St John’s College
Chapel Services Michaelmas Term 2021
Since the early 13th century the site of St John’s College has had a place of Christian worship. The original Chapel, whose traces are still visible in First Court, belonged to a hospital for the poor and infirm and was retained when the College was founded in 1511. Our present Chapel, built in 1869 by Sir George Gilbert Scott, continues to offer regular services enriched by the College’s outstanding choral tradition. Members of the public are welcome at all services. The Chapel is part of the Church of England, within the Anglican Communion, and welcomes everyone. Morning Prayer is said each weekday at 8.30am. This and the 8.30am Sunday services are reserved to members of College and their guests. Surplices are provided in the Chapel, and may be worn by members of the College on Sundays, at Evensong on Saturdays, and on other holy days as marked in this list with the letter S. The Chapel Clerk, Stephen Stokes, can be contacted on 01223 338676 or by e-mail at chapel@joh.cam.ac.uk Further details of the Chapel and Choirs are available on their websites: www.joh.cam.ac.uk www.sjcchoir.co.uk stjohnsvoices.org A Chapel service is usually webcast on a weekly basis. You can listen online at: www.sjcchoir.co.uk/webcast Dean The Rev’d Canon Mark Oakley Director of Music Andrew Nethsingha Chaplain The Rev’d Andrew Hammond Director of St John’s Voices Graham Walker Herbert Howells Organ Scholar George Herbert Junior Organ Scholar Alexander Trigg St John’s Voices Organists Samuel Jones & Benedict Turner-Berry Chapel Clerk Stephen Stokes Assistant Verger John Boulter The clergy are always glad to arrange to see members of the College.
Sunday 6.30pm Evensong Sermon Series ‘Desert Island Books’ You have the Bible and Shakespeare: what other book would you take and why? 10 October Preacher: The Dean 17 October Preacher: The Rev’d Dr Hannah Cleugh, Chaplain to the Bishop of Ely 24 October Preacher: Sr Dr Gemma Simmonds, Director of the Religious Life Institute, Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology 31 October Preacher: The Rev’d Dr Paul Dominiak, Vice-Principal, Westcott House 7 November Preacher: Dr Sarah Maxwell, Lay Chaplain, St John’s College School 14 November Preacher: The Rev’d Dr Robert Mackley, Vicar, Little St Mary’s 21 November Preacher: The Chaplain Recordings of these sermons will be available at www.joh.cam.ac.uk/chapel-choir/sermons
Cover image: St John with an eagle on the island of Patmos From an illuminated manuscript in the College collection
OCTOBER
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THE EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
8.30 a.m. STUDENT COMMUNION Readings: Genesis 2.18–24, Mark 10.2–16
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TUESDAY
5.30 p.m. MATRICULATION SERVICE Responses: Clucas Psalm 121 (Walford Davies) Readings: Proverbs 3.13–18, Luke 12.22–30 Stanford: Magnificat in A Dove: Gloria (Missa Brevis) Hymns: Great is thy faithfulness, 461 (Corvedale) Voluntary: Widor Final (Symphonie VI)
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WEDNESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (men’s voices) Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm 30 (tone viii) Readings: Proverbs 3.19–26, James 1.1–8 Lassus: Magnificat tertii toni Nunc Dimittis tertii toni Tallis: Te lucis ante terminum
OCTOBER
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THURSDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Clucas Psalm 36 (Norris, Garrett) Reading: Matthew 13.10–17 Weelkes (Sixth Service) Tye: Praise ye the Lord, ye children (Part I) Hymn 476
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FRIDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Clucas Psalm 39 (Hylton Stewart) Readings: Isaiah 10.1–4, Luke 20.45–21.4 Dyson in F Swayne: Kyrie (A Clare Eucharist) Hymn 463(ii)
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SATURDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Clucas Psalm 46 (Luther) Readings: Genesis 1.1–2.1, John 1.1–5 Murrill in E Chesnokov: Let my prayer arise (Да исправится молитва моя) Hymn 478 (Descant: Gower) Voluntary: Alain Litanies
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OCTOBER
