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Trinity ChurchWALL STREET

The Second Sunday of Advent

Holy Eucharist Rite IIDecember 4, 2016, 9:15am

Laboring God, with axe and winnowing fork you clear a holy space where hurt and destruction have no place, and a little child holds sway. Clear our lives of hatred and despair, sow seeds of joy and peace, that shoots of hope may spring forth and we may live in harmony with one another. Amen.

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Welcome to St. Paul’s ChapelPlease add your voice and heart to the prayers. Everyone is welcome at Jesus’ Table, and everyone’s voice is needed to tell the Good News of God’s love in Christ. Please help others find a place near you, and greet the person next to you as we prepare to worship together.

If you would like to pray with someone confidentially, for yourself or others, go to the altar rail during communion time.

About this ServiceIn Advent, Christians wait with joy for the coming of Jesus. These four weeks give us time to tidy up our hearts—to take stock of our lives and prepare for all the hope the world inherited when Jesus was born in a stable in Bethlehem. We look for the star together with faithful people from all over the world. Some of their diverse traditions are reflected in the prayers and songs and sayings in today’s worship.

Together, we invite our savior and friend to return to us once again:

Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus!

The Entrance RiteAcclamation EOW p. 50

At the sound of the bell, please stand as you are able.

Celebrant Blessed are you, holy and living One.People You come to your people and set them free.

Collect for Purity BCP p. 355

Celebrant 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.

All Amen.

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Hymn in Procession WLP 724, vv. 1, 5

Words: Eleanor Farjeon (1881-1965); Music: Besançon Carol, harm. John L. Hooker (b. 1944)

The Collect of the Day BCP p. 211

Celebrant The Lord be with you.People And also with you.Celebrant Let us pray.

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.

All Amen.

Please be seated.

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The Liturgy of the WordThe First Reading Isaiah 11:1-10 GWMV p. 4

Reader A Reading from the Book of Isaiah.

In an old stump of a tree, like the family tree of Jesse, there will be a new green shoot, and the shoot will grow into a branch. The branch will be the Messiah, and the Spirit of the Lord will rest on him. He will be wise and understanding. He will be strong and confident and know and love the ways of God. He won’t judge a person by what he hears about them or by what they look like. He will see poor people through God’s eyes, and will always be on the side of the powerless people. The wicked people had better watch out when he’s around. He’ll wear goodness and faithfulness like we wear coats and hats. Amazing things will happen—wolves will be friends with little lambs. Leopards will get along with the goats. Calves and lions will play together. And a little child will be in charge of them all. Cows and bears will share the pasture. And their babies will take naps side by side. Lions will eat hay like oxen do. Babies will play with snakes and the snakes won’t bite them. There won’t be any pain anymore, and all the earth will be covered with knowing God, just like the waters of the sea cover the earth. And that branch from Jesse’s family tree will be a hero to all the people of the earth. Kings will wonder who he is, and wherever the Messiah is, that place will be beautiful.

The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation Please stand as you are able.

Music: Zimbabwe Alleluia, Abraham Maraire (1944-1999)

The Holy Gospel Matthew 3:1-12 GWMV p. 6

Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Deacon A long time ago, John the Baptist, Jesus’ cousin, showed up in the desert, shouting, “You had better change your ways, people. For God is very near.” The prophet Isaiah wrote about John when he said, “There is someone out in the desert telling people to make way for the Lord because he’s coming.”

John was a funny kind of guy. He wore camel skins with a leather belt, and he ate bugs and wild honey. He attracted a lot of attention and people came from the cities to check him out. They asked him to baptize them, knowing they needed to change.

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John saw people he thought were hypocrites because they thought they were God’s special people who did no wrong. When he saw them he yelled at them, “You are a big pile of snakes. You’d better change your ways too. Don’t think just because Abraham was your ancestor that you’re going to get by with things. God could make all of these rocks here children of Abraham just like you if he wanted to. If you don’t listen to God now, deep in your heart, you might as well be a chopped-down tree that’s thrown into the fire. I’ll baptize you with water, but someone much, much greater than me is coming soon, and he will pour the Holy Spirit on you and light your souls on fire for God. He is ready to make everything new for God.”

