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Christmas at Trinity Church on Capitol Square

Page 4 Christmas Eve, 5:30 p.m. Family Service of Holy Eucharist

Page 11 Christmas Eve, 10:30 p.m. Choral Prelude

Christmas Spirituals in the African-American Tradition

Page 12 Christmas Eve, 11:00 p.m. Festival Holy Eucharist

Page 20 Christmas Day, 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist with carols

Page 22 The First Sunday after Christmas, January 1 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist with a carol sing

Page 24 Christmas Announcements

Page 26 Christmas Remembrances

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The Nativity of Our Lord Christmas Eve

December 24, 2011 We welcome you this evening to Trinity Church, Capitol Square. If you are visiting for the first time, or are looking for a church home, please fill out a pew card and give it to an usher or put it in the offering plate.

5:30 p.m. Festival Holy Eucharist Rite II

Entrance rite: Presider Let us sing praises to the God of all creation. People Let us sing praises to the Spirit who gives life to all.

Entrance Hymn 83 vs. 1-3 Adeste fideles

Presider Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen

Presider 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.

Hymn 96 vs. 1+3 Gloria

The Collect of the Day Presider The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Presider Let us pray. O God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth of your only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfully receive him as our Redeemer, may with sure confidence behold him when he comes to be our Judge; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The Lessons

A Reading from Isaiah (9:2-7) (see scripture insert) after each Reading, Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Psalm 96 (see scripture insert) Sequence Hymn 89 vs. 1 Carol all children, with Church School teachers and parents join the Rector

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Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke (2:1-20) People Glory to you, Lord Christ. After the Gospel, Gospeler The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. Nativity Meditation Hymn 93 vs. 1 Regent Square Hymn 79 vs. 1-2 St. Louis Hymn 101 alternate tune Hymn 99 vs. 1 Go Tell It on the Mountain A period of silence is kept. The Nicene Creed

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.

The Prayers of the People The Assembly stand for prayer, as able.

Leader O God, whose angels sang not to kings but to Mary and the shepherds, give us grace to hear the good news of the Savior’s birth and the great joy of a dawning age. Preserve all children in peace this night and keep them safe from harm.

In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.

Silence

Leader For all people in their daily life and work; People For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.

Leader For this community, the nation, and the world; People For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.

Leader For the just and proper use of your creation; People For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.

Leader For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; People For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.

Leader For the peace and unity of the Church of God; People For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.

Leader For Rowan, Archbishop of Canterbury; for Katharine, our Presiding Bishop; Mark, Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; Thomas, Kenneth and Nedi, our bishops in the Diocese of Southern Ohio, and for all bishops and other ministers; People For all who serve God in his Church.

Leader For the special needs and concerns of this congregation. Silence The People may add their own petitions Leader Hear us, Lord; People For your mercy is great.

Leader We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life. Silence The People may add their own petitions

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Leader We will exalt you, O God our King; People And praise your Name for ever and ever.

Leader We pray for all who have died, especially those remembered in the Christmas Memorials, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. Silence The People may add their own petitions Leader Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; People Who put their trust in you.

Presider O God, you bring peace to all children through your Holy Child; as the baby of Bethlehem slept peacefully in the arms of Mary his mother, may all of your children sleep safe in your arms this night Amen

The Peace All stand. Presider The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.

The Holy Communion All who hunger are welcome at Christ’s Holy Table.

Offertory Hymn 112 Cranham

The Great Thanksgiving - Eucharistic Prayer B The people remain standing. Presider The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Presider Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Presider Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give our thanks and praise. Presider It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive power to become your children. 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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Presider and People (S-129) Powell Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

The people remain standing. Presider We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life. On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Therefore, according to his command, O Father, Presider and People

We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;

Presider And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.

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By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, People and Presider Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread A period of silence is kept.

Hymn S-154 Fraction Anthem: Christ our Passover Hurd

Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

Carols during the communion: 115, 99

Hymn 111 the people kneel Stille Nacht

Postcommunion prayer Presider and People

Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

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A Christmas Blessing

Sending Hymn 100 Antioch

The Dismissal Presider Let us go forth in the name of Christ. People Thanks be to God.

