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First Sunday of Advent

December 1,2019

10:00 a.m.

Prelude Announcements

Processional Hymn H 66 Acclamation BCP 355

Collect for Purity

Hymn in Praise

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Collect of the Day BCP 211

First Reading Isaiah 2:1-5

All sit.

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!

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

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Remain seated.

Psalm 12

Refrain

1 I was glad when they said to me, *

"Let us go to the house of the Lord."

2 Now our feet are standing *

within your gates, O Jerusalem.

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3 Jerusalem is built as a city *

that is at unity with itself;

4 To which the tribes go up,

the tribes of the Lord, *

the assembly of Israel,

to praise the Name of the Lord.

Refrain

5 For there are the thrones of judgment, *

the thrones of the house of David.

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: *

"May they prosper who love you.

7 Peace be within your walls *

and quietness within your towers.

8 For my brethren and companions' sake, *

I pray for your prosperity.

9 Because of the house of the Lord our God, *

I will seek to do you good."

Refrain

Second Reading 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.

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

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Sequence Song O Come, O Come Emmanuel H 56 vs 1-2

All stand.

Holy Gospel Matthew 24:36-44

All stand.

Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.

People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

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.”

Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.

People Praise to you, Lord Christ

Homily The Rev. Canon Michael Durning

Nicene Creed BCP 358

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Advent Litany

Lord Jesus, you are the light of the world.

Come, Lord Jesus.

You are light in our darkness.

Come, Lord Jesus.

Son of God, save us from our sins.

Come, Lord Jesus.

Son of Mary, deepen our love.

Come, Lord Jesus.

Bring hope into the lives of all people.

Come, Lord Jesus.

Give your peace to all nations.

Come, Lord Jesus.

Be the joy of all who love you.

Come, Lord Jesus.

Bring unity among all who believe in you.

Come, Lord Jesus.

Bless us as we gather here in your name.

Come, Lord Jesus.

Lord Jesus, stay with us always.

Come, Lord Jesus.

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Let us pray:

May Christ give us his peace and joy, and let us share them with others.

All peace and glory are his for ever. Amen.

Confession of Sin BCP 360

Peace

Offertory Anthem A Spotless Rose Herbert Howells

Ethan Snowden, tenor

A Spotless Rose is blowing, sprung from a tender root,

Of ancient seers' foreshowing, of Jesse promised fruit; Its fairest bud unfolds

to light amid the cold, cold winter, And in the dark midnight.

The Rose which I am singing, wherof Isaiah said,

Is from its' sweet root springing in Mary, purest Maid;

For through our God's great love and might, The Blessed Babe

she bare us in a cold, cold winter's night.

Anniversary Prayer

Watch over your child, O Lord, as his days increase; bless and

guide him wherever he may be. Strengthen him when he stands;

comfort him when discouraged or sorrowful; raise him up if he fall; and

in his heart may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days

of his life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Great Thanksgiving BCP 367

Music for Eucharistic Prayer

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Breaking of the Bread

Communion Songs Grace Flow Down

Chorus Amazing grace

How sweet the sound

Amazing love

Now flowing down

From hands and feet

That were nailed

To the tree

Grace flows down

And covers me

It covers me

It covers me

It covers me

And covers me

CCLI Song # 1223050 David E. Bell | Louie Giglio | Rod Padgett

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Waiting in Silence

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Solemn Advent Prayer

May Almighty God, by whose providence our Savior Christ came among us

in great humility, sanctify you with the light of his blessing and set you free

from all sin. Amen.

May he whose second coming in power and great glory we await, make you

steadfast in faith, joyful in hope, and constant in love. Amen.

May you, who rejoice in the first Advent of our Redeemer, at his second

Advent be rewarded with unending life. 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.

Blessing

Processional Hymn H 57

Dismissal

Concluding Voluntary

Welcome to St Mary’s

We are honored that you joined us this morning for worship! Any

baptized Christian is welcome to come to the altar to receive Holy

Communion. Please accept our invitation! If you would like more

information about St. Mary’s, please fill out a Guest Card in the pew

or the Guest Book in the entryway.

