In the City of Charleston - Grace Episcopal Church

Grace Episcopal Church
In the City of Charleston
The First Sunday after Christmas Day
December 30, 2012
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
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9:00 a.m. Family Eucharist
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11:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist
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Isaiah 61:10-62:3
The prophet has been sent to bring good news to the exiled
and the oppressed. Now he speaks on behalf of Jerusalem,
the holy city. Finally, after years of silence, God replies.
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, he has covered me with
the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks
himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself
with her jewels. 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. For
Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s
sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out
like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch.
The nations shall see your vindication, and all the
kings your glory; and you shall be called by a new
name that the mouth of the LORD will give. You
shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the LORD,
and a royal diadem in the hand of your God.
Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7
Paul has told us that, before Christ came, we were like an
heir under guardianship, unable to speak or to act on our
own behalf. But now we are heirs in God’s family, under
grace. We are no longer subject to the guardianship of the
Law.
ow before faith came, we were imprisoned and
N guarded under the law until faith would be revealed.
Therefore the law was our disciplinarian until
Christ came, so that we might be justified by faith.
But now that faith has come, we are no longer subject
to a disciplinarian. But when the fullness of time
had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born
under the law, in order to redeem those who were
under the law, so that we might receive adoption as
children. And because you are children, God has sent
Today’s Readings
the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba!
Father!” So you are no longer a slave but a child, and
if a child then also an heir, through God.
John 1:1-18
John wrote his account of the gospel so that we “may
come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah [the Christ], the
Son of God, and that through believing we may have life in
his name”. John begins with a summary of the faith.
I
n the beginning was the Word, and the Word was
with God, and the Word was God. He was in the
beginning with God. All things came into being
through him, and without him not one thing came
into being. What has come into being in him was life,
and the life was the light of all people. The light
shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome
it. 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. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was
coming into the world. He was in the world, and the
world came into being through him; yet the world
did not know him. He came to what was his own,
and his own people did not accept him. But to all
who received him, who believed in his name, he gave
power to become children of God, who were born,
not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will
of man, but of God. And the Word became flesh and
lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory
as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth. (John
testified to him and cried out, “This was he of whom
I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks ahead of me
because he was before me.’”) From his fullness we
have all received, grace upon grace. The law indeed
was given through Moses; grace and truth came
through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God. It is
God the only Son, who is close to the Father’s heart,
who has made him known.
Cover image: Holy Family with a Palm Tree by Raphael, 1506, The Holy Family with a Palm Tree.
National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh

Grace Episcopal Church Welcomes You
We are glad you are with us
today. The map on this page is
designed to help you find your way
around during your visit. Here are
some quick facts that may be
helpful:
Welcome: Baptized Christians of
every age are invited to receive Holy
Communion.
Saying hello: Please come to
Hanahan Hall for coffee and
refreshments after the 9:00 and
11:00 services today and give us a
chance to greet you in person. On
most Sundays, Christian Education
is offered for all ages at 10:10 a.m.
Church tours: A 15-minute tour
and brief history of the parish
facilities is offered after the 11:00
a.m. service. Please meet your guide
at the front of the church near the
organ and choir stalls. A self-guided
tour brochure is also available – ask
any usher.
Want to know more Please speak
to a greeter or a member of the
clergy to get more information. You
can also visit us online at our parish
website, gracechurchcharleston.org,
and find us on Facebook.
Persons with disabilities: If you
would like to receive Communion
but cannot come to the altar rail,
please let an usher know so the
Sacrament can be brought to you.
Children: Children are especially
welcome in church at the 9:00 a.m.
service. Look in the cart at the back
of the church for crayons, paper,
coloring pages, books and other
resources. If you feel the need to
take your child outside, there is a
sound system in the Garden where
you can continue to hear the service.
Children’s Chapel for ages 3 and 4 is
offered at 9:00 a.m. in the nursery
area. The children come back into
church just before Holy
Communion.
Nursery: The nursery is open from
8:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today. Paid
staff and parent volunteers are there
to welcome children from birth
through age 2. Pagers are available.
The nursery is also open on
Wednesday evenings from 5:00 p.m.
until the conclusion of Holy
Eucharist , and later if there is
supper and a program.
Restrooms: Exit at the rear side
doors near the baptismal font; walk
along the covered cloister through
the door into Hanahan Hall. Turn
left, and the restrooms are on the
right. Diaper changing facilities are
in the nursery.
Parking: If you parked in a city
garage, tear off the stub on the
inside back page of this bulletin to
give the attendant. You will not be
charged for parking during our
Sunday and Wednesday services.
