CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL Mobile, Alabama
The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 24, 2014 4:15 p.m. Musical Prelude 5:00 p.m. The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 24, 2014 We extend a warm welcome to all visitors. A nursery is available. A gentle reminder: please mute or turn off cell phones before the service.
Musical Prelude Four fifteen in the evening Hymn
Once in royal David’s city vs. 1, 2 & 6 Christ Church Cathedral Choir and Congregation
Irby
The Holly and the Ivy Julie-Marie Agustin, flautist; Brooke Haigler, flautist Christ Church Cathedral Choir
arr. R. Jacques (1894-1969)
The congregation is invited to join in singing the refrain. The holly and the ivy, when they are both full grown, of all the trees that are in the wood, the holly bears the crown. Refrain: The rising of the sun, and the running of the deer, the playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir. The holly bears a blossom, as white as the lily flower; and Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ, to be our sweet Saviour. Refrain The holly bears a berry, as red as any blood; and Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ, for to do us sinners good. Refrain The holly bears a prickle, as sharp as any thorn, and Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ, on Christmas day in the morn. Refrain
The holly bears a bark, as bitter as any gall; and Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ, for to redeem us all. Refrain I Wonder As I Wander
J. J. Niles
Gary L. Kohler, baritone
(1892-1980)
I wonder as I wander out under the sky How Jesus the Saviour did come for to die For poor on’ry people like you and like I; I wonder as I wander out under the sky When Mary birthed Jesus ‘twas in a cow’s stall With wise men and farmers and shepherds and all But high from God’s heaven, a star’s light did fall And the promise of ages it then did recall. If Jesus had wanted for any wee thing A star in the sky or a bird on the wing Or all of God’s Angels in heaven to sing He surely could have it, ‘cause he was the King I wonder as I wander out under the sky How Jesus the Saviour did come for to die For poor on’ry people like you and like I; I wonder as I wander out under the sky
And the Glory of the Lord
G. F. Handel
(1685-1759) And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. Isaiah 40:5 Christ Church Cathedral Choir
Hymn
Hark! the herald angels sing Choir and Congregation
Mendelssohn
Christmas Bells
Windham Hill Artists
Glenn D. Archer, guitarist & vocalist
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on earth, good will to men. I thought how, as the day had come, The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled along the unbroken song Of peace on earth, good will to men. And in despair I bowed my head: There is no peace on earth, I said For hate is strong and mocks the song Of peace on earth, good will to men. Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: God is not dead, nor doth he sleep; The wrong shall fail, the right prevail, With peace on earth, good will to men. Till, ringing singing, on its way, The world revolved from night to day, A voice, a chime, a chant sublime, Of peace on earth, good will to men!
Gesu Bambino
P. A. Yon
Ann Moody, mezzo-soprano Julie-Marie Agustin, flautist; Brooke Haigler, flautist
(1886-1943)
When blossoms flowered ‘mid the snows Upon a winter night, Was born the Child, the Christmas Rose, The King of Love and Light. The angels sang, the shepherds sang, The grateful earth rejoiced; And at His blessed birth the stars Their exultation voiced. O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. Again the heart with rapture glows To greet the holy night, That gave the world its Christmas Rose, Its King of Love and Light. Let ev’ry voice acclaim His name, The grateful chorus swell. From paradise to earth He came That we with Him might dwell. O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen Julie-Marie Agustin, flautist; Brooke Haigler, flautist
arr. L. Shackley (b. 1956)
The Cathedral Choir
God rest you merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay. Remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas day to save us all from Satan’s pow’r when we had gone astray: O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy. From God our heav’nly Father a blessed angel came, and unto certain shepherds brought tidings of the same, how that in Bethlehem was born the Son of God by name: O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy. Fear not, then,” said the angel, “Let nothing you afright. This day is born a Savior, a blessed, holy sight. To free all those who trust in Him from Satan’s pow’r and might.” O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy. Now to the Lord sing praises, all you within this place, and with true love and brotherhood each other now embrace; this holy Child of Christmas shall fill our hearts with grace: O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy.
