to take St. Lucia's life when she was sentenced to be burned. The women sing a Lucia song while entering the room, to the melody of the traditional Neapolitan song Santa Lucia; the Italian lyrics describe the view from Santa Lucia in Naples, the various Scandinavian lyrics are fashioned for the occasion, describing the light with which Lucia overcomes the darkness. Each Scandinavian country has lyrics in their native tongues. After finishing this song, the procession sings Christmas carols or more songs about Lucia. A similar version occurs in Scandinavian communities and churches in the Island The Holy Eucharist: Rite II with Sacramental Healing December 15, 2013 Trinity Episcopal Church 218 East Benton Street, Aurora, IL 60505 (630) 897-7283 www.trinityaurora.org Welcoming God s children since 1849
Prelude DAILY MORNING PRAYER: RITE TWO Opening Sentences BCP 75 Blessing of the Advent Wreath Confession of Sin BCP 79 The Invitatory and Psalter BCP 80 Officiant: Lord, open our lips. People: And our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Opening Hymn 431 The stars declare his glory Psalm146 BCP 803 Old Testament Lesson Isaiah 35:1-10 Canticle 10 BCP 86 New Testament Lesson James 5:7-10 Sequence Hymn 65 Prepare the way (All sing verses 1-2 before Gospel and verse 3 after.) THE GOSPEL Matthew 11:2-11 Sermon Father Rosa The Apostles Creed BCP 96 The Prayers (Suffrages A) BCP 97 ANNOUNCEMENTS Today: Adult Education The Nativity. This week and Beyond: Wednesdays: Morning Prayer in the Guild Room at 8:00 a.m. followed by Bible Study. Thursdays: The Sandwich Board join us as we celebrate the Eucharist with Grace, Hinsdale. Envelopes: For 2014 are now available. Christmas flower envelopes are in the pews. 2013 Contributions: don t forget to turn in your Pence Pigs and any other contributions before the end of the year. Coming Events: November 24-December 30: Discovering the truth about Santa Claus, St. James Commons, Chicago. Complete information on the bulletin boards. December 17: St. Margaret s Christmas Party at noon December 22: Greening of the Church in preparation of our Lord s Birth! Please help! Breakfast will be served. December 24: Christmas Eve Midnight Mass beginning at 9:30 p.m. December 25: Christmas Day at 9:00 a.m.
Serving in today s worship service The Rev. Thomas Rosa, Transitional Minister The Rev. John Dolan, Deacon Ken Baxter, Organist Rob Borchert, Crucifer, Chalicist Linda Barber, Chalicist Malcolm Blogg, Acolyte John Ward, Lector Dolores Palmquist, Intercessor Inga and Gary Gorney, Greeters/Ushers We pray in the Anglican cycle of prayer for: Wusasa, Kaduna, Nigeria, The Rt. Rev. Ali Buba Lamido. We pray in the Diocesan cycle of prayers: in thanksgiving for the ministries shared with our companion dioceses of Southeast Mexico and Renk, in the Republic of South Sudan, for those living in our companion dioceses, for our continued work and ministry together. We pray for our men and women in uniform at home and abroad: especially Carl, John, Steven, Seth and Eric risking their lives daily on our behalf, and for their families. We pray for our parish friends in need: Mitch, Michael, John, Sarah, Naomi, Brian, Malcolm, Bob, Charlie, Jackie, Kathy, Fritz, Will, Hannah, Lee, family of Jeff, Ellie. We give thanks for the birthdays of: John Heath (December 16), Bill Dumont, Fr. Rosa (December 19), Richard Abner, Abigail Fauth, Sarah Paris (December 20). We ask for discernment for where God is calling each of us and our church. We seek God s help in ways to serve the diverse population in our city. Laying on of Hands and Anointing BCP 454 (Anyone wishing to receive Sacramental Healing and the laying on of hands, should please come forward at this time.) The Collect of the Day BCP 212 The Collects BCP 98 The Peace BCP 360
Santa Lucia Hymn: THE HOLY COMMUNION Lyrics on the insert THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD Christ, Our Passover S-154 All are welcome at God s table. We welcome all baptized persons to come forward to receive Communion*, and others, a blessing. (*gluten free wafers are available, please let an usher know.) Communion Prayer of Thanksgiving BCP 365 CONCLUDING RITES The Blessing BCP 366 Announcements and Greetings Closing Hymn 637 How firm a foundation Postlude Offertory Hymn 68 Rejoice! Rejoice, believers Eucharistic Prayer B BCP 367 Sanctus S-129 The Lord s Prayer BCP 364 WELCOME! Your presence is a gift to us! If this is your first time worshiping with us, we are delighted that you ve joined us. We ask that you please sign our guest book and join us for refreshments and fellowship following the organ postlude. Special thanks to Theresa Jones and Rene Morales for today s coffee hour. A new sign-up sheet is posted on the Parish Hall bulletin board.
St. Lucia lyrics Hark! through the darksome night Sounds come a wingeing: Lo! 'tis the Queen of Light joyfully singing. Clad in her garment white, wearing her crown of light, Sankta Lucia, Sankta Lucia! Deep in the northern sky Bright stars are beaming; Christmas is drawing nigh, Candles are gleaming. Welcome thou vision rare, Lights glowing in thy hair, Sankta Lucia, Sankta Lucia! The night goes with weighty step round yard and hearth, round earth, the sun departs Shadows are brooding There in our dark house, Walking with lit candles, Saint Lucia, Saint Lucia. (continued) The darkness shall soon depart from the earth's valleys thus she speaks a wonderful word to us The day shall rise anew from the rosy sky. Saint Lucia, Saint Lucia Night walks grand, yet silent, Now hear its gentle wings, In every room so hushed, Whispering like wings. Look, at our threshold stands, White-clad with light in her hair, Look, at our threshold stands, White-clad with light in her hair, Darkness shall take flight soon, From earth's valleys. So she speaks Wonderful words to us: A new day will rise again From the rosy sky A new day will rise again From the rosy sky