The Home to Grace Campaign:
We are grateful to be back in our
historic building following repairs to
address the serious structural
problems. The capital campaign to
pay for the repairs continues. We
invite everyone to join the Home to
Grace campaign with a gift or a
pledge of support. More information
is available in today’s bulletin, at
gracechurchcharleston.org, or by
calling the Church Office, 723-4575.
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Grace Episcopal Church
In the City of Charleston
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II
December 30, 2012
Welcome to Grace Church, celebrating our 166th year of service and worship in Charleston.
Page numbers on the right side of this leaflet refer to the Book of Common Prayer. Hymn numbers are on the left side;
numbers preceded by ‘S’ are from the Service Music at the front of the Hymnal.
The Liturgy of the Christ Candle
Reader:
All:
Reader:
Reader:
The Christ candle is lit.
Reader:
All:
Unto us a child is born.
Unto us a Son is given.
THE WORD OF GOD
The Word was the source of life, and this life brought light to mankind. The light shines in the
darkness, and the darkness has never put it out. The Word became a human being, and full of
grace and truth, lived among us. We saw his glory, the glory which he received as the Father’s
only Son. (John 1:4-5,14)
We light this candle to remind us of the great light that comes with the birth of Jesus, the Word
of God made human for us. As we welcome him in the poor stable in Bethlehem, we offer
ourselves to bring his transforming love to birth in all dark places, and to serve him in all our
brothers and sisters.
Let us pray.
O God, your love was so great for us that you gave us your Son to shine out in our darkness.
Help us to make that love known to all the world, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The Collect of the Day
Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light,
enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Please be seated.
The First Reading: Isaiah 61:10-62:3
Today’s readings are found on page 2.
Reader:
People:
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Psalm 147:13-21
(said responsively by priest and congregation)
Worship the LORD, O Jerusalem; *
praise your God, O Zion;
For he has strengthened the bars of your gates; *
he has blessed your children within you.
He has established peace on your borders; *
he satisfies you with the finest wheat.
Laudate Dominum
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He sends out his command to the earth, *
and his word runs very swiftly.
He gives snow like wool; *
he scatters hoarfrost like ashes.
He scatters his hail like bread crumbs; *
who can stand against his cold
He sends forth his word and melts them; *
he blows with his wind, and the waters flow.
He declares his word to Jacob, *
his statutes and his judgments to Israel.
He has not done so to any other nation; *
to them he has not revealed his judgments.
Hallelujah!
The Epistle Reading: Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Please stand.
Gospeller: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
The Holy Gospel: John 1:1-18
Gospeller: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Homily
A period of silent reflection is kept.
Please stand.
The Nicene Creed 358
The Prayers of the People
Please see page 3 for the names of those we are praying for today.
Intercessor:
People:
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
Confession, Absolution and Peace 360
THE HOLY COMMUNION
Offertory Hymn 96 Angels we have heard on high Gloria
The Great Thanksgiving (Eucharistic Prayer B) 367
The Lord’s Prayer 364
The Breaking of the Bread 364
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The Communion of the People
The Episcopal Church invites all baptized Christians of any age to the Lord’s Table. To receive the consecrated Bread, extend
your hands upward, palms crossed. When receiving the Wine, please assist the chalice as it is offered; or, having consumed the
Bread, you may return to your seat. We believe Christ fully present in either element. If you are not baptized, or if you prefer not
to receive the Sacrament, you may ask for a blessing. If you wish to be baptized, please speak to a priest.
Gluten-free wafers are available. Please speak to a priest when you come forward for Communion.
Please stand.
The Postcommunion Prayer 365
The Christmas Blessing
May Christ, who by his Incarnation gathered into one things earthly and heavenly, fill you with peace and
goodwill and make you partakers of the divine nature; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son,
and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
The Dismissal
The flowers in the church are given to the Glory of God
and in thanksgiving for the birthday of Ed Ritchen
† † †
Service Participants
Celebrant
The Reverend Canon J. Michael A. Wright
Homilist and Gospeller
The Reverend John Zahl
Usher
Frank Foley
Lector
Carl Millford
Intercessor/Chalice Bearer
Audrey Foley
Music
Dr. Scott Bennett, Organist and Master of the Music
Acolyte
Steven Redding
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Grace Episcopal Church
In the City of Charleston
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II
December 30, 2012
Welcome to Grace Church, celebrating our 166th year of service and worship in Charleston.
