Services for December 2014

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1 CHAPEL ROYAL HAMPTON COURT PALACE Services for December 2014 Carl Jackson MVO MA ARAM FRCO Director of Music Rufus Frowde MA MMus ARCO (DipCHD) Organist Canon Denis Mulliner MA Canon of Her Majesty s Chapel Royal Deputy Priest in Ordinary David Wright Honorary Clerk of the Chapel 1

2 December 2014 Monday 1 Feria in Advent Tuesday 2 Feria in Advent Wednesday 3 St Francis Xavier, Jesuit missionary in Asia, 1552 Thursday 4 St John Damascene, Doctor of the Church, 749 Friday 5 Feria in Advent Saturday 6 St Nicholas, Bishop of Myra in Lycia, c. 326 Sunday 7 The Second Sunday in Advent Monday 8 Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Tuesday 9 Feria in Advent Wednesday 10 Feria in Advent Thursday 11 St Damasus I, Pope, 384 Friday 12 Feria in Advent Saturday 13 St Lucy of Syracuse, child Martyr in c. 304 Sunday 14 The Third Sunday in Advent Monday 15 Feria in Advent Tuesday 16 Feria in Advent Wednesday 17 O Sapientia Ember Day in Advent Thursday 18 O Adonai Friday 19 O Radix Jesse Ember Day in Advent Saturday 20 O Clavis David Ember Day in Advent Sunday 21 The Fourth Sunday in Advent O Oriens Monday 22 St Thomas, Apostle (transferred) O Rex gentium Tuesday 23 O Emmanuel Wednesdsay 24 Christmas Eve O Virgo virginum Thursday 25 Christmas Day Friday 26 St Stephen, the first Martyr Saturday 27 St John, Apostle and Evangelist Sunday 28 The First Sunday after Christmas Monday 29 The Holy Innocents (transferred) Tuesday 30 Feria in Christmastide Wednesday 31 St Silvester I, Pope, 335 2

3 From the Chaplain The Western Church has always started the Church year with the season of Advent, in which Christians are invited to reflect on two important things: the Incarnation of God in our Lord Jesus Christ, from which our Christian era took its beginning; and our Lord s Parousia or Second Advent in glory as our Judge. Like Lent, Advent is a penitential season of preparation for the great festival with which it ends, and the usual liturgical expressions of festive rejoicing, the Gloria in excelsis at the Eucharist and the Te Deum laudamus at Matins, are reserved for the solemnities of Christmas and Easter to which the penitential seasons point. In Advent, as in Lent, Christians may avail themselves of the Church s provision of sacramental Confession or Penance, which is encouraged (but not required as obligatory) by the Book of Common Prayer, as set out in the first Exhortation at the Holy Communion (after the Prayer for the Church militant) and in the Order for the Visitation of the Sick. Our preparation for celebrating at Christmas such a great mystery as the Incarnation, and meditation on our future judgment at our Lord s Parousia, would both seem to require us to examine our consciences with care and to approach God contritely but confident of his forgiveness of our sins through the mediation of our Lord, born in Bethlehem. Auricular confession in the presence of a priest is not a practice of Roman Catholics only, but also of Orthodox, and of many Anglicans and Lutherans. When I was Chaplain of Bradfield and often had to prepare large numbers of boys for Confirmation, the Bishop of Reading, Eric Wild, who was also a Governor of the School, used to come one evening before the Confirmation and, with the Assistant Chaplain and me, would shrive all the candidates in preparation for the Confirmation on the following Sunday. Those were the days the last days when the Church of England was still confident of its mission! Chamaiporn and I, the Director of Music Carl Jackson, the Organist Rufus Frowde, the Gentlemen and Children of the Choir, the Clerk of the Chapel David Wright, the Chapel Administrator Vivian Arnold, and the Manager of the Choral Foundation Michele Price wish you all a very happy Christmas and New Year Yours in Dño, Denis Mulliner 3

4 Sunday 7th December am Holy Communion The Second Sunday in Advent am Choral Eucharist The congregation is encouraged to join in heartily in the sung responses and the Nicene Creed at this service. Hymn 6 Hark the glad sound! The Saviour comes Setting Mass for five voices Byrd Epistle Romans 15: 4-13 Gradual Hymn 18 Ye servants of the Lord Gospel Luke The Nicene Creed (NEH page 562) Sermon Offertory Hymn 292ii Jesu, thou joy of loving hearts The Advent Prose (NEH 501) Hymn 466 Thou whose almighty word Voluntary (C Jackson) O Emmanuel Hakim 4

