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1 Marble Collegiate Church Dr. Michael B. Brown, Senior Minister = Good Friday, March 25, 2016 Fifth Avenue at West 29th Street, New York City

2 Order of Service 12:00pm Good Friday March 25, 2016 PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES. MUSIC FOR MEDITATION (11:30am) Please listen in silent, prayerful preparation for worship. Selected Preludes, Opus Frédéric Chopin ( ) Kenneth Dake, piano Stations of the Cross (excerpt)... Marcel Dupré ( ) Colin Fowler, organ Canzonetta from Violin Concerto, opus 35.. Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky ( ) Christine Kwak, violin Largo Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor J.S. Bach ( ) Byung-Kook Kwak, Christine Kwak, violin Oblivion... Ástor Piazzola ( ) Byung-Kook Kwak, violin REQUIEM, OPUS Maurice Duruflé ( ) CALL TO WORSHIP For remarks about the music please refer to insert. INTROIT Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, Rest eternal grant to them, O Lord, et lux perpetua luceat eis. and let perpetual light shine upon them. Te decet hymnus Deus in Zion, A hymn befits Thee, O God in Zion, et tibi redetur and to Thee a vow shall be fulfilled votum in Jerusalem. in Jerusalem. Exaudi orationem meam, Hear my prayer, ad te omnis caro veniet. for unto Thee all flesh shall come. KYRIE Kyrie eleison, Christe eleison, Kyrie eleison. DOMINE JESU CHRISTE Marcus Jordan, baritone Domine Jesu Christe, Rex gloriae, libera animas omnium fidelium defunctorum de poenis inferni et de profundo lacu. Libera eas de ore leonis, ne absorbeat eas tartarus, ne cadant in obscurum. Sed signifer sanctus Michael repraesentet eas in lucem sanctam quam olim Abrahae promisisti et semini ejus. Hostias et preces tibi, Domine. laudis offerimus: tu suscipe pro animabus illis, quarum hodie memoriam facimus: Fac eas, Domine, de morte transire ad vitam, quam olim Abrahae promisisti et semini ejus. SANCTUS Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Dominus Deus Sabaoth! Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua. Osanna in excelsis! Lord, have mercy, Christ, have mercy. Lord have mercy. Lord Jesus Christ, King of glory, deliver the souls of the faithful departed from the pains of hell and from the depths of the pit. Deliver them from the mouth of the lion, let not hell swallow them up, let them not fall into darkness. But let Michael, the holy standard-bearer, bring them into the holy light. as once Thou promised to Abraham and to his seed. Sacrifices and prayers of praise, O Lord, we offer to Thee. Receive them on behalf of those souls whom we remember this day: Grant them, O Lord, to pass from death unto life, which once Thou promised to Abraham and to his seed. Holy Holy, Holy, Lord God of hosts! Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory. Hosanna in the highest! HYMN 300 O Sacred Head, Now Wounded.... Passion Chorale INVOCATION AND THE LORD S PRAYER (use debts ) READING OF THE PASSION STORY FROM THE GOSPELS Please refer to insert. 2

3 REQUIEM....Maurice Duruflé PIE JESU Jessica Kimple, mezzo-soprano; Mihai Marica, cellist Pie Jesu, Domine, dona eis requiem; Merciful Lord Jesus, grant them rest; dona eis requiem, sempiternam requiem. grant them rest, eternal rest. MESSAGE THE LAST WORDS.... Dr. Michael B. Brown REQUIEM....Maurice Duruflé ANNOUNCEMENTS LUX AETERNA Lux aeterna luceat eis, Domine, cum sanctis tuis in aeternum, quia pius es. Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis. CALL FOR OFFERING AND PRAYER May eternal light shine upon them, with Thy saints forever, for Thou art compassionate. Rest eternal grant to them, Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. REQUIEM....Maurice Duruflé LIBERA ME Marcus Jordan, baritone Libera me, Domine, de morte aeterna in die illa tremenda, quando coeli movendi sunt et terra, dum veneris judicare saeculum per ignem. Tremens factus sum ego et timeo, dum discussio venerit atque ventura ira: quando coeli movendi sunt et terra. Dies illa, dies irae, calamitatis et miseriae, dies magna et amara valde. Dum veneris judicare saeculum per ignem. Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis. IN PARADISUM In paradisum deducant angeli; in tuo adventu suscipiant te martyres et perducant te in civitatem sanctam Jerusalem. Chorus angelorum te suscipiat et cum Lazaro, quondam paupere, aeternam habeas requiem. Deliver me, Lord, from everlasting death on that awful day when heaven and earth will be moved, when Thou shalt come to judge the world by fire. I am made to tremble and am afraid because of the judgement and wrath to come when heaven and earth will be moved. That day, that day of wrath of calamity and misery a great and bitter day. when Thou shalt come to judge the world by fire. Lord, grant them eternal rest, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the angels lead you into paradise; may the martyrs receive you at your coming and lead you in the holy city of Jerusalem. May the choir of angels receive you and, with poor Lazarus of old, may you have eternal rest. HYMN 293 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Hamburg BENEDICTION SOLO Were You There?.... African-American Spiritual Adrienne Pardee, soprano All are asked to maintain silence in the Sanctuary. You are invited to remain in quiet prayer or to depart in silence. PARTICIPATING IN THE SERVICE Rev. Kirsty DePree, Chad Tanaka Pack The Marble Choir and Festival of Voices Use of photographic and tape recording equipment is not permitted during the service. Assistive Listening System ask an usher. By entering the Sanctuary, you grant to Marble Collegiate Church unrestricted right to use and publish, transmit or telecast photographs or likenesses that might be taken of you this day for use in communications related to the church. YOU ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GOOD FRIDAY PRAYER VIGIL from 1:00 to 3:00pm in the Chapel (downstairs on Concourse Level). You are free to come and go as you wish during this time. This is an opportunity to pray for the needs of others. Prayer requests are received both from the Marble Community, and from across the country by the Peale Center for Christian Living/Our Prayer. To request prayer, please complete the Good Friday Prayer Vigil card found in the pew rack and hand to an usher. The Labyrinth is also available for walking prayers. Hosted by the Marble Prayer Ministry. 3

4 Upcoming WEEKDAY WORSHIP IN THE MARBLE LOFT WEWO: Wednesday Worship Every Week, 6:15pm March 30, Chad Tanaka Pack A blend of traditional and contemporary worship styles, creating an informal and Spirit-filled mix. Music by praise ensemble. Live streamed. Childcare available, 276 5th Ave, Room 303. JAZZ REVELATION Fridays March 25, Jazz Funeral for Christ Dr. R. Mark King 7:00pm, in Sanctuary Music led by pianist Chris Whittaker with talented guest artists The Gotham Easy. Please note, no Jazz April 1. We return to 6:30pm in the Marble Loft on April 8. SISTER CAROL PERRY S WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDIES Faith Is a Verb resumes March 29, 6:30pm, meets most Tuesdays. Spirituality in the Workplace at Marble, Noon, resumes Tuesday, April 5, meets alternate weeks. Spirituality in the Workplace at St. Bartholomew s Welcome Ctr, 325 Park Ave (at 51st St), Noon, resumes Thursday, April 7. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 12:00pm 60+ Fellowship Easter buffet ($12, Fellowship members; $15, guests), followed by program at 1:00pm: Classical Productions, directed by Patricia Rogers. SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 1:00-3:00pm Caregivers Support Group Led by Rev. Marion Gambardella. Meets first Saturday of month. No charge. To register, contact Rev. Gambardella (magambardella@yahoo.com) or Judy Tulin (JTulin@MarbleChurch.org). SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 10:00am Sister Carol Perry s Bible Study, How Did They Do It? How did women like Esther, Sarah, the wife of Tobias, Mary of Magdala, Phoebe and others find their voices and identity in a patriarchal world? Their stories challenge us to ask pertinent questions about our own living of the