The Third Sunday in Advent: Year A
15 December 2019 8:45 A.M. and 11:15 A.M. The Holy Eucharist
8:45 A.M. The Reverend Canon Catherine Zappa, Celebrant The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler, Preacher 11:15 A.M. The Reverend Canon Carolynne G. Williams, 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.
Voluntaries Chorale Prelude on Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659
J. S. Bach
(Hymn 54, “Savior of the nations, come”)
Voluntary on ‘Winchester New’
C. S. Lang
The Welcome from the Dean
THE WORD OF GOD All sing
The Processional: Hymn 76, “On Jordan’s bank, the Baptist’s cry”
Winchester New
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: Third Sunday in 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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The Lesson
Isaiah 35:1-10
All sit.
Lector
A Reading from The Book of Isaiah.
The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the Lord, the majesty of our God. Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who are of a fearful heart, “Be strong, do not fear! Here is your God. He will come with vengeance, with terrible recompense. He will come and save you.” Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy. For waters shall break forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert; the burning sand shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water; the haunt of jackals shall become a swamp, the grass shall become reeds and rushes. A highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Holy Way; the unclean shall not travel on it, but it shall be for God’s people; no traveler, not even fools, shall go astray. No lion shall be there, nor shall any ravenous beast come up on it; they shall not be found there, but the redeemed shall walk there. And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
8:45 a.m. only: Children ages 4 (by September 1, 2019) through fifth grade may follow the acolytes and chapel leaders to the Children’s Chapel at this time. Children will return to the nave at the Offertory.
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11:15 a.m. only.
The Gradual: Psalm 146:4-9
Plainchant Tone II.1 BCP, p. 803
Antiphon sung by a cantor, then by all. All repeat as indicated.
4 Happy are they who have the God of Jacob for their help! * whose hope is in the Lord their God; 5 Who made heaven and earth, the seas, and all that is in them; * who keeps his promise for ever; 6 Who gives justice to those who are oppressed, * and food to those who hunger. Antiphon 7 The Lord sets the prisoners free; the Lord opens the eyes of the blind; * the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; 8 The Lord loves the righteous; the Lord cares for the stranger; * he sustains the orphan and widow, but frustrates the way of the wicked. 9 The Lord shall reign for ever, * your God, O Zion, throughout all generations. Hallelujah! Antiphon
The Epistle Lector A Reading from The Letter of James.
James 5:7-10
Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near. Beloved, do not grumble against one another, so that you may not be judged. See, the Judge is standing at the doors! As an example of suffering and patience, beloved, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
All stand to sing
The Sequence: Hymn 56, stanzas 5 and 6
Veni, veni Emmanuel
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. Refrain
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!
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
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Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!
The Holy Gospel
Matthew 11:2-11
All remain standing.
Gospeler
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
All When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news brought to them. And blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me.” As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? Someone dressed in soft robes? Look, those who wear soft robes are in royal palaces. What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is the one about whom it is written, ‘See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.’ Truly I tell you, among those born of women no one has arisen greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.” Gospeler All
The Gospel of the Lord. 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. 5
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 for Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and for Sokoto in Nigeria and El Salvador in Central America; In the Episcopal Church, we pray for Michael, our Presiding Bishop; and for Robert, our Bishop; In this Cathedral parish, we pray for 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 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 all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom: Joan Noble Houghton, Sally Bart Gatling Tomlinson
Celebrant All
Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
We give you thanks for the many blessings of this life.
Celebrant All
Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
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We pray for those in our community with new or immediate concerns: Martha Malone Alligood, Margaret Haerther, Anne McMullan, Jim and Becky Settle, Steve and Colleen Settle, Helen P. Stewart, and Mark Tippett
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.
Intercessor
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.
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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 Margaret Haerther 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 Martha Malone Alligood Alex Collins Astrop Karyn Bacon 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 Sharon Bays Johnson Stephen Jones Grace Lawson Meredith Lucius Pat Martin Michelle Maxwell Anne McMullan Dawna Newton Steven Norman Rowland Radford
Frank Roth James Sands Jim & Becky Settle Steve & Colleen Settle Milton Shiver Donna Steigerwald Helen P. Stewart Tina Susco Tom Talley Yvonne Tate Pierson Thames Jeffrey Thomas Mark Tippett Roger Traylor Janiece Townshend Susan Varcie Ed Wade Ron M. Wallace Mary Walton Katherine Welden Trish Weller Roger Williams Whit A. Wright Patricia Young
The Parish Notices
THE HOLY COMMUNION The Offertory The Offertory Anthems 8:45 a.m.
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 wintry world, Thy radiance bright Awakes new joy in faith, hope soars above. Come, quickly come, and make Thy 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.
