Topic: Carol Service
Time: Dec 24, 2021 06:00 PM Athens
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Welcome Father Leonard
Introduction Deacon Christine
Lord’s Prayer: Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done; in 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, the power and the glory,
For ever and ever. Amen.
Carol
1 It came upon the midnight clear,
that glorious song of old,
from angels bending near the earth
to touch their harps of gold:
“Peace on the earth, good will to men,
from heaven’s all-gracious King.”
The world in solemn stillness lay,
to hear the angels sing.
2 Still through the cloven skies they come
with peaceful wings unfurled,
and still their heavenly music floats
o’er all the weary world;
above its sad and lowly plains,
they bend on hovering wing,
and ever o’er its Babel sounds
the blessed angels sing.
3 And ye, beneath life’s crushing load,
whose forms are bending low,
who toil along the climbing way
with painful steps and slow,
look now! for glad and golden hours
come swiftly on the wing.
O rest beside the weary road,
and hear the angels sing!
4 For lo! the days are hastening on,
by prophet seen of old,
when with the ever-circling years
shall come the time foretold
when peace shall over all the earth
its ancient splendors fling,
and the whole world send back the song
which now the angels sing.
The Living Stone and a Chosen People
2 Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, and all guile, insincerity, envy, and all slander. 2 Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow into salvation— 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.
4 Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen and precious in God’s sight, and 5 like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For it stands in scripture:
“See, I am laying in Zion a stone,
a cornerstone chosen and precious;
and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.”
7 To you then who believe, he is precious; but for those who do not believe,
“The stone that the builders rejected
has become the very head of the corner,”
8 and
“A stone that makes them stumble,
and a rock that makes them fall.”
They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do.
9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
10 Once you were not a people,
but now you are God’s people;
once you had not received mercy,
but now you have received mercy.
Live as Servants of God
11 Beloved, I urge you as aliens and exiles to abstain from the desires of the flesh that wage war against the soul. 12 Conduct yourselves honorably among the Gentiles, so that, though they malign you as evildoers, they may see your honorable deeds and glorify God when he comes to judge.
13 For the Lord’s sake accept the authority of every human institution, whether of the emperor as supreme, 14 or of governors, as sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. 15 For it is God’s will that by doing right you should silence the ignorance of the foolish. 16 As servants of God, live as free people, yet do not use your freedom as a pretext for evil. 17 Honor everyone. Love the family of believers. Fear God. Honor the emperor.
The Example of Christ’s Suffering
18 Slaves, accept the authority of your masters with all deference, not only those who are kind and gentle but also those who are harsh. 19 For it is a credit to you if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly. 20 If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong, what credit is that? But if you endure when you do right and suffer for it, you have God’s approval. 21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his steps.
22 “He committed no sin,
and no deceit was found in his mouth.”
23 When he was abused, he did not return abuse; when he suffered, he did not threaten; but he entrusted himself to the one who judges justly. 24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. 25 For you were going astray like sheep, but now you have returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.
St Paul’s Athens
Welcome to all. Our Liturgy is shorter in length and time because today is also our CHRISTMAS BAZAAR. In church please note the distancing rules (1.5m), and the wearing of masks is mandatory in church and around the garden. The presiding priest and preacher is The Revd. Canon Leonard Doolan, Senior Chaplain in Greece.
Entrance Hymn: 3 Come thou long expected Jesus
Priest: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
The Lord be with you.
All: and also with you
[Lighting of the 2nd Advent Candle
Priest: People of God, be glad! Your God delights in you, giving you joy for sadness and turning the dark to light. Be strong in hope therefore; for your God comes to save. You are God’s children.
All: Lord, make us one in the love of Christ today and forever. Amen]
The priest then welcomes the people of God and the deacon then leads us into Confession.
Priest: When the Lord comes, he will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Therefore in the light of Christ let us confess our sins.
A period of silent stillness follows
The Lord almighty grant us a quiet night and a perfect end. All Amen.
Our help is in the name of the Lord
All who made heaven and earth.
A period of silence for reflection on the past day may follow.
All Most merciful God, we confess to you, before the whole company of heaven and one
another, that we have sinned in thought, word and deed and in what we have failed
to do. Forgive us our sins, heal us by your Spirit and raise us to new life in Christ. Amen.
O God, make speed to save us.
All O Lord, make haste to help us.
All Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning is now and shall be for ever. Amen.
The following or another suitable hymn may be sung
That you, with steadfast love, would keep Your watch around us while we sleep.
Tread underfoot our deadly foe That we no sinful thought may know.
And Holy Spirit, by whose breath, Our souls are raised to life from death.
A psalm is now said
At the end of the psalmody, the following is said or sung
All Glory to the Father and to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning is now
and shall be for ever. Amen.
Leonard Doolan is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
The order of service is available on the website for you to download. Please do pass on the information about Night Prayer to others and forward the Zoom link.
