1. family and parenting
2. children

December 24, 2014
7:00 pm
Holy Eucharist Rite II
Christmas Eve
Welcome Letter from the Dean
Merry Christmas and welcome to Saint Paul’s Cathedral!
We pray that as you worship here during this Christmas
season that you will join us in praising God for the gift
of Jesus Christ, our Savior. We are so pleased that you
chose to share your Christmas with us here at the Cathedral. Saint Paul’s Cathedral is an active and vibrant
congregation of loving people. We welcome you into
the community and pray that you will return and share
your gifts with us as we minister to Oklahoma City and
the surrounding areas. Join us on Sundays for worship
and for any of our other ministry opportunities.
I invite you to participate in worship today as you feel
comfortable. I pray that your worship experience today
will strengthen your faith journey. If this is your first
time in the Episcopal Church, everything you need,
to follow worship, is in this Worship Guide but if you
have any questions please do not hesitate to ask anyone
around you for help.
I hope to meet you before or after worship but just in
case I do not, please fill out the tear off form so we can
get connected with you.
Again, Merry Christmas to you and your family.
God’s Peace,
The Very Reverend Justin Alan Lindstrom
Dean of the Cathedral
Children and Nursery Care
We love children and we invite them to worship with
us. We also offer a professionally staffed nursery for all
children up through 7 years old at today’s 5:00 pm and
7:00 pm services. The nursery is located in the Education
Building past the reception desk.
Cell Phones
Please, turn your cell phones off so that they do not
disturb you or those around you during worship.
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Holy Eucharist/Communion
Holy Eucharist, also known as Communion, is open
to all of the baptized of all denominations. The
Episcopal Church has an open table and you are
invited to participate as you feel comfortable. The
ushers will direct you forward to receive the sacrament. To receive the Eucharist, place your right
palm over your left and you will be given the Bread;
the Wine will be offered and you may guide the chalice
to your lips. If you prefer not to drink from it, leave the
wafer on your palm and the chalice bearer will dip it
in the cup and place it in your mouth. If you wish to
receive a Blessing in lieu of the Elements, simply cross
your arms over your chest.
Gluten Free communion wafers are available
at the Lectern Communion Station. Gluten
Free emblems are available in the Narthex so
that you can identify yourself to the person administering communion at that station. These
wafers are made from rice and soy.
Offering
Your offering supports the ministry, outreach, and
operations of Saint Paul’s Cathedral. You can place
your offering in the plate as it is passed around during
the Offertory. We thank you for your gift. If you wish
to make a committment please contact the Cathedral
offices during normal business hours.
Book of Common Prayer and Hymnal
You are invited to follow the service in the Book of
Common Prayer and the Hymnal found in the pew
rack in front of you. The page numbers are listed in
the worship guide.
Making the Sign of the Cross
When you see [W] it is appropriate and optional to make
the sign of the cross. For the introduction of the Gospel
when you see [WWW] you may make the sign of the cross
on your forehead, on your lips, and over your heart.
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Hymnal 115, verses 1-3
Prelude Music
Congregational Carols
Hymnal 105, verses 1-4
[Please stand if you are able]
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy;
O tidings of comfort and joy!
God rest you merry, gentlemen,
let nothing you dismay;
remember Christ our Savior
was born on Christmas Day,
to save us all from Satan’s power
when we were gone astray.
From God our heavenly Father
a blessed angel came
and unto certain shepherds
brought tidings of the same:
how that in Bethlehem was born
the Son of God by name.
“Fear not, then,” said the angel,
“Let nothing you affright;
this day is born a Savior
of a pure virgin bright,
to free all those who trust in him
from Satan’s power and might.”.
Now to the Lord sing praises,
all you within this place,
and with true love and charity
each other now embrace;
this holy tide of Christmas
doth bring redeeming grace.
This, this is Christ the King,
whom shepherds guard and angels sing;
haste, haste to bring him laud,
the babe, the son of Mary.
What child is this, who, laid to rest,
on Mary’s lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
while shepherds watch are keeping?
Why lies he in such mean estate
where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian, fear: for sinners here
the silent Word is pleading.
So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh,
come, peasant, king, to own him;
the King of kings salvation brings,
let loving hearts enthrone him.
[You may be seated]
Parish Choir
Text: Christina Rosetti
Music: George Bayley
In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan,
earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;
snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,
in the bleak midwinter, long ago.
Our God, Heav’n cannot hold him, nor earth sustain;
heav’n and earth shall flee away
when he comes to reign:
In the bleak midwinter, a stable place sufficed,
The Lord God Almighty Jesus Christ.
