Bulletin Date: January 2, 2011 5:00 am
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Second Sunday after Christmas
January 2, 2011 – 11:00 A.M.
Holy Baptism and the Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Priest-in-Charge: The Rev. Catherine D. Hicks
(BCP—Book of Common Prayer, S Numbers are the service music found in the front of The Hymnal 1982; WLP-Wonder, Love and Praise)
When you enter these doors, you enter sacred space that has been set aside for God.
Before the service, please join us in silence as we meditate on God
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Welcome |
The Rev. Catherine D. Hicks |
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Prayers of the People, Form III |
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BCP 387 |
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The Tolling of the Bell |
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Opening Hymn |
Love Came Down at Christmas |
H84 |
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THE WORD OF GOD |
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Opening Sentences |
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BCP 299 |
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Collect of the Day |
Insert |
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First Reading |
Jeremiah 31:7-14 |
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Psalm 84 |
BCP 707 |
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Second Reading |
Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-19a |
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Sequence Hymn |
Earth Hath Many a Noble City |
H 127 |
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The Gospel |
Matthew 2 |
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The Sermon |
The Rev. Catherine D. Hicks |
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Presentation and Examination of the Candidates |
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BCP 301 |
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The Baptismal Covenant |
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BCP 304 |
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Prayers for the Candidates |
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BCP 305 |
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Thanksgiving over the Water |
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BCP 306 |
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The Baptism |
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BCP 307 |
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The Peace |
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Birthdays and Anniversary Blessings |
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BCP 830/#51 |
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Announcements |
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The Offertory |
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The Holy Eucharist |
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Eucharistic Prayer C |
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BCP 369 |
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Sanctus |
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S-130 |
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The Lord’s Prayer |
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BCP 364 |
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The Breaking of the Bread |
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BCP 364 |
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Fraction Anthem |
O Lamb of God |
LEVAS 270 |
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The Communion of the People of God |
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(All baptized Christians, regardless of church affiliation, are welcome at God’s altar.) |
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Communion Hymn |
That Boy Child of Mary |
(words below) |
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Post Communion Prayer |
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BCP 365 |
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The Christmas Blessing Recessional Hymn |
All Glory be to God on High |
H 421 |
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Dismissal |
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Announcements
We rejoice today as we celebrate the baptism of McKenna Long.
We welcome all visitors this morning. Please sign our guest register located in the back pew of the church.
Please keep our prayer list current by notifying Terri Harrison of additions/deletions. You may email her at tharrison7@aol.com or call (804)-742-5188.
Ecumenical Bible Study resumes this week, January 5, on Wednesday, 10AM in the Parish House. We are studying the Gospel according to Matthew. In Adult Education we are beginning a series on Isaiah, 10AM Sunday in the Parish House.
Please remember to bring non-perishable food items for the Food Pantry. Contact Fred Pannell, (804) 742-5302, with questions.
Please refer to the Parish Post for a list of needs for our military. Donations may be placed in the back pew. Contact Joan Poland, (540) 775-3277 with questions and for more information about supporting our veterans.
Refrain and beginning stanza—That Boy Child of Mary was born in a stable, a manger his cradle in Bethlehem.
- What shall we call Him, Child of the manger? What name is given in Bethlehem? (Refrain)
- His name is Jesus, God ever with us, God given for us in Bethlehem. (Refrain)
- How can He save us, How can He help us, Born here among us in Bethlehem? (Refrain)
- Gift of the Father, to human mother, Makes Him our brother in Bethlehem. (Refrain)
- One with the Father, He is our Savior, Heaven sent helper in Bethlehem. (Refrain)
- Gladly we praise Him, Love and adore Him, Give ourselves to Him in Bethlehem? (Refrain)
A Christmas Blessing
May Almighty God, who sent his Son to take our nature upon him, bless you in this holy season, scatter the darkness of sin, and brighten your heart with the light of his holiness.
Amen
May God, who sent the angels to proclaim the glad news of the Savior’s birth, fill you with joy, and make you heralds of the Gospel.
Amen
May God, who in the Word made flesh joined heaven to earth and earth to heaven, give you his peace and favor.
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