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Considering the Times

Our Mission:
“To encourage and
equip one another as
the baptized people
of God, to witness to
the transforming and
reconciling power of
Jesus Christ.”
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We are now in the midst of the season of
Advent and it seems appropriate to move
from a discussion of the way in which
Advent is a season of commemoration and
preparation, and toward a reflection on the
background of the season. This season of
the Church year is a time of commemora-
tion of the first advent or birth of Jesus
Christ in Bethlehem, as well as preparation
for the second advent, or the coming of
Christ at the end of the age.
From a very early time, the season that
became known as Advent was observed in
a manner similar to Lent, though in a less
severe form. The way all of this began is
an interesting tale related to geography
and the local customs of the Church in the
many places that Christians came to call
home in the first several centuries of the
Church’s life.
The first thing to keep in mind is that
Christmas actually caught on slowly as a
popular holiday. The earliest cycle of feasts
to develop in the Church was the pas-
chal cycle (Lent, Holy Week and Easter).
Christmas and the second cycle of the
church year, the incarnational cycle, had
not developed yet. Rather than Christmas,
both in the eastern (Greek) and western
(Latin) Churches, the feast of Epiphany
garnered a great deal of attention.
The feast of Epiphany itself was seen to
celebrate different events in the life of
Christ. As well as celebrating the incarna-
tion, for many in the East, it was associated
with the Baptism of Christ by John, and the
descent of the Holy Spirit in the form of a
dove as Christ began his earthly ministry.
For Christians in the west, Epiphany was
seen as the time to commemorate the visi-
tation of the Magi or Wise Men, to Bethle-
hem where they honored the new born Je-
sus. The Book of Common Prayer follows
the second tradition, as Epiphany—­always
on January 6th—has traditionally been
given the title, “the Manifestation of Christ
to the Gentiles.” At the same time, the
western Church has honored the associa-
tion with Christ’s baptism by commemo-
rating the baptism of the Lord on the first
Sunday after Epiphany. Yet another event
associated with the Epiphany was Christ’s
first miracle at the Wedding at Cana, where
he turned water into wine.
Regardless of the particular event the feast
was thought to focus on, the theme of
Christ’s manifestation, that is, the revela-
tion of his identity as Messiah, was center
stage. Because of this, the early church
often “called this day ‘The Theophany’
(manifestation of God) and some Eastern
Orthodox Churches still do” (White, Intro-
duction to Christian Worship, p. 61).
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But what does any of this have to do with Advent? The
observance of Advent comes from (at least) two sources.
Beginning in the fourth century, the new festival of Christ-
mas, which was celebrated on December 25 and competed
with the new Pagan festival of the Unconquered Sun (Sol
Invictus), became more popular and took over part of the
commemorations which had earlier been part of Epiphany.
St. John Chrysostom told a congregation in Antioch, on
Christmas day in 381 “This day … [which] has now been
brought to us, not many years ago, has developed so quick-
ly and borne such fruit” (White, p 62). But still, Epiphany
was seen as the greater feast for reasons Chrysostom
shares, “For this is the day on which he was baptized, and
made holy the nature of the waters. … Why then is this day
called Epiphany? Because it was not when he was born that
he became manifest to all, but when he was baptized; for
up to this day he was unknown to the multitudes” (White,
p 62).
Observing Advent: The Advent Wreath
The Season of Advent is a wonderful time to form the habit
of short family devotionals. This can be made especially
enjoyable through the use of an Advent Wreath. Below is a
suggested form of devotions for the evening that the whole
family can enjoy, perhaps before the evening meal.
The following devotion is based on the short form of An
Order of Worship for the Evening (Book of Common
Prayer, 109-112). Rather than the Short Lesson of Scripture
provided in the Order, one of the readings from the Daily
Office Lectionary may be used, in whole or in part.
Alternatively, some other plan of Bible reading may be
followed. Phos hilaron is always appropriate but an Advent
hymn may be substituted for it.
An Advent Devotion
Leader: Light and peace, in Jesus Christ our Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
A reading from the Daily Office Lectionary (BCP page 934.
We are now in Year One) or some other Short Lesson of
Scripture appropriate to the occasion or to the season, may
then be read.
Scripture Reading
The Officiant then says the Prayer for Light, using any one
of the following or some other suitable prayer, first saying
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As one commentator notes “The Epiphany, then, is older
than Christmas and has a deeper meaning. For instead of
simply being the anniversary of the birth of Christ, it testi-
fies to the whole purpose of the incarnation: the manifesta-
tion of God in Jesus Christ...” The importance of Epiphany
as a sort of book end to Easter, led a local council in Spain
in 380 AD to decree that no one should be absent from
Church from December 17th through January 6th. By the
following century a forty-day preparation for Epiphany was
practiced in parts of Gaul (modern France) and was known
as St. Martin’s Lent, beginning at roughly the same time
that Advent now begins. It is from St. Martin’s Lent that
Advent receives its moderated penitential character and its
focus on the second coming of Christ. As the importance of
Christmas as a festival increased, the Church adapted these
practices and eventually established Advent as a four week
season of preparation for Christmas, adding the celebration
of Christ’s birth to the preparation for his return.
Let us pray.
Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of
darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time
