Who’s Serving This WeekendWho’s Serving This Weekend

Saturday, Dec 22, 6:00 PM – Vigil

Altar Server and Reader: Mike Carmena

8:00 AM – 1928 BCP

Altar Server: Mike Howe

Reader: Mike Howe

Usher: Fred Bader

(NO 9:00 SERVICE)

10:00 AM - Rite I

Acolytes: Michael Leaseburg, Aiden Brock, Avery Meyer

Altar Servers: Tom Ward, Chris Stevens

First Reading: Grace Beaupre

Second Reading: Bill Kendall

Prayers of the People: Christy Medina

Ushers: Jorge Lopez-Aguado, Will Lowe

(NO 11:15 SERVICE)

Additional Servers

Altar Guild: Sarah Stringer, Sharon Norcross, Robyn Virden, Dora Hale, Diana Broadwater, Shelley Lowe, Christy Medina

No Coffee Hour

Vestry Count/Lockup: Clay Slaughter, Olga Fry

The clergy and staff of St. John’s wish you and

your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New!

Keep up with St. John’s on the web. www.stjohnsfortworth.com Text-to-Give: 1-817-477-6437

Saint John’s Anglican Church 2401 College Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76110

Telephone 817-927-5341 · Fax 817-927-0908

T h e V e r y R e v . D a v i d F r e d e r i c k K l e i n , S S C , R e c t o r

Th e Rev. Wil l iam T. Est es , Assis tan t to the Rector

The Rev. Dr. Robert W. Bosworth, Jr., Ret’d, Associate

Mr. Alan Potts, Organist/Choirmaster

The First Sunday of Christmas December 30 , 2018 - 10:00 a.m. Rite I

Hymnal Prayer Book

Prelude “Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light” Jean Pasquet

109 Processional “The first Nowell the angel did say” Nowell Opening Acclamation (Stand) 323

The Collect for Purity (Stand)

S-202 The Gloria in Excelsis Healey Willan

The Collect of the Day (Kneel)

The Word of God (Sit)

Please see the Scripture Insert for the Collect of the Day & the Readings

The Psalm will be chanted. Please see Psalm insert.

110 Sequence “The snow lay on the ground” Venite adoremus

Reading of the Holy Gospel (Stand)

Sermon: The Rev. William Estes

The Nicene Creed (Stand) 326

The Prayers of the People (Kneel) 328 The Confession of sin and Absolution (Kneel ) 331

Sharing of the Peace of Jesus Christ (Stand)

Announcements & Offertory Sentence (Sit)

Offertory Anthem “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly” Polish Carol arr. Christopher

380 v3 The Great Doxology

The Holy Communion 333

S-114 The Sanctus & Benedictus Healey Willan

The Prayer of Consecration (Kneel)

The Lord’s Prayer (Kneel)

S-158 Agnus Dei (Kneel) Healey Willan

Comm. Anthem “Of the Father’s love begotten” Divinum mysterium

115 Comm. Hymn “What child is this, who laid to rest” Greensleeves Post Communion Prayer (Kneel) 339

99 Recess. Hymn “Go tell it on the mountain” Go Tell It

Postlude “Fugue in B Flat Major” Handel

Welcome to Saint John’s

W e are blessed that you have joined us in our worship of Jesus Christ.

At Saint John’s we worship in the Anglican Tradition; fostering a

place where forgiveness, conversion and spiritual renewal can evolve;

enabling Christian formation to help us grow that our life may be

consecrated to God’s work. We pray that you have found us faithful in our

witness of His Love and you will make Saint John’s your spiritual home.

Receiving Holy Communion

All visitors who have been baptized with water, in the name of the Father,

Son, and Holy Spirit, and who have been admitted to Communion in their

own church are welcome to share the Holy Eucharist. We are all called to

repent of our sins and to approach the Holy Communion as an expression

of the Real Presence of Jesus Christ. When you come forward to receive

the Holy Body and the Precious Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, please

approach the Altar Rail in prayer. Cross your right hand over your left that

the sacred Host may be laid in the palm of your right hand. When the

Chalice is offered, help guide it (if necessary) to your lips. When your

communion is complete, pause to give thanks before returning to your seat.

If you are not receiving Communion today, you are most welcome to come

to the Altar Rail for a blessing; simply cross your arms over your heart.

Ladies wearing lipstick, please remember to blot your lips before coming forward

for Communion if you desire to receive directly from the chalice. (If you generally

receive by intinction, of course, this is not necessary.) Thank you! — St. John’s

Altar Guild

If you receive Holy Communion by Intinction

If you make your communion by intinction (which is dipping the Host in

Consecrated Wine), our Bishop asks that you retain the Host in the palm of

your hand after receiving it, and the priest, deacon or lay minister will

touch it to the Wine and place it on your tongue.