The Gospel of the Lord.People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon The Rev. Dr. William Lupfer

Silence follows the sermon.

The Nicene Creed Please stand as you are able.

Words: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926); Music: Nettleton, melody from A Repository of Sacred Music, Part II, 1813

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The Prayers of the People Reader In joyful expectation, we pray to the God of Hope.

Come to your Church as a loving counsellor and a righteous judge. Help us, and all those who govern, to live in your light.

Maranatha:People Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

Reader Come to all who suffer as savior and comforter. Break into our lives, where we struggle with sickness and sadness and fear, and set us free to serve you with our whole hearts.

Maranatha:People Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

Reader Come to us as a Good Shepherd and guardian of our souls. Share with us, and with all the faithful departed, your victory over evil and death.

Maranatha:People Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

Reader Come from heaven, Lord Jesus, with power and glory. Lift us up to meet you, That with the blessed Mary and all your saints and angels We may live with you in your new creation.

Maranatha:People Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

Silence

Celebrant Come, Lord Jesus; do not delay. Give new courage to all those who trust in your love. By your coming, raise us to share in the joy of your kingdom; on earth as in heaven, where you live and reign with the Father and the Spirit, one God for ever and ever.

All Amen.

Source: Common Worship: Times and Seasons p. 36, adapted

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Confession and Absolution Deacon Happy are those whose sins are forgiven, whose wrongs are pardoned.

Silence

God forgives and heals us.

All We need your healing, merciful God: give us true repentance. Some sins are plain to us; some escape us, some we cannot face. Forgive us; set us free to hear your word to us; set us free to serve you.

Celebrant God forgives you. Forgive others; forgive yourself.

Silence

Through Christ, God has put away your sin: approach your God in peace.All Amen.

Source: A New Zealand Prayer Book, p. 458

The Holy EucharistThe PeaceCelebrant The Peace of the Lord be always with you.People And also with you.

The People greet one another in the name of the Lord.

WelcomePlease be seated.

The OffertorySpecial music occurs during the collection of the offering.

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At the Presentation Hymnal 380, v. 3

Please stand as you are able as the offering is brought forward.

Words: Thomas Ken (1637-1711); Music: Old 100th, melody from Pseaumes octante trois de David, 1551, alt.; harm. after Louis Bourgeois (1510?-1561?)

The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer C, adapted BCP p. 369

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 offer thanks and praise.

Celebrant God of might and mercy, Creator of the universe, your goodness calls forth every praise we can speak.

People Glory to you for ever and ever.

Celebrant You made all things: the stars that spread across the sky; this abundant earth we call home; waters and weather, creatures great and small.

People All gifts come from you, O God.

Celebrant You created human beings from the first elements. You made us able to think, to move, to love, and to remember. You charged us with the care of your world. But we turned against you and against each other. We chose a path apart from you.

Again and again, you called us to return. Through prophets and the wise, you taught us how to live in harmony with you. When it was time, you sent your only Son to be born of your servant, Mary; in him, you fulfilled your Law and opened for us the way of freedom and peace.

People Through Jesus’ sacrifice, we are healed.

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Celebrant For all of this, we praise you, together with the heavenly choir of angels, apostles, saints, and the faithful from every generation. With them, and with your children all around the world, we sing of your goodness and glory:

Sanctus

Music: Composer of melody unknown; based on a two-part version as taught by Pablo D. Sosa (b. 1933)

Celebrant And so, Creator, we who have been redeemed by Jesus, and made a new people by water and the Spirit, now bring before you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be the Body and Blood of Christ our Lord.

On the night he was betrayed, he took bread, blessed it, broke it, and gave it to his friends, saying, “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, gave thanks, 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.”

Together, we remember all Jesus has done to redeem us, and we offer you this sacrifice of thanksgiving.

All We celebrate his death and resurrection, And we look for the day of his coming.

