COLLECT FOR PURITY (Kneel)

Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid; cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen

SUMMARY OF THE LAW

Hear what our Lord Jesus Christ saith. Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.

KYRIE ELEISON -Hymn 710

All Lord, have mercy upon us.(threefold) Christ have mercy upon us.(threefold) Lord, have mercy upon us.(threefold)

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO (Stand) -Hymn 713

All Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace, good will towards men. We praise thee, we bless thee, we worship thee, we glorify thee, we give thanks to thee for thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty.

O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the world , receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us.

For thou only art holy; thou only art the Lord; thou only, O Christ, with the Holy + Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

COLLECT OF THE DAY (Kneel)

Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And with thy spirit.
Celebrant Let us pray.

ALMIGHTY God, who hast given us thy only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and as at this time to be born of a pure Virgin: grant that we, being regenerate, and made thy children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by thy Holy Spirit; through the same our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit ever, one God, world without end.

People         Amen.

EPISTLE (Sit) -BCP, p. 98

Minister     The Epistle is written in the second chapter of the letter to Titus, beginning at the eleventh verse.

THE grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

GRADUAL

Ps. 110 . In the day of thy power shall the people offer thee free-will offerings with an holy worship : the dew of thy Birth is of the womb of the morning. V. The Lord said unto my Lord : Sit thou on my right hand until I make thine enemies thy footstool.

HOLY GOSPEL (Stand)

Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And with thy spirit.
Celebrant The Holy + Gospel is written in the second + chapter according to Saint Luke, + beginning at the first verse.

People    Glory be to thee, O Lord.

People     Praise be to thee, O Christ.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. The Lord said unto me : Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee. Alleluia.

NICENE CREED (Stand)

All         I BELIEVE in one God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And of all things visible and invisible: And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God; Begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, Very God of very God; Begotten, not made; Being of one substance with the Father; By whom all things were made; Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven, [here genuflect] AND WAS INCARNATE BY THE HOLY GHOST OF THE VIRGIN MARY, AND WAS MADE MAN [here rise]; And was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried; And the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures: And ascended into heaven, And sitteth on the right hand of the Father: And he shall come again, with glory to judge both the quick and the dead; Whose kingdom shall have no end. And I believe in the Holy Ghost, The Lord, and Giver of Life, Who proceedeth from the Father and the Son; Who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; Who spake by the Prophets: And I believe one Catholic and Apostolic Church: I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins: And I look for the Resurrection of the dead: + And the Life of the world to come. Amen.

“OF THE FATHER’S LOVE BEGOTTEN,” …………........……….(omit v. 4).....(Stand)...#20

SERMON (Sit)
OFFERTORY

Offertory: Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad: before the Lord, for he is come.

The Altar is prepared, Alms and Offerings are gathered, while the following carols are sung:

-5Choir: “UNTO US IS BORN A SON”............................................................Piae Cantiones Choir: “TORCHES, TORCHES!”..............................................John Joubert

The alms are now brought forward as the Old 100th is sung. Then follows,

The Priest then announces the intention of the Mass, and any special prayer requests, the end of which may be as follows:

Celebrant     Let us pray for the whole state of Christ’s Church.,

(Kneel)

ALMIGHTY and everliving God, who by thy holy Apostle hast taught us to make prayers, and supplications, and to give thanks for all men; we humbly beseech thee most mercifully to accept our (alms and) oblations, and to receive these our prayers, which we offer unto thy Divine Majesty; beseeching thee to inspire continually the Universal Church with the spirit of truth, unity, and concord: And grant that all those who do confess thy holy Name may agree in the truth of thy holy Word, and live in unity and godly love.

WE beseech thee also, so to direct and dispose the hearts of all Christian Rulers, that they may truly and impartially administer justice, to the punishment of wickedness and vice, and to the maintenance of thy true religion, and virtue.

GIVE grace, O heavenly Father, to all Bishops and other Ministers, that they may, both by their life and doctrine, set forth thy true and lively Word, and rightly and duly administer thy holy Sacraments.

AND to all thy People give thy heavenly grace; and especially to this congregation here present; that, with meek heart and due reverence, they may hear, and receive thy holy word; truly serving thee in holiness and righteousness all the days of their life.

AND we most humbly beseech thee, of thy goodness, O Lord, to comfort and succour all those who, in this transitory life, are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity.

AND we also bless thy holy Name for all thy servants + departed this life in thy faith and fear, beseeching thee to grant them continual growth in thy love and service, and to give us grace so to follow their good examples, that with them we may be partakers of thy heavenly kingdom. Grant this, O Father, for Jesus Christ’s sake, our only Mediator and Advocate.

INVITATION

CONFESSION OF SIN

ALL         Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things, Judge of all men; We acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness, Which we, from time to time, most grievously have committed, By thought, word, and deed, Against thy Divine Majesty, provoking most justly thy wrath and indignation against us. We do earnestly repent, And are heartily sorry for these our misdoings; The remembrance of them is grievous unto us; The burden of them is intolerable. Have mercy upon us, Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; For thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, Forgive us all that is past; And grant that we may ever hereafter Serve and please thee In newness of life, To the honour and glory of thy Name; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

ABSOLUTION

Celebrant         Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all those who with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him; Have mercy upon you; pardon + and deliver you from all your sins; confirm and strengthen you in all goodness; and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Celebrant     It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto thee, O Lord, Holy Father, Almighty, Everlasting God; because thou didst give Jesus Christ, thine only Son, to be born as at this time for us; who, by the operation of the Holy Ghost, was made very man, of the substance of the Virgin Mary his mother; and that without spot of sin, to make us clean from all sin. Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising thee, and saying,

    The bells are rung in order to draw attention to the following,

SANCTUS -Hymn 797

All             HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, Lord God of hosts, Heaven and Earth are full of thy Glory: Glory be to thee, O Lord Most High.

