The Second Sunday of Advent

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1 Our Vision: A world where people experience God s love and are made whole. Our Mission: To share the love of Jesus through compassion, inclusivity, creativity and learning. The boys of the choir in the December 2, 2018, Advent Procesion. Photo credit: Colin Held. The Second Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 9, a.m. Holy Eucharist

2 Welcome to Grace Cathedral Welcome to this sacred house of prayer for all people. Those who built this place and care for it love tradition and feel passionate about engaging with what is new. If you look closely you will find images of scientists, reformers, Jewish rabbis and Roman Catholic popes, political leaders, saints, and even an astronaut. We invite you to be part of this joyful community even if your visit is short. You might ask yourself two questions: What do I need to receive? What do I have to give? We would be delighted to hear about your explorations. May God bless you on your journey! The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean of Grace Cathedral If you are new to Grace Cathedral, please introduce yourself and fill out a welcome card so we can be in touch with you. We re glad you re here! Join us for coffee and conversation across the plaza in the Chapter House Library after the 8:30 a.m. service or in the Chapter House Dining Room after the 11 a.m. service. about today s readings Baruch 5:1-9, Philippians 1:3-11, Luke 3:1-6 Reading texts can be found at the end of the service leaflet. Prophets don t generally have an easy time of it. They are compelled to share with us uncomfortable truths about where our actions are taking us, and decidedly unwelcome directives on how we can change. We d love to reach the glory that God intends for us, but ugh, there s so much mess to wade through first. Baruch, by tradition the friend and scribe of the prophet Jeremiah, addresses an audience that s still struck dumb by the disaster of the Babylonian conquest and exile. To promise that generations to come will return in splendor and rejoicing, and that God s people are still loved might have seemed a dubious assertion to his listeners. John found enthusiastic followers among the people around him, but when his message of repentance and rededication went up the hierarchy to those in power, it didn t end well. This Advent, where are you finding the voices that invite you further into your journey, deeper into unknown territory? What promises of joy and peace seem hard to believe, yet still worth holding onto? Where are you being called to work that s challenging, but that embodies our essential truth as people of God, that lives into our destiny to create, to heal, to make holy? This rough way isn t going to smooth itself out, you know. Carol James has been part of the cathedral community for over a decade. She has served as a co-mentor in the Education for Ministry (EfM) program. She currently leads the evening prayer providers in the Jail Ministry and is a cathedral staff member. highlights Did you know that when you attend a Christmas concert at Grace, you re not just giving yourself and loved ones the gift of music, you re also helping the cathedral? Each ticket to a Grace Christmas concert supports our year-round music program. When you consider that the vast majority of our exquisite musical offerings are presented for free, you ll have the satisfaction of knowing that your attendance at a Grace Christmas concert makes that possible. You ll also be showing your love for our renowned Choir of Men and Boys led by Canon photo: Niall Battson Director of Music Ben Bachmann who spend countless hours in faithful practice and performance at our weekly services. Thank you for purchasing tickets to a Grace Cathedral Christmas concert today: it s a gift that s always the right size and really does keep on giving. Buy tickets today at cityboxoffice.com or (415)

3 The Holy Eucharist The Second Sunday of Advent 9 December :00 am Ask an usher about nursery care and Sunday school, hearing assistance devices, or large-print leaflets. Restrooms are located on the lower level corridor. Please silence any audible electronics and refrain from taking video or photos during the service. Voluntary Aria Lennox Berkeley The Gathering The people stand as the procession enters. Introit Sung by the choir. Edward C. Bairstow (Psalm 145:1-6; see p.801 in the red BCP for text.) Hymn 59 Sung by all, standing. Merton text: Latin, ca. 6th Cent.; tr. Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1861, alt.; music: William Henry Monk ( ); desc. Alan Gray ( ) Opening Acclamation Presider Blessed are you, holy and living One. People You come to your people and set them free. Kyrie Sung in Greek. Harold Darke Communion Service in F major Choir Collect of the Day Presider People Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. May God be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. The Word of God Readings can be found at the end of this service leaflet. The First Reading The people sit. Baruch 5:1-9 Reader People The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