Celebrant Almighty God of our ancestors; God of Abraham and Sarah, of Isaac and Jacob and Rahab and Ruth; God and Father of our Savior Jesus Christ: open our eyes to your light shining through the world around us. Help us to come to this table for strength, and not merely for comfort; for renewal and not merely pardon. Through your grace, may the food and drink we receive together make us one body and one spirit in Jesus, focused and inspired to serve the world in his name.

People Risen Lord, be known to us in the breaking of the Bread.

Celebrant Accept our prayers and our praise, Father, through Jesus Christ our great High Priest, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, your Church gives honor, glory, and worship, throughout all generations.

All AMEN.

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The Lord’s Prayer BCP p. 364

Celebrant And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,All 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 glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

Fraction EOW p. 69

The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread.

Celebrant We break this bread to share in the Body of Christ.People We who are many are one body, for we all share in the one bread.Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God.

All who hunger for God are cordially invited to this table, including children. You may consume the bread and then drink from the chalice (please grasp the bottom of the chalice to guide it to your lips). Also, you may dip the bread in the wine and then consume it, or you may leave the bread in your palm for the chalice-bearer to dip in the wine and place on your tongue. Gluten-free wafers are available. Those who do not wish to receive communion are welcome to come forward for a blessing, indicated by crossing your arms over your chest.

If you would like to pray with someone confidentially, for yourself or others, go to the altar rail.

Communion Hymn Hymnal 487

Words: George Herbert (1593-1633); Music: The Call, Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

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Concluding RitePost-Communion Prayer BCP p. 365

Please stand as you are able.

Celebrant Let us pray.All 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 Blessing BOS p. 23

Celebrant May Christ 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.

All Amen.

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Closing Hymn LEVAS 196, vv. 1-2

Words: Elisha A. Hoffman (1839-1929); Music: Anthony J. Showalter (1858-1924); arr. Carl Haywood (b. 1949), from Songs of Praise

Dismissal BCP p. 366

Deacon Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.People Thanks be to God.

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Announcements

WEEK BEGINNING DECEMBER 4, 2016

TRINITY CHURCH | BROADWAY AT WALL STREET

ST. PAUL’S CHAPEL | BROADWAY AND FULTON STREET

FOR VISITORS AND NEWCOMERSWelcome to Trinity Church and St. Paul’s Chapel. We’re glad you’re here. Come connect with us:

CONNECT Introduce yourself to our clergy, ushers, or greeters, text “TRINITY” to 28259 to stay in touch with us, or fill out a connection card found in your pew and place it in the offering plate.

FELLOWSHIP HOUR Visit with fellow worshippers over coffee and small bites after all Sunday services. After the 9am and 11:15am services at Trinity, enjoy coffee at the back of the church or at the Parish Center at 2 Rector St.

TRINITY TOUR Take a tour of the church following the 11:15am service. Gather by the pulpit where a docent will guide you around our historic building.

TODAYDiscovery: Advent Journal/Advent Journey 10am, Trinity Church, Manning Room Advent waiting allows us to imagine that maybe, just maybe, we are on a threshold of something new, a hope or a dream whose time has come. Let us prepare our hearts through the practices of spiritual journaling and communal sharing, to remember who we are and what animates our vision of God’s Kingdom. When we welcome the Christ Child at Christmas, we will cross the threshold together with grace and a renewed sense of purpose. Next week the conversation turns toward the community: Dr. Lupfer discusses Trinity’s strategic process and core values. Information: christianformation@trinitywallstreet.org or 212.300.9902.

Children, Youth, & Family Dreaming10am-3:15pm, 14 Vesey Street & Parish CenterA team from Ministry Architects will hold listening sessions for parents, volunteers, staff, and leaders to share their insights, frustrations, and dreams regarding Children, Youth, & Family Ministries. For more information, see Wendy Claire Barrie.

A Special Welcome11:15pm, Trinity ChurchToday we welcome the United Nations Interna-tional Middle School basketball team, coached by Trinity parishioner Lonny Shockley. The team, including 18 coaches and players, will pack Brown Bag lunches after the service.

