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Notable Events Thursday December 24 Christmas Eve In-Person Service with Eucharist 4:00 pm Thursday December 24 Christmas Eve online Eucharist 6:00 pm via Facebook Live Friday December 25 Christmas Day online Zoom social 10:00 am via Zoom Thursday December 31 New Year’s Eve online Zoom social 8:00 pm via Zoom
Welcome to St. Barnabas!
Welcome to our virtual worship with Facebook Live. We are glad to have you with us in this new way. You may access our livestream starting at 5:45 pm at https://www.facebook.com/StBarnabasAG/ The worship service begins at 6:00 pm with a musical prelude. All you need is a computer or device with an internet connection and speakers to watch the live-stream; you do not need to have a Facebook account, though you will not be able to comment without one. Please post a comment when you login and let us know where you are watching from. And, if you are not logged into Facebook and can’t add a comment, please send us an email ([email protected]) to let us know you attended and who was with you. A recording of the live-stream will be posted on the St. Barnabas YouTube Channel (http://bit.ly/StBYouTube) following the service. If you are having trouble accessing the Livestream then please call our office at 805-801-4526 for technical assistance. We will have folks available to help you from 5:45 pm to 6:00 pm. If you call during those times and there is no answer it is likely that the person at the office is already on another call. In that case, please leave a message or wait and call back in a few minutes. We appreciate your patience!
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Christmas Carol Sing Along
It came upon the midnight clear
St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church
Christmas Eve | December 24, 2020
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The snow lay on the ground
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What child is this
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O little town of Bethlehem
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O Holy Night
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Organ Voluntary The Holy Boy John Ireland
INTROIT Past Three a Clock The Choral Scholars
Past three a clock, and a cold frosty morning: Past three a clock; Good morrow, masters all! Born is a baby, gentle as may be, Son of the eternal Father supernal. Past three a clock, etc. Seraph quire singeth, angel bell ringeth: Hark how they rime it, time it, and chime it. Past three a clock, etc. Mid earth rejoices hearing such voices Ne’ertofore so well caroling Nowell. Past three a clock, etc. Hinds o’er the pearly dewy lawn early Seek the high stranger laid in a manger. Past three a clock, etc. Light out of star-land leadeth from far land Princes, to meet him, worship and greet him. Past three a clock, etc. Myrrh from full coffer, incense they offer: Nor is the golden nugget withholden. Past three a clock, etc. Thus they: I pray you, up sirs, nor stay you Till ye confess him likewise, and bless him. Past three a clock, etc. Words: G. R. Woodward Music: English traditional carol harmonized by Charles Wood
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The Word of God
Stand as you are able.
ENTRANCE HYMN The first Nowell
Liturgical colors are those specific colors
used for vestments and hangings within the context of Christian
liturgy. The symbolism of violet, blue, white,
green, red, gold, black, rose and other colors
may serve to underline moods appropriate to
a season of the liturgical year or may
highlight a special occasion.
For today’s observance
of Christmas we use “white”. White is also
used for baptisms, weddings, memorials,
several specific feast days like
Transfiguration Sunday and Epiphany, as well
as the seasons of Christmas and Easter.
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The people standing, the Celebrant says
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
The Celebrant says
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
OPENING ANTHEM Angels we have heard on high!
On Christmas Eve, we use a hypo-allergenic incense around the altar. The incense burns in a vessel called the “thurible” and it is carried by a person called a “thurifer.” Incense is symbolic of our prayers rising up to heaven. It also evokes the sense of smell as part of our worship of God.
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THE COLLECT OF THE DAY
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting.. Amen.
The Lessons
The people sit.
FIRST READING: Isaiah 9:2-7 A Reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah. 2The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness— on them light has shined. 3You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. 4For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. 5For all the boots of the tramping warriors and all the garments rolled in blood shall be burned as fuel for the fire. 6For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
We follow a three-year cycle of readings called
the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL). These
are the lessons being heard in congregations of all types throughout
the world on this day. Today we continue on
in “Year-B.” of the three year cycle.
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Psalm: 96 Sung by the Choral Scholars 1Sing to the Lord a new song; * sing to the Lord, all the whole earth. 2Sing to the Lord and bless his Name; * proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day. 3Declare his glory among the nations * and his wonders among all peoples. 4For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; * he is more to be feared than all gods. 5As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols; * but it is the Lord who made the heavens. 6Oh, the majesty and magnificence of his presence! * Oh, the power and the splendor of his sanctuary! 7Ascribe to the Lord, you families of the peoples; * ascribe to the Lord honor and power. 8Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name; * bring offerings and come into his courts. 9Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; * let the whole earth tremble before him. 10Tell it out among the nations: “The Lord is King! * He has made the world so firm that it cannot be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity.” 11Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea thunder and all that is in it; * let the field be joyful and all that is therein. 12Then shall all the trees of the wood shout for joy before the Lord when he comes, * when he comes to judge the earth. 13He will judge the world with righteousness * and the peoples with his truth.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
SECOND READING: Titus 2:11-14 A Reading from Paul's letter to Titus. 11The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, 12training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly, 13while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. 14He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.
