Holy Eucharist 9:00 a.m.

The First Sunday of Advent Sunday, November 29, 2015

St. John’s Episcopal Church Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Welcome to St. John’s. We are very glad you have joined us for worship today.

Holy Eucharist, Rite II begins on page 355 of the Book of Common Prayer. The lessons are from the Holy Bible (New Revised Standard Version). The hymns, unless otherwise noted, are from the Hymnal 1982. All are printed here for your convenience.

Please silence all electronic devices.

Silence is kept following the lighting of the candles.

Prelude Wachet Auf, Sleeper's Wake! Johann Gottfried Walther, 1684-1748 Choral Prelude To you, I lift up my soul James Chepponis

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Lo! he comes, with clouds descending Hymnal 57

All standing, the Celebrant says

Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. The Celebrant says

Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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The following is sung, all standing

Collect of the Day

Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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First Reading Jeremiah 33:14-16

All sit.

A Reading from the book of the prophet Jeremiah.

The 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.”

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Psalm

Remain seated.

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.

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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. Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

A Reading from Paul’s First letter to the Church in Thessalonika.

How 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.

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. All stand.

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All stand and sing the following hymn. Any child who wishes to attend is invited to “Children’s Chapel.” Those attending ‘Children’s Chapel” recess during the following hymn. O day of God, draw nigh Hymnal 601

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Holy Gospel Luke 21:25-36

All stand.

Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus 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.”

Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sermon The Very Rev. Dr. Charles Hawkins

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Nicene Creed

All stand.

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: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. 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 and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He 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.

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Prayers of the People All stand or kneel.

With all our heart and with all our mind, let us pray to the Lord, saying, “Lord, have mercy.”

For the peace from above, for the loving kindness of God, and for the salvation of our souls, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For the peace of the world, for the welfare of the holy Church of God, and for the unity of all peoples, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For our Bishop, and for all the clergy and people, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For our President, for the leaders of the nations, and for all in authority, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For this city, for every city and community, and for those who live in them, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For seasonable weather, and for an abundance of the fruits of the earth, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For the good earth which God has given us, and for the wisdom and will to conserve it, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For those who travel on land, on water, or in the air, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For the aged and infirm, for the widowed and orphans, and for the sick and the suffering, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed and the destitute, for prisoners and captives, and for all who remember and care for them, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

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For all who have died in the hope of the resurrection, and for all the departed, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For deliverance from all danger, violence, oppression, and degradation, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without suffering and without reproach, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. Defend us, deliver us, and in thy compassion protect us, O Lord, by thy grace. Lord, have mercy. In the communion of all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life, to Christ our God. To thee, O Lord our God.

Silence

Celebrant concludes

Heavenly Father, you have promised to hear what we ask in the Name of your Son: Accept and fulfill our petitions, we pray, not as we ask in our ignorance, nor as we deserve in our sinfulness, but as you know and love us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Confession of Sin

All kneel.

The Deacon then says

Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Silence.

Minister and People

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen. The Priest stands and says

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

Peace

All stand.

Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you. Then the Ministers and the People may greet one another in the name of the Lord.

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Holy Communion

The Celebrant says

Let us with gladness present the offerings and oblations of our life and labor to the Lord.

Offertory Steal away to Jesus arr. Brazeal Dennard Presentation Hymn

Let all mortal flesh keep silence (verse 1) Hymnal 324

Representatives of the congregation bring the people’s offerings of bread and wine, and money or other gifts, to the deacon or celebrant. The people stand while the offerings are presented and placed on the Altar.

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Great Thanksgiving

The people remain standing.

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 him thanks and praise. The Celebrant 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 sent your beloved Son to redeem us from sin and death, and to make us heirs in him of everlasting life; that when he shall come again in power and great triumph to judge the world, we may without shame or fear rejoice to behold his appearing.

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:

Celebrant and People

The people stand or kneel.

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The Celebrant continues

Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.

On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, 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 we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Celebrant and People

Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. The Celebrant continues

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.

All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. 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.

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The Celebrant then continues

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, People and Celebrant

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

A period of silence is kept.

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The Celebrant says

The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

In the Episcopal Church, all baptized persons, regardless of denominational affiliation, are welcome to receive Holy Communion.

Communion Hymns

O heavenly Word, eternal Light (verses 1-3) Hymnal 63

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Watchman, tell us of the night Hymnal 640

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[When all present have received, a Lay Eucharistic Visitor, if any, receives consecrated bread and wine from the Celebrant.

