The Fourth Sunday in Advent: Year A
22 December 2019 ď ˜ 8:45 A.M. and 11:15 A.M. The Holy Eucharist
The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler, Celebrant The Reverend Canon Lauren R. Holder, 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 Meine Seele erhebt den Herren (My soul doth magnify the Lord), BWV 648 (SchĂźbler) Fugue on the Magnificat, BWV 733 The Welcome from the Dean 1
J. S. Bach J. S. Bach
THE WORD OF GOD All sing
The Processional: Hymn
Puer nobis nascitur
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Come, thou Redeemer of the earth And manifest thy virgin birth: Let ev’ry age adoring fall; Such birth befits the God of all.
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From God the Father he proceeds, To God the Father back he speeds; His course he runs to death and hell, Returning on God’s throne to dwell.
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Begotten of no human will, But of the spirit, thou art still The Word of God in flesh arrayed, The promised fruit to man displayed.
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O equal to thy Father, thou! Gird on thy fleshly mantle now; The weakness of our mortal state With deathless might invigorate.
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The virgin womb that burden gained, With virgin honor all unstained; The banners there of virtue glow; God in his temple dwells below.
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Thy cradle here shall glitter bright, And darkness breathe a newer light, Where endless faith shall shine serene And twilight never intervene.
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Forth from his chamber goeth he, The royal home of purity, A giant in twofold substance one, Rejoicing now his course to run.
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All laud, eternal Son, to thee Whose advent sets thy people free, Whom with the Father we adore, And Holy Ghost, for evermore.
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.
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Kyrie eleison S 88, McNeil Robinson
The Collect of the Day: Fourth Sunday in Advent BCP, p. 212 Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. 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. The Lesson
Isaiah 7:10-16
All sit.
Lector
A Reading from The Book of Isaiah.
Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, saying, Ask a sign of the Lord your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven. But Ahaz said, I will not ask, and I will not put the Lord to the test. Then Isaiah said: “Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little for you to weary mortals, that you weary my God also? Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel. He shall eat curds and honey by the time he knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good. For before the child knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good, the land before whose two kings you are in dread will be deserted.” 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. 3
11:15 a.m. only.
The Gradual: Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18 Antiphon sung by a cantor, then by all. All repeat as indicated.
Plainchant Tone II.1 BCP, p. 702
1 Hear, O Shepherd of Israel, leading Joseph like a flock; * shine forth, you that are enthroned upon the cherubim. 2 In the presence of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh, * stir up your strength and come to help us. 3 Restore us, O God of hosts; * show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved. Antiphon 4 O Lord God of hosts, * how long will you be angered despite the prayers of your people? 5 You have fed them with the bread of tears; * you have given them bowls of tears to drink. 6 You have made us the derision of our neighbors, * and our enemies laugh us to scorn. Antiphon 7 Restore us, O God of hosts; * show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved. 16 Let your hand be upon the man of your right hand, * the son of man you have made so strong for yourself. Antiphon 17 And so will we never turn away from you; * give us life, that we may call upon your Name. 18 Restore us, O Lord God of hosts; * show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved. Antiphon
The Epistle Lector A Reading from The Letter of Paul to the Romans.
Romans 1:1-7
Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, the gospel concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh and was declared to be Son of God with power according to the spirit of holiness by resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord, through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles for the sake of his name, including yourselves who are called to belong to Jesus Christ, To all God’s beloved in Rome, who are called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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All stand to sing
The Sequence: Hymn 56, stanzas 7 and 8
Veni, veni Emmanuel
O come, Desire of nations, bind in one the hearts of all mankind; bid thou our sad divisions cease, and be thyself our King of Peace. Refrain
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!
O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear. Refrain
The Holy Gospel
Matthew 1:18-25
All remain standing.
Gospeler
All
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet: “Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means, “God is with us.” When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took her as his wife, but had no marital relations with her until she had borne a son; and he named him Jesus. Gospeler All
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon
Canon Holder
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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 we pray for Christians in other denominations and the work of the ecumenical movement; 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 Flower 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: Anna Donovan, Sharon Bays Johnson, Rispah Okomo
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.
Intercessor
We pray for those in our community with new or immediate concerns: Clem Adams, Judith Borden, Aurelia Dunnam, Tom Ingegneri, Bonnie Shields McCormack, Jimmy O’Byrne, and Tom Roberts
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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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 Clem Adams James & Julia Allen Martha Malone Alligood Alex Collins Astrop Karyn Bacon Bettina Bass Judith Borden Lynn Chandler Andrew Clark
Robert Coatney Tyler Crumb Charlotte Cuthbertson Kathy Dopp Janie Dowdy Aurelia Dunnam Suzie Elie Deborah Ellington Hunt Fredericks Carleton Fuller Bruce Gillies Peggy Govan Greg Hentz Elizabeth Homer Tom Ingegneri Stephen Jones Grace Lawson Meredith Lucius Pat Martin Michelle Maxwell Bonnie Shields McCormack Anne McMullan Missy Dawna Newton Steven Norman Jimmy O’Byrne
The Confession Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
Rowland Radford Tom Roberts Frank Roth James Sands Jim and Becky Settle Steve and 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
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 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.
