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The St. Augustine’s eCho

Mission Statement St. Augustine’s Church is a Christ-centered ministry where everyone is invited and welcome. We are a loving Christian body that seeks to en-hance spirituality and community. We confirm this by developing min-istries that empower the mind, body and soul. We are nurtured through service to others and one another.

BCP (Book of Common Prayer) LEVAS (Lift Every Voice & Sing) Hymnal 1982 OSOP (One Song of Praise)

Weekly Services and Programs

Sundays 8:00 AM Said Eucharist

9:00 AM Eucharist in Spanish 10:30 AM Sung Eucharist

2:00 PM Eucharist in Creole

Wednesdays 12 Noon Healing Service with Holy Eucharist

6:30 PM Christian Education Class (Seasonal)

CHRISTMAS EVE

Holy Eucharist Service—Year A

DECEMBER 24, 2016

11:00 PM SAID EUCHARIST

A Par ish of the Episcopal Diocese of New York

ORDER OF SERVICE

Lo, How A Rose Johannes Brahms In Dulci Jubilo J. S. Bach Yoruba Carol Godwin Sadoh Noel—Angel Hosts in Bright Array L. C. D’Aquin

THE WORD OF GOD Opening Greeting BCP p. 109 Collect: NATIVITY BCP p. 213 Hymn #56 (Hymnal 1982)

LIGHTING OF THE CANDLE OF CHRIST

O GRACIOUS LIGHT

The Old Testament Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalm 98 BCP p. 727 The Epistle Hebrews 1:1-12 Sequence Hymn #96 (Hymnal 1982) The Gospel John 1:1-14 Sermon JESUS: GOD SAVES.

The Reverend Nathanael Saint-Pierre The Nicene Creed BCP p. 358 The Prayers of the People Onscreen Confession of Sin BCP p. 359 The Peace BCP p. 360 Processional Hymn #111 (1982 Hymnal) OFFERTORY Offertory Hymn #21 (LEVAS) The Doxology

THE HOLY COMMUNION: Eucharistic Prayer A

The Great Thanksgiving BCP p. 369 Sanctus S125 (Hymnal 1982) Memorial Acclamation #259 (LEVAS) The Lord’s Prayer #264 (LEVAS) The Fraction Anthem #268 (LEVAS) Agnus Dei #270 (LEVAS) THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD Administration of the Sacrament Communion Hymn #79 (1982 Hymnal) Homeless/Soup Kitchen Offering Welcome & Announcements Post Communion Prayer BCP p. 365 Recessional Hymn #100 (1982 Hymnal) Dismissal BCP p. 366 The Shepherds David Schack

2 Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24, 2016

Jesus: god saves

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.” (John 1: 1, 14). When it is convenient for us, we do not give the word the importance that the word de-‐serves. We speak what we want, not realizing that our words have a weight and can bear consequences. The word Jesus, the name Jesus, has a meaning. That is what we come to celebrate tonight, not really a birthday, but the incarnation of God, the word becoming flesh, so that it is no longer just a word, but a fully hu-‐man fully God whose purpose is to save. Jesus means God saves. In the aftermath of the elections, some people are still unable to accept the re-‐sults and celebrate the holidays. Some of us are worried and concerned about what this new government will do. Others are so disappointed they feel dead in-‐side, lacking the energy to face the reality. I even have a few friends who were still in the hope that the electoral college was going to vote differently and fix/

