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EVE OF THE NATIVITY
24 DECEMBER 2014
THE
6:50PM
MUSIC BEFORE THE SERVICE
7:00PM
CANDLELIT EUCHARIST WITH CAROLS
8:50PM
MUSIC BEFORE THE SERVICE
9:00PM
FESTIVAL CHORAL EUCHARIST
10:50PM
MUSIC BEFORE THE SERVICE
11:00PM
FESTIVAL CHORAL EUCHARIST
A STRONG AND
LOVING COMMUNITY
THAT WELCOMES, ENCOURAGES,
AND EMPOWERS ALL
TO GROW IN CHRIST
AND TO DO GOD’S WORK
IN THE WORLD
Welcome
GUESTS!
We are glad you have chosen to worship with us on this joyous evening!
Children are welcome in worship; however, if you need it, infant care is
available until 8:30 p.m. in the Nursery. After the service, please exit
through the Great Doors. You are welcome to take your bulletin with
you; otherwise, please drop it in one of the receptacles provided for
recycling. We wish you and those whom you love a blessed Christmas.
LITURGY
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6:50pm
7:00pm
8:50 & 10:50pm
9:00 & 11:00pm
REFERENCE
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Music Information, Readings, Blessing
INFORMATION
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back cover
This facility is fully
accessible. Special areas
are designated for your
convenience. Please
speak to an usher if you
need assistance.
Wi-fi Password:
StPhilipsTucson
Special music before the 7:00 service
Candlelit Eucharist with Carols
Special music before the 9:00 and 11:00 services
Festival Choral Eucharist
Christmas Memorial Offerings
Opportunities for Children, Youth, and Adults
Contact Information, Service Schedule
If you have a food sensitivity that requires
a low-gluten communion wafer, simply
mention that to the clergy person
administering communion. They will signal
for the receptacle containing the lowgluten hosts to be brought to you, and
you may help yourself to a host (to avoid
cross-contamination). You may either
intinct or drink from the common chalice.
For those who have difficulty approaching
the communion stations, you have the
option of receiving communion in your
seat. If you would like one of our clergy to
bring the Sacrament to you in your seat,
please notify an usher, or ask a parishioner
seated near you to notify an usher for you.
Cover: Nativity Window
by Francisco Garduño
Canedo, located on the
south side of the West
Transept
The main area
of the Church,
forward of the
choir stalls, is
looped to assist
people with
hearing
impairment. If you have a T-coil
in your hearing aid, you may sit
anywhere in this section and
hear via the amplification
system.
Hearing assist devices are also
available from the ushers. These
are operational anywhere in the
Church. The ushers will ask for
your car keys as a reminder to
return the device.
6:50
MUSIC BEFORE THE SERVICE
P.M.
In the Episcopal Church, meditative quiet is our custom before
the service to allow an opportunity for personal prayer.
Please receive an
unlighted candle
from the ushers
Please remain seated
SOLO
Pastorale
G. F. Handel
Patricia Harris, harp
HANDBELLS
I Wonder as I Wander
Cathy Moklebust
The St. Philip’s Ringers • Allyn Baker, director
SOLO
The Winter Moon
Traditional French
Patricia Harris, harp
arr. Daniel Burton
When the handbells
begin, candle lighting
will also begin. Please
tip your unlighted
candle to receive a
light. Please pass the
light to the person next
to you, keeping your
lighted candle
upright.
After you check in (Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Instragram,
Foursquare …) please turn off your electronic devices, so
that we may focus on worship
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THE REV. CANON
JOHN E. KITAGAWA
7:00
CELEBRANT
THE REV.
CANDLELIT EUCHARIST WITH CAROLS
P.M. In the Episcopal Church, meditative quiet is our custom before
GREG A. FORAKER
HOMILIST
the service to allow an opportunity for personal prayer.
THE REV.
LEAH SANDWELL-WEISS
DEACON
THE REV. CANON
MEGAN TRAQUAIR
ASSISTING
THE TOWER BELLS
MR. WOOSUG KANG
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
— THE WORD OF GOD —
DR. JEFFREY CAMPBELL
ASSOCIATE MUSIC DIRECTOR
AND ORGANIST
MS.
Please stand
HYMN IN PROCESSION
PATRICIA HARRIS
“Once in royal David’s city”
HARP
Hymnal 102
Irby
Verse 1: Kellen Holter, treble solo
(please join in singing)
He came down to earth from heaven, who is God and Lord of all,
and his shelter was a stable, and his cradle was a stall;
with the poor, the scorned, the lowly, lived on earth our Savior holy.
We, like Mary, rest confounded that a stable should display
heaven’s Word, the world’s creator, cradled there on Christmas Day,
yet this child, our Lord and brother, brought us love for one another.
For he is our life-long pattern; daily, when on earth he grew,
he was tempted, scorned, rejected, tears and smiles like us he knew.
Thus he feels for all our sadness, and he shares in all our gladness.
And our eyes at last shall see him, through his own redeeming love;
for that child who seemed so helpless is our Lord in heaven above;
and he leads his children on to the place where he is gone.
Not in that poor lowly stable, with the oxen standing round,
we shall see him; but in heaven, where his saints his throne surround:
Christ, revealed to faithful eye, set at God’s right hand on high.
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7:00 p.m.
Please remain standing
Candlelit Eucharist
with Carols
THE BIDDING PRAYER
Celebrant: Beloved in Christ, this Christmas Eve let it be our duty
and delight to hear once more the message of the Angels,
to go to Bethlehem and see the Son of God lying in a
manger.
Let us hear and heed in Holy Scripture the story of God’s
loving purpose from the time of our rebellion against him
until the glorious redemption brought to us by his holy
Child Jesus, and let us make this place glad with our
carols of praise.
But first, let us pray for the needs of his whole world, for
peace and justice on earth, for the unity and mission of
the Church for which he died, and especially for his
Church in our country and in this city.
And because he particularly loves them, let us remember
in his name those who are poor and helpless, those who
are cold, hungry, or oppressed, those who are sick and
those who mourn, those who are lonely and unloved, the
aged and little children, as well as all those who do not
know the love of God.
Finally, let us remember before God his pure and lowly
Mother, and that whole multitude which no one can
number, whose hope was in the Word made flesh, and
with whom, in Jesus, we are one for evermore.
And now, to sum up all these petitions, let us pray in the
words which Christ himself has taught us, saying:
THE LORD’S PRAYER
(said together)
Prayer Book p364
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.
