S T P A U L ’ S C H U R C H I N E N G L E W O O D

WELCOME TO ST PAUL’S CHURCH

We are glad you are here, and we invite you to enter fully into worship today, and to

receive Communion or a blessing. Feel free to take any information about the parish

located at the entrances. Don’t be afraid to tell us more about yourself by filling out one

of the cards located in each pew or on information tables.

Join us as we strive to make northeast Bergen County a place where God’s grace is

freely known and shared by all!

SUNDAY MESSENGERCHRISTMAS DAY DECEMBER 25, 2016

Today we celebrate the birth of the world’s Savior. The hymns and readings remind us that the Son of God was born into this world at a specific time and place. This is a celebration of more than an idea or a philosophy. It is the coming of God to be one of us and to join his divine life to our humanity, thus joining things earthly and things heavenly into one new life. That life is ours to share with God, with each other and with all the world.

The first two readings from Holy Scripture look forward (in the case of Isaiah) to the coming of Christ, and (in the Epistle to the Hebrews) remind us that it was nothing less than God himself who came to us. As God sent his child Jesus, so he has adopted us by water and the Holy Spirit as God’s children.

The Gospel reading is John’s great hymn of the Incarnation (the becoming flesh of God’s Word). The Word, made flesh in Jesus, comes to unite himself to us in the Eucharist.

You are invited to join us in this celebration, regardless of your race or tongue or faith, for Jesus Christ is the salvation of all people in all times. We hope you will find in this service renewed certainty that God has visited his people. We know that it is in this birth that the deepest and best hopes of humankind are met. May the holy child of Bethlehem be born in our hearts this day.

About the Liturgy & Scripture of the Day

즐거운 크리스마스 되세요Καλά Χριστούγεννα

Happy Christmas!Iselogbe

¡Feliz Navidad! Felicem Diem Nativitatis

Mele KalikimakaJoyeux Noël Jabbama be salla Kirismati

Ni ti Burunya ChouHeri ya Krismasi

عيد ميالد مجيدՇնորհավոր Ամանոր և Սուրբ Ծնունդ

Vrolijk Kerstfeest

Frohe Weihnachten

圣诞快乐

Maligayang Pasko

For those in need of immediate prayers: Kirk and Luke Brower, Pete and Dee McDougal, LeNiece Douglas, Priscilla Kleinman, Mary and José Estremera.

For those in need of continuing prayer support: Stanley Haines, Anne Marie Ryan, Nazera Wright, Yvonne Baldwin, David Eversley, Lilliam Gonzalez, John Herbert, Ina Martínez, Jeffrey McAllister, Cynthia McDonald, Trey Nelson, Fredelia Smith.

For those serving in the military or in harm’s way: Austin Herbert, Nicholas C. Basile, Kahlil Savery, Justin Sheldon and Nagelia Harrison Sheldon, Ken Lambert, Nadi Kassem, Justin Coca, Antonio Ramirez, Joseph Hill, Jerrod Wilson, Marc McDonald and Gregory Halstead.

For those celebrating birthdays this week: Mary Robinson, Sara Gambrill, Lorean Hester, Cecilia Carrington, Shiroon Swamy.

Cycle of Prayer, Anglican Communion: Kenya; in the Diocese of Newark: Christ Church, Teaneck; Atonement, Tenafly; St. Mark’s, Teaneck.

Our partners in faith: Light & Salt Korean Presbyterian Church, St. Michael Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahado Church, Church of the Good Shepherd, Fort Lee; and Congregation Kol HaNeshama.

For those who have died and those who mourn them: Ann Ward, Shirley Cameron (mother of Robin Cameron) and Shirley Thomas (mother of Tammy Johnson).

FLOWERS AND GREENS MAY BE GIVEN in memory of loved ones, or in thanksgiving. Please notify the Parish Office or sign up on the bulletin board in the Atrium. Flowers may be given at any time in memory of loved ones or in thanksgiving. Contributions are always welcome toward the weekly cost of $50.

THE WEEKLY PRAYER LIST in the Sunday announcements includes those members and friends of the Parish who are in a temporarily serious or critical situation. Names placed on the weekly list will be removed after thirty days unless the Parish Office is notified to keep them in continual prayer. Intercessions will remain on the continuing prayer support for an additional 60 days unless further intentions are requested. Please remember in your prayers all those listed.

Prayers

Holy Doodling or Your Notes from Today’s Sermon & WorshipTODAY’S SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-12; John 1:1-14; Psalm 98.

eGiving at St Paul’sPlease feel free to make a gift and offering in thanksgiving to God. To take advantage of our electronic giving options, please visit online through your electronic device: stpaulsenglewood.org/egiving.htmlor follow the qr code to the left with your capable electronic device.

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COFFEE HOUR: Please join us after the 10:30 service in the Parish Hall for fellowship and refreshments. Thanks to our hosts today, The Whole Parish.

GIVING ENVELOPES FOR 2017: If you would like to receive giving envelopes for the coming year, please fill out a pledge card and indicate your request. Envelopes will be ready before the end of the year.

YEAR END GIVING As the end of the year approaches, please note that contributions will be included on your annual receipt from the church if they are postmarked or received by the church office no later than December 31. Checks dated in December but hand-delivered to the office after December 31 or postmarked in January will be receipted in the new calendar year.