A Private Prayer before receiving Holy Communion

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, by the will of the Father and the

work of the Holy Spirit Your death brought life to the world. By Your

Holy Body and Blood free me from all my sins and from every evil. Keep

me faithful to Your teaching, and never let me be parted from You. Amen.

A Private Prayer after receiving Holy Communion

Lord Jesus Christ, may I receive these precious gifts in purity of heart.

May Your Body and Blood bring me healing and strength, now and for

ever. Amen.

Who’s Serving Who’s Serving NEXTNEXT Week Week (Jan 5(Jan 5 -- 6)6)

Saturday, Dec 22 , 6 :00 PM – Vigi l

Altar Server and Reader: Mike Carmena

8:00 AM – 1928 BCP

Altar Server: Mike Howe Reader: Mike Howe

Usher: Fred Bader

9:00 AM – Ri te 2

Acolytes: Annabelle Beaupré, Grace Beaupré, Ava Crum Altar Servers: Mike Beaupré, Cameron Crum

First Reading: Angela Crum

Second Reading: Pam Plummer

Prayers of the People: Annie Vasil

Ushers: Will Lowe, Bruce Slaughter

11:15 AM - Ri te I

Acolytes: Lucas Smith, Jack Smith, Avery Meyer Altar Servers: Stuart Estes, Luis Medina

First Reading: Diana Broadwater

Second Reading: Christina Pavlovsky

Prayers of the People: Stuart Estes Ushers: Mike Pavlovsky, Rusty Wood

Addit ional Servers

Altar Guild: Trish Williamson, Lin Parham, Diane Klein Coffee Hour : Don and Diane Lange

Vestry Count/Lockup: Marty Smith, Trish Williamson

If you are unable to serve, please request a sub on our new system, or call the parish office as soon as possible. Thanks!

Holiday Office Closings The office will be closed Dec. 31-Jan 2. It will open from 9:00-noon Thurs and Fri, Jan 3-4.

A Gentle Reminder… If you have not yet turned in a pledge card, please try to do so as soon as possible, as the Finance Committee and Vestry are planning the 2019 budget. Thank you! —The Vestry

Regular Schedule Returns Next Week We will return to our regular service schedule on January 6, 2019; Saturday Vigil at 6:00 PM, Sunday morning services at 8:00, 9:00, and 11:15.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the clergy and staff of St. John’s! May the coming year

bring you closer to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

Parish News Weekly News for the Family and Friends of St. John’s Church

The First Sunday of Christmas—Dec. 30, 2018

Memorials & Prayer

All Memorials are Given to the Glory of Almighty God…

The Flowers on the Altar - see Christmas Flower Memorial Insert

The Lady Chapel Flowers - see Christmas Flower Memorial Insert

The Sanctuary Candle - in celebration of all God’s blessings

The De Profundis Bell - will ring on the 31st in loving memory of Betty Jo Williamson, by Trish Williamson; on the 1st in loving memory of Jack Fry, by Olga Fry

Prayer List: Bishop Iker, Donna, Betty, Hugh, Wanda, Rosa, Pat, Glenna, Bob, Dodie, Mary, Daniel, Joni, Chelsea, Tim, Christi, Robert, Jennifer, Karen, Silas, David, Sophia, Christopher, Angie, Max, Judith, John, Jennifer, Susan, Janet, Glen, Janis, Mark, Lindsay, Helen, Pat, James, Audrey, Aaron, JoAnn, Terry, Harold, Becky, Jane, Trevor, Larry, Christian, Amanda, Donna, Joan, Seth, Will, Jordyn, Marjory, Matt, Tallyn, Karen, Emma-Grace, Annabell, Marjorie, Kerry, John, Brooke, Kendra, Doug, Dawn, Steve, Annie, Linda, Jen, Ernie, Bill, Melissa, Marie, Issaac, Luis, Dick, Steve, Christy, Dorothy, Andrea, Mike

Note: Names on the prayer list are on a three week cycle unless requested longer.

For Parents Expecting: Angela and Grant; Gary and Deborah

For Those Traveling this Week: Don, Diane, Nathan, Madeline

For Troops in Combat Zones: Matt, Will

For Those who Have Died: Betty Jo, Jack, Michael, Micah

Birthdays: Kristin Paris (30), Mary McKinney (31), Geoff Paris (31), Sue Christie (3), Walter Virden (4)

Wedding Anniversaries: Donnie and Monty Muennink (31)

Note: The date in parenthesis indicates the day of the birthday or anniversary.

Please call the parish office if you or a family member would like to be added to the lists.

Visitors’ Page

Visitor’s Card Help us get to know you! Please fill out a Visitor’s Card and place it in the Offering Plate.

Hospitality “Coffee Hour” is held every Sunday morning from 10:15-11:00 in the Parish Hall. Stop by after the 9:00 service or before the 11:15 for the fellowship. Visitors are especially welcome!