Lullay, my Savior The Cathedral Handbell Choir
It Came Upon The Midnight Clear Cleamon R. Downs, tenor
K. E. Powell (b. 1982)
arr. R. Walters (b. circa 1980)
It came upon the Midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold: “Peace on the earth, good will to men, From heav’n’s all gracious King!” The world in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing. Still through the cloven skies they come, With peaceful wings unfurled; And still their heav’nly music floats O’er all the weary world. Above its sad and lowly plains They bend on hov’ring wing; And ever o’er its Babel sounds, The blessed angels sing. Yet with the woes of sin and strife The world has suffered long; Beneath the angel strain have rolled Two thousand years of wrong; And man, at war with man, hears not The love song which they bring! O hush the noise, ye men of strife, And hear the angels sing.
Hymn
O little town of Bethlehem Choir and Congregation
St. Louis
The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two Five o’clock in the evening We invite you to participate in the worship of God. Our service is the Holy Eucharist: Rite Two in the Book of Common Prayer. For ease of use, this leaflet contains the congregational portions of the liturgy and service music. Congregational responses are printed in bold. Hymn numbers refer to the Hymnal 1982. Page numbers refer to the Prayer Book for those wishing to use it. Lesson and Gospel texts are taken from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, unless otherwise noted.
The Word of God Processional Hymn
O come, all ye faithful
Adeste fideles
Celebrant: People:
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
The Collect for Purity
BCP 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.
Gloria in excelsis
Collect of the Day
BCP 212
The Lord be with you. People: 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. Celebrant: Celebrant:
First Reading
Isaiah 9:2-7
A Reading from the Book of 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 trampling 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: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Reader:
Psalm 96
Please sing refrain after each stanza.
Refrain: Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord. 1 Sing to the Lord a new song; * sing to the Lord, all the whole earth. 2 Sing to the Lord and bless his Name; * proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day. Refrain 3
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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. Refrain
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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! Refrain
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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. Refrain
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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.” Refrain
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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. Refrain
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He will judge the world with righteousness * and the peoples with his truth.
BCP 725
Second Reading
Titus 2:11-14
A Reading from the Letter of Paul to Titus 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 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: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Reader:
The congregation will sing the first two verses of the sequence hymn before the gospel is read and the last two afterward.
Sequence Hymn
Angels we have heard on high
Gloria
The Holy Gospel (King James Version) Reader: People:
Luke 2:1-14
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 Saviour, 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. Reader: People:
Sermon
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Very Reverend Beverly Findley Gibson
The Nicene Creed
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.
The Prayers of the People, Form VI
BCP 392
The leader and people pray responsively.
In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. Silence
For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone. We pray for Barack, our President; Robert, our Governor; Sandy, our Mayor; and all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; For this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace. For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression. For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy. Tonight, in the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Anglican Communion.
In the Cathedral Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. We pray for the search for the fourth bishop of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. We pray especially for our nominees: Russell, Edward, Chuck, Dan, and their families. Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a bishop for this Diocese, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. For the peace and unity of the Church of God; For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth. For Katharine, our Presiding Bishop; Philip, our Bishop; for Beverly, our priest; Dan, our deacon; and for all bishops and other ministers; For all who serve God in his Church. For the special needs and concerns of this congregation. In the parish Cycle of Prayer, we remember all those on the Cathedral Prayer list. Tonight, we pray especially for: Brink Brinkley, John Wade Thurber, Nick Nichols, Butch Trawick, Billie van der Giessen, Peter van der Giessen, Patti Biel, Alice Carwie, Raymond Fields, Lisa Williams, Fairley Morton, Ginger Simpson, Karen Sentilles, Ralph and Catherine Neal, Willie Stanton, Jr., and all others on the Cathedral Prayer List. We also remember in our prayers those men and women serving in the armed forces of our country: Tyler Gamble, Todd Mouthaan, Jean-Michael Lemieux, Albert Robinson IV, Michael Nassar, and all others on the Cathedral Military Prayer list. Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping the men and women in our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace; strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. We give thanks this evening for everyone for whom thanksgiving gifts were given. Silence
Hear us, Lord; For your mercy is great. We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life. Silence
We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name forever and ever. We remember this evening everyone for whom memorial gifts were given. We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. Silence
Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you. We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins. Silence
Leader and People: Have
mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Celebrant concludes with an 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 Celebrant: People:
The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
Welcome and Announcements
The Holy Communion All baptized Christians are invited to receive Holy Communion.
