WELCOME TO ST. JOHN’S JACKSON HOLE! We are delighted you have come to worship with us today. You are welcome here and invited to join us at God’s table in receiving communion and to share in our education, fellowship, and service ministries. We seek to meet you, know you, and bring you more deeply into our life and ministry as a diverse and dynamic faith community. If you are visiting for the first time, please help us get to know you by introducing yourself and by filling out a Welcome Card found in your pew rack. Please place the card in the offering plate, hand it to an usher, or a member of the clergy. We are glad

you are here and want to do everything we can to help you make the most of St. John’s Episcopal Church and its resources for your spiritual journey. If you are looking for a church home, there is a place for you here! We would be honored to have a conversation with you about that possibility.

CHILDREN AT ST. JOHN’SChildren are invited to fully participate in the music, prayer, and readings of worship. Children’s Chapel is offered for ages ten and under most

Sundays during the Gospel and Sermon. We offer infant and toddler care for ages four and under on Sundays from 9:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the nursery to the right upon entering the main doors, down the hall.

East European Ex Libris Getting borrowed books back has been a problem since the beginning of the written word. The Egyptians used to label their valuable papyri with

enamel tablets to keep them from going astray, and medieval owners of priceless vellum manuscripts made sure to mark them with their names and heraldic crests. With the advent of the printing press and the mass circulation of books, worried bibliophiles turned to artists to make special name tags in multiple copies to paste in the front of their treasured possessions in print . The first known book plates or ex libris --a Latin phrase meaning “from the library of”--are woodcuts from the 15th Century, displaying the owner’s name and coat of arms. Down through the ages, ex libris makers came up with ever more artful and imaginative designs for their clients’ home libraries, inspiring a mania for collecting book plates, lasting from the final quarter of the 19th Century until the 1920s. Ex libris are once again in demand, eagerly sought by specialized collectors. Many plates are now

produced as signed and numbered small format fine art prints, known as “free” ex libris, never to be glued on to book covers.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 3SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS

10:00 A.M. HOLY EUCHARISTEPIPHANY PAGEANT

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OPENING HYMN Please stand as able for the Hymn and opening “The First Nowell” The Hymnal 109

PRELUDE Pam Phillips

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Blessed are you, holy and living God.You come to your people and set them free.

THE OPENING ACCLAMATION

THE COLLECT FOR PURITY

Almighty God, 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.

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COLLECT OF THE DAY

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

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EPIPHANY LESSONPlease sit for lessons and hymnsAll are invited to sing

FIRST READING

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THE EPIPHANY PAGEANT

The twelve days of Christmas end with the Feast of Epiphany also called “The Adoration of the Magi” or “The Manifestation of God.” Celebrated on January 6, it is known as the day of the Three Kings (or wise men/magi). According to the Bible story, these three kings saw, on the night when Christ was born, a bright star, followed it to Bethlehem, found the Christ child and presented

the child with gold, frankincense and myrrh.

Our pageant allows the children of St. John’s to retell the story of Christ’s birth through scripture and carols. We celebrate an

Epiphany Pageant to honor Advent, celebrate the birth and enjoy the Light of the world!

“The Three Kings,” wood engraving by Vojtech Cinybulk

Margaret Hutton

Genesis 1:1-5 Colton Petsch

“Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

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SECOND READING

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THIRD READING

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FOURTH READING

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Isaiah 11:1-6 Scarlet Amdor

“Lo, How a Rose” verse 1, The Hymnal 81Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming from tender stem hath sprung! Of Jesse’s lineage coming as seers of old have sung. It came, a blossom bright, amid the cold of winter, when half spent was the night.

Luke 2:1-12 Amelia Davenport

“Away in a Manger “ verse 1, The Hymnal 101Away in a manger, no crib for his bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

Luke 2:13-20 Ellie Wheeler

“Angels We Have Heard on High” verses 1-2, The Hymnal 96Angels we have heard on high, singing sweetly through the night, and the mountains in reply echoing their brave delight. Gloria in excelsis Deo. Gloria in excelsis Deo. Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why these songs of happy cheer? What great brightness did you see? What glad tidings did you hear? Gloria in excelsis Deo. Gloria in excelsis Deo.

