The First Sunday in Advent: Year A
1 December 2019 8:45 A.M. and 11:15 A.M. The Holy Eucharist
The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler, Celebrant The Reverend Canon George M. Maxwell, Jr., 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
music: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) words: Philipp Nicolai (1556-1608), translation by John Rutter (b. 1945)
Zion hears the watchmen’s voices; With gladness all her heart rejoices, She eager wakes to greet the day. See, her Lord from heaven descending, With grace and truth and power unending, Her daystar dawns with brightest ray. O come, thou blessed One, Lord Jesu, God’s own Son, Hosianna! We follow there thy feast to share, And taste the joys beyond compare.
The Welcome from the Dean 1
THE WORD OF GOD All sing
The Processional: Hymn 61, “‘Sleepers wake!’ A voice astounds us”
Wachet auf
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. Kyrie eleison S 88, McNeil Robinson
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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.
The Lesson
Isaiah 2:1-5
All sit.
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. 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.
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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.”
The Epistle Lector
Antiphon
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.
Children remain in the Cathedral for the service this morning. Children’s Chapel will resume December 8.
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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 Maxwell
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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 for Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and for mission agencies throughout the Anglican Communion; In the Episcopal Church, we pray for Michael, our Presiding Bishop; and for Robert, our Bishop; In this Cathedral parish, we pray for our ministries of the day: the Lectors, Intercessors, and Weekday Lay Readers.
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 those living in fear, danger, oppression, or any need or trouble.
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; for the Congress and the Courts; for Brian, our Governor; and for Keisha, our Mayor.
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.
Celebrant All
Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We give you thanks for the many blessings of this life.
We give thanks for the Cathedral Vergers, in whose honor Advent greens are given.
Celebrant All
Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We pray for those in our community with new or immediate concerns: Fred Baker, Charlotte Cuthbertson, Hunt Fredericks
The people may offer their own intercessions. Please note our full parish prayer list on page 8 of the leaflet.
Celebrant
Hasten, O Father, the coming of your kingdom; and grant that we your servants, who now live by faith, may with joy behold your Son at his coming in glorious majesty; even Jesus Christ, our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen.
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The Confession Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
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. 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 Those for whom prayers have been requested:
Long Term Prayers R. Huntley Allen Dr. T. Mayo & Pat Atkins Fred Baker Edgar & Judith Beach Virginia Bicksler Heather Clark Suzy Cohen Terry Dornbush Sarah duBignon Kitty Dukehart George Dunn Randy Farmer Rita Fink William Ham Caroline Hatcher Katie Hughey Louise Kan Lisa Krysiak Sandy Land Elaine Lyon Camille Martin
Carol McDonald Glenn Miller Cecil Miner Royce Mitchell Susan Myers Charlie Neal Liz Nelson Mary Nelson Marion Palmore Garry Pryor Tommy Ripley Agnes Elizabeth Robertson Louis “Skip� Schueddig Julie Thompson Sammy Van Leer Faye Van Winkle Karen Young For Family & Friends Eileen Abeyesundere James & Julia Allen Alex Collins Astrop Karyn Bacon 8
Bettina Bass Sondra Bowen Lynn Chandler Andrew Clark Robert Coatney Tyler Crumb Charlotte Cuthbertson Anna Donovan Kathy Dopp Janie Dowdy Suzie Elie Deborah Ellington Hunt Fredericks Carleton Fuller Bruce Gillies Peggy Govan Rachel Henry Greg Hentz Elizabeth Homer Stephen Jones Grace Lawson Meredith Lucius
Pat Martin Michelle Maxwell Dawna Newton Steven Norman Rowland Radford Frank Roth James Sands Milton Shiver Donna Steigerwald Tina Susco Tom Talley Yvonne Tate Jeffrey Thomas Roger Traylor Janiece Townshend Susan Varcie Ron M. Wallace Mary Walton Katherine Welden Trish Weller Roger Williams Whit A. Wright Patricia Young
THE HOLY COMMUNION The loose offering today, the first Sunday of the month, is designated for the Church of the Common Ground, with whom we will worship on Christmas Eve.