Angels and archangels may have gathered there,
cherubim and seraphim thronged the air;
but only his mother, in her maiden bliss,
worshipped the beloved with a kiss.
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What can I give him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;
if I were a wiseman, I would do my part;
yet what I can I give him, give my heart.
[Please stand if you are able]
Congregational Carol
Hymnal 99, verses 1-3
Go tell it on the mountain,
over the hills and everywhere;
go tell it on the mountain,
that Jesus Christ is born!
While shepherds kept their watching
o’er silent flocks by night,
behold, throughout the heavens
there shone a holy light.
The shepherds feared and trembled
when lo! above the earth
range out the angel chorus
that hailed our Savior’s birth.
Down in a lowly manger
the humble Christ was born,
and God sent us salvation
that blessed Christmas morn.
Organ
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[You may be seated]
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
Polish Carol, arr. Chapman
Congregational Carol
arranged by V. Nelhybel
[Please stand if you are able]
Angels we have heard on high,
singing sweetly through the night,
and the mountains in reply
echoing their brave delight.
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why these songs of happy cheer?
What great brightness did you see?
What glad tidings did you hear?
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Come to Bethlehem and see
him whose birth the angels sing;
come, adore on bended knee
Christ, the Lord, the newborn King.
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
See him in a manger laid
whom the angels praise above;
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,
while we raise our hearts in love.
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
[You may be seated]
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Opening Acclamation
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b
[Please stand if you are able]
Processional
Hymn
b Celebrant
œ œ œ ˙
Bless - ed
be God:
œ œ
arr. V. Nelhybel
Father, Son, and
Ho - ly
O come, let us adore him,
b People
O come, let us adore him,
O come,
us adore
Lord.
Andletblessed
be him,
his Christ,
kingdom,thenow
and
O come, all ye faithful,
joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;
come, and behold him,
born the King of angels;
God from God,
Light from Light eternal,
lo! he abhors not the Virgin’s womb;
only begotten
Son of the Father;
Sing, choirs of angels,
sing in exultation,
sing, all ye citizens of heaven above;
glory to God,
glory in the highest;
Yea, Lord, we greet thee,
born this happy morning;
Jesus, to thee be glory given;
Word of the Father,
now in flesh appearing;
for
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œ œ œ ˙
BCP 355
Hymnal S71/74
Celebrant
Bless - ed
be God:
Father, Son, and
œ œ œ ˙
Ho - ly
People
Spi - rit. And blessed
be
his kingdom,
now and for
Spi - rit.
œ œ ˙
ev - er.
A - me
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ev - er.
A - men.
Collect for Purity
BCP 355
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.
Hymn of Praise
arr. V. Nelhybel
Come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, the new-born King.
Angels, from the realms of glory,
wing your flight o’er all the earth;
ye, who sang creation’s story,
now proclaim Messiah’s birth:
Shepherds in the field abiding,
watching o’er your flocks by night,
God with you is now residing;
yonder shines the infant Light:
Sages, leave your contemplations;
brighter visions beam afar:
seek the great Desire of nations;
ye have seen his natal star:
Saints before the altar bending,
watching long in hope and fear,
suddenly the Lord, descending,
in his temple shall appear:
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Collect for Christmas Eve
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
BCP 161
Hymn
Good Christian friends, rejoice
with heart and soul and voice;
now ye hear of endless bliss;
Jesus Christ was born for this!
He hath opened heaven’s door,
and we are blest for evermore.
Christ was born for this!
Christ was born for this!
[You may be seated]
Isaiah 9:2-7
A Reading from the Book of Isaiah.
The 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.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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Hymnal 107, verses 1-3
Good Christian friends, rejoice
with heart and soul and voice;
give ye heed to what we say:
Jesus Christ is born today;
ox and ass before him bow,
and he is in the manger now.
Christ is born today!
Christ is born today!
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.
Lesson
[Please stand if you are able]
Good Christian friends, rejoice
with heart and soul and voice;
now ye need not fear the grave:
Jesus Christ was born to save!
Calls you one and calls you all
to gain his everlasting hall.
Christ was born to save!
Christ was born to save!
Lesson
[You may be seated]
Titus 2:11-14
A Reading from the Letter to Titus.
For 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 selfcontrolled, 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 iniq-
uity and purify for himself a people of his own who
are zealous for good deeds.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
[Please stand if you are able]
Gospel Hymn
Hymnal 100, verses 1-2
Joy to the world! the Lord is come:
let earth receive her King;
let every heart prepare him room,
and heaven and nature sing.
