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First Sunday of Advent
December 1,2019
10:00 a.m.
Prelude Announcements
Processional Hymn H 66 Acclamation BCP 355
Collect for Purity
Hymn in Praise
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Collect of the Day BCP 211
First Reading Isaiah 2:1-5
All sit.
The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.
In days to come
the mountain of the Lord’s house
shall be established as the highest of the mountains,
and shall be raised above the hills;
all the nations shall stream to it.
Many peoples shall come and say,
‘Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord,
to the house of the God of Jacob;
that he may teach us his ways
and that we may walk in his paths.’
For out of Zion shall go forth instruction,
and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
He shall judge between the nations,
and shall arbitrate for many peoples;
they shall beat their swords into ploughshares,
and their spears into pruning-hooks;
nation shall not lift up sword against nation,
neither shall they learn war any more.
O house of Jacob,
come, let us walk
in the light of the Lord!
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
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Remain seated.
Psalm 12
Refrain
1 I was glad when they said to me, *
"Let us go to the house of the Lord."
2 Now our feet are standing *
within your gates, O Jerusalem.
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3 Jerusalem is built as a city *
that is at unity with itself;
4 To which the tribes go up,
the tribes of the Lord, *
the assembly of Israel,
to praise the Name of the Lord.
Refrain
5 For there are the thrones of judgment, *
the thrones of the house of David.
6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: *
"May they prosper who love you.
7 Peace be within your walls *
and quietness within your towers.
8 For my brethren and companions' sake, *
I pray for your prosperity.
9 Because of the house of the Lord our God, *
I will seek to do you good."
Refrain
Second Reading Romans 13:11-14
You know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from
sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the
night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness
and put on the armor of light; let us live honorably as in the day, not in
reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in
quarreling and jealousy. Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no
provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
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Sequence Song O Come, O Come Emmanuel H 56 vs 1-2
All stand.
Holy Gospel Matthew 24:36-44
All stand.
Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus said to the disciples, “But about that day and hour no one knows, neither
the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. For as the days of Noah
were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the
flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until
the day Noah entered the ark, and they knew nothing until the flood came and
swept them all away, so too will be the coming of the Son of Man. Then two
will be in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. Two women will be
grinding meal together; one will be taken and one will be left. Keep awake
therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. But
understand this: if the owner of the house had known in what part of the night
the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his
house be broken into. Therefore, you also must be ready, for the Son of Man
is coming at an unexpected hour.”
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ
Homily The Rev. Canon Michael Durning
Nicene Creed BCP 358
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Advent Litany
Lord Jesus, you are the light of the world.
Come, Lord Jesus.
You are light in our darkness.
Come, Lord Jesus.
Son of God, save us from our sins.
Come, Lord Jesus.
Son of Mary, deepen our love.
Come, Lord Jesus.
Bring hope into the lives of all people.
Come, Lord Jesus.
Give your peace to all nations.
Come, Lord Jesus.
Be the joy of all who love you.
Come, Lord Jesus.
Bring unity among all who believe in you.
Come, Lord Jesus.
Bless us as we gather here in your name.
Come, Lord Jesus.
Lord Jesus, stay with us always.
Come, Lord Jesus.
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Let us pray:
May Christ give us his peace and joy, and let us share them with others.
All peace and glory are his for ever. Amen.
Confession of Sin BCP 360
Peace
Offertory Anthem A Spotless Rose Herbert Howells
Ethan Snowden, tenor
A Spotless Rose is blowing, sprung from a tender root,
Of ancient seers' foreshowing, of Jesse promised fruit; Its fairest bud unfolds
to light amid the cold, cold winter, And in the dark midnight.
The Rose which I am singing, wherof Isaiah said,
Is from its' sweet root springing in Mary, purest Maid;
For through our God's great love and might, The Blessed Babe
she bare us in a cold, cold winter's night.
Anniversary Prayer
Watch over your child, O Lord, as his days increase; bless and
guide him wherever he may be. Strengthen him when he stands;
comfort him when discouraged or sorrowful; raise him up if he fall; and
in his heart may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days
of his life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Great Thanksgiving BCP 367
Music for Eucharistic Prayer
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Breaking of the Bread
Communion Songs Grace Flow Down
Chorus Amazing grace
How sweet the sound
Amazing love
Now flowing down
From hands and feet
That were nailed
To the tree
Grace flows down
And covers me
It covers me
It covers me
It covers me
And covers me
CCLI Song # 1223050 David E. Bell | Louie Giglio | Rod Padgett
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Waiting in Silence
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Solemn Advent Prayer
May Almighty God, by whose providence our Savior Christ came among us
in great humility, sanctify you with the light of his blessing and set you free
from all sin. Amen.