of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to
visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall
come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living
and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through
him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and for ever. Amen.
The candles of the Advent Wreath are now lit, as are other
candles and lamps as may be convenient.
During the candle-lighting, an appropriate anthem or
psalm may be sung, or silence kept. The following hymn, or
a metrical version of it, or some other hymn, is then sung
(or said)
O Gracious Light Phos hilaron
O gracious Light,
pure brightness of the everliving Father in heaven,
O Jesus Christ, holy and blessed!
Now as we come to the setting of the sun,
and our eyes behold the vesper light,
we sing your praises, O God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
You are worthy at all times to be praised by happy voices,
O Son of God, O Giver of life,
and to be glorified through all the worlds.
Devotions may conclude with the Lord’s Prayer or with a
grace for mealtime as may be suitable.
 Who Is St. Nicholas?
The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was
born during the third century in the village of Patara. At the
time the area was Greek and is now on the southern coast of
Turkey. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout
Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still
young. Obeying Jesus’ words to “sell what you own and give
the money to the poor,” Nicholas used his whole inheritance
to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated
his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while
still a young man. Bishop Nicholas became known through-
out the land for his generosity to the those in need, his love
for children, and his concern for sailors and ships.
Under the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who ruthlessly
persecuted Christians, Bishop Nicholas suffered for his
faith, was exiled and imprisoned. The prisons were so full of
bishops, priests, and deacons, there was no room for the real
criminals—murderers, thieves and robbers. After his release,
Nicholas attended the Council of Nicaea in AD 325. He died
December 6, AD 343 in Myra and was buried in his cathe-
dral church, where a unique relic, called manna, formed in
his grave. This liquid substance, said to have healing powers,
fostered the growth of devotion to Nicholas. The anniversary
of his death became a day of c­ elebration, St. Nicholas Day,
­December 6th (December 19 on the Julian Calendar).
Through the centuries many stories and legends have been
told of St. Nicholas’ life and deeds. These accounts help us
understand his extraordinary character and why he is so be-
loved and revered as protector and helper of those in need.
One story tells of a poor man with three daughters. In those
days a young woman’s father had to offer prospective hus-
bands something of value—a dowry. The larger the dowry,
the better the chance that a young woman would find a
good husband. Without a dowry, a woman was unlikely to
marry. This poor man’s daughters, without dowries, were
therefore destined to
be sold into slavery.
Mysteriously, on three
different occasions,
a bag of gold ap-
peared in their home-
providing the needed
dowries. The bags of
gold, tossed through
an open window, are
said to have landed in
stockings or shoes left
before the fire to dry.
This led to the custom
of children hanging
stockings or putting
St. Nicholas
Artist: Susan Seals out shoes, eagerly
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awaiting gifts from Saint Nicholas. Sometimes the story
is told with gold balls instead of bags of gold. That is why
three gold balls, sometimes represented as oranges, are one
of the symbols for St. Nicholas. And so St. Nicholas is a
gift-giver.
One of the oldest stories showing St. Nicholas as a protector
of children takes place long after his death. The townspeo-
ple of Myra were celebrating the good saint on the eve of
his feast day when a band of Arab pirates from Crete came
into the district. They stole treasures from the Church of
Saint Nicholas to take away as booty. As they were leaving
town, they snatched a young boy, Basilios, to make into a
slave. The emir, or ruler, selected Basilios to be his personal
cupbearer, as not knowing the language, Basilios would not
understand what the king said to those around him. So, for
the next year Basilios waited on the king, bringing his wine
in a beautiful golden cup. For Basilios’ parents, devastated
at the loss of their only child, the year passed slowly, filled
with grief. As the next St. Nicholas’ feast day approached,
Basilios’ mother would not join in the festivity, as it was
now a day of tragedy. However, she was persuaded to
have a simple observance at home—with quiet prayers for
Basilios’ safekeeping. Meanwhile, as Basilios was fulfill-
ing his tasks serving the emir, he was suddenly whisked up
and away. St. Nicholas appeared to the terrified boy, blessed
him, and set him down at his home back in Myra. Imagine
the joy and wonderment when Basilios amazingly appeared
before his parents, still holding the king’s golden cup. This
is the first story told of St. Nicholas protecting children—
which became his primary role in the West.
Another story tells of three theological students, traveling
on their way to study in Athens. A wicked innkeeper robbed
and murdered them, hiding their remains in a large pickling
tub. It so happened that Bishop Nicholas, traveling along the
same route, stopped at this very inn. In the night he dreamed
of the crime, got up, and summoned the innkeeper. As Nich-
olas prayed earnestly to God the three boys were restored to
life and wholeness. In France the story is told of three small
children, wandering in their play until lost, lured, and cap-
tured by an evil butcher. St. Nicholas appears and appeals
to God to return them to life and to their families. And so
St. Nicholas is the patron and protector of children.
Several stories tell of Nicholas and the sea. When he was
young, Nicholas sought the holy by making a pilgrimage to
the Holy Land. There as he walked where Jesus walked, he
