Post on 18-Mar-2018
The Holy EucharistChristmas Eve
Saturday, December 24, 2016 11 p.m.
from the bishopOne thing about the Episcopal Church that thousands upon thousands of non-Episcopalians have directly experienced is Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. We go all-out for Midnight Mass —sublime music, candles, processions, and the giddy experience of being in church for a long stretch and then walking out into the wee hours of Christmas Day.
We Episcopalians pour so much into this service because we really love the God-made-human part of the whole sweep of Christian believing. That this peasant child contained the fullness of Divine Being is thrilling, and affects how we see everything that unrolls from that tiny life’s beginning.
Because of our love for the Incarnation of God, we love all that God made, all the world. This is why you’ll find Episcopalians hard at work and in the thick of every application to human need and every aspect of care of the Earth there is. We are glad you are joining us for Christmas, and for all that Christmas opens to us in this beautiful creation.
— The Right Reverend Marc Handley Andrus, Bishop of California
worshipping with usThank you for being part of Grace Cathedral this Christmas. What we celebrate here is at the heart of the Christian faith, namely, Incarnation - our belief that, in the babe of Bethlehem, God has become flesh and dwelt among us.
Some of our services today include Holy Communion; the same divine gift, revealed so tenderly in the manger, is made present for us now in bread and wine. Everyone is welcome to receive Communion. Ushers will help guide you to Communion ministers. If you choose not to receive either the Bread or the Wine, simply cross your arms over your chest and respond “Amen” when it is presented.
We wish you all the blessings of a joyful Christmas.
— Jeffrey Hookom, Precentor
from the deanWelcome to Grace Cathedral. Entering this cathedral, we become more aware of the intimate presence which abides everywhere in the world, the spirit of creativity, compassion, healing and holiness. This place grounds us in this beautiful mystery just as it inspires us with hope that we can make this life better than it has been in the past.
The altar in the Chapel of the Nativity was installed in 1936. In the mural above it a shepherd who is playing the flute pauses when he hears the choir of angels. I pray that we also will have the chance to pause and hear the voice of God during this holy season. I pray that as we celebrate the vulnerability of God in Jesus we will experience a rebirth of joy and wonder in the face of his simple teaching—that all people without exception are God’s beloved children.
— The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean of Grace Cathedral
It’s Christmas.
welcome to grace
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Prelude Music T"# E$# %& '"# N(')$)'* %& %+, L%,- J#.+. C",).' • S('+,-(* /0 D#1#23#, /4!5
Prelude music begins at 10:30 p.m. The Holy Eucharist begins at 11 p.m.
All who seek God and are drawn to Christ are welcome at God’s table. Hearing assistance devices are available from the ushers. Restrooms are located on the lower level.Ask an usher about wheelchair seating or large-print leaflets.
As you prepare for worship, please be sensitive to the needs of those around you who may wish to pray quietly. Please refrain from unnecessary conversation, silence any audible electronic devices, and do
not use photographic, video, or audio recording equipment before or during worship services.
S(6. D(* C(,%7 John Rutter Choir Now the Holly bears a berry as white as the milk,
And Mary bore Jesus, who was wrapped up in silk. And Mary bore Jesus Christ our Savior for to be, And the first tree in the greenwood, it was the holly.
Now the Holly bears a berry as green as the grass, And Mary bore Jesus, who died on the cross: And Mary bore Jesus Christ our Savior for to be, And the first tree in the greenwood, it was the holly.
Now the Holly bears a berry as black as the coal, And Mary bore Jesus, who died for us all: And Mary bore Jesus Christ our Savior for to be, And the first tree in the greenwood, it was the holly.
Now the Holly bears a berry, as blood it is red, !en trust we our savior, who rose from the dead. And Mary bore Jesus Christ our Savior for to be, And the first tree in the greenwood, it was the holly. – Cornish traditional carol
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Choir In dulci jubilo (In quiet joy) Let us our homage shew; Our heart’s joy reclineth, In præsepio (In a manger) And like a bright star shineth Matris in gremio (In the mother’s lap) Alpha es et O (Thou art Alpha and Omega)
O Jesu parvule! (O tiny Jesus) I yearn for thee always! Hear me, I beseech thee, O Puer optime! (O best of boys) My prayer let it reach thee, O Princeps gloriæ! (Prince of glory) Trahe me post te! (Draw me unto thee)
O Patris caritas (O father’s caring)
O Nati lenitas! (O newborn’s mildness) Deeply were we stained Per nostra crimina (By our crimes) But thou hast for us gained Cœlorum gaudia (Heavenly joy)
O that we were there!
Ubi sunt gaudia (Where be joys)
If that they be not there? !ere are angels singing Nova cantica (New songs) And there the bells are ringing In Regis curia (At the king’s court) Oh that we were there!
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F(6'(.)( %6 C",).'2(. C(,%7. Ralph Vaughan Williams Choir !is is the truth sent from above,
!e truth of God, the God of love: !erefore don’t turn me from your door, But hearken all, both rich and poor.
!e first thing which I will relate Is that God did man create, !e next thing which to you I’ll tell, Woman was made with man to dwell.
