Traditional Worship Bulletin and Sunday News - December 27

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THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS

CHURCH | 9 A.M. DECEMBER 27, 2020

FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS

DECEMBER 27, 2020 Welcome!

Merry Christmas, Friends!

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We made it to the joyful season of Christmas! Although this season is filled with the joy and hope of the Incarnation, Re our reality is still difficult. As v. D ta, ir a r. C G . h r i st o p h e r D the pandemic continues to impact all of us to varying degrees, I want to encourage your continued prayers for all those who are sick and those who care for them. We might see the light at the end of our dark tunnel with the rollout of vaccines, but remaining vigilant in our concern for one another is still necessary.

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All things considered, we can certainly find great hope in our faith. I recently spoke with my 92-year-old grandmother who remarked with vigor, “It’s a glorious day to be alive!” Indeed, it is, and we can be grateful for the marvelous, mysterious, miraculous gift of life.

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I hope you joined us for one (or more!) of our Christmas worship services this past week. If you’d like to see any of the services you missed, or perhaps just re-watch your favorite, we have all the services collected together for you on the Christmas page of our website. Please share these services with family and friends, especially those needing extra hope this season.

Please make a note of our upcoming Epiphany Service and Burning of the Greens at 5:30 p.m. on January 6, 2021. This year, we will celebrate outside and hope you will join us!

Christmas blessings,

HAPPY NEW YEAR! FROM YOUR SAINT MICHAEL FAMILY

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If you have a pastoral emergency, please call our 24/7 priest-on-call line at (214) 252-7512.

If you need non-urgent pastoral support, please contact Katherine Bowen in the Pastoral Care department at kbowen@saintmichael.org. If you have a prayer request, please let us know at saintmichael.org/prayer.

MORE IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS AT THE BACK OF THE BULLETIN!

SAINT MICHAEL 101 Sunday, January 24 12:30 - 1:30 PM CST | Zoom

Join the Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata and the Rev. Mary Lessmann at Saint Michael 101

If you are new to Saint Michael or just visiting, and want to learn more about membership, then this is for you! Come meet members of our clergy & vestry, and hear about our many ministries, opportunities for involvement, and the exciting future of our parish.

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CURRENT PARISH STATUS

as of THU12/16/20 5:00 PM CST

WORSHIP AND LEARNING CONTINUE ONLINE saintmichael.org/live and saintmichael.org/liveformation.

SAFE GATHERINGS CONTINUE: A limited number of people may attend livestream worship on Sunday at 9 AM CST (Traditional) and 11 AM CST (Contemporary). Attendees must be symptom-free, remain distanced from other households, and wear a mask at all times. Entrance is from the north side of the building and includes a brief screening. At Communion services, consecrated wafers will be distributed as people enter the sanctuary and may be consumed individually at the end of the Eucharistic Prayer. Free tickets for the Sunday morning services are available on a first-come, first-served basis on Monday at 10 AM CST at saintmichael.org/ worshiptickets. Distribution of Holy Communion is held at 12:15 P.M. 1:00 P.M. and no longer requires a ticket (west entrance).

Note: If Highland Park Public Schools return to online-only instruction, we must discontinue attendance at livestream worship and restrict the number of people entering the building.

JANUARY 6

5:30 - 6:30 PM | West parking lot Celebration of the Eucharist followed by the Burning of the Greens. Please bring a small branch from your Christmas tree to burn.

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VISITORS DURING THE WEEK should enter through the south entrance.

Please schedule your groups with Tish Visinsky ahead of time.

WEDDINGS, FUNERALS, AND BAPTISMS are permitted outdoors and in Saint Michael Chapel in limited numbers. Contact Dianne Boyd.

QUESTIONS? Contact Ken Brannon, Vice Rector.

Upon moving to Paris in 1750, Balbastre became a musical celebrity and was organist of the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Chapelle royale, and in the French royal court where he taught Queen Marie-Antoinette. Eighteenthcentury France saw a great rise in the popularity of organists playing noëls. These charming miniatures are simple theme-and-variation pieces based on both secular and religious carols.

Standing, Sung by the Choir This morning’s Noël, “Where are these happy shepherds going?,” is based on a carol from Balbastre’s native Burgundy.

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Holy Eucharist Rite II The Word of God The service begins on page 355 of The Book of Common Prayer.

Prelude Noël: Où S’en vont ces gais bergers?

