The Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 21, 2014
As You Are Service of Holy Eucharist, Rite II
The Gathering of the Community
20 I have found David my servant; *
with my holy oil have I anointed him.
21 My hand will hold him fast *
and my arm will make him strong.
22 No enemy shall deceive him, *
nor any wicked man bring him down.
23 I will crush his foes before him *
and strike down those who hate him.
24 My faithfulness and love shall be with him, *
and he shall be victorious through my Name.
25 I shall make his dominion extend *
from the Great Sea to the River.
26 He will say to me, ‘You are my Father, *
my God, and the rock of my salvation.’
Voluntary.....................Come, thou long expected Jesus........................ Hymnal 1982, #66
Entrance Hymn......... O come, O come, Emmanuel (vv. 1, 2)............. Hymnal 1982, #56
Opening Acclamation..................................................... Book of Common Prayer, p. 355
Song of Praise........................Lord, Have Mercy (three-fold).................................. R. East
The Collect of the Day...........................................................................................B.C.P. 212
Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your
Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for
himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Proclamation of The Word
The First Reading...................................................................................2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16
Now when (David) the king was settled in his house, and the Lord had given him
rest from all his enemies around him, the king said to the prophet Nathan, “See
now, I am living in a house of cedar, but the ark of God stays in a tent.” Nathan
said to the king, “Go, do all that you have in mind; for the Lord is with you.” But
that same night the word of the Lord came to Nathan: Go and tell my servant
David: Thus says the Lord: Are you the one to build me a house to live in? I have
not lived in a house since the day I brought up the people of Israel from Egypt to
this day, but I have been moving about in a tent and a tabernacle. Wherever I have
moved about among all the people of Israel, did I ever speak a word with any of
the tribal leaders of Israel, whom I commanded to shepherd my people Israel, saying, “Why have you not built me a house of cedar?” Now therefore thus you shall
say to my servant David: Thus says the Lord of hosts: I took you from the pasture,
from following the sheep to be prince over my people Israel; and I have been with
you wherever you went, and have cut off all your enemies from before you; and I
will make for you a great name, like the name of the great ones of the earth. And
I will appoint a place for my people Israel and will plant them, so that they may
live in their own place, and be disturbed no more; and evildoers shall afflict them
no more, as formerly, from the time that I appointed judges over my people Israel;
and I will give you rest from all your enemies. Moreover the Lord declares to you
that the Lord will make you a house. Your house and your kingdom shall be made
sure forever before me; your throne shall be established forever.
The Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26............ Misericordias Domini......................... B.C.P. 713
1 Your love, O Lord, for ever will I sing; *
from age to age my mouth will proclaim your faithfulness.
2 For I am persuaded that your love is established for ever; *
you have set your faithfulness firmly in the heavens.
3 “I have made a covenant with my chosen one; *
I have sworn an oath to David my servant:
4 ‘I will establish your line for ever, *
and preserve your throne for all generations.’”
19 You spoke once in a vision and said to your faithful people: *
“I have set the crown upon a warrior
and have exalted one chosen out of the people.
The Celebration of Holy Communion
The Offering of the Symbols of our Life
Joseph, in your darkest night, angel message hearing,
You cast not your love aside, scorn and anger fearing.
When a loved one brings us grief, rips our world asunder,
Dreamer, may we have your heart, open to God’s wonder.
Old and sage Elizabeth, birth anticipating,
Nurturing your cousin’s will, you taught hopeful waiting.
So, as women long have done, may we never falter
To extend a gentle touch, fears to courage alter.
Now to God who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept
secret for long ages but is now disclosed, and through the prophetic writings is
made known to all the Gentiles, according to the command of the eternal God, to
bring about the obedience of faith — to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ,
to whom be the glory forever! Amen.
God whose name we magnify, all your children matter.
From oppression raise the poor; proud and mighty scatter.
Seeds beneath the winter snow live, ‘tho all seems barren.
Lift a carol, sing of hope for the Rose of Sharon.
Sequence Hymn............... O come, O come, Emmanuel (vv.3-5)......... Hymnal 1982, #56
In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called
Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of
David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, “Greetings,
favored one! The Lord is with you.” But she was much perplexed by his words and
pondered what sort of greeting this might be. The angel said to her, “Do not be
afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now, you will conceive in
your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great, and will
be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne
of his ancestor David. He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his
kingdom there will be no end.” Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I
am a virgin?” The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the
power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will
be holy; he will be called Son of God. And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old
age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month for her who was said to
be barren. For nothing will be impossible with God.” Then Mary said, “Here am I,
the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Then the angel
departed from her.
The Sermon........................................................................................... The Rev. John Pitzer
Words: Carol Goodwin King
Music: Tempus adest floridium,
melody from Piae Cantiones, 1582
Mary, when the angel’s voice called you highly favored,
Dread and joy in your heart missed, pondered there and savored.
May we learn to welcome all that our life is bringing,
Even when in pain we feel birth within us springing.
