Christmas Eve Eucharist with Carols
24 December 2021 3:00 P.M. The Holy Eucharist
The Very Reverend Samuel G. Candler, Celebrant The Reverend Canon Lauren R. Holder, Preacher Organ Voluntaries Noël Étranger Noël Vosgien Away in a manger (Cradle Song)
Louis-Claude Daquin (French, 1694-1772) Jean Bouvard (French, 1905-1996) Richard Lloyd (English, b. 1933)
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The Cathedral Choristers and Cathedral Singers sing the
Choral Prelude, Christmas Day (Choral Fantasy on Old Carols)
music: Gustav Holst (English, 1874-1934), based on In dulci jubilo; God rest you merry, gentlemen; Old Breton melody “Come, ye lofty”; The First Nowell words: traditional
Good Christian men, rejoice With heart, and soul, and voice; Give ye heed to what we say: News! News! Jesus Christ is born today: Ox and ass before Him bow, And He is in the manger now, Christ is born today!
Come, ye poor, no pomp of station Robes the Child your hearts adore: He, the Lord of all salvation, Shares your want, is weak and poor: Oxen, round about behold them; Rafters naked, cold and bare, See the shepherds, God has told them That the Prince of Life lies there.
God rest you merry, gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay, Remember Christ our Savior Was born on Christmas day, to save us all from woe and sin, When we were gone astray. O tidings of comfort and joy.
Come, ye children, blithe and merry, This one Child your model make; Christmas holly, leaf, and berry, All be prized for His dear sake; Come, ye gentle hearts, and tender, Come, ye spirits, keen and bold; All in all your homage render, Weak and mighty, young and old.
In Bethlehem, in Jewry, This blessed Babe was born, And laid within a manger Upon that holy morn; The which His Mother, Mary, Did nothing take in scorn. O tidings of comfort and joy. Good Christian men, rejoice With heart, and soul, and voice; Now ye hear of endless bliss: Joy! Joy! Jesus Christ was born for this! He hath oped the heav’nly door, And man is blessed evermore. Christ was born for this! Come, ye lofty, come, ye lowly, Let your songs of gladness ring; In a stable lies the Holy, In a manger rests the King: See, in Mary’s arms reposing, Christ by highest heav’n adored: Come, your circle round Him closing, Pious hearts that love the Lord.
High above a star is shining, And the Wise Men haste from far: Come, glad hearts, and spirits pining: For you all has risen the star. Let us bring our poor oblations, Thanks and love and faith and praise: Come, ye people, come, ye nations, All in all draw nigh to gaze. Noel, noel, noel, noel, Born is the King of Israel. Now to the Lord sing praises, All you within this place, And with true love and brotherhood Each other now embrace; this holy tide of Christmas All others doth deface. O tidings of comfort and joy. Good Christian men, rejoice With heart and soul and voice; Now ye need not fear the grave: Peace! Peace! Jesus Christ was born to save! Calls you one and calls you all, To gain His everlasting hall: Christ was born to save!
Organ Voluntary In the bleak midwinter
Malcolm Archer (English, b. 1952)
The Welcome from the Dean
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THE WORD OF GOD The Processional: Hymn 83, stanzas 1-3 music: Adeste fideles, attrib. John Francis Wade (English, 1711-1786), st. 3 arr. Sir David Willcocks (English, 1919-2015)
words: John Francis Wade; transl. Frederick Oakeley (English, 1802-1880) and others
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The Opening Acclamation 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 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. Gloria in excelsis: Hymn 96, stanzas 1 & 3
music: Gloria, French carol, arr. Edward Shippen Barnes (American, 1887-1958); descant: st 3 Bruce Neswick (American, b. 1956) words: French carol, transl. James Chadwick (Irish, 1813-1882), alt.
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The Collect of the Day: The Nativity of Our Lord Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. O God, you have caused this holy day to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. The Epistle Lector
Titus 2:11-14 A Reading from The Letter of Paul to Titus.
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly, while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds. Lector All
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
All stand.
