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Christ the King
November 25, 2018 Prelude Das alte Jahr vergangen ist J.S. Bach (1685‐1750)
Processional Hymn 494 “Crown him with many crowns” Diademata
The Word of God
Opening Acclamation Book of Common Prayer p. 355
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Collect for Purity BCP p. 355
Gloria S 278 William Mathias
Collect of the Day
Celebrant Together we pray.
People Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your
well‐beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that
the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and
brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
First Lesson: 2 Samuel 23:1‐7
These are the last words of David: The ora‐
cle of David, son of Jesse, the oracle of the
man whom God exalted, the anointed of
the God of Jacob, the favorite of the Strong
One of Israel: The spirit of the LORD speaks
through me, his word is upon my tongue.
The God of Israel has spoken, the Rock of
Israel has said to me: One who rules over
people justly, ruling in the fear of God, is
like the light of morning, like the sun rising
on a cloudless morning, gleaming from the
rain on the grassy land. Is not my house like
this with God? For he has made with me an
everlasting covenant, ordered in all things
and secure. Will he not cause to prosper all
my help and my desire? But the godless are
all like thorns that are thrown away; for
they cannot be picked up with the hand; to
touch them one uses an iron bar or the shaft
of a spear. And they are entirely consumed
in fire on the spot.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Psalm 132:1‐13 John Goss
The congregation is encouraged to sing the psalm.
Second Lesson: Revelation 1:4b‐8
Grace to you and peace from him who is
and who was and who is to come, and
from the seven spirits who are before his
throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful
witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the
ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who
loves us and freed us from our sins by his
blood, and made us to be a kingdom,
priests serving his God and Father, to him
be glory and dominion forever and ever.
Amen. Look! He is coming with the
clouds; every eye will see him, even those
who pierced him; and on his account all
the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to
be. Amen. “I am the Alpha and the
Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and
who was and who is to come, the Al‐
mighty.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Gradual Hymn 481 “Rejoice, the Lord is King” Gopsal
Gospel: John 18:33‐37
Clergy The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to John.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Pilate entered the headquarters again,
summoned Jesus, and asked him, “Are
you the King of the Jews?” Jesus an‐
swered, “Do you ask this on your own, or
did others tell you about me?” Pilate re‐
plied, “I am not a Jew, am I? Your own na‐
tion and the chief priests have handed you
over to me. What have you done?” Jesus
answered, “My kingdom is not from this
world. If my kingdom were from this
world, my followers would be fighting to
keep me from being handed over to the
Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from
here.” Pilate asked him, “So you are a
king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am
a king. For this I was born, and for this I
came into the world, to testify to the truth.
Everyone who belongs to the truth listens
to my voice.”
Clergy The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sermon Rev. Adrian Robbins‐Cole
Nicene Creed BCP p. 358
Prayers of the People
After each bidding the Reader says, Lord, in your mercy.
The People reply, Hear our prayer.
Confession BCP p. 360
Peace
Announcements
The Holy Communion
Presentation of Bread and Wine
Offertory Anthem What wondrous love is this American folk hymn
arr. Geoff Weaver (b. 1943)
What wondrous love is this,
O my soul! O my soul!
What wondrous love is this!
O my soul!
What wondrous love is this!
That caused the Lord of bliss
To lay aside his crown
For my soul, for my soul!
To lay aside his crown for my soul.
To God and to the Lamb,
I will sing, I will sing;
To God and to the Lamb,
I will sing‐‐
To God and to the Lamb,
who is the great I AM,
while millions join the theme,
I will sing, I will sing!
while millions join the theme,
I will sing!
And while from death Iʹm free,
Iʹll sing on, Iʹll sing on,
And while from death Iʹm free,
Iʹll sing on.
and while from death Iʹm free,
Iʹll sing and joyful be,
and through eternity
Iʹll sing on, Iʹll sing on,
and through eternity
Iʹll sing on.
