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Christmas at St. George's 2008
ADVENT SUNDAY
– November 30, 2008
This Sunday we will be discussing the
Advent Wreath. The Advent Wreath is a
major part of our worship during these
four Sundays. The colors of the
candles, the green wreath, and the round
shape have much to say about the
Christian life.
ADVENT II
– December 7, 2008
Today, being the day after the Feast of
Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, we will
focus upon the St. Nicholas. He is the
patron saint of seafarers and sailors,
and more especially, children. The
tradition of his bearing gifts to
children was brought to America by the
Dutch, and has become popularly known as
Santa Claus.
ADVENT
III – December 14, 2008
This Sunday is traditionally known as
Rose Sunday. The Rose is a symbol of
the Virgin Mary, and she and her
ministry as the mother of the Son of God
is highlighted and celebrated today.
ADVENT IV
– December 21, 2008
The Sunday School is perform their
annual Christmas pageant at the 10:30 AM
service, where the Christmas story is
retold through the eyes of children.
CHRISTMAS EVE
– December 24, 2008
The traditional Family Eucharist will be
held at 5:00 PM, when the Rector will
tell the Christmas story to the
children. This service will be
accompanied by Christmas Carols.
At 10:30 PM, we
will hold Lessons and Carols, followed
at 11:00 PM with the beautiful Midnight
Mass, with all of it's drama. At 10:00
AM on Christmas Day, there will be a
said Christmas service.
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