The Offertory Anthem
The Shepherd’s Farewell
H. Berlioz
Julie-Marie Agustin, flautist; Brooke Haigler, flautist; The Christ Church Cathedral Choir
(1803-1869)
“Thou must leave thy lowly dwelling, the humble crib, the stable bare. Babe, all mortal babes excelling, content our earthly lot to share. Loving father, loving mother, shelter thee with tender care! Blessed Jesus, we implore thee with humble love and holy fear. In the land that lies before thee, forget not us who linger here! May the shepherd’s lowly calling ever to thy heart be dear! Blest are ye beyond all measure, thou happy father, mother mild! Guard ye well your heav’nly treasure, the Prince of Peace, the Holy Child! God go with you, God protect you, guide you safely through the wild!”
At the Presentation
The Great Thanksgiving Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People:
The Doxology America vs. 4 Eucharistic Prayer B
Old 100th Hymnal 717 BCP 367
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him 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. 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:
Sanctus
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, Celebrant and People:
We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;
The Celebrant continues:
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 the Blessed Virgin Mary and 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 him, and with him, and in him, 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.
BCP 364
The Breaking of the Bread Celebrant: People:
Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Celebrant:
The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
All baptized Christians are invited to receive communion. The congregation will be guided by the ushers. The congregation will receive communion from two lines. The left line will leave the rail through the sacristy, and the right line will leave through the Chapter House to return to your seats.
Music at Communion
Antiphon
Solo
Amidst the Splendors
C. W. Powell
Katherine E. Powell, soprano Amidst the splendors of this heavenly sanctuary, from the womb, before the morning star I have begotten you, beloved.
(b. 1990)
O Holy Night
A. Adam
Katherine E. Powell, soprano (1803-1856) Julie-Marie Agustin, Brooke Haigler; flautists O holy night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of our dear Saviour’s birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining, ‘Til He appear’d and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. Fall on your knees! O hear the angel voices! O night divine, O night when Christ was born; O night divine, O night, O night Divine. Truly He taught us to love one another; His law is love and His gospel is peace. Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother; And in His name all oppression shall cease. Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, Let all within us praise His holy name. Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever, His power and glory evermore proclaim. His power and glory evermore proclaim.
Hymn
In the bleak midwinter
Cranham
Candles are lighted in the congregation.
Solo
Stille Nacht
F. X. Gruber
Doris Kohler, soprano
(1787-1863)
Hymn
Silent night, holy night
Post Communion Prayer Celebrant:
Let us pray.
Celebrant and People:
Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Stille Nacht
BCP 365
Christmas Blessing 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. And, the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.
Recessional Hymn
Joy to the world!
Antioch
Dismissal Celebrant: People:
Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Alleluia. Alleluia. Thanks be to God. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Postlude
Improvisation on “A ntioch�
C. W. Powell (b. 1990)
CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL MISSION The Cathedral is the spiritual center of the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast. The Cathedral is a dynamic and evolving church that serves as a liturgical, educational, and pastoral center for Diocesan life. It serves as a visible symbol of unity and promotes growth, hope, and a deepening trust in the Lord. The Cathedral is a place where the Gospel of Jesus Christ will be faithfully preached and responded to, and it will model new concepts and ideas for education, evangelism,
and outreach to which the Gospel calls us.
