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First Sunday of Advent

December 3, 2017

11:00 a.m.

Prelude

Announcements

Hymn in Procession Hymnal 57

All standing, the Celebrant says

Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever.

Amen.

The Celebrant and peoples say together

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.

The following is sung, all standing S 100

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Collect of the Day

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Celebrant Let us pray.

Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and

put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which

your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the

last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge

both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal;

through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one

God, now and for ever. Amen.

First Reading Isaiah 64:1-9

All sit.

O that you would tear open the heavens and come down,

so that the mountains would quake at your presence--

as when fire kindles brushwood

and the fire causes water to boil--

to make your name known to your adversaries,

so that the nations might tremble at your presence!

When you did awesome deeds that we did not expect,

you came down, the mountains quaked at your presence.

From ages past no one has heard,

no ear has perceived,

no eye has seen any God besides you,

who works for those who wait for him.

You meet those who gladly do right,

those who remember you in your ways.

But you were angry, and we sinned;

because you hid yourself we transgressed.

We have all become like one who is unclean,

and all our righteous deeds are like a filthy cloth.

We all fade like a leaf,

and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away.

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There is no one who calls on your name,

or attempts to take hold of you;

for you have hidden your face from us,

and have delivered us into the hand of our iniquity.

Yet, O Lord, you are our Father;

we are the clay, and you are our potter;

we are all the work of your hand.

Do not be exceedingly angry, O Lord,

and do not remember iniquity forever.

Now consider, we are all your people.

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18

1 Hear, O Shepherd of Israel, leading Joseph like a flock; *

shine forth, you that are enthroned upon the cherubim.

2 In the presence of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Man-asseh, *

stir up your strength and come to help us.

3 Restore us, O God of hosts; *

show the light of your countenance, and we shall be

saved.

4 O LORD God of hosts, *

how long will you be angered

despite the prayers of your people?

5 You have fed them with the bread of tears; *

you have given them bowls of tears to drink.

6 You have made us the derision of our neighbors, *

and our enemies laugh us to scorn.

7 Restore us, O God of hosts; *

show the light of your countenance, and we shall be

saved.

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16 Let your hand be upon the man of your right hand, *

the son of man you have made so strong for yourself.

17 And so will we never turn away from you; *

give us life, that we may call upon your Name.

18 Restore us, O LORD God of hosts; *

show the light of your countenance, and we shall be

saved. 17 And so will we never turn away from you; *

give us life, that we may call upon your Name.

18 Restore us, O Lord God of hosts; *

show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved.

Second Reading 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus

Christ.

I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God

that has been given you in Christ Jesus, for in every way you have

been enriched in him, in speech and knowledge of every kind-- just

as the testimony of Christ has been strengthened among you-- so that

you are not lacking in any spiritual gift as you wait for the revealing

of our Lord Jesus Christ. He will also strengthen you to the end, so

that you may be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God

is faithful; by him you were called into the fellowship of his Son,

Jesus Christ our Lord.

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

Sequence Hymn Hymnal 64

All stand.

Holy Gospel Mark 13:24-37

All stand.

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Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according

to Matthew.

People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus said, “In those days, after that suffering,

the sun will be darkened,

and the moon will not give its light,

and the stars will be falling from heaven,

and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.

Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in clouds’ with great

power and glory. Then he will send out the angels, and gather his

elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of

heaven.

“From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes

tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. So

also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is

near, at the very gates. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass

away until all these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will

pass away, but my words will not pass away.

“But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in

heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Beware, keep alert; for you

do not know when the time will come. It is like a man going on a

journey, when he leaves home and puts his slaves in charge, each

with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to be on the watch.

Therefore, keep awake—for you do not know when the master of the

house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or at

dawn, or else he may find you asleep when he comes suddenly. And

what I say to you I say to all: Keep awake.”

Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.

People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Homily The Rev. Dr. Mark D. Story

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Nicene Creed

All stand.

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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Prayers of the People

All remain standing

The Leader and People pray responsively

Lord Jesus, you are the light of the world.

Come, Lord Jesus.

You are light in our darkness.

Come, Lord Jesus.

Son of God, save us from our sins.

Come, Lord Jesus.

