The Church of Ireland ~ Diocese of Clogher

Service Today

10.00 pm Holy Communion

Collect

God our redeemer, who prepared the blessed Virgin Mary to be the mother of your Son: Grant that, as she looked for his coming as our saviour, so we may be ready to greet him when he comes again as our judge; who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Lesson-2 Samuel 7: 1-5,8-11,16 p.310

The Psalm - Psalm 89 : 2, 19-27 BCP p.694

The Epistle– Acts 13: 16-26 p.1107

The Gospel - John 1: 1-14 p.1063

Post Communion Prayer

God our Father, in this night you have made known to us again the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: Confirm our faith and fix our eyes on him until the day dawns and Christ the Morning Star rises in our hearts. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

10.00pm - Holy Communion Opening Hymn 177 Once in royal David’s city

( vs 1, 2, & 6)

The Gathering of God’s People

p.201 Opening Greeting

p.201 Collect for Purity

p.202 Penitence

Advent Candles will be lit

by the Mc Daniel family.

Hymn 693 Glory in the highest to the God

of heaven !

Collect of the day

Proclaiming and Receiving the Word

The Lesson, read by: Sarah Maguire

Psalm 89: 2, 19-27 BCP p. 694

The Epistle read by: Sarah Maguire

Gradual Hymn 182 Silent night, holy night,

The Gospel, read by: Nigel Irvine

Sermon

p.205 The Nicene Creed

The Prayers of the People

Hymn 174 O little town of Bethlehem,

Intercessions

p.207 Prayer of Humble Access

The Peace

Offertory Hymn 431 Lord, enthroned in

( verses 1-4) heavenly splendour

Celebrating at the Lord’s Table

p.208 The Communion

P. 209 Eucharistic Prayer 1

Going out as God’s People

p. 220 Post-Communion Prayers

p. 221 The Blessing

Final Hymn 160 Hark ! The herald angels sing

Dismissal

Christmas Week &

New Year

2016 / 17

Christmas Eve

READINGS for CHRISTMAS EVE Saturday 24th December 2016

The Lesson—2 Samuel 7: 1-5, 8-11, 16

The Old Testament reading is from the second book of Samuel , chapter 7 beginning to read at verse 1. After the king was settled in his palace and the Lord had given him rest from all his enemies around him, 2 he said to Nathan the prophet, ‘Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.’ 3 Nathan replied to the king, ‘Whatever you have in mind, go ahead and do it, for the Lord is with you.’ 4 But that night the word of the Lord came to Nathan, saying: 5 ‘Go and tell my servant David, “This is what the Lord says: are you the one to build me a house to dwell in? 8 ‘Now then, tell my servant David, “This is what the Lord Almighty says: I took you from the pasture, from tending the flock, and appointed you ruler over my people Israel. 9 I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make your name great, like the names of the greatest men on earth. 10 And I will provide a place for my people Israel and will plant them so that they can have a home of their own and no longer be disturbed. Wicked people shall not oppress them any more, as they did at the beginning 11 and have done ever since the time I appointed leaders over my people Israel. I will also give you rest from all your enemies. ‘“The Lord declares to you that the Lord himself will establish a house for you: 16 Your house and your kingdom shall endure for ever before me; your throne shall be established for ever.”’

This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

The Epistle–Acts 13: 16-26

The New Testament reading is from Acts, chapter 13, beginning to read at verse 16. 16 Standing up, Paul motioned with his hand and said: ‘Fellow Israelites and you Gentiles who worship God, listen to me! 17 The God of the people of Israel chose our ancestors; he made the people prosper during their stay in Egypt; with mighty power he led them out of that country; 18 for about forty years he endured their conduct in the wilderness; 19 and he overthrew seven nations in Canaan, giving their land to his people as their inheritance. 20 All this took about 450 years. ‘After this, God gave them judges until the time of Samuel the prophet. 21 Then the people asked for a king, and he gave them Saul son of Kish, of the tribe of Benjamin, who ruled for forty years. 22 After removing Saul, he made David their king. God testified concerning him: “I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.”

23 ‘From this man’s descendants God has brought to Israel the Saviour Jesus, as he promised. 24 Before the coming of Jesus, John preached repentance and baptism to all the people of Israel. 25 As John was completing his work, he said: “Who do you suppose I am? I am not the one you are looking for. But there is one coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.” 26 ‘Fellow children of Abraham and you God-fearing Gentiles, it is to us that this message of salvation has been sent.