ACOLYTES
NICOLE ROCHON
JESSICA EPPARD
JAZZMINE BRAVO-PRICE
ALEXIS BRAVO-PRICE
VERGER
ARWEN
NEWMAN
READERS
RICHARD KUNS
NANCY ATHERTON
SUB-DEACON
SUNNY BAL
CHALICISTS
CHERYL MASON
KEN HINKLE
JIM ABBOTT
ALTAR GUILD
JANE CHILCOTT
SUE KUNS
USHERS
BILL KRUSE
ALLAN COOLEY
JOSEPH WILDER
CYNTHIA GULDBERG
TOM BULLINGTON
SYDNEY DUDIKOFF
PATTI GONZALES
Please note: because of the
early printing deadlines for
this bulletin, listings may not
be accurate or complete. We
are grateful for the
contribution of every
participant in this service!
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7:00 p.m.
SALUTATION (please remain standing)
Candlelit Eucharist
with Carols
Celebrant: The Almighty God bless us with his grace; Christ give us
the joys of everlasting life; and to the fellowship of the
citizens above, may the King of Angels bring us all.
Amen.
COLLECT FOR CHRISTMAS EVE
Prayer Book p212
O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of
the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that
Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with
you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory
everlasting. Amen.
Please be seated
THE PROPHET FORETELLS THE COMING OF THE SAVIOR
FIRST LESSON
Isaiah 9: 2, 6–7
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived
in a land of deep darkness— on them light has shined. For a child has been
born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is
named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of
Peace. His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace
for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with
justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The
zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.
In a Lessons & Carols
service, readings are not
followed by a
congregational response.
CAROL
Jesus Christ the Apple Tree
Elizabeth Poston
The Schola Cantorum
The tree of life my soul hath seen, laden with fruit and always green: the
trees of nature fruitless be compared with Christ the apple tree. His beauty
doth all things excel: by faith I know, but ne’er can tell, the glory which I
now can see in Jesus Christ the apple tree. For happiness I long have
sought, and pleasure dearly I have bought: I missed of all; but now I see ‘tis
found in Christ the apple tree. I’m weary with my former toil, here I will sit
and rest awhile: under the shadow I will be of Jesus Christ the apple tree.
This fruit doth make my soul to thrive, it keeps my dying faith alive; which
makes my soul in haste to be with Jesus Christ the apple tree. (Text: from
Divine Hymns or Spiritual Songs, New Hampshire, 1784; music: Elizabeth Poston,
English, 1905–1987.)
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7:00 p.m.
Please remain seated
Candlelit Eucharist
with Carols
THE PEACE THAT CHRIST WILL BRING IS FORESHOWN
SECOND LESSON
Isaiah 11: 1–4
A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out
of his roots. The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and
understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and
the fear of the Lord. His delight shall be in the fear of the Lord. He shall not
judge by what his eyes see, or decide by what his ears hear; but with
righteousness he shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of
the earth; he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the
breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked.
CAROL
In dulci jubilo
arr. R. L. Pearsall
The Schola Cantorum
In dulci jubilo, Let us our homage shew: Our heart's joy reclineth, In
praesepio; And like a bright star shineth, Matris in gremio. Alpha es et O! O
Jesu parvule, I yearn for thee alway! Hear me, I beseech Thee, O puer
optime; My praying let it reach Thee, O Princeps gloriae. Trahe me post te. O
patris caritas! O Nati lenitas! Deeply were we stained, Per nostra crimina:
But Thou hast for us gained, Coelorum gaudia. O that we were there! Ubi
sunt gaudia, If that they be not there? There are Angels singing, Nova
cantica; And there the bells are ringing, In Regis curia. O that we were
there! (Old German carol, arr. R. L. Pearsall, 1995–1856.)
Please remain seated
THE ANGEL GABRIEL SALUTES THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
THIRD LESSON
Luke 1: 26–35, 38
In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee
called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the
house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said,
“Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” But she was much perplexed
by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. The angel
said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And
now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him
Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the
Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. He will reign over
the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” Mary
said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” The angel said to
her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High
will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be
called Son of God." Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it
be with me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.
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7:00 p.m.
CAROL
Candlelit Eucharist
with Carols
Gabriel’s Message
arr. David Willcocks
The Schola Cantorum
The Angel Gabriel from heaven came, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as
flame; “All hail!” said he, “thou lowly maiden Mary, most highly favoured
lady.” Gloria! For known a blessed Mother thou shalt be, all generations
laud and honour thee, thy son shall be Immanuel, by seers foretold;
Refrain. Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head, “To me be as it
pleaseth God,” she said, “My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name”:
Refrain. Of her, Immanuel, the Christ was born in Bethlehem, all on a
Christmas morn, and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say:
Refrain. (Text: S. Baring-Gould, 1834–1924; music: Basque carol arr. David
Willcocks.)
Please remain seated
ST. LUKE TELLS OF THE BIRTH OF JESUS
FOURTH LESSON
Luke 2: 1–20
In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world
should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while
Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered.
Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of
David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and
family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was
engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time
came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and
wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was
no place for them in the inn. In that region there were shepherds living in the
fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord
stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they
were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am
bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day
in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign
for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a
manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly
host, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on
earth peace among those whom he favors!” When the angels had left them
and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to
Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made
known to us.” So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the
child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had
been told them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what
the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these words and pondered
them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for
all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
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7:00 p.m.
THE HOMILY
The Rev. Greg A. Foraker
Candlelit Eucharist
with Carols
A period of silence for meditation follows the homily
THE PEACE
Celebrant: Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and his
name is called the Prince of Peace. The peace of Christ
be always with you.
People: And also with you.
Please be seated
CHRISTMAS WELCOME
Alison Lee, Senior Warden
— THE HOLY COMMUNION —
OFFERTORY
Please extinguish your
candle at the conclusion
of the Homily
The Vestry serves a key
leadership role at St. Philip's,
setting policy and holding
financial responsibility as the
canonical business board of
the parish. The Senior
Warden heads the Vestry and
is appointed by the Rector for
a 1-year term.
OFFERTORY SENTENCE
CAROL
A Child Is Born
Samuel Scheidt
The Schola Cantorum
A child is born in Bethlehem, alleluia, alleluia, and joy is in Jerusalem,
alleluia, alleluia. Rejoice, rejoice, sing high, sing low, alleluia, alleluia,
benedicamus Domino, alleluia, alleluia. To Thee, O Lord, be glory paid,
alleluia, alleluia, Thou Son of Mary, mother-maid, alleluia, alleluia. To
Holy Trinity give praise, alleluia, alleluia, with Deo gracias always, alleluia,
alleluia. (Text: v. 1 tr. from Latin; v. 2 by David Willcocks; vs. 3, 4, from Cowley Carol
The Offertory is an
opportunity to share in doing
God’s work in the world by
giving back to God a portion
of what we have been given.
