The Nativity of our Lord
Christmas Day
December 25, 2011 – 10:00 a.m.
Church of the Holy Trinity, Guildwood
85 Livingston Road
Scarborough, Ontario
M1E 1K7
www.trinityguildwood.homestead.com
find us on Facebook: Church of the Holy Trinity (Guildwood)
email:trinityguildwood@rogers.com
416 261 9503
The Rev. Stephen Kirkegaard, Incumbent
Welcome to Holy Trinity, Guildwood
At Holy Trinity, Guildwood, we welcome all who come to worship with us.
Though we are people of diverse background, lifestyle, and opinion, we are
one in our desire to follow Jesus Christ. We seek to live as diversity in
unity, offering a community in which we can all grow together as one Body:
God’s Church. We hope the order of service will help you find your way,
but feel free to ask your neighbour for help. Hymns can be found in the blue hymnal
“Common Praise”. We are truly pleased that you have chosen to worship with us.
Holy Communion: All are welcome in this church and at this altar. All baptized
persons, including children, are invited to receive the bread and wine at
Christ’s table. Those not receiving communion may wish to receive a
blessing. Simply cross your hands over your chest to indicate you are not
receiving communion. The Anglican Church supports the ancient use of
the common cup. Those receiving the chalice are asked to assist the
chalice bearer by grasping the cup at the base and guiding the cup to their
lips. For health purposes the practice of intinction, dipping the bread
into the wine, is discouraged. If you do not wish to drink from the common cup, please
feel free to receive the bread only. Simply cross your hands over your chest when the
chalice bearer passes by to indicate you do not wish the wine. The ancient teaching is that
the whole Christ is received whether one receives only the consecrated bread or both
bread and wine.
Children are always welcome. They may want to stay upstairs in the church for worship
or go into the lobby/Narthex area with a parent/caregiver. On
Sundays, children are welcome to take part in the Sunday School
program available downstairs during the 10:30 service. Parents are
always invited to join us for some or all of the time downstairs. There
will be no Sunday School today or January 1. For more information
contact Patricia Eastman, Sunday School Co-ordinator
(416) 261-7300, patricia.eastman@sympatico.ca. The Greeters or Sidespeople will be
glad to answer any questions you may have.
Please turn off your cell phones.
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Christmas Day – Feast of the Nativity
December 25, 2011
The Holy Eucharist
10:00 a.m.
Welcome
Announcements
Presider
Almighty God,
All
to you all hearts are open,
all desires known,
and from you no secrets are hidden.
Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts
by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,
that we may perfectly love you,
and worthily magnify your holy name;
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Silence
The Gathering of the Community
Gathering Hymn #154 – Joy to the World
Greeting
Glory to God #702
The Collect of the Day
Antioch
p. 185
p. 275
The Proclamation of the Word
First Reading
Psalm 98
Refrain: Joy to the World! The Lord is come.
Second Reading
Gospel Hallelujah #324
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
The Holy Gospel
Sermon
Silence for reflection
Isaiah 52:7-10
Hebrews 1:1-12
John 1:1-14
The Rev. Stephen Kirkegaard
Our Response to the Word
The Nicene Creed
The Prayers of the People – Litany #13
Confession and Absolution
The Peace
p. 188
p. 120
p. 191
p. 192
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The Celebration of the Eucharist
Offertory Hymn #148 – See Amid the Winter’s Snow
See Amid the Winter’s Snow
Eucharistic Prayer #3
p. 198
Holy, Holy, Holy #732
The Lord’s Prayer
p. 211
The Breaking of the Bread #6
p. 213
Lamb of God #745
Communion Hymns #125 – Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
Polish Carol (W Zlobie Lezy)
#126 – Away in a Manger
Cradle Song
Duet: Quem Pastores Laudavere
German, 14th c. arr. John Rutter/R. Boles
The Sending Forth of the Community
Prayer after Communion
The Blessing
Closing Hymn #153 – Good Christians All, Rejoice
The Dismissal
p. 214
In Dulci Jubilo
p. 215
The Prayers (Collect, Prayer over the Gifts and Prayer after Communion) for Christmas
Day are found on Page 273.
