JUBILATE (A) for Advent 2016 - Epiphany 2017
October 21, 2016
The primary theme of Advent is “expectation.” Blue, the English royal color is increasingly used as the color of Advent to distinguish the mood of this season from that of Lent. The Gloria is omitted, to be resumed with greater joy on Christmas Eve. Eucharistic Prayer B is especially appropriate because of its emphasis on the Incarnation. During the Advent season the Penitential Order or the Great Litany may be used to begin the liturgy. The Great Litany (S-67) ends with the Kyrie, and the Eucharist begins with the salutation of the Collect of the Day. The Prayers of the People following the Creed may be omitted when the Litany is used. When an Advent wreath is used in the church, no special prayers or ceremonial elaboration beyond what is described on page 143 of the Prayer Book is desirable. At morning services the appropriate number of candles is lighted before the service begins. (See BOS, p. 30)
[hymns marked (*) are appropriate for use
between the epistle and gospel]
The First Sunday of Advent [Year A] 11/27/16
11 Awake, my soul, and with the sun
53 Once he came in blessing
58* Lo! he comes with clouds descending
61* “Sleepers wake!” A voice astounds us
68 Rejoice! rejoice, believers
70 Herald, sound the note of judgment
71 Hark! the glad sound! the Savior comes
73* The King shall come when morning dawns
462 The Lord will come and not be slow
615 “Thy kingdom come!” on bended knee the passing ages pray
WLP Levas II
721 Signs of ending all around us 6 Christ is coming: Prepare the way
749 The tree of life my soul hath seen 11 Prepare ye the way of the Lord
The Second Sunday of Advent 12/04/16
59* Hark! A thrilling voice is sounding
65* Prepare the way, O Zion
67* Comfort, comfort ye my people
76* On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry
332 O God, unseen yet ever near
540 Awake, thou Spirit of the watchmen
542 Christ is the world’s true Light
601 O day of God, draw night
616 Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
640 Watchman, tell us of the night
WLP Levas II
724 People, look East 2 Oh, thou that tellest good tidings
The Third Sunday of Advent 12/11/16
66 Come, thou long expected Jesus
79* Herald, sound the note of judgment
74 Blest be the King whose coming
76* On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry
365 Come, thou Almighty King
444* Blessed be the God of Israel
462 The Lord will come and not be slow
539 O Zion haste, thy mission high fulfilling
597 O day of peace that dimly shines
679 Surely it is God who saves me
WLP LEVAS II
722 The desert shall rejoice 7 I want to be ready
723 Isaiah the prophet has written of old 121 Baptized in water
The Fourth Sunday of Advent 12/18/16
53 Once he came in blessing
56 O come, O come, Emmanuel
66* Come, thou long expected Jesus
73 The King shall come when morning dawns
264* The Word whom earth and sea and sky
265* The Angel Gabriel from heaven came
324* Let all mortal flesh keep silence
436 Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates
437* Tell out my soul, the greatness of the Lord
497 How bright appears the Morning Star
WLP LEVAS II
724 People, look East 13 My Lord, what a morning
- Salamu Maria
Having prepared faithfully during the season of Advent, we should celebrate with joy the full twelve days of Christmas. Christmas hymns and carols should be sung throughout this period. The Gloria is resumed, and Eucharistic Prayer B with its emphasis on the Incarnation should be used throughout the Christmas and Epiphany seasons. The Book of Occasional Services provides two forms for a seasonal blessing on page 21, and also suggests an outline for a Vigil for Christmas Eve as a preface to a midnight Eucharist. On pages 34 and 35 there are prayers for a station at a Christmas crèche. Also provided is a form for a Christmas Festival of Lessons and Music which may be celebrated during the twelve days of Christmas.
Christmas Eve/Day
79 O little town of Bethlehem
80 From heaven above to earth I come
81 Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming
82* Of the Father’s love begotten
83 O come, all ye faithful
87 Hark! the herald angels sing
93 Angels from the realms of glory
94* While shepherds watched their flocks by night
96* Angels we have heard on high
102 Once in royal David’s city
111 Silent night, holy night
115 What child is this, who, laid to rest
WLP LEVAS II
726 Where is this stupendous stranger? 21 Go, tell it on the mountain
748 From the dawning of creation 23 Jesus came to earth from glory
The Holy Name 01/01/17
93 Angels from the realms of glory
91 Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light
98 Unto us a boy is born
105 God rest you merry, gentlemen
107 Good Christian friends, rejoice
110 The snow lay on the ground
248* To the Name of our salvation
435 At the Name of Jesus
451* All hail the power of Jesus' Name!
