The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us

It’s the Second Sunday after Christmas, and everyone is most welcome at this special celebration. Today we are also observing the days just before Epiphany. This special Feast, normally celebrated on January 6th, commemorates the revealing of Jesus as the Christ to the Gentiles. In some European countries, the popularity of this Feast is known as the "Twelfth Night" (after Christmas).

Let us pray for: All people in the troubled lands of Africa (especially Liberia) and the Middle East. We also pray for Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold, Diocesan Bishop John Croneberger, and Assistant Bishop Rufus Brome, and their wives. We remember in prayer Cleveland Clarke, Francis Colormam, Janice Nugent, Mary Ellen Miller, Rudolph Perry, and Aquinda Toppins. We pray for the repose of the soul of Frank Waiters, Sr. Finally we pray for all congregations in our diocese, especially those in Newark.

The Rev. Herbert G. Draesel is our celebrant today. He is recently retired rectorof Holy Trinity in Manhattan. We welcome him to our chancel this morning.

HYMNS THIS SUNDAY

Fairest LORD Jesus.

Brightest and Best of the Stars of the Morning

Jesus Shall Reign

Blessed be the name!

All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name

full texts at:
Lectionary page
St. Martha and Mary's, Leuven