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The First Sunday after Christmas
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Sunday, December 30, 2012 11:00 a.m.
The Right Reverend Andrew R. St. John, D.D.
Rector †
One East Twenty-Ninth Street, New York, NY 10016
212 684 6770 www.littlechurch.org
The Church of the Transfiguration, New York City
The Little Church Around the Corner
Order of Service The Mass Setting is the Missa Maria Magdalena by Healey Willan
Prelude Les Bergers (Shepherds) Olivier Messiaen
The Entrance Rite
Hymn 106 Christians, awake, salute this happy morn Yorkshire
The Acclamation
Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.
The Collect for Purity BCP/323
Hymn 96 Angels we have heard on high Gloria
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And with thy spirit.
Celebrant: Let us pray.
The Collect of the Day
The Liturgy of the Word
The First Reading: Isaiah 61:10—62:3 (sit)
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 147 Tone V
The Epistle: Galatians 3:23—25; 4:4—7 (remain seated)
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Hymn vv. 1–2 Away in a Manger Away in a manger
The Holy Gospel: John 1:1-8 (face the reader)
Priest: The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to John
People: Glory be to thee, O Lord.
(after the Gospel)
Priest: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise be to thee, O Christ.
Hymn v. 3 Away in a Manger Away in a Manger
The Sermon (sit) Father McPherson
The Creed (stand)
Intercessions BCP/388
Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
Deacon: Lord, in your mercy
People: Hear our prayer.
The Peace (stand)
Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And with thy spirit.
(You are invited to exchange the peace with your neighbors.)
The Greeting & Notices (sit)
The Eucharistic Liturgy
Anthem Piece V, Jeff Hale, oboe Cesar Franck
Hymn 89 It came upon a midnight clear Carol
The Great Thanksgiving
Sanctus and Benedictus S/114Willan
Eucharistic Prayer II (kneel) BCP/341
The Lord’s Prayer
Christ Our Passover
Prayer of Humble Access
We do not presume to come to this thy Table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy manifold
and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under thy Table. But thou art the same Lord
whose property is always to have mercy. Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of thy dear Son Jesus
Christ, and to drink his blood, that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.
Invitation to Communion
The Communion
Please come forward to receive the Sacrament when the ushers reach your pew. All baptized Christians are welcome to
receive the sacrament. Non-communicants are welcome to receive a blessing.
O Lamb of God S/158Willan
Hymn 107 Good Christian friends rejoice In Dulci Jubilo
Post-communion Prayer
Let us pray.
Almighty and everliving God, we most heartily thank thee for that thou dost feed us, in these holy mysteries, with the
spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and dost assure us thereby of thy
favor and goodness towards us; and that we are very members incorporate in the mystical body of thy Son, the blessed
company of all faithful people; and are also heirs, through hope, of thy everlasting kingdom. And we humbly beseech
thee, O heavenly Father, so to assist us with thy grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and do all such
good works as thou hast prepared for us to walk in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy
Ghost, be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen.
The Blessing
The Dismissal
Postlude Dieu parmi nous (God Among Us) Olivier Messiaen
A December sanctuary candle burns in loving memory of Richard Stover Ellwood and is given by his family:
Elizabeth, wife of 53 years; children, Deborah, Alexander, Sarah, and; grandchildren, Arthur, Sophie, Chloe,
Benjamin, Phoebe, Edmond, and Natalie.
The Rector, clergy, and staff wish all of you Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year!
Christmas flowers and greens are given to the greater glory of God by
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Anonymous
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Peter Baker
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Carol Bowie
in loving memory of
Bruce Bowie,
John & Louise Smiley
and
Janet Bowie
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Rob Caruano
in loving memory of
Francis Caruano
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Horace & Violet Felix
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Ann & William Guild
in loving memory of
Alexander Collins
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Betty Howe
in loving memory of
Lilian Gaston,
Mary K. Howe,
the Moisand Family,
and
Nathaniel C. Nash, V
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Ann Hutchison
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William Lemmon
in loving memory
of my parents,
Frieda and
William Lemmon, Sr.
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Marjorie Martin
in loving memory of
Ruby Harvey,
Yvonne Levermore,
and
Alice El-Shawary
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Clair and Connie McPherson
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Eleanor Newton
in loving memory of
Michelle Loraine Lomax
and
Emeric A. Moore
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Ann Ravenstine
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Claire Ricketts
in loving memory of
Walter & Inez Ricketts
and Herbert & Joyce Ricketts
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Marianne Schenck
in loving memory of
Josef Schenk
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Bishop Andrew R. St. John
in loving memory of
Reginald & Leila St. John
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Richard St. John
in loving memory of
Louise St. John
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St. Rita
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Richard W. Thaler, Jr.
