The First Sunday of Advent, Nov 30

8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist

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Communion: “These are the gifts of God for the people of God.” At Church of the Holy Communion, we believe that it is Christ himself who invites us to meet him in the bread and the cup. Though it is known by many names - Communion, Mass, Holy Eucharist, The Lord’s Supper, the Sacrament of the Altar - it is how Christ’s real presence abides with us by faith. Therefore, all are welcome to receive. When it comes time for Communion, please follow the directions of the Greeters. The bread is offered to all, with gluten free wafers available, upon request, from the minister. If you would like to receive the wine, you may either drink from the cup, or intinct (dip) the wafer in the wine. Likewise, it is acceptable to receive only the bread, if for personal or health reasons you prefer to not consume wine. Those not receiving Communion, may also come forward. Indicate to the minister that you do not wish to receive Communion by simply crossing your arms across your chest, and the minister will offer a prayer for God’s blessing in your life.

Children in Worship: Kids are expected and encouraged to participate in worship! The Pray Ground (the carpeted area at the front of the Sanctuary) is open for those in need of some wiggle room. Children are welcome to help with greeting and passing the offertory plate. Godly Play is also offered on the second Sunday of each month starting at 10:15 am. Meet in the Godly Play room downstairs by the lower level entance.

Children’s Chapel: After the Gospel reading, children are welcome to proceed to the Children's Chapel (at the end of the lounge) for engaging in a scripture lesson, pray and sing as an alternative to the sermon. For children infant through early elementary age though all ages are welcome. Older kids are invited to be worship leaders. Kids under the age of four need to bring their caregiver.

Accessibility: “Priority Seating” is provided for caretakers of those with mobility needs. Our entrances have AutoOpen buttons, and our elevator is ADA compliant. Both the downstairs restrooms and one of the upstairs restrooms are accessible.

Hearing Assistance: Hearing assistance devices are available from the welcome table. If you have any questions, just ask a Greeter.

Donations: We welcome donations to support the mission and ministry of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. Monetary donations can be placed in the offering plate that will be passed during the service, put in the wooden offering box found at the Welcome Table, by scanning the QR code below, or by electronic donations set up through your bank or on the church website, holycommunion.net. Thank you!

An introduction to Advent: The Courage of hope

Written by Bishop Deon K. Johnson

 

In this season of Advent, we are called to embrace the courage of hope. Not the kind that denies the darkness, but the kind that enters into it. God’s most profound works often unfold in obscurity—creation from chaos, resurrection from the tomb, the incarnation in the stillness of night. Advent does not rush to the joy of Christmas but lingers in the holy tension of waiting. It bids us to slow down, to notice where God is poking, provoking, and prodding us toward deeper relationship—with ourselves, with one another, and with the divine.

Advent is not just a countdown as we rush headlong towards Christmas; it is an invitation. It calls us to hold back the mad dash toward the manger and walk instead the slower, sacred path of preparation. Light a candle against the shadows. Read the prophets. Dwell in the questions. Sing the hymns of longing. Pray with the saints who waited before us.

For Jesus is coming—into our world, into our lives, into our gloom. And with him, he brings the fierce, transforming light of courageous hope.

 

May our anticipation of hope be holy.

May our waiting be pregnant with possibility.

May our expectation be buoyed in our longing.

For surely God dwells with us in this waiting place.

 

Prelude

 

Welcome


Opening Hymn (10:30 service)   Please rise in body or spirit.

 

Lighting of the Advent Candles                               

The Season of Advent takes its name from the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming” or “visit.” Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve. For Christians Advent is the beginning of the liturgical year. During Advent we prepare for and anticipate the coming of Christ. We remember the longing of our Jewish ancestors for a Messiah and our own longing for, and need of, forgiveness, salvation, and new beginning.

  

Celebrant      Light and peace in Jesus Christ our Lord.

People    Thanks be to God!

A moment of silence is kept.

 

Lighting of the Advent Wreath

Celebrant      May Christ, the One whose coming we await, fill our homes and hearts with joyful anticipation as we journey to the manger. Amen.

Celebrant      Each week we light an Advent candle as a symbol of our journey.

People    With its light comes our prayers and our stories.

