Christmas Eve
Grace Episcopal Church, Martha’s Vineyard
December 24, 2023
5:30 pm
Family Eucharist: Rite II, Prayer B
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Welcome
Christmas Eve, 2023
My Friends –
Welcome to Grace Church on this holy night. We are delighted that you have chosen to be with us to remember the birth of Jesus, the Son of God; to welcome Him once again; and to wonder at the mystery that this is how God reveals God’s Presence to us.
Then, as now, the world was an uncertain place. In the cold and the dark, the Magi followed a star that led them to a small and humble stable. Hidden in the rack used to feed animals, they found Him who they sought. Angels spoke to shepherds, who came to marvel.
Tonight is about hope and confidence for the future. It’s about entering into a new relationship with God or deepening it. In the radiance of the New-born’s smile – just for you, and for all of us – we can let go of fear and understand that He holds us, accepts us, and loves us with the unconditional innocence and trust of the very young.
Whether you’re here for the first time or grew up here, a regular communicant or exploring something for which you have no words, may your experience here be one of wonder and joy, and a sense of coming home.
On behalf of the Wardens, the Vestry, and the Congregation, welcome to Grace Church. We are glad you’re here, and we wish you all the joy and blessings of the Christmas Season!
God bless you,
Stephen+
The Reverend Stephen Harding
Rector
My Friends –
Welcome to Grace Church on this holy night. We are delighted that you have chosen to be with us to remember the birth of Jesus, the Son of God; to welcome Him once again; and to wonder at the mystery that this is how God reveals God’s Presence to us.
Then, as now, the world was an uncertain place. In the cold and the dark, the Magi followed a star that led them to a small and humble stable. Hidden in the rack used to feed animals, they found Him who they sought. Angels spoke to shepherds, who came to marvel.
Tonight is about hope and confidence for the future. It’s about entering into a new relationship with God or deepening it. In the radiance of the New-born’s smile – just for you, and for all of us – we can let go of fear and understand that He holds us, accepts us, and loves us with the unconditional innocence and trust of the very young.
Whether you’re here for the first time or grew up here, a regular communicant or exploring something for which you have no words, may your experience here be one of wonder and joy, and a sense of coming home.
On behalf of the Wardens, the Vestry, and the Congregation, welcome to Grace Church. We are glad you’re here, and we wish you all the joy and blessings of the Christmas Season!
God bless you,
Stephen+
The Reverend Stephen Harding
Rector
Welcome
Prelude
Prelude
Introit: Hymn 80 From heaven above to earth I come
Processional Hymn: 102 Once in a royal David's city
vv 1-5
Station at a Christmas Creche
Celebrate The word was made flesh and dwelt among us:
People And we beheld his glory.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Celebrate The word was made flesh and dwelt among us:
People And we beheld his glory.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Concluding verse: 102 Once in a royal David's city v 6
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be God's kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Collect for Purity
Celebrant
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.
People And blessed be God's kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Collect for Purity
Celebrant
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.
Gloria: Hymn 96 Angels we have heard on high
The Collect of the Day
O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
The Lessons
The First Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7
The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light;
those who lived in a land of deep darkness--
on them light has shined.
You have multiplied the nation,
you have increased its joy;
they rejoice before you
as with joy at the harvest,
as people exult when dividing plunder.
For the yoke of their burden,
and the bar across their shoulders,
the rod of their oppressor,
you have broken as on the day of Midian.
For all the boots of the tramping warriors
and all the garments rolled in blood
shall be burned as fuel for the fire.
For a child has been born for us,
a son given to us;
authority rests upon his shoulders;
and he is named
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
His authority shall grow continually,
and there shall be endless peace
for the throne of David and his kingdom.
He will establish and uphold it
with justice and with righteousness
from this time onward and forevermore.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.
The Word of the Lord
People Thanks be to God.
The First Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7
The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light;
those who lived in a land of deep darkness--
on them light has shined.
You have multiplied the nation,
you have increased its joy;
they rejoice before you
as with joy at the harvest,
as people exult when dividing plunder.
For the yoke of their burden,
and the bar across their shoulders,
the rod of their oppressor,
you have broken as on the day of Midian.
For all the boots of the tramping warriors
and all the garments rolled in blood
shall be burned as fuel for the fire.
For a child has been born for us,
a son given to us;
authority rests upon his shoulders;
and he is named
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
His authority shall grow continually,
and there shall be endless peace
for the throne of David and his kingdom.
He will establish and uphold it
with justice and with righteousness
from this time onward and forevermore.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.
The Word of the Lord
People Thanks be to God.
Carol of the Friendly Beasts
The Second Reading: Titus 2:11-14
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly, while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.
The Word of the Lord
People Thanks be to God.
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly, while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.
The Word of the Lord
People Thanks be to God.
Sequence Hymn: 101 Away in a manger, no crib for his bed
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke (2:1-14)
People Glory to you, Lord Christ
In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for see-- I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger." And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying,
"Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace among those whom he favors!"
The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ
In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for see-- I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger." And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying,
"Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace among those whom he favors!"
