WELCOME TO THE DIOCESE OF NOVA SCOTIA AND PRINCE EDWARD ISL AND ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

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1 WELCOME TO THE DIOCESE OF NOVA SCOTIA AND PRINCE EDWARD ISL AND ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 2, 2018

2 Worship Services Sunday Ser vices 8am Holy Eucharist Book of Common Prayer 9am Holy Eucharist Book of Alternative Services 10:30am Holy Eucharist Book of Alternative Services Special choral services and concerts are held on Sundays at 4 p.m. September through June. Please check our website for details Sunday Services at our Associate Parish of Falkland, St. James 10:30am Weekday Services at the Cathedral Tuesday 12:15pm Holy Eucharist Book of Common Prayer Wednesday 7:30am Holy Eucharist Book of Alternative Services Thursday 12:15pm Holy Eucharist Book of Alternative Services Friday 12:15pm Holy Eucharist Book of Common Prayer WELCOME to all who have come to worship at the Cathedral today. If you are visiting, please sign the Guest Book located near the main doors and make yourself known to the Greeters and our Clergy. We d like to meet you. As a Cathedral community, we acknowledge that we are in Mi kma ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi kmaq People. Communicants of All Christian churches are invited to receive communion at the Eucharist. Should you wish the option of a gluten free wafer, please let one of our Greeters know. Our Nursery is available at both our 9:00 and 10:30am services, as well as a children s corner with rocking chair in the right transept.

3 PRAYER REQUESTS Anglican Cycle of Prayer PRAY for The Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain (E-P to the Archbishop of Canterbury) The Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain - (Spain) The Rt Revd Carlos López- Lozano Our Diocese Amherst The Revd William Ferrey and Allie The Revd Charlotte Ross, Associate Parish Priest Parrsboro Shore The Rev. Dr. Brian Spence 8AM HOLY COMMUNION Book of Common Prayer Preacher & Celebrant: Propers 95 Collect 260 Introit Psalm 25: AM HOLY COMMUNION Book of Alternative Services Preacher & Celebrant Piano Prelude Herr Christ, der einig Gottes Sohn Johann Gottfried Walther ( ) O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Verse 1) Please see insert Welcome Opening Hymn CP 88 Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus Tune: Stuttgart First Reading: JEREMIAH 33:14-16 Psalm 25: 1-9 Bulletin p. 9 Second Reading: 1 THESSALONIANS 3:9-13 Gradual Hymn CP 93 You Servants of the Lord Tune: Narenza Gradual 85: DECEMBER 2,

4 The Holy Gospel: LUKE 21:25-36 The Homily The Nicene Creed 188 Prayers of the People Absolution The Peace 192 Offertory Hymn There s a Wideness in God s Mercy Tune: St. Helena Bulletin p. 10 Prayer over the Gifts Eucharistic Prayer The Lord s Prayer 211 The Breaking of the Bread Hymn during the Communion CP 94 Wait for the Lord, whose day is near. Wait for the Lord: be strong, take heart! Source: The Taizé Community Prayer after Communion Doxology The Blessing Closing Hymn CP 114 Lo, He Comes with Clouds Descending Tune: Helmsley Dismissal Piano Postlude Fughetta Alexandre Tansman ( ) Please join us for Refreshments & Fellowship at the rear of the nave. FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Book of Alternative Services Preacher & Celebrant Prelude Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Wake, O wake! with tidings thrilling) J. S. Bach (BWV 645) Introit The First & Second Great O Antiphons Plainsong (sung by the choir) O Sapientia. O Wisdom, which camest out of the mouth of the Most High, and DECEMBER 2,

5 reachest from one end to another, mightily and sweetly ordering all things: Come and teach us the way of prudence. O Adonai. O Adonai, and Leader of the House of Israel, who appearedst in the bush to Moses in a flame of fire and gavest him the Law on Sinai: Come and deliver us, with an out-stretched arm. Opening Hymn CP 89 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (vv. 2&4 high voices; vv. 3&5 low voices) VENI EMMANUEL Advent Candle Lighting Please see insert The Greeting 185 The Collect for Purity Kyrie Missa Dominator Deus Plainchant (sung by the choir) First Reading: JEREMIAH 33:14-16 Psalm Ad te, Domine, levavi. Tone IV.4 (Sung by all) Bulletin p. 12 Second Reading: 1 THESSALONIANS 3:9-13 Gospel Processional The Advent Prose vv. 1 & 2 (sung by all see insert) Responses before the Gospel Trisagion P. I. Tchaikovsky ( ) (sung by the choir) Sviati Bozhe, Sviati krepki, Sviati bessmertni, pomiluy nas. Holy God, Holy and Mighty, Holy and Immortal have mercy on us. Glory be to the Father, and the Son, and Holy Spirit, both now, and for ever, world without end. Amen. Collect of the Day Bulletin p. 7 The Holy Gospel: LUKE 21:25-36 Responses after the Gospel Gospel Recessional The Advent Prose vv. 3 & 4 (sung by all see insert) DECEMBER 2,

