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Christmas Eve Choral Eucharist

Sunday 24 December 2017 11 p.m.

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Welcome from the Bishop

worshipping with usMerry Christmas! Thank you for being part of Grace Cathedral this Christmas. Together we celebrate the heart of our faith: that God loves this beautiful and broken world not from a distance, but in person—in flesh and blood, and dwelling among us.

Some of our services today include Holy Communion; the same divine gift, revealed long ago in Bethlehem, is made present for us now in bread and wine. Everyone is welcome to receive Communion. Ushers will help guide you to Communion ministers. Please let the ushers and communion ministers know if you need gluten-free Communion Bread. You may choose not to receive either the Bread or the Wine; if so, simply cross your arms over your chest and respond “Amen” when it is presented.

May you receive all the blessings of a joyful Christmas.

— Jeffrey Hookom, Canon Precentor

welcome 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 as tensions were escalating around the world. 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

One 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 Rt. Rev. Marc Handley Andrus, Bishop of California

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Christmas Eve Prelude music begins at 10:30 p.m. The Holy Eucharist (see page 3) begins at 11 p.m.

The Eve of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ • Sunday 24 December 2017

Ask an usher about wheelchair seating, hearing assistance devices, or large-print leaflets. Restrooms are located on the lower level.

This service includes Holy Communion; all who seek God and are drawn to Christ are welcome.

Prelude MusicAs we gather and prepare for worship, please be sensitive to 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.

Shepherds in the Fields Abiding John Bertalot

Choir Shepherds in the field abiding, tell us, when the seraph bright greeted you with wondrous tiding what you saw and heard that night. Gloria in excelsis Deo.

We beheld it (it is no fable), God incarnate, King of bliss, swathed and cradled in a stable, and the angel strain was this: Gloria in excelsis Deo.

Choristers on high were singing, Jesus and his Virgin birth heavenly bells the while a-ring, “Peace, good will to men on earth.” Gloria in excelsis Deo.

Thanks, good herdsmen, true your story, have with you to Bethlehem; angels hymn the King of glory, carol we with you and them. Gloria in excelsis Deo. -Quem vidistis, pastores, from Sarum Antiphoner

My master hath a Garden Leo Sowerby

Choir My Master hath a garden Full-filled with diverse flowers, Where thou may’st gather posies gay All times and hours. Where nought is heard but paradise bird, Harp, dulcimer and lute, With cymbal and timbrel, And the gentle sounding flute. O Jesus, Lord, my heal and weal, My bliss complete, Make thou my heart thy garden plot, True, fair and neat, That I may hear this music clear, Harp, dulcimer and lute, With cymbal and timbrel, And the gentle sounding flute. - Anon.

Christmas Day Gustav Holst

Choir Good Christian men, rejoice With heart, and soul, and voice; Give ye heed to what we say: News! News! Jesus Christ is born today: And he is in the manger now. Christ is born today!

God rest you merry, gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay, Remember Christ our Savior Was born on Christmas day, To save us all from woe and sin, When we were gone astray. O tidings of comfort and joy.

In Bethlehem, in Jewry, This blessed Babe was born, And laid within a manger, Upon that holy morn; The which His Mother, Mary, Did nothing take in scorn. O tidings of comfort and joy. (continued...)

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Christmas Day Holst

(... continued) Good Christian men, rejoice With heart, and soul, and voice: Now ye hear of endless bliss: Joy! Joy! Jesus Christ was born for this! He hath oped the heav’nly door, And man is blessed evermore. Christ was born for this!

Come, ye lofty, come, ye lowly, Let your songs of gladness ring; In a stable lies the Holy, In a manger rests the King; See, in Mary’s arms reposing, Christ by highest heav’n adored; Come, your circle round him closing, Pious hearts that love the Lord.Come, ye poor, no pomp of station Robes the Child your hearts adore; He, the Lord of all salvation, Shares your want, is weak and poor: Oxen round about behold him; Rafters naked, cold and bare, See the shepherds, God has told them That the Prince of Life lies there. Come, ye children, blithe and merry, This one child your model make; Christmas holly, leaf and berry, All be prized for His dear sake; Come, ye gentle hearts, and tender, Come, ye spirit, keen and bold; All in all your homage render, Weak and mighty, young and old.

High above a star is shining, And the Wise men haste from far; Come, glad hearts, and sprits pining: For you all has ris’n the star. Let us bring our poor oblations, Thanks and love and faith and praise; Come, ye people, come, ye nations, All in all draw nigh to gaze.

The first Noël the angels did say, Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, On a cold winter’s night that was so deep. Noël, born is the King of Israel.

Good Christian men, rejoice With heart, and soul, and voice; Give ye heed to what we say: News! News! Jesus Christ is born today: Ox and ass before him bow, And he is in the manger now. Christ is born today!

