The Cathedral Church of St. Peter

The Cathedral Church of St. Peter All Souls Lane & Rochford Street Charlottetown, P. E. I. December 7, 2014 The Second Sunday in Advent 7:30 a.m. Matins 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Propers See Below The Collect for Advent II Prayer Book page 97 The Collect for Advent Prayer Book page 95 The Epistle Prayer Book page 97 The Gospel Prayer Book page 98 10:30 a.m. Sung Eucharist The Second Sunday In Advent December 7, 2014 Rector: The Rev d David C. Garrett, B.A., M. Div Assistant Priest: The Rev d Ralph Moore, L.Th., Dip. Min Organist and Choir Director: Dr. F. Alan E. Reesor, D.Cn.L. Wardens: Mr. Rory Francis Dr. Edgar MacDonald Introit standing O people of Sion, behold, the Lord is nigh at hand to redeem the nations: and in the gladness of your heart the Lord shall cause his glorious voice to be heard. Hear, O thou Shepherd of Israel: thou that leadest Joseph like a sheep. 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. O people of Sion, behold, the Lord is nigh at hand to redeem the nations: and in the gladness of your heart the Lord shall cause his glorious voice to be heard. Collect for Purity kneeling Prayer Book page 67 The Ten Commandments Prayer Book page 68 The Collect for Advent II kneeling Prayer Book page 97 The Collect for Advent Prayer Book page 95 Epistle sitting Fred Hyndman Prayer Book page 97 Gradual Out of Sion hath God appeared: in perfect beauty. Gather my saints together unto me: those that have made a covenant with me with sacrifice. Alleluia standing Alleluia. Alleluia. For the powers of heaven shall be shaken: and they shall see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Alleluia. Sequence Hymn vs 1-3 - Ravenshaw Hymn 436

Holy Gospel Prayer Book page 98 Sequence Hymn vs 4-6 Hymn 436 The Nicene Creed Prayer Book page 71 Motet The Mighty God Hath Spoken Heinrich Schuetz Sermon Offertory Sentence standing Wilt not thou turn again, O God, and quicken us; that thy people may rejoice in thee: show us thy mercy, O Lord, and grant us thy salvation. Offertory Hymn See Insert Presentation of the Elements The Intercessions Anna Lee Hogan The Invitation Prayer Book page 76 Confession & Absolution kneeling Prayer Book page 77 Sursum Corda & Preface standing Prayer Book page 78 Sanctus & Benedictus standing Prayer Book page 81 Prayer of Consecration kneeling Prayer Book page 82 Our Father Prayer Book page 85 Prayer of Humble Access Prayer Book page 83 Agnus Dei Prayer Book page 84 Communion Sentence Jerusalem, haste thee, and stand on high: and behold the joy and gladness that cometh unto thee from God thy Saviour. Holy Communion Communion Hymn - Walsall Hymn 13 Prayer of Thanksgiving Prayer Book page 85 /V.. Depart in the peace of Christ. /R.. Thanks be to God. The Blessing Prayer Book page 86 Closing Hymn - Merton Hymn 5 Today s Music: Mass Setting: St. Mary Magdalene - Healey Willan Voluntary: Come Saviour of the Gentiles - J. S. Bach Envelope Receipts Missions, Etc. Not Included 2013 2014 General Revenue Dec. 1st $ 8,378.95 Year to date 139,968.40 Building in Faith Dec. 1st $ 2,565.65 Year to date 36,865.80 General Revenue Nov. 30th $ 3,695.00 Year to date 137,239.49 Weekly Budget 3,404.00 Budget Yr to date 159,988.00 Annual Budget 177,000.00 Cathedral 150 Nov. 30th $ 252.00 Year to date 67,959.00 Attendance November 30: 8:00a.m. 27 10:30a.m. 76 7:30p.m. 90 Automatic Debit Plan Automatic Debit Plan information Authorization Cards and Offering Cards are available at the back of the Cathedral. If you have any questions on the plan, please call Rory Francis (367-2850) or Anne Chisholm in the Cathedral Office. Intercessions: Anglican Cycle of Prayer: PRAY for Kinkiizi - (Uganda) The Rt Rev d Zacharie Masimngo Katanda. Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Let us Pray for the Parish of Springhill with Joggins, Nova Scotia, and the Parish of Lantz, Nova Scotia. Parish Prayer List The names of those on our parish prayer list at the present time include: Stoyan Radanovich, Jillian Deane, Ethan MacKay, Debbie Ellis, Keith Ellis, Linda Laybolt, Esther Mathis, Paula Kays, Edgar Acorn, Bill Woods, Kaylee Snyder, Carla Kuchard, Laura MacDonald, Marion Campbell Wile, Rosemary Mathis, Philip Davis, and Hugh Warburton. We welcome all visitors with us today and invite you to join us for Coffee & Tea in the Cathedral Hall following the 10:30 a.m. service. Guide to the Sung Eucharist Visitors and young people may find helpful the Guide to the Sung Eucharist, a copy of which has been placed in the pew.

