Hymnal Prayer Book

The Nicene Creed (Stand) 358

The Prayers of the People (Kneel) Form III 387 The Confession of sin and Absolution (Kneel) 360

Sharing the Peace of Jesus Christ (Stand)

Parish Announcements (Please refer to the Parish News for complete information)

The Offertory Sentence

The Presentation of our Oblations and Preparation of the Altar

Offertory Anthem Star Carol John Rutter

380 v.3 The Great Doxology

The Holy Communion

S-125 The Sanctus and Benedictus (Stand) Richard Proulx

The Prayer of Consecration (Kneel)

The Lord’s Prayer (Kneel)

S-161 Agnus Dei (Kneel) Hurd

Comm. Anthem O Holy Night Adolphe Adam

Comm. Anthem In the Bleak Midwinter Harold Darke

115 Communion Hymn “What child is this, who laid to rest” Greensleeves

111 “Silent night, holy night” Stille Nacht

Post Communion Prayer (Kneel) 365

The Blessing of the Church (Kneel)

100 Recessional Hymn “Joy to the world” Antioch

Postlude Fantasy from Variations on Joy to the World Hellman

Serving in Today’s Liturgy

Acolytes: Annabelle and Grace Beaupré

Chalice Bearers: Mike Beaupré, Tom Ward

First Reading: Christina Pavlovsky

Second Reading: Grace Beaupré

Prayers of the People: Tom Ward

Ushers: Marty Smith, Mike Pavlovsky

The clergy and staff of Saint John’s wish you and

your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Saint John’s Anglican Church 2401 College Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76110

Telephone 817-927-5341 · Fax 817-927-0908

Th e Rev. David Freder ick Klein , Rector

The Rev. William T. Estes, Assistant to the Rector

The Rev. Dr. Robert W. Bosworth, Jr., (retired) Pastoral Associate

Mr. Alan Potts, Organist/Choirmaster

The Eve of the Holy Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ December 24, 2017 - 4:30 p.m. Rite II

Hymnal Prayer Book Prelude Variations on Greensleeves Vaughan Williams/Roper

83 v 1-3, 6 Processional Hymn “O come, all ye faithful” Adeste Fidelis

The Blessing of the Christmas Crèche (Stand)

(All children are invited to come forward for the Blessing of the Crèche.)

Celebrant: Tonight as we celebrate the Mystery and birth of Jesus Christ,

we pause to ask God’s heavenly blessing upon this Christmas crèche. The

practice of erecting such mangers was begun by St. Francis of Assisi in AD

1223 as a means to teach each Christian to understand that he or she is part

of the true Christmas story.

Let us pray... God of every nation and people, from the beginning of

Creation You have made manifest Your love so all who seek it may find it.

When our need for a Savior was great, You became incarnate, being born of

a human mother, in the person of Jesus Christ. To our lives He brings joy

and peace, justice, mercy, and love. † Lord God, bring Your heavenly

blessing upon this Christmas crèche; may it remind us who gaze upon it the

humble beginnings that led to our salvation. May it remind us that God is

ever with us and is Savior of all. This we ask in the Name of the holy and

undivided Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

101 Crèche Blessing Hymn “Away in a manger” Cradle Song

(All children are invited to join in singing this carol on the chancel steps. The congregation is invited to join in singing verses 2 and 3)

The Opening Acclamation (Stand) 355

The Collect of Purity (Stand)

S-280 Gloria in Excelsis (Stand) Robert Powell

Collect of the Day (Kneel)

The Word of God (sit)

Please see the insert for the Collect of the Day and readings of Holy Scripture

The Psalm will be chanted. Please see Psalm Insert.

89 Sequence Hymn “It came upon the midnight clear” Carol

The Holy Gospel (Stand)

Sermon The Rev. David F. Klein

(continued on the back cover)

Welcome to Saint John’s

W e are blessed that you have joined us in our worship of Jesus

Christ. At Saint John’s we worship in the Episcopal Tradition;

fostering a place where forgiveness, conversion and spiritual renewal

can evolve; enabling Christian formation to help us grow that our life

may be consecrated to God’s work. We pray that you have found us

faithful in our witness of His Love and you will make Saint John’s your

spiritual home.

Receiving Holy Communion

All visitors who have been baptized with water, in the name of the

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and who have been admitted to

Communion in their own church are welcome to share the Holy

Eucharist. We are all called to repent of our sins and to approach the

Holy Communion as an expression of the Real Presence of Jesus Christ.

When you come forward to receive the Holy Body and the Precious

Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ please approach the Altar Rail in prayer.

Cross your right hand over your left that the sacred Host may be laid in

the palm of your right hand. When the Chalice is offered help guide it

(if necessary) to your lips. When your communion is complete, pause

to give thanks before returning to your seat. If you are not receiving

Communion today, you are most welcome to come to the Altar Rail for

a blessing; simply cross your arms over your heart.