The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Homily The Rev. Stephen Harding
The Nicene Creed
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Prayers of the People, Form II
In the course of the silence after each bidding, the People offer their own prayers, either silently or aloud.
I ask your prayers for God's people throughout the world; for Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Alan and Carol, our Bishops; for Ian, for this gathering; and for all ministers and people. Pray for the Church.
Silence
I ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations; for the peace in the Middle East; for the People of Ukraine, the People of Iran, and for the well-being of all people. Pray for justice and peace.
Silence
I ask your prayers for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison. Pray for those in any need or trouble, especially those on our Prayer List:
Silence
I ask your prayers for all who seek God, or a deeper knowledge of him. Pray that they may find and be found by him.
Silence
I ask your prayers for the departed especially those in whose memory flowers have been given. Pray for those who have died.
Silence
I ask your prayers and thanksgiving of your hearts, whether silent, spoken, or typed into the Chat bar online.
Members of the congregation may offer their prayers and thanksgivings.
Silence
Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored especially those whom we remember today. Pray that we may have grace to glorify Christ in our own day.
Silence
In the course of the silence after each bidding, the People offer their own prayers, either silently or aloud.
I ask your prayers for God's people throughout the world; for Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Alan and Carol, our Bishops; for Ian, for this gathering; and for all ministers and people. Pray for the Church.
Silence
I ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations; for the peace in the Middle East; for the People of Ukraine, the People of Iran, and for the well-being of all people. Pray for justice and peace.
Silence
I ask your prayers for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison. Pray for those in any need or trouble, especially those on our Prayer List:
Silence
I ask your prayers for all who seek God, or a deeper knowledge of him. Pray that they may find and be found by him.
Silence
I ask your prayers for the departed especially those in whose memory flowers have been given. Pray for those who have died.
Silence
I ask your prayers and thanksgiving of your hearts, whether silent, spoken, or typed into the Chat bar online.
Members of the congregation may offer their prayers and thanksgivings.
Silence
Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored especially those whom we remember today. Pray that we may have grace to glorify Christ in our own day.
Silence
The Peace
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us greet one another in the Name of the Lord.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us greet one another in the Name of the Lord.
Announcements
Offertory Hymn: 87 Hark! the herald angels sing
The Doxology
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
The Holy Communion
Eucharistic Prayer B
Eucharistic Prayer B
The people remain standing. The Celebrant faces them and sings or says:
The Celebrant continues
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
Because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive power to become your children.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
Because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive power to become your children.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
Sanctus S 124 Holy, holy, holy Lord
The people stand or kneel.
Then the Celebrant continues
We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.
On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me."
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me."
Therefore, according to his command, O Father,
Celebrant and People
We remember his death,
We proclaim his resurrection,
We await his coming in glory;
The Celebrant continues
And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.
We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.
By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. Amen
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
The Lord’s Prayer
People and Celebrant
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.
The Breaking of the Bread
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Then the Celebrant continues
We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.
On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me."
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me."
Therefore, according to his command, O Father,
Celebrant and People
We remember his death,
We proclaim his resurrection,
We await his coming in glory;
The Celebrant continues
And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.
We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.
By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. Amen
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
The Lord’s Prayer
People and Celebrant
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.
The Breaking of the Bread
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Agnus Dei. S 161 Jesus, Lamb of God
Prayer for Spiritual Communion:
All say together
In union, O Lord with the faithful at every altar of Your church, where the Holy Eucharist is now being celebrated, we desire to offer You praise and thanksgiving. We present to you our souls and bodies with the earnest wish that we may always be united to you. And since we can not now receive you sacramentally, we beseech you to come spiritually into our hearts. We unite ourselves to you, and embrace you with all the affections of our souls. Let nothing ever separate you from us. May we live and die in your love. Amen.
The Leader continues
Let us spend a few moments reflecting on the fact that God so loved each one of us that God sent God's Only-Begotten Son into the world for all of us.
[Silence is kept]
Celebrant The gifts of God for the People of God.
All say together
In union, O Lord with the faithful at every altar of Your church, where the Holy Eucharist is now being celebrated, we desire to offer You praise and thanksgiving. We present to you our souls and bodies with the earnest wish that we may always be united to you. And since we can not now receive you sacramentally, we beseech you to come spiritually into our hearts. We unite ourselves to you, and embrace you with all the affections of our souls. Let nothing ever separate you from us. May we live and die in your love. Amen.
The Leader continues
Let us spend a few moments reflecting on the fact that God so loved each one of us that God sent God's Only-Begotten Son into the world for all of us.
[Silence is kept]
Celebrant The gifts of God for the People of God.
Communion: Hymn 111 Silent Night
Hymn 89 It came upon the midnight clear
Hymn: 82 Of the Father's love begotten
Postcommunion Prayer
Celebrant
Let us pray.
Celebrant and People
Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Celebrant
Let us pray.
Celebrant and People
Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Christmas Blessing
Recessional: Hymn 100 Joy to the world! the Lord is come
Dismissal
Celebrant Let us go forth in the name of Christ.