change the outcome. I’d like to inform you that nothing just happens and God still saves. It would be too simple if these words were just words. God has a plan. We are part of this plan and that’s why I am inviting you to have faith. God never let us down. Jesus, his son, is the incarnation of the salva-‐tion we have received. God is saving the world as I write these words. We celebrate the entrance of God’s grace into the world at Christmas. Herod was so troubled when he learned of the birth of Jesus, that he felt threatened that a few gen-‐tiles (the magi) came to see him and wanted to pay homage to the future “King of the Jews.” He saw this baby as a threat to his power. Herod thought Jesus was born to replace him; what if he could kill him first? Herod was the first to attempt to murder Jesus. When human power feels threat-‐ened, when we feel we are losing control, the reaction is to fall into violence. I get it that we are worried, hoping for the best, expecting the worst, but as Christians that’s what we have: HOPE. What kind of violence is Donald J. Trump going to start in order to “make America great again?” Is he really going to send all illegal people living in this country back to their countries of origin? Is the country going to see a resurgence of racial conflicts? What will happen to all those people now cov-‐ered by Obamacare? Will women feel safe in the streets or using public transportation? What about the LGBTQIA community? How can one be a Muslim and be American? I know a few of you are think-‐ing about it, if not living it. Just look at Bethlehem and ask yourself if there were no Jews, no Arabs, no Blacks, no refugees, no diversity what would the birth of Jesus be? Watching closely the meaning of Christmas, it seems logical to invite you to get ready for what may come. Be prepared for resistance, civil disobedience, and even for revolt. Jesus did not die accept-‐ing the plan of Herod. Jesus died resisting Herod and all oppressive systems. He died doing the will of God. The church is a gang of baptized who believe in the grace the child Jesus incarnates. It is an opportunity that we cannot turn down to stand with those with their backs to the wall. 2017 will be the time for us to watch, to pray, to stick together and be active participants in God’s plan of salvation. It will be a time to identify with those who are marginalized because of their race or because of their faith. Having faith that God saves does not mean that we should just sit and do nothing, waiting for the worst, see it happening and remain powerless. We need to be on the watch-‐tower and be vigilant, react to injustices and defend the dignity of all human beings. It is with that mindset that I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I remain convinced that together we will protect one another. We will stand by each other; the common good will be more important than the cause of one. I pray that God be amid us and that we will have grace for one another so that his plan of salvation can be part of our reality.

The Clergy’s

Corner

The Reverend Nathanael Saint-Pierre

The Christmas Vigil and Holy Eucharist: Advent Prayer C All Years, RCL

Saturday, December 24, 2016

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THE CHRISTMAS VIGIL

Evening Prayer: Rite Two

LO, HOW A ROSE Johannes Brahms

IN DULCI JUBILO J. S. Bach

YORUBA CAROL Godwin Sadoh

NOEL – ANGEL HOSTS IN BRIGHT ARRAY L.C. D’Aquin

The Officiant begins with the Service of Light on pages 109-112, and continues with the appointed Psalmody. The church is dark, or partially so, when the service is to begin. All stand, and the Officiant greets the people with these words.

Opening Greeting BCP, p. 109

Light and Peace, in Jesus Christ our Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

The following Short Lesson of Scripture is read

Jesus said, "You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid.

No one lights a lamp to put it under a bucket, but on a lamp-stand where it gives

light for everyone in the house. And you, like the lamp, must shed light among

your fellow men, so that they may see the deed you do, and give glory to your

Father in heaven." Matthew 5:14-16

The Officiant then says the Prayer for Light using the following prayer, first saying

Let us pray.

Grant us, Lord, the lamp of charity which never fails, that it may burn in us and

shed its light on those around us, and that by its brightness we may have a vision

of that holy City, where dwells the true and never-failing Light, Jesus Christ our

Lord. Amen.



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Collect for the Nativity BCP Page 213

Almighty God, you have given your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon

him, and to be born [this day] 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 our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom with you and the

same Spirit be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

HYMN #56 (1982 HYMNAL) O COME, O COME EMMANUEL (1 V)

Lighting of the Candle of Christ

During the candle-lighting, an appropriate anthem or psalm may be sung, or silence kept.

Reader: "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" (Luke 2:7).

Reader: Tonight, angels far and near sing tender lullabies; well-worn fabric

full of years holds in the warmth of parental love; animals and

shepherds crowd in tight, glowing with adoration, while a muffled

cry squeezes out to greet the world.

People: Tonight we give thanks for every child among us. Each new birth

— regardless of circumstances — reminds us of the preciousness

of life, the potential of tomorrow, the promise of God.

Reader: On this Christmas Eve, we light the Christ candle for the child-King,

the infant-Redeemer, the lowly-Lord. And now we know. He is

born and nothing will ever be the same!

The candles at the Altar are now lit, as are other candles and lamps as may be convenient. The following hymn is then sung

O Gracious Light Phos Hilaron



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O gracious light,

Pure brightness of the ever living Father in heaven,

O Jesus Christ, holy and blessed!

Now as we come to the setting of the sun,

And our eyes behold the vesper light,

We sing your praises, O God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

You are worthy at all times to be praised by happy voices,

O Son of God, O Giver of Life,

And to be glorified through all the worlds.

THE OLD TESTAMENT

Isaiah 52:7-10

Any who share the good news of peace and salvation are blessed; a time of redemption and restoration is coming for the whole earth.