The Ministers of the Liturgy CELEBRANT AND PREACHER The Very Reverend Beverly Findley Gibson, Ph.D., Dean, Christ Church Cathedral
ASSISTING The Reverend Daniel Andrew Wagner, Deacon, Christ Church Cathedral
CHALICE BEARERS John Stephenson McClelland, Jr.; Robert Willis Israel
LAY READERS Old Testament New Testament
William Kennon Drew Margaret Marion Thigpen
Psalmist Intercessor
Emily Donnell Stubblefield Carolyn Delchamps Eichold
PROVOST Carolyn Stephenson Jeffers
CRUCIFERS Sarah Elizabeth Grehan, Anna Frances Weeks
ACOLYTES Janie Alexis Chow, Jordan Allison Chow, Brooke Yates Grehan, Jr., Charles Tobler Ramo, Charles Robert Weeks
MUSIC Christopher William Powell, Cathedral Organist and Choir Master Katherine Elaine Powell, A ssistant Choir Master Julie-Marie Agustin, flautist; Brooke Haigler, flautist Christ Church Cathedral Choir and Christ Church Cathedral Handbell Choir
OBLATIONERS Thomas Bragg Van Antwerp, Alison Stafford Mitchell
ALTAR GUILD Barbara Hicks Archer, Paula Macpherson Watkins, Co-Chairs Jennifer Simpson Grehan, Carolyn Bradford Stephenson
USHERS Robison Clarendon McClure, Jr., Chair Edwin Burnley Davis, John Dawkins Davidson, Clarke Upham Irvine, Jr., Banks Christian Ladd, Homer Leon McClure, Charles Stephen McKay, Mark Stanley Weeks
CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS AND THANK OFFERINGS The wreaths on the front doors are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of E. L. McCafferty, junior; Corinna Herndon McCafferty; Edwin Brandoa Sparkman; Marion McCafferty Sparkman; Paul Charleton Corwin, junior; Lauda Eleanor Leak Corwin The flowers on the silver cross are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Kay and Banks Christian, Eva Hunter Christian; Helena and Bert Pharr, Katherine Thorpe Dickinson
✠ IN THANKSGIVING FOR This Loving Cathedral Family The Christ Church Cathedral Choir All of God’s Blessings ✠
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Laura R. Adams Sumner G. Adams, Jr.
Tom and Susan Garth Dylan and Elinor Gibson
✠ Will, Helen, and Elizabeth Babb Virginia Hamilton Behlen Alton R. Brown IV Elizabeth Louise Brown Jessica F. Brown Toni Louise Goubil Brown
✠ Virginia and Oliver Carter Al, Jill, Janie and Jordan Chow Jim, Toni, Chris and Mitch Chow Helen Ann Coale Randolph Benjamin Coale, Jr. Louise and Neal Collins The Children and Grandchildren of Johnny and Mary Cook The Kennedy and Cotsonis Children of Jerry Cotsonis Mr. and Mrs. James F. Currie
✠ Steven B. Hall Family Jeffrey Edward Halley Leslie Stanton-Halley Julia and Chris Hoitink and Family
✠ Will and Katie Israel Brad and Anna Israel Lyon and Jack Israel Susannah Rembert Israel
✠ Doris and Gary Kohler
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Peggy and Ponnie McClelland Anna Robison McClure Louise (Sister) Vass McClure Sam and Annabel McKay
✠ Charlie, Mary Burton, and Virginia Merchant The Family of Martha Middleton Tucker, Clarke, and Beverley Milteer Ann Elizabeth Moody Lydia Nichols Moore
✠ Jeff Nichols Nick Nichols Rick Nichols
✠ Mr. and Mrs. William Shelton Pritchard IV
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The Edward Ladd Grandchildren: Caroline, Benton, Ann, Campbell, Edward, Louise, Sarah
Samuel, Hamp and Tres Eichold
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Julie and John McClelland and Family Louise and Willson McClelland and Family
Bailey Stallworth Sanders Catherine Legeré Sanders James Hawk Sindell Laura Campbell Behlen Sindell
✠ Blake, Livy, and Sophia Ferguson Mona and Ted Ferguson
Frederick Wilton Rendfrey
Sara and Chaffin Snider Tiny and John Spottswood Edwin S. Stephens IV Family Veiva Steele
✠ The Thigpen-Russell Family
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Charles Pollard Van Antwerp Emory Lewis Van Antwerp Gypsie Boykin Bear Van Antwerp Hayley Lewis Van Antwerp Thomas Bragg Van Antwerp, Jr. Thomas Bragg Van Antwerp III Virginia Oliver Van Antwerp