 

Advent Week One

Celebrant      The candle of this first week of Advent is a candle of hope. Today the flame of this candle reminds us of the hope that came to this world when Jesus was born. Jesus said, “I came so that everyone would have life, life in all its fullness.”

 

Once the candle is lit, the Celebrant continues

Celebrant      You called the patriarchs and matriarchs to live by the light of faith and to journey in the hope of your promised fulfillment.

People    May we be obedient to your call and be ready and watchful to receive your Christ, a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. Amen.

 

Advent Week Two

Celebrant      The candle of this second week of Advent is a candle of peace. Today the flame of this candle reminds us of the peace that Jesus brings into this world. Jesus said, “I give you peace, the kind of peace that only I can give. It is not like the peace that this world can give. So do not be worried or afraid.”

 

Once the candles are lit, the Celebrant continues

Celebrant      Of old you spoke by the mouth of your prophets, but in our days, you speak through your Son, whom you have appointed the heir of all things.

People    Grant us, your people, to walk in Christ’s light, that we may be found ready and watching when he comes again in glory and judgment. Amen.

 

Advent Week Three

Celebrant      The candle of this third week of Advent is a candle of joy. Today the flame of this candle reminds us of the joy that Jesus brings into this world. Jesus said, “Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.”

 

Once the candles are lit, the Celebrant continues

Celebrant      Your prophet John the Baptist was witness to the truth as a burning and shining light.

People    May we your servants rejoice in Christ’s light and so be led to witness to him who is the Lord of our coming kingdom, Jesus our Savior and Sovereign of the ages. Amen.

 

Advent Week Four

Celebrant      The candle of this fourth week of Advent is a candle of love. Today the flame of this candle reminds us of the love that came to this world when Jesus was born. Jesus said, “As God has loved me, so I have loved you; remain in my love.”

 

Once the candles are lit, the Celebrant continues

Celebrant      Your light has shone in our shadowed world through the child-bearing of blessed Mary;

People    Grant that we who have seen your glory may daily be renewed in your image and prepared like her for the coming of your Son, who is the Lord and Savior of all. Amen.

  

Opening Acclamation    

 

Celebrant      Blessed are you, Sovereign God, just and true:

People    To you be praise and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

 

The Celebrant continues

 

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.

 

Confession 

Celebrant    Let us confess our sins against God and one another.

Silence is kept for a time.

 

Celebrant    Source of all being,

People    We confess that we have chased busyness and neglected your gift of Sabbath. We have sought quick justice without deep mercy, and reconciliation without costly love. Forgive us, refresh us, and renew us by your Spirit, that we may walk again in the way of Christ.

 

Celebrant    Be assured that the Almighty God has granted you forgiveness of all your sins and has gifted you the companionship of the Holy Spirit. Your sins are forgiven. Be at peace.

People    Amen! Thanks be to God.

 

Anthem of Praise                “Veni, Veni, Emmanuel”                                      Sung by Choir

 

 

Collect of the Day                                                             SEE INSERT

The Lord be with you

And also with you   

 

Liturgy of The Word

 

First Lesson   Please be seated.                      SEE INSERT

 

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

 

Psalm    Read in unison.                                     SEE INSERT

 

Second Lesson                                                                     SEE INSERT

 

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

 

Sequence Hymn                                             


Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord                                                          

Prepare ye the way of the Lord!

Prepare ye the way of the Lord,

and all the people will see the salvation of our God!

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

 

The Holy Gospel     Please stand, in body or spirit.                                 SEE INSERT

Before the Gospel reading

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to [ ____ ].

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

 

After the Gospel reading

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

 

Sermon     Following the sermon, silence is kept for a time.

 

The Nicene Creed [Expanded]

 

Deacon Let us affirm our faith in the One, Holy and Living God.

 

Silence is kept for a time.


Deacon We believe in one God, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

People    We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Creator, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Creator. Through him all things were made.

 

Deacon 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 became truly human.

People    In his life among us, he proclaimed good news to the poor, liberty to the captives, sight to the blind, and release to the oppressed.

 

Deacon   Jesus ate with outcasts, forgave sinners, challenged injustice, and embodied the boundless love of God.

People    In word and deed, he revealed the reign of God drawing near.

 

Deacon   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 Creator.

People    He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.


Deacon   We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Creator and the Son. With the Creator is worshiped and glorified. Who has spoken through the Prophets.

People   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

 

Deacon          In peace, let us pray to the Lord, saying, "Kyrie eleison".

[Pronounced Keer-e-ay E-lay-son; meaning, “Lord have mercy.”]

For the holy Church of God, that it may be filled with truth
and love, and be found without fault at the day of your
coming, we pray to you, O Lord.

Here and after every petition the People respond

Kyrie eleison.   


For Sean our Presiding Bishop, for Deon our own Bishop, for Brenda,

Chester, Julie, and Earl; our clergy, for all ministers and for all the holy people
of God, we pray to you, O Lord.

Kyrie eleison.   

For all who fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that our
divisions may cease, and that all may be one as you and the
Father are one, we pray to you, O Lord.

Kyrie eleison.   

For the mission of the Church, that in faithful witness it may
preach the Gospel to the ends of the earth, we pray to you, O
Lord.

Kyrie eleison.   

For the peace of the world, that a spirit of respect and
forbearance may grow among nations and peoples, we pray
to you, O Lord.

Kyrie eleison.   

For those in positions of public trust that they may serve justice,

and promote the dignity and
freedom of every person, we pray to you, O Lord.

Kyrie eleison.   

For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer; for
refugees, prisoners, and all who are in danger; that they may
be relieved and protected, we pray to you, O Lord.

Kyrie eleison.   

For this congregation that we may be delivered from
hardness of heart and show forth your glory in all that we
do, we pray to you, O Lord.

Kyrie eleison.   

For all who have commended themselves to our prayers; for
our families, friends, and neighbors; that being freed from
anxiety, they may live in joy, peace, and health, we pray to
you, O Lord.

Kyrie eleison.   

For all who have died in the communion of your Church, and
those whose faith is known to you alone, that, with all the
saints, they may have rest in that place where there is no pain
or grief, but life eternal, we pray to you, O Lord.

Kyrie eleison.   

Rejoicing in the fellowship of Mary the God-bearer and all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life to Christ our God.
To you, O Lord our God.

A moment of silence is observed. The people may offer their petitions or thanksgivings, silently or aloud.

Celebrant        For yours is the majesty, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, now and forever. Amen.

 

Peace   Please rise in body or spirit.

 

The peace of Christ be always with you.

And also with you.

You are invited to greet those around you by saying “Peace be with you” or simply “Peace.”

 


Welcome and Announcements   Please be seated for a few brief announcements.

 

On the third Sunday of the month, we remember birthdays for the month, and invite those celebrating birthdays to come forward, as one of the clergy offers prayers and blessings.

 

O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on 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.

 

Offertory Sentence

Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God.

 – Ephesians 5:2

 

Offertory Anthem                                                   SEE INSERT

 

Offertory Hymn           

Please rise in body, or in spirit, and sing (10:30) as the Greeters bring forward our offerings.

The Liturgy of the Table


Eucharistic Prayer   Please stand, in body or spirit.

 

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 our thanks and praise.

 

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere

to give thanks to you, Almighty God, Creator of heaven and earth.

Because you sent your beloved Son to redeem us from sin and

death, and to make us heirs of everlasting life; that

when Christ shall come again in power and great triumph to

judge the world, we may without shame or fear rejoice to

behold his appearing.

 

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:

 

Celebrant and People (spoken)

 

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,

heaven and earth are full of your glory.

     Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.

     Hosanna in the highest.

 

The people stand or kneel, in body or spirit. Then the Celebrant continues.

 

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 Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh.

For in these last days, you sent Jesus to be incarnate from

the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world.

In Christ, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy

to stand before you. In Christ, 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 Savior 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 Jesus 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 Christ’s death,

We proclaim Christ’s resurrection,

We await Christ’s coming in glory;

 

The Celebrant continues

 

And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you,

O Savior 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 in the

sacrifice of Jesus Christ, through whom we are acceptable to you,

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 [ _______and] all your

saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your children;

through Jesus Christ our Savior, the firstborn of all

creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.