Canterbury Pilgrimage Information Meeting12:45pm, Trinity Church, chancelCome learn more about our exciting pilgrimage trip to Canterbury Cathedral (June 17-27, 2017) along the medieval route called the Pilgrim’s Way. Applications and registration will be available at the meeting. Information: pilgrimages@trinitywall-street.org.

Breaking Bread1pm, Trinity Church, Manning RoomWe might all agree that waiting for God is hard to do; sometimes, we feel tested to the breaking point. But, wait we must. The deeper focus, then, shifts to how to wait. In our Breaking Bread time to-gether, loving conversations can prompt us toward transformative moments. We invite you to join us for community eating as we break bread and find Christ in our life together in community, ministry, and activity through loving conversations with each other. Information: Regina Jacobs at gingerbeer@optonline.net or Kathy Bozzuti-Jones at kbozzuti-jones@trinitywallstreet.org.

EVERY SUNDAYNursery Care (six months through age 5)8:45am-1pm, The Nursery, Trinity ChurchThe Nursery is found by taking the south aisle past the altar. Ask an usher to show you the way to stroller parking, the activity room, and the crib room.

Sunday School and Youth Group10am, 14 Vesey St. (across from St. Paul’s Chapel)Information: Wendy Claire Barrie at wbarrie@trinitywallstreet.org or call 212.602.9627.

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Discovery for Families with Children 10am, 14 Vesey St. (across from St. Paul’s Chapel)Information: Keith Klein at kklein23@gmail.com or 917.520.7415.

The Gospel, Times, Journal, and You10am, Parish Center, 2 Rector St.Discussion centering on the editorial pages of The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the day’s Gospel.

Brown Bag Lunch Ministry: Packing 12:30pm, Trinity Church

Brown Bag Lunch 2pm, Trinity Church

Compline by Candlelight8pm, St. Paul’s Chapel

THIS WEEKMONDAY, DECEMBER 5Brown Bag Lunch 12:45pm, Trinity Church

The Broad Way1pm, Parish Center, 2 Rector St. Bring your lunch and join Bob Zito for lively discussion and fellowship. Information: rzito@trinitywallstreet.org.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6Brown Bag Lunch 12:45pm, Trinity Church

Scripture, Reflection, & Compline6pm, Parish Center, 2 Rector St.Gather for spiritual nourishment and fellowship. Occurs every Tuesday through the end of June. Information: the Rev. Kristin Kaulbach Miles at kmiles@trinitywallstreet.org or 212.602.0895.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7Brown Bag Lunch 12:45pm, Trinity Church

Trinity Women1pm, Trinity Church, Manning RoomWomen of all ages, from all walks of life, are all welcome at Trinity Women. These weekly gatherings create connection in the context of Christian

community. In this conversational space, we’ll share our stories, explore faith, and build relationships on our journeys. Trinity Women is led by Ellen Andrews. Feel free to bring your lunch, come late, or leave early as necessary. Information: Ellen Andrews at eandrews@trinitywallstreet.org.

Afterschool Pizza & Pack3:30-5pm, St. Paul’s ChapelAn afterschool packing event for Brown Bag Lunch where children, youth, and families can eat pizza and pack lunches for our Brown Bag Lunch ministry. Pizza & Pack is geared toward school-age children and their friends and family, but all are welcome. Information: JoAnna at joannalaskas@mac.com.

The New Jim Crow, a Discussion Group6:30-8pm, Parish Center, 2 Rector St.Join David Peters, social worker, community or-ganizer, and facilitator of New Rochelle Against Racism (NewRoAR) as he facilitates a series of con-versations guiding us through Michelle Alexander’s The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness. This group offers an opportunity to discuss and organize on issues of importance to our communities. The group will run throughout the year in six-week intervals. This is an ongoing discussion and new participants are welcome at any session. No previous reading required. Bring a friend; all are welcome. Information: rfrey@trinity-wallstreet.org.