Page numbers on the right side of this leaflet refer to the Book of Common Prayer. Hymn numbers are on the left side;
numbers preceded by ‘S’ are from the Service Music at the front of the Hymnal.
Please silence all electronic devices before the liturgy begins.
Families with children are invited to use the books, crayons and other resources in the back of the church.
Voluntary Divinum mysterium (Of the Father’s love begotten) Gerald Near
Processional Hymn 109 The first Nowell the angel did say The First Nowell
(verses 1-3, 6)
THE WORD OF GOD
The Acclamation and Response
Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Celebrant: The Word was made flesh.
People: And we beheld his glory.
Gloria
The Gloria is found on Page 12.
Regent Square
The Collect of the Day
Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light,
enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Please be seated.
The First Reading: Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7
Today’s readings are found on page 2.
Reader:
People:
Please stand.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Gradual Hymn 96 Angels we have heard on high Gloria
Gospeller: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
The Holy Gospel: John 1:1-18
Gospeller: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Homily
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The Liturgy of the Christ Candle
Reader:
All:
Unto us a child is born.
Unto us a Son is given.
Reader: The Word was the source of life, and this life brought light to mankind. The light shines in
the darkness, and the darkness has never put it out. The Word became a human being, and
full of grace and truth, lived among us. We saw his glory, the glory which he received as the
Father’s only Son. (John 1:4-5,14)
Reader: We light this candle to remind us of the great light that comes with the birth of Jesus, the
Word of God made human for us. As we welcome him in the poor stable in Bethlehem, we
offer ourselves to bring his transforming love to birth in all dark places, and to serve him in
all our brothers and sisters.
The Christ candle is lit.
Reader: Let us pray.
O God, your love was so great for us that you gave us your Son to shine out in our darkness.
Help us to make that love known to all the world, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.
Please stand.
The Nicene Creed 358
The Prayers of the People
Please see page 3 for the names of those we are praying for today.
Intercessor:
People:
Lord, in your mercy,
Hear our prayer.
Confession, Absolution and Peace 360
Announcements
THE HOLY COMMUNION
Offertory Anthem Saviour, prize of the world Gustav Nordqvist, arr. Dan Davison
Saviour, prize of the world,
Bringer of grace to sinners.
Those who believe and will follow your way
Know that to give is to gain all they may:
Teach us to scatter your wealth abroad,
Gather the weak and the poor to our board.
Saviour, prize of the world,
Bringer of grace to sinners.
Jesus, Light of the world,
Sleeping in manger lowly;
Helpless you lie as the night gathers in,
Dark is the world that you rescue from sin:
Homeless one, enter our hearts as guest,
Bringing salvation to greatest and least.
Jesus, Light of the world,
Sleeping in manger lowly.
Members of the congregation will present the offerings and oblations of our life and labor to the Lord.
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Presentation Hymn
Gloria
The Great Thanksgiving (Eucharistic Prayer B) 367
Sanctus and Benedictus S125
The people stand or kneel.
Richard Proulx
The Lord’s Prayer 364
The Breaking of the Bread
Fraction Anthem Christ our Passover (Festival Eucharist) Craig Phillips
All: Refrain
Choir: Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast.
All: Refrain
Agnus Dei Agnus Dei Beckett Gerald Senchur
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The Communion of the People
The Episcopal Church invites all baptized Christians of any age to the Lord’s Table. To receive the consecrated Bread, extend
your hands upward, palms crossed. When receiving the Wine, please assist the chalice as it is offered; or, having consumed
the Bread, you may return to your seat. We believe Christ fully present in either element. If you are not baptized, or if you
prefer not to receive the Sacrament, you may ask for a blessing. If you wish to be baptized, please speak to a priest.
Gluten-free wafers are available. Please speak to a priest when you come forward for Communion.
Communion Carol
115 What child is this, who, laid to rest Greensleeves
The congregation is invited to join in singing the Communion Carol.
Please stand.
If Eucharistic Visitors are being sent forth today to take the Sacrament to people at home, the prayer on Page 3 of the bulletin
is said here.
The Postcommunion Prayer 365
The Christmas Blessing
May Christ, who by his Incarnation gathered into one things earthly and heavenly, fill you with peace and
goodwill and make you partakers of the divine nature; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the
Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
Processional Hymn Good King Wenceslas Tempus adest floridum
The hymn is found on Page 12.