Topic: Advent Night Prayer
Time: Dec 1, 2021 09:00 PM Athens
Every day, until Dec 22, 2021, 22 occurrence(s)
Dec 1, 2021 09:00 PM
Dec 2, 2021 09:00 PM
Dec 3, 2021 09:00 PM
Dec 4, 2021 09:00 PM
Dec 5, 2021 09:00 PM
Dec 6, 2021 09:00 PM
Dec 7, 2021 09:00 PM
Dec 8, 2021 09:00 PM
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Dec 10, 2021 09:00 PM
Dec 11, 2021 09:00 PM
Dec 12, 2021 09:00 PM
Dec 13, 2021 09:00 PM
Dec 14, 2021 09:00 PM
Dec 15, 2021 09:00 PM
Dec 16, 2021 09:00 PM
Dec 17, 2021 09:00 PM
Dec 18, 2021 09:00 PM
Dec 19, 2021 09:00 PM
Dec 20, 2021 09:00 PM
Dec 21, 2021 09:00 PM
Dec 22, 2021 09:00 PM
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
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St Paul’s Athens
Welcome to all as we begin to worship in this holy season of Advent. Note the distancing rules (1.5m), and the wearing of masks is mandatory in church and around the garden, unless you are drinking your coffee. The presiding priest and preacher is The Revd. Canon Leonard Doolan, Senior Chaplain in Greece, and Deacon Christine is assisting.
Entrance Hymn: 11 O come, O come Emmanuel
Priest: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
The Lord be with you.
All: and also with you
[Lighting of the Advent Candle
Priest: People of God, awake! The day is coming soon when you shall see God face to face. Remember the ways and works of God. God calls you out of darkness to walk in the light of his coming. You are God’s children.
All: Lord, make us one as we walk with Christ today and forever. Amen]
The priest then welcomes the people of God and the deacon then leads us into Confession.
Priest: When the Lord comes, he will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Therefore in the light of Christ let us confess our sins.
A period of silent stillness follows
St Paul’s Athens
Welcome to St. Paul’s Athens especially if you are here for the first time or visiting Athens. Please observe the 1.5m distancing regulation at all times and masks must be worn. Coffee is served after the Liturgy in the garden.
The presiding priest and preacher is Fr. Leonard. The deacon is The Revd. Deacon Christine Saccali.
Entrance Hymn 352 Crown him with many crowns
Priest: Blessed be the kingdom of God
All: Now and for ever.
Priest: The Lord be with you.
All: and also with you
The priest welcomes the people of God and the deacon then leads us into Confession.
Deacon: Lord, you are gracious and compassionate:
Kyrie eleison
All: Kyrie eleison
Deacon: You are loving to all and your mercy is over all your creation:
Christe eleison
All: Christe eleison
Deacon: Your faithful servants bless your name and speak of the glory of your kingdom:
Kyrie eleison
All: Kyrie eleison
Absolution we hear the words of God’s forgiveness to those who are truly penitent
Gloria: Glory in the highest to the God of heaven;
Peace to all your people through the earth be given.
Mighty God and Father, thanks and praise we bring,
Singing Alleluia to our heavenly King.
Jesus Christ is risen, God the Father’s Son;
With the Holy Spirit, you are the Lord alone.
Lamb once killed for sinners, all our guilt to bear,
Show us now your mercy, now receive our prayer
Christ the world’s true Saviour, high and holy one,
Seated now and reigning from your Father’s throne
Lord and God, we praise you! Highest heaven adores
In the Father’s glory, all the praise be yours!
Collect: Let us pray (remain standing as the priest prays the Collect of the Day)
Eternal Father, whose Son Jesus Christ ascended to the throne of heaven that he might rule over all things as Lord and King; keep the church in the unity of the Spirit and in the bond of peace, and bring the whole created order to worship at his feet; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Welcome to our worship on this Remembrance Sunday. A particular welcome to His Excellency Matthew Lodge, British Ambassador, and Captain Alex Bush, Defence Attache. This Worship is led by The Revd. Canon Leonard Doolan, Senior Chaplain, who is also the preacher. There is a Noon ceremony at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery at Alimos.
Priest: Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you
All: and also with you.
Priest: O Lord, open our lips
All: and our mouth shall proclaim your praise.
Priest: Give us the joy of your saving help
All: and sustain us with your life-giving Spirit.
Hymn:
1 God is our strength and refuge,
our present help in trouble,
and we therefore will not fear,
though the earth should change!
Though mountains shake and tremble,
though swirling floods are raging,
God the Lord of hosts is with us evermore!
2 There is a flowing river
within God’s holy city;
God is in the midst of her-
she shall not be moved!
God’s help is swiftly given,
thrones vanish at his presence-
God the Lord of hosts is with us evermore!
3 Come, see the works of our maker,
learn of his deeds all-powerful:
wars will cease across the world
when he shatters the spear!
Be still and know your creator,
uplift him in the nations-
God the Lord of hosts is with us evermore! After Psalm 46, Richard Bewes (born 1934)
© Richard Bewes/Jubilate Hymns
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After a Hiatus of two years St Paul’s famous Christmas Bazaar is back at a new venue. On 5th December 2021 in the Amphitheatre foyer of the Athens War Museum from 11.00 hrs – 16.30 hrs with many of our usual stalls available to purchase your Christmas Gifts: Christmas cakes, Mince pies, Christmas crackers, Handmade gifts, Books, Jewellery,
Maybe relax for awhile and enjoy a lovely Irish coffee, a glass of wine, a cup of tea or coffee and something to eat from our cake/sandwich stall.
