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THE FEAST OF THE NATIVITYChristmas Eve Festive Eucharist, Rite II

December 24, 2018 Musical Voluntaries at 5:45 PM

Service at 6:00 PM

A LITURGICAL NOTE

WELCOME TO ST. EDWARD’S!

This leaflet is your guide to the liturgy and contains everything you will need for the service this evening. Please join us for a reception in

Nickelson Hall following the service.

As we enter this place, let us prepare for worship by quieting the noise in our lives

and making room for God’s Word and Sacrament to resound.Please silence all electronic devices.

VOLUNTARIES AT 5:45 How shall we know him? Gilbert M. Martin

Parish ChoirGabriel’s Message Based on a 15th century tune Instrumental Quartet

Rich Van Slyke, guitar; Lee Ann Sipe, flute; Carla Strott, piano; Matt Bonaker, percussion

Ave, ave, the angels sang Robert LauParish Choir

The First Nowell Traditional Serene Harris, piano Alleluia, he is coming Pearl Brick/Martha Butler All Sing (see below)

1. I looked up and I saw my Lord a-comin’, I looked up and I saw my Lord a-comin’ down the road.

RefrainAlleluia, he is coming. Allelluia, he is here. Alleluia, he is coming. Allelluia, he is here.

2. I looked up and I saw my Lord a-dyin’,I looked up and I saw my Lord a-drying on a tree. Refrain

3. I looked up and I saw my Lord a-risin’,I looked up and I saw my Lord a-risin’ from the grave. Refrain

4. I looked up and I saw my Lord a-comin’, I looked up and I saw my Lord a-comin’ in the clouds.

Bring a torch, Jeannette, IsabellaJames Fitzpatrick Men’s EnsembleDing dong, merrily on high Arr. Michael Bedford HandbellsO Holy Night Adolphe Adam Matt Bonaker, soloistOnce in Royal David’s City

Verse 1 Serene Harris, soloistVerses 2 -3 Parish ChoirVerse 4 All Sing (see below)

4. And our eyes at last shall see him,through his own redeeming love;for that child who seemed so helplessis our Lord in heaven above;and he leads his children on

to the place where he is gone.

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS THE WORD OF GOD

Processional Hymn O Come, all ye faithful, stanzas 1, 2, 3, 6

Please stand

and sing

together

stanzas 1,2,3 &

6

Title: O come, all ye

faithful, Words: John

Francis Wade (1711-1786);

tr. Frdr. Oakeley

(1802-1880) and others,

Music: Adeste fideles,

present form of melody

att. John Francis Wade (1711-1786);

harm. The English

Hymnal, 1906

SalutationPriest Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and forever. Amen.All 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.

Gloria Angels we have heard on high

Pleaseremain standing.

All sing.

Title: Angels we have heard on high, Words: French carol; tr. James Chadwick (1813-1882), alt., Music: Gloria, French carol; arr. Edward Shippen Barnes (1887-1958)

Collect of the Day Priest The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.Priest Let us pray.O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Please remain standin

g.

Collect for the ParishOur loving and heavenly Father, please pour down your Holy Spirit upon this parish, and grant us a new vision of your glory, a new experience of your power, a new faithfulness to your Word, a new consecration to your service, so that, through our renewed witness, your Holy name may be glorified and your kingdom advanced; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lesson Isaiah 9:2-7The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness--on them light has shined. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. For the yoke of their burden,and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. For all the boots of the tramping warriors and all the garments rolled in blood shall be burned as fuel for the fire. For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Psalm 96 Cantate Domino Parish Choir 1 Sing to the Lord a new song; *

sing to the Lord, all the whole earth.

Please remain seated.

2 Sing to the Lord and bless his Name; *proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day.

3 Declare his glory among the nations *and his wonders among all peoples.

4 For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; *he is more to be feared than all gods.

5 As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols; * but it is the Lord who made the heavens.

6 Oh, the majesty and magnificence of his presence! * Oh, the power and the splendor of his sanctuary!

7 Ascribe to the Lord, you families of the peoples; * ascribe to the Lord honor and power.

8 Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name; * bring offerings and come into his courts.

9 Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; * let the whole earth tremble before him.

10 Tell it out among the nations: "The Lord is King! * he has made the world so firm that it cannot be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity."11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea thunder and all that is in it; * let the field be joyful and all that is therein.12 Then shall all the trees of the wood shout for joy before the Lord when he comes, * when he comes to judge the earth.13 He will judge the world with righteousness * and the peoples with his truth.

The Epistle Titus 2:11-14For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly, while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Sequence Hymn Hark! the herald angels sing

Please stand

and sing

together.

Title: Hark! the herald

angels sing, Words: Charles Wesley

(1707-1788), alt., Music:

Mendelssohn, Felix

Mendelssohn (1809-1847);

adapt. William H. Cummings

(1831-1915)

The Gospel Luke 2:1-20 Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.

Please remain standing.