10 THE NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
8.30 a.m. STUDENT COMMUNION Readings: Amos 5.6–7, 10–15; Mark 10.17–31
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10.30 a.m. SUNG EUCHARIST WITH STRINGS Introit: Lallouette O mysterium ineffabile Haydn: Little Organ Mass Readings: Amos 5.6–7, 10–15; Mark 10.17–31 Gradual: Psalm 90 vv. 12–17 (tone vi) Preacher: The Chaplain Hymns 276(ii), 473(ii) (omit vv. 2, 3, 4, 5) Voluntary: Buxtehude Toccata in F major (BuxWV 157) 6.00 p.m. ORGAN RECITAL (no. 1512) Roger Sayer (The Temple Church, London) Thomas: Temple Trio Ireland: Capriccio Jackson: Toccata, Chorale and Fugue 6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Clucas Psalm 52 (Hylton Stewart) Sumsion in G Parsons: Ave Maria Hymns 242, 451 Preacher: The Dean Voluntary: Mendelssohn Con moto maestoso (Sonata no. 3 in A major)
11 MONDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG SUNG BY ST JOHN’S VOICES Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm 57 (Alcock, Goss) Readings: 1 Samuel 2.1–10, Luke 1.46–55 Dyson in D Handel: Hallelujah (Messiah) Hymn 467
12 TUESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Clucas Psalm 62 (Boyce) Readings: Isaiah 6.1–8, Acts 9.1–19 Byrd (Fauxbourdons) Betinis: Aeterna lux, divinitas Hymn 456
OCTOBER
13 WEDNESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (men’s voices) Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm 68 vv. 1–10 (tone v) Readings: Malachi 3.1–7, James 1.12–18 Sumsion in G Byrd: Gloria tibi Domine
14 THURSDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Ayleward Psalm 71 vv. 1–12 (Parratt) Reading: Matthew 13.24–30 Batten (Fourth Service) Whyte: Christe qui lux es et dies Hymn 452
15 FRIDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG WITH HARP Responses and Preces: Ayleward Psalm 76 (Ashfield) Readings: Isaiah 24.4–16, Revelation 18.21–24 Bevan: Magnificat quarti toni Nunc Dimittis quarti toni Frances-Hoad: Lo! the desert depths are stirr’d * Hymn 434
16 SATURDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG S Responses and Preces: Ayleward Psalm 79 vv. 1–9 (Flintoft) Readings: Genesis 2.4b–17, 1 Corinthians 15.35–49 Stanford in G Rachmaninoff: Hymn of the Cherubim (Херувимская песнь) Hymn 477 (tune 408(i)) (Descant: Robinson) Voluntary: Pott Laudes
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This work, commissioned for the College Choir by the Master and Fellows, is receiving its first public performance. The Choir is joined by harpist Anne Denholm.
OCTOBER
17 THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
8.30 a.m. STUDENT COMMUNION Readings: Isaiah 53.4–end, Mark 10.35–45
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10.30 a.m. SUNG EUCHARIST Introit: Vaughan Williams O taste and see Kyrie Orbis Factor Berkeley: Missa Brevis Readings: Isaiah 53.4–end, Mark 10.35–45 Gradual: Psalm 91 vv. 9–16 (tone viii) Preacher: The Dean Credo VII Hymns 285(i), 466 Voluntary: Vierne Allegro Risoluto (Symphonie II) 6.00 p.m. ORGAN RECITAL (no. 1513) George Herbert (St John’s College) Duruflé: Chant Donné Traditional (arr. Herbert): Till all the seas run dry Harvey: Toccata for Organ and Tape Wheeler: The Sweet Time Suite: Introduction Herbert (after Mahler): Urlied Herbert (after Wheeler): Sweet Time Coda 6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Ayleward Psalm 88 vv. 1–9 (Prendergast) Antiphon: In omnem terram Howells (St Paul’s Service) Bullock: Give us the wings of faith Hymns 458, 443 Preacher: The Rev’d Dr Hannah Cleugh, Chaplain to the Bishop of Ely Voluntary: J.S. Bach Prelude in C minor (BWV 546i)
18 LUKE THE EVANGELIST
6.30 p.m. FESTAL EVENSONG SUNG BY ST JOHN’S VOICES S Introit: Harris Holy is the true light Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm 94 (Sinclair) Readings: Isaiah 35.3–6, Luke 10.1–9 Antiphon: In omnem terram Stanford in C J.S. Bach: Wie sich ein Vater erbarmet (Singet dem Herrn) Hymn 486
OCTOBER
19 TUESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Ayleward Psalm 97 (Martin) Readings: Jeremiah 26.12–16, Acts 9.19–25 Moore (St John’s Service) * Scott: Creator of the stars of night Hymn 431
