THE HOLY EUCHARIST Second Sunday of Advent

December 6, 2020 10:00 a.m.

1205 Pine Avenue - San Jose, CA 95125 www.stfranciswillowglen.org

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SAINT FRANCIS

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF WILLOW GLEN Live-Stream

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Please Pray For: Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain (Extra-Provincial to the Archbishop of Canterbury), The Rt Rev. Carlos López-Lozano - Bishop of Spanish Reformed Episcopal Church; Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: The Board of Trustees and their continued service in El Camino Real; Birthdays and Anniversaries: Noah Tally (6th), Andrew Lowe (7th), Kristina Liah (9th), Joe Head (12th); Healing and other concerns: Dan Biesterveld, Trevor Rowland, Danny Sousa, Judy Coelho and family, Bob Zeroun, Hugh Peacock, Wesley Gailey, Dave Standley, Meng Chin, Donna Jewett, John Homer, Davison Hogan, serving the church and people of Bogota, Columbia; the 13.8+ million in the US infected with COVID-19 and 64.6+ million worldwide; for those in harms way of the fires in Southern California, for the fire fighters the unemployed and under employed; the house-less; Those who have died: Kim Fial (former resident of Village House), 271,233 victims in the US of COVID-19 and 1.5+ million worldwide; Our Homebound: Jane Paull ~MINISTERS OF THE LITURGY TODAY~ Presider & Preacher The Rev. Maly Carswell Hughes, Rector Assisting The Rev. Stephenie Cooper, Deacon

Chinese Gospeller The Rev. F. Jonathan Liu Organist Michael Burroughs, Dir of Music & Spiritual Life

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~THE HOLY EUCHARIST~ Prelude Winchester New (“On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s Cry”) Malcolm Archer � Lighting of the Advent Wreath Reader: Our peace comes from God, who became one of us in Jesus. As we wait for God’s time, in faith we light the candles of Hope and Peace. All: Come, let us walk in the light of the LORD! Presider Blessed be God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. 愿赞美归于主的国，从现在直到永远。阿们。 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. 阿们.

Hymn of Praise Psalm 42

Presider The Lord be with you. People And also with you. 愿主也与你同在。 Presider Let us pray.

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� Collect of the Day Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. 阿们。

� The Lessons First Reading: Isaiah 40:1-11 The first reading is a message of comfort and new hope to God’s people. Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord's hand double for all her sins. A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” A voice says, “Cry out!” And I said, “What shall I cry?” All people are grass, their constancy is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades, when the breath of the Lord blows upon it; surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God will stand for ever. Get you up to a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good tidings; lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good tidings, lift it up, do not fear; say to the cities of Judah “Here is your God!” See, the Lord God comes with might, and his arm rules for him; his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. He will feed his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms, and carry them in his bosom, and gently lead the mother sheep. Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. 感谢上帝。

Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 The Psalm both celebrates and prays for the Lord’s gracious favor, for God’s forgiveness, deliverance, and justice.

You have been gracious to your land, O Lord, * you have restored the good fortune of Jacob.

You have forgiven the iniquity of your people * and blotted out all their sins.

I will listen to what the Lord God is saying, * for he is speaking peace to his faithful people and to those who turn their hearts to him.

Truly, his salvation is very near to those who fear him, * that his glory may dwell in our land.

Mercy and truth have met together; * righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

Truth shall spring up from the earth, * and righteousness shall look down from heaven.

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The Lord will indeed grant prosperity, * and our land will yield its increase.

Righteousness shall go before him, * and peace shall be a pathway for his feet.

Second Reading: Acts 13:14-26

Paul and his companions set sail from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia. John, however, left them and returned to Jerusalem; but they went on from Perga and came to Antioch in Pisidia. And on the sabbath day they went into the synagogue and sat down. After the reading of the law and the prophets, the officials of the synagogue sent them a message, saying, ‘Brothers, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, give it.’ So, Paul stood up and with a gesture began to speak: ‘You Israelites, and others who fear God, listen. The God of this people Israel chose our ancestors and made the people great during their stay in the land of Egypt, and with uplifted arm he led them out of it. For about forty years he put up with them in the wilderness. After he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan, he gave them their land as an inheritance for about four hundred and fifty years. After that he gave them judges until the time of the prophet Samuel. Then they asked for a king; and God gave them Saul son of Kish, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, who reigned for forty years. When he had removed him, he made David their king. In his testimony about him he said, “I have found David, son of Jesse, to be a man after my heart, who will carry out all my wishes.” Of this man’s posterity God has brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus, as he promised; before his coming John had already proclaimed a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. And as John was finishing his work, he said, “What do you suppose that I am? I am not he. No, but one is coming after me; I am not worthy to untie the thong of the sandals on his feet.” ‘My brothers, you descendants of Abraham’s family, and others who fear God, to us the message of this salvation has been sent.