SERVING THIS EVENING

Presiding & Preaching The Rev. Richard A. Burnett Assisting The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Lilly Bob Saik Eucharistic Minister Katharine Burnett Director of Music/Liturgist Kevin N. Wines Altar Guild Susan Crompton Acolyte s Sierra & Lexi Sribanditmongko Ushers Alan Sheppard Floral Arrangements Kent A. Phillips

The Nativity of Our Lord Christmas Eve

December 24, 2011

10:30 p.m. Choral Prelude

Christmas Spirituals in the African-American Tradition

Star of the Night—Ken Burton Wasn’t That a Mighty Day!—arr. Ken Burton

Glory to the Newborn King—arr. Robert L. Morris The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy—arr. Ken Burton

Remember, O Thou Man—Bob Chilcott Rise up, Shepherd, and Follow—arr. Bob Chilcott

Mary Had A Baby—arr. Roderick Williams Children, Go Where I Send Thee—arr. Roderick Williams

The Trinity Choir

Belinda Andrews-Smith, Nancy Skaggs, Mary Libertini, Emily Abrams Andrea Brown, June Spilburg, Mikayla Conrad

Brian Naille, Bob Saik, Herb Porter, Lane McNeal Sean Lalik, Bill Forbes, Bart Smith

Kevin N. Wines, Director of Music/Liturgist

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The Nativity of Our Lord Christmas Eve

December 24, 2011 We welcome you this evening to Trinity Church, Capitol Square. If you are visiting for the first time, or are looking for a church home, please fill out a pew card and give it to an usher or put it in the offering plate.

11:00 p.m. Festival Holy Eucharist Rite II

Entrance rite Presider Let us go forth in peace. People In the name of Christ. Amen.

Entrance Hymn 83 vs. 1-3 Adeste fideles

At the Station Presider The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us. People And we beheld his glory, and the glory of the only begotten of the father. Collect for Christmas Eve O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. Hymn 83 continues, vs. 4-6

The Word of God Presider Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen

Presider 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.

Hymn 96 Gloria

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The Collect for the Nativity of Our Lord Presider The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Presider Let us pray. O God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth of your only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfully receive him as our Redeemer, may with sure confidence behold him when he comes to be our Judge; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The Lessons

A Reading from Isaiah (9:2-7) (see scripture insert) after each Reading, Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Psalm 96 (see scripture insert) Refrain:

A Reading from Titus (2:11-14) (see scripture insert) Sequence Hymn 82 Divinum mysterium

Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke (2:1-20) People Glory to you, Lord Christ. After the Gospel, Gospeler The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sermon The Rector

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The Nicene Creed

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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The Prayers of the People (Form VI) The Assembly stand for prayer, if able.

Leader In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. Silence

Leader For all people in their daily life and work; People For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.

Leader For this community, the nation, and the world; People For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.

Leader For the just and proper use of your creation; People For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.

Leader For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; People For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.

Leader For the peace and unity of the Church of God; People For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.

Leader For Rowan, Archbishop of Canterbury; for Katharine, our Presiding Bishop; Mark, Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; Thomas and Kenneth, our bishops in the Diocese of Southern Ohio, and for all bishops and other ministers; People For all who serve God in his Church.

Leader For the special needs and concerns of this congregation. Silence

The People may add their own petitions Leader Hear us, Lord; People For your mercy is great.

Leader We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life. Silence

The People may add their own petitions Leader We will exalt you, O God our King; People And praise your Name for ever and ever.

Leader We pray for all who have died, especially those remembered in the Christmas Memorials, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. Silence

The People may add their own petitions Leader Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; People Who put their trust in you.

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Presider O God, you bring peace to all children through your Holy Child; as the baby of Bethlehem slept peacefully in the arms of Mary his mother, may all of your children sleep safe in your arms this night Amen

The Peace All stand. Presider The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.

The Holy Communion All who hunger are welcome at Christ’s Holy Table.

Offertory Anthem And His Name Shall Be Called Ken Burton Presentation Hymn 112 Cranham

The Great Thanksgiving - Eucharistic Prayer B The people remain standing. Presider The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Presider Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Presider Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give our thanks and praise. Presider It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive power to become your children. 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: Sanctus (S-129) Powell

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

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The people stand or kneel. Presider We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life. On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Therefore, according to his command, O Father, Presider and People

We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;

Presider And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

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And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, People and Presider Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread A period of silence is kept.

Hymn S-154 Fraction Anthem: Christ our Passover Hurd

Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

Carols during the communion: 79, 89, 87 & 109

Hymn 111 (all kneeling)

Postcommunion prayer Presider and People

Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

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A Christmas Blessing

May Almighty God, who sent his Son to take our nature upon him, bless you in this holy season, scatter the darkness of sin, and brighten your heart with the light of his holiness. Amen. May God, who sent his angels to proclaim the glad news of the Savior’s birth, fill you with joy, and make you heralds of the Gospel. Amen. May God, who in the Word made flesh joined heaven to earth and earth to heaven, give you his peace and favor. Amen. And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.

Sending Hymn 100 Antioch

The Dismissal Presider Let us go forth in the name of Christ. People Thanks be to God.