Reader The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
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SEQUENCE HYMN Away in a manger Verses 1-2 All Stand
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GOSPEL: Luke 2:1-20
Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
1In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3All went to their own towns to be registered. 4Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. 5He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. 6While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. 7And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. 8In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: 11to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. 12This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” 13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, 14“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!” 15When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. 17When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; 18and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. 19But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. 20The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
Deacon The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
SEQUENCE HYMN Away in a manger Verse 3 See prior page THE SERMON The Rev. Rob Keim
It is traditional for the Gospel reading to be proclaimed from the midst of the people.
Thus, the Deacon and book holder process to
the middle of the center aisle with the
Gospel Book, and the people all turn toward
the reader. As the Gospel is announced,
some people use their thumb to make the sign of the cross on
their forehead, mouth, and heart. These three locations indicate that
the Gospel reading is to enter the mind,
voice, and heart.
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THE NICENE CREED All stand.
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Episcopal Church does not have a separate statement of faith or list of things we believe. Instead we hold the ancient Creeds, such as the Apostles’ and Nicene, to be our statements of faith. They contain the core of our belief as Christians, but do not limit our faith.
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THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE All remain standing. Father, we pray for your holy catholic Church; That we all may be one. Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; That your Name may be glorified by all people. We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments. We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; That there may be justice and peace on the earth. Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favor in your sight. Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; We especially pray for those in our St. Barnabas community Sigrid and the Long family, Gary and Leslie, Chris Finch, Tony Garay, Del Dinauer, Cody Arnold, Denny and Francey, Katherine and Bruce, Becky, Mac and Laura Learned, Paula, Lucille Janzen, Susan, Mac, Shiela, Barbara, Laura, Al, the Summers family, Sarah, Pam, Lynne, Ricky and Kristine, and Connor Tennant.
That they may be delivered from their distress.
Give to the departed eternal rest, especially We pray for Doris, Don Rose, Dan Carney, and Alan Ross. Let light perpetual shine upon them. We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom. Let us pray for our own needs and those of others. Silence. The Deacon adds a concluding Collect.
THE PEACE All stand.
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
Then the Ministers and the People may greet one another in the name of the Lord.
Praying together has a different feel to it than
praying alone. Both are important.
Community prayer can make us feel
connected to those around us and helps us
get outside of ourselves.
The parts of the prayer in bold are said out
loud together.
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The Holy Communion
OFFERTORY ANTHEM All Bells in Paradise Sung by the Choral Scholars
Deep in the cold of winter, darkness and silence were everywhere; Softly and clearly, there came through the stillness a wonderful sound, a wonderful sound to hear: All bells in paradise I heard them ring, sounding in majesty the news that they bring; All bells in paradise I heard them ring, welcoming our Savior born on earth a heavenly King. All bells in paradise I heard them ring: ‘Glory to God on high’ the angel voices sing. Lost in awe and wonder, doubting, I asked what this sign might be: Christ our Messiah revealed in a stable, a marvelous sight; a marvelous sight to see. All bells in paradise I heard them ring, sounding in majesty the news that they bring; All bells in paradise I heard them ring, welcoming our Savior, born on earth a heavenly King. He comes down in peace, a child in humility, the keys to his kingdom belong to the poor; Before him shall kneel the kings with their treasures, gold, incense and myrrh, incense and myrrh. All bells in paradise I heard them ring, sounding in majesty the news that they bring; All bells in paradise I heard them ring, welcoming our Savior, born on earth a heavenly King. All bells in paradise I heard them ring; ‘Glory to God on high’ the angel voices sing, the angel voices sweetly sing. Words and music: John Rutter
DOXOLOGY The people stand and sing.
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The Great Thanksgiving
The People remain standing.
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Lift up your hearts.
People We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give him thanks and praise.
The Celebrant continues
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Almighty God, Creator of heaven and earth.
Because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive power to become your children.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.
This anthem is known as the Sanctus. It is said or
sung in almost every version of the
Eucharistic Prayer. The word “sanctus” is Latin
for “holy.” God is holy and worthy of respect,
awe, reverence, and devotion.
During the seasons of Christmas and Epiphany we are using Eucharistic
Prayer A from the Episcopal 1979 Book of
Common Prayer. All Eucharistic Prayers
follow a set format, though some have more
contemporary and inclusive language.
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He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Celebrant and People
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. The Celebrant continues
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever.. Amen.
The Deacon says
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
People and Celebrant
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
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The Breaking of the Bread
The Celebrant says The Gifts of God for the People of God.
COMMUNION HYMN Silent night, holy night
The Fraction, also called the Breaking
of the Bread, both recalls Jesus breaking
bread at the Last Supper, and also
reminds us that Jesus’ body was broken on the
cross for us. Therefore we keep a moment of silence for prayers of
awe and gratitude.