A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah:

How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces

peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, “Your

God reigns.” Listen! Your sentinels lift up their voices, together they sing for

joy; for in plain sight they see the return of the LORD to Zion. Break forth

together into singing, you ruins of Jerusalem; for the LORD has comforted his

people, he has redeemed Jerusalem. The LORD has bared his holy arm before

the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation

of our God.

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people

Thanks be to God



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THE RESPONSE

Psalm 98 BCP, Page 727

1 Sing to the LORD a new song, *

for he has done marvelous things.

2 With his right hand and his holy arm *

has he won for himself the victory.

3 The LORD has made known his victory; *

his righteousness has he openly shown in the sight of the nations.

4 He remembers his mercy and faithfulness to the house of Israel, *

and all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.

5 Shout with joy to the LORD, all you lands; *

lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing.

6 Sing to the LORD with the harp, *

with the harp and the voice of song.

7 With trumpets and the sound of the horn *

shout with joy before the King, the LORD.

8 Let the sea make a noise and all that is in it, *

the lands and those who dwell therein.

9 Let the rivers clap their hands, *

and let the hills ring out with joy before the LORD,

when he comes to judge the earth.

10 In righteousness shall he judge the world *

and the peoples with equity.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit

As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen



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THE NEW TESTAMENT

Hebrews 1:1-4

The contemporary descendants of the Israelites are reminded of God’s love

and deeds for them in the past, and are joyfully told of God’s recent coming in

the person of Jesus Christ.

A reading from the Letter to the Hebrews:

Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets,

but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of

all things, through whom he also created the worlds. He is the reflection of

God’s glory and the exact imprint of God’s very being, and he sustains all things

by his powerful word. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at

the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels

as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people

Thanks be to God

SEQUENCE HYMN: #96 (1982 HYMNAL) ANGELS, WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH (4 V)

THE GOSPEL

John 1:1-14

The person of Jesus Christ is God incarnate, the Word made flesh. He is the

perfect and full expression of God in the world. Then, all standing, the Deacon or a Priest reads the Gospel, first saying

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to JOHN

People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was

God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him,

and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in



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him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the

darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.

There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness

to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not

the light, but he came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens

everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world came

into being through him; yet the world did not know him. He came to what was

his own, and his own people did not accept him. But to all who received him,

who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, who were

born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God.

And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the

glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.

The Gospel of the Lord

People: Praise to you, Lord Christ

The Sermon Jesus: God Saves The Reverend Nathanael Saint-Pierre

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was

God. And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory,

the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.” (John 1: 1, 14). When

it is convenient for us, we do not give the word the importance that the word

deserves. We speak what we want, not realizing that our words have a weight

and can bear consequences. The word Jesus, the name Jesus, has a meaning.

That is what we come to celebrate tonight, not really a birthday, but the

incarnation of God, the word becoming flesh, so that it is no longer just a word,

but a fully human fully God whose purpose is to save. Jesus means God saves.

In the aftermath of the elections, some people are still unable to accept the

results and celebrate the holidays. Some of us are worried and concerned about



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what this new government will do. Others are so disappointed they feel dead

inside, lacking the energy to face the reality. I even have a few friends who were

still in the hope that the electoral college was going to vote differently and

fix/change the outcome. I’d like to inform you that nothing just happens and

God still saves. It would be too simple if these words were just words. God has a

plan. We are part of this plan and that’s why I am inviting you to have faith. God

never let us down. Jesus, his son, is the incarnation of the salvation we have

received. God is saving the world as I write these words. We celebrate the

entrance of God’s grace into the world at Christmas.

Herod was so troubled when he learned of the birth of Jesus, that he felt

threatened that a few gentiles (the magi) came to see him and wanted to pay

homage to the future “King of the Jews.” He saw this baby as a threat to his

power. Herod thought Jesus was born to replace him; what if he could kill him

first? Herod was the first to attempt to murder Jesus. When human power feels

threatened, when we feel we are losing control, the reaction is to fall into

violence. I get it that we are worried, hoping for the best, expecting the

worst, but as Christians that’s what we have: HOPE. What kind of violence is

Donald J. Trump going to start in order to “make America great again?” Is he

really going to send all illegal people living in this country back to their countries

of origin? Is the country going to see a resurgence of racial conflicts? What will

happen to all those people now covered by Obamacare? Will women feel safe in

the streets or using public transportation? What about the LGBTQIA community?