5 Sunday 7th December 2014 The Second Sunday in Advent 3.30 pm Choral Evensong Hymn 8 Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates Responses Tomkins Psalm 67 page 425 Bairstow First lesson Isaiah 5: Magnificat First Service Weelkes Second Lesson Luke 1: 1-25 Nunc dimittis First Service Weelkes Anthem Vigilate Byrd Offertory Hymn 15 The Lord will come and not be slow Voluntary (R Frowde) Chorale Prelude on Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659 J.S. Bach Vigilate William Byrd ( ) Vigilate, nescitis enim quando Dominus domus veniat, sero, an media nocte, an galli cantu, an mane. Vigilate ergo, ne, cum venerit repente, inveniat vos dormientes. Quod autem dico vobis, omnibus dico; Vigilate. Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning, Watch therefore, lest coming suddenly, he find you sleeping. And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch. [Mark 13: 35-37] 5

6 Sunday 14th December am Holy Communion The Third Sunday in Advent am Choral Matins Hymn 12 On Jordan s bank the Baptist s cry Responses Tomkins Venite Psalm 73 page 436 Smart, Martin First Lesson Isaiah 25: 1-9 Benedicite in B flat Purcell Second Lesson Matthew 25: 1-30 Jubilate in B flat Purcell Anthem Rejoice in the Lord alway Purcell Hymn 483 The Church of God a kingdom is (t. 77) Sermon Offertory Hymn 443 Rejoice, the Lord is King Voluntary (R Frowde) Praeludium in E minor Bruhns Rejoice in the Lord alway Henry Purcell ( ) Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ our Lord. [Philippians 4: 4-7] 6

7 Sunday 14th December 2014 The Third Sunday in Advent 3.30 pm Choral Evensong Hymn 1(i) Responses Creator of the stars of night Tomkins Psalm 76 page 440 HC Stewart First Lesson Isaiah 26: 1-13 Magnificat Fifth Service Tomkins Second Lesson Matthew 3 : 1-17 Nunc dimittis Fifth Service Tomkins Anthem Hosanna to the son of David Gibbons Offertory Hymn 388(i) Jesus shall reign where er the sun Voluntary (R Frowde) Hymnus Christe, Redemptor omnium Cavazzoni Hosanna to the son of David Orlando Gibbons ( ) Hosanna to the Son of David: blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. Blessed be the King of Israel; blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest places; Hosanna in the highest heavens. [Matthew 21, Mark 11, Luke 19] 7

8 Sunday 21st December am Holy Communion The Fourth Sunday in Advent am Choral Matins Hymn 3ii Come, thou long-expected Jesus Responses Tomkins Venite Psalm 94 page 466 Clark, Woodward First Lesson Isaiah 32: 1-18 Benedicite in F Dyson Second Lesson Matthew 25: Jubilate Healey Willan Anthem Angelus ad Virginem Carter Hymn 497 O Lord our God, arise! (t. 449) Sermon Offertory Hymn 16 Wake, O wake! With tidings thrilling Voluntary (L Thain) Les Anges (La Nativité du Seigneur) Messiaen Angelus ad Virginem Sub intrans in conclave, Virginis formidinem Demulcens, inquit: Ave! Ave regina virginum; Caeli terraeque Dominum Concipies Et paries intacta Salutem hominum; Tu porta caeli facta, Medela criminum. Angelus ad Virginem Andrew Carter (b. 1939) When the angel came secretly to the Virgin in her room, soothing the maiden s fear, he said: Hail! Hail, Queen of virgins. While yet untouched by man you shall conceive and bear the Lord of heaven and earth, salvation for mankind. You have become the gate of heaven, a remedy for sins. Quomodo conciperem Quae virum non cognovi? Qualiter infringerem Quod firma mente vovi? Spiritus Sancti gratia Perficiet haec omnia; Ne timeas, Sed gaudeas, secura Quod castimonia Manebit in te pura Dei potentia. How can I conceive, since I have not known a man? How can I break the vow I made with firm intent? The grace of the Holy Spirit shall bring all this to pass. Fear not, but rejoice, secure in the knowledge that pure chastity shall remain yours through God s mighty power. 8