Elizabeth Warren Malcolm Warren III Laura and Malcolm Warren Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Watkins, Austin and William Dr. and Mrs. Horace C. Watkins III Mr. and Mrs. James F. Watkins, Kate and Mary Mac Dr. and Mrs. Paul Watkins, Francis and Macpherson The Rev. and Mrs. A. Ellis Wilkins
✠ IN HONOR OF The Men and Women Serving in the Armed Forces of Our Nation
✠ IN LOVING MEMORY OF: ✠
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Dr. and Mrs. P. J. M. Acker Leighton P. Arsnault
Harry Campbell Laura Manning Campbell Juanita Carter McWilliams Carter George Albert Carwie Elizabeth Leigh Cherry Bryant Chow Chadwick Burton Clark Wallace Sherman Clark III Harwell Ellis Coale, Sr. Lida Goodloe Coale Angus Royal Cooper Roy Bush Cooper Mary Campbell Cooper Ervin S. Cooper Margaret Folmar Cooper Miriam Walmsly Cooper Nora Hall Cooper Robert Angus Cooper Van Cotsonis George Douglas Cunningham Hetty Lyon Horst Cunningham
✠ Mr. and Mrs. John T. Baldwin Charles Henry Behlen II John Beltz Walton Avery Biggs, Jr. Dahlia Bishop Booth Donald Spencer Boughton Gilbert Brantley Julia Knox Brantley Amiel Word Brinkley Katharine Hamilton Brinkley Myrtice Willson Brinkley Thomas Hughes Brinkley Janet Leatherbury Brinson Paul Parr Brinson Vivian Cooper Brister Mr. and Mrs. Alton R. Brown, Jr. Mary Katherine Thomas Brown Elizabeth Cook Brutkiewicz Leslie Emile Buerger, Jr. Leslie Emile Buerger III
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Fred and Ann Delchamps Mr. and Mrs. Alan C. Denby John Leonard Donnelly, Jr. Dolores Dross Drane Frank Carter Drane, Sr. Dora and William E. Drew Elizabeth Leman Dunson William Bradford Dunson
Eleanor Unger Inge Herndon Inge, Jr. Maria Fearn Garth Inge Willis Dwight Colby Israel
✠ Charlotte and Sam Eichold Alice Eichold Diana Hall Elliott
✠ Grover Waltha Findley Frank Pierce Folmar Frank Pierce Folmar, Jr. Nettie Jones Folmar James Formanek James Robert Fuqua
✠ Lauretta S. Galloway Mr. and Mrs. Winston Fearn Garth S.E. Gibson Margaret Johnson Gibson Marion Conrad Gonzales Marion Frederickson Gonzales Mr. and Mrs. Gustave G. Goubil, Jr. Harold S. Grehan, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Grehan, Sr.
✠ Elizabeth Worley Haffner Alice Jean Tackett Halbrooks Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Hand Hon. and Mrs. W. Brevand Hand Edward Dowling Hillard Lucy Herndon Horst Martin Lyon Horst Nancy and Monroe Howell Ruth D. Huger Christopher G. Hume, Jr. Susan Pharr Hume
✠ Robert Hempstead Jackson Arthur James Johnson, Jr. Arthur James Johnson, Sr. Albert McLeod Joyner Violet Harrison Joyner
✠ Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Joseph Knowles Bernard Joseph Knowles, Jr.
✠ Mr. and Mrs. G. Russell Ladd Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert R. Ladd, Jr. Mary Ellen Leland Virginia Carolyn Leman Dwain Gregory Luce Robert Radcliff Lyons
✠ Jessie (Tee) Gartman McCarron Louise Vass McClelland Homer Leon McClelland 1st Lt. USAAF Homer L. McClelland, Jr. Robison Clarendon McClure, Sr. Marianne and Innes McIntyre Mildred and I.T. McIntyre
✠ Mr. and Mrs. John Ritchie Macpherson Julia Orme Martin Justus Carlile Martin Stuart W. Mauch Mr. and Mrs. O. H. (Happy) May John D. and Julia (JuJu) Meador Troy H. Middleton, Jr. William Alexander Lewis Mitchell Rose Tilley Moody Dennis Wade Moody Dennis Wade Moody, Jr. Mary Campbell Moore Randolph Benjamin Moore, Jr.
Gladys Campbell Moss Walter William Moss, Jr. The Right Reverend George Murray
✠ Mr. and Mrs. Bill Nance Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Nance Lyon Cunningham Newell Carol Lynn Nicol
✠ Julie Williams Peavy E. B. and Geraldine Peebles E. B. and Lee Peebles Mary E. Peeples Marion Ross Pettiss Jefferis Moore Pettiss Anna Stadther Pharez Julia Wynkoop Potts Llewellyn Powell Potts Samuel Power Jeannie Price Leonard Wilson Price
✠ Robert Herndon Radcliff III Robert Herndon Radcliff, Jr. Alfred Ramsey, Jr. Dorothy Wood Ramsey Chuck Reniewicz Edward S. Reniewicz Virginia Sims Rhen Clyde Carlos Rouse Clyde Carlos Rouse, Jr. James Herndon Rouse Lucy Horst Rouse Charles L. Rutherford Nell S. Rutherford James Bomar Ryall, Jr.
