The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ: Christmas Eve
THE HOLY EUCHARIST
December 24, 2024
Welcome to the Monastery Chapel. We warmly invite you to participate fully in our worship.
Procession to the Crèche
Once in royal David’s city Hymnal 102 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: 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.
Collect of the Day
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
First Reading Isaiah 9:2-7
Gradual: Psalm 96:1-4, 11-12 BCP, p. 725
Second Reading Titus 2:11-14
The Holy Gospel Luke 2:1-20
Sermon
Nicene Creed Hymnal S 105
The Prayers of the People
The Peace
The Collection of Gifts and Offerings
Your financial gifts support the Brothers’ life and our ministry to many, here at our Monastery in Cambridge and at our rural Monastery, Emery House, in West Newbury, and others whom we reach electronically and in our travels on mission.
Offertory Hymn O come, all ye faithful Hymnal 83
The Great Thanksgiving Sanctus
The Lord’s Prayer
Fraction Anthem Jesus, Lamb of God
Invitation to Communion
Presider Behold what you are.
People May we become what we receive.
Hymnal S 130
Hymnal S 148
Hymnal S 164
Communion Hymn Silent night, holy night Hymnal 111
A Note about Holy Communion
Please refrain from intinction (dipping the Bread into the Chalice). If you wish to abstain from receiving from the Chalice, remember that the Church catholic has always taught that the fullness of the Sacrament is received even when only one form is received.
Please indicate to the Brother administering Bread at Holy Communion if you require a Gluten-Free host.
Prayer after Communion
Presider Almighty and everliving God,
People we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
Blessing and Dismissal
Postlude Improvisation Robert Humphreville
Br. Keith Nelson, Presider & Preacher
Br. Geoffrey Tristram, Deacon
Br. Jack Crowley, Subdeacon
Mr. Robert Humphreville, Monastery Organist
The Monastery as Sanctuary
We want our Monastery to be a sanctuary for our guests and for the Brothers. Please silence your electronic devices. We also ask you not to photograph, video, or record services in the Chapel, or to photograph other guests or Brothers without their express permission.