Dear parishioners & friends of St. Edward’s,
Christmas Eve is near! We count our blessings and give thanks for the generosity and love that we have felt at St. Edward’s this year. As evening descends upon us, let us remember A Collect for Peace, from page 123 of the Book of Common Prayer, as we quietly prepare for The Feast of the Incarnation, where we commemorate the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
A Collect for Peace
Most holy God, the source of all good desires, all right judgments, and all just works: Give to us, your servants, that peace which the world cannot give, so that our minds may be fixed on the doing of your will, and that we, being delivered from the fear of all enemies, may live in peace and quietness; through the mercies of Christ Jesus our Savior. Amen.
Be well. Stay safe. Keep the faith.
Michelle
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Our St. Edward’s Virtual Christmas Greeting is here! Click here to view! Enjoy!!!
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Here is everything you need for our Christmas Eve Services. Please remember to tune in at 7:45 PM , tomorrow, so you can hear our lovely prelude music.
Click here to link to the St. Edward’s Christmas Eve Service
Click here to download our Christmas Eve Service Bulletin
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We have a lovely shared offering, from our sister parish, St. Luke’s in Mt. Joy, of their Zoom nativity play. Let us share in the joy they had in making it happen. Click the link below to view.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JB2ipGvPOHsOfAECYaqPcxBWCdHBwXOW?usp=sharing
Everything is attributed. The Ecumenical Virtual Choir put these carols together for churches to use this year.
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We are so fortunate to have an invitation to a wonderful spiritual offering by The Community of Francis and Clare, and Br. David Rutledge, for Christmas Eve morning. If you were able to join us for the Thanksgiving Morning Prayer, you know how meditative and special these offerings are and we encourage you to join us!
Christmas Eve Morning Prayer @ 9:00 am ET
Time: Dec 24, 2020 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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To assist parishes, the diocese has set up online giving for each parish. If you feel comfortable making your weekly giving or pledge donation in this manner (it is a secure giving tool), simply go to the diocesan web site, click on the tab up top and it will take you to a page where you can scroll down, find St. Edward’s, and continue with making your contribution! Thank you for maintaining your faithfulness through your financial stewardship!
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