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Christmas Eve Worship Bulletins
Bulletins from the Christmas Eve services are available for download:
5 pm Eve of the Nativity Bulletin | 11 pm Candlelight Service Bulletin
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Rector’s Ramblings, December 2010
A parishioner recently said something which really resonated with me…something about the meaning of Christmas being not just what we learn in the church, but what we know as educated people (you know, the understanding that major world religions and their primary tenets/holy days are related to world history). Yet, I wonder how many people can accurately articulate, with some detail, the meaning of Christmas, a major holy day in all of Christendom. How many people really know the sacred story of the Nativity, the essence of Christmas?
The story of a baby’s birth, especially the birth of Jesus, is a story for all ages. Holy Trinity is one of few churches where our children tell the story on Christmas Eve: many other churches now do the same during Advent. Here, on Christmas Eve, we gather to witness our children as the angel Gabriel and Mary in the Annunciation, as Joseph and Mary seeking a place to stay in Bethlehem, as shepherds and angels and Wisemen (bringing Epiphany into the picture). Our older youth serve as the lectors, reading the Story, as our youngest cherubs enact it…the rest of us adding our voices through singing of carols.
This is a vital experience for all of us, God’s children young and old. By acting out the sacred drama, the youngest among us begin to learn the meaning of Christmas. One year as an angel, another as a shepherd. Then Gabriel, Joseph or Mary, or even a wise guy! Each year the story becomes more and more a part of us, whether a character in the drama, a lector, or a person singing in the pew. Each year, together we marvel at the meaning of Christmas: Emmanuel – God with us – first in the form of a vulnerable infant.
Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stay
Close by me for ever, and love me I pray.
Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,
And fit us for heaven to live with thee there.*
I hope you will bring your children on December 5, 12 and 19 (after the 10:30 service) to be cast in the nativity story and to rehearse. Encourage them to invite their friends so that they will learn the story too. Last but not least, since Holy Trinity may be the only church around with children acting out the story on Christmas Eve, invite others to come and see. The service is forty-five minutes or less, a joyful offering for children of all ages.
O Come, O Come Emmanuel,
Karen+
*Name that tune!
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Triad, December 2010
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Photos of the Alley
From Michael Dohn (DohnFamily@sams-usa.org): Click on the photos below to see what has been done with the Alley behind the Clinic that Holy Trinity helped to paint on the last mission trip. It is ready for Rehabilitation to move some of their equipment into the area.
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26 Pentecost ~ November 21, 2010
SUNDAY, November 21, 2010
XXVI Pentecost ~ Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost
TODAY
Eucharist Rite I, 8:00 am, Chapel of St. Bede
Adult Forum, 9:15 am, Undercroft, coffee at 9 am
Eucharist Rite II with music, 10:30 am, Nave
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (ages 3-6), 10:30 am, Atrium
Church School (ages 7-13), 10:30 am, Old Rectory
Refreshments on the Lower Level after the 10:30 service. Please join us!
AA, 7:30 pm, Old Rectory
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: November 22-27
TUESDAY, November 23
Prayer Group, 11 am, Old Rectory
Bible Group, Noon, Old Rectory
AA, 7:30 pm, Undercroft
WEDNESDAY, November 24
Community Dinner, 5:30 pm, Undercroft
THURSDAY, November 25
Thanksgiving ~ Office Closed
FRIDAY, November 19
Office Closed
PRAYER CIRCLE THIS WEEK: Rosamond Mandell • Gary Martin • Lila Mason • Warren & Bonnie Mason • Hayden & Cynthia May • George & Barbara McCabe • Kathy McCabe; Stephanie • Bill & Barbara McKinstry • Hilda McLaughlin • Mike & Cathy McVey; Sam, Nora
ALTAR FLOWERS are given by Frank Jordan in memory of Frank & Frances Jordan and Margaret & Henry Sprinkle.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thank you to Devin Rodgers for sharing his musical gifts with us today!
