ST. CHRISTOPHER’S CHURCH 2 Advent December 10, 2017 To Lift People Up As Christ Calls

8:00 AM HOLY EUCHARIST RITE I Book of Common Prayer, Page 323

10:00 AM HOLY EUCHARIST RITE II

Prelude Hosanna to the Living Lord Zachow Opening Prayer Processional Hymn 67 Psalm 42 THE WORD OF GOD Versicle and Response The people standing, the Celebrant says

Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. The Collect of Purity 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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Gloria Hymnal S-280

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The Collect of the Day People Amen. The Lessons

First Lesson: Isaiah 40:1-11 Insert Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 Insert Second Lesson: 2 Peter 3:8-15a Insert Sequence Hymn 76 Winchester New Then, all standing, the Celebrant reads the Gospel, first saying The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. The Holy Gospel: Mark 1:1-8 Insert

After the Gospel, the Celebrant says

The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon

Moment of Silent Reflection

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The people stand. 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: 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.

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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. THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE As we wait for the fulfillment of the ancient promises, let us offer prayers to our God who speaks tenderly and whose patience is our salvation, saying: Come, O Lord, and save us. For the Church: especially Michael our Presiding Bishop, Daniel our Bishop, for Hillary and Andrew our Priests and for the Diocese of Pennsylvania, that we may herald the good tidings of God’s coming to gather and comfort all people, let us pray to the Lord. Come, O Lord, and save us. For this parish family, that God will renew the gift of the Spirit within us and help us to be willing and active disciples, let us pray to the Lord. Come, O Lord, and save us. For Donald our President, Thomas our Governor and for an easing of tensions between nations and within nations, that God will open new paths for communication and the resolution of disputes giving courage to all who must change, let us pray to the Lord. Come, O Lord, and save us. For all who are waiting for the fulfillment of God’s promises, that they may wait with patience and courage, and never lose hope, let us pray to the Lord. Come, O Lord, and save us. For the oppressed and the downtrodden, the victims of war

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and violence, and for the sick and suffering, remembering especially, Cathy, Sheri, Carmela, Megan, Nadine, Gregg, Posie, Cristian, Mark, Elizabeth, Karl, Karen, Lucy, Delaney, Paige, Nancy, Bernie, Daphne, Chris, Bruce, Sam, and those we now name either silently or aloud (pause); that the uneven ground of their lives may be leveled to become a highway for God’s comfort and justice, let us pray to the Lord. Come, O Lord, and save us. For all the departed, remembering especially Angie who died last week, and for those we now name either silently or aloud (pause); that they may find rest and peace in the bosom of the Shepherd, let us pray to the Lord. Come, O Lord, and save us. Lifting our voices with all creation, with Saint Christopher and all the saints, let us offer ourselves and one another to the living God through Christ. To you, O Lord our God. Celebrant God of comfort, whose promise is a new creation,

hear our prayers and prepare the way in the wilderness of our world, that by lives of holiness and service, we may hasten the coming of that new day. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ your Son, our Savior. Amen.

Celebrant We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.

Celebrant and People

Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit

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that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Absolution

Celebrant

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 Welcome and Concerns Offertory Sentence Offertory Anthem Thou Shalt Know Him Sirett Presentation of Alms and Oblations Doxology THE HOLY COMMUNION

Eucharist Prayer 2

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The Celebrant proceeds

We praise you and we bless you, holy and gracious God, source of life abundant. From before time you made ready the creation. Your Spirit moved over the deep and brought all things into being: sun, moon, and stars; earth, winds, and waters; and every living thing. You made us in your image, and taught us to walk in your ways. But we rebelled against you, and wandered far away; and yet, as a mother cares for her children, you would not forget us. Time and again you called us to live in the fullness of your love. And so this day we join with Saints and Angels in the chorus of praise that rings through eternity, lifting our voices to magnify you as we sing (say):

Sanctus Hymnal S-125

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The people kneel

The Celebrant continues.

