The Third Sunday of Advent: Year B
17 December 2017 8:45 A.M. and 11:15 A.M. The Holy Eucharist
8:45 a.m. The Reverend Canon Carolynne G. Williams, Celebrant The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler, Preacher 11:15 a.m. The Reverend Canon C. Wallace Marsh IV, Celebrant The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler, 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 Variations on Psalm 42
Johann Pachelbel
The Welcome from the Dean
THE WORD OF GOD All sing
The Processional: Hymn 67, “Comfort, comfort ye my people”
Psalm 42
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. 1
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. Kyrie eleison S 88, McNeil Robinson
The Collect of the Day: Third Sunday of Advent BCP, p. 212 Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. 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.
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11:15 a.m. only. All sit.
The Lesson Lector A Reading from The Book of Isaiah. The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners; to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn; to provide for those who mourn in Zion— to give them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit. They will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, to display his glory. They shall build up the ancient ruins, they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations. For I the Lord love justice, I hate robbery and wrongdoing; I will faithfully give them their recompense, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them. Their descendants shall be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples; all who see them shall acknowledge that they are a people whom the Lord has blessed. I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. For as the earth brings forth its shoots, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations. Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
The Gradual: The Song of Mary Antiphon: Choir, then All repeat.
Plainchant Tone II.1 BCP, p. 50
My soul doth magnify the Lord, * and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. For he hath regarded * the lowliness of his handmaiden. For behold from henceforth * all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath magnified me, * and holy is his Name. And his mercy is on them that fear him * throughout all generations. He hath showed strength with his arm; * he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seat, * and hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath filled the hungry with good things, * and the rich he hath sent empty away. He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel, * as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed for ever.
The Epistle Lector
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1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 A Reading from The First Letter of Paul to the Thessalonians.
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise the words of prophets, but test everything; hold fast to what is good; abstain from every form of evil. May the God of peace himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do this. Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
8:45 a.m. only: Children ages 3 (by September 1, 2017) through 3rd grade are invited to follow the acolytes and chapel leaders to the Children’s Chapel at this time. Children will rejoin their parents at the Offertory. All stand to sing
The Sequence: Hymn 56, stanzas 5 and 6 O come, thou Key of David, come, and open wide our heavenly home; make safe the way that leads on high, and close the path to misery.
Veni, veni, Emmanuel O come, thou Dayspring from on high, and cheer us by thy drawing nigh; disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death’s dark shadow put to flight.
Refrain Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Refrain Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
shall come to thee, O Israel!
shall come to thee, O Israel!
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The Holy Gospel
John 1:6-8, 19-28
All remain standing.
Gospeler
All
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. This is the testimony given by John when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” He confessed and did not deny it, but confessed, “I am not the Messiah.” And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the prophet?” He answered, “No.” Then they said to him, “Who are you? Let us have an answer for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?” He said, “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’” as the prophet Isaiah said. Now they had been sent from the Pharisees. They asked him, “Why then are you baptizing if you are neither the Messiah, nor Elijah, nor the prophet?” John answered them, “I baptize with water. Among you stands one whom you do not know, the one who is coming after me; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandal.” This took place in Bethany across the Jordan where John was baptizing. Gospeler The Gospel of the Lord. All Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon
Dean Candler
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.
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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. 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 Episcopal Diocese of Wyoming and Province VI of the Episcopal Church; for Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury; for the Episcopal Church and Michael, our Presiding Bishop; and for the Diocese of Atlanta and Robert, our Bishop. We pray for this Cathedral parish and our ministry of the day, the Altar Guild.
Celebrant All
Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
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.
Celebrant All
Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
Stir up your power, O Lord, and assist those who are called to lead. We pray for Donald, our President; the Congress and the Courts; for Nathan, our Governor; Kasim, our Mayor; and for all serving their country away from home, for their families and the communities who wait for their return.
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: Frances Bondurant, Ginny Collins, Dottie Gwynn, Mildred Lines, Sam Neville MacBean, Katherine (Kitsy) Mostellar, Carla Sweetwood, and Mary Barr Turino.
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:
Immediate Needs Joan Couch Long Term Prayers Barbara Bazzel Chuck Beaudrot Virginia Bicksler Cornelia Bird George Bird John Blair David W. Boone Josh Borden Pat Brinson Kaye Cairney Heather Clark Elizabeth Coil Jamie Coleman Lawrence Cowart Terry Dornbush Sarah duBignon Kitty Dukehart Susan Dunn Angela Ellis Randy Farmer Max Ferguson Amy Feuss Patty Gifford Jane Hannah Caroline Hatcher Shirley Heermann Richard Hill Jack Jennings Elaine Lyon Robert & Aggie Maddox David McCarthy Carol McDonald Elaine McEachern Wynetta McNeill Georgia Meagher Dick Miller
Carrick Mollenkamp Mary Elizabeth Morgan Charlie Neal Marian Palmore Brenda Pruitt Garry Pryor Jennifer Rankin Pamela Reid Agnes Elizabeth Robertson Martin Ruegsegger Louis “Skip� Schueddig Jim Segars Jeanne M. Smith Julie Sutton Tommy Truesdale Cindy West Andy Westafer Chandra Westafer Lisa Box Williams Anne Willingham Hollis Youngner For Family and Friends Brenda Alonso Gayle Ball Bettina Bass Kathy Beard Rodger Beatty David Boyd Darrell Boyette Joan Brooks Keith Brooks Meredith, Adam & Leo Bugenske Jake Cantrell Denise Carlson Andrew Clark Faye Comer Timothy Paul Condrey Floyd Childs Cooper III
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Bea Cowan Lonieze Cranshaw Gabe Crieger Jackson Culbreth Ashley Debelbot & Brenda Jones Brenda Dickerson Judy Eggers Joshua Felder Emily Ferguson Ann Carol Followill Carleton Fuller Tom Gardner Susan Gill Peggy Govan Eudelle Lanier Graham Darrell & Gail Grimmett D. Louis Gruver, Jr. Doyce Gunter Helen Hammond Debbie Hardegree Chris Hardy Bobby Hearn Greg Hentz Butch Higley Liz Grant Hilton Annemarie & Ante Jazic Tom Jones Sun Ja Kim Kelly Kolak Lisa Krysiak Margaret Winders Kuhn Betty C. Lyons Michael Majeski family Pat Martin Janie Mathis Michelle Maxwell Michael McClelland Bonnie Shields McCormack
Anne McMullan Darel Moe Lyn Moore Andy Nelson Irene Nesper Barrett Nichols Jay Orr John Plunkett Betty & Bill Poole Libby Powell Margaret Robinson Frank Roth James Sands Donald Schooley Patricia Schooley Logan Shannep Katy Shoemaker Michelle Simmons Lara Smith Sitton Gwendolyn Slack Tina Susco Hubert Tate, Sr. John Titus Janiece Townshend Christi Vasquez Peter Veverka Nina Vila Frank Villa Ed Vogel Meredith Wallace Ron M. Wallace Jacqueline Watkins Caroline & John Westerhoff Coralie Severn Wilson Marion Wilson Althea Wolf Whit A. Wright Patricia Young
The Confession Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
BCP, p. 360
Silence may be kept.
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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 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.
Celebrant
The Peace
All stand. The Celebrant says
All
The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
All greet one another in the name of the Lord.
The Parish Notices
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THE HOLY COMMUNION The Offertory The Offertory Anthems
8:45 a.m.
music: People, Look East Craig Phillips (b. 1961) words: Eleanor Farjeon (1881-1965)
People, look East, the time is near Of the crowning of the year. Make your house fair as you are able, Trim the hearth, and set the table. People, look East, and sing today: Love, the guest, is on the way.
Birds, though ye long have ceased to build, Guard the nest that must be filled. Even the hour when wings are frozen, He for fledging time has chosen. People, look East, and sing today: Love, the bird, is on the way.
Furrows, be glad, though earth is bare, One more seed is planted there: Give up your strength the seed to nourish, That in course the flower may flourish. People, look East, and sing today: Love, the rose, is on the way.
Stars, keep the watch. When night is dim One more light the bowl shall brim, Shining beyond the frosty weather, Bright as sun and moon together. People, look East and sing today: Love, the star, is on the way.
Angels, announce with shouts of mirth, Christ who brings new life to earth. Set every peak and valley humming With the word, the Lord is coming. People, look East, and sing today: Love, the Lord, is on the way.
11:15 a.m.
music: This Is the Record of John, Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625) words: John 1:19-23
This is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou? And he confessed and denied not; and said plainly, I am not the Christ. And they asked him, What art thou then? Art thou Elias? And he said, I am not. Art thou the prophet? And he answered, No. Then they said unto him, What art thou? that we may give an answer unto them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself? And he said, I am the voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, make straight the way of the Lord. All sing
The Presentation: Hymn 75, “There’s a voice in the wilderness crying” The Great Thanksgiving Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you.
