2011-2012 Special Series

2011

* Indicates a worship service or other event not part of the Special Series.
Starting times vary for events.

September

September 11, 2011 (Su) *
We will observe the 10th anniversary of the events of 9/11/01 at the 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services.  Music from the Taizé tradition will be included in each service.

September 26, 2011 (M) *  6:30 p.m.
A Service for Blessing of the Animals
On the Plaza in front of the Sanctuary

October

October 2, 2011 (Su) * – 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
World Communion Day (COMMUNION)
The Latin-American band, ‘CANTA’ will play in both services.

October 16, 2011 (Su) *  11:00 a.m.
14th Annual Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan Service,11:00 a.m.
Pipers, Drummers and Procession of the Tartans
Robert G. Richardson, Highland Piper and The North Texas Pipe and Drum Band

October 23, 2011 (Su)  7:30 p.m.
Guillermo Martinez, organist,  playing a recital of organ music including some organ duets.  He will be joined by Christopher Winston, organist for the duets.

November

November 6, 2011 (Su) * 
All Saints’ Sunday Worship Service, Services of Remembrance
8:30 a.m. without choir and 11:00 a.m. with choir

November 20, 2011 (Su)  7:30 p.m.
TCU Concert Chorale (Sanctuary)
Dr. Dennis Schrock, director of choral activities and Janet Whitcomb Pummill, accompanist

November 30, 2011 (W) 
6:00 p.m. pot-luck dinner
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Third Annual Christmas Carol Sing
Led by Mark Scott and Beth Fultz in the Parish Hall

December

December 4, 2011  (Su) *  8:30 a.m. without choir and 11:00 a.m. with choir
28th  Annual Service of Advent Lessons and Carols

December 14, 2008 (W)   6:00-8:00 p.m.
The Special Series, Music Ministry and Christian Education Ministries present,
5th Annual Christmas on the Hill Celebration
Food, crafts, games, carriage rides — Fun for all ages.
“A Journey to Bethlehem” (in the Sanctuary)
2011 Event Theme: A Southwestern Christmas
Everything is FREE of charge.

December 24, 2011  (Sa) * Four Christmas Eve Services
12:00 noon – 12:45 p.m. — Service of Lessons and Carols (Chapel of the Holy Trinity)

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Early Christmas Eve Candlelight Service/Child-Friendly Service (Sanctuary)

8:00-9:00 p.m. — Christmas Eve Carol Service (Sanctuary Choir.Sanctuary)

9:00-10:30 p.m. — Festal Worship Service celebrating Christ’s Nativity (Sanctuary)
(Note the earlier time for this service.)

December 25, 2011 (Sunday) *  10:00 a.m. 
The Rio Brazos Recorder Ensemble will play in this service.
12th Annual Service of Christmas Lessons and Carols
(Note the earlier time for this service. This will be the only service Christmas Day.)

2012

February

February 15, 2009 (W)*  Three Ash Wednesday Services
12:00 noon – 12:45 p.m. — Service (Chapel of the Holy Trinity)
5:15 – 6:00 p.m. – Child-friendly Service (Crossing/Sanctuary)
6:00 – 6:45 p.m. — Light Supper, free of charge (Parish Hall)
7:00 – 8:00 – Traditional Service (West Transept/Sanctuary)

March

March 4, 2012 (Su)
7:00 p.m. — The Highland Park Chorale accompanied by The Highland Park Orchestra (Dallas, Texas)
Greg Hobbs, MusD, conductor
A program of classical music, accompanied by a small orchestra (Sanctuary)
(Note the earlier starting time for this event)

March 25, 2012 (Su) 
52 Years: The Long and Winding Road
Music of The Beatles
(Soloists, ensembles, instrumentals,audience sing-alongs)
Program at 4:00 p.m. (Sanctuary) and Dinner at 6:00 p.m. (Parish Hall)

April

April 5, 2012 (Th) * Two Maundy Thursday Services:
5:00- 5:45 p.m. — Child-friendly Service (Crossing/Sanctuary)
7:00 – 8:00 Traditional Service (Nave/Sanctuary)

April 6, 2012 (F) *
12:15 – 1:15 p.m.Good Friday Service (Nave/Sanctuary), followed by a light lunch (Parish Hall) — free

April 6-7, 2012 (F) * 1:00 p.m. Friday through 1:00 a.m. Easter Morning
Easter Prayer Vigil
A vigil of continuous prayer in preparation for the Resurrection of our Lord.  It will take place at St. Stephen, using different locations including the Outdoor Labyrinth, the Chapel of the Holy Trinity and the Sanctuary.  Someone will be available to guide you to the correct location.  This vigil will continue uninterrupted throughout both days and nights, culminating in a Paschal Feast after the midnight service marking the resurrection of the Lord.

April 8, 2012 (Su) * 7:00 a.m. Sunrise Service led by St. Stephen Youth (Eastminster Room); 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Services
Easter Day Festal Services (COMMUNION)
Sanctuary Choir, brass quintet, organ and timp