Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Christmas Eve
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The Nativity depicted in the South Stall Woodwork of Saint Thomas Church[/caption]
Eternal God, who made this most holy night to shine with the brightness of thy one true light: bring us, who have known the revelation of that light on earth, to see the radiance of thy heavenly glory; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
4:00 p.m.
SeatingThe 4pm service, while often drawing large numbers, is not full to capacity. No tickets are required. We suggest that you plan to arrive fifteen minutes in advance, and if you want very good seats, perhaps by around 3:30pm.
11:00 p.m.
SeatingMany people ask about available seating on Christmas Eve. Here is how it works:Our church holds approximately 1,850 people, including the seats in the rear gallery and the south gallery. Many more than 1,850 people would like to worship with us on Christmas Eve, and that warms our hearts. Yet, unfortunately not everyone who wants...
Friday, December 25, 2009
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Saint Stephen
We give the thanks, O Lord of glory, for the example of thefirst martyr Stephen, who looked up to heaven and prayed for his persecutors to thy Son Jesus Christ, who standeth at thy right hand; where he liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
The First Sunday After Christmas: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Almighty God, who hast poured upon us the new light of thine incarnate Word: Grant that the same light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through the sameJesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.Amen.
9:45 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Join us for coffee, tea and cookies in the Parish House Living Room and Dining Room following the 9am Service.
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Every Sunday at 10 a.m. we have a class in adult Christian education. There is no homework for the class, and newcomers are welcome to join at any time. The class meets on the 5th floor of the Parish House and is presently looking at some of the strange prophecies in the book of Ezekiel...
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Please join us in the Parish House Living Room and Dining Room for coffee, tea and cookies. Meet parishioners and, if you are a guest, please sign our guest book. Nametags are available.
Monday, December 28, 2009
12:00 a.m.
In order that our staff might enjoy a Christmas break, the Parish Offices will be closed today. The Church is open for the 12:10 Mass only.
12:10 p.m.
Saint JohnRite I EucharistCollect: Shed upon thy Church, we beseech thee, O Lord, the brightness of thy light; that we, being illumined by the teaching of thine apostle and evangelist John, may so walk in the light of thy truth, that we may at length attain to the fullness of life everlasting; through Jesus Christ...
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Thomas Becket
O God, our strength and our salvation, you called your servant Thomas Becket to be a shepherd of your people and a defender of your church; Keep your household from all evil and raise up faithful pastors and leaders who are wise in the ways of the gospel; through Jesus Christ, the shepherd of our souls, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
8:00 a.m.
The Holy InnocentsMorning PrayerPsalms: 2 & 26Lesson: Isaiah 49:13-2313 Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted. 14 But Zion said, The LORD hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me. 15 Can...
12:10 p.m.
The Holy InnocentsThe Tuesday 12:10 Eucharist includes a healing service.Rite II EucharistCollect:We remember today, O God, the slaughter of the holy innocents of Bethlehem by King Herod. Receive, we pray, into the arms of your mercy all innocent victims; and by your great might frustrate the designs of evil tyrants and establish your rule of...
5:30 p.m.
The Holy InnocentsEvening PrayerPsalms: 19 & 126Lesson: Isaiah 54:1-13 1Sing, O barren, thou that didst not bear; break forth into singing, and cry aloud, thou that didst not travail with child: for more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married wife, saith the LORD. 2Enlarge the place of thy tent,...
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
8:00 a.m.
Morning PrayerPsalms: 144 & 145Lesson: I Kings 17:17-24Rite I EucharistCollect:Almighty God, who hast poured upon us the new light of thine incarnate Word: Grant that the same light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, inthe unity of the...
12:10 p.m.
Rite II EucharistCollect:Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the HolySpirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.Lesson: I...
5:30 p.m.
Evening PrayerPsalms: 147 & 148Lesson: Isaiah 25:1-9Rite I EucharistCollect:Almighty God, who hast poured upon us the new light of thine incarnate Word: Grant that the same light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, inthe unity of the Holy...
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