in loving memory of
James E. Gast
and
Richard W. Thaler
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Christiane C. Tsakis
in loving memory
of Donald A. Tsakis
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Maryann Wlock
in loving memory of
Michael & Anna Wlock
Donations for Christmas music are given to the greater glory of God by
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Lee Alderson
in loving memory of
Gladys Campbell
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Anonymous
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Peter Baker
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Nathaniel & Elizabeth Carr
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Rob Caruano
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Horace & Violet Felix
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Mercedes Fieulleteau
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Pamela Glenn
in loving memory of
Mary Johnston and Rose Schultz
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Ann & William Guild
in loving memory of
Frederick Weidner III
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Betty Howe
in loving memory of
Andy Bloor, Vicky Brandt,
Victor De Lorenzo, and Susan Wesley
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Ann Hutchison
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William Lemmon
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Marjorie Martin
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Ann Ravenstine
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Marianne Schenk
in loving memory of
Josef Schenk
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Christiane C. Tsakis
in loving memory of
Donald A. Tsakis
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Patricia Anne Williams
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Maryann Wlock
in loving memory of
Theodore & Michael Wlock
January Notices
We welcome you to the Church of the Transfiguration. Thank you for visiting our parish. If this is your first time joining
us, please feel free to enter your name and contact information in our guest register or on the yellow cards at the end of
each pew. Everyone is invited to our Coffee Hour reception in the Parish Common Room.
Today, December 30, First Sunday after Christmas
8:30 a.m. Said Mass with Sermon
10:00 a.m. Christian Education does not meet this week
11:00 a.m. Solemn Mass, Preacher: Father McPherson
Healing prayer available after Solemn Mass in the Holy Family Chapel. Each Sun
day one of our clergy offers a time of personal healing prayer.
Our bookstore is open today following the 11:00 a.m. service. All are welcome to
browse and buy.
5:00 p.m. Informal Evening Eucharist (October to May)
Next Sunday, January 6, Ephipany
8:30 a.m. Said Mass with Sermon
10:00 a.m. Christian Education does not meet this week but will resume next week with Ag-
ing: a Christian Perspective and will continue into February. What do we do, as 21st-
century Christians, in order to conform our own process of aging to the will of God? An
in depth, practical exploration of getting older, from what preparations you might make
to what growing older as a person of faith actually means.
11:00 a.m. Solemn Mass with Scenes from “Amahl & the Night Visitors”
5:00 p.m. Informal Evening Eucharist (October–May)
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JOIN US FOR THE FEAST OF EPIPHANY
Sunday, January 6, 11:00 A.M.
8:30 A.M. & 5:00 P.M. Said Masses;
11:00 A.M. Solemn Mass with scenes from
“Amahl & the Night Visitors”
This week at Transfiguration:
The parish office is closed will reopen Wednesday, January 2. Have a happy New Year!
Tuesday, January 1, 2013, New Year’s Day, Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 12:10 P.M. Mass in the Chapel
Regular Weekday schedule resumes (except for January 1, when the 12:10 P.M. Mass is the only service that
day): Mondays-Fridays, 8:40 A.M. Morning Prayer; Midday Mass, 12:10 P.M. Evening Prayer, 5:10 P.M.
Carpenter’s Kids: This parish has supported fifty AIDS orphans in Tanganyika for the past five years through the di-
ocesan organization, Carpenter’s Kids (a joint program between this diocese and the Diocese of Central Tanganyika).
The Social Action Committee has recommended we continue this support for a further five years. $70 dollars per child
per year enables them to purchase their uniforms and books so that they may attend school. We need to raise
$3,500 to fulfill our pledge to these children!
City Harvest: We are collecting food for City Harvest to distribute throughout New York City. A basket is provided at
the rear of the church. Foodstuffs needed: canned fruits or vegetables, canned soups, peanut butter in plastic containers,
pasta, boxed cereal, boxed macaroni and cheese. Please note: City Harvest cannot accept your donation if the product is
expired.
City Harvest: We are collecting food for City Harvest to distribute throughout New York City. A basket is provided at
the rear of the church. Foodstuffs needed: canned fruits or vegetables, canned soups, peanut butter in plastic containers,
pasta, boxed cereal, boxed macaroni and cheese. Please note: City Harvest cannot accept your donation if the product is
expired.
Please pray for: Cindy and Jessica, Maggie, Marie, Jonathan Madrigano, Martin, Joanne, Carolyn Bell, Bucky Farnor,
Claire Malouf, Margaret, Sue Frost, Steve Logan, Richard Duane.
Annual Pledge Campaign: To date we have received 55 pledges totaling $169,664. If you have not yet handed in your 2013 pledge, it is not too
late to do so. Please place it in the offering bowl. If you have mislaid your pledge form or did not receive one, there are
pledge brochures available on the table at the back of the church.