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. 感谢上帝。

The Gospel: Luke 1:5-25 In the gospel we hear of the birth of John the Baptist. Deacon The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. 愿荣耀归于主基督

In the days of King Herod of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly order of Abijah. His wife was a descendant of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. Both of them were righteous before God, living blamelessly according to all the commandments and regulations of the Lord. But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were getting on in years. Once when he was serving as priest before God and his section was on duty, he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the sanctuary of the Lord and offer incense. Now at the time of the incense offering, the whole assembly of the people was praying outside. Then there appeared to him an angel of the Lord, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. When Zechariah saw him, he was terrified; and fear overwhelmed him. But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John. You will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He must never drink wine or strong drink; even before his birth he will be filled with the Holy Spirit. He will turn many of

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the people of Israel to the Lord their God. With the spirit and power of Elijah he will go before him, to turn the hearts of parents to their children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” Zechariah said to the angel, “How will I know that this is so? For I am an old man, and my wife is getting on in years.” The angel replied, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. But now, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time, you will become mute, unable to speak, until the day these things occur.” Meanwhile the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondered at his delay in the sanctuary. When he did come out, he could not speak to them, and they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. He kept motioning to them and remained unable to speak. When his time of service was ended, he went to his home. After those days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she remained in seclusion. She said, “This is what the Lord has done for me when he looked favorably on me and took away the disgrace I have endured among my people.”当犹太王希律的时候，亚比雅班里有一个祭司，名叫撒迦利亚。他妻子是亚伦的后人，名叫伊利莎白。他们二人在上帝面前都是义人，遵行主的一

切诫命礼仪，没有可指摘的。只是没有孩子，因为伊利莎白不生育，两个人又年纪老迈了。撒迦利亚按班次，在上帝面前供祭司的职分，照祭司的规矩掣签，得进主殿烧香。烧香的时候，众百姓在外面祷告。有

主的使者站在香坛的右边向他显现。撒迦利亚看见，就惊慌害怕。天使对他说：“撒迦利亚，不要害怕，因

为你的祈祷已经被听见了。你的妻子伊利莎白要给你生一个儿子，你要给他起名叫约翰。你必欢喜快乐，

有许多人因他出世也必喜乐。他在主面前将要为大，淡酒浓酒都不喝，从母腹里就被圣灵充满了。他要使

许多以色列人回转，归于主他们的上帝。他必有以利亚的心志能力，行在主的前面，叫为父的心转向儿女

，叫悖逆的人转从义人的智慧，又为主预备合用的百姓。”撒迦利亚对天使说：“我凭着什么可知道这事呢？

我已经老了，我的妻子也年纪老迈了。”天使回答说：“我是站在上帝面前的加百列，奉差而来对你说话，将

这好信息报给你。到了时候，这话必然应验。只因你不信，你必哑巴不能说话，直到这事成就的日子。”百

姓等候撒迦利亚，诧异他许久在殿里。及至他出来，不能和他们说话，他们就知道他在殿里见了异象，因

为他直向他们打手式，竟成了哑巴。他供职的日子已满，就回家去了。这些日子以后，他的妻子伊利莎白

怀了孕，就隐藏了五个月，说：“主在眷顾我的日子这样看待我，要把我在人间的羞耻除掉。”

Gospeller The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. 愿赞美归于主基督

The Sermon The Rev. Maly Carswell Hughes � The Nicene Creed 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.

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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. 阿们。 � Prayers of the People Intercessor Friends in Christ, strive to be found by God at peace, without spot, or blemish. Placing our trust in God, let us pray, “Gather us in your arms; carry us in your heart.” O God, we pray for the Church. May those who have been baptized with water and the Holy Spirit live no longer in their sins but lead lives of holiness and godliness. Silence Gather us in your arms; Carry us in your heart. 请垂念我们。 O God, we pray for the nations of the world. May your voice be heard in all the earth, your glory revealed in all lands. Rain down righteousness and peace in abundance. Silence Gather us in your arms; Carry us in your heart. 请垂念我们。 O God, we pray for the creation. Continually renew the heavens and the earth by your mercy. Silence Gather us in your arms; Carry us in your heart. 请垂念我们。 O God, we pray for our community. We long to see truth spring up through the frozen earth and be found in all our hearts and minds. Silence Gather us in your arms; Carry us in your heart. 请垂念我们。 O God, you have blessed us in many ways. We give thanks for those celebrating anniversaries and birthdays this week: Noah Tally (6th), Andrew Lowe (7th), Kristina Liah (9th), Joe Head (12th) and those now named either silently or aloud _________. Silence Gather us in your arms; Carry us in your heart. 请垂念我们。 O God, we pray for the sick and the sorrowful. Comfort the suffering with your tenderness. Speak peace to your people. We pray for Dan Biesterveld, Trevor Rowland, Danny Sousa, Judy Coelho and family, Bob Zeroun, Hugh Peacock, Wesley Gailey, Dave Standley, Meng Chin, Donna