20 WEDNESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG WITH VIOLIN (men’s voices) Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm 103 vv. 1–11 (tone viii) Readings: Job 31.16–23, James 1.19–27 Moore (Second Service) Comeau: Vanity of vanities *
21 THURSDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Shephard Psalm 105 vv. 1–12 (Hawes) Reading: Matthew 20.1–16 Forbes L’Estrange: Magnificat (King’s College Service) Chesnokov: Nunc Dimittis Byrd: Teach me, O Lord Hymn 425
22 FRIDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Shephard Psalm 107 vv. 1–8 (Bairstow) Readings: Isaiah 30.8–16, Matthew 23.27–36 Sumsion in A Wheeler: Alleluia, I heard a voice Hymn 414
23 SATURDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (men’s voices) Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm 111 (tone viii) Readings: Genesis 3.1–24, Galatians 3.23–29 Howells in E Gant: Ubi caritas et amor * Hymn 475 Voluntary: J.S Bach Prelude in B minor (BWV 544i)
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These works were commissioned for the College Choir in 2006 (Moore), 2016 (Comeau) and 2012 (Gant). The violinist is Alex Semple.
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OCTOBER
24 THE LAST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
8.30 a.m. STUDENT COMMUNION Readings: Jeremiah 31.7–9, Mark 10.46–end 10.30 a.m. SUNG EUCHARIST (men’s voices) Introit: Si iniquitates observaveris Duruflé: Messe cum jubilo Readings: Jeremiah 31.7–9, Mark 10.46–end Gradual: Psalm 126 (tone iv) Preacher: Will Alvarez, Ordinand, Ridley Hall Credo V Hymns 288, 437 Voluntary: Widor Final (Symphonie VI) 6.00 p.m. ORGAN RECITAL (no. 1514) Andrew Nethsingha (St John’s College) J.S. Bach: Prelude in E minor (BWV 548i) J.S. Bach: Kommst du nun (BWV 650) J.S. Bach: Dies sind die heil’gen zehn Gebot (BWV 678) Vierne: Allegro Risoluto (Symphonie II) 6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (men’s voices) Responses and Preces: Millington Psalm 118 vv. 1–14 (tone vi) Hassler: Magnificat quinti toni Nunc Dimittis quinti toni Byrd: Christe qui lux es et dies Hymns 445, 440 (omit vv. 4, 5) Preacher: Sr Dr Gemma Simmonds, Director of the Religious Life Institute, Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology Voluntary: Reger Dankpsalm
25 MONDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG SUNG BY ST JOHN’S VOICES Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm 119 vv. 33–48 (Stainer, Martin) Readings: Song of Solomon 2.8–17, John 10.11–18 Tallis (Short Service) Chesnokov: Svete Tihiy (Свѣте тихій) Hymn 418 (omit vv. 3, 4, 5)
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OCTOBER
26 TUESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (men’s voices) Responses and Preces: Millington Psalm 119 vv. 105–120 (tone ii) Readings: Ezekiel 3.4–11, Acts 13.1–3 Victoria: Magnificat sexti toni Nunc Dimittis sexti toni Martin: Circumdederunt me *
27 WEDNESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (men’s voices) Responses and Preces: Millington Psalms 124 (tone vii), 125 (tone vii) Readings: Deuteronomy 32.1–4, John 14.15–26 Antiphon: Qui vult venire post me Marenzio: Magnificat octavi toni Nunc Dimittis octavi toni Semple: Footsteps in the sand ** (Stŭpki po Pyasŭka)
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28 SIMON AND JUDE, APOSTLES
6.30 p.m. SUNG EUCHARIST (men’s voices) Introit: Mihi autem Monteverdi: Mass for four voices (1640) Readings: Isaiah 28.14–16, John 15.17–end Hymn 195 (tune 265)
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29 FRIDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Shephard Psalm 141 vv. 1–6, 9–11 (Spohr) Readings: Isaiah 46.5–13, Matthew 23.13–22 Weelkes (Sixth Service) Purcell: Rejoice in the Lord alway Hymn 409
30 SATURDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (A FINAL SERVICE SUNG BY THE CHOIR OF 2019–2020) Responses and Preces: Shephard Psalm 139 vv. 1–18, 23–24 (Skeats) Readings: Genesis 8.1–19, Mark 4.35–41 Howells (St Paul’s Service) Elgar: Give unto the Lord Hymn 252 (Descant: Robinson) Voluntary: Elgar Allegro Maestoso (Sonata in G)
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This work was composed for the Gentlemen of St John’s in 2012. This work was commissioned for the College Choir in 2019.
