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PARISH CALENDAR

Christ Church

Georgetown

31st and O Streets, NW | Washington, DC 20007 202-333-6677 | info@christchurchgeorgetown.org www.christchurchgeorgetown.org The Reverend Timothy A. R. Cole, Rector The Reverend Crystal J. Carpenter Hardin, Assistant to the Rector The Reverend John S. McDuffie, Interim Assistant to the Rector

• Mr. Jonathan M. Pucik, Seminarian
• Mr. Thomas P. Smith, Organist and Choirmaster

The Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ: Candlemas, Sunday, February 2

─ Holy Eucharist: Rite One, 8:00 a.m. ─ Holy Eucharist: Rite Two

with Children’s Homily, 9:00 a.m.

─ Annual Parish Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Church ─ Youth Education, 10:00 a.m., Parish Hall ─ Holy Eucharist: Rite One, 11:15 a.m.

(followed by Coffee Hour in Keith Hall)

─ Holy Eucharist: Rite Two, 5:00 p.m., Chapel ─ Candlemas Procession and Choral Evensong,

5:00 p.m. (followed by a reception in Keith Hall)

Monday, February 3

─ Morning Prayer, 7:30 a.m., Chapel ─ Noonday Prayer, 12:00 noon, Chapel ─ Evening Prayer, 5:30 p.m., Chapel

Tuesday, February 4

─ Morning Prayer, 7:30 a.m., Chapel ─ Noonday Prayer, 12:00 noon, Chapel ─ Tight Knit Prayer Shawl Ministry, 3:30 p.m.,

Memorial Room

─ Evening Prayer, 5:30 p.m., Chapel

Wednesday, February 5

─ Morning Prayer, 7:30 a.m., Chapel ─ Holy Eucharist, 7:40 a.m., Chapel

(followed by breakfast in Keith Hall)

─ Thrift Shop, 10:00 a.m. — 1:45 p.m.,

Parish Hall lower level

─ Noonday Prayer, 12:00 noon, Chapel ─ Evening Prayer, 5:30 p.m., Chapel

Thursday, February 6

─ Morning Prayer, 7:30 a.m., Chapel ─ Noonday Prayer, 12:00 noon, Chapel ─ Evening Prayer, 5:30 p.m., Chapel

Friday, February 7

─ Morning Prayer, 7:30 a.m., Chapel ─ Noonday Prayer, 12:00 noon, Chapel ─ A Service of Healing and Holy Eucharist,

12:10 p.m., Chapel

─ Evening Prayer, 5:30 p.m., Chapel

Saturday, February 8 The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, February 9

─ Holy Eucharist: Rite One, 8:00 a.m. ─ Holy Eucharist: Rite Two

with Children’s Homily, 9:00 a.m.

─ Youth Education, 10:00 a.m., Parish Hall ─ Adult Forum, 10:00 a.m., Keith Hall ─ Morning Prayer: Rite One, 11:15 a.m.

(followed by Coffee Hour in Keith Hall)

─ Holy Eucharist: Rite Two, 5:00 p.m., Chapel

(followed by a reception in Keith Hall)

─ Youth Confirmation Class, 6:00 p.m.

Nursery care for children three years of age and younger is available at the Parish Hall on Sundays from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information about or to sign-up for any of the events or programs listed above, please contact the Parish Office.

The Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Sunday, February 2, 2020 The Holy Eucharist 5:00 p.m.

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ELCOME to Christ Church, Georgetown. We are grateful for your presence this evening. If you would like to learn more about Christ Church or become more closely associated with this community, we encourage you to complete a pew card, which may be placed in the offering plate, given to an usher or member of the clergy, or mailed to the Parish Office. We hope you will return to Christ Church and worship with us again soon. For detailed information about the mission, ministry, work, and witness of the parish, including the complete schedule of Sunday and weekday services, visit our website: www.christchurchgeorgetown.org. Please remember to silence all mobile phones and other electronic devices. At the conclusion of the liturgy, all here present are invited to a reception in Keith Hall.

THE WORD OF GOD

THE OPENING ACCLAMATION The Book of Common Prayer, p. 355

Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

THE COLLECT FOR PURITY p. 355 GLORIA IN EXCELSIS p. 356

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LORY to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our

• prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone

are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

THE SALUTATION AND COLLECT OF THE DAY

Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.