How can one be a Muslim and be American? I know a few of you are thinking

about it, if not living it. Just look at Bethlehem and ask yourself if there were no

Jews, no Arabs, no Blacks, no refugees, no diversity what would the birth of

Jesus be?

Watching closely the meaning of Christmas, it seems logical to invite you to get



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ready for what may come. Be prepared for resistance, civil disobedience, and

even for revolt. Jesus did not die accepting the plan of Herod. Jesus died

resisting Herod and all oppressive systems. He died doing the will of God. The

church is a gang of baptized who believe in the grace the child Jesus incarnates.

It is an opportunity that we cannot turn down to stand with those with their

backs to the wall. 2017 will be the time for us to watch, to pray, to stick together

and be active participants in God’s plan of salvation. It will be a time to identify

with those who are marginalized because of their race or because of their faith.

Having faith that God saves does not mean that we should just sit and do nothing,

waiting for the worst, see it happening and remain powerless. We need to be on

the watchtower and be vigilant, react to injustices and defend the dignity of all

human beings.

It is with that mindset that I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

I remain convinced that together we will protect one another. We will stand by

each other; the common good will be more important than the cause of one. I

pray that God be amid us and that we will have grace for one another so that his

plan of salvation can be part of our reality.

On Sundays and other Major Feasts there follows, all standing

THE NICENE CREED BCP p. 358 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,



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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,

was incarnate of the Holy Spirit

and the Virgin Mary,

and became truly human.

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.

who with the Father and the Son

is worshiped and glorified.

who 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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THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE: (Unknown Source)

Deacon or other leader

Let us pray for peace in the Church and in the world.

With all our heart and all our mind, we pray to you, O Lord:

Make us instruments of your peace.

For the peace of the world; that a spirit of respect and forbearance may grow

among nations and peoples, we pray to you, O Lord:

Where there is hatred, let us sow love.

For our enemies and those who wish us harm, and for all whom we have injured

or offended, we pray to you, O Lord:

Where there is injury, let us sow pardon.

For all who fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that our divisions may cease

and all may be one as you and the Father are one, we pray to you, O Lord:

Where there is discord, let us sow union.

For those who do not yet believe, for those who have lost their faith, and those

in despair and darkness that they may receive the light of the faith, we pray to

you, O Lord:

Where there is doubt, let us sow faith.

For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, especially those who have asked of our

prayers, for all who suffer and those who are in danger; that they may be relieved

and protected, we pray to you, O Lord:

Where there is despair, let us sow hope.

For the mission and ministry of the Episcopal Church especially in this diocese of

New York and at St. Augustine’s Church, that in faithful witness we may preach

the Gospel to the ends of the earth, we pray to you, O Lord:

Where there is darkness, let us sow light.



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For all who have died in the hope of the resurrection, for all the departed and

those who are grieving, may they find comfort and be at peace, we pray to you,

O Lord:

Where there is sadness, let us sow joy.

Let us pray for our own needs and those of others (people may offer their

prayers, either silently or aloud).

SILENCE

Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be

understood, as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that

we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we

are born to eternal life. Amen.

CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION The Deacon or Celebrant says

Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. Silence may be kept.

Minister and People

God of all mercy: We confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your

will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves,

and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us,

the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and

strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ; that we may abide in your love

and serve only your will. 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.

The Peace BCP p. 360



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All stand. The Celebrant says to the people

Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People And also with you. Then the Ministers and People greet one another in the name of the Lord.

The Celebrant leaves the Sanctuary.

The Procession starts with the Celebrant leading with the Candle of Christ. The Candle is placed on its support at the center of the church. When the Celebrant reaches the altar, service continues with offertory

PROCESSION #111 (1982 HYMNAL) SILENT NIGHT (3 V)

The Holy Communion

The Celebrant may begin the Offertory with one of the sentences on page 376, or with some other sentence of Scripture.

OFFERTORY SENTENCE

Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice

to God. Ephesians 5:2

The Offertory

OFFERTORY HYMN #21 (LEVAS) GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN (3 V)

The Doxology

The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A The people remain standing. The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest, faces them and sings or says

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.



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Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds

It is truly right, and our greatest joy to give you thanks and praise, O Lord our

God, creator and ruler of the universe.