6 The Homily The Nicene Creed 188 Prayers of the People Acclamation..Therefore, Father, according to his command, Confession & Absolution 91 The Peace 192 Offertory Hymn CP 90 How the World Longs (v.3 low voices; v.4 high voices) NUN KOMM DER HEIDEN HEILAND Prayer over the Gifts Bulletin p. 7 Eucharistic Prayer #3 198 Sanctus Advent Sanctus Trad. Lutheran; adapt. P. Halley (sung by all see insert) Amen..all honour and glory are yours, almighty Father, now and for ever. The Lord s Prayer 211 The Breaking of the Bread Agnus Dei Missa Dominator Deus Plainchant (sung by the choir) Communion Motet Canite Tuba In Sion F. Guerrero ( ) Canite tuba in Sion, quia prope est dies Domini. Ecce venit ad salvandum nos: erunt prava in directa, et aspera in vias planas: veni Domine, et noli tardare. Rorate caeli desuper et nubes pluant iustum. Aperiatur terra et germinet Salvatorem. Ostende nobis, Domine, misericordiam tuam et salutare tuum da nobis: veni Domine, et noli tardare. Sound the trumpet in Sion, for the day of the Lord is at hand. Behold he comes for our salvation: he shall make the crooked ways DECEMBER 2,

7 straight and the rough places plain: come, O Lord, and do not delay. Drop down ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness. Let the earth open and bring forth a Saviour. O Lord, show us thy mercy, and grant us thy salvation: come, O Lord, and do not delay. Communion Hymn CP 96 Creator of the Stars of Night (vv.2&4 high voices; v.3 low voices) CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM Prayer after Communion Bulletin p. 8 The Blessing Closing Hymn CP 110 Sleepers, Wake! A Voice Astounds Us WACHET AUF Choral Benediction Never Weather-Beaten Sail T. Campion ( ) 1 Never weather-beaten sail more willing bent to shore, Never tirèd pilgrim s limbs affected slumber more, Than my weary sprite now longs to fly out of my troubled breast. O come quickly, O come quickly, O come quickly, sweetest Lord, and take my soul to rest. 2 Ever blooming are the joys of heaven s high paradise. Cold age deafs not there our ears, nor vapor dims our eyes; Glory there the sun outshines, whose beams the blessed only see. O come quickly, O come quickly, O come quickly, glorious Lord, and raise my sprite to thee. Dismissal The congregation responds: Thanks be to God. Postlude Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland (Come now, Saviour of the Nations) J. S. Bach (BWV 661) Please join us for Refreshments & Fellowship at the rear of the nave. READINGS THIS WEEK COLLECT Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness and put on the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to us in great humility, that on the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS God of love and power, your word stirs within us the expectation of the coming of your Son. Accept all we offer you this day, and sustain us with DECEMBER 2,

8 your promise of eternal life. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION God for whom we wait, you have fed us with the bread of eternal life. Keep us ever watchful, that we may be ready to stand before the Son of man. We ask this in the name of Christ the Lord. A READING FROM THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfil the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. And this is the name by which it will be called: "The Lord is our righteousness." JEREMIAH 33:14-16 A READING FROM THE FIRST LETTER OF PAUL TO THE THESSALONIANS How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of you? Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and restore whatever is lacking in your faith. Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you. And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we abound in love for you. And may he so strengthen your hearts in holiness that you may be blameless before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. 1 THESSALONIANS 3:9-13 THE HOLY GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO LUKE Jesus said, "There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see 'the Son of Man coming in a cloud' with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." Then he told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day catch you unexpectedly, like a trap. For it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth. Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man." LUKE 21:25-36 DECEMBER 2,