!en, after this, ‘twas God’s own choice To place them both in Paradise, !ere to remain from evil free, Except they ate of such a tree.
And they did eat, which was a sin, And thus their ruin did begin, Ruined themselves, both you and me, And all of their posterity.
!us we were heirs to endless woes, Till God the Lord did interpose, And so a promise soon did run, !at he would redeem us by his Son.
Come all you worthy gentlemen that may be standing by, Christ our blessed Savior was born on Christmas day !e blessed Virgin Mary unto the Lord did pray – O we wish you the comfort and tidings of joy!
Christ our Blessed Savior now in the manger lay – He’s lying in the manger, while oxen feed on hay. !e blessed Virgin Mary unto the Lord did pray – O we wish you the comfort and tidings of joy!
On Christmas night all Christians sing To hear the news the angels bring: News of great joy, news of great mirth, News of our merciful King’s birth.
When sin departs before thy grace, !en life and health come in its place. Angels and men with joy may sing, All for to see the newborn King.
God bless the ruler of this house and long may he reign, From out of darkness we have light, which makes the angels sing this night, Many happy Christmases he live to see again! From out of darkness we have light, which makes the angels sing this night,
God bless our generation, who live both far and near “Glory to God and peace to men; and we wish them a happy New Year. Both now and evermore. Amen.”
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Choir Hodie Christus natus est Today Christ is born.
Hodie Salvator apparuit. Today the Savior appeared.
Hodie in terra canunt angeli, Today on earth the Angels sing,
Lætantur archangeli. Archangels rejoice.
Hodie exsultant justi, dicentes: Today the righteous exult, saying: Gloria in excelsis Deo, alleluia. Glory to God in the highest, alleluia.
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The people stand as the procession enters.
I6',%)' Sung in Latin. Plainsong
Choir Today Christ is born; today the Savior has appeared; today on earth angels are singing, archangels rejoicing: today the righteous exult, saying: Glory to God in the highest, alleluia.
S'(')%6 (' '"# C,#1"# The procession stops before the crèche.
Dean !e glory of the Lord has been revealed; People and all !esh shall see the salvation of our God. Let us pray. O God the Son, highest and holiest, who humbled yourself
to share our birth and our death: bring us with the shepherds and Magi to kneel before your holy cradle, that we may come to sing with your angels our glorious praises in heaven; where with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, God, world without end. Amen.
H*26 :8 Sung by all. Adeste Fideles
All O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; come and behold him, born the King of angels; O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.
2 God from God, Light from Light eternal, lo! he abhors not the Virgin’s womb; only-begotten Son of the Father; O come, let us adore him...
3 Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, sing, all ye citizens of heaven above; glory to God, glory in the highest; O come, let us adore him...
4 See how the shepherds, summoned to his cradle, leaving their !ocks, draw nigh to gaze; we too will thither bend our joyful footsteps; O come, let us adore him...
5 Child, for us sinners poor and in the manger, we would embrace thee with love and awe; who would not love thee, loving us so dearly? O come, let us adore him...
6 Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to thee be glory giv’n; Word of the Father, now in !esh appearing; O come, let us adore him...
text: John Francis Wade (1711-1786); tr. Frederick Oakeley (1802-1880) and others; music: present form of melody att. John Francis Wade (1711-1786); harm. The English Hymnal, 1906
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O9#6)6; A117(2(')%6 Dean Blessed be the one, holy, and living God. People Glory to God for ever and ever.
The dean prays the Home Prayer. All Amen.G7%,)( )6 #<1#7.). Sung in Latin. George Malcolm !An ancient hymn inspired by the angels’ song over Bethlehem. Missa Ad Præsepe Choir Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth. Lord
God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
T"# C%77#1' %& '"# D(* Dean May God be with you People And also with you. Let us pray. O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the
brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
The Word of GodT"# F),.' L#..%6 The people sit. Isaiah 9:"2–7 After the reading "anks be to God.
P.(72 =5: !–0, !!–!8 The people remain seated. chant: Charles Hanforth
Choir, then all repeat Choir Sing to the L"#$ a new song;
sing to the L"#$, all the whole earth. Sing to the L"#$ and bless the L"#$’s Name;
proclaim the good news of salvation from day to day. Declare the glory of the L"#$ among the nations
and the wonders of the L"#$ among all peoples. For great is the L"#$ and greatly to be praised;
more to be feared than all gods. All O sing unto the Lord a new song. Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad;
let the sea thunder and all that is in it; let the field be joyful and all that is therein.
!en shall all the trees of the wood shout for joy before the L"#$ who is coming, who is coming to judge the earth.
!e L"#$ will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with truth.
All O sing unto the Lord a new song.
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T"# S#1%6- L#..%6 Titus 2:"11–14 After the reading "anks be to God.
H*26 !44 Sung by all, standing. Antioch All Joy to the world! the Lord is come:
let earth receive her King; let every heart prepare him room, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing. and heaven and heaven and nature sing.