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News and Special Events

Christmas Eve Pageant

Any children interested in participating in the Christmas Eve Pageant

please contact Lisa Jones at (808) 778-9613 or

[email protected]. Roles are available for everyone, from the

most experienced to the shyest. Rehearsals will be Saturday, December

14th and 21st at 12:00 PM in the Sanctuary.

Nominations for the 2020 Diocesan Convention and 2020 Vestry

It is time to nominate for vestry candidates & delegates to the 2020

Diocesan Convention. Hard copy forms are available in the Narthex or

you can download forms from St. Mary’s website

https://www.stmarysedmond.org

Nominations must be received no later than noon, Sunday, January 5, 2020

***Mark your calendars for the Annual Meeting***

January 26, 2020

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Funding Mission and Ministries

Setting up an ACH withdrawal is convenient for you and it will

help the church manage its mission and its ministry!

Forms are available in the Narthex, church office, or on St.

Mary’s website at http://www.stmarysedmond.org Click on the

tab, “More” ACH Form.

You will need to fill out the form, attach a voided check, and

return it to the office. Kay will walk you through the process. You

can reach her at 405-341-3855.

Christmas Services

Christmas Eve, December 24

5:00 PM Family service with Christmas pageant

7:00 PM Christmas Hymns without choir

9:00 PM Choral Eucharist

Christmas Day, December 25

9:00 AM Eucharist without music

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Sunday Morning Adult Formation

We are blessed to offer two adult classes on Sunday mornings

at 9:00 a.m.

We are blessed to offer two adult classes on Sunday mornings at 9:00

a.m.

The Wired Word meets in the Library. It is led by

Michelle and Joe Davey.

The Wired Word relates current events to Scripture in a way that

creates thought-provoking, stimulating discussions that inspire an

ability to discern God's presence in the world.

Intentional Love is a and the Choir Room). It is

led by Jennifer and Allen Gradnigo.

The Wired Word meets in the Library. It is led by Michelle

Davey.

The Wired Word relates current events to Scripture in a

way that creates thought-provoking, stimulating

discussions that inspire an ability to discern God's presence

in the world.

Intentional Love is a new class that meets in Room 2

(between the Library and the Choir Room). It is led

by Jennifer and Allen Gradnigo.

They are using The Five Primary Love Languages as

their framework. The purpose of the class is to enable

those who participate to live a more authentic and

meaningful life in Christ.

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Advent Giving

Each day add an item to the bag.

On Sunday December 22nd, bring the bag to church to donate to the

food ministries of SISU and UCO.

If possible, please choose cans with pop tops.

December 1 Tuna

December 2 Can of green beans

December 3 Box of crackers

December 4 Package of rice

December 5 Chicken noodle soup

December 6 Pasta

December 7 Tomato soup

December 8 Spaghetti sauce

December 9 Applesauce

December 10 Stuffing Mix

December 11 Oatmeal

December 12 Can of Corn

December 13 Package of potatoes

December 14 Canned fruit

December 15 Macaroni and Cheese

December 16 Box of Cereal

December 17 Ramen noodles

December 18 Peanut Butter

December 19 Canned vegetable

December 20 Canned Chicken

December 21 Canned fruit

December 22 Can of beans

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Prayer Blankets

Let the office know if you know someone who would like to receive

a blanket upon which special prayers had been offered.

A small donation is appreciated for non-members. ($10)

Regional Food Bank

Please help the ministry and outreach for the Oklahoma City Regional

Food Bank. This event will be open to the congregation, our youth

group, and St Mary’s school. I have reserved 30 spots to help at the

Oklahoma City Regional Food Bank.

When: Saturday December 28th 1:30 PM-4:00PM

You can meet us at the food bank, or we will leave from the church at

12:50 AM sharp.

Where: Regional Food Bank 3355 S Purdue Oklahoma City, OK

73137

Contact: Christopher Hand 316-253-7570 (cell)

Please don’t forget to donate to the Food Pantry at the church. This

ministry is often overlooked or a second thought. Nobody should go

to bed hungry! There will be a sign-up sheet posted in the Parish

Hall.

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St. Mary’s website

Church Calendar

The office calendar of News and Special Events is now available to view

on St. Mary's website. Reminder if you have an event coming up and

need to request a room reservation, contact the church office (405) 341-

3855.

