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The Third Sunday In Advent
ROSE SUNDAY
December 16, 2007 A.D.ABOUT ROSE SUNDAY The penitential nature of the Advent season is represented by the color violet. The third Sunday in Advent is a day when we pause, and rejoice in the nearness of our Lord’s nativity, and so it has come to be called Rose Sunday, the visual of the rose color depicting a lighter version of violet. Thus the significance of the roses on the altar. May God give us grace as we rededicate ourselves to Christ, welcoming him anew at the manger.
CONFESSIONS DURING ADVENT Fr. Hines will be available to hear confessions on Saturday, Dec. 22nd, 2:30-3:30 pm. We have to ready ourselves to meet Christ, the King of Kings and the Prayer Book helps us in that endeavor, with the Exhortations reminding us of the benefits of making your private confession to a priest. Fr. Hines & Fr. Greer are available to hear confession by appointment, if the scheduled times are not convenient.
CHRISTMAS BASKETS RAFFLE TODAY St. Anne’s ACW has done a wonderful job putting these baskets together to help you with your holiday shopping. YOU STILL HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN ONE OF THESE WONDERFUL BASKETS! The adult baskets are an $800 value and the one children’s basket is a $260 value. The baskets are on display on the patio. Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10. The Raffle will be held today after the 10:30 am service.
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT FINAL REHEARSAL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21ST The Christmas Pageant will be held on Sunday, December 23rd . The final rehearsal with John Riley will be held on Friday, December 21st at 6:30 pm. All participants, please make the extra effort to attend this important rehearsal.
POINSETTIAS FOR THE ALTAR The donation is $5.00 for poinsettias in memory of your loved ones. There is a sign up sheet on the back table if you want to contribute.
2008 CHURCH ORDO KALENDAR The 2008 Ordo Kalendars are now available and are on the back table. A $5.00 donation is appreciated.
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE Wed., Dec. 19 Ember Day, Evening Prayer 5:45 pm, Mass 6:00 pm
Choir Practice 7:00 -8:15 pm Thurs., Dec. 20 St. Thomas, the Apostle, Transferred
Evening Prayer 5:45 pm, Mass 6:00 pm Fri., Dec. 21 Christmas Pageant Final Rehearsal, 6:30 pm Sat., Dec. 22 Confessions with Fr. Hines 2:3 -3:30 pm Sun., Dec. 23 Mass 8:00 am & 10:30 am
Sunday School & Nursery 10:30 am Christmas Pageant immediately following 10:30 am Mass THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT HOLY EUCHARIST
Organ Prelude “Come, thou long expected Jesus,”................................................. Hymn 1
Introit: Rejoice ye in the Lord, and again I say, rejoice ye; let your moderation be known unto all men, the Lord is at hand: be careful for nothing, nor troubled; but in all things, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. Lord, thou art become gracious unto thy land: thou hast turned away the captivity of Jacob. Glory be ... and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.
Collect for Purity Page 67
Summary of the Law Page 69
Kyrie Eleison ......................................................................................... 710 Collect for the Third Sunday in Advent Page 93 Collect for the Advent Season Page 90 Epistle for the Third Sunday in Advent Page 94
Gradual: Shew thyself, O Lord, thou that sittest upon the Cherubim: stir up thy strength and come. Hear, O thou Shepherd of Israel: thou that leadest Joseph like a sheep.
Gospel for the Third Sunday in Advent Page 94 Alleluia. Alleluia. Stir up thy strength, O Lord: and come and help us. Alleluia.
Nicene Creed Page 71 “The King shall come when morning dawns,”..................................... Hymn 11 Sermon given by Fr. Gordon Hines+
Offertory: O Lord, thou art become gracious unto thy land; thou hast turned away the captivity of Jacob: thou hast forgiven the offence of thy people.
Prayer for the Whole Church Page 74
Confessions & Absolution Page 75
Sursum Corda Page 76
Sanctus & Benedictus ............................................................................ 797
The Consecration Page 80 The Lord’s Prayer .................................................................................. 722 Agnus Dei ............................................................................................... 712
Prayer of Humble Access Page 82 Communion: Say to them that are of a fearful heart: Be strong, fear not; behold, your God will come and save you.
THE COMMUNION “Hail to the Lord who comes,”.......................................................... Hymn 115 General Thanksgiving Page 83 The Peace and Benediction Page 84
“Rejoice, rejoice, believers!” ............................................................... See Insert
Flowers on the altar are given by Dale and Donna Foust to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for both of our birthdays December 17th and 30th.
We employ the rich Ceremonial of the historic Church in our worship. While it may seem a bit strange or unnatural to you at first, be patient. The liturgical heritage of the Church WILL speak to you in time, as it has to Christians through the centuries.
Welcome to Saint George’s!
If you are a visitor with us just for today we bid you God speed on your journey. If you are seeking a church home we welcome you into our spiritual family so that you might make good on your Christian duty to “follow Christ, worship God every Sunday in His Church, to work and pray and give for the spread of His kingdom” (BCP, page 291). In either case, be sure to sign the guest book and introduce yourself to us upon the conclusion of the service.
We are part of the Anglican Province of Christ the King–a nationwide body of traditional Episcopal Churches which stands for historic Christianity in the Anglican tradition.
OUR BELIEFS are based on the teaching of the Bible and the ancient creeds of the Church. We use the 1928 Book of Common Prayer as the basis for our worship.
OUR MISSION is to worship God, serve Jesus Christ, and to bring mankind to Jesus and His Church by : (1) proclaiming biblical truth through Catholic order as it is embodied in the historic Book of Common Prayer; (2) preaching God’s Word and administrating His Holy Sacraments; (3) showing the love of Christ by reaching out to others through works of charity; and (4) upholding Christian family values and teaching the Christian faith and New Testament morality to our children.
OUR GOALS are: to grow in understanding of and participation in the corporate worship services of the Church, to read Holy Scripture daily and to love God and our neighbor more fully.
FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN are especially welcomed, as our Church School stands ready to equip you and your children for living the Christian life. Sunday school instruction and nursery are provided during the 10:30 am Sunday service.
Church Address: 7676 West Gilmore, Las Vegas, NV 89129
Phone: 702-395-4576 Fax: 702-395-4572
E-mail Address: frhines@stgeorgeanglican.org
Website: www.stgeorgeanglican.org
Diocese of the Southwestern States The Rt. Rev. Frederick G. Morrison
4040 East 91st Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136
Anglican Province of Christ the King Rector -The Rev. Gordon W. Hines Senior Warden -Howard Winters Assisting -The Rev. Yates C. Greer, Ph.D. Junior Warden -Tom Covert Music Director -John G. Riley Secretary -Laura Seibert Altar Guild Directoress -Rae Waite Youth Group Director -Julie Viacava Sunday School Director -Kim Jones ACW President -Sharon Zurfluh Treasurer -Charlton Wood
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Weekly
Services
Wednesday
Evening Prayer
5:45 pm
Mass
6:00 pm
Choir Practice
7-8:15 pm
Bible Study
7-8:15 pm
Sunday
Mass 8:00 am
Adult Instruction
9-10 am
Choral Mass
10:30 am
Nursery and
Sunday School
Coffee/Fellowship Hour
(following Mass)
Holy Days
Listed on Kalendar
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