St. Mary’s Episcopal Church

Sunday, December 14, 2014 10:00 am

ADVENT TAIZE’

Holy Eucharist

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THE WORD OF GOD

You are invited to use the quiet time before the service to focus your

body, mind and spirit in prayer.

Please stand as you are able when the tower bell tolls.

ACCLAMATION

I will greatly rejoice in the Lord. My whole being shall exult in my God, for he

has clothed me with the garments of salvation. Isaiah 61:10

The Lord has done great things for us, and we are glad indeed. Psalm 126:4

Celebrant O God, let our mouths proclaim your praise.

People And your glory all the day long.

Trisagion Plainsong, Mode I

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Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

THE COLLECT OF THE DAY

Holy God, whose fire of love never goes out: free us from that fear of

brokenness which keeps us from enjoying the bounty of your grace and mercy.

Help us and deliver us from all that hinders our trust in you, who knows no

death and keeps no count; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE FIRST READING Isaiah 61:1-4, 11

The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me;

he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the

brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners;

to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor, and the day of vengeance of our

God; to comfort all who mourn; to provide for those who mourn in Zion—

to give them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning,

the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit. They will be called oaks of

righteousness, the planting of the LORD, to display his glory. They shall build

up the ancient ruins, they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall

repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations.

For as the earth brings forth its shoots, and as a garden causes what is sown in it

to spring up, so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise

to spring up before all the nations.

One: Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.

All: Thanks be to God.

A period of silence follows.

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Psalter – Psalm 126 Chant by Robert Knox Kennedy

The chant will be played through once on the organ – please join on Stanza 1

THE SECOND READING 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise the words of prophets, but test everything; hold fast to what is good; abstain from every form of evil. May the God of peace himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do this.

One: Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people.

All: Thanks be to God.

Page 5 Please stand, as able

Gospel Procession

All sing the chant through once – feel free to begin singing in canon thereafter at the marked letters. Each boxed letter indicates a place where you may begin to sing in canon.

The chant will be sung a total of 8 times.

Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John

People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

John 1:6-8, 19-28

There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness

to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not

the light, but he came to testify to the light. This is the testimony given by John

when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, "Who are

you?" He confessed and did not deny it, but confessed, "I am not the Messiah."

And they asked him, "What then? Are you Elijah?" He said, "I am not." "Are

you the prophet?" He answered, "No." Then they said to him, "Who are you?

Let us have an answer for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself ?"

He said, "I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, `Make straight the

way of the Lord,'" as the prophet Isaiah said.

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Now they had been sent from the Pharisees. They asked him, "Why then are

you baptizing if you are neither the Messiah, nor Elijah, nor the prophet?" John

answered them, "I baptize with water. Among you stands one whom you do not

know, the one who is coming after me; I am not worthy to untie the thong of

his sandal." This took place in Bethany across the Jordan where John was

baptizing.

Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.

People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

A REFLECTION Ed Bird

A period of silence follows.

THE DECLARATION OF FAITH

All: We believe and trust in God the Father Almighty.

We believe and trust in Jesus Christ His Son.

We believe and trust in the Holy Spirit

We believe and trust in the Three in One.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

One: Dear friends, hold fast to what is good. And let us praise our God, saying, “ We rejoice in you, O Lord;”

All: We exult in you

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One: We rejoice in you, O God: you have clothed your people with the garments of salvation; you have covered us with robes of righteousness. You have done great things for us. (Please add your thanksgivings)

Silence One: We rejoice in you, O Lord; All: We exult in you One: We rejoice in you, O God: you are a lover of justice. May your kingdom

come and your will be done on earth. Replace your children’s tears with laughter. Silence

One: We rejoice in you, O Lord; All: We exult in you One: We rejoice in you, O God: you are the repairer of cities. Build up ruined

places, raise up whatever is devastated. Heal our city. Silence

One: We rejoice in you, O Lord; All: We exult in you One: We rejoice in you, O God: you cause the seeds to grow and the earth to

bring forth its shoots. May the fields and streams, mountains and oceans, glorify you. Silence

One: We rejoice in you, O Lord; All: We exult in you One: We rejoice in you, O God: you speak good news to the oppressed, the

brokenhearted, the captive, and those who mourn. May those who sow with tears, reap with songs of joy. We remember now those included on the parish prayer list and others we name at this time Silence

One: We rejoice in you, O Lord; All: We exult in you

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One: We rejoice in you, O God: through your Son, Jesus the Christ, you have made an everlasting covenant with us. Bless the dying and the dead forever. We remember those who have died within our faith community, Kathryn Scroggins, Lester Hansen, Edna Sheldon and others we name at this time. Silence

One: We rejoice in you, O Lord; All: We exult in you

THE PEACE

Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People And also with you.