✠ Lee Stallworth Sanders Catherine Lee Sanders William Hewitt Sanders Nellie S. Schley Grace Carlman Shrader Sis and Jack Spottswood
Kenneth White Stanton, Sr. Nancy Stanton Ruth Matkin Stanton Kenneth White Stanton, Jr. Victor Paul Stanton Mr. and Mrs. E. Sydney Stephens Mary Rawles Stephenson Samuel Randall Stephenson
✠ Fredrick Williams Taul Harvey Taylor Joy W. Taylor Margaret Bancroft Taylor Thomas J. Taylor, Sr. Thomas J. Taylor, Jr. Virginia Rhen Taylor Catharine Campbell Thurber Horace W. Thurber, Jr. Katherine Wilson Trawick Nancy Buerger Trawick Harriet and Jerry Turner
✠ Harris J. Van Brackle
✠ Claude Morris Warren, Jr. Esther Reagan Warren Dr. and Mrs. Horace C. Watkins, Jr. James C. Watkins Kenneth Paul White-Spunner, Sr. Lidie Glover White-Spunner Elizabeth Whittington Miller Arrington Widemire William Reese Widemire Lucy R. and Beverly R. (Babe) Wilson Jr. Mary and Beverly R. Wilson, Sr.
✠ Nevin Carrier Yankie
COPYRIGHT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Music for the service is from The Hymnal 1982, © 1985 the Church Pension Fund. All rights reserved. Used by permission requested from Church Publishing Incorporated, New York, NY. Hymnal 102 Once in royal David’s city Words: Sts. 1-2, 4-6, Cecil Francis Alexander (1818-1895), alt.; st. 3, James Waring McCrady (b. 1938). Music: Irby, melody Henry John Gauntlett (1805-1876); harm. Arthur Henry Mann (1850-1929). Copyright: Words: St. 3 © 1982, James Warring McCrady. Music: © 1957, Novello and Company Limited. Used by permission. Hymnal 87 Hark! the herald angels sing Words: Charles Wesley (1707-1788), alt. Music: Mendelssohn, Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847); adapt. William H. Cummings (1831-1915). Hymnal 79 O little town of Bethlehem Words: Phillips Brooks (1835-1893). Music: St. Louis, Lewis H. Redner (1831-1908). Hymnal 83 O come, all ye faithful Words: John Francis Wade (1711-1786); tr. Frederick Oakeley (1802-1880) and others. Music: Adeste fideles, present form of melody att. John Francis Wade (1711-1786); harm. The English Hymnal, 1906 Hymnal S-280 Canticle 20, Glory to God: Gloria in excelsis Setting: Robert Powell (b. 1932). Copyright © Church Publishing, Inc. Hymnal 96 Angels we have heard on high Words: French carol; tr. James Chadwick (1813-1882), alt. Music: Gloria, French carol; arr. Edward Shippen Barnes (1887-1958). Hymnal S-125 Holy, holy, holy Lord: Sanctus From A Community Mass; Richard Proulx (b. 1937). Copyright © 1971, 1977 G.I.A. Publications, Inc. Hymnal 112 In the bleak midwinter Words: Christina Rossetti (1830-1894). Music: Cranham, Gustav Theodore Holst (1874-1934). Hymnal 111 Silent night, holy night Words: Joseph Mohr (1792-1848); tr. John Freeman Young (1820-1885). Music: Stille Nacht, melody Franz Xaver Gruber (1787-1863); harm. Carl H. Reinecke (1824-1910). Hymnal 100 Joy to the world! the Lord is come Words: Isaac Watts (1674-1748), alt. Music: Antioch, George Frideric Handel (1685-1759); adapt. and arr. Lowell Mason (1792-1872).
C HRIST C HURCH C ATHED RAL The Right Reverend Philip Menzie Duncan, II, Bishop The Very Reverend Beverly Findley Gibson, Ph.D., Rector and Dean The Reverend Daniel Andrew Wagner, Deacon Christopher William Powell, Organist and Choir Master
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