Upper voices Joy to the world! the Savior reigns; let us our songs employ, while fields and f loods, rocks, hills and plains repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
Lower voices No more let sins and sorrows grow, nor thorns infest the ground; he comes to make his blessings f low far as the curse is found, far as the curse is found far as, far as the curse is found.
All He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove the glories of his righteousness, and wonders of his love, and wonders of his love and wonders, wonders of his love.
text: Isaac Watts (1674-1748), alt.; music: George Frideric Handel (1685-1759); adapt. and arr. Lowell Mason (1792-1872)
T"# H%7* G%.9#7 The Gospel procession moves to the Chi Rho. Luke 2:"1–20
The Great Doors are opened that the Gospel may be proclaimed to the world. The choir alone sings the first Alleluia; then the people join the singing.
Choir Behold, I bring you tidings of great joy!
People to you is born a Sav - ior Christ the Lord.
All repeat the three Alleluias. Before the reading !e Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Luke. All Glory to you, Lord Christ. After the reading Praise to you, Lord Christ.
& b œ œ ˙ œ œ œ œ ˙ œ œ ˙ œ œ œ œ ˙ œ œ œ œ ˙ œ œ ˙ ˙Al - le - lu - ia, Al - le - lu - ia, Al - le - lu - ia.& b œ œ –– œ ˙Christ our passover is sacrificed for us.
& b –– œ œ œ œ œ ˙Therefore let us keep the feast.
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A117(2(')%6 The Gospel procession retires. Choir Masters in this Hall, hear ye news today brought from over sea and ever I you
pray: Nowell!... Nowell sing we clear! Holpen are all folk on earth, born is God’s son so dear: Nowell!... Nowell sing we loud! God today hath poor folk raised and cast a-down the proud.
Going o’er the hills, through the milk-white snow, heard I ewe’s bleat while the wind did blow: Shepherds many an one sat among the sheep no man spake more word than they had been asleep. Quoth I “Fellows mine, Why this guise sit ye? Making but dull cheer, shepherds though ye be?” Quoth those fellows then, “To Bethlem town we go, To see a mighty lord lie in a manger low.” !en to Bethlem town we went two by two, and in a sorry place heard the oxen low: !ere in did we see a sweet and goodly may and a fair old man, upon the straw she lay: And a little child on her arm had she, “Wot ye who this is?” Said the hinds to me: !is is Christ the Lord, Masters be ye glad! Christmas is come in, and no folk should be sad. – Old French Carol, arr. Frederick Candlyn
T"# H%2)7* The people sit. The Right Rev. Marc Handley Andrus Bishop of California
T"# N)1#6# C,##- The people stand.
Dean We believe in one God, All the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. "rough him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was cruci#ed under Pontius Pilate; he su$ered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
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With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glori#ed. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
T"# P,(*#,. %& '"# P#%97# A deacon leads the prayers. After each petition God, grant us peace.
The dean concludes with a collect. All Amen.T"# P#(1# Dean !e peace of Christ be always with you. All And also with you. !All may greet each other in the name of Christ.
W#71%2# The people sit.
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An o#ering will be received for the ministries of Grace Cathedral. Thank you for your generosity.A6'"#2 Leo Sowerby Choir Here twixt ass and oxen mild, Sleep my little child.
Angels from on high hover in the sky, Keeping watch over the incarnate God of love. Here in the crib, secure from harms, Sleep in your mother’s arms. Angels... Here betwixt rose and lily white, Sleep, my son tonight. Angels... On this fair night of holy joy, Sleep, my little boy. Angels...
– Charles Winfred Douglas "A6'"#2 Richard Dirksen Choir All this night shrill Chanticleer,
Day’s proclaiming trumpeter, Claps his wings and loudly cries, Mortals, Mortals, wake and rise! See a wonder Heaven is under; From the earth is risen a Sun, Shines all night tho’ day is done.
Wake, O earth, wake everything, Wake and hear the joy I bring; Wake and joy; for all this night Heaven and every twinkling light, All amazing still stand gazing Angels, Powers, and all that be, Wake, and joy this Sun to see.
Hail, O Sun, O blessed Light, Sent into the world by night! Let thy rays and heavenly powers Shine in these dark souls of ours; For most duly !ou are truly God and Man we do confess: Hail, O Sun of Righteousness! text: 15th century
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Representatives of the congregation bring the people’s o#erings of bread, wine, and money to be placed on the Altar.
H*26 !4> Sung by all, standing. God Rest You Merry
All God rest you merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay; remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas Day, to save us all from Satan’s power when we were gone astray. O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy; O tidings of comfort and joy!
2 From God our heavenly Father a blessèd angel came and unto certain shepherds brought tidings of the same: how that in Bethlehem was born the Son of God by name. O tidings of comfort and joy...
3 “Fear not, then,” said the angel, “Let nothing you a$right; this day is born a Savior of a pure virgin bright, to free all those who trust in him from Satan’s power and might.” O tidings of comfort and joy...
4 Now to the Lord sing praises, all you within this place, and with true love and charity, each other now embrace; this holy tide of Christmas doth bring redeeming grace. O tidings of comfort and joy...
text: London carol, 18th cent.; music: melody from Little Book of Christmas Carols, ca. 1850; harm. Charles Winfred Douglas (1867-1944)
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Dean, continuing ...who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your name:S(61'+. Sung in Latin. Malcolm Choir Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Dean, concluding ...all honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, now and for ever.
