Sunday Evensong Sermons
9 October
Preacher: The Dean
16 October
Preacher: The Rev’d Helen Harknett Priest in charge, St Philip’s Avondale Square, London.
23 October Preacher: The Chaplain
30 October
Preacher: The Rev’d Professor Jane Shaw
Principal of Harris Manchester College, Oxford, Professor of the History of Religion and Pro Vice Chancellor.
6 November
Preacher: The Rev’d Canon Leanne Roberts Dean of Clergy Well being, Southwark.
13 November
Preacher: The Rev’d Canon Dr Jessica Martin Ely Cathedral.
20 November
Preacher: Dr Sarah Maxwell Lay Chaplain, St John’s College School
Recordings of these sermons will be available at www.joh.cam.ac.uk/chapel choir/sermons
Cover image: Lady Margaret Beaufort
Portrait of Lady Margaret Beaufort at Prayer by Rowland Lockey
2 THE 8.30 a.m. STUDENT COMMUNION SIXTEENTH Gospel: Luke 17.5 10 SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
4 TUESDAY
5.30 p.m. MATRICULATION SERVICE
Responses: Clucas Psalm: 24 (Barnby)
Reading: Luke 12.22 30
Howells: Magnificat (Collegium Regale)
Dove: Gloria (Missa Brevis) Hymns: Great is thy faithfulness, 461 (Corvedale) Voluntary: Widor Final (Symphonie VI)
5 WEDNESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (lower voices)
Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm: 26 (tone vi)
Readings: Jeremiah 31.31 34; Philippians 3.1a , 4b 16 Lassus: Magnificat tertii toni Nunc Dimittis tertii toni Tallis: If ye love me
OCTOBER
6 THURSDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG Responses and Preces: Clucas Psalm: 31 vv. 1 9 (Crotch)
Reading: Matthew 5.1 12 Sumsion in G Parsons: Ave Maria Hymn: 337
7 FRIDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG WITH ELECTRONIC SOUND Responses and Preces: Clucas Psalm: 36 (tone ii)
Readings: Jonah 1; Matthew 8.23 27 Weelkes (Sixth Service)
David Nunn: oh pristine example * Hymn: 393
8 SATURDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG TO MARK THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY S OF THE ADMISSION OF WOMEN TO MEMBERSHIP OF THE COLLEGE Responses and Preces: Clucas Psalm: 41 (Bridges)
Readings: Genesis 18.1 15; Luke 1.10 20, 24 25 Weir (St John’s Service) ** Weir: Vertue Hymn: 338 (Evelyns, Camberwell)(omit vv. 2, 6)
Frances Hoad: A Blessing Voluntary: McDowall Celebration
* This work was commissioned by the Master and Fellows with generous support from Paul & Joanna Lindsell and Jeremy & Jodie Podger. It receives its first performance this evening.
** This work was commissioned for the College Choir in 2011.
OCTOBER
9 THE
8.30 a.m. STUDENT COMMUNION S SEVENTEENTH Gospel: Luke 17.11 19
SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
10.30 a.m. SUNG EUCHARIST
Introit: Vaughan Williams O taste and see Haydn: Little Organ Mass Gospel: Luke 17.11 19 Gradual: Psalm 111 (tone viii)
Preacher: The Chaplain Credo: VII Hymns: 272, 361 (tune 322)
Voluntary: Ernst (arr. Bach) Allegro (Concerto in G major) (BWV 595i)
6.00 p.m. ORGAN RECITAL (no 1536)
Glen Dempsey (Ely Cathedral)
J.S. Bach: Trio Sonata no. 5 in C major (BWV 529) i. Allegro ii Largo iii. Allegro
J.S. Bach: Toccata in E major (BWV 566)
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG
Responses and Preces: Clucas Psalm: 46 (Luther) Walton (Chichester Service)
Parsons: Ave Maria Hymns: 348 (tune 378), 364 (tune 408(i)) (descant: Robinson)
Preacher: The Dean Voluntary: Jackson Toccata
10 MONDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG SUNG BY ST JOHN’S VOICES
Responses and Preces: Radcliffe Psalm: 50 (Cobb, Turle)
Readings: Ezekiel 36.22 27; John 3.1 8 Stanford in C Parry: My soul, there is a country Hymn: 440 (omit vv. 4, 5)
OCTOBER
11 TUESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG
Responses and Preces: Clucas Psalm: 56 (S. Alcock, Goss) Readings: Isaiah 65.17 25; Acts 2.43 47 Daniel Purcell in E minor Sheppard: The Lord’s Prayer Hymn: 376
12 WEDNESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG WITH RECORDER (lower voices)
Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm: 64 (tone ii)
Readings: Hosea 4.1 10; Philippians 3.17 4.1 Moore (Second Service) Westbrooke: Quiet stream *
13 THURSDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG
Responses and Preces: Ayleward Psalm: 68 vv. 1 10 (Woodward) Reading: Matthew 5.21 26 Dyson in F Imogen Holst: A Hymne to Christ Hymn: 384
14 FRIDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG
Responses and Preces: Ayleward Psalm: 71 vv. 1 12 (Parratt) Readings: Jonah 2; Matthew 14.22 32 Batten (Fourth Service)
Tye: Praise ye the Lord, ye children (part 1) Hymn: 407
15 SATURDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG S
Responses and Preces: Ayleward Psalm: 76 (Ashfield) Readings: 1 Samuel 25.32 37; Mark 7.24 30 Dove (St John’s Service) **
Weir: Leaf from leaf Hymn: 339 Voluntary: Duruflé Scherzo (op. 2)
* This work was commissioned for the College Choir in 2020. The choir is joined by the composer, Sophie Westbrooke, playing recorder.
** This work was commissioned by Dr Kamal and Mrs Anna Ahuja in memory of Professor Sir Christopher Dobson, Master of the College (2007 2019). It receives its first performance this evening.
OCTOBER
16 THE
8.30 a.m. STUDENT COMMUNION S EIGHTEENTH
SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
17 MONDAY
Eve of Luke
Gospel: Luke 18.1 8
10.30 a.m. SUNG EUCHARIST
Introit: Sheppard The Lord’s Prayer Victoria: Missa O quam gloriosum Gospel: Luke 18.1 8 Gradual: Psalm 121 (tone vii)
Preacher: The Dean Credo: I Hymns: 273 (tune 302)(omit v. 3), 388(i)
Voluntary: J.S. Bach Fugue in G major (BWV 541ii)
6.00 p.m. ORGAN RECITAL (no. 1537)
George Herbert (St John’s College)
Herbert (after von Bingen): Introduction Duruflé: Scherzo (op. 2)
Khruangbin (arr. Herbert): A Hymn Whitlock: Divertimento (Four Extemporisations)
Wheeler (arr. Herbert): Opening (The Sweet Time Suite) Mahler (arr. Herbert): Urlicht Herbert: Sweet Time Coda
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG WITH INSTRUMENTALISTS *
Responses and Preces: Ayleward
Psalm: 79 vv. 1 9 (Flintoft)
Durante: Magnificat Nunc Dimittis primi toni
J.S. Bach: Jesus bleibet meine Freude (Cantata no. 147) Hymns: 366, 353 (omit v. 3)
Preacher: The Rev’d Helen Harknett Priest in charge, St Philip’s Avondale Square, London Instrumental Voluntary: J.S. Bach Allegro (Trio Sonata in G minor)(BWV 1038)
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG SUNG BY ST JOHN’S VOICES S
Responses and Preces: Radcliffe
Psalm: 88 (Prendergast)
Readings: Hosea 6.1 3; 2 Timothy 3.10 end Antiphon: In omnem terram Wood in E flat (no. 2) Parry: There is an old belief Hymn: 344 (tune 256)
OCTOBER
18 LUKE
6.30 p.m. SUNG EUCHARIST S THE EVANGELIST
Palestrina: Missa Papae Marcelli Readings: Isaiah 35.3 6; Luke 10.1 9 Hymn: 216
8.30 p.m. SJCMS CONCERT: PARRY SONGS OF FAREWELL See back pages for details
19 WEDNESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (lower voices)
Responses and Preces: Tallis Psalm: 95 (tone iii)
Readings: Isaiah 60.19 22; 1 John 1 Sumsion in G Morley: Let my complaint
20 THURSDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG WITH HARP
Responses and Preces: Smith Psalm: 102 vv. 1 11 (Macpherson)
Reading: Matthew 5.38 48 Byrd (Fauxbourdons)
Frances Hoad: Lo! The desert depths are stirr’d ** Hymn: 341
21 FRIDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG
Responses and Preces: Smith Psalm: 105 vv. 1 15 (Hawes) Readings: Jonah 3; Matthew 12.38 42 Jackson in G Betinis: Aeterna lux, divinitas Hymn: 377
22 SATURDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (lower voices)
Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm: 107 vv. 1 8 (tone i)
Readings: Judges 4.4 10; Acts 16.11 15 Mañá Mesas: Magnificat *** Nunc Dimittis primi toni Kennedy: O nata lux Hymn: 340 (tune 475)
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Voluntary: Howells Rhapsody in C sharp minor (op. 17, no. 3)
* The Choir is joined by instrumentalists led by Margaret Faultless, Musician in Residence.
