12/31/13

January 4, 2014, Epiphany

The Holy Eucharist - Epiphany 2014
Processional Hymn: We Three Kings

The Gathering of the Community
Hymn-of-praise 344: From All that Dwell Below the Skies

The Collect of the Day

The Proclamation of the Word
Isaiah 60:1-6
Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14
Ephesians 3:1-12
Gradual Hymn 465: Here in this Place
Matthew 2:1-12
Sermon – The Rt. Rev’d Sue Moxley
Letter from the Diocese
Thank you – Parish Wardens

Festival Priorities
Prayers for the Blessing of St. Paul’s Church: our stated priorities
Social Justice
Worship
Ministry to children, youth and families
Belonging

Renewal of our Baptismal Covenant
The Baptismal Covenant
Members of the congregation are blessed with the waters of Baptism by the bishop.

The Peace

Hymn-at-the-offertory 418: Draw the Circle Wide (460 Shine, Jesus, Shine)

The Celebration of the Eucharist
The Prayer over the Gifts
The Great Thanksgiving – Eucharistic Prayer 3
The Lord’s Prayer
The Breaking of the Bread – 6 Incarnation

The Communion

Hymns-during-communion
Lamb of God
361: Surely it is God Who Saves Me
622: How Bright Appears the Morning Star
150: On This day Earth Shall Ring
120: O Little Town of Bethlehem

Healing Station
During communion there will be a healing station. You may come to the station for prayers of healing for yourself, for another, for peace, for whatever you want. For those who wish, the prayer can include anointing.

Hymn 311: Sing a New Song Unto the Lord
The Scattering – Mark 4:20
Prayer after Communion
The doxology
Blessing
Recessional Hymn 383: Jesus Shall Reign
The Scattering


Festive Potluck in the Hall