14 December 2014 The Third Sunday of Advent

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1 14 December 2014 The Third Sunday of Advent Welcome to Guildford Cathedral In residence: Canon Julie Gittoes ( ) The Canon in Residence is the first point of contact for pastoral or sacramental needs Sunday School takes place in the Library (just past the organ loft stairs) during the Cathedral Eucharist in state school term. Children aged 3-11 are very welcome; please take them there before the service and collect before communion. There are facilities for younger children in the South Garth at the back of the Cathedral - please feel free to drop in with your children during the service. BOB Bunch of Believers a group for 11+ meets once a month; please speak to Canon Andrew Bishop for further details. Hymn books can be found behind the kneeler on the seat in front of you. Large print versions of hymn books, service sheets and news sheets are available, please ask a Steward. The Cathedral Office is normally open Tuesday to Friday 8.30am to 1pm reception@guildford-cathedral.org or Tel: Full details of all services, events, news and much more can be found at: Your collection gift - UK tax payers only If you are an occasional worshipper at the Cathedral or don t use the planned giving scheme, then please use a green gift aid envelope for your collection money. By completing the front of the envelope you will enable us to increase the size of your gift by 25%. Thank you.

2 TODAY S SERVICES 08:00 HOLY COMMUNION (BCP 1662) Lady Chapel Celebrant: The Dean 09:45 THE CATHEDRAL EUCHARIST (Order 1) Nave Altar Celebrant: Canon Julie Gittoes Hymns: 34, 31, 627 (tune 227) Psalm 126 Missa Simile est regnum Tomás Luis de Victoria Ave Maria Xavier Busto Reader: Hilary Davies Preacher: The Venerable Stuart Beake Intercessor: The Dean Organ voluntary: Fantasia in G minor BWV 542 Johann Sebastian Bach 18:30 EVENSONG (said with hymns) Lady Chapel Hymns: 391, 38, 571 Psalm 68: 1-20 Preacher: The Sub Dean Organ voluntary: Es ist ein Ros entsprungen Johannes Brahms The Cathedral Choir is taking a short pre-christmas break. This morning s Cathedral Eucharist is sung by the Guildford Cathedral Singers and Evensong will be said with hymns in the Lady Chapel. A security briefing for volunteers will be held in the nave following community coffee after this morning s Cathedral Eucharist We send congratulations and best wishes to Stephen Farr and Jennifer Snapes on the birth of Jonathan Henry James Farr who was born last Monday. Amongst those who are sick we remember in our prayers Valerie Barber, Pete Bartram, Barbara Brown, Graham Flemming, Richard Lawson, Kenneth Pantry, Guy Powell, David Tribe, Jenny Upson, James RIP Michael Gravill, Patrck & Gillian Kettyle Claire Prosser, Graham Tasker Year s Mind Paul de Berker, Molly Davenport, Miep van Balen, Percy Barber

3 LECTIONARY TEXTS FOR TODAY S CATHEDRAL EUCHARIST Communicant members of all Christian churches are welcome to receive Holy Communion. If you are not a communicant and would like to receive a blessing, please inform the clergy by bringing this leaflet to the Altar Rail. COLLECT FOR THE DAY O Lord Jesus Christ, who at your first coming sent your messenger to prepare your way before you: grant that the ministers and stewards of your mysteries may likewise so prepare and make ready your way by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, that at your second coming to judge the world we may be found an acceptable people in your sight; for you are alive and reign with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. OLD TESTAMENT READING Isaiah 61: 1-4, 8-11 The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners; to proclaim the year of the Lord s favour, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn; to provide for those who mourn in Zion - to give them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit. They will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, to display his glory. They shall build up the ancient ruins, they shall raise up the former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations. For I the Lord love justice, I hate robbery and wrongdoing; I will faithfully give them their recompense, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them. Their descendants shall be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples; all who see them shall acknowledge that they are a people whom the Lord has blessed. I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. For as the earth brings forth its shoots, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations. This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

4 GOSPEL READING John 1: 6-8, Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. This is the testimony given by John when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who are you? He confessed and did not deny it, but confessed, I am not the Messiah. And they asked him, What then? Are you Elijah? He said, I am not. Are you the prophet? He answered, No. Then they said to him, Who are you? Let us have an answer for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself? He said, I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as the prophet Isaiah said. Now they had been sent from the Pharisees. They asked him, Why then are you baptizing if you are neither the Messiah, nor Elijah, nor the prophet? John answered them, I baptize with water. Among you stands one whom you do not know, the one who is coming after me; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandal. This took place in Bethany across the Jordan where John was baptizing. This is the Gospel of the Lord. MOTET: Ave Maria Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum; benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Jesus [Christus]. Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus, nunc et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Music: Xavier Busto