** This work was commissioned for the College Choir in 2020.
*** This work was commissioned for the College Choir in 2020.
OCTOBER
23 THE LAST 8.30 a.m. STUDENT COMMUNION S SUNDAY Gospel: Luke 18.9 14 AFTER TRINITY
10.30 a.m. SUNG EUCHARIST * Introit: Messiaen O sacrum convivium Vierne: Messe Solennelle Gospel: Luke 18.9 14 Gradual: Psalm 84 vv. 1 8 (tone i)
Preacher: The Chaplain Credo: V Hymns: 282, 394 Voluntary: Vierne Final (Symphonie II)
6.00 p.m. ORGAN RECITAL (no. 1538) Alex Robson (St John’s College)
J.S. Bach: Fugue in G major ‘Gigue’ (BWV 577) Summers: Lux beata Trinitas Jackson: Toccata, Chorale and Fugue
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG SUNG THE GIRL CHORISTERS OF TRURO CATHEDRAL AND THE LOWER VOICES OF THE COLLEGE CHOIR Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm: 111 (Smart) Howells (Gloucester Service)
Vaughan Williams: Let all the world Hymns: 411 (tune 178)(omit v.4), 331 (omit v. 2) Preacher: The Chaplain Voluntary: Parry Fantasia and Fugue in G major
24 MONDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG SUNG BY ST JOHN’S VOICES
Responses and Preces: Radcliffe Psalm: 116 (Lloyd) Readings: Ezekiel 37.1 14; Romans 8.9 11 Howells (Collegium Regale) Stanford: Beati quorum via Hymn: 359 (tune 322)
* This service is sung by the altos, tenors and basses of the College Choir along with sopranos drawn from other Cambridge chapel choirs. The choristers are on their half term holiday.
OCTOBER
25 TUESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (lower voices)
Responses and Preces: Millington Psalm: 119 vv. 33 48 (tone viii) Readings: Isaiah 35.1 7; Acts 3.1 10 Sheppard (First Service)
Vaughan Williams: Love bade me welcome Hymn: 342 (tune 178)
26 WEDNESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (lower voices)
Responses and Preces: Tallis Psalm: 119 vv. 105 120 (tone ii) Readings: Isaiah 53.4 9; 1 John 2.1 6
Victoria: Magnificat sexti toni Nunc Dimittis sexti toni Tallis: Te lucis ante terminum
27 THURSDAY
Eve of Simon and Jude
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (lower 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
Suriano: Magnificat primi toni Nunc Dimittis primi toni Lapwood: O nata lux Hymn: 378 (omit vv.5, 6)
28 SIMON AND 6.30 p.m. FESTAL EVENSONG
JUDE, APOSTLES
29 SATURDAY
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Introit: Byrd Gloria tibi Domine Responses and Preces: Smith Psalm: 133 (Hopkins) Readings: Isaiah 28.14 16; John 15.17 end Antiphon: Qui vult venire post me Weelkes (Sixth Service)
Purcell: Rejoice in the Lord alway Hymn: 195 (tune 265) (descant: Robinson)
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG WITH ELECTRONIC SOUND
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Responses and Preces: Smith Psalm: 139 vv. 1 18, 23 24 (Skeats) Readings: Ruth 1.16 18; Luke 24.1 12 Sunsion in A David Nunn: oh pristine example Hymn: 333 Voluntary: von Bingen (arr. Herbert) O pastor animarum
OCTOBER
30 THE
8.30 a.m. STUDENT COMMUNION S FOURTH SUNDAY Gospel: Luke 19.1 10 BEFORE ADVENT
10.30 a.m. SUNG EUCHARIST
Introit: In voluntate tua Kyrie Fons Bonitatis Tallis: Missa Salve intemerata Gospel: Luke 19.1 10
Gradual: Psalm 32 vv. 1 8 (tone vi)
Preacher: The Dean Credo: II Hymns: 285(i), 410 (omit vv.2, 6)
