Christmas Eve online order of service

TRINITY CATHEDRAL The Cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona

CHRISTMAS EVE December 24, 2020

The Rt. Rev. Jennifer A. Reddall, Bishop The Very Rev. Troy D. Mendez, Dean The Rev. Canon Holly A. Herring, Canon Precentor The Rev. Rosa M. Brown, Associate Priest The Rev. Myra Kingsley, Deacon Erik Goldstrom, Canon Musician

SERVICE PARTICIPANTS The Very Rev. Troy D. Mendez, Celebrant The Rt. Rev. Jennifer A. Reddall, Preacher Erik Goldstrom, Canon Musician Nina Garguilo, Cantor The Derrick/Stone/Guzman family, The First Lesson Michael Smithson, The Psalm Zora McClendon, The Second Lesson Gregg Ewart, The Prayers of the People VOLUNTARY

Noël Maconnais

OPENING REMARKS

Charles Quef The Very Rev. Troy D. Mendez, Dean

INTROIT

C.H.H. Parry Welcome, welcome Yule!

Welcome be ye, Stephen and John, Welcome, Innocents ev’ry one, Welcome, Thomas, Martyr one, Welcome be ye, good New Year, Welcome, Twelfth-day, both in fere, Welcome, Saints loved and dear, Welcome be ye, Candlemas, Welcome be ye, Queen of Bliss, Welcome, both to more and less, Welcome be ye that are here, Welcome all, and make good cheer, Welcome all, another year, Welcome, Yule!

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OPENING ACCLAMATION Celebrant

People

BCP 355

Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

COLLECT OF THE DAY Celebrant

People Celebrant Celebrant

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

O God, you have caused this holy night 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.

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GLORIA IN EXCELSIS - Hymn 96

Gloria

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THE FIRST LESSON Reader

Isaiah 9:2-7 A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah.

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness-on them light has shined.

You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder.

For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian.

For all the boots of the tramping warriors and all the garments rolled in blood shall be burned as fuel for the fire.

For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom.

He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore.

The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.

Reader

People

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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PSALM 96 Reader

Let us read today’s appointed Psalm in unison.

Sing to the Lord a new song; * sing to the Lord, all the whole earth.

Sing to the Lord and bless his Name; * proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day.

Declare his glory among the nations * and his wonders among all peoples.

For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; * he is more to be feared than all gods.

As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols; * but it is the Lord who made the heavens.

Oh, the majesty and magnificence of his presence! * Oh, the power and the splendor of his sanctuary!

Ascribe to the Lord, you families of the peoples; * ascribe to the Lord honor and power.

Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name; * bring offerings and come into his courts.

Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; * let the whole earth tremble before him.

Tell it out among the nations: "The Lord is King! * he has made the world so firm that it cannot be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity."

Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea thunder and all that is in it; * let the field be joyful and all that is therein.

Then shall all the trees of the wood shout for joy before the Lord when he comes, * when he comes to judge the earth.

He will judge the world with righteousness * and the peoples with his truth.

THE SECOND LESSON Reader

Titus 2:11-14 A reading from Paul’s letter 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 Savior, 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.

Reader

People

The Word of the Lord.

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HYMN 83, vv. 1-3, 6

Adeste fideles

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THE GOSPEL Deacon

People

Luke 2:1-20 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.

And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, 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, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

Deacon

People

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

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CAROL

William Walton

All this time this song is best: 'Verbum caro factum est.' This night there is a chid yborn That sprang out of Jesse's thorn; We must sing and say thereforn, Jesus is the childes name, And Mary mild is his dame; All our sorrow shall turn to game: It fell upon high midnight:The starres shone both fair and bright; The angels sang with all their might. Now kneel we down on our knee, And pray we to the Trinity Our help, our succour for to be; THE SERMON

The Rt. Rev. Jennifer A. Reddall Sixth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona

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THE NICENE CREED

Deacon & People

BCP 358 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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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AT CHRISTMAS Intercessor

Intercessor All Intercessor

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Loving God, we give you thanks and praise that at your coming the angels sing a message of peace and good will. We pray for all our brothers and sisters who long still to hear your message today; Those who lives are shattered by war; for victims of hatred and persecution. By your light dispel the darkness of our aggression and intolerance.