Glory and honor and praise to you, holy and living God. To deliver us from the power of sin and death and to reveal the riches of your grace, you looked with favor upon Mary, your willing servant, that she might conceive and bear a son, Jesus the holy child of God. Living among us, Jesus loved us. He broke bread with outcasts and sinners, healed the sick, and proclaimed good news to the poor. He yearned to draw all the world to himself yet we were heedless of his call to walk in love. Then, the time came for him to complete upon the cross the sacrifice of his life, and to be glorified by you.

On the night before he died for us, Jesus was at table with his friends. He took bread, gave thanks to you, broke it, and gave it to them, and said: “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” As supper was ending, Jesus took the cup of wine.

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Again, he gave thanks to you, gave it to them, and said: “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Now gathered at your table, O God of all creation, and remembering Christ, crucified and risen, who was and is and is to come, we offer to you our gifts of bread and wine, and ourselves, a living sacrifice.

Pour out your Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Body and Blood of Christ. Breathe your Spirit over the whole earth and make us your new creation, the Body of Christ given for the world you have made.

In the fullness of time bring us, with Christopher, and all your saints, from every tribe and language and people and nation, to feast at the banquet prepared from the foundation of the world.

Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, to you be honor, glory, and praise, for ever and ever. Amen. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

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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.

Fraction Anthem: Christ our Passover Hymnal S-163

Celebrant

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.

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The Communion of the People Communion Hymns 343 St. Agnes Prayer after Communion

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 The Blessing Recessional Hymn 70 Herald, Sound The Dismissal Let us go forth in the Name of Christ. People Thanks be to God Postlude Noel with Variations Balbastre

The Flowers on the Altar are Given to the

Glory of God and in the Hope for World Peace and Shared Prosperity

Prayers for the Departed

Angie Passante

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Prayers of the People

Posie Cristian Mark Kellner Elizabeth Thompson Karl Zueger Nancy Sam

Entries on our Parish Prayer List stay on for one month

unless renewed by request.

Greening of the Church Saturday, December 16th | 9:00 a.m.

Come and join us for this fun fellowship time of decorating

the church for Christmas!

A Pageant: The Story of Christmas Sunday, December 17th

During the 10:00 a.m. service

Attention Children and Adults! If you’re interested in participating in this year’s pageant, please contact Rev. Kellner. Rehearsal and costume fitting will take place on Saturday, December 16th at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will be provided.

On Sunday at 9:10am, we will rehearse and perform during 10:00 a.m. service. Please plan to stay afterwards to meet St. Nicholas during Coffee Hour!

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Gregg Pessin Sheri Pessin Nadine Hession Carmela Hartman Lucy Crawford Delaney Carnhan Paige Turner

Karen Bernie Daphne Cathy Carter Chris Abbott Bruce Childs Megan

St. Nicholas Day

Sunday, December 17th Following the 10:00 a.m. service

Bring your lists and have your picture taken with St. Nicholas! Refreshments provided. Mark your calendars now and bring a friend!

Giving Envelopes For those of you who ordered giving envelopes, they are now available for pick up in the hallway outside the nursery. If you would like to receive envelopes contact Katie Gibbs at 610-642-8920 x.12.

St. Christopher’s Day School Christmas Program

The Day School Christmas Program will be held on Friday, December 15th at 9:30 a.m. sharp in the Parish Hall. The Frogs and Bears are very busy learning songs and poems for the program. Come out and support them!

Gladwyne Gives Blanket Drive

The 3rd annual Gladwyne Gives Blanket Drive is underway! Thank you to those who have already donated. To learn more about how to donate, visit www.saintchristophers.org. We will be collecting donations from now thru December 31st, so we can get the blankets to those who need them as soon as possible. Please email questions to staff@saintchristophers.org. Thanks for supporting Gladwyne Gives!

