A Festival Eucharist on St. Nicholas’ Day
Patron Saint of Children
St. James’ Episcopal Church, Boardman, Ohio
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 Boardman, Ohio Used by permission |
We welcome you!
The people of St. James’ Episcopal Church welcome you on St. Nicholas Day!
We truly are pleased that you have chosen to worship with us, as we continue our observance of Advent—the holy season in which we ponder all the ways God comes into our lives, day by day and year by year. If you have any questions about the St. James’ Parish Family, please ask Father Marshall or any member. Thank you for celebrating God’s goodness with us.
Organ Voluntary
Entrance hymn
all standing, Raise your voice in songs and praises, as adapted
The people standing, the celebrant says
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
The celebrant may say
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.
Mary’s Song—Magnificat
sung by all
The Collect for St. Nicholas’ Day
The Bible Readings
A reading from 1 John 4
A Gospel reading from Mark 10.13–16
A Conversation with St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra
Scripted conversation between the rector and St. Nicholas
Prayers of the People
Form III, Book of Common Prayer, page 387
The Peace
The Holy Communion
The offering is for children’s ministries in the community and world
At the Presentation of Offerings, the garments brought for charitable distribution are blessed
The Great Thanksgiving
The Breaking of Bread
The Communion of the People
In this Episcopal Parish Family, all who long for God’s presence in their lives and who desire a place at God’s Table—including guests and children—are welcome to receive the Bread and Wine today.
Dismissal Hymn
all standing, A follower of Jesus
The Dismissal
Organ Voluntary
The people of St. James’ Church
are delighted
to have you join us for our
annual
Festival of St. Nicholas.
ALL ARE INVITED
TO A PARTY DOWNSTAIRS —
AND TO HAVE YOUR PHOTO TAKEN
WITH ST. NICHOLAS
are delighted
to have you join us for our
annual
Festival of St. Nicholas.
ALL ARE INVITED
TO A PARTY DOWNSTAIRS —
AND TO HAVE YOUR PHOTO TAKEN
WITH ST. NICHOLAS
From St. James’ Episcopal Church, Boardman, Ohio. Used by permission.
The service is part of St. James’ St. Nicholas Festival, an event for the whole community with worship, service, and fun.