Traditionally, we hold lit candles on Christmas
Eve during the singing of Silent Night.
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Let us pray.
Celebrant and People
Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The people stand and the Priest blesses the people, saying
The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.
CONCLUDING HYMN Joy to the world!
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Deacon Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia, alleluia!.
People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia!
Organ Voluntary In Dulci Jubilo (BWV 729) J. S. Bach
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Life at St. Barnabas
Christmas Day Zoom Social – This year our holidays will be unlike those that have come before, and many of us will be spending the holidays alone with those in our immediate household. So, why not consider joining your church community at St. Barnabas for a festive Christmas Day Zoom social hour on Friday, December 25th at 10:00am. We will have some prayer but most of the hour together will just be spent chatting. Join your parish family for the holidays. To join the Zoom Meeting with your computer or device click on this link or paste it into your web browser https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87197301692?pwd=elJTeTVNMlZyd29ZMEVrWjF4c3cvZz09
To join the Zoom call from your phone or landline call 1-669-900-6833. When prompted put in the meeting id
of 871 9730 1692# and when prompted for a password put in 399994#, and then hit # a second time. New Year’s Eve – On New Year’s Eve we will have a special online Zoom social from 8:00pm to 10:00pm. This will be another opportunity for us to safely spend time together and watch the NYC ball drop. We will use the Zoom video conferencing service for this gathering. Click this link to attend via your computer or device https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89971312964?pwd=MzBWQUM2S2dNY2JQemoxLzIvbGtlQT09 To dial in call 1-669-900-6833. When prompted put in the meeting id of 899 7131 2964# and when prompted for a password put in 172452#, and then hit # a second time. Sunday morning change – Starting on Sunday, January 3rd we are changing our worship options. Our new schedule is 9:00 am outdoor in-person worship, 10:30 am online Eucharist on Facebook Live, and 11:45 am online Zoom social Coffee Hour. After much discernment and prayer we have decided to make these changes to better meet the worship and community building needs of the parish. 2021 Pledge Cards – The pledge cards for next year have been mailed out with the annual stewardship letter. If you did not receive a card, then let us know ([email protected]) and we can email or mail one to you. Please prayerfully consider the financial commitment you can make in 2021. You may mail your pledge card to the parish office to the attention of Janette Sofranko, the Finance Secretary. Donations for 2020 - As the end of the year approaches, this is a reminder regarding the cutoff for donations. Your donation should be received by December 30th to be included in the 2020 financial report. Thank you for your support. If you have any questions regarding your current status please contact the Financial Secretary, Janette Sofranko, at [email protected] or (805) 801-4526. Keep in Touch – Stay informed about parish events by subscribing to the Weekly-E. From the church website select the first option under Key Links to submit your request. You will then receive an email to confirm your subscription. To access the parish online directory, contact Rosemary Cleaves at [email protected].
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CALENDAR Week of December 20 – December 27 Events in gray are not held during the Shelter-At-Home emergency.
Sunday In-Person Outdoor Service................................................. 8:00 am Holy Communion (via Facebook Live) ........................... 10:00 am Sunday School ......................................................................... 10 am service In-Person Outdoor Service .............................................. 11:30 am
Monday Forever Fit ......................................................................................... 8:00 am Tuesday Morning Prayer (via Zoom) ............................................... 9:30 am
Biblical Roundtable (via Zoom) ...................................... 10:00 am 12-Step Meeting (outdoors) .......................................................... 12:00 pm Specialty Fitness ................................................................................ 2:00 pm
Wednesday Forever Fit ......................................................................................... 8:00 am Brotherhood of St Andrew ............................................................. 8:00 am Overeater’s Anonymous .................................................................. 6:00 pm Wednesday Evening Prayer with St. James(via Zoom) .... 6:00 pm Choir Practice .................................................................................... 7:15 pm
Thursday Christmas Eve Christmas Eve In-Person Service with Eucharist ............. 4:00 pm Christmas Eve Online Eucharist (via Facebook Live) .... 6:00 pm
Friday Christmas Day Christmas Day online Zoom Social ................................. 10:00 am Centering Prayer (Via Zoom) ........................................... 4:00 pm
Sunday First Sunday after Christmas Christmas Lessons and Carols (via Facebook Live) ....... 10:00 am
Serving Today Presider / Preacher The Rev. Rob Keim
Deacon The Rev. Dcn. Susan Arnold Organist David Ottesen
Video Producer Jeff Diehl Singer Claire Saxon
Choral Scholars CJ Martin, Katelyn Caron, Kayla Stanton, Liza Navárro Zúñiga Nichols, Ricky Scott, Taylor Hatch, Daniel Greenblat, Liam Daley
Pre-Production
Carole Bartolini
301 Trinity Avenue, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Office (805) 489-2990 | FAX (805) 489-1221 E-mail Address: [email protected] http://www.saintbarnabas-ag.org