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11:15 a.m.
music: Daniel E. Gawthrop (1866-1926), Come, thou long-expected Jesus words: Charles Wesley (1707-1788)
Come, thou long expected Jesus, Born to set thy people free; From our fears and sins release us, Let us find our rest in thee. Israel’s strength and consolation, Hope of all the earth thou art; Dear desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart. Born thy people to deliver, Born a child and yet a King, Born to reign in us forever, Now thy gracious kingdom bring. By thine own eternal Spirit Rule in all our hearts alone; By thine all-sufficient merit, Raise us to thy glorious throne. All sing
The Presentation: Hymn 444, “Blessed be the God of Israel” Thornbury The Great Thanksgiving Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you.
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
music: Claude Goudimel (c. 1520-1572), Comfort, comfort ye my people words: Johann G. Olearius (1611-1684), trans. Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878)
Comfort, comfort ye my people, Speak ye peace, thus saith our God; Comfort those who sit in darkness Mourning ’neath their sorrows’ load. Speak ye to Jerusalem Of the peace that waits for them; Tell her that her sins I cover, And her warfare now is over. Hark, the voice of one that crieth In the desert far and near, Calling all men to repentance Since the kingdom now is here. Oh, that warning cry obey! Now prepare for God a way; Let the valleys rise to meet him And the hills bow down to greet him. Make ye straight what long was crooked, Make the rougher places plain; Let your hearts be true and humble, As befits his holy reign. For the glory of the Lord Now o’er earth is shed abroad; And all flesh shall see the token That his word is never broken. All sing
Communion Hymns 60 54
“Creator of the stars of night” “Savior of the nations, come!”
Conditor alme siderum Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland
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.
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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 59, “Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding” The Dismissal Deacon All
Merton
Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Voluntary Voluntary on Merton (Hymn 59) Praeludium in E Major, BWV 566
Malcolm Archer Johann Sebastian Bach
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 15, 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. 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 four years (by September 1, 2019) through fifth grade begin in the nave, then follow the children’s acolytes and leaders out at the sequence hymn. Children will return to the nave at the Offertory. Two and three-year-olds attend their own chapel service, which begins at 8:45 a.m. Parents who would like their children three-years-old and younger to join them for communion may go pick them up from Room 227 at the Peace.
YOUTH All youth (grades 6th-12th) are invited to participate in Sunday School at 10:10 a.m. during the school year. Meet in Room 368 for cinnamon rolls and fellowship, before we break into our middle-school and high-school classes.
Welcome to the Bible—Room 382 Middle School Sunday School Join us for Middle School Sunday School! This year we will be asking questions like: Why should we bother with a book that’s 2000 years old? What does the Bible have to do with me? Is it okay to be uncomfortable with some Bible passages? We will explore these questions, and many others, by playing with clay, sinking model ships, competing in games, and much more!
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Becoming Beloved Community—Room 368 High School Sunday School At each baptism in the Episcopal church, several questions are asked of those wanting to begin a new life in the community of Christ. While some of these questions are about belief, others detail practices which sustain us in the work of “seeking and serving Christ in all persons.” This semester, the High School Sunday School Class will explore the history of racism and resistance and how Christians in this region of the US have historically both succeeded and failed in upholding the practice to “honor the dignity of every human being.” Join us for conversations about how our faith calls us to engage the legacy of our shared history. We’re excited to welcome you! Parent Coffee Hour—Room 121 Join us this morning for a a special presentation by Kathy Loomis on Cyber Savvy Parenting: How to navigate the adolescent world! All parents are welcome!
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 Choral Evensong & Holy Eucharist, Rite I
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. 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 2019 CHRISTMAS SEASON
Sunday, December 22 – Fourth Sunday of Advent 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins 8:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist Celebrant: The Very Rev. Sam Candler; Preacher: Canon Lauren Holder 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Mikell Chapel Celebrant and Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Celebrant: The Very Rev. Sam Candler; Preacher: Canon Lauren Holder 11:15 a.m. La Santa Eucaristía, Mikell Chapel Celebrant: The Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins; Preacher: Deacon Juan Sandoval 4 p.m. Christmas Lessons and Carols Officiant: Canon George Maxwell The Cathedral Schola
Tuesday, December 24 – Christmas Eve 4 p.m. Children’s Christmas Pageant with Holy Eucharist Celebrant: The Very Rev. Sam Candler The Cathedral Choristers and members of the Cathedral Schola Live streaming and seating in Child Hall with The Rev. Nate Huddleston The Pageant will be broadcast online at cathedralATL.org/stream 8 p.m. Choral Prelude and Carols 8:30 p.m. Festival Choral Eucharist Celebrant: The Right Rev. Robert Wright Preacher: The Very Rev. 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: The Right Rev. Robert Wright Preacher: The Very Rev. 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.
Wednesday, December 25 – Christmas Day 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Congregational Carols Celebrant: The Rev. Dr. Bill Harkins Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Thee Smith 16