This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

The Gospel—John 1: 1-14

Hear the Gospel of our Saviour Christ, according to Saint John, chapter 1, beginning to read at verse 1. Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ. 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. 6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. 8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. 9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12 Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— 13 children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Service Today 10.00 am Holy Communion

Collect

Almighty God, you have given us your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him and as at this time 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 Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Lesson- Isaiah 9: 2-7 p.694

The Psalm - Psalm 96 BCP p.703

The Epistle- Titus 2: 11-14 p.1199

The Gospel - Luke 2: 1-20 p.1027 Post Communion Prayer

God our Father, whose Word has come among us in the Holy Child of Bethlehem: May the light of faith illumine our hearts and shine in our words and deeds; through him who is Christ the Lord. Amen.

Christmas Day 10.00am - Holy Communion

Opening Hymn 172 O come, all ye faithful,

(vs. 1,2, 6, 7a)

The Gathering of God’s People

p.201 Opening Greeting

p.201 Collect for Purity

p.202 Penitence

Advent Candles will be lit by the Hambly family

Hymn 693 Glory in the highest to the

God of heaven !

Collect of the day

Proclaiming and Receiving the Word

The Lesson, read by: Nick Hambly

Psalm 96 BCP p. 703

The Epistle read by: Nick Hambly

Gradual Hymn 149 Away in a manger,

no crib for a bed,

The Gospel, read by: Heather Ellis

Sermon

p.205 The Nicene Creed

The Prayers of the People

Hymn S123 See him lying on a bed of straw:

Intercessions

p.207 Prayer of Humble Access

The Peace

Offertory Hymn 429 Lord Jesus Christ,

you have come to us,

Celebrating at the Lord’s Table

p.208 The Communion

P. 209 Eucharistic Prayer 1

Going out as God’s People

p. 220 Post-Communion Prayers

p. 221 The Blessing

Final Hymn 166 Joy to the world, the Lord

is come !

Dismissal

READINGS for CHRISTMAS DAY Sunday 25th December 2016

The Lesson—Isaiah 9: 2-7

The Old Testament reading is from the book of Isaiah , chapter 9 beginning to read at verse 2 .2 The people walking in darkness

have seen a great light;

on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. 3 You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you

as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder. 4 For as in the day of Midian’s defeat, you have shattered

the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor. 5 Every warrior’s boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood

will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire. 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the greatness of his government and peace

there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness

from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.

This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

The Epistle–Titus 2: 11-14 The New Testament reading is from the book of Titus, chapter 2, beginning to read at verse 11. 11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of

the glory of our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.

This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

The Gospel—Luke 2: 1-20 Hear the Gospel of our Saviour Christ, according to Saint John, chapter 1, beginning to read at verse 1. Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ. 2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour rests.” 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” 16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Services Today 1st January 2017

9.00am Holy Communion Reader—Neville Gamble

11.00 am Holy Communion Collect

Almighty God, who wonderfully created us in your own image and yet more wonderfully restored us through your Son Jesus Christ: Grant that, as he came to share in our humanity, so we may share the life of his divinity; who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The Lesson– Isaiah 63: 7-9 p. 751

The Psalm - Psalm 148 BCP p. 764

The Epistle– Hebrews 2: 10-18 p. 1202

The Gospel– Matthew 2: 13-23 p. 966

Post Communion Prayer

Heavenly Father, you have refreshed us with this heavenly sacrament. As your Son came to live among us, grant us grace to live our lives, united in love and obedience, as those who long to live with him in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

First Sunday Of Christmas

The naming and Circumcision of Jesus

11.00am - Holy Communion

Opening Hymn 81 Lord for the years your love

has kept and guided ,

The Gathering of God’s People

p.201 Opening Greeting

p.201 Collect for Purity

p.202 Penitence

p. 203 Gloria

Collect of the day

Proclaiming and Receiving the Word

The Lesson, read by: Frances Leonard

Psalm 148 BCP p. 764

The Epistle read by: David Purdy

Gradual Hymn Love came down at Christmas,

170 Love all lovely, Love divine ;

The Gospel, read by: Megan Rodgers

Sermon

p.205 The Nicene Creed

The Prayers of the People

Hymn S205 Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name,

Intercessions

p.207 Prayer of Humble Access

The Peace

Offertory Hymn Jesus calls us here to meet him

335 as , through word and song

and prayer

Celebrating at the Lord’s Table

p.208 The Communion

P. 209 Eucharistic Prayer 1

Going out as God’s People

p. 220 Post-Communion Prayers

p. 221 The Blessing

Final Hymn 184 Onto us is born a Son,

(omit vs 5) King of quires supernal:

Blessing

Dismissal

READINGS for SUNDAY 1st January 2017

The Lesson—Isaiah 63: 7-9

The Old Testament reading is from the book of the Prophet Isaiah , chapter 63,beginning to read at verse 7. I will tell of the kindnesses of the Lord, the deeds for which he is to be praised, according to all the Lord has done for us –

yes, the many good things he has done for Israel, according to his compassion and many kindnesses. 8 He said, ‘Surely they are my people, children who will be true to me’;

and so he became their Saviour. 9 In all their distress he too was distressed, and the angel of his presence saved them. In his love and mercy he redeemed them; he lifted them up and carried them

all the days of old.

