The First Sunday in Advent: Year A
27 November 2016 8:45 A.M. and 11:15 A.M. The Holy Eucharist
The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler, Celebrant The Reverend Canon C. Wallace Marsh IV, Preacher The 8:45 a.m. service in the Cathedral gathers the largest and most diverse age groups of the parish. We rejoice and laugh with smaller children who are a large presence here; so the sermons, prayers, and hymns are intentionally developed to have a wide and educational appeal. This service maintains the grandeur and grace of the Anglican tradition, but our faith is presented in a creative and wide style. Should one be meeting the Episcopal Church from another tradition, this is our most accessible service. The 11:15 a.m. Eucharist presents the splendor of the Christian faith in its most glorious Anglican fashion. Our music, our prayers, and our sermons use the finest sources our spiritual history can offer. Incense is used on feast days. Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
Voluntary Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (BWV 645)
Johann Sebastian Bach
The Welcome from the Dean
THE WORD OF GOD All sing
The Processional: Hymn 61 “‘Sleepers wake!’ A voice astounds us”
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
The Opening Acclamation The Book of Common Prayer (BCP), p. 355 Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. All And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. The Collect for Purity BCP p. 355 Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. 1
Kyrie eleison S 88, McNeil Robinson
The Collect of the Day: First Sunday in Advent BCP, p. 211 Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you. Celebrant 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. 11:15 a.m. only. All sit.
The Lesson Lector A Reading from The Book of Isaiah. The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. In days to come the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be raised above the hills; all the nations shall stream to it. 2
Isaiah 2:1-5
Many peoples shall come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.” For out of Zion shall go forth instruction, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. He shall judge between the nations, and shall arbitrate for many peoples; they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. O house of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the Lord! Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
The Gradual: Psalm 122 Antiphon sung by a cantor, then by all. All repeat as indicated.
Plainchant Tone II.1 BCP, p. 779
1 I was glad when they said to me, *
“Let us go to the house of the Lord.”
2 Now our feet are standing * within your gates, O Jerusalem.
Antiphon
3 Jerusalem is built as a city * that is at unity with itself; 4 To which the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, * the assembly of Israel, to praise the Name of the Lord. 5 For there are the thrones of judgment, * the thrones of the house of David.
Antiphon
6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: * “May they prosper who love you. 7 Peace be within your walls * and quietness within your towers.
Antiphon
8 For my brethren and companions’ sake, * I pray for your prosperity. 9 Because of the house of the Lord our God, * I will seek to do you good.”
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Antiphon
The Epistle Lector
Romans 13:11-14 A Reading from The Letter of Paul to the Romans.
You know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us live honorably as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Due to the Thanksgiving break, there is no Children’s Chapel this morning. All stand to sing
The Sequence: Hymn 56, stanzas 1 and 2
Veni, veni Emmanuel
O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear. Refrain
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!
O come, thou Wisdom from on high, who orderest all things mightily; to us the path of knowledge show, and teach us in her ways to go. Refrain
The Holy Gospel
Matthew 24:36-44
All remain standing. Gospeler The
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!
Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
All Jesus said to the disciples, “But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. For as the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah entered the ark, and they knew nothing until the flood came and swept them all away, so too will be the coming of the Son of Man. Then two will be in the field; one will be taken and one will be left. Two women will be grinding meal together; one will be taken and one will be left. Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. But understand this: if the owner of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.” Gospeler All
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon
Canon Marsh
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The Nicene Creed
BCP, p. 358
All stand.
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
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The Prayers of the People Celebrant Let us stand or kneel to pray. Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness and put on the armor of light as we pray, “Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.� Intercessor
We pray for the church, that this season of Advent prepares us for newness of life. In the Anglican Communion of Churches, we pray today for the Diocese of Kansas, for Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury; for the Episcopal Church and Michael, our Presiding Bishop; and for the Diocese of Atlanta and Robert and Keith, our Bishops. We pray for this Cathedral parish and our ministries of the day, the Cathedral Chapter and Finance Committee.
