X THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT X
Announcements of the Parishes / Welcome Greetings Lighting of the First Candle of the Advent Wreath
X THE GREAT LITANY / THE WORD OF GOD X
The Great Litany, on bulletin insert
Canticle S 204: Glory be to God on high
The Collect for the First Sunday of Advent, page 211
[An intentional time of silence is kept after each
Hebrew Scripture
Psalm 80: 1-7, 16-18 (Simplified Anglican Chant & Hymn Tune Antiphon: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland)
New Testament
HYMN 53: Once he came in blessing, all our ills redressing ……….... Gottes Sohn ist kommen
The Holy Gospel: Mark -37
The Sermon: The Reverend Michael Hartney, EPSC Priest
The Nicene Creed, page 358
The Peace of the Lord is exchanged.
X THE HOLY COMMUNION X
HYMN 68: Rejoice! rejoice, believers, and let your lights appear! ……….…….… Llangloffan
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer B [Stand or Kneel] ……………………. page 367 Sanctus WLP 857 / Memorial Acclamation S 136 Amen S 143 / Lord’s Prayer S 149 / Fraction Anthem S 157
Holy Communion is shared by all who are present.
Prayer after Communion [Stand] ……………………………………………….…. page 365
United Thank Offering Thanksgivings for this week Prayer for the Armed Forces and for the Fatalities in
HYMN 74: Blest be the King whose coming is in the name of God! … Valet will ich dir geben
The Dismissal (Response: Thanks be to God!) ……………………………………..... page 366
Please stay for the social time in the Parish Hall following the service.
WEEKDAY WORSHIP SERVICES THIS WEEK
Morning Prayer – Monday through Wednesday, ; Thursday, 8 am @ Saint James’ Watkins Glen
Holy Eucharist – Monday (Saint Andrew) 9 am; Wednesday, 9 am @ Saint James’ Watkins Glen
THE GREAT LITANY we use today was part of the original Book of Common Prayer 1549. Over the centuries it has been revised and we use a form today that has been authorized by General Convention and our Bishop for trial use. Part of the change from the format printed in the Book of Common Prayer 1979 is the intercession for all three branches of government in the
WEDNESDAY EUCHARISTS. The Wednesday Eucharist has not had attendees for some weeks. So, in order to preserve a weekday Eucharist we will move it to 9 am Wednesdays with Morning Prayer.
MORNING PRAYER IN DECEMBER. The Daily Office of Morning Prayer will be at Saint James’ Watkins Glen during the month of December. See schedule above.
WARM COATS FOR THE WINTER. The winter clothing give-away in conjunction with the visit of the Mobile Food Truck of the Southern Tier in November was so successful that we will do it again in December. The truck is at Schuyler Outreach (Saint Mary’s Center) on December 16th. Winter clothing, particularly large sizes and children’s, will be welcome until Monday the 15th. Almost 200 coats were distributed in November.
ADOPTING A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS. Again this year the Labor of Love effort (begun by our saint, Rosanne) combines with Schuyler Outreach to coordinate the adoption of families for Christmas. Information regarding adoption of families is on the insert again today. It is possible to contribute to the effort without adopting a family, too. There is a suggested food list as well. The distribution to adopted families will be from the Saint James’ Parish House the week of December 8th. Drop off of gifts will be the 8th and 10th, pickup will be on the 9th and 11th. Family sizes range from a single Mom and child to larger families. All families have been qualified by Schuyler Outreach. Please pray about adopting a family this year. [The boxes for the
CHRISTMAS WREATHS. They were all made on Friday and just waiting for you! $15, $18 with a bow. Available at Saint James’ Church.
HYMN NOTE FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
by Frank Steber
Webster defines "canticle" as "a non-metrical hymn ... said or chanted in church." During the Advent season we continue to sing Canticle 6 (S 204), the Gloria in excelsis, each Sunday.
Known as the Old Scottish Chant, it has been sung for 200 years, since The Reverend William Smith published music and text together in A Churchman's Choral Companion To His Prayerbook (1809).
That chant had first been printed in
It reappeared in A Collection of the Best Tunes, Canons, and Anthems, published in 1758.
In its long history in Anglican/Episcopal services, the Old Scottish Chant "has retained a strong appeal as a congregational chant."
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS. It is time to order the Poinsettias for Christmas décor. Memorials and Thanksgivings may be made and will be remembered in the Christmas bulletin. At
BISHOP SINGH’S VISITATION(S!). The advance word is that Bishop Singh will be making two visitation to EPSC this year. The last Sunday of March to Saint James’ and the last Sunday of July to
EPISCOPAL PARISHES OF
30 November – The First Sunday of Advent
Prayer for
The Diocese of
The Anglican Communion: The Diocese of the
Prayer for those in Military Service connected to our Parish family
Parish Connection Relation Duty Station
Kenny Beers Kate Lamoreaux Former Student
Brian Coleman Kate Lamoreaux Former Student
Joshua Norton James Norton Grandson
Brandon Rice James Norton Grandson
Devlin Smith Parishioner Parishioner
John Bleiler Del Bleiler Son
Benjamin Durfey Fred/Diana Durfey Son
Edward Vaughn Angelita Bruman/Ed Vaughn Son
Jeffrey Colpits Marcia Dimick Nephew
David Greenleaf Joel McKee Nephew
Cole Rosen Sara Caldwell Friend
Taylor Starkweather Karen Jones God Son of Friends
Peter Hide Ceinwen Stermer Friend
Abbey Darling Helen Darling Granddaughter
Daniel Heichel Cim Terry Friend’s Son
Erik Dahl Elsie VanDuzer Neighbor
Requested Prayer
Parish Connection Relationship Date Listed
Sis Parishioner 18 Nov 07 *
James Frank & Arlene Steber Nephew 9 Dec 07 *
Kathy Frank & Arlene Steber Niece 18 January *
Zach Kate LaMoreaux Former Student 30 March *
Cora Former Rector 6 April *
Anita Betty Ferri Daughter 13 April *
Rita Parishioner 29 June *
Bobby
Marge Parishioner 27 July *
Dorothy Weisser Parishioner Falls Home
Margery Wilhelm Parishioner At home
Ralph Stotenbur Parishioner Nursing Home
Anna Sims Parishioner At home
* Renewed from a previous month
