St George's Anglican Church
A Traditional Episcopal 1928 Prayer Book Parish

But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet. For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

Third Sunday in Advent

December 14, 2008 A.D.

FINAL CHRISTMAS PAGEANT REHEARSAL THIS THURSDAY

The final Christmas Pageant rehearsal is scheduled for this Thursday , December 18th at 6:30 pm. Please note THERE IS NO REHEARSAL ON SATURDAY, 12/20 as originally scheduled

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA SIGN-UP SHEET ON TABLE AT BACK OF CHURCH

BIG DAY NEXT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21ST

Next Sunday there will be ONLY one Mass at 9:00 am Following Mass, the Sunday School presents: 2008 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
After the Pageant please join us for refreshments
Please invite your friends and neighbors to this wonderful service.

FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS - SUNDAY 5:00 PM

After the Service, please join us for refreshments

Special Dates to remember:

Christmas Eve Mass: ................................................................. 11:00 pm

Christmas Day Mass:................................................................... 9:30 am

1st Sunday after Epiphany:... Children’s Epiphany Party, after 10:30 am Service

Get Away to Get Together:........... Retreat at Flagstaff, AZ Jan 30, 31 & Feb 1

Mardi Gras........................................................... Saturday, February 21st

DID YOU KNOW?

You can’t use your will to leave:

1) Property you hold in joint tenancy with someone else (or in “tenancy by the entirety” or “community property with right of survivorship” with your spouse). At your death, your share will automatically belong to the surviving co-owner. A will provision leaving your share would have no effect unless all co-owners died simultaneously. 2) Property you’ve transferred to a living trust. 3) Proceeds of a life insurance policy for which you’ve named a beneficary. 4) Money in a pension plan, individual retirement account (IRA), 401(k) plan, or other retirement plan. Instead, name the beneficiary on forms provided by the account administrator. 5) Stocks or bonds held in beneficiary (transfer-on-death or TOD) form. If you want to change the beneficiary, contact the prokerage company. 6) Money in a payable-on-death bank account. If you want to name a difference beneficiary, just fill out a simple form at the bank

This Week’s Schedule

Tuesday December 16..... Women’s Intercessory Prayer Group, 10:00 am - Noon

Wednesday, December 17........................ Evening Prayer 5:45, Mass 6:00 pm

Choir Practice: 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

Thursday, December 18................ Final Christmas Pageant Rehearsal, 6:30 pm

Friday, December 19........... Men’s Intercessory Prayer Group (9:00 am - Noon)

Sunday, December 21........................... Mass 9:00 am (Only one Mass today)

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT FOLLOWING MASS

Sunday School, Nursery

FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS 5:00 PM

THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT HOLY EUCHARIST

Organ: Prelude

“O come, O come, Emmanuel,”....................................... Hymn 2 (verses1-4)

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. Ps. 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     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

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. V. Hear, O thou Shepherd of Israel: thou that leadest Joseph like a sheep.

Gospel for The Third Sunday in Advent............................................ Page 94

Alleluia: Alleluia. Alleluia. V. Stir up thy strength, O Lord: and come and help us. Alleluia

Nicene Creed.............................................................................. Page 71

Birthdays, Anniversaries & Announcements

“Hosanna to the living Lord!”....................................................... Hymn 318

The Homily by Father 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.

Recitative, “Comfort Ye, My People”..................... Sung by Allen Adams, Tenor

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 ....................................................................................... 723

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

“Creator of the stars of night,”................................................... Hymn 6 (i)

General Thanksgiving................................................................... Page 83

“Rejoice, rejoice, believers!”
(Anthem arrangement for choir &congregation).................................. Hymn 4

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 Parish

In the Name of  God the Father who created us and sustains the world in which we live, God the Son who died for us and rose again to save us from a life of sin and death, and God the Holy Ghost who inhabits and guides our sacramental and prayerful worship of Him, the One and Triune God.

Church Address: 7676 West Gilmore, Las Vegas, NV 89129

Phone: 702-395-4576 Fax: 702-395-4572

E-mail Address: frhines@stgeorgeanglican.org

Holy Trinity Mission Church

Henderson, NV(holytrinity.nv@cox.net)

Diocese of the Southwestern States

The Rt. Rev. Frederick G. Morrison

4040 East 91st Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136

Anglican Province of Christ the King

Internet Domain Site: stgeorgeanglican.org

Rector - The Rev. Gordon W. Hines................ Senior Warden - Howard Winters

Assisting - The Rev. Yates C. Greer, Ph.D.............. Junior Warden - Dave Davis

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 - Donna Foust

Treasurer - Charlton Wood............................. Warden of Acolytes - Jeff Field