The Dismissal
Ringing of the Tower Bells
St. Dunstan’s Guild
The flowers in the church are given to the Glory of God
and in thanksgiving for the birthday of Ed Ritchen
† † †
Service Participants
Celebrant
The Reverend Canon J. Michael A. Wright
Homilist
The Reverend John Zahl
Music
St. Gregory Chamber Choir
Dr. Scott Bennett, Organist and Master of the Music
St. Thomas Guild of Acolytes
Dr. James Hutchisson, Verger and Master of Acolytes
Robert Behre, Assistant Verger
Ushers
Ansel Kay, Capt.; Travis Kay, Jamie Kerr,
Truett Nettles, David Royall, Bob Williams
Christ Candle Readers
Holly Behre
Joseph Behre
Oblation Bearers
Andy and Carolyn Anderson
Red Wagon
Webb Family
Lector
Laura Prause
Intercessor
Rob Duckworth
Chalice Bearers
Sarah Ray, Ed Royall, Bill Hussey, Andy Shook
Greeters
Kieran and Chuck Kramer
Coffee Host
Carolyn Anderson
Tower Bells
St. Dunstan’s Guild of Change Ringers
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Gloria
Regent Square
Hymn Good King Wenceslas Tempus adest floridum
1. Good King Wenceslas looked out
On the feast of Stephen
When the snow lay round about
Deep and crisp and even
Brightly shone the moon
that night
Though the frost was cruel
When a poor man came in sight
Gath’ring winter fuel
2. “Hither, page, and stand by me
If thou know’st it, telling
Yonder peasant, who is he
Where and what his dwelling”
“Sire, he lives a good league hence
Underneath the mountain
Right against the forest fence
By Saint Agnes’ fountain.”
3. “Bring me flesh and bring me wine
Bring me pine logs hither
Thou and I will see him dine
When we bear him thither.”
Page and monarch forth they went,
Forth they went together
Through the rude wind’s
wild lament
And the bitter weather.
4. “Sire, the night is darker now
And the wind blows stronger
Fails my heart, I know not how,
I can go no longer.”
“Mark my footsteps,
my good page
Tread thou in them boldly
Thou shalt find the winter’s rage
Freeze thy blood less coldly.”
5. In his master’s steps he trod
Where the snow lay dinted
Heat was in the very sod
Which the Saint had printed
Therefore, Christians all, be sure
Wealth and rank possessing
Ye who now will bless the poor,
Shall yourselves find blessing.
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Grace Episcopal Church
In the City of Charleston
11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II
December 30, 2012
Welcome to Grace Church, celebrating our 166th year of service and worship in Charleston.
Page numbers on the right side of this leaflet refer to the Book of Common Prayer. Hymn numbers are on the left side;
numbers preceded by ‘S’ are from the Service Music at the front of the Hymnal.
Please silence all electronic devices before the liturgy begins.
Ringing of the Tower Bells
St. Dunstan’s Guild
Voluntary Divinum mysterium (Of the Father’s love begotten) Gerald Near
Introit Coventry Carol arr. Martin Shaw
Lully, lulla, thou little tiny child, by by, lully lullay.
O sisters too, how may we do for to preserve this day
This poor youngling, for whom we do sing, by by, lully lullay
Herod, the king, in his raging, charged he hath this day
His men of might, in his own sight, all young children to slay.
That woe is me, poor child for thee! And ever morn and day,
For thy parting neither say nor sing by by, lully lullay.
Lully, lulla, thou little tiny child, by by, lully lullay.
Words: Pageant of the Shearmen and Tailors, 15th century
Processional Hymn 109 The first Nowell the angel did say The First Nowell
(verses 1-3, 6)
THE WORD OF GOD
The Acclamation and Response
Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Celebrant: The Word was made flesh.
People: And we beheld his glory.
Gloria
The Gloria is found on Page 12.
Regent Square
The Collect of the Day
Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light,
enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Please be seated.
The First Reading: Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7
Today’s readings are found on page 2.
Reader:
People:
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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Psalm 147:13-21 Laudate Dominum George Black
Refrain:
Praise God, O Zi - on.
Cantor:
All:
Cantor:
All:
Worship the Lord, O Jerusalem;
praise your God, O Zion;
For he has strengthened
the bars of your gates;
he has blessed your children
within you.
Refrain
He has established peace
on your borders;
he satisfies you with the finest wheat.
He sends out his command
to the earth,
and his word runs very swiftly.
Refrain
Cantor:
All:
Cantor:
All:
He gives snow like wool;
he scatters hoarfrost like ashes.
He scatters his hail like bread crumbs;
who can stand against his cold
Refrain
He sends forth his word
and melts them;
he blows with his wind,
and the waters flow.
He declares his word to Jacob,
his statutes and his judgments to Israel.