Ladies wearing lipstick, please remember to blot your lips before coming

forward for Communion if you desire to receive directly from the chalice. (If

you generally receive by intinction, of course, this is not necessary.) Thank

you! — St. John’s Altar Guild

If you receive Holy Communion by Intinction

If you make your communion by intinction (which is dipping the Host

in Consecrated Wine), our Bishop asks that you retain the Host in the

palm of your hand after receiving it and the priest, deacon or lay

minister will touch it to the Wine and place it on your tongue.

A Private Prayer before receiving Holy Communion

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, by the will of the Father and

the work of the Holy Spirit Your death brought life to the world. By

Your Holy Body and Blood free me from all my sins and from every

evil. Keep me faithful to Your teaching, and never let me be parted

from You. Amen.

A Private Prayer after receiving Holy Communion

Lord Jesus Christ, may I receive these precious gifts in purity of heart.

May Your Body and Blood bring me healing and strength, now and for

ever. Amen.

Who’s Serving Who’s Serving NEXTNEXT Week Week (Dec 30(Dec 30 -- 31)31)

Saturday 6:00 - PM Vigi l

Altar Server and Reader: Mike Carmena

Sunday 8:00 AM – 1928 BCP

Altar Server and Reader: Mike Howe Usher: Andrew Martin

No 9:00 AM Serv ice

Sunday 10:00 AM - Ri te I

Acolytes: Liam Estes Altar Servers: Gerald Gregory, Luis Medina

First Reading: Bill Kendall Second Reading: Lisa Estes

Prayers of the People: Gerald Gregory Ushers: Vic Whitmeyer, Jorge Lopez-Aguado

No 11:15 Serv ice

Addit ional Servers

Altar Guild: Trish Williamson, Lin Parham, Diane Klein Hospitality: DONUT SUNDAY (Diane Klein, Dora Hale)

Vestry Count/Lockup: Gerald Gregory, Olga Fry

If you are unable to serve, please try to find a replacement, or call the parish office as soon as possible. Thanks!

responsibility for counting the collection and locking up the facility after the 11:15 service on a six-week rotation. If you are interested in serving on the vestry or would like more information, please speak with Gerald Gregory.

A Gentle Reminder… If you have not yet turned in a pledge card, please try to do so as soon as possible, as the Finance Committee and Vestry are planning the 2018 Budget. Thank you! — The Vestry

Keeping you informed…

December weekly goal $12,657

Dec 2-3rd offering 10,105 Dec 9-10th offering 6,683 Dec 16-17th offering 6,603 Prepaid 2018 Pledges $7,900

Parish News Weekly News for the Family and Friends of St. John’s Church

The Feast of Christmas — December 25, 2017

Memorials & Prayer

All Memorials are Given to the Glory of Almighty God…

The Flowers on the Altar - please see Christmas Flower Memorials insert

The Lady Chapel Flowers - please see Christmas Flower Memorials insert

The Sanctuary Candle - in loving memory of Jack Fry, by Olga Fry

The De Profundis Bell - will ring on Dec 24 in loving memory of Charles Wood (offered by Carol and Rusty Wood), on Dec 25 in memory of LaVerne Easter (by Lin and Randy Parham), on Dec 28 in memory of Alvin Glen Cearley (by Kendall and Marty Smith).

Prayer List: We most humbly beseech Thee, O Lord, to comfort and succor those in need of Your healing and helping hand: Tom, Leah, Sherida, Kameron, Tracy, Ann, Harold, Pam, Rebecca, Robin, Ellen, Dillan, Bettye, John, Rachel, Leslie, Emmanuel, Kim, Evren, E.C., Theresa, Peggy, Jack, Silas, Joe, Carol, Jim, Michelle, Mark, Amanda, Ruth, Leland, Trent, Ella, Alexis, William, Caden, Kathy, Susan, Amanda, Parker, Schafer, Hugh, Mary, Wanda, Pat, John, Tim, George, Annie … Myra, Derek, Brian, Nadia, Steve … Nate, Lexi, Edie, Wag, Tina, Lindsay, Joann, Charlie, Jacob … Lynda, William

Note: Names on the prayer list are on a three week cycle unless requested longer

For Parents Expecting: Aubin and Sam; Mary and Matt; Sarah and Zach; Bethany and Doug

For Those Traveling: the McKinney, Newcomer and Marley families

For Troops in Combat Zones: Justus, Charlie

For Those who Have Died: Jack, Charles, LaVerne, Alvin

Birthdays: Kristin Paris (Dec 30)

Wedding Anniversaries: Charissa and Mike Christopher (24), Larue and Brian Perkins (26), Sandra and Lynn Ross (28), Jo and Stan Young (28), Mary Sue and Joe Coffman (30).

