Advent lessons and carols december 01 2013

Advent Lessons & Carols

Advent Sunday | December 1, 2013 | 4:00 pm

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Lessons & Carols for Advent PRELUDE Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (BWV 645) — J.S. Bach Es ist ein Ros’ entsprungen — Johannes Brahms Please stand as the altar party enter and make their way to the west end of the Church, which will be in darkness as the choir sings:

MATINS RESPONSORY

Stand

I look from afar: and lo, I see the power of God coming, and a cloud covering the whole earth. Go ye out to meet him and say: Tell us, art thou he that should come to reign over thy people Israel?

High and low, rich and poor, one with another, Go ye out to meet him and say: Hear, O thou Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a sheep, Tell us, art thou he that should come?

Stir up thy strength, O Lord, and come to reign over thy people Israel.

(Bow) Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. (Stand upright) I look from afar: and lo, I see the power of God coming, and a cloud covering the whole earth. Go ye out to meet him and say: Tell us, art thou he that should come to reign over thy people Israel?

Giovanni Perluigi da Palestrina

During the following hymn the altar party make their way into the sanctuary, lighting the congregation’s hand candles as they go. The choir sings the first verse and the congregation joins in the rest of the hymn as their candles are lit.

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THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN Creator of the Stars of Night

Stand (Common Praise 96)

Creator of the stars of night, Thy people’s everlasting light, Jesu, Redeemer, save us all, And hear Thy servants when they call.

Thou, sorrowing at the helpless cry Of all Creation doomed to die, Didst save our lost and guilty race By healing gifts of heavenly grace.

When earth was near its evening hour, Thou didst in love’s redeeming power, Like bride-groom from his chamber, come Forth from a maiden mother’s womb.

At thy great name, exalted now, All knees in lowly homage bow, All things in heaven and earth adore, And own thee King for evermore.

To God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, Three in One, Praise, honor, might, and glory be From age to age eternally.

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BIDDING PRAYER

Stand

Beloved in Christ, in this season of Advent, let it be our care and delight to prepare ourselves to hear again the message of the angels, and in heart and mind to go even unto Bethlehem, to see the Babe lying in a manger.

Let us read and mark in Holy Scripture the tale of the loving purposes of God from the first days of our disobedience unto the glorious redemption brought us by this holy Child; and let us look forward to the yearly remembrance of his birth with hymns and songs of praise.

But first, let us pray for the needs of his whole world; for peace and goodwill over all the earth; for the mission and unity of the Church for which he died, and especially in this country, and within this city.

And because this of all things would rejoice his heart, let us at this time remember in his Name the poor and the helpless, the cold, the hungry, and the oppressed; the sick and those who mourn; the lonely and the unloved; the aged and the little children; and all those who know not the Lord Jesus, or who love him not, or who by sin have grieved his heart of love.

Lastly let us remember before God his pure and lowly Mother, St. James, and all those who rejoice with us, but upon another shore and in a greater light, that multitude which no one can number, whose hope was in the Word made flesh, and with whom, in this Lord Jesus, we for evermore are one.

These prayers and praises let us humbly offer up to the throne of heaven, in the words which Christ himself hath taught us: All

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 them that trespass against us; And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen.

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All

The Almighty God bless us with his grace; Christ give us the joys of everlasting life; and unto the fellowship of the citizens above may the King of angels bring us all.

Amen.

THE FIRST LESSON

Be seated

Genesis 2.4b-9,15-25

CAROL

Be seated The Lord at first did Adam make out of the dust and clay, and in his nostrils breathed life, even as the scriptures say. And then in Eden’s paradise he placed him to dwell, that he within it should remain, to dress and keep it well: Now let good Christians all beware sin’s evil ways to shun, and to prepare all hearts for Christ, God’s own dear blessed Son. And thus within the garden he was set, therein to stay; and in commandment unto him these words the Lord did say: “The fruit which in the garden grows to thee shall be for meat, except the tree in midst thereof, of which thou shalt not eat.” Now let good Christians…

“For in the day thou shalt it touch or do it then come nigh, and if that thou dost eat thereof, then thou shalt surely die.” Adam he did take no heed unto that only thing, but did transgress God’s holy law, and so was wrapt in sin: Now let good Christians…

Now mark the goodness of the Lord which he to mankind bore; his mercy soon he did extend, lost man for to restore: and therefore to redeem our souls from death and hellish thrall, he said his own dear Son should be the Saviour of us all: Now let good Christians…

And now the tide is nigh at hand, in which our Saviour came; let us rejoice and merry be in keeping of the same: Let’s feed the poor and hungry souls, and such as do it crave; and when we die, in heaven we our sure reward shall have: Now let good Christians…

The Lord at First Did Adam Make — English traditional / arr. Barry Ferguson

THE SECOND LESSON Genesis 3.1-20

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Be seated

HYMN

Stand The Advent of our God

(New English Hymnal 14)

The advent of our God with eager prayers we greet, and singing haste upon the road his glorious gift to meet.