9 Ad haec virgo nobilis Respondens inquit ei: Ancilla sum humilis Omnipotentis Dei. Tibi caelesti nuntio, Tanti secreti conscio, Consentiens, Et cupiens videre Factum quod audio; Parata sum parere, Dei consilio. Eia mater Domini, Quae pacem redidisti Angelis et homini, Cum Christum genuisti: Tuum exora filium ut se nobis propitium Exhibeat, Et deleat peccata: Praestans auxilium Vita frui beata Post hoc exsilium. Deo Gracias. [Anonymous 13th century] To this the noble Virgin replied, saying: I am the lowly handmaiden of Almighty God. I bend my will to you, O celestial messenger, who share so great a mystery, and I long to see performed what I now hear. I am ready to yield myself to God s design. Ah, mother of the Lord, who gave back peace to angels and mankind when you bore Christ, pray your son to be gracious to us, and wipe away our sins, granting us aid to enjoy a blessed life after this exile. Thanks be to God. Sunday 21st December pm Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols A separate booklet is provided Wednesday 24th December 2014 CHRISTMAS EVE pm Midnight Mass of the Nativity A separate booklet is provided Wednesday 25th December 2014 CHRISTMAS DAY 8.30 am Holy Communion (said) am Choral Matins A separate booklet is provided 9

10 Sunday 28th December am Holy Communion The First Sunday after Christmas am Choral Matins (Adult voices) Hymn 38 The Maker of the sun and moon (t. 129) Responses Smith Venite Psalm 8 page 353 Corfe First Lesson Isaiah 41: 8-20 Te Deum in F Ireland Second Lesson Colossians 1: 1-20 Jubilate in F Ireland Anthem Chester Lullaby Gowers Hymn 41 Where is this stupendous stranger? (t. 3i) Sermon Offertory Hymn 39 Unto us a boy is born Voluntary (L Thain) Improvisation on Puer natus est Titcomb Chester Lullaby Patrick Gowers (b. 1936) Balow, lalow. Qui creavit coelum, Nascitur in stabulo, Rex qui regit seculum, Joseph emit paniculum, Mater involvit puerum, Et ponit in praesepio. Et inter animalia, Jacent mundi gaudia, Dulcis super omnia. Lactat mater domini Qui osculatur parvulum. Et adorat dominum. Balow, lalow. Roga mater filum, Ut det nobis gaudium, In perenni gloria. In sempiterna secula, In eternum et ultra, Det nobis sua gaudia. Balow, lalow. [Chester MS c. 1425] 10

11 Sunday 28th December 2014 The First Sunday after Christmas 3.30 pm Choral Evensong (Adult voices) Hymn 19ii (omit*) Come, thou Redeemer of the earth Responses Smith Psalm 113 page 495 Vann First Lesson Isaiah 12: 1-6 Magnificat Quinti toni Praetorius Second Lesson Philippians 2: 1-11 Nunc dimittis Packe Anthem Lully, lulla Leighton Offertory hymn 29 It came upon the midnight clear Voluntary (C Jackson) Noël Suisse Daquin Lully, lulla Kenneth Leighton ( ) Lully, Lulla, thou little tiny child, By by, lully lullay. O sisters too, How may we do For to preserve this day This poor youngling, For whom we do sing, By by, lully lullay? Herod, the king In his raging, Charged he hath this day His men of might, In his own sight, All young children to slay. That woe is me, Poor child for thee! And ever mourn and day, For thy parting Neither say nor sing By by, lully lullay! 11

12 Sunday lunchtime music recitals take place in the Chapel Royal each week for the visitors to Hampton Court Palace. They start at 1 pm and last 30 minutes. 7 December The Hatfield Trio Rufus Frowde/Liang Lee/Dagmara Jones (piano/violin/french horn) 14 December Daniel Phillips (organ) 28 December Carl Jackson (organ) 4 January Terence Charlston (clavichord) 11 January Adam Brown (guitar) 18 January Ian Le Grice (organ) 25 January Emma Halnan & Rufus Frowde (flute & piano) 1 February Stephanie Oatridge (oboe) 8 February Rufus Frowde (organ) 15 February William Round (organ) 22 February Amaryllis Consort (vocal ensemble) 1 March The Choir of Royal Holloway 8 March Carl Jackson (organ) 15 March The Gough Duo (violin & organ) 22 March Gildas Quartet (string quartet) 5 April Fretwork (viol consort) Please be aware that the lunchtime music recitals are for Hampton Court Palace admission ticket holders and those who have attended the service. Unfortunately it is not possible to attend only the music recital without a palace ticket or HRP membership. chapelroyal@hrp.org.uk Telephone: The Choral Foundation The Chapel Royal Hampton Court Palace East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU Telephone: choral.foundation@hrp.org.uk Registered Charity Number: