A note of welcome from our Pastor Merry Christmas! I want to welcome you to Trinity and thank you for sharing this most festive of days with us. In the Christmas story we get a glimpse into the heart of who God is. We see that the Son of God was not willing to hold on to the comforts of heaven if it meant He would lose us. I pray that you know the love of the babe born in Bethlehem not only this Christmas Season, but all year long. We have many wonderful opportunities to get to know Jesus better at Trinity! I hope you will consider joining us in this journey to know the one who has so loved us. In Him, Gregory M. Smith Rector Trinity Church
THE HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE ONE CHRISTMAS EVE DECEMBER 24, 2016 + 10:30 P. M. CHORAL PRELUDE Gloria By: Antonio Vivaldi
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“Gloria” Gloria in excelsis Deo. Glory to God in the highest.
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“Et in terra pax hominibus” Et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis. And on earth peace to all those of good will.
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“Laudamus te” Laudamus te. Benedicimus te. Adoramus te. Glorificamus te. We praise thee. We bless thee. We worship thee. We glorify thee.
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“Gratias agimus tibi” Gratias agimus tibi. We give thanks to thee...
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“Propter magnam gloriam” Propter magnam gloriam tuam. ...according to thy great glory.
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“Domine Deus” Domine Deus, Rex coelestis, Deus Pater omnipotens. Lord God, Heavenly King, God the Father almighty.
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“Domine Fili Unigenite” Domine Fili Unigenite, Jesu Christe. Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son.
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“Domine Deus, Agnus Dei” Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris. Qui tollis peccata... Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father. Who takes away the sins... Domine Deus, Rex Caelestis. Qui tollis peccata... Lord God, Heavenly King. Who takes away the sins... Domine Deus, Fili Unigenite. Qui tollis peccata... Lord God, the only begotten Son. Who takes away the sins... Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris. Qui tollis peccata mundi. Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father. Who takes away the sins of the world. Miserere, Agnus Dei, miserere, Filius Patris, miserere nobis. Have mercy, Lamb of God, have mercy, Son of the Father, have mercy on us.
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“Qui tollis peccata mundi” Qui tollis peccata mundi, suscipe deprecationem nostram. Thou who takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer.
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“Qui sedes ad dexteram” Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, miserere nobis. Who sittest at the right hand of the Father, have mercy upon us.
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“Quoniam tu solus Sanctus” Quoniam tu solus Sanctus. Tu solus Dominus. Tu solus Altissimus, Jesu Christe. For Thou alone art holy. Thou alone art the Lord. Thou alone art the most high, Jesus Christ.
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“Cum Sancto Spiritu” Cum Sancto Spiritu, in Gloria Dei Patris. Amen. With the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
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The Word of God At the Procession, all STAND and sing together.
HYMN
Once in Royal David’s City IRBY
with Treble Soloist: James Phillips Soloist: Once in royal David’s city Stood a lowly cattle shed, Where a mother laid her baby In a manger for his bed: Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ, her little child. All:
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OPENING ACCLAMATION & COLLECT FOR PURITY BCP PG. 323 Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. People:
And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen. Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee and worthily magnify thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
GLORIA
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Sung by the choir and people together.
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SALUTATION AND COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People:
And with thy spirit. Let us pray.
O God, who hast caused this holy night to shine with the illumination of the true Light: Grant us, we beseech thee, that as we have known the mystery of that Light upon earth, so may we also perfectly enjoy him in heaven; where with thee and the Holy Spirit he liveth and reigneth, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
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Isaiah 9:2-7
FIRST LESSON 2The
people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. 3You have multiplied the nation; you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as they are glad when they divide the spoil. 4For the yoke of his burden and the staff for his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. 5For every boot of the tramping warrior in battle tumult and every garment rolled in blood will be burned as fuel for the fire. 6For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this. The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
PSALM
Choir:
Psalm 96
Plainsong, Tone II
Sing to the Lord a / new song; * sing to the Lord, all / the whole earth.
People: Sing to the Lord and / bless His Name; * proclaim the good news of His salvation from / day to day. Choir: Declare His glory among the / nations * and His wonders a-/mong all peoples. People: For great is the Lord and greatly / to be praised; * He is more to be feared / than all gods.