THE HOLY COMMUNION

Offertory Anthem

This is the record of John… Orlando Gibbons This is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask

him: Who art thou? And he confessed and denied not, and said plainly: I am not the Christ. And they asked him: What art thou then? Art thou Elias? And he said: I am not. Art thou the prophet? And he answered: no. Then said they unto him: What art thou?

That we may give an answer unto them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself? And he said: I am the voice of him that crieth in the wilderness:

Make straight the way of the Lord.

Wesley Robinson - tenor

The Presentation Silence is kept

The Great Thanksgiving Please Stand Sursum Corda

Celebrant: The Lord be with you People: And also with you Celebrant: Lift up your hearts People: We lift them to the Lord Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God People: It is right to give God thanks and praise

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Reader One: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, You are good news to the oppressed, healing for the brokenhearted, freedom to the captive, and comfort for those who mourn. Now the time has come at last to proclaim the year of your favor.

Celebrant: Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and

Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

Sanctus William Bradley Roberts

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Reader Two: We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; Jesus Christ is the true light that the prophets foretold, He has come into the world to enlighten everyone so that we might testify to your saving power and love. People and Celebrant:

“Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

Reader One: After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said,

People and Celebrant:

“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.”

Celebrant: Therefore, according to his command, O Father, People and Celebrant: We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory; Celebrant: Teach us to rejoice and give thanks always, to pray without ceasing,

to follow the Spirit, heed the prophets, and hold fast to what is good, so that we may be holy and whole at the coming of our Lord.

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People and Celebrant: 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.

Celebrant: 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 Mary and 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.

While the gifts of bread and wine are elevated, the congregation prays together.

People and Celebrant:

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 forever. AMEN!

One: As our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, All: 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. 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.

Page 12 THE BREAD IS BROKEN Celebrant The Gifts of God for the people of God The Invitation to Communion

All people are welcome to receive Communion at St. Mary’s. This is the table, not of the

Church, but of God. It is here for those who love God and who want to love God more. So,

come, you who have much faith, and you who have little, you who have been here often; and you

who are new. Come, because it is our Lord who invites us. It is God’s will that those who

want him should meet him here. For those who desire gluten-free bread, please cross only one

arm across your chest.

Communion Music Healing Prayer Ed Marciciak

Oh Lord look upon me, May your healing hand touch mine. Healing power flows to my body cleansing and restoring me…. Touch my soul with your compassion. Touch my heart

with love for all. Touch my mind with heav’nly wisdom, that my mouth proclaims your praise. Teach me to reach out to you, in my need. Help me to lead all to you... O most loving heart of Jesus, heal my body and my soul. Gladly touch my life forever. O dear

Lord, O dear Lord, please, please Lord heal me.

Page 13 Communion Taizé Selection Eat this bread… Jacques Berthier

The refrain below is sung by ALL in alternation with the verses sung by the cantor.

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

May we who have fed at The Spirit’s table take her welcome out to where

tables are reserved and doors are closed; may the Spirit drive us to break

our bread on the altar of the world. Amen.

THE BLESSING

Closing Chant Bless the Lord my soul… Jacques Berthier

A Time of silence

The Dismissal

Deacon Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.

People Thanks be to God.

Postlude Chorale Prelude on Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele Johannes Brahms

Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness…

Today’s Music by Kevin McKelvie

Today we will experience worship in the spirit of Taizé. The Taizé Community is an ecumenical

monastic order in Taizé, Saône-et-Loire, Burgundy, France. It was founded by Brother Roger (Schütz), a Reformed Protestant in 1940 and now consists of more than 100 brothers from Protestant and Catholic traditions. The community has become one of the most frequented sites of Christian pilgrimage around the world. Brother Roger began a quest to see what it might be like to live life according to the Scrip-tures and the Community of Taizé is now the result of that quest. Br. Roger settled on France as the home of his community in part because he saw the country as a “land of poverty, a land of wartime suffering, but a land of inner freedom.” He purchased a small house in Taizé only miles south of the demarcation line that separated Vichy, France and the Zone ocupée. This house became a sanctuary for many World War II refugees seeking shelter. On 11 November 1942, the German Gestapo occupied the house while Roger was away in Switzerland collecting funds for the ministry. He was not able to return to his home until the fall of 1944, when France was liberated. The early music from this community was composed in 1955 by Jacques Berthier (1923-1994). The music emphasizes simple phrases from Psalms and other Scripture which is repeated, sung in canon and sometimes with descants sung by a cantor over the ostinato of the congregation, instrumentalists and/or choir. Berthier was trained in Paris at the César Franck School and in 1961 he became the organ-ist at the Church of the Jesuits in Saint-Ignace where he remained until his death. In 1975, he was again asked to compose chants for the community. The selections we are using this morning come from this later collection. He died at his home in 1994 on his 71st birthday and requested that none of his music be used at his funeral at Saint-Sulpice in Paris.

Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625) was the leading English composer of his day. He was among the first composers completely schooled in the Protestant Universe and held posts at the Royal Chapel – Oxford and later at Westminster Abbey. He died quite suddenly of apoplexy while awaiting the arrival of the new Queen, Henrietta Maria at Canterbury Cathedral. He reigned over the highest period in English music – a time when it dominated the continent as it never had before and barely has since. Born in Cambridge, Gibbons sang in the Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, where his brother Edward was master of the choristers. He went on to complete his Bachelor degree and was appointed a Gentleman of the Chapel Royal by James I where he served as an organist throughout the rest of his life. Gibbons was one of the most versatile composers of his time writing works for keyboard, fantasies for viols, mad-rigals and verse anthems. This is the Record of John was written for a visit of Archbishop Laud to St. John’s College Oxford and is probably Gibbons’ most famous work. Verse anthems became quite popular dur-ing the English Reformation due to the use of vernacular. In a verse anthem the music alternates be-tween sections for a solo voice and the full choir. The solo voice was expected to ornament their part for expressive effect of the text. The “full choir” sections provided a contrast in volume and texture. These types of anthems were and are useful for the choirmaster as well: the choir only needs to learn a small part of the anthem, leaving the hardest passages to a soloist to learn on their own, thus reducing rehearsal time! It is a pleasure to have Wesley Robinson as our soloist this morning along with our Tre-ble and Parish choirs for this five part verse anthem.

Ed Marciciak, and his wife JoAnne have been long time members of St. Mary’s and since Ed’s retirement following 36 years of teaching English, Drama and Music in district 21 – Buffalo Grove, he has graced us with a growing number of new compositions. Some of his works are published through Pegasus Pacific Music (www.stonemusic.us). At the Eucharist today you will hear Ed’s latest opus – Healing Prayer… Thanks again Ed!

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) was a German composer and pianist and one of the leading fig-ures for Romantic music in the 19th century. Brahms was born in Hamburg and spent most of this crea-tive life in Vienna where he was a celebrated leader of the musical scene in that city. His Elf Choralvorspiele (Eleven Chorale Preludes), Op. 122 was published after his death; some feel this collection to be a fitting summary to the entirety of his output.

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PRAY DURING ADVENT

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THREE ADVENT RESOURCES ~ David recommends three different resources that can be used as a part of your devotions during the season of Advent. The first is a book of Poems for Advent and Christmas assembled by Episcopal theologian William Countryman. The collection is entitled “Run, Shepherds, Run. It has a brief poem and reflection for each day of the four weeks of Advent and the Twelve days of Christmas. The book is available online in a number of places. The second resource is from the Society of St. John the Evangelist (www.ssje.org), an Anglican/Episcopal order of monks in Massachusetts. You can sign up to receive a daily “Advent Word” through the season as well as other resources from their website. The Episcopal Church website also offers a variety of Advent resources online as well as in print. Follow this link: http://www.episcopalchurch.org/page/advent-resources-2014. You are invited to let some of these re-sources help you along on your daily journey toward Bethlehem. CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS AND THANK OFFERINGS ~ What a delight it is to enter the church on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning and see the bold and beautiful poinsettias! These are given by parishioners as Memorials for loved ones or as Thank Offerings for God’s many blessings. Again this year you will have two different ways to request Christmas Memorials and Thank Offerings. If you participated last Christmas, you received a letter with instructions for participating again. There are request sheets on the tables in the narthex which you can complete and return with your check payable to St. Mary‘s Altar Guild. You can also make offerings for the Music Fund. Those checks would be payable to St. Mary’s Church with “Music” indicated on the memo line. These requests must be received by December 21, 2014 in order to appear in the Christmas Bulletins.