9 Psalm 25:1-9 Chant No. 1 To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul; my God, I put my / trust in you;* let me not be humiliated, nor let my enemies triumph / over me. Let none who look to you be / put to shame;* let the treacherous be disappointed / in their schemes. Show me your / ways, O Lord,* and teach / me your paths. Lead me in your / truth and teach me,* For you are the God of my salvation; In you have I trusted all / the day long. Remember, O Lord, your compas-/sion and love,* for they are from / everlasting. Remember not the sins of my youth and / my transgressions;* remember me according to your love for the sake of your good-/ness, O Lord. Gracious and upright / is the Lord;* therefore he teaches sinners / in his way. He guides the humble in / doing right* and teaches his way / to the lowly. All the paths of the Lord are / love and faithfulness* to those who keep his covenant and his / testimonies. DECEMBER 2,

10 There s a Wideness in God s Mercy Tune: St. Helena DECEMBER 2,

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12 Bulletin Notices The White Ribbon Campaign continues White Ribbon Sunday last week launched the White Ribbon Campaign and the international initiative, 16 days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign. December 6 is Canada s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women and December 10 is International Human Rights Day. Be sure to wear a white. DECEMBER 2,

13 ribbon (still available in the Cathedral) with the pledge never to commit, condone, nor remain silent about violence against women and girls. Let s have Anglican men and women join the over 3,700 organizations in approximately 164 countries who have participated in the 16 Days Campaign since Christmas Memorials For inclusion in our Christmas bulletins, memorials must be received by Monday, December 17 th. Thank you for your cooperation. Faith Formation continued Mark your calendars! Tuesday, Dec 4 th 5:30 to 7:00pm Tuesday, Dec. 11 th 5:30 to 7:00pm Topic of discussion: The Gospel readings of Advent (St.Luke) All are welcome to join us in the nursery! All Welcome for the Greening of the Cathedral When: Dec. 16 th Immediately following the 10.30am Service We will be hanging wreaths, draping garland and trimming the tree. Enjoy a light lunch as you admire your handiwork! Please use the sign up sheet by the Bulletin Boards if you would like to help. DECEMBER 2,

14 Thank You! Our prayer has been answered in the form of a lovely TEA TROLLEY kindly donated by our very own Helen Murray. It is a beautiful piece and will hold a special place in our Cathedral Home for years to come. Thank you Helen and thanks to our very own Frank Lovely for the delivery! Seeking a Costumes Coordinator for the Pageant The Cathedral will present a Pageant on Sunday, December 16 at the 10:30 Eucharist. The Cathedral has a full wardrobe of costumes for the Pageant participants to wear. However, we can use a Costumes Coordinator to help the participants with selections and to oversee the prompt return of the costumes to the storage cupboard at the end of the Eucharist. Time commitment for the role includes the Pageant rehearsal on Sat. Dec. 15 and the Pageant itself on Sun. Dec. 16. Please speak to the Dean for more details if you are willing to assume this specific coordination role for this annual event. Saints Alive for December All are encouraged to welcome Hilary Richardson to the Cathedral on Thursday, December 13; 2:30 pm in the Cathedral, for Saints Alive. Hilary will share with us how a number of parishes in our Diocese have youth involved in the community. Hilary comes very highly recommended from Rev. Dr. Davena Davis, who has had the opportunity to appreciate Hilary s articulately delivered message. Please join us all are welcome! DECEMBER 2,

15 Canadian Church Calendars 2019 Be prepared for 2019 with the Canadian Church Calendar. Did you know that our own Cathedral is featured for the month of March 2019? The calendars are available at $5 (great deal!) after the 9:00 and 10:30 services on Sunday, or by contacting Cynthia (Ph: ; s: or Reconnect with the Rev. Dawn Davis and learn about Revive WHEN: Friday, Dec. 21 9:30 a.m; WHERE: Synod Office, Halifax; WHO: Any clergy or lay leaders. Cathedral members will remember when the Rev. Canon Dr. Dawn Davis was an associate at our Cathedral. Dawn has gone on to do many great things since being with us (she has earned her doctorate and was recently appointed Faith Formation Coordinator in the Diocese of Niagara, ON). Dawn s most recent undertaking is the authorship of Revive, a discipleship program to help active lay leaders - wardens, property and finance officers, committee chairs, council members, church school teachers, youth ministers, pastoral visitors, and liturgical ministers - grow in confidence as spiritual leaders. Revive is about transformation through spiritual formation. The three-part leadership development series focuses on: 1. communicating with God (rediscovering prayer); 2. engaging in Scripture; and, 3. being called for Ministry. Revive is to be published by Forward Movement in January Come and be ahead of the publication date!! To SIGN-UP: lvaughn@nspeidiocese.ca or phone , ext. 1169, by Dec. 20. DECEMBER 2,