sought to more deeply experience Jesus’ life, passion, and
resurrection. Returning by sea, a mighty storm threatened
to wreck the ship. Nicholas calmly prayed. The terrified
sailors were amazed when the wind and waves suddenly
calmed, sparing them all. And so St. Nicholas is the patron
of sailors and voyagers.
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Other stories tell of Nicholas saving his people from fam-
ine, sparing the lives of those innocently accused, and much
more. He did many kind and generous deeds in secret, ex-
pecting nothing in return. Within a century of his death he
was celebrated as a saint. Today he is venerated in the East
as wonder, or miracle worker and in the West as patron of a
great variety of persons-children, mariners, bankers, pawn-
brokers, scholars, orphans, laborers, travelers, merchants,
judges, paupers, marriageable maidens, students, children,
sailors, victims of judicial mistakes, captives, perfumers,
even thieves and murderers! He is known as the friend and
protector of all in trouble or need.
Sailors, claiming St. Nicholas as patron, carried stories of
his favor and protection far and wide. St. Nicholas chapels
were built in many seaports. As his popularity spread dur-
ing the Middle Ages, he became the patron saint of Apulia
(Italy), Sicily, Greece, and Lorraine (France), and many
cities in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Russia, Bel-
gium, and the Netherlands (See list). Following his baptism
in Constantinople, Vladimir I of Russia brought St. Nicho-
las’ stories and devotion to St. Nicholas to his homeland
where Nicholas became the most beloved saint. Nicholas
was so widely revered that more than 2,000 churches were
named for him, including three hundred in Belgium, thirty-
four in Rome, twenty-three in the Netherlands and more
than four hundred in England.
Nicholas’ tomb in Myra became a popular place of pilgrim-
age. Because of the many wars and attacks in the region,
some Christians were concerned that access to the tomb
might become difficult. For both the religious and com-
mercial advantages of a major pilgrimage site, the Italian
cities of Venice and Bari vied to get the Nicholas relics. In
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the spring of 1087, sailors from Bari succeeded in spirit-
ing away the bones, bringing them to Bari, a seaport on the
southeast coast of Italy. An impressive church was built
over St. Nicholas’ crypt and many faithful journeyed to
honor the saint who had rescued children, prisoners, sailors,
famine victims, and many others through his compas-
sion, generosity, and the countless miracles attributed to
his intercession. The Nicholas shrine in Bari was one of
medieval Europe’s great pilgrimage centers and Nicholas
became known as “Saint in Bari.” To this day pilgrims and
tourists visit Bari’s great Basilica di San Nicola.
Through the centuries St. Nicholas has continued to be
venerated by Catholics and Orthodox and honored by
Protestants. By his example of generosity to those in need,
especially children, St. Nicholas continues to be a model
for the compassionate life.
Widely celebrated in Europe, St. Nicholas’ feast day, De-
cember 6th, kept alive the stories of his goodness and gen-
erosity. In Germany and Poland, boys dressed as bishops
begged alms for the poor—and sometimes for themselves!
In the Netherlands and Belgium, St. Nicholas arrived on
a steamship from Spain to ride a white horse on his gift-
giving rounds. December 6th is still the main day for gift
giving and merrymaking in much of Europe. For example,
in the Netherlands St. Nicholas is celebrated on the 5th,
the eve of the day, by sharing candies (thrown in the door),
chocolate initial letters, small gifts, and riddles. Dutch
children leave carrots and hay in their shoes for the saint’s
horse, hoping St. Nicholas will exchange them for small
gifts. Simple gift-giving in early Advent helps preserve a
Christmas Day focus on the Christ Child.
http://www.stnicholascenter.org/
 St. Nicholas: Defender of the Faith
As demonstrated by the number of stories surrounding St. This event is enshrined in a fresco depicting the Council of
Nicholas of Myra, as well as the traditions surrounding Nicea at Soumela Monastery in Turkey. Notice the lower
Santa Claus, Nicholas certainly had an impact on people, left of the scene:
and his memory­—though clouded by myth and commer-
cialism—is alive and well. One of my favorite St. Nicholas
stories doesn’t necessarily fit in well with the image of
“Jolly old St. Nick” but it is, interestingly enough, befitting
the reputation of keeping a list of who’s naughty and nice.
In the fourth century, you couldn’t get much more
­naughty—theologically speaking—in the minds of or-
thodox Christian leaders than Arius of Alexandria. As
Archbishop Rowan Williams has argued, Arius (who was
a priest of the Alexandrian Church) was actually a theo-
logical conservative. He didn’t like the idea of Jesus being
seen as God’s equal, and so, he argued that the Word of
God (the Logos) was not co-eternal with the Father and that
Jesus was not divine. Instead, the Word was the first among
God’s creations—therefore, having a beginning and being
somehow less than fully God. In contrast, the position that
became enshrined in the Nicene Creed was that the Word/
Son is co-eternal and of one substance with the Father, and
that Jesus Christ is divine. The Bishops and priests at the Here it is in more detail:
Council of Nicea debated this issue hotly.
During the debate Nicholas became particularly frustrated
with a proponent of Arianism (some claim Arius himself)
and, being “overcome with Apostolic zeal,” smacked him.
Nicholas is on several reconstructed lists—including the
best—of those Bishops who were present at Nicea and who
agreed to the orthodox formula, but he is not on all. While
some maintain that this means he was not actually present,
the more likely scenario is that later copyists wanted to
limit knowledge of what was seen as an embarrassing out-
burst. It is said that Nicholas was censured for his action,
and deprived of the honor of wearing the ornaments of a
Bishop—which is why Nicholas is usually depicted without
a mitre in Eastern Orthodox Iconography.