Celebrant All
Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
We pray for the world, that places of darkness and despair be illumined by your promise of peace. We pray for the Middle East and Christians around the globe who face danger and persecution for their faith. Intercessor
Celebrant All
Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
Stir up your power, O Lord, and assist those who are called to lead. We pray for Barack, our President, Donald, our President-Elect, the Congress and the Courts; for Nathan, our Governor, Kasim, our Mayor; for all serving their country away from home, for their families and the communities who wait for their return. Intercessor
Celebrant All
Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We pray for those who rest upon a greater shore and in a greater light.
We remember the departed: Milton Colton Hoyal Pittman Bonnie Rigsby Sandy; we pray for those in whose memory Advent greens are given: Dakin Bennett Ferris Larsen Chase Gregory Celebrant All
Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
We give thanks for the birth of Caroline Stewart Laney, daughter of Katie and Chad Laney. Celebrant All
Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
I invite your own prayers and intercessions.
A period of silence, during which people may add their own petitions.
Celebrant
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. 6
Those for whom prayers have been requested:
Barry L. Frazier Julia Ballard Priscilla Beale Llewellyn Bell Cornelia Bird George Bird John Blair Josh Borden Catherine Carson Louisa Chapman David & Ginny Collins Lawrence Cowart Terry Dornbush Sarah duBignon Kitty Dukehart Angela Ellis Mary Elrod Amy Feuss Robert L. Foreman, Jr. Mary Ann Frazier Grace Gibson Rebecca Gorman Jennifer Ham Jane Hannah Mary Jacob Harris Caroline Hatcher Shirley Heermann Richard Hill
Connie Hoar Peggy Hull Jane Jones Landon Lanier Tommy Lanier Karen League Jack Lyle Robert & Aggie Maddox Reilly McClain Carol McDonald Dick Miller Stuart Peebles Beth Pitzer Brenda Pruitt Garry Pryor Jennifer Rankin Jonna Rankine Joe K. Steele Roy Unkefer Cindy West Chandra Westafer Dick Wilson Hollis Youngner Steve Auerbach Bettina Bass Rodger Beatty Janet Bell Marcia Block
David Boone Joan Brooks Keith Brooks Meredith, Adam & Leo Bugenske Denise Carlson Andrew Clark Joann Claypoole Rick Copeland Jackson Culbreth Van Foster Carleton Fuller Susan Gill Peggy Govan Eudelle Lanier Graham D. Louis Gruver, Jr. Ellen Gunn Doyce Gunter Helen Hammond Gregory Hentz Debanhi Hernandez Alice Hoft Michael Ivy Annemarie & Ante Jazic Jon Kelly Kolak Lisa Krysiak Margaret Winders Kuhn
The Confession Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
Courtney Lamberth Janie Mathis Michelle Maxwell Garvin McClain Michael McClelland Bonnie Shields McCormack Jan McPherson Lyn Moore Lucius Morton Andy Nelson Libby Powell James Sands Coleen Schoen Logan Shannep Michelle Simmons Lara Smith Sitton Bill Smith Lyda Sorgini Mack Brown Stevenson, Jr. Janiece Townshend Peter Veverka Ed Vogel Elizabeth Slaton Wallace Meredith Wallace Herbert “Rip�Waters Caroline & John Westerhoff Marion Wilson Lu Worrell Patricia Young
BCP, p. 360
Silence may be kept.
All
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.
The Absolution Celebrant Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. 7
The Peace
All stand. The Celebrant says
The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
All
All greet one another in the name of the Lord.
The Parish Notices
THE HOLY COMMUNION The Offertory The Offertory Anthem
Regis regum rectissimi Prope est dies domini, Dies irae et vindictae, Tenebrarum et nebulae. Diesque mirabilium Tonitruorum fortium, Dies quoque angustiae, Maeroris ac tristitiae. In quo cessabit mulierum Amor et desiderium, Nominumque contentio Mundi hujus et cupido.
music: Benjamin Britten (1913-1976), A Hymn of St. Columba words: St. Columba (521-597)
King of kings most just, your day of judgment comes near, day of wrath and vengeance, shadows and mist. Thunder shall rend that day, amazement compress each heart, that day too shall constrict each chest, each soul meriting extreme sorrow. Day in which ends lust, earthly love, and desire; no longer shall the great contend for this world or be passionate.