ADULT FORUM: Today is our annual exploration of remembrances, ideas, thoughts, and hopes for the Thanksgiving season. Bring your contributions of food to the annual Break-the-Cart in-gathering and your responses to God’s bounty in your life. Come to the Undercroft at 9 am for coffee and goodies.
Adult Forum will NOT meet Sunday, Nov. 28.
On Sundays, December 5 and 12, parishioners will share their personal stories. Their theme is “Moments of Grace and Gratitude.” Each of these two Sundays there will be at least two people sharing personal stories of events and moments in their lives of special meaning. We are grateful for Cleve Callison, who began these kinds of forums, during which we get a special glimpse into the sacred lives of our Holy Trinity friends. On Sunday, December 5, Jenny Callison and the Bements will share their moments of grace and gratitude. Bruce Ford and Devin Rodgers will share their moments of grace and gratitude on December 12.
Adult Forum on December 19: “Annunciation, Advent and Christmas Traditions in Art,” Bonnie Mason presenting.
Adult Forum will NOT meet on Sundays, December 26 and January 2.
CHORAL EVENSONG TONIGHT: Trinity Episcopal Church in Hamilton invites all members of the churches in the Miami River Deanery to a festive Choral Evensong TONIGHT at 5 pm (Christ the King). Clergy from the Deanery will be joined by volunteers from their churches who will form a choir of thirty or more. The service will premiere new liturgical music composed by Bob Benson, Holy Trinity Oxford, for choir, congregation, and cantor as well as a new anthem. A reception will follow the Evensong.
FACES ANNOUNCEMENTS
TODAY from 12 – 2 pm~ Brunch and Dialogue: Faith & Service Join us at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church downstairs in the Library for tasty food and a thoughtful discussion on faith and environmental stewardship. How does one’s faith connect with how one care’s for the earth? At what cost? All are welcome!
Wednesday, Nov. 24 from 4:30-7:30 pm ~ Community Dinner at Holy Trinity: Are you sticking around town for Thanksgiving? Join members of the Oxford community with a delicious meal. You are invited to participate in the setup and cleanup process or just swing on by to enjoy homemade food with members of the community. If you are interested in preparing food for the occasion, please email holytstudents@gmail.com in advance.
Saturday, December 4 from 9 am-1 pm Serve City in Hamilton: Join us for a morning at Serve City, as we help out at their food choice pantry. We will meet at Holy Trinity at 9 am, drive to Hamilton and return to Oxford at approximately 1 pm. If you would like to learn more about Serve City, please visit http://www.servecitychosen.org/. Sign up in advance at by emailing holytstudents@gmail.com.
SUPPLIES NEEDED! FACES is working with Jenny Callison and the Drop Inn Center down in Cincinnati to provide essential items for those using the center this holiday season. From now until December 1st, we will be collecting the following items listed below. We will put together 50-60 bags to be given to those at the center on Friday, December 3rd. Please bring any of the items in below and give them to Mandy or leave them in the box in the narthex.
‣ Travel size Toothpaste ‣ Bar of soap ‣ Dental floss ‣ Travel size conditioner
‣ Razor ‣ Toothbrush ‣ Travel size shampoo
The Miami University Chamber Singers and Choraliers, William Bausano, conductor, will perform a concert of sacred choral music on the weekend of December 3rd and 4th. The performance beings with sacred choral works by Vittoria, Casals, Rachmaninoff, Pärt, and Lauridsen, performed by the Miami University Chamber Singers. The Choraliers will perform Benjamin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols,” with Jacquelyn Davis, harpist. Performances are Friday, December 3 and Saturday, December 4, at 8 pm at Kumler Chapel on Miami University’s Western campus. Tickets are available at the Shriver Center Box Office, 529-3200 or www.tickets.muohio.edu
25 Pentecost ~ November 14, 2010
SUNDAY, November 14, 2010
XXV Pentecost ~ Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost
TODAY
Eucharist Rite I, 8:00 am, Chapel of St. Bede
Adult Forum, 9:15 am, Undercroft, coffee at 9 am
Eucharist Rite II with music, 10:30 am, Nave
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (ages 3-6), 10:30 am, Atrium
Church School (ages 7-13), 10:30 am, Old Rectory
Refreshments on the Lower Level after the 10:30 service. Please join us!
