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. Choirboys preparing to sing at last Sunday s A Cathedral Christmas concert. Evensong 21 December 2017 5:15 p.m.
Evensong The Feast of St. Thomas Thursday 21 December 2017 5:15 pm Welcome to Grace Cathedral. Choral Evensong marks the end of the working day and prepares for the approaching night. The roots of this service come out of ancient monastic traditions of Christian prayer. Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury in the 16th century, created this form as part of the simplification of services within the newly-reformed Church of England. The Episcopal Church, as part of the worldwide Anglican Communion, has inherited this pattern of evening prayer. In this service we are invited to reflect on the business of the past day, to pray for the world and for ourselves, and to commend all into God s hands as words of Holy Scripture are said and sung. The beauty of the music is offered to help us set our lives in the light of eternity; the same light which dwelt among us in Jesus, and which now illuminates us by the Spirit. May this service be a blessing to you. Voluntary Choral varié sur O filii et filiae Jeanne Demessieux Opening Sentence Preces Officiant Choir The people stand as the procession enters. The Invitatory and Psalter O Lord, open thou our lips. And our mouth shall shew forth thy praise. O God, make speed to save us. O Lord, make haste to help us. Bernard Rose 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. A men. Praise ye the Lord. The Lord s name be praised. Hymn 209 Sung by all. St. Botolph text: Henry Alford (1810-1871), alt.; music: Gordon Slater (1896-1979) 1
Psalm 126 Sung by the choir, the people sit. George M. Garrett (BCP, p. 782) The Readings Habakkuk 2:1-4 The Magnificat The people stand. Stephen Sturk Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis Choir My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the lowliness of his handmaiden. For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath magnified me, and holy is his Name. And his mercy is on them that fear him throughout all generations. He hath showed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he hath sent empty away. He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel, as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed for ever. 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. Luke 1: 45 55 John 20:24-29 The people sit. The Nunc Dimittis The people stand. Sturk Choir Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word; For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people, To be a light to lighten the Gentiles, and to be the glory of thy people Israel. 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. 2 Luke 2: 29 32 Homily The people sit. The Rev. Dr. Ellen Clark-King, Executive Pastor and Canon for Social Justice The Apostles Creed Sung by all on a monotone, standing. All I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father almighty. From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Officiant Choir The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. The Prayers Let us pray. The people may kneel. Lord have mercy upon us. Christ have mercy upon us. Lord have mercy upon us. The Lord s Prayer Sung by all on a monotone. Rose All Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. The Suffrages Rose The Collects Anthem Officiant Choir Choir O Lord, show thy mercy upon us. And grant us thy salvation. O Lord, save this land. And mercifully hear us when we call upon thee. Endue thy ministers with righteousness. And make thy chosen people joyful. O Lord, save thy people. And bless thine inheritance. Give peace in our time, O Lord. Because there is none other that fighteth for us, but only thou, O God. O God, make clean our hearts within us. And take not thy Holy Spirit from us. Sung by officiant. 3 Rose Sydney Hugo Nicholson Welcome Yule, thou merry man, In worship of this holy day! Welcome Yule, Welcome Yule. Welcome be thou, heaven-king, Welcome born in one morning, Welcome for whom we shall sing Welcome Yule. Welcome be ye, Stephen and John, Welcome Innocents every one, Welcome Thomas, Martyr one: Welcome Yule. Welcome be ye, good New Year, Welcome Twelfth Day, both in fere, Welcome Saintès lief and dear: Welcome Yule. Welcome be ye, Candlemas, Welcome be ye, queen of bliss, Welcome both to more and less: Welcome Yule. Welcome be ye that are here, Welcome all, and make good cheer, Welcome all another year! Welcome Yule. - Text 15th Century; spelling modernised)
Closing Prayers The people may kneel. Hymn 206 Sung by all, standing as an offering is received. O filii et filiæ Voluntary text: att. Jean Tisserand (15th Cent.); tr. John Mason Neale (1818-1866); music: melody from Airs Sur Les Hymnes Sacres, Odes et Noëls, 1623; acc. Richard Proulx 4
The Readings Habakkuk 2:1-4 will stand at my watchpost, and station I myself on the rampart; I will keep watch to see what he will say to me, and what he will answer concerning my complaint. Then the Lord answered me and said: Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so that a runner may read it. For there is still a vision for the appointed time; it speaks of the end, and does not lie. If it seems to tarry, wait for it; it will surely come, it will not delay. Look at the proud! Their spirit is not right in them, but the righteous live by their faith. John 20:24-29 Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, We have seen the Lord. But he said to them, Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe. A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, Peace be with you. Then he said to Thomas, Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe. Thomas answered him, My Lord and my God! Jesus said to him, Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe. Homilist Musicians: The Rev. Dr. Ellen Clark-King, Executive Pastor and Canon for Social Justice The Men of the Cathedral Choir Benjamin Bachmann, The Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music Christopher Keady, Assistant Director of Music Copyrights: 'We walk by faith' (Hymn EH1982-209): ; music: by permission of Oxford University Press; 'O sons and daughters, let us sing' (Hymn EH1982-206): ; music: both accompaniments 1975, G.I.A. Publications, Inc.; Service Music Used by permission; music: music copyrighted by the Church Pension Fund; 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 5