Doxology Hymn 380 v. 3 “Praise God from whom all blessings flow” Old 100th
Eucharistic Prayer A BCP p. 361
Sanctus S 127 Calvin Hampton
Fraction Anthem S 151 David Hurd
Breaking of the Bread
Ushers will direct the congregation to communion stations, starting
from the rear of the church and moving forward. Gluten‐free wafers are
available. All are welcome to receive communion.
Communion Anthem E’en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come Paul Manz (1919‐2009)
Peace be to you and grace from him
Who freed us from our sins,
Who loved us all and shed his blood
That we might saved be.
Sing holy, holy to our Lord,
The Lord, Almighty God,
Who was and is and is to come;
Sing holy, holy, Lord!
Rejoice in heaven, all ye that dwell therein,
Rejoice on earth, ye saints below,
For Chirst is coming, is coming soon!
Eʹen so, Lord Jesus, quickly come,
And night shall be no more;
they need no light nor lamp nor sun,
For Christ will be their all.
Communion Hymn 328 “Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord” Song 46
Thanksgiving after Communion BCP p. 365
Blessing
Recessional Hymn 616 “Hail to the Lord’s Anointed” Es flog ein kleins Waldvögelein
Dismissal
Clergy Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
Postlude Ach wie flüchtig, ach wie nichtig J.S. Bach
Please join us for coffee hour after the 10am service today,
hosted by Ruth Ecker and Llynda McFarlane.
Flowers today are given to the Glory of God and in celebration of the lives of
Johann & Magdalena Hoefler, Bernhard Hoefler, John R. Rand,
and Anna Marie Schmid.
Serving St. Andrew’s this week
Altar Guild Jo Dermer, Linda Gallo, Blair Glennon, Wendy Haering, Pam Henrikson,
Donna Kell, Debbie Lorenz, Pat MacKinnon, Linda Reineman, and Beverly Wood
Flower Guild Charlene Smith and Lynda Sperry
Serving at 8am
Lay Reader/Chalice Bearer Nancy Echlov
Usher Harriet Thompson
Serving at 10am
Acolytes Lia James, Maggie Donahue, Ben Clarke, Drew Donahue, and Emily Breedis
Chalice Bearers Adams Carroll, Vanessa Delarca, Meg Harris, and Debbie Lorenz
Greeters Erica Gelser and family
Lay Readers Jane Andrews, Mary Scanlon, and Margaret Zusky
Ushers Steve Beach, Harry Condon, Greg Hunter,
Scott Jones, Peter Lull, and Jeff Waldron
Intercessions from the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer
Parishes of the Taunton River Deanery
Bristol Trinity Episcopal Church, North Easton
St. Thomas’ Church, Taunton
Trinity Church, Wrentham
Diocesan Mission Hubs
Episcopal Marriage Encounter
Cursillo
About The Readings From Preparing for Sunday http://standrewswellesley.org/worship_reading.html
2 Samuel 23:1‐7 1 and 2 Samuel,
originally one book, tell of the transition
in Israel’s leadership from a system of
charismatically appointed judges who
appeared in times of crisis to a monarchy
that would imitate the governing systems
of the neighboring nations. Samuel, the
last and greatest judge, grudgingly
anoints Saul as the first king. After a
chaotic reign ending in civil war, Saul
dies violently and the tribes of Israel unite
in their support of David as their new
king. The rest of the book recounts the
turbulent story of David’s kingship. The
author highlights his attempt to build a
royal dynasty by centralizing government
and worship in Jerusalem and the threats
to dissolve the dynasty through family
problems. Today’s reading recounts
David’s last words and affirms that God
has spoken though David’s words and
deeds. God will ensure that David’s
dynasty will prosper and grow.
Psalm 132:1‐13 Though this psalm is
most probably pre‐exilic, it acquired
messianic significance in postexilic use. It
is basically a processional hymn,
probably used in the temple as part of the
celebration of the king’s enthronement. It
calls to remembrance in a liturgical
context the search for the ark (1 Samuel
7:1; 2 Samuel 6:2; 1 Chronicles 13:5‐6), the
covenant with David (2 Samuel 7:12‐16; 2
Chronicles 6:41‐42), and the special
sanctity of Jerusalem. The Davidic
covenant, as here recalled (vv. 11‐12),
incorporates the obligations of the Sinai
covenant (Deuteronomy 30:15‐20; 1 Kings
2:1‐4). The basis for the psalmist’s
confidence is God’s choice of Zion as
God’s “habitation” and “resting place for
ever.”