We are grateful for your
generosity.
Book; music: Samuel Scheidt, German, 1587–1654, ed. David Willcocks.)
CAROL
Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day
John Gardner
The Schola Cantorum
Tomorrow shall be my dancing day; I would my true love did so chance to
see the legend of my play, to call my true love to my dance. Refrain: Sing,
oh! my love, this have I done for my true love. Then was I born of a virgin
pure, of her I took fleshly substance. Thus was I knit to man’s nature to call
my true love to my dance. Refrain. In a manger laid, and wrapped I was, so
very poor, this was my chance, between an ox and a silly poor ass, to call
my true love to my dance. Refrain. Then afterwards baptized I was; the
Holy Ghost on me did glance, my Father’s voice heard I from above, to call
my true love to my dance. Refrain. (Text: traditional; music: John Gardner,
English, 1917–2011.)
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EUCHARISTIC PRAYER A (please stand)
Candlelit Eucharist
with Carols
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
Prayer Book p361
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 God thanks and praise.
Celebrant continues …
Please be seated
SANCTUS AND BENEDICTUS
from “Mass in Phrygian Mode”
Charles Wood
The Schola Cantorum
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts. Heaven and earth are filled with your
glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the
Lord. Hosanna in the highest. (Music: Charles Wood, Irish, 1866–1926.)
Please stand or kneel as is your custom
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER A CONTINUES
Prayer Book p362
Celebrant: … Therefore, we proclaim the mystery of faith:
People: Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
Celebrant: … 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.
All: AMEN!
THE FRACTION
FRACTION ANTHEM
Celebrant: Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia!
THE INVITATION TO COMMUNION
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7:00 p.m.
Please be seated
Candlelit Eucharist
with Carols
MUSIC DURING COMMUNION
CAROL
The Infant King
Basque Noël
At this time you may be
seated until an usher
invites you forward for
Communion. They may
ask you to go down the
side aisles to the back of
the Church and then come
forward up the center
aisle.
The Schola Cantorum
Sing lullaby! Lullaby baby, now reclining, sing lullaby! Hush, do not wake
the Infant King. Angels are watching, stars are shining over the place where
he is lying. Sing lullaby! Lullaby baby, now a-sleeping, sing lullaby! Hush,
do not wake the Infant King. Soon will come sorrow with the morning,
soon will come bitter grief and weeping: Sing lullaby! Lullaby baby, now adozing, sing lullaby! Hush, do not wake the Infant King. Soon comes the
cross, the nails, the piercing, then in the grave at last reposing: Sing lullaby!
Lullaby! is the babe a-waking? Sing lullaby! Hush, do not stir the Infant
King. Dreaming of Easter, gladsome morning, conquering death, its
bondage breaking: Sing lullaby! (Text: S. Baring-Gould, 1834–1924; music:
At St. Philip’s, all are
welcome to receive the
sacrament of Holy
Communion. You may
extend your hands to
receive the bread and then
drink from the chalice.
Alternatively, you may
receive the consecrated
bread and then dip it into
the chalice to partake of
both elements.
Basque Noël, arr. David Willcocks.)
SOLO
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming
Patricia Harris, harp
POST-COMMUNION CAROL (sung together)
“Silent night, holy night”
M. Praetorius
arr. Daniel Burton
Hymnal 111
Stille Nacht
If you do not wish to
receive Communion you
are invited to come to the
altar rail for a blessing.
You may indicate this by
crossing your arms across
your chest.
Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright
round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant, so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace. Sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent night, holy night, shepherds quake at the sight,
glories stream from heaven afar, heavenly hosts sing alleluia;
Christ the Savior is born! Christ the Savior is born!
Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love’s pure light
radiant beams from thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord at thy birth. Jesus, Lord at thy birth.
THE CHRISTMAS BLESSING (please remain seated)
In thanksgiving for this
Holy Communion, and for
the gift of Christ, we offer
our prayers as we sing,
sitting or kneeling as is
customary
Bulletin p24
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Candlelit Eucharist
with Carols
Please stand and sing
HYMN IN PROCESSION
Hymnal 78
Forest Green
“O little town of Bethlehem”
O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie!
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by;
yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting Light;
the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.
For Christ is born of Mary; and gathered all above,
while mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wondering love.
O morning stars, together proclaim the holy birth!
and praises sing to God the King, and peace to all on earth.
How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is given!
So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of his heaven.
No ear may hear his coming, but in this world of sin,
where meek souls will receive him, still the dear Christ enters in.
Where children pure and happy pray to the blessed Child,
Where misery cries out to thee, Son of the mother mild;
Where charity stands watching and faith holds wide the door,
The dark night wakes, the glory breaks, and Christmas comes once
more.
Thank you for
joining us for
tonight’s Christmas
Eve celebration.
Please exit through
the Great Doors,
taking your candle
and bulletin with
you. You are welcome
to take your bulletin
home with you.
There will be
receptacles for
recycling bulletins
and candles.
O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray;
cast out our sin and enter in, be born in us today.
We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell;
O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel!
DISMISSAL (please remain standing)
Deacon: Go forth to proclaim the glad news of the Savior’s birth.
People: Thanks be to God.
VOLUNTARY
Gesù Bambino
Pietro Allessandro Yon
Patricia Harris, harp • Jeffrey Campbell, organ
Have a blessed
Christmas.
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8:50
10:50
MUSIC BEFORE THE SERVICE
P.M.
P.M.
Please remain seated
8:50 P.M.
HANDBELLS Angels We Have Heard on High
Ding Dong, Merrily on High
arr. Anna Laura Page
arr. Dan Miller
The Mission Ringers • Allyn Baker, director
10:50 P.M.
CAROL
The Crown of Roses
P. I. Tchaikovsky
The Canterbury Choir and Canterbury Apprentices
When Jesus Christ was yet a child he had a garden small and wild, wherein
he cherished roses fair, and wove them into garlands there. Now once, as
summertime drew night, there came a troop of children by, and seeing
roses on the tree, with shouts they plucked them merrily. “Do you bind
roses in your hair?” they cried, in scorn, to Jesus there. The boy said
humbly: “Take, I pray, all but the naked thorns away.” Then of the thorns
they made a crown and with rough fingers pressed it down, till on his
forehead fair and young red drops of blood like roses sprung. (Text: A.N.
Pleshcheev, 1825–1893, tr. G. Dearmer; music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian,
1840–1893.)
