Christmas Day December 25, 2019

Holy Eucharist, Rite II, 11:00 a.m. Zabriskie Chapel

Page references are for The Book of Common Prayer. Large Print Prayer Books are available; please request one from an usher. A professionally-staffed nursery is located in the south corner of the building (to the right as you face the organ);

restrooms are located on either side of the double wooden doors. In respect for those wishing to pray before the service begins, the congregation is asked to remain as quiet as possible.

Prelude: In Duli Jubilo J.S. Bach

Processional Hymn 87 “Hark! The herald angels sing” Mendelssohn

The Word of God

Opening Acclamation p. 355

Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

Hymn of Praise 91 “Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light” Ermuntre dich

The Collect of the Day

O God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth of your only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfully receive him as our Redeemer, may with sure confidence behold him when he comes to be our Judge; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The First Lesson: Isaiah 52: 7-10

How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns." Listen! Your sentinels lift up their voices, together they sing for joy; for in plain sight they see the return of the Lord to Zion. Break forth together into singing, you ruins of Jerusalem; for the Lord has comforted his people, he has redeemed Jerusalem. The Lord has bared his holy arm before the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. The Word of the Lord Response: Thanks be to God.

Silence

Psalm 98 Cantate Domino

1 Sing to the Lord a new song, * for he has done marvelous things. 2 With his right hand and his holy arm * has he won for himself the victory.

Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill and

Church of the Resurrection Episcopal/Anglican Alexandria, Virginia

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3 The Lord has made known his victory; * his righteousness has he openly shown in the sight of the nations. 4 He remembers his mercy and faithfulness to the house of Israel, * and all the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. 5 Shout with joy to the Lord, all you lands; * lift up your voice, rejoice, and sing. 6 Sing to the Lord with the harp, * with the harp and the voice of song. 7 With trumpets and the sound of the horn * shout with joy before the King, the Lord. 8 Let the sea make a noise and all that is in it, * the lands and those who dwell therein. 9 Let the rivers clap their hands, * and let the hills ring out with joy before the Lord, when he comes to judge the earth. 10 In righteousness shall he judge the world * and the peoples with equity.

The Epistle: Hebrews 1: 1-4

Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in

these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things,

through whom he also created the worlds. He is the reflection of God's glory and the

exact imprint of God's very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word. When

he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,

having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent

than theirs.

The Word of the Lord

Response: Thanks be to God.

Gradual Hymn 115 “What child is this, who laid to rest” Greensleeves

The Holy Gospel: John 1:1-14

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to John Response: Glory to you, Lord Christ. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of

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Confession of Sin & Absolution p. 360

The Peace

Welcome and Announcements

THE HOLY COMMUNION

Offertory Hymn 96 “Angels we have heard on high” Gloria

The Great Thanksgiving: Euchar istic Prayer A p. 361

Sanctus (from A Mass for Immanuel) Jane Tavernier

God, who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father's only son, full of grace and truth. The Gospel of the Lord Response: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon: The Rev. Jo J . Belser , Rector , Church of the Resurrection

The Nicene Creed p. 358

The Prayers of the People: After the Intercessor says “Lord of all creation,”

the congregation responds “Come and dwell among us.”

The Lord’s Prayer

p. 364

The Breaking of the Bread

Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us Response: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

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Serving at this Eucharist: Acolyte: Corey Wargo-Bergmark; Altar Guild: Susan Gildersleeve; Chalices: Chuck Griffith, The Rev. Suresh Shanthakumar, C. Kerry Kelly Wade; Flower Guild: The Immanuel Flower Guild; Readers: Mary Ann Rehnke, Louise Bennett; Intercessor: Barbara Eversman; Ushers: Doug Onley, Marilynn Wilson; Musician: Dr. Jane Tavernier; Vestry Counter: Francine Wargo; Patens: The Rev. Jo J. Belser; The Rev. Guimond Pierre-Louis, Celebrant: The Rev. J. Randolph Alexander.

Agnus Dei (from A Mass for Immanuel) Jane Tavernier

Music during Communion

Hymn 78 “O little town of Bethlehem” Forest Green

Post Communion Prayer

Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

The Blessing

Recessional Hymn 100 “Joy to the world! The Lord is come” Antioch

The Dismissal

Domenico Zipoli Postlude: Toccata

All baptized Christians are welcomed and encouraged to receive Holy Communion.

If you wish to receive a blessing, simply cross your arms over your chest. Gluten-free hosts are available on request from the clergy.

For those who are interested in being baptized, please see a member of the clergy.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

GET "IN-VESTED" IN IMMANUEL: SERVE ON THE VESTRY! We’ll have four openings on our Vestry this January, so if you are interested in becoming involved in church leadership, we encourage you to submit your name for nomination. The election is held at the Annual Meeting early next year. Vestry members serve three year terms and are responsible for a Stewardship area such as worship; senior ministry; newcomers and evangelism; and outreach, among others. To be on the Vestry, you must be age 16 or older, baptized, be confirmed or received into the church, be known as a contributor by the treasurer and have received Holy Communion at least three times the preceding year. For more information about Vestry service, contact our Senior Warden, Jim Wise at (703) 597-2317 (jrwise52@hotmail.com).