PLEDGES FOR STEWARDSHIP IN 2017: If you have submitted a pledge of stewardship of your time, talents, and treasure ministry to join God’s call to Mission for St. Paul’s in 2017, thank you. If you would like to make a commitment and make a pledge of your time, talent and resources, there is still time. There are blue pledge cards on the information tables throughout the Parish facilities.

WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST & BIBLE STUDY IN DECEMBER:December 28: Winter Recess

SCRIPTURE FOR NEXT SUNDAY: Numbers 6:22-27; Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 2:15-21; Psalm 8.

BAPTISM: The Feast of the Baptism of Jesus, January 8, is the next Sunday offered for baptisms. If you know of anyone who desires the sacrament of Baptism, please contact the Parish Office.

BOOK GROUP: Will meet Saturday, January 21, at the home of Rheni Pasricha, 240E. Palisade Ave. Apt. B8, Englewood at 11:30 am. The group is reading The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho for the discussion. Please call Rheni with any questions 805.428.0163.

FAMILY PROMISE VOLUNTEERS: Family Promise is a sheltering program in Bergen County that works with local congregations to provide safe shelter, companionship and meals for homeless families with dependent children. St. Paul’s is a support church that helps with feeding and

are overnight hosts. Our commitment is twice a year July and December. For December we need cooks, an overnight host and family hosts. Children may host as well to read to and play with the children. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Gary Mason at 201.543.1682. If you were not able to volunteer in December there will be another opportunity in July.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: will meet on Friday, January 6 at 7:30 pm in the Reception Room at S. Paul’s. Please invite anyone who might benefit. We will discuss future meetings as well.

CENTER FOR FOOD ACTION: Each month we chose an item or items to collect here at St. Paul’s and then donate to the Center. For the month of January please bring in juices and cereals. These donations help families in need right here in Bergen County and are greatly appreciated!

FUTURE DATES TO REMEMBER: Dec 26 Christmastide holiday, Parish office closedDec. 28 7 pm A Thousand Cranes PerformanceDec 30 Christmastide holiday, Parish Office closedJan 1 Feast of the Holy Name (8 am, 9:45 am, 10:30

am Worship)Jan 2 New Year’s holiday, Parish office closedJan 8 Visit by our Bishop in the Morning;

5 pm Evensong sung by the Choir School and choristers from Trinity, Asbury Park and Grace, Newark, with Burning of the Greens

Announcements

ST PAUL’S CHURCH IN ENGLEWOOD

andTHE ENGLEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY

proudly present a free performance of

A THOUSAND CRANES

A play* in English and Japanese aboutthe importance of peace

at a time in our country’s history when we want to remember…

by Kathryn Schultz Miller, based on the book Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes

and performed by the Centenary University Stage Company

Wednesday, December 28, 7 pmSt. Paul’s Church Parish Hall

113 Engle St., Englewood, New Jersey

*The play is appropriate for children about 8 and older.The performance is free and open to the public.

Head of the ChurchOur Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

Bishop of the ChurchThe Rt. Rev. Mark Beckwith, Bishop

The Ministers of the ChurchAll the People

2016 VestryThe Rev. Dr. William H. Allport, II, Presider

T. Patrick O’Neil, Senior WardenMichele Simon, Junior WardenBeverley Lannanman, Treasurer

Andrea Bills (20162) John Herbert (20171)George J. Hill (20160) Steve Im (20161)

Robin Jackson (20183)Rafael Martínez (20171) Max McDaniel (20171)Jonathan Stevens (20181) Coralius Noble (20182)

St. Paul’s StaffThe Rev. Dr. William H. Allport II, Rector

The Rev. Joanne O’Neill, Deacon of the ParishKai Alston, Director of Christian Formation

Mark A. Trautman, Director of MusicJennifer Ward, Parish AdministratorLisa Keenan, Financial Accountant

José Sánchez, Interim SextonGary Mason & George Gill, Sunday Sextons

Marteze Golden, Housekeeper

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Contact Information201.568.3276 | office@stpaulsenglewood.org

113 Engle Street | Englewood, NJ 07631www.stpaulsenglewood.org

Dr & Mrs. Joseph McCarthyin memorial of

Carl & Anna Von LengerkeDorothy & John H SloanEva & Joseph McCarthy

Kathie Dwightin memorial ofTed Dwight

Marlene Bremerin memorial of

Herman C. BremerPeter H. Bremer

Lydia Zapicoin memorial of

Manuel Zapico

Pearl Duncanin memorial of

Loraine Biggart

Robert Burrin memorial of

Svala BurrDolores Burr

Pamela Abnerin memorial of

Millicent & Roland AbnerClaude Blackwood

Andrea Kinlochin memorial of

Dolores Kinloch

Michele Simonin memorial of

Eloise Graham-Booker

Robert Cameronin memorial of

Shirley B. Cameron

Maurice Josephin memorial ofThelma Joseph

Margaret Kingin thanksgiving for

The Bernard Family

Dolores G. Murrayin thanksgiving for

My Family And Health

Pearl Duncanin thanksgiving for

Everything

Andrea Kinlochin thanksgiving forKinloch Family

Leen Mosleyin thanksgiving for

Life God Watching Over Us

Bob Honsinger& the Church of the Good Shepherd,

Fort Leein thanksgiving forThe ministry of

the Rev. Dr. William H. Allport, II

The Rector & Familyin thanksgiving for

Mr. T. Patrick O'Neil& his Ministry as Warden

Our Christmas OfferingsThank you to all that made special gifts for the Christmastide

Additional gifts will be noted in the January 2017 Messenger Newsletter.