Good Christian men, rejoice With heart, and soul, and voice: Now ye hear of endless bliss: Joy! Joy! Jesus Christ was born for this! He hath oped the heav’nly door, And man is blessed evermore. Christ was born for this!

Now to the lord sing praises, All you within this place, And with true love and brotherhood Each other now embrace; This holy tide of Christmas All others doth deface. O tidings of comfort and joy.

Good Christian men, rejoice With heart, and soul, and voice; Now ye need not fear the grave: Peace! Peace! Jesus Christ was born to save! Calls you one, and calls you all, To gain his everlasting hall: Christ was born to save!

text from “Good Christian Men Rejoice”, “God Rest You Merry Gentlemen”, “Come Ye Lofty, Come Ye Lowly”, and “The First Nowell”

A Shepherd’s Carol Benjamin Britten

Choir O lift your little pinkie, and touch the winter sky. Love’s all over the mountains where the beautiful go to die.

If Time were the wicked sheriff, in a horse opera, I’d pay for riding lessons and take his gun away. O lift... If I were a Valentine, and Fortune were abroad, I’d hypnotise that iceberg till she kissed me of her own accord. O lift... If I’d stacked up the velvet and my crooked rib were dead, I’d be breeding white canaries and eating crackers in bed. O lift... But my cuffs are soiled and fraying. The kitchen clock is slow, and over the Blue Waters the grass grew long ago. O lift . . . - text by W.H. Auden

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A Stable Lamp is Lighted David Hurd

Choir A stable lamp is lighted whose glow shall wake the sky; the stars shall bend their voices, and every stone shall cry. And every stone shall cry, and straw like gold shall shine; a barn shall harbor heaven, a stall become a shrine.

This child through David’s city shall ride in triumph by; the palm shall strew its branches, and every stone shall cry. And every stone shall cry; though heavy, dull, and dumb, and lie with-in the roadway to pave his kingdom come.

Yet he shall be forsaken, and yielded up to die; the sky shall groan an darken, and every stone shall cry. And every stone shall cry, for stony hearts of men: God’s blood upon the spearhead, God’s love refused again.

But now, as at the ending, the low is lifted high; the stars shall bend their voices, and every stone shall cry. And every stone shall cry, in praises of the Child by whose descent among us the worlds are reconciled.

- text by Richard Wilbur

The Shepherd’s Carol William Billings

Choir Methinks I see an heav’nly host of angels on the wing Methinks I hear their cheerful notes So merrily they sing:

Let all your fears be banish’d hence, Glad tidings I proclaim, For there’s a Saviour born today, And Jesus is his name.

Lay down your crooks and quit your flocks, To Bethlehem repair; And let your wand’ring steps be squar’d By yonder shining star.

Then learn from hence, ye rural swains, The meekness of your God, Who left the boundless realms of joy To ransom you with blood.

The Master of the Inn refus’d A more commodious Place; Ungenerous soul of savage mould, And destitute of Grace.

Exult ye oxen, low for joy, Ye tenants of the stall, Pay your obeisance, on your knees Unanimously fall.

The Royal Guest you entertain Is not of common birth, But second to the great I Am; The God of heav’n and earth.

Then suddenly a heav’nly host Around the shepherd’s throng Exulting in the Threefold God and thus addressed their song.

The Holy EucharistThe Eve of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ • Sunday 24 December 2017 • 11 pm

The people stand as the procession enters.

Introit 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.

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Station at the Creche The procession stops before the crèche.

Bishop The glory of the Lord has been revealed; People and all flesh 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.

All Amen. Hymn 83 Sung by all. Adeste Fideles

1 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. O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

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. O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

4 See how the shepherds, summoned to his cradle, leaving their flocks, draw nigh to gaze; we too will thither bend our joyful footsteps; O come, let us adore him. O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

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. O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

6 Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to thee be glory giv’n; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; O come, let us adore him. O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

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

Opening Acclamation

Bishop Blessed be the one, holy, and living God. People Glory to God for ever and ever.

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Gloria in excelsis 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.

The Collect of the Day

Bishop May God be with you People And also with you. O God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth of your only Son

Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfully receive him as our Redeemer, may with sure confidence behold him when he comes to be our Judge; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

All Amen.

The Word of GodScripture texts can be found near the end of this leaflet.

The First Lesson The people sit. Isaiah 9: 2–7

After the reading Thanks be to God.

Psalm 96: 1–4, 11–13 The people remain seated. chant: Charles Hanforth

Choir, then all repeat

Choir Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the whole earth.

Sing to the Lord and bless the Lord’s Name; proclaim the good news of salvation from day to day.

Declare the glory of the Lord among the nations and the wonders of the Lord among all peoples.

For great is the Lord 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.