THREE QUICK QUESTIONS, ONE Unique MINISTRY:

Are you over the age of 16?

Ever attend the 10:30 or 11:15 a.m. Eucharists in Immanuel Chapel?

Have little fear of basic technological gadgets? Consider joining the AV Ministry! We’re looking for a few teens and/or adults to serve in our Audio Visual Tech Ministry for our late morning

service. To join this unique lay ministry that helps your fellow parishioners hear the speakers and sermons more clearly, please contact the clergy or Aleta directly at apowell@icoh.net and we’ll arrange for training. Thank you!

Today’s Christmas Lunch is hosted by Church of the Resurrection.

All are invited.

EYC SAVE THE DATE! The second annual EYC Winter Retreat at Shr ine Mont will be held February 14 – 16, 2020. All youth grades 6 – 12 are invited to join this “youth only” retreat. It will be a weekend to relax with friends, make new friends, and share a little adventure. Weather permitting, skiing and tubing at Bryce Resort will be options! Permission slips and details on itinerary and costs will be available in early January, but in order to help us plan, please let one of our EYC adult leaders know if you are interested. Questions? Contact Carrie at carriecuddy@verizon.net. Hope you can join us! Thank you and happy Advent!

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The Christmas String Quintet

Strings PATRONS

Doug and Wendy John In memory of Catherine Whetham, aunt of Doug John (She died December 16, 2019 at age 100)

David Lindsey and Dorothy Kellogg Gratitude for the music of this Christmas, Christmases past, and Christmases to come

Jan A. Maas and Katherine Maas In memory of Georgia S. Maas

Mary Ann Rehnke In memory of Charles Willis

Martha Shimkin In thanksgiving for my husband, Tom and in memory of his father, Michael

The Wilson Family In thanksgiving for the Family of God at Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill

Strings SPONSORS

Mike and Sudie McGahuey In thanksgiving for George McMann In memory of George Bliss

Catherine M. Sinclair In thanksgiving for Cheryl Johnston, Diane Cox; and Karen, Cynthia, Kathy and Samantha

Paul Smyth and Denise Freeland In thanksgiving for our grandchildren

Christmas Greens and Flower Dedications Tom Brown, Jr. In thanksgiving for Sally Guy Brown

Hugh and Jan Campbell In thanksgiving for our grandchildren, Chloe, Virginia, and Claire Campbell; Hugh, Matthew, and Elizabeth Campbell

Janice Corbett In thanksgiving for family and friends

Anthony Christino III and Adrianne Goins In thanksgiving for our daughters Martha and Ruth

Barbara Currie In memory of George Currie

Dignity USA NoVA In thanksgiving for the gracious and faithful hospitality shown to us by the Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill community

Doug Henry In memory of Mary Ellen Henry

Tom and Debbie Hewson In memory of Bill and Susan Davis

Dave, Wendy, Thomas, and Cora John In thanksgiving for Douglas and Wendy John

Doug and Wendy John In thanksgiving for our grandchildren: Ben and Scarlett, Thomas and Cora

Danette (Dani) Gentile Kauffman and Diane Adams

In thanksgiving for the 25th Anniversary of the Ordination of The Rev. J Randolph Alexander, Jr.

The MacNamara Family In memory of Lawrence and Margaret MacNamara; Lawrence MacNamara, Jr.; and Helen C. Angle

Ken Mason In thanksgiving for my family and friends

Ken and Chandley McDonald In memory of John and Eleanora McCann

Mike and Sudie McGahuey In memory of Harriet and Eleanor Bliss

Chris and Diana Page In memory of Beatriz Ridao and Jenny Keller

Catherine M. Sinclair In thanksgiving for Kitty Katy; In memory of Ann and Arthur Sinclair; The C.A. Sinclair Family; The James E. Bradford Family

Paul Smyth and Denise Freeland In memory of our parents

Stefanie Reponen In thanksgiving for Betty S. Wanamaker

John Smith In thanksgiving for – and in memory of – Eleanor Boothe Smith

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Christmas Music Dedications

Laura and Jim Snow In memory of our parents, Philip and Cecelia Burge; and John and Ardath Snow

Agnes Soos and Richard Rogers

In thanksgiving for my sister, Grace Harber

Ted and Rosemari Sullivan In memory of our parents John R. and Margaret C. Gaughan; and Edmund J. and Ruth G. Sullivan

The Wilson Family In memory of Marjorie June Barber

J. Randolph Alexander, Jr. In thanksgiving for Patty, William, Peter, Andrew, Mom, and Deborah In memory of Joseph Randolph Alexander, Sr.

Patricia Phaneuf Alexander In memory of Joseph Randolph Alexander, Sr., and Edgar Alfred Phaneuf, Jr.