16 Seeking a Costumes Coordinator for the Pageant The Cathedral will present a Pageant on Sunday, December 16 at the 10:30 Eucharist. The Cathedral has a full wardrobe of costumes for the Pageant participants to wear. However, we can use a Costumes Coordinator to help the participants with selections and to oversee the prompt return of the costumes to the storage cupboard at the end of the Eucharist. Time commitment for the role includes the Pageant rehearsal on Sat. Dec. 15 and the Pageant itself on Sun. Dec. 16. Please speak to the Dean for more details if you are willing to assume this specific coordination role for this annual event. Coffee Hosts We are in need Coffee Hosts for December. There is a sign-up sheet on the Greeters Table, and, as always, we would love to have new people on board. There are always storebought cookies available so baking is not a requisite. For anyone who is unfamiliar with the kitchenette, there are old hands happy to partner with any newcomers who are interested and able to help. Please speak with Margie Cooper, Geraldine May, Kathie Swenson, or Sarah in the office, if you would like further information. Parish nursing: where Christ s peace meets the world s needs Learn about the role that parish nursing ministry is playing in Canadian Christianity and the deep roots of the nursing profession in our faith. The Rev. Michael Tutton will present his MDiv graduation research project, Parish nursing: where Christ s peace meets the world s needs, in the St. Columba DECEMBER 2,

17 Chapel, at the Atlantic School of Theology, on Thursday, December 6, 2018, at 2:00 pm. Michael notes that it has been very inspiring to be with the women who have been the core of his project. On the Road to Bethlehem - Booklet of Advent Reflections 2018 at $5 each. Readings and Reflections for each day in Advent, prepared by the Oblates and Sisters of the Sisterhood of St. John the Divine Available after the 9:00 and 10:30 Eucharists from Cynthia ( or cynthia.pilichos@ns.sympatico.ca) or from the Anglican Church Women Office in the Anglican Diocesan Centre ( or acw.nsboard@gmail.com) ADVENT signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars... Prayer and Bible Conversations this coming Advent 2018: interested and available persons meet on Thursday mornings, November 29, December 6, 13, & 20, at a place in our, Cathedral, arranged by Sarah Underwood in our office. Each meeting is from 10:15 until 11:30 a.m. More information available from Kent Doe doe.kent.g@gmail.com Outreach Opportunities Christmas Stockings Thank you to all who took home a Christmas Stocking to fill. The deadline to return them is next Sunday, December 9 and the collection container is just inside St. Stephen's Chapel. If you have any questions, please see Maureen or Deacon Heather. DECEMBER 2,

18 Christmas Toy Collection St. Mark s Ward 5 The St. Catherine's ACW Group is organizing the collection of NEW toys and knitted items for children as well as toiletries for teens (including hotel-size shampoos & lotions) at St. Mark's Ward 5. All UNWRAPPED items may be left in the boxes at the back of St. Stephen's Chapel until Sunday, 9th Dec. Thank you for your support of this annual Outreach Project. A Shelter NS Christmas Gift Idea Purchase A Night s Rest card in a loved one s name for $35.50, and secure a night s rest for someone in need. A great gift for someone who s hard to buy for. Please purchase your gift at shelternovascotia.com Out of the Cold 2018 and 2019 The Outreach Committee on behalf of the Congregation of the Cathedral Church of All Saints has once again taken on the Ministry of supplying evening snacks to the Out of the Cold Shelter at St. Matthews Church, Barrington Street, Halifax. We will supply the snacks on each Tuesday for the months of December 2018, January, February, March, and April, These snacks are available to the guests who arrive at the Shelter at approximately 8p.m. each evening of the week. Our part in this Ministry is to deliver snacks on Tuesday of each month. A sign-up sheet and details of the food required and drop off instructions are set out on the sheet at the back of the Church. Our part is to prepare and deliver the items between the hours of 11a.m. and 3p.m. each Tuesday. DECEMBER 2,

19 The cost of the groceries that you purchase will be reimbursed by the Outreach Committee. (Please keep your grocery receipts so we will know how much is given to this Ministry) If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Outreach Committee. Thank you for your assistance with this very important Ministry. FOOD REQUIRED FOR THE SNACKS For delivery you go to St. Matthew s Church Hall, Barrington Street and enter by the Circus sign. Proceed down to the Brick Bldg. Ring the bell to the right and let them know you are delivering the snacks from The Cathedral Church of All Saints for Tuesday evening. Someone will receive the delivery. Thank you! Outreach to Infants One of our outreach projects is the Mother and Child support Programme at Phoenix House. Infant related items, baby food, formula, wipes, diapers etc. are always in need. Please consider bringing an item to the Nursery on Sundays in support of this program. Thank you! DECEMBER 2,