He has not done so
to any other nation;
to them he has not revealed
his judgments. Hallelujah!
Refrain
The Epistle Reading: Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7
Reader:
People:
Please stand.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Gradual Hymn 96 Angels we have heard on high Gloria
Gospeller: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
The Holy Gospel: John 1:1-18
Gospeller: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Homily
A period of silent reflection is kept.
Please stand.
The Nicene Creed 358
The Prayers of the People
Please see page 3 for the names of those we are praying for today.
Intercessor: Lord, in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Confession, Absolution and Peace 360
Announcements
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THE HOLY COMMUNION
Offertory Anthem Candlelight Carol John Rutter
How do you capture the wind on the water
How do you count all the stars in the sky
How can you measure the love of a mother,
Or how can you write down a baby's first cry
Candlelight, angel light, firelight and star glow
Shine on his cradle till breaking of dawn.
Gloria, gloria, in excelsis Deo!
Angels are singing; the Christ child is born.
Shepherds and wise men will kneel and adore him,
Seraphim round him their vigil will keep;
Nations proclaim him their Lord and their Savior,
But Mary will hold him and sing him to sleep.
Candlelight, angel light, firelight and star glow
Shine on his cradle till breaking of dawn.
Gloria, gloria, in excelsis Deo!
Angels are singing; the Christ child is born.
Find him at Bethlehem laid in a manger:
Christ our redeemer asleep in the hay.
Godhead incarnate and hope of salvation:
A child with his mother that first Christmas Day.
Candlelight, angel light, firelight and star glow
Shine on his cradle till breaking of dawn.
Gloria, gloria, in excelsis Deo!
Angels are singing; the Christ child is born.
Members of the congregation will present the offerings and oblations of our life and labor to the Lord.
Presentation Hymn
Gloria
The Great Thanksgiving (Eucharistic Prayer B) 367
Sanctus and Benedictus
S125
The people stand or kneel.
Richard Proulx
The Lord’s Prayer 364
The Breaking of the Bread
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Fraction Anthem Festival Eucharist Craig Phillips
All: Refrain
Choir:
All:
Please be seated.
Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast.
Refrain
Agnus Dei (choir) Communion Service in A Harold Darke
The Communion of the People
The Episcopal Church invites all baptized Christians of any age to the Lord’s Table. To receive the consecrated Bread, extend
your hands upward, palms crossed. When receiving the Wine, please assist the chalice as it is offered; or, having consumed
the Bread, you may return to your seat. We believe Christ fully present in either element. If you are not baptized, or if you
prefer not to receive the Sacrament, you may ask for a blessing. If you wish to be baptized, please speak to a priest.
Gluten-free wafers are available. Please speak to a priest when you come forward for Communion.
Communion Hymn 114 ’Twas in the moon of winertime Une jeune pucelle
The congregation is invited to join in singing the Communion Hymn.
Communion Motet Saviour, prize of the world Gustav Nordqvist, arr. Dan Davison
Please stand.
If Eucharistic Visitors are being sent forth today to take the Sacrament to people at home, the prayer on Page 3 of the bulletin
is said here.
The Postcommunion Prayer 365
The Christmas Blessing
May Christ, who by his Incarnation gathered into one things earthly and heavenly, fill you with peace and
goodwill and make you partakers of the divine nature; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the
Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
Processional Hymn Good King Wenceslas Tempus adest floridum
The hymn is found on Page 12.
The Dismissal
Saviour, prize of the world,
Bringer of grace to sinners.
Those who believe and will follow your way
Know that to give is to gain all they may:
Teach us to scatter your wealth abroad,
Gather the weak and the poor to our board.
Saviour, prize of the world,
Bringer of grace to sinners.
Voluntary Fanfare Jacques-Nicolas Lemmens
Ringing of the Tower Bells
Jesus, Light of the world,
Sleeping in manger lowly;
Helpless you lie as the night gathers in,
Dark is the world that you rescue from sin:
Homeless one, enter our hearts as guest,
Bringing salvation to greatest and least.
Jesus, Light of the world,
Sleeping in manger lowly.