Contemplative Wednesdays6:30-8pm, Parish Center, 2 Rector St.All are welcome to drop in for an ongoing rhythm of silent meditation practice and spiritual conversa-tion to renew our hearts and expand our capacity for open-hearted engagement in the world. The space is reserved for weekly respite. Drop in and give yourself the gift of resting in God. Informa-tion: kbozzuti-jones@trinitywallstreet.org.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8New Beginnings10am, Parish Center, 2 Rector St.New Beginnings is Trinity’s ministry of seniors that meets weekly on Thursday mornings for gentle yoga, Bible study, to attend the noonday service, and help with the distribution of Brown Bag lunches to needy persons. We also exchange news, sponsor programs and excursions of interest to those 60-years plus and their friends of all ages,

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and encourage participation in all phases of Trinity life. Contact: Cynthia Moten at cmoten@nyc.rr.com.

Brown Bag Lunch 12:45pm, Trinity Church

Writing God: Spiritual Journaling6pm, Parish Center, 2 Rector St.Journaling helps us pay attention to God. It is a way to hear and respond to God—to develop a living relationship with God. Come enrich your spiritual pilgrimage through this art. Information: yt2179@caa.columbia.edu.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9The Divine Dance: an Advent PilgrimageDecember 9-11, Holy Cross MonasteryWe will travel to Holy Cross Monastery near Poughkeepsie, New York, with Richard Rohr’s re-cently released book, The Divine Dance: The Trin-ity and Your Transformation. There, through read-ing, discussion and prayer, we will explore God’s dynamic place in our lives and our place in God’s life, all in the context of the monastery’s spacious, natural beauty and the brothers’ gracious hospital-ity. Contact Fr. Daniel Simons at 347.601.9612 or pilgrimages@trinitywallstreet.org to register.

Brown Bag Lunch Ministry: Packing 10am-Noon, St. Paul’s Chapel

Brown Bag Lunch 12:45pm, St. Paul’s Chapel

Tutu: Then and Now—Opening Reception6-8pm, St. Paul’s ChapelSee description under “Bulletin Board.”

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10Brown Bag Lunch 12:45pm, St. Paul’s Chapel

NEXT SUNDAYCongregational Forum1:30-2:30pm, St. Paul’s Chapel The Trinity Church Congregational Council will host a Congregational Forum with special guests the Rev. Dr. Bill Lupfer, Rector, and the Rev. Phil Jackson, Vicar. Council Committee chairs will provide updates on ministry activities. This is an exciting opportunity for some open conversation

and deep listening about current plans, hopes, and dreams related to our church community. For those in need, transportation will be provided from Trinity Church to St. Paul’s Chapel after the 11:15am church service. Information: Council President Deb-orah Hope at dehope@ix.netcom.com or Council Vice President Keith Klein at kklein23@gmail.com.

COMING SOONBeyond Us and Them7-8:30pm, December 14, Trinity ChurchBeyond Us and Them: The Practice of Faith in a Post-Election America with James Alison and Duncan Morrow. Where do we find ourselves now? How do the insights of René Girard concerning desire, violence, and scapegoating help us to make sense of a moment where our illusions are being laid bare and how we are to be is suddenly put into question? Are we stuck in rivalry with easily identifiable “others” whose faults we see, while remaining blind to our own? James Alison is a Catholic priest, theologian, and author, known for his application of the thought of René Girard to contemporary theological questions. Duncan Morrow has worked for many years in conflict resolution and peace-making in Northern Ireland and beyond. He is currently the Director of Community Engagement at the University of Ulster. RSVP required: institute@trinitywallstreet.org.

Holiday Warm-Up4pm-6:30pm, December 15, St. Paul’s ChapelGet into the holiday spirit with a caring community! Enjoy festive food, beverages, and music; receive various craft lessons; and make use of the supplies provided to create holiday cards and wrap gifts. Hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, and socks—whether handmade or donated—will be collected for distribution during Brown Bag Lunch Ministry on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and the last day of Hanukkah. All ages are welcome.

Handel’s Messiah 7:30pm, December 19, Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln CenterThe Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Trinity Baroque Orchestra, Julian Wachner, conductor. Tickets available through trinitywallstreet.org/messiah. Use the code TRINITY25 for 25% off ticket prices.