644 How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds
WLP LEVAS II
725 Shengye quing, shengye jing 23 Jesus came to earth in glory
794 Muchos resplandores 24 There’s a star in the east on Christmas morn
Christmas 2 (NOT USED IN 2017)
93 Angels from the realms of glory
98 Unto us a boy is born
107 Good Christian friends, rejoice
112 In the bleak mid winter
124 What star is this with beams so bright
421* All glory be to God on high
439 What wondrous love is this
496/97* How bright appears the morning star
517* How lovely is thy dwelling place
587 Our Father by whose Name
690 Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
WLP Levas II
748 From the dawning of creation 27 Away in a manger
749 The tree of life my soul hath seen
The Epiphany 01/06/17
7 Christ, whose glory fills the skies
117* Brightest and best of the stars
119 As with gladness
124* What star is this, with beams so bright
127 Earth has many a noble city
128* We three kings of Orient are
475 God himself is with us
496 How bright appears the Morning Star
543 O Zion, tune thy voice
544 Jesus shall reign where’er the sun
WLP Levas II
726 Where is this stupendous stranger? 87 More love to thee, O Christ
The Baptism of Christ [Epiphany 1] 01/08/17
If it is not possible to have baptisms on this day, provisions should be made for the renewal of Baptismal Vows during the liturgy. After the sermon the Celebrant and servers should go in procession to the font as a focal point for the renewal - (see hymn list for suggested hymns). At the font the Celebrant leads in the renewal of vows as on page 292ff. The following may replace the Easter Vigil introductory address to this rite:
Dear People of God: through our Baptism into the death and resurrection
of Jesus Christ, we have been reborn into new life in him. I call upon you,
therefore, as we celebrate his Baptism, to renew the solemn promises and
vows of Holy Baptism, by which we once renounced Satan and all his works,
and promised to serve God faithfully in his holy Catholic Church.
If desired, water may be poured into the font and blessed using the form on pp. 306-307. The people may be sprinkled with water as a further reminder of their baptism, using an evergreen branch.
Note: Holy Baptism may be celebrated at other times during the
Epiphany season, but once Lent begins, all baptisms should be
“saved up” for the Great Vigil of Easter.
76 On Jordan’s bank
120* The sinless one to Jordan came
121* Christ, when for us you were baptized
135* Songs of thankfulness and praise
370 I bind unto myself today
403 Let all the world in every corner sing
448 O love how deep, how broad, how high
508* Breathe on me, breath of God
569 God, the Omnipotent (RCL)
616* Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
WLP Levas II
766 You’re called by name 134 Take me to the water
770 O God of gentle strength 141 Shall we gather at the river
Epiphany 2-A 01/15/17
5 O splendor of God’s glory bright
7 Christ, whose glory fills the skies
126* The people who in darkness walked
135* Songs of thankfulness and praise
439 What wondrous love is this
448 O love, how deep, how broad, how high
518 Christ is made the sure foundation
525 The Church’s one foundation
542 Christ is the world’s true Light
656 Blest are the pure in heart
WLP LEVAS II
734 You laid aside your rightful reputation 166 Grant me a blessing
749 The tree of life my soul hath seen
Epiphany 3-A 01/22/17
126 The people who in darkness walked
304 I come with joy to meet my Lord
530* Spread, O spread, thou mighty word
546 Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve
550* Jesus calls us o’er the tumult
551 Rise up, ye saints of God
554 Tis the gift to be simple
556 Rejoice, ye pure in heart
652 Dear Lord and Father of mankind
661* They cast their nets in Galilee
WLP Levas II
757 Will you come and follow me 151 One bread, one body
807 Put down your nets and follow me 181 Amazing grace!
Epiphany 4-A 01/29/17
7 Christ, whose glory fills the skis
437 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord!
441 In the cross of Christ, I glory
471 We sing the praise of him who died
477 All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine
542* Christ is the world's true Light
554* "Tis the gift to be simple
593* Lord, make us servants of your peace
616 Hail to the Lord's Anointed
656* Blest are the pure in heart
The Presentation (Candlemas) 02/02/17
25* (vv1&3) O gracious Light
257* O Zion, open wide thy gates
259* Hail to the Lord who comes
436 Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates
437 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord!
489 The great Creator of the worlds
496/97 How bright appears the Morning Star
499* Lord God, you now have set your servant free
517 How lovely is thy dwelling place
542 Christ is the world's true Light
Epiphany 5-A 02/05/17
3 Now that daylight fills the sky
126 The people who in darkness walked
304* I come with joy to meet my Lord
381* Thy strong word did cleave the darkness
419 Lord of all being, throned afar
477 All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine
488* Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
593 Lord, make us servants of your peace
616 Hail to the Lord's Anointed
656 Blest are the pure in heart
Epiphany 6-A 02/12/17
440* Blessed Jesus, at thy word
521 Put forth, O God, thy Spirit's might
524 I love thy Kingdom, Lord
530* Spread, O spread, thou mighty word
537 Christ, for the world we sing
544 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
546 Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve
635* If thou but trust in God to guide thee
637 How firm a foundation
652 Dear Lord and Father of mankind
Epiphany 7-A 02/19/17
11 Awake, my soul, and with the sun
375 Give praise and glory unto God
388 O worship the King
516* Come down, O Love divine
525 The Church's one foundation
595 God of grace and God of glory
602* Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love
609 Where cross the crowded ways of life
613 Thy kingdom come, O God!
656 Blest are the pure in heart
Last Epiphany-A 02/26/17
122* Alleluia, song of gladness
129 Christ upon the mountain peak
137* O wondrous type! O vision fair “Farewell
390 Praise to the Lord! to
403 Let all the world in every corner sing Alleluia”
427 When morning gilds the skies
460 Alleluia! sing to Jesus!
477 All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine
618 Ye watchers and ye holy ones
619 Sing alleluia forth in duteous praise
WLP Levas II
777 Sing alleluia forth in duteous praise 58 The Lord is my light
809 We adore you, Lord we love you 75 Jesu, Joy of our desiring