The everlasting Son scorns not the Virgin's womb; that we from bondage may be won he bears a bondsman's doom.

Daughter of Zion, rise to meet thy lowly King, let not thy stubborn heart despise the peace he deigns to bring.

On clouds of dazzling light, as judge he comes again, his scattered people to unite with them in heaven to reign.

Let evil flee away ere that dread hour shall dawn, let this old Adam day by day the new Man all put on.

Praise to the Incarnate Son, who comes to set us free, with Father and with Spirit One, to all eternity.

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THE THIRD LESSON Isaiah 40.1-11

HYMN

Stand There’s a voice in the wilderness

(Common Praise 106)

There’s a voice in the wilderness crying, a call from the ways untrod: prepare in the desert a highway, a highway for our God! The valleys shall be exalted, the lofty hills brought low; make straight all the crooked places, where the Lord our God may go!

O Zion, give voice to good tidings, ascend to the heights and sing!

Proclaim to a desolate people the coming of their King.

The works of pride all perish, like flowers they shall decay; the power and pomp of nations shall pass like a dream away.

But your word, O God, is faithful, your arm, O Lord, is strong; you stand in the midst of nations, and you will right the wrong.

You will feed your flock like a shepherd, and fold the lambs to your breast; in pastures of peace you’ll lead them, and give to the weary rest.

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The valleys shall be exalted, the lofty hills brought low; make straight all the crooked places, where the Lord our God may go!

THE FOURTH LESSON

Be seated

Isaiah 64.1-9a

CAROL

Be seated Pour down, O heavens, from above, and let the skies rain down righteousness. Turn your fierce anger from us, O Lord, and remember not our sins for ever. Your holy cities have become a desert, Zion a wilderness, Jerusalem a desolation; our holy and beautiful house, where our fathers praised you. Pour down...

We have sinned and become like the one who is unclean; we have all withered like a leaf, and our iniquities like the wind have swept us away. You have hidden your face from us, and abandoned us to our iniquities. Pour down...

You are my witnesses, says the Lord, and my servant whom I have chosen, that you may know me and believe me. I myself am the Lord, and none but I can deliver; what my hand holds, none can snatch away. Pour down...

Comfort my people, comfort them; my salvation shall not be destroyed. I have swept your offences away like a cloud; fear not, for I will save you. I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your redeemer. Pour down...

Advent prose — plainsong

THE FIFTH LESSON

Be seated

Isaiah 35.1-10

CAROL

Be seated Blow ye the trumpet in Sion, for the day of God now is near at hand. See, he cometh and will save us: he will make the crooked ways straight, the rough places will he make plain.

Come then, O Lord, and do not tarry.

Canite tuba — Francisco Guerrero

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THE SIXTH LESSON

Be seated

Baruch 4.36-5.9 HYMN

Stand People, Look East! The Time is Near

(Common Praise 91)

People, look east. The time is near Of the crowning of the year.

Make your house fair as you are able, Trim the hearth and set the table.

People, look east and sing today: Love, the guest, is on the way.

Furrows, be glad. Though earth is bare, One more seed is planted there: Give up your strength the seed to nourish, That in course the flower may flourish.

People, look east and sing today: Love, the rose, is on the way.

Birds, though you long have ceased to build, Guard the nest that must be filled.

Even the hour when wings are frozen God for fledging time has chosen.

People, look east and sing today: Love, the bird, is on the way.

Stars, keep the watch. When night is dim One more light the bowl shall brim, Shining beyond the frosty weather, Bright as sun and moon together.

People, look east and sing today: Love, the star, is on the way.

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Angels, announce with shouts of mirth Christ who brings new life to earth.

Set every peak and valley humming With the word, the Lord is coming.

People, look east and sing today: Love, the Lord, is on the way.

THE SEVENTH LESSON

Be seated

Isaiah 11.1-9

CAROL

Be seated Lo, how a rose e’er blooming from tender stem hath sprung! Of Jesse’s lineage coming, as men of old have sung. It came, a flow’ret bright, amid the cold of winter, when halfspent was the night. Isaiah ‘twas foretold it, the rose I have in mind. With Mary we behold it, the Virgin mother kind. To show God’s love aright she bore to them a Saviour, when half-spent was the night. O Flower, whose fragrance tender with sweetness fills the air, dispel in glorious splendour the darkness everywhere. True man, yet very God, from sin and death now save us, and share our every load.

Es ist ein Ros entsprungen — Hugo Distler

THE EIGHTH LESSON

Be seated

Luke 1.26-38

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HYMN

Stand Gabriel’s Message Does Away

(Common Praise 268)

Gabriel's message does away Satan's curse and Satan's sway, out of darkness brings our Day: so, behold, all the gates of heaven unfold.

He that comes despised shall reign; he that cannot die, be slain; death by death its death shall gain: so, behold, all the gates of heaven unfold.

Weakness shall the strong confound; by the hands, in grave clothes wound, Adam's chains shall be unbound: so, behold, all the gates of heaven unfold.