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; so that 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 ET BENEDICTUS #S 125 (1982 HYMNAL) Celebrant and People

Holy, holy, holy Lord,

God of power and might,

Heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.


Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.


Hosanna in the highest. The people stand or kneel.

Then the Celebrant continues

You are holy, O God of majesty, and blessed is Jesus Christ, your Son, Our Lord.

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



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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.

At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or to lay a hand upon it; and

at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing

wine to be consecrated.

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 and for

all. 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 all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink

it, do this for the remembrance of me."

Great is the mystery of faith:

Celebrant and People

Christ has died.

Christ is risen.

Christ will come again. The Celebrant continues

Gracious God, pour out your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these your gifts of

bread and wine, that the bread we break and the cup we bless may be the

communion of the body and blood of Christ. By your Spirit, unite us with Christ

and with your church in all the world.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to sing:

The Lord’s Prayer #264 (LEVAS) People and Celebrant



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Our Father, which 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 debts, As we forgive our debtors.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,

Forever. Amen.

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD

The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept. Then may be said

FRACTION ANTHEM #268 (LEVAS) Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;

Therefore let us keep the feast.

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

AGNUS DEI #270 (LEVAS) Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world:

Have mercy on us

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world:

Have mercy on us

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world:

Grant us Peace

Facing the people, the Celebrant says the following Invitation

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. The ministers receive the Sacrament in both kinds, and then immediately deliver it to the people.

The Bread and the Cup are given to the communicants with these words

The Body of Christ, the bread of heaven. [Amen.]



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The Blood of Christ, the cup of salvation. [Amen.]

When necessary, the Celebrant consecrates additional bread and wine, using the form on page 408.

During the ministration of Communion, hymns, psalms, or anthems may be sung.

COMMUNION HYMN #79 (1982 HYMNAL) O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM (5 V)

After Communion, the Celebrant says

Let us pray.

Celebrant and People

God of abundance, you have fed us with the bread of life and the cup of

salvation. You have united us with Christ and one another, and you have

made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth. Now send us forth

in the power of your Spirit; that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the

world and continue forever in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.

RECESSIONAL HYMN #100 (1982 HYMNAL) JOY TO THE WORLD (4 V)

The Deacon, or the Celebrant, dismisses them with these words

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Let us go forth into the world rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.

People Thanks be to God.

Alleluia! Alleluia!

IN DULCI JUBILO J.S. Bach

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Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24, 2016

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National Human Trafficking Awareness Day Service Wednesday, January 11, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

With the Right Reverend Andrew Dietsche, Bishop of New York and Iryna Makuruk, trafficking survivor and guest preacher

At Church of the Incarnation, 209 Madison Avenue (at 35th St), NYC

Sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of New York Task Force Against Human Trafficking

*********************************************************** Anti-Racism Workshop, Manhattan

January 28, 2017 and February 4 Registration Deadline: End of day January 23.

The purpose of the Diocesan antiracism workshops is to help us become aware of how the sin of racism impacts all of our lives, and how we all unconsciously and consciously participate in racist systems. It is required for clergy in our diocese and highly recommended for lay leadership. Dialog is the foundation of the two-day workshop (9:00 -4:00). We use group exercises and examine scien-tific and historical evidence concerning the origins of the concept of race and its legacy. Coffee and lunch are served and there is no cost to register and attend for members of our diocese. Of the hundreds of workshop participants, more than 85% have found the workshop to be “very useful” or “extremely useful” in their work and daily lives. ***********************************************************

A Conversation with Sabrina Fulton and Tracey Martin On the publication of their biography of their son, Rest in Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin

Wednesday, February 1, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. St. Philip's Church (Harlem), Manhattan

Free and open to the public. Register to receive a copy of the book ($26.00) and attend the pre-conversation reception at 5:30 p.m. Register at www.dioceseny.org/ednyevent/a-conversation-with-sabrina-fulton-and-tracey-martin/ *****************************************************************************

Eucharistic Minister/Eucharistic Visitor Training (Manhattan) Saturday, February 4, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Church of the Ascension, 12 West 11th Street, Manhattan Topics include the Holy Eucharist and the roles of the Eucharistic Minister and the Eucharistic Visi-tor. Attendees will have hands-on experience in what it means to serve in these licensed lay minis-tries. Registration is required. https://www.dioceseny.org/ednyevent/eucharistic-ministereucharistic-visitor-training-manhattan/


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Prayer For Peace

Almighty God, wash over our wounds of war, violence, and hatred. Open our minds to hear Your Voice speaking Peace this day. Help us to prac-‐tice forgiveness, kindness, tolerance, greatness of mind and heart, so that we may bury our animosities and differences. Let us hear the di-‐vine harmony of your Love, which draws all into Unity in one compas-‐sionate heart. Make peace grow in our hearts as seeds for a new era, birthing the song of non-violence, which blesses our world with Peace eternal.

