Keeping the heart of the University listening to the heart of God

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1 D u k e U n i v e r s i t y C h a p e l All Hallows Eve Service of Holy Communion Saturday, October 31, 2009 Ten-Thirty in the evening Keeping the heart of the University listening to the heart of God "He who believes in me, though he be dead, shall live, George Rouault, 1927 About All Hallows Eve Tonight is the eve of All Saints Day, the festival in the Church that recalls the faith and witness of the men and women who have come before us. The service celebrates our continuing communion with them, and memorializes the recently deceased. The early church followed the Jewish custom that a new day began at sundown; thus, feasts and festivals in the church were observed beginning on the night before. The night before All Saints (or All Hallows) became known as All Hallows Eve, or Halloween.

2 Entrance The service begins on the Chapel lawn around a fire, symbolizing the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the saints and martyrs. The ushers will distribute candles. *Greeting Leader: Light and peace, in Jesus Christ our Lord. People: Thanks be to God. *Opening Prayer (in unison) Lord Christ, your saints have given light to the world in every generation: grant that we who follow in their footsteps may be worthy to enter with them into that heavenly country, where you live and reign for ever and ever. Amen. *Procession of the Saints The congregation will silently follow the crucifer and worship leaders inside, bearing the light with them. The choir sings from the triforium while the congregation processes into the chancel to be seated. If the chancel fills, please be seated in the chairs at the front of the nave. *Choral Introit Gaudeamus omnes Anonymous Gaudeamus omnes in Domino diem festum celebrantes sub honore Sanctorum omnium: de quorum solemnitate gaudent angeli, et collaudant Filium Dei. Exsultate justi in Domino: rectos decet collaudatio. Gloria Patri et Filio et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen. Let us rejoice in the Lord and keep a festival in honor of all the saints. Let us join with the angels in joyful praise to the Son of God. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous, for it becometh well the just to be thankful. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Introit for the feast of All Saints *Hymn 90 Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones lasst uns erfreuen You may extinguish your candles. *Confession Almighty and most merciful Father, We have wandered and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against your holy laws. We have left undone those things that we ought to have done; And we have done those things that we ought not to have done;

3 There is no health in us. But you, O Lord, have mercy upon us sinners. Spare those who confess their faults. Restore those who are penitent, according to your promises declared to us in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may live a disciplined, righteous and godly life, to the glory of your holy name. Amen. The minister speaks words of assurance. *The Peace All exchange signs and words of God s peace. Proclamation Prayer for Illumination (in unison) O Living God, bring us forth from death to life, so that as the scriptures are read and your word is proclaimed, we, like all of your saints, may be brought to a sure and living faith in your lordship. Amen. First Lesson Isaiah 25:6-9 Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Witness of the Saints St. Maurice (martyred 287) Anthem Psalm 121 from Requiem Herbert Howells ( ) I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. Witness of the Saints St. Melania the Younger ( ) Second Lesson Revelation 21:1-6a Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

4 Witness of the Saints St. Hildegard of Bingen ( ) Anthem Psalm 23 from Requiem Howells The Lord is my Shepherd, therefore can I lack nothing. He shall feed me in a green pasture, and shall lead me forth beside the waters of comfort. He shall convert my soul, and shall bring me forth in the paths of righteousness, for His Name s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me, Thy rod and Thy staff comfort me. Thou shalt prepare a table before me against them that trouble me: Thou annointest my head with oil, and my cup shall be full. But Thy loving kindness and Thy mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Witness of the Saints Georges Rouault ( ) *Gospel Lesson John 11:32-44 Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Response *The Nicene Creed 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, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. 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 God 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, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

5 We believe in the 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. Greeting and Call to Prayer Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Let us pray. Prayers of the People The congregation responds to each petition, Hear our prayer. Thanksgiving and Communion *The Great Thanksgiving Musical Setting D, on page 23 of the hymnal *The Lord s Prayer (number 895 in the hymnal, in unison) Sharing of the Bread and Wine Music During Distribution Anthem O quam gloriosum Tomás Luis de Victoria ( ) O quam gloriosum est regnum in quo cum Christo gaudent omnes Sancti! Amicti stolis albis sequuntur Agnum quocunque ierit. O how glorious is the kingdom, where all the Saints rejoice with Christ! Dressed in white robes, they follow the Lamb wheresoever he goes. *Prayer After Communion Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given yourself to us. We praise you that through this meal you assure us that we are living members of the Body of Christ and heirs of your eternal kingdom. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your Spirit, to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord Amen. Sending Forth *Benediction *The Sharing of the Light The ushers will share the candlelight with the congregation as they sing the closing hymn.