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T"# L%,-’. P,(*#, Dean As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray,
T"# B,#(@)6; %& '"# B,#(- The Bread is broken. Silence follows.
The choir alone sings the first Alleluia, then the people join in.
Choir Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People
All repeat the three Alleluias.
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The Dean invites the people to come forward for communion. All who seek God and are drawn to Christ are welcome at God’s table.
Gluten-free Communion wafers are available at the north altar rail; please ask the Communion minister. For a variety of reasons, it is our custom to consume the Bread and sip the Wine directly
from the cup. You are invited to guide the cup. If you choose not to receive either the Bread or the Wine, simply cross your arms over your chest and respond “Amen” when it is presented.
& b œ œ ˙ œ œ œ œ ˙ œ œ ˙ œ œ œ œ ˙ œ œ œ œ ˙ œ œ ˙ ˙Al - le - lu - ia, Al - le - lu - ia, Al - le - lu - ia.& b œ œ –– œ ˙
Christ our passover is sacrificed for us.
& b –– œ œ œ œ œ ˙Therefore let us keep the feast.
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A;6+. D#) Sung in Latin Malcolm Choir Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: grant us peace.
M%'#' arr. David N. Johnson Choir !e hills are bare at Bethlehem,
no future for the world they show. Yet here new life begins to grow, from earth’s old dust a greenwood stem.
!e hills are cold at Bethlehem, no warmth for those beneath the sky. Yet here the radiant angels fly, and joy burns new, a fiery gem.
!e heart is tired at Bethlehem, no human dream unbroken stands, yet here God comes to mortal hands, and hope renewed cries out “Amen!” –Royce J. Sherf
H*26 !!! After all have received Communion, all may kneel. Stille Nacht arr. Benjamin Bachmann
All Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright round yon virgin mother and child Holy infant, so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace. Sleep in heavenly peace.
2 Silent night, holy night, shepherds quake at the sight, glories stream from heaven afar heavenly hosts sing alleluia; Christ the Savior is born! Christ the Savior is born!
3 Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love’s pure light radiant beams from thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth. Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.text: Joseph Mohr (1792-1848); tr. John Freeman Young (1820-1885);
music: melody by Franz Xaver Gruber (1787-1863)
P%.'-C%22+6)%6 P,(*#, The people may kneel or stand.
Dean Let us pray. All Almighty and everliving God,
we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
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H*26 :? Sung by all, standing. Felix Mendelssohn
All Hark! the herald angels sing glory to the newborn King! Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled! Joyful, all ye nations, rise, join the triumph of the skies; with th’angelic host proclaim Christ is born in Bethlehem! Hark! the herald angels sing glory to the newborn King!
2 Christ, by highest heav’n adored; Christ, the everlasting Lord; late in time behold him come, o$spring of the Virgin’s womb. Veiled in !esh the Godhead see; hail th’incarnate Deity. Pleased as man with us to dwell; Jesus, our Emmanuel! Hark! the herald angels sing glory to the newborn King!
3 Mild he lays his glory by, born that we no more may die, born to raise us from the earth, born to give us second birth. Ris’n with healing in his wings, light and life to all he brings, hail, the Sun of Righteousness! hail, the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hark! the herald angels sing glory to the newborn King!
text: Charles Wesley (1707-1788), alt.; music: Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847); adapt. William H. Cummings (1831-1915)
T"# B7#..)6; (6- D).2)..(7 Bishop Our help is in the Name of the Lord. People "e maker of heaven and earth. Blessed be the Name of the Lord. From this time forth for evermore.
The Bishop pronounces God’s blessing.
Deacon Let us go forth in the name of Christ. People "anks be to God.V%7+6'(,* Carillon de Westminster Louis Vierne
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Serving the Assembly
Presider The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm C. Young, !Dean Homilist The Rt. Rev. Marc Handley Andrus, !Bishop of California Deacon The Rev. Nina Pickerrell, Cathedral Deacon Lay Assistant Peggy Lo, Cathedral Seminarian Readers Clement Xue, Cathedral Trustee Valerie Crane Dorfman, Cathedral Trustee
Musicians Benjamin Bachmann, !The Diana Dollar Knowles !Canon Director of Music Paul Meier, Assistant Director of Music John Poynter, Volunteer Carilloneur
Violins Jeremy Cohen ‡ Jenny Bifano Hande Erdem Tammie Dwyer Adrienne Senghpiel Matthew Szemela Violas Chad Kaltinger Darcy Rindt Jennifer Sills Cellos Joel Cohen Dawn Foster-Dodson Andres Vera Bass Richard Worn Flute Amy Likar Oboe Margot Golding Bassoon Carolyn Lockhart Trumpets Kale Cummings John Freeman Harp Michael Steadman Percussion Tim Dent Concertmaster ! ‡
Trebles Amrit Baveja Rex Burger Elliot Chung Jack Cooper Ethan Dunn Mason Gemmill Matthew Gin Philip Held Alexander Infield Luke Kealey Ethan León-Duffey Callahan Mainzer Andrew Parkes Varun Ramamurthi Erik Ruden Nikolas Ruden Case Sakamoto Nicholas Sheppard Ryan Tabibian Vonn Vanier Anson Walker Evan Wetherell Jack Whelan Altos Gabriel Fanelli Jean-Paul Jones Brad Osness Reuben Zellman Tenors Kevin Baum Sam Faustine Jacob Thompson Clarence Wright Basses Adam Cole John Kelley Drew Poling Tom Serene Louis Weiner
Copyrights: ‘O come, all ye faithful’ (Hymn EH1982-083): (public domain); ‘Joy to the world’ (Hymn EH1982-100): (public domain); ‘God rest ye merry, gentlemen’ (Hymn EH1982-105): words: By permission of Fleming H. Revell Company; music: harmonization and accompaniment copyrighted by the Church Pension Fund; ‘Silent night’ (Hymn EH1982-111): (public domain); ‘Hark! the herald angels sing’ (Hymn EH1982-087): (public domain); ‘The Lord be with you’ (EH1982-s120): music: setting copyrighted by the Church Pension Fund; ‘Amen’ (EH1982-s118): music: setting copyrighted by the Church Pension Fund; ‘Our Father, who art in heaven’ (EH1982-s119): music: setting copyrighted by the Church Pension Fund; Hymns and service music reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-709351, All Rights Reserved. Readings taken from The 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.
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The Readings
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The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep
darkness-- on them light has shined. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.
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The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and
worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly, while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.
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In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered.
This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from
the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their f lock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom God favors!”When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.]
music and artJacob’s Dream: A Luminous Path by 2016 Artists in Residence Benjamin Bergery and Jim CampbellOpen daily 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Cathedral
See the “luminous path” created by our 2016 Artists in Residence. Composed of LED lights, the illuminated rungs act as a fragmented screen for moving images of figures that ascend and descend the ladder, some climbing arduously, others gliding effortlessly. The installation references not just the famous Bible story, but also the cathedral’s theme for 2016, “Home,” illustrating the ethereal connection between our earthly home and our heavenly one.Yves Klein’s Monotone-Silence SymphonyThursday, January 12 • 6 p.m. • Cathedral
This landmark conceptual composition by a leading member of the French artistic movement nouveau réalisme consists of a single 20-minute sustained chord followed by 20 minutes of silence, performed by a chorus of 30 vocalists and 30 musicians.
Organ Recital Series – Christopher HoulihanSunday, January 22 • 4 p.m. • Cathedral
Christopher Houlihan is widely recognized as one of the brightest stars
in a new generation of organists, praised as “gifted” (New York Times), “dazzling” (Wall Street Journal) and “eloquent” (Los Angeles Times). He serves as Director of Music and Organist at The Church of the Holy Apostles in Manhattan and Artist-in-Residence at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut.Mind on Fire by Elizabeth JamesonOpen daily 11 a.m - 4 p.m. • Diocesan House
DioHouse’s Gallery 1055 showcases this latest work from 2015 Forum guest Elizabeth Jameson, a multi-media art piece that depicts the human brain as a sacred space worthy of exploration and is inspired by the artist’s own diagnosis of sultiple sclerosis.
reflection and meditationCandlelight Labyrinth WalkFriday, January 13 • 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. • Labyrinth
We offer an introduction to the labyrinth every month and feature a musician playing live music. Walk the labyrinth
by candlelight and music and pray for peace in our hearts and peace in the world. Yoga on the LabyrinthTuesday, January 3 • 5:15 p.m. • Labyrinth
Start the New Year off with this gentle and nurturing yoga class, taught by yoga teacher Darren Main. This class is appropriate for all ages and abilities.
fellowshipSunday 4:30 Book Study GroupJanuary 8 • 4:30 p.m. • Chapter Room
Advent with Evelyn Underhill, edited by Christopher Webber, features selections from the writings of the woman who reintroduced Christian mysticism to the 20th century, with prayer suggestions
for Advent and Epiphany. We discuss the prior week’s readings each week. For more information, email Lnstrinc@yahoo.com.The Men of Grace Host Coffee HourSunday, January 8 • after the 11 a.m. service • Gym
Socialize with other congregants while learning more about one of the oldest ministries at Grace Cathedral. This coffee hour will be followed by a brief meeting at 1 p.m.
special servicesEpiphany Lessons and CarolsThursday, January 5 • 5:15 p.m. • Cathedral
Led by the Choir of Men and Boys, we reflect on the themes of Epiphany. The early church highlighted three manifestations of God in Jesus Christ: the Magi recognizing the Christ Child, the Spirit descending on Jesus at his baptism, and “the first of his signs” at the wedding feast of Cana.