Revelation 1:4b‐8 Revelation, (Greek,
apocalypse) takes its name from its first
verse, which both describes its content
and classifies it as the primary Christian
example of apocalyptic writing. Today’s
reading forms the introduction, which
weaves together Old Testament images
and themes shaped by the worship
experience of the Church. The book itself
is intended to be read aloud to the
assembled worshippers, upon whom a
blessing, the first of seven (14:13; 16:15;
19:9; 20:6; 22:7, 14), is pronounced. The
risen Jesus is identified as a “faithful
witness,” literally martyr, “firstborn of
the dead” and “ruler of the kings of the
earth.” (v. 5). His continuing love and his
final redemption of his people frees them
to fulfill their priestly calling to celebrate
God’s presence in worship. The divine
self‐proclamation (v. 8) combines titles of
God from the Old Testament as
developed in Christian worship. God is
Alpha and Omega—first and last, whose
existence spans all time. This title is here
and in 21:6 applied to God the Father,
and in 1:17 and 22:13 to the Son. God is
also described as “almighty” (v. 8), the
only attribute that the Christian creed
mentions about God the Father.
John 18:33‐37 The conversation of Jesus
with Pilate, in contrast to his silence as
recorded in the other gospels, may stem
from John’s interest in showing Pilate’s
concern to ascertain whether Jesus was a
revolutionary. Jesus’ counter‐question
seeks to determine whether Pilate is
thinking of kingship in political (Roman)
or religious (Jewish) terms. He then goes
on to say that his kingdom is not “from
this world” (v. 36)—it is not determined
by, derived from or grounded in this
world. In the world, Jesus witnesses to
the truth of the reality of God, a
revelation that has the effect of judgment
(7:7). Jesus, not Pilate, is really the judge
in this situation. Those who are grounded
in the truth listen to Jesus with
understanding and acceptance. Pilate
tries to avoid making a decision between
the world and truth.
Notices & Announcements Newcomers and visitors: We extend a warm welcome to those who
are new in our community. Please fill out one of the welcome cards
in the narthex (foyer) and hand it to a greeter for a fuller welcome!
Informal Service & Potluck Our next informal service will be tonight,
November 25, at 5pm, focusing on thanks‐
giving for all the blessings of our lives. A
potluck dinner will follow. A main dish
will be provided; bring an appetizer, salad,
or dessert to share.
— Rev. Adrian Robbins‐Cole
Pledging for 2019 Thank you to all who have sent in pledges
for the 2019 Stewardship Campaign. The re‐
sults are very encouraging, but we still have
a ways to go to meet our target. If you have
not yet pledged, please do so as soon as pos‐
sible so we can finalize our 2019 budget. You
can send in a pledge form by mail, put one
in the plate, or pledge on the GIVE tab of our
website. If you have any questions, please
do not hesitate to speak to me, a member of
the stewardship campaign, the wardens, or
the rector. — Allen Jones
Music Committee The music committee was formed after the
last parish survey to support and strengthen
our music ministry. We welcome your feed‐
back on our music program! Committee
members Wendy Barry, Peter Lull, Karen
Pekowitz, Cynthia Scott, Barbara Shellito,
and Margaret Zusky meet with Adrian and
Wardie on a regular basis and consider all
suggestions. Please share your thoughts
with one of the committee members or con‐
tact [email protected].
St. Stephen’s Holiday Dinners In today’s bulletin you will find an envelope
labeled “Holiday Dinners.” This collection
helps us provide 60+ bags of Thanksgiving
meal fixings and Christmas gift boxes for
seniors, among other things, for those at St.