truth. SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 12:15pm GIFTS: LGBTQ Fellowship Coffee Hour All welcome for this time of fellowship. Peale Parlor. Also join us Saturday, April 30 for our Intreat, We Are One in the Spirit, as we explore how LGBTQ people are uniquely called to lives of faith. $20. Register online. THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 6:30pm Grief Support Group Led by Janet T. Smith, LCSW. Meets every other week. Register with Judy Tulin (JTulin@MarbleChurch.org). SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 8:45-10:00am Men s Ministry Breakfast Program All welcome to hear special guest Frances Hardy, Faith and Community Relations Manager at Habitat for Humanity. Full breakfast, $12. Register online or contact Tom Schneider. SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Adult Ministry Intreat The Who and What We Pray For. Led by Rev. Sam Clover. All welcome. $25, includes lunch. Register online or call Colleen Cosgrove. MONDAY, MAY 16, 6:00pm Women Renew Thyself Join the Marble Women s Ministry for this special evening. Stay tuned to website for details or contact Anna Nugent. Spotlight FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 7:30pm Marble Pipe Organ Inaugural Concert Series Diane Bish, known as The First Lady of the Organ, joins The Marble Choir and Festival of Voices in this evening of Pipes and Voices. Tickets: $25; $20, students/ seniors. Purchase at MarbleChurch.org or at door. SUNDAY, MAY 1, 12:15-2:00pm Marble Artisans Boutique and Bake Sale Find that unique one-of-a-kind gift for Mother s Day, Father s Day, Graduation, summer weddings and get a jump start on your Christmas shopping! Join us after Worship in the Marble Loft. SATURDAY, MAY 7, 9:30am-2:00pm Annual Prayer Intreat: Walk As One The Marble Prayer Ministry Team invites you to join them on World Labyrinth Day. Led by Jean Ando, the day includes Labyrinth walks, meditation, journaling, group sharing and worship. $20; $15, students/seniors. To register, contact Judy Tulin. WEEKEND, MAY 14 & 15 Rev. Becca Stevens We welcome Rev. Becca Stevens, Episcopal Chaplain, Vanderbilt University, and Founder, Thistle Farms and Magdalene House. Hear stories of healing that are full of hope, humor, and honesty, and how loving without judgment is central to leaving no one behind. Stay tuned to website for details. SUNDAY, MAY 29, 10:00am The Colloquium Matthew Phillips, Associate Dean, Professor in Practice in Business Law and Ethics, Wake Forest University School of Business, concludes our series with outstanding scholars. For more details, to register, or for a full listing of all our programming, please visit MarbleChurch.org or stop by the Welcome Center after Sunday Worship in the Marble Loft. 4

5 THE MARBLE CHOIR AND FESTIVAL OF VOICES Kenneth Dake, director Colin Fowler, organ Marble Festival of Voices Melinda Barnes Russell Barnes Matthew Beams Ben Becton Scott Britton Ared Bulbuljian Joe Clift Jace Coronado Michelle Crichlow Gwen Deely Claire Franks Carol Frierson-Campbell Clay Hale Lindsey Hayzlett Lorena Hernandez Francis Hwang Diane Johnston Dale Kent Lauren-Rose King* Marcus Jordan* Chad Kranak* Peter Macari Nancy McGraw Joan Mohre* Sheila Moses Justin Nardecchia Mark Pottinger Larry Schafer Christopher Preston Thompson* Aronda Way May Weng Emily Werne* Gina Wynn Clair Zak * section leaders The Marble Choir Joshua Bouchard Emma Clune Andrew Cook-Feltz Tomás Cruz Michael Graye Phenisher Harris Sarah Hawkey Nicholas Hay Chloe Holgate Paul Holmes Brian Hurst Aubrey Johnson Mark Johnson Heather Jones Marcus Jordan Jessica Kimple Lauren-Rose King Chad Kranak Jonathan May Alex McCoy Joan Mohre Adrienne Pardee Kevin Rose Christopher Preston Thompson Emily Werne Orchestra Byung-Kook Kwak, concertmaster Christine Kwak, violin XinOu Wei, violin Jeoung-Yin Kim, violin Molly Carr, viola Juhyun Kim, viola Mihai Marica, cello Michael Katz, cello Kris Saebo, bass Jerry Bryant, trumpet Matthew Mead, trumpet Tristan Clarke, trumpet Deane Prouty, timpani and percussion Tonight and Easter Sunday, March 27 TONIGHT