Please remember in your prayers this week:
World: York, England (The most Rev. John Tucker Mugabi Sentamu).
Canada: National Staff of Communications and Information Resources and Financial
Management; St. John’s, York Landing; Archbishop Fred Hiltz, The Primate of Canada.
Toronto Diocese: The Bridge Prison Ministry; Archbishop Colin, and Patrick our Area
Bishop.
Our Parish Family of Holy Trinity: David and Teri McIntosh; Eva McLean; Noreen
and John McMillan; and Stephen our Priest.
The sick and those in need: Betty Annamuthado, Eston Boucaud, Lurleen Callender and
Agnes Wilson, Charrie Harris, Adam, June, Larry, and Marysia.
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Memorial Flowers for Christmas
Given By:
Luciene Bailey
Penny Case
The Henley Family
Diane Hickman
The Knautz Family
In Loving Memory of:
Parents and Nephew
Trent Case
Nadia Yakimowich
Robert Hickman
Frank Knautz, Joseph & Josephine
Knautz and Canon & Gladys James
Martin Lee
Their Parents, Arlene & Howard Clarke
Loved Ones of the Galbraith, Clarke,
Judge and Mills Families
John & Irene Price
Gloria Lee
Nancy Mills & Sisters Maureen & Marilyn
Nancy Mills
Peter & Karen Price
In Memory of Loved Ones
Gerard & Judy Baribeau
Brenda & Don Cooper
Chris Cooper
Robin & Peggy Denman
Glenis Emmett
Dave & Judy Hardy
Shirley Hodgins
Nancy & Warren Lees
Esther Tilley
And also by:
Patricia Eastman in thanks for the blessings of family & friends
Chris, Daphne & Julia Hamill in celebration of the
lives that have touched ours
And in Loving Memory of Una Mawson from all her friends
at Holy Trinity Guildwood
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Announcements
Thank you to all who have contributed so much to the beauty and richness of our
celebration of the Christmas season: Peggy Wong and the choir, the altar guild, lay
assistants, communion ministers and readers, Rachael Boles and DramaWorks,
St. Nicholas, Patricia Eastman and the Church School, Sharon Trivers and Outreach,
hospitality and fellowship leaders, and greeters.
The Gift of a Christmas Offering: We would be pleased to issue you a tax receipt for
any offering of $10 or more. For your convenience a Christmas offering envelope has
been included with this bulletin. Please be sure your name and address are on the
envelope or cheque so that we can mail your receipt to you. It is your support that allows
Holy Trinity’s ministry to continue to grow.
Christmas Decorating: Volunteers are needed to take the Christmas decorations down
following the service on January 8.
Baptism: The next date for Baptism is The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord on
January 8. If you would like to inquire about adult baptism for yourself or about infant
baptism for your child, please contact Stephen. The foremost occasion for Christian
baptism is Easter Eve. Other preferred occasions are The Day of Pentecost (May 27,
2012) and All Saints Sunday (November 4, 2012). If you are interested in working
alongside Stephen to help prepare Inquirers for Baptism, he would enjoy sharing this
ministry with you.
Driver Needed: The Parish Nurse ministry maintains a list of individuals who are willing
to drive fellow parishioners to church, medical appointments and possibly other
activities. This can be on a regular or occasional basis. If you would like to add your
name to this list, please contact Vivien Harris at 416 703 5433.
Habitat for Humanity Dedication Ceremony is delayed. The Habitat Dedication
Ceremony originally scheduled for December 18, 2011, at the Sisters’ Site has been
postponed until some time in the New Year. Habitat for Humanity needs more volunteers
to help them in the final stretch of home completion. All of the work is being done inside
and heaters are provided to offset the winter chill. If interested, call Habitat for Toronto
416-755-7353 ext 242 to learn more.