PRAYER FOR THE BUILDING PROJECT O God, with whom every good thing has its beginning, and through whom it is

improved and increased: grant, we beseech you, that our vision for this church

and the real estate development that we would like to see on our grounds for

the praise of your name, may be happily started, developed, and brought to

completion through the never-failing gift of your fatherly wisdom; through

Christ our Lord. Amen.


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Chr istmas Eve, Saturday, December 24, 2016

Kwanzaa is a 7-day celebration of African-American values and traditions and their continued reality. “Kwanzaa” means first fruits of the harvest. The candles of a seven branched candelabrum, each representing a different at-tribute such as unity, self determination, responsibility, cooperative econom-ics, purpose, creativity, and faith are successively lit over the seven day of the festival. Kwanzaa begins December 26th and continues until New Years Day, January 1st. 2017 Pledge Cards are available. If you haven’t submitted your Pledge Card for 2014, please do so. Pledge cards are available on the table in the back of the Church. Holy Eucharist New Year’s Eve Service, Saturday, December 31st at 11:00 p.m.

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A N N OU N C EM EN T S


We are happy that you have come to worship with us. If you have no church home, we invite you to unite with us. Please complete one of the Parish Cen-sus Forms, located on the table in the back of the church. You may give it to an usher and we will be in touch with you very soon. However, if you are just passing through, we are honored by your presence, and we wish you Godspeed as you complete your journey.

Daily Lec onary Readings Monday:

Spanish Ministry: Please invite your friends to attend the Spanish service on Sundays at 9:00 AM.

Haitian Creole Ministry: Please invite your friends to attend the service in Creole on Sundays at 2:00 PM.

You are invited to the Healing Service, with the laying of hands, every Wednesday at 12:00 Noon

Please join us as we prayer by phone every Wednesday at 9:00 PM· Dial (6 4 1) 7 1 5- 3 8 6 5 followed by ac-cess code: 1 5 3 9 7 8 .

SCOPE Senior Citizen (Church) Outreach Program and Eldership” is seeking volunteers. It would be great to have some help to develop this min-istry to include health care/advice and other activities. Please contact Fr. Nat if you wish to join. You are invited to Bingo every Thursday at 12 noon, in the Parish Hall.

What’s Next?

December 25 Christmas Day December 31 Service begins at 11:00pm January 1 Welcome 2017 January 6 The EPIPHANY January 8 The 1st Sunday after Epipha-ny January 8 Baptism Sunday January 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebratory service at 12:00 PM February 14 Valentine’s Day March 1 Ash Wednesday

Jackie Bradley: Please continue to contribute to Jackie’s formation. Envelopes are available on the table in the back of the church.

The Parish Hall and common room are available for conferences and for recreational group use. These spaces have capability for projection and Internet access.

During our worship, please remember to put your phone on vibe or silent. But we invite you to use them if you want to record the entire (or part of) the service, take pictures, post video on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest or Twitter. Let your friends know you are at St Augustine’s. We are a Techno-Friendly Church.

Moving Forward: My hope and prayer is that we can get together as one community to be God’s people and presence on the LES. I am asking for your prayers in this im-portant new chapter of our lives, I want you to know that every day I also pray for you all. Together in Christ ++ Father Nat.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Wel come Bienvenido Bienvenue

Nou k ont a n wè w

St. A’s Prayer Line

Weekly Collections

December December

11th 4th

2016 2016

Pledges 1,578.00

Open Plate 22.00

Special Services 300.00

Regular Support 20.00

Special Offerings 137.00

Special Fundraising 0.00

Tenants 2,200.00

Rentals 200.00

St. Monica’s Guild 900.00

ECW 0.00

Soup Kitchen 46.00

SCOPE/Bingo 129.00

Total $5,532

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C H U R C H I N T E R C E S S I O N S

Shut-Ins/Homebound: Ellen Bradley, Robert & Mittiefrances Combs, Eleanor Suriel.