                Blessed + is He that cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the Highest.

CANON OF THE MASS

Celebrant         ALL glory be to thee, Almighty God, our heavenly Father, for that thou, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to suffer death upon the Cross for our redemption; who made there (by his one oblation of himself once offered) a full, perfect, and sufficient sacrifice, oblation, and satisfaction, for the sins of the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again:

The bells are rung once to remind us that our Lord’s words of institution are about to be

prayed.

FOR in the night in which he was betrayed, he took Bread; and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take, eat,

THIS IS MY BODY,
WHICH IS GIVEN FOR YOU;
Do this in remembrance of me.

The bells are rung as the Priest genuflects, elevates, genuflects. At the elevation you may look up and express your faith and devotion, thinking on Saint Thomas’ words, +My Lord and my God.

LIKEWISE, after supper, He took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of this; for

THIS IS MY BLOOD OF THE NEW TESTAMENT,
WHICH IS SHED FOR YOU, AND FOR MANY,
FOR THE REMISSION OF SINS;
Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.

The bells are rung as the Priest genuflects, elevates, genuflects. At the elevation you may look up and express your faith and devotion, thinking on Saint Thomas’ words, +My Lord and my God.

The Oblation

WHEREFORE, O Lord and heavenly Father, according to the institution of thy dearly beloved Son our Saviour Jesus Christ, we, thy humble servants, do celebrate and make here before thy Divine Majesty, with these thy holy gifts, which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; rendering unto thee most hearty thanks for the innumerable benefits procured unto us by the same.

The Invocation

AND we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us; and, of thy almighty goodness, vouchsafe to bless and sanctify, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, these thy gifts and creatures of bread and wine; that we, receiving them according to thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ’s holy institution, in remembrance of his death and passion, may be partakers of his most blessed Body and Blood.

AND, we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness, mercifully to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving; most humbly beseeching thee to grant that, by the merits and death of thy Son Jesus Christ, and through faith in his blood, we, and all thy whole Church, may obtain remission of our sins, and all other benefits of his passion.

AND here we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, our selves, our souls and bodies, to be a reasonable, holy, and living sacrifice unto thee; humbly beseeching thee, that we, and all others who shall be partakers of this Holy Communion, may worthily receive the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, be + filled with thy grace and heavenly benediction, and made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him.

AND although we are unworthy, through our manifold sins, to offer unto thee any sacrifice; yet we beseech thee to accept this our bounden duty and service; not weighing our merits, but pardoning our offenses, through Jesus Christ our Lord; by whom, and with whom, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, all honour and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end.

Celebrant     AND now, as our Saviour Christ hath taught us, we are bold to say,

THE LORD’S PRAYER -Hymn 722

Celebrant         The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People             And with thy spirit.

AGNUS DEI-Hymn 712

All                     O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, Grant us thy peace.

PRAYER OF HUMBLE ACCESS

Celebrant             We do not presume to come to this thy Table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under thy Table: Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of thy dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that our sinful bodies may be made clean by his body, and our souls washed through his most precious blood, and that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.

Celebrant             Behold the Lamb + of God; behold Him that taketh away the sins of the world. People Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldst come under my roof; but speak the word only, and my soul shall be healed. (said thrice)

Communion: The dew of thy birth is of the womb of the morning.

COMMUNION OF THE FAITHFUL

If you have been confirmed by a Bishop in apostolic succession and are in “good standing” with your Church and wish to receive the Blessed Sacrament, come forward during the reciting of the “Lord, I am not worthy...”

If you wish simply to be blessed by the priest, make a Saint Andrew’s Cross (an X) with both arms over your chest, and the priest will bless you. When you have received or been blessed, return to your place and offer your personal prayers of thanksgiving.

“SWEET BABY, SLEEP”...(Wither’s Rocking Hymn) .............Amanda Petersen
“INFANT HOLY,”...(Carol lullaby, Polish traditional)....................Starr Family
“WHAT CHILD IS THIS?”...............................(Choir & Congregation)...#36

Ushers/acolytes will distribute candles for the Post Communion hymn. Upon conclusion of Communion hymn, please extinguish your candle.

“SILENT NIGHT, HOLY NIGHT”.........…(Choir & Congregation, kneeling)...#33

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING (Kneel)

Almighty and everliving God, we most heartily thank thee, for that thou dost vouchsafe to feed us who have duly received these holy mysteries, with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ; and dost assure us thereby of thy favour and goodness towards us; and that we are very members incorporate in the mystical body of thy Son, which is the blessed company of all faithful people; and are also heirs through hope of thy everlasting kingdom, by the merits of his most precious death and passion. And we humbly beseech thee, O heavenly Father, so to assist us with thy grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and do all such good works as thou hast prepared for us to walk in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honour and glory, world without end.
People         Amen.

DISMISSAL, BLESSING (Kneel)

Celebrant         The Lord be with you. People And with thy spirit. Celebrant Depart in Peace. People Thanks be to God. Celebrant The Peace of God, which passeth all understanding keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord: And the Blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the + Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you, and remain with you always.

“O COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL” ............................................(Stand)...#12

+ Sundays +

8:00 am Mass, 10:30 am Mass,
Church School, Nursery Care, Adult Choir,
Youth & Adult Confirmation & Adult Education Classes

+ Wednesdays +

5:45 pm Evening Prayer, 6:00 pm Mass, Adult Choir Practice 7:00 -8:15 pm

Church Address: 7676 West Gilmore, Las Vegas, NV 89129 Phone: 702-395-4576 Fax: 702-395-4572

Church Web Site: stgeorgeanglican.org

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