Stephen’s Church in Boston. Make checks
payable to St. Andrew’s, with “Holiday Din‐
ners” in the memo. — Heidi Harper
9am Christian Learning Back by popular demand: on Sunday,
November 25, Rev. Dr. Jim Weiss will lead
a class on Four Models of the Protestant Refor‐
mation: Lutheran, Calvinist, Baptist, and Angli‐
can. Join us on Sunday, December 9 when
our rector, Rev. Adrian Robbins‐Cole,
speaks on Archbishop Williams: Being a
Disciple of Forgiveness. Join us in Room 2 at
9am. All are welcome.
— Rev. Margaret K. Schwarzer
Mitten Tree The St. Andrew’s mitten tree will be erected
in the parish hall after Thanksgiving. This is
a long‐standing outreach ministry. Please
bring new hats, gloves, and mittens for those
in need this winter. — Heidi Harper
Advent Taizé-style Service Please join us on Sunday, December 2, from
5:45 to 6:30pm in our main sanctuary for
silence and flickering candles in Advent.
This service is shaped by the worship of the
monastic Christian community in Taizé,
France (www.taize.fr), and is offered instead of
our regular 5pm service that evening. All are
welcome. — Rev. Margaret Schwarzer
Christmas Memorial Flowers We hope that you will contribute to our
Christmas worship by offering flowers in
memory of, or in thanksgiving for, people you
love. Please use the form you received by
email or regular mail—extra forms are in the
narthex—to submit or resubmit your names
by Monday, December 2. Contribution
amounts are at your discretion and made
payable to St. Andrew’s Church, with
“Christmas Flowers” in the memo line.
Please leave your paperwork in the “Flower
Memorial” box in the volunteer room, or in
the plate. Thank you. — Margarethe Kulke
Gathering of the Greens Join us in gathering greens, rain or shine, on
Saturday, December 1, at 9:30am at the
home of Luisa Hunnewell, 845 Washington
Street, Wellesley. Bags will be provided;
bring your own gloves and clippers. After‐
ward, join us in the parish hall for hot choco‐
late. — Christine Beach
Confirmation Prep & Youth Group Confirmation prep and youth group will
next meet Sunday, December 2, with
eighth‐grade confirmation prep from 5 to
6:30pm and high school youth group from
6:45 to 8pm. All youth are welcome.
— Rev. Catherine Healy
Advent Wreath Making Join us Sunday, December 2, after the 10am
service in the parish hall to help us trans‐
form our greens into beautiful Advent
wreaths. Wreath frames and candles will be
available for purchase, or feel free to bring
your own! — Christine Beach
B-READY Program Cooking On Sunday, December 2, please join us in
the parish hall kitchen as we prepare a meal
for St. Stephenʹs B‐READY program. The
hungry kiddos show up at the church about
3pm and are very happy when they have a
hot meal to tide them over while they work
on homework and enrichment activities.
We meet in the kitchen right after the 10am
service and are usually done by 1:30pm.
Please email me if you can help.
— Cam McCormick
Advent Lessons & Carols All are invited to our annual Advent Les‐
sons & Carols Service on Sunday, Decem‐
ber 9, at 5pm: a candlelight reception will
follow. — Wardie Mannix
First Aid Kits We have first aid kits in all the church school
classroom and both kitchens. We also have a
large first aid kit in the acolytes changing
room. If you are in need of emergency medi‐
cine, you should of course call 911, but feel
free to use the first aid kits for minor cuts
and scrapes as needed.
— Rev. Adrian Robbins‐Cole
Little Angels’ Gift Shop Children are invited to do their Christmas
shopping at the Little Angelsʹ Gift Shop! The
parishioner‐run shop sells 25‐cent gifts and
offers a gift‐wrapping station. It will run on
Friday, December 7, from 6pm to 7pm in
Room 2, and is followed by Family Cookies
& Carols. Pizza will be served in the parish
hall during this time. — Rev. Catherine
Healy • [email protected]
Family Cookies & Carols All ages are invited to share treats and sing
Christmas songs on Friday, December 7,
from 7pm to 8pm in the parish hall. Bring
cookies to share! — Rev. Catherine Healy
Christmas Pageant Signups All children and youth are invited to join
in the Christmas pageant. Auditions and
rehearsals are as follows:
Sunday, December 2, 11:15am: Auditions
for speaking roles
Sunday, December 9, 11:15am: Rehearsal
for speaking roles
Saturday, December 15, 9:40am to 12pm:
Rehearsal for all participants
Sunday, December 16, 9am: Participants
gather for 10am pageant!