20 Services for Advent & Christmas Sunday, December 2 Advent 1 8am Holy Eucharist 9am Holy Eucharist 10:30am Holy Eucharist Sunday, December 9 Advent 2 8am Holy Eucharist 9am Holy Eucharist 10:30am Holy Eucharist 4pm Advent Procession with Carols Sunday, December 16 Advent 3 8am Holy Eucharist 9am Holy Eucharist 10:30am Children s Pageant Sunday, December 23 Advent 4 8am Holy Eucharist 9am Holy Eucharist 10:30am Holy Eucharist Monday, December 24 Christmas Eve 4pm 7pm 11pm Christmas Celebration with Holy Eucharist Holy Eucharist Holy Eucharist preceded by music for brass and organ at 10:30pm DECEMBER 2,

21 Tuesday, December 25 Christmas Day 10am Holy Eucharist Sunday, December 30 First Sunday after Christmas 8am Holy Eucharist 9am Holy Eucharist 10:30am 4pm Holy Eucharist A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols Tuesday, January 1 New Year s Day 10am Holy Eucharist followed by the Bishop s Levée until 1pm RCCO Carolfest at the Cathedral! The Royal Canadian College of Organists, Halifax, presents: Lessons and Carols for Christmas. Monday, December 3, 2018 at the Cathedral. 7pm Organ Preludes; 7:30 Program begins RCCO Organists and Massed Choir. The event is open to the public with a freewill offering. For more information please contact Matthew Fraser mfraser@hgs.ns.ca Join LunaSea Theatre in celebration with our Annual Carols in the Cathedral concert!! A holiday tradition for many, at the Cathedral Church of All Saints, 1330 Cathedral Lane (formerly Martello St.), on Monday, December 10th at 7:30 pm. Advance Tickets are $25 regular, $15 for artists, seniors and the underwaged, and $5 for children 12 and under. Advance Tickets: Tickets will be available at the door for $30/20/10 We hope to see you there! DECEMBER 2,

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23 Todays Memorial Gifts are given in Loving Memory of the persons named below Wine & Hosts Beryl Seymour, Nassau, Bahamas. To make a memorial, please contact the Cathedral Office or sign-up on the bulletin board. Our People BISHOP The Most Revd Ron Cutler RECTOR & DEAN The Very Revd Paul Smith ASSOCIATE PRIEST & PRIEST IN CHARGE OF THE PARISH OF FALKLAND, ST. JAMES The Revd Dr Helen Ryding HONORARY ASSISTANTS The Revd Dr Davena Davis The Revd Ronald Harris The Revd Canon Fred Krieger The Revd Canon John Smith The Revd John Swain The Revd Canon Keirsten Wells DEACONS The Revd Heather MacEachern The Revd Ray Carter, TSSF The Revd Maggie Whittingham-Lamont SACRISTAN Maureen Yeats ORGANIST & CHOIR DIRECTOR Paul Halley 9 AM MUSIC MINIST RY Russ Hall ORGANIST EMERITUS Dr James Burchill ASSIST ANT T O THE ORGANIST Nicholas Halley CATHEDRAL WARDEN Jane Mitsiopoulos DEAN S WARDEN Dr Frank Lovely LICENSED LAY READERS William Black Blair MacEachern Heather Carter Margaret Withrow Susan Drain Maureen Yeats Patricia Fordham EUCHARISTIC MINIST ERS Andrew Black Mayann Francis Gordon Young Deborah Vandewater Murray Vandewater AST ST UDENT Shirley Cole VERGER Howard D Arcy

24 Welcome to the Cathedral Church of All Saints New Member Information Form 1. Please list the names of each family member in the space below: FAMILY SURNAME: NAMES: 2. Please give your mailing address and telephone number: 3, address check here for permission to add your address to our mailing list. You will receive a monthly listing of Cathedral events called Cathedral News Online and seasonal digital versions of the Cathedral Newsletter called Cornerstone. 4. Would like Offering Envelopes or are you interested in Automatic Offering? Envelopes: Yes No Automatic Offering Yes No If you would like a visit from our Clergy or Lay Person, please contact the Cathedral Office. Please complete and return on the collection plate or give to a sidesperson. Thank you! Contact Us or Visit our Website: cathedralchurchofallsaints.com Cathedral Church of All Saints Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island Anglican Church of Canada We are located at: 1330 Cat hedral Lane Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Z (tel) cathedralchurch@eastlink.ca (Office ) cathedraldean@eastlink.ca