 

By Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy

Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty God, now and

for ever.  

AMEN.

 

Lord’s Prayer 

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray,

              

Pray in the language of your heart.


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.

Padre nuestro que estás en el cielo, santificado sea tu Nombre, venga tu reino, hágase tu voluntad, en la tierra como en el cielo. Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día. Perdona nuestras ofensas, como también nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden. No nos dejes caer en tentación y líbranos del mal. Porque tuyo es el reino, tuyo es el poder, y tuya es la gloria, ahora y por siempre. Amén.

 

The Breaking of the Bread

 

Celebrant      Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.

People           Therefore let us keep the feast.

 

Celebrant      Draw near with hope and with wonder. Receive the life of Christ, the Bread of Heaven,

and the Cup of Salvation poured out in love for you.

 

Communion Hymns            SEE INSERT    

The congregation is invited to join in the singing of communion hymns at 10:30.

 

Post Communion Prayer     Please rise in body, or in spirit.

Celebrant      God is with you. 

People    And also with you.       

Celebrant      Together, let us pray.

People    God of promise, we thank you for feeding us with the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ, and for gathering us into the mystery of your Advent: a time of waiting, watching, and expectation. Send us now into the world trusting in your faithful presence in all things at all times; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever.

 

Sending of Lay Eucharistic Visitors

At various times, Lay Eucharistic Visitors take the consecrated bread and wine to those who cannot physically be present for worship. When we do so, the following prayer may be offered:

Deacon          We send you forth, bearing these holy gifts, that those to whom you go may share with us in the Body and Blood of Christ our Savior.

People         We, who are many, are one body, because we all share one bread, one cup.


The Blessing

 

Recessional Hymn                                                 SEE INSERT


Dismissal

Deacon   Our worship is ended. Our service in the world begins. Go into the world to love what God loves. Go in Peace to love and serve the Lord.

People    Thanks be to God.         

 

Postlude


Staff

 

The Rev. Earl Mahan, Interim Rector

call 314-721-7401 x303 text 314-669-6231

emahan@holycommunion.net

 

The Rev. Julie Graham, Associate Rector

call 314-721-7401 x302 text 314-886-7594

jgraham@holycommunion.net

 

The Rev. Chester Hines, Deacon

call 314-367-7332 chinesj@charter.net

 

Darcy Brainard, Parish Administrator

call 314-721-7401 x301

office@holycommunion.net

 

Mary Chapman, Director of Music

mchapman@holycommunion.net

 

Earl Naylor, Organist

organist@holycommunion.net

 

Jim Kern, Financial Administrator

jkern@holycommunion.net

 

  

Vestry

Fran Caradonna, Senior Warden

Joe Donahou, Junior Warden

Kellie McCoy, Treasurer

Pat Redington, Secretary

Rebecca Comas

Heidi Volkl

Andrew Wasson

Tim Anderson

Rudy Walz

Gloria Grenwald

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First Sunday of Advent, November 30

 

Prelude: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland (H54)                                          J. S. Bach

Processional Hymn: Sleepers, Wake!                                                              H61

Offertory Anthem: Jesus Christ, the Apple Tree                                                            Elizabeth Poston     

Communion Hymns: My Lord, What a Morning                                            L13

Spirit of the Living God                                                                                        L115              

Recessional Hymn: Come thou, Long-Expected Jesus                              H66

Postlude: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland (H54)                                  Paul Manz  

 

The Collect

Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

First Lesson: Isaiah 2:1-5

The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.

In days to come
the mountain of the Lord’s house

shall be established as the highest of the mountains,
and shall be raised above the hills;

all the nations shall stream to it.
Many peoples shall come and say,

‘Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord,
to the house of the God of Jacob;

that he may teach us his ways
and that we may walk in his paths.’

For out of Zion shall go forth instruction,
and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

He shall judge between the nations,
and shall arbitrate for many peoples;

they shall beat their swords into ploughshares,
and their spears into pruning-hooks;

nation shall not lift up sword against nation,
neither shall they learn war anymore.

O house of Jacob,
come, let us walk
in the light of the Lord!

 

Psalm 122    Spoken in unison at both services.