CONGREGATIONAL HYMN (please join in singing)
“O come, all ye faithful”
Hymnal 83
Adeste fideles
O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;
come, and behold him, born the King of angels;
O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.
God from God, Light from Light eternal,
lo! he abhors not the Virgin’s womb;
only-begotten Son of the Father;
O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.
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Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation,
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above;
Glory to God, glory in the highest;
O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.
Music before the Service
See how the shepherds, summoned to his cradle,
leaving their flocks, draw nigh to gaze;
we too will thither bend our joyful footsteps;
O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.
Child, for us sinners poor and in the manger,
we would embrace thee, with love and awe;
who would not love thee, loving us so dearly?
O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.
Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born on Christmas morning;
Jesus, to thee be glory given;
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing;
O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.
NOTE:
Incense (hypoallergenic charcoal) is used at the 11 p.m.
service. Incense has been used in worship by Christians
since antiquity. The smoke of burning incense is
interpreted as a symbol of the prayer of the faithful
rising to heaven (Psalm 141, verse 2: "Let my prayer be
set forth in your sight as incense, the lifting up of my
hands as the evening sacrifice").
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FESTIVAL CHORAL EUCHARIST
In the Episcopal Church, meditative quiet is our custom before
the service to allow an opportunity for personal prayer.
9:00
11:00
P.M.
P.M.
9:00 P.M.
THE REV. VICKI
CELEBRANT
THE REV. CANON
JOHN E. KITAGAWA
PREACHER
THE REV.
BEVERLEY
DEACON
THE TOWER BELLS
Please stand
“Once in royal David’s city”
EDMINSTER
THE REV. DR.
FRANK WILLIAMS
ASSISTING
— THE WORD OF GOD —
HYMN IN PROCESSION
K. HESSE
Hymnal 102
Irby
Verse 1: Belen Urreiztieta, treble solo at 9 p.m.
Abby Alexander, treble solo at 11 p.m.
Verse 2: Mary Paul, soprano; Laurel Decker, alto;
Doug Spurlin, tenor; Larry Alexander, bass
(please join in singing)
We, like Mary, rest confounded that a stable should display
heaven’s Word, the world’s creator, cradled there on Christmas Day,
yet this child, our Lord and brother, brought us love for one another.
For he is our life-long pattern; daily, when on earth he grew,
he was tempted, scorned, rejected, tears and smiles like us he knew.
Thus he feels for all our sadness, and he shares in all our gladness.
And our eyes at last shall see him, through his own redeeming love;
for that child who seemed so helpless is our Lord in heaven above;
and he leads his children on to the place where he is gone.
Not in that poor lowly stable, with the oxen standing round,
we shall see him; but in heaven, where his saints his throne surround:
Christ, revealed to faithful eye, set at God’s right hand on high.
THE REV. GREG
ASSISTING
A. FORAKER
11:00 P.M.
THE REV.
SUSAN ANDERSON-SMITH
CELEBRANT
THE REV. CANON
JOHN E. KITAGAWA
PREACHER
THE REV. DR.
THOMAS J. LINDELL
DEACON
THE REV. RUTH
ASSISTING
I. HOOPER
THE REV. GREG
ASSISTING
A. FORAKER
MR. WOOSUG KANG
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
DR. JEFFREY CAMPBELL
ASSOCIATE MUSIC DIRECTOR
AND ORGANIST
OPENING ACCLAMATION (please remain standing)
Celebrant: Alleluia. Unto us a child is born!
People: O come, let us adore him. Alleluia!
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9:00 & 11:00 p.m.
SALUTATION (please stand)
Festival Choral Eucharist
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us pray.
COLLECT FOR CHRISTMAS EVE
Prayer Book p212
O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of
the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that
Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with
you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory
everlasting. Amen.
9:00 P.M.
ACOLYTES
LINDSAY NYGREN
SARAH SPURLIN
READ WILDER
CAROLINE SPURLIN
ALISTAIR MCCALLUM
Please be seated
SONG OF PRAISE: GLORIA from St. Nicolai Mass
READERS
SUSAN ERICKSON
BOB KAMILLI
Glory be to God on high. And on earth peace to people of good will. We
praise You. We bless You. We worship You. We glorify You. Lord God,
heavenly King, God the Father almighty. Lord Jesus Christ, the onlybegotten Son. Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father. You who take
away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. You who take away the sins
of the world, receive our prayer. You who sit at the right hand of the Father,
have mercy on us. For You alone are holy. You alone are Lord. You alone are
the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the Glory of God the
Father. Amen. (Music: Franz Joseph Haydn, Austrian, 1732–1809.)
SUB-DEACON
JULIA ANNAS
CHALICISTS
JIM MARR
KEN HINKLE
JIM ABBOTT
ALTAR GUILD
MARJE WALLENDORF
NATALIE REED
USHERS
BILL BRINKLEY
ED ALEXANDER
BOB KAMILLI
PEG ANDERSON
GINNY CULHANE
RACHEL SMEDLEY
MIRIAM BELL
NOREEN WANG
F. J. Haydn
The St. Philip’s Singers at 9 p.m.
The Canterbury Choir and Canterbury Apprentices at 11 p.m.
Katie Trim, soprano
VERGER
HARRY CALDWELL
Please remain seated
A READING FROM THE HEBREW SCRIPTURES
Response after: Thanks be to God.
Isaiah 9: 2–7
Bulletin p23
Please stand and sing
GRADUAL HYMN
Please note: because of the
early printing deadlines for
this bulletin, listings may not
be accurate or complete. We
are grateful for the
contribution of every
participant in this service!
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“Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming”
Hymnal 81
Es ist ein Ros
Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming from tender stem hath sprung.
Of Jesse’s lineage coming as seers of old have sung.
It came, a blossom bright,
amid the cold of winter, when half spent was the night.
9:00 & 11:00 p.m.
Isaiah ‘twas foretold it, the Rose I have in mind,
with Mary we behold it, the Virgin Mother kind.
To show God’s love aright,
she bore to us a Savior, when half spent was the night.
Festival Choral Eucharist
O Flow’r, whose fragrance tender with sweetness fills the air,
dispel in glorious splendor the darkness everywhere;
true man, yet very God,
from sin and death now save us, and share our every load.
Please be seated
A READING FROM THE EPISTLES
Response after: Thanks be to God.
SEQUENCE HYMN (please stand and sing)
Titus 2: 11–14
Bulletin p23
Hymnal 107
In dulci jubilo
“Good Christian friends, rejoice”
11:00 P.M.