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LMIGHTY and everliving God, we humbly pray that, as your only- begotten Son was this day presented in the temple, so we may be presented to you with pure and clean hearts by Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

THE LESSON: Hebrews 2:14-18

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INCE God’s children share flesh and blood, Jesus himself likewise shared the same things, so that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by the fear of death. For it is clear that he did not come to help angels, but the descendants of Abraham. Therefore he had to become like his brothers and sisters in every respect, so that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make a sacrifice of atonement for the sins of the people. Because he himself was tested by what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested. Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

PSALM 84 Quam dilecta!

All say the psalm responsively by whole verse.

1 How dear to me is your dwelling, O LORD of hosts! *

My soul has a desire and longing for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God.

2 The sparrow has found her a house

and the swallow a nest where she may lay her young; * by the side of your altars, O LORD of hosts, my King and my God.

3 Happy are they who dwell in your house! *

they will always be praising you.

4 Happy are the people whose strength is in you! *

whose hearts are set on the pilgrims' way.

5 Those who go through the desolate valley will find it a place of springs, *

for the early rains have covered it with pools of water.

6 They will climb from height to height, *

and the God of gods will reveal himself in Zion.

7 LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer; *

hearken, O God of Jacob. Change of Date: Due to a scheduling conflict involving those choristers who are members of the U.S. Air Force and Navy Bands, the Afternoon with the Choristers

• f Christ Church has been postponed. The event will now take place on Friday,

February 21, at 7:00 p.m. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for this unique opportunity to see and hear members of the fully professional Choir of Christ Church in a concert setting — all vestments off! The eclectic program will feature soloists and small ensembles singing a wide array of vocal and choral literature: from sacred arias to familiar works from the Broadway stage; from medieval madrigals to beloved opera classics. The performers will be accompanied by Howard Breitbart, one of Washington’s most sought-after

• pianists. All proceeds from the free-will offering will benefit Georgetown

Ministry Center. A reception will follow. A Gathering for Lectors: All current and prospective lectors of the parish (new lectors, in particular) are encouraged to attend a celebration of the Holy Eucharist on Monday, February 24, at 6:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Saint Jude. The liturgy will be followed by a brief training/refresher session, fellowship, and light refreshments. If you plan to attend or for more information about this important liturgical ministry, contact parishioner Debbie Nichols: nicmail219@gmail.com, by February 19. GMC Winter Shelter: Georgetown Ministry Center’s Winter Shelter will return to Christ Church on Sunday, March 8, 2020, and remain here for three weeks. Begun on a trial basis during the winter of 1993, the Shelter aims to create a safe, friendly environment that appeals to GMC’s most vulnerable, service- resistant guests. Today, the Shelter, which rotates among 12 Georgetown congregations, serves up to 12 homeless people from November through March. Teams of volunteers gather each night to prepare and serve a hot, nutritious meal, while helping to foster a sense of community, and establishing warm, supportive relationships between GMC staff, volunteers, and the residents

• themselves. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, although we recommend

children be no younger than 10 years of age. No experience is necessary. For more information or to volunteer, contact parishioner Rick Shewell: rick_shewell@msn.com.

Women’s Bible Study: This winter, participants in the Women’s Bible Study are reading the Reverend Dr. Frank Wade’s book Biblical Fracking: Midrash for the Modern Christian. Copies may be purchased at the Parish Office or on Amazon. Please note that the group now meets on Tuesdays, at 6:30 p.m., in the Memorial Room. Upcoming dates are February 11 and 25. For more information, contact the Reverend Mother Crystal Hardin. Thrift Shop: The Christ Church Thrift Shop is just the place to find that special gift this Valentine’s Day! Stop by to peruse the special Valentine’s Day table, as well as a large selection of jewelry, designer clothing, accessories, books, and

• ther household treasures. The Thrift Shop is open on Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.

to 1:45 p.m., September through June. Contributions may be dropped off at the Shop on Wednesdays, or at the Parish Office, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit local and regional mission partners. Unsold merchandise is sent to other charitable organizations that serve those in need. Ushers Guild Meeting: All current and prospective members of the Ushers Guild are encouraged to attend a meeting on Sunday, February 16, after the 11:15 a.m. Eucharist and Coffee Hour (approximately 12:45 p.m.), in the

