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Advent 1A
We welcome in a spirit of silence as
the prelude begins our service.
The flowers are given to the glory of
God & in loving memory of my sister & brother in law, Marion & Richard Main
by Lucille L. James.
OUR
APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit "Emmanuel"
Welcome
The Blessing of the Advent Wreath
Bless this wreath, O God, whose lighting marks the days to
your arrival; whose fire lights for us the way. Grant to us who wait,
watch and hope for your coming, the gift of Your presence here among
us. Grant that our waiting be active, our yearning for you passionate,
and the power of light and warmth be the sign that you are here, even
as we wait for you to come. Amen.
Text by Charles Borromeo, 16th century
Beloved, now is the acceptable time spoken of by
the Spirit:
THE DAY OF SALVATION, PEACE AND RECONCILIATION: THE GREAT
SEASON OF ADVENT!
This is the time eagerly awaited by the patriarchs and prophets, the
time that holy Simeon rejoiced to see.
WE OBSERVE IT WITH FAITH AND LOVE, OFFERING PRAISE AND
THANKSGIVING TO THE FATHER FOR THE MERCY AND LOVE GOD HAS SHOWN US IN
THIS MYSTERY.
The Lighting of
the First Advent Candle
Light the first candle.
*Opening Hymn BB 214 "Let All Mortal
Flesh Keep Silence"
Let us be before our God in silence.
Close your eyes and you will see clearly.
Cease to listen and you will hear the truth.
--a Taoist poem
Unison Prayer: Psalm 63:2-7
O GOD, YOU ARE MY GOD, FOR YOU I LONG: FOR YOU MY SOUL IS
THIRSTING. MY BODY PINES FOR YOU LIKE A DRY, WEARY LAND WITHOUT
WATER...FOR YOUR LOVE IS BETTER THAN LIFE, MY LIPS WILL SPEAK YOUR
PRAISE. SO I WILL BLESS YOU ALL MY LIFE, IN YOUR NAME I WILL LIFT UP MY
HANDS. MY SOUL SHALL BE FILLED AS WITH A BANQUET, MY MOUTH SHALL PRAISE
YOU WITH JOY!
Kyrie
(sung)
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.
CHRIST, HAVE MERCY ON US.
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.
A Word of Assurance
The Summary of the
Law (Mark
12:29b-31)
This is the
first commandment:
HEAR O
ISRAEL,
THE LORD OUR GOD,
THE LORD IS ONE!
THEREFORE YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD
WITH ALL YOUR HEART,
WITH ALL YOUR SOUL,
WITH ALL YOUR MIND,
AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.
This is the
second commandment:
YOU SHALL LOVE
YOUR NEIGHBOR AS
YOURSELF.
There
is no greater commandment
than these.
Anthem "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" T. Fettle
THE WORD OF
GOD
*Responsive Reading:
Luke 1:47-55
*Gloria
Patri (Hymn No. 623)
GLORY BE
TO THE FATHER
AND TO THE SON
AND TO THE HOLY GHOST.
AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING,
IS NOW AND EVER SHALL BE,
WORLD WITHOUT END,
AMEN, AMEN!
The Greeting of Peace
Announcements
Children's Moment
Hymn 126 "A Nativity Prayer"
Scripture Lessons:
Jewish Scriptures:
Isaiah 2:1-5
Epistle:
Romans 13:11-14
The Celtic Alleluia!
Gospel:
Matthew 24:36-44
Fr. Jack Ryan, preaching
OUR
RESPONSE TO GOD
*Hymn BB 47 "You Clouds of Heaven, Open Wide"
The Offering
*Doxology (625) and Prayer
PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM
ALL BLESSINGS FLOW;
PRAISE GOD ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW;
PRAISE GOD ABOVE YE HEAVENLY HOSTS;
PRAISE FATHER (CREATOR), SON (CHRIST) AND HOLY GHOST. AMEN.
A Time of Giving Thanks & Praise
The Prayer of the People & the
Lord's Prayer
*Hymn 120 "The Advent of Our God"
*Benediction
Postlude
*Please stand if you are able.
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