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St. George’s 1998 Christmas Pageant The Fourth Sunday in Advent CHRISTMAS PAGEANT TODAYTo remind us of what the true meaning of Christmas is all about, our Sunday School children will present their annual Christmas Pageant following today’s 10:30 am Mass. They have spent many weeks preparing and are very excited. I hope everyone will stay and support their efforts; light refreshments will be offered at the conclusion of the Pageant. FIRST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT -DECEMBER 1998The cover of the bulletin today features a photograph of the cast of the first Christmas pageant, held after Mass at McMillan Elementary School in the days when St. George Church met on Sunday mornings in the school cafeteria. The cast includes Lauren Drummond as Mary, Eddie Davis as Joseph, Anthony Viacava as the Shepherd, Holly Myer and Gabrielle Baca as Angels. The sheep include Nicholas Douglas, Ian Davis and Matthew Seibert (held by proud grandmother, Martha Murray). The scenery which we are still using today was designed and constructed by Marie and Fred Cummings. An 8x10 photo of the cast is on display today during coffee hour. FATHER GREER’S CLASS WILL RESUME IN JANUARYJudith Greer’s mother, Ruth, passed away last Wednesday. Father Greer and Judith were able to be with her during her last days. They will return to St George’s after Christmas. Father Greer will resume his class on Anglicanism in January. The date of the next class will be announced in the bulletin. CHRISTMAS BASKETS RAFFLECongratulations to Rosemary Dehn who won the adult Christmas basket and to Donna Foust who won the children’s basket. ADVENT COLLECTThere is a spiritual world which penetrates our human world bombarding us with influences both good and bad. The choice rests upon us to make alliance with one or the other. Using the means which God gives us, we develop an increasing sensitiveness to the powers of light and a stronger resistance to those of darkness. As we acquire an affinity for the right, God’s messengers find more ready entrance into our lives. We learn the significance of St. Paul’s advice -“put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the Devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against power, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” In the Eucharistic offering, “with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify Thy glorious Name.” We know our own needs, and in unison with the faithful we raise the Advent petition, “give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness.” Excerpt from FAITH and PRACTICE, Chapter: The Spiritual World by Frank E. Wilson). 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
Evening Prayer, 5:45 pm, Mass, 6:00 pm Sun. Dec. 30 First Sunday after Christmas, Mass 8:00 am & 10:30 am Sunday School & Nursery 10:30 am FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT HOLY EUCHARISTOrgan Prelude“Wake, awake, for night is flying,”............................................... Hymn 3 Introit: Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and bring forth a Saviour. The heavens declare the glory of God: and the firmament sheweth his handiwork. Glory be...and to the Holy Ghost. As it was...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 Fourth Sunday in Advent Page 95 Collect for the Advent Season Page 90 Epistle for the Fourth Sunday in Advent Page 95 Gradual: The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him: yea, all such as call upon him faithfully. My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord: and let all flesh give thanks unto his holy Name. Gospel for the Fourth Sunday in Advent Page 95-96 Alleluia. Alleluia. Come, O Lord, and tarry not: forgive the misdeeds of thy people. Alleluia. Nicene Creed Page 71 “O come, thou Rod of Jesse’s stem,”.................................................... Hymn 2 (vv 4-7) Sermon given by Fr. Gordon Hines+ Offertory: Hail, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. 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: Behold, a Virgin shall conceive, and bear a Son: and his Name shall be called Emmanuel. THE COMMUNION “Thou art the Way, to the alone,”....................................................... Hymn 361 General Thanksgiving Page 83 The Peace and Benediction Page 84 “Lo, He comes, with clouds descending!”.................................................. Hymn 5 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 Diocese of the Southwestern StatesThe Rt. Rev. Frederick G. Morrison 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 Daily Prayer RequestsWe humbly beseech thee, of thy goodness, O Lord, to comfort and succour all those who, in this transitory life, are in: TROUBLE -for our nation (12/25), Kathleen M. (12/25), Connie (12/25): NEED -Western States drought (12/25): Bill Recher, parishioner & postulant to diaconite, and family (12/25), for our armed forces & their families (12/25), for Holy Trinity Mission in Henderson (12/25) for vocations to the Sacred Ministry (12/25), John P. (12/25), Theresa (12/25), for Janie & family as they mourn the loss of Don (12/9), for Kelly, as she and her family mourn the loss of Diane (12/9), Tina D. (12/25): SICKNESS -Louise (12/25), Chris Smith (12/25), John (12/25), Jean (12/25), Lisa (12/25), Mary M. & Jessica (12/25), Joan (8/19), Pat, healing (9/23), Patrece, healing (12/25), Elsa (12/25), Jack B. (10/18), Jack & Fred (12/25), Bob F. (11/4), Pattie (11/11), Kathleen M. (11/11), Christy (11/25), Bill S. (12/25), David M. (12/25), Barbara N. (12/25), Amber P., prayers for healing & strength during treatment (12/25), Kathryn M., prayers healing & strength during treatment (12/25), (12/25), June J. (12/19), Christopher (12/25): THY SERVANTS DEPARTED -Veronica (12/2), Diane G. (12/9), Don M. (12/9), Ruth K. (12/18): THANKSGIVINGS AND BLESSINGS -healing for Patrece, Janie B. Mary Jane, John D., Bill S. (12/25), for the Incarnation & redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ Please pray for these people close to us serving in the Armed Forces. Pray that God may keep them safe in all their doings. Pray that they all may come home safely. Pray that in any conflict we are as a nation might be involved, our position is just in the eyes of Almighty God: David USNS, Ryan USMC, Angie USMC, Dan USA, Jason USMC, Paul USMC, Sandy USMR, Doug USAF, Ross USA, Michael USA, Rick USAF, Jesse USA, Justin USMC, Jim USMC, Michael USMC, Randy USR, Ryan USR, Joshua USN, Arthur UMC, Russell USAF, Fr. Bill USN, Fr. Charles Nalls USA, Colin USA, Nicholas USA, James USCG, Casey USN, Greg USAF, John USAR
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