St. Dunstan’s Guild
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The flowers in the church are given to the Glory of God
and in thanksgiving for the birthday of Ed Ritchen

Celebrant
The Reverend Ginny Wilder
Homilist
The Reverend Canon J. Michael A. Wright
Gospeller
The Reverend John Zahl
Assisting Clergy
The Reverend Calhoun Walpole
Music
St. Gregory Choir
Dr. Scott Bennett, Organist and Master of the Music
St. Thomas Guild of Acolytes
Dr. James Hutchisson, Verger and Master of Acolytes
Robert Behre, Assistant Verger
Ushers
David Mann, Capt., Pete Brown, Paul Cruise,
Eleanor Horres, Barbara Mann, Shay Tompkins
† † †
Service Participants
Lectors
Rachel Lindsey, Phillip Powerll
Intercessor
Holly Behre
Oblation Bearers
Clara Heinsohn, Anne Puckhaber
Greeters
Paul and Becky Pritchard,
Paula Keener, Becky Beaman
Coffee Hosts
Jennifer Aiken
Grace Guide
Fitzhugh Hamrick
Tower Bells
St. Dunstan’s Guild of Change Ringers
A Word from the Rector (and family)
Thanks to all of the Grace Church faithful for your many Christmas kindnesses.
Michael+, Margriet, Julian and Abbey
The Reverend Ginny Wilder
Born and raised in Summerville, Ginny attended
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church until leaving for
boarding school. She attended Warren Wilson
College, where her love for nature, music and social
justice was nurtured and fed. She continued
her studies at Western Carolina University and
received a MS in Human Resourced Development.
Ginny made her home in Asheville, N.C., where
she worked as a training and development manager
for Biltmore Estate while worshipping at All
Souls Cathedral. She moved to Alexandria, Virginia
in 2009 to begin her seminary education at
Virginia Theological Seminary. Ginny graduated in
May of 2012. Following her ordination she began
working in her first call as Associate Rector at
Trinity Episcopal Parish in Wilmington, Delaware.
We welcome Ginny as Eucharistic Celebrant at
our 11:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist today.
Michael+
December Focus on
Episcopal Relief & Development
In December, Grace is highlighting relief efforts that
Episcopal Relief & Development is making in response
to Superstorm Sandy. And after the severe
weather that damaged homes and churches in Alabama
and elsewhere on Christmas Day, we are also
supporting disaster relief elsewhere in the U.S.
ERD does more than provide aid: it also helps train
church leaders to respond effectively in disasters. Dr.
Rob Radtke, President of ERD, says he’s gratified to
see the “profound difference” ERD’s U.S. Disaster
Preparedness Initiative made in preparing churches to
help after Hurricane Sandy. More details can be found
at www.er-d.org.
ERD envelopes are in the back of the church today,
or you can place a check in the offering plate. Please
make checks payable to Grace Church, earmarked for
ERD. Thank you for your generosity!
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Grace Episcopal Church
Church Entrance and Mailing Address: 98 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Office Entrance: 115 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: 843-723-4575 * Fax: 843-722-0415
Kitchen: 723-8587 * Music: 723-2695
Web: www.gracechurchcharleston.org or gracesc.org
Clergy
Vestry
The Reverend Canon Michael Wright, Rector rector@gracesc.org Randal Robinson Rector’s Warden
The Reverend Calhoun Walpole, Vicar vicar@gracesc.org Lynn Hopkins People’s Warden
The Reverend John Zahl, Associate Priest johnzahl@gmail.com Term expires Responsibility
The Reverend Philip Porcher, Assisting Priest vipgp@aol.com Margaret D. Allen 2014 Parish Life
The Reverend Frank Russ, Assisting Priest frank.russ@bishopgadsden.org Pete Brown 2013 Finance
The Reverend Donald S. McPhail, Rector Emeritus Virginia Donehue 2014 Capital Campaign
Audrey Foley 2013 Outreach
Jim Hutchisson 2013 Worship
Staff Paula Keener 2015 Little School
Administration Travis Landrith 2015 Children and Youth
Kathy North, Parish Administrator knorth@gracesc.org Susan Legare 2014 Planned Giving
Emily Guerry, Assistant to the Rector rectorsadmin@gracesc.org Carroll LeTellier 2013 Buildings & Grounds
Kjersti Franklin, Bookkeeper kfranklin@gracesc.org Jean McDowell 2015 Membership
Bunny Martin, Receptionist bmartin@gracesc.org Dottie Pagliaro 2013 Adult Education
Holly Behre, Director of Communications hbehre@gracesc.org Lester Pittman 2014 Catechist