The Second Reading.................................................................................. Romans 16:25-27
The Gospel.......................................................................................................... Luke 1:26-38
The Offertory............. Mary, When the Angel’s Voice............OneLicense.net #A-12155
Presentation Lyrics.............. Lord prepare me, to be a sanctuary
Pure and holy, tried and true; With thanksgiving, I’ll be a living
Sanctuary for You.
The Great Thanksgiving - Form B....................................................................... B.C.P. 367
Sanctus....................................................................................................................R. East
The Eucharistic Prayer and Mystery of Faith...................................................... B.C.P. 368
The Lord’s Prayer...................................................................................................R. East
The Breaking of the Bread
Pascha Nostrum....................................................................................................R. East
Agnus Dei...............................................................................................................R. East
The Sharing of Christ’s Life and Salvation
Communion Lyrics:.....Jesus, name above all names
Beautiful Savior, glorious Lord
Emmanuel, God is with us
Blessed Redeemer, Living Word
The Nicene Creed............................................................................................ B.C.P. 358
Prayer after Communion............................................................................... B.C.P. 366
The Prayers of the People, Form IV.............................................................. B.C.P. 388
Procession........Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord!...... Hymnal 1982, # 438
The Confession of Sin..................................................................................... B.C.P. 360
The Peace.......................................................................................................... B.C.P. 360
Welcome
Presiding at Eucharist is the Very Rev. J. Mark Holland
Lay Ministry
Join us in Fellowship and Ministry:
• Sunday, December 21 •
Children’s Church Service is Sundays at
9:00 a.m. in the Day School Chapel. After a
lesson and activity, we’ll join parents in time
for communion.
Mtr. Mary Ann Garrett will lead an Advent
Meditation at 10:00 a.m. this morning, in the
CSF Atrium on the third floor of the Ministries Center.
• Wednesday, December 24 •
Christmas Service Schedule
Christmas Eve Pageant & Mass - 3:30 p.m.
(nursery open 2:30-5:30 p.m.)
Christmas Eve Mass with Choir - 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve Mass with Choir - 11:00 p.m.
Christmas Day Mass - 10:00 a.m.
• Thursday, December 25 •
The only rehearsal for the Christmas Pageant
Christmas Day Mass - 10:00 a.m.
is today, after the eleven o’clock service! All
youngsters participating should gather in the The church offices will be closed Wednesday,
cafeteria where we’ll have pizza, issue cos- December 24 through Friday, December 26.
tumes, and get everyone familiar with what • Sunday, December 28 •
will be a glorious gift on Christmas eve!
It’s the Fourth Day of Christmas, and we’ll
A Festival of Lessons & Carols in the Kings be singing carols! Christian Education classes
College tradition, will be held at 5:00 p.m. in will be on holiday; service schedule remains
the church, in lieu of the five o’clock chapel the same. Come, sing carols at nine, AYA, or
service. This service, of about one hour, tells eleven, and enjoy coffee and fellowship at ten.
the Christmas story in word and glorious music, a favorite of all ages. Both the Chancel and • Wednesday, December 31 •
Treble Choirs will be singing special pieces in The office will close at noon. If you plan an
this service.
end-of-year contribution by hand delivery,
please keep in mind the office will be closing
• Monday, December 22 •
promptly at noon. Online donations made
Hanging of the greens begins! (No, not the before midnight CST will be credited to 2014.
Greens!) Volunteers are always welcome and
helpful in preparing the church for the Christ- • Thursday, January 1 •
mas services. We’ll start by nine a.m., both The church offices will be closed as clergy and
Monday and Tuesday, December 23.
staff observe New Year’s Day.
AA meets daily at noon in the Media Room • Friday, January 2 •
on the first floor of the Ministries Center.
The church offices will be open usual Friday
• Tuesday, December 23 •
hours: eight until noon. The school offices are
Al-Anon meets at 1:00 p.m. in the library on closed until Monday, January 5; classes resume on Tuesday, January 6.
the second floor of the Ministries Center.
In Our Prayers
Recently requested for: Donna Holland,
Rosalyn Cordell, Laura Stucker, Barbara
McCarty, Pat Colquette, Edie Adams, Pam,
Will, Charles, Kenlie Jackson, Nicholas, Carol
Blank, Honey East, Henri, Sherrill, Jean,
Sparky, Erin, Keith, Robby Cangelosi, Lance
Peytavin, Jeff Mills, Trent Sandahl, Donnie,
Hayes Kahao, Amy Teague, Misha, Naomi
Montgomery
Continuing prayers are offered for: Thomas,
Fred Frey Jr., Betty Romero, Mary C. Elliott,
Kevin Stockton, Marion Hart LeBlanc,
Matthew Paul Buller, Glenn Stockton, Estelle
Schilling, Bobby Rayne Jr., Jim Coleman,
James Ott, Bob Boyd, Richard Garber, Anne
Anthony, Sky Alexandra, Barbara Shilg,
Larry Durant, Susan Thayer, Michael D.