Joy to the world! the Savior reigns;
let us our songs employ,
while fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains,
repeat the sounding joy.
Gospel
Luke 2:1-20
W W W The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
according to Luke.
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.
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Gospel Hymn
Hymnal 100, verses 3-4
No more let sins and sorrows grow,
nor thorns infest the ground;
he comes to make his blessings flow
far as the curse is found.
He rules the world with truth and grace,
and makes the nations prove
the glories of his righteousness,
and wonders of his love.
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[You may be seated after
the sermon opening prayer]
Sermon
The Right Rev. Dr. Edward J. Konieczny
[After the sermon there will be a moment of
silence for private meditation]
[Please stand if you are able]
Creed
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
Prayers
Let us pray for the church and the world.
BCP 358
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.
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and the life of the world to come. Amen.
In the Lord I’ll be ever thankful,
in the Lord I will rejoice!
Look to God, do not be afraid.
Lift up your voices, the Lord is near;
Lift up your voices, the Lord is near.
Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your
Name, may be united in your truth, live together in
your love, and reveal your glory in the world; especially for Justin of Canterbury; Katharine, our Presiding Bishop; Edward, our Bishop; and the clergy and
people of the diocese of Oklahoma and our companion
diocese of Uruguay.
Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations,
in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor
one another and serve the common good; especially
for Barack, our President; Mary, our Governor; and
Mick, our Mayor.
Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind,
or spirit.
[Intercessions are offered at this time]
And we pray that we may share with all your saints, in
the joy of your Eternal Kingdom.
In the Lord I’ll be ever thankful,
in the Lord I will rejoice!
Look to God, do not be afraid.
Lift up your voices, the Lord is near;
Lift up your voices, the Lord is near.
Offertory Sentence
[Please kneel if you are able]
Confession
BCP 377
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
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.
Absolution
Almighty God have mercy on you, W 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
[Please stand if you are able]
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
And also with you.
[You may share a greeting of peace
with those near you]
[You may be seated]
Children’s Message
The Very Reverend Justin Alan Lindstrom
Welcome
BCP 377, Revelation 4:11
O Lord our God, you are worthy to receive glory and
honor and power; because you have created all things,
and by your will they were created and have their being.
Offertory
Text: Anonymous
Music: American folk hymn, arr. Lovelace
Upon a night a glorious light
to shepherds there appeared,
bright angels came in shining flame,
they saw and greatly feared.
The angels said, “Be not afraid,
although we much alarm you,
we do appear good news to bear,
as now we will inform you.”
The city’s name is Bethlehem,
in which God hath appointed,
this glorious morn a Savior’s born,
for him God hath anointed;
in Jesus’ name, the glorious theme,
we elevate our voices,
at Jesus’ birth be peace on earth,
meanwhile all heaven rejoices.
Then with delight they took their flight,
and wing’d their way to glory;
the shepherds gazed and were amazed
to hear the pleasing story.
To Bethlehem they quickly came,
the glorious news to carry,
and in the stall they found them all,
the Babe, with Joseph and Mary.
The shepherds then returned again
to their own habitation,
with joy of heart they did depart,
now they have found salvation.
All glory be to God on high,
who sent his Son to save us.
This glorious morn the Savior’s born,
his name it is Christ Jesus.
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[Please stand if you are able]
Doxology
Hymnal 380, st.3
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise him, all creatures here below;
praise him above, ye heavenly host:
W praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Great Thanksgiving
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Eucharist Prayer B
Page 367 BCP
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give him thanks and praise.
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and
everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth.
Proper Preface BCP 378
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
Hymnal S129
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of Power and might,
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
W Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
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[Please stand or kneel]
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. 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 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, 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, W 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, the Blessed Paul and all your saints, we may
enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daugh-
ters; 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.
The Lord’s Prayer
BCP 364
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us,
we are bold to say,
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
Hymnal S154
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
Therefore let us keep the feast.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Invitation to Communion
The Gifts of God for the People of God.
Communion Hymns
Away in a manger, no crib for his bed,
the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.
The stars in the bright sky
looked down where he lay,
the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,
but little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.
I love thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky,
and stay by my side until morning is nigh.
Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stay
close by me for ever, and love me I pray.
Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,
and fit us for heaven to live with thee there.
Hymnal 114, verses 1-4
Jesus your King is born,
Jesus is born, in excelsis gloria.
’Twas in the moon of wintertime,
when all the birds had fled,
that God the Lord of all the earth
sent angel-choirs instead;
before their light the stars grew dim,
and wondering hunters heard the hymn:
Within a lodge of broken bark
the tender babe was found,
a ragged robe of rabbit skin
enwrapped his beauty round;
but as the hunter braves drew nigh,
the angel-song rang loud and high:
The earliest moon of winter-time
is not so round and fair
as was the ring of glory on
the helpless infant there.
The chiefs from far before him knelt
with gifts of fox and beaver-pelt.
O children of the forest free,
the angel song is true;
the holy child of earth and heaven
is born today for you.
Come kneel before the radiant boy,
who brings you beauty, peace, and joy.
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Sainte nuit
Sainte nuit! Douce nuit!
O Splendeur qui reluit!
De tendresse ta bouche sourit,
O Jésus! Ta naissance nous dit:
“Le Fils vous est donné
Un Sauveur vous est né!”
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht!
Alles schlaft, einsam wacht
Nur das traute hoch heilige Paar
Holder Knabe im lokkigen Haar,
Schlaf’ in himmlischer Ruh’!
Schlaf’ in himmlischer Ruh’!
Silent night, holy night,
all is calm, all is bright
round yon virgin mother and child.
Holy infant, so tender and mild,
sleep in heavenly peace.
Sleep in heavenly peace.
[Please kneel if you are able]
Post-Communion Prayer
BCP 365
Let us pray.
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.
Christmas Blessing
Book of Occasional Services
May Almighty God, who sent his Son to take our nature upon him, bless you in this holy season, scatter
the darkness of sin, and brighten your heart with the
light of his holiness. Amen.
May God, who sent his angels to proclaim the glad
news of the Savior’s birth, fill you with joy, and make
you heralds of the Gospel. Amen.
May God, who in the Word made flesh joined heaven
to earth and earth to heaven, give you his peace and
favor. Amen.
And the blessing of God Almighty, W the Father, the
Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with
you for ever. Amen.
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[Please stand if you are able]
Closing Hymn
Hark the Herald Angel Sing
arranged by V. Nelhybel
Hark! the herald angels sing
glory to the newborn King!
Hark! the herald angels sing
glory to the newborn King!
Peace on earth and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled!
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
join the triumph of the skies;
with the angelic host proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem!
Christ, by highest heaven adored;
Christ, the everlasting Lord;
late in time behold him come,
offspring of the Virgin’s womb.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;
hail the incarnate Deity.
Pleased as man with man to dwell;
Jesus, our Emmanuel!
Postlude
Heroic Music
G.P. Telemann
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Pamela Schimek and Angela Richards, Trumpets
David Steffens, Tympani
The bread for today’s service
was prepared by Debbie Konieczny.
Those Serving Today
Celebrant: The Very Rev. Justin Lindstrom
Preacher: The Rt. Rev. Dr. Edward J. Konieczny
Assisting: The Rev. Canon Susan Colley Joplin,
The Rev. Marilyn Robertson
Mild he lays his glory by,
born that we no more may die,
born to raise us from the earth,
born to give us second birth.
Risen with healing in his wings,
light and life to all he brings,
hail, the Sun of Righteousness!
hail, the heaven-born Prince of Peace!
The Dismissal
Let us go forth into the world,
rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Alleluia, alleluia.
Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
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Donors
Christmas Memorial Flowers
In Memory of
Bishop Ed & Debbie Konieczny�����������������������Edwin T. Konieczny, Johanna J. Konieczny, William J. Konieczny,
Everett T. Maroney, Boleslaw Konieczny
Justin, Susan, Covell & Cooper Lindstrom�����Dr. John Covell Hiebert
Tom and Kay Stanfill����������������������������������������Gregory Stanfill
Vickie Norick����������������������������������������������������In Thanksgiving for God’s Blessings
Mary Ann & Bill Sonntag��������������������������������Our Loved Ones
Dian and Royice Everett�����������������������������������Mildred Isham, Dian Brandt
Gerald and Debbie Butcher������������������������������Clarence and Reva Butcher, Don and Shirley Stotts
David Gipson����������������������������������������������������Lupe Gipson
Evan Vincent�����������������������������������������������������Dr. Don F. Rhinehart
Paula and Carl Stover���������������������������������������Laura & Gene LeFan, Evelyn & Carl Stover, Sr., Bruce Stover, Ellen Williams,
Dr. John Wells
Dotty Syba��������������������������������������������������������Charles Syba, Dora & John deVries, the Colville Family
Jim McPhee�������������������������������������������������������David Smith, Floyd McPhee, Betty McPhee
Elizabeth McGuinness�������������������������������������Jim McGuinness, Thelma Mann, Ernest Downing
John R. Koons���������������������������������������������������Rollin and Harriet Koons, Dean Hadley, Dean Hall, Dean Van Dyk, Bishop Powell,
Bishop McAllister, Winifred Provine
Madeline Lyon Lewelling���������������������������������Cooper & Mary Lyon
Suzanne Donnolo/Dorothy Dodd���������������������The Dodd & Donnolo Families
Mandy Highsaw������������������������������������������������Mary Louise Fredrickson, Sidney G. Fredrickson, Peggy Richardson
Brooke & Mike Murphy�����������������������������������Matt Murphy
Jay & Susan Gabbard����������������������������������������Ray & Virginia Gabbard, Burton Ellis, Mary Jane Denman
Gary & Ann Baer����������������������������������������������Loved Ones
Sue Crumbo������������������������������������������������������My Fantastic Family
Barbara Lawrence���������������������������������������������Doyne Lawrence
The Eldridge Family�����������������������������������������All our loved ones those living and those who have passed
Mary Lu Jarvis��������������������������������������������������Bill Jarvis, Nick Irza, Jim Pontius
Mark & Sharon Stewart������������������������������������Leon & Margery Stewart, John & Frances Dillard, Joe Amico Jr.
Tim & Amy Fischer������������������������������������������Col. Howard F. Brown
Anonymous�������������������������������������������������������Loved Ones
Brenda���������������������������������������������������������������Carroll
Joe Williams������������������������������������������������������Joe Dennis Williams
Robert & Caroline Dennis��������������������������������Anne Dennis, Frank Dennis, Carol Dennis Slater
Porter & Betsy Morgan�������������������������������������Bill & Cela Bacon, Lowry Morgan
Jim, Dianne, & Keely Dooley��������������������������Clifford Higgs, Kaitlin Dooley
Jordan & Laura Rousseau���������������������������������Gloria & Jim Clark, Oland Morton
Laurie Jones & Family��������������������������������������John D. Walker, Dr. Jake Jones Jr.
Rachel, Kennedy & Les Hardy�������������������������Leigh Hardy
Roone, Anne, Emma, & Lucy Richmond��������Mrs. Jane B. McKinney, Mr. Curtis Richmond, Mr. & Mrs. WW Bowers,
Mr. & Mrs. Elbert Moody
Carol Howard����������������������������������������������������Lucille & Eddie Howard, Violet & Leon Fox, Douglas Fox, Darrell Pepion
Julie, Ashley & Ryan Mills������������������������������Leonard Mills
Jones Family�����������������������������������������������������Mimi Bilyeu, Sheila Rowland
David & Mary Forrest��������������������������������������In thanksgiving for our daughters Rachel & Audrey
Mary Ann Johnson�������������������������������������������Richard Johnson, RH & Jo Wade Gilliland, Paralee Thorton
Carolyn Clifford������������������������������������������������Glennes T. Clifford, Harold H. Clifford, Mr. and Mrs. John Teter
Larry and Canon Susan Joplin�������������������������Ercel and Jewel Joplin, Thomas M. Colley, Jr., Thomas M. Colley III
Their Children��������������������������������������������������Mary Elizabeth and Tom Thach
Jeannie and Gil Haas����������������������������������������Mr & Mrs. C. C. McEachin, Jr, Mr & Mrs. Gilbert Haas, Sr.
Donald Weaver��������������������������������������������������Ernest & Margorie Weaver
Kate and Greg Huston��������������������������������������Jan Carney, Paul Huston
Dr. James and TRC Carol Hampton�����������������Our loved ones
The Christ & Fuller grandchildren������������������Judi Sanders
The Rev. Richmond & Josephine Thweatt������� Grandparents and Parents
The Bonsteel Family�����������������������������������������Meredee Montgomery, Bud Montgomery, Lynne Carlson, Bill Bonsteel
Hank & Joan Bowen�����������������������������������������Byron, Irene & James Bowen, Oliver & Myra Welch, Blanche Welch
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Mike Murphy, Junior Warden
Rick Hill, Treasurer
Amy Fischer, Clerk
Serving through Annual Meeting 2015
Lauren Bass, Don Resler, Sharon Rysted,
Evan Walter
Serving through Annual Meeting 2016
Carol Howard, Julie Mills, Charles Ozan, Harrison
Smith
Serving through Annual Meeting 2017
Buffy Heater, Todis McDonald, Richard Ogden,
Susan Urbach
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H. Scott Raab, Canon Musician
Allen Christ, Director of Administration and Finance
Kate Huston, Director of Christian Formation
Jack Wise, Director of Communications
David Bridges, Cathedral Ministries Coordinator
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Brian Speers, Cathedral Ministries Coordinator
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