THE HOLY EUCHARIST RITE II The Second Sunday after Christmas January 5, 2025 9:00 a.m. ‌Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, Trinity welcomes you. Welcome to Trinity Welcome to Trinity Episcopal Church. We hope that you will feel the presence of God in this holy space. We believe that you will also find God in the community of people who worship here. Trinity is rich in the traditions of the Episcopal Church, and it is our prayer that you will feel warmly welcomed. May this place be to you a source of strength and spiritual renewal. May you also find it a place where all people are accepted. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, Trinity welcomes you! In pursuit of our baptismal covenant to “respect the dignity of every human being,” (BCP p.305) we acknowledge that the City of Tulsa exists on lands where numerous Indigenous Peoples have lived, hunted, gathered, fished, celebrated, fought, prayed, and died. These include the Caddo, Osage, Wichita, Apache, Kiowa, Arapaho, Cheyenne, Lakota, Quapaw, Kickapoo, Cherokee, and the Muscogee Nation, on whose reservation Trinity Episcopal Church currently exists. We are endeavoring to become more knowledgeable and empathetic to the struggles, injustices, traumas, broken promises and broken treaties Native Peoples have faced. This intentional journey empowers us to learn how we can most effectively, and appropriately, act to create and build collaborations, friendships, communities of trust, and peace. Acknowledging American Indian Peoples’ previous and current heritage, and jurisdiction of the lands upon which modern institutions and buildings exist is an important first step to honor and recognize the histories and values we share, and those we do not yet share. For your information If you are a visitor with us today, welcome! All are invited to receive communion. Childcare is available each Sunday from 8:30 am until 12:15 pm on 2nd floor near the front of church in the east end of the Nichols Great Hall. Ask the ushers. Children's coloring sheets, books, and quiet activity bags are in the basket behind the last pew at the back of the church. Please feel free to pick up a bag and book when you come in. Please return the bags following the service. The Church Down Under is a Eucharist at 11:05 am on Sunday mornings in the Undercroft. This service is designed for families with younger children who want to worship together as a family or for those seeking a less formal worship experience. Everyone is welcome. For more information about life at Trinity, please fill out a “Welcome card” or pew register in church. Also, visit our website www.trinitytulsa.org The Word of God Organ Voluntary: In dulci jubilo Arr. Paul Manz (1919-2009) Please stand for the entrance of the Choir and Clergy. ‌Hymn 109 The first Nowell the angel did say (Stz. 1-3) The First Nowell Words: English carol, 18th cent. Music: English carol, 17th cent.; harm. John Stainer (1840-1901) Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Collect for Purity 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. Amen. The following is sung, all standing Hymn 96 Angels we have heard on high (stanzas 1 and 4) Gloria Words: French Carol; tr. James Chadwick (1813-1882), alt. Music: French carol; arr. Edward Shippen Barnes (1887-1958) Collect of the Day Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. ‌First Reading Jeremiah 31:7-14 Please be seated. A Reading from the prophet Jeremiah. Thus says the LORD: Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, "Save, O LORD, your people, the remnant of Israel." See, I am going to bring them from the land of the north, and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, among them the blind and the lame, those with child and those in labor, together; a great company, they shall return here. With weeping they shall come, and with consolations I will lead them back, I will let them walk by brooks of water, in a straight path in which they shall not stumble; for I have become a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn. Hear the word of the LORD, O nations, and declare it in the coastlands far away; say, "He who scattered Israel will gather him, and will keep him as a shepherd a flock." For the LORD has ransomed Jacob, and has redeemed him from hands too strong for him. They shall come and sing aloud on the height of Zion, and they shall be radiant over the goodness of the LORD, over the grain, the wine, and the oil, and over the young of the flock and the herd; their life shall become like a watered garden, and they shall never languish again. Then shall the young women rejoice in the dance, and the young men and the old shall be merry. I will turn their mourning into joy, I will comfort them, and give them gladness for sorrow. I will give the priests their fill of fatness, and my people shall be satisfied with my bounty, says the LORD. Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Psalm 84 Tone VIII.I Quam dilecta! (Please join the choir in singing the Psalm) How dear to me is your dwelling, O LORD of hosts! * My soul has a desire and longing for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God. The sparrow has found her a house and the swallow a nest where she may lay her young; * by the side of your altars, O LORD of hosts, my King and my God. Happy are they who dwell in your house! * they will always be praising you. Happy are the people whose strength is in you! * whose hearts are set on the pilgrims' way. Those who go through the desolate valley will find it a place of springs, * for the early rains have covered it with pools of water. They will climb from height to height, * and the God of gods will reveal himself in Zion. LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer; * hearken, O God of Jacob. Behold our defender, O God; * and look upon the face of your Anointed. For one day in your courts is better than a thousand in my own room, * and to stand at the threshold of the house of my God than to dwell in the tents of the wicked. For the LORD God is both sun and shield; * he will give grace and glory; No good thing will the LORD withhold * from those who walk with integrity. O LORD of hosts, * happy are they who put their trust in you! ‌Second Reading Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-19a A Reading from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before him in love. He destined us for adoption as his children through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace that he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe. Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. ‌Sequence Please stand. Hymn 107 Good Christian friends, rejoice In dulci jubilo Words: John Mason Neale (1818-1866), alt. Music: German carol, 14th cent.; harm. Charles Winfred Douglas (1867-1944) Holy Gospel Matthew 2:1-12 Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, "Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage." When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. They told him, "In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: `And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel.'" Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, "Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage." When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road. Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. Please be seated. The Sermon The Reverend Amy Venable ‌The Nicene Creed BCP 326 Please stand. We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. ‌Prayers of the People BCP 387 Father, we pray for your holy catholic Church. In the Diocesan cycle of prayer we remember All Saints’, Miami, and The Church in Wales; That we all may be one. Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; That your Name may be glorified by all people. We pray for Sean, our presiding Bishop; Poulson, our own Bishop; and for all bishops, priests, and deacons; That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments. We pray for our military [including ], Joseph our President, Kevin our Governor, Monroe our Mayor, and all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; That there may be justice and peace on the earth. Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favor in your sight. Have compassion on ( ), and all those who suffer from any grief or trouble; That they may be delivered from their distress. Give to the departed (including ) eternal rest; Let light perpetual shine upon them. We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom. Silence Let us pray for our needs and those of others, either silently or aloud. The People may add their own petitions We give thanks for all who are worshipping with us today, especially for those worshipping with us for the first time. The Deacon says Everliving God, whose will it is that all should come to you through your Son Jesus Christ: Inspire our witness to him, that all may know the power of his forgiveness and the hope of his resurrection; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. O shepherding God, guide the hearts and minds of our Search Committee as we seek to discern the role of Rector for Trinity. By your light, draw to us those with vision and passion for Trinity’s future. Guide them as they discern your call. Raise up for us a faithful pastor, a dynamic preacher of your Gospel, to shepherd us as your flock, strengthen our ministries, and work with us in building up your kingdom. Amen. ‌Confession of Sin The Deacon says Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. Silence may be kept. The people may stand or kneel. Celebrant and People Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen. The Priest says. Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. The Peace Please stand. Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you. Then the Ministers and the People may greet one another in the name of the Lord. ‌Announcements A Birthday Prayer O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on these your servants as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. An Anniversary Prayer May God bless you as you celebrate your anniversary. May God deepen your love for each other. May God bless you in your family and friends, and may you continue to find joy as you lead your lives together. We ask in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. ‌The Holy Eucharist The Celebrant may say Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2 Today any loose or undesignated offering will be put in the clergy discretionary fund. This fund allows the clergy to offer financial support to parishioners facing economic hardship or other emergency situations. Offertory Arr. David Willocks (1919-2015) Ding dong! Merrily on high heav’n the bells are ringing: Ding dong! Verily the sky is riv’n with angel singing. Gloria, hosanna in excelsis! E’en so here below let steeple bells be swungen, and io, by priest and people sungen. Gloria, hosanna in excelsis! Pray you dutifully prime your matin chime, ye ringers; may you beautifully rime your eventime song ye singers: Gloria, hosanna in excelsis! At the Presentation Lasst uns erfreuen (Please stand and join the choir in singing to the tune of “All creatures of our God and King”) Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise him above ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Amen. Representatives of the congregation bring the people’s offerings of bread and wine, and money or other gifts, to the deacon or celebrant. The people stand while the offerings are presented and placed on the Altar. ‌The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer A, BCP 361 The people remain standing. 