Moore, Colleen Ramshur, Todd Turpin, Judy
Calhoun, Debra Bagley, Christie Fawley,
Emma, Janet Arst, Brooke Colquette, Casey
Dué, Alma Wade, Randall Nachman, Lauren
Nachman, Gray Horn, Peyton Feigley,
Matthew Leonard Gill, Peyton Self, Mary
Jarnagin, Jack, Chuck Wood, Tara SperandeoEllis, Joanne Anderson, Dexter Rollins, Alisa
Janney, Cheyenne Sylvia, Bessie Stockton, Jim
Toups, Marcia Campbell
For those in the armed forces: Rob Hutchins,
Major John Lyford V, Sgt William Martin
USMC, PFC Don Ellen, Lt Jon Bethel, Trey
Wolf ABFAN, Lt Jordan Morris, Sgt James
Chambers, Major Andrew “Andy” Stone
USAF, Capt Michael Oliver, Specialist Daniel
Anderson, Sgt Ethan Wade, Major Charlie
Hines, Capt Mathis Guy Hall USMC, Chad
Hornsby SFAAT US Army, Airman Avery
Frink
The Diocese of Louisiana is one church, faithful to our Lord Jesus, united in mission,
reaching out through service and proclamation to all for whom Christ died. We live in
joyous expectation of God’s transforming power, compassion, and mercy in our lives.
Ushers
7:30 a.m.
AYA
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Joyce Rucker, Bessie & Glenn Stockton
Brent & Kent Caldwell
Bob Israel, Chad Phillips, Pat Culbertson, Kyle Landrem, Hill Savoy
Phillip Wright, D.J. Richard, Norm Martinusen, Brian Sheely
9:00 a.m. James Van Hook 1C, Olivia Van Hook TB, Ava O’Neal TB
Acolytes 11:00 a.m. Mary Brandon Harrel 1C, Grant Griffin TB, Elizabeth Arey TB
9:00 a.m. Ed Henderson
Eucharistic 7:30 a.m. Tony Carter
AYA Brent Caldwell, deSha Carter 11:00 a.m. David Warrington
Ministers Lectors
7:30 a.m.
AYA
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Mary Thomas
deSha Carter, Susie Furr (P), Annie Furr
Linda Bowsher, Judy Foil
Betsy Hurst, Liz Holland
7:30 a.m. Tony Carter
AYA Allen Paterson
9:00 a.m. Bob Bowsher
11:00 a.m. Liz Holland
Intercessors 7:30 a.m.
AYA
Altar Guild 9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Jane Christensen, Sharon Hoffeld
Liz Treppendahl, Charlotte Paterson
Maretta Creveling, Rieta Reiser, Susan White
Kaki Heiligenthal, Joanne Anderson, Camille Frink, Emily Taylor
Arrangements in the Parish Hall parlor are by Caroline Ross.
Arrangements in the Parish Hall foyer are by Liz Noland.
We Extend a Warm Welcome to Our Visitors
The Episcopal Church welcomes all baptized Christians to receive Holy Communion. If you wish to
receive a blessing rather than receive communion, please join in the movement to the rail and cross
your arms over your chest. This will alert the priest of your desire to be blessed. If the chancel steps are
an impediment to you, please advise an usher, and the communion elements will be brought to you.
Please join us for coffee and refreshments in the Parish Hall parlor after the morning services.
Thank you for bringing your infants and young children to church, and they are always welcome!
However, should the need arise, infants and toddlers through age four are lovingly cared for in our
professionally staffed nursery every Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Rt. Rev. Morris K. Thompson, Jr., Bishop of Louisiana
The Very Rev. J. Mark Holland, Rector
The Rev. Ralph F. Howe, Jr., Senior Associate Rector and Day School Chaplain
The Rev. Mary Ann Garrett, Associate Rector and Director of Pastoral Care at St. James Place
The Rev. John Pitzer, Prior to the St. James Center for Spiritual Formation
The Rev. Ken Ritter, President & CEO of St. James Place
Deacon Pat Lyle, Spiritual Director in Residence
The Rt. Rev. Robert C. Witcher, Bishop-in-Residence
The Rev. Charles Wood, Chaplain at St. James Place
The Rt. Rev. James M. Coleman, Bishop-in-Residence
Mr. Bob Bowsher, Senior Warden
Wardens
Mr. Patrick Broderick, Junior Warden
Pro gram Staff
Mary H. Boutwell, Director of Lay Ministries
Helen Campbell, Dir. of Stewardship & Planned Giving
Linda Chauviere, Head of School
Jo Craddock, Director of Communications
Tricia Delony, Director of the St. James Treble Choir
Jody Hanet, ­Director of the Cherub Choir
Jason Hubbard, Choirmaster
Marvin McLennon, Youth & Young Adults Ministry
Sylvia Rabalais, Administrative Secretary
Herndon Spillman, Organist
205 North Fourth Street
Post Office Box 126
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821
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225 387 1443 fax
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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The Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 21, 2014
As You Are Service