Celebrant In the name of this congregation, we send you forth bearing these Holy gifts, that those to whom you go may share with us in the Communion of Christ’s Body and Blood.

People We who are many, are one body because we all share one bread, one cup.

The Lay Eucharistic Visitor, if any, is sent forth, taking Holy Communion to one who was unable to be with the congregation this morning.]

After Communion, the Celebrant says

Let us pray.

Celebrant and 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 The priest blesses the people, saying

May Almighty God, by whose providence our Savior Christ came among us in great humility, sanctify you with the light of his blessing and set you free from all sin. Amen.

May he whose second Coming in power and great glory we await, make you steadfast in faith, joyful in hope, and constant in love. Amen.

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May you, who rejoice in the first Advent of our Redeemer, at his second Advent be rewarded with unending life. Amen.

And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.

The King shall come when morning dawns Hymnal 73

Dismissal

Deacon Let us bless the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Postlude Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern Johann Christoph Bach, 1642-1703

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H 601 - Words: Copyright © Emmanuel College, Toronto. Used by permission.H 63 - Words: © The Church Pension FundS 100 - Copyright © 1981 GIA Publications, Inc.S 124 - Copyright © 1981 GIA Publications, Inc.S 161 - Copyright © 1981 GIA Publications, Inc.

A Note on Today’s Readings

The First Sunday of Advent—Year C

On the first Sunday in Advent, the liturgy is concerned with our preparation for the return of Christ at the end of time. The Gospel reading today is a portion of Jesus’ words concerning that time. He tells us to see the events of history as signs of the approaching end and to recognize that end as the coming of our redemption.

The Old Testament reading today from the prophet Jeremiah looks forward to the time when God will fulfill the promise of a successor to David. The New Testament Christians understood the “righteous Branch” of David’s line to be our Lord Jesus Christ.

The second reading is from Paul’s first Thessalonian letter. His letters to that church were prompted by difficulties in that congregation due to their misunderstanding of the Lord’s promise to return. In today’s reading, Paul encourages the Thessalonians to see their ministry and mutual love as the way to prepare for the Lord’s return.

There is an “already, but not yet” aspect to the New Testament’s discussion of the Lord’s return. God’s kingdom is not limited to a time in the far off future; it began breaking into human history in Jesus’ death and resurrection. The Lord comes to judge and to save in each moment in the life of his people. Above all, he is revealed in our encounter with him in the Eucharistic meal.

From The Rite Light: Reflections on the Sunday Readings and Seasons of the Church Year. Copyright © 2007 by Michael W. Merriman. Church Publishing Incorporated, New York.

Prayers for the Week of November 29, 2015 This week we remember Virginia Hank, and Grace Fite Heard.

This week we celebrate the birthdays of Jacob Gollott, Ann Guice, Henry Hawkins, James Anderson, William Kulick, Corey Mauldin, Jim Brumfield, and Rock Sekul.

This week we celebrate the anniversaries of Jim & Martha Brumfield. In our Diocesan Prayer Cycle we pray for St. George’s, Clarksdale; Advent, Sumner; Nativity,

Water Valley; St. Stephen’s, Batesville; and St. Peter’s, Oxford. On our Panamanian Prayer Cycle we pray for San Juan Church, Villa Cacers.

In the Anglican Prayer Cycle we pray for the Diocese of West Malaysia (South East, Asia). Prayer for those in the Armed Forces: Joey Ranson, Corey David Ingraham, Elizabeth Daniels,

Thomas Daniels, Lance Simon and James Wise. Prayers are offered daily by the Daughters of the King.

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Prayers for the Sick Almighty God, giver of life and health: Comfort and relieve those who are sick and give your power of healing to those who minister to their needs, that they may be strengthened in their

weakness and have confidence in your loving care; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Parish Family: Jerry Rich, Darlene Stuart, Lena Melton, Lois Hedges, Mary Jo Jones, Howard Newby, David Stephens, Bob Kluck, Gene Newman, Kay Woods, Ed Krecker, Marge Aldrich, Chuck Aldrich, Roselyn & Lindy Ross, Jim & Linda Shaw, Hazel Hall, Charlie Ashby, Jean Boley, Terry Armstrong, Amanda N., Pat Spear, Charlie Melton, William Lewis, Fran Newby, Jim Lancaster, Charles Fowler, Frank Hedges, Marilyn Hoard Extended Family: Joseph Riley, Ann Kolesar, Stephen Griffies, Brett Ashley, Vera Barton, Marlene Mclean, Leota Ray, Gladys Efaw, Roger Collier, Lillian Delzell, Judy Braun, Will Newman, Frances Kennedy, Claudia Reda, Teri Coate, Keith, Blake Jackson, Judy Nash, Donna Brown, Emily Lee, Diane Hutchinson, Joan Mercer, Frannie Brown, David Kulick, Huron & Bessie Virden, Scott, Floyd Patrick, George Sparkman