Son of Mary, deepen our love.

Come, Lord Jesus.

Bring hope into the lives of all people.

Come, Lord Jesus.

Bring your peace to all nations.

Come, Lord Jesus.

Be the joy of all who love you.

Come, Lord Jesus.

Bring unity to all who believe in you.

Come, Lord Jesus.

Bless us as we gather here in your name.

Come, Lord Jesus.

Lord Jesus, stay with us always.

Come, Lord Jesus.

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Celebrant

May Christ fill us with hope, give us his peace, and confirm our joy,

so we can be light to our neighbors. All peace and glory are his for

ever.

Amen.

Silence

Confession of Sin

All kneel.

The Deacon then says

Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Silence.

Minister and People

Most merciful God,

we confess that we have sinned against you

in thought, word, and deed,

by what we have done,

and by what we have left undone.

We have not loved you with our whole heart;

we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.

We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.

For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,

have mercy on us and forgive us;

that we may delight in your will,

and walk in your ways,

to the glory of your Name. Amen.

The Priest stands and says

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through

our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the

power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

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Peace

All stand.

Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People And also with you.

Then the Ministers and the People may greet one another in the name of

the Lord.

Offertory

Representatives of the congregation bring the people’s offerings of bread

and wine, and money or other gifts, to the deacon or celebrant. The people

stand while the offerings are presented and placed on the Altar.

Anniversary Prayer

Watch over your child, O Lord, as his days increase; bless and

guide him wherever he may be. Strengthen him when he stands;

comfort him when discouraged or sorrowful; raise him up if he fall;

and in his heart may your peace which passes understanding abide all

the days of his life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Great Thanksgiving

The Celebrant proceeds

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 sent your beloved Son to redeem us from sin and death,

and to make us heirs in him of everlasting life; that when he shall

come again in power and great triumph to judge the world, we may

without shame or fear rejoice to behold his appearing.

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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The people stand or kneel.

The Celebrant continues

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,

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Celebrant and People

The Celebrant continues

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.

The Celebrant then continues

As our Savior Christ

has taught us,

we now pray,

People and Celebrant

Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your Name,

your kingdom come,

your will be done,

on earth as in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

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Forgive us our sins

as we forgive those

who sin against us.

Save us from the time of trial,

and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power,

and the glory are yours,

now and for ever. Amen.

Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;

Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

The Celebrant says

The Gifts of God for the People of God.

All baptized persons are welcome to receive Holy Communion.

Breaking of the Bread

A period of silence is kept.

The Celebrant says

The Gifts of God for the People of God.

All baptized persons are invited to receive Holy Communion.

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Postcommunion Hymn Hymnal 68

After Communion, the Celebrant says

Let us pray.

Celebrant and People

Let us pray.

Celebrant and People

Lord God, we thank you for giving us our daily bread. Through the

power of your Holy Spirit, give us grateful hearts so that we may

live generous lives. Strengthen us so that we may choose to love one

another with your honor and respect. Encourage us so that we may

always offer you the best of what we have. All this we ask through

Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Solemn Advent Prayer

The priest blesses the people, saying

May Almighty God, by whose providence our Savior Christ came

among us in great humility, sanctify you with the light of his

blessing and set you free from all sin. Amen.

May he whose second Coming in power and great glory we await,

make you steadfast in faith, joyful in hope, and constant in love.

Amen.

May you, who rejoice in the first Advent of our Redeemer, at his

second Advent be rewarded with unending life. 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.

Hymn in Procession Hymnal 460

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Dismissal

Deacon Let us go forth in the name of Christ.

People Thanks be to God.

Concluding Voluntary

Welcome to St Mary’s!

We are honored that you joined us this morning for worship! Any

baptized Christian is welcome to come to the altar to receive Holy

Communion. Please accept our invitation! If you would like more

information about St. Mary’s, please fill out a Guest Card in the pew

or the Guest Book in the entryway.