Note: The date in parenthesis indicates the day of the birthday or anniversary. Please call the parish office if you or a family member would like to be added to the lists.

Visitors’ Page

Visitor’s Card Help us get to know you! Please fill out a Visitor’s Card and place it in the Offering Plate.

Hospitality “Coffee Hour” is held every Sunday morning from 10:15-11:00 in the Parish Hall. Stop by after the 9:00 service or before the 11:15 for the fellowship. Visitors are especially welcome!

Nursery Nursery for infants through age 5 is located at the east end of the Education wing. Ask an usher for directions. The nursery is open from 8:50 -12:30.

Sunday School Sunday School for kids preschool thru senior high is held Sept-May during Coffee Hour. Adult classes are offered periodically at the same time in the Guild Parlor.

Prayer Ministry Prayer cards are located in each pew for your prayer needs. To access the parish prayer chain, email Diane at office@ stjohnsfortworth.com or call 817-927-5341.

Counseling Office Fr. Bob Bosworth, Ph.D. is on staff as Clinical Pastoral Counselor for individual, marriage, and family counseling. Hours are Tues and Fri 10am-

5pm and Sat 10am-2pm. Appointment required. Call 859-475-4475 or visit: Dr-Bosworth.com

Low-Gluten Hosts St. John’s offers low-gluten (less than 0.01%) communion wafers on request. If you have a gluten intolerance issue please speak with one of the clergy.

Joining St. John’s? Just fill out the New Member Registration Form found on the wall rack in the Narthex or in the Office. If you are Anglican or Episcopalian we will process a letter of transfer for you. If you are from another denomination, you will be registered as a baptized communicant and we’ll let you know when the next Inquirers Class begins. If you are not yet baptized, please see Fr. Klein for more information.

Weekly Services

Saturday Evening

Vigil Mass 6:00 p.m.

Sunday Morning

8:00 a.m.1928 BCP

9:00 a.m. Rite II

11:15 a.m. Rite I

Child-Care 8:50 - 12:30.

Wednesday Eucharist

7:00 am (followed by

breakfast out)

11:00 am

Office Hours

Tuesday - Friday

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Closed for Lunch

12:00—1:30 PM

Our Vestry Senior Warden

Gerald Gregory 2019

Junior Warden

Jorge Lopez-Aguado 2019

Clerk

Gerald Gregory

Vestry Members

Cameron Crum 2019

Olga Fry 2019

Don Lange 2020

Jason Merritt 2020

Clay Slaughter 2020

Teresa Sparks 2018

Mark Stupfel 2018

Vic Whitmeyer 2018

Trish Williamson 2020

Rusty Wood 2018

Treasurer

Walter Virden, IV

Delegates to Diocesan Convention

Tom Ward

Vic Whitmeyer

Gerald Gregory

Next Vestry Meeting

t/b/a

Weekly Programming

Sunday School Grades PreK - 5th meet from 10:00-11:05 on the first floor of the Bevan wing, (gather in the organ hallway after Communion). Middle and High School classes meet from 10:20-11:05 on the second floor. Contact: Lisa Estes On break till Jan 10th

Anglican Youth Ministries Youth in grades 6-12. Meets 1st Sun. at 10:20 in the AYM Room for education and spiritual growth, 1st and 3rd Sun. at 1:00 pm in Mitchell Hall for lunch and activities, and alternate Wednesdays at 6:00 for dinner and activities. Contact: Stuart Estes. Next meeting: Jan 7

Adult Sunday Classes Exploring Our Faith Survey of the Christian Faith, open to all; serves as adult inquiry class. Meets 10:15-11:00 (except first Sundays) in the Green Room. On break till Jan 10th

Celebrate Anglicanism!. Study of the Anglican faith through the language and theology of the Prayer Book. Meets 10:15-11:00 in the Guild Parlor. On break till Jan 10th

Wednesday Bible Study Meets 9:30-10:45 a.m. in the Green Room. Contact: Fr. Estes Resumes 1/13

Wednesday Enrichment Evening program for the whole family. Potluck at 6:00; fellowship, catechesis from 6:30-7:30; youth activities every other week; Childcare available. Contact: Lisa Estes. Resumes Jan 13

Children’s Choir Meets 5:15-6:00 pm Thursdays in the Choir Room, Contact: Lisa Estes

Thursday Choir Practice

6:00-7:00 Hand Bells.

7:00-8:00 Chancel Choir. Contact: Alan Potts Resumes Jan 18

Announcements

Holiday Office Closings The parish office will be closed for the Christmas Holidays, Monday through Wednesday, Dec 25-27. On Thursday and Friday, Dec 28-29 the office be open from 9am-12noon. The office will be closed again for New Years on Monday and Tuesday, Jan 1-2.