Claude Balbastre

Welcome Processional Hymn Hymn 93 “Angels from the realms of glory”

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The Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

People

And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

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 S278 Gloria

William Mathias

Sung by the Choir

This Christmas season, we introduce Mathias’ energetic setting of the hymn of the angels at the manger as a counterpart to his setting of the Sanctus which we began on the First Sunday of Advent. We will continue to use this Gloria until Lent. Notice how much the melody repeats itself as you follow along while the Choir sings. Mathias’ writing yields an exciting crescendo to the final phrase “in the glory of God the Father.”

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The Collect of the Day Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People

And also with you.

Celebrant Let us pray.

Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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The Lesson

Isaiah 61:10-62:3

I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. For as the earth brings forth its shoots, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations. For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch. The nations shall see your vindication, and all the kings your glory; and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will give. You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God. Lector

The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God. Chanted by the choir

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Psalm 147:13-21 (Anglican chant) Worship the Lord, O Jerusalem; * praise your God, O Zion; For he has strengthened the bars of your gates; * he has blessed your children within you.

He has established peace on your borders; * he satisfies you with the finest wheat.

He sends out his command to the earth, * and his word runs very swiftly.

He gives snow like wool; * he scatters hoarfrost like ashes.

He scatters his hail like bread crumbs; * who can stand against his cold?

He sends forth his word and melts them; *

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he blows with his wind, and the waters flow.

He declares his word to Jacob, * his statutes and his judgments to Israel.

He has not done so to any other nation; * to them he has not revealed his judgments. Hallelujah!

Sequence Hymn Hymn 82, v. 1 “Of the Father’s love begotten”

The Gospel

Standing, Sung by the Choir

Divinum mysterium

John 1:1-18

Gospeler

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.

People

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being.

What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.

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There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.

He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth. ( John testified to him and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks ahead of me because he was before me.’”) From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God. It is God the only Son, who is close to the Father’s heart, who has made him known.

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Gospeler

The Gospel of the Lord.

People

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon

The Reverend Canon Michael Harmuth

The Nicene Creed 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: 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.

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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.

Prayers of the People Form VI In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.

For this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.

For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.

For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.

For the peace and unity of the Church of God; For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.

For Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, Our Presiding Bishop; George and Michael, our Bishops; our parish clergy and their families; and for all bishops and other ministers; For all who serve God in his Church.

For the special needs and concerns of this congregation, in addition to those listed in the Parish Prayers of the People, ___. Hear us Lord; For your mercy is great.

We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life;___.

We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name for ever and ever.

Parish Prayers of the People Vickie Adkins, Bobby Anderson, Kathryn Anschutz, Sharon & Charlie Apple, Fritz Arko, Jerry Baldridge, Jennifer Ryan Ball, Trudy Best, Brent Booker, Dianna,Tom, Sarah Bowen, Elizabeth Buchanan, Pat Bywaters, Frances Campbell, Nicoli Charmoli, Sarah Clements, Jack Coleman, Ralph Cousins, Carolyn Cochran, Shelby Coveney, Betty Crawford, Ellie & Isabel Curiel, Peggy Daniel, Richard Deknock, Leon Farmer, Jeff Gardner, Margaret Geddings, Linda Rose Goldstein, Michael Gratkowski, Richard Grimm, Will Grogan, Jody Guenther, Polly Hairston, Jim Hamlin, Amy Heller, Josh Hight, Kathy Howard, Jim Howell, Arleen Hutchinson, Joe Jephson,Jr., Lynn Jerabek, Charles Kennedy, Richard Kilgore, Jim Klingeman, Jeff Kunzler, Emma Lacey, Julie Springer Larimore, Mallory Leblanc, Kyle Lessard, Agustin Martinez, Robert Moss, Heather Nemec, Amanda Neuhoff, Jonathan Newton, Haley Odlozil, Tom Park, Punkin Power,

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Ann Ramsey, Celise Rocha, Sandra Rose, Kathryn Shea, Betty Perry Smith, Rusty Smith, Lucy Sogandares, Mother Lauren Stanley, Fredna Stewart, John Stoneham, Ellen Terry, Jere Thompson,Jr., Patty Thompson, David Tiller, Valerie Guenther Unger, Jack Day Watson, lll, Mary Jane Williams, Bob Wilson, Catherine Carr Worley Kneeling

We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. And for those within our Saint Michael family, ___. Lord, let your loving kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you.

Concluding Collect Celebrant Hasten, O Father, the coming of your kingdom; and grant that

we your servants, who now live by faith, may with joy behold

your Son at his coming in glorious majesty; even Jesus Christ,

our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen.

Confession of Sin 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

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Almighty God have mercy on you, 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.

The Peace Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People And also with you.

The Holy Communion Offertory Anthem

“Sir Christèmas” is a traditional English carol, which can be found in sources at least as far back as the late fifteenth century.