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OCTOBER
31 THE FOURTH SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT
8.30 a.m. STUDENT COMMUNION Readings: Deuteronomy 6.1–9, Mark 12.28–34
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10.30 a.m. SUNG EUCHARIST Introit: Harris Holy is the true light Victoria: Missa O quam gloriosum Readings: Deuteronomy 6.1–9, Mark 12.28–34 Gradual: Psalm 119 vv. 1–8 (tone iii) Preacher: The Dean Credo I Hymns 297, 413 (Descant: Robinson) Voluntary: Karg-Elert Nun danket alle Gott “Marche Triomphale” 6.00 p.m. ORGAN RECITAL (no. 1515) Thomas Watkin (College Chorister 2015–2020) Ives: Intrada Vierne: Berceuse J.S. Bach: Fantasia in G Minor (BWV 542i) Brahms: Es ist ein Ros entsprungen Howells: Paean 6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Shephard Psalm 149 (Stanford) Antiphon: O quam gloriosum Kelly in C Harris: Holy is the true light Hymns 471 (tune 499) (omit vv. 3, 6), 439(i) (omit vv. 3, 4) Preacher: The Rev’d Dr Paul Dominiak, Vice-Principal, Westcott House Voluntary: Leighton Paean NOVEMBER
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ALL SAINTS’ DAY
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6.30 p.m. EUCHARIST SUNG BY ST JOHN’S VOICES Victoria: Missa O quam gloriosum Gradual: Psalm 24 vv. 1–6 (tone vii) Readings: Isaiah 25.6–9, John 11.32–44 Communion motet: Pham Psalm 24 * Hymn 197 (omit vv. 3, 5)
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This work was written by a current PhD student of the College. It was composed for St John’s Voices and receives its first performance at this service.
NOVEMBER
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ALL SOULS’ DAY
6.30 p.m. EUCHARIST FOR ALL SOULS’ DAY Fauré: Requiem
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WEDNESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (men’s voices) Responses and Preces: Tallis Psalm 16 (tone i) Readings: Deuteronomy 1.9–17, James 2.1–13 Magnificat primi toni Nunc Dimittis primi toni Samuel Wesley: Si iniquitates observaveris
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THURSDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Smith Psalm 22 (Camidge) Reading: Matthew 21.33–46 Bevan: Magnificat quarti toni Nunc Dimittis quarti toni Franck: Panis angelicus Hymn 430
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FRIDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Smith Psalm 23 (Hylton Stewart) Readings: Isaiah 58.5–9a, Matthew 25.31–46 Tomkins (Fifth Service) Tomkins: My shepherd is the living Lord Hymn 399 (tune 346)
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SATURDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Smith Psalm 32 (Rogers) Readings: Genesis 18.1–15, Hebrews 13.1–6 Watson in E Swayne: Agnus Dei (A Clare Eucharist) Hymn 453 Voluntary: Vierne Scherzo (Symphonie II)
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NOVEMBER
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THE THIRD SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT
8.30 a.m. STUDENT COMMUNION Readings: Jonah 3.1–5, 10; Mark 1.14–20
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10.30 a.m. SUNG EUCHARIST Introit: Dicit Dominus ego cogito Dove: Missa Brevis Readings: Jonah 3.1–5, 10; Mark 1.14–20 Gradual: Psalm 62 vv. 5–12 (tone iv) Preacher: The Chaplain Credo II Hymns 302, 484 (tune 167) (omit v. 3) Voluntary: Mendelssohn Allegro maestoso e vivace (Sonata no. 4 in B flat major) 6.00 p.m. ORGAN RECITAL (no. 1516) Alexander Trigg (St John’s College) Grace: Scherzo Howells: Rhapsody no. 1 in D flat major Franck: Choral no. 1 in E major 6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Smith Psalm 37 vv. 1–11 (West) Howells (Westminster Service) Mendelssohn: Lift thine eyes Hymns 457(ii), 436 (Descant: Robinson) Preacher: Dr Sarah Maxwell, Lay Chaplain, St John’s College School Voluntary: Howells Rhapsody no. 3 in C sharp minor 8
MONDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG SUNG BY ST JOHN’S VOICES AND THE STEPHEN PERSE FOUNDATION CHAMBER CHOIR
Responses and Preces: Smith Psalm 41 (Buck) Readings: Song of Solomon 3.6–11, John 12.1–8 Stanford in A Chesnokov: Nïne otpushchayeshi (Нынѣ отпущаеши) Hymn 411 (tune 456)
NOVEMBER
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TUESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Smith Psalm 47 (Davy) Readings: Deuteronomy 18.9–14, Acts 13.4–12 Wood in E flat (no. 2) Williams: Pan fo’r stormydd garwa’n curo Hymn 407
10 WEDNESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (men’s voices) Responses and Preces: Tallis Psalm 53 (tone iv) Readings: Micah 6.6–8, James 2.14–26 Suriano: Magnificat primi toni Nunc Dimittis primi toni Lapwood: O nata lux
11 THURSDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Radcliffe Psalm 60 (Barnby, Hopkins) Reading: Matthew 22.1–14 Daniel Purcell in E minor Weir: Leaf from leaf Christ knows Hymn 397
12 FRIDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Radcliffe Psalm 66 vv. 1–8 (Atkins) Readings: Isaiah 58.9–14, Acts 3.1–10 Forbes L’Estrange (King’s College Service) Frances-Hoad: A Blessing Hymn 83 (omit vv. 4, 5, 6)
13 SATURDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG IN MEMORY OF JOHN HALL-CRAGGS
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Responses and Preces: Radcliffe Psalm 69 vv. 1–14 (Stainer) Readings: Isaiah 61.1–3, 10–11, John 14.1–4, 27 Sumsion in G Nadia Boulanger: Lux aeterna Hymn 339 Voluntary: J.S. Bach Fugue in E flat “St Anne”
(BWV 552ii)
NOVEMBER
14 REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY (THE SECOND SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT)
8.30 a.m. STUDENT COMMUNION Readings: Daniel 12.1–3, Mark 13.1–8 10.30 a.m. SUNG EUCHARIST IN COMMEMORATION OF THE DEAD OF THE TWO WORLD WARS AND ALL SUBSEQUENT CONFLICTS
Psalm 130 (tone iv) Fauré: Requiem Preacher: The Dean Douglas Guest: For the fallen 6.00 p.m. ORGAN RECITAL (no. 1517) Katherine Dienes-Williams (Guildford Cathedral) Smyth: Prelude and Fugue ‘O traurigkeit’ Smyth: Chorale Prelude ‘Du, o schönes Weltgebäude’ Boulanger: Improvisation III Duruflé: Prélude (Suite, op. 5) 6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Radcliffe Psalm 71 vv. 1–12 (Parratt) Moore (St John’s Service) Ravel (arr. Gough): Requiem aeternam Hymns 459, 420 Preacher: The Rev’d Dr Robert Mackley, Vicar, Little St Mary’s Voluntary: Howells Rhapsody no. 1 in D flat major 15 MONDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG SUNG BY ST JOHN’S VOICES Responses and Preces: Smith Psalm 78 vv. 1–17 (Oakley) Readings: Song of Solomon 8.5–7, 1 John 4.7–16 Tomkins (Fifth Service) Britten: Rejoice in the Lamb Hymn 393
16 TUESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Radcliffe Psalm 85 (Hemmings) Readings: Ezekiel 33.1–6, Acts 13.50–14.7 Sumsion in A Vaughan Williams: Love bade me welcome Hymn 386 (tune 385)
NOVEMBER
17 WEDNESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (men’s voices) Responses and Preces: Tallis Psalm 89 vv. 1–10 (tone i) Readings: Proverbs 16.16–28, James 3.1–12 Kennedy (Worcester Service) Stevie Wishart: O Choruscans lux stellarum