Jazz Revelation 7:00pm, Sanctuary A Jazz Funeral for Christ, Dr. R. Mark King At this special Jazz Revelation service, we remember and exalt Christ s sacrifice in the style of a jazz funeral, reminiscent of the New Orleans tradition, and we begin the bridge between the darkness of Good Friday and the awakening that comes on Easter Sunday. Music led by Chris Whittaker featuring The Gotham Easy. EASTER SUNDAY Prayer Circle 8:15am, Chapel A time of prayer and singing, led by Rev. Gregory Johnson. Holy Communion. Prelude for Brass and Organ 8:45 and 10:45am, Sanctuary Worship 9:00 and 11:00am, Sanctuary There They Will See Me, Dr. Michael B. Brown The Marble Choir, Kenneth Dake, director, with brass ensemble. Easter activities for children 3rd Grade and under during services (next door, 276 5th Ave, Room 303.) Children 4th Grade and up are encouraged to worship with their families. To assist ushers in accommodating the many worshippers expected, we recommend members attend 9:00am Worship and arrive as early as possible for all services. Please join us in welcoming all who worship with us. If you can t be here in person on Easter Sunday, visit MarbleChurch.org for live streaming video of 11:00am Worship. 5

6 The Passion Story from The Gospels Judas: Judas: Caiaphas: Caiaphas: Caiaphas: Servant-Girl: Peter: The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Matthew. Jesus was with His disciples in a place called Gethsemane when Judas, one of the twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people. Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, The one I will kiss is the man; arrest him. At once he came up to Jesus and said, Greetings, Rabbi! And he kissed him. Jesus said to him, Friend, do what you are here to do. Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and arrested him. Suddenly, one of those with Jesus put his hand on his sword, drew it, and struck the slave of the high priest, cutting off his ear. Then Jesus said to him, Put your sword back into its place; for all who take the sword will perish by the sword. Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels? But how then would the scriptures be fulfilled? At that hour Jesus said to the crowds, Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest me as though I were a bandit? Day after day I sat in the temple teaching, and you did not arrest me. But all this has taken place, so that the scriptures of the prophets may be fulfilled. Then all the disciples deserted him and fled. Those who had arrested Jesus took him to Caiaphas the high priest, in whose house the scribes and the elders had gathered. But Peter was following him at a distance, as far as the courtyard of the high priest; and going inside, he sat with the guards in order to see how this would end. Now the chief priests and the whole council were looking for false testimony against Jesus so that they might put him to death, but they found none, though many false witnesses came forward. At last two came forward and said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God and to build it in three days. The high priest stood up and said, Have you no answer? What is it that they testify against you? But Jesus was silent. Then the high priest said to him, I put you under oath before the living God, tell us if you are the Messiah, the Son of God. Jesus said to him, You have said so. But I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven. Then the high priest tore his clothes and said, He has blasphemed! Why do we still need witnesses? You have now heard his blasphemy. What is your verdict? They answered, He deserves death. Then they spat in his face and struck him; and some slapped him, saying, Prophesy to us, you Messiah! Who is it that struck you? Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. A servant-girl came to him and said, You also were with Jesus the Galilean. But he denied it before all of them, saying, I do not know what you are talking about. When he went out to the porch, another servant-girl saw him, and she said to the bystanders, Continues on next page.

