LITURGY OF THE WORD 

Sunday, December 27, 2015: First Sunday After Christmas
First Lesson: Isaiah (61:10-62:3)
Psalm 147:13-21, Page 805, BCP
Paul's Epistle: Galatians (3:23-25;4:4-7)
The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to John (1:1-18)
Sermon By The Rev. Tracy Johnson Russell

Sunday, December 20, 2015: Fourth Sunday of Advent
Advent Candle Lighting
Today we light the first, second, third and fourth candles of the Advent wreath. Each candle has a meaning. The first candle is HOPE, the second candle is PEACE, the this candle is JOY, and the fourth candle is LOVE.

First Lesson: Micah(5:2-5a)
Psalm 80:1-7, Page 702, BCP
Paul's Epistle: Hebrews (10:5-10)
The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to Luke (1:39-45 [46-55])
A Christmas Pageant Presented by St. Monica's Youth

Sunday, December 13, 2015: Third Sunday of Advent
Advent Candle Lighting
Today we light the first, second, and third candles of the Advent wreath. Each candle has a meaning. The first is HOPE, the second is PEACE, and the third is JOY.

First Lesson: Zephaniah (3:14-20)
Canticle 9: The First Song of Isaiah (12:2-6), Page 86, BCP
Paul's Epistle: (Philippians 4:4-7)
The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to Luke (3:7-18)
Sermon by The Ann Perrott 

Sunday, December 6, 2015: Second Sunday of Advent
Advent Candle Lighting
Today we light the first and second candles of the Advent wreath. Each candle has a meaning. The first is HOPE, the second is PEACE.

First Lesson: Baruch (5:1-9)
Canticle 16: The Song of Zechariah (Luke 1:68-79), Page 92, BCP
Paul's Epistle: (Philippians 1:3-11)
The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ According to Luke (3:1-6)
Sermon by The Rev. Tracy Johnson Russell