All sing
The Presentation: Hymn 64, “O heavenly Word, eternal Light� The Great Thanksgiving Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you.
O Heiland, reiss die Himmel auf Eucharistic Prayer B, BCP, p. 367
Celebrant All
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant All
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise.
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Celebrant
Because you sent your beloved Son to redeem us from sin and death, and to make us heirs in him of everlasting life; that when he shall come again in power and great triumph to judge the world, we may without shame or fear rejoice to behold his appearing. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
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All sing
The Sanctus and Benedictus
S 127, Calvin Hampton
All stand or kneel.
Celebrant
We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life. On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Therefore, according to his command, O Father,
All
We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;
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Celebrant
And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. By Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. Amen. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, The Lord’s Prayer
BCP, p. 364
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
All sing
The Breaking of the Bread
Hymn 324, stanza 1, Picardy
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The Communion
All are welcome to receive the consecrated bread and wine of the Eucharist. You may receive at the altar or at floor-level stations. Stand or kneel and receive the bread (a wafer) in the palm of your hand. Gluten-free wafers are available upon request at the Peachtree (left) altar rail. Receive the wine either by drinking from the cup (guiding it to your lips) or by touching the wafer lightly to the wine. Younger children are invited to stand for easier access to the cup. 11:15 a.m. only: During the ministration of Holy Communion, prayers for healing and the laying on of hands are offered in St. Luke’s Chapel. The chapel is located in the South (Andrews) transept. All are welcome.
Communion Anthem
music: Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625), O Thou, the Central Orb words: Henry Ramsden Bramley (1833-1917)
O Thou the central orb of righteous love, Pure beam of the most High, eternal Light Of this our bleak world, where Thy radiance bright Awakes new joy in faith, hope soars above. Come quickly and let Thy radiant glory shine, Gilding our darksome heaven with rays divine. Thy saints with holy lustre round Thee move As stars about Thy throne, set in the height Of God’s ordaining counsel, as Thy sight Gives measured grace to each, Thy power to prove. Let Thy bright beams disperse the gloom of sin. Our nature, all shall feel eternal day, In fellowship with Thee, transforming day To souls erewhile unclean, now pure within. Amen. All sing
Communion Hymns 68 72
“Rejoice, rejoice believers” “Hark! The glad sound, the Savior comes”
Llangloffan Richmond
The Sending of Lay Eucharistic Ministers Celebrant In the name of God, we send you forth bearing these holy gifts, that others may share in the communion of Christ’s body and blood. All
We who are many are one body, because we are one in Jesus Christ.
The Postcommunion Prayer Celebrant Let us pray. All Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. 11
BCP, p. 366
The Blessing All sing
The Processional: Hymn 57, “Lo, he comes with clouds descending” The Dismissal Deacon All
Helmsley
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Voluntary Rhapsody on Helmsley
Lloyd Webber
All music is reprinted by permission under www.OneLicense.net (license number A-717455). Music from The Hymnal 1982 © Church Publishing, Inc. Kyrie Eleison, Music by McNeil Robinson II (b. 1943), from Music For the Lord’s Supper © 1984 Theodore Presser Co. Used by Permission.
THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. PHILIP
The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler, Dean Dale Adelmann, Ph.D., Canon for Music The Reverend C. Wallace Marsh IV, Canon for Pastoral Care and Worship The Reverend George M. Maxwell, Jr., Vicar The Reverend Catherine Zappa, Canon for Spirituality and Mission The Reverend John William Harkins III, Ph.D., Priest Associate The Reverend Deacon Juan Sandoval, Deacon for Hispanic Ministries The Reverend Todd D. Smelser, Canon Associate for Pastoral Care The Reverend Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., Priest Associate The Reverend Carolynne G. Williams, Canon Associate for Pastoral Care and Elder Ministry Ms. Mary Caroline Cravens, Senior Warden Mr. Rob Adams, Junior Warden 2744 Peachtree Road, NW ∙ Atlanta, GA ∙ 30305-2920 ∙ (404) 365-1000 www.stphilipscathedral.org
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November 27, 2016 WELCOME For the latest news and happenings from the Cathedral, visit out website at stphilipscathedral.org. Also, see the information in print in our weekly newsletter, Cathedral Times, available in the narthex, in the hallway outside Child Hall, and in the Atrium.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH Children of all ages are welcome and encouraged to participate fully in our liturgy. For parents who prefer it, The Nurturing Center is open for children three and younger from 8:30 a.m. through the end of the 11:15 a.m. service each week. All children who are registered in the 4-year-old through 5th grade Sunday School classes are welcome to participate in our Christmas Pageant at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve. If your child is not registered for Sunday School, please register online at stphilipscathedral.org/children. A pageant sign-up table will be in the Atrium during the Sunday School hour on November 27, December 4 and 11. Dress rehearsal will be Sunday, December 18 at 12:45 p.m. Children and Youth Sunday School classes as well as Children’s Chapel are suspended this morning. This evening, Advent Wreath Making and a Spaghetti Supper will be in Child Hall from 5:30-7 p.m. Advent Wreath Making kits (while supplies last) and tickets for the dinner will be available at the door. Some greenery will be provided, but everyone is encouraged to bring their own clippings and clippers as well.
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ADULT EDUCATION All classes meet at 10:10 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
Beginning Biblical Greek Class—Room 356 The New Testament Greek class is offered on a drop-in basis at no cost. No previous language expertise is required; every class begins with the Greek alphabet and pronunciation practice. The Divine Dance–Room 239 Drawing from scripture, theology, and the deepest insights of mystics, philosophers, and sages throughout history, Fr. Richard Rohr presents a compelling alternative to aloof and fairytale versions of God. The Divine Dance makes accessible and practicable the Christian tradition’s most surprising gift: God as community, God as friendship, God as dance.” Canon Carolynne Williams leads this class. Lay Pastoral Care—Room 120 The Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins, priest associate and professor of pastoral care at Columbia Theological Seminary, is leading a 6-week class on “Lay Pastoral Care: A Brief Introduction to Theology and Practice.” This class is for those currently involved in lay pastoral care, lay Eucharistic visitation, and other forms of ministry, as well as those who would like to explore a new avenue of service! We will explore such topics as grief and loss, pastoral conversation and listening, a theology of the priesthood of all believers, hospital and shut-in visitation, a theology of compassion, appropriate referral, and related topics. The course will culminate in a Blue Advent/Longest Night service for those for whom the holiday season may be challenging and who may be in need of healing, reconciliation, and care. This service will be conducted by members of the class, and will take place on December 21. All are welcome, and no prior experience in lay pastoral care is required. 1:15 p.m., Continuing Biblical Greek Class—Room 356 Anyone who would like to learn Greek is welcome to subscribe to this Sunday afternoon class taught by the Rev. Thee Smith. Translate from the original language of the scriptures. Enjoy discussions of the Greek of the New Testament texts, and how that can add nuance and depth of understanding to one’s reading of the New Testament. No tuition; only texts or media costs.
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WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday
7:45 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Holy Eucharist, Rite I Holy Eucharist, Rite II Holy Eucharist, Rite I Holy Eucharist, Rite II La Santa Eucaristía An Advent Procession with Lessons and Carols
Monday-Wednesday and Friday 8:45 a.m. 12:15 p.m.
Thursday
8:45 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 5:45 p.m.
Saturday
8:45 a.m.
Mikell Chapel Cathedral Mikell Chapel Cathedral Mikell Chapel Cathedral
Morning Prayer Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Mikell Chapel St. Mary’s Chapel
Morning Prayer Holy Eucharist, Rite II Evening Prayer
Mikell Chapel St. Mary’s Chapel Mikell Chapel
Morning Prayer
Mikell Chapel
Centering Prayer takes place on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 4 p.m. in the Lanier House. Evening Prayer is offered on the first, second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 5:45 p.m. in Mikell Chapel. Taizé: Prayers for Peace is offered every third Monday of the month at 8 p.m. in Mikell Chapel. The Indoor Labyrinth is available in Child Hall prior to the service. The Outdoor Labyrinth in front of the Lanier House is open daily.
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