THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST: CHRISTMAS EVE December 24, 2016 ∙ Holy Eucharist: Rite II ∙ 5:00 pm

Trinity Episcopal Church • Founded in 1746 • Staunton, Virginia

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The Holy Eucharist: Rite II VOLUNTARIES Nöel en Grand Choeur • Marc-Antoine Charpentier

Es ist ein Ros entsprungen • Johannes Brahms Pastorale: Gesu bambino • Pietro A. Yon

Bring a torch, Jeannette Isabella • Christopher Uehlein

WELCOME

INTROIT Mary had a baby • Spiritual Children’s Choir

Mary had a baby! Yes Lord. The people keep a-coming and the train done gone. Where was he born? Yes, Lord. The people keep a-coming and the train done gone. What did she name him? Yes, Lord. The people keep a-coming and the train done gone. Named him King Jesus. Yes, Lord. The people keep a-coming and the train done gone. He was born to love us. Yes, Lord. The people keep a-coming and the train done gone.

THE ENTRANCE RITEI

The people stand to sing the Processional Hymn, and remain standing through the Collect of the Day.

PROCESSIONAL HYMN O come, all ye faithful • Adeste fideles • Hymnal 83, st. 1–3,6

OPENING ACCLAMATION

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

THE COLLECT FOR CHRISTMAS

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray.

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.

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THE WORD OF GODI

The people are seated for the reading of the Holy Gospel and the Carols.

THE GOSPEL The Christmas Story according to Luke • 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.

CAROL O little town of Bethlehem • St. Louis • Hymnal 79, st. 1

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.

THE GOSPEL, continued

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.

CAROL Once in royal David’s city • Irby • Hymnal 102, st. 1, 2

Once in royal David’s city stood a lowly cattle shed, where a mother laid her baby in a manger for his bed: Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little child.

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.

THE GOSPEL, continued

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

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heavenly host, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!”

CAROL Angels we have heard on high • Gloria • Hymnal 96, st. 1

Angels we have heard on high, singing sweetly through the night,

And the mountains in reply echoing their brave delight.

Refrain

Gloria in excelsis Deo.

Gloria in excelsis Deo.

THE GOSPEL, continued

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.

CAROL What child is this • Greensleeves • Hymnal 115, st. 1

What child is this, who, laid to rest, on Mary’s lap is sleeping?

Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, while shepherds watch are keeping?

Refrain

This, this, is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing;

Haste, haste, to bring him laud, the babe, the son of Mary.

THE GOSPEL, continued

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.

CAROL Go tell it on the mountain • Go Tell It on the Mountain • Hymnal 99

The people remain seated for the Sermon.

A CHRISTMAS STORY Paul Nancarrow

The people stand for the Nicene Creed, the Prayers of the People, and the Peace.

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THE NICENE CREED Said by all

WE believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is,

seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

After each intercession

We pray to you, O Lord: Lord, hear our prayer.

Final intercession

Joining our voices with the blessed Virgin Mary, and all the saints and angels of God, let us offer ourselves and one another to the living God through Christ. To you, O Lord.

Concluding Collect

Source of light and gladness, accept the prayers we offer on this joyful feast. May the Rising Sun of Christ spread across the world and brighten all humanity; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE PEACE All stand

The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.

The people greet one another with a sign of God’s peace and then are seated.

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THE HOLY COMMUNIONI

THE OFFERTORY

The people remain seated while their offerings of bread and wine are brought forward and their monetary gifts are received. The collection taken at this liturgy is divided between the maintenance and mission of Trinity Episcopal Church and the charitable causes we support. We are grateful for your generous giving.

OFFERTORY ANTHEM ’Twas in the moon of wintertime • Michael Bedford

’Twas in the moon of wintertime when all the birds had fled, that God the Lord of all the earth sent angel choirs instead; before their light the stars grew dim, and wondering hunters heard the hymn: Jesus your king is born, Jesus is born, in excelsis gloria. The earliest moon of wintertime is not so round and fair as the ring of glory on the helpless infant there. The chiefs from far before him knelt with gifts of fox and beaver pelt. Jesus your king is born, Jesus is born, in excelsis gloria. O children of the forest free, the angel song is true, the holy child of earth and heaven is born today for you. Come kneel before the radiant boy, who brings you beatuty, peace and joy. Jesus your king is born, in excelsis gloria.

The people stand to sing the Presentation Hymn and remain standing through the Sanctus & Benedictus.

PRESENTATION HYMN Joy to the world! the Lord is come • Antioch • Hymnal 100, st.1

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING – EUCHARISTIC PRAYER B The Book of Common Prayer, p. 367

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise.

IT is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father

Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

BECAUSE you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who by the mighty power of

the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive power to become your children.

THEREFORE we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the

company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

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SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS Sung by all Franz Schubert • Hymnal S 130

The people remain standing or kneel. The presider continues with the Eucharistic Prayer. BCP p. 368

WE give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in

creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.

On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Therefore, according to his command, O Father,

We remember his death, we proclaim his resurrection, we await his coming in glory;

And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.

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We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.

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. AMEN.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

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.