Sunday Worship Schedule

7:30 a.m. Eucharist Liturgy with Traditional Language

8:45 a.m. Eucharist with Contemporary Liturgy

11:00 a.m. Eucharist with Choral Liturgy

(Nursery available from 8:30 to 12:30)

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Daily

M Morning Prayer

M Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel

WORSHIP

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The Rev. Dr. Mark D. Story, Rector

Rev. Nancy Bridges, Deacon

Rev. Bill Hesse, Deacon

Email: office@stmarysedmond.org

Website: www.stmarysedmond.org

Facebook.com/StMarysEdmond

(405) 341-3855

CONTACT INFORMATION

INFORMATION

Christmas Services

4th Sunday in Advent:

10 a.m. on December 24

Christmas Eve:

5 p.m., 7p.m., and 9 p.m.

Christmas Day:

9 a.m.

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EVENTS

A Very Giving Christmas

St. Mary’s is participating in a Very Giving Christmas this year.

Please visit the tree in the parish hall, take a gift tag, buy the item,

and return the item by Sunday, December 10th, when we will have

an ingathering celebration (in between services). Please do not

wrap the items. Items on the tree include things like: Baby and

toddler toys, hygiene sets (ie: lotion sets, shave kits,

cologne/perfume), Bikes of any size, household items (ie: crockpots,

small vacuums, coffee makers)

What is a Very Giving Christmas?

Families selected through Catholic Charities' and Sunbeam Family

Services programs and partner agencies receive the opportunity to

visit St. Nick's Shoppe and select gift items to place under their

Christmas tree. When the parents enter St. Nick's Shoppe, they can

visit two shopping areas: one with gifts for children and another with

gifts for the parents or general household use. Each family receives

Santa Bucks based on the size of the household. Volunteers guide the

parents through St. Nick's Shoppe and assist with gift-wrapping.

To give back to the community which so generously supports this

program, each family member participating in A Very Giving

Christmas volunteers a set amount of time in the community. This

volunteer time must be completed prior to visiting St. Nick's Shoppe.

SISU Youth Services

SISU, an emergency teen shelter, is in need of canned food items,

underwear and socks. NO WHITE. See display in Parish Hall for

details. On December 10th

at 10:15 AM, Jaime Caves, President of

the Board of Directors for SISU, will give a very short presentation.

Get your whole family involved in gift giving to others.

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FORMATION

We seek to be formed into the image of Christ. This is done through

spiritual formation, and at St. Mary's we strive to offer something

for all ages.

Sunday Morning Formation 10:00 to 10:45

Fr. Mark's class – Introduction to a Gospel

Meets in the Library, west end of the parish hall

Wired Word looks at current events through Gospel eyes

Meets in the middle room of the middle hallway

The Seekers deepens a personal relationship with Christ

Meets in the middle room of the west hallway

Children's Formation tells the basic stories of our faith

Meets upstairs in the west hallway

Youth Formation learns how to live a life of faith

Meets in the Canterbury House by the playground

Wednesday Night Formation is from 6:15 to 7:30

Youth Group worship together and discuss the depths of faith

Meet in the Canterbury House by the playground

Chancel Choir (6:30 pm – 8:00 pm)

Meets in the choir room, Room 1

There are many, many additional opportunities to support, serve,

learn, and grow in the love of Christ. There’s a place for you!

Madeline’s Flowers 2017 Floral Design Classes

December 11th

– “Christmas Tree”

Register online www.madelinesflowers.com

or call (405) 341-2530

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PRAYERS

A Prayer for Discernment

Almighty and everliving God, source of all wisdom and understanding,

be present with us as we consider the renewal and mission of our

congregation. Teach us in all things to seek first your honor and glory.

Guide us by your Holy Spirit to perceive what is right, and grant us

both the courage to pursue it, and the grace to accomplish it; through

Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Sunday, December 3, 2017

We Especially Pray for –The Right Rev’d Henry Katumba-Tamale in

Uganda, Whirlwind Mission in Watonga, St. Stephen’s in Guymon, St.

Stephen’s in Uruguay, our diocese, our parish, and for our school.

For those in need

We pray for Andrew, Kay Lynn, Steve, Jerry, Campbell, John, Jean,

Jimmy, Peggy, Bruce, Gavin, and Taya, the family of Doris Starr.