Ascension
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. 9
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: 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. If you desire to receive a blessing, cross your arms across your chest. 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 Anthems
8:45 a.m.
music: Advent Message, Martin How (b. 1931) words: Isaiah 40:3
Come Lord Jesus, Amen, O come quickly. The voice of Him that crieth in the wilderness, prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
11:15 a.m.
music: Vox clamantis in deserto, Johann Wanning (1537-1603) words: Matthew 3:3
Vox clamantis in deserto: Parate viam Domini, rectas facite semitas eius.
The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.”
All sing
Communion Hymns 65 66 60
“Prepare the way, O Zion” “Come, thou long-expected Jesus” “Creator of the stars of night”
Bereden väg för Herran Stuttgart Conditor alme siderum
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.
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BCP, p. 366
The Blessing All sing
The Processional: Hymn 59, “Hark! A thrilling voice is sounding” Merton The Dismissal Deacon All
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Voluntary Fugue sur le thème du Carillon des Heures de la Cathédrale de Soissons op. 12
Maurice Duruflé
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 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. Doug O’Bryan, Junior Warden 2744 Peachtree Road, NW ∙ Atlanta, GA ∙ 30305-2920 ∙ (404) 365-1000 www.stphilipscathedral.org
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December 17, 2017 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. Join us for the Living Nativity from 9:30 to 11 a.m. this morning in Child Hall. In addition to enjoying the wonderful animals, we will feast on festive cookies and sing carols around the piano during the Sunday School hour. All are welcome.
CHILDREN 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. Children’s chapel takes place during the 8:45 a.m. service as an option for parents and children who are not yet ready to experience the full liturgy together, though children are always welcome in “big” church. Children three years (by September 1, 2017) through third grade begin in church with their parents, then follow the children’s acolytes and leaders out at the sequence hymn. Children will rejoin their parents at the Offertory. Two-year-olds attend their own chapel service, which begins at 8:45 a.m. Parents who would like their children two-years-old and younger to join them for communion may go pick them up from Room 227 at the Peace. The Christmas Pageant dress rehearsal begins at 12:45 p.m. in the Cathedral. Please have your child in costume and ready to go! All Christmas Pageant Participants are to report to their dressing rooms (see room assignments below) at 12:45 p.m. Narrators arrive and sit on the front pew of the Narthex. The rehearsal begins promptly at 1:00 pm. Girl Principals: Room 308 Boy Principals: Room 311 Sheep/Animals: Room 206 Shepherds: Room 208 Angels: Room 207 Children’s Chapel and Sunday School classes will not meet on December 24 and December 31, 2017. 14
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 Christmas 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 Thursdays at 6:30 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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The CATHEDRAL of ST. PHILIP
WORSHIP SERVICES FOR THE 2017 CHRISTMAS SEASON
Sunday, December 24 – Fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas Eve The 8:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services for the Fourth Sunday of Advent will be held as usual. The 7:45 a.m and 9 a.m. services will not meet on this day. La Santa Eucaristía will join the Cathedral service. 8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist for the Fourth Sunday of Advent Celebrant: The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith; Preacher: Canon Wallace Marsh 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist for the Fourth Sunday of Advent Celebrant: The Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins; Preacher: Canon Wallace Marsh 4 p.m. Children’s Christmas Pageant with Holy Eucharist Celebrant: Dean Sam Candler The Cathedral Choristers and members of the Cathedral Schola Overflow seating and live streaming in Child Hall The Pageant will be broadcast online at stphilipscathedral.org/stream. 8 p.m. Choral Prelude and Carols 8:30 p.m. Festival Choral Eucharist Celebrant: Canon Carolynne Williams; Preacher: Dean Sam Candler The Cathedral Choir with members of the Atlanta Symphony Brass 11 p.m. Choral Prelude and Carols 11:30 p.m. Festival Choral Eucharist Celebrant: Canon Carolynne Williams; Preacher: Dean Sam Candler The Cathedral Choir with members of the Atlanta Symphony Brass Worship with the Cathedral on WSB-TV, Channel 2, starting at 11:35 p.m.
Monday, December 25 – Christmas Day
10 a.m. Holy Eucharist Celebrant: Canon Wallace Marsh; Preacher: Dean Sam Candler
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