Please be seated.

Please stand and say together

People Glory to You, Lord Christ.In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for see-- I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger." And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!" When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us." So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.Gospeler This is the Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to You, Lord Christ.

The Sermon The Rev. Canon Dr. Gordon Okunsanya

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

It is appropri

ateto stand,

sit, or kneel for

the prayers.

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 forthe forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and thelife of the world to come. Amen.

The Prayers of the People Intercessor Gracious and loving God, in Jesus you have filled all humanity

with your divine life: Hear our prayers of joy and thanksgiving as we offer our supplications to you, saying: Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace to God’s people on earth.

Intercessor You have entrusted the Church with good news of great joy for all people. We pray especially for our Church leaders: Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, Michael, Our Presiding Bishop, Robert and Don, our Bishops, Gordon and Fabio, our priests, and all who minister in your Church. Inspire our own witness that we may spread the light of Jesus’ love to all humanity.Glory to God in the highest heaven,

All and peace to God’s people on earth.

Intercessor Let your power and compassion guide those who exercise authority on earth, especially Donald, the President of the United States, for Congress and the Supreme Court, for the Members and Representatives of the United Nations, and for all who serve the common good, that they may be servants of peace, bringing comfort and security to all who are vulnerable.Glory to God in the highest heaven,

All and peace to God’s people on earth.

Intercessor Embrace with your eternal protection all who are poor: refugees and the displaced, those threatened by violence, and families with no place to call their home, and those under any

threat of danger, especially our service men and women: Keira Woodward, Akeal

Prentice, Rick Larango, Juwan Ferris, Zach Westpheling, Martin Barr, Jonathon Shytle, Michael; and for our Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians .Glory to God in the highest heaven, All and peace to God’s people on earth.

Intercessor Fill this community with hospitality and generosity, that we may care for one another and celebrate the joy of your presence in our humanity.Glory to God in the highest heaven,

All and peace to God’s people on earth.

Intercessor We entrust to your divine grace all for whom we pray. Have mercy on all who are sick and bless those who care for them, especially…Glory to God in the highest heaven,

All and peace to God’s people on earth.

Intercessor We give thanks for shepherds and all the vigilant who work while other sleep. Preserve those who are under any threat of danger, especially… Glory to God in the highest heaven,

All and peace to God’s people on earth.

Intercessor Hear our grateful thanksgivings for all the gifts and blessings in our lives, especially…Glory to God in the highest heaven,

All and peace to God’s people on earth.

Intercessor We entrust into your eternal arms those who have died, especially…Glory to God in the highest heaven,

All and peace to God’s people on earth.

Concluding CollectPriest Loving God, the joyful message of the angels fills us with gladness

as we celebrate the coming of the Christ child to live among us in vulnerable humility. Let your divine light so dwell within us, that we may treasure your words, ponder them in our hearts, and continue the work of Christ’s incarnation in our day, through

The people are invited to add their own petitions, either silently or aloud.

The Prayers of the People are from Planning for Rites & Rituals. A resource for Episcopal Worship

Jesus Christ our Savior, to whom with you and the Holy Spirit be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

The Confession Priest Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Silence may be kept. 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.

AbsolutionPriest 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.

The Peace Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.People And also with you.

THE HOLY COMMUNION

Offertory Anthem Come, and be joyful Parish Choir

From Vivaldi’s Gloria, arr. Hal Hopson Presentation Hymn Go tell it on the mountain

Standing in place, you are invited to share the Peace of Christ with those in front, back, and on each side.

Eucharistic Prayer B

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 gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; sothat 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

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 Israel 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.

It is appropriateto stand, sit, or kneel for the Eucharistic Prayer.

Title: Holy, holy, holy Lord: Sanctus, Music: From A Community Mass; Richard Proulx (b. 1937), Copyright: Copyright © 1971, 1977 GIA Publications, Inc.

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r.

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 given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disci-ples, 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 re-membrance of me.” Therefore, according to his command, O Father, We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory; 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 The Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Edward the Confessor, 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 sing:

The Lord’s Prayer

The Breaking of the BreadCelebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

Fraction Anthem

Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God.

Title:The Lord’s Prayer, Music:Albert Hay Malotte; adptd, © Music and arr. © 1934 (Renewed) G. Schirmer, Inc. International copyright Secured

The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread.

Title:O lamb of God (Christmas Fraction Anthem); Music: Greensleeves, arr. Richard Shephard;, © St. James Music Press.

Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

Distribution of CommunionThe Episcopal Church invites all baptized Christians of any age to the Lord’s

Table.Please come forward to receive communion or a blessing.

Gluten-free wafers are available at the altar rail.

Lo, how a rose John Ruch, organ David N. Johnson

Away in a manger Serene Harris, ukulele

O little one sweet J. S. Bach Parish Choir

O little town of Bethlehem (all sing)1. O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie!

Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by;yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting Light;the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.

