In the Beginning was the Word

The First Sunday after Christmas

Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Isaiah 61:10-62:3
Psalm 147 or 147:13-21 Laudate Dominum, [BCP - Page 804 or 805]
Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7
John 1:1-18

The Nativity of Our Lord

The Nativity of Our Lord: Christmas Eve December 24th

We will celebrate the Christ Mass on Christmas Eve at 6:00PM

Collect for The Nativity of Our Lord

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.

Isaiah 9:2-4, 6-7
Psalm 96:1-4, 11-12 (BCP 725)
Titus 2:11-14
Luke 2:1-20

1957 - 2007

Church of the Epiphany Celebrates Our 50th Anniversary

The Feast of the Epiphany represents several milestones in the history of the Diocese of San Joaquin. The Diocese of San Joaquin was established on the Feast of Epiphany – hence the Star as the title and symbol of the diocesan newsletter. Bishop Sumner Walters was consecrated in 1944 as Bishop of San Joaquin on Epiphany and Bishop Walters celebrated the first Eucharist at Church of the Epiphany in Corcoran on January 6, 1957.

On Sunday, January 7th at 10AM, Church of the Epiphany will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary with Holy Eucharist and confirmations, followed by lunch and fellowship. Bishop Schofield will be the celebrant and preacher. Fr Van McCalister and the Church of the Epiphany invite you to join us in celebrating our 50th anniversary.

Corcoran is located in Kings County about 18 miles south of Hanford on highway 43 and 20 miles east of Tulare. Church of the Epiphany is at 1001 Dairy Ave. on the corner of Hannah and Dairy, across from the YMCA. For more information, please call Fr Van McCalister at Diocesan House (559.244.4828). A map link is located in the right hand column of this page.

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Micah 5:2-4
Psalm 80:1-7
Hebrews 10:5-10
Luke 1:39-56

Third Sunday of Advent

Third Sunday of Advent

Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

Zephaniah 3:14-20
Psalm 85:7-13, BCP 709
Philippians 4:4-9
Luke 3:7-18

Second Sunday of Advent

Second Sunday of Advent

Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our
Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Baruch 5:1-9 (from the Apocrypha)
Psalm 126, BCP 782
Philippians 1:1-11
Luke 3:1-6

First Sunday of Advent

First Sunday of Advent

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.

Zechariah 14:4-9
Psalm 50:1-6
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
Luke 21:25-31