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At the end of this E-mail you will find announcements regarding the following:
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- Winter Warmth Project Announcement
- CHOW Pantry Announcement
- Christ Church Amazon
- Sunday School Zoom Link
- Christ Church YouTube Link
- Christ Church Mask Requirements
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Please note the Church office will be closed December 24th - January 2nd.
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Christ Episcopal Church
The Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 19th, 2021
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Voluntary Ave Maria von Arcadelt Franz Liszt (1811-1886)
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This tuneful meditation is based on an "Ave Maria" choral setting by the Renaissance composer Jacques Arcadelt (1507-1568)
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Lighting of the Advent Wreath: Love
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Reader One: In the face of injustice, in the face of despair, we light a candle of hope…
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(Light the first candle in your Advent wreath.)
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Reader Two: Because hatred is still so strong, because so many swords have not yet been beaten into ploughshares, we light a candle of peace…
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(Light the second candle in your Advent wreath.)
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Reader One: May the light from this candle say to all that God’s joy is coming on earth as it already is in heaven.
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(Light the third candle in your Advent wreath.)
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Reader Two: Because too many people are wandering in the wilderness, because too many people are sitting in the valley of the shadow of death, we light candles…
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Reader One: Because people all over the world are suffering and we are too busy to notice, we light candles…
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Reader Two: Today we stop everything and light these candles: one for hope, one for peace, one for joy, and one for love…
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(Light the fourth candle in your Advent wreath.)
Reader One: May the light from these candles overwhelm the world.
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Reader Two: May the light from these candles illuminate the valley of the shadow of death.
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Reader One: May the light and the fire from these candles burn away everything that is preventing God’s love from being born among us.
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Reader Two: Brother and sisters, be not afraid, even now - even now - God’s love is overwhelming the world!
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Processional: Hymn 268 Ye who claim the faith of Jesus JULION
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Celebrant: Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
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People: and blessed be God’s kingdom now and forever. Amen.
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Celebrant: Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: 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
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Trisagion: Hymnal S102 (repeated three times)
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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.
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First Reading: Micah 5:2-5a
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You, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days. Therefore he shall give them up until the time when she who is in labor has brought forth; then the rest of his kindred shall return to the people of Israel. And he shall stand and feed his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they shall live secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth; and he shall be the one of peace.
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Celebrant: The Word of the Lord.
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People: Thanks be to God.
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Canticle 15 Page 91, BCP The Song of Mary Magnificat: Luke 1:46-55
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My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
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my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; *
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for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.
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From this day all generations will call me blessed: *
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the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name.
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He has mercy on those who fear him *
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He has shown the strength of his arm, *
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he has scattered the proud in their conceit.
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He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, *
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and has lifted up the lowly.
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He has filled the hungry with good things, *
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and the rich he has sent away empty.
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He has come to the help of his servant Israel, *
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for he has remembered his promise of mercy,
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The promise he made to our fathers, *
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to Abraham and his children for ever.
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Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
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as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
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Second Reading: Hebrews 10:5-10
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When Christ came into the world, he said, "Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired, but a body you have prepared for me; in burnt offerings and sin offerings you have taken no pleasure. Then I said, 'See, God, I have come to do your will, O God' (in the scroll of the book it is written of me)." When he said above, "You have neither desired nor taken pleasure in sacrifices and offerings and burnt offerings and sin offerings" (these are offered according to the law), then he added, "See, I have come to do your will." He abolishes the first in order to establish the second. And it is by God's will that we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
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Celebrant: The Word of the Lord.
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People: Thanks be to God.
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Sequence: Hymn 437 Tell out, my soul BIRMINGHAM
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The Gospel: Luke 1: 39-45
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Deacon: The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Luke.
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People: Glory to You, Lord Christ.
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In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And why has this happened to me, that the mother of my Lord comes to me? For as soon as I heard the sound of your greeting, the child in my womb leaped for joy. And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her by the Lord."
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Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord.
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People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
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The Homily The Rev. Elizabeth Ewing
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We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
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Prayers of the People Form VI
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In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.
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For all people in their daily life and work;
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For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.
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For this community, the nation, and the world, Joe our President and all elected officials;
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For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
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For the just and proper use of your creation;
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For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
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For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;
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For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.
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For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
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For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
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For Justin, our Archbishop of Canterbury, Michael, our Presiding Bishop, DeDe our Bishop;
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For all bishops and other ministers;
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For all who serve God in his Church.
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For the special needs and concerns of this congregation, especially Bill D., Bobbie, Candie, Connor, Don, Ellen, George, Jeanette, Joell, Kathy, Mark, Mother Elizabeth, Osmond, Rose, Sally, and Scott.
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We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.
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Silence (The People may add their own thanksgivings)
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We will exalt you, O God our King;
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And praise your Name for ever and ever.
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We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.
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Silence (The People may add their own petitions)
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Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;
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Who put their trust in you.
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We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.
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Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Celebrant: The peace of the Lord always be with you.
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People: And also with you.
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Offertory: Hymn 265 The angel Gabriel GABRIEL’S MESSAGE
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Doxology (sung to VENI EMMANUELl)
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Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
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praise him, all creatures here below;
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praise him above, ye heavenly host:
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praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
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Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel. Amen.
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Eucharistic Prayer A BCP 361
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Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
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People: And also with you.
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Celebrant: Lift up your hearts.
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People: We lift them to the Lord.
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Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
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People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
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Celebrant: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
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Sanctus: Hymnal S130 BCP 362
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Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might,
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heaven and earth are full of your glory.
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Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
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Fraction Anthem: Hymnal S164
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Communion: Hymn 60 Creator of the stars of night CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM
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Eternal God, heavenly Father,
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you have graciously accepted us as living members
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of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ,
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and you have fed us with spiritual food
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in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.
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Send us now into the world in peace,
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and grant us strength and courage
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with gladness and singleness of heart;
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through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Processional: Hymn 57 Lo, he comes with clouds descending HELMSLEY
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Voluntary Magnificat peregrini toni Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)
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This piece is based on a ninth reciting tone (peregrinus) setting of the "Magnificat." Reciting tones are repeating musical pitches often used for singing psalms or canticles, such as the Magnificat.
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Announcements
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Our annual Winter Warmth project begun! Donations of hats, scarves, gloves, thick socks, and/or umbrellas can be left in the back of the church after worship service or at the church during the church’s office hours.
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During the holiday season we service CHOW clients and walk-ins. Please consider donating holiday dinner foods, such as stuffing, instant potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, etc.., or your families personal favorite treats during the next two months for local families in need.
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Please consider purchasing a replacement floor tile for CHOW for $10. There is a donation jar in the back of the Sanctuary now through January.
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When you're shopping on Amazon this holiday season, go to smile.amazon.com and list "Christ Church Binghamton" as your charity of choice. The Church will receive .5 % of your purchase!
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Over $500 has been given to Christ Church from your Amazon purchases since its program began. THANK YOU for designating Christ Church to receive these proceeds. Every little bit helps.
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Sunday School Information
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Registration Link: Click Here!
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Meeting ID: 851 7341 8446
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Christ Church YouTube Link
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Christ Church Mask Requirements
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Each parish of the Diocese of Central New York has local discretion in establishing COVID-19 response guidelines within the restrictions established by New York State and in line with recommendations from the CDC.
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The CDC’s COVID-19 Data Tracker indicates that Broome County is at “High” levels of community transmission.
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Per CDC guidance, individuals attending indoor public worship in these counties should wear face coverings, regardless of vaccination status.
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Thank you all for your tender care for one another in this challenging time.
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