THURIFER
AMANDA HIGBY
BOAT
CAROLINE
SPURLIN
ACOLYTES
JESSICA PRESCOTT-SMITH
JOSHUA PRESCOTT-SMITH
JAMES WRIGHT
MATTHEW WRIGHT
VERGER
Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice;
give ye heed to what we say: Jesus Christ is born today;
ox and ass before him bow, and he is in the manger now.
Christ is born today! Christ is born today!
Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice;
now ye hear of endless bliss; Jesus Christ was born for this!
He hath opened heaven’s door, and we are blest for evermore.
Christ was born for this! Christ was born for this!
Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice;
now ye need not fear the grave: Jesus Christ was born to save!
Calls you one and calls you all to gain his everlasting hall.
Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save!
THE GOSPEL (please remain standing)
Response before: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Response after: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
THE SERMON
Luke 2: 1–20
Bulletin p24
The Rev. Canon John E. Kitagawa
A period of silence for meditation follows the sermon
ANGELA WAKEHAM
READERS
NINA BELL ALLEN LANGLEY
KATHY KITAGAWA
SUB-DEACON
KEVIN JUSTUS
CHALICISTS
JOE YUKISH
MARILYN LINDELL
ELIZABETH WEBER
ALTAR GUILD
GERI ASHWORTH
JEAN WINDMILLER
USHERS
BOB STANTON
LANCE DICKINSON
ED ALEXANDER
GARY ASHWORTH
KITTY BOGY
CHRIS SEGOT
CHUCK SAWYER
Please note: because of the
early printing deadlines for
this bulletin, listings may not
be accurate or complete. We
are grateful for the
contribution of every
participant in this service!
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9:00 & 11:00 p.m.
Festival Choral Eucharist
THE APOSTLES’ CREED (said together, standing)
Prayer Book p96
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I
believe in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord. He was conceived by
the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered
under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He
descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended
into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will
come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy
Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the
forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life
everlasting. Amen.
Please remain standing
THE BIDDING PRAYERS
Leader: As we join the angels and celebrate with joy the birth of
the Son of God, let us offer prayers to God who gives
new birth to sons and daughters in every place.
Leader:
Leader:
Leader:
Leader:
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I ask your prayers for God’s people throughout the
world; for Katharine, our Presiding Bishop, and Kirk,
Bishop of Arizona; for this gathering; and for all
ministers and people. Pray for the Church.
Silence.
I ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among
nations; and for the well-being of all people. Pray for
justice and peace.
Silence.
I ask your prayers for those who are poor, sick, hungry,
oppressed, or in prison. Pray for those in any need or
trouble.
Silence.
I ask your prayers for all who seek God, or a deeper
knowledge of God. Pray that they may find and be
found by God.
Silence.
I ask your prayers for the departed. Pray for those who
have died.
Silence.
9:00 & 11:00 p.m.
CONCLUDING COLLECT
Festival Choral Eucharist
Celebrant: Source of light and gladness, accept the prayers we offer
on this joyful feast. May we grow in Jesus Christ, who
unites our lives to you and all of creation. Amen.
THE PEACE
Celebrant: Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and his
name is called the Prince of Peace. The peace of Christ
be always with you.
People: And also with you.
Please be seated
CHRISTMAS WELCOME
Members of St. Philip’s Vestry:
Herb Burton at 9 p.m.
Mary Paul at 11 p.m.
The Vestry serves a key
leadership role at St. Philip's,
setting policy and holding
financial responsibility as the
canonical business board of
the parish.
— THE HOLY COMMUNION —
OFFERTORY
OFFERTORY SENTENCE
9 P.M.: ANTHEM
A Babe Is Born
William Mathias
The St. Philip’s Singers
A babe is born all of a may, to bring salvation unto us. To him we sing both
night and day. Veni creator Spiritus. At Bethlehem, that blessed place, the
child of bliss now born he was; and him to serve God give us grace, O lux
beata Trinitas. There came three kings out of the East, to worship the King
that is so free, with gold and myrrh and frankincense, a solis ortus cardine.
A fair song that night sung they in worship of that child: Gloria tibi
Domine. O lux beata Trinitas, a solis ortus cardine, floria tibi Domine. Noel!
The Offertory is an
opportunity to share in doing
God’s work in the world by
giving back to God a portion
of what we have been given.
We are grateful for your
generosity.
(Tex: 15th century; music: William Mathias, Welsh, 1934–1992.)
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER A (please stand)
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
Hymnal S-120
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 God thanks and praise.
Celebrant continues …
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9:00 & 11:00 p.m.
Festival Choral Eucharist
Please be seated
SANCTUS AND BENEDICTUS from St. Nicolai Mass
F. J. Haydn
The St. Philip’s Singers at 9 p.m.
The Canterbury Choir and Canterbury Apprentices at 11 p.m.
Mary Paul, soprano; Gina McCann, alto
Matthew Holter, tenor; Larry Alexander, bass
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts. Heaven and earth are filled with your
glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the
Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Please stand or kneel as is your custom
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER A CONTINUES
Prayer Book p362
Celebrant: … Therefore, we proclaim the mystery of faith:
People: Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
Celebrant: … 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.
All: AMEN!
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Prayer Book p364
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.
(said together)
THE FRACTION
FRACTION ANTHEM
Celebrant: Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia!
THE INVITATION TO COMMUNION
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9:00 & 11:00 p.m.
Please be seated
Festival Choral Eucharist
MUSIC DURING COMMUNION
9 P.M.: AGNUS DEI from St. Nicolai Mass
F. J. Haydn
At this time you may be
seated until an usher
invites you forward for
Communion. They may
ask you to go down the
side aisles to the back of
the Church and then come
forward up the center
aisle.
The St. Philip’s Singers
Mary Paul, soprano; Gina McCann, alto
Matthew Holter, tenor; Larry Alexander, bass
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant us peace.
9 P.M.: CAROL
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
Polish carol
The St. Philip’s Singers
At St. Philip’s, all are
welcome to receive the
sacrament of Holy
Communion. You may
extend your hands to
receive the bread and then
drink from the chalice.
Alternatively, you may
receive the consecrated
bread and then dip it into
the chalice to partake of
both elements.
Infant holy, infant lowly, for his bed a cattle stall; oxen lowing, little
knowing Christ the Babe is Lord of all. Swift are winging angels singing,
nowells ringing, tidings bringing, Christ the Babe is Lord of all. Flocks were
sleeping, shepherds keeping vigil till the morning new; saw the glory, heard
the story, tidings of a gospel true. Thus rejoicing, free from sorrow, praises
voicing, greet the morrow, Christ the Babe was born for you! (Text and
music: Polish carol, tr. Edith M. Reed, arr. David Willcocks.)
