During the pageant, we invite you to enter into this joyous retelling of the birth of , including singing hymns as indicated. To maintain The Feast of the Nativity our spirit of worship, we request that you not take pictures. of Our Lord Jesus Christ Story

The service music is “Heritage Mass” by Owen Alstott. The children and youth of Saint Mark’s Parish The hymns are found in and Saint Mark’s Junior and Senior Choristers Lift Every Voice and Sing (LEVAS).

Wexford Carol Sophia Torices, Vaughn Cross December 24, 2018 5:00 p.m.

Opening Voluntary “At Christmas-Tide” ~Charles Villiers Stanford Please join in singing the hymns.

Opening Hymn “O come, all ye faithful” Hymn 83 The Prophet Isaiah Announces the Coming Messiah Verses 1, 2, 3 Hymn 65, Verses 1, 2: “Prepare the Way, O Zion”

During the Procession, the figure of the Christ Child is The Angel Visits Mary carried and placed in the Crèche. Anthem: “The Angel Gabriel” Kara Morgan, soprano THE BLESSING OF THE CHRISTMAS CRÈCHE Mary and Joseph Travel to Celebrant: Glory to God in the highest. Hymn 79, Verses 1, 2: “O little town of Bethlehem” People: Peace to God’s people on earth.

The Blessing Jesus Is Born O God the Son, highest and holiest, who humbled yourself to Hymn 101, Verses 1, 2: “Away in a manger” share our birth and our death: Bring us, with the shepherds, to your lowly cradle, that we may come to sing with the angels The Angel Announces the Savior’s Birth your glorious praises in heaven; where you live and reign, world Hymn 96, Verses 1 - 3: “Angels we have heard on high” without end. Amen. The Shepherds Rejoice in the Savior’s Birth THE LITURGY OF THE WORD Hymn 100, Verses 1, 2, 4: “” Celebrant: Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, People: And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and forever. Silent Night Violin Solo Rodrigo Jaime Amen.

The Christmas Collect

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.

Prayers of the People THE LITURGY OF THE ALTAR

Leader: Jesus, whose mother was Mary: Offertory Anthem “Hurry to Bethlehem” ~Allen Pote we pray for those who tenderly care for others. Saint Mark’s Junior and Senior Choristers Holy God, People: Hear our prayer. Presentation Hymn (standing) Go Tell It on the Mountain Hymn 99

Leader: Jesus, cradled in a manger: THE GREAT THANKSGIVING we pray for those with no place to stay Eucharistic Prayer B BCP Page 367

and those who are far from home. Sanctus Holy God, People: Hear our prayer.

Leader: Jesus, sharing the stable with the animals: we pray for the joy and wonder of your creation. Holy God, People: Hear our prayer.

Leader: Jesus, for whom the angels sing: we pray for peace in all the world. Holy God, People: Hear our prayer.

Leader: Jesus, worshipped by shepherds and kings: The Great Amen we pray for the leaders of the world and for all who serve others. Holy God, People: Hear our prayer.

Leader: Jesus, our Emmanuel: The Lord’s Prayer BCP Page 364 we pray that we would know your presence with us and with all those we love. Breaking of the Bread Holy God, Communion of the People People: Hear our prayer. All who seek God and are drawn to Christ are welcome at the Leader: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, full of the Spirit, Lord’s table. If you desire to receive a blessing instead of hear our prayer, receive our praises, fill our lives. Amen. communion, indicate this by crossing your arms on your chest.

Gluten-free communion wafers are available upon request. The Greeting of Peace Please let the clergy know if you require these. Celebrant: The peace of Christ be always with you. People: And also with you. Communion Voluntary “Of the Father’s Love Begotten” ~arr. by T. Frederick H. Candlyn Christmas Greetings

Dismissal Communion Hymn “Rise up, shepherd” LEVAS 24 Closing Voluntary “Joy to the World” Fanfare Recessional “What child is this?” Hymn 115 ~Franklin D. Ashdown David Key, guitar

LEADING THIS EVENING’S SERVICE Communion Anthem “Hodie Christus natus est” Celebrant The Rev. Carri Patterson Grindon ~from a Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten Assisting The Rev. Betsy Hooper-Rosebrook Saint Mark’s Senior Choristers Eucharistic Ministers Lisa Hilger, Tom Hooper-Rosebrook Translation: Chorister Director Kara Morgan Today Christ is born; Music Director Dr. Lisa Sylvester Today the Savior has appeared; Organist Mark Robson Today the angels sing, Harp Paul Baker the archangels rejoice; Intercessor Whitney & Zane Reese Today the righteous rejoice, saying, Altar Guild Paula Walker, Robin Ross, Mickey Block Glory to God in the highest, Alleluia! Acolytes Savannah Ross, Adam Schroeder, Jonah Schroeder, Lauren Cecconello Post-Communion Prayer BCP Page 365 Pageant Participants The Christingles are lit at this time. Narrators Maddie Hayes, Jamie Gallo The Christingle Carol (standing) Lourdes Tune Mary Catie Bass

1. Round orange, round orange, you serve as a sign Joseph Kendall Simmonds that God made the round world with purpose divine. Jesus Madison Chatellier Refrain: The power of love is always the same; Gabriel Sophia Thompson Be glad, give thanks, rejoice in God’s name. Head Shepherd Sarah Muller

Head Angel A.J. Sphlical 2. Red ribbon, you tell of the bloodshed and pain Kayson Simmonds which led to forgiveness when Jesus was slain. Donkey Joseph Carlson Refrain Vocal Duo Sophia Torices, Vaughn Cross

3. Ripe fruit, freely given, this truth you recall, Violin Solo Rodrigo Jaime when God hands out presents, they’re meant for us all. Saint Mark’s Choristers Refrain Kara Morgan, Director

4. Bright candle, the message you carry is clear. Grayson Avery Charlotte Ballard Mila Bellali The true light from God found a home with us here. Sophia Bellali Eva Rose Boulad Jordan Chew Refrain Oliver Choi Ellie Coller Evelyn Garcia 5. Christingle, Christingle, shine out in the night Avery Hoffman Aria Mendes Lucille Pelz to kindle among us that marvelous light. Kayson Simmonds Alexa Ho Brooke Ballard Refrain Jasmine Bonfante Maya Bonfante Soledad Boulad Kieran Cross Vaughn Cross Avery Garcia Hymn “Silent night, holy night” Hymn 111 Catie Herrman Rodrigo Jaime Leighton Lopez Christmas Blessing Ailey McIntire Zane Reese Kendall Simmonds Clara Thompson Abigail Wong Closing Hymn (standing) “Hark! The herald angels sing” Hymn 87