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Trinity Institute Water Justice: A Global Theological ConferenceMarch 22-24, 2017Water is an ancient gift and the source of life, needed by all for nourishment and survival. Trinity is working with a dynamic group of global partners to host a conference infused with spiritual princi-ples and common prayer along with science and solutions. To register, visit TI2017.org.

BULLETIN BOARDTrinity’s Online Gift ShopThe online Trinity Gift Shop is a great place to purchase holiday gifts, including Christmas ornaments, books, music by Trinity ensembles, jewelry, devotional items, and pieces pertaining to Trinity’s history and 9/11 ministry. Parishioners always receive 20% off at the Trinity gift shop with the code PARISH20. Free shipping is always included with your order. When you shop in December, you receive a free Christmas card to give with your gift. Visit trinitygiftshopnyc.com.

Tutu: Then and Now—A Photo ExhibitNovember 30-December 18, St. Paul’s ChapelCo-sponsored by the Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation, this exhibit depicts Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s leadership throughout the anti-apartheid movement and his justice work in recent years. Photographs are by two South African photographers, Sumaya Hisham and Eric Miller. Free and open to all.

Holy Families, Shepherds, Camels NeededSaturday, December 24Trinity’s joyful Christmas Pageant will be held at 5pm Christmas Eve at St. Paul’s Chapel. This year there are a variety of roles for kids through 5th grade and no memorization is required. Rehearsals will be at 10am Sundays, December 11 and 18, and there will be one dress rehearsal at 10am on Saturday, December 24. At 3pm, Saturday, December 24, at Trinity Church, teenagers are needed to operate life-sized puppets for that Christmas Eve Family Service. Training and one rehearsal is required. For information and/or to volunteer, email Wendy at wbarrie@trinitywallstreet.org with the names and ages of children/teens planning to take part.

The Sisters are InWeekdays, Trinity ChurchFive days a week, for an hour each day, a Sister of St. Margaret sits quietly in a pew, waiting for anyone who needs to talk, pray, or just sit quietly with someone. “Sister Gloria and I share this ministry,” Sister Ann Whittaker, SSM, said. “I firmly believe people in the world need someone to listen to them in a non-judgmental way. But it also takes courage for the person speaking to come and do it!” The sisters are in most weekday mornings or afternoons before or after the 12:05pm service.

Episcopal Camp ScholarshipsInterested in sending your child or teen to an Episcopal sleep-away camp this summer? Trinity has partial “camperships” available. Please email Wendy Barrie (WBarrie@trinitywallstreet.org) with details of the camp and date you are planning to attend by January 30, 2017. Check out camp options here: www.episcopalccc.org/camps-centers-locations.

2017 Giving Campaign ContinuesIn this season of Advent, as our thoughts turn to giving, please prayerfully consider making your pledge to Trinity’s 2017 Giving Campaign, “Being Good Stewards.” If you have already made your pledge for 2017, thank you! By renewing and increasing your pledge for next year at whatever amount, you extend the reach of Trinity’s ministry and programs to help those most vulnerable among us. If you make regular or occasional donations, please considering registering a formal financial pledge. Stewardship brochures, pledge cards, and return envelopes are available near the entrances of Trinity Church and St. Paul’s Chapel. You may place your pledge card and envelope in offering plates at any Trinity service. You may also pledge online at www.trinitywallstreet.org/give. For more information or questions, contact Willem Brans, Director of Development, at wbrans@trinitywallstreet.org or 212.602.9692.

Pledge Payment DeadlinePlease note that to be counted in this calendar year, all 2016 pledge payments should be received at Trinity Church’s office or postmarked no later than December 31, 2016. If you have any questions, please contact Willem Brans, Director of Development, at wbrans@trinitywallstreet.org or 212.602.9692.

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The Trinity Charter SocietyOver the past 320 years, bequests by parishioners and friends have made an important contribution to Trinity’s financial foundation, extending the parish’s ministry in our neighborhood and throughout the world. You can be part of this legacy by joining those who have declared their support of Trinity’s future ministry and mission by remembering Trinity Wall Street in their estate plans. You will then be invited to join The Trinity Charter Society, whose members have their names inscribed in the Trinity Memorial Book in the Chapel of All Saints and receive invitations to special events. If you have provided for Trinity in your will or through another type of planned gift and would like to become a member of The Trinity Charter Society, please contact Willem Brans, Director of Development, at 212.602.9692 or wbrans@trinitywallstreet.org.