Greater Community: Ken Smith, Todd Penn, Jr., Judith Brown, Heather Ross Toche, Shirley Angus, Eric Smith, Jackson Tharpe, Karen Sock, Rosemary Gonzalez, Belle McCann, Judy Williams, Julia Gregg, Butch and Paula, Mikel Anthony, Karen Nelson, Gail Banks, Hannah Raymo, Monty Noblitt, Norma Langdale, Betty Smith, Melissa Lee, Dee Smelly, Connie Avera, Betty Page, Delores Carter, Gary Michaels, Brianna Medina, Robert, Kathy Grizzard, Glen Angus, Stacey Randall, Angela Clary, Daisy Clauselet Pilot, Arthur Carlisle, Helen Lloyd, Margaret Moniet, Leroy, Patrick, Victoria, Glenn, P. Bell,Tim Cyrus, Vanessa, Amy, Donna & Rodney, Brian Gurney, Kendall Lamb, Nichole Gilbert.

Welcome

Welcome! Thank you for worshiping with us today. If this is your first time to worship at St. John’s, please fill out the visitor’s card and place it in the alms basin. And, please join us between services for coffee in the Parish Hall.

Children’s Chapel is held during the 9:00 a.m. Sunday worship service each week. Children process to the Children’s Chapel during the “Sequence Hymn” (the hymn that follows that second lesson). All preschool and elementary school age children are invited to attend Children’s Chapel.

Nursery Care is available for young children during the 9:00 a.m. worship service, Adult Bible Study (or, Adult Forum), and the 11:15 a.m. service. The “Joy” Room next to the nursery has live video and audio of the service for parents with unhappy babies.

You can “Follow” and “Friend” St. John’s on Twitter and Facebook.

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Parish Announcements for the Week of November 29, 2015

Jackson County Pet Shelter Donations. Please consider donating the following items to the Jackson County Pet Shelter: Clorox Bleach, Non-Clumping Clay Cat Litter, Dawn Dish Soap, Animal Shampoo, Liquid Laundry Soap, Paper Towels, Newspaper; and Food—Dogs (Purina, Pedigree, Beneful), Puppies (Purina, Pedigree, Beneful), Cats (Purina, 9 Lives, Friskies, Meow Mix), Kittens (Purina). For more information about the Jackson County Pet Shelter contact Jill Roth.

EYC (Episcopal Youth Community) EYC typically meets on Sunday afternoons at 4:30 p.m. at DeMiller Hall, Biloxi or at one of the member parishes. EYC-East Gulf Coast is a ministry of Church of the Redeemer, Biloxi; St. Mark's, Gulfport; and St. John's, Ocean Springs. All Middle School and High School age youth are invited. For additional details contact Luke Gautier at 228-617-0905. And, check out the EYC Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/sjosms.eyc

Christmas Pageant 2015. Christmas Eve, December 24 @ 4:00 p.m. If your child or grandchild or child's friend would like to be in the Christmas Pageant, please respond to Katherine Kingren at katherinekingren@gmail.com. We will need to know your child's name and age and your contact information. We will be practicing for the Pageant during Church School every Sunday in Advent (Nov. 29, Dec. 6,13 and 20). The Pageant will be on Christmas Eve at 4:00 p.m.

Coffee Hour. Sunday Coffee Hours are the perfect time to meet new and old friends. We host two coffee hours every Sunday morning: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Come to coffee hour and greet newcomers and meet parishioners who attend a different service.

Centering Prayer during Advent. Draw nearer to God and the approaching celebration of Jesus' birth by practicing Centering Prayer during the season of Advent. Once again we will be using "God with us: rediscovering the meaning of Christmas" to guide our meditations. Whether you currently practice centering prayer or would just like to "try it on for size," please join us on Thursday afternoons in the church at 5:00 p.m. (Enter through the parish hall, please.) we will meet on Dec. 3, 10, & 17. If you have any questions, please call Sharon Manuel at 229-9307.