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD & THE FRACTION ANTHEM Sung by all Agnus Dei • Franz Schubert

Hymnal S 164

MINISTRATION OF COMMUNION

All are welcome to come to the altar. There is a place set here for you. Gluten-free wafers are available on request. Baptized Christians may receive Communion. Those not yet baptized may receive a blessing. The ushers will guide you forward.

ANTHEM DURING COMMUNION The blessed virgin's cradle song • Edward Bairstow Boys & Girls Choir

Slumber in Thy manger Jesu, child divine, lying, Lord of heaven, with the lowly kine. Love shall be Thy cradle, love shall hush Thy cry, love, the love of mother, love Thy lullaby. Slumber in Thy manger, born without a pang, while the angel’s anthem thro’ the heavens rang. Poor the welcome bid Thee, yet the best

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is nigh, love, the love of mother, love Thy lullaby. Slumber in Thy manger, though the cross await And the darkness hide Thee, hanging desolate; Though Thy God forsake Thee, yet there cannot die. Love, the love of mother, love,thy lullaby.

HYMN DURING COMMUNION st. 1 sung by choir; st. 2,3 sung by congregation Away in a manger

Cradle Song • Hymnal 101

HYMN DURING COMMUNION Sung by congregation Good Christian friends, rejoice

In dulci jubilo • Hymnal 107

THE POSTCOMMUNION PRAYER Said by all, standing

Let us pray

ETERNAL God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your

Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

POST COMMUNION HYMN kneeling, st. 1sung in German by the choir; st. 1, 2, 3 sung by all

Silent night, holy night • Stille Nacht • Hymnal 111

THE CHRISTMAS BLESSING

MAY Almighty God, who sent his 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 his holiness. Amen.

MAY God, who sent his 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

his 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.

RECESSIONAL HYMN sung by all, standing Hark! the herald angels sing • Mendelssohn • Hymnal 87

DISMISSAL

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.

VOLUNTARY Fantasy on Mendelssohn • David Willcocks COPYRIGHT ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: All music is reprinted with permission under OneLicense.net A-719477.

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PRESIDER: The Rev. Becky McDaniel PREACHER: The Rev. Paul Nancarrow

ALTAR CHAIR: Jan Coleman

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Lee Nancarrow, Judith Owens

CRUCIFER: Hunter Otteni CHOIR CROSS: Charles Otteni

TORCH BEARERS: Nathan Boody, Thomas Otteni PRAYERS: Susan Read

USHERS: Sue Armstrong, Carie Buckley, Michele Edwards, David Wallace ORGANIST & CHOIRMASTER: Virginia Bolena

ASSISTANT ORGANIST: Louise Temple-Rosebrook CHILDREN’S CHOIR DIRECTOR: Constance Harrington

JOIN US FOR REGULAR SERVICES AT TRINITY CHURCH

Sundays 7:45 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I (spoken service with no music) 8:45 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II (music with acoustic ensemble) 11:00 am Holy Eucharist, alternating Rite I and II (choir & organ)

Tuesdays 9:00 am Morning Prayer (St. Columba’s Chapel)

Wednesdays 10:30 am Healing Service (St. Columba’s Chapel)

All are welcome here at Trinity Church!

VESTRY Lee Beam, Senior Warden • Erik Boody, Junior Warden • 2016 Term: Bob Boyle • Ted Cathey • Susanna Larner • Sandra McNeill • Oakley Pearson • 2017 Term: Lee Beam • Lilchy Huffman • Lynn Manka • Lundy Pentz • Susan Read • Matt Shreckhise • 2018 Term: Erik Boody • Molly Brown • Ernest Holley • Jim Manchester • Pat Williams • David Wallace

CLERGY STAFF The Rev. Paul Nancarrow, Rector rector@trinitystaunton.org The Rev. Becky McDaniel, Curate curate@trinitystaunton.org The Rev. John D. Lane, Rector Emeritus jdlane08@gmail.com The Rev. John Wilkinson, Deacon Emeritus Office Phone: 886-9132 • Website: www.trinitystaunton.org

Virginia Bolena, Organist & Choirmaster music@trinitystaunton.org Deidre Jones, Communications communications@trinitystaunton.org Laurie Clements, Parish Admin. admin1746@trinitystaunton.org Robert Richardson, Sexton Address: P.O. Box 208 • 214 West Beverley Street

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Join us for Our Monthly Spaghetti Supper on January 3 at 6pm Each year a mission group from Trinity travels to Honduras. Since 2004 17 groups have gone to work on seven different churches and a school.

A spaghetti supper is held at Trinity at 6pm on the first Tuesday of each month, September – June to help support the mission work.

All food and beverages are provided. The suggested donation for the meal is $5. The meal is served in our Parish House behind the church to the left.

Sundays at 5 "Sundays at 5" is our series of Choral Evensongs, special concerts and special liturgies, usually held on the first Sunday of each month at 5 p.m. We welcome guest choirs, guest organists and other instrumentalists to be a part of these special events and services. Events are free, donations are welcome.

Please contact Deidre Jones, at communications@trinitystaunton.org or 540-886-9132 to be added to our mail and email lists to receive event reminders and our Sundays at 5 brochure.

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