18 THURSDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Clucas Psalm 93 (J. Robinson) Reading: Matthew 25.31–46 Tomkins (Sixth Service) Howells: A spotless rose Hymn 384
19 FRIDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG WITH SAXOPHONE Responses and Preces: Clucas Psalm 99 (Whitlock) Readings: Isaiah 59.9–16, 1 John 4.16b–21 Tallis (Short Service) Bingham: An Introduction to ‘Hark, the glad sound’ * Hymn 6
20 SATURDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (men’s voices) Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm 104 vv. 1–10 (tone iii) Readings: Genesis 45.1–15, John 20.19–23 Cruft (Collegium Regale) Boyce: The Lord is King Hymn 410 Voluntary: Franck Choral no. 1 in E major
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This work was commissioned for the College Choir in 2019.
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NOVEMBER
21 CHRIST THE KING (THE SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE ADVENT)
8.30 a.m. STUDENT COMMUNION Readings: Daniel 7.9–10, 13–14; John 18.33–37
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10.30 a.m. SUNG EUCHARIST (men’s voices) Introit: Dicit Dominus ego cogito Byrd: Mass for three voices Readings: Daniel 7.9–10, 13–14; John 18.33–37 Gradual: Psalm 93 (tone v) Preacher: The Chaplain Credo III Hymns 304, 433 (omit vv. 4, 5) Voluntary: Elgar Allegro Maestoso (Sonata in G) 6.00 p.m. ORGAN RECITAL (no. 1518) Margaret Phillips (International Concert Organist) J.S. Bach: Prelude and Fugue in C minor (BWV 549) Saint-Saëns: Fantaisie in D flat major Rootham: Epinikion (Song of Victory) 6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Clucas Psalm 106 vv. 1–12 (Barnard) Stanford in B flat Burton: Tomorrow shall be my dancing day * Hymns 469 (tune 385), 427 Preacher: The Chaplain Voluntary: J.S. Bach Nun komm der Heiden Heiland (BWV 661)
22 MONDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG SUNG BY ST JOHN’S VOICES Responses and Preces: Smith Psalm 109 vv. 1–4, 20–30 (Barnby) Readings: Isaiah 5.1–7, Luke 20.9–18 Stanford in B flat Tavener: The Lamb Hymn 372
23 TUESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Clucas Psalm 114 (Garrett) Readings: 1 Samuel 12.19–25, Acts 14.8–20 Weelkes (Short Service) Robinson: Make we joy Hymn 499
NOVEMBER
24 WEDNESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (men’s voices) Responses and Preces: Tallis Psalm 119 vv. 1–8 (tone iii) Readings: Hosea 14.5–9, James 3.13–18 Moore (First Service) Kennedy: O nata lux
25 THURSDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Clucas Psalm 119 vv. 81–88 (Noble) Reading: Mark 4.21–34 Dyson in F Ledger: Adam lay ybounden Hymn 500
26 FRIDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Clucas Psalm 119 vv. 153–160 (Garrett) Readings: Jeremiah 1.4–10, Acts 13.1–12 Bevan: Magnificat octavi toni Nunc Dimittis octavi toni Joubert: There is no rose Hymn 91 (tune 343)
27 SATURDAY
6.00 p.m. ADVENT CAROL SERVICE I ** Organ music will be played by George Herbert and Alexander Trigg from 5.00 p.m.
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NOTE: Admission to the Carol Service is by ticket only. Completed application forms must be received by the Chapel Clerk before Monday 1 November. Apply for tickets online at www.joh.cam.ac.uk/chapel-choir/ * **
This work was commissioned for the College Choir in 2016. The Advent Carol Service includes the first performance of a new work by Helen Grime, commissioned by the Master and Fellows.
