Kinder Mass: Trinity Church-Pawtuxet Village
CHRISTMAS EVE 2016 3:00 p.m. The Rev. Mitchell J. Lindeman, Celebrant
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STAND TO SING + SIT TO LISTEN + KNEEL TO PRAY
Welcome! We expect children to sound and act like children! We are glad to welcome every person here! Fr. Mitch
Entrance Hymn "O Come All Ye Faithful" Hymnal 83 (Verses 1 & 3)
The Collect: Fr. Mitch
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.
"Hark the Herald Angels Sing” Hymnal 87, Verse #1
The Holy Gospel
introduction by Priest: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Luke
People: Glory to you, Lord Christ
After the Gospel : Priest says “The Gospel of the Lord”
People: Praise to You, Lord Christ
The Sacred Story : Children are invited forward to listen to the Gospel, a brief sermon and the singing of “Christmas Must Be Tonight”. You are invited to sing the chorus.
*USHERS: dim the lights for Silent Night. Hand votive- lights to children first, then distribute remaining lights to the adults in pews
Hymn "Silent Night" (verses 1, 2 & 3) Hymnal 111
(Now the church-lights come back up for The Prayers of the People. )
When prompted, children bring forward a paper prayer-straw for baby Jesus’ bed, to welcome him and to make him at home in the world. Do say a prayer to yourself as you come forward with your straw.
The Peace, Announcements & Offertory Sentence: Fr. Mitch
Offertory (ushers take up the Christmas Offering for God’s work in the world through Trinity Church)
Offertory Response "Joy to the World!" (verse 1 & 3) Hymnal 100
The Holy Communion: Children are invited forward
Priest: The Lord be with you
People: And also with you
Priest: Lift up your hearts
People: We lift them up to the Lord
Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God
People: It is right to give God thanks and praise
(The Communion prayer follows. See other side )
The Lord’s Prayer : We hold hands for The Lord’s Prayer
The Communion
All are invited to receive communion. Children may receive with parental consent. We will try to form a single line, with bread and wine stations near the altar. Directions will be given. If you do not receive Communion, come up for a Christmas Blessing anyway!
Communion Hymns Sing the first two verses of the following hymns, as time allows
"Angels We Have Heard On High" Hymnal 96
"First Nowell" Hymnal 109
"Go Tell It on the Mountain" Hymnal 99
USHERS: be ready to hand out maracas to children first BEFORE the blessing of Pinatas
Blessing of the Piñatas: Process Pinatas to the front, center aisle: Fr. Mitch
(Ushers pass out maracas now)
Kids Please remember: Maracas are not for chewing!
Recessional/Closing Hymn "Feliz Navidad" (See the words printed below)
Children should follow the Procession to the parish hall and are invited to celebrate
with refreshments and the breaking of the pinatas.
Ushers: Collect Maracas and Votive Lights into the baskets in rear of Church!
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad, Prospero Ano Y Felicidad
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas, from the bottom of my heart!
(repeat)