There’s no doubt that St. Nicholas was a generous and holy

man. Just remember the part about him making a list and
checking it twice.

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 Mark your Calendars for the
Stanley Hauerwas Symposium
When: Friday, February 11 & Saturday, February 12, 2011
Where: Christ Church Cathedral
What: Sacred Space for the City Presents Dr. Stanley Hauer-
was, Gilbert T. Rowe Professor of Theological E
­ thics, Duke
University
Friday night reception at 5:15 pm, dinner from 5:45 to 7:00 pm
and lecture from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.
The event continues on Saturday from 9:00 to 12:00. Cost is
$25, reservations are required for dinner.
For more information and reservations:
http://www.christcathedral.org

Poinsettias
We will soon be decorating the Church and Altar with beauti-
ful red poinsettias. Please consider contributing to the purchase
of these in memory of, or in thanksgiving for someone. There
will be forms to fill out in the pews and you can put your order
and payment in the collection plate or in the Secretary’s office.
Suggested donation is $10.00.
The “Greening of the Church” will take place after the 10:30
service on D
­ ecember 19th. E­ veryone is welcome to contribute
greenery or to come help ­decorate.

Adult Dinner Group

The December Dinner Night Out will meet on December 5 at The Chop House in Hendersonville at 6:00 pm. This is our
Christmas exchange. Each person or couple is invited to bring a $10 gift to exchange. If you do not want to participate
in the exchange, you may donate the $10 to the Hendersonville Samaritan Association. For reservations, please contact
Donna Holt by Saturday morning, December 4, at 452-7242.