This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

The Epistle–Hebrews 2: 10-18

The New Testament reading is from the book of Hebrews, chapter 2, beginning to read at verse 10. 10 In bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through what he suffered. 11 Both the one who makes people holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters. 12 He says, ‘I will declare your name to my brothers and sisters; in the assembly I will sing your praises.’ 13 And again, ‘I will put my trust in him.’ And again he says, ‘Here am I, and the children God has given me.’ 14 Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death – that is, the devil – 15 and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death.

16 For surely it is not angels he helps, but Abraham’s descendants. 17 For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement

for the sins of the people. 18 Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.

This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God

The Gospel—Matthew 2: 13-23

Hear the Gospel of our Saviour Christ, according to Saint Matthew, chapter 2, beginning to read at verse 13. Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ. 13 When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. ‘Get up,’ he said, ‘take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.’ 14 So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt, 15 where he stayed until the death of Herod. And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: ‘Out of Egypt I called my son.’ 16 When Herod realised that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had learned from the Magi. 17 Then what was said through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled: 18 ‘A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.’ 19 After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt 20 and said, ‘Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who were trying to take the child’s life are dead.’ 21 So he got up, took the child and his mother and went to the land of Israel. 22 But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was

afraid to go there. Having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee, 23 and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was said through the prophets, that he would be called a Nazarene.

This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

ROSSORRY PRAYER GROUP Meets in the Parish Office on Wednesdays (7.30pm) (2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month) We meet in Fellowship with a heart for prayer. We pray for personal, Parish and wider issues.

Prayer request sheets at back of the Church. Next Meeting—on 25th January 2017 In Parish Office at 7.30pm

ROSSORRY MOTHERS UNION

Next meeting will be on Thursday 19th January at 8pm

In the Parish Hall

Ethel Irvine will give a talk on

“Bee keeping”

Following a

series of

incidents at churches over the past couple of weeks—please don’t leave

valuables in sight in your car.

Tell the Churchwardens if you see

anything suspicious.

Rossorry

Wednesday Club

December—Closed for the holidays

Meetings every Wednesday at 10.30 am. For details - contact Ethel on 66326339.

HOSPITAL COVER OVER CHRISTMAS The Diocesan Chaplain’s office is closed over

the holidays. If anyone is in Hospital over that period—

please let the Rector know directly on 66 320239

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED over CHRISTMAS

The Parish Office will be closed from Tuesday 20th December until

Tuesday 3rd January ( I will be in, briefly, from Wed 28th until

Fri. 30th December doing rotas etc )

Urgent Pastoral Matters —ring The Rector

direct on 02866 320239

CONFIRMATION 2017

Will be held next year on Sun 28th May.

Preparation classes will begin later in Jan 2017 and are open to all year nine

pupils and older.

Any queries—speak to the Rector early in January.

SERVICES FOR DECEMBER 2017 / JANUARY 2017

Saturday 24th December (Christmas Eve)

10.00pm

Holy Communion

2 Samuel 7: 1-5, 8-11,16 Psalm 89: 2, 19-27 Acts 13: 16-26 John 1:1-14

Sunday 25th December (Christmas Day)

10.00am

Holy Communion

Isaiah 9: 2-7 Psalm 96 Titus 2: 11-14 Luke 2: 1-20

Sunday 1st January 2017 (The 1st Sunday of Christmas) (New Year’s Day)

9.00am 11.00 am

Holy Communion Holy Communion No Evening Service.