NOVEMBER
28 THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
9.00 a.m. STUDENT COMMUNION Please note later start time Readings: Jeremiah 33.14–16, Luke 21.25–36
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3.00 p.m. ADVENT CAROL SERVICE II Organ music will be played by George Herbert and Alexander Trigg from 2.00 p.m. NOTE: Admission to the Carol Service is by ticket only. Completed application forms must be received by the Chapel Clerk before Monday 1 November. Apply for tickets online at www.joh.cam.ac.uk/chapel-choir/ This Service will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 29 MONDAY
6.00 p.m. CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE SUNG BY ST JOHN’S VOICES
30 ANDREW
6.30 p.m. FESTAL EVENSONG Introit: Dominus secus mare Responses and Preces: Ayleward Psalm 150 (Turle) Readings: Isaiah 52.7–10, Matthew 4.18–22 Antiphon: Qui vult venire post me Sumsion in G Britten: O be joyful Hymn 214(ii)
THE APOSTLE
DECEMBER
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WEDNESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (men’s voices) Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm 6 (tone ii) Readings: Amos 6.4–8, James 5.1–6 Sumsion in G Morley: Let my complaint
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THURSDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Ayleward Psalm 12 (Goss) Reading: Luke 8.4-15 Wood in E flat (no. 2) Wallen: Peace on earth Hymn 377
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FRIDAY
6.30 p.m. CHRISTMAS CONCERT SUNG BY THE COLLEGE CHOIR
Admission by ticket (Details will be available on the Choir’s website in November)
The first Evensong next term is at 6.30 p.m. on Tuesday 18 January 2022.
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.
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ST JOHN’S VOICES CONCERT CAMBRIDGE BAROQUE CAMERATA ST JOHN’S COLLEGE CHAPEL SATURDAY 4 DECEMBER 2021 7.30PM Handel: Messiah
Director: Graham Walker £18, £5 (students, available on the door only) Box Office 01223 300085 www.adcticketing.com
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EPIPHANY CAROL SERVICES 2022 SATURDAY 22 & SUNDAY 23 JANUARY 6.00PM Candlelit Services of readings and music Admission to the Epiphany Carol Services is by ticket. Apply for free tickets online at www.joh.cam.ac.uk/chapel-choir/
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A MEDITATION ON THE PASSION OF CHRIST SATURDAY 12 MARCH 2022 6.00PM
A Service of readings and music Admission to this Service is by ticket. Apply for free tickets online at www.joh.cam.ac.uk/chapel-choir/
ST JOHN’S COLLEGE CHOIR The Director of Music, Andrew Nethsingha, is pleased to receive enquiries from people interested in joining the choir as chorister, choral scholar or organ scholar. He is always happy to meet them informally to offer advice. Please contact him on 01223 338683 or by email – choir@joh.cam.ac.uk or contact the Choir Administrator on 01223 338718
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CHORISTER VOICE TRIALS Voice trials are held for boys 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 the College’s mixed-voice choir 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.
CHARITABLE SUPPORT This term we will be supporting: SUNDAY 3 OCTOBER – SUNDAY 17 OCTOBER SAVE THE CHILDREN exists to help every child reach their full potential. In over 100 countries, we make sure children stay safe, healthy and keep learning. MONDAY 18 OCTOBER – SUNDAY 31 OCTOBER ROMSEY MILL is a Cambridge-based Christian charity, started in 1980, that works with children, young people and families, many of whom are facing significant challenges in their lives. MONDAY 1 NOVEMBER – SUNDAY 14 NOVEMBER THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION provides lifelong support for the Armed Forces community - serving men and women, veterans, and their families. MONDAY 15 NOVEMBER – FRIDAY 3 DECEMBER CAMBRIDGE CHURCH HOMELESS PROJECT (CCHP) was set up in response to the growing number of homeless people presenting at churches asking for help and sleeping rough in the city. They are reliant and incredibly grateful for the many people who give of their time, money or expertise each year.