Prayers: Frederick Albritton, Carline Aupont, Sandra Brown, Sandra Buriss, Juan Cosme, Minnie Curry and family, Ellen Daley, Maybelle & Sanford Daly, Diane Ellis, Robert & Vernestine Exum, Sanford Exum and Family, Iris Faulkner, Evelyn Flem-ing, Rev. Deacon Nydia Flores, Mildred Hancock, Bernice Henry, Rev. Deacon Edgar Hopper, Joyce Johnson, Kenny Johnson, John Joseph, Barbara King, The Krauser Family, James Leung, Norberta Mieles, Hattie Mitchell and Family, Daryl Moore, Lula Moore, The Mussenden Family, Marissa Nicolo, James Rainge, Lawrence Rainge, Roy Rathan, James Robinson-Parran, Terri Rogers, Beverly Rosario, Oland Saltes, Sandra Slater, Sylvan Stoner, Rodger Taylor, The Walford Family, Yvonne Ward, Marlene Ward-Torain and family, Tyrone Wong.

We ask God’s blessings for those celebrating their birthdays in November, 30th Ethel Moore and December 2nd Barbara Allie; 3rd Margaret Wade; 13th Deacon Nydia Flores; 16th Sandra Walker; 24th William Curry; 31st Peggy Clark .

We pray for those who have died: Lawrence Alexis, Doadie Brown, Ronald Brown, Isa Coker, Robert and Mittie Frances Combs, Wanda Daley, Vera Daniel, Frances Diaz, Jocelyn DuBois, Harry & Dorothy Fiyalko, Luis Garcia, Etta Green, Dorothy Henderson, Inez Kikuchi, Cheryl Krauser, Vernell Langley, Diane McDowell, Geraldine Newkirk, Evelyn Newlin, Jacynth Orridge, Hector Peňa, Earl Phillip, Alice Saltes Richards, Doro-thy Rodriguez, Nancy Scott, Alma Suarez, Eleanor Suriel, Sylvia Fergusson-Sylvah and Romulus Sylvah, Harriet Marshall-Taylor, Isaac & Gwendolyn Pinder-Taylor, Donald Williams, Lucille Williams, Minnie Williams.

We pray for Justice and Peace in all lands: Especially: Afghanistan, Africa, Burundi, The Caribbean, Central America, China, Darfur, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, France, Haiti, The Holy Land, India, Iraq, Japan, Kenya, Lebanon, The Middle East, Niger, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, The Sudan, South Sudan, The United States of America and the United Nations.

The St . Augustine ’ s eCho is a newsletter to keep our members and the larger com-munity in formed about what is happen ing at S t Augustine ’s and beyond. We we lcome story contr ibu tors to submit a r t ic les , poe try , advert is ing , and any in format ion one may want to share. P lease submit your contr ibu tion by e -mai l to in fo@staugnyc. o rg no la ter than on Wednesdays fo r the Sunday ed it ion .

The Staff

The Rev. Nathanael Saint-Pierre,

MIS, MCPD, Rector (917) 232-9583 rector@staugnyc. org

Ms. Nancy Jeffrey, Administrative Assistant (info@staugnyc. org)

Ms. Carolyn Bensen, Director of Music ([email protected])

Mr. Sylvan Stoner, Bookkeeper ([email protected])

Mr. Oland Saltes, Verger

The St. Augustine’s Project

www. staugsproject. org

The Vestry

Ms. Irene Alladice, Warden

Ms. Susan Brown, Warden

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Mr. William (Kim) Curry

Ms. Annette Dudley

Ms. Barbara H. King, Clerk

Mr. Oland Saltes

2019 Mr. Marcelino Garcia, Treasurer Ms. Valerie Scott Ms. Dinah Williams Ms. Bobby Wright

In an effort to reach a broad audience, St. Augustine’s Church occasionally records, through video and photography, its services for publication on the Internet. Your attend-ance at a service or event constitutes your consent to be included in any filming, photographing, audio recording or broadcast and for any other use in whole or in part, includ-ing publicity and promotion.

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Office Hours 9:00-12:00/ 1:00-5:00

Church: 286-290 Henry Street Office: 333 Madison Street New York, New York 10002

T: (212) 673-5300 -- F: (212) 673-5201 Email: info@staugnyc. org

Website: http://www. staugnyc. org

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