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3 ST THOMAS 10.30 a.m. SOLEMN SUNG EUCHARIST

APOSTLE

Introit: Frances-Hoad A Blessing Victoria: Missa O quam gloriosum Readings: Ephesians 2.19–end; John 20.24–29 Gradual: Psalm 31 vv. 1–7 (tone iii) Preacher: The Dean Credo: V Hymns: 457(i), 468 (omit v.2) Voluntary: Parry Fugue in G major

6.00 p.m. ORGAN RECITAL (no. 1534) Paul Greally (King’s College) J.S. Bach: Prelude and Fugue in E minor (BWV 548) J.S. Bach: Sonata no. 2 in C minor (BWV 526) i. Vivace ii. Largo iii. Allegro

6.30 p.m. EVENSONG WITH VIOLIN Responses and Preces: Radcliffe Psalm: 17 vv. 1–7 (Turle) Antiphon: Qui vult venire post me Stanford: Magnificat in A Anna Semple: Nunc Dimittis * Howells: O be joyful Hymns: 463, 381 Voluntary: Howells Rhapsody no. 1 in D flat major

5 TUESDAY 6.00 p.m. EVENSONG SUNG BY THE CHOIRS OF KING’S AND ST JOHN’S COLLEGES IN ST JOHN’S COLLEGE CHAPEL

Responses and Preces: Radcliffe Psalm: 29 (Attwood) Readings: Malachi 3.8–12; Acts 5.1–11 Jackson in G Finzi: Lo, the full, final sacrifice Hymn: Great is thy faithfulness (Tune: Faithfulness) Voluntary: Howells Paean

6 WEDNESDAY 6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (lower voices) Responses and Preces: Millington Psalm: 32 (tone vi) Readings: Deuteronomy 31.30–32.14; Philippians 2.12–18 Kennedy (Worcester Service) Poulenc: Quatre petites Prières de Saint François d’Assise

7 THURSDAY 6.30 p.m. EVENSONG WITH ELECTRONICS Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm: 37 vv. 1–11 (West) Reading: Luke 8.40–56 Watson in E Nunn: Sitivit anima mea ** Hymn: 452 Voluntary: Harvey Toccata for organ and tape

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6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm: 41 (Buck) Readings: Isaiah 50.4–10; Romans 8.31–39 Stanford in B flat Howells: Take him, earth, for cherishing Hymn: 467

9 SATURDAY 6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm: 48 (Goss) Readings: Wisdom 19.18–22; Revelation 4 Moore (St John’s Service) *** MacMillan: O give thanks unto the Lord Hymn: 373 (Tune: Coe Fen) Voluntary: Franck Choral no. 1 in E major

* The violin is played by Alex Semple. ** This work, scored for choir and electronics, was commissioned for the College Choir in 2018. *** This work was commissioned for the College Choir in 2006.

10 THE FOURTH 10.30 a.m. SUNG EUCHARIST

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SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Introit: Vaughan Williams O taste and see Byrd: Mass for four voices Readings: Colossians 1.1–14; Luke 10.25–37 Gradual: Psalm 25 vv. 1–10 (tone i) Preacher: The Chaplain Credo: VI Hymns: 395, 408(i) (Descant: Robinson) Voluntary: Elgar Allegro maestoso (Sonata in G major)

6.00 p.m. ORGAN RECITAL (no. 1535) George Herbert (St John’s College) Vierne: Symphonie II i. Allegro ii. Choral iii.Scherzo iv.Cantabile

6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Rose Psalms: 53 (Stanford), 54 (Barnby) Howells (Collegium Regale) Elgar: Give unto the Lord Hymns: 427, 252 Voluntaries: Elgar (arr. Harris) Nimrod Vierne Final (Symphonie II)

The first Evensong next term will be at 6.30 p.m. on Wednesday 5 October 2022.

Cover image: The Resurrection of Christ From an illuminated manuscript in the College collection (f.285v of MS T.8)

ST JOHN’S COLLEGE CHOIR

The Director of Music, Andrew Nethsingha, is pleased to receive enquiries from people interested in joining the College Choir as chorister, choral scholar or organ scholar. He is always happy to meet them informally to offer advice.

Please contact him at choir@joh.cam.ac.uk

or contact the Choir Administrator, Caroline Marks, on 01223 338718.

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CHORISTER VOICE TRIALS Voice trials are held for boys and girls aged 6–9 years old. For further details please contact the Registrar, Emma Luck, at St John’s College School on 01223 353652 or by email – admissions@sjcs.co.uk

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ST JOHN’S VOICES

Those interested in singing in St John’s Voices are encouraged to contact Graham Walker, the Director, on ghw22@cam.ac.uk

Priority is generally given to students of St John’s, but singers from outside the College are very welcome to apply.

This term we will be supporting:

SUNDAY 24 APRIL – SUNDAY 8 MAY

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL UK work to protect women, men and children wherever justice, freedom, truth and dignity are denied. They investigate and expose abuses, educate and mobilise the public, and help transform societies to create a safer, more just world.

MONDAY 9 MAY – SUNDAY 22 MAY

CHRISTIAN AID is a Christian organisation that insists the world can and must be swiftly changed to one where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty.

MONDAY 23 MAY – SUNDAY 5 JUNE

DEC UKRAINE CRISIS APPEAL The BRITISH RED CROSS is part of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), which unites 15 member charities who are experts in humanitarian aid and specialists in different areas of disaster response. The DEC launches appeals during times of monumental suffering, which is the case in Ukraine right now.

MONDAY 6 JUNE – SUNDAY 19 JUNE & TUESDAY 28 JUNE – SUNDAY 10 JULY

SAMARITANS provides confidential non-judgmental emotional support, 24 hours a day, for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.

The Chapel is fitted with a hearing induction loop for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Simply switch your hearing aid to the T position.

Please do not use cameras or recording devices in the Chapel, or bring in food or drink.