This setting by William Matthias features a recurring refrain on the word “nowell”.

Listen for the way this refrain’s jaunty rhythm makes it stand out from the rest of the music.

Lyrics continue on the next page

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Sir Christèmas

William Mathias Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell.

Who is there that singeth so, nowell?

I am here, Sir Christemas.

Welcome, my lord, Sir Christemas!

Welcome to all, both more and less, come near.

Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell.

Dieu vous garde, beaux sieurs, (God bless you at this beautiful time,)

Tidings I you bring: A maid hath borne a child full young, which causeth you to sing: Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell.

Christ is now born of a pure maid, In an ox stall he is laid, Wherefore sing we at a brayde: Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell.

Buvez bien par toute la campagnie.

(Drink well all the company.)

Make good cheer and be right merry, And sing with us now joyfully: Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell!

- Traditional Presentation Hymn Hymn 100, v. 1 “Joy to the world! The Lord is come�

Standing, Sung by the Choir

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Hymn continues on the next page

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The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer B Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People

And also with you.

Celebrant Lift up your hearts.

People

We lift them to the Lord.

Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People

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.

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 Sung by the Choir

Hymn continues on next page

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Hymn S 128 Sanctus and Benedictus

William Mathias

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.

Kneeling

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

At the following words concerning the bread. the Celebrant is to hold it, or lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated.

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;

Celebrant and People

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.

The Celebrant continues

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, 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 Saint Michael all your saints, we may enter the ever-

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lasting heritage of your sons and daughters; 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. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, Celebrant and People

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: S154

Sung by the Choir

David Hurd

Members of the congregation present in the sanctuary may partake of the consecrated wafers that were handed out upon entry Kneeling

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Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in

remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your

hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

The Post Communion Prayer 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.

The Blessing Celebrant

May Christ, who by his Incarnation gathered into one things earthly and heavenly, fill you with his joy and peace; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.

The Dismissal Deacon

People

Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.

Thanks be to God.

Concluding Hymn Hymn 105 “God rest you merry, gentlemen”

Postlude Carillon-Sortie

Standing, Sung by the Choir

God Rest You Merry

Henri Mulet

The son of the choirmaster at the monumental SacréCœur basilica in Paris, Mulet held academic and musical appointments in Paris. Composed 1911-1912, Carillon-Sortie is one of Mulet’s best known organ pieces. A toccata texture is used but largely in ways which imitate the effect of bells ringing.

As we continue to celebrate the Christmas season, this piece’s joyous and celebratory atmosphere easily makes it wellsuited to our holiday season.

The foregoing text of the worship service contained in this order of worship is taken from the Book of Common Prayer 1979.

The Book of Common Prayer alone is of authority in the worship of the Episcopal Church. This program is provided for convenience of use on this occasion.

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Men of Saint Michael BOOK STUDY Wednesdays January 6 - March 10 7 - 8 AM CST Zoom

Enjoy conversation, study, and fellowship with the Men of Saint Michael and The Rev. Dr. Eric J. Liles as we deepen our knowledge in faith together.

The group will read and discuss Brennan Manning’s The Ragamuffin Gospel.

Contact Tiffany or Chase with any questions.

Please contact Hannah Fisher if you are interested in joining.

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IN-PERSON WORSHIP (LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE) We extend a warm welcome to all those who are attending worship services in person! Here are a few guidelines that will make your time with us safer and more enjoyable.

In-person worship is available every Sunday at 9 AM CST (Traditional) and 11 AM CST (Contemporary).

Reserve up to 5 tickets for your household beginning at 10 a.m. every Monday: saintmichael.org/ worshiptickets. Consecrated wafers are available during all Communion services.

Livestreams and video recordings of our weekly services continue to be the way that most people participate in worship. Visit saintmichael.org/live to tune in.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW: If you choose to worship in person, here are some important guidelines: •

Masks are required (ages 2+)

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Maintain at least six feet distance from everyone not living in your household

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No shaking hands, hugs, or any physical contact with people outside your household

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No physical passing of the peace (although eye contact and a wave is encouraged)

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No congregational singing (unless outdoors)

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No passing of the offering plate (you may give as you leave or online at saintmichael.org/give)

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Leave the building immediately after worship ends and socialize outdoors.

If you have any questions, please contact Ken Brannon, Vice Rector, at kbrannon@saintmichael.org.

Sunday services are offered live, streamed, and on-demand, at 9 AM CT and 11 AM CT. Worship with us online: saintmichael.org/live | Worship with us in-person: saintmichael.org/worshiptickets

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