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Choir: As for all the gods of the nations, they are but / idols; * but it is the Lord who / made the heavens. People: Oh, the majesty and magnificence of His / presence! * Oh, the power and the splendor of His / sanctuary! Choir: Ascribe to the Lord, you families of the / peoples; * ascribe to the Lord hon-/or and pow’r. People: Ascribe to the Lord the honor / due His Name; * bring offerings and come in-/to His courts. Choir:
Worship the Lord in the beauty of / holiness; * let the whole earth trem-/ble before Him. Tell it out among the nations: “The / Lord is King! * He has made the world so firm that it can-/not be moved; He will judge the peo-/ples with equity.” Let the heavens rejoice, and let the/ earth be glad; let the sea thunder and all that / is in it; * let the field be joyful and all that/ is therein. Then shall all the trees of the wood shout / for joy before the Lord / when He comes, * when He comes to / judge the earth.
People: He will judge the world with / righteousness *
and the peoples / with His truth.
SECOND LESSON 11For
Titus 2:11-14
the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
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HYMN
Stanzas 1-4
92 On This Day Earth Shall Ring PERSONENT HODIE
GOSPEL
Luke 2:1-20
Reader: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People: Glory be to thee, O Lord. 1In
those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3And all went to be registered, each to his own town. 4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. 6And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. 8And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” 15When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20And 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 be to thee, O Christ.
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HYMN
Repeat Stanza 1
92 On this Day Earth Shall Ring PERSONENT HODIE
SERMON
“ONE GIFT” The Rev. Gregory M. Smith, Rector
SERMON NOTES:
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS NICENE CREED All: We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: 10
BCP. PG. 326
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. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. At the conclusion of the Creed, Please KNEEL as you are able.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
BCP. 328
Celebrant: Let us pray for the whole state of Christ’s Church and the world. Reader: With all our heart and with all our mind, let us pray to the Lord, saying, “Lord, have mercy.” For the peace of the world, for the welfare of the holy Church of God, and for the unity of all peoples, let us pray to the Lord. People: Lord, have mercy. For Mark, our Bishop, for our clergy, for the clergy and people of Christ St. Paul’s Church of Younges Island and for the work of The Rt. Revd Zerubbabel Katsuichi, let us pray to the Lord.
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People: Lord, have mercy. For our President, Barack; Nikki, our Governor; Tom, our Congressman; John, our Mayor; for the leaders of the nations, and for all in authority, let us pray to the Lord. People: Lord, have mercy. For this city of Myrtle Beach, and especially for our police, firefighters, EMS, staff, and city council; for every city and community, especially those of our visitors, let us pray to the Lord. People: Lord, have mercy. For the good earth which God has given us, and for the wisdom and will to conserve it, let us pray to the Lord. People: Lord, have mercy. For the aged and infirm, for the widowed and orphans, and for the sick and the suffering, and especially those on our Parish Prayer List, let us pray to the Lord. People: Lord, have mercy. For the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed and the destitute, for prisoners and captives, and for all who remember and care for them, let us pray to the Lord. People: Lord, have mercy. For all who have died in the hope of the resurrection, and for all the departed, let us pray to the Lord. People: Lord, have mercy. For deliverance from all danger, violence, oppression, and degradation, and especially for those who are persecuted for Your name, let us pray to the Lord. People: Lord, have mercy. That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without suffering and without reproach, let us pray to the Lord. People: Lord, have mercy. Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.
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You are invited to offer your petitions either aloud or silently. In the communion of the Prophets and the Apostles, and all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life, to Christ our God. People: To thee, O Lord our God. Celebrant: Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
CONFESSION Celebrant: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us; but if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Celebrant: Almighty God, People:
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, maker of all things, judge of all men: we acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness, which we from time to time most grievously have committed, by thought, word, and deed, against thy divine Majesty, provoking most justly thy wrath and indignation against us. We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings; the remembrance of them is grievous unto us, the burden of them is intolerable. Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, merciful Father; for thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, forgive us all that is past; and grant that we may ever hereafter serve and please thee in newness of life, to the honor and glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all those with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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GREETING OF PEACE Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People:
And with thy spirit.
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Holy Communion OFFERTORY SENTENCE ANTHEM I.
“Three Extracts from Christmas Oratorio” By: J. S. Bach Arranged by: John Rutter
Ah! dearest Jesu
Choir: Ah! dearest Jesu, holy child, Make thee a bed, soft, undefiled, Within my heart, and there recline, And keep that chamber ever thine. II. Pastoral Symphony III. With all thy hosts Choir: With all thy hosts, O Lord, we sing, And thanks and praise to thee we bring; For thou, O long-expected guest, Hast come at length to make us blest.