9 P.M.: CONGREGATIONAL CAROL (please remain seated)
“The first Nowell”
Hymnal 109
The First Nowell
If you do not wish to
receive Communion you
are invited to come to the
altar rail for a blessing.
You may indicate this by
crossing your arms across
your chest.
The first Nowell the angel did say
was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
in fields as they lay, keeping their sheep,
on a cold winter’s night that was so deep.
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, born is the King of Israel.
They look-ed up and saw a star
shining in the east beyond them far,
and to the earth it gave great light,
and so it continued both day and night.
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, born is the King of Israel.
Then let us all with one accord
sing praises to our heavenly Lord;
that hath made heaven and earth of nought,
and with his blood our life hath bought.
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, born is the King of Israel.
Communion music for
11 p.m. is listed on the
following page
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9:00 & 11:00 p.m.
11 P.M.: AGNUS DEI from St. Nicolai Mass
Festival Choral Eucharist
F. J. Haydn
The Canterbury Choir and Canterbury Apprentices
Mary Paul, soprano; Gina McCann, alto
Matthew Holter, tenor; Larry Alexander, bass
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant us peace.
11 P.M.: ANTHEM
In dulci jubilo
arr. R. L. Pearsall
The Canterbury Choir and Canterbury Apprentices
In dulci jubilo, Let us our homage shew: Our heart's joy reclineth, In
praesepio; And like a bright star shineth, Matris in gremio. Alpha es et O! O
Jesu parvule, I yearn for thee alway! Hear me, I beseech Thee, O puer
optime; My praying let it reach Thee, O Princeps gloriae. Trahe me post te. O
patris caritas! O Nati lenitas! Deeply were we stained, Per nostra crimina:
But Thou hast for us gained, Coelorum gaudia. O that we were there! Ubi
sunt gaudia, If that they be not there? There are Angels singing, Nova
cantica; And there the bells are ringing, In Regis curia. O that we were
there! (Old German carol, arr. R. L. Pearsall, 1795–1856.)
11 P.M.: COMMUNION HYMN (please join in singing while seated)
“It came upon the midnight clear”
Hymnal 90
Noel
It came upon the midnight clear, that glorious song of old,
from angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold:
“Peace on the earth, good will to men, from heaven’s allgracious King.”
The world in solemn stillness lay to hear the angels sing.
Still through the cloven skies they come with peaceful wings
unfurled,
and still their heavenly music floats o’er all the weary world;
above its sad and lowly plains they bend on hovering wing,
and ever o’er its Babel-sounds the blessed angels sing.
Yet with the woes of sin and strife the world has suffered long;
beneath the heavenly hymn have rolled two thousand years
of wrong;
and warring humankind hears not the tidings which they bring;
O hush the noise and cease your strife and hear the angels sing!
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9:00 & 11:00 p.m.
For lo! the days are hastening on, by prophets seen of old,
when with the ever-circling years shall come the time foretold,
when peace shall over all the earth its ancient splendors fling,
and all the world give back the song which now the angels sing.
POST-COMMUNION CAROL (sung together)
“Silent night, holy night”
Hymnal 111
Stille Nacht
Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright
round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant, so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace. Sleep in heavenly peace.
Festival Choral Eucharist
In thanksgiving for this
Holy Communion, and for
the gift of Christ, we offer
our prayers as we sing,
sitting or kneeling as is
customary
Silent night, holy night, shepherds quake at the sight,
glories stream from heaven afar, heavenly hosts sing alleluia;
Christ the Savior is born! Christ the Savior is born!
Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love’s pure light
radiant beams from thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord at thy birth. Jesus, Lord at thy birth.
Please remain seated
THE CHRISTMAS BLESSING
Bulletin p24
Please stand and join in singing
HYMN IN PROCESSION
“Hark! the herald angels sing”
Hymnal 87
Mendelssohn
Hark! the herald angels sing glory to the newborn king!
Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!
Joyful, all ye nations, rise, join the triumph of the skies;
with th’angelic host proclaim Christ is born in Bethlehem!
Hark! the herald angels sing glory to the newborn king!
Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ, the everlasting Lord;
late in time behold him come, offspring of the Virgin’s womb.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; hail th’incarnate Deity.
Pleased as man with us to dwell; Jesus, our Emmanuel!
Hark! the herald angels sing glory to the newborn king!
Mild he lays his glory by, born that we no more may die,
born to raise us from the earth, born to give us second birth.
Risen with healing in his wings, light and life to all he brings,
hail, the Sun of Righteousness! hail, the heaven-born Prince of Peace!
Hark! the herald angels sing glory to the newborn king!
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9:00 & 11:00 p.m.
Festival Choral Eucharist
DISMISSAL
Deacon: Go forth to proclaim the glad news of the Savior’s birth.
People: Thanks be to God.
VOLUNTARY
“Epistle” Sonata in C Major, KV 329
W. A. Mozart
St. Philip’s Chamber Orchestra
Thank you for joining us for tonight’s
Christmas Eve celebration.
Please exit through the Great Doors,
taking your bulletin with you.
You are welcome to keep it,
or drop it in a receptacle for recycling. Thanks!
Have a blessed Christmas!
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Music
Tonight’s special service music is St. Nicolai Mass by Franz Joseph Haydn,
presented by St. Philip’s adult choirs with soloists and St. Philip’s
Chamber Orchestra.
Violin I: David Rife, concertmaster
Ellen Chamberlain
Anna Gendler
Bass: Jim Karrer
Oboe: Sara Fraker
Andrew Clark
Violin II: Wynne Rife
Emily Nolan
Christina Swanson
Horn: Johanna Lundy
Victor Valenzuela
Viola: Yvonne Creanga
Ann Weaver
Trumpet: Betsy Bright Morgan
Byron Yount
Cello: Anne Gratz
Timpani: Homero Cerón
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in
a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined. You have multiplied the
nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the
harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. For the yoke of their burden,
and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken
as on the day of Midian. For all the boots of the tramping warriors and all the
garments rolled in blood shall be burned as fuel for the fire. For a child has
been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he
is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of
Peace. His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for
the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with
justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The
zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to
renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that
are self-controlled, upright, and godly, while we wait for the blessed hope and
the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. He it is
who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify
for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.
St. Philip’s
Chamber
Orchestra
We are grateful to Homero
Cerón for his assistance with
contracting the musicians
Readings
FROM THE
HEBREW SCRIPTURES
ISAIAH 9: 2–7
FROM THE EPISTLES
TITUS 2: 11–14
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Readings
THE GOSPEL
LUKE 2: 1–20
In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world
should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while
Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered.
Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of
David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family
of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and
who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to
deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in
bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them
in the inn.
In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over
their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory
of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to
them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for
all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the
Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in
bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a
multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the
highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!”
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to
one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken
place, which the Lord has made known to us.” So they went with haste and
found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this,
they made known what had been told them about this child; and all who heard
it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these
words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and
praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
Blessing
THE CHRISTMAS BLESSING
May Almighty God, who sent the 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 holiness. Amen.
May God, who sent 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 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.
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John and Rosemary Adams
Sue Agnew
Mariette Spence Ambri
Mary, Carolyn, Susan,
and Sean Andersen
Kurt Anderson and Dale LaFleur
Peg Anderson
Quentin and Mary Anderson
Anonymous
Gary R. and Geraldine G.
Ashworth
Beal Family
Bonnie Bird
John and Paulette Bremond
Bill and Anne Brinkley
Martha Jane Chilcott
Marianne and Allan Cooley
Bob and Kay Couch
Elaine Damgaard
Dittemore/Schindler Family
John and Dottie Driskill
Susan Erickson
Bonnie Fawcett
Robert and Jean Ferguson
Memorial Offerings
in memory of the Adams and
Campagna families
in memory of my parents, their
siblings, and their long-time friends
in memory of Doris Hayman Spence,
Edward Graham Spence
in memory of John Andersen and
Wesley Concidine
in memory of Karl C. Anderson
in memory of Karl Anderson
in memory of loved ones
in memory of George G. and Etta B.
Andrews, Robert E. and Mary M.
Koons
in memory of our parents
in memory of Ron Beal
in memory of my parents: Mary
Andrews Bird and Dillard Eugene
Bird
in memory of our dear sons, John and
Robert
in memory of family and friends
in memory of all my family who are no
longer among the living
in memory of Souren and Anne
Hanoian and Ruth Cooley
in memory of Beth Darland
in memory of Ken, Ron, Sara, Mary and
Frances
in memory of Richard and Betty Ann
Dittemore
in memory of our parents and Kyle
Driskill
in memory of Joan and Albert Erickson,
Kyle Erickson
in memory of Rex Fawcett
in memory of sons Richard and Daniel
As we celebrate
the birth of our
Lord, we
remember
prayerfully these
and all of our
loved ones
The tradition at St. Philip’s
is that memorial offerings
made at Christmas 2014
go into a special restricted
fund, which helps provide
the special Easter 2015
decorations and
wondrous music; today’s
greenery and decorations
are provided by Easter
2014 memorial offerings.
Memorial offerings
received after the printing
deadline will be
acknowledged in the
Bulletin in January.
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Memorial Offerings
May our faith be our
consolation, and
eternal life our hope
Howard and Andrea Gabbert
Ray and Mary Gamache
Julie Gibson
Paula J. Harper
Gerry Hawley and Family
Pamela Henderson
Robert Hewlett
Janet Holt
Greg and Grace Hughey
Ross and Susan Humphreys
Gaye Izzard
Jearl, Karen and Jordan Joslin
James C. Kautz Family
John and Kathy Kitagawa
May they rest,
with all the saints,
in that place where
there is no pain
or grief, but
life eternal
Susan W. Kornhaber
John and Martha Lawrence
Tom and Marilyn Lindell
Judith MacArthur
Kay Markham
Ottilie Rose Huycke Matchett
Noel D. Matkin
George and Ann Mavko
Carolyn McKeeman
Frann and Robin Miescher
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in memory of Joyce Yordy
in memory of Police Chief Roger Fields
in memory of Jane and Jim Fryatt
in memory of Bill Harper, Bob Tarasky,
Pauline Dunning, Sharon Downing,
and Gary Anderson
in memory of Phyllis L. Hawley
in memory of Walter Henderson and
Melinda Carrell
in memory of Linda Watkins Hewlett
in memory of Lillian Horace, Carl
Horace, and the Joinette Family
in memory of John and Angela
Hendricks, Ariel D. Dumler, Frank
and LaVerne Hendricks
in memory of Lois Humphreys
in memory of Dick and Elizabeth
Garrett, Margaret and Alex Izzard,
Gertrude and Ken Arnold, Roberta
and Gaines Neale, and Mimi Izzard
Kolman
in memory of Floyd Harold Davis
in memory of Carolyn Miller Kautz
in memory of Daisuke and Fujiko
Kitagawa; Karen Berlin; Gene and
Ruth Stack
in memory of Bernard Kornhaber,
family and friends
in memory of our loving parents Henry
and Alma Lawrence, Bruce and
Esther Taylor
in memory of loved ones
in memory of Earle T. MacArthur
in memory of Don Markham
in memory of Graeme Meredith Huycke
in memory of Arlene and Chris Matkin
in memory of Edward and Kazmiera
Mavko, Alma Hiendlmayr, Edward
Hiendlmayr
in memory of my parents, Marion and
Charles Reiss
in memory of Walter Miescher, Jr.
Barbara and Russell Miller
Janet S. Miller
Bonnie Mitchell
Harry Nungesser
Jan, Katie and Andrew Ochoa
Tom and Suzanne Parnell
Karen and Dale Penn
Dennis Ray and Margaret Briehl
Robert and Natalie Reed
Doug, Karen and Alanna Rice
Carol B. Robinson and Family
Bill and Alice Roe
Susan Q. Shetter
Rachel Smedley
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Speed, Jr.
Jan Stewart
Liz Temple
Mimi Trangsrud
Connie Turner
Richard and Jane Ulmer
Roxann Vallentine
Bill and Jere Voigt
Angel Voyatzis
Angela and Lily Wakeham
Elizabeth Weber
Karl Yordy
Joseph F. Yukish
in memory of Olwyn Dietrich, John
Sargent, Eleanor Miller
in memory of Lewis C. Miller
in memory of Bill Mitchell
in memory of Helen Tonkin and Harry
Fonseca
in memory of Ed Ochoa
in memory of Steven Snyder
in memory of Virginia Hester
in memory of loved ones
in memory of Alice Wrigley, Helen
Mann, and Robin Villano
in memory of Marian Jean Lee Stimac,
Zoey Rice
in memory of Norman L. Robinson
in memory of Arthur Roe, Barbara Roe,
Jean H. Cox
in memory of Dorothy and George
Shetter, Elsie and William Quade
in memory of Ben, Margaret and
Jonathan Comer
in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar
Speed, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Kyburz,
Samuel Speed
in memory of parents Nelle Janet and
Maj. Gen. Emil Lenzner
in memory of Bob and Millie Temple
in memory of Charles E. Trangsrud
in memory of William Mitchell
in memory of deceased of the Synar
and Ulmer Families
in memory of John C. Vallentine I,
Ruth Ann Vallentine, and John C.