Nancy Ezell Suggs, Coordinator of Parish Giving nezellsuggs@gracesc.org Steve Skardon 2015 Stewardship
Frank Abell, Clerk of the Works fabell@gracesc.org Steve Ward 2015 Episcopal Relief &
Development
Lawrence Foster, Sexton Mary B. Wilson 2014 Pastoral Care
Eric Aiken, Sexton
Flo De Veer, Gifts of Grace Bookstore Manager
Jean Bender, Lay Pastoral Assistant
Hannah Starke, Administrative Assistant
Programs
Julie Walters, Director of Children’s Ministries
Lisa Webb, Children’s Ministries Assistant
Rob Donehue, Director of Youth &
Young Adult Ministries
The Rev’d Paul Gilbert, Director of Little School
Music
Dr. Scott Bennett, Organist and Master of the Music
Jodi Bennett, Director of Children’s Choirs
giftsofgrace@live.com
jbender45@gmail.com
hstarke@gracesc.org
childrensministries@gracesc.org
nursery@gracesc.org
rdonehue@gracesc.org
LittleSchoolDirector@gracesc.org
sbennett@gracesc.org
jbennett@gracesc.org
Worship
Acolytes
Altar Guild
Bell Ringers
Chalice Bearers
Lectors
Intercessors
Flower Guild
Oblation Bearers
Red Wagon
Ushers
Nursery
Children’s Chapel
Music
St. Gregory Choir
St. Nicholas Choir
St. Nicholas Jr. Choir
St. Cecilia Choir
Handbell Choir
Pastoral Care
Barnabas Group
Cards and notes
Eucharistic Visitors
Grace Calls
Grace Cares
Keeping in Touch
Private Prayer Chain
Stephen Ministry
Ministries
Education
Adult CE Comm.
Youth & EYC
Children’s
Ministries
Nursery/Chapel
Little School
Education for Ministry
Discernment Comm.
Tract Racks
Fellowship
Parish Life Comm.
College Ministry
Foyer Groups
Men of Grace
Tea Room
EYC Youth Group
Children’s Min.
Grace Mom’s Guild
Saints & Sinners
(Young Adults)
Business
Columbarium
& Garden
Plate Counters
Office Volunteers
Planned Giving
Saving Grace
Stewardship
Outreach
Outreach Comm.
Bishop Gadsden
Canterbury House
Crisis Ministries
Red Wagon
ERD
HALOS
Memminger School
PeaceWork
Gifts of Hope Fair
Seafarers Ministry
Tea Room
Church Mouse
Boutique
Youth Outreach
Welcoming
Membership Comm.
Greeters
Grace Guides
Ushers
Other
Gifts of Grace shop
Gracious Gourmets
Harvest Festival
Ministries Faire
Needlepoint Guild
Wedding Guild

Youth at Grace
No classes at 10:10 a.m. today – see you next
week! Tonight: Grace’s EYC youth group will meet
from 5:00-7:00 p.m. We will start off with some
games (weather depending, we will be outside for
a game of Capture the Flag), after which we will
head over to Five Guys for some dinner and a discussion
about our hopes and resolutions for the
new year.
2013 calendars are here!
Each year Stuhr’s Funeral Home provides Grace
Church with “Episcopal Kalendars” for the parish
that show the liturgical seasons, saints’ days, colors
of the season, lectionary readings and more.
Pick up yours on the Information Tables today in
Hanahan Hall or in the Atrium.
Bread Ministry
On January 11 and February 1, please join us at
8:30 a.m. in the Grace kitchen to be part of the
new Bread Ministry. This is a new group that is
seeking leadership to organize and support pastoral
care and inreach at Grace with delicious
baked goods. If you’d like to find out more, contact
Julie Walters at childrensministries@gracesc.org
or 723-4575.
Coffee Hosts Needed
Could you provide three or four trays of edible
treats for our Sunday coffee hours Coffee Hosts
are needed after the 9:00 a.m. services on January
13, and after the11:00 a.m. service on December
30, January 6 and January 13. Please contact the
Church Office if you can assist with our ministry
of hospitality. We’re also taking sign-ups for 2013.
A mailing will be distributed after the new year.
Savvy Seniors
Grace’s Savvy Seniors will get together on Thursday,
January 10 at 12:15 p.m. in Hanahan Hall for
lunch with the Reverend John Zahl, the new Associate
Priest at Grace. We’ll discuss and choose activities
for the first six months of 2013. All members
are asked to participate in helping to plan an
active and enjoyable year. Please call the church
office at 723-4575 to reserve a spot for lunch. If
you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact
either Danny Jones, Camille Reynolds or Audrey
Foley.
Third Thursday Luncheon
The Men of Grace will be back in the kitchen on
January 17 with another “Third Thursday” for
everyone. The guest speaker will be Tom Player, a
professional sculptor from Atlanta. Lunch begins
at 12:30 in Hanahan Hall. Please call Bunny in
the Church Office, 723-4575, to reserve a spot, and
bring a friend!