Downloadable Bulletins

The 10:00 am weekly service bulletin is available on the front page of our

website: http://www.stmarysedmond.org. Now you can use your tablet or

smart phone if you prefer that over our paper bulletins. Just know that the

wifi at the church is limited, so you may want to use your device data or

download the bulletin from home before the service.

eNewsletter Signup

In order to stay informed of church activities and other information that

needs to be shared with each other, you can sign up on St. Mary’s website

https://www.stmarysedmond.org. Scroll down the page and click on

eNewsletter signup.

Click on the tabs on the website to stay informed with updated news, the

monthly Magnificat, Mission & Ministries, Vestry News, Pictures, Church

Directory, or the capability to donate with paypal.

Church Member Records

Please help us keep our records current. Let us know if you move,

get a new phone number, change your email address, or have a

different way you wish to be contacted. We would also like to keep

our records up-to-date concerning the members of your household;

birthdays, if you have a new baby, or if baby grows up and leaves

home, please let us know by contacting the church office, (405)

341-3855.

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This Week at St. Mary’s:

Sunday, December 1

7:30 AM Eucharist without Music

9:00 AM Christian Formation – canceled this week

10:00 AM Eucharist with Choral and Contemporary Music

11:25 AM Children’s Choir

Monday, December 2

9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel

10:00 AM Tai Chi – Parish Hall

4:00 PM Tai Chi – Room 2

6:30 PM Boy Scouts – Canterbury

7:00 PM EFM – Library

Tuesday, December 3

9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel

Wednesday, December 4

9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel

4:15 PM Girl Scouts – Room 2

6:30 PM Choir Practice

Thursday, December 5

9:00 AM Morning Prayer – Chapel

4:00 PM Tai Chi – Room 2

Friday, December 6

Office closed

5:30 PM Whole in One – TBD

6:30 PM Men’s Dinner – Parish Hall

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Saturday, December 7

Offices closed

Reminder: The above events dates/times are subject to change. Contact the

church office (405) 341-3855 to request a room reservation for an event.

Sunday, December 1, 2019

We Especially pray for mission agencies and their work

throughout the Anglican Communion, Whirlwind Mission in

Watonga, St. Stephen’s in Guymon, St. Stephen’s in Uruguay,

our diocese, our parish, and for our school.

For those in need

We pray for Andrew, Steve, Christina, Michael, Guy, Sandra,

Adam, Andrew, Holly, Beth, Erin and baby to be, Virginia, and

the families of Steve Hull and Marilyn Kennedy.

For our troops on active duty

Chris, Andrew, Dane, Derek, Ashley, Justin, Matthew, Nikolas,

and Zach.

For those who have died

Steve Hull

Marilyn Kennedy

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The Mission of our Parish

We are called to proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord; to form our lives into

the image of Christ; to serve our neighbors in the name of Christ; and

to invite our neighbors into fellowship with Christ.

Morning Prayer

Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel

Sunday Worship Service

7:30 a.m. Eucharist Without Music

9:00 a.m. Christian Formation

10:00 a.m. Eucharist with Choral and Contemporary Music

Clergy Staff

The Clergy at St. Mary’s are available to serve you.

The Rev. Dr. Mark D. Story, Rector

Rev. Nancy Bridges, Deacon

Rev. Bill Hesse, Deacon

Rev. Ann Murray, Deacon

General Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.stmarysedmond.org

Facebook.com/StMarysEdmond (405) 341-3855

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St. Mary’s Garden News

Christmas Altar Flowers

Remember a loved one with Christmas Altar Flowers

Given by (Name): ____________________________________________

Current Address: _____________________________________________

Telephone Number: ___________________________________________

Email: _____________________________________________________

In Honor of: _________________________________________________

In Memory of: _______________________________________________

In Thanksgiving for: __________________________________________

Please print neatly on this form and place in the offering plate, return to the

office, or mail with your donation to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 325 East

First Street, Edmond, OK., 73034. Please make checks payable to: St. Mary’s

Episcopal Church and on the memo line, print: “Christmas Altar Flowers”

For more information, contact the church office (405) 341-3855 or

[email protected]

DEADLINE TO HAVE YOUR NAME INCLUDED IN THE SPECIAL

CHRISTMAS BULLETIN IS: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2019