Death Announcement
Joe Middleton, a former member of St. Joseph’s, passed away on September 16, 2010. ­Condolences may be sent to San-
dra at 204 West 6th St., R
­ utherfordton, NC 28139. Memorials may be sent to Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity,
P.O. Box 1534, Rutherfordton, NC 28139.

Help Wanted: Nursery Worker

Do you know someone who loves to work with children? We are hiring a nursery worker for Sunday mornings, preferably
someone who is not already a member of St. Joseph’s. This is a paid position. A background check will be done, and the
employee will have to attend the 3-hour class “Safeguarding God’s People.” Contact Fr. Jody for more details.

Hospital admission, sickness, or facing some other difficulty?

If you or a loved one are admited to the hospital, please let us know. While admissions clerks may ask specific questions
regarding religious affiliation, due to government regulations they cannot and will not notify St. Joseph of Arimathea to let
us know that you are there. Please get in touch with the church office (615-824-2910) or with Fr. Jody (615-440-6492).
If you’re sick and in need of assistance please let us know that as well. You can call or fill out our new care calendar infor-
mation sheet located at: http://www.stjosephofarimathea.org/how-can-we-help-you/
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 News from Our Companion Church (Iglesia Compañera)
We recently recieved a message from the Missioner Carlos
Mora at our companion church, Jesús el Señor.
Les saludamos cordialmente en el Santo nombre de nuestro
Señor Jesucristo a todos los que conforman la iglesia
José de Arimatea. Que Dios Todo Poderoso les bendiga
ricamente. Les enviamos saludos calurosos de la iglesia
compañera Jesús El Señor.
La iglesia Jesús del Señor tiene varias actividades las cu-
ales quiero compartirles. Empezando por las clases de ca-
tesismo, visitamos con los chicos a los hogares del sector.
En la Santa Eucaristia de los domingos oramos por nuestra
iglesia compañera pidiendo a Dios que se encuentren bien
de salud. También estamos realizando Bingos y tombolas
para beneficio de nuestra iglesia.
in Litoral
the neighborhood. During the Holy Eucharist on Sundays,
we pray for our companion church asking God to keep you
well. Also we are holding various fund raisers like bingos
to benefit our church.
Please pardon me for not having written sooner, but I have
been very busy with Seminary and school. I thank God that
I may finish my studies this year and graduate and I thank
you for all your help and support.
Faithfully in Christ,
Carlos Mora Villegas
May God continue to bless us in our companion relationship,
Sarena Pettit

Le pido disculpa por no haberle escrito antes por estar

ocupado en el seminario y el colegio y dando gracias a
Dios por terminar en este año mis estudios del Colegio
posiblemente me gradue y agradeciendo a ustedes por la
colaboracion que me estan enviando.

Fielmente en Cristo
Carlos Mora Villegas

Translation:
We send cordial greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus
Christ to all the members of the Church St. Joseph of Ari-
mathea. May God All Powerful bless you richly. We send
warm greetings from the Church Jesús el Señor.
The Church Jesús el Señor has been involved in various
activities which I will share with you. We have started the Missioner Carlos Mora at our companion church,
catechism classes, visiting the students in their homes in Jesús el Señor.

Upcoming Events Birthdays

Dec. 1 Daughters of the King, 6:30 pm Dec. 1 Pat Edson
Dec. 5 First Sunday Breakfast, 9:00 am Steve Garrett
Dinner Night Out, 6:00 pm Dec. 6 Richard Crawford
Dec. 15 Vestry Meeting, 6:30 pm Dec. 8 Cornelia Pullins
Dec. 17 Deadline for January’s Grail Dec. 9 Joseph Broome
Dec. 19 PB&J dedication Jo Ann Frank
Christmas pageant, 10:30 am Dec. 11 Mary Heeks
Greening of the Church, 11:30 am Dec. 14 Jeanne Rose
Dec. 24 Early service, 5:00 pm Dec. 21 Omer Fontaine
Lessons and Carols, 9:45 pm Dec. 22 Sandra Disney
Late service, 10:30 pm Jody Howard
Dec. 25 Christmas Day service, 10:00 am Nell Nestor
Jan. 2 Bishop’s visitation Dec. 30 Paul Lawson
Jan. 3 Men of the Church, 6:00 pm
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Jan. 5 Daughters of the King, 6:30 pm

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