The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ: Christmas Eve
T HE H OLY E UC HARIS T December 24, 2023 Welcome to the Monastery Chapel. We warmly invite you to participate fully in our worship. Prelude of Congregational Carols and Organ Improvisation
Procession to the Crèche
It came upon the midnight clear
Hymnal 90
In the bleak midwinter
Hymnal 112
’Twas in the moon of wintertime
Hymnal 114
What child is this, who, laid to rest
Hymnal 115
O come, all ye faithful
Hymnal 83
Stanzas 1-3 during the procession to the crèche, and stanzas 4-6 following the blessing of the crèche.
Blessing of the Crèche Presider
The Word was made flesh and dwelt among ús.
People
And we beheld his glorý.
Opening Acclamation Presider
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People
And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Collect for Purity Presider
Almighty God,
People
to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid:
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