Vestry Nominations 2018 Four vestry member terms expire at our Annual Meeting on January 28th and the vestry is currently recruiting their replacements. The Diocesan Customary lists basic criteria for vestry members. The nominee should — 1) be regular in attendance at Sunday

and special services 2) have a faithful stewardship record

of pledging 3) model the Christian life and believe

in the faith 4) be actively involved in parish life 5) be hopeful about the life and

direction of the parish, Diocese, and the ministry of the bishop

6) support the rector’s ministry and be willing and able to work with him

In addition to attending monthly meetings, vestry members take

Christmas Schedule

Christmas Eve, Dec 24

4:30 pm Rite II w /Children’s Sermon

8:00 pm 1928 BCP Holy Eucharist

10:30 pm Carol-Sing

11:00 pm Rite I Midnight Mass

Christmas Day, Dec 25 10:00 am 1928 BCP

First Sunday of Christmas, Dec 31 Saturday, 6:00 pm Vigil, Dec 30

Sunday, 8:00 and 10:00 only

The Christmas Flowers in the Sanctuary and Lady Chapel are given by…

Pat Atkinson-Leito In loving memory of my husband Kenneth, my parents Lucile and Vernon Patterson, sister Carrie-Lucile, brothers Bill and Lucius; in thanksgiving for St. John’s family,

and in honor of Vivian and Alan Potts and the music program at St. John’s

Fr. Bob and Bettie Bosworth In loving memory of Martha Scaling Creasy and Mary Anne Irvine

Joe Coffman

In loving memory of Doc and Norma Smither, and in thanksgiving for Sam, Pete, Kenneth, and Bill

Angela Crum

In thanksgiving for Dorothy Gregory, Kristy Leaseburg, Charissa Christopher, Shelley Lowe, and Diane Klein; and in honor of Cameron Crum

Olga L. Fry

In loving memory of Jack Fry, Kenneth and Ella Grace, Domingo and Laura; and in thanksgiving for the birth of our Savior Jesus

Dora Hale

In loving memory of Wendy Hale

Bob and Lisa Hampton In loving memory of our parents,

Duncan and Virginia Somerville, and Robert and Harriet Hampton

Bill Kendall In loving memory of William T. and Wilma G. Kendall, Ward Martinsen, Pat Kendall,

and Rebecca Kendall; and in thanksgiving for Anna (Kendall) Martinsen

Jorge and Leslie Lopez-Aguado In loving memory of Sondra Lopez-Aguado

Donnie and Monty Muennink

In loving memory of Montie and Woodson Burnam, Shirley and James Endress, Jenny Sapp, Elizabeth Muennink, Charylene Goin, Christian Shaffer, and Charles Strauss;

in thanksgiving for our ministers; and in honor of Alan and Vivian Potts

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Denise and Jeff Paetz In loving memory of Gabriel Alexander Paetz

Lin and Randy Parham

In loving memory of our parents: LaVerne and Mathew, LaVerne and Easy, and Coolidge, and our grandchildren: Grayson, Bridger, and Gardner; in thanksgiving for our children: Tracy

and Ronnie, Brian and Katy, Jon and Mia, Chris and Diane, Matt and Robyn, Jenny and A.J.; our grandchildren: Sarah, Anna, Reed, Madison, Bridger, Mallory, Harrison, Merrick,

Ryan, Luke, Carson, Emerson, Tennyson; and in honor of our parish family.

Nancy Pomeroy In loving memory of Charles Pomeroy, Jeanne and Otto Fort, Frances and Reubin Fugitt, and

Frances and Arthur Blackman; and in thanksgiving for Sawyer Blackman

Clay and Chris Slaughter In loving memory of Ralph and Jackie Weatherby, and in thanksgiving for Katie and Sam Slaughter

Vic and Jane Whitmeyer

In loving memory of Acel and Edith Garland, and Victor and Marion Whitmeyer

Trish Williamson In loving memory of Dennis Williamson, Jim Matthews, Mavis and J. L. Thomas,

Betty Jo and Charles Williamson, Joe Williamson, Loree and J. T. Matthews, George and Martha Anderson, Ken Vickery, Ernest Chilton, Oleta Keen, Carole Johnson,

Cornelia Brown, Canon Billie Boyd, Annette Crow, Genny Mascorro, Gideon Venglar, Mel Montgomery, Nela Brown, Charley Bell, and Dick Reed;

and in thanksgiving for the church family of St. John’s

Melinda Woody In loving memory of William A. “Biff” Woody, Michael H. Bailey,

Paul Errol Schrick, and Austin, Atha, and Pauline Stitt