The First Sunday Of Advent
Almighty God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which thy 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 quick and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
8:00 a.m.
This 25-30 minute service in the Chantry Chapel includes lessons, prayers, and a Said Mass.
9:00 a.m.
This 45 minute service at the High Altar includes lessons, prayers, hymns, a sermon, and a Sung Eucharist. Music at this service is led by the Junior Choristers. For the 9am service only, worshipers are invited to sit in the choir stalls behind the choir in the chancel, or (as always) in the pews below...
9:45 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Join us for coffee, tea and cookies in the Parish House Living Room and Dining Room following the 9am Eucharist.
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Join us for classes for all youth and children from 3 years old to high school seniors. Engaging lessons are prepared for the students in keeping with our commitment to the Christian formation of our young members. For more information, or to register, please contact Father Spurlock. Sunday School classes are held on the third...
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
What is the ethical content of the Psalms, and how is their instruction conveyed? These are the questions behind the Sunday class, "The Ethics of the Psalms," which continues on Sunday mornings through December. Visitors welcome any Sunday at 10 a.m. on the 5th floor. This week's topic: Fr Austin will focus on virtues and...
11:00 a.m.
Above: The closing procession at the Advent Procession 2012. See more pics and follow the entire liturgical year here. The church year begins a new with the Advent Procession, one of the most beautiful liturgies of the year. If you attend in person, you will be treated to the choir singing from many different parts...
12:30 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
Please join us in the Parish House Living Room and Dining Room for coffee, tea and cookies following the Eucharist. Meet parishioners and, if you are a guest, please sign our guest book or complete a welcome card. Nametags are available. Today during Coffee Hour: ‚ñ∫The Choir School Boys are holding a Bake Sale. Proceeds...
4:00 p.m.
Above: Acolytes carry the front cross and torches at the head of the procession down the center aisle to the singing of come thou, Redeemer of the earth. See more pictures from the Advent Procession and follow the entire liturgical year here. The church year begins anew with the Advent Procession, one of the most...