DOXOLOGY All:
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Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host: praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
380, stanza 3 OLD 100TH
GREAT THANKSGIVING
Eucharistic Prayer I, BCP p. 333
Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People:
And with thy spirit. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up unto the Lord. Let us give thanks unto our Lord God.
It is meet and right so to do. It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty that we should… …laud and magnify thy glorious Name, evermore praising thee, and saying:
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Please KNEEL as you are able. The Eucharistic Prayer continues on BCP p. 334 The prayer concludes: Celebrant: …By whom, and with whom, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, all honor and glory be to unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end. People:
Amen.
Celebrant: And now, as our Savior Christ hath taught us, we are bold to say, People:
Our Father, who art in heaven…
THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People: Therefore, let us keep the feast. Alleluia. People: We do not presume to come to this thy Table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under thy Table. But thou art the same Lord whose property is always to have mercy. Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of thy dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.
Invitation to Communion All who are baptized are welcome to come forward for communion regardless of denominational affiliation. Those who don’t wish to come forward for communion are welcome to come to the communion rail with their arms crossed to receive a prayer of blessing or stay in their seats. If you would like individual prayer after receiving the Sacrament, lay prayer ministers are stationed on either side of the Communion rail. 16
MEDITATION
ANTHEM
“Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” By: J. S. Bach arr. Martha Lynn Thompson With Anna Smith, Violin
“Break forth, O Beauteous Heav’nly Light” from Christmas Oratorio, By: J. S. Bach arr. David Willcocks
Choir: Break forth, O Beauteous heav’nly light, And usher in the morning; Ye shepherds, shrink not with affright, But hear the angel’s warning. This child, now weak in infancy, Our confidence and joy shall be, The pow’r of Satan breaking, Our peace eternal making.
HYMN
112, In the bleak midwinter CRANHAM
HYMN
81, Lo, how a rose e’er blooming ES IST EIN ROS
THANKSGIVING Celebrant: In thanksgiving, let us pray. People: Almighty and everliving God, we most heartily thank thee for that thou dost feed us, in these holy mysteries, with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and dost assure us thereby of thy favor and goodness towards us; and that we are very members incorporate in the mystical body of thy Son, the blessed company of all faithful people; and are also heirs, through hope, of thy everlasting kingdom. And we humbly beseech thee, O heavenly Father, so to assist us with thy grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and do all such good works as thou hast prepared for us to walk in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen.
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Service of Light THE GOSPEL OF THE INCARNATION The ushers distribute the light as the lesson is read. As you pass the light, please take care not to tip lighted candles. At the conclusion of the reading, all sing:
111 Silent Night, Holy Night
HYMN
STILLE NACHT
BLESSING DISMISSAL Deacon: People:
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. All depart in silence.
Please feel free to remain and pray for as long as you would like.
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Participating in This Evening’s Service: Reader: Chalice Bearers: Prayers of the People: Prayer Minister: Organist: Rector: Sound:
Stella Acton-Greene Fred Akel Fred Akel Chris Copeland Ashley Sosis The Rev. Gregory M. Smith Sue Farley
Music notes by: Ashley Sosis Many thanks to our professional orchestra members Kevin Rogers and Stephon Williams (violins), Kelsie Todd (viola), Tamar Ben-Pazi (cello), Deanne Renshaw (Oboe) and Bryan Buss (Trumpet). I would like to thank Cecily Hennigan, a talented young student of Janet Inman Haigh, who joined us for “Laudate Dominum”. I would also like to thank the orchestra volunteers who are adding to our orchestra tonight, Anna Smith and Zachariah Smith from Trinity and Samantha Laporta, Israel Martinez, Aimee Bourdeau and JD Coulter from Carolina Forest High School, thanks to a collaboration with CFHS Orchestra Director Stephon Williams. I am also very grateful for the hard work of The St. Augustine Choir and Canterbury Bells Handbell Choir and The St. Cecilia Youth Choir with visiting friends from the Carolina Master Chorale: Maggie Burch, Gayle DuBose, Don Edwards, Nora Gerstmyer, George Giblin, Lee Giblin, Janet Inman Haigh, Stewart Haigh, Madelyn Hawver, Anna Grace Jordan, Amy Laughlin, Claire Laughlin, Sandra Lucas-Hyde, Ann Monckton, Michael O’Toole, James Phillips, Anna Smith, Caleb Smith, Gabbi Smith, Kathy Urban, Carolyn Vereen, Patty Von Schoppe, Stephon Williams, and Larry Wilson.
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