Third Sunday of Advent
In Scandinavia
In Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland, Lucy (called Lucia) is
venerated on December 13 in a ceremony where a girl is elected to
portray Lucia. Wearing a white gown with a red sash and a crown of
candles on her head, she walks at the head of a procession of
women, each holding a candle. The candles symbolize the fire that
refused to take St. Lucia's life when she was sentenced to be
burned. The women sing a Lucia song while entering the room, to
the melody of the traditional Neapolitan song Santa Lucia; the Italian
lyrics describe the view from Santa Lucia in Naples, the various
Scandinavian lyrics are fashioned for the occasion, describing the
light with which Lucia overcomes the darkness. Each Scandinavian
country has lyrics in their native tongues. After finishing this song,
the procession sings Christmas carols or more songs about Lucia. A
similar version occurs in Scandinavian communities and churches in
the Island
The Holy Eucharist: Rite II
with Sacramental Healing
December 15, 2013
Trinity Episcopal Church
218 East Benton Street, Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 897-7283 www.trinityaurora.org
Welcoming God’s children since 1849
Prelude
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DAILY MORNING PRAYER:
RITE TWO
Opening Sentences
BCP 75
Blessing of the Advent Wreath
Confession of Sin
BCP 79
The Invitatory and Psalter
BCP 80
Officiant: Lord, open our lips.
People: And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.
Opening Hymn 431
The stars declare his glory
Psalm146
BCP 803
Old Testament Lesson
Isaiah 35:1-10
Canticle 10
BCP 86
New Testament Lesson
James 5:7-10
Sequence Hymn 65
Prepare the way
(All sing verses 1-2 before Gospel and verse 3 after.)
THE GOSPEL
Matthew 11:2-11
Sermon
Father Rosa
The Apostles’ Creed
BCP 96
The Prayers (Suffrages A)
BCP 97
Today: Adult Education – The Nativity.
This week and Beyond:
Wednesdays: Morning Prayer in the Guild Room at 8:00 a.m.
followed by Bible Study.
Thursdays: The Sandwich Board – join us as we celebrate the
Eucharist with Grace, Hinsdale.
Envelopes:
For 2014 are now available.
Christmas flower envelopes are in the pews.
2013 Contributions: don’t forget to turn in your Pence Pigs and
any other contributions before the end of the year.
Coming Events:
November 24-December 30: Discovering the truth about Santa
Claus, St. James Commons, Chicago. Complete information on the
bulletin boards.
December 17: St. Margaret’s Christmas Party at noon
December 22: Greening of the Church in preparation of our Lord’s
Birth! Please help! Breakfast will be served.
December 24: Christmas Eve Midnight Mass beginning at 9:30
p.m.
December 25: Christmas Day at 9:00 a.m.
Serving in today’s worship service
The Rev. Thomas Rosa, Transitional Minister
The Rev. John Dolan, Deacon
Ken Baxter, Organist
Rob Borchert, Crucifer, Chalicist
Linda Barber, Chalicist
Malcolm Blogg, Acolyte
John Ward, Lector
Dolores Palmquist, Intercessor
Inga and Gary Gorney, Greeters/Ushers
We pray in the Anglican cycle of prayer for: Wusasa,
Kaduna, Nigeria, The Rt. Rev. Ali Buba Lamido.
We pray in the Diocesan cycle of prayers: in thanksgiving for
the ministries shared with our companion dioceses of Southeast
Mexico and Renk, in the Republic of South Sudan, for those living in
our companion dioceses, for our continued work and ministry
together.
We pray for our men and women in uniform at home and
abroad: especially Carl, John, Steven, Seth and Eric risking their
lives daily on our behalf, and for their families.
We pray for our parish friends in need: Mitch, Michael, John,
Sarah, Naomi, Brian, Malcolm, Bob, Charlie, Jackie, Kathy, Fritz,
Will, Hannah, Lee, family of Jeff, Ellie. We give thanks for the
birthdays of: John Heath (December 16), Bill Dumont, Fr. Rosa
(December 19), Richard Abner, Abigail Fauth, Sarah Paris
(December 20). We ask for discernment for where God is calling
each of us and our church. We seek God’s help in ways to serve
the diverse population in our city.
Laying on of Hands and Anointing
BCP 454
(Anyone wishing to receive Sacramental Healing
and the laying on of hands,
should please come forward at this time.)
The Collect of the Day
The Collects
The Peace
BCP 212
BCP 98
BCP 360
THE HOLY COMMUNION
THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD
Santa Lucia Hymn:
Christ, Our Passover
Lyrics on the insert
S-154
All are welcome at God’s table.
We welcome all baptized persons to come forward
to receive Communion*, and others, a blessing.
(*gluten free wafers are available, please let an usher know.)
Communion
Prayer of Thanksgiving
BCP 365
CONCLUDING RITES
The Blessing
Announcements and Greetings
Closing Hymn 637
How firm a foundation
Postlude
Offertory Hymn 68
Rejoice! Rejoice, believers
Eucharistic Prayer B
Sanctus
The Lord’s Prayer
BCP 366
WELCOME! Your presence is a gift to us! If this is your
first time worshiping with us, we are delighted that you’ve
joined us. We ask that you please sign our guest book
and join us for refreshments and fellowship following the
organ postlude. Special thanks to Theresa Jones and
Rene Morales for today’s coffee hour. A new sign-up
sheet is posted on the Parish Hall bulletin board.
BCP 367
S-129
BCP 364
St. Lucia lyrics
Hark! through the darksome night
Sounds come a wingeing:
Lo! 'tis the Queen of Light joyfully singing.
Clad in her garment white, wearing her crown of light,
Sankta Lucia, Sankta Lucia!
Deep in the northern sky
Bright stars are beaming;
Christmas is drawing nigh,
Candles are gleaming.
Welcome thou vision rare,
Lights glowing in thy hair,
Sankta Lucia, Sankta Lucia!
The night goes with weighty step
round yard and hearth,
round earth, the sun departs
Shadows are brooding
There in our dark house,
Walking with lit candles,
Saint Lucia, Saint Lucia.
(continued)
The darkness shall soon depart
from the earth's valleys
thus she speaks
a wonderful word to us
The day shall rise anew
from the rosy sky.
Saint Lucia, Saint Lucia
Night walks grand, yet silent,
Now hear its gentle wings,
In every room so hushed,
Whispering like wings.
Look, at our threshold stands,
White-clad with light in her hair,
Santa Lucia, Santa Lucia!
Look, at our threshold stands,
White-clad with light in her hair,
Santa Lucia, Santa Lucia!
Darkness shall take flight soon,
From earth's valleys.
So she speaks
Wonderful words to us:
A new day will rise again
From the rosy sky
Santa Lucia, Santa Lucia!
A new day will rise again
From the rosy sky
Santa Lucia, Santa Lucia!