SERVING THIS EVENING Presiding & Preaching The Rev. Richard A. Burnett Assisting The Very Rev. Thomas C. Ferguson Bob Saik Eucharistic Ministers David White & Mary Gahbauer Director of Music/Liturgist Kevin N. Wines Altar Guild Rhoda Allen Acolytes Bill Mains, Bill Bronson Ushers Patricia Rugola, Steve Maher Floral Arrangements Kent A. Phillips

The Nativity of Our Lord Christmas Day

December 25, 2011

10:00 A.M. Holy Eucharist Rite II The service begins on page 355 of The Book of Common Prayer.

Entrance Hymn 109 The First Nowell

Gloria Hymn 96 Gloria

Collect of the Day (see scripture insert)

The Lessons

A Reading from the Prophet Isaiah (62:6-12) (see scripture insert) after each reading Reader The Word of the Lord People Thanks be to God.

Psalm 97 (see scripture insert)

A Reading from Titus (3:4-7) (see scripture insert)

Sequence Hymn 115 Greensleeves

Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord People Glory to you, Lord Christ Jesus Christ according to Luke (2:1-20)

after the Gospel Gospeler The Gospel of the Lord People Praise to you, Lord Christ

Sermon The Rector

The Nicene Creed (BCP page 358)

The Prayers of the People, Form VI (BCP page 360)

The Peace

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The Holy Communion All who hunger are welcomed at Christ’s Holy Table.

Offertory Hymn 87 Mendelssohn

The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B (BCP page 367)

Sanctus Hymn S-129 Powell

Fraction Anthem Hymn S-154 Hurd

Carol during Communion 105 God Rest You Merry

Postcommunion Carol 81 Es ist ein Ros

Postcommunion Prayer (BCP page 365)

The Presider pronounces God’s blessing.

Sending Hymn 100 Antioch

Presider Let us go forth in the name of Christ People Thanks be to God.

SERVING THIS MORNING

Presiding The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Lilly Preaching The Rev. Richard A. Burnett Assisting Bob Saik Eucharistic Minister Katharine Burnett Lector Kent A. Phillips Altar Guild Lynn Giljahn Director of Music/Liturgist Kevin N. Wines Ushers Steve Maher, Don & Judy McKissick Nursery Volunteer Kate Meyer Floral Arrangements Kent A. Phillips In the Garden Hosts Chiseko Hamisi & Bill Bronson

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The First Sunday after Christmas January 1, 2012

10:00 A.M. Holy Eucharist Rite II The service begins on page 355 of The Book of Common Prayer.

Entrance Hymn 93 Regent Square

Gloria Hymn 96 Gloria

Collect of the Day (see scripture insert)

The Lessons

A Reading from Numbers (6:22-27) (see scripture insert) after each reading Reader The Word of the Lord People Thanks be to God.

Psalm 8 (see scripture insert)

A Reading from the Letter to the Galatians (4:4-7) (see scripture insert)

Sequence Hymn 82 Divinum mysterium

Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord People Glory to you, Lord Christ Jesus Christ according to Luke (2:15-21)

after the Gospel Gospeler The Gospel of the Lord People Praise to you, Lord Christ

Carol Sing

The Nicene Creed (BCP page 358)

The Prayers of the People, Form VI (BCP page 360)

The Peace

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The Holy Communion All who hunger are welcomed at Christ’s Holy Table.

Offertory Hymn 110 Venite adoremus

The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B (BCP page 367)

Sanctus Hymn S-129 Powell

Fraction Anthem Hymn S-154 Hurd

Carol during Communion 107 In dulci jubilo

Postcommunion Carol 104 Andújar

Postcommunion Prayer (BCP page 365)

The Presider pronounces God’s blessing.

Sending Hymn 99 Go Tell It on the Mountains

Presider Let us go forth in the name of Christ People Thanks be to God.

SERVING THIS MORNING

Presiding The Rev. Abeoseh M. Flemister Eucharistic Minister Alan Sheppard & Mary Gahbauer Lectors Jesus Acosta-Hughes Director of Music/Liturgist Kevin N. Wines Acolyte Peggy Malone Ushers John Redden Nursery Volunteer Caroline VanDeusen Floral Arrangements Kent A. Phillips

PLEASE NOTE: One Combined Service at 10:00 am

on Sundays, December 25, January 1 & 29

CHRISTMAS OFFERING Christmas is expressed in many ways, especially through gift giving. God gave Divine Love to be born into the world in a human life, and for that great mystery we are forever thankful. Your Christmas offerings for Christ’s work at Trinity Church and in the wider world are important. Please use the Christmas Offering envelopes found in the bulletin and pews to make a special gift in this holy season.

Pledge cards for 2012 are available. If you have not made a financial pledge to Trinity Church for the coming year, please do so by filling out a card and mailing it to the Parish Office or placing it in today’s offering. Cards are available in the Narthex today.