Jesus, hope of the all the world, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

Loving God, we give you thanks and praise for you coming among us, for we have found favor with you, and you delight to dwell with us. We pray for our sisters and brothers in Christ as we celebrate your birth; For all who spread your good news and all who have never heard your name.

By your light dispel the darkness of our faithlessness and disobedience.

Jesus, hope of the all the world, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

Loving God, we give you thanks and praise that at your coming you are born into a family, sharing our human joys and sorrows. We pray for our families and friends and all with whom our lives are bound; For those separated from loved ones; for those who spend Christmas alone. By your light dispel the darkness of our loneliness and selfishness.

Jesus, hope of the all the world, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

Loving God, we give you thanks and praise that at your coming you make your place with the unwanted and the poor. We pray for all for whom society finds no room; For the homeless, the outcast, the friendless and the unloved; For the sick, and the dying and for all who minister to them. By your light dispel the darkness of our terror and pain.

Jesus, hope of the all the world, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

Loving God, we give you thanks and praise that throughout the ages people have rejoiced at your coming. We give you thanks for all who have recognized you and pointed others to you; For the virgin Mary, for Joseph, for the shepherds and sages; For all who search for you and come to worship you. By your light dispel the darkness of death, so that we, with all your saints, may come at last to the radiance of your presence. Open our eyes to see the signs of your coming. Open our ears to hear the angel voices, Open our hearts to make a place for you; Let us recognize you in our midst, for we too would worship you.

Jesus, hope of the all the world, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies, look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls, and to you we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and for ever.

Amen.

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THE ANTHEM

Sussex Carol, arr. June Nixon 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 sin 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 new-born 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!"

THE LORD’S PRAYER Celebrant

Celebrant & People

BCP 364 And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, 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.

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A PRAYER ATTRIBUTED TO ST. FRANCIS

Celebrant & People

BCP 833

Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is hatred, let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

THE CHRISTMAS BLESSING Bishop

People Bishop

People Bishop

People Bishop

People

May Almighty God, who sent his Son to take our nature upon him, bless you in this holy season, scatter the darkness of sin, and brighten your heart with the light of his holiness.

Amen.

May God, who sent his angels to proclaim the glad news of the Savior’s birth, fill you with joy, and make you heralds of the Gospel.

Amen.

May God, who is the Word made flesh joined heaven to earth and earth to heaven, give you his peace and favor.

Amen.

And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you, and remain with you for ever.

Amen.

THE DISMISSAL Deacon People

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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HYMN 111

VOLUNTARY CLOSING REMARKS

Stille Nacht

The Holy Night

Dudley Buck The Very Rev. Troy D. Mendez, Dean

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Christmas Memorials and Thanksgivings In memory of all who have died from COVID by Don Zimmerschied and Curtis Tyler In memory of Douglas Wieboldt by Guy Fletcher In tribute to Jan Kelman, and Tommy Wagner by Kyle & Bob Boston In memory of Reta & Victor Wallace by their family In memory of my son Derek by Marilyn May In memory of Bill Carlile by Janet Hayes In thanksgiving for the staff and choir of Trinity Cathedral by Richard Peel In memory of The Rev. Harold Knight by Vince Anderson In memory of Joel Keith by his wife and daughters In memory of Danny and Johnny Brown, and Mary Brower by Myron & Cindy Brower In memory Beverly Bowen Baker by Janet Baker In memory of Alan K. DePuy by Elizabeth LaFrance MacCleod In loving memory of Walker P. and Elizabeth L. Brotherton, Hermann Winter, and Carole Thomas by the Brotherton family.

In thanksgiving for the ministry of The Right Reverend Kirk Stevan Smith by Laura Smith In loving memory of Ceridwen Mary Merrick and Jonathan Rhys Merrick by Howard Merrick and Family In thanksgiving for our Trinity Cathedral community by Mina & Dick Van Dyne In thanksgiving for friends and family, and in memory Vonceil Clark by Ocie & Pam Clark In honor of Dr. Fauci and all the frontline COVID personnel by Kathleen & Veronica In tribute to the People of Trinity Cathedral by Troy Mendez In loving memory of family and friends who have died by Jim Hession In honor of Dr. John Post, M.D. from all members of the Post, Becker, Aldrich, and Buckley families

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