May he whose second coming in power and great glory we await, make you
steadfast in faith, joyful in hope, and constant in love. Amen.
May you, who rejoice in the first Advent of our Redeemer, at his second
Advent be rewarded with unending life. Amen.
And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.
Blessing
Processional Hymn H 57
Dismissal
Concluding Voluntary
Welcome to St Mary’s
We are honored that you joined us this morning for worship! Any
baptized Christian is welcome to come to the altar to receive Holy
Communion. Please accept our invitation! If you would like more
information about St. Mary’s, please fill out a Guest Card in the pew
or the Guest Book in the entryway.
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News and Special Events
Christmas Eve Pageant
Any children interested in participating in the Christmas Eve Pageant
please contact Lisa Jones at (808) 778-9613 or
[email protected]. Roles are available for everyone, from the
most experienced to the shyest. Rehearsals will be Saturday, December
14th and 21st at 12:00 PM in the Sanctuary.
Nominations for the 2020 Diocesan Convention and 2020 Vestry
It is time to nominate for vestry candidates & delegates to the 2020
Diocesan Convention. Hard copy forms are available in the Narthex or
you can download forms from St. Mary’s website
https://www.stmarysedmond.org
Nominations must be received no later than noon, Sunday, January 5, 2020
***Mark your calendars for the Annual Meeting***
January 26, 2020
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Funding Mission and Ministries
Setting up an ACH withdrawal is convenient for you and it will
help the church manage its mission and its ministry!
Forms are available in the Narthex, church office, or on St.
Mary’s website at http://www.stmarysedmond.org Click on the
tab, “More” ACH Form.
You will need to fill out the form, attach a voided check, and
return it to the office. Kay will walk you through the process. You
can reach her at 405-341-3855.
Christmas Services
Christmas Eve, December 24
5:00 PM Family service with Christmas pageant
7:00 PM Christmas Hymns without choir
9:00 PM Choral Eucharist
Christmas Day, December 25
9:00 AM Eucharist without music
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Sunday Morning Adult Formation
We are blessed to offer two adult classes on Sunday mornings
at 9:00 a.m.
We are blessed to offer two adult classes on Sunday mornings at 9:00
a.m.
The Wired Word meets in the Library. It is led by
Michelle and Joe Davey.
The Wired Word relates current events to Scripture in a way that
creates thought-provoking, stimulating discussions that inspire an
ability to discern God's presence in the world.
Intentional Love is a and the Choir Room). It is
led by Jennifer and Allen Gradnigo.
The Wired Word meets in the Library. It is led by Michelle
Davey.
The Wired Word relates current events to Scripture in a
way that creates thought-provoking, stimulating
discussions that inspire an ability to discern God's presence
in the world.
Intentional Love is a new class that meets in Room 2
(between the Library and the Choir Room). It is led
by Jennifer and Allen Gradnigo.
They are using The Five Primary Love Languages as
their framework. The purpose of the class is to enable
those who participate to live a more authentic and
meaningful life in Christ.
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Advent Giving
Each day add an item to the bag.
On Sunday December 22nd, bring the bag to church to donate to the
food ministries of SISU and UCO.
If possible, please choose cans with pop tops.
December 1 Tuna
December 2 Can of green beans
December 3 Box of crackers
December 4 Package of rice
December 5 Chicken noodle soup
December 6 Pasta
December 7 Tomato soup
December 8 Spaghetti sauce
December 9 Applesauce
December 10 Stuffing Mix
December 11 Oatmeal
December 12 Can of Corn
December 13 Package of potatoes
December 14 Canned fruit
December 15 Macaroni and Cheese
December 16 Box of Cereal
December 17 Ramen noodles
December 18 Peanut Butter
December 19 Canned vegetable
December 20 Canned Chicken
December 21 Canned fruit
December 22 Can of beans
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Prayer Blankets
Let the office know if you know someone who would like to receive
a blanket upon which special prayers had been offered.
A small donation is appreciated for non-members. ($10)
Regional Food Bank
Please help the ministry and outreach for the Oklahoma City Regional
Food Bank. This event will be open to the congregation, our youth
group, and St Mary’s school. I have reserved 30 spots to help at the
Oklahoma City Regional Food Bank.
When: Saturday December 28th 1:30 PM-4:00PM
You can meet us at the food bank, or we will leave from the church at
12:50 AM sharp.
