NOV. 30 | 7:30 AM & 5:30 PM Traditional Worship Bulletin
SAINT MICHAEL
and All Angels Episcopal Church
The First Sunday of Advent November 30, 2025
7:30 AM & 5:30 PM TRADITIONAL Saint Michael Chapel
WELCOME
FROM THE RECTOR
The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata
We’re so glad you’ve joined us at Saint Michael today. We’d love to get to know you better, so please take a moment to fill out the welcome card, either physically or digitally, that can be found on this page or in the pew back in front of you. Our Welcome Team members are in the hallways today to help you with anything you need.
Today begins the Holy Season of Advent, so please make a note of all the special offerings we have. These include the Advent Festival at 10 a.m. and our special service of Advent and Lessons & Carols at 4 p.m. Next week, join us for our Nativity Pageant, and then in two weeks for our special service of Christmas Lessons & Carols. Please pick up a Sunday News handout if you haven’t already and join us for our special programming whenever you can.
We have multiple ways to give over the next month, including I Believe In Angels, a Christmas program that invites all of us to sponsor angels (children and seniors) at Jubilee, or through Heart of Giving, Christmas cards that provide tangible benefits for Mission and Outreach initiatives. You’re also invited to sponsor flowers for our Christmas services with a donation of any amount. Please make donations by December 12 to be included in the Christmas Altar Flowers Memorial bulletin.
As we prepare to worship together, I invite you to take a moment and center yourself on God’s presence. Worshiping, learning, and giving together help us grow closer to who God created us to be, and you’re part of that work. May God bless you today and every day, and I hope to see you again very soon!
CONNECT WITH US
Scan the QR Code to fill out the welcome card, sign up for emails, and register for Saint Michael 101. saintmichael.org/welcome
The First Sunday of Advent 7:30 AM Holy Eucharist: Rite I
The service begins on page 323 of the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP).
The Word of God
The Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity (standing) BCP 323
The Summary of the Law BCP 324
Trisagion (spoken by all)
BCP 324
The Collect of the Day see page 5
The First Lesson Isaiah 2:1-5 (seated) see page 5
Psalm 122 see page 6
The Second Lesson Romans 13:11-14 see page 6
The Gospel (standing) see page 7
Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.
People Glory be to thee, O Lord.
Matthew 24:36-44
Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise be to thee, O Christ.
The Sermon (seated)
The Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso
The Nicene Creed (standing, spoken by all)
BCP 326
The Prayers of the People BCP 328
Confession of Sin & Absolution (kneeling, spoken by all) BCP 331
The Peace (standing) BCP 332
The Holy Communion
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer II (standing) BCP 340
The Lord’s Prayer
The Breaking of the Bread
BCP 336
BCP 337
The Post-Communion Prayer (standing, spoken by all) BCP 339
The Blessing
The Dismissal BCP 340
A special year-end gift continues to equip Saint Michael with the resources needed to do God’s work in the world and helps take care of our excellent staff.
All are invited to come forward to the Communion rail at the direction of our ushers. Stand or kneel at the rail as you are able, and receive the wafer in the palm of your outstretched hands. If you desire a gluten-free wafer, clasp your hands in front of you with your palms down. Receive the wine by drinking from the chalice as it is offered to you, or by retaining the wafer, to dip lightly into the chalice for yourself. If you are not receiving, you may cross your arms over your chest and receive a blessing. If you are unable to physically come to the rail, please indicate to an usher that you would like to receive Communion at your seat.
A special year-end gift continues to equip Saint Michael with the resources needed to do God’s work in the world and helps take care of our excellent staff.
The First Sunday of Advent 5:30 PM Holy Eucharist:
Rite II
The service begins on page 355 of the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Hymns may be found in the blue hymnal in the pew rack.
The Word of God
All are invited to come forward to the Communion rail at the direction of our ushers. Stand or kneel at the rail as you are able, and receive the wafer in the palm of your outstretched hands. If you desire a gluten-free wafer, clasp your hands in front of you with your palms down. Receive the wine by drinking from the chalice as it is offered to you, or by retaining the wafer, to dip lightly into the chalice for yourself. If you are not receiving, you may cross your arms over your chest and receive a blessing. If you are unable to physically come to the rail, please indicate to an usher that you would like to receive Communion at your seat.