7 Servant-Girl: Peter: Peter: Judas: This man was with Jesus of Nazareth. Again he denied it with an oath, I do not know the man. After a little while the bystanders came up and said to Peter, Certainly you are also one of them, for your accent betrays you. Then he began to curse, and he swore an oath, I do not know the man! At that moment the cock crowed. Then Peter remembered what Jesus had said: Before the cock crows, you will deny me three times. And he went out and wept bitterly. When morning came, all the chief priests and the elders of the people conferred together against Jesus in order to bring about His death. They bound Him, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate the governor. When Judas, His betrayer, saw that Jesus was condemned, he repented and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders, saying: I have sinned by betraying innocent blood. But they said: What is that to us? See to it yourself. Throwing down the pieces of silver in the temple, he departed; and he went and hanged himself. But the chief priests, taking the pieces of silver, said: It is not lawful to put them into the treasury, since they are blood money. After conferring together, they used them to buy the potter s field as a place to bury foreigners. For this reason that field has been called the Field of Blood to this day. Then was fulfilled what had been spoken through the prophet Jeremiah, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of the one on whom a price had been set, on whom some of the people of Israel had set a price, and they gave them for the potter s field, as the Lord commanded me. Now Jesus stood before the governor; and the governor asked Him: Are you the King of the Jews? Jesus said: You say so. But when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He did not answer. Then Pilate said to Him: Do you not hear how many accusations they make against you? But He gave him no answer, not even to a single charge, so that the governor was greatly amazed. Now at the festival the governor was accustomed to release a prisoner for the crowd, anyone whom they wanted. At that time they had a notorious prisoner, called Jesus Barabbas. So after they had gathered, Pilate said to them: Whom do you want me to release for you, Jesus Barabbas or Jesus who is called the Messiah? For he realized that it was out of jealousy that they had handed Him over. While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent word to him: Have nothing to do with that innocent Man, for today I have suffered a great deal because of a dream about Him. Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus killed. The governor again said to them: Which of the two do you want me to release for you? And they said: Barabbas. Pilate said to them: Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called the Messiah? All of them said: Continues on next page.

8 Let him be crucified! Then he asked: Why, what evil has he done? But they shouted all the more: Let him be crucified! So when Pilate saw that he could do nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took some water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying: I am innocent of this man s blood; see to it yourselves. Then the people as a whole answered: His blood be on us and on our children! Then he released Barabbas for them; and after flogging Jesus, he handed Him over to be crucified. Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the governor s headquarters, and they gathered the whole cohort around Him. They stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him, and after twisting some thorns into a crown, they put it on His head. They put a reed in His right hand and knelt before Him and mocked Him, saying: Hail, King of the Jews! They spat on Him, and took the reed and struck Him on the head. After mocking Him, they stripped Him of the robe and put His own clothes on Him. Then they led Him away to crucify Him. As they went out, they came upon a man from Cyrene named Simon; they compelled this man to carry His cross. (The congregation will stand.) And when they came to a place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull), they offered Him wine to drink, mixed with gall; but when He tasted it, He would not drink it. And when they had crucified Him, they divided His clothes among themselves by casting lots; then they sat down there and kept watch over Him. Over His head they put the charge against Him, which read, This is Jesus, the King of the Jews. Then two bandits were crucified with Him, one on His right and one on His left. Those who passed by derided Him, shaking their heads and saying: You who would destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross. In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders, were mocking Him, saying: He saved others; he cannot save himself. He is the King of Israel; let him come down from the cross now, and we will believe in him. He trusts in God; let God deliver him now, if he wants to; for he said, I am God s Son. The bandits who were crucified with Him also taunted Him in the same way. From noon on, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. And about three o clock Jesus cried with a loud voice: Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? That is, My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? When some of the bystanders heard it, they said: This man is calling for Elijah. At once one of them ran and got a sponge, filled it with sour wine, put it on a stick, and gave it to Him to drink. But the others said: Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to save him. Then Jesus cried again with a loud voice and breathed His last. (Silence shall be kept.) At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook, and the rocks were split. The tombs also were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised. After His resurrection they came out of the tombs and entered the holy city and appeared to many. Now when the centurion and those with him, who were keeping watch over Jesus, saw the earthquake and what took place, they were terrified and said: Truly this Man was God s Son!