Faith and King Interfaith Evensong and ConversationSunday, January 15 • 3 p.m. • Great Quire 4 p.m. • Gresham Hall
Join us for an Interfaith Evensong followed by a panel conversation on Justice in the Beloved Community, in partnership with the Northern California Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation. The conversation series will continue on Sundays, January 22 and 29 at 4 p.m.Evensong Celebrating Those Married or Partnered 50+ YearsSunday, February 26 • Photos: 2 p.m. • Service: 3 p.m. Cathedral
Grace Cathedral and The Rt. Rev. Marc Handley Andrus, Bishop of California, cordially invite couples who have been married or partnered for 50 years or more to celebrate their years together. This festal Choral Evensong will be sung by the Cathedral Camerata. Couples are invited to renew their wedding vows during the service, and the bishop will pronounce God’s blessing. A celebratory reception follows the service. To receive an invitation or to request an invitation for a couple you know, contact Tracee Zyla, Outreach Ministries Administrator, at traceez@gracecathedral.org.
Christmas Flower DonorsThank you to the generous individuals listed below for supporting Grace Cathedral this Christmas with a gift to flowers & decorations.
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Scott R. Ballantyne
Dorothy Wells Banks
Barbara J. Belloli
Ruth A. Berlin
Stephen Bertram
Vera Bland
Anna-Marie Booth
George Carlson
Johnny H. Cochran, IV &
Carlos E. Villarreal
Valerie & Paul Crane Dorfman
Diocesan Altar Guild
Hilbert Duperroir
Jennifer Jones Edwardson &
Robert L. Edwardson
Jerome Englebardt
Bruce Fay
Charles A. Flood
Ann Funabashi
V. C. Gee
Mary Louise Gotthold
Peter Grace
Timothy J. Guzman
Mrs. Austina Hamaker &
Mr. Douglas Hamaker
Roy & Joanna Henrichs
Constance Holmes
Jeffrey Hookom & James Eason
Herbert L. Jeong
Lynda A. Johnson
Dr. Ronald C. Johnson
The Rev. Vern E. Jones
Jill H. Kramer
Jean & Mike Krasilnikoff
Richard & Patricia Taylor Lee
Ronald & Heather Lee
Samuel Leftwich
Jan Hartnett Lewis
Doug MacKay & Steve Gibson
Jean Mandel
Rosa E. Manley
Maria Meyer
J. Sanford & Vinie Miller
David Pace
James Norwood Pratt & Valerie T. Pratt
Bill Quinn & Michael Hendron
John Rasmussen
Mark Rennie
Deborah Rockwood &
William Wetherell
Whitney C. Rohrer & Marc E. Rohrer
Barbra Ruffin-Boston
Kurt Schoknecht
Stanley Short
James B. Simpson
Nicole Zaro Stahl
Catherine A. Stevens
Daniel D. Stutz
Cuiya Tan
Dr. Dorothy Tsuruta & Kaz Tsuruta
Robert M. Turner & Rosemary Turner
Susan & Timothy von Herrmann
Edwin A. Waite &
the Rev. Davidson Bidwell-Waite
Melia Young
Izabella Zhu
Gifts were given in honor and in memory of:
The Family and Friends of
Rosa E. Manley, Dead and Alive
Gifts were given in honor of the following:
God the Father, Jesus Christ,
Holy Spirit
Joseph H. Booth-Metwally
The Rev. Dr. Randal Gardner
Rina Montafi Gonnella
Nancy Grandfield
The Very Rev. Dr. Alan Jones
Lacuna Arts Chorale
Hank E. Lauten
Nancy Foreman McKinney
Paul Meier
Alex & Anson Stahl
Loving Mother, Rubye Turner
The United Thank Offering
Gifts were given in memory of the following:
Abbie Airo
Eunice & Milton Anderson
Jon Anderson
Roy Ashley
Hobart M. Banks
Jackie Barrow
Ruth & Eli Bergeron
Teddy Berlin
Myrtle Mae Bertram
Kermit H. Boston
Earl Botkins
Leonka Boxer
June H. Bravo, MD
Betty Poynter Brooks
Benjamin Palmer Brunkhardt
Jody Cochran
Jim & Vivian Contoules
Litsa Contoules
Dr. & Mrs. Allen B. Corbett
Eula Sommerville Corbett
Roland & Margaret Crane
Barbara Lou Curtis
The Rev. Paul C. Deckenbach
Alice Drake
Phyllis Hartnett Duckworth
Jack & Kay Eason
Susie T. & Richard B. Engfer
Carl & Theresa Englebardt
Sybil Flood
Robert B. Fuller
Herbert H. Gee
Peg Gilreath
Alvin Francis Gonnella
Donald Roy Gotthold
Harriet Melanson Grace
Loved Ones of Grace Cathedral
Paul Halley
Godfrey Hartnett
Fred & Daisy Hendrickson
Michael Holroyd
Barb Hookom
Helen & Donald Hookom
Arnold & Harriet Houck
Troy Inman
Goon Yan Jeong & Yin Ming Jeong
Sue Jeong
Rose Jeweler
Beatrice & Walter Johnson
Harold & Rosalie Johnson
Cary & Agnes Reynolds Jones
Dr. Bernard “Buzz” Kramer
Margaret Lorman
Mrs. Charles Lowrey
Keith Lowry
Beryl Louise Lynch
Emma Jean Mann
Helen Mavromatis
Benjamin Miller McKinney
The Rev. Elmer McLaughlin
Thomas P. Miles
Eileen Guerinot Moen
Lea Nicolaides
Dorothy Foote Pace
Paul S. Pierson
Bobby Randall
Loved Ones of John Rasmussen
Robert & Chastine Rennie
Chet & Florence Rohrer
The Rev. Bob Rybicki
Marjorie Schoknecht
Devan Shah
Natalee Sheperd
Debra Diane Shirar
Mikel Earl Shirar
Abbie Short
Carleton Short
Charles Carleton Short
Eunice Jean Short
Margaret Short
Stanley John Short
Anna C. Souris
Dean John Stevens
William & Eva Stutz
Patience Chance Thomason
William Ewing Thomason
The Rev. Anthony Turney
Brooks Tuttle
Pieter J. von Herrmann
Clare Weinkam
Robert J. Weinkam
Every effort has been made to ensure that this list is accurate and we apologize if we have made a mistake. To inform us of any errors, please email development@gracecathedral.org.