Nursery Nursery for infants through age 5 is located at the east end of the Education wing. Ask an usher for directions. The nursery is open from 8:50 -12:30.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and

Teen & Adult Catechesis

Proper catechesis for kids preschool thru senior high is held Sept-May following the 9:00 am mass. Adult classes are offered at the same time in the Guild Parlor.

Prayer Ministry Prayer cards are located in each pew for your prayer needs. To access the parish prayer chain, email the office@ stjohnsfortworth.com or call 817-927-5341.

Counseling Office Fr. Bob Bosworth, Ph.D. is on staff as Clinical Pastoral Counselor for

individual, marriage, and family counseling. Hours are Tues and Fri 10am-5pm and Sat 10am-2pm. Appointment required. Call 859-475-4475 or visit: Dr-Bosworth.com

Low-Gluten Hosts St. John’s offers low-gluten (less than 0.01%) communion wafers on request. If you have a gluten intolerance issue please speak with one of the clergy.

Joining St. John’s? Just fill out the New Member Registration Form found on the wall rack in the Narthex or in the Office. If you are Anglican or Episcopalian we will process a letter of transfer for you. If you are from another denomination, you will be registered as a baptized communicant and we’ll let you know when the next Inquirers Class begins. If you are not yet baptized, please see Fr. Klein for more information.

Weekly Services

Saturday Evening

Vigil Mass 6:00 p.m.

Sunday Morning

8:00 a.m.1928 BCP

9:00 a.m. Rite II

11:15 a.m. Rite I

Child-Care 8:50 - 12:30.

Wednesday Eucharist

7:00 am (followed by

breakfast out)

11:00 am (Sept-May)

Office Hours

Tuesday - Friday

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Closed for Lunch

12:00—1:30 PM

Our Vestry Senior Warden

Tom Ward 2021

Junior Warden

Gerald Gregory 2019

Clerk

Jason Merritt 2020

Vestry Members

Deborah Baptiste 2021

Cameron Crum 2019

Olga Fry 2019

Don Lange 2020

Jorge Lopez-Aguado 2019

Scott Price 2021

Clay Slaughter 2020

Marty Smith 2021

Trish Williamson 2020

Treasurer

Walter Virden, IV

Delegates to Diocesan Convention

Tom Ward

Vic Whitmeyer

Gerald Gregory

Next Vestry Meeting

Tuesday, Jan 22

Weekly Programming

Sunday School Grades PreK - 5th meet from 10:00-11:05 on the first floor of the Bevan wing, (gather in the organ hallway after Communion). Middle and High School classes meet from 10:20-11:05 on the second floor. Contact: Lisa Estes

Anglican Youth Ministries Youth in grades 6-12. Meets 1st Sun. at 10:20 in the AYM Room for education and spiritual growth, 1st and 3rd Sun. at 1:00 pm in Mitchell Hall for lunch and activities. Contact: Stuart Estes.

Wednesday Bible Study Meets 9:30-10:45 a.m. in the Green Room. Contact: Fr. Estes

Wednesday Evening Family Potluck Evening program for the whole family. Potluck at 6:00, fellowship, catechesis from 6:30-7:30. Childcare available. Contact: Lisa Estes.

Thursday Choir Practice

6:00-7:00 Hand Bells.

7:00-8:00 Chancel Choir. Contact: Alan Potts.

Children’s Choir Meets Thursdays from 5:15-6:00 in the Choir Room. Contact: Lisa Estes

Announcements

Teen Confirmation Class The Teen Confirmation Class is underway! Classes will be held in Guild Parlor from 10:15-11:10 on the following dates: Jan. 6, Feb. 3, Mar. 3, Apr. 7.

Adult Formation: Letter to the Hebrews Father Klein’s Letter to the Hebrews class will NOT meet on the following dates due to Teen Confirmation: Jan. 6, Feb. 3, Mar. 3, Apr. 7.

Vestry Nominations 2019 Four vestry member terms expire at our Annual Meeting on January 27th: Jorge Lopez-Aguado, Cameron Crum, Olga Fry, and Gerald Gregory. As usual, the outgoing members form the nominating committee for recruiting their replacements. The Diocesan Customary lists basic criteria for vestry members. The nominee should — 1) be regular in attendance at Sunday

and special services 2) have a faithful stewardship record

of pledging 3) model the Christian life and believe

in the faith 4) be actively involved in parish life 5) be hopeful about the life and

direction of the parish, Diocese, and the ministry of the bishop

6) support the rector’s ministry and be willing and able to work with him

If you know of someone who may be willing to serve on the vestry, or would like to serve yourself, please speak with the committee head, Gerald Gregory, or one of the other committee members.

Wednesday Cancellations The Wednesday morning Bible study on the Book of Sirach (aka Ecclesiasticus) and 11:00 am mass are cancelled this week.

Keeping you informed…

December Weekly Goals $13,667 December 1-2 11,320 December 8-9 19,870 December 15-16 19,340 December 22-23 12,977