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Acolyte: Altar Guild: Chalice Bearers: Lay Readers: Ushers: Vestry Greeter: Coffee Hour Hosts:

Salvi Cacciola Frederica Hammerstrom, Ginny Dean, Nancy Dechert, Mary Anne Justice, Margaret Scudder, Mickey Shumway 8:00 a.m. Cathy Higgins 10:00 a.m. Peggy Cooke, Ken Jones 8:00 a.m. Cathy Higgins 10:00 a.m. Ken Jones Laurie Dougherty, Earl Laney Perry Pepper Terry and Tom Allen

Welcome

If you are new to St. Christopher’s or visiting with us today, please fill out one of the visitor’s cards found in the pews and put it in the offering plate or give it to one of the ushers.

We welcome you and invite you to join us for refreshments in the Parish Hall following the service. Please feel free to introduce yourself to any of us if we don’t get to you first. We believe visitors enrich us.

Sermons Sunday sermons are available on the website (www.SaintChristophers.org).

Nursery St. Christopher’s Church provides a Sunday Nursery playroom for children up to 3 years of age. This service is available from 9:00 – 11:45 a.m. Children will love all of the toys and learning materials available in the Nursery as well as the one-on-one time with our Nursery Coordinator, Ann Catania! Please stop by today to take a look!

Weekly Participants

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This Week at St. Christopher's

Today, Dec 10 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I 9:10 a.m. Discipleship 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II 11:15 a.m. Coffee Hour Mon., Dec 11 9:30 a.m. Faith with a Twist Tues., Dec 12 10:00 a.m. Bible Study at Waverly 6:00 p.m. Vestry Meeting Wed., Dec 13 7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist 5:30 p.m. Faith with a Twist 8:00 p.m. AA Thurs., Dec 14 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir Sat., Dec 16 9:00 a.m. Greening of the Church 11:00 a.m. Pageant Rehearsal Sun., Dec 17 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I No Discipleship 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II

Pageant: The Story of Christmas 11:15 a.m. St. Nicholas Day 5:00 p.m. Gladwyne Tree and Menorah Lighting Reminders:

January Channel—articles are due Friday, December 15th. Stewardship 2018—please hand in your pledge card if you have not yet

done so. Thank you for your support!

ST. CHRISTOPHER’S CHURCH The Rev. Dr. Hillary D. Raining, Rector 226 Righters Mill Road The. Rev. Andrew Kellner, Associate Rector Gladwyne, PA 19035 Scott Drackley, Organist/Choirmaster www.SaintChristophers.org 610-642-8920/FAX 610-642-1241

VESTRY OF ST. CHRISTOPHER’S

Rector’s Warden — Ellen Pemberton, Accounting Warden — Don Rice, Property Warden — Perry Pepper

Michelle Bullock, Donna Hammond, Roy Hammond, Carol Henn, Peggy Maltz, Frank Meloni, Linda McConnell,

Mickey Shumway, Paul Wright

The Christmas Flowers each year are provided through a $20.00 donation by parishioners in memory of loved ones. This is a lovely way to remember family and friends with whom you have shared the mystery and joy of Christmas in years past. If you would like to participate in this, please fill out the following form and return it with your donation to the parish office by TODAY. Checks should be made out to: St. Christopher’s Church

Your Name: ________________________________________________

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Advent & Christmas Schedule

December 10 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I 9:10 a.m. Discipleship

10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II December 16 9:00 a.m. Greening of the Church 11:00 a.m. Pageant Rehearsal December 17 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II

Pageant: The Story of Christmas 11:15 a.m. St. Nicolas Day 5:00 p.m. Tree & Menorah Lighting Ceremony

December 24 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II 4:00 p.m. Family Service 8:30 p.m. Special Music 9:00 p.m. Candlelight Service December 25 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Homily December 31 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I 10:00 a.m. Lessons & Carols

Church Office Christmas Schedule

(in conjunction with the Diocesan schedule) Office Closed: December 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th & January 1st

Lessons & Carols

Sunday, December 31, 2017 During the 10:00 a.m. service

Enjoy singing classic Christmas carols and let the Christmas story fill your hearts with joy and love.