gracecathedral.org/pledge
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A Cathedral Docent
A Grateful Heart
A Loving Congregant
A. Melissa Lopez
A. Rufer
Alan R. Beber
Alexander/Bucko
Alexandra Morgan
Alice & Rich Alsterberg
Alma Robinson Moses & Toye Moses
Amy & Kevin Barrows
Andrew Dombos
Andrew James Rico
Anita Ho
Ann F. Funabashi
Ann N. Lowry & John A. Perez
Anna-Marie Booth
Anne & Edward Jamieson
Barbara J. Belloli
Barbra Boston
Ben P. Miralles Jr.
Bep Van Beijmerwerdt
Berlin
Bernhard & Linda Votteri
Beverly
Beverly Lehr
Bhushan & Blue Mudbhary
Bill & Caroline Orrick
Bill & Fran Rounds
Bill & Judi Haller
Bill Arndt
Bob White
Brian Wallace
Canon Mark Stanger
Carlos Torres
Catherine A. Stevens
Cathy & Bob
Cathy & Howard Moreland
Cathy & Ron Hermanson
Charles Bisbee
Charlotte Gaylord & Barrie Cowan
Christine Bensen & Grant McDougall
Christopher & Clydenia Austin
Christopher Berini & Jeffrey Huang
Christopher Myers & Kyle Minor
Chuck & Cathy Patterson
Claire Griffin
Clare Simmons
Clement Xue
Congregant at Stone Church of Willow Glen &
St. Joseph’s Cathedral Basilica
Connie Ikert
Constance Holmes
Curtis S. Moore
Dana Pace
Daniel D. Stutz
Daniel Perez
David Hulbert
David Patterson & Noman Absar
David Pyle
David Smith
David W. Walker & Andrew Furco
Deana Logan & Joseph C. Najpaver
Deborah Cornue
Deborah Holmes
Deborah Sorondo
Diana J. Jine
Diane & David Thompson
Diane R. Morrill
Doehee Kimm
Dori Ross
Dorothy W. Banks
Douglas & Frances Nelson
Dr J.
Dr. Keyes Kelly
Dr. Lenny Lopez
Dr. Marc C. Kluender,
Mrs. Margot D. Kluender
Dr. Samuel G. Weeks, Sachie H. Weeks
Ed & Wendy Sinek
Edward E. Steinforth
Eliza, Hal & Anna
Elizabeth & Burns Jones
Elizabeth D’Orazio
Elizabeth MacNeill Misner
Eno Chukwujindu
Eric Choate & Ellen Leslie
Eric Hubert
Faith in the Future
Flora J. Garcia
For those whose love made this home. J&J
Fr. Stephen Beal
Gabriela & Toby Bruce
Gary & Polly Hultquist
Gary Jennings, John Poynter
Gary Nick
Gay Crosthwait Grunfeld
George A. Palis
George & Janet Gardiner
George Carlson
George Emmanuel Irving
Glory to God
Grateful Congregant
Greg Smith
Home is Where the Heart IsWe are so grateful to our warm and loving congregation during this season of stewardship. Today, we are 82% of the way to our goal of 400 pledging households participating for 2017.
During the month of December, we are publishing the name of each pledging family as a welcome to thousands of Christmas visitors to Grace Cathedral.
Hundreds of hearts representing pledges adorn our St. Francis statue. We also thank our stewardship committee for their 100% participation and leadership.
We are updating this list each week in December and there is still time to make your pledge. Visit gracecathedral.org/pledge or pick up a brochure in the cathedral to learn more about Home Is Where the Heart Is.
Pledges received as of December 9, 2016.
gracecathedral.org/pledge
Henry A. Dreger, Jr.