Janice Corbett In memory of Charles and Annie Corbett

Barbara Currie In memory of George Currie

Jamie Conrad In thanksgiving for Dani Kauffman and her extraordinary dedication to our Stewardship Ministry

Sara Fein In thanksgiving for the birth of Leo and Thomas Karberg

Lisa Frye In memory of Bill Frye, IV

Doug Henry The Choirs of Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill

Tom and Debbie Hewson In memory of Tom and Betsy Hewson

Wendy Lane John In memory of my parents, Steve Condrey and Joyce Faith Kneip

Danette (Dani) Gentile Kauffman and Diane Adams

In thanksgiving for the 40th Wedding Anniversary of Sarah and Rick Glassco

The MacNamara Family In memory of Lawrence and Margaret MacNamara; Lawrence MacNamara, Jr.; and Helen C. Angle

Ken and Chandley McDonald In memory of C.P. and Jeannette McDonald

Susan Montague In thanksgiving for Sarah Row and Andrew Row

Chris and Diana Page In memory of Manuel Ridao and Evie Page

Mary Ann Rehnke In memory of Charles Willis

John and Edna Roberts In memory of our parents Bus and Vernie Knight, and Jack and Lucy Roberts

Agnes Soos and Richard Rogers In memory of Richard M. Rogers

Katherine Smith and Brian Young In thanksgiving for John M. Smith; Bob and Ann Young In memory of Eleanor B. Smith and Christine Herman Glascock

Ted and Rosemari Sullivan In thanksgiving for our children and their families

Rosi Urbine In thanksgiving for Celina Stewart

...and all those who rejoice with us, but upon another shore, and in a greater light, that multitude which no one can number,

whose hope was in the Word made flesh, and with whom, in this Lord Jesus, we are forever one.

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Clergy and Staff

The Rev. J. Randolph Alexander, Jr. (ralexander@icoh.net) ……………….……………………………...Rector The Rev. Peter Gachira (pgachira@icoh.net)………………………..Vicar, International Anglican Congregation The Rev. Sureshkumar Shanthakumar (ssureshkumar@vts.edu)….…...International Student/Priest-in-Residence Dr. Jane Tavernier (jtavernier@icoh.net)………………………………………………………..Director of Music The Rev. Deacon Esther Kramer, Ph.D. (ekramer@vts.edu)………..……………………………...….Seminarian Beth Hendrix (ehendrix@vts.edu)…...……………...……………………………………….................Seminarian Sam Sheridan (ssheridan@vts.edu)…...…………….……………………………………….................Seminarian Tom Hewson (thewson@icoh.net)……………………………………………………….........................Treasurer Laura Snow (lsnow@icoh.net) …………….…………………………………………………..Assistant Treasurer Sughra Bakhtiari (sbakhtiari@icoh.net)…………….…………………………………………....…….Bookkeeper Aleta Y. Powell (apowell@icoh.net)…………………………………………………………Parish Administrator Gilma Balcarcel.………………………………………………………………………………Nursery Coordinator Stuart Dahlinger………………………………………………………………………………...…………...Sexton

The Vestry

Jim Wise……………………………………………………………………….................................Senior Warden Keith June ………………...………………………………………….………..................................Junior Warden Karen Besser ………………...……………………….………...............................Senior Ministry and Fellowship Jim Clausen…………………………………………………………………....….…..Evangelism and Newcomers Jamie Conrad…………………………………………………………………......................................Stewardship Mark Fearer……………………………………...……………………………...………………….....Pastoral Care Kathryn Haskin.....................................................................................................................Buildings and Grounds Keith June ………………...………………………….……………...................Adult Formation and Discipleship Danette “Dani” Kauffman.................................................................................................................Planned Giving Chandley McDonald……………………………………………………...……………………………….Outreach Martha Shimkin………………………………………………...………….................................................Worship Francine Wargo……………………………………………………...............................................Communications Hartley Hobson Wensing…………………………………………........…Children, Youth, and Family Ministries

Christmastide Sunday Worship Schedule

8:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist I, Zabriskie Chapel

10:30 a.m., Holy Eucharist II, Immanuel Chapel

11:00 a.m., Holy Eucharist II, International

Anglican Congregation, Zabriskie Chapel

Priest Associates

The Rev. Dr. J. Barney Hawkins, IV

The Rev. Dr. Ruthanna Hooke

The Rev. Jan A. Maas

The Rev. John R. Smucker

The Rev. Canon Rosemari G. Sullivan

The Rev. Dr. Francis H. Wade

Monday through Friday

10:00 a.m., Morning Prayer, Zabriskie Chapel

Rectors Emeriti

The Rev. Dr. William L. Dols

The Rev. Dr. Margaret Ann (Sam) Faeth

Wednesday Evening Eucharist

6:00 p.m., Holy Eucharist-II, Zabriskie Chapel

MISSION STATEMENT: Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill is a Christian community in the Episcopal tradition, striving to be in relationship with God and each other as Christ has taught us, actively attempting to sense and to serve God’s plan with great love. We are

guided by Mark 16:15: “Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel,” to learn, discern, and proclaim the Good News by being active ministers in the various communities where we live and serve.

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