Prelude
Entering Processsion (standing, sung by all) Hymn 68
The Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity (standing) BCP 355
Trisagion (spoken by all) BCP 356
The Collect of the Day see page 5
The Lesson Isaiah 2:1-5 (seated) see page 5
Psalm 122 see page 6
The Gospel (standing) see page 7
Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Matthew 24:36-44
Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon (seated) The Reverend David Faulkner
The Nicene Creed (standing, spoken by all) BCP 358
The Prayers of the People: Form II BCP 385
Confession of Sin & Absolution (kneeling, spoken by all) BCP 360
The Peace (standing) BCP 360
The Holy Communion
Offertory Hymn (seated, sung by all)
Hymn 613
Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all) Hymn 380, v. 3
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A (standing) BCP 361 Sanctus (sung by all) Hymn S 129
The Lord’s Prayer BCP 364
The Breaking of the Bread BCP 364
Communion Hymn (seated, sung by all) Hymn 53
The Post-Communion Prayer (standing, spoken by all)
The Blessing
The Dismissal
Departing Procession (standing, sung by all) Hymn 61, v. 1 & 3
Postlude
The Collect of the Day: 7:30 AM
Almighty God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the quick and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Collect of the Day: 5:30 PM
Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The First Lesson Isaiah 2:1-5
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!
Parish Prayers of the People
As of November 12, 2025
James Albergo
John Aldridge
Rami Angir
Kathryn Anschutz
Linda & Greg Austin
Don Baty
Larry Been
Barbara Hart Bell
Shirley Blackman
Len Bourland
Dianna Bowen
Elise Broer
Helen Bustamante
Cosette “Coco” Cathey
Carolyn Cochran
Jean Coleman
Carlos Cuellar
Sonja Elliston
John Ferguson
Terese Finitzo
Sandy Wilkinson Ford
Joel Forrest
Jean Fuller
Curtis Green
Jody Guenther
Amy Heller
Roberto Hernandez
Josh Hight
Earle Hill
Barbara Hornback
Jack Hubbell
Wade Hyde
Ada Lynn Jones
Lynne Kent
John Khoury
Danny Landeros
Frank Lauinger
Kenneth Lindh
Tom Luce
Leigh Ann McCartin
Celia Smith McGrath
Sarah Margaret Mannes
Dimitri Margetis
Janie Meyer
Tink Moir
John Morelock
Heather Nemec
John Oncken
Bob Paddock
Jerry Lee Price
Paul Rogers
Celso Rocha
Joe Sando
Arden Showalter
Brad Smith
Chandler Wade Smith
Dianne Smith
Fadey Suleiman
Byrd Teague
Travion Waites
John Wieden
Jack Winlow
Mary Wolf
Hannah Wood
Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
The Psalm 122
I was glad when they said to me, * “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” Now our feet are standing * within your gates, O Jerusalem. Jerusalem is built as a city * that is at unity with itself; To which the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, * the assembly of Israel, to praise the Name of the LORD. For there are the thrones of judgment, * the thrones of the house of David. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: * “May they prosper who love you. Peace be within your walls * and quietness within your towers. For my brethren and companions’ sake, * I pray for your prosperity. Because of the house of the LORD our God, * I will seek to do you good.”
The Second Lesson 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.
Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
The Gospel Matthew 24:36-44
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.”
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10 AM Education for All Ages
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sunday at Saint Michael
EDUCATION CLASSES
Sundays | 10 a.m. | 2nd floor of the Education Wing Please enter and exit the Education Wing from the south entrance on Colgate Ave.
Adults
Faith And Practice | Life in Christ Room 201 | Led by the Rev. Robin Hinkle
This series explores how we can know and experience God, showing that the Christian view engages both head and heart.
Bible Series | Isaiah in Advent Room 203 | Led by the Rev. Ken Brannon
Explore biblical and early Church teachings on Heaven, Hell, and life after death, clarifying the scriptural vision from popular ideas.
Saint Michael 101 | Faith & Reason Room 200 | Led by the Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso
Those who are new to our church or interested in membership will learn about Saint Michael’s mission and purpose.