holiday cheer The Bishop s Christmas Pageant for Children Saturday, December 23 11 a.m. Cathedral The Rt. Rev. Marc Handley Andrus, children in costume and a menagerie of live animals present a touching and delightful re-enactment of the Christmas story. Children who would like to participate should arrive between 10 and 10:30 a.m. Advent Sale Sunday, December 17 after the 11 a.m. Eucharist CSB Gymnasium Find unique, handmade holiday gifts and treats all benefitting scholarships to our annual congregation retreat. Volunteers to make and bake eagerly sought at gracecathedral.org/advent-sale. New Year s Eve Cioppino Community Dinner Sunday, December 31 5 p.m. Chapter House Dining Room Celebrate the New Year and break bread literally, to go with the delicious hot soup! with congregants, neighbors and members of our wider San Francisco community. Enjoy home-cooked cioppino and dessert. $30 donation requested. To RSVP or volunteer, visit gracecatheral.org/newyears. christmas concerts Don t miss out! Gather with friends and family to take part in a beloved tradition of beautiful music in our stunning cathedral. There are only four concerts left! Tickets at gracecathedral.org/christmas. A Cathedral Christmas Friday, December 22 7:30 p.m. Cathedral 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. Sing You A Merry Christmas Friday, December 22 and Saturday, December 23 3 p.m. Cathedral Sing along with your favorite Christmas carols as the toys of St. Nicholas s workshop lead you on an extraordinary journey, filling children, young and old, with the joys of the season. Festive for families! volunteer Become a cathedral greeter or usher! Welcome our many visitors as a greeter at one of our upcoming events. Contact Rebecca Nestle, Director of Events and Cultural Programs, at concerts@gracecathedral.com to volunteer at concerts year-round. To serve as an usher at Christmas services, contact Bill Quinn, Head Usher, at billq@cceeb.org. spiritual life community 4:30 Sunday Book Study Group Sunday, January 7 4:30 p.m. Chapter House Dining Room Advent with Evelyn Underhill features writings from the woman who reintroduced Christian mysticism to the 20th century, with prayer suggestions for Advent and Epiphany. For more information, email Lnstrinc@yahoo.com. First Light: Jesus and the Kingdom of God Tuesdays, January 9 through April 10 (no meeting on February 13 and March 27) 6 p.m. Chapter Room This fascinating exploration of the spiritual, cultural and political impact of the ministry of Jesus presents a fresh understanding of the life and death of Jesus. Led by the Rev. Mark E. Stanger, Canon for Formation. RSVP to Carol James at carolj@gracecathedral.org. Senior Community Day with Chris Keady Thursday, December 21 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Chapter House Dining Room Special guest Chris Keady, Assistant Director of Music, will play piano and lead us in singing carols before the 12:10 p.m. Holy Eucharist in the Chapel of Grace. We conclude our day with a catered Christmas luncheon. Learn more about Seniors with Grace at gracecathedral.org/swg.
cathedral worship Sundays 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 Holy Eucharist Evening Prayer Tuesdays Yoga 9 a.m. 12:10 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays The Vine (Contemporary Worship) Thursdays Holy Eucharist Choral Evensong Saturdays 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.). Peet s Coffee Kiosk: Monday Friday 7:30 a.m. 2 p.m. Saturday Sunday 8 a.m. 2 p.m. Columbarium: Sunday 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m. Docents generally available: Monday - Thursday 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 (facebook.com/gracecathedralsf) and Twitter (@gracecathedral). Sign up for our weekly events email, Cathedral Highlights, or for congregation updates, at gracecathedral.org. 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: gracecathedral.org/listen. Prayer Requests To request prayers of thanksgiving or intercession, email 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) 673-0606 The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean dean@gracecathedral.org (415) 749-6321 The Rev. Dr. Ellen Clark-King, Executive Pastor, Canon for Social Justice ellenc@gracecathedral.org (415) 749-6319 The Rev. Mark E. Stanger, Canon for Formation marks@gracecathedral.org (415) 374-0869 The Rev. Mary Carter Greene, Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministry maryg@gracecathedral.org (415) 749-6369 The Rev. Jude Harmon, Director of Innovative Ministries judeh@gracecathedral.org (415) 749-6314 The Rev. Canon Nina Pickerrell, Cathedral Deacon ninap@gracecathedral.org (415) 749-6391 Benjamin Bachmann, Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music benb@gracecathedral.org (415) 749-6334 Jeffrey Hookom, Canon Precentor jeffreyh@gracecathedral.org (415) 749-6393 The Very Rev. Dr. Alan Jones, Dean Emeritus Regarding the Cathedral Congregation congregation@gracecathedral.org General Information (415) 749-6300 info@gracecathedral.org gracecathedral.org 1100 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 Grace Cathedral is an Episcopal Church, a member of the worldwide Anglican Communion.