Isaiah 63: 7-9 Psalm 148 Hebrews2: 10-18 Matthew 2: 13-23

Sunday 8th January (1st Sunday after The Epiphany)

9.00am 11.00 am

Holy Communion Morning Prayer

Isaiah 42: 1-9 Psalm 29 Acts 10: 34-43 Matthew 3: 13-17

Sunday 15th January (2nd Sunday after The Epiphany)

9.00am 11.00 am

Holy Communion Morning Prayer

Isaiah 49: 1-7 Psalm 40: 1-12 1 Corinthians 1: 1-9 John 1: 29-42

Sunday 22nd January (3rd Sunday after The Epiphany)

9.00am 11.00 am

Holy Communion Morning Prayer

Isaiah 9: 1-4 Psalm 27: 1. 4-12 1 Corinthians 1: 10-18 Matthew 4: 12-23

Junior Church Wardens

Today Rebecca Irwin and Richard Armstrong

Next Sunday

Rebecca Irwin and Richard Armstrong

ROSSORRY COMMUNITY PARENT & TODDLER

(10am—11.30am)

Closed for the holidays ! Reopens on Wed. 18th January 2017

For details—contact Avril on 02866 329589

Thought for the holidays ………….

CRECHE NOW OPEN AGAIN AT 11AM SERVICE IN

STABLES

Today: No Creche—Christmas Holidays

Next Week. No Creche—Christmas Holidays

FOCUS ON LONELINESS

This Christmas, we would ask each and everyone one of you to play your part and make sure that old-er people in your life feel loved and cared for. If you know someone who is facing later life alone, with no one to turn to, call the Age NI Advice Service on free-phone 0808 808 7575. No one should have no one this Christmas.

PARISH CONTACT DETAILS

Rector:

Rev. Canon Ian Ellis, B.Sc.,P.G.C.E., B.Th., Ed.D.

Tel: 028 66320239 Email: rossorry@clogher.anglican.org

BAPTISMS:- Please contact the Rector well in advance so that arrangements can be made. THE SICK:- If you are aware of anyone who is ill, unwell or for any reason would like a visit - please contact the Rector or the Parish Office. HOSPITAL:- If you have a member of your family circle or a friend in hospital , please let the Rector or the Parish Office know if a visit or follow-up is required. VISITING:- Two Diocesan Pastoral Assistants , Mrs Sue Hogg and Mrs Joan Nelson are assisting with the Pastoral Visits . Rev. Canon D. Kingston is also kindly assisting our Pastoral Care Team.

PARISH OFFICE

Parish Administrator:

Gerry O’ Callaghan 20 Drummee Road, Enniskillen,

Co. Fermanagh, BT74 5JX Tel: 028 66329889

Email: rossorryoffice@btinternet.com Open: Mon - Friday - 9.00am - 1.00pm

PARISH CONTACTS

Retired resident clergy: Rev. Canon Desmond Kingston

Organist: Catherine Irwin

6634 1550

Assistant Organist Emily Donaldson 6634 1640

Praise Band Catherine Irwin 6634 1550

Sexton: Leslie Thompson 6632 5190 or 07791174 757

Churchwardens: David Purdy Brian Donaldson

Hon Treasurer George Elliott

Hon Secretary Dorothy Wilson 66346805

CD’s for the Yvonne Elliott Housebound 6634 2514

Booking of Halls: Ring Parish Office

6632 9889

Sunday School Carol Livingstone 6632 3041

Envelope Secretary: Ernie Long 6632 4456

Crèche: Diane Armstrong ( Each Sunday 10.45am-12noon) 6632 8286

Wednesday Club: Ethel Oldcroft (Wednesday 10.30am - 12noon) 6632 6339

Beavers Ruth Beaumont

(Tues. 6.30-7.30pm) 07761 471 227

Cubs Keith Rutledge (Wed 6:45 - 7:45pm) 07812214176

Scouts: Roger Clarke (Tues 7:30-9:00pm) 07714 232 645

Explorer Scouts Garry Clarke Each 2nd Tuesday 07808 585 657

Rainbows Joy Coalter (Mon. 6.15-7.30pm) 07879 999 536

Brownies Claire Fleming (Mon. 6.15-7.30pm) 6632 2870

Guides: Avril Armstrong (Wed 8-9.15pm) 6632 9589

Mothers Union Lorraine Simpson 6632 9469

(3rd Thurs. in the month)

Bowling Club William Stevenson (Mon. evening) 07719662473

Parent & Toddler Group Avril Armstrong (Wed. 10-11.30am) 6632 9589

Arts & Crafts Classes Yvonne Elliott (Wed. pm. or as announced) 6634 2514

Prayer Group Neville Gamble (2nd & 4th Wed. 7.30pm) 07771 701280

Check us out at Website: www.rossorryparish.com

Rossorry Parish Church

ROSSORRY PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

As a family, Rossorry Parish seeks to

ENRICH and deepen our faith in Jesus Christ;

ENLIVEN our fellowship and care for each other;

ENGAGE with everyone, of every age and background, in ways that are

meaningful and relevant.