DIOCESE OF NOVA SCOTIA AND PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA Christmas 16 x 20 Oil on Linen Yana Movchan CHRISTMAS EVE 11PM DECEMBER 24, 2015
10:30PM Prelude Music for Brass & Organ Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light J. S. Bach (BWV 248) (from the Christmas Oratorio) Canzon Septimi Toni No. 2 G. Gabrieli (c.1554-1612) In Dulci Jubilo (In sweetest joy) J. S. Bach (BWV 729) In Dulci Jubilo M. Dupré (1886-1971) In Dulci Jubilo M. Praetorius (1571-1621) In Dulci Jubilo S. Scheidt (1587-1654) Vom Himmel hoch da komm ich her J. S. Bach (BWV 701) (From heaven above I come to earth) Vom Himmel hoch da komm ich her J. S. Bach (BWV 700) Vom Himmel hoch da komm ich her J. S. Bach (BWV 738) Pastorale D. Zipoli (1688-1726) Es ist ein Ros entsprungen M. Praetorius (Lo, how a rose e er blooming) Es ist ein Ros entsprungen J. Brahms 11PM - THE HOLY EUCHARIST BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER Preacher & Celebrant: The Right Reverend Ron Cutler Deacon: The Reverend Heather MacEachern Introit The Christmas Anthems P. Halley Behold a virgin shall conceive and bear a son and shall call his name Immanuel. Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given. In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only-begotten Son into the world that we might live through him. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ. 2
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. Hymn CP 118 O Come, All Ye Faithful (vv. 1 5) ADESTE FIDELES The Collect for Purity 67 Summary of the Law 69 Kyrie Eleison Missa Festiva (sung by the choir) A. Gretchaninov (1864-1956) Collect of the Day 104 The Epistle Hebrews 1:1-12 105 Gradual Psalm 98 Tone 1.2 Cantor 1 O SING un-to the Lord a néw song: All for he hath done mar-vel-löus thïngs. All 2 With his own right hand, and with his ho-ly arm: hath he gotten him-self the vïc-to^rÿ. Cantor 3 The Lord hath declared his sal-vá-tion: his righteousness hath he openly shown in the sight of the nä-tïons. All 4 He hath remembered his mercy and his faithfulness toward the house of Is-ra-el: and all the ends of the world have seen the salva-tion of öur Göd. Cantor 5 Show yourselves joyful unto the Lord all ye lands: Sing, re-joice and gïve thänks. All 6 Praise the Lord upon the harp: Sing to the harp with a psalm of thanks-gïv-ïng. Cantor 7 With trumpets also and the sound of the horn: All O show yourselves joyful be-fore the Lörd the^kïng. 3
Sequence Hymn CP 132 Of Eternal Love Begotten DIVINUM MYSTERIUM Gospel Processional vv. 1-3 (v.2 men; v.3 women) The Holy Gospel: St. John 1:1-14 p.106 Gospel Recessional vv. 4 6 (v.4 men) The Nicene Creed J. Merbecke (c.1510-85) No. 681 in the Hymnal The Homily Offertory Anthem G. Gabrieli (c.1554-1612) Hodie Christus Natus Est Hodie Christus natus est: hodie Salvator apparuit: hodie in terra canunt Angeli, laetantur Archangeli: hodie exsultant justi, dicentes: Gloria in excelsis Deo, Et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis. Words: Antiphon for Christmas Day Vespers Today Christ is born; Today the Savior has appeared; Today on earth the Angels sing, The Archangels rejoice; Today the righteous rejoice, saying: Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, To all those of good will. Offertory Hymn CP 136 While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks WINCHESTER OLD The Intercession 75 Confession, Absolution & Comfortable Words 77 Thanksgiving 78 Missa Festiva (sung by the choir) Gretchaninov Prayer of Consecration, 82-84 The Pax, Prayer of Humble Access Agnus Dei Gretchaninov Missa Festiva (sung by the choir)
121 O Little Town of Bethlehem FOREST GREEN 1 In the bleak mid-winter Frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, Water like a stone; Snow had fallen snow on snow, Snow on snow, In the bleak mid-winter Long ago. 3 Enough for him, whom cherubim Worship night and day, A breastful of milk And a manger full of hay; Enough for him, whom angels Fall down before, The ox and ass and camel Which adore. 2 Our God, Heaven cannot hold him Nor earth sustain; Heaven and earth shall flee away When he comes to reign: In the bleak mid-winter A stable-place sufficed The Lord God Almighty Jesus Christ. Words: Christina Rossetti 4 What can I give him, Poor as I am? If I were a shepherd I would bring a lamb, If I were a Wise Man I would do my part, Yet what I can I give him, Give my heart. The Blessed Son Of God The blessed son of God only In a crib full poor did lie; With our poor flesh and our poor blood Was clothed that everlasting good. Kyrie eleison. The Lord Christ Jesu, God s son dear, Was a guest and a stranger here; Us for to bring from misery, That we might live eternally. Kyrie eleison. All this did he for us freely, For to declare his great mercy; All Christendom be merry therefore, And give him thanks for evermore. Kyrie eleison. Words: Miles Coverdale (after Martin Luther)