Rotisserie Chicken. At the church bazaar, on December 5, Saints & Sinners will be selling rotisserie chicken dinners for $8.00 a plate: ½ chicken with sides. Yum! First come, first served – unless you place a pre-order with Terry Armstrong, Ed Wise or John Dugaw. Don’t get stuck without a chicken – place your order early!

Volunteer needed to dress up the new storage armoire in the ladies restroom. Call church office if you can help.

Put a little smile on your heart! Daughters of the King will be gathering shoebox items for kids ages 4-12 (such as crayons, toys, tissues, toothbrush and paste, travel size toiletries). If St. John’s congregation can help us collect these items, DOK will put the boxes together and deliver in December. Please place them in the marked box “DOK Shoebox project” in the parish hall. Please drop off you items by Sunday, November 29.

Spanish Lessons. Are you interested in practical Spanish lessons? Margarita Swetman is available to teach Spanish lessons, starting in January 2016. Schedule to be determined by participants. Contact Margarita Swetman for more information or sign-up in the parish hall: 228-273-2425/ Donations to Spanish-speaking ministry gratefully accepted.

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Praying it Forward

Capital Campaign

$725,000 - goal $737,506 – pledged (146 pledges) $285,641.63– paid on pledges (through October 31, 2015) $451,864.37 to go

Art of Giving

Annual Campaign

Goals for the Every Member Canvass of 2016 $355,000 - Pledged 145 - Pledges

Financial Update

Year-to-Date Report: End of October

Actuals vs. Budget Tithes, Offerings, etc.: $301,856.84 $294,316.70 Expenses: $317,368.96 $342,849.32

*At the end of October, the parish was ahead of budget on tithes and offerings. And, the parish was under budget on expenses. You will note that budgeted expenses are higher than budgeted income. Expenses are higher than income because we are currently running a budget deficit. The difference comes from our cash reserves (our savings). This is the first month we have had to “dip” into our savings in 2015.

The Art of Giving. Pledge cards to make a pledge to St. John’s for 2016 are available in the

parish office and at the entrances to the chancel. Prayerfully consider making a pledge to the mission and ministry of St. John’s for 2016.

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This Week at St. John’s

Sunday, November 29 7:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite I - Early Service 9:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite II - Family Service 10:10 a.m. – Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 11:15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite II - Principal Service 4:30 p.m. – EYC 4:00 p.m. – Spanish Language Holy Eucharist with the Rev. Margarita Swetman Monday, November 30 9:00 a.m. – Ultreya 6:30 p.m. – Youth Led Bible Study for Youth Tuesday, December 1 6:00 p.m. – Daughters of the King 7:00 p.m. – AA Wednesday, December 2 9:00 a.m. – Preschool Chapel 10:00 a.m. - Adult Bible Study with the Rev. Bruno Schroeder 4:30 p.m. – Ultreya 4:30 p.m. – Children’s Choir 5:30 p.m. – Public Service of Healing with the Holy Eucharist 6:15 p.m. – Wonderful Wednesday Dinner 7:00 p.m. – AlAnon 7:00 p.m. – Adult Choir Thursday, December 3 8:00 a.m. – Ultreya @ Pat Spears 7:00 p.m. – AA 7:00 p.m. – Organ Recital Friday, December 4 2:00 p.m. – Friday Quilters Saturday, December 5 9:30 a.m. – Cookie Walk & Church Bazaar 11:00 a.m. – Bagpipe Lessons

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Serving Today, Sunday, November 29

Sun, 7:30 AM - Last Sunday after Pentecost (Holy Eucharist, Rite I) Charles Hawkins Celebrant Charles Hawkins Preacher Jim Lancaster Deacon Lynda Knight Verger - Lead Verger Bill Angus-Barker Lector - First Lesson Beau Cox Lector - Second Lesson Dave Jensen Usher Mary Jensen Usher Sun, 9:00 AM - Last Sunday after Pentecost (Holy Eucharist, Rite II) Charles Hawkins Celebrant Charles Hawkins Preacher Jim Lancaster Deacon Terry Armstrong Verger - Assisting Verger Foley Ranson Lay Eucharistic Minister Alexis Williams Lector - First Lesson Clay Williams Lector - Second Lesson Melissa Johnson Intercessor Amanda Kilduff Acolyte Jonathan Melton Torch Bearer Lee Armstrong Usher Jean Holder Usher Germaine Gotttsche-Wilson Chaplain for Children's Chapel Sun, 11:15 AM - Last Sunday after Pentecost (Holy Eucharist, Rite II) Charles Hawkins Celebrant Charles Hawkins Preacher Lena Melton Verger - Lead Verger Dennis Cowart Verger - Assisting Verger Ginny Dugaw (sub req.) Lay Eucharistic Minister Beth Leblanc Lector - First Lesson Amy Chataginer Lector - Second Lesson Leah Snyder Intercessor Beau Dukes Crucifer Sarah Heard Torch Bearer Caleb Little Torch Bearer Virginia Montgomery Usher Mike Montgomery Usher Marcia Blevens Teller