People Thanks be to God.
Postlude
Celebrant Let us go forth in the name of Christ.
People Thanks be to God.
Postlude
On behalf of the Congregation, Vestry, Staff, and Clergy of Grace Church,
we wish you all the joy and blessings of the Christmas Season!
we wish you all the joy and blessings of the Christmas Season!
The Flowers for Christmas are given in Memory of
Dale Clark
Richard Clark Sr
Phyllis Clark Smith
Edmund Beaucaire
Beatrice Beaucaire
Robert Clark Sr
Robert Clark Jr
Thelma Baird
Thomas Gallagher
Frances Sylvester
Rev & Mrs Stimson
Katherine Avramov
Brian Aromando
John & Mary Moran
John Joseph Short
Maxwell McCreery
Carl Green
Beebee & Silas Howard
Howard & Marjorie Leonard
Walter & Phyllis Burke
Stephen & Karen Crampton
Robert Kinnicom
Valerie Murphy
Rev and Mrs Clarence Lee
Backman Wong
Rev Dr Franklin Fry
Erica Eckhardt
Dan & Barbara Harnen
May their + souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Dale Clark
Richard Clark Sr
Phyllis Clark Smith
Edmund Beaucaire
Beatrice Beaucaire
Robert Clark Sr
Robert Clark Jr
Thelma Baird
Thomas Gallagher
Frances Sylvester
Rev & Mrs Stimson
Katherine Avramov
Brian Aromando
John & Mary Moran
John Joseph Short
Maxwell McCreery
Carl Green
Beebee & Silas Howard
Howard & Marjorie Leonard
Walter & Phyllis Burke
Stephen & Karen Crampton
Robert Kinnicom
Valerie Murphy
Rev and Mrs Clarence Lee
Backman Wong
Rev Dr Franklin Fry
Erica Eckhardt
Dan & Barbara Harnen
May their + souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
GRACE CHURCH
Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts
(508) 693-0332
Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts
(508) 693-0332
Rector: The Reverend Stephen Harding
Priest Associates: The Rev’d Sharon Eckhardt
The Rev’d Dr. Storm Swain
Parish Administrator: Heather Raveling
Director of Music: Wes Nagy
Sexton: Christopher Berry
Cellist: Jan Hyer
Bookkeeper: David Smith
Priest Associates: The Rev’d Sharon Eckhardt
The Rev’d Dr. Storm Swain
Parish Administrator: Heather Raveling
Director of Music: Wes Nagy
Sexton: Christopher Berry
Cellist: Jan Hyer
Bookkeeper: David Smith
Vestry Officers:
Senior Warden: Deborah Medders
Warden: Fala Freeman
Treasurer: Jon Bates
Clerk: Karen Huff
Vestry Members:
Lorraine Clark, Bryan Garrison,
Jennifer Haynes, Lew Laskaris,
Maranda Post, Bernadine Prygrosky
Senior Warden: Deborah Medders
Warden: Fala Freeman
Treasurer: Jon Bates
Clerk: Karen Huff
Vestry Members:
Lorraine Clark, Bryan Garrison,
Jennifer Haynes, Lew Laskaris,
Maranda Post, Bernadine Prygrosky
ASSISTING IN OUR WORSHIP
Videographer & Curator: Karen Huff
Zoom Hosts: The Rev’d Ribbons Harris & Karen Huff
Hospitality: Lorraine Clark, Joan Merry & members of the parish
Readers and Intercessors: Teri Culletto, Carolyn Eddy, Fala Freeman, Ribbons Harris,
Jennifer Haynes, John Hickey, Karen Huff, Faith Laskaris, Maranda Post,
Bernadine Prygrosky & DiAnn Ray
Eucharistic Ministers: Abby Bates, Judy Carter, Carolyn Eddy, Fala Freeman,
Jennifer Haynes & DiAnn Ray
Singers: Abby Bates, Rev. Sharon Eckhardt, David Grey, Rev. Stephen Harding,
John Hickey, Betsy Holcomb, Jan Hyer, Trudy Russell
Ushers: Lorraine Clark and BeBee Green
We welcome you to join us! Please email [email protected]
Videographer & Curator: Karen Huff
Zoom Hosts: The Rev’d Ribbons Harris & Karen Huff
Hospitality: Lorraine Clark, Joan Merry & members of the parish
Readers and Intercessors: Teri Culletto, Carolyn Eddy, Fala Freeman, Ribbons Harris,
Jennifer Haynes, John Hickey, Karen Huff, Faith Laskaris, Maranda Post,
Bernadine Prygrosky & DiAnn Ray
Eucharistic Ministers: Abby Bates, Judy Carter, Carolyn Eddy, Fala Freeman,
Jennifer Haynes & DiAnn Ray
Singers: Abby Bates, Rev. Sharon Eckhardt, David Grey, Rev. Stephen Harding,
John Hickey, Betsy Holcomb, Jan Hyer, Trudy Russell
Ushers: Lorraine Clark and BeBee Green
We welcome you to join us! Please email [email protected]