Hymn (sung kneeling) CP 119 Silent Night STILLE NACHT Gloria in Excelsis H. Darke from Communion Service in E (sung by the choir) Dismissal & Blessing Closing Hymn CP 138 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing MENDELSSOHN Choral Benediction J. G. Ebeling (c.1637-76) All My Heart This Night Rejoices 85 All my heart this night rejoices As I hear, Far and near, Sweetest angel voices; Christ is born their choirs are singing, Till the air Everywhere Now with joy is ringing. Thee, dear Lord, with heed I ll cherish, Live to thee, And with thee, Dying shall not perish; But shall dwell with thee for ever, Far on high, In the joy That can alter never. Postlude Carillon Sortie H. Mulet (1878-1967) The Maritime Brass Quintet Curtis Dietz Trumpet Richard Simoneau Trumpet Gina Patterson French Horn Eric Mathis Trombone Bob Nicholson Tuba From everyone on the Cathedral Staff, we wish you and your families a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year! 6
MEMORIAL GIFTS ARE GIVEN TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE PERSONS NAMED BELOW John Stanley Lee from Michae l and Sheila Banks Loved Ones from Ruth H olloway Charlie Jessop from Alice Jessop Loved Ones from Gay Dennis Don & Je an Smit h from t he Family Paul Murray from frie nd, Mau reen Yeats Arthu r Fordham from Pat ricia Fordham H. Ritchie & E. Freda Chipman A. Geoffrey Christie & A. I rene Christie from t he Family Muriel & Murray Langille from Bruce and Loretta Langille Allan and Mona Harrington from daughter Rose mary Margaret Hunter from sons David & Lee, and brot her John Joy H. and Harry D. Smith Mairi & George Morrison from t he Family Ian Langlands from his wife Gloria E. Belle Dauphinee Clare & Geo rge Luke from Barbara Mackenzie Loved Ones from N ancy Kitchen Loved Ones from Margy and Family Kenneth K.C. Opie from Mary F. Opie & Family Mr. & Mrs. Sydney Walker Mr. & Mrs. Walter Croke from Jane Walker Austen & Marjo rie Gou gh George Campbell from Barbara & Sarah Campbell Mildre d & Leon ard Ashford from son in Law Harold Pope & granddaughters Brenda & Charmaine Parmenas and Irene Pope from s on H arold & granddaughters Brenda & Charmaine Laura Pope from husband Harold & daughters Brenda & Charmaine 7
Thank you from the Outreach Committee The generosity of the Cathedral family never ceases to amaze. Once again thank you most sincerely for your support of the annual Christmas Stocking Project, The Red Bag Project, Mission to Seafarers Shoe Boxes, Toys for St. Marks, Coats for the Homeless, Helping Hands for Refugees, baking for and purchasing of product for the Sunday School fund raiser, donating to the Rotary Club Angel Tree when shopping ( the Cathedral outreach is one of the recipients), gathering and distributing food for the food bank, lunches for the Out Of The Cold Program, and on and on. You have "made" Christmas for many people, both young and old. Your ministries do make a difference! Nine Lessons & Carols with the Cathedral Choir A Service of Nine Lessons & Carols on Sunday January 3rd at 5 PM followed by a gathering in the Great Hall with Bubbly, Christmas Edibles provided by the choir, Carol Singing and, who knows, possibly Dancing Ladies and Leaping Lords. Contact Us: Cathedral Church of All Saints Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island Anglican Church of Canada We are located at: 1330 Martello Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Z1 902-423-6002 (tel) 902-423-1437(fax) cathedralchurch@eastlink.ca (Office email) cathedraldean@eastlink.ca cathedralchurchofallsaints.com (web) Music reproduced with permission under license #C19899 LicenSing Online Copyright Cleared music for churches