• Church. The agenda will include introductions, comments from the Rector, an
• verview of procedures, and time for questions and answers. Please plan to join

us, especially if you are a new member of the Ushers Guild. For more information, contact parishioner Dick Thompson: grichardthompson@aol.com. Soup Kitchen and Grate Patrol: On the third Sunday and Monday of every month, Christ Church parishioners partner with the Salvation Army to provide healthy meals to vulnerable individuals in multiple locations throughout Washington, DC. Volunteers prepare food in the Parish Hall Kitchen from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Grate Patrol volunteers then deliver and serve the food to those in need from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All ages and abilities are welcome. For more information

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to volunteer, contact parishioner Liza Ballantine: lizaballantine@gmail.com. Upcoming dates are: Sunday, February 16 and Monday, February 17 Sunday, March 15 and Monday, March 16 Choral Evensong: The next service of Choral Evensong will take place on Sunday, February 16, at 5:00 p.m. The liturgy will include works by Josef Rheinberger, Bernard Rose, Michael Sitton, and Healey Willan. Evensong will continue on first, third, and fifth Sundays of the month through May. A reception follows each service. We invite you to join us — especially if you have never experienced the richness and beauty of this contemplative evening rite.

8 Behold our defender, O God; *

and look upon the face of your Anointed.

9 For one day in your courts is better than a thousand in my own room, *

and to stand at the threshold of the house of my God than to dwell in the tents of the wicked.

10 For the LORD God is both sun and shield; *

he will give grace and glory;

11 No good thing will the LORD withhold *

from those who walk with integrity.

12 O LORD of hosts, *

happy are they who put their trust in you! Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

THE HOLY GOSPEL: Luke 2:22-40

Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

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HEN the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, the parents of Jesus brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord”), and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.” Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying, “Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.” And the child’s father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, “This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed — and a sword will pierce your own soul too.” There was also a prophet, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, then as a widow to the age of eighty-

• four. She never left the temple but worshiped there with fasting and prayer

night and day. At that moment she came, and began to praise God and to speak about the child to all who were looking for the redemption of

• Jerusalem. When they had finished everything required by the law of the

Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him. Gospeler The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

THE HOMILY The Rector THE NICENE CREED p. 358 THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE FORM III p. 387 THE CONFESSION OF SIN AND ABSOLUTION p. 360 THE PEACE

Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.

THE GREETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE HOLY COMMUNION

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING EUCHARISTIC PRAYER B

• p. 367

THE LORD’S PRAYER

• p. 364

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD p. 364 THE COMMUNION

All baptized Christians are welcome to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion. Gluten-free wafers are available. Please make your need known at the altar rail. Those who do not wish to receive Holy Communion may come forward for a blessing. Please indicate this to the priest by crossing your arms over your chest.

THE POSTCOMMUNION PRAYER p. 365 THE BLESSING

The people respond: Amen.

THE DISMISSAL

The people respond: Thanks be to God.

ASSISTING IN THE LITURGY

Christopher T. Cushing, Lector Katherine E. Tallmadge, Intercessor Maureen M. Straut, Altar Guild and Chalice Bearer Christine M. Spencer and Shelley Ross-Larson, Flower Committee

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

The altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of Tim Martin. Sunday Forum: The 2019-2020 Forum series, entitled Navigating the Modern Wilderness, will resume on Sunday, February 9, at 10:00 a.m., in Keith Hall, with a presentation by Dr. Barry Seltser: Transition: From Wilderness to Civilization. Youth Confirmation Classes: Youth in ninth grade and above are eligible and encouraged to attend Confirmation classes and, if they choose to do so, be presented for the Sacrament of Confirmation at Washington National Cathedral in May. Students who wish to be confirmed must attend five of the six classes, which may be completed in a single year or over the course of several

• years. The next class will be held on Sunday, February 9, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

For more information, contact the Reverend Mother Crystal Hardin.

Please exit the Chapel quietly as Choral Evensong is taking place in the Church. Thank you.