4 The Song of Zechariah The people remain seated. Tone VIII Choir, then all In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from on high shall break upon us. Choir Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; * he has come to his people and set them free. He has raised up for us a mighty savior, * born of the house of his servant David. Through his holy prophets he promised of old, that he would save us from our enemies, * from the hands of all who hate us. He promised to show mercy to our fathers * and to remember his holy covenant. All In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from on high shall break upon us. This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham, * to set us free from the hands of our enemies, Free to worship him without fear, * holy and righteous in his sight all the days of our life. You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High, * for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way, To give his people knowledge of salvation * by the forgiveness of their sins. In the tender compassion of our God * the dawn from on high shall break upon us, To shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, * and to guide our feet into the way of peace. All In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from on high shall break upon us. The Second Reading Philippians 1:3-11 Reader People The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Hymn 540 Sung by all, standing. Dir, dir, Jehovah 2

5 text: Charles Wesley ( ); music: melody from Psalmodia Sacra, Oder Andächtige Und Schöne Gesänge, 1715; adapt and harm. William Henry Havergal ( ), alt. The Holy Gospel Luke 3:1-6 Before the Gospel All After the Gospel All The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory to you, Lord Christ. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Sermon The people sit. The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young A period of silence may follow. Dean The Nicene Creed The people stand. All We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

6 The Prayers of the People After each petition Come, Lord Jesus. The presider adds a concluding collect The Confession of Sin The people may kneel. Deacon Let us confess our sins to God. All God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen. The presider pronounces God s absolution. The Peace Presider The peace of Christ be always with you. All And also with you. All may greet each other in the name of Christ. Welcome Offertory Sentence Anthem The Holy Communion An offering will be received for the ministries of Grace Cathedral. Thank you for your generosity. Choir The Great Thanksgiving Anthony Piccolo 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 upo thy strength, O Lord, and come To reign over thy people Israel. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. - Advent Matins Reponsery Prayer 3, Enriching Our Worship Presider People 4

7 Presider, continuing who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: Sanctus Sung by all. Franz Schubert Presider, continuing All Presider, concluding... we acclaim you, O Christ: Dying, you destroyed our death. Rising, you restored our life. Christ Jesus, come in glory!...through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, now and for ever. All 5

8 Presider As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray: The Breaking of the Bread The Bread is broken. Silence follows. Tone IV Choir, then all, repeat Al - le - lu - ia, al - le - lu - ia, al - le - lu - ia. Choir Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People Therefore let us keep the feast. All repeat the three Alleluias. Invitation to Communion The presider invites the people to come forward for Communion. All who seek God and are drawn to Christ are welcome at God s table. Gluten-free Communion wafers are available at the north altar rail; please ask the Communion minister. For a variety of reasons, it is our custom to consume the Bread and sip the Wine directly from the cup. You are invited to guide the cup with your hands. If you choose not to receive either the Bread or the Wine, simply cross your arms over your chest and respond A men when it is presented. Agnus Dei Motet 6 Choir Choir Ministers are available for shared prayer for healing in the AIDS Interfaith Chapel at the rear of the Cathedral. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, grant us thy peace. Darke Lennox Berkeley I sing of a maiden That is makeless: King of all kinges To her son she ches. He came all so stille There his mother was, As dew in Aprille That falleth on the grass. He came all so stille To his motheres bowr, As dew in Aprille That falleth on the flowr. He came all so still There his mother lay, As dew in Aprille That falleth on the spray. Mother and maiden Was never none but she; Well may such a lady Godes mother be. Anonymous 15th century

9 Post-Communion Prayer After all have received Communion, the people stand. Presider Let us pray. All Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen. The Sending Forth Hymn 56 Sung by all, standing. Veni, veni Emmanuel text: Latin, ca. 9th cent.; ver. Hymnal 1940, alt.; music: plainsong, Mode 1, Processionale, 15th cent.; adapt. Thomas Helmore ( ); acc. Richard Proulx ( ) The Blessing and Dismissal All respond Amen. Deacon All The presider pronounces God s blessing. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Voluntary Toccata on Veni emanuel Andrew Carter 7