Herb Jeong
Hoche-Mong
Hopeful
In His Name
In Memory of Ilse Gaede
In Memory of Mom -BKB
J.J. Durfee & E.A. Johnson
Jamie & Philip Bowles
Jane & Peter Carpenter
Jane Radcliffe
Janet Murry
Jay Ingwalson
Jeanne Taylor†
Jeffrey Fisher
Jen Parkes
Jennifer Jones Edwardson
Jill Frances Griffin
Jill H. Kramer
Jim Drummey & Ray Loughrey
Jim Forsyth
Jim Simpson
Joan & Paul
Joanne Compean
John & Alexandra Dickerman
John & Fran Tornquist
John & Leah Joseph
John D. Rosin
John Jeb Seder
John McLean Wolff
Johnny & Carlos
Jonathan Streeter
José-Manuel Pacheco, Donald Shults
Jude
Judith Steinmetz
Judy & David Keyes
Julia & Gordon Held
Julie Harris
June & Dana
Karma Quick-Panwala & Asit Panwala
Katherine M. Bella
Katherine Thompson
Kathryn Kirkpatrick
Kay & Tom Horst
Kaz & Dorothy Tsuruta
Kent Clay & Dana Merker
Kevin White
Khalid & Nadine Jiha
Leslie Lang & Frederick Tsai
Lizi & Bella Cruz
Love to the church,
Daniel, Matthew & Clare
Lynda
Lynda Hutton
Marc Fredson
Margaret C. Pearson
Maria M. Meyer
Mark Arcemont & Trey Hammett
Mark Rennie
Marsha Downing Felton
Mehrdad Abidari
Melissa
Micah & Melia
Michael
Michael Barlowe & Paul Barrows
Michael Dowdy, Sonoma
Michael Hendron & Bill Quinn
Mike & Jean Krasilnikoff
Michael Patterson & Johnny Jaramillo
Michael Shopshire
Mike Scheu & Sloat Van Winkle
Mrs. Elba D. Dahlberg
Mrs. Sarah Isaac
Mrs. Virginia C. Gee
Nathan Ohm & Eduardo Crespo
Neville & Sheila Manderson
Niall Battson & Rachel Gomez
Nicolas Elsishans & Christopher Hayes
Nicole Zaro Stahl
Nora Mendes
Norwood & Valerie Pratt
Patricia & John Densem
Patrick S. Thompson
Paul & Anne Carella
Paul B. Stickland & Donald W. DeFranco
Peg & Bill Van Loo
Peggy Lo
Peter & Erin Young, Heather Millar
Peter Grace
Philip Johnson
Randal & Cathy Gardner
Randy Hermanson
Regan Murphy & Helen Borgan
Renetia Martin
Rev. Debbie Low-Skinner
Rev. Dr. Lauren Artress
Richard & Patricia Taylor Lee
Richard C.
Richard Ditewig
Richard Schaper & Anita Ostrom
Rick & Marcy Swain
Robert & Ellen McDermott
Robert Lane & Tom Cantrell
Robert Mayo & Mike Ellis
Roberta Sautter
Robley Evans Curtice Jr.
Ron Berg
Ronald Lee
Ruthann Ballou Conway
Sandy Holmes & Family
Sarah Benjamin
Scott Erickson
Scott Jerris & John Jermano
Scott Turner & Diana Marchesi
Shar Caesar Douglas
Sherri Spencer
Stanley Gwyn & Thomas Harshman
Stephanie Hoehn & Jonathan Miles
Stephen & Naomi Lochner
Steve Taylor
Steven Trifone
Sue & Colin Crawford
Susan L. Hill
Suzanne Irwin-Wells
Suzanne Lake
Teal
The Alvarez/Wood Family
The Brown Family
The Holland/Brown Family
The Lappas Family
The Mauch Hainer Family
The Murchison Family
The Rev. Iain Stanford
The Rev. Ken Parris
The Stookeys
Thomas Towry
Tim & Susan von Herrmann
Timothy J. Guzman
Tobias Keller
Tom & Ann Matthews
Tom & Carol Burkhart
Tom Leffler
Valerie & Paul Crane Dorfman
Vera Bland
Wendy Lee Wagner
Wes & Gail Worth
William Fred Scott
Yar-Chung Wei & Eric D. Batts
Yvonne Chan
†Deceased
Every effort has been made to ensure that this list is accurate and we apologize if we have made a mistake. To inform us of any errors, please email development@gracecathedral.org.
when we’re openCathedral: Open daily 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Thursday open 7 a.m.). The Shop: Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Sunday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Peet’s Coffee Kiosk: Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Saturday – Sunday 8 a.m. – 4 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).
cathedral worshipSundayNursery 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 - FridayMorning Prayer 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist 12:10 p.m. Evening Prayer 5:15 p.m.
Thursday Holy Eucharist 7:30 a.m. Choral Evensong 5:15 p.m.
SaturdayMorning Prayer 9 a.m. Evening Prayer 3 p.m.
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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. Dr. Randal Gardner, Canon for Congregational Life • randalg@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6319 The Rev. Mark Stanger, Canon for Formation • marks@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6318 The Rev. Mary Carter Greene, Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministry • maryg@gracecathedral.org The Rev. Jude Harmon, Director of Innovative Ministries • judeh@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6314 The Rev. 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, Precentor • jeffreyh@gracecathedral.org • (415) 749-6393 The Very Rev. Dr. Alan Jones, Dean Emeritus
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