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In the December 12 Toronto Star Joe Fiorito wrote an article that all of our members are
encouraged to read. See the Greater Toronto section with the heading “Housing Cuts
Prove Costly”. Joe explains very clearly why some of the housing cuts to our shelters
should not be done. The closure of Seaton House, the shelter for men aged 60-90 years
here in Scarborough will definitely have an adverse effect on some of the most vulnerable
in our society. The other two shelters being considered for closing house women greatly
in need of this program. Please contact Councillor Paul Ainslie and express your
concerns about this proposed budget cut.
Peter Vanderyagt, Chair, Caring Alliance
The 50th Anniversary
commemorative items are now
available. Cookbooks, tote bags and
Christmas ornaments are available at
$10 each. Please see Nancy Mills to
purchase your items.
Please note the remaining events scheduled for our 50th Anniversary celebrations:
 January 15, 2012 – The Rev. Brad Lennon, former incumbent, will be here to
celebrate and remember his time with us followed by a reception downstairs.
 February 4, 2012, 4:00 p.m. – Making Music and Magic Together. An exciting
afternoon and evening of Magic and Music for family and friends. Performances
feature magic by Stephen Kirkegaard, music by Frank Wilks and music for all ages
by the Fun Strummers. After the show it’s time to socialize with pizza and
refreshments in the church basement.
 May 6, 2012 – Our chief pastor, The Diocesan Archbishop of Toronto, The Most
Reverend Colin Johnson, will join us to preach and celebrate with us at our services
followed by a reception downstairs.
 May 2012 – The Rev. Roy Shepherd, a long time parishioner who has served as
Interim Priest, and his wife Audrey will be with us to celebrate and share their
memories followed by a reception downstairs. Date TBD.
 June 3, 2012 – We will conclude our 50th events on Trinity Sunday and will be
joined by The Rev. Don Downer, former incumbent, and his wife Adrienne. We are
planning to hold the church picnic on that Sunday.
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Assisting in Worship are:
Presider .......................... The Rev. Stephen Kirkegaard
Lay Assistant ........................................ Robbie Rhodes
Readers ................................... Alf Parke, Verna Parke
Cantors ....................... Ellen Anderson, Rachael Boles
Organist ................................................... Peggy Wong
Altar Guild .............................. Penny Case, Pat Every
Marie Gilbart, Daphne Hamill, Janet Tangness
Sidespersons ............. John Hetherington, Nancy Lees,
Don Cooper, Warren Lees
Welcome .......................................... Sandy Kirkegaard
Readings for Next Sunday
January 1, 2012
Epiphany
Isaiah 60:1-6
Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14
Ephesians 3:1-12
Matthew 2:1-12
This Week at Holy Trinity
Sunday, January 1, 2012
The Rev. Dr. Harold Shepherd
presiding
Thursday, January 5
8:00 & 10:30 a.m.
Holy Eucharist
Sunday, January 8
Monday, January 9
10:00 a.m.
7:30 p.m.
8:00 & 10:30 a.m.
10:00-12:00
Wednesday, January 11
2:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 12
10:00 a.m.
7:30 p.m.
Extendicare Eucharist
Choir
Holy Eucharist
Coffee Drop-in and biblical
discussion
Book Club at the home of Shirley
Knautz
Extendicare Eucharist
Choir
The office will be closed December 26-January 4.
Stephen will be away December 26-January 7.
How to contact us
Incumbent
Honourary Assistant
Parish Administrator
Parish Nurse
Wardens
Property
The Reverend Stephen Kirkegaard
416 261 9503 – church; (416 266 8386 – home)
email: kirkegaard@rogers.com
The Rev. Dr. Harold E. Shepherd
Judy Baribeau – 416 261 9503 – church
email: officetrinityguildwood@rogers.com
Vivien Harris (416 703 5433)
Linda Epping (416 267 3635); Karen Price (416 281 1268)
Flo Schwerdtner 416 284 6269
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