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Contact Information

Parish Office 705 Rayburn Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

telephone: 228-875-4454 fax: 228-875-4485

email: stjohnsosms@cableone.net website: www.stjohnsoceansprings.dioms.org

Clergy Priest, Charles Hawkins - 228-238-7010 – charles.hawkins@me.com

Deacon, Jim Lancaster - 228-380-0775 Vestry

Tom McGraw (2016) – Buildings and Grounds - 228-264-0297 Sheree Ranson (2016) - Treasurer – Parish Life - 228-990-4203

Clay Williams (2016) - Education - 228-875-0585 Greg Williams (2016) - Finance – Preschool - 228-327-8415

Tristan Armer (2017) - Clerk - Outreach - 251-209-5342 Angela Bishop (2017) – Sr. Warden - 601-991-4012

Kay Cox (2017) – Jr. Warden - 228-239-9275 Charles Smith (2017) - Outreach - 228-424-9536

David Grigsby (2018) – Finance – Worship – 228-282-0681 Cindy Johnson (2018) – Parish Life – Education - 314-616-4622

Lena Melton (2018) - Worship – 228-219-9711 Darlene Stuart (2018) – Education - 228-374-8325

Organist and Choirmaster Cynthia Ramseur – choirmaster.stjohns.osms@gmail.com - 228-282-5000

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Closed for lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.) Office Volunteers

Charlie Clark, Ginny Dugaw, David Grigsby, Flinda Hill, Julie Kilduff, Bonnie Luft. Debbie Miner, Ame Severson, Cecil George Smith, Pat Spears, and Darlene Stuart.

Bishop of Mississippi The Right Reverend Brian Seage

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St.  John'ʹs  Episcopal  Church  presents  

Soli Deo Gloria

AN  ADVENT  ORGAN  RECITAL    

with    

Dr.  Janet  Hamilton      

Also  featuring  Keith  Garner,  clarinet  

Cynthia  Ramseur,  soprano      

Thursday,  December  3rd,  7:oop.m.  St.  John'ʹs  Episcopal  Church  

705  Rayburn  Avenue,  Ocean  Springs    

The  recital  will  begin  with  Evening  Prayer,  followed  by  a  dessert  reception  in  the  Parish  Hall.  

The  evening  is  free  and  open  to  all.  

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Outline of Holy Eucharist, Rite II 9:00 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. Processional Hymn Lo! he comes, with clouds descending Hymnal 57

Opening Acclamation Book of Common Prayer, p. 355 Collect for Purity Book of Common Prayer, p. 355

Song of Praise Hymnal S-100 Collect of the Day Book of Common Prayer, p. 236 First Reading Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalm 93 Hymnal S-410 Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Sequence Hymn O day of God, draw nigh Hymnal 601

Holy Gospel Luke 21:25-3 Sermon The Very Rev. Dr. Charles Hawkins Nicene Creed Book of Common Prayer, p. 358 Prayers of the People Form I Book of Common Prayer, p. 383 Concluding Collect Book of Common Prayer, p. 394-395 Confession Book of Common Prayer, p. 360 Peace Book of Common Prayer, p. 360 Holy Communion Book of Common Prayer, p. 361 Offertory Offertory Sentence Book of Common Prayer, p. 343 Offertory Presentation Hymn Let all mortal flesh keep silence Hymnal 324

Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer A Book of Common Prayer, p. 365 Proper Preface Book of Common Prayer, p. 377-378

Sanctus Hymnal S-124 The Lord’s Prayer Book of Common Prayer, p. 363-364 Fraction Book of Common Prayer, p. 364 Fraction Anthem Hymnal S-161

Communion Hymn O heavenly Word, eternal Light Hymnal 63 Communion Hymn Watchman, tell us of the night Hymnal 640

Postcommunion Prayer Book of Common Prayer, p. 365 Book of Common Prayer, p. 365 Blessing Book of Common Prayer, p. 366 Postcommunion Hymn The King shall come when morning dawns Hymnal 73

Dismissal Book of Common Prayer, p. 366