10 The Readings Baruch 5:1-9 Take off the garment of your sorrow and affliction, O Jerusalem, and put on forever the beauty of the glory from God. Put on the robe of the righteousness that comes from God; put on your head the diadem of the glory of the Everlasting; for God will show your splendor everywhere under heaven. For God will give you evermore the name, Righteous Peace, Godly Glory. Arise, O Jerusalem, stand upon the height; look toward the east, and see your children gathered from west and east at the word of the Holy One, rejoicing that God has remembered them. For they went out from you on foot, led away by their enemies; but God will bring them back to you, carried in glory, as on a royal throne. For God has ordered that every high mountain and the everlasting hills be made low and the valleys filled up, to make level ground, so that Israel may walk safely in the glory of God. The woods and every fragrant tree have shaded Israel at God s command. For God will lead Israel with joy, in the light of his glory, with the mercy and righteousness that come from him. Philippians 1:3-11 thank my God every time I remember you, I constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now. I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ. It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because you hold me in your heart, for all of you share in God s grace with me, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. For God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the compassion of Christ Jesus. And this is my prayer, that your love may overflow more and more with knowledge and full insight to help you to determine what is best, so that on the day of Christ you may be pure and blameless, having produced the harvest of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God. Luke 3:1-6 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his brother Philip ruler of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias ruler of Abilene, during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. He went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah, The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be made low, and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth; and all flesh shall see the salvation of God. Serving the Assembly: Presider Homilist Deacon Lay Assistant Readers Musicians The Rev. Canon Dr. Ellen Clark-King, Executive Pastor and Canon for Social Justice The Very Rev. Dr. Malcom Clemens Young, Dean The Rev. Davidson Bidwell-Waite, Assisting Clergy Wayne Rash Mary Wood David Robinson The Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys Canon Benjamin Bachmann, The Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music Christopher Keady, Assistant Director of Music Copyrights: Savior of the nations, come (Hymn EH ): words: Sts , Charles P. Price; music: Martin Luther ( ) after Ambrose of Milan ( ); tr. William M. Reynolds ( ) and James Waring McCrady (b. 1938); Come, thou long-expected Jesus (Hymn EH ): (public domain); Rejoice, rejoice, believers (Hymn EH ): (public domain); Hymns and Service Music reprinted under OneLicense.net #A , All Rights Reserved. Readings taken from The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible 1989 by The Division of Christian Education of The National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., used by permission.

11 CHRISTMAS CONCERTS A Cathedral Christmas December 15, 16, 22 and 23 3 p.m. December 21 7:30 p.m. Ring in the season with Grace Cathedral s Choir of Men and Boys, in a performance of classic carols and sacred masterpieces with full orchestra and organ. A holiday tradition! Tickets: cityboxoffice.com or (415) A Brass and Organ Christmas December 17 7:30 p.m. Experience the perfect marriage of the Bay Area s finest brass musicians, a beloved pipe organ, and unparalleled acoustics. Tickets: cityboxoffice.com or (415) Messiah in Grace Cathedral December 12, 13 and 14 7:30 p.m. American Bach Soloists brings together the outstanding performance of Handel s timeless score and one of San Francisco s most breathtaking settings in an indelible experience. Tickets: americanbach.org or (415) Sing You A Merry Christmas December 15 and a.m. and December 21 3 p.m. Sing along with your favorite Christmas carols as the toys of St. Nicholas s workshop lead you on an extraordinary journey, filled with joys of the season. Festive for families! Tickets: cityboxoffice.com or (415) gracecathedral.org/christmas Les Colombes: The Doves Performances Dec :30 p.m. Exhibit open daily Cathedral Free An installation of thousands of white paper doves by the German artist Michael Pendry, with sound and light performances through December. Visit gracecathedral.org/doves for more information. spiritual life and practice Exploring Spiritual Practices Thursdays, November 29, December 6 & 13, January 10 & 17 6:30-7:30 p.m. Chapter Room Explore the riches of the spiritual traditions of Christianity from silent meditation to Celtic creativity to feminist passion. The Rev. Canon Dr. Ellen Clark- King leads this 5-part series using her book The Path to your Door: Approaches to Christian Spirituality. Contact congregation@gracecathedral.org for more information. Book Study: The Cloud of Unknowing Sundays, December 16- January 13 4:30 p.m. Chapter Room Join us as the 4:30 Book Study group begins a 5-week discussion of The Cloud of Unknowing an anonymous, medieval English work that extols contemplation as the way to the Divine. Please read the first nine chapters. Note: there will be no meeting on December 30.. World Tree of Hope On view through January 6 Cathedral The Rainbow World Fund World Tree of Hope is a gift to the world from the LGBT community. The world s largest origami-decorated holiday tree, it contains 17,000 cranes and stars, all folded by volunteers the gift of community Holiday Gift Drive gracecathedral.org/giftdrive Shine the light of your heart with the Holiday Gift Drive. Donations benefit children of incarcerated parents, children in foster care, and formerly homeless residents of our city. Advent Sale Sundays through Dec :15 p.m. Gym Buy handmade holiday gifts to support scholarships for our annual congregation retreat. Donations of handmade baked goods and crafts are needed! Volunteer at gracecathedral.org/advent-sale. Seniors with Grace Christmas-themed Community Day Thursday, December a.m. Dining Room Come sing carols and celebrate the season! Gather for breakfast, Bible Study, a presentation and Eucharist. Enjoy a catered holiday luncheon, where even Santa may visit! All are welcome!