The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

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The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

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The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

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Families are invited to come to the front to take pictures

FIFTH READING

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Matthew 2:1-12 Eric Woodson

“We Three Kings” verses 1-2, The Hymnal 128We three kings of Orient are, bearing gifts we traverse afar, field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder star. Refrain: O star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright; westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light!

Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain, gold I bring to crown him again, King for ever, ceasing never over us all to reign. Refrain.

“Joy to the World” verse 1, The Hymnal 100Joy to the world! The Lord is comeLet earth receive her King!Let every heart prepare Him roomAnd heaven and nature singAnd heaven and nature singAnd heaven, and heaven and nature sing

Illustration by Joseph Eugene Dash From ‘Stories of Jesus,’ retold by A. Gertrude Krottjer (Albert Whitman & Co., Chicago: 1925)

The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Please stand as able. The Intercessor and People pray responsively

Prayers are offered for St. John’s prayer list, our church, and world leaders using their baptized names.

WE PRAY FOR THOSEIN THE ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER New Zealand & Polynesia

IN THE DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER Diocesan Staff/Diocesan Clergy

SERVING IN THE MILITARYLt. Cdr. Chris HoverCapt. Alic KelsoEns. Wolf KlotzCapt. Drake Kuebler

IN NEED OF COMFORTThe Bishop FamilyBishop Michael CurryJoyce GoodeEllie HillKip MacMillanDana MartinSara RotenKelly RubrechtKitty Richards & FamilyKelly SalesBob SchupmanJessica Reynolds & FamilyJenny Kudar TuckerThe Wade FamilyLily WatsonJohn Willott

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYSBev MacIlnayRob KassSteve UnfriedKatrina RyanKathleen EastmanJenny Stearns

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIESBurke & Carole Baker

Names will be kept on the prayer list for one month, unless requested otherwise. All prayer list requests and inquiries should be sent to a member of the clergy or submitted on our website.

Today we celebrate the manifestation of God’s love to all nations, both Jew and Gentile. With confidence let us bring our petitions to God’s altar, saying: O God, in your goodness. Hear our prayer.

For God’s people throughout the world, especially for those in positions of leadership and authority, that they might spread the good news of God’s indiscriminate love, O God, in your goodness.Hear our prayer.

For each other, the people of God gathered in this place, that we might always proclaim with our lives the praise of the Lord and so be channels of the call to God’s promise and plan, O God, in your goodness. Hear our prayer.

For our Jewish brothers and sisters and all who glory in the star of David, that together we might see in the star of Bethlehem not a symbol of division but a call to reconciliation, O God, in your goodness. Hear our prayer.

For all victims of prejudice and discrimination, be it based on color, nationality, sex, or creed, that the light of Christ might shine as a beacon in the world’s darkness; and for gifts of healing and unity, O God, in your goodness. Hear our prayer.

For our brothers and sisters in need; for the poor, the homeless, the hungry, and the abandoned; for the sick and the dying, especially , The Bishop Family, Bishop Michael Curry, Joyce, Ellie, Kip, Dana, Sara, Kelly, Kitty and Family, Kelly, Bob, Jessica and Family, Jenny, The Wade Family, Lily, John, and those we now name: People may add their petitions silently or aloud at this time.that they might find hope and courage in the open arms of the Savior, O God, in your goodness. Hear our prayer.

For those who have died, especially those we name before you: People may add their petitions silently or aloud at this time. O God, in your goodness. Hear our prayer.

Prayer for the Rector Search:Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on this parish, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a Rector, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Concluding Collect: Loving God, we offer you our prayers, some in words, others written in or hearts. Read our hearts; hear our prayers; and continue to shed on us your light, Christ Jesus, who is Lord, this day and forever. Amen.

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PEACEPlease remain standing as able

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The peace of Christ be always with you.And also with you.

The Ministers and the People may greet one another in the name of the Lord.

ANNOUNCEMENTSPlease sit Please see Revelations Newsletter for a more in-depth look at what is happening in and around the parish.