2. For Christ is born of Mary; and gathered all above,while mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wondering love.O morning stars, together proclaim the holy birth!and praises sing to God the King, and peace to men on earth.

3. How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is given!So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of his heaven.No ear may hear his coming, but in this world of sin,where meek souls will receive him, still the dear Christ enters in.

It came upon the midnight clear (all sing)1. It came upon the midnight clear, that glorious song of old,

from angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold:“Peace on the earth, good will to men, from heaven’s all-gracious King.”

The world in solemn stillness lay to hear the angels sing.

2. Still through the cloven skies they come with peaceful wings unfurled, and still their heavenly music floats o’er all the weary world;

above its sad and lowly plains they bend on hovering wing, and ever o’er its Babel-sounds the blessed angels sing.

Please be seated.

Title: O little town of

Bethlehem, Words: Phillips Brooks (1835-1893), Music:

St. Louis, Lewis H. Redner

(1831-1908)

Title: It came upon the

midnight clear, Words: Edmund

H. Sears (1810-1876),

alt., Music: Carol,

Richard Storrs Willis (1819-1900)

3. Yet with the woes of sin and strife the world has suffered long;

beneath the heavenly hymn have rolled two thousand years of wrong; and warring humankind hears not the tidings which they bring; O hush the noise and cease your strife and hear the angels sing!

Post Communion Hymn Silent Night (all sing)

Pleaseremain seated.

Please have your candles ready to be lit as the sanctuary lights are dimmed, then pass the flame to your neighbor.

Title: Silent night, holy night, Words: Joseph Mohr (1792-1848); tr. John Freeman Young (1820-1885), Music: Stille Nacht, melody Franz Xaver Gruber (1787-1863); harm. Carl H. Reinecke (1824-1910).

NOTE: This year marks the 200th birthday of this beloved carol.

Prayer after Communion Celebrant Let us pray.

People 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.

The BlessingCelebrant The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of God’s Son Jesus Christ our Lord, and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.

Recessional Hymn Joy to the world

Pleaseremain seated.

Please stand

and sing

together.

As the lights come

up, please

extinguish your

candles.

Dismissal Priest Alleluia, alleluia. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.

Postlude Tempus adest floridum Carla Strott, organist arr. Richard Shephard

Please join us for a reception in the Parish Hall following this evening’s service.

We pray Christ’s renewed blessings upon us all.

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We gratefully acknowledge all who contributed to making tonight’s liturgy possible.

Your ministries are indeed a blessing to this parish and to our community.

A Blessed & Happy Christmas to all!

The Rt. Rev. Robert C. Wright, Diocesan BishopThe Rt. Rev. Don A. Wimberly, Assisting BishopThe Rev. Canon Dr. A. Gordon Okunsanya,Priest-in-Charge

The Rev. Fabio Sotelo, Priest Associate & Diocesan Missionerleslie Nystrom, VergerCarla Strott, Director of Music, Organist & ChoirmasterJohn Ruch, Assistant Organist & ConductorMatt Bonaker, Handbell DirectorJesús Molar, Associate MusicianEsther Quintero, Assistant MusicianDonna Talipsky, Parish AdministratorMarilynn Emmons, Clerk of the VestryShirley Carrega, TreasurerWilliam Paasewe, Assistant Treasurer

The Vestry of Saint Edward’s John Talipsky, Jr., Senior WardenMichael Lyons, Co-Junior WardenDarcey Tatum, Co-Junior WardenJeannette Best-Nunez, Manuel Holguin, Gary Daniels, Diana Farmer, Jay Franks, Choco Harmon, Marvelle Martin, Gladys Tarpeh

Those Serving This Evening Altar Bread: Altar Flowers:Altar Linens: Counters: Diane Van Slyke, Bernadette MatthewsVPOD: Diana FarmerCrucifer: Breanne P.Gospel: Isaiah B.Torches: Imma B., Matt D.Altar Set-Up: Altar Clean-Up: Eucharastic Ministers: Valerie Curry, Samantha CurryLectors: Marlaina Woodward, Joy SibleyEucharistic Visitor: Vanya DavisUshers: Emeric Williams, Jr., Wande SawyerrWelcome Ministry: Mike Leary Sound Ministry: Nursery Care: Parish Choir: Lee Ann Sipe, Pat Bratton, Mikki Dillon, Comfort Manobah, Gary Daniels, Joy Sibley, Hugh O’Neil, Navar Steed, Matt Bonaker, Mary Lu Rogers, Hillary Saunders, Marvelle Martin, Stephanie Epps, John Talipsky Sr., Sanya Simmons, Jay Franks, John Ruch, Wendell Dillon, Janet Perkins, Charles Rogers, Marian Franks, Denise RobinsonHandbells: Sanya Simmons, Marlaina Woodward, Carla Strott, Lee Ann Sipe and Matt Bonaker, DirectorParish Musicians: Rich Van Slyke, guitar; Matt Bonaker, percussion; Lee Ann Sipe, flute

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