PLEASE REMEMBER THOSE IN NEED: Candles—new and used– are always in need Please don't forget our neighbors on the street. New dry socks are essential for this time of year. We have many weekday requests for snacks and canned self-opening food items as well. All donations are greatly appreciated.

Holiday Hours The Parish Office will be closed December 26 through January 2. The Church will be closed on December 26, 27 and January 2. AA/Alanon meetings will not be held on December 26, 27 and January 2.

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Caravaggio Docent-Led Tour Columbus Museum of Art January 15, 2012; 1:00 pm (with a preview discussion at 9:15 a.m. in the Parish Library) $4 per person Stay for coffee hour and then join the Worship, Music and Arts ministry team for a docent-led tour of Caravaggio: Behold the Man! The Impact of a Revolutionary Realist. Caravaggio revolutionized the art world with his dramatic lighting and distinctively realistic style. CMA offers a rare opportunity to view the work of this Italian Baroque master. Ecce Homo (Behold the Man), lent by the Musei di Strada Nuova - Palazzo Bianco, Genoa, Italy, will be the centerpiece of an exclusive exhibition organized by CMA. Underscoring his remarkable influence upon his contemporaries will be 10 other paintings - images of saints and sinners alike, lent from the collections of major Ohio museums and one private collection. Parking and admission are free at the museum on Sunday; however, there is a $4 charge per person for the docent. The museum is located at 480 East Broad Street. www.columbusmuseum.org

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EPIPHANY SERIES at ADULT FORMATION in the Parish Library at 9:15 am

Sunday, January 8, 2012 - “For we observed his star at its rising...An astronomer’s perspective on the sky around Christ’s birthday.” OSU astrophysicist Stephan Frank, PhD. offers reflections on the biblical stories of Jesus' birth and the cosmos.

Sunday, January 22, 2012 - Trinity Worship, Music & Arts book discussion – Caleb’s Crossing, a novel by Geraldine Brooks. The discussion will be led by Susan McKinley and Emily Pucker.

Christmas Remembrances Memorials Ralph & George Allison Julia Ardit Bruce Barber Jean Trichel Benton Charles Landis Bitzer Mary Elizabeth Bitzer Ruth Burke Bitzer Steve Blackburn Anne & Acheson Callaghan Nellie & Alexander Callaghan Marilyn Conley The Very Rev. James Diamond Lillian Frisch Dorsey Amy Lilly Dotson Margaret Mains Ford Robert E. Frisch Fr. Bob Goodrich John Hallowell Pauline & Willis Hammond Alberta Marguerite Heller Alexander Hemphill Dallett Hemphill John, David & Neva John Hemphill George Hill, Jr. Helene Koss The Very Rev. James Leo Polly & Dale Mains Roger Mardis Victoria Mardis Adelhend & Alexander Matzuga Grandparents of Susan & Scott McKinley Marie Meyers Robert J.G. Morton Virginia Hammond Morton Jana Nancarrow

Harriett Ohmer Nicholas Parent Sharon E. Phillips Anne Price Renwick Eric Renwick Virginia Sewan Margaret D. Short Nelda K. Smith Robert Stahler Glynn & Hall Trichel Hall Trichel, Jr. Gerald Ullery Jessie J. Wines

In Thanksgiving for Bill, Robin, Barclay, Gale & Tery Eloise Allison Hailey, Cynthia & Drew Ellie, Maddie & Lottie Spaine & Lauren McNealey The Music Ministry of Trinity Church In the Garden ministry Isabel Clara Marge & Steve Megan, Justin, Jordan, Stephan, Miriam & Elena Sam & Nancy The Rev. Richard Burnett Trinity’s Church School Children & Teachers

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The 194th Annual Parish Meeting of Trinity Episcopal Church on Capitol Square will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. in the church following a combined liturgy beginning at 10:00 a.m.. All people active in the parish—and those new to our life together—are encouraged to attend.

gRINITY XPISCOPAL VHURCH on Capitol Square

125 East Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43215

(614) 221-5351 Fax (614) 221-3716 www.trinitycolumbus.org

Rector The Rev. Richard A. Burnett Priest Associates The Rev. Abeoseh M. Flemister The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Lilly The Very Rev. John Sanders Parish Seminarian Bob Saik Vestry Sr. Warden, Jerry Sellman; Jr. Warden, Debbie Wiedwald; Bill Bronson, Don Galbraith, Chiseko Hamisi, Bill Mains, Jori McDevitt, Judy McKissick, Darren Meyer, Joel Norris, Nick Tepe. Treasurer, Courtney Clark Director of Music/Liturgist Carilloneur Kevin N. Wines Nick Tepe Sexton Financial Administrator Thomas Belcher Dave Fontana Rector’s Administrative Assistant Diane Donato

Cover art from a window in Trinity’s Chapel