For our troops on active duty

Andrew, Derek, Ashley, Justin, Matthew, Nikolas, and Zach

For those who have died

Doris Starr

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MISSION AND MINISTRY

We are called to proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord; to form our lives

into the image of Christ; to serve our neighbors in the name of

Christ; and to invite our neighbors into fellowship with Christ.

Prayer Blankets

Let the office know if you know someone who would like to receive a

blanket upon which special prayers had been offered. A small donation

is appreciated for non-members. ($10)

UCO Pantry Reminder

I would like to challenge us to focus the next few weeks on helping the

UCO Food Pantry during the upcoming holiday season. The UCO

Food Pantry box just sits there with a few items in it; let’s fill the box

with what they really need. The first focus is Protein in the form of 1)

Canned meat and 2) Canned beans. Canned meat- Ham, Tuna,

Chicken, Canned Beans – all different types of beans, not just baked

beans. Please as you shop please pick up an extra item or two for the

UCO Food Pantry! In the coming weeks we will focus on other items

of great need, like Women’s hygiene items and canned Fruit.

Contact Chris Hand with questions 316-253-7570

Oklahoma City Regional Food Bank

1 out of 6 people in Oklahoma have limited access to food.

Is there a better way to spend the holidays than an evening of

serving others?

When - December 28th

6:30PM – 8:30PM

You can meet us there or we will meet at St Mary’s at 5:45 and

caravan there.

Where - Oklahoma City Regional Food Bank - 3355 S Purdue

Oklahoma City, OK 73137. Number of Volunteers needed– 35

Contact: Christopher Hand 316-253-7570 (cell)

Job Sorting and packing food.

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NEWS

Downloadable Bulletins

The 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. weekly service bulletins are now available

on the front page of our website: http://www.stmarysedmond.org. Now

you can use your tablet or smart phone if you prefer that over our paper

bulletins. Just know that the wifi at the church is limited, so you may

want to use your device data or download the bulletin from home before

the service.

Christmas Pageant

Christmas Eve Pageant will be at 5:00 PM. Parents who want their

children to participate, call Lisa Jones, (808) 778-9613.

Pay Warmth Forward

St. Mary's along with other Edmond Churches have been asked by

Parkway Cleaners to gather used winter coats that they will clean and

mend if needed. They will then take them to the Hope Center and other charity outlets to aid those children and adults who need a

warm coat this winter. A container to collect the coats will be located

in the North hallway through December 10th. For further

information, contact Deacon Nancy.

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Nominations for the 2018 Diocesan Convention and 2018 Vestry

It is time to nominate for vestry candidates & delegates to the 2018

Diocesan Convention. Hard copy forms are available in the Narthex

or you can download from the church website.

Nominations must be received no later than noon,

Sunday, January 14, 2018

***Mark your calendars for the Annual Meeting***

January 28, 2018

St. Mary’s Publication Deadlines include:

Magnificat — the 15th of each month

Mid-Week Update — Monday, 5 p.m. of each week

Weekend Announcements — Wednesday, noon each week

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St. Mary’s Publication Deadlines include:

Magnificat — the 15th of each month

Mid-Week Update — Monday, 5 p.m. of each week

Weekend Announcements — Wednesday, noon each week

St. Mary’s Garden News

Christmas Advent Altar Flowers

Remember a loved one with Christmas Altar Flowers

Given by (Name): _____________________________________________________

Current Address: ______________________________________________________

Telephone Number: ____________________________________________________

Email: _______________________________________________________________

In Honor of: __________________________________________________________

In Memory of:_________________________________________________________

In Thanksgiving for: ___________________________________________________

Please print neatly on this form and return to the office or mail with your donation to

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 325 East First Street, Edmond, OK. , 73034 or fill out

the pew envelopes and place in the offering plate. Please make checks payable to: St.

Mary’s Episcopal Church and on the memo line, print: “Christmas Altar Flowers”

For more information, contact Diane Wilson, (405) 509-0784, or

dshelby1954@yahoo.com

DEADLINE TO HAVE YOUR NAME INCLUDED IN THE SPECIAL

CHRISTMAS BULLETIN IS: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2017

(Any donated amount is appreciated to keep our ministry alive.)

We are looking for vase donations for disbursement of the Altar Flowers to those who

are ill.