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- Holy Eucharist
- Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018
- 10 AM
- All are welcome
- You're invited
- Bring a friend
- Sunday School
- Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018
- 10 AM
- All children welcome
- You're invited
- Bible Study
- Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018
- 10 AM
- All are welcome
- Bring a friend
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Sunday Readings and Music
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The Readings for this Sunday
In the reading from the Hebrew Bible the prophet foretells a time when the judgment of Israel will be ended and the mighty Lord will bring victory and renewal to God’s people. The city of Jerusalem and its holy Mount Zion may rejoice and sing. All enemies will be defeated and the crippled healed. The fortunes of Israel will be restored, and the nation will be praised by all peoples.
Canticle 9
(Isaiah 12:2-6) The First Song of Isaiah
A song of confidence and hope in God the Savior, for the Holy One is in the midst of the people who joyfully proclaim the Lord’s deeds.
In this New Testament lesson Paul invites the new disciples at Philippi to exult in the Lord, who is near at hand. In prayer and thanksgiving they need have no anxiety. God’s peace, which is beyond human understanding, will keep their hearts and thoughts in Jesus. Even though Paul was experiencing his own troubles and may at this time have been in prison, this letter is often called “the epistle of joy.”
In our gospel John the Baptist preaches repentance to all those who hear his call to baptism, and he tells them of the mighty one to come. It is not sufficient to claim to be children of Abraham. All who are to escape judgment must learn to share with others and to be just in their daily work. John himself is not the Christ but the servant of the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit and a refining fire.
Music in Worship
Prelude
A time to prepare heart, mind, and body for worship.
Worship Music
#69 "Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding …"
#72 "Hark! the glad sound"
Insert "Hail Mary, Gentle Woman"
#490 "I want to walk as a child of the light"
#68 "Rejoice! rejoice, believers …"
Postlude
A time to give thanks for God's nourishment in Word and Sacrament
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Who's serving this Sunday?
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Celebrant and Preacher
The Rev. Patricia Horkey
Greeter and Usher
Elanie
Eucharistic Minister
David H.
Lector
Jacque
Intercessor
Terry
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Find your way to join us on the Way at St. Hugh's.
Holy Eucharist begins at 10:00 AM.
This Sunday we continue our Advent Journey
All are welcome. You are invited.
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This Sunday we'll sing "Hail Mary, Gentle Woman" as our offertory hymn. This was sung at Rev. Patricia's ordination. ~Fr. Dan
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Introduction
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women and
blest is there fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now
and at the hour of death. Amen.
Refrain
Gentle woman, quiet light, morning
star, so strong and bright, gentle
Mother, peaceful dove, teach us
wisdom; teach us love.
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You were chosen by the Father
your were chosen for the Son. You were
chosen from all women and for
woman, shining one.
Refrain
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Blessed are you among women,
blest in turn all women, too. Blessed
they with peaceful spirits.
blessed they with gentle hearts.
Refrain
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Praying for All, Praying for You
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Collect for Sunday
Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever.
Amen. ~BCP 212
For All Baptized Christians
Grant, Lord God, to all who have been baptized into the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ, that, as we have put away the old life of sin, so we may be renewed in the spirit of our minds, and live in righteousness and true holiness; 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. ~BCP 252
A Prayer for a Bishop Search
O God, we ask you to bring us your next faithful servant to minister to the people of Southern California and Yuma, Arizona as we work to bring healing and peace through a commitment to justice, a desire to grow deeper relationships with Christ and one another, and a foundation of respecting the dignity of all. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord,
Amen
. via
EDSD.org
[Note: The period to accept petition candidates closed on November 16. An announcement about additional nominees is expected before Christmas.]
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Do you have a prayer request?
A small group of us pray daily.
We will add your request to our prayers.
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The Way of Love
The Way of Love is our Presiding Bishop's invitation to live a Jesus-Centered Life. Here is the invitation:
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Sign up for Christmas Flowers
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As we enter December and begin our Season of Advent, please consider and make a donation toward our Christmas Flowers.
Look for the Sign-up Clipboard in our Fellowship Hall or see Diana to make your pledge and offer a dedication for your donation.
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Christmas Eve Service
Monday, December 24, 2018
5:00 PM – Congregational singing
Holy Eucharist to follow
All are welcome.
You are invited.
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As we continue to care for one another I remind you of Rev. Patricia's information about our loved ones and neighbors who may need immediate assistance to live independently and safely:
If the need is immediate:
Adult Protective Services (APS) Phone Number: 1-800-491-7123. (24 hours a day)
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For less immediate or long-term needs:
Phone Number for Riverside County Office on Aging
Aging and Disability Resource Connection
951-867-3800 or 1-800-510-2020
Please Note:
The person in need of assistance must call or if the individual is unable to call due to a health condition, a family member and/or advocate may call for that person. However, the family member and/or advocate must be present with that person when they place the call (in order to authorize the Office on Aging person to speak with the Family Member or Advocate).
~Rev. Patricia & Fr. Dan
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News from the Bishop's Committee
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The Bishop's Committee met on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.
Minutes from the meeting will be posted during the week.
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Financial Information through November 30, 2018:
Budget |
Actual Year to Date |
Difference
- Income: $40,300.00 | $38,523.54 $1,776.46
- Expenses: $44,500.00 | $41,639.89 | $2,860.11
- YTD Income - Expenses: $3,116.35
- General Fund Cash Balance 11/30 | 10/31: $11,203.86 | $10,485.42
- Designated Fund Cash Balance 11/30 | 10/31: $44,747.60 | $45,223.50
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Discussions and Decisions:
- Our People's Warden continues to explore church safety options with the Riverside County Sheriff's Office and is investigating the hiring of a security guard for our gatherings.
- The BC thanked Robyn Ritchey for her hours of volunteer work on the Back Deck Project and its revision (including time spent with the County Planning Department).
- The BC decided to pursue a project of making our building and grounds more ADA compliant; it suspended work on the Back Deck Project.
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If you have questions you contact any of the members of the Bishop's Committee: Jacque, Jim, Terry, Julie, Robyn, or me. ~Fr. Dan
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Partner with us for ministry
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Pledge forms are available beginning this Sunday. The forms are on the table near the front door to the church. Your contribution helps us maintain the mission and ministry of Jesus Christ through St. Hugh’s. Make a pledge of support to St. Hugh’s in 2019. ~Fr. Dan and Neil Passage, Treasurer
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Your gift to St. Hugh's makes a difference. It allows us to be the fulfillment of this prayer. It allows us to be open so that "
all who seek you [God] here may find you, and be filled with your joy and peace."
It is always the right time. Donate to the mission and ministry of St. Hugh's. Your gifts--of time, talent, and treasure--make it possible to be present in Idyllwild so that we can both invite and then "enable questioning, open-minded people to discover for themselves, the significance of Jesus Christ."
www.sthughsidyllwild.org
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