The Sequence: Hymn 87, stanzas 1 & 3
music: Mendelssohn, Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847); adapt. William H. Cummings (1831-1915) words: Charles Wesley (1707-1788), alt.
Hark! the herald angels sing glory to the newborn King! Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled! Joyful, all ye nations, rise, join the triumph of the skies; with the angelic host proclaim Christ is born in Bethlehem! Hark! the herald angels sing glory to the newborn King! Mild he lays his glory by, born that we no more may die, born to raise us from the earth, born to give us second birth. Risen with healing in his wings, light and life to all he brings, hail, the Sun of Righteousness! hail, the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Refrain
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All remain standing.
The Holy Gospel Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. All Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Luke 2:1-14
In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see— I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!” Gospeler All
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon
Canon Holder
The Prayers of the People Celebrant
Let us stand or kneel to pray.
With confidence and joy, we pray to the Lord our God, Emmanuel, who dwells among us.
Intercessor
For the Church throughout the world, that it may herald for all people the power of God’s saving love.
All Intercessor
All Intercessor
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Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer. For this country and our leaders, and for people of every race and nation, that the celebration of the birth of the Prince of Peace may encourage a new birth of righteousness and justice. Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer. For those who are homeless, unemployed, hungry, or imprisoned; for those serving their country; and for their families; that the good news of Christmas may shine hope into darkness and fear. Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer. 6
Intercessor
For family and friends near and far, for those hospitalized and homebound, that they may know the presence and peace of God.
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Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
For those who have died, that they may glorify and praise God for all eternity.
All
Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer.
Intercessor
For all other needs we now pray in silence.
Celebrant
Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The Peace
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 Greeting
THE HOLY COMMUNION The Offertory The Offertory Anthem
music: arr. Philip Ledger (English, 1937-2012), On Christmas Night (Sussex Carol) words: Traditional English Carol
On Christmas night all Christians sing, To hear the news the angels bring. News of great joy, news of great mirth, News of our merciful King’s birth. Then why should men on earth be so sad, Since our Redeemer made us glad, When from our sins he set us free, All for to gain our liberty. When sin departs before his grace, Then life and health come in its place; Angels and men with joy may sing, All for to see the newborn King. All out of darkness we have light, Which made the angels sing this night: “Glory to God and peace to men, Now and for evermore. Amen.”
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The Presentation: Hymn 115, stanzas 1 & 3
music: Greensleeves, 16th-century English folksong harm. Christmas Carols New & Old (1871) words: William Chatterton Dix (English, 1837-1989)
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The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B, The Book of Common Prayer (BCP), p. 367 Celebrant The Lord be with you. All And also with you. 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 gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive power to become your children. 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: The Sanctus and Benedictus
S 128, music: William Mathias (Welsh, 1934-1992)
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.” 9
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
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.
The Breaking of the Bread Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; All Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
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The Communion
All are welcome to receive Eucharist in one kind, that is, the consecrated bread. 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.
Communion Anthem
music: Stephen Paulus (American, 1949-2014), A Savior from on High words: William Ballet (English, 17th-century)
O sweet was the song the Virgin sang When she to Bethl’em Judah came, And was delivered of a son, And Jesus was his name. Lullee, lully, lullo, lullaby. “O sweet babe,” sang she, “my son.” And so a Savior is born, Who was given from on high To visit us that were forlorn. Lullee, lully, lullo, lullaby.
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All sing
Communion Hymn: 79
music: St. Louis, Lewis H. Redner (1831–1908) words: Phillips Brooks (1835–1893)
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After the distribution of Communion, candles are lighted in the congregation. All sing Hymn 111 music: Stille Nacht, melody by Franz Xaver Gruber (Austrian, 1787-1863) harmonized by Carl H. Reineke (German, 1824-1910), descant st. 3 by Thomas Foster (American, b. 1938) words: Joseph Mohr (Austrian, 1793-1848); transl. John Freeman Young (American, 1820-1885)
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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. The Blessing
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The Processional Hymn: 100
music: Antioch, George Frideric Handel (German, 1685-1759) adapt. Lowell Mason (American, 1792-1872), arr. Craig Phillips (American, b.1961) words: Isaac Watts (English, 1674-1748), alt.