The Offertory The Offertory Anthem
music: Paul Manz (1919-2009), E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come words: Paraphrase from Revelation 22 by Ruth Manz (1919-2008)
Peace be to you and grace from Him Who freed us from our sins, Who loved us all and shed His blood That we might saved be. Sing Holy, Holy to our Lord, The Lord, Almighty God, Who was and is and is to come; Sing Holy, Holy Lord! Rejoice in heaven, all ye that dwell therein, Rejoice on earth, ye saints below, For Christ is coming, is coming soon! For Christ is coming soon! E’en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come, And night shall be no more; They need no light, nor lamp nor sun, For Christ will be their All! 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 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 may stand for easier access to the cup. 11:15 a.m. only: Prayers for healing are available in St. Luke’s Chapel. The chapel is located in the South (Andrews) transept. All are welcome.
Communion Anthem
Rorate caeli desuper et nubes pluant justum: aperiatur terra et germinet Salvatorem. Ostende nobis, Domine, misericordiam tuam, et salutare tuum da nobis. Veni, Domine, et noli tardare.
music: Francisco Guerrero (Spanish, 1528-1599), Rorate caeli words: Isaiah 45:8; 35:1-2a
Drop down ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: Let the earth be opened and send forth a Saviour Show us, O Lord, thy mercy. and grant us thy salvation. Come, Lord, and do not delay.
All sing
Communion Hymns 596 68
“Judge eternal, throned in splendor” “Rejoice! rejoice, believers”
Komm, O komm, du Geist des Lebens Llangloffan
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.
BCP, p. 366
The Blessing All sing
The Processional: Hymn 57, “Lo, he comes with clouds descending”
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Helmsley
The Dismissal Deacon All
Let us bless 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 Lauren R. Holder, Canon for Community and Education The Reverend George M. Maxwell, Jr., Vicar The Reverend Catherine Zappa, Canon for Liturgy and Pastoral Care The Reverend John William Harkins III, Ph.D., Priest Associate The Reverend Nathan G. Huddleston, Priest Associate for Youth and Young Adult Ministries The Reverend Julia B. Mitchener, Priest Associate for Children’s Ministries 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 Mr. Austin Hall, Senior Warden Mrs. Dorsey DeLong, Junior Warden 2744 Peachtree Road, NW ∙ Atlanta, GA ∙ 30305-2920 ∙ (404) 365-1000 www.cathedralATL.org
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December 1, 2019 WELCOME For the latest news and happenings from the Cathedral, visit out website at cathedralATL.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. Tour the Cathedral this morning after the 8:45 and 11:15 a.m. services. Please meet us below the pulpit to explore the nooks and crannies of this wonderful place! Newcomers: Advent and Appetizers—Gould Room Are you new to the Cathedral? Or new-ish? Join us after the Advent Procession for appetizers and a warm welcome. We are glad you’re here! Please contact Canon Lauren Holder (lholder@cathedralATL.org, 404365-1036) for more information. Join us for Advent Wreath Making & Spaghetti Supper tonight at 5:30 p.m. in Child Hall! Bring your own greens. Wreath kits are $12. Supper is $5/child and $8/adult. Please RSVP: cathedralATL.org/wreathmaking
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 remain in the Cathedral for the service this morning. Children’s Chapel will resume December 8.
YOUTH Youth Sunday School resumes on December 8.
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ADULT EDUCATION All classes meet at 10:10 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
Old Fashioned Sunday School: Contemplating Christ: How to Become a Mystic Without Really Trying!— Child Hall We have been looking at what it means to be a mystic (it’s not as extraordinary as you might think!) and how the recovery of the contemplative tradition in the church might change how we go about being church. This morning, Canon Maxwell will lead a discussion about how the Christian West lost its wisdom. You will find a light heart, a broad welcome, and good coffee. We look forward to seeing you! Our True Selves—Room 240 The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith leads this series of co-listening classes that aim to enhance our ability to be fully ourselves—our true, worthy, and estimable selves. Topics can include everyday experiences and range through tough political issues as well as lifestyle choices and faith matters. Contact the Rev. Dr. Smith, tsmith@cathedralATL.org or 404-365-1093, for class dates. Small Group Bible Study—Room 122 Jim Bingham and Gordon Mathis lead this ongoing small group Bible Study focusing on a particular book of the Bible for several months at a time. 1:15 p.m., The Enjoyment of Biblical Greek—Room 356 Open to beginners, this class includes long-term members who use translation aids including lexicons and commentaries to enjoy how probing the Greek of New Testament texts adds nuance and depth to reading Holy Scripture. For more information, contact The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith (404-365-1093, tsmith@ cathedralATL.org).
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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 (second Thursdays only)
Mikell Chapel St. Mary’s Chapel Mikell Chapel
Morning Prayer
Mikell Chapel
Centering Prayer is on Wednesdays at 6:00 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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