Then shall all the trees of the wood shout for joy before the Lord who is coming, who is coming to judge the earth.

The Lord will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with truth.

All O sing unto the Lord a new song.

The Second Lesson Titus 2: 11–14

After the reading Thanks be to God.

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Hymn 100 Sung by all, standing. Antioch

1 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 floods, rocks, hills and plains repeat the sounding joy... repeat the sounding joy!

Lower Voices No more let sins and sorrows grow, nor thorns infest the ground; he comes to make his blessings flow far as the curse is found... far as the curse is found.

All 4 He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove the glories of his righteousness, and wonders of his love... wonders of his love.

text: Isaac Watts (1674-1748), alt.; music: George Frideric Handel (1685-1759); adapt. and arr. Lowell Mason (1792-1872)

The Holy Gospel 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 Gospel The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to Luke. All Glory to you, Lord Christ.

After the Gospel The Gospel of the Lord. All Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Acclamation The Gospel procession retires. John Joubert

Choir Torches, torches! Run with torches all the way to Bethlehem! Christ is born and now lies sleeping; come and sing your song to him! Ah, roro, roro, my baby. Ah, roro, my love. Roro. Sleep you well, my heart’s own darling; while we sing you our roro. Sing, my friends, and make you merry. Joy and mirth and joy again; Lo, he lives, the King of Heaven, now and evermore. Amen

The Homily The people sit. The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young Dean

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The Nicene Creed The people stand.

Bishop 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. Through 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 crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered 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. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. 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.

The Prayers of the People A deacon leads the prayers.

After each petition God, grant us peace. The Bishop concludes with a collect.

All respond Amen.

The Peace

Bishop The peace of Christ be always with you. All And also with you. All may greet each other in the name of Christ.

Welcome The people sit.

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The Holy CommunionOffertory Sentence

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Anthem Jonathan Dove

Choir Run, shepherds, run where Bethlem blest appears. We bring the best of news, be not dismayed: A Saviour there is born, more old than years amidst heaven’s rolling heights this earth who stayed; In a poor cottage inned, a Virgin Maid, a weakling did Him bear, who all upbears, there is He poorly swaddled, in a manger laid to whom too narrow swaddlings are our spheres: Run, shepherds, run, and solemnize His birth. This is that night—no, day grown great with bliss, in which the power of Satan broken is; in heaven be glory, peace unto the earth, thus singing through the air the angels swam, a cope of stars re-echoed the same. –William Drummond

Representatives of the congregation bring the people’s offerings of bread, wine, and money to be placed on the Altar.

Anthem C. Hylton Stewart

Choir On this day earth shall ring with the song children sing to the Son, Christ the King. Born on earth to save us, him the Father gave us. Ideo gloria in exclesis Deo!

His the doom, ours the mirth, when he came down to earth; Bethlehem saw his birth; ox and ass, beside him, from the cold would hide him. Ideo gloria in exclesis Deo!

God‘s bright star, o’er his head, wise men three to him led; kneel they low by his bed, lay their gifts before him, praise him and adore him. Ideo gloria in exclesis Deo!

On this day angels sing; with their song earth shall ring, praising Christ, heaven’s King. Born on earth to save us; peace and love he gave us. Ideo gloria in exclesis Deo!

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Hymn 105 Sung by all, standing. God Rest You Merry

1 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... O tidings of comfort and joy!

3 “Fear not, then,” said the angel, “Let nothing you affright; 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... 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... 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)

The Great Thanksgiving (Enriching our Worship, Eucharistic Prayer 2)

Bishop, continuing ...who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your name:

Sanctus 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.

Bishop, concluding ...all honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, now and for ever.

All

Bishop People

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The Lord’s Prayer

Bishop As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray,

The Breaking of the Bread 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.

Invitation to Communion

The Bishop 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. It is our custom to consume the Bread and sip the Wine directly from the cup. You are invited to guide the cup with your

hands. 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.

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MUSIC DURING COMMUNIONAgnus Dei 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.

Motet Mary Lynn Place Badarak

Choir ‘Twas in the moon of wintertime when all the birds had fled, That Mighty Gitchee Manitou sent angel-choirs instead; Before their light the stars grew dim, and wondering hunters heard the hymn: Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, in excelsis gloria.

Within a lodge of broken bark the tender babe was found, A ragged roge of rabbit skin en-wrapped his beauty round; But as the hunter braves drew nigh, the angel-song rang loud and high: Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, in excelsis gloria.

The earliest moon of wintertime is not so round and fair As was the ring of glory on the helpless infant there. The chiefs from far before him knelt with gifts of fox and beaver-pelt. Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, in excelsis gloria.

O children of the forest free, the angel song is true; The holy child of earth and heaven is born today for you. Come kneel before the radiant boy, who brings you beauty, peace, and joy. Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, in excelsis gloria.

