THE FIRST SUNDAY after CHRISTMAS DAY
December 27, 2009
BCP Page 323 8:00 a.m. HOLY EUCHARIST RITE I
9:15 & 11:15 AM A CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL of LESSONS and CAROLS
BCP Page 830/431 Announcements, Birthdays, Anniversaries, and an explanation
Hymn 102 verses 1-3 “Once in royal David's city” (please stand)
Procession begins
continue Hymn 102 verses 4-6
Bidding Prayer (all are seated)
Hymn 82 verses 1-2 “Of the Father's love begotten”
Lesson I GENESIS 3:8-19 “The Promise in Eden”
continue Hymn 82 verses 3-4
Lesson II GENESIS 22:15-18 “The Promise to Abraham”
Hymn 60 verses 1-3 “Creator of the stars of night”
Lesson III ISAIAH 9:2, 6-7 “The Birth & Kingdom foretold”
Hymn 65 “Prepare the way, O Zion”
Lesson IV ISAIAH 11:1-9 “The Peace that Christ will bring foretold”
Hymn 66 verse 1 “Come, thou long expected Jesus”
Lesson V LUKE 1:26-35, 38 “Gabriel salutes Mary”
Hymn 439, verse 1 “What wondrous love is this”
Lesson VI LUKE 2:1-7 “The Birth”
Hymn 101 “Away in a manger”
Lesson VII LUKE 2:8-16 “The Shepherds”
Hymn 109, verses 1-2 “The first Nowell the angel did say”
Lesson VIII MATTHEW 2:1-12 “The Wisemen”
Hymn 109, verses 3-6 “The first Nowell”
Lesson IX JOHN 1:1-14 (please stand) “The Mystery”
OFFERTORY HYMN 83 “O come, all ye faithful”l
Page 361 The Great Thanksgiving - Eucharistic Prayer A
Page 362 Sanctus (Hymnal (S-129)
Page 364 Fraction (Hymnal S-155)
COMMUNION HYMNS: 89, 93, 99, 105
Page 365 The Prayer of Thanksgiving
Closing Collect & Blessing
RECESSIONAL HYMN 87 “Hark! the herald angels sing”
All persons baptized with water & the Spirit in the Name of the Trinity are invited to receive the Eucharist. Those who wish to only receive a blessing may cross their arms. It is perfectly acceptable to receive the Eucharist in only one kind (i.e. the Host), and then decline the chalice, crossing your arms.
12-27-09
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
Fairbanks, Alaska
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THIS WEEK at SAINT MATTHEW’S
2009
Sunday, December 27th (First Sunday after Christmas Day)
8 am Holy Eucharist
10 am Lessons & Carols & Holy Eucharist, Rite II ~
Sunday School dismissed after Collect for Pageant
Practice “Upper Room”
12 am Compline
Monday, December 28th
12 am Compline
Tuesday, December 29th
12 am Compline
Wednesday, December 30th
9:30 am Holy Eucharist w/ Healing Prayers
7 PM Holy Eucharist
12 am Compline
Thursday, December 31st
11 pm New Year's Eve Eucharist & Door Jumping
2010
Friday, January 1st
2 - 6 pm 18th Annual NEW YEAR’S DAY POTLATCH/COVERED
DISH POTLUCK @ St. Matthew’s parish hall ~ Come join us! ~
(Special Guests: Brian Frejo & Culture Shock Camp)
12 am Compline
Saturday, January 2nd
2 PM Giant Christmas Pageant Practice for everyone!
Sunday, January 3rd
8 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite I
10 AM GIANT CHRISTMAS PAGEANT & Holy Eucharist Rite II
12 am Compline
Tuesday, January 5th
6 PM TWELFTH NIGHT CHRISTMAS COVERED DISH/
POTLUCK & BURNING of the CHRISTMAS GREENS
Monday, January 11th
ANNUAL REPORTS due from Parish activities
Sunday, January 31st
9:15 am ANNUAL PARISH MEETING & Potluck ~ ONE service only
WELCOME to everyone visiting from throughout the Interior and beyond. You are invited to join us at our coffee hour in the parish hall after each service.
. 2010 OFFERING ENVELOPES will be out next Sunday. If you would like envelopes, please fill out the pink-colored Time, Talent, Treasure forms, or contact the Church Office (456-5235).
The 2010 FLOWER CHART and SANCTUARY CANDLE calendars will be posted next week.
The next Sunday celebrations of Holy Baptism will be Sunday, January 10th, 2010. Contact Church Office (456-5235) if interested.
Health Ministry JOURNEY to BETHLEHEM 2009
We have amassed 4,719 miles as of the last record; just starting across the Black Sea. We are 1,055 miles short of Bethlehem (obviously, we did not get to Bethlehem). However, fellow pilgrims on this journey, if we continue on this program until January 2nd, and turn in miles on Sunday, January 3rd, we can arrive with the Three Kings on the Epiphany.
