SAINT MICHAEL and All Angels Episcopal Church
The Second Sunday After Christmas Day January 4, 2026
7:30 AM & 5:30 PM TRADITIONAL Saint Michael Chapel
WELCOME FROM THE RECTOR
The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata
Happy new year! We’re so glad you’ve joined us at Saint Michael today. We’d love to get to know you better, so please take a moment to fill out the welcome card, either physically or digitally, that can be found on this page or in the pew back in front of you. Our Welcome Team members are in the hallways today to help you with anything you need. Join us on Tuesday, January 6 for our annual Epiphany Service and Burning of the Greens when we celebrate the revelation of Jesus as the Son of God to the wise men who traveled from the east to visit the newborn king. The service concludes with the annual burning of the greens, followed by hot chocolate and s’mores. It will be fun for the whole family! Over the next few weeks, we are very blessed to offer three special choral worship services: On Sunday, January 18 at 4 p.m. in the Church, join us for Epiphany Lessons & Carols. Then on Sunday, January 25 at 7 p.m. in the Church, we will offer a beautiful Epiphany Choral Compline service. Finally, on Sunday, February 1 at 4 p.m. in the Church, join our talented young choristers for a service of Choral Evensong. Please pick up a Sunday News handout if you haven’t already and join us for our special programming whenever you can. As we prepare to worship together, I invite you to take a moment and center yourself on God’s presence. Worshiping, learning, and giving together help us grow closer to who God created us to be, and you’re part of that work. May God bless you today and every day, and I hope to see you again very soon!
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The Second Sunday after Christmas Day 7:30 AM Holy Eucharist: Rite I The service begins on page 323 of the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP).
The Word of God The Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity (standing) BCP 323 The Summary of the Law BCP 324 Gloria (spoken by all) BCP 324 The Collect of the Day see page 5 The First Lesson Jeremiah 31:7-14 (seated) see page 5 Psalm 84:1-8 see page 6 The Second Lesson Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-19a see page 6 The Gospel (standing) see page 7 Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. People Glory be to thee, O Lord. Matthew 2:1-12 Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise be to thee, O Christ. The Sermon (seated) The Reverend David Faulkner The Nicene Creed (standing, spoken by all) BCP 326 The Prayers of the People BCP 328 Confession of Sin & Absolution (kneeling, spoken by all) BCP 331 The Peace (standing) BCP 332
The Holy Communion The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer II (standing) BCP 340 The Lord’s Prayer BCP 336 The Breaking of the Bread BCP 337 The Post-Communion Prayer (standing, spoken by all) BCP 339 The Blessing The Dismissal BCP 340
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All are invited to come forward to the Communion rail at the direction of our ushers. Stand or kneel at the rail as you are able, and receive the wafer in the palm of your outstretched hands. If you desire a gluten-free wafer, clasp your hands in front of you with your palms down. Receive the wine by drinking from the chalice as it is offered to you, or by retaining the wafer, to dip lightly into the chalice for yourself. If you are not receiving, you may cross your arms over your chest and receive a blessing. If you are unable to physically come to the rail, please indicate to an usher that you would like to receive Communion at your seat. 3
The Second Sunday after Christmas Day 5:30 PM Holy Eucharist: Rite II The service begins on page 355 of the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Hymns may be found in the blue hymnal in the pew rack.
The Word of God Let your generosity shine before others by nurturing vibrant worship and forming disciples who glorify God. Pledge today and turn good works into lasting light.
