Happy 140th anniversary of Emmanuel! - mailchi.mp/orcasepiscopal/happy-140th-anniversary-of-emmanuel-17591684
Emmanuel eNews for this week: - mailchi.mp/orcasepiscopal/december-14-2025![]()
Remember Lessons and Carols this Sunday at 5:00 p.m. in church.
Today is the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. ![]()
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A Reading from The Nican Mopohua:![]()
“Juan Diego returned and right at the top of the mountain he saw the Lady from heaven, at the spot where he saw her the first time. Seeing her, he fell down before her and said, “Lady, the smallest of my daughters, my Child, I went where you sent me to fulfill your mandate; though with difficulty, to the seat of the bishop; I saw him and exposed your message; he received me graciously and listened attentively; but I understood by his response that he believes that it is I who makes the request of building your temple, and that perhaps is not your command. I strongly beg, Lady, my Child that you send instead of me someone who is known, respected, and esteemed. If we entrust your message to someone like that he is sure to be believed. The Bishop does not believe me because I am a lesser man, I’m small, I’m a no one, and you, my Child, the least of my daughters, Lady, you send me to a place where I do not belong. Forgive me if I cause you great sorrow.” Our Lady replied: “Listen, my son, I understand but need you to know that I have many servants and messengers whom I can send to do my bidding yet I choose you. You are the one that I strictly command, to go again tomorrow to see the Bishop. Tell him once more who sends you and that it is my will for a temple to be built in my honor. Tell him, that the ever-Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of God, is the one that sends you.” Juan Diego replied: “My Lady, My Child, I will do what you ask. I’ll do your will; but perhaps I will not be heard with pleasure. I know that it will be difficult for them to believe me.”![]()
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Collect Prayer:![]()
O God of love, you blessed your people at El Tepeyac with the presence of La Virgen de Guadalupe: grant that her example of love to the poor and forsaken may stir our faith to recognize all people as members of one family. Teach us to follow in the way you have prepared for us, that we may honor one another in word and action, sharing with her your commonwealth of peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.![]()
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From the Episcopal Church’s 2022 Book of Occasional Services. ![]()
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This painting of Our Lady of Guadalupe holding St Juan Diego is in the church of the Sacred Heart in Puebla. Photo by Lawrence, O.P.
Emmanuel's Movie Night tonight at 7pm![]()
Free movie and popcorn - mailchi.mp/orcasepiscopal/movie_night_dec_2025