Vallentine II.
in memory of our parents
in memory of Dr. John G. Voyatzis
in memory of family and friends
in memory of Everett and Lena Weber
in memory of Joyce Yordy
in memory of Joseph (Sr.) and
Elizabeth Yukish
Memorial Offerings
May light
perpetual shine upon
our loved ones
Traditionally the Church
is decorated at the
Greening of the Church
on December 22. St.
Philip’s youth groups
organized and supervised
garland and luminaria
making, assisted by a host
of volunteers. Music was
provided by the Tucson
Flute Club, with supper
provided by the Parish
Life Ministry.
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Contacts:
CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Sandralyn Pierce
299-6421, ext. 43
Sandralyn.Pierce@
stphilipstucson.org
YOUTH
Sara Talley
299-6421, ext. 28
Sara.Talley@
stphilipstucson.org
Children and Youth Ministry
A variety of Christian Education activities for children are
offered on Sunday mornings as well as a fully staffed nursery.
All activities take place in the Children’s Center. Please join us!
8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Childcare (birth through age 5)
in the Nursery
9:00 a.m., 1st & 4th Sundays Worship With Us (age 3 through
grade 3)
9:15 a.m., 2nd Sunday
Comfy Space (all family
members)
9:00 a.m., 3rd Sunday
All Generations service in the Church
10:15 a.m.
Children’s Church School (age 3 through grade 6)
The youth curriculum is the popular Journey To
Adulthood, which helps youth grades 6–12 explore
their faith journeys. Rite 13 is for preteens in grades
6 and 7; J2A is for teens in grades 8 and 9; and SPY
(St. Philip’s Youth) is for high schoolers. Youth
groups meet in La Parroquia (the small building to
the southeast of the Church) and La Mariposa Teen
Center.
Contacts:
CHOIRS
Woosug Kang
299-6421, ext. 19
Woosug.Kang@
stphilipstucson.org
Jeffrey Campbell
299-6421, ext. 32
Jeffrey.Campbell@
stphilipstucson.org
Natalie Hall (Cherub Choir)
[email protected]
HANDBELLS
Allyn Baker
handbells@
stphilipstucson.org
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
Contact:
Barby Goldschmid
[email protected]
Music Groups for Children and Youth
Children and youth are at the heart of St. Philip’s music ministry. The St. Nicholas
Children’s Choir and the Schola Cantorum rehearse weekly, and participate in regular
Sunday liturgies. Participants gain valuable musical and spiritual formation through
singing and fellowship. They are exposed to some of the great music of the past and
present, and participate in the training scheme of the Royal School of Church Music.
Through the generosity of Friends of Music,
choristers attend annual choir camps with
other singers from around the country. In the
summer of 2016, the St. Nicholas Choir is
invited to be choir-in-residence at Worcester
Cathedral, in England. This experience will be
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sing, at a
great Cathedral, the music that is a part of our
Episcopal heritage.
After School Music and
Homework Program
The St. Philip’s After School Music and
Homework Program operates every
Monday through Thursday afternoon
during the school term for children
mostly in grades 3–5. Music lessons,
choir, supervised homework help and
mentoring are provided by our staff and volunteers. Our program is free to those
children and families from two neighboring schools that are in economically
disadvantaged environments. We have 50 volunteers to help with this program.
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“Comfy Space” Worship
To join the “comfy team”
contact:
Sandralyn Pierce
299-6421, ext. 43
Sandralyn.Pierce@
stphilipstucson.org
On the second Sunday of each month, children and
families participate in a very special worship service at
9:15 in the Children’s Chapel. “Comfy Space” is a
delightful worship experience for those who wiggle in
church and those who worship with them. Sermon
activities, prayer, Gospel readings, and songs are
designed to hold the interest of children while allowing
family and friends to experience the presence of God in
a relaxed setting.
Music Groups for Adults
St. Philip’s adult choirs welcome all who
can sing and fulfill attendance
requirements. There are two adult choirs,
the St. Philip’s Singers and an auditioned
chamber choir, the Canterbury Choir. They
lead worship on Sunday mornings
September through May and on special
feast days. The mission of St. Philip’s
Friends of Music is to enrich the musical
experience of the parish and community through events such as concerts, outreach,
education, scholarships, commissions, and support of special musical events.
Contacts: Woosug Kang,
Jeffrey Campbell (see
information at left)
To subscribe to the music
e-letter, send an email to: music@
stphilipstucson.org
or scan this code
with your
smartphone.
For information
about Friends of
Music see
friendsofmusictucson.org
Adult Formation Opportunities
Adult Formation forums meet not only
on Sunday mornings but also on
weekdays, evenings during the week, and
weekends. Topics range from spirituality
and information about the Episcopal
church, to current issues of concern, to
exercise and health and wellness courses,
to intellectual challenges such as science
and theology. All our formation programs
are designed to inspire personal and
community growth in three areas: mission, spiritual, and theological formation. Our
programs strive to strengthen your call to ministry in the church and mission in the world.
Still More Opportunities for Adults
There are myriad other ways adults can become
involved in the life of St. Philip’s Parish, through
such avenues as music, service opportunities,
outreach, pastoral care, and social activities. We
invite you to explore all that is happening at St.
Philip’s and discover where God is next calling
you. Visit the Newcomer Information Station in
the Perry Garden on any Sunday morning or
check our Web site: www.stphilipstucson.org.
Contact:
Linda Dewey
[email protected]
To subscribe to the adult
formation e-letter, send an
e-mail to:
adultformation@
stphilipstucson.org
or scan this code
with your smartphone
To subscribe to the Parish enews, send an e-mail to:
parishnews@
stphilipstucson.org
or scan this code
with your
smartphone
Also, check out our electronic
publication “Good
News from St.
Philip’s” at
storiesfromstphilips.
wordpress.com
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BISHOP OF ARIZONA
SERVICE SCHEDULE
SUNDAY SERVICES
7:45am Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00am Sung Eucharist Rite II
Third Sunday: AllGenerations Eucharist
Rite II (August–May)
Fifth Sunday: Morning
Prayer
9:15am Second Sunday: “Comfy
Space” service
11:15am Sung Eucharist Rite II
Fifth Sunday: Morning
Prayer
4:00pm “Come and See” Service
4:00pm Third Sunday: Choral
Evensong (October–May)
5:30pm Holy Eucharist Rite II
WEEKDAY SERVICES
Tuesdays
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& Healing
6:00pm Second Tuesday: Compline
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