All are invited to come forward to the Communion rail at the direction of our ushers. Stand or kneel at the rail as you are able, and receive the wafer in the palm of your outstretched hands. If you desire a gluten-free wafer, clasp your hands in front of you with your palms down. Receive the wine by drinking from the chalice as it is offered to you, or by retaining the wafer, to dip lightly into the chalice for yourself. If you are not receiving, you may cross your arms over your chest and receive a blessing. If you are unable to physically come to the rail, please indicate to an usher that you would like to receive Communion at your seat. 4
Prelude Entering Processsion (standing, sung by all) Hymn 109, v. 1-3 The Opening Acclamation & Collect for Purity (standing) BCP 355 Gloria (spoken by all) BCP 356 The Collect of the Day see page 5 The Lesson Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-19a (seated) see page 6 Psalm 84:1-8 see page 6 The Gospel (standing) see page 7 Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. People Glory to you, Lord Christ. Matthew 2:1-12 Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Sermon (seated) The Reverend Robin Hinkle The Nicene Creed (standing, spoken by all) BCP 358 The Prayers of the People: Form IV BCP 388 Confession of Sin & Absolution (kneeling, spoken by all) BCP 360 The Peace (standing) BCP 360
The Holy Communion Offertory Hymn (seated, sung by all) Hymn 119 Presentation Hymn (standing, sung by all) Hymn 380, v. 3 The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer B (standing) BCP 367 Sanctus (sung by all) Hymn S 128 The Lord’s Prayer BCP 364 The Breaking of the Bread BCP 364 Communion Hymn (seated, sung by all) Hymn 247 The Post-Communion Prayer (standing, spoken by all) BCP 365 The Blessing The Dismissal BCP 366 Departing Procession (standing, sung by all) Hymn 93 Postlude
The Collect of the Day: 7:30 AM O God, who didst wonderfully create, and yet more wonderfully restore, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, thy Son Jesus Christ; who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. The Collect of the Day: 5:30 PM O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. The First Lesson Jeremiah 31:7-14 Thus says the LORD: Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, “Save, O LORD, your people, the remnant of Israel.” See, I am going to bring them from the land of the north, and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, among them the blind and the lame, those with child and those in labor, together; a great company, they shall return here. With weeping they shall come, and with consolations I will lead them back, I will let them walk by brooks of water, in a straight path in which they shall not stumble; for I have become a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn. Hear the word of the LORD, O nations, and declare it in the coastlands far away; say, “He who scattered Israel will gather him, and will keep him as a shepherd a flock.” For the LORD has ransomed Jacob, and has redeemed him from hands too strong for him. They shall come and sing aloud on the height of Zion, and they shall be radiant over the goodness of the LORD, over the grain, the wine, and the oil, and over the young of the flock and the herd; their life shall become like a watered garden, and they shall never languish again. Then shall the young women
Parish Prayers of the People as of December 23, 2025 James Albergo John Aldridge Roland Anderson Rami Angir Kathryn Anschutz Linda & Greg Austin Don Baty Larry Been Barbara Hart Bell Shirley Blackman Bob Buchanan Len Bourland Dianna Bowen Elise Broer Helen Bustamante Cosette “Coco” Cathey Carolyn Cochran Jean Coleman Carlos Cuellar Christian Davis Bill Douglass Don Etters Terese Finitzo Sande Wilkinson Ford Jean Fuller Curtis Green Forest Germany Jody Guenther Roberto Hernandez Josh Hight Earle Hill Barbara Hornback Jack Hubbell Amanda Huerta Wade Hyde Ada Lynn Jones Micah Jones Lynne Kent John Khoury Trina Lake Danny Landeros Frank Lauinger 5
Kenneth Lindh Tom Luce Leigh Ann McCartin Celia Smith McGrath Sarah Margaret Mannes Dimitri Margetis Michael Matamoras Janie Meyer Tink Moir John Morelock Heather Nemec John Oncken Bob Paddock Celso Rocha Doug Sanders Joe Sando Carl Shore Arden Showalter Brad Smith Chandler Wade Smith Dianne Smith Fadey Suleiman Byrd Teague Travion Waites John Wieden Jack Winlow Mary Wolf
rejoice in the dance, and the young men and the old shall be merry. I will turn their mourning into joy, I will comfort them, and give them gladness for sorrow. I will give the priests their fill of fatness, and my people shall be satisfied with my bounty, says the LORD. Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. The Psalm 84:1-8 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. 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. Happy are they who dwell in your house! * they will always be praising you. Happy are the people whose strength is in you! * whose hearts are set on the pilgrims’ way. 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. They will climb from height to height, * and the God of gods will reveal himself in Zion. LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer; * hearken, O God of Jacob. Behold our defender, O God; * and look upon the face of your Anointed. The Second Lesson Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-19a
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Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before him in love. He destined
us for adoption as his children through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace that he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. … I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe. Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. The Gospel Matthew 2:1-12 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: ‘And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel.’” Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage.” When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child
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was. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road.
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Adults Bible Series | The Epistle to the Hebrews Room 203 | Led by the Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso This series will familiarize participants with the imagery and spirituality of the epistle to the Hebrews and demonstrate how reflection on this text can be a source of inspiration and guidance. That Sacred Mystery | The Church Room 201 | Led by the Rev. David Faulkner We will think deeply about what the Church is, how she is to be understood, and what it truly means to be members of the Church. Class For Parents | Parenting in the Pews Room 212 | Led by Meghan Houk, Director of Children’s Ministries We will examine the role of worship in our lives as parents and discussing and envisioning what it means to introduce our children to a life of discipleship. Saint Michael 101 | Orientation Room 200 | Led by the Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata Those who are new to our church or interested in membership will learn about Saint Michael’s mission and purpose.
Youth Middle School: 6th and 7th Grade | Youth Room A Confirmation: 8th Grade | Youth Center High School: 9th – 12th Grade | Youth Room B
Children Godly Play: PreK – 1st Grade (Ages 3 – 7) PreK (Room 213) | Kindergarten (Room 211) | 1st Grade (Room 208) One Family of Faith: 2nd – 3rd Grade | Room 209 Launch 45: 4th – 5th Grade | Room 207 Nursery available in rooms 19 & 20 in school hallway. Enter through the Sunday Education Wing entrance. See map for details.
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