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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 Anthems 8:45 a.m.
music: arr. Andrew Carter (b. 1939), A maiden most gentle words: Paraphrased from the Venerable Bede (c. 672-735)
A maiden most gentle and tender we sing: Of Mary the mother of Jesus our King. Ave Maria. How blessed is the birth of her heavenly Child, Who came to redeem us in Mary so mild. Ave Maria. The Archangel Gabriel foretold by his call The Lord of creation, and Saviour of all. Ave Maria. Three Kings came to worship with gifts rich and rare, And marvelled in awe at the babe in her care. Ave Maria. Rejoice and be glad at this Christmas we pray; Sing praise to the Saviour, sing endless Ave. Ave Maria.
11:15 a.m.
music: arr. John Scott (1930-2015), The Cherry Tree Carol words: Traditional English Carol
Joseph was an old man And an old man was he When he wedded Mary In the land of Galilee.
O then bespoke Joseph, With answer most unkind, “Let him pluck thee a cherry That brought thee now with child.”
Joseph and Mary walked Through an orchard good, Where was cherries and berries So red as any blood.
Then bowed down the highest tree Unto our Lady’s hand. Then she cried, “See Joseph, I have cherries at command.”
O then bespoke Mary With words so meek and mild, “Pluck me one cherry, Joseph, For I am with child.”
O then bespoke Joseph, “I have done Mary wrong; But now cheer up my dearest, And do not be cast down.” Then Mary plucked a cherry As red as any blood; Then Mary she went homewards All with her heavy load.
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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: All sing
The Sanctus and Benedictus
S 127, Calvin Hampton
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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;
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. 11
All sing
The Breaking of the Bread
Hymn 324, stanza 1, Picardy
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 Anthems 8:45 a.m.
music: Patrick Hadley (1899-1973), I Sing of a Maiden words: Traditional Carol
I sing of a maiden that is makeless; King of all kings to her son she ches. He came all so still where his mother was, As dew in April that falleth on the grass. He came all so still to his mother’s bower, As dew in April that falleth on the flower. He came all so still where his mother lay, As dew in April that falleth on the spray. Mother and maiden was never none but she: Well may such a lady God’s mother be.
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11:15 a.m.
music: Franz Biebl (1899-1973), Ave Maria words: Luke 1:26, 28, 42; Ancient Latin Prayer
Angelus Domini nuntiavit Mariae, et concepit de Spiritu Sancto.
The Angel of the Lord announced to Mary and she conceived by the Holy Spirit.
Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum, benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Jesus.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Maria dixit: ecce ancilla Domini, fiat mihi secundum verbum tuum.
Mary said: Behold the handmaiden of the Lord. Do to me according to your word.
Et verbum caro factum est et habitavit in nobis.
And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.
Sancta Maria, mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus, nunc et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
All sing
Communion Hymns 265 268
“The angel Gabriel from heaven came” Gabriel’s Message “Ye who claim the faith of Jesus” Julion
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 54, “Savior of the nations, come”
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Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland
The Dismissal Deacon All
Let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Voluntary Chorale Prelude on Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 661 (in organo pleno/il canto fermo nel pedale)
J. S. 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 22, 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.
Children Sunday School resumes on January 5. Youth Sunday School resumes on January 12.
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. 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
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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, George and Mary Hunter Maxwell will lead a discussion on the mystery of Christmas. 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).
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 & Carols
Mikell Chapel Cathedral Mikell Chapel Cathedral Mikell Chapel Cathedral
Tuesday, Christmas Eve
4:00 p.m. Children’s Pageant and Holy Eucharist 8:00 p.m. Choral Prelude 8:30 p.m. Festival Holy Eucharist 11:00 p.m. Choral Prelude 11:30 p.m. Festival Holy Eucharist The Pageant, the Choral Preludes and Carols and the Festival Holy Eucharists are in the Cathedral. During the Pageant, the Nurturing Center is open for children 3-years-old and younger.
Wednesday, Christmas Day 10:00 a.m.
Friday & Saturday 8:45 a.m.
Holy Eucharist with Congregational Carols Morning Prayer
Cathedral Mikell Chapel
The Cathedral staff offices will be closed all day on December 26, 2019 and January 1, 2020. 16