AA, 7:30 pm, Old Rectory
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: November 15-20
TUESDAY, November 16
Prayer Group, 11 am, Old Rectory
Bible Group, Noon, Old Rectory
Finance Committee, 7 pm, Old Rectory
AA, 7:30 pm, Undercroft
THURSDAY, November 18
Knitting Group, 10 am, Knolls
Cancer Support Group, 4 pm, HT Library
Choir rehearsal, 7:30 pm, Undercroft
FRIDAY, November 19
Office Closed
PRAYER CIRCLE THIS WEEK: Glenn & Betty Julian • Susan Kay • Kurt & Marilyn Kinzler • Jonathan Graham & Jennie Kiffmeyer, Ben, Lizzbeth • Bonnie Kretschmer, Joe • Peter Lindsay • Al & Ruth Lindsey • Dick & Anne Lodge • Rebecca Lukens
ALTAR FLOWERS are given by Sara Michael (flowers) and Ted & Harriet Schmitt (pumpkins) in celebration of the birthdays of Bill Miller and Ted Schmitt.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
*** Today we welcome Caia Black, Miami University student cellist, with thanksgiving for her muscial gifts! ***
*** Special thanks to Peter Williams for preaching at both services today! ***
ADULT FORUM: Join us at the Adult Forum today to learn about the diocesan convention Friday and Saturday.
Next Sunday, November 21, is our annual exploration of remembrances, ideas, thoughts, and hopes for the Thanksgiving season. Bring your contributions of food to the annual Break-the-Cart in-gathering and your responses to God’s bounty in your life. Come to the Undercroft at 9 am for coffee and goodies.
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP:
Holy Trinity’s Cancer Support Group will meet on Thursday, November 18 at 4 pm in the library at Holy Trinity. Caregivers as well as those who have lived with, or are living with cancer, are welcome to join us.
CHORAL EVENSONG: Trinity Episcopal Church in Hamilton invites all members of the churches in the Miami River Deanery to a festive Choral Evensong at 5 pm on Sunday, November 21 (Christ the King). Clergy from the Deanery will be joined by volunteers from their churches who will form a choir of thirty or more. The service will premiere new liturgical music composed by Bob Benson, Holy Trinity Oxford, for choir, congregation, and cantor as well as a new anthem. A reception will follow the Evensong.
FACES
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TODAY from 12 – 2 pm
Brunch and Dialogue: Faith & Service Join us at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church downstairs in the Library for tasty food and a thoughtful discussion on how people express their faith through service. Is a faith commitment necessary to serve one’s community? Is service necessary to sustain one’s faith? All are welcome!
Sunday, November 21st 12 – 2 pm
Brunch and Dialogue: Faith and Environmental Stewardship Join us at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church downstairs in the Library for tasty food and a thoughtful discussion on faith and environmental stewardship. How does one’s faith connect with how one care’s for the earth? At what cost? All are welcome!
Looking for Supplies
In addition to Holy T’s efforts to “break the cart”, FACES is working with Jenny Callison and the Drop Inn Center down in Cincinnati to provide essential items for those using the center this holiday season. From now until December 1st, we will be collecting the following items listed below. We will put together 50-60 bags to be given to those at the center on Friday, December 3rd. Please bring any of the items in below and give them to Mandy or leave them in the box in the narthex.
• Travel size Toothpaste
• Travel size shampoo
• Travel size conditioner
• Bar of soap
• Razor
• Toothbrush
• Dental floss
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