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Hymn 111 After all have received Communion, the people may kneel. Silent Night 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); harm. Carl H. Reincke (1824-1910)

Post-Communion Prayer The people may kneel or stand.

Bishop 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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The Sending ForthHymn 87 Sung by all, standing. Felix Mendelssohn

1 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, offspring of the Virgin’s womb. Veiled in flesh 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)

The Blessing and Dismissal Bishop Our help is in the Name of the Lord. People The maker of heaven and earth. Blessed be the Name of the Lord. From this time forth for evermore. The Bishop pronounces God’s blessing.

All respond Amen. Deacon Let us go forth in the name of Christ. People Thanks be to God.

Voluntary Carillon de Westminster Louis Vierne

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Serving the Assembly

Presider The Right Rev. Marc Handley Andrus, Bishop of California

Homilist The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean

Deacons The Rev. Canon Nina Pickerrell, Cathedral Deacon

The Rev. Doe Yates, Assisting Clergy

Readers Michael Scheu, Grace Cathedral Board of Trustees

Susan von Herrmann, Grace Cathedral Board of Trustees

Musicians

Director Benjamin Bachmann, The Diana Dollar Knowles Canon Director of Music

Assistant Director Christopher Keady, Assistant Director of Music

The Orchestra

Violins Jeremy Cohen ‡ Joseph Christianson Tammie Dyer Hande Erdem Lylia Guion Adrienne Sengpiehl Violas Chad Kaltinger Darcy Rindt Jennifer Sills Cellos Joel Cohen Matthew Linaman Andres Vera

Bass Richard Worn Flute Amy Likar Oboe Margot Golding Bassoon Erin Irvine Trumpets Kale Cummings Marco D’Ambrosio Harp Michael Steadman Percussion Tim Dent

‡ Concertmaster

The Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys

Altos Gabriel Fanelli Peter Kenton Jean-Paul Jones Reuben Zellman Tenors Kevin Baum John Kelly Jacob Thompson Clarence Wright Basses Adam Cole Drew Poling Tom Serene Louis Weiner

Trebles Rex Burger Jack Cooper Ethan Dunn Mason Gemmill Philip Held Luke Kealey Callahan Mainzer Kai Owen Matty Parkes Andrew Parkes Varun Ramamurthi Erik Ruden Nikolas Ruden Case Sakamoto Nicholas Sheppard Xander Vanier Vonn Vanier Evan Wetherell Jack Whelan

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The Readings

Isaiah 9: 2–4, 6 – 7

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.

Titus 2: 11–14

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.

Luke 2:1–20

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.

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spiritual lifeThe VineWednesdays • 6:30 p.m. • Chapel of Grace

Find your place to thrive on The Vine, our weekly service and community for urbanites and spiritual seekers. The Vine is

all about finding fun new ways to connect as we explore, experience and share the transformative love of Jesus. Learn more at gracecathedral.org/thevine.

New Year’s Eve Cioppino DinnerSunday, 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.

Becoming a Christian at Grace CathedralSundays, February 11 through April 8 (no meeting on April 1) • 9:30 - 10 a.m. • Chapter Room

What kind of Christianity does Grace Cathedral and the Episcopal Church believe and practice? Our Ancient Faith/Our New Life in Christ is an introduction to the basics of a way of life that is spiritual, practical, reasonable, mystical and in service to the community and world. Open to all for deeper understanding or as preparation for adult baptism. RSVP to Carol James at carolj@gracecathedral.org.

First Light: Jesus and the Kingdom of GodTuesdays, January 9 through April 10 (no meeting on February 13 and March 27) • 6 p.m. Chapter Room

What was the spiritual, cultural and political impact of the ministry of Jesus, then and now? This fascinating exploration includes video material by outstanding scholars John Dominic Crossan and Marcus Borg and presents a fresh and challenging 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.

#MLKGrace Overnight for YouthSunday, January 14 to Monday, January 15 • 5 p.m. to 1 p.m. • Cathedral

Youth (grades 6-12) are invited to gather at our beautiful cathedral for fun, reflection

and action in honor of the teachings and life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For questions, contact the Rev. Mary Carter Greene, Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministry at maryg@gracecathedral.org.

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4:30 Sunday Book Study GroupSunday, 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.

Candlelight Labyrinth Walk Friday, January 12 • 6-8 p.m. • Indoor Labyrinth

Walk the labyrinth by candlelight and music, praying for peace in our hearts and peace in the world. We offer an introduction to the

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cathedral worshipSundaysNursery 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. Tuesdays Yoga 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays The Vine (Contemporary 6:30 p.m.Worship)

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SaturdaysMorning Prayer 9 a.m. Evening Prayer 3 p.m.

when we’re openCathedral: 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).