Voluntary: J.S. Bach Prelude in G major (BWV 541i)
6.00 p.m. ORGAN RECITAL (no. 1539)
John Robinson (Blackburn Cathedral)
de Grigny: Hymnus ‘Ave maris stella’
i. Plein Jeu à 5 ii Fugue à 5 iii. Duo iv. Dialogue sur les Grands Jeux Duruflé: Sicilienne (Suite, op. 5)
J.S. Bach: Prelude and Fugue in D major (BWV 532)
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG
Responses and Preces: Smith Psalm: 144 vv. 1 9 (Higgins) Stanford in A Elgar: Give unto the Lord Hymns: 245, 352 (omit v. 4)
Preacher: The Rev’d Professor Jane Shaw Principal of Harris Manchester College, Oxford, Professor of the History of Religion and Pro Vice Chancellor
Voluntary: Howells Paean
31 MONDAY
Vigil of All Saints’ Day
Byrd: Mass for four voices Readings: Daniel 7.1 3, 15 18; Luke 6.20 31 Golovanov: Tebe Poem Hymn: 231 (omit v.4)
6.30 p.m. SUNG EUCHARIST SUNG BY ST JOHN’S VOICES S
OCTOBER
1 ALL SAINTS’
6.30 p.m. FESTAL EVENSONG S DAY Introit: Harris Holy is the true light Responses and Preces: Smith Psalm: 150 (Talbot) Readings: Isaiah 65.17 end; Hebrews 11.32 12.2 Antiphon: O quam gloriosum Stanford in B flat Bullock: Give us the wings of faith Hymn: 197 (omit vv.3, 5)
2 ALL SOULS’
6.30 p.m. EUCHARIST FOR ALL SOULS’ DAY DAY Duruflé: Requiem Readings: Romans 5.5 11; John 6.37 40
3 THURSDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (lower voices)
Responses and Preces: Millington Psalm: 18 vv. 1 6 (tone i)
Reading: Matthew 6.1 14 Mañá Mesas: Magnificat Nunc Dimittis primi toni Lassus: Agimus tibi gratias (à3) Hymn: 347 (tune 493)
4 FRIDAY 6.30 p.m. EVENSONG
Responses and Preces: Radcliffe Psalm: 23 (Hylton Stewart) Readings: Jonah 3.10 4.11; Matthew 10.27 31 Walton (Chichester Service)
Brahms: Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen Hymn: 379
5 SATURDAY 12 noon MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR JONATHAN GILMOUR
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (lower voices) S
Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm: 28 (tone iv)
Readings: Deuteronomy 15.7 11; John 12.1 8 Grayston Ives (Magdalen Service)
Biebl: Ave Maria Hymn: 351 (omit v. 3) Voluntary: Hendrik Andriessen Thema met Variaties
NOVEMBER
6 THE
8.30 a.m. STUDENT COMMUNION S THIRD SUNDAY Gospel: Luke 20.27 38 BEFORE ADVENT
10.30 a.m. SUNG EUCHARIST
Introit: Vaughan Williams O taste and see Kyrie de Angelis Tye: Missa Euge Bone Gospel: Luke 20.27 38
Gradual: Psalm 17 vv. 1 9 (tone ii)
Preacher: The Chaplain Credo: III Hymns: 294, 397
Voluntary: Buxtehude Toccata in F major (BuxWV 156)
6.00 p.m. ORGAN RECITAL (no. 1540)
John Challenger (Salisbury Cathedral)
Alain: Variations sur un thème de Clément Jannequin Nadia Boulanger: Petit Canon Nadia Boulanger: Improvisation Franck: Choral no. 3 in A minor
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG
Responses and Preces: Radcliffe Psalm: 32 (Rogers) Murrill in E Betinis: Aeterna lux, divinitas Hymns: 244, 336 (omit v. 2)
Preacher: The Rev’d Canon Leanne Roberts Dean of Clergy Well being, Southwark Voluntary: Whitlock Divertimento
7 MONDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG SUNG BY ST JOHN’S VOICES
Responses and Preces: Tomkins
Psalm: 37 vv. 1 20 (West)
Readings: Ezekiel 39.25 29; Luke 2.22 32 Stanford in A Stanford: For lo, I raise up Hymn: 385
NOVEMBER
8 TUESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (lower voices)
Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm: 41 (tone iv) Readings: Isaiah 44.21 24; Acts 3.11 26 Sumsion in G Harris: Holy is the true light Hymn: 349
9 WEDNESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG WITH RECORDER (lower voices)
Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm: 47 (tone vii)
Readings: Isaiah 2.2 5; 1 John 2.7 17 Moore (First Service) Westbrooke: Quiet stream
10 THURSDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG
Responses and Preces: Radcliffe Psalm: 54 (Barnby) Reading: Matthew 6.25 34 Tallis (Short Service) Preston: There is no rose Ledger: Advent Calendar * Hymn: 362 (tune 185) (descant: Robinson)
11 FRIDAY
Armistice Day
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG
Responses and Preces: Byrd Psalm: 60 (Barnby, Hopkins) Readings: Wisdom 3.1 9; Luke 24.1 9 Sumsion in G
Maxwell Davies: One star at last Hymn: 382
12 SATURDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG S
Responses and Preces: Byrd Psalm: 66 vv. 1 12 (Atkins)
Readings: Zechariah 14.5c 9; John 4.7 15 Moore (St John’s Service) ** Imogen Holst: A Hymne to Christ Hymn: 334 Voluntary: Alain Deuxième Fantaisie
* This work sets a poem by Rowan Williams. The music was composed in memory of Dr George Guest, Director of Music at St John’s (1951 1991), who died twenty years ago this month.
** This work was commissioned for the College Choir in 2006.
NOVEMBER
13 REMEMBRANCE 8.30 a.m. STUDENT COMMUNION S SUNDAY Gospel: Luke 21.5 19 (THE SECOND SUNDAY BEFORE 10.30 a.m. REQUIEM OF REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY ADVENT)
Psalm: 130 (tone iv) Duruflé: Requiem Readings: Romans 8.31 39; John 15.12 17 Preacher: The Chaplain Douglas Guest: For the fallen
6.00 p.m. ORGAN RECITAL (no. 1541) Robert Quinney (New College, Oxford)
Vaughan Williams: Prelude & Fugue in C minor Byrd: Fantasia in G Howells: Rhapsody in E flat major (op. 17, no. 2)
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG
Responses and Preces: Byrd Psalm: 69 vv. 1 14 (Stainer, Mann) Sumsion in A Ireland: Greater love hath no man Hymns: 391, 354 Preacher: The Rev’d Canon Dr Jessica Martin Ely Cathedral Voluntary: J.S. Bach Fugue in E flat major (BWV 552ii)
14 MONDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG SUNG BY ST JOHN’S VOICES
Introit: Parry Never weather beaten sail Responses and Preces: Tomkins Psalm: 74 vv. 1 12 (Garrett) Readings: Ezekiel 43.1 9; Revelation 19.6 10 Noble in B minor Howells: Like as the hart Hymn: 368
15 TUESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG
Responses and Preces: Byrd Psalm: 78 vv. 1 17 (tone i) Readings: Isaiah 55.1 5; Acts 6.1 7 Weelkes (Sixth Service)
Tomkins: My shepherd is the living Lord Hymn: 357
NOVEMBER
16 WEDNESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (lower voices)
Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm: 82 (tone viii)
Readings: Isaiah 53.10b 12; 1 John 3.1 10 Kennedy (Worcester Service)
Harris: Holy is the true light
17 THURSDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG
Responses and Preces: Byrd Psalm: 89 vv. 1 12 (W. Alcock)
Reading: Matthew 7.1 5, 7 12
Dyson in F
Preston: There is no rose Gardner: Tomorrow shall be my dancing day Hymn: 369
18 FRIDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG
Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm: 93 (J. Robinson) Readings: Micah 2; John 10.7 11 Tomkins (Fifth Service)
Joubert: There is no rose Hymn: 413 (descant: Robinson)
19 SATURDAY 6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (lower voices) S
Responses and Preces: Tallis Psalm: 98 (tone i)
Readings: 1 Samuel 2.1 10; Luke 1.39 56
Victoria: Magnificat sexti toni Nunc Dimittis sexti toni
Elgar: Seek him that maketh the seven stars Hymn: 335
Voluntary: Stanford Postlude in D minor
NOVEMBER
20 CHRIST THE KING
8.30 a.m. STUDENT COMMUNION S (THE SUNDAY Gospel: Luke 23.33 43 NEXT BEFORE ADVENT)
10.30 a.m. SUNG EUCHARIST (lower voices)
Introit: Dicit Dominus ego cogito Langlais: Missa in simplicitate Gospel: Luke 23.33 43 Gradual: Psalm 46 (tone v)
Preacher: The Chaplain Credo: IV Hymns: 295, 345 Voluntary: Langlais Te Deum (Hymne d’actions de grâce)
6.00 p.m. ORGAN RECITAL (no. 1542)
James Anderson Besant (Exeter Cathedral)
Mozart: Fantasia in F minor (K608) Bartok (arr. Anderson Besant): Andante Tranquillo (Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta) Guillou: Toccata
J.S. Bach: Sarabande (Suite no. 5 in G major)(BWV 816)
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (lower voices)
Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm: 104 vv. 24 35 (tone iii)
Hassler: Magnificat quinti toni Nunc Dimittis quinti toni Boyce: The Lord is King Hymns: 386 (tune 385), 332 (omit vv.2, 4)
Preacher: Dr Sarah Maxwell
Lay Chaplain, St John’s College School Voluntary: Gigout Grand chœur dialogué
21 MONDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG SUNG BY ST JOHN’S VOICES
Introit: Poulenc Videntes stellam Responses and Preces: Tomkins
Psalm: 106 vv. 1 31 (Barnard, Smart)
Readings: Ezekiel 47.1 12; Revelation 22.1 7 Tallis (Short Service) Golovanov: Otče naš Hymn: 346
* The Choir is joined by Anna Ryan, flute.
NOVEMBER
22 TUESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG WITH FLUTE *
Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm: 108 (Hopkins) Readings: Deuteronomy 19.15 21; Acts 6.8 15 Weelkes (Short Service)
Weir: Drop down, ye heavens, from above Betinis: Cedit, Hyems Hymn: O God beyond all praising (Tune: Thaxted)
23 WEDNESDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG (lower voices)
Responses and Preces: Tallis Psalm: 114 (Tonus Peregrinus) Readings: Leviticus 25.35 38; 1 John 3.11 17 Lassus: Magnificat tertii toni Nunc Dimittis tertii toni Poulenc: Seigneur, je vous en prie
24 THURSDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG
Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm: 119 vv. 1 16 (Attwood) Reading: Matthew 7.15 23 Stanford in B flat Ledger: Advent Calendar Howells: A spotless rose Hymn: 374
25 FRIDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG
Responses and Preces: Rose Psalm: 119 vv. 81 88 (Noble) Readings: Micah 5.2 5a; Colossians 1.15 20 Bevan: Magnificat quarti toni Nunc Dimittis quarti toni Goldschmidt: A tender shoot Warlock: Adam lay ybounden Hymn: 387
26 SATURDAY
6.00 p.m. ADVENT CAROL SERVICE I S Organ music will be played by George Herbert and Alex Robson from 5.00 p.m.
NOTE: Admission to the Carol Service is by ticket only. Completed application forms must be received by the Chapel Clerk before Monday 31 October. Apply for tickets online at www.joh.cam.ac.uk/chapel-choir/
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER
27 THE FIRST 8.30 a.m. STUDENT COMMUNION S SUNDAY OF Gospel: Matthew 24.36 44 ADVENT
3.00 p.m. ADVENT CAROL SERVICE II Organ music will be played by George Herbert and Alex Robson 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 31 October. Apply for tickets online at www.joh.cam.ac.uk/chapel-choir/
This Service will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3
28 MONDAY
6.00 p.m. CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE
SUNG BY ST JOHN’S VOICES
29 TUESDAY
Eve of Andrew
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG S
Responses and Preces: Ayleward Psalm: 143 (Whitlock) Readings: Isaiah 49.1 9a; 1 Corinthians 4.9 16 Antiphon: Qui vult venire post me Dove (St John’s Service) Maconchy: Nowell, nowell, nowell Hymn: 15
30 ANDREW
THE APOSTLE
6.30 p.m. SUNG EUCHARIST (lower voices) S
Byrd: Mass for three voices Readings: Isaiah 52.7 10; Matthew 4.18 22 Hymn: 310 (omit v.2)
DECEMBER
1 THURSDAY
6.30 p.m. EVENSONG
Responses and Preces: Ayleward
Psalm: 4 (Soaper) Readings: 2 Kings 2.9 13; Philippians 4.1, 4 9 Murrill in E Joubert: There is no rose Hymn: 408(i) (descant: Robinson)
FRIDAY
6.30 p.m. CHRISTMAS CONCERT SUNG BY THE COLLEGE CHOIR
Chilcott: The Shepherd’s Carol Maconchy: Nowell, nowell, nowell Preston: There is no rose Cornelius (arr. Atkins): The three kings Gardner: Tomorrow shall be my dancing day McGlade: In the bleak midwinter Gardner: A Gallery Carol Ledger: Silent night Wilberg: Ding, dong, merrily on high! Howells: A spotless rose Farrington: Nova, nova
Tickets £10, £7, £5
All seating is unreserved Tickets are now on sale from the ADC Theatre Box Office by phone (01223 300085) or via: www.adcticketing.com
The concert will last 45 minutes
The first Evensong next term is at 6.30 p.m. on Tuesday 17 January 2023.
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.
DECEMBER 2
ST JOHN’S VOICES CONCERT WITH CAMBRIDGE BAROQUE CAMERATA
ST JOHN’S COLLEGE CHAPEL
SATURDAY 3 DECEMBER 2022
7.30PM
Poulenc: Litanies à la Vierge Noire Charpentier: In nativitatem Domini canticum Poulenc: Quatre motets pour le temps de Noël Charpentier Messe de minuit pour Noël
Director: Graham Walker £20, £10 (students £10, £5) available via Eventbrite on the door
THE CHOIR OF ST JOHN’S COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE
BIRMINGHAM SYMPHONY HALL
MONDAY 5 DECEMBER 2022 1.00PM
An hour long concert of Christmas music
Organist: Thomas Trotter Director: Andrew Nethsingha Tickets: £13 (under 30s £5) available via https://bmusic.co.uk/
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EPIPHANY CAROL SERVICES 2023
SATURDAY 21 & SUNDAY 22 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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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 at 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 and girls aged 6 9 years old.
For further details please contact the Registrar, Maria Mosher, 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 adult 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.
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ST JOHN’S COLLEGE MUSIC SOCIETY
PARRY: SONGS OF FAREWELL
T JOHN’S COLLEGE CHAPEL
TUESDAY 18 OCTOBER 2022 8.30PM
18 CAMBRIDGE CHORAL SCHOLARS
DIRECTOR: GEORGE HERBERT Free Admission
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CHARITABLE SUPPORT
This term we will be supporting:
SUNDAY 2 OCTOBER SUNDAY 16 OCTOBER
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. And never give up.
MONDAY 17 OCTOBER – SUNDAY 30 OCTOBER
CAMBRIDGE CITY FOODBANK has had a presence in Cambridge for over 10 years. It was founded by local churches, and is part of the Trussell Trust’s network of foodbanks across the UK. It provides emergency food provisions to help people in crisis.
MONDAY 31 OCTOBER SUNDAY 13 NOVEMBER
THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION provides lifelong support for the Armed Forces community serving men and women, veterans, and their families.
MONDAY 14 NOVEMBER – FRIDAY 2 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.