12 cathedral worship Sunday Nursery 8 a.m. 1 p.m. Eucharist 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Choral Eucharist 11 a.m. Evensong 3 p.m. Evening Eucharist 6 p.m. Monday - Friday Morning Prayer 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist 12:10 p.m. Evening Prayer 5:15 p.m. Tuesday Yoga 6:15 p.m. Christmas Eve Dec. 24 The Bishop s Christmas Pageant 11 a.m. Bishop Marc, children in costume and animals re-enact the Christmas story. Children are invited to arrive between 10 and 10:30 a.m. to get into costume. Lessons and Carols 4 p.m. Choral music, Scripture readings and hymns with the Choir of Men and Boys. This service fills to capacity plan to arrive early! Choral Eucharist 7:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist sung by the Cathedral Camerata. The Very Rev. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean, preaching. Christmas Eve Choral Eucharist 11 p.m. A festive Choral Eucharist with the Choir of Men and Boys and orchestra. The Right Rev. Marc Handley Andrus, Bishop, preaching. Music begins at 10:30 p.m. This service fills to capacity plan to arrive early! Christmas Day Dec. 25 Choral Eucharist 11 a.m. A joyful Choral Eucharist sung by the Men of the Choir. The Rev. Mary Carter Greene, Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministry, preaching. Wednesday The Vine Contemporary Worship Thursday Holy Eucharist Choral Evensong Saturday Morning Prayer Evening Prayer 6:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 5:15 p.m. 9 a.m. 3 p.m. when we re open Cathedral: Open daily 8 a.m. 6 p.m. (Thursday open 7 a.m.). Columbarium: Sunday 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m. Docents generally available: Monday - Friday 1 3 p.m. Saturday 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Sunday after the 11 a.m. service (meet at the font). Get connected, stay connected Follow us on Facebook (@gracecathedralsf), Instagram (gracecathedral), YouTube (Grace Cathedral San Francisco), Twitter (@gracecathedral) and follow our dean on Twitter (@MalcolmYoung). Sign up for Cathedral Highlights, our weekly events , or for congregation updates at gracecathedral.org/connect. Listen to sermons and services online The 11 a.m. Sunday Eucharist and 5:15 p.m. Thursday Evensong are posted on our website for a week after each service. Subscribe to the sermons through itunes or listen at gracecathedral.org/listen. Prayer Requests To request prayers of thanksgiving or intercession, prayer@gracecathedral.org. Every day, our prayer team tends to the concerns of the community and remembers those who have died. Cathedral Clergy and Program Staff The Rt. Rev. Marc Handley Andrus, Bishop, Diocese of California bishopmarc@diocal.org (415) The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean dean@gracecathedral.org (415) The Rev. Canon Dr. Ellen Clark-King, Executive Pastor, Canon for Social Justice ellenc@gracecathedral.org (415) The Rev. Mary Carter Greene, Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministry maryg@gracecathedral.org (415) The Rev. Jude Harmon, Director of Innovative Ministries judeh@gracecathedral.org (415) SERVICES The Rev. Canon Nina Pickerrell, Cathedral Deacon ninap@gracecathedral.org (415) The Rev. Kristin Saylor, Director of Formation kristins@gracecathedral.org (415) Canon Benjamin Bachmann, The Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music benb@gracecathedral.org Free and open to all (415) Canon Jeffrey Hookom, Canon Precentor jeffreyh@gracecathedral.org (415) The Very Rev. Dr. Alan Jones, Dean Emeritus CHRISTMAS EVE DECEMBER 24 Regarding the Cathedral Congregation congregation@gracecathedral.org 11 a.m. General Information (415) info@gracecathedral.org gracecathedral.org Christmas Lessons and Carols 4 p.m. Grace Cathedral is an Episcopal Church, a member of the worldwide Anglican Christmas Communion. Eve Choral Eucharist 7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Choral Eucharist 11 p.m. Lorem ipsum