Where: Regional Food Bank 3355 S Purdue Oklahoma City, OK
73137
Contact: Christopher Hand 316-253-7570 (cell)
Please don’t forget to donate to the Food Pantry at the church. This
ministry is often overlooked or a second thought. Nobody should go
to bed hungry! There will be a sign-up sheet posted in the Parish
Hall.
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St. Mary’s website
Church Calendar
The office calendar of News and Special Events is now available to view
on St. Mary's website. Reminder if you have an event coming up and
need to request a room reservation, contact the church office (405) 341-
3855.
Downloadable Bulletins
The 10:00 am weekly service bulletin is available on the front page of our
website: http://www.stmarysedmond.org. Now you can use your tablet or
smart phone if you prefer that over our paper bulletins. Just know that the
wifi at the church is limited, so you may want to use your device data or
download the bulletin from home before the service.
eNewsletter Signup
In order to stay informed of church activities and other information that
needs to be shared with each other, you can sign up on St. Mary’s website
https://www.stmarysedmond.org. Scroll down the page and click on
eNewsletter signup.
Click on the tabs on the website to stay informed with updated news, the
monthly Magnificat, Mission & Ministries, Vestry News, Pictures, Church
Directory, or the capability to donate with paypal.
Church Member Records
Please help us keep our records current. Let us know if you move,
get a new phone number, change your email address, or have a
different way you wish to be contacted. We would also like to keep
our records up-to-date concerning the members of your household;
birthdays, if you have a new baby, or if baby grows up and leaves
home, please let us know by contacting the church office, (405)
341-3855.
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This Week at St. Mary’s:
Sunday, December 1
7:30 AM Eucharist without Music
9:00 AM Christian Formation – canceled this week
10:00 AM Eucharist with Choral and Contemporary Music
11:25 AM Children’s Choir
Monday, December 2
9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel
10:00 AM Tai Chi – Parish Hall
4:00 PM Tai Chi – Room 2
6:30 PM Boy Scouts – Canterbury
7:00 PM EFM – Library
Tuesday, December 3
9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel
Wednesday, December 4
9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel
4:15 PM Girl Scouts – Room 2
6:30 PM Choir Practice
Thursday, December 5
9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel
4:00 PM Tai Chi – Room 2
Friday, December 6
Office closed
5:30 PM Whole in One – TBD
6:30 PM Men’s Dinner – Parish Hall
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Saturday, December 7
Offices closed
Reminder: The above events dates/times are subject to change. Contact the
church office (405) 341-3855 to request a room reservation for an event.
Sunday, December 1, 2019
We Especially pray for mission agencies and their work
throughout the Anglican Communion, Whirlwind Mission in
Watonga, St. Stephen’s in Guymon, St. Stephen’s in Uruguay,
our diocese, our parish, and for our school.
For those in need
We pray for Andrew, Steve, Christina, Michael, Guy, Sandra,
Adam, Andrew, Holly, Beth, Erin and baby to be, Virginia, and
the families of Steve Hull and Marilyn Kennedy.
For our troops on active duty
Chris, Andrew, Dane, Derek, Ashley, Justin, Matthew, Nikolas,
and Zach.
For those who have died
Steve Hull
Marilyn Kennedy
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The Mission of our Parish
We are called to proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord; to form our lives into
the image of Christ; to serve our neighbors in the name of Christ; and
to invite our neighbors into fellowship with Christ.
Morning Prayer
Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel
Sunday Worship Service
7:30 a.m. Eucharist Without Music
9:00 a.m. Christian Formation
10:00 a.m. Eucharist with Choral and Contemporary Music
Clergy Staff
The Clergy at St. Mary’s are available to serve you.
The Rev. Dr. Mark D. Story, Rector
Rev. Nancy Bridges, Deacon
Rev. Bill Hesse, Deacon
Rev. Ann Murray, Deacon
General Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stmarysedmond.org
Facebook.com/StMarysEdmond (405) 341-3855
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St. Mary’s Garden News
Christmas Altar Flowers
Remember a loved one with Christmas Altar Flowers
Given by (Name): ____________________________________________
Current Address: _____________________________________________
Telephone Number: ___________________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________________
In Honor of: _________________________________________________
In Memory of: _______________________________________________
In Thanksgiving for: __________________________________________
Please print neatly on this form and place in the offering plate, return to the
office, or mail with your donation to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 325 East
First Street, Edmond, OK., 73034. Please make checks payable to: St. Mary’s
Episcopal Church and on the memo line, print: “Christmas Altar Flowers”
For more information, contact the church office (405) 341-3855 or
DEADLINE TO HAVE YOUR NAME INCLUDED IN THE SPECIAL
CHRISTMAS BULLETIN IS: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2019