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 give him thanks and praise. It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive power to become your children. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: ‌Sanctus S125 The people may stand or kneel. We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life. On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “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; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, 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.” Therefore, according to his command, O Father, Celebrant and People We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory; And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN. ‌The Celebrant then continues And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, People and Celebrant 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 the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. ‌The Breaking of the Bread The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept. Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God. Please notify the priest if you wish to receive a gluten free wafer. Let the Chalice Bearer know if you wish to receive wine that is free of gluten. For Communion, hold your palms upward and the bread will be placed there. It is helpful if you guide the cup to your mouth. If you wish to receive the bread dipped in the wine, leave the bread in the palm of your hand and the chalice bearer will dip it for you. Hymn 321 My God, thy table now is spread Rockingham Words: Sts. 1-3, Philip Doddridge (1709-1751), alt.; st. 4, Isaac Watts (1674-1748), alt. Music: melody from Secon Supplement to Psalmody in Miniature, ca. 1780; adapt. Edward Miller (1731-1807); harm. Samuel Webbe (1740-1816) Commissioning of Eucharistic Visitor (if applicable) People In the name of this congregation, we send you forth bearing these holy gifts, that those to whom you go may share with us in the communion of Christ's Body and Blood. We who are many are one body, because we all share one bread, one cup. Let us pray. Please stand. Celebrant and People 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. ‌Blessing May Almighty God, who sent the Son to take our nature upon him, bless you in this holy season, scatter the darkness of sin, and brighten your heart with the light of his holiness. Amen. May God, who sent the angels to proclaim the glad news of the Savior’s birth, fill you with joy, and make you heralds of the Gospel. Amen. May God, who in the Word made flesh joined heaven to earth and earth to heaven, give you peace and favor. Amen. And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen. Hymn 93 Angels, from the realms of glory Regent Square Words: James Montgomery (1771-1854), alt. Music: Henry Thomas Smart (1813-1879) ‌Dismissal Deacon Let us go forth in the name of Christ. People Thanks be to God. Organ Voluntary: Improvisation You are cordially invited to the Nichols Great Hall for refreshments following the service. We hope you will join us so that we may get to know you. There is a prayer list in Bishop Brooke Chapel. Please add the names of any for whom you wish prayer. Clergy: The Reverend Cheryl Harder-Missinne, Associate Rector; The Reverend Deborah Underwood, Deacon; The Venerable Robert L. Bibens, Deacon; The Reverend Bob Scott, Parish Administrator Staff: Casey Cantwell, Organist and Director of Music; Karen Rich, Associate Director of Music and Organist; Carteena Robohm, Handbell Choir Director; Becky Moseman, Director of Christian Formation; Jennifer Ratliff-Towner, Director of Communications and Community Engagement; Jenny Robertson, Financial Secretary; Edward Roling, Archives; Angela Henderson, Printer and Activities Coordinator; Marcelino Arce, Facilities/Maintenance Technical Team: Joshua Magee, Lead; Michael Towner Vestry: Kathy Shackelford, Senior Warden; Michael Towner, Junior Warden; Harry Dandelles, Treasurer; Joe Woltz, Clerk; Bill Nay, Chancellor; Caroline Crain; Jane Faulkenberry; Kristin Jablonski; Kevin Kelly; Eric Landin; Caroline Leithner; Linda Martin; and Lizze Radford. Trinity Episcopal Church: 501 S. Cincinnati Ave.; Tulsa, OK 74103; 918-582-4128; www.trinitytulsa.org Sunday, January 5, 2025 Acolytes 7:30 am Joshua Miller-Le 9:00 am Aubrey Stirling 11:00 am Eric Landin 5:00 pm Marla Smith Altar Guild Group IV: Shawna Gehres, Susan Steinmeyer, Daniel Straight, Valerie Walls, Carolyn Carle, Mary Ann Allbritton Eucharistic Visitors Ed Roling, Sharon Kelso, Rick Barr Chalice Bearers 7:30 am David White 9:00 am Joe Woltz, Melissa Stirling 11:00 am Harry Cook, Joshua Miller-Le, Carolyn Carle, Jeff Howard 5:00 pm Joshua Miller-Le Lectors 7:30 am Ed Roling 9:00 am Jack Gordon, Jaida Jablonski, Kristin Lindstorm 11:00 am Claudia Ainette, Doug Gronberg, Sue Gronberg 5:00 pm Eric Saulnier, Marjoleine Gravley, Sue Gronberg, Eric Landin Oblationers: 7:30 am Ed Roling, Helen Douglass 9:00 am Jan Grogan, Mark Kuhn 11:00 am Sue & Doug Gronberg 5:00 pm TBD Ushers Dale Wissen, Beverly Wissen Harry Dandelles, Phil Finnegan, Trey Henderson, Pamela Baker, Tim Gilpin, Billy Hollaway, Luke West, Joseph Gilbert, Heather Nance, Graham Chadd, Eric Landin Vergers: Bill Daniels, Mark Shackelford, Linda Martin, Bud Davis, Jann Scott Newcomer Bags Carteena Robohm