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The Dismissal Deacon All
Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Thanks be to God.
Voluntary Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella
arr. Keith Chapman (1945-1989)
Please return candles to the ushers as you exit. All music is reprinted by permission under ONE LICENSE (license number A-717455). Music from The Hymnal 1982 © Church Publishing, Inc., unless noted otherwise below: Hymn S-128 by permission of Oxford University Press.
MUSICIANS
The Cathedral Choristers & Cathedral Singers Jack Mitchener, Organist Caroline Robinson, Organist and Director of the Cathedral Choristers Dale Adelmann, Canon for Music
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 Julia B. Mitchener, Priest Associate The Reverend Deacon Juan Sandoval, Deacon for Hispanic Ministries The Reverend Theophus “Thee” Smith, Ph.D., Priest Associate Mr. Del King, Senior Warden Mr. Samuel T. Wilmoth, Junior Warden 2744 Peachtree Road, NW ∙ Atlanta, GA ∙ 30305-2920 ∙ (404) 365-1000 www.cathedralATL.org
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Christmas Flower Donations In Memory of Anne Hutchinson Bao Barbara Beach The Rev. Herbert J. Beadle, Jr. Herbert J. (Jay) Beadle III Terrell William Benton, Jr. George Arthur Howell Bird Dr. & Mrs. Wm. Troy Bivings Mike Blackmon Marianne Bobick Mr. & Mrs. James D. Burge Paige Moran Carter Virginia Cerre Marylene Bailey Chatham William Thomas Conner Helen Bivings Crawford Betty & Hayes Dever Jean Dowling Emmy Lou Eaton D. Jeff Ellington Merry & Jamie Ellington Sherry Lee Ellington Elizabeth Ann & Theodore A. Faber, Jr. Dakin B. Ferris Dr. Emile T. Fisher Freda & Theodore Fisher Rosemary & Jack Foster James Fox & Judith Hance Borden John Michael Gearon, Sr. Skye Randall Gibbs-Loyless Larsen Chase Gregory Richard MacPherson Gregory Dennis M. Hall Geoffrey Peterson Hall Mr. & Mrs. Milton Hall Stuart Stevens Hall Helen Rhodes Hannah Harvey & Nell Marian Roberts Hicks Anne Williamson Hohenstein Mary & Jack Hook Augusta & Richard Horsey Barrett Howell Anne Van Kirk Hull
Ruthie King Hunter Billy Ishee Rabun L. Jeffers Richard & Tish Jennings Mark Kaish James P. Kelly A. Thorton Kennedy Alfred Doby Kennedy Isabelle Kennedy Virginia Hightower Kennedy Mr. & Mrs. Ernest D. Key, Sr. Joseph Kiely Ada M. Lamon Mrs. John Hicks Lanier (Helen) Nita & Stewart Long Loved Ones Augustus Loyless Mamo & Big Papa Joan Ruggieto McCumber Boice McGrew Dan McGrew George Maxwell (Mac) McGrew William Yates McGuffin Mimi, Scott, & Tug Hollis E. Morris Phyllis Rivers Nygaard Walter C. Perrin The Very Rev. Richard Pocalyko Betty Poole Raymond & Elma Sam & Anna Riddick Clarence H. Ridley William, Elizabeth, & Douglas Sanders Jack & Tish Sharp Hermina & Bill Spangler Joyce Lanier Milner Sterling Lucy Underwood Ruth Vaught Frances Vawter Charles & Evelyn Weggler Judy Weston Dr. Robert T. Willingham Oliver Wright
as of December 19, 2021
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Christmas Flower Donations In Thanksgiving for The Bazzel Family John Beane Kathryn Beane James Pierce Fontaine The marriage of Lauren Giles and Duncan Douglass Emma Kate, Davis Grant, Aleck Carter Laura, Dan, Chris, & Genevieve Mary Perrin Betty Roper Andrew T. Shook Christopher R. Shook Bill, Dean, Banks, & Bridger Stallworth St. Veronica’s Guild All who serve in our U.S. military The Mike Wilson Family
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