1 I was glad when they said to me, *
"Let us go to the house of the Lord."

2 Now our feet are standing *
within your gates, O Jerusalem.

3 Jerusalem is built as a city *
that is at unity with itself;

4 To which the tribes go up,
the tribes of the Lord, *
the assembly of Israel,
to praise the Name of the Lord.

5 For there are the thrones of judgment, *
the thrones of the house of David.

6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: *
"May they prosper who love you.

7 Peace be within your walls *
and quietness within your towers.

8 For my brethren and companions' sake, *
I pray for your prosperity.

9 Because of the house of the Lord our God, *
I will seek to do you good."

Second Lesson: Romans 13:11-14

You know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us live honorably as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.

The Gospel: Matthew 24:36-44

Jesus said to the disciples, “But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark, and they knew nothing until the flood came and swept them all away, so too will be the coming of the Son of Man. Then two will be in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. Two women will be grinding meal together; one will be taken and one will be left. Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. But understand this: if the owner of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.”

  

Rudy Walz donated the beautiful orchids for today’s service in honor of those

who have passed away from AIDS.

Announcements

More information on upcoming events can be found at holycommunion.net

 

Thanksgiving Adult Forum: You are invited to a reception TODAY (Sunday, November 30) in the lounge, to close out the Thanksgiving Holiday and begin the celebration of Advent. We invite you to bring and share your Thanksgiving Holiday leftovers and encourage you to come and learn about gratitude from our own Gloria Grenwald. You are invited to come and share what you have been blessed with this past year and what you are already thankful for as you look to this Advent and the coming new year.

Caring for Our Community at Christmas: See the additional insert for details on how to support families in need!

The Way of Love in Advent: This Advent, join us during Adult Forum for a special program that follows The Way of Love teachings, specially formatted for Advent. Enrich yourself in interactive lessons that embody what it means to prepare for the coming of Christ.

Babies & Bibles: Join our group of infants & little ones (crawling to toddler) for a playdate on Saturday, Dec 13 from 9-11 am in the Children’s Chapel!

Blue Christmas: Attend worship on Sunday, Dec 21 for a contemplative service to appreciate those who have lost loved ones, are grieving, or are experiencing sadness during this Christmas season.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: One evening service will be held on Dec 24, Christmas Eve, at 5 pm.

A History of Hatred: The Ever-Present Threat of Antisemitism: A 6-week course on the history of antisemitism from the Jewish perspective, which Rabbi Elizabeth Hersh would teach here at Holy Communion. Feb 1 - Mar 15, 2026. Meet Sundays after church or later in the afternoon for 90 minutes. We are seeking to gather 10 people. Sign up with Julie at jgraham@holycommunion.net or Charles Allen russky22@hotmail.com.

Pick Up Choir Sunday: Every first Sunday of the month is Pick Up Choir! Join us on, Dec 7 to sing! Email Mary at mchapman@holycommunion.net. Meet in the Sanctuary at 9:30 am to practice.

Pledging for 2026: Don’t forget to make a pledge for our 2026 year! Please turn in your pledge card, which can be found on the table in the Narthex. Thank you to those who have already committed to a pledge!

HoCo Community Care and Clothing Cupboard: Emergency request for food donations in November. Ucity Schools households are being impacted by the ceasing of SNAP for November. We've had a direct request from Gary Spiller, executive Director of Student Services and Innovation, asking if we can increase our donations of food items if at all possible. Thank you for any increase in food items, along with clothing, and gift cards. Questions? Email Maryanne at coley7365@sbcglobal.net

Servers

Preacher: The Reverend Earl Mahan

Celebrant: The Reverend Julie Graham

Deacon: The Reverend Chester Hines

Music Director: Mary Chapman

Organist: Earl Naylor

Readers: Fran Caradonna (8), Sherifa Olivia Bethune (10:30)

Announcements: Tim Anderson (10:30)

Greeters: Michael Salsich (8), Bex Comas (10:30)

Crucifer: Lydia Roesler

Torch Bearer: Ilona Potter, Luca Barbato

Chalice Bearers: Karen Payne (8), Marlene O’Brien (10:30)

Streamer: Ariz Dias

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