Trinity Preschool Discount for MembersTrinity Church Wall Street and Trinity Preschool are delighted to offer a 10% discount on tuition for any parish member in good standing whose child is enrolled in Trinity Preschool. To receive the discount, you must obtain a Membership Certification letter. To request a Membership Certification letter, inquire about your membership status, or learn about becoming a member, contact the Rev. Hershey Mallette Stephens at hmallette@trinitywallstreet.org or 212.602.9675. Learn more at trinitypreschoolnyc.org.

Hurricane Recovery and Rebuilding Fund Trinity is raising funds to assist communities devastated by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti and across the Caribbean and southeastern United States. Your donation will provide funding directly to trusted leaders and mission partners, including local parishes. The storm directly affected millions of people in the United States and Caribbean and caused billions of dollars in damage to property and infrastructure. Trinity is committed to helping local communities beyond initial relief efforts as they recover and rebuild in the months and years to come. Special donation envelopes are available at Trinity Church and St. Paul’s Chapel. You may also donate online at trinitywallstreet.org/give. Trinity welcomes donations of any amount. Please give generously.

New Social Work Consultant Welcome to Kristy Aristy, a Social Work consultant working with Trinity now through December. She will be available Wednesdays 10am–5pm and Sundays 8am–4pm. The objectives of her role include the following: community assessment, including interviews and observations with parishioners, local community, and parish staff; providing direct services/referrals for community/parishioners in need; providing trainings to enhance our community. Contact her at karisty@trinitywallstreet.org to set up an introduction.

Congregational Voice“In all this I have given you an example that by such work we must support the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, for he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35). I like this verse because as Sisters, it is our responsibility to give to others. I don’t like receiving; I’d rather give. —Sr. Gloria Shirley, SSM

Prayer RequestsPrayer requests may be found on a separate card printed weekly and located at the back of the churches. The list is cleared at the end of each month. To add names to the list, email worshipbulletin@trinitywallstreet.org.

Flower Donations Have flowers dedicated in honor or memory of a loved one or in celebration of a life event. A suggested donation of $150 to the Trinity Flower Fund begins the process. Information: flowers@trinitywallstreet.org.

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SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

SUNDAYS 8am Holy Eucharist, St. Paul’s Chapel

9am Holy Eucharist, Trinity Church

9:15am Family Eucharist, St. Paul’s Chapel

11:15am Holy Eucharist, Trinity Church

8pm Compline by Candlelight, St. Paul’s Chapel

WEEKDAYS 8:15am Monday–Friday Morning Prayer, Chapel of All Saints, Trinity Church

12:05pm Monday–Friday Holy Eucharist, Trinity Church followed by prayers, Chapel of All Saints

5:15pm Monday–Friday Evening Prayer, (except Thursdays) Chapel of All Saints, Trinity Church

5:15pm Thursdays Evensong, Chapel of All Saints, Trinity Church

CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Congregational Council: congregationalcouncil@trinitywallstreet.org. Meets third Tuesday of the month, 6–8pm, Trinity Church, Manning Room. RSVP: Susan Suliman at ssuliman@trinitywallstreet.org.

Arts Standing Committee: arts@trinitywallstreet.org. Toni Foy, Chair.

Community Standing Committee: community@trinitywallstreet.org. Meets second Monday of the month, 6–7:30pm. Kevin Grant, Chair.

Education Standing Committee: education@trinitywallstreet.org. Meets fourth Sunday of the month, 1–2:30pm. David Elliott, Chair.

Hospitality Standing Committee: hospitality@trinitywallstreet.org. Meets second Sunday of the month, 1–2:30pm. Barbara Inniss, Chair.

Witness & Outreach Standing Committee: witnessandoutreach@trinitywallstreet.org. Meets third Sunday of the month, 1–2:30pm. Joyce Coppin Mondesire, Chair.

