THIRD SUNDAY
of ADVENT
December 13, 2020
(Washington DC: National Gallery, 1510),
oil on panel mounted on canvas.
Diameter: 94.5 cm (37.2 in)
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The theme of the day expresses the joy of anticipation at the approach
of the Christmas celebration. This theme reflects a lightening of the
tone of the traditional Advent observance.
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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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From the beginning, writers of the Christmas story have been bothered by the inn, with the stable and manger close at hand. That is where we find ourselves: not by the shepherds, whose poverty and simplicity we lack; and not by the wise men, whose watchfulness and decisiveness we lack. We are, at best, guests at the inn. We sleep, we follow our own plans and dreams. Can we be awakened by the angels’ news? That is the question.
Rudolf Otto Wiemer: from the foreword to the play “The End of the Night”
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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
Gospel Hymn
Offertory Hymn
(Es ist ein ros) H# 81
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Communion Hymn
Recessional Hymn
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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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Have you seen the MAGA hats, the T-shirts? I first saw one at a Zoomish staff meeting, but since have seen them elsewhere. They say: “Make Advent Great Again.” You thought this was going to be political? It isn’t, but it is; keep reading. (click to continue reading)
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