9 On Good Friday we live in Hope, knowing that it s Friday, but Sunday is coming! But for the moment, we remember that Jesus sacrifice on the cross became the Hope of all humanity, and the ultimate expression of what can happen when we show love and give Hope to others. Every time we show Love to someone in need, we offer Love to Jesus. And every time we give to the Marble Easter Offering, we show that we are a place of compassionate believers who help feed the hungry, house the homeless, and clothe the naked. We invite everyone in-person, live-streamer and visitor alike to make a gift to Marble s Easter Offering. 100% of your gifts (Marble keeps nothing) will be given to carefully vetted nonprofit initiatives like: National Alliance on Mental Illness: the nation s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Coalition for the Homeless: the nation s oldest advocacy and direct service organization helping homeless men, women and children access affordable housing, sufficient food and opportunities to work for living wages. PS30 Hernandez/Hughes Elementary School: one of Marble s Signature Missions, providing not just financial assistance, but Marble volunteers who tutor, mentor, and help support students dealing with the pressures of their educational systems. Organizations like these change lives and give hope in untold ways. Won t you please help us overflow the Easter Egg Thermometer? There are many ways to make your gift: 1) Use an Easter Offering envelope in the pews and place in Offering plate or Donation Box in the Marble Loft. 2) Use the electronic Giving Kiosk also in the Loft. 3) Give via MarbleChurch.org (click on Give then Donate Now ) 4) Call the Finance Office at ext ) Find Easter Grants Committee members on Easter Sunday in the Loft following 9:00 and 11:00am services to personally accept your credit card gifts via ipad. Every gift matters, so whether you give $5, $10, $100 or $1,000, every gift literally saves lives and goes towards our $220,000 goal to help those in need. Thank you for joining in this sacred effort. We are doing the work of Christ, and one of the ways we remain faithful to Him is by remaining faithful to this community act of extravagant love. We need everyone to make a difference!

10 About the Music Good Friday 2016 REQUIEM of MAURICE DURUFLÉ When Roger Desormiére conducted the first performance in 1947 of the beautiful and serene Requiem of MAURICE DURUFLÉ ( ), that first French audience must have been receptive to a Mass for the Dead whose message was one of consolation instead of terror, and eternal rest in place of judgment. The France of 1947 was not far removed from the experiences of defeat, occupation, oppression, the destruction caused by warfare, and the political instability that followed in their wake. Perhaps Duruflé s music was meant not only to convey the hope for eternal peace beyond this life, but also to express a contemporary longing for a tangible peace amidst the aftermath of untold suffering. Duruflé s list of teachers includes the great 20th-century French composers Tournemire, Gigout, Dukas, and Vierne. During his student years at the Paris Conservatory, Duruflé became assistant organist to Charles Tournemire at Sainte-Clothilde and later to Louis Vierne at Notre-Dame. A brilliant organist, improvisateur, and teacher, Duruflé was also extraordinarily exacting in the crafting of his compositions, a perfectionist to such an extent that only a relatively small number of his works satisfied his high standards enough for him to allow them to be published. Thankfully, the Requiem was one which met with his approval, and it has subsequently become one of the most beloved choral works of the century. And with good reason: it is evocative of its great model, the earlier Requiem of Gabriel Fauré, which was not known to American audiences until just before World War II when it was introduced in Cambridge by Nadia Boulanger. Both works share an austerity and reserve, expressing similar feelings of hope for and assurance of a heavenly reward and repose. In this mood they differ greatly from the 19th century Requiems of Verdi, Dvořák and Berlioz, each of which emphasizes the great fear of eternal judgement. Duruflé s Requiem was not conceived primarily for concert hall