All are welcome to attend these meetings.

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Sunday Stafflisted by last name

Ellen AndrewsProgram Manager, Pastoral Care and Community

Sister Promise AtelonSisters of Saint Margaret

Melissa AtteburyAssociate Director of Music

Wendy Claire BarrieProgram Manager, Children and Youth

The Rev. Elizabeth BluntPriest for Congregational Life and the Arts

Dr. Kathy Bozzuti-JonesAssociate Director for Faith Formation and Education

The Rev. Dr. Mark Bozzuti-JonesDirector for Pastoral Care and Community and Chaplain

Jennifer ChinnProgram Manager, Justice and Reconciliation

Mandy CulbreathProgram Coordinator, Social Outreach and Brown Bag Lunch

The Rev. Frank HakoolaPriest and Program Officer for Africa

The Rev. Phillip A. JacksonVicar

The Rev. Dr. William LupferRector

The Rev. Kristin Kaulbach MilesAssociate Priest for Pastoral Care and Community

The Rev. Canon Benjamin Musoke-LubegaPriest and Director of Anglican Relations

Robert ScottDirector for Faith Formation and Education

Sister Gloria ShirleySisters of Saint Margaret

The Rev. Daniel SimonsPriest and Director for Liturgy, Hospitality, and Pilgrimage

Joshua Anand SlaterProgram Manager, Liturgical Arts

Scott SmithHead Sacristan

Summerlee StatenProgram Assistant, Faith Formation and Education

Avi SteinAssociate Organist and Chorusmaster

The Rev. Hershey Mallette StephensPriest for Membership and Hospitality

The Rev. Deacon Eva SuarezDeacon

The Rev. Winnie VarghesePriest and Director of Justice and Reconciliation

Dr. Julian WachnerDirector of Music

Sister Ann WhittakerSisters of Saint Margaret

Vinod WesleySacristan

The Rev. Deacon Robert ZitoDeacon

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This is a service of Holy Eucharist according to Rite II, which begins on page 355 of the Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Scripture readings are appointed by the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) and are excerpted from God’s Word, My Voice (GWMV) by Lyn Zill Briggs, which is a version of Biblical texts considered more accessible for children. Hymns come from The Hymnal 1982; Wonder, Love, and Praise (WLP); and Lift Every Voice and Sing (LEVAS). The Prayers of the People and other service elements usually taken from the BCP may also come from additional sources as noted,

including Enriching Our Worship (EOW) and the Book of Occasional Services (BOS).

2016-2017 TRINITY WALL STREET VESTRY

William Lupfer, Rector

Joseph Hakim, Church Warden; Diane Pollard, Church Warden

Leah C. Johnson, Suellyn P. Scull, Frederick Bland, Lawrence F. Graham, William H. A. Wright II, William L. Cobb, Sanders Davies, Dr. Scott E. Evenbeck, Joel Motley, Paul B. Yang, Robert G. Zack,

Suzanne Hammett, Susan Hewitt, Macculloch M. Irving, T. Dennis Sullivan, Emory Edwards, Eric Eve, Sara B. Queen, John G. Talty, Mary Katherine Wold

2016–2017 TRINITY WALL STREET CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL

Phillip Jackson, Vicar; William Lupfer, Rector

Deborah E. Hope, President; Keith Klein, Vice President; Amy Roy, Secretary

Katie Basquin, Beverly Ffolkes-Bryant, Ryan L. Campbell, David Elliott, Ruth Antoinette “Toni” Foy, Oliva George, Kevin Grant, Christian Hylton,

Barbara Inniss, Joyce Coppin Mondesire, Maribel Ruiz, Luciana Sikula

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Sunday parking validation for the Battery Parking Garage is available at the Parish Center, 2 Rector St. Please ask an usher for directions.

SERVICE PARTICIPANTSCELEBRANT: The Rev. Kristin Kaulbach Miles

DEACON AND PREACHER: The Rev. Dr. William Lupfer

MUSICIANS: Julian Wachner, Director of Music

The Family Choir Avi Stein, Associate Organist and Chorusmaster