— Amanda Kern
Alternative Gift Fair St. Andrew’s will hold our annual holiday
Alternative Gift Fair on Sunday, December
9 after the 10am service. The fair benefits
our outreach partners and gives you the op‐
portunity to support our many ministries
and give a gift that keeps on giving.
— Heidi Harper
Book Circle Book Circle will meet on Thursday, Decem‐
ber 13, at 7pm in the Harvey Room to dis‐
cuss I Heard the Owl Call My Name, a novel
by Margaret Craven. Please join us for lively
conversation, perspective, and friendship.
— Betsy Millane • [email protected]
Youth Group Alumni Night On Sunday, December 16, from 6:45 to
8pm, recent high school grads (2016–2018)
are invited to drop by the parish hall and
join the current youth group members for a
Christmas party! — Catherine Healy
Blue Christmas Service Sometimes Advent and Christmas are full of
joy and soulful satisfaction; in other years,
we find ourselves in the midst of loss, illness,
or disappointment. If you, or someone you
care about, has had a hard year, and you are
longing to make room for the Spirit of God
in a time of struggle or loss, please join us on
Wednesday, December 19, from 6:30pm to
7:15pm. We will rest in the promise of
Christ, remembering that even in times of
sorrow, God’s love and grace can find us
and support us. This service will be held in
the Children’s Chapel. All are welcome.
— Rev. Margaret Schwarzer
Sox Box Twice a year, in June and November, for
over 10 years, St. Andrew’s parishioners
have generously provided socks for home‐
less women and their families. Since 2007 we
have donated 8,453 pairs of socks! As we
step towards the cold and wet of winter, we
have the option of warm and weather re‐
sistant boots. Our marginalized citizens do
not. Hence, changing socks and washing
and drying them at the shelters becomes
paramount. Please be a part of this vital out‐
reach endeavor as it is one small way for
each of us to make a difference in the lives of
those less fortunate than we. Feed the “Sox
Box” outside the library with men’s white
crew socks, size L or XL or send a check to
St. Andrew’s with “Sox” in the memo line.
Thank you for your continuing generosity.
— Donna L. Kell • [email protected]
Join the Parish Babysitter, Tutor, or Odd Job Lists Put your skills to work! To join the parish
babysitter, tutor, or odd job lists, contact Rev.
Catherine Healy • catherine@standrews‐
wellesley.org
Need a Babysitter, Tutor, Pet Sitter or Odd Job-Doer? Hire a teen or young adult from St. An‐
drewʹs. You can get the list in church or from
Rev. Catherine Healy • catherine@stan‐
drewswellesley.org
Deadlines for Weekly Leaflet and e-Pistle Announcements Announcements and gratitudes (and any‐
thing else) for inclusion in the weekly leaflet
or e‐Pistle are due on Tuesdays at noon.
Please limit your announcement to 50‐100
words. — Katharine Clark
Online Giving Available Electronic giving is offered on our website
under the GIVE tab to make pledge payments
(one‐time or recurring) and special contribu‐
tions (e.g., memorial flowers, outreach). Cre‐
ating a profile only takes a moment, and you
can make changes to your donations as well
as view and print your donation history. We
hope you will take advantage of this conven‐
ient feature on our website.
— Rev. Adrian Robbins‐Cole
Parish Photo Release We recognize that safety and privacy are of
primary concern to members of our congre‐
gation. After researching best practices and
reaching out to our national church, the
communications committee developed a
policy not to identify anyone by name in website
photos in the fall of 2013. We also agree to
publish the following release language in
registration forms, The CALL, service leaf‐
lets, annual reports, and any future publica‐
tions. This language is as follows:
Occasionally, we may take photographs
or videos of St. Andrew’s‐related activities. By
appearing at and/or participating in any such
activities, you are aware that you may appear
in such pictures and agree to let us use such
images in related communications (including
print and web usage), and you agree to release
St. Andrew’s from any liability, damages, or
claims whatsoever that might arise from such
use. This notice also applies to any members of
your family appearing and/or participating in
such church activities. Our policy is that we
will not identify anyone by name on website
photos.
For any questions or more information
about photos and usage please contact the
vestryperson for communications
— Peter Lull • [email protected]
Collecting Coats for Kids and Adults As the cold weather sets in, there are thou‐
sands of people in our area who are without
a warm winter coat. Gently used warm coats
of all sizes—infant through adult XXL—are
accepted. Donated coats will be cleaned free
of charge by Anton’s Cleaners. Once col‐
lected and cleaned, the coats will be distrib‐
uted through the Coats for Kids Distribution
Partners network. This collection will con‐
tinue through December 31. Please check
your closets and drop your unwanted coats
in the collection box in the office corridor.
— Joanna Horobin
Vestry Adult Formation Peter Fergusson
Clerk Sarah Harris
Communications Peter Lull
Fellowship Jenny Sawyer
Finance Alan Joachim
Human Resources Frank Hunnewell
Membership Suzanne Nystrom
Outreach Heidi Harper
Property Jim Blackwell
Stewardship Allen Jones
Treasurer Arnout Eikeboom
Wardens Michael Vanin
David Hamlin
Worship Cynthia Scott
Youth Formation Jen Martin
Staff The clergy are always available to assist you. Please email or call the clergy if you
or a member of your family expects to be in the hospital and wishes to be visited.
Also, please let us know of names that should be added to our prayer list.
Our prayers and concerns are with all those in need.
Rector The Rev. Adrian Robbins‐Cole [email protected]
Associate Rector for Adult Formation and Membership
The Rev. Margaret Schwarzer [email protected]
Assistant Rector for Youth and Family
The Rev. Catherine Healy [email protected]
Pastoral Associate The Rev. Karen Vickers Budney [email protected]
Parish Administrator Katharine L. Clark [email protected]
Music Minister Helen Ward Mannix [email protected]
Financial Secretary Ruth Hubert [email protected]
Christian Learning Coordinator Susan Jackson [email protected]
Director of Youth Choirs Amanda Kern [email protected]
Sexton Steve Killeen [email protected]
Assistant Sextons Bill Clover and Matthew Killeen
Weekly Calendar The Holy Eucharist is celebrated on Sundays at 8am, 10am and 5pm. The Holy
Eucharist is also celebrated every Wednesday at 7:30am—we offer healing prayer
at this service; Silent Contemplative Prayer is also offered weekdays at 8:45am,
unless otherwise noted.
Senior Choir rehearsal is on Thursdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 9am; Junior
Choir rehearsal is on Sundays at 9am.
Parish Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9am to 5pm,
and Friday, 9am to 12pm.
12‐Step Programs Al‐Anon, Tuesdays, 7:30pm; Men’s AA, Wednesdays, 8pm;
Women’s AA, Thursdays, 7pm; Emotions Anonymous, Saturdays, 9:30am;
Sober Sisters, Saturdays, 10:30am.
Sunday, November 25
See service schedule above
Family Promise hosting week begins
9am Christian Learning
9:45pm Kids’ Place, Church School,
Rite‐13
5pm Informal Service & Potluck
Monday, November 26
7pm Finance Meeting
Tuesday, November 27
5pm Dinner Volunteers at Pearl Street
Cupboard & Café
7:30pm Vestry Meeting
Thursday, November 29
7:30pm Stewardship Meeting
Saturday, December 1
9:30am Gathering of the Greens
Sunday, December 2
See service schedule above
9am Coffee Hour for 8am Worshipers
9:45pm Kids’ Place, Church School,
Rite‐13
11:15am Christmas Pageant Audi‐
tions
11:30am B‐READY Lunch Prep
11:30am Advent Wreath Making
11:30am Faith & Practice
5pm Confirmation Prep
NO 5pm Holy Eucharist
5:45pm Taizé‐style Service
6:45pm High School Youth Group