SERVICE OF THE WINTER SOLSTICE ~ Sunday, December 21, at 4:00 P.M. A Blue Christmas service for those seeking a more contemplative service or experiencing holiday blues We will deepen our relationship with God as we express our stresses, our pains, our sorrows and our faith that God will help us through. A meditative refuge from the constant commercialism and hectic pace that too often accompanies the holiday season. THE WOMAN’S SPIRITUALITY GROUP ~ will meet on Monday, January 5, 2015, from 7pm—8:30 pm in Grauer Lounge to discuss “Benediction” by Kent Hanuf. Questions? Please contact Paula Risk at Paula_gleason@sbcglobal.net

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SUNDAY WORSHIP IN ADVENT Each of the four Sunday morning 10 am services this Advent will have a distinctive style and tone in order to provide a range of worship experiences as we prepare for the coming of the many fac-eted Christ Child. Advent One will offer a more formal choral Episcopal liturgy with portions of

the service chanted Advent Two will combine a Service of Advent Lessons and Carols with a sim-ple celebration of the Holy Eucharist Advent Three will be a more meditative and gentle service, using Taize and other similar simple music and liturgy Advent Four will use music and liturgy of

the Celtic Christian tradition

Advent and Christmas Service Schedule

Sunday, Dec 14th

4:00 pm Christmas Pageant and Reception, Auditorium

Sunday, Dec 21st Please note that on Wednesday, Dec 24th,

we will not have 9am morning Eucharist in the chapel Advent IV – 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist – Rite I 10 a.m. Celtic Worship with Holy Eucharist 4 pm Service of the Winter Solstice, Church

Wednesday, Dec 24th ~ Christmas Eve 5p.m. Christmas Eve Celebration - Rite II Join us in Grauer Lounge for Cookies and

Eggnog prior to and following the 5 pm service

10:00 p.m. Pre-Service music 10:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Celebration – Choral Eucharist – Rite II

Thursday, December 25th ~ Christmas Day

10 a.m. Holy Eucharist – Rite II

First Sunday of Christmas, Dec 28th 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist – Rite I

10 a.m. Holy Eucharist – Rite II

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LOVE ONE ANOTHER

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: Zach Clauss, Carol Sipe, Alexander Heyde, Ellen Herman, Joanne Porter, John Heyde PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED: Names will be remembered on the list for a few weeks only, unless otherwise requested Ed Biegert, Mary Christensen, Gordon Currin, Grigg Fountain, Lydia Gonzalez, David Holler, Eleanor Holler, Penny Jacobsen, Jan Juckett, Maggie Leroux, Chequita Loston, Curt Manning, Jeanne Marshall, Dorothy McKeown, Kathy Meyer, Don Morris, Pam Hinz-Nicholson, Kaitlyn Marie Richardson, William Smith, Warren Whitely, Ellen Zurek. IN MEMORIAM ~ Kathryn Scroggins, Lester Hansen, Edna Sheldon THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR are given for the glory of God and in celebration of Mark and Claudia's birthdays from Georgia, Dean and Cooper Ferguson TODAY: Second Sunday Sack Lunches in Auditorium following the 10am service…. TODAY: Christmas Pageant at 4 pm in Auditorium…..

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Today’s Service Ministers

Ushers: Jim and Trish Morris, Will and Debbie Whamond Altar Guild: Judy Donovan, Marilynn Frederiksen, Maggie Moseley, JoAnn Marciciak Greeters: Ellie Gunther, Jan Hunsader Bulletin Printing Staff: Linda Olson, Lorna Macleish, Judy Donovan, Jeanine Zywiciel Lock up Team for this week: The Oulvey Family

Vestry Leadership Erik Maurer, Senior Warden, erik.maurer@comcast.net Pam Clarke, Junior Warden, pbhclarke@gmail.com St. Mary’s Parish Staff David P. Jones, Rector djones@stmaryspr.org Ed Bird, Assistant Rector ed@stmaryspr.org David E. Grauer, Deacon dgrauerdds@aol.com Michael Kitt, Deacon mkittskitt@cs.com Kevin McKelvie, Minister of Music kevin@stmaryspr.org Kristin Dubowski, Church School kristin@stmaryspr.org Christina Rompon, Parish Administrator parishadmin@stmaryspr.org Affiliated Clergy: Joseph Tamborini Czolgosz, Chaplain and Manager, Clinical Pastoral Education The Rev. James L. Risk III, BCC Executive Director, Bishop Anderson House Bishops of Chicago Jeffrey D. Lee, C. Christopher Epting

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