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Jewett, John Homer, Davison Hogan, serving the church and people of Bogota, Columbia; those in the US and those throughout the world, infected with COVID-19; the unemployed and under employed; the houseless; and those now named either silently or aloud ____________. Silence Gather us in your arms; Carry us in your heart. 请垂念我们。 O God, we pray for those who have died. Though we mortals fade like the flowers, still you gently Lead the dead into your heavenly home to dwell with your saints forever. We remember Kim Fial (Village House guest), victims of COVID-19 in the US and throughout the world, and those now named either silently or aloud ________. Silence Gather us in your arms; Carry us in your heart. 请垂念我们。 Presider O Lord, your mercy endures forever. Hear the prayers of your people. And grant us the strength and the courage to walk in your ways, all the days of our lives. In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen. 阿们。 � The Confession & Absolution

Deacon Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen. 阿们。

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. 阿们。

� The Peace

Presider The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People And also with you. 愿主的平安也常与你同在。

Welcome and Announcements - The Good News expressed in the Life of the Church

~THE HOLY COMMUNION~ � The Offertory Everyone participating in worship at this time in any way is invited to make an offering as an expression of gratitude for God’s generosity. Together, our gifts make possible this community of welcome, reconciliation and service. Links to donate to St. Francis online are located on the livestream page. You may also mail your gift to the church. stfranciswillowglen.org/donate

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Offertory Hymn Ascension

� The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer 3 (EOW) Presider The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Presider Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Presider Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give our thanks and praise. All thanks and praise are yours at all times and in all places, our true and loving God; through Jesus Christ, your eternal Word, the Wisdom from on high by whom you created all things. You laid the foundations of the world and enclosed the sea when it burst out from the womb; You brought forth all creatures of earth and gave breath to humankind. Wondrous are you, Holy One of Blessing, all you create is a sign of hope for our journey; and so as the morning stars sing your praises we join the heavenly beings and all creation as we shout with joy: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.

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Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Glory and honor are yours, Creator of all, your Word has never been silent; you called a people to yourself, as a light to the nations, you delivered them from bondage and led them to a land of promise. Of your grace, you gave Jesus to be human, to share our life, to proclaim the coming of your holy reign and give himself for us, a fragrant offering. Through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, you have freed us from sin, brought us into your life, reconciled us to you, and restored us to the glory you intend for us. + We thank you that on the night before he died for us Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, gave it to his friends and said: Take, eat, this is my Body, broken for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” After supper Jesus took the cup of wine, said the blessing, gave it to his friends and said: “Drink this, all of you: this cup is the new Covenant in my Blood, poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.” And so, remembering all that was done for us: the cross, the tomb, the resurrection and ascension, longing for Christ’s coming in glory, and presenting to you these gifts your earth has formed and human hands have made, we acclaim you, O Christ: Dying, you destroyed our death. Rising, you restored our life. Christ Jesus, come in glory. Send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts of bread and wine that they may be to us the Body and Blood of your Christ. Grant that we, burning with your Spirit’s power, may be a people of hope, justice, and love. Giver of Life, draw us together in the Body of Christ, and in the fullness of time gather us with blessed Francis and Clare and all your people into the joy of our true eternal home. Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, we worship you our God and Creator in voices of unending praise. Blessed are you now and for ever. Amen. 阿们。 Deacon And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, 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, for ever and ever. Amen. 阿们。 � The Breaking of the Bread Presider Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People Therefore, let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

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� Prayer of Spiritual Communion

In union, O Lord, with the faithful of your Church where the Holy Eucharist is now being celebrated, we desire to offer you praise and thanksgiving. We present to you our souls and bodies with the earnest wish that we may always be united to you. And since we cannot now receive you sacramentally, we beseech you to come spiritually into our hearts. We unite ourselves with you and embrace you with all the love of our souls. Let nothing ever separate you from us. May we live in you, and may you live in us, both in this life and in the life to come. Amen. 阿们

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Let us pray.

� Prayer of St. Francis

Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is hatred, let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen. 阿们。

� The Blessing

May the Sun of Righteousness shine upon you and scatter the darkness from before your path; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always.Amen. 阿们。

�The Dismissal

Deacon Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People Thanks be to God. 哈利路亚。

Postlude Proclamation on Wachet Auf A.D. Miller

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Hymn Bereden Vag For Herran