Lychgate Appeal Our current appeal is to raise $200,000 to pay for the restoration of our historic Lychgate at the entrance to the
church’s garden. As of the end of the end of November we have raised $115, 646 —contributions are climbing, but
we still need more help to achieve our goal! Work began on the restoration on August 21st and we ask members of the
congregation and our local community to please do what you can to help us raise the remaining $96,000. If you have
friends, family, or professional colleagues you can reach out to, will you do so for your parish? We are grateful for the
generosity of all of our donors to date and look forward to completing this fund raising project and celebrating with you
the newly restored Lychgate. Please let our Parish Administrator, Bill Nave, or Rosemary Mackey know if you have
ideas for individual or foundations that might be asked to give to this project to help maintain the beauty of the Lychgate
for future generations. You may speak toCity Harvest: We are collecting food for City Harvest to distribute throughout
New York City. A basket is provided at the rear of the church. Foodstuffs needed: canned fruits or vegetables, canned
soups, peanut butter in plastic containers, pasta, boxed cereal, boxed macaroni and cheese. Please note: City Harvest
cannot accept your donation if the product is expired.
Transfiguration’s Outreach Ministries
Our Chapel and Garden offer an oasis of peace and beauty to the local community both residential and business as
well as to many visitors each day.
The Episcopal Actors’ Guild, founded by the parish in 1923 as a charity for needy actors as well as a fellowship for
theater people, is located in Guild Hall above the Chapel. The Rector and several parishioners serve on its Council.
Carpenters’ Kids is a diocesan program in partnership with the Diocese of Central Tanganyika. It supports over 6,000
AIDS orphans to attend school through the provision of uniforms and books. Transfiguration supports 50 orphans.
Ecclesia Ministries is a local interchurch program reaching out to the homeless through the provision of a regular Sun-
day Eucharist in Madison Square Park at 2:00 p.m. Bishop Andrew and Fr. Fleenor are on the regular roster of cele-
brants.
The Rector’s Discretionary Fund distributes charitable funds from weddings, funerals, and gifts to the following: Holy
Apostles’ Soup Kitchen; Episcopal Charities; Episcopal Social Services; Incarnation Camp; Anglican United Nations
Observer; Broadway Blessing at the Cathedral; AIDS Action International; LGBT Pride March; Interfaith Assembly on
Homelessness and Housing; The House of the Redeemer
City Harvest distributes food throughout our city. The parish collects non-perishable foodstuff for this organization.
We host a regular Al-Anon group and other community groups as requested.
The Church of the Transfiguration is a community committed to faith in action (Fides Opera),
embracing all who seek God’s inclusive love.
Dates for Diaries
January 6, Epiphany: 11:00 a.m. Solemn Mass with scenes from
“Amahl & the Night Visitors”
Weekday Services Morning Prayer, 8:40 a.m.; Mass, 12:10 p.m.; Evening Prayer, 5:10 p.m.
Confessions. Confession to a Priest is available upon request. Please make an appointment with the Rector or
one of the associate priests. Confessions are often heard in the little Mary Chapel off the Holy Family Chapel.
Healing Ministry. At the 12:10 p.m. mass every Wednesday, Anointing and Laying On of the Hands for Heal-
ing of mind, body, and spirit is available to all who come. In addition, that ministry is available upon request
especially before surgery or for other serious health concerns and may be administered at the church, at home,
or in a hospital.
Pledging. A pledge of a portion of our income be it small or great is part of our Christian duty and a sign of
our spiritual commitment to God and his Church. Pledge cards are always available from the office or at the
back of the Church. We also have an e-pledge facility.
Sunday Hospitality. Our supply of hospitality staples (cookies, crackers, juice, etc.) is dwindling. Donations
are greatly appreciated. Please contact Lee Alderson, head of hospitality. During the week she can be reached
by e-mail at [email protected], and on the weekend by phone at 212 889 3106. Lee also needs two
people each week to make his important part of our Sunday fellowship possible.
Parish Vestry
Alex Ellwood and Ann Ravenstine, Wardens, Alissa Abrams, Nanci Blaisdell, Paul Cardozo,
Horace Felix, Bill Glew, Carter Keithley, Aaron Jones, Rosemary Mackey, and Elizabeth Carr, Treasurer
Staff
The Right Rev’d Andrew St. John, Rector
Dr. Claudia Dumschat, Organist & Choirmaster
The Rev’d Dr. Clair W. McPherson, Associate Priest
The Rev’d David Fleenor, Associate Priest
The Rev’d Dr. Warren C. Platt, Associate Priest
The Rev’d Dr. Paul A. Metzler, Associate Priest
The Rev’d Dr. C. Don Keyes, Associate Priest
The Rev’d Deacon Ian Betts
John Allison, Seminarian
Sara Bates, Seminarian
Tyrone Campbell, Verger
Yaroslav Dyakiv, Verger
Bill Nave, Parish Administrator
Joe Ponessa, Bookkeeper
The Rev’d Norman J. Catir, Jr., Rector Emeritus