6 *Hymn 709 Come, Let Us Join Our Friends Above forest green *Recessional At the hymn s conclusion, the crucifer and torches will lead the candlelight procession out of the chancel, carrying the light of Christ into the world. You are welcome to remain in the Chapel for the organ postlude. Should you need to leave, please do so quietly and respectfully. Postlude Te Deum laudamus, Bux WV 218 *All who are able may stand. Dieterich Buxtehude (c ) Ministry of Worship Presiding Minister Lectors Choir Director of the Choir Organist The Saints The Rev. Meghan Feldmeyer Mr. Ryan Parker Divinity 10 The Rev. Tabitha Lewis Divinity 11 Duke Vespers Ensemble Dr. Allan Friedman Assistant Conductor and Administrative Coordinator of Chapel Music Dr. David Arcus Chapel Organist and Associate University Organist Mr. Shaun Saunders Ms. Anna Adams Ms. Emily Kroeger Mr. Drew Clayton Divinity 10

7 Soprano Ali Carnes Katie Chen Jordan Fuson Diana Garibaldi Jennifer Midura Farley Smith Kristina Warren Alto Karen Cook Erica Dunkle Ruthan Freese Meredith Hawley Dazi Russell The Duke Vespers Ensemble Tenor Chase Bannister Paul Leary Chris Shreve Brandon Tan Roman Testroet Bass Charles de Lannoy Kevin Johnson Matthew Lyons Christian Pikaart Aidan Stallworth Upcoming Chapel Events with the Vespers Ensemble Vespers Fall Concert Friday, November 20 at 8:00 p.m. Advent Lessons and Carols Thursday, December 3 at 5:30 p.m. All Events will be held in Duke Chapel

8 Staff of Duke University Chapel The Rev. Dr. Samuel Wells Dean of the Chapel Student Ministry The Rev. Keith Daniel Director of Duke Chapel PathWays Dr. Adam Hollowell Program Coordinator for PathWays Ms. Becky Smith Staff Assistant to PathWays Chapel Worship The Rev. Meghan Feldmeyer Director of Worship Ms. Mollie Keel Chapel Events Coordinator and Wedding Coordinator Chapel Music Dr. Rodney Wynkoop Director of Chapel Music Dr. Robert Parkins University Organist Dr. David Arcus Chapel Organist and Associate University Organist Dr. Allan Friedman Assistant Conductor and Administrative Coordinator of Chapel Music Mr. John Santoianni Curator of Organs and Harpsichords Mr. J. Samuel Hammond University Carillonneur Ms. Meredith Hawley Administrative Secretary for Chapel Music Community Engagement The Rev. Gaston Warner Director of University and Community Relations The Rev. Abby Kocher Community Minister Ms. Mandie Sellars Manager of Chapel Communications Ms. Layne Baker Visitor and University Relations Specialist Chapel Administration Ms. Lucy Worth Director of Development and Administration Ms. Emily Wilson-Hauger Staff Assistant to the Deans and Faith Council Coordinator Ms. Lisa Moore Accounting Specialist and Office Coordinator Ms. Bonnie McWilliams Staff Assistant to the Director of Development and Administration Mr. Oscar Dantzler and Mr. William Earl Housekeepers Staff of the Congregation at Duke University Chapel The Rev. Nancy Ferree-Clark Senior Pastor The Rev. Bruce Puckett Assistant Pastor Ms. Chamberlyn Marks Director of Children s Ministry Ms. Mary Ann Manconi Staff Assistant for the Congregation