FOURTH SUNDAY of ADVENT
December 20, 2020
(Florence, Italy: Convent of San Marco, c. 1438-45), fresco.
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A Morsel for Meditation
Edith Stein, Writings of Edith Stein (Newman Press, 1956), 28
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Christmas may look and feel a little different this year, that's why it is important to continue the tradition of greening the church and dedication of poinsettias.
We invite everyone wishing to submit a dedication to click on the reply link in the header above or email Altar Guild at stpeventsepiscopal@gmail.com , or text or call Georgianna at 903-268-0534.
Include if it's: "Memory", Celebration, Thanksgiving, etc." The dedication and how you would like it signed.
If you wish to add a donation in any amount you can do so at http://stpaulstx.org/giving/ or mail a check to the church and put 'Joy' in the memo.
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COLLECT
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.
The readings may be found here.
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Processional Hymn
H# 438
Gospel Hymn
Offertory Hymn
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Communion Hymn
Recessional Hymn
(Veni, Veni, Emmanuel ) H# 56 vs 5-8
(Piano/Cello) - The Piano Guys
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At the December Vestry meeting, the Vestry:
- Discussed ways to engage the Parish during Advent & Christmas.
- Heard that the Episcopal Church will postpone its 80th General Convention until July 2022.
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Heard that our Advent Program (Ravi Zacharias, Jesus among other gods) is going well.
- Decided to cancel the Annual Vestry Christmas party.
- Heard that Christmas fruitcakes/fudge have been sent to St. Paul’s staff.
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Heard that Vestry background checks continue.
- Agreed unanimously with the Sr. Warden that we appreciate the excellent work of the Tech Team.
- Heard the St. Joseph’s Guild continues to be on virus hiatus, but the repair/maintenance work is still being completed.
- Heard details on an alternate bid (a metal roof) for the Parish Hall roof.
- Heard that the Vestry will provide Christmas hams (or turkeys) for the St. Paul’s School staff/teachers.
- Heard that, all things considered, St. Paul’s School is doing OK, and had no COVID-19 infections in November.
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Decided to have the annual Vestry retreat and February Vestry meeting on Saturday February 13th in Clardy Hall from 8:30 - noon.
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Decided that the Annual Parish meeting on January 31st will be held immediately after the Sunday service. The meeting will be in-person, and via Zoom, with voting available for both. Following the meeting, we’ll have lunch provided by a single source rather than potluck.
- Heard that Stewardship is going slower than desired, but OK. The roof fund stands at $40K.
- Approved the Bylaws revision to have a Special Vestry meeting following the Annual meeting to appoint additional members, if desired.
- Approved the Rector’s housing allowance for 2021.
- Heard that November income was $13,094.15, and expense was $14,864.68, thus we had a loss of $1,770.53.
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Join Us at St. Paul’s Zoom Meeting:
To call in, use one tap mobile: +13462487799,,9037772020#
or to dial: +1 346 248 7799.
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You can make your checks payable to "St. Paul's Episcopal Church" and mail them to:
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
8320 Jack Finney Blvd.
Greenville, TX 75402
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Pray for the Church, the Body of Christ
Please pray for those on our prayer list this week:
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Please Pray for those on
our prayer list this week:
Rita Woods, Ken Gunter,
Bill Rolston, Dana Medford,
Marcy Walsh, Paula Reeves,
Judy Shaddox, Mike Lavigne,
Dolores & Father Gordon,
Contact our church office to
add a name to our prayer list: 903-455-5030. Names remain
for one month unless
renewed or canceled.
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We also pray for our Daughters of the King Ministry as they bring their strength and service together by praying for friends and for the people.
You may also add people to the list by filling out a DOK confidential prayer card and putting them in the blue box located in the Narthex.
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PRAYER REQUESTS & BOX
The Daughters of the King support your prayer needs and wishes. Each Sunday a prayer team will be available to pray with you after the Worship Service in the choir area after the 10:30 service. If you would like additional information, please see a DOK member.
They also have a intercessory prayer box on the table in the Narthex to deposit prayer requests. Prayer request cards may be found in the pews and beside the box in the Narthex. Daughters pray daily. All prayers are confidential. Each person is prayed for one month. If you wish for continued prayers, please complete another request card or contact a Daughter.
You may call the church office (903-455-5030) and specify it is for the DOK intercessory prayer list. You can hand the card to a Daughter (she is always wearing her cross).
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Streaming:
Since we’re doing so much online our Google, YouTube, Facebook reviews are particularly important. Please take the time to give us a 5-star review! : https://g.page/r/CfEFxlXVrQvbEAg/review
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Our Sunday services are available live at 10:25 am (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCmlrRFxbQF7CSAnFS8H9FA) and Facebook (https://facebook.com/stpaulsepiscopalgreenville). Our recorded Sunday service is broadcast on the GEUS community Channel (Channel 34) on Wednesdays at 8 am and 6 pm. Previously recorded services may be accessed anytime on our Facebook and YouTube pages. The recorded sermons may be found on our website as MP3s.
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Remote Eucharist continues, and a few parishioners are helping me to distribute the Eucharist to parishioners’ homes on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please let me know by email if you’d like to receive the Holy Sacrament remotely. The best way to contact me is fathernickfunk@gmail.com.
- The Parish office remains closed; however we continue to check voicemails and emails regularly.
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The St. Paul’s Zoom Meeting may be found at https://zoom.us/j/9037772020. Our Meeting ID is: 903 777 2020. To call in, use one tap mobile: +13462487799,,9037772020# or to dial: +1 346 248 7799.
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Morning Prayer on Wednesdays at 10:30 via a Zoom meeting, and upload it live if Zoom and Facebook work together (about 75% success rate).
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Masks worn by all at worship. Please bring your own!
Only one entrance. Sanitizers
will be located there.
Worshippers/households
separated by 6 feet.
No tactile passing of the Peace
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Indoor services will not have congregational singing.
Collection plate placed at
entrance to the Nave
Bread only communion distributed within Diocesan protocols.
Join us for coffee hour
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Presiding Bishop's Christmas Message |
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