Details will be posted on the map in the parish hall. Thank you for your participation and efforts. And, thank you to Pat Sackinger for keeping track of our miles.
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP thru November 30, 2009
Operating Income (Month) $31,446 (YTD) $261,019
Operating Expense 28,344 - 271,634
Surplus/(Deficit) $ 3,012 $(-10,614)
Weekly offering need to meet 2009 budgeted ministry needs: $5,896.48
Last Sunday's offering (operating fund): $5,605.94 (including See’s Candies sales)
Pay-pal donations during November: $2,142
Donations to-date for Permanent Fund Dividend “Fill-In’ Station:” $9,923.30
THOSE ASSISTING IN THE LITURGY
YOU, The COMMUNION of SAINTS and
Celebrant: The Rev. Scott Fisher
8:00 AM
Lesson Reader: Helen Burrell
Chalice Bearer/Prayer Leader: Bruce Gadwah
Altar Guild: Marty Thomas
10:00 AM
Acolyte/Crucifer:
Chalice Bearer: Shirley Lee
Usher: Gene Freeman
Nursery: Millie Ambrose
Organist: Laura Vines
Altar Guild: Ann Fleenor
OUR PRAYERS OF INTERCESSIONS
Parish Intercessions
Fr. Steve Martha Ella Paul
Lona Dan Lylah Gidget
Berkman Fred John George
Essie Hannah Katherine Levi
Isaac Arthur Phyllis Diane
Kristen Elmerline Joan Alex
Arnold Sharron James Alice
Howard Mary Kathy Ty
Audrey Richard Byron Amanda
Linda Maggie Norma Roxanna
Harold Vince Frank Lisa
Beverly Bentley Rita Glen
Robert Beau Rodney Jane
Mardow Urszula Dean Woody
Those traveling; those in recovery; all those serving overseas & their families; our family in Denali Center, the Pioneer Home, the Correction Centers, and other homes and programs; and all those grieving
(Please keep these people in your prayers, as we will be rotating names every three weeks or so to include those currently asking for prayer.)
St. Matthew’s Health Ministry reminds us that
DECEMBER is COPING with the HOLIDAYS and
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & RECOVERY MONTH
O GOD, the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers: Mercifully accept our prayers, and grant to your servants the help of your power, that their sickness may be turned into health, and our sorrow into joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen (BCP page 458)
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
Fairbanks, Alaska
December 27, 2009
OUR PRAYERS OF INTERCESSIONS
Diocese of Alaska & Diocese of Yukon Intercessions
St. Matthew’s, Beaver; St. Andrew’s, Stevens Village; Rampart; St. Jude’s, North Pole, St. Mark’s Nenana; St. Luke’s, Shageluk/St. Luke’s Anglican, Old Crow, Yukon Territory
The Anglican Communion & The Indian Ministries Cycle of Prayer
The Anglican Church of Canada//the Native people in the Diocese of Western New York
Thanksgivings
for Irene (1933), Paula Marie (1968), Elizabeth Marie (1969), Stephanie Lee (1982), Robert Isaac (1994), whose baptismal anniversary at St. Matthew’s is December 28th; the baptism of KOLTON SHAWN ADAMS at last Wednesday evening service
For the Departed
Robert Clark Browning of Virginia (Fr. Scott’s brother-in-law’s father); Mona Smith of Alabama (Nancy Tarnai’s mother); Mildred Matthews of Fairbanks (Norvene Vest’s mother); Ellen Frank of Minto; the Rev. Robert Bryan of New Hampshire;
FLOWER and CANDLE OFFERING
The Altar flowers are given to the Glory of God and by Helen & David Burrell in thanksgiving for their anniversary yesterday.
The sanctuary candle is given to the Glory of God and by Patty Meritt in memory of her grandmother, Geraldine.
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Flowers on the Altar & the Advent Wreath are prepared & provided at minimum cost by College Floral & Gift.
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Sexton: MICHAEL ‘TREE’ NELSON
Sunday School Director: PATTY MERITT
Co-Sacristans: CATHY GIACOMAZZI & MARY JOHNSTON
Parish Secretary: HILARY FREEMAN
Wardens: ROXY WRIGHT FREEDLE & KAREN KISS
Deacons: THE REV'Ds MONTIE SLUSHER, BELLA JEAN SAVINO
Priests: THE REV’Ds STEPHEN MATTHEW, JOHN HOLZ, LEE DAVIS
Rector: THE REV. SCOTT FISHER
Assisting Bishop for Alaska: THE RT. REV. RUSTIN KIMSEY