THE NINTH LESSON Mark 1.1-11

CAROL

Be seated Rejoice in the Lord alway, and again I say rejoice. Let your softness be known unto all men: the Lord is even at hand. Be careful for nothing: but in prayer and supplication let your petitions be manifest unto God with giving of thanks. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesu. Amen.

Rejoice in the Lord alway — Anonymous mid-16th C. English

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OFFERTORY HYMN Come, thou long-expected Jesus

Stand (Common Praise 88)

Come, thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; from our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee.

Israel's strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art: dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart.

Born thy people to deliver, born a child, and yet a king, born to reign in us for ever, now thy gracious kingdom bring.

By thine own eternal Spirit rule in all our hearts alone; by thine all-sufficient merit raise us to thy glorious throne.

THE CONCLUDING PRAYER

All

Stand

We wait for thy loving kindness, O God. In the midst of thy temple.

Let us pray.

Almighty God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life, in which thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious Majesty, to judge both the quick and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; ADVENT LESSONS & CAROLS | 13

All

through him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end.

Amen.

THE BLESSING

Kneel May he whose second Coming in power and great glory we await, make you steadfast in faith, joyful in hope, and constant in love; and the blessing of God Almighty, the +Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be amongst you, and remain with you always.

Amen.

VESPER RESPONSORY

Stand

Judah and Jerusalem, fear not, nor be dismayed; Tomorrow go ye forth, and the Lord, he will be with you.

Stand ye still, and ye shall see the salvation of the Lord.

Tomorrow go ye forth . . .

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.

Tomorrow go ye forth . . .

Giovanni Perluigi da Palestrina

POSTLUDE Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme — Paul Manz

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Advent and Christmas Information Sunday, December 1

Christmas Boutique Sale of knitting, jams, jellies, baked goods, crafts and more, after Low Mass (8:30 am), High Mass (10:30 am) and the Advent Lessons & Carols service (4:00 pm)

Saturday, December 7 – Advent Quiet Day 10:00 am

Sunday, December 15 – 4:00 pm

A day of vigil with the purpose of commending our endeavors described by the Parish Review to the guidance and direction of the Holy Spirit Christmas Lessons and Carols Christmas Lessons and Carols in partnership with the Oculus Chamber Choir

Tuesday, December 24 – Christmas Eve 5:00 pm 5:30 pm

10:00 pm 10:30 pm

Wednesday, Dec 25 – 8:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am 5:00 pm

First Evening Prayer of Christmas Vigil Mass of the Nativity - a family Liturgy in the Lady Chapel with carols and nativity costumes. Come dressed as a sheep, a king, a cow, a Mary, a Joseph, a star, an angel, even Herod!

Musical Prelude Solemn High Mass of the Nativity with procession and blessing of the Creche.

Christmas Day Morning Prayer Low Mass of the Dawn Procession to the Creche & Solemn High Mass of the Day Second Evening Prayer of Christmas

Thursday, Dec 26 –

St. Stephen’s Day Usual Daily Office and Mass schedule

Wednesday, January 1

The Naming of Jesus Usual Daily Office and Mass schedule

Monday, January 6 6:30pm

The Epiphany Procession to the Creche with the Blessing of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh & Solemn High Mass followed by potluck dinner.

CLERGY

PARISH STAFF

Rector: Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins rector@stjames.bc.ca

Office Managers: Linda Adams: Mon – Wed, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Deanna Ferguson: Thu – Sat, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Days off: Friday & Saturday Street Outreach: Father Matthew Johnson streetoutreachinitiative@gmail.com

Building Manager & Assistant: Art Cuthbertson: Mon-Thu, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM 604-329-7567 Darren Campbell: Sat, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

604-685-7522 (non-emergency #) Days off: Monday & Saturday Honorary Assistants: Mother Alexis Saunders, Priest Sister Mary Christian Cross, Deacon

Organist & Choirmaster: Gerald Harder Assistant Organist: Bruce McKenzie

CLERGY AVAILABILITY

PARISH OFFICERS

Clergy may be contacted through the Office: 604-685-2532 For immediate contact or within a few hours please contact the Rector on his cell phone at: Father Mark Greenaway-Robbins: 778-316-7941 You may need to leave a message if we are engaged in a pastoral matter and we will promptly return urgent calls. We seek to be available to all in any circumstances and encourage you to contact us and request an opportunity for a pastoral appointment.

For pastoral care and support you may also contact our Pastoral Care Ministry Coordinator: joyce.locht@gmail.com | Joyce Locht 604-614-9915

Rector’s Warden: Brian Rocksborough-Smith 604-291-9852 wardens@stjames.bc.ca People’s Warden: Reece Wrightman 604-872-4129 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Associate Warden: Betty Carlson 604-522-4412 wardens@stjames.bc.ca Trustee: Leslie Arnovick Trustee: Graham Murchie Trustee: Paul Stanwood Treasurer: Angela Van Luven Envelope Secretary: Philip Green Parish Privacy Officer & Vestry Clerk: Linda Adams PARISH COUNCIL Chair: Jane Turner Secretary: Erin Kenny

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