HOLY COMMUNIONOFFERTORY ANTHEM “Star Carol ” by Alfred Burt

Long years ago on a deep winter night, high in the heav’ns a star shone bright, while in a manger a wee Baby lay, sweetly asleep on a bed of hay.Jesus, the Lord was that Baby so small, laid down to sleep in a humble stall; then came the star and it stood overhead, shedding its light ‘round His little bed.Dear Baby Jesus, how tiny Thou art, I’ll make a place for Thee in my heart, and when the stars in the heavens I see, ever and always I think of Thee.

PRESENTATION HYMN

All stand “Surely the Presence”

SANCTUS The Celebrant & the People sing together “Holy, Holy, Holy Lord” The Hymnal, Service Music 124

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The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.It is right to give him thanks and praise.

We praise you and we bless you, holy and gracious God, source of life abundant. From before time you made ready the creation. Your Spirit moved over the deep and brought all things into being: sun, moon, and stars; earth, winds, and waters; and every living thing. You made us in your image, and taught us to walk in your ways. But we rebelled against you, and wandered far away; and yet, as a mother cares for her children, you would not forget us. Time and again you called us to live in the fullness of your love.

And so this day we join with Saints and Angels in the chorus of praise that rings through eternity, lifting our voices to magnify you as we sing:

GREAT THANKSGIVINGPlease remain standing as able Eucharistic Prayer 2, Enriching Our Worship 1

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Glory and honor and praise to you, holy and living God. To deliver us from the power of sin and death and to reveal the riches of your grace, you looked with favor upon Mary, your willing servant, that she might conceive and bear a son, Jesus the holy child of God. Living among us, Jesus loved us. He broke bread with outcasts and sinners, healed the sick, and proclaimed good news to the poor. He yearned to draw all the world to himself yet we were heedless of his call to walk in love. Then, the time came for him to complete upon the cross the sacrifice of his life, and to be glorified by you.

On the night before he died for us, Jesus was at table with his friends. He took bread, gave thanks to you, broke it, and gave it to them, and said: “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

As supper was ending, Jesus took the cup of wine. Again, he gave thanks to you, gave it to them, and said: “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Now gathered at your table, O God of all creation, and remembering Christ, crucified and risen, who was and is and is to come, we offer to you our gifts of bread and wine, and ourselves, a living sacrifice. Pour out your Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Body and Blood of Christ. Breathe your Spirit over the whole earth and make us your new creation, the Body of Christ given for the world you have made.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray,

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,

for ever and ever. Amen.

This is Christ’s table, and Christ is our host at this feast. Children of any age and people of any denomination are welcome to receive communion. The bread will be placed in your hand. Please drink from the chalice of wine. If you prefer, leave the bread in your palm and the Eucharistic Minister will dip it in the wine and place the bread on your tongue. You may also receive the bread only and return to your seat. Gluten-free hosts are available upon request. If you are unable to come forward, but desire Communion, please notify an usher. If, for whatever reason, you do not wish to receive, you are invited to come forward for a blessing by crossing your arms.

A member of St. John’s Healing Ministry is available to be a companion in prayer at St. Joseph’s Chapel to

the left of the main altar during Communion time.

BREAKING OF THE BREADAs the Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread, a period of silence is kept

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LORD’S PRAYER

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In the fullness of time bring us, with all your saints, from every tribe and language and people and nation, to feast at the banquet prepared from the foundation of the world.

Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, to you be honor, glory, and praise. Amen.

COMMUNION HYMNS All are invited to sing “Sing of Mary, Pure and Lowly” The Hymnal 277

“Strengthen for Service, Lord” The Hymnal 312

PRAYER OF CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIPPlease kneel or stand as able

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Let us pray.Almighty and everliving God, 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 The Priest blesses the people.

SENDING FORTH OF EUCHARISTIC VISITORSIf there are Eucharistic Vistors to send forth the following is said:

In the name of this congregation, I send you forth bearing these holy gifts, that those to whom you go may share with us in the communion of Christ’s body and blood.We who are many are one Body, because we all share one Bread, one Cup.

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As the procession passes down the aisle, you are invited to face the doors of the church for the Dismissal.

Please join us for Coffee Hour in Hansen Hall after the service.

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Let us go forth into the world rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.Thanks be to God.

DISMISSAL

POSTLUDE Pam Phillips

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CLOSING HYMN “Angels, From the Realms of Glory” The Hymnal 93