Text of Motet The mighty God hath spoken And to the earth hath cried E en from the sun s uprising Til it the light doth hide. From Sion God appears! His voice shall not keep silence; Mid fire and tempest s violence The judgment mankind hears The judgment mankind hears.// He speaks; the nations tremble, Earth heav n, and hell obey; In awe the saints assemble, The shadows flee away. Oh! Keep us in that day! Thou mighty God of heaven, Oh, may we be forgiven Thy pard ning grace display Thy pard ning grace display. A Thank you Note from Binney Group Sincere thanks to all the ladies who made our Christmas lunch a happy event. Also, thanks to Muriel Pitt for the arrangements, and to Father Garrett and Father Peter for their presence and prayers. Memorial Flowers Those wishing to have flowers in memory of loved ones placed in the Cathedral at Christmas are asked to phone Mrs. Chisholm in the Cathedral Office (566-2102) by Friday, December 19th. Donations, in an envelope marked Altar Guild, may be placed on the collection plate or sent to the office at P O Box 713, Charlottetown, C1A 7L3. Care of the Kneelers Please assist our sexton at the end of each service by picking up your kneeling cushion and placing it on the pew. Hospital Visitation Please call the Church Office to inform the clergy if you or a loved one is in the hospital. 2015 Church Calendar The 2015 Traditional Anglican Church Calendar is now available. A Binney Fund raiser at $7.00 per calendar; they are available from the Binney Group or purchased through the Cathedral office. 2015 Church Envelopes 2015 Church Envelopes are on the table in the entry way of the Church Hall [by the Choir Room]. Please pick up your packet, but do not use these envelopes until 2015. Anyone who did not have envelopes for the year 2014 and would like to have a box of Envelopes for 2015, please contact the Church Office. Offertory Hymn Advent II (Tune of Crüger) 1. O Word of God Incarnate, O Wisdom from on high, O Truth unchanged, unchanging, O Light of our dark sky; We praise thee for the radiance That from the hallowed page, A lantern to our footsteps Shines on from age to age. 2. The Church from her dear Master Received the gift divine, And still that light she lifteth O er all the earth to shine. It is the golden casket, Where gems of truth are stored; It is the heaven-drawn picture Of Christ the living Word. 3. It floateth like a banner Before God s host unfurled; It shineth like a beacon Above the darkling world; It is the chart and compass That o er life s surging sea, Mid mists and rocks and quicksands, Still guide, O Christ, to thee. 4. O make thy Church, dear Saviour, A lamp of burnished gold To bear before the nations Thy sure light as of old; O teach thy wandering pilgrims By this their path to trace, Till clouds and darkness ended, They see thee face to face.

Fundscrip The last order for Fundscrip for the holiday season is Sunday, December 14th and the first order for 2015 will be January 4th. Public Service Announcements Carol Sing for Breakfasts - This year s Carol Sing for Breakfasts with The Amabile Singers will be held at Spring Park United Church on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. The evening will include choir selections, readings and audience participation in the singing of well-loved carols with organ and brass ensemble under the direction of Ruth Ann Read- Clay. Admission is by donation for local school breakfast programs. All are welcome! The Stratford Community Choir presents The Bells of Christmas concert Sunday, December 14, 2:30pm at Park Royal United Church, Christie Drive, Charlottetown. $10.00 tickets at the door, or see Cyril Armstrong after church. Sunday, December 14, at 3:00pm, on Main Stage, the Confederation Centre Music Department presents SING NOEL, directed by Donald Fraser. John the Confe4deration Centre Youth Chorus and special guest soloist, Adam Brazier in this 37th Annual Carol Concert, with audience participation. Admission $20.00. Tickets available at the Box Office FINANCIAL UPDATE It has been a busy and blessed year for our Parish of St. Peter s Cathedral. As we head into the last several weeks of 2014, I would like to take this opportunity to provide a brief update on our financial status. As is often the case, there is good news and the other kind. The good news is that the Cathedral 150 Campaign launched in July, along with the preceding Building in Faith campaign, has already raised over $66,000 this year, surpassing our target of $50,000. Unfortunately, part of this success is derived from the bequests of and memorials to some very faithful parishioners who passed away this past year. This leads to the second point, which is that contributions to the current account have now fallen behind last year s givings, and our expenditures have increased in three key areas: heating costs, maintenance and allotment to the Diocese. As a result, without a real increase in offerings to year-end, we will run a deficit in 2014. Some explanation on these two expenditure challenges. The very long and cold winter of 2014 resulted in an increase in our heating costs over budget of $8000 over last year s costs to date ($35,000 vs $28,000). The flood conditions in the spring also resulted in an additional $3000 expenditure on the Cathedral for improved water control and sump pump installations. Regarding allotment payments to the Diocese, we determined at our last Annual Meeting that we would propose to the Diocese to move to full payment of allotment ($30,000 for 2014) for at least the next three years. Through an arrangement called a 5-3 Plan, if we achieved this, all past allotment arrears (over $200,000) would be forgiven. Our proposal was accepted by Bishop Cutler and we have been paying full allotment, which by year end will mean an expenditure of about $11,000 more than last year. In general, all other receipts and expenditures within our financial plan for 2014 are running in accordance with budget. Our share of Assistant Priest arrangements with Milton and Kings County, as well as the month that Fr. David Garrett is now working alongside Fr. Harris, are covered under our Assistant Priest Endowment Income. Some of the expenditures for Rectory improvements that will be necessary as Fr. Garrett settles in will be paid for through our Building in Faith Fund. In general, our properties are in very good repair. (over)

So it will be challenging to balance the current account for 2014. Can we rise to that challenge? Could we all DOUBLE our regular offering for the month of December to achieve this goal? I would encourage all Parishioners to examine their financial support for the Parish for the year to date, and provide what support each of you can within your means. Thank you. Rory Francis Finance Warden - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Today: Monday: Tuesday: CALENDAR & NOTICES December 7th - December 14th Evensong - 6:00 p.m. Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass - 5:15 p.m. Matins - 7:15 a.m. Mass - 7:30 a.m. Wednesday: Senior Choir Rehearsal - 7:30 p.m. Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Evensong -5:00 p.m. Sunday: THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT Matins - 7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist - 8:00 a.m. Church School - 10:15 a.m. Sung Eucharist - 10:30 a.m. Evensong - 6:00 p.m.