performance, but for liturgical use. The work is based upon the actual plainchant melodies from the Roman Catholic liturgy, skillfully developed with Duruflé s characteristic modal harmonies and seemingly effortless polyphony. The work began as an unfinished organ suite, undoubtedly deemed unsatisfactory and abandoned by the composer until a colleague, Marcel Dupré, encouraged him to transform the music into what ultimately became a masterpiece. In Duruflé s own words: This Requiem is not an ethereal work which sings detached from worldly anxiety. It reflects, in the unchangeable form of the Christian prayer, the anguish of man facing the mystery of his last ending. It is often dramatic, or filled with resignation, or hope, or terror, like the same words of the scripture used in the liturgy. It attempts to translate the human feeling in front of its terrifying, inexplicable and consoling destiny... and in the In Paradisum, the ultimate response of faith to all these questions, by the flight of the soul toward Paradise. It is appropriate to sing this soaring music on Good Friday. For Christians it is through the Cross, the emblem of suffering and shame in the words of the great old hymn, that Paradise is opened to the believer, whether a repentant thief hanging beside Jesus, or a disillusioned soul searching for comfort in troubled times. Truly I tell you, you will be with me in Paradise. (Luke 23:43)

11 Vision: We envision a world where we all become the individuals God created us to be. Mission: Marble Collegiate Church is a diverse, inclusive community of God s people led by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. We inspire everyone to become positive thinkers who make a difference in the world. 1 West 29th Street, at Fifth Avenue, New York, NY MarbleChurch.org MARBLE STAFF To staff directly, use First initiallast name@marblechurch.org. Ministerial Staff Dr. Michael B. Brown, Senior Minister; Dr. R. Mark King, Executive Minister Rev. Kirsty DePree, Minister of Congregational Care; Chad Tanaka Pack, Associate in Ministry Sister Carol Perry, S.U., Bible Scholar Program Leadership Kenneth V. Dake, Director of Music Gayle F. Robinson, Chief Operating Officer T. J. Houlihan, Director of Giving Kim Sebastian-Ryan, Director of Membership Christina Morano Keiser, Director of Media & Connecting Catherine Ortiz, Director of Marketing & Communications Susanah Wade, Director of Missions & Outreach Elders: Stephanie M. Bailey, Dorothy Booker, Marcelle E. Doll, Wingate Jackson, Jr. Sheila B. Moses, Eileen A. O Connell, John E. Rorer, II, Gregory W. Walker Clair J. Zak, Elder Emerita Deacons: Peter Barnett, Trenesa Danuser, T. Hunter Dare, Sandra Diaz Ted Gregory, Richard Harper, G. Gregory Lozier, Robert L. Williams Serving as Deacons to Intersections International: Barbara Costigan and Marcia Fingal DIRECTORY Address Changes/Membership Records.... Shana Wolfe All Church Events/Concert Tickets... Anna Nugent Archives/Sanctuary Tours.... Kim Sebastian-Ryan Baptism.... Kate Troy, Kirsty DePree Children, Youth & Families Ministry (CYF).... Brian Hampton, Jessica Scovel Contributions (Offerings and Pledges)... Shana Wolfe, T.J. Houlihan Facilities/Events.... Stuart Cole Festival of Voices/Gospel Choir.... Korland Simmons Funerals/Memorial Services/Columbarium.... Any Minister, Judy Tulin Missions/Outreach.... Susanah Wade New Members.... Kim Sebastian-Ryan, Anna Nugent Outreach Volunteering.... Tom Schneider Pastoral Care.... Kirsty DePree, Judy Tulin Prayer Circle.... Rev. Gregory Johnson Prayer Requests.... Judy Tulin Small Groups... Kirsty DePree, Baleta McKenzie, Anna Nugent Social Worker... Janet Smith Stephen Ministry.... Kirsty DePree, Judy Tulin Stewardship and Planned Giving... Mark King, T.J. Houlihan Virtual Relations Siobhan Tull Weddings.... Gary Thompson Welcome and Hospitality.... Colleen Cosgrove, Siobhan Tull Fellowship Groups Adult Ministry (All Ages)... Colleen Cosgrove Entrepreneurs.... Gayle Robinson Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (GIFTS) Chad Tanaka Pack Men s Ministry.... Mark King, Tom Schneider 60+ Fellowship.... Colleen Cosgrove 20s&30s (Marble Connection).... Chad Tanaka Pack Women s Ministry (MWM).... Kirsty DePree, Anna Nugent For a full staff listing, please visit MarbleChurch.org.