5 POST COMMUNION PRAYER We give you thanks, O Lord, for these heavenly gifts; kindle in us the fire of your Spirit that when your Christ comes again we may shine as lights before his face; who is alive and reigns now and for ever. Amen. THE COMING WEEK During term time the Cathedral Choir sings Choral Evensong every day (except Wednesdays and Saturdays) and at the Cathedral Eucharist and Choral Mattins on Sundays. During holiday time the services are said or sung by a visiting choir. MONDAY 15 08:30 Holy Communion (said) Children s Chapel 19:30 Guildford High School Carol Service TUESDAY 16 08:30 Holy Communion (said) Lady Chapel 19:00 Farnborough Sixth Form College Carol Service WEDNESDAY 17 O Sapientia; Eglantyne Jebb, social reformer, founder of Save The Children, :30 Holy Communion (said) Lady Chapel THURSDAY 18 O Adonai 08:30 Holy Communion (said) Lady Chapel 14:15 Guildford County School Carol Service FRIDAY 19 O radix Jesse 08:30 Holy Communion (said) Queen s Chapel 14:00 Age UK Carol Service SATURDAY 20 O Clavis David 08:40 Mattins (said) Lady Chapel 09:00 Holy Communion (said) Lady Chapel 17:00 Evensong (said) Lady Chapel 19:30 Guildford Choral Society Concert

6 SUNDAY 21 THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT; O Oriens 08:00 Holy Communion (said) Lady Chapel 09:45 The Cathedral Eucharist Nave Altar Preacher: Canon Andrew Bishop 11:30 Choral Mattins Preacher: The Revd Professor David Martin 18:30 Nine Lessons and Carols NOTICEBOARD Community Christmas Postbox: The usual boxes for the exchange of Christmas cards between cathedral community members are at the back of the nave. Please address and sort by surname, and remember to check and collect your cards regularly. We regret we are unable to forward uncollected cards after Christmas, so please check that cards you have posted in the trays have been collected by your friends. Stewardship numbered envelopes: If you use numbered envelopes, please collect your 2015 envelopes from the virgers in the sacristy to save postage. BOB, the Cathedral s Youth Group will be meeting today, Sunday 14 December at 4pm, at 4 Cathedral Close. The group is open to existing members, those who ve been recently confirmed and others in Y6 upwards. We meet for 90 minutes or so for cake, conversation and space to unwind. Please contact Canon Julie (julie@guildford-cathedral.org). Advent Confessions: Cathedral clergy will be hearing confessions in the Lady Chapel at the following times: Tues 16 Dec pm Canon Gittoes; Wed 17 Dec 10-11am and 4-5pm Canon Bishop; Fri 19 Dec 4-5pm and Tues 23 Dec 1-2 pm The Dean. Other appointments can be arranged by contacting the Dean s PA on Advent Study Groups: The Advent study groups will meet at 4 Cathedral Close on 15 and 22 December at 8pm. Please contact Canon Julie Gittoes julie@guildford-cathedral.org or for details. Students at Christmas Over Christmas many international and home students remain on campus at the University for a variety of reasons. The Student Union has a programme of activities for such students over the holidays. The Union is looking for people in Guildford to host Christmas eve/christmas Day meals. If you are able to help, please contact Student Union International Officer, Iggy Ekpiken (Ussu.international@surrey.ac.uk) indicating clearly the day, meal time and number of students you can take. Canon Andrew

7 CHRISTMAS SERVICES Sunday 21 December The Fourth Sunday of Advent 18:30 Nine Lessons and Carols sung by the men, boys & girls of the Cathedral Choir Adam lay y-bounden Matthew Martin Rorate coeli William Byrd Sans Day Carol arr. John Rutter Seinte Mari, moder milde James Macmillan Hodie Christus natus est Francis Poulenc Les anges Bob Chilcott Videntes stellam Francis Poulenc Pilgrim Jesus Bob Chilcott Wednesday 24 December Christmas Eve 16:00 Journey to Bethlehem Children s Nativity Service music from the boy choristers and the Stag Hill Phil Children are encouraged to come dressed as kings, shepherds or angels 23:30 Midnight Eucharist sung by the men & girls of the Cathedral Choir Preacher: The Bishop of Dorking Celebrant: The Dean Missa Sancti Nicolai - Joseph Haydn God is with us - John Tavener Softly - Will Todd O magnum mysterium - Morten Lauridsen Organ: Final (Symphonie VI) - Louis Vierne Thursday 25 December Christmas Day 08:00 Holy Communion in the Lady Chapel Celebrant: The Dean 10:00 Festal Eucharist sung by the men & boys of the Cathedral Choir Preacher: The Dean Celebrant: The Bishop of Dorking Missa Brevis in D KV Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart The holly and the ivy - Matthew Owens I saw three ships - arr. Mack Wilberg Organ: Vom Himmel hoch - Garth Edmundson 16:00 Nine Lessons and Carols sung by the men, boys & girls of the Cathedral Choir