Grace Notes
Stewardship Status Report
As of December, 250 pledge cards have been received
for a total of $804,481 for the work of the
Church in the coming year. If you have not made
a financial commitment to the Church for 2013,
please consider doing so before the end of the
year. Pledge cards are available in Hanahan Hall
on the Information Table, or you can visit
gracechurchcharleston.org to pledge online or find
a printable pledge form. Click on the “Giving” tab
toward the top of the page.
2012 gifts: There’s still time!
Grace staff members will be available in the office
on Monday, December 31 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
to assist you if you wish to make a pledge payment
or year-end gift for 2012. Call 723-4575 and
speak with Parish Administrator Kathy North at
extension 3008, or Bookkeeper Kjersti Franklin at
extension 3007.
Saving Grace pledges: If you were one of those
who pledged in 2008 to our initial capital campaign,
“Saving Grace,” those pledges are due December
31 unless you contacted the office to extend
your pledge. There is still time to make those
arrangements and we appreciate being able to
give our loan holder up-to-date pledge information!
The Red Wagon
The Red Wagon that you see parked near the entrance
to the church on Sundays is
Grace’s collection point for food donations
to the Crisis Ministries Shelter.
Please remember the wagon when
you are shopping for groceries, and
consider putting a few extra items in
your cart to help homeless and hungry people in
our community. Just one small item per week
from each family makes a difference!
Acolyte Recognition Day
Acolytes, please save the date for Sunday, January
6, at the 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. services! We will
recognize the members of our St. Thomas Guild of
Acolytes for all they do in supporting our worship
at Grace.
FREE PARKING
Please present this stub when leaving the
City of Charleston parking garages
after today’s services at Grace Episcopal Church
and you will not be charged for parking.
(Valid until 1:30 p.m. only)
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5:00-5:15 pm
Evening Prayer
9:30 pm-12:30 am
Tower Bell Ringers
8:00-8:15 am
Morning Prayer
Monday 31
New Year’s Eve
Grace Notes
5:00-5:15 pm
Evening Prayer
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Tower Bells
6:30 p.m. St. Gregory Choir
rehearsal
10:00 a.m.
The Holy Name:
Holy Eucharist
5:00 pm St. Cecilia Choir
5:00-5:15 pm
Evening Prayer
5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist
5:00-5:15 pm
Evening Prayer
5:00-7:00 pm EYC Youth Group
8:30 am
Planned Giving
Committee
8:00-8:15 am
Morning Prayer
Tuesday 1
New Year’s Day
Church Office
closed
8:00-8:15 am
Morning Prayer
10:00 am
Staff meeting
12:00 pm
Barnabas Group
8:00-8:15 am
Morning Prayer
7:30 am
Jesus Prayer
8:00-8:15 am
Morning Prayer
8:00 am Holy Eucharist
9:00 am Family Eucharist
10:10 am Christian Education
11:00 am Choral Eucharist,
St. Gregory Choir
(Nursery provided 8:45-12:30)
Wednesday 2
Thursday 3
Friday 4
Saturday 5 Sunday, January 6
The Epiphany
THIS WEEK AT GRACE
TODAY AT GRACE
Sunday, December 30, 2012
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
Nursery is provided from 8:45 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m. Family Eucharist, St. Gregory Chamber Choir
10:10 a.m. Refreshments and fellowship
for all ages in Hanahan Hall (no Sunday School this week)
Also please visit the Information Table
and our Gifts of Grace book and gift shop.
11:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist, St. Gregory Choir
5:00-7:00 p.m. EYC youth group
Upcoming Events
January 1: The Holy Name: Holy Eucharist at 10:00 a.m.
January 6: Acolyte Recognition Day at both the 9:00 and
11:00 a.m. services
January 10: Savvy Seniors Lunch, 12:15 p.m. (page 19)
January 13: Sunday Nights at Grace (SNAG): Chili Cook-off, 5:00-
7:00 p.m.
January 17: Third Thursday Luncheon with the Men of Grace and
sculptor Tom Player, 12:30 p.m. (page 19)
January 25-26: Presiding Bishop’s Visit, with a Special Convention
at Grace Church on Saturday, January 26
February 2: Annual Parish Oyster Roast, 6:30 p.m. at the Bradleys’
February 3: Annual Parish Meeting, after the 11:00 a.m. service
February 10: The Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan, at both the 9:00 and 11:00
a.m. services, with special guest the Right Reverend Dr. Robert
Gillies, Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney, Scotland.